Monday, January 11, 2010
Stamper's Dream Blog Hop
I'm excited to be participating in the first-ever Stamper's Dream blog hop! Today, the Dream Team is featuring the newest JustRite images. If you're already hopping with us, then hopefully, you arrived here from Denise Marzec. If you happened to stop by, you'll find the beginning of the hop HERE with Tosha Leyendekker. Michelle has hidden some blog candy on one of the blogs, so be sure to leave lots of love for a chance to win! She'll be announcing the winner on Wednesday.
Just in case you hit a bump anywhere along the way, here's the blog hop order:
Tosh
Michelle
Denise
Amy (you're here)
Silke
Carolyn
Laurie
After the hop, be sure to visit the Stamper's Dream store for a fabulous One-Day Sale! You'll find sweet, sweet discounts on the Life Stories paper collections by My Mind's Eye, JustRite square stamps, Spellbinders dies, Whiff of Joy stamps, Prism card stock, and much, much more. All discounted products can be found under Sales & Specials.
For today's project I was inspired by the "Sending You A Bucket of Kisses" sentiment in JustRite's new Loving Thoughts set. I made a Valentine's candy holder by turning a Holly Berry House Allegany Bell upside down. [ETA: Oh my goodness, some of you have given me more credit than is due! Turning the bell upside down is an idea included in the instruction sheet for assembling these bells. Thanks to Holly Berry House for this wonderful alternative use!] I stamped on watercolor paper and watercolored with Tombow Markers. When assembled, the inside of the bell{basket} does show some seams where the five pieces are joined. To cover those up and pretty it up a bit, I adhered some lace trim inside the basket rim. The base of the basket is a Blossom Nestabilities die-cut.
The dowel rod is secured to the inside of the basket with a *very* generous pool of hot glue. From the top of the dowel, I tied a bow from some beautiful May Arts pink silk ribbon, then hung the tag made with the JustRite sentiment.
Here's a coordinating card:
I used three bell sections, another sentiment from JustRite's Loving Thoughts set, and a Spellbinders Lattice Borderabilities die-cut as the primary elements. The base and rectangular layers are made from watercolor paper and Prismatics Blush Red dark card stock (my absolute favorite red!).
Your next stop on the hop is the amazingly talented Silke Ledlow! Enjoy!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
116 comments:
Si tu recomiendas pasar por los blogs que dices es que son buenos, asà que me voy a pasar. Estos trabajos, la tarjeta y el cestito para dulces son preciosos, con el mismo troquel del cesto has hecho la tarjeta y eso es muy artÃsitico y buena idea.
Bss.
So clever! Thank you for sharing the details and your beautiful work.
WOWZER - Amy!!! You really know how to work this Holly Berry stamp!!! It's FABULOUS on your card and treat box!!!
The JustRite sentiments are the perfect addition to your awesome projects!!! You rock - GF!!! Hugs ~S~
Stunning, Amy!...totally STUNNING! Your colors and coloring are SOOO pretty. Awesome project and card!
Oh, my goodness gracious! You are stunningly talented! That card and project are absolutely phenomenal. It totally blew me away this morning!
Christy Q
Oh how sweet! That is awesome and I love the match card.
WOW! Fantastic candy holder and matching card. It looks so elegant!
Gorgeous~gorgeous~gorgeous!!! This is so creative and I am living the pink and red...a great idea!!
Wowzers! I was ooohhhing and ahhhing at the basket and then I scroll down and find you made a gorgeous card too! Beautiful projects, Amy!!
OMGosh!!!! I thought the baskets was stunning and then I saw that jaw dropping card!!! Holy Moly girl - you are soooooo talented!!!! LOVE EVERYTHING!!!! :)
Oh wow....your work is amazing, Amy! Sweet and lovely candy basket! The card is FAB-O as well!!
That sentiment was screaming to be used with a pile of Hershey kisses, but you've really taken it the extra mile with that adorable basket! The coordinating card makes this such a very special Valentine gift for a lucky recipient! It's excellent!!!
Girl, you have once again totally blown me away with this fabulous project! When we're at CHA, would you please let some of your excess creativity rub off on me??? AWESOME!!!
Amy love the bucket of kisses what a great project for my daughter and I to make for her teacher. Debi
Amy your card and baskett of kisses are so delicate and exquisitely crafted. They remind me of a lacey French parasol.
what a stunning project Amy! love the beautiful basket and matching card. FABULOUS!
you are soooo talented. what a beautiful "bucket" and matching card. Love it!
Absolutely love your creations!
What a darling bucket of kisses and coordinating card! Your cards are so cute!
Love the bucket
Amy - Your basket project is really out of this world.
You really inspire everyone to go beyond and try something new. Loved this basket!
What a great project--it is just so darn cute. Lovely card as well.
that is gorgeous. I love your color scheme and the pink bow just knocked me over.
Oh how wonderful, it sets my mind spinning..........May Day baskets; Mother's Day.....oh and a spring umbrella.Love it
Okay, seriously blown away here!!! LOVE your creative bucket. GORGEOUS!! As is the coordinating card!! I have a project ready to go with that same sentiment, but it soooooo pales in comparison. Hopefully some of your talent will rub off on me while at CHA!!!! :o) Exquisite work Amy!
What a gorgeous little treat container and the card is beautiful. I am loving this blog hop!!!
What a beautiful candy holder, Amy -- very creative!!
That is just brilliant!
You are so creative and you see possibilties in your stamps that astound me. Using that HollyBerry stamp for the candy holder was brilliant. So beautiful. I subscribe and visit most days and today's made me get out and hop this hop! Thanks, Amy.
That is ADORABLE!!! Oh my gosh...so cute!
Wow! This is utterly gorgeous!! Love it!
♥Lea
I love them all, I think the kisses would be perfect for my old friend. Thanks for all the inspiration, although now I feel that I really have no talent comapre to you guys :)
I really admire your talent. God bless you and your creative hands. I love your card and 3D item, awesome.
WOW! What dazzling artwork! You're one amazing artist!
Amy - I'm a huge fan and love your work! This is a great idea and almost too pretty to give away - :) I am going to use this idea for my teacher gifts for Valentines this year - thanks!!
How gorgeous is this! Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing,
Hugs,
Liz
How gorgeous!!! I would never have thought to do that with the Holly Berry stamp! Just too clever, Amy!
Oh my goodness...this is so incredibly gorgeous!!!!!!! What would I give to just sit with you and watch you as you create!!!
Love the colors and your projects are gorgeous!
Love it love it love it. Absolutely gorgeous.
Wow, gorgeous!!!! Thank you for sharing.
What a beautiful centerpiece and card! Love it.
I love your project and your card!
How very clever and such beautiful results!!
Thank you for sharing!
What a fun project. It gets you in the mood for some Valentine projects.
Donna
very clever project and card--great gift!
Love all the beautiful details on your basket and it just doesn't stop there -- your card is SO wonderful, too!!!
Amazing set!!! I'd love to be so talented!
Too stinkin' cute!!!!!
Sharon L
WOW!! That is a great project! What a great way to use the stamp
love love love the bucket full of kisses! It would be a great wedding shower favor! so beautiful! thanks for sharing!
gotta hop!
-Krissy
www.paperinkspirations.blogspot.com
Lovely lovely lovely!!! And I admire the perfect ribbon bow :-))
OMW this is wonderful!!!!!
Amy..I love ur card!!It is so elegant looking...
So very gorgeous! I love the bell, and the JustRite is just right! Fabulous design here Amy!
this is adorably cute!!!!i want one...lol...take carexxx
OMgoodness, this is delicious!!!!! What an amazing creation.
amazing projects!
That is the cutest thing every......how clever is that.....would be a great gift for a co-=worker......thank you for sharing....
I love your project. It is really cute.
Ronda C.
Darling project and beautiful card.
I just love your bucket and the card!!! I am going to see if I can figure out how to make that bucket, it will be great for my Children's Church Kids. The card is so elegant. Well I'm hopping right alone.
I just love your bucket and the card!!! I am going to see if I can figure out how to make that bucket, it will be great for my Children's Church Kids. The card is so elegant. Well I'm hopping right alone.
Your projects are absolutely adorable! Just love your style and glad I discovered your blog through this hop.
What a great project! Love it!!
Yes! I have3 been trying to think of a cute idea for Valentines day and here it is - this is STUNNING! It would also make an adorable favor or small centerpieces - could be a few on the table - LOVE IT!!!
Amy, this is STUNNING!!!
Oh my word Amy, look at the intricacy on this! What gorgeous color too. Beautifully done!
Beautiful candy holder and card too. Thanks for sharing them.
love the bucket of kisses and the coordinating card! thanks for sharing!
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net
Amazing projects Amy! That is the prettiest "bucket" I have ever seen. Love the colour combo and that matching card...the sentiment is a great one and could be used for so many occasions!
wow, what as awesome project Amy... love the beautiful basket and matching card. So pretty.
These colors are so pretty together. JustRite and Spellbinders go great together too.
Gorgeous projects! The colors are very pretty!
Absolutely gorgeous!! I loved both the basket and the card! Thanks for showing us how you made the basket (I'm checking my stamps to see if I have that one!)
Wow Amy - this is gorgeous! I love the colours too - its quite eyecatching!!!!!!!!!!!! And the matching card is stunning.
Amy, this is gorgeous! I wanted this stamp for Christmas, but time got away. I HAVE to order it now! TFS and inspiring!
Kris, Wadsworth, OH
What a beautiful Valentine treat and it would be perfect for a shower decoration also!
Pamela
This is just simply AWESOME -- so unique & so beautiful!!!
What a yummy container and lovely card!!!
Cute idea. Love your use of Copics - my favorite coloring tools.
Oh Yummy!!!
What stunning projects!! Just gorgeous!
What beautiful colours and love the top project. Terrific
Oh my, Amy, you put the rest of us to shame. These are both absolutely lovely. Your works of art always inspire me. Thanks for sharing. God bless!
What a cute little basket, and your card is beautiful!
Your projects are so amazing. I love the colors you used.
Thankyou for sharing your lovely creations, love the colors, very pretty.
OMG!!! I love the little basket. Your idea or not it's wonderful. The card that goes with it is also beautiful. WOW!!!! Love both!! Thanks for sharing.
WOW, what a beautiful idea! The basket is amazing!! I love both!!! ellen
Amy, both your inverted bell Valentine candy holder and your card using the same stamp are both incredible and gorgeous! I love the papers that you used too.
Your creativity never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us.
Elegant and beautiful. You are so talented!
chocolate what else is there
Love your Valentine's basket!!! That lace trim on the inside is so pretty, and that card is just stunning! Amazing how that stamp looks like a fancy lady's fan! Beautiful!!
The treat favor is too cute, but that card is absolutely fabulous!!! Thanks so much for sharing.
Wow! Love the idea of an umbrella like this! Thanks for sharing!
I love ALL your work, but whenever I see what you do with the Holly Berry House stamps, I fall in love! Your creativity just doesn't end!
Beautiful card and project.
Oh my goodness! That's incredible!
I always love your work, but I think you've outdone yourself this time.
What a superb set - card and matching gift basket. Great detail done on these.
Gorgeous project. I love the colors you used too! You definately deserve some of the credit for this one!
Amy, I don't even know what to type...this is just stunning. My mom's birthday is Feb. 15th and I think I just found the perfect favors for her party that we are having on Feb 14th. I'm so inspired!! THANKS for sharing such a GORGEOUS idea!
Amy clever project love it!
oh just send this to meeeeeeeeee! it is soooooooooooooooo cute! and those kisses are one of my fav snacks when I scrap...who doesn't like chocolate!!!!!! I totally love this! great use of all the materials...wish my brain worked like yours! lol
That is awesome! I just ordered stamps and can't wait to start creating! Thanks for the inspiration!
Such a beautiful "Bucket of Kisses". It would make a great centerpiece for a shower or wedding!
*gasp* wow! Simply breathtaking. The colors! Love the 'bucket' of kisses... too cute. And your card! Wow.. have I said that yet?
This is FAB - love both pieces
What a gorgeous treat *bucket*, Amy, and I just love the fabulous card you designed...beautiful use of that awesome stamp!!!! Fabulous colors and details, too!!!!
What a wonderful design! Sometimes I forget that paper projects can be 3-D too! Thanks for sharing!
Love the 3D, never think to try dimensional art.
I'm totally 'Gob-Smacked'. You are sooooo talented. This little box is the cutest and I am awed by your creativity. Woweeee...WOW...!
I'll be casing this one! Would be cute at a baby shower!
Mikesgal
I vote that you deserve all the credit in the world for taking a great idea makeing it gorgeous beyond belief!
SO SO pretty! Love the reds and pinks!
Absolutely beautiful!!! Love the coloring, love the design, LOVE the kisses! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog!
Post a Comment