(Erin) SCRAP FX BLOG HOP!!!

Hey there! Whether you're here on purpose or just stumbled across me, you're at a great place- because you've landed in the middle of the Scrap FX Blog Hop! If you've reached me via Bellaidea's blog, you're on the right track! AND if you're a Sister of Scrap (lol) and you LOVE chipboard, then you've definitely come to the right place!!

For those of you who aren't familiar with me, my name is Erin Blegen and I'm a proud member of the Scrap FX Design Team :)! And today I'm going to help you win some really great prizes :)...

What: Scrap FX Blog Hop
When: It really depends on where you are, but if you're an Aussie (Scrap FX is based in Victoria, Australia) the hop runs from May 3rd @ 9:00 AM until May 6th @ midnight. BUT- if you're in my time zone (Central Time, USA) it will go from May 2nd @ 6:00 PM until May 5th @ 9:00 AM...
How: Simply visit each of the 11 blogs listed below, then leave them a comment (and become a follower if required)- there are sure to be some great prizes along the way!!
Who: Here is the blog list, in order:

• Michelle Logan       http://mlogandesigns.blogspot.com.au/
• Bellaidea                  www.bellaideascrapology.blogspot.ca
• Erin                           http://scrappin-sisters.blogspot.com (You are HERE!)
• Kristine                    http://kristine89.blogspot.com
• Michelle H.              http://myanaloglife.blogspot.com
• Misty                         www.myscraptherapy.com
• Rachelle                   www.rachiebabe56.blogspot.com    
• Scarlett                     http://scarlettsscrapoirs.blogspot.com.au/
• Sharryn                    www.sharrynt.blogspot.com
• Yuka                          http://nsnlso.blogspot.com/     
• SCRAP FX                http://www.scrapfx.com.au/blog

As long as you make it to every one of the above blogs and leave a comment, you will be in the running for the randomly-drawn GRAND PRIZE:

Over $100 AU of Scrap FX chipboard!!!!!

Additionally, I will be giving away a little prize pack myself! All you have to do is: (1) Become a follower (if you're not already) and (2) Leave me a comment! Be sure to let me know if you're a new follower so I can take a moment to check out your blog :).
Here is what I'm offering up (Open Internationally!)- I made sure to include the "Heartfelt Alphabet", which was quite popular from my very first Scrap FX post!:

And of course, I've created a couple of projects for this fun event!! First off, I have a super fun layout to share with you featuring my endlessly-entertaining middle child, Gunner. He's almost 2 years old and he literally lights up my life. He is such a goofy kid- I love him to pieces- and what better subject to base my layout on for a Love-Themed Blog Hop??!!

"Cheese!"

I've got a few quick close-ups for you too...

 I used the Itty Bitty Bets "Groovy" alphas for my title- perfect for the fun attitude of this page!

 I went to the Patchwork Heart Set for the funky chipboard hearts. I simply painted them with gesso before topping them off with some Glimmer Glam and Glimmer Mist to coordinate with my color scheme.

I'm a bit of a sucker for flourishes! This fabulous Doodad B flourish was painted with gesso and then cut in half so it could be placed on either side of my page.

And finally, I have a real quick card to share with you that I created for my sister Kelly when her new little one, Paisley, was born...

I love how this fab Flourish Frame adds the perfect completing touch to this card.

Thanks so much for hanging in there through this post- and for participating thus far in the Scrap FX Blog Hop!! Your next stop is Kristine!
xErin