Seuss' Imagination Blog Hop

“Think left and think right and think low and think high.

Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!”

― Dr. Seuss

Don't hop on pop but hop on top of the Dr. Seuss Blog Hop, where a bunch of talented people came up with their own interpretations of the wonderful imagination of Dr. Seuss. The skies the limit when you have an imagination like Dr. Seuss and talent like those in this hop. Our hop today is hostessed by Jearise in Lorby's World (That's me!) and so this is the beginning my friend.

I have some fun blog candy for this hop. I have a stuffed Cat in the Hall and a fun Thing 1 and Thing 2 craft plus a $10 gift card to Michaels. I know they're silly but doesn't that follow in the steps of Dr. Seuss?

How to win: 1. Become a follower of my blog  2. Leave a comment letting me know about #1 and what you think of my project.

I had to get creative again in Inkscape and this time made the famous Cat in the Hat hat. But I turned it into a vase with some silly flowers and I filled the vase with goodies to eat.

Hat: own design using Inkscape and my Eclips
Flowers: die cuts for my cuddle bug attached to large sized paperclips

Last but not least, here is a great site to go to where you will find all sorts of fun foods and goodies to delight your little ones today. Enjoy: Babble

This is my favorite, kid friendly Dr Seuss site: Seussville

Dr. Seuss Trivia Game # 1

1. What color ring does the cat leave in the bathtub in THE CAT IN THE HAT COMES BACK?
A) Red
B) Tan
C) Pink
D) Black

2. In TO THINK I SAW IT ON MULBERRY STREET, a reindeer prefers to pull a fancy sled instead of:
A) A blue car
B) A blue and yellow chariot
C) A red wagon
D) A blue buggy

3. What is the color of the hat in THE 500 HATS OF BARTHOLOMEW CUBBINS?
A) Brown
B) Black
C) Yellow
D) Red

4. The name Mayzie appears in what two Seuss books?
A) DAISEY-HEAD MAYZIE and THE LORAX
B) DAISEY-HEAD MAYZIE and HORTON HATCHES THE EGG
C) DAISEY-HEAD MAYZIE and YERTLE THE TURTLE
D) DAISEY-HEAD MAYZIE and THE 500 HATS OF BARTHOLOMEW CUBBINS

5. How much are dad's shoes in THE CAT IN THE HAT COMES BACK?
A) $5
B) $10
C) $20
D) $50

6. What game do you play with a Gack?
A) Sing to the gak
B) Ring the gack
C) Sling the gack
D) Ping the gack

7. In HORTON HATCHES THE EGG, Horton is an
A) Elephant
B) Anteater
C) Iguana
D) Orangutan

8. In ONE FISH, TWO FISH, RED FISH, BLUE FISH what book is the nook reading?
A) The Book Nook
B) How to Look
C) The Crook Book
D) How to Cook

9. Who is the King of the Mud?
A) Yertle the Turtle
B) Daisey-Head Mayzie
C) Horton
D) Thidwick
10. In ONE FISH, TWO FISH, RED FISH, BLUE FISH, how many humps are on Mr. Gump's Wump?
A) four
B) five
C) six
D) seven

This trivia game was taken from Kids Reads and the answers are listed below the blog hop line up. : )

Thank you for joining us because...

“You're off to Great Places!

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting,

So... get on your way!”

― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Your next stop is Lynne

If you get stuck behind the great parade down at Mulberry Street, here's the links that you can follow on the Great Thing-a-majigger as you continue on.

1. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
2. Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
3. Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
4. Georgiana http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
5. Laurie http://mincedpaper.blogspot.com
6. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
7. Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com
8. Cathie w-http://cathiescafe-scraphappy.blogspot.com/
9. Cori- http://createdbycori.blogspot.com
10. Nikki~http://paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com
11. Janet R. - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
12. Katie ~ http://www.ktsangels.blogspot.com/
13. Ellen ♥ CardMonkey ~ http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
14. Jamie - http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com 
15.  Shelly - http://kccroppers.blogspot.com
16. Angie :) - http://atuttletime.blogspot.com
17. Kimberly ~ http://scrappingRookie.blogspot.com

Dr. Seuss Trivia Answers:

1.) C - pink
2.) B - A blue and yellow chariot
3.) D - red
4.) B - DAISEY-HEAD MAYZIE and HORTON HATCHES THE EGG
5.) B - $10
6.) B - Ring the Gack
7.) A - elephant
8.) D - How to Cook
9.) A - Yertle the Turtle
10.) D - seven

Mardi Gras Blog Hop - Feb. 21st

Welcome to our Mardi Gras parade. I must warn you though while you may enjoy jumping up to catch beads, doubloons, cups, stuffed animals--whatever! Please yell at the float riders "Throw me something, Mister!" as you go along the parade route. There are many Mardi Gras floats (projects) to see and admire and we hope you have a great time at the Mardi Gras..

There are 2 wonderful sponsors for this year's Mardi Gras Hop and I ask that you take a few minutes and check them out as you walk down the parade route.

• $15 Gift Card for Treasure Box Designs (http://www.treasureboxdesigns.com/). They are asking you to stop by their blog and checking out their Guest Designer projects and leaving a comment at http://treasureboxdesigns.blogspot.com/. They are a part of the parade route!
• $50 Gift card from Anita Meadows Cannon

Our hostess for this year's parade (hop) is the lovely Lynne and if you started at her blog, then you have chosen the correct parade route but if you happened upon our Mardi Gras by accident I ask that you go back to the beginning so you see all the colorful, happy floats (projects.)

Let me invite you to my Mardi Gras Ball...

 Everything on the front of this card I designed myself and used my eClips and Sure Cuts A Lot to cut out. That includes the words, beads hanging from the words and the Fleur De Lis. I used yellow glitter glue to create the swirl pattern in the upper right hand corner of the card and gold shimmer mist all over the card.

Mardi Gras runs from Epiphany through mid-night Fat Tuesday and there is more to it then a parade. I have a good friend who goes each year to a Mardi Gras Ball. Balls are private affairs thrown by the krewes (committees) for members and invited guests and require formal dress (tuxedos and ball gowns.) Some of the balls have a theme now and ask you to dress according to their theme.

I'm sorry but due to sickness I didn't get to finish designing and making my mask. I did create a Mardi Gras jester hat just for the fun of it.

Now on to another Mardi Gras tradition. The tradition of the King Cake. Carnival is traditionally observed in the Southeastern region of the country, particularly in Mobile, Alabama, the towns and cities of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, southern Louisiana and New Orleans. In this region, the king cake is closely associated with Mardi Gras traditions and is served throughout the Carnival season, which lasts from Epiphany Eve to Fat Tuesday.
 
The cake has a small trinket (often a small plastic baby, said to represent Baby Jesus) inside (or sometimes placed underneath), and the person who gets the piece of cake with the trinket has various privileges and obligations.

My plan is to make this cake using three containers of Cinnamon roll dough and then, since I couldn't find the baby Jesus anywhere, I will add a plastic coin to the lucky piece.  Our whole house has been fighting the ick all weekend so I may not get this done as planned but I will in the near future if not today.

The King cake has the three colors of Mardi Gras: gold, purple, and green. Rex, the King of Carnival, selected the Mardi Gras colors and assigned meaning to them in 1892. Purple stands for justice, green for faith, and gold for power. The person can also be crowned King for the day and it is their turn to supply the cake for the next King Cake celebration. Here is the crown I made for my king or queen.

As you can see I also got the traditional beads for the celebration. My plan was to make the cake and crown and along with the beads visit my daughter's class but probably won't happen now. Oh well, there's next year.

Thank you for coming to my Ball and enjoying the festivities of Mardi Gras. I love comments and followers.
: )

Your next stop is Angela.

1. Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
2. Edwina ~ http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/
3. Rachelle-http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
4. Kimberly Pate ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com/
5. Inga Klaus ~ http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
6. Kari - http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/
7. Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
8. Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/
9. Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
10. Janet S - http://www.ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
11. Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
12. Lisa Woodward ~  http://mycraftyspaces.blogspot.com/
13. Rhonda - http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com/
14. Anita`  http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
15. Katie ~ http://www.ktsangels.blogspot.com/
16. Theresa - http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com/
17. Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
18. Laura- www.lauraleesdream.blogspot.com/
19. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
20. Angela-http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com

Information for this blog was gathered from the Mardi Gras New Orleans and  Wikipedia - King Cake