aka The Crafting Chemist

When I started this blog I had no idea what direction it would go... I'm a Mom, a Chemist, and a Crafter. This is my place to share my creative side and ocassionally brag about my kids. I hope you enjoy my creations and find some inspiration. Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

50 States Blog Hop day 2 - Oregon

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop!!


50 States Hop

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop! Most of us would love to travel but are having staycations this year. What better way to travel but through a blog hop. This hop was inspired by our host Shawnee's journey across the United States as she traveled with her family to their new home. The United States is truly beautiful with many wonderful places to visit and see.

If you've hopped along from Minnesota (Lisa Peters' blog), then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard or happened along from somewhere else, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start with the first state in the union, Delaware, because you won't want to miss out on any of the fun (or any of the blog candy!!)...

There is an AMAZING Grand Prize Package for one LUCKY hopper (winner chosen by Rafflecopter)!! To be entered to win, please do the following:

Visit each state and leave a comment on each project (simply follow the links provided below)

Like Blessed on the Bright Side and Handmade By Lisa FB Pages.

So what's the Grand Prize???
Cricut Cartridge - Destinations, beautiful handmade flowers from Shannon at Creative Chaos Flowers, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations.

Now on to my state and my project....

The state theat I am going to share with you is Oregon. My grandparents lived in Oregon and we visited quite a few times when we were kids (before they passed away). I have a lot of memories of camping and road trips from San Diego, CA to Portland, OR!

Here is my layout for Oregon:



(I will be adding pictures to the photo mats later when I get some copies from my mom.)

Details:
* Cardstocks - Recollections
* Patterned paper - Imaginisce
* Lettering - Don Juan cartridge
* Beaver - Campin Critters cartridge
* Ribbon

Here are some fun facts about Oregon:
* State capital is Salem
* State flower is Oregon Grape
* State tree is Douglas Fir
* State animal is the American Beaver
* State beverage is milk
* State fish is the Chinook Salmon

Now you can hop on over to Kansas (April Nourse's blog)!! Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!

I'd love it if you'd like to become a follower, but it's not necessary to win. Just be sure to leave a way to be contacted if you are a winner.

Thanks for stopping by!



18 comments:

  1. I love Oregon, I remember road trips to Grants Pass from the Bay Area when I was young!

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  2. thank you for the information on Oregon - hope you get your copies soon!!!
    Have a scrap- happy day,
    Lisa G
    http://lisa-scrappingspot.blog.com/

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  3. I'll ck back to see your Oregon photos. Have flown out of the Oregon airport when I visited Washington.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  4. I love Oregon. My favorite was visiting Portland. It is such a wonderful place. Can't wait to see your photos.

    Thank you for being a part of this fun hop!

    Blessings,
    Shawnee
    Co Host
    50 States Blog hop
    http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com

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  5. Will hop back to see your pictures!

    Barbara B.

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  6. My cousin lives in Oregon and almost won a Senate seat. TFS

    mjblahnik56@hotmail.com

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  7. I am definitely going to check back to see your pics! I have always wanted to visit Oregon. My sister lives in Portland and she says it is beautiful, but I have never been there.

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  8. Thanks for sharing, I will be back:)
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  9. Oregon is very beautiful and there are plenty of great places I want to see next time we go there.
    TFS!
    Rachelle
    joyfulhrt at gmail dot come

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  10. What a cute layout!! Thanks for sharing your Oregon information!! Glad to be in this hop with you ~ I am learning so much!!

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  11. Loving all the fun facts that I didn't know about your fabulous state! We gave visited Oregon SEVERAL times ... it is SUCH a beautiful state!

    I am now follower your blog. So very nice to meet you! Stop over to my blog sometime and give me a shout out!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  12. Love your layout! Super cute!!

    Many Blessings,
    Tina

    http://craftyandgreen.blogspot.com

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  13. great lo. love the simplicity. tfs.
    littlen44 at gmail dot com

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  14. Super cute layout! And I am loving all the fun facts!
    co11een903@yahoo.com

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  15. Love that beaver! Great layout. I'm a follower.

    Robin
    www.scrapandchat.blogspot.com

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  16. Hehe this gave me a great chuckle, love it.

    It was fun to do this hop with you!
    Rebecca "Crafting Misfit"
    Stop by my blog anytime!

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  17. I love the beaver, he's so cute. Thank you for sharing your lay out.


    http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/ or
    racincrafts at aim dot com

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  18. Ooooooh, this is too cute and how perfect for a woodsy area! I love it! Never have I been to Oregon, but my dad worked there for a while when I was little and he told me I would love it. I have to visit someday for sure! Maybe next summer road trip. :0) Love your layout. TFS!

    Be sure to stop by my blog to enter my 500 followers giveaway! Coming up soon!

    XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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