Thursday, March 3, 2011

JOAN'S GARDENS BLOG HOP - Join the fun!


I don't think this card needs much explanation, so I will just give you the materials I used.
Webster Pages Paper "Hollywood Vogue & WonderFall"
Spellbinders Lotus Die, Classic Circle Die and Classic Scalloped Circle Die
JustRite Stampers  JB-09835 "You're So Sweet Sentiments and Borders" - 2" Round
Memento Rich Cocoa Ink
Copic G85, G94 and Y17

This is a challenge I am sure you are going to want to participate in because JustRite Stamps has provided an amazing prize for one lucky winner who participates in the Challenge.  This week only  stamps from JustRite can be used in the challenge, so to give you ideas, Joan has invited twelve guest designers to create cards using JustRite stamps to give you lots of inspiration.  The Grand Prize from JustRite, shown below, is valued at $191.50.  Be sure to go to Joan's Blog to get complete information on how you can win this fabulous grand prize. 

Acrylic Block Set - $8.95/Mini Binder Box - $9.95
Mother's Natures Gifts - $16.95/Fancy Tags $19.95
Happy Everything $32.95/Nested Frame Dies $24.95
Nested Sentiment Dies $24.95/ 3 1/4" block $12.95
Fancy Frames $19.95/Inspires Me $19.95

There is another way to win additional prizes.  Below is a link to all the guest designers, Selma and Joan's blog.  There are two mystery blogs that will give you a chance to win a wonderful prize from Joan's Gardens.  You will need to visit each blog, and leave a comment on each, for a chance to win one of the additional prize packages.  You can read the complete information about this challenge and how to win one of the prizes on Joan's blog.  Here is the list of blogs:

Glenda:  MagPie's Corner
Mary Anne:  Lakeside Stamping
Vicki:  Heartwarmers from Vicki  (you are here)
Joan's Gardens:  Joans Gardens  (The End)

This should be fun.................good luck to all!!!
And now that you found my blog I hope you'll come back again.

88 comments:

Larisa said...

Very beautiful circle! I wish I could make the same...) Nice card!

Carla S. said...

Beautiful card, Vicki! I love the Webster's and the Lotus Die frame!

DottyA Cards & Things said...

What a lovely card you created. From the background paper to the beautiful saying you choise. Very Pretty!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

How very beautiful! I am so happy to be part of the hop with you!

A Consuming Passion said...

Hello Vicki, wow this is such a pretty card. When I looked up close I could see your perfect colouring around the frame of this sweet sentiment! Your coice of elegant die cut and the beautiful Websters Pages set this image off to perfection. Congratulations.

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Vicki- the frame highlights the center of your card beautifully!

Colleen said...

Vicki,
Such a pretty card :)

Liz Weber said...

Such a beautiful card Vicki, I particularly like your choice of spellbinder and your stamping is so pretty. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

Glenda said...

Jaw dropping gorgeous! What more can I say! I love everything about this!

The Other Patti Sue said...

This is so very pretty! Love your DP!

Patti P. said...

Very pretty....great use of the dp and the frame for your sentiment. Your LO is so elegant and I loved seeing your work. TFS

Teresa said...

Love the crisp paper you choose. Glad you posted this card.

Kym Weber said...

Absolutely beautiful! The papers are so pretty and perfect! Spectacular!

Darlene said...

WOW this is gorgeous!! How much fun to be a part of this blog hop! Congratulations!! LOVE your choice of paper, image & design!! Beautiful job!!

Sherry Kushibab said...

Beautiful, DP is just lovely, would say simple and elegant but this card is so much more...TFS

Giovana said...

Beautiful, fantastic frame.

Diane said...

Very pretty details...love the "frame" and the paper!!!

Harriet Skelly said...

Your card is beautiful Vicki - the Websters dp is gorgeous and I love how you layered the die cuts in the middle!

Selma said...

Vicki your card is gorgeous. I love how you placed the beautiful JustRite sentiment in the center of the beautiful frame on the Webster's Pages design paper. I am so proud that you have joined us in our JustRite Blog Hop and appreciate that you participate in the challenges at Joan's Gardens.

Cindy Lou said...

Beautiful! love how you have a focal point, but your DP still stands out in itself. Absolutely gorgeous card. Thanks for sharing

Becky said...

Wonderful card Vicki!

Sharon said...

Simply beautiful!

Brenda said...

Very pretty card! I love the Lotus Die frame!

Lynette said...

Such a pretty card, Vicki! Congrats on being asked to be a part of the blog hop - very cool!!

Ann Schach said...

Beautiful card, Vickie! The center is gorgeous!

PatS said...

Great card. Love your focal frame.

Gretchen Wilson said...

Congratulations on a beautiful card. It is well done in every aspect from the designer paper to the JustRite verse. Great job!

Patricia said...

Great Card. Love the DP paper you used. It went well with your stamp and design you used.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, love the die and papers. Hugs

Lillian Child said...

So very lovely! That die is so beautiful!

I just found your blog on this hop and am now a follower - so very nice to meet you!

http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

Kris Turner said...

Hi, Vicki: This is a beautiful card. Love the dp! Great job!
Kris, Wadsworth, OH

Lana said...

Simple but oh so elegant!! I love it!!!!!

Nancy said...

Love that lotus die, and the papers are so pretty! Great card!

Joanne said...

GORGEOUS...makes me feel like I'm sitting in a spring garden!

okienurse said...

Beautiful card. I love the different textures here. Thanks for sharing. Vickie

Linda Fisher said...

CONGRATULATIONS on the Joan's Gardens Blog Hop! Your card is stunning. I've got to have it all!

Payne Holler Cards said...

love your use of the Websters with that die cut - beautiful card!!!

Anonymous said...

The die you chose makes the stamped design pop right out!! Beautiful!

Barbara Colbert said...

Very lovely!!!! Thanks for sharing!

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

So pretty, love the edges of the paper and the Lotus always frames up so beautiful. Thanks for some great inspiration

Joan Fricker said...

Vicki, Don't you just love Webster Papers? I know I certainly do.
The paper combined with the Lotus Die is a favorite look of mine. Great job.

Thanks so much for particpating in Joan's Gardens #8 JustRite Challenge. It certainly has been fun.

Joan
www.atjoansgarden.com

Theresa's Studio said...

Lovely card...love the DP and lotus frame. Great creation!

Newbie said...

Very pretty card, Vicki! Love the colors and layout. Very nice on pendant! Pretty card, lovely job!

CraftinGranny said...

Beautiful card and papers. "Hugs" Carol

Gladys R. said...

Your card is beautiful. Love
the choice of background paper
with the lotus die and Just Rite
saying.

Sharon Peele said...

Love your DP you used and the lotus die is my favorite die!!!

Grace said...

Oh how pretty! I just love the Lotus SB die and how perfectly it sets off your sentiment! I love Websters pages too so this is really a winner in my book! Beautifully done!

marsha said...

Just beautiful Vicki! I love how you mounted your image on the lotus die and what gorgeous design papers!
Hugs,
Marsha

Susan said...

I really like the way the DP offsets the stunning sentiment framed with the lotus die frame. Wow!

Kerrie said...

Hi Vicki, such a pretty card gorgeous colouring

Sadie said...

Beautiful card! It all fits together so nicely. I always love the Webster papers on projects.

Lynn said...

Surrounding the stamp such pretty paper and embellishments.

Donna said...

Vicki, what a lovely creation. Love your background die cut. Very pretty!

Linda W. said...

Can't stay away - your card is out of this world!

Linda W. said...

Your card is just beautiful - I didn't see my comment pop up so decided I did it wrong. Mea culpa. But your work is awesome!

Betty Neville said...

What a lovely card!

Peggy said...

Love the combination of JustRite stamps, Spellbinders dies and Webster Pages. Very pretty.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

Jacqueline Smith said...

Absolutely gorgeous thanks for sharing.

Karen McAlpine said...

Love the bright and warm yellow. That dp is great and the image lovely.

murray1958 said...

beautiful card...

murray1958 said...

beautiful card....

Debby said...

The die you used is as if it was created for this DP...they work wonderfully together...Terrific job. Hugs.

Carol L said...

You've perfectly showcased this wonderful sentiment with awesome DP and a fancy die cut! It's just so pretty and so perfect for spring!!

redwasher1 said...

Beautiful card and the DP is stunning with it!!

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Vicki, my goodness this is gorgeous!

Unknown said...

So pretty. That background paper is amazing.

Gail said...

At a glance a very simple card ,but so much detail when you take a close look.Pretty.

Marge said...

Oh, hey, Vicki -- had no idea when I clicked here I find you! ;-) Your card is absolutely gorgeous and I'm already a huge JR fan!!!

Unknown said...

This card really struck me--I love your use of the image, and the background paper! I have that die and haven't tried it yet--thanks for the inspiration!

judybob3 said...

Really pretty! :)

April said...

Wonderful job! Lovely!

Linda said...

Amazing card. I love the DP and the frames. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

E. Marie said...

I love the BG paper you used on this card and the frame is one of my favorites. Beautiful card.

Vail's Creative Endeavors said...

Lovely card, love how you used the Wester's dp.

TRACEY O said...

Beautiful card.

Becky Dunham said...

This is so gorgeous Vicki! I love that lotus cut and the Webster's Pages and the sentiment - well just everything really :)

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

OMG, I uploaded by card before I saw yours on this blog hop, lol. We used the same paper, lol. How funny. Fortunately I did not take the same turns you did, but unfortunately, your card is way more fabulous than mine. glad to see you on Joan's blog hop.

Shirley N said...

Gorgeous paper to compliment your wonderful sentiment! Love the die you used, a beautiful card!

Kimba's Kreations said...

BEAUTIFIL card Vicki!!!!

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Beautiful card love the framed circle
Marilyn

Tanya said...

Gorgeous! Love that nestie, really says "wow" and elegance! Your paper is beautiful.

Pattie said...

Very pretty!

Cathy Willett said...

Your card is so beautiful. Beautiful colors.

Brenda said...

Very pretty card! Perfect spellbinder with the stamp you used. So pretty!

Rebecca Ednie said...

beautiful, amazing die cut!

Sherry said...

BEAUTIFUL!!! love that background paper!

Karen Linarez said...

That is such beautiful design paper, I really love it. Your card is simple and very pretty.

Anonymous said...

I love this Vicki - maybe I told you that already. I have that paper and you have inspired me, Kris

Two more cards using the "All About Autumn" retired dsp. Thank you for coming by today!