Chocolatiers Blog Hop + Giveaway

Welcome to our farewell blog hop.

It's sad to go.. I've probably said it a MILLION times.... but it was SO fun while I was a chocolatier.. Sharing ideas and tutorials.. gathering inspiration from the other DT members and from Chocolate lovers. It was a great experience all and all.

and I'm always open to sharing ideas.. today I've got my favorite organizing tip ever... seriously. and really I have to say I owe it all to my fabulous Hubby!!

First order of business though... this is a HOP.. so if you've come from Corrie's blog you're in the right spot :) but if not.. start over @ Amber's Blog

Here's a quick list of the order of the hop in case you need it:

Amber  http://ambaju.blogspot.com/
Paula Irvine   http://craftycutsbypaula.blogspot.com/
Paula McClane  http://scrapaddictsattic.blogspot.com/
Beth Dewalt  http://engineeringmemories.blogspot.com
Jamie Gracz http://littlemisscrafter.blogspot.com
Michele Barnott McKay http://laughingsunshinecreations.blogspot.com
Corrie Wagner   http://www.corriescrafts.blogspot.com/

DeeDee Catronhttp://umwowstudio.com/

Jenn Koss  http://moon-scraps.blogspot.com/

Karen Hanson   http://scrappycanuck.wordpress.com/

Second order of business --- My organization tip:

 Use those spice racks that slide in and out to store your mists, powders and paints!!!!!

This is what it looks like in my box of shame.. I say box of shame because I HATE keeping everything in a giant cupboard.. but right now it's all I have.. and I get to find great organizing  solutions like this!


Pull out the drawer...


And spin it!!


and apparently spice racks are popular in my closet! lol

Third.. Here's some BLOG CANDY I'm giving away.. a WHOLE June's Handmade Embellishment Kit.. "Summer Lovin'" -- please be a follower and leave a comment to be eligible for the candy. If you so choose, share the candy on your own blog and let me know here.. you'll get a 2nd entry. :) Share on Facebook, Twitter and anywhere else you can.. leave a comment for each separate share and each will be an additional entry! Let's work up some final love for the end of the first official CropChocolate Design Team! 

And final order... Head on over to Jenn's Blog to continue your hop =)

Summer Lovin' - REVEAL

I want you to know.. I had originally intended to do six days of sneak peeks.. but have revised my plan ;) I also now have TEN kits waiting to be ordered.. rather than making them all as the orders come in. You live and you learn and I thank you all for being patient through my learning process ;) 

Full Kit:

The Contents:

One large turquoise Peony

Three medium sized yellow roses

One medium sized turquoise rose

Two miniature turquoise cabochons

One white crocheted flower

One yellow sun rosette

One eighteen inch burlap string and muslin banner

Two recycled corrugated cardboard butterflies

One nest with three loose paper eggs

One turquoise resin owl

One yellow and turquoise shabby kite with extra long tail

Five white doily clouds

Five white cardstock clouds

Three vintage book clouds

What do you think? Something you could create with?? 

Trying the Paypal buttons..

--RETIRED--

Summer Lovin' - Sneak #3

Last Sneak peek!! Come back tomorrow for the reveal and list of goodies included in June's Kit!

Summer Lovin' - Sneak #2

Sneak #2 =D

Summer Lovin' - Sneak #1

Here's your first sneak peek for Summer Lovin' :)

Introducing : Summer Lovin'

Here's the inspiration for our June Kit :) 

I made the collage, but the photos I did not take.

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