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Emily’s Back to the 80′s Birthday Blog Hop

Posted by on December 17, 2011 39 Comments
Hello Everyone! Welcome to my stop on Emily’s “Back to the 80′s” Birthday Blog Hop!! What a fun theme! You should have just arrived from Elizabeth’s Blog – if not, please be sure to hop over to Emily’s (Birthday Girl!) blog where you can get the scoop on all the prizes up for grabs for this hop!

 

Happy Birthday, Emily! When I think of the 80′s a few things come to mind (and not from memory, because I was just a wee one when they occurred!) – fashion, hair, bling, and music. Of course all those amazing Saturday morning cartoons like Rainbow Brite don’t stray too far from my mind, either. ;) So, for my project today, I wanted to portray the 80′s in a much more updated way. Instead of literally creating a blast-from-the-past, I took all the fun elements I love about the 80′s and put a Clean and Simple twist on them to create an updated design.I hope you like it!

 

I took seven 1/4″ lines of Scor-Tape and adhered them to my card, being careful to only peel back one side of the tape at a time. I wanted my lines to resemble an equalizer, and of course, some bling and sparkle was lent by chunky glitter in all colors of the rainbow! The sentiment is a sneak peek of a Market Street Stamps set that will be released soon! I used  Memento ink  in “Lulu Lavender” to ink up the flag my sentiment was on.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to jump over to the next stop, the sweet and very talented Michelle!! Happy Sunday everyone, and Happy Birthday again, Emily!

 

 

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Peachy Keen Kut Outs Blog Hop

Posted by on November 18, 2011 78 Comments

Good Morning Peachy Friends! I hope you’re just joining me from Ruthie’s blog, but if not, no worries! I have the entire blog hop list at the bottom of my post, and you can start over at the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog so you don’t miss a single stop along the way!

Today, we’re excited to show you some ideas on how to use our new Peachy Keen Kut Outs!!

 For my card today, I used the Christmas Tree Die as well as the Santa Tree stamp set that coordinates. There’s also another coordinating set, Decorate Me Tree! There are so many options and fun ways to use these!

Using Copic Markers in YG03, YG05, and YG25, I first layered my lightest color onto the tree (YG03).

I took my mid shade (YG05) and flicked my marker under each tree “bough”. I blended the edges with my YG03 again.

Finally, I took the darkest color (YG25) and flicked a little more under each bough and blended once more. SUPER easy blending technique and the results are so pretty!

For my tree’s cheeks, I used craft chalk and applied in a circular motion until I acheived the desired color. His eyes are colored in with a white gel pen, his nose and mouth were colored in with a dark pink gel pen.

I finished up my card by embossing a light teal panel and adding some Nestabling. I love the little bit of POP it gives the card!

The sentiment is from the new “Oh by Golly” set that coordinates with the new releases.

Be sure to leave your comments across ALL blogs in the hop, as each comment is a chance at winning ONE of THREE prize packages!

Each winner will receive their choice* of one new die and one new stamp set! (*subject to availability)

And now through Sunday (11:59 PM CDT) Peachy Keen Stamps is offering an additional 5% off our tiered discounts when you use PROMO CODE: KUTOUT5 at checkout!

Total savings of up to 15% OFF on almost everything in the Peachy Keen shop!

PLUS, enjoy FREE SHIPPING* this weekend in addition to your discount!

*free shipping available to Domestic USA addresses, only*

Thanks so much for stopping by, your next stop is the sweet & talented Jeanne!! 

And if you’re in a hoppin’ mood, the Market Street Stamps/Twinery Blog Hop is also happening today and tomorrow!! I’ll have a project to share with you tomorrow, but for now, start with the first half of the hop beginning here!

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