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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Amber Ink First Birthday Blog Hop!!!!

Happy First Birthday Amber Ink!




Welcome to the Amber Ink Turns 1 Year Old Blog Hop!!!

In December of 2010 I was asked to be a torchbearer for Amber Ink for the month of January of 2011!  I was a little nervous joining such a great crowd of stampers, but boy did I have fun! You can see my previous Amber Ink projects HERE.   Many of the previous year's torchbearers are joining in this fun blog hop in honor of this great occasion!  


I used this darling new Amber Ink digi set named It's a Trainset.  


I made a little mini picture album of my latest adventure with my grandsons,  Cole and Little Lukey.  We went to see Thomas the Tank Engine and rode the Mount Hood Railroad tracks in the traveling Thomas the Tank Engine railcars into the forest of the Columbia River Gorge and back. The boys had a great time and  the weather was perfect!  The Thomas adventure included  all  sorts of little kid type areas set up-- like miniature golf, bouncy houses, craft tables and story time. Cole (age 3) was the perfect age...Little Luke (age 1) just enjoys everything!

Project details:

Stamps: Amber Ink It's A Trainset
Cardstock: DCWV, Bo Bunny polka dots, SU! Real Red
Ink: Copics B 21,23,24,26   R05,08, 29,39   YR 21,23,24   YG 93,95,97  C5,7
Misc: Bind It All, Sizzix tree die, misc plaid ribbon
I cut my cardstock 4 1\4  x 8 1/2 and scored in the middle.  I folded the page in half after adding redline tape to the bottom to  form a pocket. I bound it with my Bind It All and decorated with wallet sized photo's, added a little of the trees/ forest and topped it off with Amber Ink's little train set!



Here you can see the pocket that holds one of our excursion tickets.
Here are a couple of the quick little pages that pull out. There were 4 pages, decorated on both sides. That's me trying to hang on to Lukey for dear life LOL! He is a wiggly little one for sure...and Cole...always ready with a cheesy smile for the camera!

The caboose page!

Speaking of caboose...I guess I am the caboose in this huge blog hop.  If you have come from  Penni's blog (Lazy Cat Cards) then you have arrived at the right station...and now you are at the end of the tracks...Head on over to the Amber Ink blog and check out the scoop!

Leave a comment here and on the main blog and you might win some Amber Ink love. You have 48 hours to leave comments and the winners will be announced this Friday. (You have until 9pm EST on Thursday to leave comments for a chance to win!)...read the small print LOL


At the end of the Thomas the Tank Engine adventure, Cole looked up at me, grabbed my hand and said to me..."It's a GREAT DAY"


Yes, indeed it was.........




Here is a brief message from Amber Ink!


Twelve short months ago
we made our big debut,
So now we'd like to commemorate
our 1st birthday with you!


This flash mob of torchbearers
always light our way.
Won't you please jog along
on our special day?


Leave your comments here and there
over the next 48
On Friday we'll announce the loot
Don't wait...let's CELEBRATE!
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I am in awe of the wonderful creativity and imagination the following crafters have to show you today...hop along with me and check it out!
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39 comments:

  1. LorieJuly 20, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Oh, goodness Sue! What a fabulous little album! You are so creative!

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  2. Cheryl FirstJuly 20, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Wow, girl! That turned out so fantastic!! What an awesome keepsake!

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  3. AdrianJuly 20, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Awww, so cute!

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  4. SusieJuly 20, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Honestly, you do the most fabulous things. I just love this.

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  5. SueJuly 20, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Hi hun
    oh wow what an awesome little book you have done, fantastic project, clever girlie, sue,x

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  6. LydiaJuly 20, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    such a lovely project xxxx

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  7. JoeyJuly 20, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Fab fab fab Album Sue and so many lovely piccys. Joey xx

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  8. TannyPJuly 20, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Oh my goodness...this is AMBER INKREDIBLE! Fabulous creative genius. That's the perfect way to keep your memories stored =)

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  9. MegJuly 20, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Wow, what a perfect post for the caboose of the party train! This album is soooo cute; it's like those digis were made for it!

    And a big "awww" on the "it's a great day!" quote!

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  10. PamJuly 20, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Okay...I need to take a moment here...okay, I picked my jaw up off the floor so I can comment now. SUE! You are amazing. (wait...isn't that a Bruno Mars song?)well, he must have written it about you. You're the best little caboose this side of the Pacific. I still think Lukey and Cole must be about the luckiest grandsons on the planet, but boy oh boy, we're the luckiest girls at Amber Ink.

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  11. CherylJuly 20, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    What an adorable book Sue!!!

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  12. Carol LJuly 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Definitely one of your very best little books!! CUTE!!

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  13. Alyssa SJuly 20, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    This is fantastic! Love how you captured these fabulous memories!!

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  14. WhimseyJuly 20, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    OM gosh; the train image is just PERFECT for this; how stinkin' adorable! Love seeing all the pix too!

    PS - LOVE your work desk Wed., I don't think I could EVER show my desk. LOL

    Hugs,
    Michele (orange team)

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  15. CarrolJuly 20, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    What a great mini album. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Shirley NJuly 20, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Oh Sue, what a fabulous album, you did an amazing job! What a great keepsake for your grandbabies--Cole will definitely remember that "great day"!

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  17. Rhonda MillerJuly 20, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    What a cute album. My son has always wanted to do the Day Out With Thomas. TFS.

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  18. KarinJuly 20, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    What a fantasic project! Love your creativity on this album and the details are amazing!

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  19. BrennenJuly 20, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    The train set is just perfect for your outing. Looks like you all had so much fun. :)

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  20. CherylJuly 20, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Such a fabulous project!




    --Cheryl-- (Team Orange – February 2011)
    Stop by my blog to check out my blog candy!

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  21. wendypJuly 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    What an adorable album that you've created for your grandsons!!!! Fabulous job, Sue!

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  22. SueJuly 20, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    What an adorable little treasure book for your precious Grandsons memeories! Love the trains and the bright colors and the pictures. Just a wonderful project.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  23. Divya@The Craft AngelJuly 20, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Oh awesome project! The colours work so well together...

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  24. FrancineBJuly 21, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Fabulous mini book! Great way to use the stamps and keep the flow of the book.

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  25. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    How precious! Both the project and the children!!!

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  26. Susan (rainy)July 21, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Oh how adorable! This little book is absolutely perfect for your "great day"!

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  27. Pam SparksJuly 21, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Awesome mini book Sue! One that will be treasured and enjoyed for years! LOVE it!

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  28. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comJuly 21, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    What a way to end the hop!!! You are one talented caboose :>) What a heartfelt, awesome project!!! Such a wonderful way to use the images :>)

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  29. EveJuly 21, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    oh what a cute book you created from your trip!! What a wonderful place you & your munchikins went! Even i'm not a little boy anymore, i wouldn't mind visiting there!!Looks like a fun place! :-) Thank you for sharing those photos! I missed looking at them :-)

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  30. Create With JoyJuly 21, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    What a darling project Sue!

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  31. VICTORIAJuly 21, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I love your book. Great job on it.

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  32. MarionJuly 22, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Such a wonderful album and a lovely way to keep a memorable day in their minds.
    hugs
    Marion

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  33. Carolina Girl (Cely)July 22, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    This is totally awesome. I hope to have grandchildren in the oh so close future and this book is FANTASTIC. Oh my...I will have to do something like with with a grandchild...this is just to cool and wonderful. Maybe aI could make one, leave it blank inside and then fill in the pictures.

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  34. CJuly 22, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Fabulous album...aren't little ones just the best, Sue? It does look like a "wonderful day"!

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  35. Take care and STAY POSITIVE! TrenaJuly 22, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    very creative Sue!!

    Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

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  36. SilliJuly 22, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    OM Sue, what a wonderful book, love the pictures, love the trains...sooo pretty...HUGS

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  37. Allison RankinJuly 24, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Um, could you have used this set more perfectly? Me thinks not! And with Cole and Luke as the focus...yay!

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  38. Anja's weblogJuly 26, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    This album is too cute! Beautiful Sue, and lots of work. Wow:))

    Hugs
    Anja

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