It is the day you've all been waiting for. A day filled with Holiday Cheer, amazing projects, serious inspiration and the most wonderful Design Team, Guest Designers and Preferred Vendors a Holiday Hop could ask for.
Welcome Everyone to our first Annual Helmar Holiday Hop
You are truly going to be blown away today by all of our participants. The Holiday spirit is alive and well and there are going to be so many Christmas presents from us at Helmar to you...Our amazing fans!!!
If you haven't "LIKED" Helmar yet on our facebook page, make sure you do, because we will be taking over Santa's job today on the Helmar Facebook Page. What better gift at Christmas than some Crafting Goodies right?
Ho Ho Ho!!!
We've got some very special elves in the Helmar Santa blog hop too. Marion Smith and Tammy Tutterow are gonna wow you. Nikki Sivils, Elle's Studio and Unity Stamps will make this hop even that much more filled with holiday cheer.
Now onto the show. Take your time today so you don't miss a thing. If you get lost along the way, hop on back here to use our little Santa list to help you on your way. Leave a comment at every stop too, so you can possibly win our grand prize!!! And we have 2 Big Picture Classes to give away too!
Don't forget to play along with us on Facebook and Tweet Tweet Tweet too. We wanna make this the best Christmas crafty event on the net, and we'll need your help to do it.
Here is the list for the blog hop order for ya
Helmar USA Design Team Blog http://helmarusa.typepad.com/
Tracy Weinzapfel www.tracywburgos.typepad.com
Preferred Vendor – Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker LLC www.nikkisdoghouse.blogspot.com
Laura Achilles http://lauraachilles1.wordpress.com/
Shelly Hein-Simmons http://reelgirlsanimalhouse.blogspot.com/
Amy Teets http://amyteetsdesigns.blogspot.com/
Guest Designer – Tammy Tutterow http://tammytutterow.typepad.com/
Alicia Barry http://leishasblog.blogspot.com/
Gayle Martin http://jgwm.blogspot.com/
Aymee Gandy http://www.southernbellescrapper.blogspot.com/
Erika Taylor http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/
Preferred Vendor – Unity Stamp Co. www.theunitystampco.blogspot.com/
Cathy La Hay http://behindthesceneswithcathy.blogspot.com/
Pamela Young http://pamelasworldofscrap.blogspot.com/
Jessica Morales (KinderStampO) http://www.kinderstampo.com/
Lolly Chessie (LollyChops) http://www.lollychops.com/
Tina McDonald http://tinamcd-mysanity.blogspot.com/
Leeann Pearce http://thepaintbrushgoesspottie.blogspot.com/
Stayce DeWid http://staycedewid.typepad.com/
Guest Designer – Marion Smith http://apieceofcraft.blogspot.com/
Michelle Wallace http://www.theartofscrapbooking.blogspot.com/
Nicole Pomeroy http://nmpomeroy.blogspot.com/
Sarah Moore http://sarahmoore-thescrapjunkie.blogspot.com/
Sherry Mendoza http://sherryscreations.typepad.com/sherrys-creations/
Becky Teichmiller http://www.beckyteich.blogspot.com/
Preferred Vendor – Elle's Studio www.ellesstudio.blogspot.com
Jing-Jing Nickel http://thislittleartofmine.blogspot.com/
Lydell Quin http://www.lydellquin.blogspot.com/
Helmar USA Design Team Blog http://helmarusa.typepad.com/
Holy Doodles, what a list. So start hopping and make sure you leave some holiday cheer at every stop. You don't want to be on the Helmar naughty list for the grand prize draw, I guarantee it!!!
First off we are heading over to Tracy Weinzapfel's wonderful blog by clicking the button....
Everyone at Helmar wishes you all a very HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
The Helmar USA Design Team
it was so fun!
Posted by: ellen s | December 08, 2010 at 12:09 PM
I love hoppin..:)
Posted by: Nicolle Kramer | December 07, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Merry Christmas and thanks for all the fun!
Posted by: Nicole Brenna | December 07, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Thanks for putting together such a great blog hop! I really enjoyed all of the inspiration!
hugs,
Gini
Posted by: Gini Cagle | December 06, 2010 at 08:25 PM
Just become a FB fan. Love Helmar products!!!
Posted by: Olivia | December 06, 2010 at 05:38 PM
Wow! What an inspiration overload!!!!! Fabulous work girlies!!
Posted by: Tinamcd | December 06, 2010 at 02:49 PM
each project was so much fun! Thanks for putting this on...oh, and I Liked you too on FB!!!!!
Posted by: Lara Carson | December 06, 2010 at 01:55 PM
Yea a blog hop! I'm a fan on facebook!
Posted by: Lindzie H | December 06, 2010 at 12:17 PM
All done and full of inspiration along with countless and interesting new ways to use Helmar's.Thank you this was a super blog hop for the holidays!
Posted by: Beth W/NanaBeth | December 06, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Awesome blog hop! hope I wasn't too late. My home computer froze up!!
Posted by: conniemelancon | December 06, 2010 at 09:45 AM
Holy Doodles, I did it!!! I couldn't help but look at everything on the blogs and Oh my Goodness, the inspiration is EVERYWHERE....I couldn't go from one blog to the next, because I wanted to stop and look at everything. I had so much FUN!!! Thanks for sponsoring the Blog Hop!!! It was amazing.....PS. I have been a VERY good scrapper this year and I'm sure I NEED more goodies.......Merry Christmas, Mary
Posted by: scrapbookmary | December 06, 2010 at 04:01 AM
this is going to be fun!!! Merry Christmas!!!
Posted by: Jona Panesa | December 06, 2010 at 01:54 AM
What an Amazing Day, & such a talented group you put together!!! I got so many great tips from the 3 videos, plus all the wonderful projects along the hop!! Thanks for putting together such a Wonderful Hop!!!
Posted by: Debbie Painter | December 06, 2010 at 01:46 AM
Brilliant!!
I am so full of new ideas, your girls are so inventive and clever, and I seriously had no idea of the variety of products Helmar makes.
Thanks soo much for hosting this blog hop, t'was thoroughly enjoyable :-D
Posted by: Peg Hewitt | December 06, 2010 at 12:51 AM
All done! Thanks for all the great ideas and inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win some fun goodies too.
Great job!
Posted by: Charity | December 06, 2010 at 12:41 AM
loved the hop today it was sure alot of ideas out there
Posted by: Zendalina | December 06, 2010 at 12:20 AM
I'm off to hop.... I can't wait to see what everyone has to share!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
Posted by: Ola Jaggers | December 06, 2010 at 12:20 AM
good blog hopping today!
Posted by: Darrell | December 06, 2010 at 12:19 AM
what a fun fun hop! SO many ideas that are on my list for this week now!
Posted by: Jennifer Allred | December 05, 2010 at 11:49 PM
So glad i stumbled on this! Off to be inspired!
Posted by: Cindy S | December 05, 2010 at 11:40 PM
Awesome blog hop...Lots of awesome projects and ideas. Thanks for the chance to win.
annadowdy at gmail dot com
Posted by: Anna D. | December 05, 2010 at 11:25 PM
Off I go!! :)
Posted by: Adrienne | December 05, 2010 at 10:53 PM
Thanks for such inspirational ideas. Love all of your adhesives and since I am buried alive under paper, flowers, embellies, etc. I can use all of the help I can get. TFS
Posted by: Deborah S. | December 05, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Oh wow! So many gorgeous and inspiring projects. Learning more and more about which Helmar product to use when. So many talented designers sharing. Loved every stop along the way. TFS Paula
Posted by: paula akers | December 05, 2010 at 10:20 PM
YAY - fantastic hop!!!
Posted by: leeann Pearce | December 05, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Thanks for the fun hop! There were lots of great ideas. Now I have to hop and find some Helmar, can't wait to try your products!!
Posted by: Cindy Rhoden | December 05, 2010 at 10:08 PM
How much fun is this!!!!? I'm a FB friend and I'm off to hop, hop, hop.....can't wait to see all the fabulous designers ideas and inspirations! Cheers! Mary
Posted by: scrapbookmary | December 05, 2010 at 10:01 PM
Fantastic hop!! Thanks for the all the wonderful inspiration, added several projects to my to do list.
Posted by: Cindy F | December 05, 2010 at 10:01 PM
Fabulous hop! I had a great time, picked up so many new and fun ideas and tips! Thanks so much! Off to see what's happening on the FB page....
Posted by: Nitasha | December 05, 2010 at 09:30 PM
Back from hopping and boy-o-boy are their some talented ladies out there. They represented your products with great idea and instructions. Being a rookie and having the scrap bug learning about new products is priceless. Thanks so much for providing the Hop - I am a "Happy" follower and FB fan. Thanks again... AJ [email protected]
Posted by: Alishia Chandler Johnson | December 05, 2010 at 09:19 PM
Just finished hopping. What a great lot of talent!
Posted by: ShawnaW | December 05, 2010 at 08:56 PM
Wow - that was definitely worth the time. There were so many great ideas!
Posted by: EstherT | December 05, 2010 at 08:31 PM
Wow just learned about hops,this one looks like it gonna be realy fun and informative not to mention the loot at the end if your lucky, sign I am not that lucky but one can always hope.
Posted by: Debbie Craine | December 05, 2010 at 08:18 PM
this was the best hop I think I have went through..It did take me all day but was so worth it.. Thanks for inspiring me to get creative!!
Posted by: Tina Mayo | December 05, 2010 at 08:00 PM
can't wait to hop!!!
Posted by: carisa | December 05, 2010 at 07:52 PM
what a great way to end my weekend.
Posted by: Cheryl O | December 05, 2010 at 07:38 PM
yay! finished!
Posted by: tammy kist | December 05, 2010 at 07:27 PM
WOWZER....there were some amazing ideas!! GREAT INSPIRATION!!
Posted by: lynnef | December 05, 2010 at 07:13 PM
This is my 1st blog hop =) How exciting!!!
Posted by: Whereskarla | December 05, 2010 at 06:59 PM
what a great bloghop! Thanks for so many great ideas!
Posted by: mary jean | December 05, 2010 at 06:41 PM
And a-way I go! A Hopping I will A Hopping I will Hi Ho the Dario a Hopping I will go! Hehe sorry for being cheesy! I'm just excited! my 3 hop today! Just love the chance to win free scrapping items! Thanks Everyone!
Incase I get a chance to win those amazing prizes my contact info is: [email protected] HAPPY HOLLIDAYS
Posted by: Angela Rebori | December 05, 2010 at 06:39 PM
DONE done done doooonnnne!
fab hop ladies!
Posted by: Sarah | December 05, 2010 at 06:34 PM
yeah blog hop!
Posted by: cowchipper | December 05, 2010 at 06:31 PM
I made it all the way through! I loved the hop! Thanks for putting it together!
Posted by: Rachel B | December 05, 2010 at 06:20 PM
Fabulous ideas! I like it! Thanks!
Posted by: Lori C | December 05, 2010 at 05:59 PM
Looking forward to the hop.
Posted by: Libby | December 05, 2010 at 05:47 PM
Just finished the hop- great fun! Thanks!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Carol B | December 05, 2010 at 05:16 PM
Wow, what a line-up! Thanks for hostessing a great hop!
Posted by: Kathy | December 05, 2010 at 05:00 PM
thanks for a great hop.
Posted by: ana | December 05, 2010 at 04:42 PM
Getting set to hop around. I "like" Helmar on Facebook and hope I am one of the lucky ones to win a goodie! AJ [email protected]
Posted by: Alishia Chandler Johnson | December 05, 2010 at 04:41 PM
Thanks for all the wonderful, beautiful ideas!
Posted by: Gilda | December 05, 2010 at 04:35 PM
A wonderful blog hop!!!
Posted by: Debbie Linton | December 05, 2010 at 04:35 PM
I visited everyone......talented bunch of gals!
Just need to find some Helmar!
Posted by: Gail | December 05, 2010 at 04:34 PM
I am new to Helmar, off to start the hop~
Posted by: Marcy H. | December 05, 2010 at 04:17 PM
what a fun hop and so many wonderful ideas
Posted by: Cassie K | December 05, 2010 at 04:07 PM
This was such a great hop I loved it and had a great time
Thanks,
Teri
[email protected]
Posted by: Teri Barefoot | December 05, 2010 at 03:40 PM
WOW! What an amazing hop! SO many beautiful and inspiring creations! I've never made so many notes and favorites in a hop before :) Thanks so much everyone! I had a blast :)
hugs, margie
Posted by: margie c | December 05, 2010 at 03:39 PM
This was my first ever Blog Hop and I loved it. I got myself a cup of coffee, my favorite soft blanket and my laptop and sat comfy on the couch and hopped along. The ideas presented were all fabulous!!! Now I'm ready to head to my scrap room and get going on some great Christmas gifts and decorations!!!!! Also, I am going to have to go out and get me some Helmar. never used it before but I can see it is a great product!!!! Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!
Posted by: Sherry843 | December 05, 2010 at 03:30 PM
so fun! great ideas...and tuts and templates...and now I KNOW I need products! ty so much ...had a great time! and LIKED ya on facebook!
Posted by: cher | December 05, 2010 at 03:24 PM
WOW! That was a fantastic hop! Soooo many wonderful ideas and gorgeous inspiration. Thanks for hosting it! :-D
Posted by: dlwidder | December 05, 2010 at 03:19 PM
Your blog was incredible!!! So many beautiful ideas for Christmas!! I wish there were more days left to do them :))))) Thank you for all the awesome inspiration.
Posted by: Denise Coulter | December 05, 2010 at 03:10 PM
Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas season!
Posted by: Beth W/NanaBeth | December 05, 2010 at 03:03 PM
I was sent over here by unity and I can't wait to start hopping! Here I go!
Posted by: Patricia | December 05, 2010 at 02:25 PM
What a fabulous hop! Off to create! :)
Posted by: Lisa | December 05, 2010 at 02:22 PM
Going to the hop!
Posted by: Gail | December 05, 2010 at 02:14 PM
What a fabulous holiday hop! These gals are so dang talented! Thanks to all of them for sharing their sweet projects with us!
Posted by: Lillian Child | December 05, 2010 at 01:56 PM
If just dawned on me as I commenting on all the blogs that I have different user names on my Google account. So MK Audd is Cowgirlpal and Mary Kay Audd. Thanks!
Posted by: Mary Kay Audd aka MK Audd aka Cowgirlpal | December 05, 2010 at 01:51 PM
A hopping we will go!! WOO HOO!
Posted by: Lisa J | December 05, 2010 at 01:48 PM
WOW--what wonderful information and projects shared!!! Happy holidays, Helmar!
Posted by: StampJourney | December 05, 2010 at 01:38 PM
Yay!!! Off to hop. :)
Posted by: Lisa | December 05, 2010 at 01:37 PM
Yay!! Can't wait to start!!
Posted by: Kim | December 05, 2010 at 01:37 PM
I can't believe I made it!!! Wow what a great assortment of talent. Love what you all created.
I will now be on the look out for the H! I didn't realize all the different options there were with Helmar. This was enlightening! Thank you. Monica
Posted by: Monica Lowrance | December 05, 2010 at 01:36 PM
Got some great ideas to get busy on and now I need to buy more Helmar items. Who knows I might win some and that would be wonderful.
Check out my blog and a surprise is there -- love the blinkie.
Posted by: Karen aka Soccerboyzmom | December 05, 2010 at 01:35 PM
Wow...what a list of wonderful blogs...ou my...I'm going to make through the every one..:D
Posted by: Mirjarr | December 05, 2010 at 01:28 PM
Done hopping thanks for all the great ideas!!
Posted by: Haidee | December 05, 2010 at 01:28 PM
Thanks for all of the beautiful eye candy this morning!
Posted by: slammie | December 05, 2010 at 01:26 PM
Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Denise Coulter | December 05, 2010 at 01:23 PM
Thanks you for the HOP! Inspired to say the least...I need to find a place to buy all this goodness...specifically on line!
Posted by: Martha Richardson | December 05, 2010 at 01:18 PM
Just finished the whole blog hopping-- all I can say is WOW! Thanks for all the great inspiration, Helmar!!
Posted by: Michelle Deibler | December 05, 2010 at 01:06 PM
I never get much accomplished during my time "glued" to a hop, but I love it!!
Posted by: Susan McMenamin | December 05, 2010 at 12:59 PM
This is great! Learning new stuff everyday! Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Chequita Burgess | December 05, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Wow, this looks like fun!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | December 05, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Just finished, thank you so much! I saw so many fantastic ideas, I think I'm going to have to go through again tomorrow, I should have bookmarked some stuff! Thanks again!
Posted by: Tanya Phillips | December 05, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Had so much fun on the hop - thanks!
Posted by: Erika M | December 05, 2010 at 12:42 PM
I just finished the hop & all I can say is WOW! My to make list just got sooo much longer!
Posted by: JPScraps | December 05, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Oh how fun!!! I'm so excited. I love a good hop and this one sounds fantastic!
Posted by: dlwidder | December 05, 2010 at 12:25 PM
can't wait to see all the project, must get started.
Posted by: Karen aka Soccerboyzmom | December 05, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Just getting started-on facebook already -fantastic!!
Posted by: Diane S. | December 05, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Doing the HOP!
Posted by: Tina | December 05, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Just finished hopping. Thanks for such great ideas!
[email protected]
Posted by: Jean Marmo | December 05, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Just finished your blog hop. Firstly, I am so excited to have found you! I am now a FB fan and will be checking your blog all the time! Secondly, I cannot believe all the talented designers. I've so enjoyed all of their ideas and am now following quite a few of them. Many thanks for all of the fun and for the chances to win so many goodies! Kelly
Posted by: Kelly Schaefer | December 05, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Fabulous blog hop!!!!
Posted by: Lynda aka alrlsmom | December 05, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Fantastic a new blog hop I am hopping off can't wait to visit all these fantastic blogs
Posted by: Sherry | December 05, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Wow! What an amazing list! I'm off to hop my morning away :) Thanks!
Posted by: margie c | December 05, 2010 at 11:11 AM
What an Awesome line-up & Amazing Giveaways!!! Off to Hop!!!
[email protected]
Posted by: Debbie Painter | December 05, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Cold & snowing so I'm having coffee & hopping!
Posted by: JPScraps | December 05, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Off to hop! This is gonna be awesome I bet!
monica.lowrance at gmail dot com
Posted by: Monica Lowrance | December 05, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Off to do some hopping Thanks for doing this hop
Rebecca Minor
buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
Posted by: Rebecca Minor | December 05, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Yippee!!!! I love prizes and I adore blog hops!
Posted by: pam bray | December 05, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Found the hope via LollyChops. I'm looking forward to seeing new blogs today. Thanks for hosting this event.
Posted by: Elliott | December 05, 2010 at 10:41 AM