Thursday, July 21, 2011

'Get to Know The QQ Design Team' Blog Hop (7/21-7/23)

So glad that you hopped on by for the
'Get To Know the QQ Design Team' Blog Hop =)

I am Lisa, QQ teacher & your new Social Media Director. I thought that the best way for you to get to know me is by seeing a pic of my crazy scrap room. (more pics/storage solutions in the 'My Scrap Room' tab above)

I LOVE pink/black/white. My QQ Chalking Inks are my favorite & most used item in my space, next to my paper trimmer (and I'm not just saying that because I'm on the DT) :) My fav current paper line is QQ's Savvy Davvy because I love the fun, summery colors.
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My project: "Live Your Life in Flip Flops"
(with interactive mini album)
Layout Holds Up to 15 photos


The papers are from the “Savvy Davvy” line made by Quick Quotes. On this layout I used QQ’s Chalking Inks in Blue Hawaiian, Maraschino Cherry, Limeade & Tahiti to ink my papers and chipboard pieces. For the ‘SUMMER’ chipboard letters I stamped on it with polka dots and then embossed in a light blue. The ‘flip flops’ vellum quote is from QQ as well. The green flip flops at the top of the book I made myself by cutting out paper and adding ribbon for the straps. The border was created with a Martha Stewart punch around the page (Double Arches). 'Live out loud' glitter chipboard pieces were also used inside the mini album.

Mini Album pics




To create the book:


I cut (7) 4x6 pieces of paper and scored them at ¼”. The scored area creates the binding of your mini album and that is where you glue the pages together. Punch holes down the binding and add ribbon to create your desired look.



NOTE: you don’t glue the mini-book down to your layout until it has been filled with photos and you have your page protector. To add it to your page, slide the background page into the protector then simply hold the book on top of the page protector where you want it to go. Use an exacto knife to cut along the left-hand edge of the book. The very back page of the book will slide in through the slit while all of the other pages remain on the outside so they are interactive. I put glue on the back of the very last page to hold it in place =)
VOILA – you have an instant mini album and a page that can hold tons of photos.



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Can you believe all of the amazing BLOG CANDY for this hop?!?
At my stop you have the chance to win a new QQ embellishment for the 2011 scrap year. Here are 2 of our Adhesive-Backed Glitter Chipboard Embellishments which coordinate with our paper lines.
To win my blog candy:
  1. become a 'fabulous follower' on my blog
  2. leave me a comment (if you have a blog, let me know and I will drop by =))
  3. check the main QQ blog on 7/24 where all winners from each stop will be posted
Your next stop on this amazing hop is: MELIN'S BLOG
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If you need to start this hop at the beginning, please head over to www.blogquickquotes.com

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70 comments:

  1. Love the mini album. Never seen one done this way before; it goes into my list of things to try.

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  2. LOVE your scrap space..it's so NEAT...lol That mini album you created is very clever too!
    Would LOVE for you to visit my blog! thanks! :) Am now one of your followers!

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  3. What a wonderful layout complete with mini album! I am a new follower.

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  4. Your scrap space makes mine look dull! I have piles everywhere. Wish you could stop by and help me fix it up!

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  5. Your scrapbook room is awesome, I wanna come and play in it! Love the layout with the mini album too, totally fabulous!

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  6. Love your blog, this great project you did and the scrap space you show here. Great hop!

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  7. Hi Lisa....making my rounds to all of the blogs this morning! Your scraproom is amazing and I love the pink, black, and white!
    That flip flop project is very kool too!

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  8. Love the way you made your little book and what a gorgeous scrap room. New follower :)

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  9. Just signed on. Love the mini album - I'm always looking for ways to expand a page and this is the first time I've seen a mini done this way. Thanks! Love the prizes too. Thanks QQ.

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  10. oh my goodness, I love the interactive mini album on the page, fabulous idea! Great prize too!
    ~julie D

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  11. Love hte LO and love the book on it.

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  12. I just love the little album on the page, thank you for sharing it and the chance to win.

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  13. Love your mini album! Very nice scrapbook room too!

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  14. love the layout and mini! how fun! Im a new follower thank you for the chance to win. You can find me at youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com
    kacee

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  15. I love this LO/mini album. Thanks for the tips on the mini.

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  16. LOVE YOUR SCRAP ROOM!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. I love that you shared your workspace. I wish mine was as neat. I love , love the album. I like to you a mini on a layout; it give you more "real estate" and think that blue and green is a great combo.

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  18. I love the bright colors in this paper and your fantastic project.

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  19. love your little piece of heaven in your home. everyone should have one!!!!

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  20. Love the layout and your scrap room.

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  21. love your craft room. The color super pretty

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  22. Love your projects.

    Kathy McIlrath
    kmcilrath@cfl.rr.com

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  23. I LOVE your mini book! And I went and took a peek at your scrap space...love it! My scrap room is getting completely redone right now, and I can't wait for it to be DONE!! I post periodic updats on my blog. Hopefully I'll have finished pics soon!!

    Thanks for the chance to win and a great blog hop!!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  24. Lisa, I love your scrap space! Thanks for another great idea for an interactive page! Here is my blog, would love for you to stop by!
    http://enchantress2614.blogspot.com/
    ~Liz

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  25. Oh my goodness..... Love love love your scraproom, your mini book and your blog. Following now and look forward to seeing more of your creations!

    Sandy
    http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/

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  26. I love the mini book- I am going to have to do that on my next page!!!

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  27. I am a new follower and am thoroughly enjoying the hop. Your scrap room is awesome and your paper storage is to "die" for!
    lmadara@ptd.net

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  28. Having fun on the blog hop and enjoying seeing and getting new ideas, Thanks.

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  29. Your layouts are great, but your scrapbooking room is amazing!!! How are you able to keep it so clean and organized? You ROCK!!!

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  30. Love your layout and the added photo! What a great idea! Absolutely LOVE your scrap room!
    I'm a new follower!
    http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

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  31. Im a new follower of your blog. I totally love your interactive layout. Thank you for the instructions.

    Sharon
    rsmobley85 at gmail dot com

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  32. Love the mini album inside the page layout!
    Carol

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  33. First I wanna say I love your scraproom!! The interactive page is the coolest one ever!!

    My follower name is iluvkatie74 i was a follower before my blog, so my name changed. My blog is edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com

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  34. This is a great layout, I especially love the mini album, that paper kit is beautiful.
    I am a follower. Thanks for sharing.

    dbjb1519 at yahoo dot com

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  35. Love the mini you added to the page.
    http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

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  36. I just love your mini,New follower,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  37. Love!!! your Crazy Scrap Room, wow so neat and organized, what a wonderful place for you to create. Love your mini album

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  38. Okay Lisa, I want your scraping place. I am working on remodeling and organizing, but you got a great space.
    PJWaldropStudios.Blogspot.com

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  39. Hey Lisa, love your layout/mini too cute and what a great idea! Also checked out your scrap space and Love It! I need my own roon, I just have half my living room (and spreading, lol, it called srap-i-tis, lol, just ask my hubby!)
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  40. Love your mini album on the page.

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  41. Looking forward to everything thanks for the chance

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  42. Love your mini album! Hope I win something!

    www.justmonkeyingaroundcrafts.blogspot.com

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  43. Awesome mini album. I can only hope my craft/scrap room will be as organized as yours. Need to clean it out first. Enjoying the blog hop

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  44. Totally loving your scrap room!

    Stacey Craig

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  45. Love your book. Great ideas. I also enjoyed looking at your scraproom. It's beautiful and so well organized. Cindy
    pricepenfield@gmail

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  46. Love the layout! I am a new scrapper and I will be dropping by often to stare at your work in amazement.

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  47. I love the idea of the mini album on the scrapbook page. I have been looking for ideas to finish an album with these papers. Thanks for the great ideas.

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  48. Thanks for sharing such a sweet album! It describes me perfectly -- life in flip flops! I am a happy new follower and please tell me you cleaned before your craft room pic:-)
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  49. Your scrap room gives me new inspiration! Your mini ON your layout is such a gret idea!

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  50. I love your scrap room and the mini album.

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  51. I have craft room envy!!!! Thanks!

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  52. Love the mini book idea as part of a LO.I've been meaning to try this. Will do so now. I just became a friend at sb.com and a follower here. :)

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  53. This is an adorable blog page! Love the multi-photo LO, as I have trouble choosing which pics to NOT use! I am a new follower.

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  54. Super cute mini album. I love your craft room :)

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  55. Thank you for the inspiration in both your scrap room and your mini album. 'Love them both.

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  56. Love mini album on the layout. I will have to try this. Your scrap room looks awesome. Wish mine was as neat and organized. :-)

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  57. Love the mini album within the album. Great idea

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  58. Proof that taking a second look can always teach us something new, I missed the mini album was part of a bigger page. Thanks for the reminder.
    PJWaldropStudios.Blogspot.com

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  59. My craft room is also Pink, Black & White. I love your interactive mini on your layout...AWESOME!!!
    Eva :0)
    http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/

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  60. You totally have my dream scrap room!!! I love the pink!!

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  61. I love the mini album. I always have trouble deciding which pictures to leave out for a page. With this idea, I can still use my page protectors and add extra pics...love it!

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  62. love, love, love the interactive mini album. Can hardly wait to try it!!

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  63. Love the mini album. I can only hope my craft/scrap room will be as organized. Must clean it out first. The blog hop is great

    Sherry Bullis

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  64. My scrapbook room never looks that neat! I love the colors. What a neat idea with the mini album. I am really enjoying the blog hop!

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  65. Hi, Lisa! I'm quite envious of your scrap room! Mine never looks like that! I'm new to QQ and a new follower as of today. I have been having a look around your blog and am so impressed with your work. All of you DT members are very talented. I'm loving the QQ products too. Your layout with all the extra space for pics is awesome! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Anniebee

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  66. I think I need you to come organize my craft room!

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