Sunday, December 18, 2011

Surprise BLOG HOP: Have a magical day!

Hello! Today's a surprise blog hop for Sweet Pea stamp owner Lynette, so I have made a special card just for her!! Here's a wonderful creation using stunning papers from Paper Temptress and a beautiful stamp from artist Rebecca Sinz of Sweet Pea stamp called "Sweet Demons." I used some beautiful textured papers along with some stunning stitched paisley that I acquired this summer at a ribbon store in Istanbul.

The stamped image is done on the Heavenly white paper, this paper is a wonderful thickness and is great for coloring with Copic Markers. I also die cut this paper using one of the newest Spellbinders. This paper is wonderful for stamping on.

After I die cut the paper, I layered it onto a great layer of black paper called black felt grandee. The beautiful column paper of the card is made from Red Pepper Thick columns.


The base of the card is covered in some wonderful stitched paisley designs. I got this awesome ribbon when visiting Istanbul this summer. There is literally a "ribbon district" that contains store after store after store of places that sell nothing but ribbons and laces. It's amazing. A real crafter's dream. I added the saying "Have a magical day" to the card because it goes so well with this image.

Now, off on the blog hop to Jennifer's blog, CLICK HERE. There will be a prize, so be sure to leave comments on all the blogs!

Happy Hopping!
Holley
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23 comments:

  1. hckdDecember 18, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Wow.. such a beautiful card.. and you picked up the ribbon in Istanbul.. how neat is that! I didn't know they had a ribbon district.. must have definitely been a crafter's dream..! Love the papers you used and the coloring on this image as well.. thanks for sharing your talent!

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  2. ConnieDecember 18, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Great color scheme with this Holley! Love that ribbon!
    Connie

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  3. LarisaDecember 18, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    wow! it is very beautiful!!! The image is fantastic! Love your colouring so much!

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  4. TrishDecember 18, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Gorgeous card Holley, really like that image and your colouring is fab as usual. A brilliant surprise for Lynette.
    Hugs,
    Trish x

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  5. LoriDecember 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    That is cool! I like the papers and trims, and this image is on my list! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  6. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    That is beautiful! - Mel

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  7. Alexandra LundgrenDecember 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Very pretty Holley. The shading on her wings is fabulous and the die cut shape perfect for her. LOVE this image. Will get my hands on it soon :)

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  8. ShersL84bedDecember 18, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Sexy card HOlley.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  9. jenniferDecember 18, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    great card Holley, love that trim!

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  10. PatDecember 18, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Gonna have to get to Istanbul!!! your card is awesome as ever, holley.

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  11. Sandy GDecember 18, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    A really lovely card, love way you have coloured this gorgeous image.

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  12. sweetpeastampsDecember 18, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Holley you did a fantastic job on this image, love the red & black and the pasley, love it. Beautiful!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Love your dramatic colouring Holley!

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  14. AngelaDecember 18, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    So pretty in her red dress Holley and that Paisley ribbon is gorgeous. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and may the New Year be even better to you than the last.
    Hugs:)
    Angela

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  15. LorraineDecember 18, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Your card is so striking! Love the bold colors and the gorgeous coloring of that image!

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  16. stamping sueDecember 19, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Perfect name: sweet demons. she could be a demon but sweet with the stuffed animal. this card is embellished very well.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  17. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Great job, the paisley was the perfect touch
    phylinvegas@earthlink.net

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  18. Kathy BradleyDecember 19, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I saw this card and ended up over at Sweet Pea where I bought 4 stamps - you enabler you!! THanks for sharing!

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  19. ikeDecember 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    WoWza - this is just gorgeous. Love that ribbon edge too. Awesome xxxxxxxxxx

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  20. MirandaDecember 20, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    great card Holley, fabulous image and colours TFS
    hugs
    Miranda

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  21. mitzDecember 20, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    ..your detail work really makes the card.. great color choices also.. wtg.. mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

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    I've never know about this topic. It’s really interesting to read.. I like this blog to know about new things. Thanks for this.

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