UPDATE - The winner of my drawing is Jen Rey!!! Please be sure to contact me mjmarmo@comcast.net with your shipping information!!!
I want to thank each and every one of you who left me such wonderful feedback! I so appreciate it!!
Welcome to the Fiskafriends Blog Hop. Who are we and what are we about? Here is a bit of background.
History: In 2006, Fiskars created Fiskateers.com - which consisted of a blog, forums and gallery. As people joined the community, they were consecutively assigned identifying numbers, added to their online user names. In fact Fiskars sent everyone a pair of scissors with their number on it. I am # 7358 A vibrant, close-knit creative community evolved from this event. Membership was required to view the gallery and forums and participate in the Fiskateer events. In December of 2013, Fiskars closed the forums and gallery.
Who We Are: Over 140 numbered Fiskateers wanted to maintain the community they cherished, and so the Fiskafriends Facebook group was created. For privacy reasons, the group FB status is secret, however any numbered Fiskateer is welcome to join the group.
March 27th-29th, we are celebrating our First Anniversary with a Fiskafriend Blog Hop. You do not have to be a Fiskafriend to visit and comment on our bloggers' posts. This hop is open to everyone! International visitors included! The theme of the hop is Anything Goes, so be prepared to find a variety of creative projects and ideas.
Giveaway prizes? Of course! Everyone loves a giveaway! We will have an end of the hop giveaway with fabulous prizes. In addition to the end of the hop giveaway, some of our bloggers are offering giveaway prizes of their own on their posts.
I want to welcome you to my blog. If you are a new visitor, I'd love it if you would follow and/or sign up for my email.
It has been a busy two years for my family. In October 2013, my daughter was engaged. Our son followed with his engagement in February of 2014. In September 2014 Jennifer was married and this June will be Rob's wedding.
You can imagine what I have been working on!! I thought I would share some of these projects with you.
In June we had a lovely shower for Jennifer and I was happy to make decorations!
Jennifer, her dad and I made the favors for her wedding. It was a sweet little bottle which we filled with thyme grown in our garden. Each bottle had two tags - one which said "Thank you for spending this thyme with us" and the other with their names and the date. We made 150 of them!
Of course, I did manage to make a layout of this!
The photographer took over 1700 photos which I have also started scrapping!
Thank you for stopping by and for letting me share what I have been up to! Stay tuned for more wedding projects and layouts!
Leave a comment to be entered into my drawing (sorry US only). To be eligible for the Sponsor's prizes please leave a comment on the three Preview Posts. Then go back to the Blog hop post and leave a comment.
If you are lost or need to start at the beginning, please go to FISKAFRIENDS to start the hop!!
Here is the complete list of hoppers:
Jean Bullock, #8889, http://ez3dpopups.blogspot.com
Susan Slomski, #6150, http://sueinct.blogspot.com
Cindy deRosier, #4113, http://www.cindyderosier.com
Tifany DeGough, #5942, http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com
Cheryl Waters, #002, http://blog.artsyfindings.com
Jean Marmo, #7358, http://pagesintime.blogspot.com/ -- YOU ARE HERE
Teresa Godines #6857 http://purplebunnypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Michelle O'Driscoll #7586 http://scrapbookingsos.blogspot.ca/
Nancy Carroll #11488 http://nancecarroll.blogspot.com
Maya Oren-Dahan #351 http://mayadahan.blogspot.com
Amy Martin Jones #8546 http://thetigershaven.blogspot.com/
Karen Poirier-Brode #2858 http://www.karenscorneroftheweb.blogspot.com
Tanya Napier #5407 http://mamabirdy-happinessishomemade.blogspot.com/
Pamela Haskin #8040 http://www.cottagebelow.com
Susan Slomski, #6150, http://sueinct.blogspot.com
Cindy deRosier, #4113, http://www.cindyderosier.com
Tifany DeGough, #5942, http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com
Cheryl Waters, #002, http://blog.artsyfindings.com
Jean Marmo, #7358, http://pagesintime.blogspot.com/ -- YOU ARE HERE
Teresa Godines #6857 http://purplebunnypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Michelle O'Driscoll #7586 http://scrapbookingsos.blogspot.ca/
Nancy Carroll #11488 http://nancecarroll.blogspot.com
Maya Oren-Dahan #351 http://mayadahan.blogspot.com
Amy Martin Jones #8546 http://thetigershaven.blogspot.com/
Karen Poirier-Brode #2858 http://www.karenscorneroftheweb.blogspot.com
Tanya Napier #5407 http://mamabirdy-happinessishomemade.blogspot.com/
Pamela Haskin #8040 http://www.cottagebelow.com
I will send a small RAK to one of my commenters.(Sorry but US only). Please be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you.
Thank you again for visiting and commenting! I love hearing from each of you!
Congratulations on all the happy events that have been happening in your family, Jean! What a treasure you are to your children to lovingly scrap these happy times! Your photos and layouts are so well done and those thyme bottles and tags are really a fun and genius idea!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteGreat projects..thanks for sharing:)
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How wonderful to have two marriages to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteYour decorations were fabulous! Love the thyme bottle idea.
Not only do I love your wedding favors but also that your hubby helped!
ReplyDeleteWow! You have been busy. I love the bottles and I think I am going to have to lift that someday. Everything looked fantastic and I also love your pages and that "I do" hanging on the door. Really great work!
ReplyDeleteI marvel at all you and still find time to create. You are a true artist. Love the guest gifts. I grew up with thyme growing by the side of our house. I love the smell. Congratulations to your son & fiance.
ReplyDeleteCongrats and what fun! I love your layouts. You will be busy scrapping all those pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy time for you! Wishing you and your family much happiness! I love the favors you made and the layouts are awesome! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletecongrats on all your family's events. We too did a do it your self wedding (both son and daughter) and then a baby shower. It is the best! and to think you've already started on the lay outs - you are something. Thanks for being part of the hop - and for being part of fiskafriends!
ReplyDeleteGreat Projects!! Hugs Regena
ReplyDeleteHappy FiskaFriend Birthday to you Jean! Wow, what a busy couple of years you are having but I sure enjoy seeing the crafts you have made for them. So glad you joined the hop!
ReplyDeleteHow fun. I am sure they love it all! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJanelle R
Yes! you have been busy but all things beautiful and fun. Lovely layouts, nice color combos and designs. TFS :)
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful memories your family is making! Such an exciting time in life when our kids get married and start their own families! LOVE your layouts and CONGRATULATIONS on the new additions to your family!
ReplyDeleteI am following your blog via google connect. TFS!
Your post is great. I loved seeing the photos of the marvelous decorations, scrapbooking and favors. You are so creative. With all this experience, you should hang up a Wedding Planner shingle. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWOW, fantastic wedding plans and decorations/gifts! Congrats on the weddings!
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Love the Thyme bottles !! Did you paint them ? Congrats on all of the happy life events!
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Look at you! You are one crafty lady! Just love you! Thanks for sharing your awesome projects.
ReplyDeleteBanners are not as simple as they seem to look. Great j0b
ReplyDeleteWow. You have been one busy lady. Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful projects.
ReplyDeleteI love how brides really personalize their weddings now. What a joy for your family to work on it together.
ReplyDeleteJean, what a great idea for wedding favors! I'm going to start making these for friend's birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Such a clever idea!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Two weddings so close, great times! Lovely projects, you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteAh, my FiskaFriend! You have been busy! But hasn't it been fun?!! Hugz! Gramma Suzi 5563
ReplyDeleteWow that's a lot of photos in years to come they will be so thankful for each and everyone. Thanks for sharing and for this fantastic opportunity!
ReplyDeleteWow that's a lot of photos in years to come they will be so thankful for each and everyone. Thanks for sharing and for this fantastic opportunity!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all the happy events. Love all your creation you have showcased here especially your layouts. They look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWow.. So many happy events and so much going on. Your projects are wonderful. Love the bottles. That is a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS on having so many HAPPY family events Jean :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you were able to get creative for each one, making it more special for everyone!!! LOVE your sweet & clever thyme favours, love your decorations & layouts too!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and being part of the Blog Hop - I'm now a follower :)
Hope everything goes smoothly for the bridal shower & wedding and that you get lots more fabulous photos to scrapbook!!!
PS - I'm an Aussie, so please don't include me in your prize draw
Love seeing and sharing of your crafting journey! Thanks for sharing those awesome moments with us! That layered cake is wonderful! Michelle #7586 PS:fellow blogger from Canada don't include me in your prize draw! Already following you!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to be expanding your family through marriage! I love your projects.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all in the family, Jean! The projects are so sweet and wonderful! Thank you for sharing your creativity
ReplyDeleteGreat job. I'd like to try a banner.
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ReplyDeletejust wanted to say what a great favor idea and I bet it smelled good too.
Great job on documenting!
ReplyDeleteSusan Allen #2072
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Lovely. So fun to craft for happy times like an enlarging family! Thanks for being part of the hop!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you will have plenty material to work with!
ReplyDeleteThe favors are such a clever idea. From the heart!
Tanya #5407
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ReplyDeletethese projects all rock, what a busy time and fun time you have had preparing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteheifer21 (at) hotmail (dot) com
I love wedding crafts and your decorations are so cute. Congratulations to the happy couples.
ReplyDeleteElaine#7777
Well you have been a busy bee...love those homemade treasures!
ReplyDeleteVery Creative Craft Projects!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE them all!!!! TFS!!!
What an awesome posting, you have been busy, wonderful decorations, favors, well everything!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jean! I'm so excited! I sent you an email. :)
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS Jen :)
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