and with this BLOG HOP the winners are YOU!!
African Violets are said to be the one plant that people desire most to have in their homes because it makes them feel happy. I love them, especially because they remind me of a very special Aunt who had a great knack for growing them. Her windows were always filled with beautiful purple blossoms. Any time I see them, I get that happy feeling in my heart.
How do you relax? My favorite relaxation spot is my lanai, which in Florida is a sun filled room, with windows on three sides, and mine has African Violets, and is decorated with a Bee Theme :) (Are you surprised?) I am surrounded with treasured items like a quilt, wall hanging, figurines, windchimes, wreath, and other gifts, all from dear friends, andall with bees on them (of course! )This is my warm and sunny spot to read, which is my favorite type of relaxation. I have a rocking chair, so my big cat, Rusty, and I can cuddle up and read a good mystery. Oh, and don't forget the chocolates!!
My word for the blog hop is "Violets" ; and after you check out my card, sign up as a follower or a subscriber, and leave me a comment, (so you are eligible for my awesome BLOG CANDY CONTEST***!!!, plus all the other great contests on CBC), you head on over to see what Karen Maldonado has to share, and get the next clue in the BLOG HOP! When you get all of the flowers, go to CBcontest@gmail.com and you will be entered into the drawing for those magnificent prizes that you saw on CUTTLEBUG CHALLENGE BLOGSPOT!!!
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Happy scrapping, this National Scrapbook Day week!!!
Have a hunny of a day!
BettyBee
138 comments:
Can I come down and relax with you on the lanai??? Sounds good to me!! Love the hop . . thanks so much!
Love the violets they are sooo pretty.. I subscribe to you site and also I'm a follower now.. Thank for being part of the blog hop
Lots of Hugs
Wanda
Violets remind me of my mom (she passed away when I was 9). She always had them around the house. I absolutely ADORE your "Magnificent Butterfly"
Hi Betty! I Love violets too.
I too love violets!
I hope you enjoy the Spa Weekend!
Hi! I've subscribed to you thru google reader. Awesome site you have here. :)
Oh your relaxation spot sounds fabulous. I will be right down! *giggle*
I love to curl up on the couch with a cup of hot coffee to relax.......throw in some music or a magazine and I am good to go. >:0)
Hi Betty
What a fabulous Blog Hop, now I visit some blogs I've never seen before. And I like yours!!
I also love your way of relaxing, sounds good to me!
Ellen
I've subscribed to you thru google reader. Cool blog hop!
Betty, my mom has been growing african violets since I can remember! (30 years?)
i love the blue violets betty! ;D and this bloghop rocks!
enjoying this blog hop so far. thanks for sharing. :)
Just recetly I started 12 varities of the african violet! I can't wait til they start flowering!
Your lanai sounds like a great place to relax and all the violets would certainly make it lovely. The little bear on your card is so cute. I'm so sorry about the accident with the ink pad. I've had the same accident with an ink pad myself. So frustrating!!
oh a lania! awesome. happy nsd!
Fab way to relax!!!I am following!!!
Have a great weekend:)♥
`Thanks`:)for a great Blog Hop...
My comment didn't show up so I'm trying again. Your lanai sounds like a great place to relax and the violets would make it so beautiful. Sorry about the ink pad accident. The bear is darling.
Well, you are certainly warmer on your lanai than I am on my back porch in Colorado!!! Love the inspriation on your blog! I signed up and am looking forward to the rest of the ride! lol Have a great day!
Violets are so pretty. your lanai sounds so relaxing.
what a great blog. I'll "bee" coming here often for inspiration.
Thanks for the chance to win.
love your blog!!! I collect bees too :) I love to relax and read a great book :) and smell all those fresh flowers...
I love to relax by cardmaking in my little room with a nice cup of tea.
Love the colour of african violets. Got some tiny violets it the garden right now. Would you believe my Grandma's real name is Violet and she doesn't like it. She prefers to be called Molly. I know which one I'd prefer.....
Yeah I want a lanai too! I am going to share with the world that for the first time in my plant growing career I FINALLY got my african violets to bloom and not die!!! SOO excited.
Off to the next stop, thanks betty.
I would love a room like that! Although I can't complain since my hobbycorner is drenched in sunlight and I have a great balcony and view.
I just love African Violets. I am already a subscriber--it's great getting E-mail updates when you post.
Can't forget the chocolate, that's a mini vacation itself.
Relaxation awesome... violets gorgeous..have a great weekend.
I love your relaxing room -- I only use the living room, but do the same thing with a dog. I love the different shades of purple african violets, but I seem to kill them since I don't have the correct light.
I'm now a follower!
I have one violet plant and love it. This hop is really fun.
Linda Peterson
My mom used to grow African Violets too. I remember having a shelf of them in front of our dining room sliding door. So pretty! I am now a follower of your blog and hope to check in often.
You are in my google reader! I love African Violets. My grandmother had a very green thumb when it came to them. Hers were enormous and beautiful!
The women in my family have always grown violets from generation to generation. It's a beautiful flower.
Joining in on the blog hop! And now I'm a follower!
Some sun sounds nice right about now -- sounds like everyone needs their one place like your linai!
Joining in on the blog hop, and now I'm a follower of yours!
I think that we all could use our own spot like your lanai.
african violets always remind me of my aunt!
I hopped, I am a follower, and I love violets too.. I kill them..not on purpose..just happens..Thanks
I love violets too! I used to have many, but alas, not any more. Love your blog; will be back.
I love to relax in my backyard swing surrounded by birds, bees, flowers, and wild rabbits.
Betty, yes you are correct violets are special. A lady I know grows violets and would sell them to everyone in our office. She had a green thumb like no other when it came to growing these beautiful plants.
Violets always remind me of my grandmother....she really had some beautiful ones in the window sill.
I love Violets, one of my favorite flowers. Love the little bees :)
The African violets are beautiful. I always buy them in the spring. I would put them outside but our dog is very good at digging up my plants so I just put them in containers inside.
I love to read too. Great way to relax and if I read in bed our cat sits on my stomach and purrs away, too comfy for words.
Eveline.
Violets so romantic. Love the blog hop. I could relax around a few violets.
Sandi
Wow, checked out your blog, that butterfly is beautiful. I will have to check out how that was made again sometime in the future. I remember that my Mom had and still does always have violets blooming. I can't seem to keep them going. Oh well, I enjoy hers when I see her.
I wish I had a "Lanai" to relax in! I became a follower of your blog.
Love your flower choice ~ I think I am the relative/friend everyone thinks of when they see African Violets ;o) Living in FL also, I have so much sunlight spilling into my home that growing them is very easy -- I have 12 currently.
Thanks so much for a fun tour!
Oh my goodness, I haven't thought of Violets in years, my grandmother was the only person I know who could keep them alive. Thanks for the memories.
Love the violets!! I am already a subscriber!! I am so excited!!
What a wonderful place you have on the blog. This is so much fun. I did plant violets in my garden but I'm going to have to hunt them down as other plants are taller and grown over top of them.
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I am so jeleous of your sun room full of violets. Now that's what I call relaxing!
I love your cards! They are very beautiful!
Hi Betty,
My way to relax is to snuggle up on the sofa with a good book!
Thanks for sharing!
Sandra :-)
I would love a sunroom in Florida- enjoy yours.
African violets are so pretty. I can remember my mother growing them; I always thought they were adorable.
Love African Violets, but can't grow them just love the kill them :(
fun blog hop!
What a fun blog! I am a follower now and can't wait to see more of what you do. I love that published the "oops" :)
I like to relax by sitting out by the pool with my doggy!
blog hops rock :)
what a nice way to relax....
I love your card! And I'm glad I'm not the only one who has dropped a inkpad...
Violets are one of my fave flowers!
jenniferlynnhansen at yahoo dot com
I love violets - african violets are particularly gorgeous
Betty your ideas for relaxing are amazing, maybe I'll have to get some African Violets! Enjoying reading everyone's posts for the blog hop!
Hugs
Amber
Thanks for being a part of the hop!
Ohhh! Violets are so beautiful...
Relaxen , I make that with our cuttlebug challenge when I read it.
And I read a nice Book.
glg anne
love the violets' shade of purple-blue! lovin' the hop......deanna
www.girlsinthecraft.blogspot.com
Thank You for participating this weekend. This is soooo KOUUUUL! I am having a blast!
Thanks for sharing. The pic is so nice....very summery and I'm only starting on spring.
Thank U for the chance to win. I am ready to relax this weekend!
Your relaxation room sounds wonderful! My late mother-in-law grew African Violets unfortunately I never managed to keep African violets for any length of time they all died on me :)
Love the violets. Love the blog hop!
Have a great weekend!
Love the blog hop and violets!
Have a great weekend :)
Hi Betty :)
I love violets too.
Sounds like you have a beautiful spot to relax.
Thanks for all the fun with the blog hop! :)
This blog hop is a lot of fun.
Your lanai sounds like a great place to relax.
The violets are just beginning to emerge here in my yard, I love them too.
Bummer about the card! That would annoy me to no end! :( And it was super cute! I love to relax by reading, and sitting in a bubble bath! Thanks for the chance to win!
Just hopping in to say hello and that African Violets are also one of my favorite flowers.
I'm a follower!.........
The lanai sounds cute so was your card bummer with the stamp pad I've done that to. I like to relax with my favorite twilight movie and my scrapbook toys. Thanks for hosting. This is fun. -Melissa
I like to relax with some ice tea and my little lap dog. Love your blog.
Sandy D.
sdul at insightbb dot com
I love the wild violets I have growing around my yard,they remind me of my childhood.
Hi, I'm really enjoying this blog hop .... truly inspirational!
your lanai sounds like the perfect spot to relax!
sandyh
sandyha@comcast.net
I am so enjoying this blog hop so far. Thanks for sharing and being a part of it. Chilling out on the deck with a good book relaxes me.
I am a Betty also.. my middle name is Jean.. thus the BJ. Wish I had a lanai like yours. I want to create one in my back yard some day..
Love flowers.. great idea for this blog hop..
I love violets too :)I subscribed to your blog- looks very inspiring :)
Violets are beautiful. Love your blog....
I am loving this hop! YAY!
Happy NSD! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway. I am a follower.
Have a superb weekend!
It is very relaxing to do hopping your Blog an watch all your cards and stories about flowers
I love violets also, but can not grow one to save my life.
Violets are about the only flower that I can keep alive! Love them! Thanks for this great fun and all the inspiration!
Love the violets! they're so dainty and femenine to me. Great choice!
I'm a follower and remember how much my Mom loved violets
I'm waiting for the days when I can comfortably sit on my front porch and read books. I love relaxing in the sun!
Violets are so pretty! Lanai sounds wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Just dropped in to say hi ScrapinNannyof5 grvdger@suscom-maine.net
I love African Violets! So, so gorgeous! Appreciate the blog hop -thank you so much for doing this!!
Betty the violets are beautiful.
I can certainly u/stand how your fav. place to relax is your lanai. It sounds divine, w/ all of your special things surrounding you!
I love your cards! I just started making cards and love to find blogs like yours for inspiration! Thank you!
Love your blog and your creations. Now on my regular 'must visit' list. Happy NSD!
Cheers....
Love your blog Betty. I am having a ball
When I see African Violets, I think of my special Aunt .. and the variety of violets she kept. Currently, I have only one plant, but when I find a frilly-edged one, I'm going to "need" it! ;)
~Bev
LOVE your bee theme! I love honey bees too... so cute!
I have an african violet at work on my desk.. Im always so proud to see it bloom. It does make me happy!
Love the idea of your lania
Enjoy your relaxation and now I follow your blog maybe some good karma will come my way!Chrissie
I love that woodland violets grow wild in a corner of my yard. They're so pretty!
really pretty flowers!!!!
good luck everyone
kisses
eugenie
Love violets - but I can't grow them. I think I overwater - I used to get one each year on Administrative Assistant's day but the past couple of years they've given me cyclamen instead. I think they figured out the African Violets were a waste of money on me! LOL!
What a fun hop! And a beautiful blog!
Kim Marie
Violets are so sweet especially wild ones.
I love your filagree butterfly. I learned something new today.
I relax by crafting with my 5 yr old grandaughter. She loves to crank the handle on the cuttlebug. It is such a delight to see the look on her face when the finished product comes through.
Make yourself a GREAT day!
such a lovely little flower
AllisonX
Love violets!!
This is a lot of fun and you picked a beautiful flower...
Ohh violets are so pretty. Thank you for the chance to win!
I love violets. I have about 12 myself. I have one that the leaves are almost all white. Your card are so cute and the coloring is beautigul.
I have just signed up for your blog updates. What a great blog hop this is. I just love checking out all the great projects and pretty flowers. :o) Hope your guests are feeling better! TFS!
Violets are sooo pretty. I read your blog daily & love it.
K=I love violets. Thanks for blog hop!
thanks for the memories.my beloved grandma had a sun just as you described,full of violets and other plants.i too love tosit inmy recliner with my peke and read a good mystery especially by james patterson.have a great day!
Violets are pretty. I remember y mom had an African Violet and she was always trying t keep the leaves from getting too wet.
Hi BettyBee
Violets I love them but have been unsuccessful in growing one.
Living in an apartment, a lanai sounds like a heavenly place to relax in. Thanks for sharing...I lol cause I've done the same thing with ink pads. On to the next stop.
I think it's a gift to be able to grow these! Although they are gorgeous, I've never had the gift.
Buzz Buzz...Hoppin on by...LOVE your bee theme!!
My Nanny always grew African Violets too and I've inherited her knack for growing them. Makes me smile and think of her when I see them flower. Thanks for the fun and hope your weekend gets better. Sounds like you'll need that lanai when the company leaves, lol. ~ Shelley
Pretty flower! I'll keep on going-I'm a follower now
I love relaxing by curling up on the couch under a blankie and watching a good chick flick! I love the simple beautiful of the violet too!
Your blog bees are so cute!
The violets are so pretty! I'd love to go with you to lanai also, sounds relaxing.
Sandy
I love african violets as well! I am not great with plants but the violets in my kitchen windowsill have lived for years (and through 3different moves)!!! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!
a lanai sounds wonderful, i live in the desert!
fun, fun, fun, gotta keep movin the clock it ticking. Thanks for a chance to win!!
African Violets are such pretty, happy flowers. Happy NSD weekend!
Great project!My colors are purple and all shades coming from there.
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