Saturday, September 15, 2012

Nina B Designs 3nd Blog Hop

Hello, friends! After a much needed summer break, the NinaB Designs team is back to showcase some of Nina's designs for our monthly hop. Make sure you check out the new Summer CHA Releases by Spellbinders, Want2Scrap and Penny Black, and her monthly release by The Craft's Meow.
For this month's hop, Nina challenged us to create something with gift-giving in mind. Here is my project:


A week ago I decided to take the plunge and make my own laundry soap.  I had seen so many pins on Pinterest and after some research I bought the supplies needed and within about 5 minutes I had myself some laundry soap.  You can find the link HERE to the blog that I got the information from.  It does wash up great too!  So with that, I wanted to make up a cute little jar for my best friend.  I knew this would be something she would appreciate.





 Here are the products I used for my project:
Homespun
Fancy That bling
Madison paper pack
Lovely Labels 18




To welcome you back to our hop, we are giving away these TWO PRIZE PACKAGES:
Prize #2 includes The Craft's Meow's Vintage Rides and Retired Layers of Colors Dotted Dahlias and Dotted Peonies Stamp sets:
 
Winners will be picked randomly from 2 of the designers' blogs:

Everybody is welcome to comment and eligible to win. I will announce the winners on  September 22 right here. Due to the number of prizes being given away on my blog and my dependence on my mom to do the shipping, I have to ask that the winners email (via Contact tab above) me with their info within 4 days (till September 26) in order to claim the  prize. This will help with organization and avoiding confusion (I'm 40 now and sadly this happens more often than before :). Thanks for understanding!
Finally, please consider liking the following Facebook pages that are represented on today's hop, so you don't miss the latest news and happenings:
I hope we'll inspire you all today! Happy hopping!
Heather
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60 comments:

  1. BeateSeptember 15, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    What a wonderful gift idea. Your tag is beautiful!!!
    Hugs and smiles

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  2. Helen BerrySeptember 15, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Wow, that's a beautiful idea to make this for a friend and it's truly a gorgeous little gift ;). Love this!

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  3. LindaSSeptember 15, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Such a cool idea making your on soap and a elegant matching tag. I especially love the bling hearts and ribbon around the neck on the "glass".TFS.

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  4. craftymom205September 15, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  5. Peggy PackerSeptember 15, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Great gift idea and tag to add to the gift!! I love this idea and I am thinking this tag would be great on any goodie from the kitchen!!

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  6. Sue DSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Very pretty way to present this as a gift!

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  7. Patty TanúzSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    So eleganttttttttt and beautiful!!!! love your Blog and works!!!!!! yeiihh!!!! :) I'm fan of all page a long time ago hehehe Kisses!!!!

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  8. GeriSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    So pretty, Heather!

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  9. GitteSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Lovely gift.

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  10. Nicole DoironSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    What an awesome idea for a homemade gift! I LOVE it!!

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  11. CentellazulSeptember 15, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    What a wonderful gift idea. so pretty !!

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  12. SheriSeptember 15, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    What a lovely idea! Great presentation too :)
    Sheri R

    sherii at cfl dot rr dot com

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    What a perfect way to dress up a gift. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  14. Linda CarsonSeptember 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    What a woman! I can barely make a card and you're making your own soap! Cool! Love your tag Heather! Quite stunning!

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  15. Lisa EltonSeptember 15, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    What a fun idea Heather, looks so pretty in the jar! Beautiful tag to go along with it!

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  16. Raquel RodriguezSeptember 15, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    The jar is beautiful. The labels are awesome.

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  17. NinaBSeptember 15, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    What a thoughtful handmade gift for your friend. And the packaging is super lovely! The lacey jar die cut is just the perfect embellishment, along with that beautiful bow. Thanks for sharing this, Heather!

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  18. JPScrapsSeptember 15, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Your project is gorgeous!

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  19. JennieSeptember 15, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Beautiful accenting on the jar and LOVE the paper you used.

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  20. KarenladdSeptember 15, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Great practical gift and love this sweet tag!!

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  21. Miriam PrantnerSeptember 15, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    What a neat gift for someone! Love the gold sparkle and trim you added to the jar!

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  22. BrossArtAddictionSeptember 15, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    So gorgeous!

    Hugs,
    xx Tracey xx
    My Blog

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  23. Mary-Anne VSeptember 15, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    What a sweet and unique gift..love the bottle die that you used and the lace ribbon.

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  24. Denise BryantSeptember 15, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Love what you did with that cute jar die! Darling tag!
    DeniseB

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  25. ValerieSeptember 15, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Thanks for the link to the laundry soap. I wonder if it is hard to find that bar soap. Very good idea for a gift.

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  26. ElizabethSeptember 15, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Heather this is fantastic! A very creative and unique way to use the Homespun die and the patterned papers.
    I really like it!

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  27. calamity janeSeptember 15, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Very pretty and so thoughtful!! I've never made laundry soap before so I might use your recipe!!

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  28. kiwimeskreationsSeptember 16, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    What a fabulous decoration you have made for the front of the jar - it is beautiful.
    BLessings
    Maxine

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  29. Holly AKA KopyKatSeptember 16, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    that is a great gift idea, love it

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  30. GailanneSeptember 16, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Such a sweet tag---love the dainty lace trim around the neck of the jar. Your friend will love this gift!

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  31. lisa808September 16, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    Pretty tag and fab gift idea.

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  32. Anne-EliseSeptember 16, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    Wow, what a great gift, Heather! Love the tag, it's just gorgeous! Hugs

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  33. PaulineSeptember 16, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    I love your beautiful tag Heather! Gorgeous colours and papers, I would love to give this recipe a try ( my daughter and husband are allergic to most detergents) if I can find alternatives in the UK, a couple of the ingredients I've not heard of before!

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  34. Sue Lelli September 16, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    WOW, Heather! LOVE the colors and that yellow jar label with the hearts! GORGEOUS! What a great gift for your friend!

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  35. Deborah FringsSeptember 16, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    Heather - what a super idea! Love this sweet jar and your decorated label is just so pretty! Your friend will love it.

    Note - must have a go at this laundry soap.

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  36. PeggySeptember 16, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Love the blue and yellow color combination of your tag. I love making laundry soap and I am sure your friend will appreciate it.
    God bless,
    Peggy Allen

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  37. Renee VSeptember 16, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    This is so soft and beautiful!! I'm sure your BFF will be thrilled! I wonder if your food processor will ever be dirty again after this LOL!

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  38. Victoria H.September 16, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    What a fantastic idea!!! Your jar is so precious!

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  39. Indy's DesignsSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Wow--you made your own laundry soap! Way to go! Love the tag you created for the gift!

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  40. MiriamSeptember 16, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Gorgeous tag!! I love all

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  41. Colleen DietrichSeptember 16, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Heather, you are *such* a clever girl! I can certainly make that recipe. :) You've dressed up your package in such a beautiful way, and know your friend will appreciate it.

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  42. superdidineSeptember 16, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    It's a very good idea and very beautiful tag !

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  43. maria f.September 16, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Cool gift and I love that die!

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  44. Anita BraddockSeptember 16, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Wow what a super cool Idea and the layering of your tags for this looks Awesome love the added Ribbon and Stick pin great gift. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  45. Queen LeticiaSeptember 16, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    how sweet!

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  46. Merilee LaneSeptember 16, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Lovely label! Thanks for sharing!

    Merilee

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  47. SHartlSeptember 16, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    This is such a cute idea! Love your pretty tag with instructions and the beautiful ribbon!

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  48. Marilyn NimmoSeptember 16, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    What a beautiful and useful gift!

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  49. *Beatriz Jennings*September 16, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    sooo cute! love this!

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  50. VickiSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Wow...you make the gift of laundry soap so beautiful..one could forget the work! Love the ironworks set and the travel stamps are great too!

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  51. Sharron aka SharrahugSeptember 17, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Wow! What a gorgeous tag! Love it!
    Huggies ~
    Sharron♥

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  52. CynthiaSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Fun project, Heather. Perfect for Nina's dies.

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  53. Mona PendletonSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    What a fabulous project Heather! Love the beautiful label and sweet die cut jar! Your soap looks so pretty! Surely Gina loved this!

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  54. Adrienne CristSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Darling project! How funny! I made the same laundry soap just last week also! Be sure to share directions for 1 Tb with everyone in your household, unlike me...my 14 year old daughter complained to me just this am that her clothes felt "soapy"... I learned she used a half cup of detergent! Opps!

    ;)
    Adrienne

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  55. Teresa Godines #6857September 19, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Love it!!!

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  56. Lillian ChildSeptember 20, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Isn't pinterest amazing??!! And what a GREAT idea of sharing some of that homemade soap in such a lovely fashion. I'm sure your girlfriend was delighted to receive it!

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  57. UnknownSeptember 20, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Love how you packaged this homemade gift! So sweet!

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  58. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorOctober 3, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Hey Heather! Thanks for linking this up to the Jars of Joy Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  59. NaomiOctober 3, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Such a pretty tag and packaging and what a wonderful gift!

    Naomi
    xoxo

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  60. BethieJOctober 9, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    This is so PRETTY!!! Love your tag!
    Have a GREAT day!

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Thanks so much for your sweet comments and amazing support. I truly appreciate it!