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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

June "Hopes" Club Scrap Blog Hop

Welcome to June's

This month we are using the "Hopes" Kit.


I was really inspired by the colors and designs of this kit, the earthy tones and retro designs got me to thinking of the 70's.  I don't know why but I also thought of a "Jacob's Ladder" toy we used to play with during that time period so I figured why not...  I'll make a Jacob's Ladder album/book and that's just what I did!

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Normally folks use coasters for the base of their Jacob's Ladder albums but they are pretty small so I decided to enlarge it a bit and cut my chipboard pieces 5.5" square.   That gives you a nice space to really work with. 
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All of the materials to make this album were from the kit with the addition of the chipboard and the ribbon used to tie it all together which is actually seam binding that I dyed to match the colors in the kit.
 
I used Pumice Stone Distress Ink, Sepia and Monarch Archival Inks for all of the stamping.
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These albums are so much fun to make once you figure out the ribbons.  That is the whole key to a successful Jacob's Ladder.  My first attempt didn't go so well but since they I have learned to flip those ribbons back and forth each and every time.
 
When the pages are flipped one way the ribbons show up like this....
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When you flip it the other way, the pages and ribbon flip flop!
Wild huh?
 
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Would you like to win this album?
All you have to do is leave a comment with some way for me to contact you in case you win!
I'll be drawing the winner next Wednesday 7-3-13!
 
Good Luck
"Hope" you win!!
 
 
When I was finished with the album, I even had enough paper to make several more cards for Operation Write Home....
 
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I hope you've enjoyed this stop on your journey through the hop...
your next stop is...
 
 
Thanks so much for stopping by!
 
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39 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    What an AMAZING batch of papers! And I LOVE your album!!

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  2. Tricia MorrisJune 26, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Awesome Jacob's Ladder project, Roni! And bonus that you were able to crank out some fabulous OWH cards, too! Thanks for being a part of the hop!

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  3. HettyJune 26, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Great project the Jacob's ladder for adding fun pictures. my kids used to love this. And your cards are awesome.

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  4. CapescrapperJune 26, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Roni, what a fantastic idea to make a Jacob's Ladder! That was one of my favorite toys as a kid! Love everything about it and your cards for OWH! Terrific work and thanks for the inspiration.

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  5. Queen of DishingJune 26, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I remember making (or trying to) make one of these back from the Simply Beautiful kit...maybe now that I am a little older and wiser it would go better ;) Nice job!

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  6. MaryaJune 26, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Very fun album, Roni! I love when I can use leftovers to crank out a card or two. Nice job on the album and cards!

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  7. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 10:49 AM

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  8. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    great project
    i have seen jacob ladders before use to play with a wooden version of these when i was a kid love the idea of having one as a album

    carolyn003@centurytel.net

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  9. JenJune 26, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Thanks for joining the Hop.

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  10. MyAuntKatJune 26, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Very clever idea. Will have to try this.

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  11. Kay WilliamsonJune 26, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    The Jacob's Ladder project is genius! And how kind of you to do a giveaway! Love the OWH cards too!

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  12. CADC BlogJune 26, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Great album and love the cards too.

    Theresa aka Scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com

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  13. ShonaJune 26, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Its been a while sionce I have made a Jacob's ladder book. Thats what I love about these hops, always reminds me of an old project that I really loved.

    Great job with the cards too!

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  14. Craftymoose CraftsJune 26, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    The Jacob's ladder album is amazing! I'm going to try it!

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  15. Az Scrappin SistersJune 26, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Great project. I haven't seen a Jacob's Ladder book for a long time. An oldie but Goodie!! Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win! I'd be thrilled!

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  16. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Love jacob's ladders and this one is just darling! TFS,
    Cathy

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  17. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    What a great idea for pictures! I really like your flowers too.

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  18. Karen WyngaardJune 26, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Lovin' the Jacob's Ladder. Seems I'm not the only one re-visiting projects that are "oldies but goodies". Great cards, too!

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  19. Wendy BellinoJune 26, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    OMG! This kit feels like the 70's to me too! I found some old pics of my sister and I when we were little, they are going on these layouts!

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  20. Donna NuceJune 26, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    I thought of how retro this kit was too! Got to get busy playing with it!
    Thanks for the beautiful card ideas!

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  21. Lisa K.June 26, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Great idea for the Jacob's Ladder. In fact I have an old project kit from one of the past retreats. I also love the card with the flower! Great job!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Lisa K.

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  22. Cyndy RogersJune 26, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Awesome, Roni!! Haven't thought about Jacob's ladder in a long time. Yours is gorgeous!

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  23. Rosa JJune 26, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Hmm I might try Jacob,x ladder again. I said might!!!

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  24. Jill PJune 26, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Beautiful project and cards!

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  25. Ruth AnnJune 26, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Amazing Jacob's Ladder album and beautiful cards.

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  26. Pauline KJune 26, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    I love this album. I see you used the fiber paper, it looks beautiful.

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  27. cal8007June 27, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    This is an amazing project - people's face when they they open it up is priceless. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win it!

    Carmen L
    cal8007 at aol dot com

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  28. HollyJune 27, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    That's a fabulous album! Love it!

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  29. rettaescapeJune 27, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    I love your Jacob's ladder project! The papers make it!

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  30. UnknownJune 27, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Jacob's ladder. This is beautiful. Great job with this months kit. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. CarolynJune 27, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    What a cute album!! the cards are really fantastic as well! TFS

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  32. julieBJune 27, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Hummmmm. I think I still have the old project of yrs. ago, unfinished, of course. As a toy, it was nice. As a book. 'it's da bomb'.
    I'm on it!

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  33. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    Loving your warm cards for OWH, but oh how that Jacob's Ladder is so sooo cool! I would love to win it and play and flip it and watch it change. Too fun! Thanks for sharing!
    Birdofparadise73 at gmail dot com

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  34. calamity janeJune 28, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Jacob's Ladders were so much fun when we were young! I'd forgotten about them until just now. Thanks for the memories that came with this little jewel!

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  35. funkycrafterJune 29, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    What a cool idea. Forgot all about Jacob's ladder books. They were such fun. I would be honored to own this album. Thank you for the chance to win it.

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  36. fuzzyloverJune 29, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    I've made a few of those Jacob's ladders and yes, the first one's ribbon arrangement is always a challenge.

    When people see them they are just awed.

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  37. AnonymousJune 30, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    What a fun album! It would have my nephew very intrigued so I must give it a try!
    Blessings,
    Melitta Ball
    canadianpapershaper@gmail.com

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  38. LadyDianeJuly 1, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Simply beautiful project Roni, and the cards will be well received I am sure. Thank you for sharing.

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  39. ionabunnyJuly 3, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Gosh after not seeing a Jacobs Ladder for years this is the second one this week! Love the colours you have used. I remember trying to make one of these years ago but it didn't flip so well. Maybe I'll have another go......

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