Friday, July 18, 2014

Xyron, Simple Stories and May Arts - Day Five and a Giveaway!


The Xyron Design Team sure is sad to say goodbye to our blog hop with May Arts and Simple Stories - thanks so much to everyone who joined us and to the designers on all three teams who inspired us with their creations!

 Homemade gifts (hello mason jar!) deserve a homemade card and tag to go with!  On her blog today Jenn Cochran shares a tutorial for creating these two bright and cheery projects that make any gift extra special.


Turn an ordinary notebook in to a work of art!  Karen Jiles created this stunner using an inexpensive notebook and an amazing assortment of papers and embellishments.  We are so excited that she shared a tutorial with us on her blog so we can make this ourselves!

Speaking of journals - have an unused smashbook/journal you'd like to use for something else?  Today Ann Corbiere-Scott shares some tips and tricks on her blog for repurposing a journal to make it fresh and fabulous!

Today is the last day to leave a comment here on the blog - we are going to select one lucky winner from all comments to receive a big ol' prize pack that includes a Xyron 2.5" Create-a-Sticker, a Simple Stories Good Day Sunshine collection pack and a spool of May Arts ribbon (winner's choice)!  We'll announce the winner on our Facebook Page tomorrow.  Someone is going to be very happy!

We've got even better news - head on over to the Simple Stories blog and the May Arts blog - not only do they have some fabulous creations to share with you, they are giving away the same prize pack!  That is three chances to win a box full of goodies that will bring your Summer crafting to a whole new level!

 Thanks again for joining us - have a great weekend everybody!

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55 comments:

  1. JeanJuly 18, 2014 at 4:15 AM

    BEautiful projects!

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  2. jcobbJuly 18, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    Thanks for a great week of amazing projects! It has been so much fun! Thanks to Xyron, Simple Stories and May Arts for the chance to win a terrific prize!

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  3. KailashJuly 18, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    Such delightful projects. This was an amazing week. Thanks for all the beautiful inspiration!!!

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  4. Pokey PuppyJuly 18, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    What great projects! Simple Stories is such a wonderful line and you have all come up with such different, creative ways to let it shine. Thank you for sharing!

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  5. DeborahJuly 18, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Wow what a way to wrap up this hop with these awesome projects it has been fun and inspiring thanks to all!

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  6. JanisJuly 18, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    What's more summery than a mason jar filled with love and a fresh tag to go with it??? Such pretty and fun projects today....and all week!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  7. Rachel VJuly 18, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    I have enjoyed seeing all these beautiful creations so much! Thank you for sharing!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 18, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Gorgeous craftiness! That May Arts chevron ribbon is the BEST!
    Heather Boswall (concertgirl32@hotmail.com)

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  9. Miriam PrantnerJuly 18, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Loving these great projects! Some great gift ideas here!

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  10. lindaplus3July 18, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    awesome hop and beautiful job on these projects :)

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  11. Sue's Paper CraftsJuly 18, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Wonderful projects, the smash book is great. It suer has been a week full of inspiration and so many great projects.

    Sue
    http://suek86401.blogspot.com/

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  12. AnonymousJuly 18, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    I have several albums I've gotten through classes but don't really care for them. Now I have permission to change them up to something I would really like and would use. Thanks for the idea. I get stuck in a rut and don't think that it is permissable to make changes to something already planned.
    It's been a great week of hopping. Got lots of great ideas. Thanks for having the hop and teaming up with two other great companies.

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  13. Dana JoyJuly 18, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    Everyone had a-mazing project this week. Love all the inspiration I get from this blog. Thanks for a chance to win some crafty goodies.

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  14. Amy C.July 18, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    I really love this paper collection. Your projects are wonderful!

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  15. jessicaJuly 18, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Great projects!! Such a fun week of inspiration!

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  16. Sue KosecJuly 18, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    All around perfection. Thanks so much for sharing.
    SuZeQ

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  17. Betty SJuly 18, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    great inspiration. I will be creating some of these on the weekend

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  18. Taunya ButlerJuly 18, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Great, awesome card and way cool tag!! Love those two altered notebooks - they were pretty SWEET!!

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  19. AngelaJuly 18, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! Great projects!!

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  20. UnknownJuly 18, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Very fun stuff. I love the notebooks!

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  21. Alexia MissoJuly 18, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Fabulous projects, love all the work!

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  22. petunia670July 18, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    The notebook is super darling! Fun stuff!

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  23. MarshaBJuly 18, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Fun blog hop! Love the projects. :D

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  24. cghundleyJuly 18, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    Have so enjoyed the
    blog hop! Today's
    journals are so pretty
    and creative.
    Carla from Utah

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  25. Cindyzs (cindy stewart/freespiritczs)July 18, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    its been a great week of great inspirational treats that you have shared with us!! great projects all :) tfs

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  26. JudyJuly 18, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    What a great week of fun and inspiration with these 3 great companies. There were so many beautiful projects that were shared. I love the card that Jenn made with the sheet of paper. I usually just cut the paper apart but love how she used it whole. Thanks again for a super blog hop.

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  27. UnknownJuly 18, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    I love these! Wonderful ideas for back to school!

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  28. Kelly MassmanJuly 18, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    such fun projects--love how the red/white ribbon added such a nice punch to the project on which it is used! TFS!

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  29. Linsey RJuly 18, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    LOL, I recognized Jenn's work immediately with that gorgeous red ribbon treatment on her fabulous card! Such wonderful creations! And Fantastic altered notebooks ladies! I love carefree feel of these fun projects! Thanks so much for a really fun and inspiring week with 3 great companies!

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  30. UnknownJuly 18, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    I love these cheerful projects!

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  31. marg0006July 18, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    All the projects are fun and sweeeet! Thanks for the inspiration.

    marg0006 at Verizon dot net

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  32. Shari CzerwinskiJuly 18, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    Been a fabulous week of projects! Thanks so much!

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  33. grammypatJuly 18, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    All the projects were great -- had to miss a few this week cause of personal issues but caught most of them . Sure wish I still have a chance to win

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  34. TonaJuly 18, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    What wonderful projects! Thanks for a week of inspiration.

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  35. HeatherJuly 18, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Great projects today, Thanks for an awesome week and inspiration, I hate to see it end.

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  36. Cynthia BaldwinJuly 18, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Fun projects, Jen - love the colorful card! Karen and Ann sure do make wonderful journals - so much detail!
    Thanks for a fun week. :)

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  37. Sue DJuly 18, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Fun and colorful projects! It has been a great week.

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  38. qbee53July 18, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Lots of great fun ideas!

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  39. UnknownJuly 18, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    love the projects, so simple and gorgeous

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  40. Linda WestenbergerJuly 18, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    Wow great ideas and a great prize! Thanks for sharing

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  41. Crafty Aunt DeeJuly 18, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    Gosh, nothing like saving the best fro the last day of the hop. Love the journal from the old book. It's fabulous. So many great projects and ideas. Can't wait to try some of them. Thanks for a great week.

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  42. AnonymousJuly 18, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Love all the great projects, thanks for all the wonderful ideas.

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  43. Robin B.July 18, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Another day of gorgeous projects! Thanks for an inspiration filled week.

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  44. sclugoJuly 18, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    Thanks for showcasing so many wonderful projects this week! Love that card!

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  45. Carol McCreadyJuly 18, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Great projects. I love that notebook. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  46. Anelsie RamosJuly 18, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Love these projects! This blog hop has been fun and inspiring! Thanks for the amazing work!

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  47. Pink DalmatiansJuly 18, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    wow! What an amazing job, I love every project. Thanks for all the inspiration.

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  48. TracyM #6773July 18, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    OH MY – ANOTHER day of FABULOUS projects!!!
    I LOVE how the Xyron, Simple Stories & May Arts designers have been SO CREATIVE with their ribbons, trims, papers & adhesives – WOW – I have so many things that I want to try and create … and because they have shared tutorials & top tips, I THINK I CAN DO IT :)
    THANK YOU for the WONDERFUL week of AWESOME INSPIRATION!!!

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  49. gracefullygreatfulchristianJuly 19, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    These are so cute.. I love the smashbook.. I should do something to bring my smashbook popping. Thank you for a chance.

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  50. Sherry ButcherJuly 19, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Wonderful projects, Love how the Xyron, Simple Stories & May Arts designers have been so great to share the way they uses their ribbons, trims, papers & adhesives. Best hop ever! TFS.

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  51. UnknownJuly 19, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    Such great projects. Especially love the mini books. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  52. Denise BryantJuly 19, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    Beautiful projects! I love the mason jars!

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  53. UnknownJuly 19, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    A very informative site. The way you have share this information is really very appreciative. Hope to see more on this topic here. Thanks for posting this information here.

    Clipping Path

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  54. Helen GullettJuly 20, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    They are gorgeous projects!!! I love the album!

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  55. Meliciouse613July 20, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Thank you for an amazing week of inspiration and teaching new technics. I would LOVE to win this prize : ). Thank you!

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