Love To Crop!: The GREAT PUMPKIN Blog Hop!! Day One -- At the Pumpkin Patch!! :)

Saturday, October 29, 2011

The GREAT PUMPKIN Blog Hop!! Day One -- At the Pumpkin Patch!! :)

Welcome to DAY ONE of the GREAT PUMPKIN Blog Hop!!

Hello, and WELCOME to the The GREAT PUMPKIN Blog Hop!! I am SO excited that you could join me and a few of my friends for this WONDERFUL two-day hop!! Please be sure to visit BOTH days for maximum ideas, maximum FUN, and maximum chances to WIN!! I have some SUPER prizes for a few hoppers, so be sure to check out all of those details below...

If you have arrived here ready for some 100% PUMPKIN FUN, then you have arrived at the perfect spot in the pumpkin patch (because this is the beginning)!! If you are just popping in to visit from your dashboard or via email, I invite you to visit each one of my special friends -- with all the pumpkins they're planting in the patch, you'll want to be sure to see them all!!

For today's project I have created a 12x12 PUMPKIN PATCH Layout!! This was a lot of fun to create as it is quite a bit of paper piecing -- Nothing like taking a few punches and cutting tools and creating something so perfect for a trip to the pumpkin patch!! :)

Each pumpkin was created by layering three of the same size circles or ovals (inked with chocolate), adding a scrap of brown, and twisting a thin strip of green...

All of the paper (and the "Pumpkin Patch" sticker) is from Creative Memories (Reminisce and Cheerful Power Palettes plus scraps). The bling is from Kaiser.

I hope you have enjoyed my project today and are ready to see what else is in store for your GREAT PUMPKIN adventure!! Before you hop off to the next stop, I have some NEWS about BLOG CANDY for you!!

One LUCKY Great Pumpkin Blog Hop attendee from today and one attendee from tomorrow will be chosen to win a prize pack full of FUN Pumpkin (and Fall) themed goodies (paper, ribbon, embellishments, and stamps)!! To be eligible, please be sure to visit EACH stop in the Pumpkin Patch (links to each stop can be found at the bottom of this post) and leave a comment... I'd love for you to choose to follow each participant too, but it's most important that you leave a great pumpkin comment so we know you stopped by!! :) Several stops along the way may also have some EXTRA special goodies to pass out, so be sure to keep an eye open for that!!

ALSO -- ONE Great Pumpkin Blog Hop attendee who chooses to comment on BOTH DAYS of this 100% Pumpkin FUN Hop will WIN an AWESOME, FANTASTIC, FANTABULOUS, SUPER, EXCITING GRAND PRIZE!! I hope you'll choose to stop back by tomorrow, as that's when I'll reveal the GRAND PRIZE... So get hopping, and be sure to visit and comment at each stop of the hop!!

Below you'll find the ENTIRE list of participants (clicking on each link will take you DIRECTLY to each Great Pumpkin post -- So you may find it easiest to follow along from here)... Your NEXT Hop Stop in the Pumpkin Patch, please hop on over to Melissa's blog!! See you back here tomorrow!! :)

Until next time,

86 comments:

Wendy Couture said...: I just love this layout! I am trying to find ideas for Halloween layouts and yours is great! Thank you for the idea!

Wendy Couture
www.cardsbycoututre.com; October 29, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Amy said...: What a cute layout- I just love the patterned paper pumpkins & inking! :)Amy
amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com; October 29, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Unknown said...: Adorable layout. We just went to the pumpkin patch last week. I may have to recreate this!! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent Amy!; October 29, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Sherry said...: Wow Love The Paper Piecing ...Awesome Job Lovin The Pumpkins...

scrappermommyskreations.blogspot.com; October 29, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Tami B. said...: What a great LO! I love making these pumpkins, they are so much fun and yours look fabulous.; October 29, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Anonymous said...: Awesome layouts! I just took my granddaughter to the Pumpkin Festival and I took tons of picture, these layouts are perfect for her pictures. Love It!

http://scrapbooktrinitystudio.blogspot.com; October 29, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Christine said...: Very nice layout! Love the pumpkin patch.

-Chris
http://pickulblog.blogspot.com/; October 29, 2011 at 9:26 AM
cema1cema said...: Soo Cute!! Christina; October 29, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Judy said...: Amy, you do such beautiful work!! The piecings, bling, shading and overall artistry of your lo is wonderful :-) Hugs, Judy
jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
scrappinana.blogspot.com; October 29, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Rhonda Emery said...: this layout is so pretty. love it. hugs; October 29, 2011 at 9:43 AM
ShersL84bed said...: Beautiful layout Amy. Makes me want to start scrapbooking again. Love how you detailed them.

ShersL84bed@aol.com; October 29, 2011 at 9:48 AM
April said...: It's so cute! I love the extra bling!; October 29, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Linda Therrien said...: Amy, I LOVE the way you did the grass, it is awesome. Great layout.

Thanks for including me in this awesome hop.

Linda
www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com; October 29, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Anonymous said...: Great job love it; October 29, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Scrappin Melissa said...: Great job on this LO! I love ideas for fall and Halloween.
melissaseme at yahoo dot com; October 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Lori Comeau said...: Great layout and I just love the pumpkins. The curly q's are a great touch.
http://lorisartsyobsession.blogspot.com/; October 29, 2011 at 12:46 PM
lindaplus3 said...: I love your layout.. ty for the great ideas :) lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com; October 29, 2011 at 1:01 PM
mamawcindy said...: Oh, I Love your Layout! It is so Cute! I'm so behind on my Scrapbooking! Your Layout has Inspired me. Love It! Thank You for Sharing! I'm already a Follower of yours. :0)
cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com; October 29, 2011 at 1:12 PM
Kathy said...: Wow, what a great layout. Such nice pumpkins! I just love your hops! Getting any snow?
Have a great weekend!
Hugs,
Kathy
http://the3esblog.blogspot.com/; October 29, 2011 at 1:31 PM
Anita Braddock said...: Supper cute love how you have layered the pumpkins. and love the papers & Colors. great job you layered everything great. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
www.anita-craft-corner.blogspot.com
abbraddock@msn.com; October 29, 2011 at 1:35 PM
Liz said...: Super Cute Layout..Love it and love the paper..good job!! TFS

XoXo,
Liz
decadeofscrap.blogspot.com
beautydecade@gmail.com; October 29, 2011 at 1:41 PM
ibecircled.blogspot.com said...: As always Amy you are such an amazing creator and I am always Inspired from your work!! The pumpkins look like they are fun to make and I am going to have to give it a try!! TFS!! I am a follower! Happy Halloween!!

http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
Rexann♥; October 29, 2011 at 1:43 PM
Unknown said...: Great job!! Love the pumpkins!!
Denise in WA
www.rndhud6.blogspot.com; October 29, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Anita said...: I love the pumpkins.Your layout is great.Thanks for letting me be in this hop.
Hugs,, Anita; October 29, 2011 at 2:25 PM
Amber J said...: This is so cute! It would be perfect for baby's first pumpkin patch pictures!; October 29, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Nikbee said...: A fantastic layout. I love the pumpkins.
Nikki x; October 29, 2011 at 3:06 PM
Mickey's Craft World said...: Fabulous layout...Love the pumpkins...!!

Mickey; October 29, 2011 at 3:09 PM
Kathy's Kreative Spot said...: love your pumpkin layout.
Kathy V
Katsews at Gmail dotcom; October 29, 2011 at 3:24 PM
jennyplace2 said...: Your LO turned out just great, your pumpkins are so perfect and the colours you used on your lo match so well. TFS! and for a chance to win some yummy candy.
jennyplace26@gmail.com; October 29, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Amanda said...: Luv this LO! I never thought of making pumpkins that way, but I'm excited 2 try & I luv the patterned paper u used 4 the pumpkins! Loyal follower here & on FB! Thanx~prhmangel at gmail dot com; October 29, 2011 at 4:33 PM
Maria said...: Cute Layout! I made a pumpkin patch layout for tomorrow! :) My kids were happy to be my models so I could scrapbook them! :)

Maria
mdowner@swnebr.net
www.mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com; October 29, 2011 at 4:36 PM
Maria said...: nice layout
marial302003@yahoo.com; October 29, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Geri Flores said...: Love the layout, the pumpkins are really cute!
Have a happy Halloween!!
Geri
graffe1268@aol.com
gericraftsalot.blogspot.com; October 29, 2011 at 5:13 PM
Pam said...: Wow what a great LO!!! Pretty new to this scrapbooking and card making stuff. I love learning new things. I just love how the inking on the pumpkins makes them stand out and look so wonderful. Haven't tried it yet, but will be trying this soon. Thanks for having this hop! I don't have a blog yet though.
Pammmyyy123@gmail.com; October 29, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Sunshine HoneyBee said...: I like the green twisted paper on the pumpkins.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com; October 29, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Colleen said...: Such a cute LO! Thanks for letting me be part of this fabulous hop with you! :)
~Colleen
co11een903@yahoo.com; October 29, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Dawn, RI said...: Love the pumpkin LO, Bet it will look nice with fall and pumpkin pictures on it....
Dawn RI
abosoffit@hotmail.com; October 29, 2011 at 5:46 PM
Theresa said...: Love your LO so much, and esp the tip for making the pumpkins. Supercute!
firelass51@aol.com; October 29, 2011 at 6:33 PM
pattyk said...: beautiful layouts --thank you millierose651@aol.com; October 29, 2011 at 7:57 PM
Brittney said...: Super Cute Layout!
I'm already a follower!

rnbw_skittles32@hotmail.com
-Brittney
www.brittneyscricutcreations.blogspot.com; October 29, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Lisa R. said...: Precious LO! Love the paper. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com; October 29, 2011 at 8:44 PM
Anonymous said...: I love your layout ... it is nice hopping with you

Shannon
www.purplelionpaper.com; October 29, 2011 at 8:52 PM
Pam said...: Ok hopped to all nineteen sites.
I could not see any comments on
Melissa's site which is the number 2 hop. I tried to comment where it says super duper comments and put one in but it has not shown up.
Wasn't sure if I was the only one to have problems.
Pammmyyy123@gmail.com; October 29, 2011 at 8:54 PM
Jenny said...: Love your pumpkin layout! So super cute :)

Jenny
jennykingham at att dot net; October 29, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Cathy said...: Hoping to make all the stops for both days. I love your layout. wonderful job.
cathyplus5.blogspot.com; October 29, 2011 at 9:08 PM
CRAZY4 CHRIST said...: Amy i love the layout!! Can't wait to see tomorrow's project!! Thanks for letting me know about this hop!!
Kristan
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com; October 29, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Unknown said...: Amy ~ I love your layout!!! I promise if I scraplift it I will remember it was your idea!!!! I LOVE the fall and really love fall layouts!!!; October 29, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Tammy said...: Adorable!!!!! Enough said.

Tammy
thecricutcraftchamber@hotmail.com
Thanks for sharing!; October 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Anita Braddock said...: wow what a great hop everyone has done an awesome job. thanks
www.anita-craft-corner.blogspot.com; October 29, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Gloria Westerman said...: This is cool....I love this little pumpkin patch...tfs; October 30, 2011 at 12:09 AM
Laura (tweetyb) said...: Love your LO!! All the different size pumpkins are so cute! Gorgeous!!
♥ Laura ♥
tweetyb@satx.rr.com
http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/; October 30, 2011 at 12:37 AM
Jamie said...: Cute page!; October 30, 2011 at 12:44 AM
abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...: Great lay-out! Love the pumpkins!
Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com; October 30, 2011 at 12:56 AM
smyiow said...: Amy, I love this layout! I really like the way the 3 pictures are laid out. I may have to scraplift this one!

my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
smmyiow@gmail.com; October 30, 2011 at 1:08 AM
*****A Creative Journey with Melissa***** said...: You are so AMAZINGLY TALENTED! I love these layouts! The shading with your pumpkins is AMAZING! I felt like I could touch them they had such depth! thank you for being a SUPER DUPER HOSTESS and allowing me to be part of a WONDERFUL group of ladies :) Can't wait to see what you have for us tomorrow :)

http::acreativejourneywithmelissa.blogspot.com; October 30, 2011 at 2:27 AM
CLB said...: I love the layout and the pumpkin idea is great i never thought about using circles and ovals. Great idea! I will now be following you!; October 30, 2011 at 2:57 AM
jessica said...: I love this LO Amy!! Those pumpkin are adorable and your LO is perfect for those pictures!!
TFS and for the chance to win :)
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
eschfamily@yahoo.com; October 30, 2011 at 7:51 AM
joydee1963 said...: That's a great for the pumpkins.Beautiful lo.I am a follower.joydee1963 at yahoo dot com; October 30, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Stacey's Creative Corner said...: Fantastic Layout!

Stacey
staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com; October 30, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Ashley Nicole said...: I love this LO. Super cute and I really like the pattern papers. Thank you so much for hosting this awesome hop!
Ashley
glamoroussideofscrapping at gmail dot com
theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com; October 30, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Audrey Frelx said...: What a great layout!!! It's really cute!; October 30, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Vicki said...: Such a cute layout! I like the polka dots on the one pumpkin..:)
You are not only talented but your layouts are classy..
transport7800@aol.com
http//:mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com
follower!; October 30, 2011 at 12:43 PM
artisan98 said...: I have to tell you....both the jar and and layout is darling......I loveeeeeeeeee that layouts colours , textures and embellies!; October 30, 2011 at 2:56 PM
Sarah said...: What a beautiful layout! I love the clean and simple design of it, but it still looks elegant!; October 30, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Shawnee said...: Beautiful layout!! I love the papers you used for the pumpkins!!; October 30, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Darlene said...: This is a great layout. I love all the layering!; October 30, 2011 at 6:45 PM
Pink Polka Dot Scrapping said...: I just love your pumpkins..Great Lo.. can't wait to see what else you have planned! TFS; October 30, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Tanya said...: I really love your LO!!

Tanya
phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
http://scrappylandusa.blogspot.com/; October 30, 2011 at 8:29 PM
Claire Spielman said...: I'm working backwords Amy, did Day 2 & trying to move through Day 1. You did a great job on the paper piercing , layering, shading but then again I didn't expect anything less from such a talented creative sweet crafter. thanks for organizing such a huge hop. Claire; October 30, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Sukie said...: Such a great layout, love the colors you used. The pumpkins are adorable. Thanks so much for sharing this great project.

scrappindhilly at gmail dot com; October 30, 2011 at 10:54 PM
Unknown said...: This is a beautiful LO page. The way you pieced the pumpkins is really wonderful creative work! I need a cricut cartridge, all you need is your creative mind:) You are my hero!!
Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/; October 30, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Ellen Jarvis said...: I love the composition and colors of this layout. Happy Halloween!

Fondly,
Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net; October 31, 2011 at 12:59 AM
callyannc said...: I love this layout and the pumpkins are soooo pretty! TFS CallyAnn
Happy Halloween!; October 31, 2011 at 6:51 AM
Robin said...: Wow! I realy love this LO. You did a fantastic job on it.
(:(:Smiles;):)

Robin
thecricutscrapper(at)yahoo(dot)com; October 31, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Cyndi S said...: Lovely layout. I absolutely love fall and you captured the elements of fall in your layout. Love it.
cstephenson at q dot com; October 31, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Cyndi S said...: I just love your layout.
cstephenson at q dot com; October 31, 2011 at 12:28 PM
pruttybird said...: Wow ... what a great layout!!

pruttybird at comcast dot net; October 31, 2011 at 4:26 PM
Lady Fair said...: Congrats on hosting your first blog hop! I love your layout, the pumpkins you pieced together are to die for, just fabulous!

lflinesatcomcastdotnet; October 31, 2011 at 5:57 PM
girlia said...: Beautiful LO Amy. Awesome job. I love the added detail of the bling as well as the DP for the pumpkins!; October 31, 2011 at 8:03 PM
marg0006 said...: Thanks for a chance at some great candy. I like the blend of color you used on your layout.
marg00062verizon.net
Loving Scrapper 101; October 31, 2011 at 9:16 PM
marg0006 said...: End of Day 1 I like the blend of paper used on your layout.
marg0006@verizon.net
Loving Scrapper 101; November 1, 2011 at 12:05 AM
Janet said...: Amy what a great Layout your pumpkins are adorable! TFS
Big Blog Hugs Janet; November 1, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Happyscrapin said...: Amy, what a cute Halloween LO. Your pumpkins are adorable!

plese.cathy@yahoo dot com; November 1, 2011 at 11:18 PM
AmyJRockstar said...: Amy, this is gorgeous! What a fun LO! I love all the paper piecing. Very cool! I just finished Day 1 of the hop and became a follower of all the blogs that I wasn't already following. Very fun projects! Off to check out day 2!

Be sure to stop by my blog to enter my 500 followers giveaway!

XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com; November 2, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Unknown said...: Great layout - just waiting for fun pics of thos kids in the pumpkin patch :)

TFS
dj_enns@yahoo.com; November 4, 2011 at 1:03 PM
Suzys Crafts said...: Very nice layout. Love all the inking and you did a wonderful job on the pumpkins!; November 6, 2011 at 12:30 PM