YourStory Blog Hop

Welcome to the YourStory Blog Hop!

You should've come from Andrea's blog, but if not, be sure to start at the beginning with Momo's blog.

Today's blog hop is being sponsored by Provocraft. They have generously donated a blue Cuttlebug and accessories as the Grand Prize! So be sure to stop by each blog and leave a comment.

I'm sure most of you crafters have heard about or seen the cute new machine that Provocraft released on HSN. It's a mini YourStory binding machine. It's so cute and tiny and is totally portable! You can also purchase additional binders and glue strips from HSN.

Also...

The YourStory Photo will be airing on HSN Dec 13 at 2am EST. And, it's bundled with 28 cardstock binders (in both 4x6 and 5x7 sizes), and it's super affordable at under $30!

Here is the complete line up in case you get lost along the way.

http://www.madebymomo.blogspot.com
http://www.pinkcricut.com
http://sweetsassydiva-gspot.blogspot.com
http://www.morethanfavors.blogspot.com
http://www.twoscraptasticgals.blogspot.com
www.craftingwithkatie.com
http://www.caramiller.com
www.heartinthedetails.blogspot.com
http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
http://www.cricutchick.blogspot.com

Here is the project that I have for you. I am making a coordinating desk set for a Christmas present, so I thought this would make a cute little notebook to go with the other pieces I've made.


I used a 4x6 binder and added sheets of paper cut at 4x6 inches. Binding is easy. You just turn on the machine (it heats up in about 2 minutes), insert your binder with pages/photos, and press the timer button. It takes just about 1 minute to melt the glue binding strip, and about 5 minutes for it to cool completely. So super simple!

I used Mini Monograms to cut the circle and scalloped circle (you can also use punches if you have them), and I used Tear Drop to cut the initial. I used the DCWV Flower Shower stack for the solid and patterned cardstocks. I added some Diamond Stickles to the letter for some extra bling and some ribbon. The cardstock binders that come with the machine have a pretty pearlescent finish that go beautifully with the glittered papers!

For my blog candy, I'll be giving away a custom mini notebook similar to this one. Just leave a comment (and become a follower if you'd like) and let me know what initial you would like on the notebook. Also, be sure to leave a way for me to contact you if you are the winner. Be sure to leave a comment by Sunday at 10pm PST. I'll use Random.org to choose the winner.

I'd like to thank Provocraft and Jinger Adams for being so generous. During the HSN launch of the mini YourStory, Jinger had a contest on Facebook and gave away some mini YourStorys to viewers who commented on something that she said she was thankfull for on air. Well, I got up at 1am to watch Jinger and leave my comment, and I was one of the lucky winners!

Thanks for stopping by!

Now hop on over to Cricut Chick and check out her project!