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Monday, June 22, 2015

CardMaker Magazine and Avery Elle Blog Hop!


NOTE:  THIS IS MY SECOND POST FOR TODAY.  PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MY PROJECT FOR THE CHALLENGE #40!

Happy Monday, friends!

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Today is a fun day because the Avery Elle design team is teaming up with our friends over at CardMaker Magazine for a fun blog hop.   Be sure to stop by our company and designer blogs (listed below) to be inspired and enter for a chance to win a prize.  One lucky commenter will be drawn at random and will win a $30 Avery Elle Gift Certificate.  You have all week to enter to win.  The winner of the Avery Elle Gift Certificate will be announced on the Avery Elle blog on Monday, June 29th.  Here’s the list of hoppers:

CardMaker
Katie Gehring
AJ Otto
Caryn Davies
Anita Mulcahey
Yainea
Lisa Lahiff
Melania Deasy
Lois Bak
JJ Bolton
Patti Gilliam
Karolyn Loncon <------ YOU ARE HERE!
Sarah Ashley Posch
Jamie Gracz

Here’s the project I created, using the brand new Avery Elle stamp set called Balloon Giraffe!

6-22-15 Balloon Giraffe

So this was super fun and easy to create!  Here’s how I did it:

  1. Trim an A2 horizontal top-folding card base from white cardstock; score at 4.25” and fold; perfect crease with teflon bone folder.
  2. Trim an A2 image panel from white cardstock.
  3. Stamp the Balloon Giraffe and dots from the Balloon Giraffe Stamp Set repeatedly onto the image panel, varying the position of each as well as the ink colors (I used Raspberry, Aquamarine, Lemon Grass, Daisy, and Fizz Pigment Inks).  Focus the stamping towards the bottom half of the image panel.
  4. Using the Dotted Borders Elle-Ments, die cut the curve towards the bottom third of the image panel; trim off 1/4” from the top half of the image panel.
  5. Temporarily adhere the image panels to the card base; lightly draw pencil lines for each of the curves to delineate the area for the sentiment.
  6. Using New Moon Pigment Ink, stamp the sentiments from the Balloon Giraffe Stamp Set between the two pencil lines, curving the stamps to fit the curves.
  7. Adhere the image panels to the card base with foam squares.

There you have it!!  Easy peasy!  I’ve listed the products I used below.  Your next stop on the hop is Sarah Ashley Posch, who I’m sure has something super awesome to share with you!

That’s it for me today, friends!  I’m so glad you stopped by to take a peak at my stuff!!!  Have a great day!


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38 comments:

  1. Vilena GrishinaJune 22, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    So funny card) Love it!

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  2. BrookeJune 22, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    I love those balloon images-cute card!

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  3. Celeste GoffJune 22, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    What a fun and creative card! I love the die cutting you did to insert the sentiment in the center of the card! So clever!

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  4. LoisJune 22, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    How fun!

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  5. UnknownJune 22, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Love it!!! Super cute colors and really like how you did your sentiment.

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  6. Patti JJune 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    What a fun card! Love the balloon image :) Great job with the sentiment too!

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  7. Lori KobularJune 22, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Love that adorable Giraffe balloon!! I think it is a must have on my Wish List! Your card is a delight!

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  8. Lisa StolpJune 22, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Adorable! Your card is super fun and great for a kid or adult!

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  9. MoniqueJune 22, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    The wavy channel cut into the card is a wonderful idea for sentiment. Consider it stolen.

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  10. cghundleyJune 22, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Super cute and
    the cut out part
    is a great touch!
    Carla from Utah

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  11. Becca YahrlingJune 22, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    Love it - very creative.

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  12. SUPRFOXdesignsJune 22, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    Love the colors and just how super fun this card is!

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  13. KatiaJune 22, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    it's a perfect card for a party!

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  14. JeriJune 22, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Oh my goodness! This is a fabulous card! Of course, the balloon giraffe is AWESOME, but stamped in all the colorful inks and snuggling the wavy sentiment in like that is PERFECTION!

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  15. LindarubJune 22, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Great kids birthday card.

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  16. Beverly PerdueJune 22, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Oh my goodness! What a pretty card! Love the colorful balloon animal and how you stamped the wavy sentiment!

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  17. pcmJune 22, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    so fun!

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  18. Sue DJune 22, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    How fun and colorful!

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  19. UnknownJune 22, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    Love this card idea!
    I will be certain to try this one!

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  20. UnknownJune 22, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    i loved those giraffe balloons! such a cute and fun card! yippee!!

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  21. Indy's DesignsJune 22, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Oh I just adore these animal-shaped stamps! Such a fun, festive card!!

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  22. Brenda LeeJune 22, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    So, so cute, Karolyn!! The flying balloons look fantastic and F-U-N. I absolutely love the sentiment between the curved cuts.

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  23. Julie I.June 22, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    I have the other 2 balloon animal stamps sets & this giraffe set is another fun one! Thanks for sharing your wonderful stamping & die cutting tips for getting extra mileage from this wonderful little set.

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  24. Marty BJune 22, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    Very fun, festive card & really like your color choices.

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  25. JudieJune 23, 2015 at 1:30 AM

    Simple yet nice and bright! Love it!

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  26. NatQuebecJune 23, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    Very nice card !! What a gret idea : must try it !

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  27. Michele K. HendersonJune 23, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    What a fun card! Love these bright balloons!

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  28. nannersmomJune 23, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Great idea with the balloons bouncing. I have the Party Animal (dog ballon set) and need to try this.

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  29. Denise BryantJune 23, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Very fun card! I love the delightful balloons in those awesome colors, and the fun sentiment in the cut out area!

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  30. Mendi YoshikawaJune 23, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    Such a fun use of the balloon giraffe stamp! Love how colorful and happy it is and the way you broke up the design for the sentiment. :)

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  31. MigdaliaJune 24, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    A Fabulous & Fun card!!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    Crafting With Creative M

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  32. Miriam PrantnerJune 24, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Such a fun card! I love the curve and all those fun sentiments!

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  33. Amy C.June 24, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    What a fun and festive design! This balloon stamp is adorable!

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  34. UnknownJune 24, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    That balloon giraffe is so adorable! I love the ink colors.

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  35. Sarah Ashley PoschJune 25, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Cute, cute, cute! What a creative design!

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  36. GeriJune 26, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    Soooooo stinkin' cute! Love the curvy edge!

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  37. Mary HolshouserJune 27, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Party! I have this stamp but not used it. I love this idea and I'm going to put it to use soon.
    Love the cut between the two pieces for the sentiment.
    thanks for sharing a great card.

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  38. Taunya ButlerJune 28, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    I LOVE this - so fun and such a wonderfully styled card - love the way you got your sentiment to curve also!! Bright, happy colors make this a card to fall in love with!!

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