Welcome back to another blog hop, this time it is an ESAD blog hop with the focus on Mother's day and the big shot. For those that are new visitors are are not sure what ESAD is, here we go. ESAD stands for Extra Special Australian (and New Zealand) Demonstrators and it is an online group just for Australian and New Zealand demonstrators for Stampin’ Up! We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends and wonderful blog visitors but we share our love for what we do with each other as Demonstrators. If you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand, please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group.
You've more than likely just come from Andrea Buckland's blog. Remember if you do make it around to all 16 Blogs involved in today’s Blog Hop and comment on each one, you are in the running for some Extra Special Blog Candy. The demonstrators from all over have donated blog candy for this blog hop and if you are the lucky winner you’ll be getting all sorts of parcels. If you comment on all the blogs, drop Leonie an e-mail at leonie@stamp-a-latte.com letting her know that you commented on all the blogs to go into the draw for the ‘extra special’ blog candy. Also, just wanting to let you know, this blog hop there will be blog candy for both Australian and New Zealand commenter's (demonstrators not included).
For my sample today, I have used the exclusive Stampin' Up! scallop envelope to create a box which a mini book my children kids made for their grandmothers. Each mini book features questions about Nanna/Grandma (with their answers) and drawings of each child with Nanna/Grandma.
A sample of the questions I asked the kids and their response (I won't include all of them as my mum reads my blog)
How old is Grandma?
Josh: 53
Nikki: 81
Drew: 24
What is Grandma's job?
Bella: Doing dishes, doing all the cooking
Who are Grandma's kids?
Drew: Us
To continue moving on through the rest of the blog hop, click here to visit Juliette Chapman's blog.
Materials used:
Stamps: Simply Said
Ink: Going grey, rose red, cameo coral
Cardstock: Whisper white, kraft, cameo coral
Accessories: Big shot (autumn/winter mini catalogue), scallop envelope die (autumn/winter mini catalogue), 1/4" whisper white grosgrain ribbon, raspberry tart designer series paper
Gorgeous. What a sweet idea too!
Posted by: Gardenia | April 23, 2010 at 08:42 AM
What a fabulous idea!
Posted by: Tina | April 23, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Ros I love this idea!! and I especially love the answers to the questions and I'm sure Grandma will love them too - especially since she's only 24!!
Posted by: Leonie | April 23, 2010 at 10:58 AM
I love the idea of a book made by the kids. That's fantastic
Cheers
Sonia
Posted by: Sonia | April 23, 2010 at 11:24 AM
COOL IDEA!! Im am going to use your ideas to do something for mothersday for the kids :)
Posted by: Mel | April 23, 2010 at 12:05 PM
What a sweet present for Grandma...TFS:)
Posted by: Kooky | April 23, 2010 at 12:15 PM
The grandmothers are show to get a giggle out of their gifts.
Posted by: Keryn Campbell | April 23, 2010 at 01:35 PM
wow, how special, what a gift to recieve, love it
Posted by: sharna | April 23, 2010 at 03:11 PM
What a great idea
Posted by: Sue Holland | April 23, 2010 at 05:13 PM
This gift is going to be soooo cherished by Nanna/Grandma! What a great idea and I loved your kids answers, especially the one where Grandma is 24!
Posted by: Nicki | April 23, 2010 at 05:24 PM
Ros, this is an absolutley fantastic idea. I love how the envelope die was used for this creation , very clever. TFS your awesome idea, will have to CASE one for my mum. Cheers Donna Zammit. PS every grandma deserves to be 24!!!!
Posted by: Donna Zammit | April 23, 2010 at 08:50 PM
Ohh the box looks lovely and i am confident that the recipients will treasure their presents for a very long time to come
Posted by: Diana | April 23, 2010 at 11:22 PM
Ros this is a great idea. I am sure my kids Grandma would like to be 24!!! TFS.
Posted by: Juliette Chapman | April 23, 2010 at 11:27 PM
What a lovely idea.
Posted by: Jenny | April 24, 2010 at 02:37 PM
What a treasure for a Grandma, I'm sure she will love it.
Posted by: Jane Norrish | April 24, 2010 at 07:05 PM
Lovely pressy for Grandma, I like the questions idea!
Posted by: Tanja S | April 24, 2010 at 07:09 PM
Such a bright idea! A gorgeous keepsake I'm sure she'll treasure - and the kids will love to see in many years to come!
Posted by: Liz Halbisch | April 24, 2010 at 08:35 PM
Such a great idea, love it when the kids contribute, makes it such a special present, very pretty, thanks for sharing
Posted by: Angie Brown | April 25, 2010 at 07:44 AM
How wonderful to get the kids involved - would even work with my "kids" - they are 19 and 23! Thanks for the inspiration
Posted by: Joanne | April 25, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Grandma is going to love this. As a Nan myself those answers seemed abouot right.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kelly | April 25, 2010 at 03:11 PM
Thanks for this post! I’ve already wasted an hour trying to solve this “problem”, but I won’t have to waste any more time now!!
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