Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Design Divas Oldies But Goodies Blog Hop




Hello and welcome to the Design Diva Oldies But Goodies Blog Hop for April.  You should have came here from Maria's blog.  

Today I have a couple of cards I made using some old stamp sets that have been neglected.  First is the one using Funny Farm from Gina K Designs.  When this set came out I had to have it and then I never once finished a card using it.  It was a shame, but every time I tried it got stumped and so I move on to another set.  I will be using it more in the future.  Now as if that wasn't bad enough I also had never used the embossing folder or the fence punch.  I am so glad that we have these hops as it really helps me to get out some older supplies.


For this card I pulled out this image from Happy Camper from Gina K Designs and made this very simple card.  It was for my father in law's birthday and I knew he would want something with a nature theme.  The background was made by scoring the card stock every 1/2 inch and then running an ink pad over the whole thing which leaves the grooves un-inked.  This is a super simple technique that gives the look of wood.

I hope you are enjoying you way through the hop.  You next stop is Cindy's blog.



I am entering these cards in the following challenges

Card 1
  1. Copic Creations: Favorite paper to use for copics (I love Neenah for copics)
  2. Lawnscaping Challenge: Calling all Critters
  3. Creative Inspirations: Pets/Animals

Card 2
  1. Pile it On: Smells like rubber
  2. The Spotted Chick: Use kraft paper
    Thank you for stopping by.








    Card Details
    Card 1
    Stamps: Funny Farm-GKD
    Paper: pure luxury red hot, sweet corn, black onyx
    Ink: memento tuxedo black
    Other: ribbon, MS fence punch, plaid embossing folder, cuttlebug







    Card 2
    Stamps: Happy Camper-GKD
    Paper: pure luxury kraft, chocolate brown
    Ink: memento tuxedo black, desert sand
    Other: nestablitilies, cuttlebug, scor buddy

    17 comments:

    1. Awesome cards Brenda! I really like the second one as it makes me feel like I am looking out my window toward Yosemite. Hmmmm, maybe Theresa can draw Half Dome for us! LOL Thanks for playing along this month. {{{hugs}}}

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    2. Cute cards! I love the 'Hogs and Kisses" one, I'm glad you finished it! :)

      Susan
      http://cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

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    3. love em both - I have FF too and never used it! and your mountain card is so lovely - can feel yourself somewhere just looking out and enjoying the view..very clever to score background!
      hugs
      Linda

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    4. I love both cards!!! The "hogs" one is just darling! I love the fence!! I love the mountain scene, looks so calm and peaceful!! Great job on both cards!!!

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    5. Both cards are great Brenda. That's why stamping is so fun, you can show all sides of your personality with it. You did such a wonderful job on the coloring too. One day I will master my Copics. Happy Easter.

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    6. Brenda, I love both cards! Now that you have used that wonderful embossing folder and the picket fence punch you will find all kinds of uses for them! I think the picket fence is my favorite punch! Thank you for sharing the scoring and ink technique. It is a beautiful effect and one that I will case for sure!

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    7. Great cards, I love the Funny Farm one, that is too fun! I have that punch too, just had to have it, and it has been a while since I used mine.

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    8. Awwww, Brenda this is SO PRETTY! Love this scene and it works so perfectly with the natural look of Kraft framing it! Great card! Thanks for playing along in my That's Krafty Thursday challenge! {{{hen hugs}}}

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    9. That pig on the top card is so cute! TFS =)

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    10. So Cute, thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations this week xxx

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    11. Wonderful work hun! Thanks for joining in with this week’s Challenges of Pets / Animals over at Creative Inspirations Wednesday’s Challenge Blog! xxx

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    12. Oh, Brenda, these are so nice! Love the colors in the "hog" card! And, I need to try the groove technique. Looks so rustic! Thanks for the info! Blessings to you!

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    13. Fun fun cards! Thanks for joining us at Lawnscaping!

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    14. Fabulous cards!
      Thanks for joining us at Pile It On!
      Helen x

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    15. Brenda, your scenery cards look beautiful. So glad to see your entry at Copic Creations. ~ Rose

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    16. Both cards are WONDERFUL!!
      Thanks for joining us at PIO!!
      Have a GREAT day, and Happy Easter!

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    17. How cute! Thanks for playing along with us at Lawnscaping!

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