CELEBRATING ORDINARY MOMENTS

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Special Guests and GRAND PRIZE

Three's A Charm Blog Hop & Crop Til you Drop May 6, 7 and 8th.

Special Guests and GRAND PRIZE!!

We are PROUD & EXCITED to announce that we have very SPECIAL guests in our Blog Hop Line Up just for you. Michelle from Queen of my Craftroom and her Design Team Members, Christy from Stinkin Cute Paper Piecings, Ann from Creative Kuts Designs and Members of her Design Team, Diane from The Super Paper Divas and her Design Team Members, Melissa from KaDoodle Bug Designs, MOMz Design Team Members, and so much more...

GRAND PRIZE!!

Melissa from Kadoodle Bug Designs has donated 1 FREE pattern as part of our overall GRAND PRIZE. Melissa is also posting a sales special on her website for her patterns to anyone interested so please check it out! http://www.kadoodlebugdesigns.com/ To be eligible to WIN please click LIKE on her KaDoodle Facebook page during the HOP.

Christy from Stinkin Cute Paper Piecings would love to give away a $10.00 gift coupon code to use on their website for the hop as part of the overall GRAND PRIZE!! Christy will email the winner the coupon code that will take off the $10.00 in their shopping cart. http://www.stinkincutepaperpiecings.com/. To be eligible to WIN please click LIKE on her Stinkin Cute PP Facebook Page during the HOP.

Ann from Creative Kuts would love to donate a $15 dollar Gift Certificate to the store http://www.creativekuts.com/. To be eligible go to the Creative Kuts Facebook page and click LIKE during the hop.

Corrine from Celebrating Ordinary Moments will offer one FREE printable Olivia Bear pattern as part of the overall GRAND PRIZE package.

HOP AGENDA:

Friday, May 6: Spring Theme

Saturday, May 7th:

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY.

Today all the blogs in the line-up will be scrapbooking in our 24 hour CROP til U DROP event. We will post new projects as we finish them before moving on to the next project, so keep checking back and see what we've made. We are inviting all of our FOLLOWERS to join in and crop along with us! You have the option to post your very own completed projects on the Celebrating Ordinary Moments FACEBOOK page throughout the day and possible WIN a prize!!

Sunday, May 8th: Mother's Day Theme

SAVE THE DATES: Celebrating Ordinary Moment's ~ Three's A Charm Blog Hop & Crop til U Drop Blog Hop May 6, 7 & 8

Celebrating Ordinary Moments

Please join in and hop along with us for 3 days of FUN FUN FUN!!
Check out our blogs each day for new and creative projects
& a chance to WIN special prizes aka BLOG CANDY!!

I will post the HOP LINE UP on May 6

HOP AGENDA:
Friday, May 6: Spring Theme

Saturday, May 7th:
NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY.
Today all the blogs in the line-up will be scrapbooking in our 24 hour CROP til U DROP event. We will post new projects as we finish them before moving on to the next project, so keep checking back and see what we've made. We are inviting all of our FOLLOWERS to join in and crop along with us!

Sunday, May 8th: Mother's Day Theme

Corrine

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Happily Ever After Blog Hop May 1-4

Welcome to the Happily Ever After Blog Hop.

This blog hop runs from May 1st through May 4th.

If you are coming from Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/ you’re on the right track. If you just joined us, you can go back to the beginning HERE Lisa : http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/ and hop along with us.

We’ve had so much fun creating this hop, and we have a wonderful line up with some oh-so-talented creators. You will see some lovely projects having to do with a wedding or anniversary theme and have a chance to win some blog candy along the way, including some grand prizes which are being sponsored by Lisa from Honeybearz Designs and she is the first blog on the hop. In order to be eligible for the grand prizes you must leave a comment on every blog in the hop and become followers to all the wonderful sponsors websites also.

Be sure to come back everyday between May 1st and May 4th because all blogs in this hop will post a new project each day. Lisa from Honeybearz Designs will be picking the grand prize winners from all the comments left throughout the 4 days.

Hello, My name is Corrine and WELCOME to my blog. To anyone interested I am offer some BLOG CANDY!! To be eligible to WIN you will need to complete 3 things.

1. Click to FOLLOW my blog
2. Go this blog's Facebook page and click LIKE
3. Leave a COMMENT below.

I will use Random.org to pick the winner!!

GOOD LUCK!!

I will post 1 new project each day at the bottom of this post so please check back each day!!

Here is a list of the complete lineup for this hop:
Lisa : http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Emily: http://www.createserendipity.net/
Shawnee: http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Theresa: http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Inga: http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
Joy Joyslife: http://www.joyslife.com/
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Corrine: http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/ ~U R Here
Tristan: http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/
April: http://www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com/
Kimi & Pamela: http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Scraps To Treasures: http://www.scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Janet: http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/

Day 1
Mini Matchbook Album
My Minds Eye Kaleidoscope Paper Pack

Album Design by Corrine Paul

Day 2
Live Love Laugh 12 x 12 Two Page Layout
DCWV The Luxury Stack Pearlized & Metallic
Cricuit Stone Script Fonts
Fiskars Stencils

Page Design by Corrine Paul

Day 3
It's All About the Dress
File Folder Mini Album
DCWV The Old World Stack Textured Cardstock
Fiskars Punch

Mini Album Design by Corrine Paul

Day 4
Happily Ever After 6 x 6 Paperbag Album
DCWV The luxury Stack Pearlized & Metallic
Cricut Fonts Stone Script

Album Design by Corrine Paul

Happy HOPPING!!

Friday, April 29, 2011

Scrappy Birthday Blog Hop April 30th

It's April's scrappy birthday! Join us in hopping through some of my favorite blogs to celebrate April’s favorite color - GREEN!

We’ve had so much fun planning this hop, and we have a wonderful line up with some oh-so-talented creators. You will see some lovely projects and have a chance to win some blog candy along the way, including a fun grand prize for this hop.

This hop runs all day on April 30th, so you have plenty of time ...to check out each project!

Hello, My name is Corrine Paul and WELCOME to my blog!! To anyone interested I am giving away a little BLOG CANDY. To be eligible you will need to complete 3 things:

1. Click to Follow My Blog
2. Click to LIKE this blog's Facebook Page
3. Leave a comment below

Here is my project. I hope you like it!

Mini Matchbook Album
My Minds Eye Kaleidoscope Paper Pack

Album Design by Corrine Paul

Complete Line-up:
1. April Nourse http://curlsngrins.blogspot.com/
2. Mandie Wade http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
3. Jennifer Blue Hawkins http://scrapaholicjen.blogspot.com/
4. Emily Lahham http://www.createserendipity.net/
5. Deborah Foti http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
6. Corrine Paul http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/ ~ U R Here
8. Stephanie Jones http://missprissygraceann.blogspot.com/
9. Lucy Kelleher http://love2createitall.blogspot.com/
10. Theresa White http://treasures4lifeby-t.blogspot.com/
11. Martha Galvez http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
12. Lisa Norris http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/
13. Cherie Pemberton http://www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com/
14. Jen Rubio http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/
15. Lisa Peters http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

What would a birthday be without gifts? Aprils birthday gift could be yours - an overall grand prize for one random person, just for hopping with us! The grand prize is sponsored by April from Curls & Grins Creations (the first blog on the hop). In order to be eligible for the grand prize you must leave a comment on every blog in the hop and become a follower of April’s blog.

Happy hopping!

Sunday, April 24, 2011

May 7th. National Scrapbook Day Facebook Challenge

Celebrating Ordinary Moments

Facebook Page Challenge

National Scrapbook Day is May 7th.

To help celebrate National Scrapbook Day I am challenging you to do something FUN and possibly win a PRIZE!! Go to this blogs Facebook page and press "LIKE"

Simply post a BABY PICTURE of yourself on the Celebrating Ordinary Moments Facebook page anytime on May 7th.

I will use Random.org to draw for a WINNER and I will post the WINNING NAME on the Celebrating Ordinary Moments Facebook page on May 8th.

Start digging through those baby pics~

Corrine

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Super Paper Divas~Easter Egg Hunt Blog Hop April 20, 21 & 22nd

WELCOME to the Super Paper Diva's
EASTER EGG HUNT BLOG HOP
April 20, 21 & 22

Super Paper Divas will offer a GRAND PRIZE at the end of the 3 day blog hop.

The Easter bunny has been here and left some eggs on all our blogs. To be eligible for the Super Paper Diva's GRAND PRIZE give-a-way you must complete 3 things.

1. Count the eggs on each blog for the 3 day hop.
2. Follow Super Paper Divas on Facebook.
3. Leave a comment on all blogs in the line up.

The one closest to the correct number of eggs will win the $20 GRAND PRIZE (gift coupon) to your favorite SVG file company. Leave your guess on the Super Diva Facebook page on Friday before midnight.

HELLO and WELCOME to my blog. My name is Corrine.
I am offering "Blog Candy" for anyone interested (one 6 x 6 paperbag mini album kit). To be eligible for my "Blog Candy" you must complete the following three requirements:

1. Follow My Blog
2. Leave me a comment on this post
3. Click "LIKE" on my blog's Facebook page

NOW for some FUN!!!
I made 3 projects especially for this hop. They are featured at the bottom of this post. I will post a NEW project each day so check back to see what it is!!

Remember to count those EGGS!!

HOPPY EASTER!!

Diane http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/

Coleen http://cbcscrapbooking.blogspot.com/
Lisa http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Corrine http://www.celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/ ~You R Here
Deb http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Tristan http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/
Bobbi http://rockgirlcustomdesigns.blogspot.com/
Tanya http://scrappyscavenger.blogspot.com/
Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Tracey http://traceyctmh.blogspot.com/
The Super Paper Divas http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-MO/The-Super-Paper-Divas/209440095732844

DAY ONE
Album Design by Corrine Paul
You Crack Me Up 6 x 6 Paperbag Mini Album w/Tutorial
Acid Free Cardstock Stickers by BoBunny a gift of love... CHOCOLATE BUNNY

I used six-6 inch brown paper bags and two-1 inch key rings.
NOTE: To see the rest of the album please click this link...
http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/2011/04/you-crack-me-up-6-x-6-paperbag-mini.html
*HINT: Just count the eggs in the basket tag in this picture & not all of the eggs in the tutorial!!
(hint: 6 eggs in Day One)

DAY TWO
"Easter Fun" Two Page 12 x 12 Premade Pages
Page Design by Corrine Paul
Chocolate Bunny Pattern from Scrappin Bug Designs

The chocolate bunny pattern was a FREEBIE pattern I grabbed last month from either
Scrappin Bug Designs or Stinkin Cute Paper Piecing

I used a metal cookie cutter to trace the egg shapes

Flower~Family Treasure Large Daisy Punch
(hint: 8 eggs in Day Two)

DAY THREE
Hoppy Easter Mini File Folder Album
Album Design by Corrine Paul
Chocolate Bunny Pattern from Scrapping Bug Designs

(hint: 29 eggs in Day Three)

I hope everyone has a SAFE and HAPPY EASTER weekend

Thank You for "hopping" along with us!
(43)

Corrine

Monday, April 18, 2011

KaDoodle Bug Hippity Hop Blog Hop April 19-21

Welcome to KaDoodle Bug Designs
Hippity Hop Blog Hop April 19-21

www.kadoodlebugdesigns.com

Thanks for Hopping along with us!

KaDoodle Bug Designs will be having a daily title freebie and a sale special during the hop (check out their web site for details).

KaDoodle Bug Designs will offer a GRAND PRIZE (check out their blog for details). To be eligible for the KaDoodle Bug Designs GRAND PRIZE you will need to complete the following three requirements:
1. Follow their blog.
2. LIKE their Facebook Page.
3. Leave a Comment on their blog and on everyone's blog listed below.

HELLO and WELCOME to my blog. My name is Corrine.
I am offering "Blog Candy" for anyone interested (one 6 x 6 paperbag mini album kit). To be eligible for my "Blog Candy" you must complete the following three requirements:
1. Follow My Blog
2. Leave me a comment on this post
3. Click "LIKE" on my blog's Facebook page

...and then move on to the next blog

The project I made especially for this HOP using one of KaDoodle Bug Designs pattern collections is shown at the BOTTOM of this post.

Please check back everyday for NEW projects and tutorials.

KaDoodle Bug Designs Blog - http://www.kadoodlebugdesigns.blogspot.com/