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Welcome to the Banner Bonanza Blog Hop!


We're so glad you could join us today! If you've come from TERESA's blog, you're in the right place. If you've just come across the hop, please start at the beginning with Ashley at Made Especially For You.

For my banner project, I went old school.  I put away all my cutting machines and fancy tools, and stuck with the basics.  First, I bought a pre-made banner from target in their dollar deals bin.  Yep, only a buck.  Then, I grab some things I had in my stash including chipboard elements, stickles, etc.
Here is what I used for my banner...

Finally, I just got creative and started decorating...

Lastly, I put my banner together...

To dress up the banner up some, I used different ribbons to accent.  The best part is when I am ready to take it down, I can just roll the ribbons back up to use for another project.

Here is a closer picture...

I hope this inspires you some.  You don't need a lot of tools or money to make a nice banner (even though I still couldn't live/scrap without my Cricut and Gypsy, lol!)

We also have some fabulous sponsors giving away prizes
 to those who comment on every stop of the hop!
$15 Gift Certificate

Choice of 10 Sets of Pearls

$10 Gift Certificate

$10 Gift Certificate
*Please visit and "like" her Facebook page as well as leave a comment to be eligible to win*


Winners will be randomly chosen and announced on Tuesday February 12th at Made Especially For You. To be eligible to win, you must do the following:

1. Become a follower of each blog in the lineup (if you aren't already)
2. Leave a comment on every stop of the hop
3. Be sure to leave your contact information!


Your next stop is ASHLEY's blog 


Here's the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:
Hope you have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by,
 
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  1. UnknownFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Pretty banner!! I love how each heart is different (I have trouble with that myself) and the extra ribbon makes it look extra fun!!!

    Glad to be in this hop with you!

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  2. TeresaFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Sandy love your banner! Great job! I am always about being thrifty!!

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  3. NancyFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Super cute banner, Sandy! I bet it was lots of fun to make! You've been so quiet lately...I hope all is well! Great to see a new post!...Nancy :o)

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  4. Sandy HentzelFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Thanks Nancy, just been busy with work, got a lot of overtime lately :)

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  5. IvaFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Love the heart shaped pendents

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  6. TonyaFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Fun banner

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  7. Sarah BiswabicFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Your banner is so adorable!
    bbiswabic@new.rr.com

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  8. UnknownFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Your banner is so cute!!! Love being in hops with you!

    Robin
    http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

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  9. Camille ShortFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Love your banner!

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  10. GiniFebruary 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Like the idea of using different colored hearts and embellishments

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  11. morentin1326February 8, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    awesome creation... thanks for the hop and the chance to win...
    morentin1326ATaolDOTcom
    adventureofthecreativemind.blogspot.com

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  12. Mary AnnFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    AWESOME!Very pretty,scrappinggg.blogspot.com/

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  13. UnknownFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Great banner! i love it. Thanks for sharing. i am looking forward to getting a Target in the closest city in summer!

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  14. kahaulaniFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    cute banner!!!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Nice banner! & Great way to show someone how to make one if they don't have a cutter!

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  16. AshleyFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Cute banner! I love that you went "old school" and didn't use a cutting machine. It turned out great! :) Thanks so much for being in the hop.

    Ashley
    http://especiallymade.blogspot.com

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  17. Margaret PeppersFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    The banner is so cute and the fact that it was so inexpensive makes it better.

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  18. LindyFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    I love how you took a dollar bin item and added to it.
    www.powerspad.blogspot.com

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  19. An'Jenic G.February 9, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Wow such a cute banner. Love all the product used. TFS AJ-

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  20. Ellen JarvisFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    What a pretty Valentine's Day banner! I love the extra swags you added!

    Fondly,
    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com
    e-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

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  21. Sherry ButcherFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Cute embellished hearts on your banner. TFS
    http://scrapbookingandcardmakingbysherry.blogspot.com/

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  22. The Bookin RoomFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    You are sooo right, it doesn't take a lot of money to make projects. that's why it's called being crafty!! Love your banner!
    xoxo Charity
    thebookrinroom@hotmail.com
    thebookinroom.blogspot.com

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  23. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Very Creative. Great Job!!!

    http://littlebitsofscrappin.blogspot.com
    email: debkuhn91@yahoo.com

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  24. Connie Can CropFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Your banner is awesome! Lovin all those hearts!
    Scrappy hugs, Connie
    http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

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