Friday, December 9, 2011

lawnscaping blog hop!

it's time for the 2nd lawnscaping blog hop! *squeal*






and this time, the theme this time is the color RED!





if you arrived here from the amazing Shein Shein's blog, then you're on the right track! if not, head over the lawnscaping blog and see what it's all about!


the hop runs from friday, december 9th - sunday, december 11th! make sure to comment on all of the blogs because there are LOTS of prizes to be won! all the details can be found on the Lawnscaping home page (http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com).

the hop is being sponsored by some amazing companies. Lawn Fawn, Mold Muse and Whiskers Graphics!


everyone will have until sunday, december 11, 2011, 11:59 pm EST, to leave comments on all the blogs to be eligible for a prize! the winners will be announced on monday, december 12th.



so here's my project - i'll try to keep it short since i know there's a TON of amazing blogs to see!



i made an advent calendar!!

(i'm sorry - it was super hard to photograph!)


the banners were cut on the cricut and then i sewed them together to make little pockets! i used twine to connect the banners and then adhered them to a poster-sized picture frame so that i can keep it for years to come!


i made a list of activities for us to do each day, and when mr mann wakes up in the morning, we find the day and read our activity!



i used pretty much all of the lawn fawn christmas stamp sets! (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, cozy christmas, bows & holly, and frosties) as well as harold's abc's.





i decided to keep one of the banner's pretty simple (it reminded me of rudolph!!), and others i just embellished randomly with various paper-pieced stamps from lawn fawn (and ribbon)!




so that's my project!


next up is the uber, amazingly talented Christy Rueling!

If you've gotten off track, don't worry! Head on back to Lawnscaping to see the complete list of designers and prize information!

enjoy!
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83 comments:

  1. ChristianaDecember 9, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    This is such a cool project, Samantha! Wow, I love how unique and different each banner is. And I think it's a brilliant idea to do a fun activity for each day, rather than the typical candy or cheap toys that will most likely get thrown out or lost later anyway. I just might have to steal this idea for next year. ;o)

    Thanks for the inspiration and the sweet lead-in to my blog! :o)

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  2. LeroyLimeDecember 9, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    such a fun idea...I'm sure your little man LOVES waking up each day to find out what's in the pockets. My kids are enjoying their advent countdown too... :)

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  3. EveDecember 9, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    oh this is a fun but big project! It seems your son is enjoying it! :-) Great idea! :)

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  4. HussenaDecember 9, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Such a fab Idea of making a Advent calendar..Love all the Details ...TFS!!

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  5. Moccavanila by Vera RhuhayDecember 9, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Wow..this is brilliant idea, Samantha!Love this!

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  6. DivineDecember 9, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Great job on the advent calendar. Thanks for sharing :)

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  7. СтоклиDecember 9, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Great idea, I should remember it=)

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  8. RitiDecember 9, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    this is just wonderful Samantha..
    supercute idea!!!

    Hugs,
    Riti

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  9. Grá O'NeillDecember 9, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Great idea, tfs :)

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  10. Ayu (MimiPipi Craft)December 9, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Great idea, Love your creation :)

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  11. LindaDecember 9, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Wow well done! This is really lively!

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  12. JennyDecember 9, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Oh wow, this is such a creative way to use Lawn Fawn stamps, looks like it's being enjoyed already!
    TFS
    Jenny x

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  13. Message KeeperDecember 9, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Samantha, this is amazing project! Love your creative idea!

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  14. GailDecember 9, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Tis the season to be creative ,I think we are all more creative at this time of year ,such fab colours and shapes to work with.Love it.

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  15. MargieDecember 9, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    two of my very most favorite things - banners and advent calendar - how could you miss? This is adorable and I'm going to have to try it to gift for use next year!

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  16. MariaDecember 9, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    So beautiful picture of your son reading the calendar... I have 2 boys and next year this could be a great project for them insted of buying little toys... any ideas about activities that liked to make?

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  17. Chari MossDecember 9, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Cute! cute! I love it! Another fabulous advent calendar that I have seen this year. I like that your is a banner with pockets! I would make one myself but it would just me eating the candy or doing the activities :)

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  18. Tami B.December 9, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    What a cute idea. I love advent calendars, I just wish I still had little ones around to use them.

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  19. Annette AllenDecember 9, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    aww this is so fun...
    thanks for sharing..

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  20. terriavidreader (IN-USA)December 9, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Fantastic!

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  21. Joe Shien ShienDecember 9, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    wow... very interesting daily calendar... I think I will make one and put it on my working area... thank you for the idea...

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  22. Tina MDecember 9, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    How creative...super cute :)

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  23. Karin ÅkesdotterDecember 9, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    What a great idea! TFS!

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  24. neddgirlDecember 9, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    What an amazing Advent Calendar...it came out great!!!

    Rebecca
    brrck@yahoo.com

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  25. Laurel BeardDecember 9, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    How freaking cute and clever is this! You are the banner queen I tell you! These are amazing. WOuld love to know some of the fun activities you have on your calendar! What a great idea!!!!!!

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  26. Jeanette M.December 9, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I love your advent calendar! Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Michelle BDecember 9, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Great idea! I have always wanted to make my own, but haven't gotten around to it.

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  28. Erin-December 9, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Wow--talk about a labor of love! This is wonderful. I love advent calendars and yours is fantastic. I bet your little man loves it! What activities do you put in the calendar?

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  29. KellyDecember 9, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    what a darling idea! Very unique!!

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  30. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    this is such a cute project !

    Marsha Reitsma, The Netherlands

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  31. CrisDecember 9, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Wow! Great project! It must have taken you a long time, but I bet it was worth it! Looks amazing!

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  32. MarieDecember 9, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    What a great advent calendar! TFS =)

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  33. Rebecca MosherDecember 9, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    How fun! A unique twist on an age old tradition. I love it!

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  34. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I love your advent calendar to every bit of its detail showing here! beautiful!

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  35. KatieDecember 9, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Very cool idea. You did a great job.

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  36. Panda8ngelDecember 9, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    What kind of activity do you guys do? Are they all Christmas themed? Great idea!

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  37. blupixyDecember 9, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    What a great project! I love all of the stamped images you put on each day! So cute! THanks for the idea!

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  38. glowegalDecember 9, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Aww what an adorable advent calender! Love it!!

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  39. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Love it! Pinned it on Pinterest.com. The idea could be adapted easily for a monthly calendar as well.

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  40. Stephanie Y.December 9, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Thanks for the idea! I've always though about making my own advent calendars and now I can!

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  41. YaineaDecember 9, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Lovely! Great great idea :)

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  42. judyDecember 9, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Great idea; I love advent calendars!

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  43. DottiDecember 9, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    how creative!!! love your project.

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  44. LORRAINE pDecember 9, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    What a great idea. this could be adapted for any season. so inspiring.

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  45. hodginsDecember 9, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Wow - this was a lot of work - it's beautiful!!

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  46. Mubeena M.December 9, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    great idea!

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  47. Cheryl SchuesslerDecember 9, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Great idea using the banners.

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  48. shescraftyDecember 9, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    What an adorable idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  49. QueenIreneDecember 9, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    This is so cute. What a great idea!

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  50. Patricia HDecember 9, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    What a fun project for your family to enjoy for many years. Well done! :)

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  51. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Awesome project! What a fun way to start off your day! Enjoy this lovely today, and for many years from now! TFS!

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  52. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    I really like the Advent calendar that you made.

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  53. Terri (blindstamper)December 9, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    What a clever, fun project!

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  54. ReneDecember 10, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Really cute idea.

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  55. Melissa SheaDecember 10, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Wow! That is amazing! And what a great idea, to have activities! Great memories for sure!

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  56. Sunna Reynisd.December 10, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    fantastic and beautiful. Think I'll have to make a calendar for next christmas....

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  57. KittyDecember 10, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    How cute-- i love anything Lawn Fawn. Confession is that I don't even know *exactly* what an advent calendar is (I don't celebrate Christmas)- off to google. Good job!

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  58. Chris - Creations in BloomDecember 10, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Love your take on the Advent calendar. So fun to have an activity to do every day. : )

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  59. Playing with PaperDecember 10, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Such a great Advent calendar. I love that you made it fun and added activity's to do every day!! That's awesome!!

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  60. NatQuebecDecember 10, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    nice calendar !

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  61. TamaraDecember 10, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    wow, very creative!! I love your advent calender
    TFS xx

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  62. Creations by MonaDecember 10, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Love the calendar ! Very good idea

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  63. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)December 10, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    What a fabulous project!

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  64. Hilde van RijnsoeverDecember 10, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Cool idea!!

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  65. AidaDecember 10, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Great Calender!! Love it!

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  66. rhofferDecember 10, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Too cute!

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  67. VICTORIADecember 10, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    This is really cute !!!
    win_or_lose52@hotmail.com
    http://victoriasjunk.blogspot.com

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  68. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I bet your kids love the new addition to the holiday. Thanks for sharing.

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  69. DanielleDecember 10, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Super cute! I did something similar for my son this year! What a great idea to use the banners for the pockets.

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  70. Tracy ErcoleDecember 10, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Great Calendar :)

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  71. Sue DDecember 10, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Great idea!

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  72. FrancineBDecember 11, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    What a great idea! I'm sure your little man is having the best time ever with it. Nice job.

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  73. Stamp with AngelaDecember 11, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    A lovely advent calendar.

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  74. CarlijnDesignDecember 11, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    What a great idea to put activities on your advent calendar! Better than candy ;-)

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  75. Karen B.December 11, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    This is just adorable and so well worth the amount of time it looks like you put into it. The picture of your little boy is precious!

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  76. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    this is phenomenal work!!! wow! i LOVE how you used the milk and cookies images for the 24th...what a great idea. interactive projects are great for kids... and fun for adults to make too! ;)

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  77. RavenDecember 11, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Great! I love how you did this calendar!

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  78. Isha GuptaDecember 11, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Great idea. TFS this creative project.

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  79. Kristy SmithDecember 11, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Oh my gosh Sam this is AMAZING! I love how cute and fabulous this idea is -- I'm sure your son LOVED this! =D

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  80. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    What a brilliant idea to come up with an advent calendar. Your son will surely love this.

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  81. BrendaDecember 11, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    This is a wonderful idea! Your son looks like he is loving it too!

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  82. Indy's DesignsDecember 11, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    How fun and delightful!

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  83. DanielleDecember 12, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Well you know why I am the last to comment since I slept through the hop! I love love love little Mann with the Advent Calender! I hope he has so much fun doing all the tasks!

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