Saturday, August 27, 2011

Fall Blog Hop!



If you've arrived to my blog from the Fall Blog Hop...WELCOME! I'm the last stop on the hop! You should've arrived here from Tracy's wonderful blog...Scrappin' in the woods with a Bug!

For my Fall project, I came up with a really easy idea for some Fall decor...I made my own decorative blocks! (Click on the pictures to view them larger.)





Materials Used:
Cricut Cartridges - Sweet Tooth Boxes, Sophisticated and Gypsy Wanderings
Paper - Tim Holtz
Hambly Grid Overlay

The blocks are cut from the Sweet Tooth cartridge using the CubeBox at 10.5" (just the box part, not the top). I used my Gypsy to add the letters before I cut it. The letters are from the Sophisticated cartridge, the upper case font. I stretched them a little to fill the space (width was 2.59" and height was 2.54"). (Tip...do a test cut first...the boxes are turned upside down when finished so you want the letters facing the right direction!)

The leaves are cut from the Gypsy Wanderings cartridge and attached with foam dots for dimension.

The Hambly overlay was cut by hand and applied to the inside of the letters.

It was so simple to put together!

Thank you for stopping by...and, I hope you've enjoyed our Fall Blog Hop! If you'd like to start again at the beginning...please go HERE to Kristen's My Fantabulous Life Blog!

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56 comments:

  1. RockinReneeAugust 27, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Another great set of blocks! I like the underlay. It's been great hopping with you!

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  2. Scrappydoo2August 27, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    I love the blocks!!! I need to get this cartridge!!!

    Debbie Fitzgerrel
    racer2@bellsouth.net

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  3. Edna MarieAugust 27, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    WOnderful creation! love the added letters with the Gypsy, thanks for sharing :)

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  4. Carolyn/MamaCAugust 27, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    These are just great! I thought they were made from wood at first glance. Wonderful creation!
    Carolyn
    http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

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  5. Debbie GoforthAugust 27, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I really like this one too!!

    Debbie @ http://bugginattheseams.blogspot.com/

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  6. Megan SetterAugust 27, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    What a great decoration! Love the inside of the letters!

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  7. Mrs. GreenAugust 27, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    This is awesome! It's been great hopping!

    www.michelegreen.com

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  8. BrendaAugust 27, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Love your blocks! The colors are beautiful.

    http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/

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  9. joydee1963August 27, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Great blog hop! Beautiful project with the blocks,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  10. smyiowAugust 27, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I love the blocks! Thanks for sharing!!

    my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
    smmyiow@gmail.com

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  11. MissyAugust 27, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    This is fantastic!! You and Renee are both making me want this cart......I love the colors you used and the letters look great!!

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  12. Josie0602August 27, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Oh so pretty! I love cubes for decorating and I absolutely adore yours! Hmmm...looks like Sweet Treat Boxes is on my wish list now!
    Love love love the Pick of the Crop layout and the card with the 3D cauldron! I am loving our hop...you ladies are all so talented!
    Tracy
    jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  13. ibecircled.blogspot.comAugust 27, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    very nice.. love how the paper looks like screen for the letters!! You are very talented!! Thank you for being part of a very fun and creative hop and I have had a blast and would love to do this again for a Christmas theme in the near future!!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
    ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
    Rexann♥

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  14. Dana Paper Memories4uAugust 27, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I need to get the Sweet tooth boxes cart. You did a wonderful job on the blocks. LOVE the papers you used. It's great being in the blog hop with you. papermemories4u@ yahoo.com

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  15. Kim M.August 27, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Nice project - very creative!

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  16. Lisa BAugust 27, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love how you and Scrapalette had the same idea, yet they both turned out so different and fabulous. From the picture, I would have guessed they were real wood blocks.

    Phantom Rink Rat
    llpirelli at msn dot com

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  17. Java Jen's CreationsAugust 27, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Gorgeous project!! I just have to make some of these!!

    javajen1 at hotmail dot com

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  18. Dana's Crafty CornerAugust 27, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I love these blocks!!!!! Wonderful project. TFS. I'm a new follower.

    Dana (DanaTarchala on the CC)
    Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com

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  19. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    WOW super cute, I actually thought they were real wood blocks you painted.. great job

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  20. MariaAugust 27, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I love how you did the lettering on the boxes. Very pretty!

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  21. BrendaAugust 27, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Very pretty!! I enjoyed this hop!!

    brz352@yahoo.com

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  22. JanAugust 27, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Great Project! I really like that font.

    Thanks for sharing

    Jan

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  23. Sãndra V.August 27, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Wonderful set of blocks. I think these are a very cute and easy project for any home decor. Thanks for sharing. Love the colors and the way the stand out.
    sandrav9288 at yahoo dot com
    http://ohmyscraps2u.blogspot.com

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  24. nancydianneAugust 27, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    very nice project!

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  25. LilygirlAugust 27, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Wonderful project!! I love the colors you chose and they do look wooden!! TFS!! laysig@telus.net

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  26. YvetteAugust 27, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I need to make some of these soon! Love all of the colors you used!

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  27. Jess (aka Sparksgal)August 27, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Gorgeous project! Love the underlay you added - it adds a bit extra. :)

    Jess (aka Sparksgal)
    ncscrapper77(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. cdm317August 27, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    These are fabulous! i lovethe idea of blocks and will definately try these out! Thanks for hopping today, it's been so much fun!
    Colleen (gonescrappin)

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  29. KimberliAugust 27, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Great idea for the blocks, I love the colors and the underlay looks so neat!

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  30. swiagalAugust 27, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Very pretty! Love your idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. JacqyAugust 27, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    What a cute project. You could really do this for just about any occasion. Can't wait to try it. Since Fall is my second favorite season(Christmas being the first), I start with your idea. Thanks for sharing

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  32. TeacherMomAugust 27, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I love the idea of these blocks. The best part is you can change the colour scheme to make it work for any holiday. Brilliant!! Love the sweet toothe boxes cart!!!! Thanks for sharing. The blog hop was a blast!!!!
    TeacherMom
    gaudet5 at rogers dot com

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  33. RoseAugust 27, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Love how you used the Hambly overlay, it really pops the letters.

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  34. DixieAugust 27, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Very fun idea! What a beautiful decor item to end a fantastic blog hop.

    Thanks
    Dixie
    www.dreiter.blogspot.com
    embellibuttons at gmail dot com

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  35. TammyAugust 27, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Way cool! LOVE them.

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  36. LisaAugust 27, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Another great project from this blog hop that I will have to try to make. Love your fall cubes. Lisa

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  37. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Adorable projects:)

    hugs

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  38. chignonAugust 27, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Looks like a great project for fall. I really like how you added dimention with the leaves

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  39. MaryAugust 27, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I love these blocks, I need to get this cart. TFS

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  40. BunnyfreakAugust 27, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Love the blocks. Very cool idea.
    http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

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  41. myselfAugust 27, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    cute blocks. beautiful lettering. thanks for ending the hop in a richly colored manner! lisa (charligirl88@yahoo.com)

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  42. lindagk23August 27, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    This is so cute! I love it! Thanks for sharing! lindagk23

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  43. MLiss3August 28, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Love these blocks too! I even have this cartridge, so I can make the cubes and the possibilities are endless! TFS!

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  44. ValerieAugust 28, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    How cute! Another reason I need this cartridge! I think my favorite part is the underlay in the font. It really sets the whole project off. Great job, thanks for sharing!

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  45. pattykAugust 28, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    very nice thanks for sharing--millierose6511aol.com

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  46. JudyAugust 28, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I love the textures and 3-D look of the blocks! Great job!!

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  47. Kelly BraundAugust 28, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Super cute! Love how you used the overlay!

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  48. PennyAugust 28, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Thanks for sharing a great Fall project.

    pennyspad at sbcglobal dot net

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  49. Debbie O'NealAugust 28, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    very pretty !

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  50. Jodie RAugust 28, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Fabulous finish to an awesome blog hop!! Your project is gorgeous!! I love you reversed the letters so they look carved into the box.

    jvilla95ar at gmail.com

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  51. Princess HildaAugust 28, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    princesshilda2012@yahoo.com

    great set of blocks

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  52. OCCricutAugust 29, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    WOW!!! I'm exhausted! hahaha ... Great HOP though!!!

    I love how you precut your letters on the boxes. PRECIOUS!
    TFS!!

    saetterman at aol dot com

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  53. LeanneAugust 29, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    We've FALLen to the end of the hop and oh what wonderful ideas you have all given us!

    leannelundquist@yahoo.com

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  54. gshraderAugust 29, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Love, Love, Love this blocks! I have to try this! I searched at least 10 targets this past winter for blocks just like this! Now I can make my own!!! thanks for sharing!
    gayle_shrader at yahoo dot com

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  55. Patty McAugust 30, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Really cute blocks!
    Patty aka SouthernGypsy on Cc mb

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  56. Laurie F.September 4, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I love the decoration. You did a beautiful job. Thanks for sharing.

    Laurie F.
    laurieanne@charter.net

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