Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Midnight Madness Challenge #31 Blog Hop


Midnight Madness Christmas Blog Hop


Welcome to our Midnight madness Christmas Blog Hop. We know this is a busy time of year for everyone so we are including our blog hop with our regular weekly Challenge MMSC #31. We invite you to participate in our challenge by making a card from our fabulous sketch and to be inspired by the projects on our blogs and make a matching ornament or small project. You are not required to do the project, but it would be a treat for us to see what you come up with and we would love it !!! You also do not have to do the sketch to participate in the blog hop. As an added bonus, we are going to do something a little different this time around. Each of our Design Team is offering up their card and project as a prize. WOW, a chance to own a Midnight Madness Card and design!!!


1 Blog Hop GRAND Prize Drawing
12 Design Team Featured Card with Ornament Small Project Random Drawing
1 PRETTY PAPER Christmas Card drawing from the 12 Highlighted on Each DT Blog from the MMSC #28


You have until Tuesday, December 15, 2009 12 p.m. Midnight EST to enter your MMSC#31 in Mr. Linky at Priscilla's Midnight Madness Blog as always to be eligible for the Regular Weekly Bonus Prize.

If you would like your name entered in for the MIDNIGHT MADNESS BLOG HOP PRIZES, you will have to follow the directions below.....

1. To be eligible for the Blog Hop Grand Prize, 12 Design Team Card/Project Drawing, and Pretty Paper drawing; you must leave a comment on each of the Designer's Blogs during your journey through the Hop. once your name has been chosen, we will check to make sure you have commented on each blog before you are notified.

2. Enter your name and the words BLOG HOP in Mr. Linky, to be eligible for the Blog Hop prizes. As an added bonus, if you do the sketch you can enter your link to your card/project and have tow entry chances for the prizes.

3. In order to have a chance at winning any of the prizes, except for the Regular Weekly Bonus, you must gather a secret phrase along the Blog hop. Each Design Team Member will have a particular word or words listed on their blog and as long as you visit them in order, you will have the secret phrase at the end. If you are picked as a Prize winner you will be contacted by email and you must email back the secret phrase WITHIN 48 HOURS to claim your prize. If there is not response within the 48 hours time frame, another winner will be chosen until all prizes are awarded. To start off, you must being at Priscilla's Midnight Madness Blog! If you have not started there, I suggest you go back and begin again..l.you don't want to miss out on the Prizes! if you have arrived from Jane-The Paper Affair then you are on the correct course.
If you want a chance to win you will have to follow the instructions listed above. Thank you and have fun on the Hop.

If you would like to be considered for the Christmas Blog Hop Prizes, and you DO NOT have a blog, you still can participate. You will have to follow the directions below.....

1. Leave a comment on the Midnight Madness Blog Hop comment section with your email address, first name and last name initial.
2. lLink up to Mr. Linky with first name, last name initial, the words BLOG HOP and in the URL space enter this address http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/

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Pretty Paper Christmas Card Picks

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon of Blue,
Wrap your presents to your darling from you,
Pretty pencils to write I love you,
Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons of Blue.

My Pretty Paper pick is Kerri Michaud's Rockin" Christmas. This is just the sweetest image for Christmas. To me Christmas is all about Children and their wide eyed wonderment in all the lights and festivities, the excitement of Santa, and the innocence of hopes and dreams. When my boys were younger my husband and I did some very creative things to keep the magic in Christmas for them. Thank you Kerri for participating and good luck in the drawing!!!

For something Festive for the Season we want to feature our favorite cards from MMSC#28 to honor our Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge Players who played along with us that week. Our Pretty Paper card choices will need to do the blog hop, leave a comment at each of the Design Team Blogs, and collect a word from each of the blogs visited for the winning phrase and place their name in Mr. Linky with "BLOG HOP" after their name at Priscilla's Midnight Madness Blog! We will enter your name in a drawing for one winner form our 12 entries. We will email you when we verify that you have entered your name in Mr. Linky and have left a comment on each of the Design Team Blogs, you will need to email back the phrase in order to qualify for your prize. Even if your card has been chosen for the "Pretty Paper" you are still eligible for the other prizes.
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My Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge MMSC#31 and Ornament

Hi Y'all!!! That's how we say it here in Georgia....kinda different for me seeing how I am from Connecticut and say...Hey youse guys!!! LOL My boys catch me all the time slipping into my New England accent and I have to straighten myself out. Today's MMSC#31 is "Purple". Does anyone else besides me find that purple is hard to photograph? Yikes!
What I did was cut a piece of white paper 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 and I tore in diagonal sort of down the middle to create my hills. I took some liberties with the sketch because the half rounds and the wintry theme were speaking to me!!!!They overlap here and I covered the entire white paper with Martha Stewart Tinsel Glitter.Here is the inside of my card. I really like making cards that include something useful in them. So I made this pocket and these tags as part of my project to match.
Here is a close up of the tags that come with this lovely card. I silver embossed the snowflakes you see in the background.Here is a close up of the Christmas Ornament I made to match my card. If I didn't have all the tags in the pocket, I could have put this in the card as a gift as well. I hope you have enjoyed my card, tags, and ornament.
Each design team member is offering their cards and projects as blog candy. For a chance to win my card and ornament, please just leave a comment on this post as well as my other Design Team Sister's. If you do not have a blog, please leave your email address and name (first and last) in the comment as well. A winner will be randomly chosen after our Blog Hop is over on 12/15. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, 12/16.

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Our Monthly Sponsor for December is:

Fran from the Frantic Stamper Inc. is the sponsor of our Monthly Bonus Prize Winner. You can visit Fran at her store at the Frantic Stamper Inc, your #1 source for rubberstamping and scrapbooking supplies. Friendly one-on-one service since 1996!! You can read about their store upgrading to a 6000 square feet warehouse with many new products at Frantic Stamper Happenings. Fran is offering a MEGA package worth $250 to one of you lucky players this month! Frantic Stamper is also an official vendor for Martha Stewart products and has the Largest Selection of punches online. Please browse the tremendous selection of scrapbooking and card making supplies at her shop. Wow, here is the picture of the MEGA prize package!!! Some lucky winner will receive this. Thank you so much Fran!



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Revealing the Word for the Secret Phrase


My words for the secret phrase is and now you have reached the end of the Blog Hop. Be sure to return to Priscillastyles to leave your name in Mr. Linky after commenting o all the Design Team Members Blogs for your chance at the prizes. Thank you for playing in our weekly challenges and for all your support each week. Everyone at Midnight Madness would like to wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New year. We thank you for joining us in our special Christmas Blog Hop and invite you to participate in the sketch challenge this week with a small project of your own. Here at Midnight madness we are looking forward to 2010 with more exciting fun and prizes and meeting and making friends with all of our participants past, present, and future. Thank you and good luck winning the prizes!!!

64 comments:

Lovely Linda said...

Aww Carol - how adorable are these snowmen and what a gorgeous idea with the bookmarks as well - your snowman ornament is just gorgeous too...You always pay so much attention to detail Carol and this makes your projects stand out - absolutely gorgeous - someone is going to love winning these! You have set a high standard my friend, as always! Thanks for the inspiration! God bless you! {{{hugs}}}

Phyllis said...

Carol: You have done it again. What a beautiful card, bookmarks and ornament. Some lucky person is going to be over the moon with this lovely prize. You are a very creative, talented person!!

SparklePlenty1000

Connie M. said...

Oh my!! How adorable is this Carol!! I love your card/folder, and all those tags...you attention to detail is just amazing!! Love your pretty ornament too!!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is gorgeous, beyond gorgeous....I just love your sweet snowman scene, those stunning tags and your ornament!! That card folder design is incredible!! Gorgeous work!! Can't I have a chance to win too....please. LOL!
hugs,
Chris

Denise @ kc242 said...

Carol, you have outdone yourself. Your card is so lovely inside as well as outside. Love your tags and your ornament too! You do have such a wonderful attention to detail. Fabulous!

Lisa said...

wonderful job!!

Darlene said...

Oh my gosh ... I just LOVE this set! Especially the tags ... how adorable and what a wonderful idea!! (I'll be casing this one, LOL)! Your ornament is beautiful and I bet it sparkles real pretty on the tree!
Don't worry about the accent ... I'm from Pittsburgh, PA where I grew up saying "yoons" ... graduated down south where we said "ya'll" ... so you never know which way I'm going!!! Thanks for all the inspiration and fun!! GREAT JOB!!

Jeni C Slack (^0^) said...

Carol, this snowman set is STUNNING! All the work you have put into this really shows. I love the tags and they snowmen are having such fun. The one looking up holding the sign has got to be my fav tag :) The person receiving this is going to treasure this one, Hugs ~Jeni

Gunn (MsPlum) said...

I wan't to win this!

Your tags are so great, your snowmen so cute and your snowflake is to die for!

Thank you so much for all the fun and inspiration you give us every week at the MMS challenge!

MsPlum

Whimcees said...

Your cards are so wonderful! Every new one I see I think "I wish I could take classes from this woman!" :<) Wonderful card!

Barbara Diane

Grace said...

Oh wow Carol!!!! WOW!!! I just adore this folder idea and all the tags and ornament... I'm a snowman lover and these are just the cutest! All that sparkle is over the top!!! I love it!!!

Christina C. said...

Carol.....this is breathtakingly beautiful!!!
The snowmen are just adorable and I love, love your folder inside the card. Can I give you my address?? hahahaha Hugs, Christina C.

Linda said...

What a FABULOUS set of snowman tags and WOW your card is WONDERFUL with all the sparkles!!

designsfromwithinbycharlotte said...

FABULOUS, FABULOUS, FABULOUS!!!! Carol, you have done it again.....I just love this set so much! So many wonderful details to see on the card and gift tags, and that snowflake.....WOW! Amazingly beautiful yet again! Thanks for always inspiring us and for all the work you do for this team. You are an absolute gem!
Hugs,
Charlotte

Jane, at Thepaperaffair said...

Carol,

Fabulous card and tags! So much in all, all so nicely done, you surely are burning the "Midnight" oil at your place. Thank you for your great project and your great support organizing the blog hop. Jane

Dawn Edwards said...

Adorable! Love the Tags!

stampin at the lake said...

The snowmen look so happy and I love the snowflakes

pam124 said...

Carol, as always, SPEECHLESS!! OMG, everything you make is "magical"!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it all!! Pam Lawver, pam124@cox.net

Mary said...

Gorgeous projects. Everything is so beautiful!!!

hugs
Mary

Dragonlady said...

Hi Carol,

These creations are simply stunning. I love the colours you have chosen to use.

Hugs Ali x

@JoyceCasaldi said...

I love them all!!! Are the snowmen stamped images or are they digi elements? Either way I want them!

Lori said...

I just adore snowmen! Your card and tags are perfect examples. The snowflake is also beautiful, delicate.

Liz Williams said...

What a wonderful little surprise you add to your cards!! This is so clever. Love your beautiful work on this amazing project and ornament.

kris said...

Stunning!!! love the snowman set! great colors... and i just LOVE that snowman ornament... cute!!!

Winnie and Patty said...

Carol, this is a wonderful card & gift!!! Someone is going to be very lucky to win all of the cards/gifts this week!!!! Hope it's me! TFS

Nancy said...

Wow, what a beautiful card and ornament.
I LOVE the idea of adding tags to the card.

2amscrapper said...

WOWZA! This would be a fantastic prize for me to win! What an outstanding card design, tags, and ornament! I love it all. And everything speaks, "WHAT FUN!".

scrapperjulia said...

This card, tags and ornament are so gorgeous! Fabulous projects!

Carolyn said...

Wow, oh Wow!! I think that is going to be my new opening phrase for all of your projects when I come to comment ;) This is just stunning. You do such amazing work. Fabulous beginning to end and inside and out!!!


Hugs,
Carolyn

rgcarr said...

Your project is just beautiful. The colors looked great to me. I really liked the tags.

cabio's craft corner said...

Beautiful job Carol. OMG, I LOVE the inserts and and the cute snowmen. It's such an adorable creative set!!
Hugs,
Cabio

Vickie Kertz said...

I am in love with your colors. The card and the tags are absolutely gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.

@JoyceCasaldi said...

I'm back with the hop, and still in love with your snowmen!

Mary Lou said...

Carol~~ I always love your creations!! Fun fun fun work!! Everything about this card and ornament are breathtaking and extremely pleasing for anyone!! Thank you so very much and Christmas Blessings to you!!
Mary Lou

paperscissors said...

ahhhh! the hop is over??? oh what a dekight that was...i am determined to include tags in next years cards, how clever is that! your detail work is divine!

Valarie (vampme3) said...

Wow!!! What gorgeous creations! And your blog design is lovely!

tbk100601 said...

AWWW...this has got to be the most adorable snowman I have ever seen! I love the colors and the detail! You are very talented! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Wow, what a fantastic project. I am absolutely loving those snowman tags - they are just gorgeous.
Hugs
Dawn xx

Carol L said...

Carol, you continue to blow me away with every single thing you design and/or create! The card holding those special tags is amazing!! That in itself is incredible, but the ornament just blew me away with the sparkly snowflake! Your special touch to everything just amazes me and this project is going to make one commenter VERY happy!!! Beautiful work!!!

Anonymous said...

Hey Carol!! Your projects are just ADORABLE!! I love these sweet snowmen and your snowflake ornament is sooo pretty!! Love all the sparkle! I love the creation you've picked out to feature as well...she's done an awesome coloring job!! :) Thanks so much for all the work and inspiration you've ladies have put together!! this is amazing and so fun!! HUGS

Benzi said...

Wow! I love thoe gorgeous card and the snow hills you created for your little sledder. Just darling! Your pockets inside are wonderful AND useful. Great ornament and tags. Love, love it all, ya'll...yes, I am a southern girl.

Brenda O. benben@hiwaay.net

Karen W said...

Wow this is just fabulous, I love all of it.

Shazza said...

WOW this card is just stunning as are the tags and ornament. Adore the snowmen
x

Spyder said...

Lovely stunning card that's so full of surprises!! I love the tags inside and the little snowflakes snowman would look lovely on my Christmas tree!
(Lyn)

kiwimeskreations said...

Stunning card and tags - as for the snowflake ornament - that is breath-takingly beautiful!

Chef Mama Lori said...

The card, ornament and tags are delightful! I love them all!

Laura.K said...

Lovely card. And those tags are so sweet.
I must have that ornament. Gorgeous.

Lisa said...

Carol, the snowman is just to cute!!

Sue said...

Carol, what a gorgeous project. Your card is so beautiful and the inside wonderous. To open a card and find all these beautiful matching tags......WOW! I love the colors yu chose too, and the snowflake is adorable. Always fun to see what you are creating and I love that they always have a homey warm feeling to them. Thanks for sharing.

Kerri said...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this, Carol!!! What adorable images and the color combo is just fantastic! Your tags are the cutest things ever, and your ornament is just beautiful! WOW, girl~sooo creative and fabulous!!! Thank you again for featuring my card : )

Stitchinwitch said...

AAAw I love your snowmen. It's such a nice idea to make coordinating tags for sending with the card. Cute ornament too

ger&timmy said...

out of all 3 of your projects i could not pick a favorite one!! all are AWESOME!!!

dyngera@aol.com
http://stamper69.blogspot.com/

silvia said...

Fun card!! Goegoeous snowman ornament!! I just LOVE the snowman tags!!!

Gwen said...

What can I say?! This set is so marvelous, you have done such a great job on these projects. The snowmen are just adorable!!

Priscilla said...

Hey Carol, the colors in your project are some of my favorite.. they all look so good together. My address is......

LOL so dang adorable.
Priscilla

Janice said...

Fun & whimsical! I just love your litle snowment- especially those tags. Too cute!

Ewik21 said...

What a fabulous zestaw znaczników bałwana! Twoja karta jest WONDERFUL wszystkie błyszczy! Hugs Ewa

Unknown said...

Wow!! Looks like you spent so much time on your creation!! So much detail to look at, and extra bookmarks to go along with the card. I love the colors you used.

Janine said...

So much work but beautiful results. Janine B (janine.brain@btinternet.com)

Lorelie Kim said...

Your snowmen are totally cute and love the color combination you used...so perfect for the winter chill!!

Laney said...

stunning card and gifts!!
love your colours too
hugs
laney

Kym Weber said...

Carol, this is absolutely adorable! Love those snowmen images! Fabulous coloring! The gift tags are awesome! Fantastic sewing!

stephanne said...

Oh my goodness, these are stunning!! I love the colours you have used and those snowmen are adorable!! Love it love it love it, and the photos are perfect!!! Purple doesn't photograph well in most instances, but this is pure perfection!! Someone is going to have quite a treat when they win this gorgeous assortment of snow goodies!!
Take Care,
Stephanne

Unknown said...

Your card and tags reminds me of a warm quilt in the wintertime! The colors are so rich and warm and cozy!

Angela
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