Saturday, June 14, 2014

PPPR Vacation Blog Hop

Hey, everyone! Happy Saturday, and welcome to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Vacation Blog Hop. The wonderful ladies from my PPPR Design Team and I have created some fun vacation-themed projects using Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files. We also have a great prize up for grabs, are offering a special surprise for hoppers, and will be kicking off our new challenge for this month. So, be sure to stop by each and every blog along the way...you don't want to miss one bit of the inspiration!

For my project, I decided to create a simple vacation-themed mini-album. 



Now, I've never created a mini album before, so I started out super simple. I created the shaped cover by cutting out two suitcases from the PPPR Are We There Yet? Cutting Files set. I added a computer-generated sentiment to the PPPR Sentiment Spots 1 Cutting Files for the front cover. Then, I just created an accordion-fold set of pages from 6" x 12" strips of kraft cardstock. Each page, once folded, measures exactly 4" x 6". So, when I'm ready to fill the album, I can either add just 4" x 6" photos to the pages and call it a day, or I can cut the photos down a bit and add more embellishments. Or, I can do a combination of the two. I have tons of travel photos trapped in my computer, so I'm excited to find just the right ones to fill up this album and show my love of travel.

This hop also kicks off our new Vacation Challenge. Link up your vacation-themed project that uses PPPR files for a chance to win a $20 Gift Certificate to Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons. It can be about summer vacation from school, travel, or just hanging out at the pool....you choose, as long as it uses PPPR files and has something to do with vacation in some way. You can link up and read all of the rules HERE:


Okay, now how about some BLOG CANDY????


One lucky hopper will win a $15 Gift Certificate to PPPR!  Here's what you need to do for a chance to win a chance to go shopping for FREE:

1.  Be a follower of EVERY BLOG in our little hop.  There are just 9 of us this time, so that shouldn't be too hard.  You won't be sorry...I'm super lucky to have such talented ladies on my Design Team.

AND

2.  Leave a comment at EACH blog along the hop.  Be sure to let us know you are a follower and leave us your e-mail address.

That's all you have to do.  If you would like EXTRA entries, you can also do one or more of the following:

3.  Like the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Facebook Page.  Leave me a separate comment on this blog telling me you did.  Don't forget to leave your e-mail address.

4.  Sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter and leave a comment on this blog telling me you did.  You'll get a weekly e-mail telling you about new files, coupon codes/sales, and freebies. Don't forget to leave me the e-mail address you signed up with. :)

I will randomly choose a winner of the hop candy on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

Oh, and before I go, I want to let you know that this fun Happy Globe Cutting File will be available for free on Saturday, June 14, 2014 and Sunday, June 15, 2014.  Then, it will be for sale in the store. To get it, click on the photo or click HERE.



Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Your next stop on the hop is the super talented ShannonEnjoy hopping!


36 comments:

  1. Signed up for newsletter

    Heather Thompson
    heifer21 at hotmail dot com

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  2. already follow via FB

    Heather Thompson

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  3. what a cute mini albulm, i love the color choices.

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  4. This is a GREAT idea for a mini! Love this!

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  5. Super cute!! Creative idea!! Fun!!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  6. Already a FB follower. :)
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  7. Love this suitcase mini album you created--great colors.
    I am a follower.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  8. Already receive the PPPR newsletter..:)
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    Mrodriguez860@hotmail.com
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  9. I receive your newsletter.
    I am a follower.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  10. What a super cute album, I've only made one mini album myself, should try another one of these days, love your shaped one.
    I now follow you and already get the emails and liked you on FB.

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  11. Thanks for the fun hop, I now follow each blog on the hop, really enjoyed all the wonderful projects.

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  12. Wonderful vacation album, very creative.
    suek86401@gmail.com
    http://suek86401.blogspot.com/

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  13. LOVE your mini and the bright colors on it.

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  14. I haven't made a mini album either, but your shape is super cute!

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  15. Love your album!
    erinlynn584@yahoo.com

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  16. Liked you on Facebook!
    Erinlynn584@yahoo.com

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  17. Getting your newsletter!
    Erinlynn584@yahoo.com

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  18. following
    erinlynn584@yahoo.com
    or erinlynn102706@gmail.com

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  19. Your little album is SO cute, Lisa! What a great idea to use the suitcase for a travel album. And I love the green paper too - especially with your fabulous inking!

    Thanks so much for the freebie file too. I've just downloaded it. Now, on to the next blog for more holiday hopping fun!

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  20. Oops! I just realized that I forgot to confirm that I am indeed a follower. :) I already get your newsletter (yay!) and follow you on FB too.

    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper
    smallbitsofpaper @ hotmail.com [remove spaces]

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  21. I love the plaid on your album. So cute. I am a longtime follower and get the newsletter.
    stuff@gt.rr.com

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  22. Love the suitcase. Thanks for the Happy Globe. Really enjoying this hop...

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  23. Your mini album is ADORABLE! I love the suitcase shape. SO ADORABLE! Hugs- Glora
    me(at)glorajean(dot)com

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  24. I like your page on FB. Hugs- Glora
    me(at)glorajean(dot)com

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  25. I subscribe to your newsletter and I love it! Hugs- Glora
    me(at)glorajean(dot)com

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  26. Awesome album! Hard to believe you haven't made one before!

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  27. Adorable! This album is fantastic!

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  28. so fantastic!! tfs
    vivi j
    cvjac at att dot net

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  29. Went thru and left everyone a comment and checked to make sure I followed everyone on Google Friend. Great projects in this hop!

    Georgiana
    coachfans at cox dot net

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  30. I am a follower of the blog. Super job on your first mini album...adorable! Thank You for the cute globe cut file.

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  31. I get your newsletter!
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  32. I follow...like your page on facebook
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  33. Love your album! Cute way to display some vacation photos.

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  34. I love the little suitcase album. Wonderful idea for that summer vacation. TFS Denise dharkin65atgmaildotcom

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments! They really make my day! :D