Tuesday, October 8, 2013

StampTV CSS Alumni October Blog Hop

Hello it is time for another StampTV CSS Alumni Blog Hop. It is time for another sketch challenge.  You should have arrived here from from the wonderful talented Cheri.  If you get lost along the way you can find the complete blog hop list on StampTV.  Here is the sketch.
 

Isn't this a great sketch?  I enjoyed it so much I made two cards.  Here is the first one which I turn the sketch on it's side.
  I used the bag and sentiment from Melanie Muenchinger's latest set Beyond Baskets 2.  I paired it with the boy toys from Melanie's Basket Additions 3 set.  I love these sets and they are so fun and versatile.  I also love red and kraft together so this was a very easy card to come together.  Now for my next card.

 

For this card I used Theresa Momber's latest set Let it Snow.  Snowmen are one of my favorite things to work with.  I created the background by embossing the snowflakes and then sponging with memento summer sky.   On the snowflakes on the side I used sticky embossing powder and the added glitter.  I just found the embossing powder at my LSS and it is fun to use and I can see myself using it often. 

 Make sure to leave a comment as you go along because we will choose a random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! Look for the announcement on Tuesday, October 15.

 Your last stop is the fabulously kreative Karen.  Thank you for stopping by.

Brenda
SANTA'S BAG
Copics: B24, C0, E31, G40, N1, R22, R24, R27, Y15, Y35, Y28, YR24, YR27
LET IT SNOW
Copics:B0000, B000, B21, B23, E21, E23, E27, N1, YR02, YR04 
  
Posted by Brenda at 5:00 PM
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50 comments:

  1. MiesjeOctober 8, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Hi Brenda - I love these cards! So wonderfully colorful!

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  2. LoriOctober 8, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    I love making snowmen cards too Brenda and this image is so sweet!! Both are great cards!

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  3. joyOctober 8, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Great cards - that snowman is so cute and I love how you have used the snowflakes.

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  4. MarshaOctober 8, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    I especially like the snowman card. Lovely embossing and coloring.

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  5. Melisa WaldorfOctober 8, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Hi Brenda. I love how you turned the sketch for card #1 and I love the snow flake background / emb on card #2. So cute. Have a blessed week!

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  6. Susan WhiteOctober 8, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful Cards!! I love that snowman!!

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  7. CheriOctober 8, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Brenda, you have such a talent and I love how you used it and used these stamps to showcase it. The red sack is colored to perfection and that snowman is just begging me to hug him.

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  8. RobinOctober 8, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    So pretty and just adorable.

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  9. JennieOctober 8, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Sweet cards Brenda and love you take on the sketch. The snowman is so cute :) Great job on the sketch!

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  10. stampqueenOctober 8, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Cute cards!!!! Love them both!!

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  11. kiwimeskreationsOctober 8, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Love the Santa's bag card , and the way you interpreted the sketch there.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  12. KittyOctober 8, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Both of your cards are beautiful but I am partial to the snowman. Thank you

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  13. BarbaraOctober 8, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Both cards are gorgeous and love your take on the design sketch. I'm loving Theresa's snowman and Melanie's Beyond Baskets. You've done a beautiful job with both.

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  14. Pat GaskoOctober 9, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    I love snowmen and what a clever way to use the snowflakes. awesome cards

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  15. Theresa MomberOctober 9, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Love these, Bren! Both are adorable. Love the snowflakes on the side.

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  16. Cat TidwellOctober 9, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Both of these are so very awesome! I like how you used the snowflakes too!

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  17. Nana GriffinOctober 9, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    These are both very lovely!

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  18. TishOctober 9, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    How clever you are to get in the 3 at the bottom. great card.
    Tish

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  19. Vicki DutcherOctober 9, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Adorable snowman card!

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  20. Verna AngerhoferOctober 9, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Such gorgeous cards. I especially love your little snowman one. Your coloring on both cards is awesome!

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  21. MarjOctober 9, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful cards, love the snowman!

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  22. BevOctober 9, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    I also love the red and kraft combination, it's a knock out. The snowman card is too too cute, love the blue.

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  23. Judy InukaiOctober 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful. I love that snowman. He is so fun to color. Love how you did the snowflake background. Thanks for including the Copics used.

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  24. DeeOctober 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Beautifully done cards! Love the vibrancy of the colors you used.

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  25. NeeseyOctober 9, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I love seeing all the different takes on this sketch. Yours are adorable and do-able. Many thanks.

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  26. FranOctober 9, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Great cards. Love the bright colors

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  27. UnknownOctober 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    snowman is adorable, both cards are beautiful great job :)

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  28. Kathy E.October 9, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Two great cards! Each with it's own style....thank you!

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  29. AnoukOctober 9, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    lovely cards, nice inspiration for my xmas cards

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  30. Dee EarnshawOctober 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Your cards are so eye-popping. Great use of color. Thank you for sharing

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  31. MsJudyCOctober 9, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Love both of your cards, very cute.

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  32. fuzzyloverOctober 9, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Both of your cards are very pretty and very colorful

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  33. JoniOctober 9, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Great job on both cards.

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  34. --MarcyOctober 9, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Nice take on the sketch! That snowman is just too cute!

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  35. KraftyKimOctober 10, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    Love the snowman too! Has given me some food for thought on my next christmas make! Thanks for sharing!

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  36. UnknownOctober 10, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Love the cards. Gorgeous

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  37. redwasher1October 10, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    Bren, both cards are gorgeous and colored beautifully!!

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  38. Karen (TLgirl353)October 10, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Brenda- these are both cute and you did a wonderful job creating them! So glad you hopped with us.

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  39. MelanieOctober 10, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Love these cards, Brenda!! My sons would sure be excited to see that packed toy bag!

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  40. GayleOctober 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Love your sack of toys and your snowman is too adorable.

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  41. UnknownOctober 10, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Great cards, haven't got my Santa's Bag inky as yet.....but soon, very soon! :)

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  42. UnknownOctober 10, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Just great work, thanks so much!

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  43. Sharon UnderwoodOctober 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Your cards are great -- truly the spirit of Christmas!

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  44. LindaOctober 10, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    your snowman is too cute I like him!

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  45. ParkerOctober 10, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    I really love that peaceful-smiling snowman and your use of the 3 large snowflakes along the side sets off the image.

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  46. mtscrapgalOctober 11, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    The background on the snowman card is so perfect. I like the snowflake "banners' too. Santa did a good job packing the Christmas sack too. Great coloring. Thanks

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  47. Lisa's Scrap SiteOctober 11, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    I Loved your cards,thanks for sharing with us!

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  48. itzamitziOctober 12, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    I love your snowman card, and it is mainly done in my favorite color.

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  49. Angelica SchmidtOctober 13, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Such beautiful cards Brenda! Awesome coloring too!

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  50. Betty NevilleNovember 4, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Fabulous cards, Brenda! Great job colouring; and love that snowflake background! I've been so busy after my holiday that I forgot to hop! : )

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