Friday, September 9, 2011

celebrate the holidays! a lawnscaping blog hop



Welcome to the first ever Lawnscaping Blog Hop!! So glad you're here!! You should have come to me by way of Eve. This month's theme is magical. Holiday projects!! The hop runs from Friday, September 9th to Sunday, September 11th! Make sure to comment on all of the blogs because there are LOTS of prizes to be won!! All the details can be found on the Lawnscaping home page.

I had originally thought that I would make a Halloween card since that is the next holiday here in the States, but it totally didn't turn out the way I had envisioned it. So I moved on to a Christmas card. Afterall, you never can start too early on those!! I featured Bows & Holly and Frosties on this card.


I decided to use a black card base for a bit of a non-traditional feel, but the focal point is very much traditional holiday colors. I stamped the black cardstock with the large snowflakes from Frosties, using versamark ink and then embossed with clear embossing powder.


My focal point consists of strips of patterned paper and some paper tape. I used Bows and Holly for the sentiment and holly leaves. I colored in the leaves and berries using copics, and then added glossy accents to the berries for added interest. A touch of satin ribbon finishes it off. I then added this to the card base using foam adhesive.

I hope you are enjoying the Blog Hop thus far! I have had so much fun and am beyond excited to be apart of this!! Now head on over to Jordan's blog for more holiday fun!! If you've gotten off track, don't worry!! Head on back to Lawnscaping to see the complete list of designers.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Deb
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81 comments:

  1. CrisSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Beautiful design! Love this card!

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  2. Isha GuptaSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Lovely card. Like the patter papers and colors. TFS

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  3. ElenaSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    very cute!

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  4. DesiréeSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Great card with beautiful colours!

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  5. ManasaSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Simple but cute card !

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  6. ~amy~September 9, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Love your card...great colors!

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  7. Chari MossSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Love this simple card. You really made the papers shine in this design!

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  8. HeatherHSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love the snowflake background and mix of pattern papers!

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  9. Heather I.September 9, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    So cool! I really love the image! Beautifully colored and the ribbon is a fab addition!

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  10. Moccavanila by Vera RhuhaySeptember 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Beautiful christmas card! Just love it!

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  11. Laurel BeardSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I love this. And I love that you used a black card base!

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  12. KellySeptember 9, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    love how you used different patterned papers on this. great card!

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  13. TamaraSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    lovely card! xx Tamara

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  14. MarieSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Such a wonderful card! TFS =)

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  15. DivineSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Pretty card! TFS :)

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  16. *Alison*September 9, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Oh my adorable.. I love that you added so many fun patterned papers :)
    Off to the next stop on the hop :) HUGS
    familybubbles at hotmail dot com

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  17. Peggy JeanSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Very Classy card. Simple and beautiful. Love the use of unusual background. Great job.

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  18. UnknownSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Lovely card!! TFS! ;o)

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  19. Priya MohanSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Beautiful card

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  20. GretchenSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Love the colors and the shading on the berries and holly is perfect!

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  21. YaineaSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I love this Christmas card! Love the colors, the patterned paper, the paper tape, the coloring... all? Yes, I love all of it! :)

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  22. Samantha MannSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Beautiful! I love the traditional colors paired with black! It works so well!

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  23. KatieSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    That is really cute, I love the layout.

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  24. ChristianaSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Beautiful! I love all the different prints!

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  25. NonaSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Beautiful Christmas card! TFS! :)

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  26. RachelSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    it's beautiful, and the traditional colors are so festive :)

    -rachel w k
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  27. Tami B.September 9, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    This is my kind of card. Love it!

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  28. Michelle BSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I love how you layered the patterened paper. Thanks for sharing you ideas!

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  29. Ashley NewellSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    This is very fresh! I really like it!

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  30. Donna B.September 9, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Such a pretty card!!

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  31. Gregsgirl's crafty cornerSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    beautiful Christmassy colours!

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  32. Karen B.September 9, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Super sophisticated and classy!

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  33. glowegalSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I love the olive color green with this card. The satin bow adds such a sleek and sophisticated look! Really pretty!

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  34. StephanieSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  35. EveSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    luv those borders & even the music sheet! Sweet Card! :-)

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  36. Annette AllenSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    awesome Christmas Card...
    thanks for sharing..

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  37. Indy's DesignsSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    What a pretty card.

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  38. UnknownSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Very pretty! Love the embossing!

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  39. Emily KeatonSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Great design! I love this clean holiday card. :)

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  40. melania deasySeptember 9, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Love the design n the colors so perfect :)

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Gorgeous christmas card, love the colours and your design, hugs meadie x x

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  42. CarolSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Adorable project! I love the colors and the design!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. Terri (blindstamper)September 10, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Darling! At first, I didn't realize it was on a black base...the focal panel would work great as it's own card too!

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  44. UjjwalSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Thats a beautiful card!

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  45. Loki Made ItSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    what a cute card i love it!

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  46. KellannSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    I really, really love this card! Simple but perfect!

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  47. michsmith1973September 10, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Such a cheerful and bright card!!

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  48. LydiaSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    such a cute card xxx love it xxx

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Nice, nice, and nice.

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  50. HelenSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Love the papers. So bright and cheery!

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  51. HeidiSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Beautiful - especially like the strips of patterned paper you used. Very cheery!

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  52. HussenaSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    such a wonderful cas card love the pp's u have used.

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  53. MistySeptember 10, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    so pretty.

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  54. SoniaSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Love the combo of patterned paper :)

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  55. Maria McClure (ututo at verizon net)September 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    paper layering is always a challenge for me. yours is lovely!

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  56. Lora OliverSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    What a beautiful and festive card. I love the colors!

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  57. ivySeptember 10, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    beautiful card! love the color & design!

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  58. RubySeptember 10, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Love your card, the polka dot background looks great with the music and I love your accents on the berries too!

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  59. JennySeptember 10, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    The black base is so different and really makes the panel pop. Love the snowflake background too :)
    Jenny x

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  60. MelindaSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Lovely card ; )

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  61. Corey MarieSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  62. Katie Ann BrooksSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    simple and sweet, love it!

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  63. JennySeptember 10, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Lovely card!

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  64. Kristy SmithSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Great card! I love it!

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  65. BarbSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    such a lovely card...it's so pretty! great card!

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  66. Crafty Math ChickSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Very classic and pretty. Love how you colored the holly.

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  67. Sue DSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Very pretty card!

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  68. arlsmom aka LyndaSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Awesome colors!!!

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  69. FroggietalksSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Wow, I LOVE this card!! Love the black, the papers used, and the stamps. What a great card :)

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  70. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Love how layers different pattern papers :)

    hugs
    yenni
    http://scrapcollector.blogspot.com/

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  71. Lorraine ASeptember 11, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Gorgeous card :-) beautiful papers and design :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  72. Kathy BSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Cute card!

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  73. UnknownSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    What a cuty!

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  74. AngieSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    great card. i love the subtle background on the black and how the patterend papers work together.

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  75. LaurenSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Nice card!

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  76. BarbSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    What a lovely card. I really like the musical notes. Thanks for sharing.

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  77. Stacie (craft-princess)September 11, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Beautiful Christmas card!

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  78. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    simple, sweet and effective....karen freiberg

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  79. The Paper PunditSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Very nice card, love the layers!!

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  80. JodieCSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I love this card. Great idea when you have to make a bunch. TFS

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  81. MicheyMooSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Such a great layout on this card, Deb. Love the patterned papers and ribbon treatment. xxx

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