February 8, 2013

Oh… It’s ON! Chinese New Year Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Chinese New Year Blog Hop! WAHOO!

The Year of the Snake officially begins on Sunday, February 10th so be sure to wish all your Chinese friends longevity, happiness, wealth and good fortune during this two-week festival!

Celebrate with us by leaving a comment on all designer and artist/sponsor blogs! Pick up your free digis and cut files along the way and create something for a second chance to win. If you create something for the Chinese New Year, please post your project using the InLinkz Tool below and leave another comment here on my blog to let me know! Here's what you could win:
Prizes Worth $230!!!
Lucky 8 Prize Pack
$100+ Value

Sponsor Prizes
Avocado Arts – 4 stamp sets
Fresh Squeezed Stamps – 1 stamp set
Mama Elephant – $20 gift certificate
Sparkle Creations – Chinese New Year Rin

Avocado Arts is giving AWAY Four AMAZING stamp sets designed by YOURS TRULY. Special Thanks to Avocado Arts company owner Michelle Ogdahl.
You have until Friday, February 15th at 11:59 p.m. EST to comment or enter your digital project for a chance to win one of the five fabulous prizes. The winners will be chosen via Random.org and announced here on Saturday, February 16th. Winners will have until Friday, February 22nd at 11:59 p.m. to claim their prize. Second chance winners, if any, will be redrawn and announced here on Saturday, February 23rd.

Let's get the Party Started, eh?

Here's who you'll be hopping with this week for a chance to win the fabulous prizes.

Designers

Emily Leiphart

Alice Wertz

Chunyuan Wu

Kryssi Ng

Mary Johnson

Miriam Prantner

Pamela Ho

Sparkle Smith

Artists/Sponsors

Angie Blom Designs

Dahlhouse Designs

Deasy Designs

Fresh Squeezed Stamps

>>>Lisa Hetrick Design<<<

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Avocado Arts
Mama Elephant

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64 Responses

Lindsey says:

02/08/2013 at 10:42 pm

Wow, what an awesome digi! Thanks so much for sharing it — who knew a snake could look so fabulous. 😀
Vicki says:

02/08/2013 at 10:05 pm

Thank you for the freebie. Great digi.
Sandra ltb says:

02/08/2013 at 8:12 pm

oh what fun … cut files and digis – thanks!
Happy New Year!
Sandra ltb
Cornelia (fun stamping) says:

02/08/2013 at 7:32 pm

That snake is fabulous – thanks for the digis – LOVE your card, Happy New Year to you!
Jennyfer says:

02/08/2013 at 4:08 pm

Thank you for the awesome snake! Off to make some cards in this snowy weather.
Lisa L. ( Lisa's Creative Niche) says:

02/08/2013 at 3:37 pm

This is stunning! Wish I had a machine for those die cuts! So pretty! Thanks so much!
Hanneke v/d Wateren says:

02/08/2013 at 3:36 pm

What a lovely digi for this year of the snake! Hugs, Hanneke
Verna Angerhofer says:

02/08/2013 at 3:29 pm

What a wonderful snake design and your artwork is just amazing. Happy New Year.
Sue D says:

02/08/2013 at 2:59 pm

wow–I like your sassy snake!
Emily Keaton says:

02/08/2013 at 2:29 pm

Wow! Your digital designs are totally cool 🙂