Studio Calico + Hero Arts Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to my stop on the Studio Calico + Hero Arts Blog Hop!  I just love these new stamps so much that I have a couple projects to share with you today.

First up is this soft and sweet little card.  Those polka dot clouds are so adorable!  And they even are sized just right to work with the Fiskars Cloud Punch.

{Stamps used: ST508 My Happy,  ST509 Hooray}

That diagonal pattern along the bottom was created by repeatedly stamping the line/flag stick image from the Hooray (ST509) stamp set.  I love to come up with new ways to use stamps to create fun background patterns. 

My next project is a cute little bookmark.  I think it would be perfect to stick inside a book for a friend or include it with a gift card to a bookstore.

{Stamps used: ST508 My Happy,  ST509 Hooray, ST506 I Love Books, ST512 Silhouettes}

To create the bookmark I folded a 4"x3.25" piece of cardstock in half and sewed along the top and right edges.  The left side and bottom need to be left open so it can slide over the page.  Super easy!  I know I'll be making more of these.

Be sure to leave a comment on each stop of the hop for your chance to win some of these fabulous new stamps!  Hero Arts is giving away five sets each day of the hop (Monday - Wednesday), and the winners will be drawn from ALL blog hop comments!

Your next stop is Sasha Ferina!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Week 2: Summer Card Camp

Hello!  This afternoon I sat down with my daughter, Halle, and we both made a card using this weeks Summer Card Camp color combo.

Here's my card (with NO stamping...I can't even remember the last time I made a card without stamping)...

For the sentiment, I used some Basic Grey alphabet stickers as a mask on a piece of wood (I got mine here) and then inked over the top with Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink.  Then removed the stickers and the natural wood color shows though.

And here's Halle's card...she was all about the stamping! How cute is that lobster holding the drink. ;)

Thanks for stopping by!

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Week 1: Summer Card Camp

Hello!  I'm so excited that Summer Card Camp has finally begun!  Jennifer and Kristina are putting on an amazing class and I just love the fresh inspiration they are offer each day.

I got a chance to play with this weeks color combo and here's my card...

A lot of inspiration for this card came from the video/card that Jennifer shared on Tuesday.  (Thanks, Jen!) All stamps are Hero Arts and I used Memento markers for the pinks and orange.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Another Summer Card Camp Winner!

Since I didn't hear from one of the previous winners, I decided to draw a new name. So...

#129 - Ashli Dardenne

...you are the winner of a spot in Summer Card Camp!

Congrats Ashli!  I've sent you an email. :)

Summer Card Camp Winners!

ETA:  I still haven't heard from Ladybug68 and do not have any way to contact her.  If I don't hear from her by Noon CST on Tuesday, June 28th, I will draw a new winner.

Out of the whopping 272 entries, the three randomly chosen winners of a spot in Summer Card Camp are...

Congrats ladies!  Please email me ASAP at kellyras23@hotmail.com and we'll get you all set up for the class.

Pack your bags...camp begins on Monday! :)

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Summer Card Camp Giveaway!

Hi there!  I'm sure most of you have heard about the amazing online card class, Summer Card Camp 2011, that Jennifer McGuire and Kristina Werner are offering.  I am so honored to be a guest designer and give all of you a chance to win a spot in this class.

Get ready for a summer full of colorful cardmaking fun with Summer Card Camp 2011. Jennifer McGuire and Kristina Werner have teamed up to bring you a 4-week workshop loaded with fresh color combos, cutting edge techniques, and versatile sketches that will leave you feeling inspired to create! Summer Card Camp is your all-access pass to 48 new card ideas, daily PDFs, twice weekly videos, guest designers (including me!), huge prizes and access to a private blog where you can share your own creations. For more information and to register, visit http://onlinecardclasses.com/summercardcamp2011/classinfo.html.  

 

I am giving away THREE spots in the class! Just leave a comment on this post by Friday, June 24 at midnight CST.  The winners will be randomly chosen and announced on the 25th.  If you are picked as a winner and have already signed up, you will be given a refund.

Have a great day! 

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Giveaway Winner!

Congrats Lin!  I have emailed you for your mailing address.

And thanks to all those who left such sweet comments!  I'm doing some de-cluttering so hopefully I will have some more giveaways soon. :)

Have a wonderful day!
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