Embellish Magazine's Blog Hop!!!
May 26, 2010
It's here!! The first Embellish Magazine Blog Hop!! I am so honored to have been a contributor to the first issue, as well as this hop! I loved the magazine, and can't wait to "hop" through all these wonderful projects!! So, grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and enjoy the creativity!!
Don't forget to leave comments on every blog. Embellish is offering four prizes for 10 lucky winners. The winners will be randomly selected from each of the blog hop participant blogs. A comment left on each of the blog hop participant's web site will give you an entry to win one of the prizes, which include Lawn Fawn stamps, May Arts twine, Subscription to Embellish Magazine, and A New Design crinkly stained ribbon!!!
For the hop, we were asked to create a paper craft project using: red, brown, kraft, turquoise and use twine. (White/Cream are fine to add as well). I have fallen in love with Stampin' Up!'s new Elements of Style stamp set--so I grabbed that!!
I used my wonderful Big Shot to cut out the three butterflies--one each in Bermuda Bay, Kraft and Real Red. I stamped the flower image in Basic Brown ink, and watercolored with Real Red and Bermuda Bay. The pearls are from the Pretties Kit, adhered with Mini Glue Dots. The card base is Kraft, which is then layered with Bermuda Bay. I sent my 1/4 sheet of Soft Suede through the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. I love that folder!! But, to be honest--I'm not sure which is the "right" side!! haha!! So, I just use whichever I like better! The sentiment is also from Elements of Style--it's stamped in Basic Brown, then I added the flower image in Bermuda Bay. I'm very happy with the way the card turned out! Sure hope you like it, too!!!
Now, on to the next stop: Heather's Blog!!!!
Have a GREAT day!
your papers are GORGEOUS!!! Love all the texture you've created :)
Posted by: Maureen P | May 26, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Tammy, the textured background is phenomenal with those butterflies! Thanks so much for joining us on the hop!
Posted by: Ashley Cannon Newell | May 26, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Love your card. Wish I was seeing butterflies already, spring has sprung on your card.
Posted by: Marilyn Willauer | May 26, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Love the butterflies....
Posted by: Luana | May 26, 2010 at 10:47 PM
This is so pretty! I loooove the texture!
Posted by: Heather P. | May 26, 2010 at 11:02 PM
Super pretty Tammy! So glad you hopped along with us! :)
Posted by: Sarah Martina | May 26, 2010 at 11:23 PM
Lovely card! esp. the butterfly and the background!
Posted by: gladys | May 26, 2010 at 11:50 PM
I love the texture from that embossing folder -- very nice!
Posted by: Kelly Adams | May 27, 2010 at 02:22 AM
Lovely butterfly...lovely card...
Posted by: Monika Reeck | May 27, 2010 at 02:27 AM
The layering of the butterflies and the texture really work! Adorable card!
Posted by: Mary Anne K. | May 27, 2010 at 04:32 AM
Amaeing card, Tammy!! Love the butteflies and the textured background!!
Posted by: Be(e) | May 27, 2010 at 05:00 AM
Beautiful card. Love the textured background and awesome butterflies!
Posted by: SueB | May 27, 2010 at 05:16 AM
I love the texture on the soft suede! Your card is wonderful!
Posted by: Leigh Ann Baird | May 27, 2010 at 05:29 AM
I really like the embossed craft. I usually pull out the white card stock for that, but I'm really liking the craft on this! Thanks!
Posted by: Angel Estes | May 27, 2010 at 05:43 AM
Love that textured background! Very pretty card!
Posted by: Tiffany Johnson | May 27, 2010 at 06:15 AM
I love your textured background, Tammy! It's such a pretty card!
Posted by: Brenda Weaver | May 27, 2010 at 06:28 AM
great job! love the textured background.
Posted by: Gabriela | May 27, 2010 at 06:38 AM
This card just screams Spring and I love that. I also love the phrase, so sweet.
Posted by: Jenn | May 27, 2010 at 06:46 AM
Love the watercolor effect on your butterfly, and the background texture is awesome!
Posted by: Christina M | May 27, 2010 at 06:46 AM
Clever idea to stamp on your die cut! Also like the texture background.
Posted by: jan metcalf | May 27, 2010 at 06:47 AM
This is beautiful! :)
Posted by: Emily Niehaus | May 27, 2010 at 07:27 AM
Great card! I love that textured panel.
Posted by: Dana Grothaus | May 27, 2010 at 07:28 AM
The butterflies and layer is so cute and adorable..
love your work
Posted by: shruti suman | May 27, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Ohhhh... that texture makes me want to touch your card! Beautiful!
Posted by: Mariana | May 27, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Oh you just made me want to go use my textured folder! Lovely card indeed :)
Posted by: Ellie Augustin | May 27, 2010 at 08:00 AM