Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Welcome to the April Bunny Blog Hop!!!

***THIS POST WILL REMAIN ON THE TOP UNTIL APRIL 5TH***


Welcome to the April Bunny Blog Hop

Hosted by Made by Jacqueline!

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If you are here from ANNA then you are in the right spot.

If you would like to start at the beginning please click HERE.


In honor of Easter we are all making a project with a BUNNY on it!

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In addition to my BUNNY project I'm blessed enough to have an actual Bunny to help 'model' my project. Her name is Hope, she is our 'pseudo' House Bunny: In other words she has free 'hop' of the house, as long as we're awake and home. Overnight and when we leave she's back in her cage for safety. Though she is truly Queen of the House (Alpha Bun!) she has 2 Dog Minions who can get overly playful/annoyed with her and she refuses to acknowledge that she is much more fragile than them.

Silly Bunny!

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Hope, my project and her 'pay':

a chocolate bunny! nom.


My Project is an Easter Theme Wall Hanging.

I started with a wooden sign I bought at the $ store for $2.

It had a Faux 'Coffee Ad' on it.

What I liked was the Deep Dark Green with the Cream Line.

(There was a red line too before the actual graphic, but I covered both.)

I used the text from an email that makes the rounds this time of year... ;O)

Printing out after editing and colorizing in Word.


The Pattern Paper is: Glitter Bunny Flocked Flower Patch by Making Memories.

The Wood Cutout is by Solar Wood Cuts, a Local Guy I see at several of the fairs and craft sales around here.

Flowers and Plastic Eggs (sliced in 1/2) are Stash Grabs.


I'm so pleased with how Colorful and Bright this project turned out!


Sign Reads:

ALL I EVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE

I LEARNED FROM THE EASTER BUNNY:

Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.

Walk softly and carry a big carrot.

Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.

There’s no such thing as too much candy.

All work and no play can make you a basket case.

A cute little tail attracts a lot of attention.

Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.

Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.

Some body parts should be floppy.

Keep your paws off other people’s jellybeans.

Good things come in small sugar-coated packages.

The grass is always greener in someone else’s basket.

An Easter bonnet can tame even the wildest hare.

To show your true colors – you have to come out of your shell.

The best things in life are still sweet and gooey.

Author Unknown

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Close Up of Top:

Close Up of Bottom:


My April Bunny Blog Hop EXTRA:

Gratuitous BUNNY Pictures!

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mmm... what's this? I get Paid in Chocolate?!

What are you waiting for? Go Get That Camera!

The Age Old Question...

What end should you start eating a Chocolate Bunny at?

Hope Says: EARS FIRST!

Bunny Nomming Tip:

For better access while nomming it's a good idea to wedge your food somewhere.

Since, ya know, like nobody with opposable thumbs is offering to help here...

hem, hem??? HELLO!

*sigh of pure contentment*

Yum!


Last but not least...

BLOG CANDY!!!

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I'm offering not 1... but 2,

Count 'em 2 packs of BLOG CANDY!


To be in the Draw for the

'Spring Themed' Comment

Blog Candy Pack

Simply leave a comment

on this Blog Post!

Sunday April 3rd is MY Birthday so I've decided to offer a 2nd Batch of BLOG CANDY to celebrate!!!

To be in the Draw for the

'Birthday Themed' Follower

Blog Candy Pack

Simply become a Follower

of this Blog!

Being a follower has it's advantages.

There are regular drawings for Blog Candy packs:

1) For every 25 New Followers

2) On every 100-th milestone Post.

If your already a Follower, your in the Draw too!

(There should be a bar at the top with 'Follower' as an option to click. If not scroll all the waaaaaay down the blog, near the bottom there is an app listed 'Followers' with Google Friends Connect, everyone's picture is there... you can click to become a follower there too.)

I will chose the winners on April 6th!

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Next stop is ---- TARA

HOPE YOU ENJOY THE HOP... and Hope!


THANKS FOR BEING IN IT

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HOPPING ALONG!

- Becky http://www.beckscricards.blogspot.com/
- Amber http://stayingcrafty.blogspot.com/
- Candace http://scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com/
- Anna http://oma-idratherbecrafting.blogspot.com/
- Sarah http://keepsakescrafts.blogspot.com/
You are Here!
- Tara http://creativeprincess-homemadehappiness.blogspot.com/
Next Stop!
- Brenna brennasblitherings.blogspot.com
- Linda http://www.thefruitofmyhands.blogspot.com/
- Lora http://www.crazystamper.typepad.com/
- Liz http://missmerryweatherscreations.blogspot.com/
- Eulanda http://www.eulandasilvey.blogspot.com/
- Cindy http://creationsbycindy2345.blogspot.com/
- Julie http://julietemple.blogspot.com/
- Ellen http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
- Nataliya http://lovecraftsforever.blogspot.com/
- Linda http://lindascraftcorner.blogspot.com/
- Sandra http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
- Kimberly http://www.canadiancraftcorner.blogspot.com/
- Michelle http://upsydaisycreations.blogspot.com/

65 comments:

  1. Sarah,
    Thanks so much for joining me – just hopping myself to see your project. love the real life bunny and how he/shes eating the chocolate.
    Hugs ~ Jacqueline

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  2. Your card and bunny are just adorable! Thanks for posting all the pictures and offering up such generous blog candy!

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  3. hopping over! Love your blog. Leaving some Happy Friday hugs!

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  4. Awww your Bunny are adorable. And wowzers, you have some sweet stuff. My Birthday on 15th too.
    Happy Hopping!!!
    Hugs Nataliya.

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  5. Your card and your bunny are just so cute...
    Thanks for the chance to win..
    Love the name of your blog..
    Minta

    mintab@gmail.com
    http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/

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  6. Love, Love it, very creative. Just hopping by to say Hi. I am #9 on the hop and excited to be here. Hope you can hop by.

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  7. Hi Sarah ... It took me a while, but I finally found where to link to be a follower. I must be having a bad HARE day. LOL. I loved all those bunny sayings on your project and it's given me an idea on how to use them. So I'll be scraplifting that for sure. I guess that's better than stealing your chocolate!! CUTE BUNNY!!

    I AM A NEW FOLLOWER, whew! #91

    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
    E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

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  8. that is super cute!! tfs
    brenna
    rbanderson@live.ca

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  9. Your project is adorable! The poem is so much fun, and I especially enjoyed seeing all those cute real bunny photos too :)

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  10. my 1st blog hop!!! great candy giveaway too and i do love your bunny!!!

    sylvia x

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  11. LOVE your project and the real bunny is so cute.

    http://lindascraftcorner.blogspot.com

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  12. I just loved your poem...it reminds me of the
    classic "Everything I needed to know about Life I learned from Kindergarten". What a great idea. I really like your cute bunny, is it yours or a borrowed one. The poem is so well decorated and framed. Does the bunny actually eat chocolate? If so isn't it Ironic. Love it !!! Leslie

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  13. just became afollower and joined the blog hop.

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  14. Wonderful project! Your bunny, Hope, is beyond adorable! TFS, now following your blog! :)
    Jenn
    craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com
    smile4jenn at hotmail dot com

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  15. Sarah, OMG I so enjoyed reading your post :)...how much fun you and Hope had building this post haha..Hope more though with the candy surprise :)...Happy Hoppy Birthday to you :)..enjoy the hop, I know I am

    stitchy
    admin@stitchybearstamps.com
    xoxox

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  16. So adorable!:) Thanks for the chance to win! I'm a new follower:)

    Kaitlin
    angel1694@comcast.net

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  17. that bunny is so cute!!! Love your card, joydee1963@yahoo.com

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  18. Newest Follower from the Bunny Hop! Love your bunny. Very cute :)

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  19. Love this wall hanging! The bunny is pretty cute too. I'm #20 on the list if you wish to pop by! Thanks Michelle.

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  20. I didn't realize bunnies eat chocolate. I loved seeing your fur baby. She is a great model.

    I am a new follower.

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  21. Hi Sarah

    What a great idea!

    Lynn SB
    nanny23@live.com

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  22. Hi Sarah

    I am now a follower

    Thanks
    Lynn SB

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  23. WOW! Awesome bunny and your wall hanging is just as nice...Just a look see,checking out everyones project...love it. www.canadiancraftcorner.blogspot.com
    #19 on the list

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  24. What I like about blog hops is finding new blogs to follow. I love your blogpage and all of your project. your bunny looks so soft. I am a new follower
    katieoscreations.blogspot.com

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  25. officially your 100th follower!
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    bargainmama@mchsi.com
    Lisa

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  26. Cute! The Easter bunny has some good advice!

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  27. aw, your bunny is adorable!

    Candace

    (#4 on the hop)

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  28. love your wall hanging.
    tambo1010 at comcast dot net

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  29. First of all, I have to say, I Love the title of your Blog!!! You're bunny is soo sweet, how fun is that to have a bunny hopping around the house? My dog would go nuts! Your project is soo pretty & cute with all your sweet little sayings about bunnies!

    Wendy, aka Roo
    wendydotroos2boysatgmaildotcom

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  30. Love it! I have a bunny too. He is white & named 'Sugar' I have never given him chocolate though.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  31. I really enjoyed visiting your blog...love the real bunny...loved your project..

    mary ann

    mkeiper72@yahoo.com

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  32. Hello Sarah,
    Hope is adorable. What a great treat to be doing this hop and be able to see a "real live bunny" in some pictures....kudos to you for including her.
    Happy Early Birthday (btw...you share your b-day with my daughter, Ariana. She will be 3 tomorrow)
    Happy to follow your blog and feel free to follow back.
    strgazrblueyes22477at yahoo dot com

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  33. Love your blog. I am so impressed with the wall art. It is great. I am going to try something like this. TFS and for offering such a great blog candy. Oh yea, and in case I don't get back here tomorrow, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    pennyspad at sbc global dot net

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  34. What a gorgeous wall hanging! I love it.


    Thanks for hopping with us! I am stop #2~

    Becky.mayhewlear at gmail dot com

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  35. Love your poem - and your bunny is adorable! I'm a new follower!
    qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

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  36. Hi there Bunny Hoppin Birtday Girl. I'm a new follower! The bunny eating the candy...now that's just too cute...blog candy - times two!!!...well that's way too sweet :)
    Thanks! Tara (my email can also be accessed by clicking on my blogger name).

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  37. Happy Birthday!!
    Cute idea for your sign.
    Love your bunny, I had a bunny when I was a kid.
    thanks for sharing and for the chance to win:)
    I am a new follower

    ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

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  38. This is such a sweet wall plaque! I love all the little Easter-themed details you added to the bottom. And your bunny is adorable! I have greyhounds and even though they get along well with my cats, I wouldn't dare tempt them with a real rabbit! Yikes! TFS! I can't find your follower button but I think I'm already following you.

    Anne
    anniebeescraftroom@gmail.com

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  39. This is such a sweet wall plaque! I love all the little Easter-themed details you added to the bottom. And your bunny is adorable! I have greyhounds and even though they get along well with my cats, I wouldn't dare tempt them with a real rabbit! Yikes! TFS! I can't find your follower button but I think I'm already following you.

    Anne
    anniebeescraftroom@gmail.com

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  40. This is such a sweet wall plaque! I love all the little Easter-themed details you added to the bottom. And your bunny is adorable! I have greyhounds and even though they get along well with my cats, I wouldn't dare tempt them with a real rabbit! Yikes! TFS! I can't find your follower button but I think I'm already following you.

    Anne
    anniebeescraftroom@gmail.com

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  41. This is such a sweet wall plaque! I love all the little Easter-themed details you added to the bottom. And your bunny is adorable! I have greyhounds and even though they get along well with my cats, I wouldn't dare tempt them with a real rabbit! Yikes! TFS! I can't find your follower button but I think I'm already following you.

    Anne
    anniebeescraftroom@gmail.com

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  42. I love the wall hanging! Your bunny is so cute!

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  43. LOVE the wall hanging! And your bunny pics are so sweet! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Hugs,
    Julie
    (#14)

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  44. Sarah,
    I am so impressed by your blog. You just have me smiling so much. Love your wall hanging and all the sayings. I posted your blinkie on my sidebar. It is fabulous. Thanks for making me smile. I am a new follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

    www.trishacreates.blogspot.com

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  45. LOL! I luv what you learned about easter!! And I really like how you added the jelly beans at the bottom. Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting. You were quick like a bunny!! LOL!
    Hop-Stop #12

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  46. Oh this is wonderful. I love your sign...and your bunny, Hope is jsut precious!!! I love how she's was wonderful to stay for the pictures.

    Leah
    http://www.leahscarddesigns.com

    I'm a Follower as well.

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  47. awww!! your bunny reminds me of my old class pet bunny!! we called him smokey =) so cute!!

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  48. Your card and bunny are adorable!!I am a new follower of yours. I hope you hop over to my blog and follow too:) Fun hoppin...
    Sherrie k
    http:..sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  49. Beautiful bunny! My hubby had a bunny that would bite the back of his mothers legs every time she would open her oven door just so he could get some. Your bunny eating chocolate reminded me of his sweet tooth. Too cute.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  50. Your bunny is so adorable! I also have a bunny and her name is Vanilla Bean...I didn't even think to post her pic here lol! Your poem and wall hanger are awesome, Happy Birthday to you!!

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  51. What a cute bunny. I really like that project. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy. I am subscribing to your wonderful blog, would love it if you had a minute to check out my blog too. Keep up the great work.
    Amy S
    www.amystampery.blogspot.com
    P.S. I am in ottawa too!

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  52. I love all those sayings on your sign! Awesome and we have a bunny too. She is named Bugsy.

    Hope your Birthday was wonderful. My moms Birthday is today, yesterday was her younger sisters and tomorrow is her older sisters! Really cool :)

    I am a new follower!! Thanks!
    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
    http://scrappylandusa.blogspot.com

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  53. Love Your Blog...such great projects!
    Have Fun!
    Kare St.Clair
    queencityarts@gmail.com
    http://queencityarts.blogspot.com/

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  54. ...**hoppy**-belated birthday..hippity-hoppity.. wtg on your project.. just too kewl.. mitz_zee@yahoodotcom
    ( follower )

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  55. Super cute wall plaque creation and an even cuter bunny!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  56. Love the wall hanger and the bunny!!!
    I tried to become a follower but i can not find it :(
    pinkyswrspaper.blogspot.com
    pinkyswrspaper@gmail.com

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  57. How awesome!!! Just so cute!!!
    I'm a new follower.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    http: // mamawann. blogspot. com/
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  58. Ooooh. Nice Blog Candy! And your bunny is too cute. Stopping by to follow as part of the April Bunny Blog Hop. After the hop please stop by and check out my blog as well www.centsationalsaver.com Thanks! Dena

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  59. Omg! The bunny is so cute! Thaks so much!!
    dana10879@yahoo.com

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  60. What an adorable project!

    Happy bday from a long time follower!

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  61. awwwww - the bunny is so cute! makes me want one :) lol
    new follower!
    Vicki
    paperandprims.blogspot.com

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  63. YAY Sarah!!! Beautiful as always!!

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  64. I love this!!! The wording is fabulous... and that bunny !!! I'll be smiling all day.

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