02 January 2017

WILD Blogiversary Hop


Welcome to the WILD Blogiversary Blog Hop!  Thank you for joining us for a week long celebration in honor of my 8th year here in Blog Land!  These talented crafters have created all sorts of projects to inspire you and bring out the wild animal in us all!!

You should have arrived from MIRANDA.  If you just happened upon this spectacular hop, Connie Can Crop is the first stop in this hop.  

This is a one-day blog hop, but you have until Sunday to finish hopping and leaving your comments for all of these amazing crafters.

We have ten amazing sponsors for this anniversary hop!!

Connie's Crafty Cart--Sassafras Lass Stamps
Miss Kate Cuttables--2 free SVG images
Kitty Bee Designs--1 free digital stamp
Creative Memories--$25 gift certificate
Close To My Heart--Stampt Set and Ink
Stampin' Up--Embossing Folder
Fun Stampers Journey--Stamp Set
Mermaids N Monograms--Adorable Mason Jar Glass
Little Scraps of Heaven--two $10 gift certificates
and
Paper Crafting World--SVG file

What do you need to do to win?  Easy . . . become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.

You have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments.  Winners will be announced on Wednesday, 1/11/17, at Connie Can Crop.  And YES, you can win more than one prize!!  So be sure to follow everyone and leave your comments along the way!!

I have two different projects to share with you today.  The first is a two-page layout I did a few years ago:

 



My husband and I spent almost a month in San Antonio, Texas back in April of 2008 while we were going through an IVF cycle.  While we were there, we (obviously!) had a lot of time to sightsee; one of those trips was to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, just north of San Antonio.  At this ranch, you're able to drive your own vehicle through the ranch, all the while seeing many different species of animals and being able to drop food out your window for them.  As you can see, the zebra thought he needed to come in the window to get his!  LOL!


I picked up the "Cute Critters" sentiment set from an online sale at My Craft Spot.  When I ran across this "Happy Lion" from KennyK in my digital stamps, I knew they would be perfect together!  I made this simple card, because I wanted the image and sentiment to be the focus.  

Up next is VERONICA.  Here's our lineup in case you get lost:

Ashley (YOU ARE HERE!)
Veronica (GO HERE NEXT!)

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy the rest of the hop!


27 comments:

Connie Can Crop said...

I love your layout! Gorgeous photos and the perfect die cut title! It's sharp and clean! Really really nice! And that Lion!! OMG! So stinkin cute! Thanks so much for joining me!!

Karenladd said...

That layout is so fun and the photos are hilarious! The printed papers add just the right amount of embellishment while letting the photos stand out.

Marilyn said...

Awesome layout and card!!

~ Kendra ~ said...

Great layouts!! I absolutely love the photo of the Zebra close-up!!

Katydid Cards said...

I love both the layout and the card. Great job on both! It was great hopping with you. Wishing you a healthy, happy 2017

Sunflower Holli said...

I love your lion Thank you so much for Sharing. Happy New Year!

Miranda said...

Great projects!

Golden Goddess Designs said...

great layouts! looks like you did have a good time! Happy New Year!

Alicia

Cathie w said...

grrrrrr 8 projects thanks for sharing

Sue's Paper Crafts said...

Fun layouts and cute card.

Sue
http://suek86401.blogspot.com/

Christi said...

wonderful layout! THank you for hoping with me! Happy New Year!

Shannon H Designs said...

Super cute projects

Shannon H Designs said...

Super cute projects

smyiow said...

So much fun!! I love the journaling!

María Pilar said...

Beautiful layout with that nice travel!
The lion is so fun. Love it!

Unknown said...

Cute page. I love zoo layouts!

Unknown said...

I really like negative cut of the title on your layout. Cute card and cuter sentiment. Thanks for sharing.

Tiggerscraps said...

Great projects! The lion made me laugh

vicky's scrapping passion said...

Such a wild layout. Great job. Your card is adorable too. TFS and to hop with us. Happy New Year

SHartl said...

Your layout about the wild animal park is really wonderful. The photos are awesome (and hilarious) and your mix of patterned papers couldn't be more perfect.

Denise S. said...

I love the safari feel of the layout, it is beautiful. Puns are also one of my favorite types of cards, so yours is great and I might scrap-lift it for a coming Valentine's card.

Rebecca said...

Such a cute layout!

Sarah Biswabic said...

Your layout is amazing! I love all the animals! Your lion card is so adorable!

JenniferE said...

Great projects! Love love that LO! Wonderful photos!

Salnclts said...

I love your layout and the simplicity of your card!

Unknown said...

Love your layout!! It came out so good! Your card is great too!

Chriss America Real said...

Hi Ashley,

I love your cute layout and the lion card too! I am a new follower, please follow me back if you like. http://chrissandlou.blogspot.com/

Hugs,
Chriss