Thursday, December 23, 2010

My Mind's Eye Christmas Blog Hop

Hello everyone! Welcome to the My Mind's Eye Christmas Blog Hop! If you are just beginning, please start at the MME Blog and proceed from there so that you can be eligible for one of the grand prizes!



Remember, there are two ways to win Holly Jolly, I Believe and Union Square.

1. Begin at the MME Blog, visit each designer's blog, assemble the secret phrase using all 12 words gleaned from each blog) and email Amber with that phrase.

2. Leave as many comments on as many designer blogs as possible and be drawn randomly.

This hand-print mini-album is my favorite project this year. I love how it has captured our ever-growing and changing family at a single moment in time. The My Mind's Eye Lost & Found collection is by far my favorite release of 2010. It is just perfect in every way.














(Just in case you are wondering, I had each family member stamp their hand in DecoArt's Paper Perfect.)

My secret part of the secret phrase is WHITE.

Please proceed on to the My Mind's Eye Blog and please leave a comment letting Amber know that you have finished the Christmas Blog Hop.

Thank you for hopping!

I hope you win the awesome prize pack!

xoxo
Bethany

192 comments:

*Suzy* said...

I'm always looking for new ideas for mini-albums. Your's is beautiful. Merry Christmas!

Scrapthat said...

Great keepsake! TFS!

Shelley said...

I've finished the blog hop! Beautiful creations on every one. Have a wonderful Christmas season!

Missy Whidden said...

Beautiful work! I love the soft colors you used. The hand prints are so sweet!

michelestamps2 said...

beautiful work. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas

Ciacchina said...

che simpatica ed originale idea!
grazie dell'ispirazione.
tanti auguri

A Sarasota said...

lovely!
Happy blog hoppin'
and Merry Christmas!

Jamie said...

OH my sweetness!! Adorable and precious.

Shawna said...

This is the most fabulous mini album! I am in love! Thanks for the inspiration.

Jenn said...

Beautiful work, I love the colours you used

Kerry said...

This is so gorgeous! Such lovely photos and a great idea to do all the handprints!

Julie said...

So lovely! What a beautiful memory.

Leigh Penner said...

What a super project!

Anonymous said...

Love your project very much and thanks for fantastic hop
Ortal from Israel

Unknown said...

This is a great idea, my kids might just have to get messy this weekend so I can make one, too.

mimisimon said...

Thanks for sharing your work.

Laurajean said...

OMG, I just fell in love with that Hand-Print Mini Album...absolutely gorgeous ;) Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year :)

Cherie said...

Oh my goodness, these are ADORABLE!! Thank you so much for sharing! I love what you did!! AMAZING!

TracyM said...

that is a beautiful book. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance.

Krystle said...

What a great way to preserve memories -- I love it!

Tracy said...

Speechless...truly "stunning" and something to treasure!!!

Have enjoyed the blog hop thanks for sharing.

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

2Bis2DO said...

Cool book. Merry Christmas.

jessica_haley555 said...

Stunning mini albums. Turned out great. Merry Christmas.

Renée said...

Oh wow, totally gorgeous mini album! love how you've saved the hand prints!

Jeriberry said...

what a beautiful book.

Cathy said...

What a sweet, sweet project! It's gorgeous.

Merry Christmas Bethany!

Amanda L. said...

Love the album with the handprints!

Linh C. said...

oohhh, I have to check out that DecoArt paper.

Anonymous said...

what a cool idea getting everyone to do their handprint. this is gorgeous!

-Tammy

Jennifer Moore said...

That idea with the handprint...AWESOME! Merry Christmas :)

Alicia S. said...

I adore your layout and the hand prints! What a special memory you created!

Anonymous said...

oh my goodness, what a cute idea for a mini-album! I'll have to remember this!!
~natalie (qsogirl)

Brittany Marie Trevino said...

what a wonderful keepsake and so cute by the way! thank you and merry christmas! :)

Lindy said...

OMG I absolutely love this mini. How gorgeous!!!!!! Absolutely beautiful. Happy Holidays!

Unknown said...

what a fantastic keepsake!

Heather said...

This is so creative!

Karen said...

beautiful little book. What a fantastic idea.

Anonymous said...

What a truly wonderful idea. So cute and pretty. Thanks so much for sharing.

Vicki Boutin said...

Your mini book is darling!!

Have a Happy Holiday!!!

vixen said...

wow what a fab idea and wonderful keepsake to get your kids hands printed, I now want to have a go, love mini books too. Thankyou for the inspiration and have a wonderful xmas x

Renae said...

What a lovely keepsake mini album!

Anonymous said...

Tina M
FABOULOUS Mini Album, I love it!!! Thank you for inspiring me.
st_mccall@yahoo.com

Kerryn said...

What a fabulous idea! Love it :).

Mandi said...

Wow, that is absolutely amazing! What a keepsake that will be!

Romy said...

Oh wow, how do I love this mini album! It is so wonderful and precious...a mini that is more than just a mini...it is one to cherish forever!

shauna said...

This project is exactly what a gift should be... thoughtful and memorable! Amazing!!

Anonymous said...

What a cute idea. Mow180

Tanya Dudkina said...

Great job!
Amazing colours!

Sheri said...

That is such a cute idea, and so pretty! Happy Christmas to you and your family! Sheri

KerrynF said...

Such a clever idea with the album, I love the softer colors.
Merry Christmas!

TeacherMom said...

This project is amazing!!! I have always treasured every craft, picture and school project that had anything to do with my kids' hands. What an amazing creation you made!!! Thanks for the inspiration. I would love to make this someday!!!! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!!
gaudet5 at rogers dot com

Kerry Taylor said...

The album is beautiful but definitely looks challenging (by which I mean, outside my comfort zone). Thanks for sharing.

Kristy Hansenwi said...

love the handprints thank you for sharing KSH

Brittney said...

Stunning little mini

Anonymous said...

great idea for a cute mini album, love the handprint in it great idea.

Kirsten Moran said...

So creative. love it!!

Aimee said...

I've never seen anything like this and absolutely LOVE it! What a great memento!

sarah martin said...

Wow the handprints in the mini album- so awesome!
MERRY CHRISTMAS

Unknown said...

What a fabulous keepsake, love this idea!!! Thanks and Happy Holidays
CindyM

Sabina said...

What a GREAT idea. Thanks for sharing. :-)

csparky61 said...

What a beautiful family! I love the album, I could do something like this with my grandchildren to give to their mom for Christmas (next year). thanks for sharing your creativity.

Kelly Massman said...

cute mini!

smdluxe said...

Absolutely beautiful job on that mini! You've inspired me to do something similar with my 2 growing boys. Happy Holidays

Anonymous said...

What a fantastic idea! I love it! I'll have to make one w/my children's handprints too. Thank you so much for the great idea!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is AWESOME Bethany! I loveeeeeeeeeeeeee all the handprints!!! Merry Christmas! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

Cynthia Baldwin said...

Wow! Such a precious keepsake for your family. I can understand why this is a favorite! Thanks for sharing!

JKKoets said...

Such a cherished keepsake! Love your mini-albums!

PamSpradlin said...

Your mini album is gorgeous. I love all the detail you put into it. Thank you for the inspiration.

BUZZY BEE DESIGNS and GRAPHICS said...

The hand prints are so sweet...Beautiful work...I love the soft colors you used.
Rebecca Minor
buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Ms. Lucie said...

What a darling little album! I love the handprints!

Kim M said...

Such a gorgeous book, love it!!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely idea. Thanks!

Tara C. said...

What a great idea!!!

Allison said...

This is just so clever and great to do the handprint. The kids will cherish this for years to come. And I love the personalized photo too boot! Happy Holidays!@

Janet's Joy said...

Your album is stunning!

Ava Gavloski said...

bethany, really love the color tones of your blog banner..nice job on that one.
ava
cottagerca

cindy said...

Great mini, love the idea.

Suzanne said...

The colors, and snapshots are perfect!!! Love this! Merry Christmas!!!

slbt17 said...

WOW! What a great book!
Thanks for the inspiration.
Sandra ltb

Saire said...

yummy mini book!

Tere Azua said...

This mini is totally amazing...thank you for sharing it!!!

Jennifer P said...

what a great idea! a real treasure

kate blue said...

awesome as always...just amazed that you are up & crafting & blogging! Need some updates on babyman since the last ones were one month ago and I know he's changed by leaps and bounds :)

Natalie Elphinstone said...

What a truly fabulous idea which you have executed so BEAUTIFULLY. I adore this!

Linda said...

Your album is beautiful.

Karey said...

I saw this beauty before and it is still amazing.

I am . . . said...

What a stunning project, so full of texture & lovely colors.
~Bea

Kim Sonksen said...

OMG - this is hands down the most beautiful album I have seen this year. This totally blows me away

Amywiethrebrien said...

very beautiful!

RoseC said...

Absolutely stunning work as always! Thanks for sharing.

anazelia said...

wow this is so neat. what a fantastic idea.

MF Cuerrier said...

Great work! Happy Holidays!

Leslee said...

Cool idea for a mini album.

Leslee in MT

Stacy said...

Beautiful mini album! Cherished memories forever with those precious little ones! Thank you for the inspiration!

LISA said...

Gorgeous!!

tonny said...

What an amazing album !!

Missy said...

Made it through my first blog hop. Had a blast reading and finding all you talented woman out there. Your album is so beautiful and what a great keepsake. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and your family.

XXOO AMY said...

Merry Christmas! What a lovely little album!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous ideas!
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

Stephanie Eaken said...

What a beautiful & special album!! Merry CHristmas!!

Laney said...

Wow, love that mini, the texture is amazing!

Kim said...

Oh my gosh--this is just the most precious mini I have seen! What a truly wonderful keepsake this will be!

Andrea said...

what a great project! Merry Christmas!

brenda said...

Beautiful mini-album!!

Jenny McGee said...

Very cute handprint project. Merry Christmas to you.

Scrapycandy said...

How fun! What a great idea! Merry Christmas!

Glynis said...

What a beautiful treasure! I adore this mini!! Merry Christmas :O)

mommyof5kidz said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE your mini!!!! GORGEOUS!!!!! Have a very Merry Christmas!!!!

Veronica said...

What a neat project and the perfect way to capture your family!
Have a Merry Christmas!

Lorraine said...

Wow, what a special keepsake you created!

Larajc said...

cute mini! I love the handprints!

Elizabeth said...

I absolutely adore your album! the handprints are so sweet! Merry Christmas!

Unknown said...

what a creative and wonderful mini album

Angie H said...

Love the colors. So soft. Merry Christmas!

cathcrops said...

thanks for the new ideas

Anonymous said...

Yes, I was wondering how you did the handprints....Cool!

Maria said...

Fabulous mini album!

Merry Christmas!!!

Lillian Child said...

What a lovely family and a beautiful creative album ... just stunning and the colors are fabulous. Thanks for sharing and happy holidays to you and yours.

AmyBug said...

Oh your little mini album is so creative. I love the hand imprints. How neat! And of course the papers are gorgeous!

lunetapatineta said...

WOW!!! AMAZING mini album, LOVE it!!! You have a BEAUTIFUL family!!!

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas!

Andrea Ancich said...

that mini album of your family is freaking cute!
the handprints are AMAZING!

Monique said...

That is a beautiful way to preserve your child's handprint - stunning - thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

What a cute way to keep track of everyone's growth! It's a really interesting project. Might have to try that sometime. TFS!

LisaO said...

OMG your book is amazing...LOVE it

Heather (goldiecar) said...

I am in love, LOVE, L-O-V-E with the idea of stamping the hands of all of the family members!! This is so amazing!

carpediem said...

what a fabulous blog hop! your design is gorgeous! laura j

Candi said...

What a great idea for a project!
Candi

Denise Bryant said...

Love the soft colors!
DeniseB

Lilygirl said...

Wonderful mini!! I love the handprints!! TFS!!

{VICKI} said...

What a treasure you have there!

chickadee3357 said...

Such a fun and unique idea!!!

Jodi Releford said...

Super cute! Thanks for the inspiration.

ScrapbookMary said...

What a wonderful mini album! I absolutely love it! Have a Happy New Year! Cheers, Mary

Pamk said...

cute mini book and momento for any mom or grandmom.

Linda E said...

What a fabulous project!

Michelle Price said...

Love this sweet little handprint idea!~

HeidiD said...

Love the idea with the hand prints - Thanks!

Krischelle Page said...

Just love the album!

PollyA said...

Beautiful!

Lori said...

Love the hand book...what a treasure for years to come.

Lori said...

Love the hand book...what a treasure for years to come.

KellyG said...

Awesome mini, love the handprints, you will cherish that always!

Bethany Crowell said...

Beautiful project!

Yara said...

Oh wow! Your work is simply stunning! That project is fabulous! Great keepsake!

Anonymous said...

What a neat mini book!! Great work!

Bonnie said...

Love your mini, so soft and very pretty !!

Lise said...

Just beautiful work. I think I am at the end of the blog hop. Happy New Year.

joetterer said...

Looks like it stands up by itself!

ScrapbookMary said...

This mini album is beautiful! Hop, hop, hop...Have a Happy New Year! ~Mary

ScrapbookMary said...

This mini album is beautiful! Hop, hop, hop...Have a Happy New Year! ~Mary

Dana said...

Lovely project!

Grammy Gayle said...

Love the handprint idea!

jen said...

what an amazing idea!!

Dale P. said...

Great FUN!! Love seeing all the inspiration!

Christina S said...

THANK YOU for telling us how you got the handprints!!! Cutest idea ever!

Fleursbydesign said...

Awesome mini album - great idea with the handprints!

Lisa G. said...

wonderful keepsake!

Alicja said...

beautiful mini!

Shawnna said...

Love the handprints!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful work
Fiona

Morag Cutts said...

Fabulous album - so cute!

Merry Christmas

connie said...

This is beautiful. I love the handprints.

Tish - GaMtnScrap said...

A handprint mini is such a wonderful idea! I wished I'd done something like that when my kids were little! Don't you just love little handprints?!?

Thanks for sharing, and Happy Holidays!

TishSch

Cherie said...

what a fantastic idea!!

sparkspringle@hotmai.com said...

wow the details...

jss3@live.ca said...

Beautiful projects. I love the softness.

TraceyA said...

While I just LOVE the handprints album, I cheated and scrolled down and the birdie with long legs is to die for!! Yes, sell him in your Etsy store!! Too cute!!

Jan Garber said...

I can see why you loved this mini when it was done! That will be a memory shared forever!!! happy Holidays!

Unknown said...

Such a wonderful idea!! Love the beautiful soft colours :)

smahrty said...

That is a beautiful idea! so precious.

BethW said...

Your album is so sweet!

Ginger said...

I love the handprints!

Renee said...

Bethany, your mini album is really unique and priceless. I love the hand prints, too! Happy Holidays!!

mmpm88 said...

I loooooove this. What a creative idea and something to treasure forever. You should do it every year! Happy New Year!

Oksana said...

happy holidays!

Anonymous said...

Great ideas! Tanya W

Heather DG said...

Wow - what a great idea! I love your album and the colors are fabulous! What a great keepsake! Thanks for sharing!

HoweverAlthough said...

What a beautiful keepsake!

bleacherqueen-vik said...

Love the textures and non-traditional colors!

Sesil Cratin said...

so darn cute!

linda161 said...

Beautiful mini album. Thanks for your ideas.

Dana Tatar said...

Stunning album! Thanks for sharing!

Ann said...

Great projects - love how you got handprints into that mini prints.

Becky Dunham said...

I love this mini album Bethany - so precious! I must admit that I forgot about the blog hop with the Christmas crush and just finished hopping now on the 29th. But I am glad I did because I saw you blog about Crafty Secrets and their vintage postcards and I am in love - with their blog and yours! Thanks so much for sharing such beautiful and inspiring projects!

pollie said...

That is so cute! I love mini albums!

D said...

What a great idea for an album! I've never seen that before! It's absolutely gorgeous.

GabyCreates.com said...

Super wonderful keepsake!!

Karin R. said...

What an adorable project!

Sharon said...

What a lovely idea to have all your family members stamp their hands. This will be something to cherish forever.
Sharon

Victoria S. said...

What cute minis. thanks for sharing!

Denine said...

What a wonderful mini album. I love how you have implemented the handprints. Very creative and extremely inspirational.
Thanks for sharing.