Scrap-Mart Holiday Blog Hop!

Welcome to the First Annual Scrap-Mart.com Blog Hop!  I was honored to be asked to participate in this first ever event!  I've had the pleasure of meeting the owners of Scrap-Mart at local scrapbooking conventions and CHA Consumer Shows and I can tell you they are the sweetest, kindest people!  So look for them at your next local scrapbooking convention or you can shop with them online anytime -- they stock one of the best online stores around, including some of my very favorite products!

If you are just joining the hop, please go to the Scrap-Mart blog to start from the beginning.  There are 31 blogs participating in the hop and you will find some great prizes along the way.  You must comment on THAT blog post to be eligible to win that prize.  There are also some Grand Prizes posted on the Scrap-Mart blog.  You must comment on EVERY blog throughout the hop to be eligible for the Grand Prizes.  Comments will remain open until midnight CST on Sunday, December 5th.  Winners will be chosen at random for each individual prize and will be announced on the Scrap-Mart blog on Friday, December 10.  You may only win once.  We'd like to thank these sponsors for generously donating all the prizes for this hop:  Making Memories, Spellbinders, JustRite Stampers, Sizzix, Heartfelt Creations, Lifestyle Crafts, The Stamps of Life, Boss Kut, Unity Stamps, October Afternoon, Copic, Silhouette America.

My project for today's hop is my December calendar!  You'll be happy to know that I'm almost finished making my 2011 calendar downloads (for those of you who have been asking!) and I'll announce it here on my blog as soon as they are available -- hopefully by the end of today!

 
                              (Click on any photo for a larger view)

If you are new to my blog, my calendar for this year is made out of 4-inch chipboard coasters, hinged together with strips of ribbon.  Each month is adhered to the back of the previous month so that the whole year forms a "book" that stands up by itself on a desk or countertop!  You can find links to all of my previous calendars by clicking on the "Calendar" category in the right sidebar of my blog and/or the Calendar Photo Album, under the Category section.

 

On the left side of this month's calendar is one of my favorite JustRite Stampers images (yes, Scrap-Mart carries JustRite stamps!) -- the cardinal & birdhouse from 3-1/4" Christmas Treasures.  The image was stamped with Rich Cocoa ink onto Neenah Natural White cardstock and colored with the Copic markers listed below.  You'll be happy to know that Scrap-Mart also carries a wonderful selection of Copic products!  The cardinal was die cut with Spellbinders Labels One die and while the cardstock was still in the die, I airbrushed it with Copic BG13 to match some of my favorite past October Afternoon papers.  Star Dust Stickles are on the holly berries and a small paper doily sponged with Antique Linen Distress ink completes this page.

 

The right side of my calendar contains the downloadable 3-inch calendar (no month) I created and the month was stamped with JustRite's Calendar set and Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink.  It was die cut with Spellbinders Labels Eight die.  Red crochet trim and tied buttons complete the page.

Thanks for stopping by today . . . Now you can hop on over to Boss Kut to see their project for today's hop!

Here's the entire hop list -- good luck on winning some giveaways!

Scrap-Mart
Sharon Harnist <=You are here!
Boss Kut
Gini Cagle
Debbie Seyer
Eva Dobilas
Debbie Olson
October Afternoon
Maren Benedict
Terre Fry
Lisa Somerville
Jenn Lynn
Sizzix
Stephanie Barnard
Mindy Miller
Karen Maldanado
Anita Hovey
Bev Gerard
Stephanie Kraft 
Clare Curcio
Laurel Seabrook
Kristina
Olga Jewell
Katie Piotrowski
Angela Barkhouse
Dee Jackson
Angelica Turner
Karen Walker
Rosemary Dennis
Silhouette

 

{December Calendar Supplies}
Stamps:  JustRite Christmas Treasures 3-1/4" & Calendar small oval sets
Dies & Punches:  Spellbinders Labels One & Labels Eight Nestabilities,
Paper:  Neenah Natural White, October Afternoon Good Cheer-Sleighbells
Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa & Rhubarb Stalk; Ranger Antique Linen Distress ink
Copic Markers:  R05, R24, R27, E31, E33, E35, E25, G21, G24, YR12, T3, T5, BG13
Accessories:  Sharon's downloadable 3-inch calendar, Copic Airbrush System, Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper, paper doily, Maya Road red crochet trim, Ranger Star Dust Stickles, foam tape, 4-inch chipboard coasters, PTI buttons & red satin ribbon

COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED.  SCRAP-MART WILL POST THE WINNERS ON THEIR BLOG THIS FRIDAY, DEC 10.

Comments

[Katie Piotrowski]

1.

LOVE it!! I am going to have to check out your other months too. Thanks for joining in with our very first blog hop!!

[lori leng]

2.

Lovely and I like the way you used the sheet music as your background for the picture...nice overall presentation.

[Olga Jewell]

3.

this is fantastic!!! Love the doily and music back ground paper, makes the whole calendar jsut pop!.

[Cassie]

4.

Lovely project, Sharon. Your coloring is fantastic, and this would make a great gift :D

[msmith1924]

5.

Thanks for the calendar project. I have downloaded the months and can't wait to make my own. Your colors are fantastic

[mallika]

6.

lovely calender !
i just love de Christmas effect !
i m hopping n hopping
gr8 chance to win !
hugs
mallika

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[Rita]

7.

I was looking for a new calendar project for this year, Thanks for sharing. Love it

[Barb K]

8.

Love your calendars - plan to make one for a gift!

[susan miller]

9.

greatproject...I have some 2011 calendars and needed a good idea to make up as gifts...thanks!

[Jan Ahmann]

10.

Thank you for the downloadable calendar--I can't wait to try this project.

[Cathy]

11.

This is my first time visiting your blog...but wont be my last....I love your project...what a cute little calendar. Thanks for sharing!!

[BeuryS]

12.

what a great calendar!

[Glenda]

13.

Gorgeous calendar and thanks for the download.

[Dandi93/Irene]

14.

what a great ideal, perfect to give as a gift

[Luanne Ford]

15.

I love that Scrap-Mart is having a Blog Hop, and that you are part of it. I love all your creations! I used this same Just-Rite stamp for most of my Christmas cards this year, and I purchased it from Scrap-Mart! I love the Aqua with the punch of Red, they look fantastic ~ tfs!

[Nancy]

16.

Love the calendar - especially since it is a stand-up book...different than most calendars. I especially love Cardinals, so the December page is of special interest to me.

[Janice]

17.

Love the calendar and the birdhouse is adorable, thank you for sharing.

[Audrey L.]

18.

This is really a nice project. Thank you Scrapmart for the blog hop. I am discovering a lot of new sources for inspiration!

[Stampin' Dymonz]

19.

Love this calendar! Gives me inspiration to get cracking on my 2011 calendars, which I havent started yet...yikes!

[Donna G]

20.

Super cool calendar, Sharon! TFS
Donna G

[Diana]

21.

I have a whole stack of coasters screaming to be used for this project!

[Brenda]

22.

What a darling card. Thanks for the downloads!

[Carrie Zrodlowski]

23.

What a cute calendar.

[Barbara in FT Worth, TX]

24.

I like the calendar on chipboard. That makes it durable. Tthanks for sharing.

[Nana Donna]

25.

Love your calendar, thanks for sharing

[wendy]

26.

love your calendars

[Lisa]

27.

What a beautiful calendar! Thanks for the downloads :)

[Marsha E.]

28.

Great calendar project! I'll be making a few of these for friends. Thanks for the download & thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.

[Vera Wirianta Yates]

29.

What a neat calendar! So pretty.

[Lynne Phelps]

30.

Every time I look at your calendars, which are fantastic, I think I need to get some coasters! Do you have any good sources to share for bulk purchases?

[slammie]

31.

beautiful!

[Jenn Koss]

32.

What a great idea for a calendar!

[Kelly Olesen]

33.

That's a beautiful calendar page. I really love the air brushing and coloring with Copic.

[Karen]

34.

What a beautiful calendar page! It must be so much fun to create, and then enjoy, this project all year long.

[Emily]

35.

Really cute!

[Brett Quinton]

36.

What a cute calendar! Love it!

[Tiffany Heilman]

37.

Love that calendar!

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38.

I can see I am going to have a new list of blogs to check out for great inspiration!!

[Terry]

39.

This is adorable! Love the calendar and the bird image!

[Diana S.]

40.

I love all the little details! Thanks for sharing.

[Margie]

41.

I have always wanted to create a calendar for each of my children and circle important dates. This one is perfect.

[Ashley Harris]

42.

What a great calendar! Thanks for the inspiration!

[manda n]

43.

Wow! good job!

[carolyn]

44.

very clever and creative. i'm going to down load your month and get busy. cm

[Joanna]

45.

Love the card; just gorgeous! And loving this blog hop, too fun!

[Linda Weber]

46.

Oh Sharon - I'm sitting on pins and needles for that download. I just love the calendar! Thanks for being included in this wonderful blog hop!

[Tuesdae]

47.

Absolutely adorable! Definitely a great idea for christmas gifts!

[Kristine Vencel]

48.

Adorable calendar! And I love the designs you used!

[Kara Petersen]

49.

Beautiful design and colors. Thanks for sharing.

[Christina]

50.

Whoa that is gorgeous! This blog hop is so fun!