Monday, June 1, 2015

House of Cards Spring Blog Hop

I hope you'll hop along and be inspired to join us for this month's House of Cards End of Term Blog Hop which runs until June 15th at noon CST.  We have lots of sponsors and prizes to win along with amazing cards from my teamies.  You can read all about them below my card details.  Btw, we're looking for a few new team members so feel free to throw your hat in the ring.  We'd love to have you join us!

For my first card I took the Stitchy Bear Shaded Flower Border VI and printed it large enough to run along the side of the card.  I love that you can resize and manipulate digis to your heart's content, don't you?  I colored it with my Copics using the yellow greens and deep coral pinks from the inspiration picture.  I wanted to pull in the strong horizontal lines in the pic but was stumped until I noticed that the black frame of the photo on the wall had shiny stripes.  Eureka!  I used removable tape to mask then applied a liberal coat of Versamark and embossing powder.  It was wonderful peeling the tape off (before heating!) and seeing that I had no stray powder.  Check out the second pic to see the stripes a bit better.  I also recreated the framed picture by mounting my sentiment on a black base.  I love how modern and elegant this turned out. 

For the second card, I kept it very simple for a masculine birthday card. Here I took inspiration from the horizontal shelving, pops of green, block letters and vertical lines of the stems.

The Details Card 1:  Stitchy Bear Shaded Flower Border VI, PTI Meadow Greens sentiment, Recollections 110lb black and white cardstock, Hammermill 80lb color cardstock, Hero Arts Soft Olive Ink, Versamark, Ranger clear embossing powder, Simon Says stitched rectangle die, Copic 0, E18, E19, E39, RV11, RV13, RV14, RV17, Y11, YG61, YG63, YG76
I'm entering this one in Simon Says Wednesday Anything Goes, Moving Along with the Times Texture

Card 2: Cuttlebug embossing folder, Stampendous white detail fine embossing powder, Versamark, Hero Arts Operation Write Home sentiment, Technique Tuesday Happy die, mystery green cardstock, Recollections 110lb white cardstock
I'm entering this one in Mod Squad Masculine, Crafter's Cafe #118 One for the Boys, CAS on Sunday #59 Tic Tac Toe (birthday, male, off the edge), AAA Cards #40 For the Guys, Seize the Birthday Anything Goes



And now, here's your hop order~

House of Cards Challenge Blog




Here are all of our fabulous sponsors.
Our team will be using a variety of products
from these amazing companies!

Deedee's Digis
Prize: Gift Card to the online store.
Eclectic Anthology
Prize: $50 gift voucher to the shop.

Great Impressions
Prize: Prize Package

Prize: Gift Card to Store
Inspired by Stamping
Stitchy Bear
Prize: $10 gift voucher to the shop.
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46 comments:

  1. AileenJune 1, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    Toni love both these cards. I love flowers whether they are rubber or digi but it is so true the best part about digi images is we can manipulate. Beautiful

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  2. Наталья ДееваJune 1, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Beautiful card ! Interesting blog hop ! Thank you for the draw !

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  3. ~amy~June 1, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    awesome cards!

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  4. Cornelia (fun stamping)June 1, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    Hi Toni, awesome cards - both of them! Love that beautiful flower border on your first one and your coloring is superb!

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  5. Mynn xxJune 1, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    These are both GORGEOUS, Toni! Your use of the digi border is fab--and I adore the fun CAS birthday card, too! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  6. JingleJune 1, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    These are both really great designs! I like them a lot! Thanks so much for playing along with us for the Anything Goes Challenge on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

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  7. *Vicki*June 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    I love BOTH of these cards!! The CAS style birthday is wonderful with the texture and the pink flowers on the other card along the border look stunning too!! Thanks for sharing! HUGS

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  8. Michele K. HendersonJune 1, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Love both of these cards, Toni! So clean and sweet! Very pretty!
    Take Care!
    Michele, HOC teamie

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  9. Monika ReeckJune 1, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Toni that flower card is stunning I love your coloring it so adorable so CAS and so Beautifully made Toni
    the second one perfect for manly card simple CAS and the color is perfeto
    See you soon on my Post Toni
    big hugs, Monika (teammate)

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  10. Em Louise FairleyJune 1, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Love them Toni!

    Hugs,
    Em AKA Creative Em

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  11. TammyJune 1, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful cards Toni! I LOVE the flower border and it's colored beautifully, great CAS design on your second card!
    Tammy x

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  12. Donna NuceJune 1, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Beautiful cards Toni! Love the flower border idea! Have a great day!

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  13. DonnaJune 1, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Beautiful cards Toni! Your flowers are colored beautifully and like the CAS design on your birthday card and the wavy white card stock you used! Donna HOC teammate

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  14. NancyJune 1, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    All your cards are wonderful!!! Love the CAS one too!! We really appreciate you joining us at Seize the Birthday and hope you will join us again soon!

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  15. UnknownJune 1, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love your coloring and the CAS designs! So perfectly put together!
    Crafty Hugs,
    Ruza ~ HOC Teamie

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  16. Judy VJune 1, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    Love, love both your cards Toni! The border on the first Is so pretty and I love the embossing on the second!
    Judy HOC Teamie

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  17. ikeJune 2, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    Stunning border card - soooo pretty :-D
    Thank you for making such a fabulous project using our images.
    It is a pleasure to sponsor you and I hope you have enjoyed working with our images.

    Best wishes,

    Ike
    DT for StitchyBear Digi Outlet

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  18. papierelleJune 2, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    Two very different and very beautiful card.
    Greetings Gundi

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  19. Sazzle DazzleJune 2, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    WOW! CAS-tastic and fabulous.
    Thanks so much for linking up and playing along at AAA Cards.

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  20. Merethe AJune 2, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Both cards are great, but I love the flower card most and your coloring are just great. :)

    (✿*‿*) Ma
    Teamie HOC
    http://majaapia.blogspot.no/

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  21. Joyce ErbJune 2, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    Nice CAS card, I like the added texture. Thanks for taking the challenge with us at the <a href="http://modsquadchallenge.blogspot.com”>Mod Squad Challenge</a>If you’ve haven't become a follower yet, please do so as soon as you can. To be a winner, one must be a follower. If you already follow us, thanks!

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  22. anja curversJune 2, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    Two very pretty cards. Thanks for joining us over at CAS on sunday.

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  23. Dana JoyJune 3, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    You have some really fabulous cards for the hop. Love them! I've enjoyed being on the team with you.

    Hugs
    Dana

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  24. MRS DUCKJune 3, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Hi Toni
    Two great cards but the floral one is superb.
    Best wishes.
    Ang x (HoC DT)

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  25. KatyJune 3, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    These are so pretty! I love how you colored the flowers on the first on and made the texture on the 2nd one. :) Big Hugs! Katy HOC DT

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  26. AnonymousJune 3, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    wow, two beautiful cards! i love the CAS design and the green/white combo and the first one is just stunningly gorgeous!!
    linda
    HOC teamie

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  27. kartkadopolskiJune 3, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    I absolutely love both cards. Your idea to make this 'strip' full of flowers is fabulous.

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  28. kartkadopolskiJune 3, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    I absolutely love both cards. Your idea to make this 'strip' full of flowers is fabulous.

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  29. Stephanie LanzalottoJune 4, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Beautiful CAS cards. Thanks for linking up and playing with us at AAA Cards.

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  30. UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    These are so pretty and I like the CAS designs! Thanks for joining in with us at Moving Along with the Times.

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  31. Victoria LavenderJune 4, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Clean and sharp! Very nice. Thanks for playing AAA Cards- For the Guys! Cheers, Victoria

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  32. Linda BeesonJune 4, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Oh my goodness, do I ever love that flower border on your first card and I really like how simple your masculine card is, so glad you could join us at AAA Cards

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  33. RosmarieJune 5, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Fab male card, Toni! - Flawless colouring of the gorgeous flower border! ....AND both so wonderfully CAS! Just LOVE them!!
    Hugs, Rosi

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  34. Jill VJune 6, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    Really great CAS masculine card! Thanks for playing along with us at AAA Cards! Jill

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  35. Dotty JoJune 6, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    I love how you used the digi - looks fab-u-lous! Great cards, Jo x PS I threw my hat into the ring for the DT... what a super-talented bunch you all are!

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  36. FloJune 7, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    I like both cards!!! Clever made!!!

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  37. KT Fit KittyJune 7, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    Both cards are gorgeous! I love your CAS designs! Your colouring of the flowers is beautiful! I chuckled at your profile info - that you're the one on the left! That's so cute! I love cats and I have 3 now. But back to your cards, you've made a wonderful interpretation of the inspiration graphic! Thank you for the fun blog hop!

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  38. sue t.June 7, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Your card is simply stunning. I have no more words, it is awesome!

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  39. Margarita Navarro-RiveraJune 9, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Love both of your cards! Fantastic!

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  40. Barbara RankinJune 11, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    Really beautiful cards, Toni. I love each one of theme equally! Hugs, Barbara HOC DTeamie

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  41. EemeliJune 14, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    Love-love-love your cas creations!! Beautiful.

    Hugs from Finland,
    Eemeli

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  42. Magic Flying BootsJune 14, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    Gorgeous cards, especially the flowery one, so pretty and elegant!

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  43. Karen PJune 14, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Stunning, both of these are just stunning! I especially love the first because I love flowers and pink flowers in particular. More cards to add to my CAS inspiration board! Thanks for the great blog hop and fabulous inspirations Karen x

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  44. Robyn OliverJune 15, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    Absolutely love both of your cards Toni - the flowers on the first are fabulous

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  45. Robyn OliverJune 15, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    Absolutely love both of your cards Toni - the flowers on the first are fabulous

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  46. craftysahmiamJune 15, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    Love the floral card and the embossed shiny stripe details ! Seeing how you re sized the digi to fit your vision makes me think I ought to give digis a try ;)

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Thanks so much for your comments. I really enjoy and appreciate them all!

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