Welcome to the My Mind’s Eye 2011 Holiday Hoopla blog hop! My name is Amber Packer. I am the My Mind's Eye design team lead. I am also a wife, mother and friend and am so very humbled at the opportunities I have.

If you came to my blog from the My Mind's Eye blog then you are on the right track.  If you came to visit me (thank you!) and haven’t been participating in the hop… take a minute and hop over to the My Mind’s Eye blog so you can play with us!

My contribution to the secret phrase is: Wishing YOU

As 2011 is nearing a close, we thought we would share with you our favorite projects from the past year. With products from My Mind's Eye to work with, I love most every project. However, with the passing of my grandpa this past year, I have had the chance to reflect upon the importance of this hobby we share. It is a legacy we are leaving those who come behind us.

That being said, I am going to share with you two layouts I created about two of my Grandparents. I hope they share a little of who they are with those who didn't know them in this life.

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From my blog, you will now visit Jana's blog. 

I hope you take the time to comment on each blog you visited on your way here.  Remember to leave a comment on the My Mind’s Eye blog and email the secret phrase to amber@mymindseye.com (that’s me).

Since this is the season of giving, I want to offer a special Christmas giveaway from me to you!  I'm going to giveaway one kit that includes both of the two-page layouts I taught at Inspiration Unlimited.

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My drawing will end when the MME blog hop does, midnight, December 28.  Good luck!

I hope you enjoyed your stop here.  Look around.  I hope you'll find clip_image001value in what I have written.  Happy Holidays!

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157 responses to “2011 Holiday Hoopla Blog Hop”

  1. Vik Avatar

    I am making a point to scrap photos of me with my grandparents and my kids with theirs right after Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  2. Miriam Prantner Avatar
    Miriam Prantner

    Gorgeous layouts! I just love the one on the left. It’s so pretty and I love how that large die bleeds off the corner. Beautiful. Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  3. Patty C Avatar
    Patty C

    So much fun!

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  4. Cynthia B. Avatar
    Cynthia B.

    What beautiful tributes to your grandparents these pages are. They’re really proof that our memory-keeping is for future generations to cherish and enjoy. Thanks for sharing, and Happy Holidays to you and your family!

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  5. TinaM Avatar
    TinaM

    Beautiful layouts. Thanks for the chance to win and Merry Christmas!

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  6. Wendi K. Avatar
    Wendi K.

    Your work is always inspiring and beautiful!

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  7. Margie Visnick Avatar

    Beautiful layouts!!

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  8. Fran Brunke Avatar

    Beautiful tribute to your Grandfather – love how the kraft gives it a masculine, timeless quality.

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  9. Deb Avatar

    gorgeous layouts and how special to have these. Love how you used the die cut on the pink one. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  10. Paula Avatar

    Grandparents are so very special, it really hits home when they are are gone

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  11. Pamela Spradlin Avatar
    Pamela Spradlin

    Your class at IU was great. I have remade that burlap flower over and over. Merry Christmas.

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  12. Angela Fehr Avatar

    I have just fallen in love with the way you use the kraft papers in the Funday collection. Just sayin.

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  13. Emmy Avatar

    Amazing pages as usual! And a great tribute to your grandparents! Please pick me:-)
    Merry Christmas!
    hugs ‘n smiles,
    Emmy

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  14. Jasmine Ford Avatar

    Beautiful pages Amber! What a great tribute to your grandparents. I was lucky enough to know my great-grandparents on my mother’s side and what they taught me was invaluable….Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  15. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    What wonderful pages!! Wishing a Merry Christmas to you and yours 🙂

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  16. Barbara Lochridge Avatar

    Beautiful layouts!! I love them!! Have a very Merry Christmas!

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  17. Maya Avatar

    Beautiful layouts! Thank you for sharing!

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  18. Patti Wnek Avatar
    Patti Wnek

    I’m sorry about your Grandfather. Holidays can be bittersweet as we remember our loved ones. Thanks for sharing your projects. They are very inspiring.

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  19. Melinda Avatar
    Melinda

    I love the layouts, especially the thought behind them to share your love of your grandparents with those that are not fortunate to know them.

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  20. Deneen Avatar

    Your layouts are beautiful!

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  21. Marielle Avatar

    such beautiful work….as always !!! Wishing a great Christmas holiday with your family !

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  22. Claude Campeau Avatar

    These are such beautiful memories! I especially love that first layout, gorgeous!

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  23. Brenda Lubrant Avatar
    Brenda Lubrant

    How nice of you to be able to create such a memorable layout in honor of your Grandfather. Merry Christmas.

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  24. Shanna Avatar

    I love your layouts. I love the way you used your Kraft pad. Merry Christmas!

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  25. Crystal Avatar
    Crystal

    your pages are amazing!!! I hope you have a great Christmas!

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  26. Lynne S uin TC Avatar
    Lynne S uin TC

    Thank you for sharing these wonderful layouts. So very special.

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  27. Heaney Avatar

    absolutely gorgeous layout…I love the kraft colour scheme.

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  28. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Your layouts are gorgeous!

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  29. Brenda Avatar
    Brenda

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful pages and for offering the kits as a prize too – they look amazing! I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!

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  30. Lea Avatar
    Lea

    Beautiful layouts…love the colors!!!

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  31. Sue S. Avatar

    Amber, your pages are gorgeous. I know these pages will be so appreciated in times to come. I’m so sorry about the loss of your grandfather this year. Thanks for the opportunity to win your wonderful kit.

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  32. Linda L Avatar

    Such special layouts Amber….yes what a wonderful craft it is! Merry Christmas to you! xL

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  33. laurie Avatar
    laurie

    Merry Christmas….thank you for the chance to win:)

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  34. Carol B Avatar
    Carol B

    Lovely layouts! Merry Christmas!
    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  35. Debbie P Avatar

    Happy Holidays Amber. I love your grandparents layouts. Such adorable photos and yummy products! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  36. Cheryl Leong Avatar
    Cheryl Leong

    Love love love!!!!! TFS!!!!! Love your layout very much 🙂
    cheryl131091 at yahoo dot com

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  37. ErinK. Avatar
    ErinK.

    I love both of your pages and the kits look awesome too! Thanks for a chance to win! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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  38. LorraineN Avatar
    LorraineN

    What beautiful layouts – to treasure and become keepsakes for the future!

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  39. Jess S Avatar
    Jess S

    I love the colours on your Grandmother’s page, and the photo on your Grandfather’s really pops!

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  40. Tiffany M. Avatar
    Tiffany M.

    The layouts are gorgeous! Wow! Thanks for the added chance to win! Merry Christmas!

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  41. Caroline Avatar

    Beautiful stories to go with equally beautiful layouts!

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  42. CLM-cindylu2u Avatar
    CLM-cindylu2u

    Fabulous LO’s, I know when my mom passed I worked on a heritage album and it really helped with me deal with the loss of my mom, I treasure the memories!!

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  43. donna c Avatar
    donna c

    beautiful layouts and such great papers to use! really well suited. thank you.

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  44. Karey Avatar
    Karey

    Thanks to you and MME for the hop and giveaway! I love coming and seeing your great designs.

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  45. Stacy Smith Avatar
    Stacy Smith

    Thanks for sharing these special layouts and the beautiful layouts!

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  46. Cheryl S. Avatar
    Cheryl S.

    Beautiful layouts! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  47. Kate Blue Avatar

    I always tell my friends who have grandparents that they are truly blessed-I never got to have that with any of my grandparents and so it’s not something I’m familiar with, BUT I know that the bonds are super special. Great to have for future generations 🙂

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  48. Marilyn Nimmo Avatar
    Marilyn Nimmo

    LOVE the layouts honoring your grandparents. I still miss mine and enjoy remembering fun times that we had together.

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  49. Michele Duffy Avatar
    Michele Duffy

    These are really sweet projects that you’ve shared.

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