Saturday, February 13, 2010

Surprise Blog Hop for Michelle

Hi all and welcome! Tosh had this awesome idea to surprise Michelle with a blog hop today to send her some get well wishes. Surprise, Michelle! We love ya and hope you're recovering well.

If you've come here by way of Cammie's blog, then you're right on track with the hop. To start at the beginning, head on over to Tosh's blog.



I stamped my Just a Note sentiment and Breath of Spring image in black craft ink, then heat embossed them with clear embossing powder. The leaves were watercolored with a #249 Hunter Green Tombow Marker, the petals and bow were watercolored with Melon Mambo, and the blue highlighting was done with Bashful Blue. The oval is up on foam tape. I stamped, embossed and watercolored an extra bow from the tulip stamp, cut it out, and added it to the main panel with another layer of foam tape. The ivory panel was embossed with my Spellbinders Butterfly Impressabilities die. The card base is Prism Baby Pink Light.

Okay, next up in the hop is Miss Cindy! Head on over and check her out!

Just in case you get lost along the way, here's the full order of the hop:

Tosh
Cammie
me
Cindy
Silke
Amy
Laurie
Becca
Dawn

Have fun hoppin' !

45 comments:

Carol L said...

What a great idea to help Michelle get back on her feet! Again, I love the angled look to this card, and I love that the Just-Rite is stamped on the card without a circle! It never occured to me to use the stamps like this!(slapping forehead) Beautiful coloring and great piercing!

Terri said...

Denise, this is absolutely stunning and sure to put a smile on Michelle's face. Beautifully watercolored...wish I could do this, but mine never come out looking like yours!

Gabriela said...

Just look at that marvelous embossing and lovely lace! Michelle is going to love your card Denise. Best wishes to Michelle for a full and speedy recovery.

Annie said...

awww Denise, this card is absolutely stunning!!! All the embossing and lace make it so elegant and I absolutely love your 3D bow :) Michelle will love it!

Silke Ledlow said...

Beautiful card - Denise!!! Love this awesome layout and the embossing!!! The piercing is a fab touch too!!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!! Hugs ~S~

Cheryl said...

Michelle is going to LOVE it Denise! It's so elegant...great embossing, lace and that image is just perfect....amazing coloring on it, it just pops!

Auntie Em said...

Love the embossed paper and the angled ribbon. Sweet!

Elaine said...

Beautiful! Great coloring of the image and I like the added dimension with the bow!

Cindy Lawrence said...

Oh, Denise, this is beautiful! Love the embossed background and soft color palette...gorgeous, my friend! :)

Dawn Easton said...

Denise, this is beautiful my friend! Love the soft, pretty flowers and the added lace is such a wonderful touch!! Fabulous girl!

Carolyn King said...

Love this beauty! What a stunning card, Michelle will LOVE it!

Tanya said...

Very pretty Denise. The lace goes wonderfully with your stunning image.

Joseline said...

Beautiful card Denise. I love this layout. I do have to try it myself.

Stacy Morgan said...

Beautiful!

Vicki Burdick said...

Gorgeous, Denise!!!

Unknown said...

Super beautiful, Denise!! I love the card layout and the lace ribbon! Your coloring job is fab as always :):)

Cherie said...

Totally awesome! I love background and paper piercing! The flowers are gorgeous. I'm sure Michelle will love your card!

jjcreations said...

This is beautiful. I love the diagonal and the paper piercing is so delicate.

Tosha Leyendekker said...

OH my goodness Denise!! We both used the tulips, and both did them in pink!! GMTA!!!!!! Your coloring, as always, is fabulous!! And I love how you added the sentiment and lace!! Beautiful!!

Marisa said...

Great layout and I love the piercing. Lovely card.

America said...

Truly a very pretty card. Great detailing! Love the embossing and layout and lace!!

Anonymous said...

Sweet tulips Denise! I love all the soft feminine detailing on your card and I'm sure Michelle will love it too!
--Hugs Becca

BLJ Graves Studio said...

What a sweet thing to do for Michelle. Your card is beautiful!

Dawn B. said...

This is beautiful Denise. I love the way you created this layout..It looks awesome.. What a sweet thing to do for Michelle.

Becky said...

Denise this is lovely. Love the embossed background and love that lace.

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Denise,i love uour image and papers.
So gorgeous colours.
So chique.

Hugs Riet.xx

Kathy Jones said...

Oooooooh.....this is just so, so pretty!!! Such beautiful delicate colours and love the piercing, embossing and lace! What a gorgeous get well card!! Sorry to hear about Michelle and I hope she recovers quickly!

Barbara said...

Beautiful, Denise!! That embossing and piercing is such a wonderful touch and your tulips are colored perfectly! Just gorgeous!

Amy Johnson said...

This is such a pretty card! I love the piercing and the lace!

Justine said...

Aren't you ladies just the sweetest, I'm sure she was tickled to death. This card is beautiful, love your amazing coloring

Jessica Diedrich said...

Gorgeous card! So soft and sweet! Beautiful and I love how you angled the lace!

Joanne (jojot) said...

soft, feminine, and gorgeous....love the diagonal lines

JPScraps said...

Gorgeous!!

Amy Sheffer said...

Gorgeous!! Love the layout with the diagonal! Beautiful coloring!

ChristineCreations said...

oooo how pretty and feminine with all that gorgeous pink! Love it Denise!

Anonymous said...

All the cards I have seen so far on the bloghop are simply beautiful. I hope that your card, the blog hop and everyones thoughts, help in Michelle's recovery and that she gets well soon.

marcelle schauer said...

How clever with the diagnoal. This is just one beautiful girlie card.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Wowzer!! I love the pink, the lace, the diagonal, the flower, the piercing...o.k. I just love every detail!!

hugs,
Chris

Yvonne Hagane said...

GASP!! This is absolutely amazing and sooo pretty! Love the piercing and the etire design.

Jocelyn aka JoBear2 said...

Very, very pretty! Love the layout and all the piercing.

Gloria Westerman said...

So very pretty....I love your layout....and color is truly awesome and will make anybody feel better....

Rose Ann said...

Your tulips are so beautifully colored, and I love the texture and lace!! Gorgeous card for Michelle, Denise!!

Joan Ervin said...

Sooo pretty, Denise....I love the angled background with the lace and your tulips are absolutely gorgeous!!!

Mary Marsh said...

this is so pretty-love the soft coloring on the tulips-I want spring to be here!!

Craftingfuntime said...

Becca I love everything that you make. You are one super talented lady. Thanks for the instructions and videos.
Betty M