Friday, November 11, 2011

November - Pinkalicious Blog Hop!

Welcome to my blog and the November Pinkalicious Blog Hop for My Pink Stamper! You should've arrived here from Courtney's fabulous blog - Court's Crafts! Our assignment this month was to make a scrapbook layout or mini album. I'm a scrapbooker so I knew I'd be making a layout...but...this isn't just a scrapbook layout, it's a page from my heart.

I'm the youngest of four sisters. The four of us have almost always lived close and we've always been there for each other. My oldest sister, Diana, passed away several months ago...way too young. And now, with the holidays upon us, it's hard to think about her not being here with us. This layout is my celebration of my sisters...(click to view larger).

I used four of the sentiment stamps from the Flowers & Friendship stamp set from My Pink Stamper for this layout. Two are on the green leaves, and two are repeatedly stamped on the pink flowers.

Love is stamped on one pink flower and Friendship is stamped on the other.

Materials Used:

Cricut Cartridges - Gypsy font (Sisters), CTMH Art Philosophy (Flowers, leaves and vines), Martha Stewart Elegant Cakes (Scallop background paper)
Cardstock - Bazzill (Kraft), Core'dinations (Pink, Green, Beige)
Patterned Paper - My Minds Eye
Sentiments Stamps - My Pink Stamper Flowers & Friendship
Brown Ink and Brown Chalk
Pearl Bling - Want2Scrap

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your next stop on the hop is to Tracy's wonderful blog -Craft Junkie Too!

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66 comments:

  1. DIANA L.November 11, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    This is so pretty I love all the flowers. Great inspiration.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

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  2. Roberta GuditisNovember 11, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Great layout Sharon! Love how you used your stamps, and the flower are beautiful! :)

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  3. jodyNovember 11, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful! LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors and design. Sorry for your loss.

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  4. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Your flowers are some of the pretties I have seen! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. TracyNovember 11, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I love love love this!!! Great layout and I love the roses!!

    Tracy

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  6. Shelley LeeNovember 11, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Wow! Your layout is so pretty. I love, love, LOVE how you stamped on the flowers. What a great idea!!

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  7. sarahNovember 11, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Awesome!!Awesome!!U'r Sis will be remembered..great layout..
    texasgrama7@gmail.com

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  8. Lillian ChildNovember 11, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Those flowers are GORGEOUS!

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  9. June HouckNovember 11, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Sharon, I am so sorry that you lost a sister this year. I am so glad you created this beautiful page of the four of you. Truly lovely!.

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  10. TracyNovember 11, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    The flowers are so pretty! Great layout!

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  11. Tammi A.November 11, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    this is a beautiful layout. i love the flowers. TFS

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  12. brittmartin0910November 11, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Such a great way to honor your sister. Adorable layout. Thank you for sharing.


    brittmartin1288@yahoo.com

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  13. LisaNovember 11, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    What a special layout about your sisters. Im sure it will be treasured for years to come.

    Lisa
    scrappingpinklady.com

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  14. JaniceANovember 11, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    So pretty, love the flowers. janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

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  15. SandyNovember 11, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    My heart to your family! The holidays are always rough. What a beautiful way to remember her! TFS

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  16. BunnyfreakNovember 11, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Love the stamping in the flower.

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  17. FeliciaNovember 11, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    This is a great layout. I love the flowers and how they were stamped on the petals as well. Sorry for your loss. This is a great way to remember her though.
    sweetcreativemess.blogspot.com

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  18. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I like the use of the stamps in the flowers, it is a really nice touch.
    It helps to pick out an angel from the tree in a mall in honor of your loved one at the holiday season. It takes helps you shop for her like you use to and it is helping a child in need also :)

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  19. MissyNovember 11, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    This is a terrific layout Sharon! I love those flowers & the pearls!!

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  20. GaylynnNovember 11, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Beautiful floral design. The stamps fit the theme perfectly.

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  21. YaneriNovember 11, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful layout!! Love the green and pink and the black/white photos! Blend so well!!

    Yaneri

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  22. Laura (tweetyb)November 11, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love all the flowers!!
    ♥ Laura ♥
    tweetyb@satx.rr.com
    http://laurascraftsandmore.com/

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  23. KaitlinNovember 11, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Beautiful layout! I love the flowers :)

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  24. MadisonNovember 11, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    So pretty. Love that you stamped the flowers!!! Awesome idea. The colors are perfect!!! TFS!
    ~Madison funkycards @ charter dot net

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  25. Creative DivaNovember 11, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    The flowers are stunning on your layout. Very beautiful.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  26. Dee BurnsNovember 11, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Beautiful LO and way to remember your dear sister. The flowers are amazing and the colors are perfect. Sorry for your loss.
    Take care.

    Dee B

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  27. gshraderNovember 11, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    beautiful layout and such a lovely tribute to your sister.
    thanks for sharing

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  28. MelissaNovember 11, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Such a beautiful layout! I love how you used the stamps and also the flowers!

    http://scrappymacdesigns.blogspot.com/

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  29. marg0006November 11, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I like the pearled flourishes and pretty punched designs.
    marg0006@verizon.net

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  30. 2Bis2DONovember 11, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Love your layout, and i love those flowers. I really need to learn to make these.
    olsond_d@digis.net

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  31. ShawneeNovember 11, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Very pretty. Your flowers are gorgeous.

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  32. enolamomNovember 12, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Love your photos taken over time as well as your paper and embellishment selections. So, so pretty. I'm so sorry about the loss of your sis, but it seems although your time together was too short, it was fun and memory filled. Remember the good times when times are sad.

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  33. Chris - Creations in BloomNovember 12, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    What a beautiful layout. I love all the flowers and how you stamped inside of them. Very cool.

    I'm very sorry for your loss. Hoping you find comfort in the memories as time goes by. God bless you.

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  34. Seahorse CreationsNovember 12, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Great layout, love the flowers and swirls.

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  35. Ruth GNovember 12, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful page spanning your lifetimes together! It's a fantastic tribute and way to remember your lives together. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  36. Marcia Dehn-NixNovember 12, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Oooh, you are so clever! I love how you stamped the flowers before rolling them!

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  37. LetilliaNovember 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    This is Beautiful LO! 4 Sisters wow, this makes me think of my girls! I hope they stay really close once they are Adults as well!

    divaof5.blogspot.com

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  38. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Aw! I love this. Made me think of my sister. She lives too far away and I miss her crazy butt. LOL Loving the flowers!

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  39. Lady FairNovember 12, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, I know the holidays will be difficult for your family. Beautiful layout, so nice your family is blessed to be close. TFS

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  40. MelissaNovember 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Pretty page for such lovely sisters. It must have been fun growing up together :)

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  41. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I LOVE the words inside the flower petals, how creative!!

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  42. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Such an amazing scrapbook page. I love the flowers and how you stamped in the petals and leaves. Great job!

    Angela

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  43. MaryNovember 12, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Your layout is so very special, it is just so touching to see you all together!!!! I hope you have a nice Holiday, your sister will be with you, I just know you will feel her there with you. Thank you for caring and sharing with us, I know it must have been very hard for you.
    mhalford6 @aol. com

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  44. ChristineNovember 12, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    What a beautiful layout. I love all the detail! You did an awesome job.

    Chris.Pickul@hotmail.com

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  45. Luvz2bhuggedNovember 12, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Beautiful loving thoughts and prayers to you and your family for your loss

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  46. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    A great snazzy page. The flowers and all the detail you put into this page is not lost.

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  47. PattyNovember 12, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Wow...beautiful page...so sorry to hear about your sister. I also have 3 other sisters, and we all are close & live within 10 minutes of each other!! I feel your pain. Beautiful tribute to her!!

    peifert88@gmail.com

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  48. Warm n WonderfulNovember 12, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. These are some of the hardest pages to make. It is a beautiful tribute to your sisters.
    Mary
    chick 256 at g mail dot com

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  49. loving3boys1girlNovember 12, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Great layout! I love how you stamped on the flowers!!

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  50. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Gorgeous layout, your flowers are so pretty, love the colors! tfs :-)


    -Samantha :-)
    SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com

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  51. MeeshNovember 12, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Gorgeous layout Sharon! LOVE the flower detail & patterns! :o)

    Michelle

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  52. Hawks Nest HobbiesNovember 12, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Your layout is beautiful. What a clever way to use MPS new stamp set. Think about the good times with your sis and let the holiday joy keep a bright and happy outlook on your life.
    DebbieH.
    niteowlis at clear dot net

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  53. jordanbev5@yahoo.comNovember 12, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Such a pretty layout! Love your flowers and details!! So inspirational!
    Beverly
    jOrdanbev5@yahoo.com

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  54. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Your layout is stunning! I just love it!! What a cute idea to stamp on the petals of your flowers!!! XOXO, Julie. :0)

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  55. Sew Sweet N CraftyNovember 12, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Beautiful. I love it. Live the stamping on the flowers--awesome idea. So sorry to hear about your sister. God bless you and your family. TFS

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  56. An'Jenic G.November 12, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Nice layout! Love how the word (love) showed up on the pink flower. Great Job!

    www.anjenicgibso.blogstop.com

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  57. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I love this project. The detailing is AMAZING!

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  58. CA ScrapperNovember 13, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Your layout is gorgeous. So sorry to hear about your sister's passing. Big hugs to you.

    Leslie

    cascrapper at gmail dot com

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  59. UnknownNovember 13, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    How wonderful this is, I love your layout.

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  60. HelenNovember 13, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    So pretty Sharon!! I just love how you stamped on teh flowers :)

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  61. DeniseNovember 13, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful layout! The flowers are so beautiful.

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  62. Lisa's Creative NicheNovember 13, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Love the flowers and how you stamped love on there. I also love the bling, sorry for your loss. And Thank you for sharing.
    Lisa

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  63. SaraBugNovember 13, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Great Sister layout.I love the flowers. I like the way you stamped the petals.

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  64. Amy ENovember 13, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful layout. I LOVE the way you stamped in the flowers!!! Really gives them some extra POP!

    I'm having a givaway on my blog if you're interested!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  65. JanetNovember 14, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I really like the idea to put the sentiment on the leaf. Very beautiful layout!
    God bless,
    Janet

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  66. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Beautiful LO

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