CardMaker ~ Our Daily Bread Designs Blog Hop

Welcome to a CardMaker Blog hop!  Today we are focusing on the fabulous stamps from Our Daily Bread Designs.

I created a card using the stamp  Elegant Embellishments and Elegant Embellishments dies:

The patterned paper is Christmas Collection and love the beautiful patterns in this collection and the quality is outstanding!!!

For the inside of the card I added a sentiment from Christmas Carols:
   

Your next stop is the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog!

Be sure to start at the CardMaker blog and see the line up of designers participating in this blog hop! 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

 

CardMaker ~ Heartfelt Creations Blog Hop

 Welcome to a CardMaker Blog hop!  Today we are focusing on the fabulous stamps from Heartfelt Creations.

 For my project today, I used My World Cling Stamp Set with the coordinating die Everyday Heroes.

The image was stamped using Versafine Oynx Black and embossed with clear embossing powder. Then the panel was sponged with distress inks. The world globe was stamped/embossed and popped up on a dimensional.

Your next stop is: Gini

Be sure to check out the Heartfelt Creations blog for more creations at the end of the hop!!

  Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

 

CardMaker ~ Lil'Inker Designs Blog Hop

Welcome to a CardMaker Blog hop!  Today we are focusing on the fabulous stamp/die company Lil'Inker Designs.

I have two fall projects to share and so excited about them both as I LOVE this Cover Up Die Leaf Pattern and used it in two different ways!

 

I die cut a piece of Ivory cardstock and used it as a stencil inking the panel with distress ink and the sentiment is from the Greetings and Salutations stamp set.

My next card uses the negative:

  

I adhered to a piece of white cardstock and used the stamp set Spot on Stamps. Love the two different looks with ONE die!!! Stenciling is a favorite technique of mine and just LOVE how these turned out!

 Lil'Inker Designs will be giving away a $35 gift certificate!!

Your next stop is: Chrissy Larson

Be sure to start at the CardMaker blog and see the line up of designers participating in this blog hop! 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

CardMaker ~ Paper Smooches Blog Hop

Welcome to a CardMaker Blog hop!  Today we are focusing on the fabulous stamps from Paper Smooches.  

 

For this card, I used the adorable Sushi Die and colored it in once it was adhered to a piece of white cardstock. The sentiment is from Calorie Free.

And I wanted to focus on just the sushi stamped image from the Calorie Free stamp set for this card:

This set is adorable!!!

To add some fun to our hop...we are choosing TWO lucky winners to receive a $25 gift code to shop at the Paper Smooches store.  Winners will be chosen randomly from the participating blogs.  You will have until Sept. 18th at midnight est to comment.  Winners will be announced on the Paper Smooches blog on Sept 19th.

Your next stop is: Paper Smooches!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

 

CardMaker ~ Stamping Bella Blog Hop

  Welcome to a CardMaker Blog hop!  Today we are focusing on the fabulous stamps from Stamping Bella. 

For my card, I used the stamp Milton... and isn't he just the cutest thing! I stamped the image on patterned paper and paper pieced the image to make it look like this adorable mouse was floating through the clouds with his balloon! The sentiment was stamped on a die cut and adhered with dimensional dots.

Stamping Bella has some adorable stamps and is hosting a giveaway on their blog! For more details on how to enter for a chance to win check out their blog.
Be sure to check out the inspiration from the rest of the team. I know that I am looking forward to seeing what everyone created...the next stop on the hop is Michelle Boyer.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

CardMaker ~ Lawn Fawn Blog Hop

Welcome to another CardMaker Blog Hop!  Today we are teaming up with Lawn Fawn to share some projects featuring their fun products. The stamp sets from Lawn Fawn are so cute and love the 6x6 paper pads!

For this first card, I used the stamp set So Much to Say and Pink Lemonade Petite Paper Pack and made a CAS thank you note. I spritzed the top with Dylusions Lemon Zest and die cut the patterned paper. The sentiment and sun image were stamped with Memento Dandelion and Tangelo ink.

For my second card I used the same stamp set and paired it with the Hearts Lawn Cuts and Daphne's Closet Petite Paper Pack.

Don't you just love the variety of  Basic Grey?  Be sure to hop over to the Lawn Fawn blog as they are having a giveaway of a stamp set and 6x6 Paper Pad!  

Next stop on the hop is Chari Moss...can't wait to see what she created!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

 

CardMaker ~ Basic Grey Blog Hop

Welcome to another CardMaker Blog Hop!  Today we are teaming up with Basic Grey to share some projects featuring the Basic Grey True Love Collection.  I couldn't stop at just one card and before I knew it made three in a very short amount of time!  Love the 6x6 paper pad and for my first card, I combined it with the coordinating Title Stickers and Chipboard.

For this second card, I used both the letters and shapes...the chipboard is actually sticky on the pack so peel and stick... Awesome!

 And finally I wanted to make something for Valentine's Day with my hubby in mind.  In May 1994, we carved our initials in a tree in Virginia so I had to use the Alphabet Stickers with the wood grained patterned paper, Chipboard and Mini Bottle Cap Epoxy Stickers...uber cool little things!
 

Don't you just love the variety of  Basic Grey?  Be sure to hop over to the Basic Grey blog as they are having a giveaway of a True Love 6x6 Paper Pad as well as winner's choice of three embellishments!  That would be a hard decision...which three??? 

 

Next stop on the hop is my uber creative friend Melanie...can't wait to see what she created!

 
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

CardMaker ~ May Arts Blog Hop

Welcome to another CardMaker Blog Hop!!  Today we are teaming up with May Arts to share some projects featuring beautiful May Arts ribbon.  For my card I used the canvas green striped ribbon:

For my card, I used the stamp set Beautiful Spring and paired it with some Echo Park patterned paper. The flowers were stamped with Memento Grape Jelly and the centers sponged with Memento Cantaloupe. I added a sentiment using a SRM Stickers directly onto the green May Arts striped canvas ribbon.  

 

Don't you just love the variety of May Arts ribbon?  Be sure to hop over to the May Arts blog as they are having a giveaway!!!

 

Next stop on the hop is my uber creative friend Melanie...can't wait to see what she created!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

Card Details:

Stamps: Beautiful Spring (The Craft's Meow)
Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant (Stampin' Up!) and Ivory (Gina K. Designs) Patterned Paper: Echo Park

Stickers: SRM Stickers
Ink: Grape Jelly and Cantaloupe (Tsukineko)

Dies: My Favorite Things

Embossing Folder: ProvoCraft

Ribbon: May Arts 

Bling: Want2Scrap  Adhesive: Mega Runner (Xyron)

CardMaker Blog Hop: For You, From Me

 Welcome to another CardMaker Blog hop!  Today we are focusing on last-minute gift card holders. Often a gift card is the perfect way to go during the Christmas season and I love to have several gift card holders on hand to add a personal touch. Here is mine: 

 The gift card base is 4 1/4" x 11" and scored at 3", 5 1/2" and 8". I decorated it with patterned paper stamped the sentiment using the blocks and letters from Lots of Letters. This is the newest stamp set Melanie has illustrated for Gina K. Designs and it has so many possibilities!!!

 Here is the inside:

  Be sure to check out the inspiration from the rest of the team.  I know that I am looking forward to seeing the gift card holders everyone has created!!  

 AJ
Christine 

Glenda

Ivanka
Jennie
Melanie 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! Blessings,

  

Card Details:

Stamps: Lots of Letters (Gina K. Designs)
Cardstock: Lipstick Red, Kraft and Ivory (Gina K. Designs)
Patterned Paper: Simple Stories
Ink: Peanut Brittle and Rhubarb (Tsukineko)

Dies: My Favorite Things
Adhesive: Mega Runner and the Creative Station (Xyron)

Twine: Gina K. Designs

CardMaker ~ Flower Soft Blog Hop

Welcome to another CardMaker Blog hop!  Today we are teaming up with Flower Soft to share some animal themed cards. For my card, I used Thoughtful Rhubarb from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and Ultra Fine Toffee Flower Soft.

I am by no means proficient at coloring with Copics so please be kind, lol!  I love the texture that Flower Soft gives to projects and added some to his tummy and ears.

Here is a close-up:

For more info about Flower Soft and the entire list of hoppers, check out their blog HERE and CardMaker.

Next stop on the hop is my uber creative friend Jeanne and can't wait to see what she wow's us with today!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

Card Details:
Stamps: Thoughtful Rhubarb (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)
Cardstock: Ivory (Gina K. Designs) and Ballet Blue (Stampin' Up!)
Patterned Paper: Echo Park
Ink: Vintage Sepia and Danube Blue (Tsukineko)
Clear Embossing Powder (Ranger)

Ultra Fine Toffee (Flower Soft)

Dies: Spellbinders
Adhesive: Mega Runner and the Creative Station (Xyron)
Bling: Want2Scrap
Button: Gina K. Designs

Twine: The Twinery

CardMaker Blog Hop

Welcome to the CardMaker Blog Hop!  Today we are teaming up with Xyron to share projects made with their fabulous adhesives. I am new to Xyron (gasp, I know!) and was blown away by the package of products I received for this hop. Obviously I had to try each one out and must say I am hooked!  For my projects today, I created two seasonal cards using Love Dwells Here and the coordinating Home Sweet Home Spellbinders dies...and of course all the adhesive is from Xyron: 1.5" Create-a-Sticker, Glue Stick, Mega Runner, and the Creative Station.  

For more info on Xyron, be sure to check out their blog Ain't She Crafty!

Be sure to check out the inspiration from the rest of the team.  I know that I am looking forward to seeing the sparkly cards everyone has created!!  
Anya
Carolyn
Colleen
Glenda
Trudy

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

 
Card Details:
Stamps: Love Dwells Here (The Craft's Meow)
Cardstock: Fresh Asparagus, Ivory and Lipstick Red (Gina K. Designs)
Patterned Paper: Simple Stories
Ink: Bamboo Leaves, Peanut Brittle and Rhubarb Stalk (Tsukineko)
Dies: Home Sweet Home (Spellbinders)
Adhesive: 1.5" Create-a-Sticker, Glue Stick, Mega Runner, and the Creative Station
Bling: Want2Scrap
Twine: The Twinery

CardMaker Blog Hop

Welcome to the CardMaker Blog Hop! Today the theme is Metallic Inspirations and we were challenged to create a card that is shiny and sparkly.  This was fun as I am not a sparkly kind of girl, so it was good to be challenge outside of my normal comfort zone. For my metallic, I used Good as Gold card stock and Tsukineko Delicata Golden Glitz pigment ink. The ivory panel was die cut with an ornament  die and embossed with an embossing folder (Valor M-Bossibilities).  Then, I sponged the panel with Delicata Golden Glitz ink and layered it onto a stamped Good as Gold layer which was stamped with a Christmas Story, which you *may* be able to see it in this close up behind the ornament:

The ornament image is from Hanging Treasures, stamped with Golden Glitz, die cut and layered in the center.  A few pearls and ta-dah...done!

Be sure to check out the inspiration from the rest of the team.  I know that I am looking forward to seeing the sparkly cards everyone has created!!

Anya 

Carolyn

Colleen

Glenda 

Kimberly 

Trudy

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

Card Details:
Stamps: Hanging Treasures and Christmas Story (Penny Black)
Cardstock: Good as Gold and Ivory (Gina K. Designs)
Ink: Delicate Golden Glitz (Tsukineko)
Dies: 2011 Heirloom Ornaments (Spellbinders)
Embossing Folder: Valor M-Bossibilities (Spellbinders)
Bling: Want2Scrap