SweetSassyDiva's Birthday Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to the SweetSassyDiva Birthday Blog Hop!

We are celebrating Bobbi Jo's (SweetSassyDiva) birthday this weekend March 10th and 11th. Each day will be a new project and be sure to check out the yummy blog candy giveaways!

I am so happy that you could join us for this super fun Blog Hop showcasing Birthday Themed fun!



You will find an array of ideas along the hop and be sure to become a follower and leave some love aka comments along the way.



This is a TWO-Day hop so, be sure to catch both days for maximum celebration and ideas.



As we spring forward with the time change as well as with Spring coming so soon...let's get this party started! Hop on over to all the blogs along the way!



If you've hopped over from the uber talented Suzanne http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/  then you are in the right place. If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and would like to join our SweetSassyDiva Birthday Blog hop and FUN then, please start at the beginning with Bobbi Jo's blog http://sweetsassydiva.com/ because...starting at the start is always SMART! :)



We have a WONDERFUL Grand Prize for one lucky hopper that is donated by Bobbi Jo!

To be eligible, please visit each blog hop stop leaving a comment also, become a follower at http://sweetsassydiva.com/null and">http://sweetsassydiva.com/">http://sweetsassydiva.com/ and be sure to leave a comment!



One random winner will be chosen on Wednesday, March 14th, giving you plenty of time to finish the hop.




For my second day project I decided to go with gift bags.  I'm mean just like birthday cards, you can never have to many gift bags for your gifts right?!!  For the first bag I used a bag off of Plantin Schoolbook cart and cut it fit to page on a 12x24 mat.  I assembled my bag and then cut the flower from Flower Shoppe (flower 33 on the overlay, the flower center is 3 on the overlay and the leaf is 43 on the overlay) for my decoration on the bag, I also used Home Decor for the swirl. My flower parts I cut from white paper and just inked the outside of the flower as well as the flower center.  I also added some yellow ink to the flower center.  It is a nice size bag, not to big and not too small.

 For this next bag, I used a plain brown bag that I already had on hand.  I used card stock and added to the front and then did another flower and swirl for on the front as well as Paper Lace for the birthday wishes.  Here is a step by step tutorial on how I made my flowers.

Here are my flowers and leaves.  I started out with a certain size and then came down by a 1/4 inch for each flower layer and I have 6 layers for this flower.

I inked my flowers and rolled my center.

Then I put hot glue on the little tab and cupped my flower by gluing together.

I then roll my flowers with my largest ball stylus to give my flowers/petals a more natural look to them.

And here is what it looks like once all assembled!  I did turn my petals back on my two outside layers.

I inked and shaped my leaves and then glued them onto my flower.  Then all you have to do it attached my flower to your project!  Easy as that!!!  I hope that you have enjoyed this hop.  It sure was fun for me and I know we had lots of talented ladies in this hop!!  I hope you have been inspired to get crafty!



Remember to leave me a comment and I will put your name in for a $10 gift card from either Hobby Lobby or JoAnns!!! 


Thank you for checking out my project. I hope that you will become a follower of http://sweetsassydiva.com/ and leave a comment. The fun doesn't end here though so be sure to hop on over to the talented Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/ .


and remember to visit all the stops for more chances to win!



Be sure to also check back tomorrow for some more celebration and more chances to win!



Here is the complete list in case you get of track:



Bobbi Jo http://sweetsassydiva.com

Lucy - http://love2createitall.blogspot.com

Michele - www.michelegreen.com
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Gaby - http://www.gabycreates.com

Mindy - http://grammiescraftroom.blogspot.com

Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

Missie http://createdbymissie.blogspot.com

Jennifer - http://scrapaholicjen.blogspot.com

Paulette Trent- http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/

Anita Cannon http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/    

Brenda Halstead - http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/

Dana Taft - http://papermemories4u.blogspot.com/

Maria Jones - http://stampcutcreate.blogspot.com/

Cori- http://createdbycori.blogspot.com

Michele Eickholt ~ http://chelescrafts.blogspot.com/

Sandy S. http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/

Jenny Johnson - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Suzanne http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/

Brenda http://www.friendscraftinwithfriends.blogspot.com/

Shawnee Penkacik - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Sylvia Solorio- www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com