Turnt up for 10 SOC Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Turnt up for 10 SOC Anniversary Blog Hop Celebration!  I am not even sure how I first came across Scraps of Color, but I am so thankful I did!  Oh yes!  I think I was looking for crops in my area because most of my friends don't share my papercrafting fetish lol, and SOC must have come up in my search.  One thing I love about this community is you can really let your hair down and be there for one another, whether it's scrapping together, inspiring one another or holding a virtual hand during tough times.  The group is a resource for paper crafters of color , but welcomes anyone who shares that passion for paper!   
 Here's the line-up below for the Hop, be sure to check out what projects my scrappy sistas have created, some of them have blog candy too!

SOC Blog: http://scrapsofcolorespire.blogspot.com/

Kate blue: http://kateblue.blogspot.com/

Candy: http://stampcandy.net/

Princess: http://www.papercraftingparadise.blogspot.com/

Tiare: http://iclassygirl.com/

Kerry: http://kerryscoolcreations.blogspot.com/

Debra: http://www.cdebbiscrap.blogspot.com/

Cheryl: http://www.onecraftyncpeach.blogspot.com/

Da Shawnna: http://creativedaze.dashawnna.com/

You are here! Kimberly B: http://mypolkadottedbliss.blogspot.com/

Today's project theme is sistahood, what SOC is all about.  A couple of years ago, I joined the "40 and over club"...

 and decided to scrap a mini scrapbook album about me!  It's a work-in-progress, but I want to share the section on friends...these are some of my closest girlfriends,  ones I know I can count on for anything...

The book is an Amy Tangerine mini...the different shaped and multi-color pages stitched together caught my eclectic eye.  

I got busy adding some of my favorite things.  Unity has great girlfriend stamps, this one is   Vickie, Catherine and Lecia Girls. My friends know chocolate is the way to my heart!

My hubby threw me an awesome "surprise" party that year, with family and friends...love that man!

The best friendships are not perfect...the best friends see you at your worst, don't judge and love you anyway!  These girls have seen me through so much, we have shared a lot of tears and even more laughter and I love them like sisters!

We may not talk everyday but I know they're here for me.  Can't wait to add the rest of my girls! Thanks for taking a peek!

Don't forget to leave a comment to be entered to win some Fall scrappy supplies!  Make sure you comment on my post each day of the Hop, I would love for you to follow my blog but is isn't a requirement (I know not everyone is on bloglovin). The lucky winner's name will be chosen out of a hat on Monday, Oct. 13th.

Turnt Up for 10! Celebrating 10 Years of SOC Blog Hop

Hi loves!  I am excited to turn it up for the 10th anniversary of Scraps of Color. We have an awesome line-up of blogalicious paper crafters who will showcase their talents from October 10-12th, so check in each day to see our creative projects and whose giving away blog candy!   After becoming a Scraps of color member about a year ago, I joined the design team last March.  I couldn't ask for a more supportive and talented community of paper crafters to party with!  There is always a fun challenge, swap or some crafty inspiration on the forum, and the regularly updated blog is full of tips, tutorials and sweet paper treats for you to view!  Most importantly, SOC is a place where lasting relationships form out of a shared passion for scrapbooking, card-making and mixed media art.  Here's the line-up below for the Hop: 

SOC Blog: http://scrapsofcolorespire.blogspot.com/

Kate blue: http://kateblue.blogspot.com/

Candy: http://stampcandy.net/

Princess: http://www.papercraftingparadise.blogspot.com/

Tiare: http://iclassygirl.com/

Kerry: http://kerryscoolcreations.blogspot.com/

Debra: http://www.cdebbiscrap.blogspot.com/

Cheryl: http://www.onecraftyncpeach.blogspot.com/

Da Shawnna: http://creativedaze.dashawnna.com/

You are here! Kimberly B: http://mypolkadottedbliss.blogspot.com/

It wouldn't be a party without a birthday card...here is mine created just for the hop!

 I always liked the look of shaker cards, they are festive and just right for a celebration like this!

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The stamp is Maggie Girl by Unity Stamp Co...see that wine glass behind her back?  She can't wait to turn it up for SOC's anniversary!!

I had so much fun putting this card together, Happy Birthday SOC. 

Supplies used: 

Copic Markers - Hat & Flower (R11, R, R20); Shirt & Gift (Y32, Y38, Y19);    Skirt & Ribbon (R11, V17, V06);

Boots (E21, E79, E13); Hair (E21, E79, E15)

Recollections Cardstock

Recollections Pattrrned Paper

And since you stopped by to take a peek at my projrct, I have a little blog candy for one lucky reader.  Just follow this blog and leave a comment each day of the hop and you'll be entered to wi a 6 x 6 Autumn paper pad, a package of dimensional stickers, an adorable stamp and acorn-printed twill ribbon. Come back tomorrow for more yummy paper goodness!

Birthday Blog Hop Day Two ~ Karen's Creations

Today's featured blogger is my spookalicious friend, Karen from Karen's Creations.

Hi, I'm Karen from Karen's Creations. I love  creating with paper and have an obsession with making mini albums and journals.     My first thought was to make an album as this is what I love doing, and am sure everyone expected me to make.  So I did the unexpected and created a gift tag instead.

I used a re-purposed vintage layaway tag for my base, and MME's Wicked  paper.  I embellished it with a little touch of burlap, canvas border, a felt spider,  a handcrafted stick pin, vintage black seam binding ribbon, and a unique hand crafted skull button. Can you tell what I made the button out of? 

I am all about the vintage look, and I hope that I captured it in this tag.

Materials I used:

My Mind's Eye Papers

Tim Holtz Black Soot Distressing Ink

Pink Paislee Hocus Pocus Canvas border and skull

Felt Spider

Burlap

Vintage layaway tag

Vintage Poker Chip

Below is the line up for you so you are sure not to miss a single chance to be inspired and to win something amazing!

Be sure to stop by each blog...I promise you won't be disappointed!

Day One: http://CreatedbyDonnaK.blogspot.com

Day Two: http://karenskraftymoments.blogspot.com

Day Three: http://kristaspapercafe.com

Day Four: http://lilhoneybeestudios.blogspot.com

Day Five: http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com

Day Six: http://mywhimsylife.blogspot.com

Day Seven: http://mypolkadottedbliss.blogspot.com

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Thank you Karen for joining the party and sharing your spooky skull and crossbones creation!

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