*****Grand Opening*****

*****GRAND OPENING*****

Join us in celebrating the GRAND OPENING of Thoughts 2 Paper blog and store!! In honor of the big Grand Opening.... Thoughts 2 Paper is hosting a BLOG HOP!!! Sound like fun??? Come join in (at the end of this post will be the next blog to hop to...be sure to check it out)!! There will be prizes on a mystery blog, so be sure to hop to them all and leave a comment on each blog...including the Thoughts 2 Paper blog... for a chance to win!

Want to know what the prizes are????? Well, ok, I will tell you! One lucky winner will receive a starter set of 12 Copic Cia markers and another lucky winner will receive a Zutter Distrezz -it-all...a mini distressing machine...how fun! Please Check back to Thoughts 2 Paper and the Design Team blogs on Monday to see if you've won!!

As If that weren't enough, Liz is giving everyone that makes a purchase in the Thoughts 2 Paper store 25% off through 5/10 using coupon code GDC25.

Now let me tell you all about my excitement....I was asked by Liz to be a part of the Design Team and I accepted!! I have never been a part of a Design Team before, so this is all so exciting for me! So let me share with you what I made using alot of supplies that you can find at the Thoughts 2 Paper store....featuring my all time favorite adhesive...Helmar 450...if you have never tried this before you need to or if you need a refill...you can get some here.

I made a 6x12 layout all with the help of Helmar 450 quick dry adhesive and Helmar liquid scrap dots! Here are the supplies that I used that you can find in the store...Jillibean Soup papers..a hint of gossip, cream of mushroom, and ramble...Scenic Route - garden grove die cut arows and chipboard squares...Kaisercraft- mini alpha stickers...Making Memories- 6x6 just chillin paper pad...Zva Creative self adhesive pearls (owl eyes)...Martha Stewart double loops punch and of course Helmar 450 and liquid scrap dots. Other products used were cricut cartridges...stamping and just because!

To share in my excitement I am offering a prize.....

An assortment of handmade crochet flowers! I enjoy making these and they are a wonderful addition to any scrapbook or crafting project!
All you need to do to win is sign up to follow my blog (not mandatory) if you like what you see and leave a comment here on this post and I will pick one lucky winner on Monday afternoon! Be sure to check back here to see if you have won! Don't forget to finish up the blog hop and leave comments along the way for your chance to win an awesome prize from Thoughts 2 Paper! Have fun hopping and enjoy all of the wonderful inspiration from my fellow Design Team members!

Next up on the blog hop is our fabulous owner of Thoughts 2 Paper blog and store - Liz! Please visit her blog here for more inspiration and a chance to win a fantastic prize....www.javaortea4me.blogspot.com!