Saturday, July 2, 2011

Explosions Everywhere Blog Hop

Good morning all my fellow crafters! I hope you are having a great start to your 4th of July weekend! 

Welcome to the Explosions Everywhere Blog Hop hosted by Me {hehe} and the amazing Zeni! I am busting at the seams excited and can't wait for all you hoppers to check out the amazing creations! Ok so if you are starting here..yup you are in the right place! If you happen to get lost along the way here is our amazing Lineup, you don't want to miss a single creation!


Did I mention the AWESOME grand prize for one of you lucky hoppers!! Scrapbook Steals graciously sponsored us with this.......drum roll......!!
A crafty basket of goodies including:
Bo Bunny Pattern Papers (new release this spring)
American Crafts Adhesive
My Mind's Eye 6x6 pad, Stella and Rose
Prima Marketing Got Flowers bottles

Plus Kich N Bleus is also giving the winner a set of their awesome digis!!
In order to qualify for the grand prize, you must leave a comment on every blog. 3 random names will be chosen from each blog and then placed in a pull for the grand prize. Easy Peasy Right!!

Ok now on to my Explosion Box!! I decided to make a birthday box for my BFF Ashley her birthday is next week and I got her a gift card {she is hard to shop for lol} I didn't just want to hand her a gift card so this is what I came up with!
Happy Birthday form Forks, WA?? I live in San Antonio lol
Here is the box opened up....
AHH makes sense now lol! My friend is a die hard twilight fan a Twihard!
I knew she would just Flip over this! I used her favorite characters from the movie!
 Alice, Edward, Jacob, and her so called future Hubby Jasper! I made a little pop up gift card holder to go in the middle {I just noticed I put the card backwards lol its late!}
Here are close ups of all the characters
First is Edward
Jacob
Jasper {AKA Future Hubby}
and finally Alice
I also added on the second layer, each of the four books

How do you like my Twilight Explosion Box? I can't wait to give it to her! It was a lot of work but totally worth it! I am so happy with it! Those Greeting Farm stamps are too cute!

I have a little candy of my own to give one of you! Want a Greeting Farm stamp all of your own?! Well I am giving away 1 stamp of your choice from the greeting farm, just leave a comment,I would love for you to follow me if you would like but it is  not a requirement!

Ok My Bloggy Friends it is time for you to hop on over to the next blog, which is my fabulous co-host Zeni@ Scrappy Zeni and check out what awesomeness she has created! Thanks for stopping by and have an AWESOME weekend!!

138 comments:

Debbie Bonczek said...
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Debbie Bonczek said...

Love the explosion box. The theme is really cool. I am sure your friend is going to LOVE it. It's funny, when I saw it opened with the characters each in their own space, I thought "office cubicles" and something similar would be great from a group of people in an office setting! So you sparked an idea for me.
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http://pawstoscrap.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

What a great gift! - I love the colors and the idea. I kinda came in here midway thru a blog and I am working backwards - I love the exploding box idea... but I never heard of it before? my goodness where have I been???

Heather said...

Wow!!! What a great exploding Twilight box. I know your friend will love it.

Heather from princesspaperprojects at yahoo dot com

Peggy Sue said...

that is awesome!!! You did a great job, what a good friend you are!
mrsroddy4@aol.com

Roberta Guditis said...

Omg Erika! I love it!! Now I want to see the next movie :)

Christina said...

What a great idea!

Jenn said...

Awesome!! What a super way to give a gift card. The box is as great as a gift as the card it!

Jenn
jenniferreavis@sbcglobal.net
http://scrap-a-tude.blogspot.com

Tabitha said...

New follower! Love this and so would my SIL! She got me hooked on the books. Thanks for sharing! Now hopping along for some more inspiration....

Debbie Goforth said...

How stinkin cute is this! My daughter would LOVE it!!!

Debbie @
http://bugginattheseams.blogspot.com/

Josie0602 said...

Great Twilight explosion box! Your friend is going to be crazy about it!!
Tracy
jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

Debbie Goforth said...

Just finished the blog hop! Thanks for sharing makes me wanna get with it and make one for my granddaughter!
Thanks for putting this hop together you did an awesome job!

Debbie @
http://bugginattheseams.blogspot.com/

Whitloli said...

What a great idea! I love it!

Anonymous said...

Very cute! You have a very lucky best friend! I'm sure she will cherish it for life.

dmcarlisle09atgmaildotcom

Rachel K said...

This is great! I'm a Twihard myself, so I totally get it. Too cute!! :)
rachel.kulcsar@gmail.com

Ashley Nicole said...

Love love love the explosion box. I love everything about it. Your friend is going to love it. I'm already a follower. Thanks for hosting this awesome fun hop.
Nikki
glamoroussideofscrapping at gmail dot com
www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Crafty In Carolina Stamper said...

OMG, when I saw that apple, I was hoping it would be Twilight related!! OMG!! Your friend is going to LOVE it! Awesome job! I'm gonna have to totally steal this idea...

skcactusflower75 at hotmail dot com

My Scrap Diary said...

Oh man Erika, you keep beating me to the punch! Lol!! Awesome gift card holder!! Im certain Ashley is going to drool. And fyi, Jasper is my man. So tell yout girl over there to stay away. hehehe.
Love it! And me, me, me, me , me would love to win some TGF cuteness!
Thanks for having me

Anonymous said...

Wow. You put a lot of work into this box and it's AMAZING!!!! Thanks for sharing.

Stephanie K said...

What an AWESOME gift!!! She is going to LOVE it!! Love how it holds the gift card in the middle! Definitely going to have to try this out myself! The stamps are adorable!!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win!!

scrappingwithstephanie at gmail dot com
scrappingwithstephanie.blogspot.com

Pamela Lash said...

These are wonderful - love the Greeting Farm Stamps best. TFS! Just became a fan!
Mama LoveBug from LoveBug Creations
pam_lash at yahoo dot com

jennyplace2 said...

Such a cool explosion box, so many wonderful details and I cannot believe those cute little people, they look so real in their own little way. TFS! Happy 4th of July.
jennyplace26@gmail.com

Kathy said...

I love this, what a great idea. Thanks for the chance to win.
Big Hugs,
DTM sister
Kathy
http://the3esblog.blogspot.com/

Darlene said...

WOW! how cool! love the box and I'd sure your BFF will too. Would love to win a digi. want to try my hand at them.

Darlene
desaucier at bellsouth dot net

Karen said...

This explosion box is so cool! I'm sure your friend is going to love it! :)

Karen
craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Very Cool. My daughter would love this.
New follower!

rroca31156@gmail.com
Rosemary

Pink Cricut said...

What a cute explosion box Erika! Thanks for having me in the hop with you and Zeni!

Anonymous said...

This is great wish i had enough "get up an go" to just sit down and make one!
cruizinipa@yahoo.com

Carley said...

OH MY WORD!!!! ERIKA!!! Yes that is in all caps becauseI am screaming at the computer! I am such a TWIHARD I mean I have been to all of the midnight showings excpet one and I have held my tickets for months in advance and stood in line for 3-4 hours. Yes I am a total dork! I even made t shirts for the last one! I have to make one of these I need to find out how to make one of these boxes I have never made one before! I am still in awe I have got to make this! I love it!
Love you girl
Carley
CarleyCarter at gmail dot com

Janet said...

Great gift I love explosion boxes. Never tried one they look complicated. need to get over the fear LOL
http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Big Blog Hugs

Anonymous said...

Precious! My daughter is a HUGE Twilight fan and this is just awesome! Will have to scraplift this idean. Thanks for sharing!!

Roxanne said...

She is going to love it!!! And if she don't---I'll take it!!! It's Awesome!! I'm an Edward/Jacob fan!!! Can't make up my mind so I'll take both!!! I'll have to re-visit the greeting farm stamps!!! Great job---I'm thinking of explosion boxes for Christmas gifts!!

Courtney said...

Super cute. I have a couple friends who would LOVE this.

Rosie said...

wow!!! Ericka the explosion box is awwesome, totally love the twilight theme. your friend is going to love it!!!

Manhattan Mandie said...

OOooh! This is soooo cute!!!! I love this idea :) I'm a Twilight Fan too and my friend and I are "Team Jasper" so I can relate to your friend, LOL! Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see the rest of the stops on the hop!!! Oh yeah, I'm also a HUGE The Greeting Farm fan :)

JulieK said...

Super Cute!! She's going to LOVE it!!

Anonymous said...

Fabulous Explosion Box for your friend!! I am sure she will love it!!

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness. that is awesome. I think any twilight fan would love to get this.

iluvkatie74atyahoodotcom

Unknown said...

What an awesome job you did...Your friend is going to love it.
reanie at valornet dot com

Autumn said...

That is BEYOND awesome!!!!!! I, too, am a Twihard, and this is just FABULOUS!!!!! She is one lucky friend!!! Thanks for sharing, hosting AND giving us a chance at some great blog candy! :)

autumnsbuggycreations dot blogspot dot com
autumnsbuggycreations at gmail dot com

Jamie said...

Wow! This is so amazing! LOVE IT! I would love to get this box!

Jamie
jlieungh23@gmail.com
http://stellardesignz.blogspot.com/

Janeen said...

What a great idea for a blog hop! I love your explosion box, I'm sure that your BFF will love it! You have inspired me to make an explosion box! I'm a new follower! :)

lovelyinspiredcreations.blogspot.com
majelica at comcast dot net

Corinne said...

GREAT JOB...I just LOVE yoru box! TFS

ronnieandcorinne@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wishuponascrap.blogspot.com/

Chriss America Real said...

Your friend is going to love this! What a cool gift!

america57@comcast.net
chrissandlou.blogspot.com

Hey stop by my blog I am giving awaw a Mickey & Me Cricut Cartridge to one lucky follower!

Anonymous said...

Love the explosion box! But the love the gift idea better!!! I am a twihard too!!! I know your friend will love it!! I would love to know where you got the stamps from

Micia
yellowbirdcreation@gmail.com

Anna Villano said...

I Love love love your box and I am a true fan of Twilight!!! Great job on the box!

Brenda said...

I love your explosion box - such a neat ideal for giving a gift card!

Jen L said...

What a great idea !! I love this...I need to learn on how to makes these. Your friend is so lucky !!

LUV2SCRAP said...

Now my daughter would say this is her favorite :D Team Edward for me ;)

Walking on Water said...

Oh my...love it! this is cute and of course I love the Twilight series myself...but what a neat idea and a great way to give a gift card and something different and I am sure your friend is going to love it! :)
TFS and been a follower of yours for a while...
purplefuzz06@yahoo.com

Jessica said...

Just fantastic! I've never done an explosion box, think it's high time! TFS

Desiree' Clary said...

I LOVE vampires but am not so much a Twilight fan... I am however a HUGE fan of this stack and ur explosion box! I would never have thought to use that stack and those stamps in the way you did! LOVE IT!
- Desiree'
ash.desiree@yahoo.com

Cyndi S said...

What a great explosion box. My sister is a BIG Twilight fan too, she would love this.
cstephenson at q dot com

scrappin2babygirls said...

wow... i love your box!!! its perfect! thanks so much for sharing and the chance to win. im a follower.
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

Theresa said...

Love your explosion box! TFS!
firelass51@aol.com

Becky Moore said...

This is a fabulous idea for all those Twilight lovers out there!!

smilesmoore2 atverizon dotnet

Jae said...

When I saw the "from Forks, WA", I immediately thought Twilight! Super cute explosion box! Boy, is Ashley going to LOVE this. TFS :)
hugs, Jenn
smile4jenn at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Your themed explosion box is fantastic!!
craftylin1968@aol.com

Raven B said...

UM Okay so let me first start off by saying you really should have given that explosion box to one lucky winner and the winner should have been me! hehehehe kidding kidding but I LOVE what you did with those stamps super cute.
Hugs,
Raven

Anonymous said...

This was a great idea! It's awesome!!!! Beautiful. Looks like a lot of hard work.

Dorcas
dtroche@bellsouth.net

mamawcindy said...

Love your Explosion Box Erika. I'm a Huge Twilight Fan!! (Team Edward)!!! all the way! You always do such a Great job on your coloring! Awesome Job.Your friend is going to Love this. :0)
cindymarshall 63 at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Wow Erika! your box absolutely a great theme! wonderful job as always. Thanks for doing this hop with me!

Shari said...

Great box. I am not a twilight fan but I do love that paper pack.
TFS,
syoung6987 at aol dot com

Cathy said...

Home made gifts are so nice, but when you put a lot of work in...like you did with this, that makes it really special, she is going to love it. What an awesome giveaway!!!! I love explosion boxes, gotta go make one after the hop:)
TFS
mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

What a great gift. Your friend is going to love it. Great theme, great coloring and a very special gift.
MaryBeth

Amy E said...

OH wow!! The box is AWESOME!! I love Twlight too, and I think your little characters are adorable!!!!

amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

firstgrandma6 said...

What a great box! While I am not a fanatic about Twilight, I did enjoy the books. Those figures are just too cute!

Julie said...

Love the explosion box and the colors you chose. Thanks for the chance to win

Nicolle Kramer said...

What a super cool explosion box! Love your digi work! Your friend is one lucky chic!..:)

nicolle@nicollelovesscrapbooking.com

GabyCreates.com said...

WOW Erika this is so super duper great for any Twilight fan!!! Love all the work and detail you put into it... from the coloring of the characters to the sentiments and the inclusion of the books!!! Thanks for inviting me to be part of this short and sweet hop!! Hugs, Gaby

Beth said...

Cute Cute box, turned out great. Thanks for the blog hop. I needed something to do tonight!!

Deb said...

That is so cool......I have never made one and this has some great ideas..Thanks

J said...

I love the greeting farm stamps. You did a great job!!!
Justina
justina1218 at aim dot com
www.justmycrafts.blogspot.com

Jackie "B" said...

Great explosion box. Very cute idea. Thanks for sharing.

Karen said...

Who doesn't like an exploding box, right? I love them. Thanks for the chance to win.
Karen
o2bnxtc@hotmail.com

Irene said...

I never thought about so many options for exploding boxes. Thanks for yor ideas.

Beth said...

What a cute idea! Your friend will love it!

Lindsey said...

I need to figure out these boxes. Freaking cute!

kteachone@gmail.com

Darlene said...

What a fabulous idea for a hop!! I love explosion boxes, and yours is no exception!!!

Tammie said...

I like ur Box.

Brenda said...

Cute explosion box and a clever way to give a gift card! My daughter would love that since she's a big Twilight fan too.

http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com
HappyScrapper64@bex.net

*****A Creative Journey with Melissa***** said...

I love this! What a great idea! TFS! I am a new follower and I would be honored if you would check out my blog as well :)

http://acreativejourneywithmelissa.blogspot.com/

Have a great day!

Kelly S said...

Your explosion box is outstanding! I am already a follower.

Kelly
http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com

Katknit said...

The Explosion Box you made it great. Your a wonderful crafter!!! thanks for sharing.

Charlene
katknit at gmail dot com

I just became your most recent follower on your blog.

TuttleTime said...

What a great idea for this blog hop for the 4th! I am SOOOO going to make an explosion box this week. I have been wanting to make one for months now!!! Thanks for the bloggy inspiration and for sharing. What an awesome card from an awesome friend!

Chiquetta said...

Nice box. Creative theme.

Thanks for sharing.

chiquetta.franks@verizon.net

jennifer said...

cute box!! I can't wait for the next movie!

Tiffany said...

Love your box! The colors are perfect for the theme :) TFS

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http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/

Sandy said...

Great Box - bet your BFF adores it!

Anna said...

Very cute box.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I am a follower.
annadowdy at gmail dot com

Bunnyfreak said...

Thanks for hosting an amazing hop. Great coloring work.

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Charlotte said...

Erika, This is just such a fun explosion box for a twilight fan. Your friend is going to love it.
Charlotte
wils6080 at bellsouth dot net

Vickie said...

What a great explosion box. My youngest granddaughter would do cartwheels for this one. She also is a very big Twilight fan. I love all the characters that you did. Tfs
Vickie
vickiebryn@yahoo.com

Kathryn said...

Great Explosion Box!!! My youngest thinks this is great and says that you should do one with all of the cast of Twilight. TFS

http://www.creationswithkathryn.com
creationswithkathryn@yahoo.com

Laura said...

What a great box. Your friend is just going to love it!

Angie said...

I love how you did a character for everyone that is wishing a happy birthyday!

Melissa said...

Your Twilight Box is great. Your frined is going to freak out when she get this!

Robin said...

Awesome job!! Your friend is absolutely gonna looovvvvee this.
(:(:smiles:):)

Robin " the cricut scrapper "

rlj547 at comcast dot net

Crafty and Green said...

Already a Blog Follower!!
Really Love this explosion box! How fun!! Gives me ideas!!

Blessings,
Tina

www.craftyandgreen.blogspot.com

tandkparker said...

What a great explosion box!! Your friend will love it! Can't wait to see all the other stops!
TFS - Kim a new follower
tandkparker at comcast dot net

Unknown said...

Hi Erika! Love your box. Funny thing is I almost made mine Twilight too. :) Love how the heart is on top. Thanks for hosting the hop. I've had a great time.

Liz

ShersL84bed said...

Super cute. I love your Twilight theme, your friend is going to love it too.

Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com

Gina Karas said...

What a gorgeous explosion box! Great job! I'm a new follower.
purpleprincess214(at)gmail(dot)com

sweetlilscrapper said...

omg deadly!! any twilight fan would be thrilled to get this!


sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

Amanda said...

I am a new follower and I LOVE the box. I love everything twilight. I so have to get the stuff and make my own box like this. thank you for the idea. once again I LOVE The BOX
Amanda
http://craftsbyamanda.blogspot.com

Kathy said...

Love your explosion box! My teen daughter loves Twilight and has read all the books. Loved all the inspiration on the hop and will be trying one of these. Thanks!
kmgillon at yahoo dot com

waidc said...

You are so creative !! Your friend will love this and I can tell you put a lot of work into it. Beautiful!!

S`andra V. said...

WOW!!! Love your Themed Explosion Box. SUper cool and love all the many details you put into this. Thanks for sharing. I have been to your blog many times before and love your talent. I am a follower and would be grateful to win the blog hop goodies.
Have a wonderful and safe July 4th weekend.

sandrav9288@yahoo.com
http://ohmyscraps2u.blogspot.com

Charlotte Cornett said...

LOVE you box!!! It is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! Charlotte

Janette S. said...

Wow, would my daughter love your explosion box!! I love your blog hop!

janetteschulte at comcast dot net

Unknown said...

Love the colors and design you used on your explosion box. The details are awesome. I'm a follower.

AnnetteASalinas@aol.com

Penny said...

Thank you so much for this hop. It is just the right size for a holiday weekend. I laove your box and am now a new follower. TFS.

pennyspad at sbcglobal dot net

Nicole Brenna said...

That box is so very cool! love it! And thanks for the chance to win!

Pappin said...

Very cute theme and box. I have yet to try one but I think it is time. This is a fun blog hop

Scrappin' Sista said...

Awesome box. Great job on the design for the gift card. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!!! Scrappy hugs!!

Christel
http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com

mjblahnik56 said...

Oh Wow I love your explosion box. I am already a follower.

mjblahnik56@hotmail.com

grammiej said...

So cute, I know that was a lot of work, good job!
thx for blog and blog candy

jashmore1944@att.net

Squirlygirl said...

Holy canolli comments :) I LOVE your explosion box Erika! I'm not a twilight fan, never understood the fascination but this sure is adorable! I can't wait to see what the other girls created so I'm off to hop, hop, hop :)
~Hugs~
Becky
www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com

The Scrapbooking Queen said...

Super cute just love your Twilight Box it turned out awesome
The Scrapbooking Queen

AJoy said...

She is totally going to flip over this! You're right, those stamps are so cute!

April
nginerd at gmail dot com
http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com

Krista's Paper Cafe said...

it's beautiful! the red paper looks like leather.

KristaInMN at gmail dot com

CRAZY4 CHRIST said...

Very cool, my sister would love this!!
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

Stephanie said...

Cute idea.

Onceuponapaper.blogspot.com

Linda said...

That is sooo cute!! Your BFF will LOVE it!! :) Thanks for sharing...& for hosting such an awesome Hop!! :)
Linda
linda(at)fancyframework(dot)com

Amyscats said...

Very nicely done! Shows a lot of thought and love. Thanks for the chance to win some great prizes, too!
Amyscats
amylfahnestock at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I love your project, I am a follower and thanks for sharing. I have also added your blinkie to my page.

I hope you can stop by my blog for a visit and become a follower, grab my button and leave a comment.

http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com
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Ashley said...

This is an AWESOME explosion box! I've never read the Twilight series (I know, I know) but know the popularity of the books so I have many friends that would LOVE a gift like this! Thank you so much for sharing and putting together such an awesome hop!

Ashley "Scrappin' Pink Piglet"
scrappinpinkpiglet(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

LOVE your twilight themed explosion box!!! :-)

-Sam :-)

SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com
SamanthaJDesigns.blogspot.com

Kathy's Kreative Spot said...

Love the Twilight inspired explosion box. Hey I'm am in WA just not Forks.
Kathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom

Felicia - Scrapper in the Making said...

Love Love this explosion box. You nailed it. Can't wait to see the rest. Smooches... Felicia at frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

simply monica said...

Love your box you made awesome coloring

Haidee said...

OMGoodnes gal you need to do a video on this. i really really like it!

TFS!!

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Marissa said...

Your explosion box is awesome! Your friend will LOVE it!

rissafor@yahoo.com

snowdraak said...

What a great project! Just love the individual Twilight stamps you used.
Alison
fourkidstwocats at msn dot com

comopark1886 said...

We all need friends like you! This is awesome! comopark@roadrunner.com

Shawnee said...

Very cute explosion box. I know your friend is going to love it!!

Blessings,
Shawnee
sjpenkacik at gmail dot com

365 Days of Cricut said...

This is so amazing! I love the Twighlight theme you have going on, and I love the fact that you made it into a gift card holder! Thanks for letting me join you on this awesome hop!

Maribel said...

Holy moly! That is the coolest project I've ever seen! I love Twilight. Such a great idea. I also feel weird just handing someone a gift card.

New follower!
ilovescrapping.blogspot.com