If you are playing along, you should have arrived here by way of Daphne's blog. (There's a complete list below in case you want to start at the top.) We've got some great projects to inspire you and prizes along the way so I hope you will hop with us!
For our blog hop we were challenged to make a project inspired somehow by the Olympics. I chose to use the colors of my country's flag - red, white and blue. (factoid: one of my all time favorite color combos - every house or apartment I've ever lived in has been a variation of this combo!) I made this patriotic layout with the Pebbles, Inc. Let Freedom Ring line - featuring a small photo of my son holding an American flag:
Here are some close ups of my simple layering. What I like about layering is that it doesn't have to be fussy if you use clean lines and graphic patterns:
Here you can see some of my stitched border:
all materials: Pebbles, Inc. cardstock: American Crafts
Next stop on the hop is Anna's blog. But before you go, leave a comment here and I'll draw a winner to receive this selection of goodies - including 2 Studio Calico kit stamps:
Do you watch the Olympics? If you do, what's your favorite sport? I love the gymnastics and the diving. Tell me what you think by Friday, August 3 and I will post my random winner on Saturday. And don't forget to link up your Olympic-inspired projects at The Studio for a chance to win our monthly prize generously donated by Elle's Studio!
Here's the blog hop order:
The Studio
Daphne
Valerie (you are here!)
Anna
Jules
Katherine
Back to The Studio
Daphne
Valerie (you are here!)
Anna
Jules
Katherine
Back to The Studio
Good luck and thanks for stopping by!
36 comments:
I love the clean lines of your patritic page. My fave olympic sports are athletics and gymnastics. Will be at the Olympic park on Tuesday so v excited!
Our house I'd say it's Gymnastics as well for us girls but the boys watch the Basketball games of the Olympics. Loving this layout of yours so fun!
Very fresh page ♥ I think there is a reson for why these colors were chosen for the flag - they go so well together. I love gymnastics too ♥
I love your fab layout! Thanks for the chance to win.
Hugs Lynsey x
Gorgeous page Val :)
I love the red, white, and blue on kraft. Yum.
Gymnastics is my favorite, but I just love the whole Olympics, so I found myself watching and enjoying weight lifting and archery, and still loving it.
Really cute layout! I like the way the papers are slanted but the photo is straight. Great design!
We love the gymnastics and swimming, but will probably be watching all that we can these next few weeks! Love your patriotic layout!
Great CAS layout! Love the layers and stitching!
Awesome layout! Love the border and stitching! I catch bits and pieces of the Olympics from when I walk by and my hubby is watching it. I don't sit still long enough to watch much of it! LOL! And thank you for the chance at this awesome giveaway!
Gymnastics for me as well. Love your layout, so clean and fresh. WendYx
A very you page valerie and I love it - especially the stitching. I enjoy the gymnastics but watched handball (live at the games - get me!!) and really enjoyed this fast paced sport.
What a fun page-I love the red and blue on kraft! My favorite event is the women's gymnastics.
LOVE the layout....gymnastics is my fav:)
Like you I love to watch the gymnastics and also the 3 day event. But i am loving watching other sports which you dont normally see on the tv
Thanks for the chance to win x
I absolutely LOVE your layout, the layering is PERFECT! As for the olympics, can the opening ceremonies BE an event? Because I love seeing all the different countries I've never heard of & guessing where they are :]
Oooo! Yum! What a stunning color combo, Valerie! Lovin' all that Americana pride! My favorite sport to watch in the Olympics is swimming hands down. Thanks for the chance to win!
This is such a great page. I like the layout, the colours...everything!
such a lovely layout, diving is my favourite to watch.
I've just found you via daphne and have now become a follower, you have a lovely blog.
Love your red, white and blue page; it's a combo that I should try.
My favourite Olympic sport is the gymnastics, followed by the track cycling.
I love the colors and the simplicity. beautiful page.
Love the details on your LO, little buttons and stitching.
I'm loving the tennis - Wimbledon all over again!
yes, +one for gymnastics too! I like how you layered the colors on the kraft paper , and it blends well with the striped patterns! nice one!
beautiful LO... I love layering!
Thanks for the prize!
I love all sports... dips, fencing, gym and marathon are essentials!
Love all the details on your LO - little buttons and stitching.
I'm enjoying the tennis, Wimbledon all over again!
I love the gimmastycs too!
great project you done!
xx
Leila
What a fab page - gorgeous colours, lovely details and a cute, cute pic!
My fave sport changes almost daily - anything with a Brit with a decent chance in it ;o)
Gymnastics is the easiest for me to understand and combines grace and strength - but I really enjoyed watching the beach volleyball the other day once the rules had been explained!
I love how your layout includes so many details but still looks clean and simple. Can't wait to start watching the gymnastics medal finalists!
Love your layout, and admire all that stitching!!! My favourite Olympic sport ? I'll give you the same answer I wrote on Daphne's page, the Men's Waterpolo!!! Eye candy!!! LOL
Love the borders & stitching on this LO :-)
Bellissimo LO complimenti!! Io amo la ginnstica ritmica. Grazie per questa bella opportunità ed incrociamo le dita.
Grazie ancora ciao ciao
Antonia Italy
I love to watch swimming... it's so thrilling.
love your layout :) gymnastics are definitely my fave olympic sport to watch - those girls are amazing! thanks for the chance to win! my email is jackieradu@gmail.com :)
Love your various paper patterns all around the outside of the LO! Love this picture too, and the layers behind it! Wonderful! My favorite is gymnastics and swimming!
Lisa
I just love this, Val. You always rock navy blue!
beautiful and simple, totally my style! I love swimming, rowing, diving and gymnastics, but i'm olympics crazy, so been watching anything and everything!
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