Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop!!
Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop! Most of us would love to travel but are having staycations this year. What better way to travel but through a blog hop. This hop was inspired by our host Shawnee's journey across the United States as she traveled with her family to their new home. The United States is truly beautiful with many wonderful places to visit and see.
If you've hopped along from Oregon, then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard or happened along from somewhere else, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start with the first state in the union, Delaware, because you won't want to miss out on any of the fun (or any of the blog candy!!)...
There is an AMAZING Grand Prize Package for one LUCKY hopper (winner chosen by Rafflecopter)!! To be entered to win, please do the following:
- Visit each state and leave a comment on each project (simply follow the links provided below)
- Like Blessed on the Bright Side and Handmade By Lisa FB Pages.
Cricut Cartridge - Destinations, beautiful handmade flowers from Shannon at Creative Chaos Flowers, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations.
Now on to my state and my project....
Welcome to Kansas!
My husband and I lived in Kansas for 2 years while he was in the Army. It meant so much to us - our first 2 years of marriage and we had our first of three daughters there. Coming from the desert in California, what struck me about Kansas was all of the wildflowers - specifically sunflowers there. Did you know that sunflowers grow towards the sun and will turn throughout the day?
To create my sunflower, I used the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge available only from Close to my Heart. Sunflowers remind me to "seize the day" and take advantage of what we have which inspired me to use this sentiment from Close to my Heart's Something Splendid acrylic stamp set. The leaves (from the same stamp set) are stamped in Olive Ink and a button is placed in the center of the flower.
I am also giving away blog candy on September 30th to one lucky person who comments throughout the month. Please comment below and check back on September 30th to see if you are the winner!
Now you can hop to the West Virginia Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!
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19 comments:
Love your sunflower, it is really pretty
Lovin the sunflower!
Robin
www.scrapandchat.blogspot.com
i love sunflowers!!!! there are a few places here that grow them i love driving my the fields of them!!! thanks for sharing your great project
Have a scrap- happy day,
Lisa G
http://lisa-scrappingspot.blog.com/
Like your Sunflower. Discovered Overland, Kansas when we were there in Aug.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com
Kansas is where my daughter was born. So it is very special to me. Beautiful sunflower.
Thank you for being a part of this fun hop!
Blessings,
Shawnee
Co Host
50 States Blog hop
http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com
Love your sunflower. I didn't know they turned. Our niece and husband just moved to Kansas.
Barbara B.
Love your sunflower. TFS
mjblahnik56@hotmail.com
Beautiful sunflower project April! I did know that about sunflowers - one of my favorite facts about one of my favorite flowers! Would love to visit Kansas some day - better go when the wild flowers are blooming :)
rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com
Sunflowers are so beautiful, thanks for sharing.
cathyplus5.blogspot.com
I got the chance to visit Shawnee when she lived in Kansas, It is very beautiful there, my Dad also was born in Kansas.
Love your project!
Rachelle
joyfulhrt at gmail dot com
I did not know sunflowers turned towards the sun! I live in Nebraska just north of Kansas and we have been to Kansas several times, mostly for baseball tournaments or Chief's games.
Love your sunflower card! I have that cart and will need to make one!
Glad to be in this hop with you!
Sweet sunflower!!!
http://lillianchild.blogspot.com
Beautiful Sunflower!! Love it!!
Many Blessings,
Tina
http://craftyandgreen.blogspot.com
very cute i love it, thanks for sharing
Judy
pinky4611@windstream.net
beautiful sunflower. tfs
littlen44 at gmail dot com
Love your sunflower! Beautiful! :)
co11een903@yahoo.com
I love sunflowers, this is great!
It was fun to do this hop with you!
Rebecca "Crafting Misfit"
Stop by my blog anytime!
Thank you for sharing your sun flower with us. It's beautiful.
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Your project represents Kansas perfectly! I have driven through there many times and I'll tell you, you have to go when it's sunflower season or you just plain miss out! LOL Love your project. Sweet, simple and perfect. Like a lovely ray of sunshine to start my morning off with. Thanks for the happy post. :0) and chance to win goodies.
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XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
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