A Big Cricut Hello & Chirp to each of you! Welcome to the Cricky Across the 50 Blog Hop hosted by K Andrew of Getting Cricky! If you are here from Kathy at Creative Cutter in Utah than you are in the right spot. If you just arrived here and would like to start from the beginning please go to KAndrew's Getting Cricky! For this blog hop K Andrew is celebrating her big move across the country with a big road trip, and of course this hop across the 50 states! She has asked us all to post a little bit about the state we are representing, and then to post our Favorite Craft Project.
I am representing the State of Virginia.
As you know...
Virigina is for Lovers.
Our state bird is the Cardinal.
Our state tree is the Dogwood.
And every April we have the
Vinton Dogwood Festival.
A week long festival here in town
complete carnival rides, a parade, and craft show.
We live a block away. :)
Did you know we have state dance..
Square Dancing. Who would have thought.
Ok on to my favorate project.
There are so many of them.
This is a sneak peak at my upcoming
Christmas presents.
Luckily those who will be getting them
don't visit my blog. :)
You will note the images are down from the top a bit.
Once I get the entire year complete, I will have these bound into a complete calendar. I am starting now cause I am hoping to have a number of them completed for Christmas presents.
Ok what's a Blog Hop without some
Blog Candy!!!
Please make sure to leave comments on all of the blogs for a chance to win several different Grand Prizes on Getting Cricky's blog, from these great companies (I will send you a list)!
In addition each blog along the way is offering blog candy.
I am offering a
Deena Rutter Abbey Runner
Road Trip
Scrapbooking Kit
Become a follower and leave a comment and I will post a winner
Monday, February 14, 2011.
Please make sure to leave comments on all of the blogs for a chance to win several different Grand Prizes on Getting Cricky's blog, from these great companies (I will send you a list)!
In addition each blog along the way is offering blog candy.
I am offering a
Deena Rutter Abbey Runner
Road Trip
Scrapbooking Kit
Become a follower and leave a comment and I will post a winner
Monday, February 14, 2011.
I love the calendar. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteJust south of you in NC. Just sign up to follow you as well.
ReplyDeleteRose
rosemary28697@yahoo.com
http://rose-homemadecards.blogspot.com/
What a cute project! Thanks for sharing...I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteLisa
prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
lnorris21 at hotmail dot com
thanks for letting me visit VA
ReplyDeletejuliewasson@yahoo.com
Im a new follower...mitch1066@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMy brother lives in Virgina and would love to visit there someday! Your calender is beautiful! TFS!
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ReplyDeleteWow, how fun a calendar. I want to make one... eventually I will get around to it. TFS. Glora
ReplyDeleteme(at)glorajean(dot)com
Love your work.. Following now and look forward to seeing more of your work.
ReplyDeleteSandy
http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/
I have been having so much fun in this. Thanks for sharing it with me again. Thanks for the chance to win some gifts and have so much fun.
ReplyDeleteSincerely
Donna Scrapp'n Nana
http://scrappnana.blogspot.com/
lovely calendar page. new follower. tyfs
ReplyDeleteGreat calendar & blog hop!
ReplyDeletekperlic@hotmail.com
Nice calendar tfs!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful calender! Thank you for the share!
ReplyDeleteLisa
summer_sunset54@hotmail.com
very nice calendar and I love that your starting xmas presents already. you rock girl!!!
ReplyDeletewould love to visit Virginia--add to bucket list.
thanks
Just became your follower. Thanks for the chance to see your projects and win the blog candy. scrapbookadd@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower and look forward to seeing more of your great work. thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteAnnel
pud22164@yahoo.com
http://annelsblog.blogspot.com
Great idea for Christmas gifts! And who would havew thought squaredancing...a state dance? Thanks for sharing VA and your project. I'm a follower. teelayoung@hotmail.com (t-la)
ReplyDeleteCute project! I love the idea of a handmade Calendar for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteLove the Calender! Thanks for a chance to win! Became a new follower!
ReplyDeletecreativediva98@gmail.com
creativediva98.blogspot.com
Love the calendar. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePatti
http://lilbitcreations.blogspot.com/
Thank you for being part of the hop.
ReplyDeleteThanks for tidbits on Virginia, I'm next door in KY, loved your calendars they will make fabulous gifts!!
ReplyDeleteCindy
miller896042 at bellsouth dot net
Love your calender! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJenny
jennykingham at att dot net
Cuuute calendar page!!
ReplyDeleteCute Calendar!!!!
ReplyDeletewww.snugasabugdesigns.blogpsot.com
Cute calendar!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteamandawoodau at hotmail dot com
Cute calendar idea - you have a new follower
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Virginia so it's nice to hear a bit about it.
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower of your blog - so very nice to meet you! Stop by my blog sometime and catch my latest family posts from our home state of Nebraska.
http://lillianchild.blogspot.com
I am a new follower and having a great time on this hop!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHappy Crafting!!
Karen dkolopez@msn.com
Very cute project ... love it! TFS! And I'm a new follower, too!
ReplyDeleteKaren
rkbmadden at hotmail dot com
Love your project. I am now one of your newest followers and can't wait to see more of your creations =)
ReplyDeleteHugs from Lilli =)
l.a.nikolaisen at gmail dot com
www.crazycardmaker.blogspot.com
This hop has been a blast I am so glad to be included everyone is so talented! I am a follower on your blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun gift! I hope you'll be posting more pics of your calendar as you get them done...it's such fun! I've been through Virginia--but my daughter's Boyfriend will be stattioned at Virginia Beach soon, so I'm hoping to make it a destination rather than a drive-through! I'm a follower...you can find me at ksjennings at gmail dot com and/or http://karelj.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteIm a new follower, Thanks for sharing the calendar, Its beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCute project, Hopping along...
ReplyDeleteLilsweetcajun@aol.com
You are smart to start on your calenders now. I made one for my mom a couple years ago but I just started with Feb because I knew it would be halfway thru Jan before I finished! LOL :) I'm a new follower and I hope you will come check out my blog sometime too!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I am impressed that you are starting on Christmas presents already. Great work!
ReplyDeleteWow Christmas presents already! At first I thought that was a typo and you meant Valentine's Day. That is going to be an awesome calendar and some very lucky people who receive it. TFS!!
ReplyDeleterpcrafter at gmail dot com
My step-father hails from Virgina so we have alot of family there, your project is real cute thanks ever so much for sharing.
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great idea for Christmas.
ReplyDeletembchoj at aol dot com
Love the calendar page! How beautiful! Thanks for sharing about Virgina, I went there when I was in High School for a skating competition. From what I remember, it was so nice. I would love to visit again! My goal is to visit all 50 states! Thanks again!
ReplyDeletecherie.goyer at gmail.com
http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com
Wow you are already working on Christmas projects. I am impressed.
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I am your newest follower. THis is the 2nd time on this hop that I have become someones 100th follower. Congrats to you! I think my lucky number tonight is 100! I am having such a fun time on this hop. I love learning about the different states and seeing new fun projects. I think your calendar is perfect! Thanks for sharing. pjritsema at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLove your project. I've really considered doing a calendar. I really need to! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat Calender!!I'm going to the Mountain Lake in May. Can't wait.thanks millierose651@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win! I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeletelafaellis85@twlakes.net
Super blop hop. Thanks! I am a new follower.
ReplyDeleteLove your calendar! I am a follower. (I've been to Virgina before). Thanks for the information on the state.
ReplyDeletesusanslomski at yahoo dot com
Virginia as one my favorite states that I've visited. Thanks for sharing it with us, and for sharing your wonderful project.
ReplyDeletefirelass51@aol.com
Such a cute calendar! Now a follower! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteJenn
craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com
smile4jenn at hotmail dot com
Great Calendar. They are always a great gift. Thanks for joining the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteakuehn65@gmail.com
Wonderful calendar. bekah.posnansky@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove the blog! Thanks for sharing your state. I'm glad your project is a calender, I'm trying to come up with some ideas to make a calender for my office at work.
ReplyDeleteFollowing you as Sandy (horse pic)
Sandy in Mo
arabfilly@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteHey Neighbor!!! I'm to the West of you LOL(WV) Va. is a beautiful state... Great calender.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
Thanks for the chance to win.
http: // mamawann. blogspot. com/
annadowdy at gmail dot com
Love your calendar.
ReplyDeleteYou have a really cute Calendar.
ReplyDeleteSharon
rsmobley85@gmail.com
Pretty calendar!
ReplyDeleteI am following you
that is a really great calendar!! whoever receives it is going to love it i'm sure!! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBrenna
rbanderson@live.ca
Totally cute calendar! TFS!
ReplyDeleteCute calendar! TFS! I am a new follower!
ReplyDeletelauermaa at gmail dot com
Great project, always looking for new ideas, look forward to following. thanks
ReplyDeleteshanasewing@yahoo.com
Awesome project.
ReplyDeletehttp://ikolinda-scrappinmomma.blogspot.com
Such a cute project! TFS
ReplyDeletejennyplace26@gmail.com
Fantastic--love that project--that is so cute!
ReplyDeleteYour layout is absolutely stunning! I love the entire layout and color palette.
Thank you so very much for being in my hop Chris. You did a great job!
Cricky Smooches,
K Andrew
What a CUTE project...thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. I am a new follower :)
ReplyDeleteI was born in Virgina and spent the first 2 weeks of my life there! My dad was in the Navy and he was stationed in Portsmouth when I was born! He finished his tour 2 weeks after I was born and we came back to Michigan where I've lived the rest of my life. Can you believe I've never been back to the great state of Virginia again? I keep telling me husband that we need to go for a visit!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
Beautiful project and what a great gift!
ReplyDeleteTFS and thanks too for the chance to win your giveaway.
EllenM
EllenM361@gmail.com
http://lifeatwalnuthill.blogspot.com/
The calendar project is a good one. Everyone can use a calendar. I am a new follower.
ReplyDeletegrannyss1@wowway.com
http://grannysscrappingplace.blogspot.com/
Love your blog and your projects! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeletehelena48@gmail.com
Wonderful calendar!
ReplyDeletewww.scrappininthewoods.blogspot.com
very cute calendar. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWOW.. Christmas presents!!! You are TOTALLY ON IT!! LOVE LOVE your calendar!!! I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tanya
freddylswillima@windstream.net
Love the calendar! I'm a new follower. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletextechrjr@hughes.net
I call Virginia home and am flying to Richmond this week WOOHOO I have a grandson who will be celebrating a birthday and have to be there!! I love the idea of starting a claendar now. HMMM maybe after I get these birthday banners done!!
ReplyDeletesimplybren at hotmail dot com
Love the calendar! Thanks for sharing! just became a follower. chrisbrown1973@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am following and have a bit of a calendar addiction! So, I love when I get scrapping ideas for calendars! Thanks for the chance to win! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com
ReplyDeletethat is an amazing project! I am putting it down as a to do on my scrap list!!!!! I love visiting Alexandria! So fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info on VA.. I wish I was on your list to receive one of the beautiful calendars.. lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win. I do follow you
Have a great day
Hugs
Dusti
dusti@scrappinwithcricut.com
http://www.scrappinwithcricut.com
I love the calendar idea...I have always wanted to do that too...
ReplyDeleteSherri
sherri@cwik.org
Thanks for sharing your awesome calendar! I have to tell you, I lived in Virgina (Langley AFB) and I have always said, it was my favorite state to be stationed at! I loved everything about it, and one day would love to move there to retire. I lived in Yorktown and loved it! Ok, so I love your state and your projects, and am a new follow! ;o)
ReplyDeletelisa_williamson2004@ yahoo dot com
virigina sounds wonderful! hope to visit some day!
ReplyDeletetfs and i'm a new follower!
Love your cupid image calendar.
ReplyDeletekidshomelove at yahoo .com
love your site!! thanks for sharing about your state. a calendar is a great undertaking as i understand you are doing several! GO YOU!!! i am now a follower! mse006atyahoodotcom
ReplyDeleteGreat state and terrific blog. I love your stuff and thanks for your time and talent.
ReplyDeleteNew follower! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteSally
opolski07@gmail.com
New follower here. How wonderful that you are making calendars for gifts. That is such a thoughtful gift.
ReplyDeleteWe have family in Northern VA. I love driving through VA until we get near the Washington DC area, that is.
bjohn3237@aol.com
http://lifekeepssurprisingme.blogspot.com
My best friend lives in Virginia so I visit often!
ReplyDeleteKristin
ksully4597 at gmail dot com
What a great project. Will sub in RSS feeds and poke around more later. Thanks for hopping!! Hugs, Rockin Robin C (stampinsavage at yahoo dot com)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! I never thought of scrapbooking a calendar!! I'm a follower!!
ReplyDeleteGina
glscarbrough@gmail.com
Way to get a head start on your Christmas presents. We had to learn square dancing in Catholic Grade School. That was a long time ago!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed! You are already working on Christmas...wow. I'm still trying to recover from 2010, lol.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
*smiles*
debbi
hockman1 at sbcglobal dot net
I really like this very nice
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Teri
teri dot barefoot at gmail dot com
Great calendar! TFS!
ReplyDeletera6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
Beautiful Calender. TFS. I am a new follower.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Melissa D
mkds312@hotmail.com
www.sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com
You are sure to have your gifts done on time starting now. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteamywooten2010 at gmail dot com
What a great project! I need to get started on 2012 calendars too! Thanks for sharing! I am a new follower . . . hope you will follow me too . . .
ReplyDeleteGenelle
brown7444@bellsouth.net
grannysbullfrogsandbutterflies@blogspot.com
I love the calender! I'd love to see more pages!
ReplyDeletexxsquigglesxx(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm a new follower..Check out my blog. Love the calendar..Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteMinta
mintab@gmail.com
http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/
Calendars make such great gifts. MY SIL made me a calendar with pics of the niece and nephews and I ADORE it! so cute!
ReplyDeletedmcarlisle09atgmaildotcom
TFS Sharing a part of you and where you live and sharing your crafts.
ReplyDeleteVirginia is beautiful. Great weather, too, mostly. Thanks for sharing your calendar. Fabulous. I am a follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful calendar. They make such fabulous presents :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful calendar! thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteyour newest follower
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
I love the project! Who can't use a great calendar?
ReplyDeleteVirginia is a beautiful state, my husband's best friend lives in Newport News and we've visited a couple of times. The humidity and pine trees reminded me of home (Louisiana)...lol. You're gift recipients are getting a wonderful Christmas gift!
ReplyDeleteCarol
scrappinheaven@yahoo.com
http://scrappinheaven.blogspot.com
You are right on top of things getting started on Christmas gifts already. Wow. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteWow - what a great Christmas present. Looks good.
ReplyDeleteChris
Chris.Pickul@hotmail.com
http://pickulblog.blogspot.com/
Great idea on the calenders:) ty so much for sharing :)
ReplyDeletehttp://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
Love the calendar!! I don't think it is every to early to be working on Christmas items!! :) Making Christmas cards soon! Thanks for sharing about your State!
ReplyDeleteMollie
onehotcricket@aol.com
Can't wait to see your year completed calendar! :) Janis northrose@slowar.com
ReplyDeleteGreat project! I'm a new follower! TFS!
ReplyDeleteCarrie
cau0617 at yahoo dot com
Lovin the blog hop! And love your calendars---cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift idea!! TFS!! (www.countrycricut.blogspot.com)
ReplyDeleteI have made calendars for gifts and everyone loves them! Thanks for participating in this hop! Love the kit!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! I want to make one now! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to make personal calendars. TFS!
ReplyDeleteChristy
http://christybladehandmade.blogspot.com
Cheers from your new follower!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your story and project.
hugs,
michelle aka cabby crafter
www.cabbycraft.blogspot.com
cabbycraft@gmail.com
Super cute project! I love Virginia and have visited many times since I live in Maryland! I will have to check out that festival this year!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
--Melissa
scrappycupcakes@yahoo.com
Love the calendar idea...and you can never get too early of a start on Christmas!!! :) Hope you get them all done! Thanks for sharing VA with us!!!
ReplyDeleteKimi
kmbrlysue22 at yahoo dot com
Great calendar. Great idea for an xmas present too. TFS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! I am a new follower from Coastal CA.
ReplyDeleteHolly
504 Main
Great project!
ReplyDeletelisarup1@aol.com
Virginia is a very pretty state. Love your calender idea!! Thank you for the blog candy! pjseagers at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGreat project!!
ReplyDeletePatti Ross
rossfam@wildblue.net
www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com
I love your calendar project! Virginia is beautiful. Great giveaway too, I love Deena Rutter!
ReplyDeletesandyh502001 at yahoo dot com
Cute project and smart thinking getting started this early. I'm always a last minute sort of girl. :)
ReplyDeleteStephanie
scrapadelic@gmail.com
Great project...TFS about VA, I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little cupie on your calendar!!
ReplyDeleteSmooches, Amy smoochesstampin.blogspot.com
like the calendar idea!
ReplyDeletezentner.candace at gmail.com
I'm a new follower!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
April
acmusn2003 at yahoo dot com
Woot woot Virginia! (We're state neighbors, lol) Love the calendar idea as a Christmas gift! I am a follower. Thanks for sharing and the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAshley "Scrappin' Pink Piglet"
scrappinpinkpiglet(at)gmail(dot)com
Never been to Virginia. Though my boyfriend went to boot camp there. Great calendar!
ReplyDeletespunkycrayon at yahoo dot com
Cute calendar Chris!! I am a new follower of your blog. Thanks for sharing your project and someting about your state. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletecherylphillips AT comcast DOT net
I love the little button dividers! Great blog candy. TFS! brynnthornburgh@gmail[dot]com
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. Hope your hubby is doing ok after the accident. Love your project. I also make calendars and usually wait till October to start. I have heard of a few people starting early, what a great idea. I have had a busy start this year but may buckle down and also start mine so I am not so rushed at the end of the year. Love your Feb page! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. Been to Virginia a few times.
ReplyDeleteJen from Ohio
zenderzoocrew@yahoo.com
New follwer here. Enjoyed scrolling through some older posts. So sorry to hear about your husband's accident. Hope he is recovering well.
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vidalia68@yahoo.com
Love the calendar. Very pretty
ReplyDeletelfuchs1 at wi. rr. com
fun calendar
ReplyDeleteGreat project!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
~Sarah
craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
craftingwithsarah@gmail.com
such a cute calendar page!!
ReplyDeleteVirginia is a beautiful state
ReplyDeleteHi there! Virginia is on the top 4 places I want to visit. :0) Thanks for sharing the info and your project. Awesome blog candy too!
ReplyDeleteXO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Thanks VA... Love your calendar, also
ReplyDelete--Robin
LOVE VA. Great projects.
ReplyDeleteTFS,
Erin
Spantastikreations@yahoo.com
What a great idea to do calendars for others!
ReplyDeleteGreat work and have fun finishing them!
eastunders@embarqmail.com
eastunders.blogspot.com
what a great calendar this will be :) awesome idea!
ReplyDeletedwasher at insightbb dot com
Oh, love the calendar! thanks for sharing! had fun this weekend :)
ReplyDeletekrista
scrappinkrista@yahoo.com
scrapaleupagus.blogspot.com
Great calendar Chris! Virginia is one of those states I have always wanted to visit - thanks for the virtual tour! I am a new follower and loving what I have seen so far :)
ReplyDeleterebeccadunham at hotmail dot com
the calender is so cute! love your blog:) millcreekroofing@aol.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling calendar. New follower. Great blog :D
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Meighen
scrappin_3rdeeschik@yahoo.com
scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com
Wonderful blog! I'm a new follower...hopping on to the next blog, but I'll be back :D
ReplyDeletecraftingdarlamaestyle.blogspot.om
Just got home was out of town for the weekend
ReplyDeleteHope I not to late.. Thanks for doing this hop!!!
http://buzzybeedesigns.blogspot.com
Rebecca Minor
buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
Cute calendar! I'm doing the same w/ my daughter...but our printer is on the brink :( TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your project! TFS your info!
ReplyDelete~Lauren
queen_lade at yahoo.com
Got a chance to visit the homes of your presidents two years ago, what a great time we had! Beautiful state, thanks for sharing it with us. Thanks for the peek at your project, and I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteAmyscats
amylfahnestock@gmail.com
your calander page is amazing, so cute.....thansk so much for sharing all the info on Virgina...
ReplyDeletebrodiec88 at hotmail dot com
Great project and great blog. I will be back.
ReplyDeletepennykitz@charter.net
http://pennykitz.blogspot.com/
Great Calander TFS
ReplyDeletescrapperbecka at yahoo dot com
Im a new follower! Great blog
ReplyDeletekacee
mcvicwif@yahoo.com
I love that you are working on Christmas presents in February. I have been to the state of Virginia many times, I live in PA. My family has had some great vacations in Virginia. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletedbjb1519 at yahoo dot com
Awesome calendar! Thanks for sharing. We pass through Virginia but never have visited. I live in Michigan.
ReplyDeleteShersL84bed@aol.com
Love the calendar!! TFS
ReplyDeletescraphappysue@yahoo.com
LOL a state DANCE???! Too funny! You are waaaaaaaay ahead of me if you have 2012 calendars going on!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com