Welcome to the Caardvarks first ever Caard Hop sponsored by Core'dinations. Here's what you need to do for a chance to be entered into a drawing to win a Super Assortment Package of Core'dinations product (retail value $68):
- "Follow" or subscribe to the Caardvarks Blog, as well as the blogs of each Caardvarks Design Team Member (list below)
- Subscribe to the Core-dinations newsletter
- Visit each Caardvarks Design Team member's blog and leave a comment on the Blog Hop posts, each day
- Return to Caardvarks Blog & leave a comment on today's post that you've completed the Hop.
- There will be one prize package given away each day.
The Varks crew was lucky to get to design with the fabulous new Whitewash Collection. For my first card I embsossed with the QuicKutz Vine Label Embossing folder. I flipped the folder so that the design was on the left instead of the right created a de-bossed image (where the image goes into the paper rather than being raised). I sanded around the image and then used a sponge to add a bit of ink for more contrast. The flourishes were accented with pearls.
I finished with a large Prima bloom (inked with purple ink) & sentiment from Catslife Press.
This is another card using the same cardstock with the Cuttlebug Leafy Branch. I usually make the brand come from the bottom of the card, but this time I turned it to fall from the top.
I sanded and then wiped with a slightly damp baby wipe to remove the dust and bring out the color of the cardstock. I finished with a sheer ribbon and sentiment from Hero Arts Anytime Messages.
Also, if you leave a comment here, you'll have a chance to win these goodies from me. I'll draw one winner after the conclusion of day 3 of the Caard Hop.
Now head to the next stop on the hop – the Artistic Avenger – Carrie Gaskin.
Beatiful card, love the purple.
Love your cards! Just gorgeous!! 🙂
Absolutely beautiful cards! Love the extra purple inking of the flourishes and the flower! Thank you for sharing!
Very pretty cards!!
I love your cards….they are so gorgeous!!!
Love the texture and colors used for this card! Beautiful!
wow ♥ that flower my dear. Amazing. Great colors and texture!
Beautiful cards.. Love the colors…Great job!!
I love both these cards…the design, colors and everything!!!They are just beautiful.
Fabulous card – love the embossing. Blog Hopping is so much inspiration!!
Wow. That flower is just gorgeous and it goes with the distressed paper so well. Love it!
Gorgeous and stunning card.
love that flower on your first card, cute stuff
Beatiful card. I love your embossing.
I liked these projects and types.
Ahhhhhhh Stef! These are so very gorgeous. That colour combo on the purple & blue one is amazing! And the way you did the branch upsidedown like that. TOO clever. LOVE them. So generous of you to give away some blog candy too. You’re THE sweetest, no doubt about ‘er! :O)
oh wow! I really like this card, how elegant! I really like the flower but what I noticed straight away was the white wash of the cardstock. Awsome work!
Love your cards, they are great! TFS.
love the leafy branch! lovely cards!
Your cards are so wonderful.
Oooh, beautiful sponging here and the colors are so serene.
O M G That has to be my favorite card in this hop. Stunning!
Both cards are beautiful but the blue flower one is amazing! Thanks for the inspiration!
gorgeous cards!! 🙂
Gorgeous cards Stephanie! Love the purples! Awesome!
Stef – love both of these cards. I’m loving the way this cardstock comes up going through the CB. Awesome work
they are gorgeous! love the blue + purple!
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
Oh, two exquisite cards! Love the flower on the first. Thanks for the chance to win
Hugs
Anne
so pretty! love the soft look of these.
Oh my!! I absolutely LOVE these two cards!!! How beautiful!
Just gorgeous cards!
OMG! What a fabulous card that first one is!! The other is cool, too!
what a great technique and wonderful cards too…..
These are so gorgeous.
Love this blog hop and all the projects. Can’t wait until tomorrow!
WOW, those colors are just FANTASTIC. Thanks for sharing!
HAHA! Thanks for the “You are here.” Sometimes a gal needs a little extra guidance first thing in the morning. 🙂 Love the purple majesty of your cards and those inchie stamps in the blog candy (are those inchie stamps in the blog candy?).
I love the cards you created and it gave me some wonderful ideas.
STUNNING!
I loved your cards. I like how you used your cuttlebug folders. This is a great blog hop. I so enjoy these.
Leafy, colorful beauty! Love your cards. Thanks for sharing.
Those are great cards. Love the purple and blue together.
love your cards….great examples.
The embossing on the whitewash is one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a long time. I thought the colour-in-black was the best but I’m swayed over to whitewash 🙂
Fabulous cards Stef – I especially love that gorgeous flower. Super distressing.
Your cards are just breath taking and so inspiring. Love the colors together too. Thanks for a chance.
would never have thought to put blue and purple together like that such pretty cards and so feminine
Fabulous cards, love the coordination paper and what you have done with it.