Welcome to the "How Neat Is That?!?" Blog Hop!!
Welcome to the Interactive Hop where things either move, are hidden, pop out, slide, surprise, or who knows what else.... Our fabulous host Monica has assembled an AWESOME list of crafty ladies who are sure to leave you saying, "Hey! How neat is THAT?!?" at each stop along the way!! Hopefully you will come away with some wonderful and creative new ideas on how to make your cards, layouts or minis more interactive...
In addition to some really cool projects, you'll find some Blog Candy scattered here and there as well!! Additionally, Scraps2treasure is having an overall grand prize and these are the simple rules:
- Become a follower of each blog, and....
- Leave a comment at every stop (yep, that's really it!!)
Sooooooo... Who's ready to see what I created for you today??? Let me tell you -- I am SO excited about this!! Yes, it is picture heavy, but I really hope you find it to be worth the extra pictures... :)
Who doesn't love a birdhouse, right??? Yes, this birdhouse is made completely of paper (enhanced with some ribbon and a few of my handmade stick pins)...
The 'shingled' roof is covered with hexagon shaped pieces inked on all edges... There's a "door" (filled with Spanish Moss) and a perch (a piece of a bamboo skewer)...
I hand wrote the sentiment and punched the labels and leaves with two Stampin' Up! punches... The cardstock and decorative paper is all from Stampin' Up! as well...
So... What makes it interactive??? Let me show you by removing the "lid"....
Need to see a little more??? Perhaps the lid all the way removed??? :)
Well, hello, little birdie!! :) Are you nestled all snug in your new little home??? Look what happens next...
The base of the birdhouse opens into an Explosion Box!! Perfect for adding photos of your favorite birds... Or bird lovers!! :)
There's room to add up to 24 photos in this Explosion Box... The decorative accents are attached to the cotton thread, not the decorative paper, so it's quick and easy to slide photos or memorabilia right behind the accents and thread!! :)
I'd like to give Monica a HUGE thank you for including me in this SUPER NEAT Blog Hop!! I'd also like to thank my mom for inspiring the birdhouse idea and all of my wonderful friends and followers who are helping to make this such a FABULOUS hop!! Now.... Before I send you off to your next stop on the hop... What's a hop without some CANDY??? I have a *special surprise* to send out to one fabulous winner!! :)
To be eligible for my blog candy:
- Please become a follower of my blog and leave me a comment answering this FUN question: "If you were a bird, what kind of bird would you be?"!!
Please leave an additional comment for each 'extra' entry you complete.... If you leave your email address (please leave it in SAFE scrapbookingwithamy at gmail dot com form), I will be happy to contact you if you are the winner; otherwise, you will need to check back after Wednesday, August 3rd to see if you are a winner. No captcha here, so commenting is quick and easy!! :)
Thank you so much for checking out my project... I hope you think it's as NEAT as I do!! :) Now hop on over to Yolie's blog and remember to visit all the stops, become a follower at each blog, and leave a comment at each stop along the way in order to be eligible for Monica's GRAND PRIZE Blog Candy!!
Here's the Hop line-up, in case you get lost or want to re-visit anyone (please note that the following links will take you directly to each participants post!!):
Until next time,
Posts
141 comments:
Oh, I love your Transformer birdhouse! I make a lot of birdhouses (using an SVGCuts file) though the base doesn't have the explosion effect. I wonder if you could adapt their top (which is the best I've seen) to your base/idea?? And the hand-carved bird is precious!!!!
And of COURSE I'm a follower!!! Long-time Amy fan!!
Thank you for all the work you put into this, and sharing it with us today.
Fondly,
Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net
Very cute I just love the bird house, what a cool Idea for the box I never would have though of making a top like that.
~Patricia
Love the birdhouse, you have outdone yourself!! I am already a follower!! If i were a bird i would be a hummingbird, they are so tiny and move so fast and you rarely can see them!!
Kristan
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com
I already liked your facebook page, thanks for the extra chance to win!
Kristan
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com
I commented on the celebrate the occasion pool party box, thanks for the extra extra chance to win
kristan
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com
I am AMAZED at this gorgeous birdhouse...WOW!
If I were a bird, I'd like to be a pelican (because they can carry all their goodies with them -- and I require a big purse). LOL!
Thanks for a chance to win!
Jessica
Good morning! I don't know what the kids say now days when something is fantastic so I'll just say great job! And since my brain is not functioning enough right now to think of what kind of bird I'd be so I guess that makes me a cuckoo bird.
Oh my this is just too cool. I "oohed and awed" when I saw that little bird inside.
If I were a bird I would want to be a lovebird.
Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com
WOW!!! I totally love your bird house!! You do amazing work!!! I'm a new follower and soo glad I am!! If I were a bird.. I'd be a hummingbird!! I just love watching them!!!
Hugs,
Tanya
freddylswillima@windstream.net
I love, love, love this birdhouse...I did I say love, right? lol, I do, I really love this whole project...breathtakingly beautiful!!! Wow TFS!!! Oh and sparrow.
I am already a follower of your great work. Hugs... :0) Eva
already a follower! if i were a bird i think i'd like to be a toucan or something tropical!
sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca
already a faithful follower -LOVE your blog!!
parkernana5 at cox dot net
been seeing your FB page and made a comment today :)
parkernana5 at cox dot net
mmm.. what kind of bird would I be.. honestly i am not a bird follower BUT love feeding them and love hearing them tweet and sing.. so I want to be a happy singing bird who likes to eat... :)
parkernana5 at cox dot net
I love the birdhouse....it is so creative and absolutely beautiful. Love the little birdie inside.
I am a facebook follower
I am a blog follower
I left a comment on the easter basket explsion box but I also love the pool. ADORABLE
I subscribed via email. Thanks for opportunity on the candy but the real prize is the inspiration. I am going to make an explosion box this weekend. I am thinking a dugout as my daughters are avid softball players and I have years and years of pics......thanks
Your explosion box is fantastic! I love all the details and the color choices are perfect. Great idea for the shingles. thanks for sharing.
Tami
http://scrappinrabbitdesigns.blogspot.com
This is the best explosion box I have
ever seen-- how AMAZING. I would be
a very bright pink flamingo-- an attention grabber like your explosion
box!
Carol K
I was totally surprised that was an explosion box. Absolutely amazing. Definitely checking out your others. This is an over the top project.
cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.com
that is so kickin! love it!!!
follower and fan!!
mrsroddy4@aol.com
Love your birdhouse~ If I was a bird I would be a red bird...red isw my favorite color! Iam already a follower
patrinajones@gmail.com
awesome job WOW that is too cool I will lifting that idea and thx for being in on the hop Monica
I liked you on facebook :)
also I went and cheked out you basket explosion, wow I left you a comment ther! :)
I went and checked out your pool party hexagon explosion...impressive...I left you love over there too...lol. You are so very inspiring...Thank You!!!!! Eva :0)
and last but not least, ha ha, I signed up via email...thx now I won't miss a thing anymore.
Hugs, Eva
OMG! That is AMAZING! Definitely one of the coolest projects I've ever seen! Thanks so much for sharing! chrisbrown1973@hotmail.com
Forgot to add- I just became a follower. if I were a bird, I think I'd be a cardinal- so beautiful in color and they are just so eyecatching!
Ok, this is amazing! I am speechless! -Dawn ~ designsthatdelight@gmail.com
Great transformer birdhouse. It is beautiful. If I was a bird I would be a bluebird I love the color blue..
lebpab21408atyahoodotcom
pattispaperfun.blogspot.com
I'm a new follower and am excited to see what else you have for us!
if I were a bird I would be a goldfinch.for 1 they are tiny, they flitter to and fro scattering flower seeds to make the world a prettier place.
I went to your FB, and your other 2 blogs and left a note. Thanks
This birdhouse is soooooo much fun and it is beautiful! I just can't imagine that it did not take a lllong time:-) I would definitely be one of the beautiful Cardinals that love my backyard....
jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
I am a FB Friend now.
memorieskeeper56atyahoodotcom
I went to FB and left some love...
jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
I left a comment at your water volleyball post
memorieskeeper56atyahoodotcom
I so look forward to your emails that I get.....
jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
feeling like a creeper now, but I left a comment on your Easter basket post...need to make one for my grands...they will just love it
memorieskeer56atyahoodotcom
I went to visit your other explosion boxes and I am soooo impressed!!
jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
What a cool birdhouse!! I already follow your awesome blog! If I were a bird I think I would want to be a hummingbird so I would be close to flowers!
Very cute!! I thought the bird was real for a minute! I am already a follower.
This project is simply Amazing!! Wow! I need to learn how to make one of these!! I love it!!
I'm a new Follower!!
If I was a bird, I would be a Purple Martin: Large, vocal swallow with glossy dark purple-blue body. I Love the color purple & I think these birds are beautiful!
Blessings,
Tina
www.craftyandgreen.blogspot.com
tinakeller@gmail.com
Love your birdhouse.... absolutely beautiful and love all the detail. If I were a bird, I would be a canary... I would sing all day! lol
Already a follower!
Sandy
http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/
that birdhouse is 2 cute! love the striped papers! i would be a parakeet! they're so pretty! thanx! prhmangel@gmail.com
i follow via fb! thanx! prhmangel@gmail.com
i subscribe via email! thanx! prhmangel@gmail.com
i left a comment on 1 of the other transformer boxes! thanx! prhmangel@gmail.com
wow love your Birdhouse love how it opens up to reveil the Bird. love the colors what a great idea. you have done a great job. thanks for sharing and thanks for the cahnce to win, I would love to be a blue bird they are very Beautiful.
abbraddock@msn.com
EVERY TIME I COME TO YOUR BLOG YOU AMAZE ME MORE AND MORE! AMAZING! Love this project.. you really outdid yourself! AGAIN! LOL If I was a bird... hmm... I would want to be an eagle.. because an eagle is strong, unique and honorable :) TFS your awesome project! It really is AMAZING! I am a follower and would be honored if you would come by my blog and become a follower as well @ http://acreativejourneywithmelissa.blogspot.com/
if you already aren't! Have a great day!
Oh, Amy, I am about speechless looking at this adorable birdhouse. WOW!! i cannot even imagine how long it took you to make this. But, certainly a job well done.
If I were a bird, I would probably be a pigeon. When I was a little girl, my cousin had homing pigeons. They lived in FL and we lived in AL. We brought one back home with us and released it to see it it would make it back to him in Pensacola. And It Did!!! I was so impressed.
I am a follower also.
Charlotte
Love this !! It would make such an adorable and unique gift.TFS!!!
Your birdhouse is lovely. I can only imagine how much work you put into this, and your efforts were well worth it. If I were a bird, I'd be a cardinal, I just think they're beautiful!
TFS and the chance to win blog candy.
lflinesatcomcastdotnet
I LOVED the "shingled" roof on the birdhouse!! I suppose if I were a bird, I would have to be a cuckoo because I am cuckoo for scrapbooking!! :)
I looked at several of your past projects and I am so glad I am now a follower of your blog!
I 'liked' your Facebook page!
I now subscribe via email and I confirmed!!
I enjoyed reading about the "transformer" swimming pool explosion box and I left a post!
I enjoyed reading about the "transformer" basket explosion box and I left a post!
So amazing! Love it!
oh wow this is absolutely adorable I love love it.
Wow! Your birdhouse is amazing! I LOVE seeing your creations =) If I was a bird, I'd probably be a Macaw, because they are big, colorful and LOUD! LOL!!
skcactusflower75 at hotmail dot com
You absolutely blow me away!
transport7800@aol.com
http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
Of course I am a follower!! Who wouldn't be???
Already a follower! I love your project Amy!! Your birdhouse is fantastic and I love the explosion box...I just gotta make one of these:) If I were a bird I think I would want to be a cardinal.. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent:)
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
jskoning at msn dot com
I "like" your Facebook page =)
skcactusflower75 at hotmail dot com
I am a subscriber =)
skcactusflower75 at hotmail dot com
OH my goodness, this is one amazing explosion box.....un believably beautiful, colors are great. wow wow wow. I am a follower of your blog already. If i were a bird...I would be a cardinal. I think they are beautiful
mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com
cathyplus5.blogspot.com
I am a fan of your on facebook:)
mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com
I subscribed already by email:)
mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com
Hi Amy!! I absolutely LOVE your project!! It is gorgeous!! Of course I am a loyal follower already! ;-) Lol! If I were a bird...hmm, that's hard but I guess Hummingbird...they are so stinkin cute!!
♥ Laura ♥
tweetyb@satx.rr.com
http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
Already "like" your FB page also!
♥ Laura ♥
tweetyb@satx.rr.com
http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
The birdhouse is definitely a "how neat is that?" project! I'm now a follower on here and FB, so I can see more of your cool projects.
Pat R.
http://alysmom05.blogspot.com
Oh Amy, this project is absolutely stunning...OMGoodness. FABULOUS work! ~Shen
Surprisingly, I hadn't signed up for email...but I just did! :)
♥ Laura ♥
tweetyb@satx.rr.com
http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
this is so amazing wow it is beautiful.
OMG this is just beautiful! I have seen the explosion boxes before but this one is over the top amazing! The colors are bright and vibrant and I love the theme...and it looks like a bird house...so creative and stunning! I'm your newest follower! TFS
hugs,
joni
Love the transformer explosion box. The little birdie in the center is so cute.
Already a follower. I would be a bluebird because I love the color blue.
The birdhouse is phenomenal!!!! I loved it as a birdhouse and then was blown away when it all opened up like that!!! I can not wait to try to make one of these!!!
I am now following your blog and will "like" your facebook page!! Some candy is always good!! :)
So if I was a bird...I would like to be a flamingo....they live in warmer areas of the world and they are PINK!!! I love pink!!
I now "like" your facebook page!! Thanks for the extra chance to win!!!
this is too sweet! what a great way to better the original explosion box. love the surprise of the birdie inside :) ifi were a bird.. well i think a cute lil chikadee..at least thats what id like to be :)
Wow! This is so amazing the details are just wonderful! I think I would be an owl, I like how they sit still and watch what goes on around them!
Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com
Already comments on your past amazing explosion boxes!
Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com
gonna get around to doing one of these one of these days... Wonderful!!!
--Robin
WOW Beautiful project.I LOVE sweet little bird and the explosion boxes!AMAZING job!:)
that is just beautiful!
What a beautiful Explosion box!! I love your cute Robin! If I could be a bird, I would be a Blue Jay.
Blessings,
Shawnee
http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com
Amy you have definitely outdone yourself with this bird house. If I were to be a bird I would choose to be a Swan. They look so graceful.
I love your project!!! Another cool idea to try! I will be a new follower.
What kind of bird would I be - a humming bird. So small and so entertaining to watch.
What a beautiful birdhouse. Going to print the instructions for a basic one to try. If I had to be a bird I would love to be a Dove as they are beautiful and know how to Coo. TFS.
mjblahnik56@hotmail.com
Wow! What a super great idea! Great job. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com (follower)
I'm a subscriber to. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com (follower)
I'm a FB follower. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com (follower)
Wow this is amazing! You are very creative.
nicolerenee66@sbcglobal.net
ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That box is great. I love love love bird houses. I collect them and have a whole wall of them. What a great adaptation of the explosion box. Thanks for sharing
God Bless
Heather
Blessed2cre8.blogspot.com
Yay!! I am already a follower. Love your blog, I get the greatest ideas and have learned a lot, thanks for the extra chance
God Bless
Heather
I am already and email follower and I make sure I check every day, I never want to miss mail from Amy.
God Bless
Heasther
LOL I fell funny commenting so many times but it is what you told me to do hehe. I have commented on both your other boxes. thanks for all the extra tries.
God Bless
Heather
"How Neat is That?! LOL! Great job! Love how you transformed this.
I am a follower.
melissaseme at yahoo.com
Love this wowza of a birdhouse. How talented you are! Of course I'm a follower already and if I were a bird, I would be a cardinal. They hold special meaning to me, they are like God's special VALENTINE to me, red and chirping, I LOVE YOU!!
teelayoung at hotmail dot com
Gorgeous Bird house box! All the details are so amazing!! I've never given any thought to what kind of bird I'd be but the first thing that came to mind was a peacock so I'll say that. :) Tfs and have a great day. :)
stars paper passion at gmail dot com
starspaperpassion.blogspot.com
Let's see. If I was a bird, I would want to be a bluebird (of happiness). This box defies words it is such a work of art! I am going to try the basic version soon. Thanks for sharing your time and talent :)
Happy Scrappin'
Sue B
Suenj99 at yahoo dot com
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
I have liked your Facebook page too :D
Happy Scrappin'
Sue B
Suenj99 at yahoo dot com
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
I subscribed yesterday to your email subscription service
Happy Scrappin'
Sue B
Suenj99 at yahoo dot com
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Last but not least, I left a comment on your pool transformer box. I think it is amazing!!!!
Happy Scrappin'
Sue B
Suenj99 at yahoo dot com
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Love the bird house explosion. If I was a bird I would want to be a cockatiel. My cockatiel has a pampered life.
That transformer birdhouse is just too darn cute! Cutest explosion box I've seen! I'm now a follower! TFS!!
nanapuddin at wildblue dot net
Love your project, the Birdhouse is amazing. I am a follower.
Kathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom
Wow Amy, you NEVER cease to amaze me! Especially when it comes to anything interactive!! You have such a gift for this stuff!! I just went and saw your Easter basket explosion box too...wow!!! You ROCK!!!
amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com
I'm already a Facebook stalker...I mean follower! Oh, and I forgot...if I were a bird I would want to be a Cardnial or a Blue Jay. I love their colors! Wait...I change my mind...I want to be a brightly colored parrot of some sort. I could be spoiled, learn to talk, and live for LOTS of years!!
amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com
I'm already an email subscriber too!
amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com
This is just amazing Amy! So beautiful, and very creative. I am your follower, Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/
Me again I am already an email follower. Would love to win your blog candy. In a couple days come over and check out my blog, cuz I am going to have a giveaway. Need a few days though, been down with my back again, one of those pesky battles:)) Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/
I just went over and looked at your pool explosion box, incredible! I forgot to answer what bird would I be. I sat here and thought about this and what I keep coming back to is a dove. Not because I am one, but because a dove would be what I want to be, what I strive to be like. Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/
How neat is tghat! A lot of work...well worth it. Thanks CallyAnn(follower)
http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com
I would wnat to be a hummingbird. So cute and not annoying!
Ok so I saw Your swim box. Love it. subscriber now and like on facebook.
What a precious idea! thanks for sharing...If I were a bird I would be a puffin (I kinda like them as you can tell from my email addie).
puffinliz@yahoo.com
As usual dear friend your work is remarkable! Beautiful project!
Hugs,
Your Wild and Wonderful Friend!
I LOVE your birdhouse!! I would definitely be a little red cardinal-I know, that would make me a boy bird, but I would have to be that little red beautiful bird. Thanks for the hop!-Raquel @ Raquelsdesigns.blogspot.com
just beautiful. tfs. i'd be a bluebird.
Amy this is amazing. I love the entire idea. That is such a wonderful idea...how inventive. That birdie looks so happy too. Your color combo is fabulous.
Hugs
Brenda
I would be honored if you came to see my blog here
Im already a follower, but I would soooo follow you again! That box is amazing! love it! so clever!
kacee
of if I was a bird I would be a bluebird!
youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com
I liked your FB page, and left a message!
kacee
OMGosh, Amy! This is incredible! You have totally outdone yourself this time, girl!
~ Jen @ Musings of a Crafty Mom
www.gator-4-life.blogspot.com
jlhudson2(at)cox(dot)net
Wow! This is awesome! you've taken the explosion box to new levels! Great project! New follower
http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
craftycardgallery at gmail dot com
If I were a bird I would be a cock a too , because I cold throw my top off to let me tell people see I am confused !
If I were a bird I would be a cock a too , because I cold throw my top off to let me tell people see I am confused !
Such a great card! AMAZING!
If I were a bird I would be a swallow
Hopping thru Day 2 of the blog and took another look at your great explosion boxes! Thanks for participating in the blog! I learned a lot!!
Oh my gosh, this is beautiful, stunning. fantastic, adorable, I could go on and on!!
If I were a bird I would be a beautiful red cardinal!!!
WooooooooooooooW! This is so amazing! What an awesome idea! You better send that one in for publication for sure! It's just too cool and I've never seen anything like it before! That bird looks so real! Love it, love it,love it!!! If I were a bird I would be a Swallow because they always come every year to Fern Road, where my momma lives, so I know I'd always be home. :0) Thanks for the chance to win.
Be sure to stop by my blog to enter my 500 followers giveaway!
XO ~ Amy Jo
amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
I am a FB fan. :0) (Amy Courchaine)
XO ~ Amy Jo
amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
I subscribe to your emails (and am so happy to get them!) :0)
XO ~ Amy Jo
amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
Wow, I was amazed at this project. Wish my mom was still around to make her one. She became an avid bird watcher during her cancer months. Thou I think she got more enjoyment in watching the squirrels steal all the seeds, LOL!
This is really awesome! TFS
circlebenterprises.blogspot.com
PS. I would be a blue jay. So pretty and protective of their young.
WOW! I am a new follower this blog is absolutly amazing!! Inspirational!! thank u
OMG how freaking awesome is this!!??!! I loved it with the lid on and then you took it off then it popped open!! WOW!! Amazing!
Lots of Love,
Erika
You've got to be FLIPPING kidding me!! You're so AMAZING... is there anything you CAN'T do?! I'm on the verge of exploding like this box... I want to attempt this but I feel I may be restricted with the space I have... then again... what a great challenge... make an explosion box in the confined space I have.... eeeek did someone say "don't push the red button'?! Thank you Amy for the incredible inspiration that you continue to share! Hugs!
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