Saturday, October 31, 2009

"Holiday Hop" & My Big News

Hi everyone! Hope your having a great weekend! I am thrilled to announce that I was asked to be a part of the Caardvarks Design Team! I am truly honored to work with a such a talented group of girls. Be sure to check out the Caardvarks site and see all of the other new members of the team. Also, today is Day 1 of the Caardvarks Holiday Hop sponsored by Creative Cuts & More. There will be three days full of inspiration as well as awesome prizes to win. The theme of Day 1 is Holiday cards. I covered one of the Creative Cuts & More snowflake chipboard dies with patterned paper and was thrilled that it fit perfectly in the middle of their Scallop Square Card with Circle Window.
SUPPLIES: Die Cuts - Creative Cuts & More Square Scallop Card with Circle Window and Small Chipboard Snowflake; Cardstock - Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper - Making Memories (text), My Mind's Eye (stripe and brown polka dot);Stamps - Hero Arts Holiday Sayings; Ink - VersaFine Vintage Sepia, Distress Antique Linen; Button - Papertrey Ink; Other - twine, pop dots
Your next stop on the Holiday Hop is Stephany! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come back tomorrow for more fun!
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67 comments:

  1. paperscissorsNovember 1, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    fitting the snowflake inside the cut out really highlights it. congrats on your post as dt member you certainly have the talent

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  2. Pamela SmerkerNovember 1, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Congrats on your new venture with Caardvarks, they are truly an amazing design team!
    Your card is absolutely darling...love it!

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  3. Mama TuttleNovember 1, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    What a super card! I love the color combo! Congrats on your new position!! You will do a fantastic job!

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  4. EvaNovember 1, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    What a gorgeous card!!! Love your design!!!!

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  5. Steph ZerbeNovember 1, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Gosh this card speaks to me! Love the DP and the polka dot paper on the snowflake. So fun! Congrats!!

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  6. WhimceesNovember 1, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    The colors worked out lovely together! Thank you for sharing!

    Barbara Diane

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  7. JenyfurNovember 1, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    We are so happy (and SO lucky!) to have you on the Team at Caardvarks. Your card today is gorgeous, Kelly.

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  8. ellen s.November 1, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    just love how you used the snowflake..gorgeous!

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  9. Amy CNovember 1, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Wow!! I really like how you covered and distressed the snowflake on this card and the colors you chose are fabulous!!

    Hugs,
    Amy ♥

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  10. mustangkaylaNovember 1, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    I just love the blue and brown! That snowflake looks fantastic!

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  11. JeriNovember 1, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    That little scallop on one edge is so cute. Great card. Congrats on joining the DT.

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  12. BrendaBNovember 1, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Very pretty card! I love the blue & brown combination!

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  13. donna mikasaNovember 1, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Such a pretty color combo and I love that snowflake!
    Congrats on making the DT for Caardvarks! They're so lucky to have you!

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  14. GinaNovember 1, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    beautiful card. I love brown and blue together.

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  15. Amanda ProfumoNovember 1, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Love your color and design choice!

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  16. Khunter47November 1, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Simply beautiful and elegant. I love the colors.

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  17. Lynn (toomanycrayons)November 1, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    like the non traditional color palette very much and the simple but bold statement of the snowflake - nice !

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  18. RitaNovember 1, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Great colors and love the polka dot snowflake!

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  19. ColleenNovember 1, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Love the colors of the paper. Great snowflake

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  20. Andrea AmuNovember 1, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Ohh, I so love this one! The brown and blue combo can't be beat!

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  21. mulberry stationNovember 1, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Simply beautiful!

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  22. Amanda EvansNovember 1, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    What a cute snowflake!

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  23. Laurie MarmonNovember 1, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    love it when shapes fit so perfectly together. awesome card design. thanks for sharing. and congrats for joining the caardvarks team.

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  24. Laura.KNovember 1, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Gorgeous card.

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  25. TashaNovember 1, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Oh this is stunning. I love the colour combo
    great hop
    love tasha xx

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  26. Lucy AbramsNovember 1, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Stunning. Totally gorgeous.

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  27. lindaNovember 1, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Love the color scheme of this card design!
    linda from backtopaper.com

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  28. KathleneNovember 1, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Love non-traditional color Christmas cards and your snowflake is gorgeous in dots! Lovely card. TFS!

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  29. Nicky HsuNovember 1, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    The brown dotted snowflake is SUPER cute. So pretty. Love the soft tune.

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  30. Ginger BNovember 1, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    wonderful card

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  31. A Little Licht on the Subject...November 1, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Love the colors - just like a clear winter day - blue sky and brown trees!

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  32. Sue McRaeNovember 1, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    I like the dotted snowflake, very fun!

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  33. Dawn EdwardsNovember 1, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Beautiful Card! I love none traditional colored Christmas Cards.

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  34. AnonymousNovember 1, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    I love that snowflake, gorgeous colours!

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  35. Susan GrapengaterNovember 1, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    I love the colors that you used and the paper - so not your typical holiday card!

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  36. dstandardNovember 1, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Beautiful! Love the snowflake!

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  37. Divya RaoNovember 1, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Choc 'n' blue is my favourite combo! It's a lovely card :)

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  38. Die Cut DivaNovember 1, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    I love how you showcased the snowflake in the window and I really like all the colors you used -- great card.

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  39. Andi (RrlScrapGal)November 1, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    OH I am loving the snowflakes and how they go perfectly with the window card:)

    Cuteness!

    And congrats on lots of things! Design team with Caardvarks and your upcoming baby!!!!

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  40. Cassie_luNovember 1, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    great card and i really like what you did the with snowflake

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  41. Chrissy DNovember 1, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Love the colors on this. So pretty - the snowflake is perfect!

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  42. silviaNovember 1, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Congrats on your exciting news!! LOVE your snowflake card!!

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  43. tomiannieNovember 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Love those warm colors!

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  44. Anita RexNovember 1, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Kelly! So glad that you have started a blog! I love your snowflake card! Your so talented! By the way I never did tell you how much I enjoyed dinner with you at Tony Romas! You rock! :>

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  45. MarlaNovember 1, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    A neat card - LOVE the snowflake!!

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  46. Beverly S.November 1, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Pretty snowflake card....love the brown dotted snowflake. :)

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  47. UnknownNovember 1, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Simple and elegant. It is beautiful.

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  48. AnonymousNovember 1, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    So beautiful Kelly! I love the colors!

    (-: Heidi

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  49. Tiffany ErvinNovember 2, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Beautiful color combos! Love that snowflake!

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  50. Linda BrunNovember 2, 2009 at 3:20 AM

    Beautiful card!

    Linda

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  51. AliceNovember 2, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us and congrats on making the DT.

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  52. Kelly BoothNovember 2, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    LOVE this card Kelly....so Happy for you that your on the Crew.....Your cards are always so Wonderful!!!

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  53. connieNovember 2, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    congratulations! Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Love your card and the colors you used.

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  54. mgcreativeNovember 2, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    simple and beauty. good job :)

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  55. Ashley Cannon NewellNovember 2, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Kelly, this is amazing! I'm so glad you started a blog too! ;)

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  56. SandyNovember 2, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Your card is lovely! Congratulations!!!

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  57. PeetNovember 2, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    This is totally gorgeous, Kelly!! Love it!

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  58. KathyNovember 2, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Beautiful Kelly and congrats again! Hugs,Kathy

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  59. Nancy L.November 2, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Congrats!!! Your creations are ALWAYS amazing!!

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  60. Helen F.November 2, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Congratulations, Kelly! Love these colors together...beautiful card.

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  61. MedaNovember 2, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Lovely. Love the colors and rustic feel!

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  62. AnonymousNovember 2, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    very cute card.

    lisa a.

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  63. DianeNovember 3, 2009 at 4:05 AM

    Am loving this...the color combo is great!!!

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  64. mel m. m. mccarthyNovember 3, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    WOW! Kelly, this is simply perfect. I'm a sucker for text, but never would've thought to put a circle behind nice dark chipboard. Ingenious! Can't wait to see more of your gorgeous work... :o)

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  65. arielleNovember 3, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    I love the nontraditional colors for this part of the season!

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  66. mdogNovember 3, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Love the color combination!

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  67. Shauna KNovember 3, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    gorgeous! love those colors together :D

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