Monday, January 2, 2012

A Toast To Life Blog Hop

Hi everyone! Welcome to the A Toast To Life blog hop. If you've come from Lina's blog, then you're in the right place. If you've just come across the hop and would like to start from the beginning, please visit Liz's blog.

The purpose of this hop is to make a toast to life by creating anything that represents the best things in our life. I'd have to say the best things in my life would be my family, my friends, blogging, and of course my boyfriend, who is also my best friend. Rather than making a project for each aspect of my life that I would like to toast, I decided to make a thank you card to express my gratitude for all of them.


This card is also being entered in this week's sketch challenge over at The Perfect Sentiment. 

I'd like to say thank you to my family for always being there for me and for always supporting whatever it is I want to do.

I'd like to thank my friends for being there for me when I need someone to vent to, and for always putting a smile on my face when I need some cheering up.

I'd like to thank my boyfriend for always, always being there for me and for putting up with me even on my worst days. He is always so supportive and encouraging and I can go to him with anything. 

And last, but most certainly not least, I'd like to thank all of the friends I've made since I started my blog this past summer. If it wasn't for your kind words and support, I wouldn't be here posting this today. Thank you for always answering my silly, amateur craft questions and for always finding something nice to say about my work, even when it may not be my best. Thank you to all my followers who have supported me in one or another, it is your encouragement and kind words that allow me to want to keep blogging. 

And now for the fun part of the hop... blog candy! :) I'll be giving away the following crafty goodies:

- 10 sheets of assorted mat stack papers
- 30 sheets of assorted 6 x 6 papers
- 2 rubber stamps
- 1 set of bling by Studio G
- 1 spool of blue ribbon

Entering to win is easy! Here's what you have to do:
1.) Become a follower (if you aren't already)
2.) Leave a comment on this post with your contact information (preferably an email address)

Your next stop is Mindy's blog! Thanks so much for hopping along with us!

29 comments:

  1. what a very pretty dainty card! love it. parkernana5@cox.net http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com

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  2. Love the colors and the senitment. already a follower
    Liked you on FB
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
    debbie_craine at hot mail dot com

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  3. Very pretty card. Not enough people say thank you now-a-days, so your card is perfect.

    Happy New Year,
    Georgiana
    Carson's Creations
    coachfans at cox dot net

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  4. Very pretty. Love that blue.

    Be blessed, Beckie

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  5. Love the card!! Beautiful colors!! TFS!

    Leslie

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  6. This is such a good idea! I'm sure they will appreciate your thanks to them :)
    xo

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  7. Lovely card!
    New follower!
    Like'd your fb page.

    -Brittney
    rnbw_skittles32@hotmail.com
    www.brittneyscricutcreations.blogspot.com

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  8. What an super way to Thank the people who are important to us... Love the card. New follower...

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  9. I love your card...TY for participating in the hop!!! Hope to have you in more hops in the future Ashley!!! I love the idea of thanking those whom are important in our lives.

    Love,
    Liz

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  10. I love your card! such a sweet way to say thank you for just being there :) thanks for the ideas!

    donna.

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  11. What a beautiful way to start the New Year with THANKS!! I also started my blog in Aug. & it really is wonderful to have the support all around you 24/7. Your card is very special & I want to THANK YOU for sharing!! Also, checked out FB. & hope you stop by to say HI.
    Creative Wishes,
    Claire
    www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com

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  12. Beautiful card. Already a follower and facebook fan. Thanks for sharing.

    Vicki
    vwilson577 at yahoo.com

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  13. thanks for chance to win! very nice work that you all do
    mygypsierose@sbcglobal.net
    yes im a follower!

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  14. Awesome card. I love the paper and the butterfly.
    Ashley

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  15. Beautiful card! janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

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  16. Beautiful card, I am a new follower. I am fairly new like you, i do not post as often as you and have way less followers than you, hope to learn from you, thanks for sharing:)
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  17. I love your Thank you card, that paper you used is fantastic. I love the sentiment, it's awesome. Thanks for sharing.

    http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/ or
    racincrafts at aim dot com

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  18. Beautiful card. Love your take on our sketch this week. Thanks for joining us at The PErfect Sentiment.

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  19. Very pretty card -- and Thank YOU for sharing your talent with us!

    Fondly,
    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
    E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

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  20. Very nice card! I really like the colors you have chosen. Family is so important and you have honored yours here.

    transport7800@aol.com
    http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
    follower

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  21. Very pretty card! Such great colors and patterns. Thanks for playing along with us at The Perfect Sentiment!

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  22. beautiful color combo and post. Thank you for joining us at the Perfect Sentiment.

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  23. Beautiful colors - thanks for joining us at Perfect Sentiment.

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  24. What a great twist on the normal blog post. Love it! Beautiful card. Really love the colors you chose! Happy to be a new follower and to be a part of this hop with you! :) Thanks for the chance to win some fun goodies! I liked your FB page and became a new follower. :)

    Cheers!
    XO ~ Amy Jo (new follower)
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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  25. Great card. Love the lace and your color combo. Thanks for playing with Perfect Sentiments.

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  26. Hey Miss Ashley...love this card! I like how you used the lace/bling with the papers...great job. Thanks for playing along with the Perfect Sentiment : )

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