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.
I love these. You TOTALLY made the whitewash STAND OUT!
FABULOUS with all that sanding and embossing.
love purple! FAB job
These are super gorgeous Stef! I love the blues and purples together!
Such a generous candy too!
OH I like that debossing technique! Looks awesome!
WOW!!!! These are soooo gorgeous!!!
Absolutely GORGEOUS cards Stef!!
Oh gosh, I love purple! Gorgeous card!!
Another great card. Love the way you used the flower. Thanks
Gorgeous!
Wow!! Such pretty cards!! Love seeing all the wonderful things that can be done with this cardstock!
Hi, Steph!
Love you cards, especially that wonderful blue flower gorgeous 🙂
Stunning cards! What lovely work!
Fabulous cards, Steph!
beautiful cards and clors! Love the flower too!
I really like the way that you did the sanding and only some parts of the card are really distressed. Nice job!
The pearls are a gorgeous subtle accent in the branch.
Thank you so much for breaking down your steps. It really helped me “follow along” and see how you made something so beautiful.
Absolutely Stunning! I love your card and your site!
Absolutely GORGEOUS cards !! I love them hugs Ewa
Fantastic effects on these.
Love the colour too.
Ali x
Both cards are fantastic, but the one with the leaves is my favourite. The embossing just looks so effective.
Julie x
Gorgeous cards. Love them. TFS
Beautiful cards, love the color and love seeing all the examples with this cardstock.
WOW!! these are both just stunning I LOVE the look of these and how you embossed them and that flower is STUNNING.. you are so creative.. I LOVE your blog.. you all are so talented and generous….TFS
The techniques you used are awesome. The cards are beautiful!
love the blue and purple together!!
Love your card. Great job!
Wow. So lovely and calming
beautiful cards!
oh those cards are fabulous! I need the white wash cardstock!!
Lovely work Stef!
i love your embossed cards
Love the purple with the white wash.
ooooh beautiful! love the distressing 😀 you really showed off the versatility of the whitewash line!!
wonderful project! it really made me stop and stare!! thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you for showing the de-bossed tecnique. It look of your cards are awesome
What a really gorgeous card Stef!!
Awesome cards and I adore those colors.
Very inspiring! Gave me some great ideas 😉 Thanks also for the chance of winning your generous candy.
sarah x
Steph,
What a great idea to turn the embossing folder over, it gives it such a neat look! Thanks for sharing your beautiful card!
Carmen
love the technique/colors w/cuttlebug leafy branch – beautifully done.
OH! So pretty and so detailed! Pick me! LOVE your prize!
Oh, that is so pretty!!!! I love how you incorporated the flower into the design and how the purple hues on the flower match the paper! Great job!
I love reading your site for new ideas. The Caard Hop sounds like too much work to me, but I’d love to win your prize!
Beautiful cards. Love the leaves and the gorgeous flower.
LOVE your caard Stef…So Pretty!
I love what you did with this cardstock. Beautiful cards.
Nice cards!
I love the whitewash collection and your cards show it off wonderfully!
really like the embossing folders you used here. The blog candy rocks!
What a great job. I love the flower.