Earth Day 2019 - "Protect our species" blog hop

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Welcome to the first ever Earth Day blog hop with the Arnold Grummer Design Team. We are excited to be participating along with other awesome organizations like the Earthday Network in bringing focus to an annual event that has become a week long celebration on "green" topics.
 And everyone knows that the Arnold Grummer organization is all about being green and the importance of recycling to create beautiful paper.

Today we would like to invite you to join us on our hop as our creative designers showcase their talents with recycled hand made paper with their interpretation of the theme:
Protecting our Species 

***GIVEAWAY***
One lucky winner will receive a 
Enter to win by leaving a comment below.
Then be sure to visit the other blogs in the hop and comment to win.
The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to WIN!
One winner will be chosen at random from all blog comments!
(One comment per blog please.)

You have until Tuesday, April 30th at 11:59PM Central Time to leave your comments.

Winner will be announced on the

Arnold Grummer Facebook page on Wednesday May 1st.



Enjoy the hop, and thanks for joining us!

If you don't already, we would LOVE if you would 
 for more inspiration! 
We hope you're LOVING the inspiration from







Comments

  1. JeanApril 15, 2019 at 7:33 AM

    Simply wonderful inspiration!!

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  2. SalncltsApril 15, 2019 at 11:32 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win! What a great hop!

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  3. StampendousGraphicsApril 15, 2019 at 12:45 PM

    This is so fun! We are really excited to be sharing with Arnold Grummer's for the next two weeks. Thanks so much to your team for sharing with our products!!

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  4. Amy MartinApril 15, 2019 at 2:38 PM

    Beautiful projects!! I've always wanted to learn to make my own paper. These are all so wonderful. Very inspired!!

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  5. Jeanne BeamApril 15, 2019 at 4:30 PM

    Wonderful art projects! Love the homemade paper.
    Thanks for sharing

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  6. Mary HolshouserApril 16, 2019 at 10:59 AM

    I love to try new crafts. this sounds like an
    interesting new project to try and a good way to
    use up all the scraps of paper that come
    from my card making. thanks for the offer.
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  7. Lynne ForsytheApril 16, 2019 at 5:59 PM

    I'm super excited I happened upon your blog hop....looking for some inspiration!! <3

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  8. UnknownApril 16, 2019 at 9:26 PM

    Beautiful paper. My first time making paper mache was at artist craftsman demo on Arnold Grummer. Its pretty interesting how paper can be made from scratch paper and tissues. Mines came out romantic color looking. I wanted to buy one of your kits, but a bit tight on budget. Fingers cross for this :)

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  9. terrieApril 17, 2019 at 9:05 AM

    Oh what fun this would be...I remember earlier years about this paper making by Arnold Grummer…
    Just imagine using scraps to make any color paper....

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  10. Gemilyn46April 17, 2019 at 9:57 AM

    What a great way to use up all of my books of scrap paper! Can't wait to try this out!

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  11. karenajoApril 17, 2019 at 12:58 PM

    Thanks for all the inspiration for paper making. Always good to reuse and recycle and these projects show how beautiful that can be !

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  12. JanisApril 17, 2019 at 5:10 PM

    Wonderful projects and fun hop!! I am inspired. Thank you for the chance to win the paper-making kit. I have long wished to try making paper.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  13. TeresaApril 17, 2019 at 5:51 PM

    Everyone that used your papers enjoyed using them. All the projects were great so its my turn to create something pretty.

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  14. Michele K. HendersonApril 18, 2019 at 7:26 AM

    I'm so happy to see an Earth Day Blog Hop! I LOVE all the beautiful creations, and I would LOVE an opportunity to make my own papers! How cool is that! Thanks for an awesome idea! Happy Earth Day!
    Michele H.
    crimsonowl@comcast.net
    Florida, USA

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  15. Sue DApril 18, 2019 at 8:35 AM

    Wonderful variety of projects with handmade paper.

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  16. AnonymousApril 18, 2019 at 4:19 PM

    Marisela Delgado said: I love the idea of making your own paper. Awesome! Hope I win. mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  17. sharon gApril 18, 2019 at 6:23 PM

    I love the idea of making my own paper. We did that in girl scouts many moons ago.

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  18. Anne TempleApril 19, 2019 at 8:02 AM

    What a wonderful blog hop. Love the idea of trying to make my own paper. Thanks for the chance to win. I live in the US.

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  19. UnknownApril 20, 2019 at 8:26 AM

    This looks like so much fun and to be able to use up scraps is great. Recycling is a great thing.

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  20. cindylou74@gmail.comApril 20, 2019 at 8:30 AM

    This looks like so so much fun and to be able to use up scraps is great. Recycling is a great thing.

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  21. AnonymousApril 20, 2019 at 4:50 PM

    Marisela Delgado said: Great cards. I want to make my own paper. mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  22. macnmollyApril 22, 2019 at 4:13 PM

    Always glad to get great new ideas! Now that my papermaking materials are back from display in our library, my hands are itching to play with pulp!

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  23. Shari CzerwinskiApril 22, 2019 at 4:25 PM

    Nothing like handmade paper to make handmade cards!

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  24. LeeApril 23, 2019 at 3:18 AM

    Wow - what great projects! I would love to try papermaking!

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  25. Lori KobularApril 24, 2019 at 7:02 AM

    Awesome blog hop! I love all the projects! They are all perfect for Earth Day! I have never made my own paper, but after seeing the gorgeous papers the Designers made I want to try it for sure! The handmade paper is so beautiful!

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  26. Joyce ErbApril 24, 2019 at 3:31 PM

    Beautiful papers

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  27. TammyApril 26, 2019 at 7:28 AM

    Such beautiful projects! This looks like so much fun!

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  28. Lori LienApril 26, 2019 at 9:51 AM

    Wow this looks so fun! I would love this kit!

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  29. cghundleyApril 27, 2019 at 1:17 AM

    Beautiful papers
    and cards! Loving
    the hopping.
    Carla from Utah

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  30. AnonymousApril 27, 2019 at 3:48 PM

    Marisela Delgado said: Great kit. Sure hope I win. mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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