Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Unity Stamp Company and Spellbinders 2-Day Blog Hop


Welcome to our TWO-day event!  



You should be joining me from Jen Erickson’s blog, if not then head to the beginning on the Unity Stamp Co. Blog.

With all the blog-swaps that are happening out there lately, I can't think of one more exciting than when the amazing women of SPELLBINDERS™ get together with the rock stars of UNITY STAMP COMPANY!

We can't wait to show you a special line of coordinating products featuring SPELLBINDERS dies and SAMANTHA WALKER for Unity Stamp Co. rubber stamps!   

Not only are we thrilled to be collaborating on such a special 2-day event, but ONE of you will win ALL of the coordinating stamps and dies from the Samantha Walker collection!  We will also have 1 winner each day from the comments that will receive 1 Samantha Walker stamp set and coordinating dies.

So be sure to enjoy our hop both days, leave comments on all of the blogs each day and check back to see if you won!
(winners will be posted on Wednesday, October 19th on the Unity Blog and Spellbinders Blog)

I'm excited to share my projects with you. I have chosen to use the Blossom Tags and Accents die templates and the Blossom Stackers stamps. For my first card I just did some simple layering. I stamped the largest flower with white ink and heat embossed it with white embossing powder then lightly blended some ink over the top. The rest of the layers were just stamped with chalk ink and then layered on top of one another with 3D Foam Squares. Lastly I embellished with some buttons and twine. Oh, and I also snuck in a little black decorative strip that was made using Classic Triple Scallop die templates.


Here's a little close up so you can better see the embossing.


For my second card. I used the same Blossom Tag and Accents Die Templates and the same Blossom Stacker stamps, however on this one I added a stamped scalloped decorative strip made using the Classic Scallop die template. On this one I cut down some the pieces so that they could be layered to create a cascading effect.







Now please head over to Lisa Henke’s blog…


Thank you so much for hopping by today!!!
Tonya


Product Links:

Card 1





141 comments:

Janet said...

Wow--so many details....just gorgeous!

Missy Owen said...

So soft and lovely! Thanks for sharing!

JPScraps said...

Fun cards. I love how you put them together!

JAO said...

The light and bright colours are perfect for these dies and stamps

Pryn said...

BEAUTIFUL cards! Your designs are FABULOUS!

Rachel B. said...

Beautiful cards!

veggiegirlRD said...

these are beautiful! thanks so much for sharing.

Angie Blom said...

oh so beautiful and pretty!!

Jackie S said...

I just love these sets. Great cards

Christa said...

Both cards are wonderful, Tonya! I love how you coordinate the soft colors with some brighter colors, but still maintain an overall soft effect. Gorgeous!!

Miriam Prantner said...

What great cards! My favorite is the first, it's so sweet and I just love all the layers on the flower.

bethann said...

both cards have so many details to look at, wonderful

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Beautiful cards love the soft colors
Marilyn

Houses Built of Cards said...

So pretty! Once again - your colors are fabulous!!!

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Unknown said...

They are both so pretty!!

Gwen said...

Very pretty, especially love the colors on your first card! Great showcasing of the products!!

Julia Cheang said...

Very pretty! Love the details and stunning colour schemes.

Sandra's Kaarten said...

Fantastic card with great stamp and dies!

Marge said...

LOVE both your fabulous cards -- TFS!!!

Casey said...

I love the soft and light colors! These cards are beautiful!

Holly and little people said...

Wow, your flowers turned out great!

Minerva said...

Beautiful cards!

JoanneO said...

Loved both cards! Nice soft colors. I sure like the dies and stamps!

Anita Braddock said...

beautiful cards love how you have layered both cards love the colors you chose my fav. the tag is cool also love the flpwer and how you layered it. great job. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
abbraddock@msn.com

NinaN said...

Beautiful cards! Love the flower on the first!

Anonymous said...

Both of your cards are so lovely, love the colors, thank you so much for sharing them.

Darla said...

Pretty cards! Thanks for sharing!

Tinker Planet said...

Pretty, pretty, pretty!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty, thank you for sharing.

sharon g said...

I love all of the pieces, and how they fit together. Nice job.

knc said...

detail is amazing on these cards, love the ideas you used

Beastybunny said...

Both cards are lovely. So bright and cheery! Fantastic work!

Glenda J said...

Wow - fabulous layers and details. Great work!

Kea said...

The embossing and layering are awesome -- thanks!

Jacqueline Smith said...

Love your cards so beautiful thanks for sharing with us.

Ruby said...

Very pretty projects and I love the details.

Brenda said...

Fun - fun card!

rocqee said...

What a bright and cheery card. Love your color choices. Spellbinder dies are just it!

StampinCathy said...

OMGosh! The cards are just gorgeous! I just love your creative style, using all the fun goodies.

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, what fabulous cards. TFS.

Stephanie Hahn said...

Love both the4 cards. Thanks for sharing the supply lists w3ith pictures.

Joy said...

Very pretty cards! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!

Lisa H. said...

ack! tooo, too cute! love the colors. both cards are darling!

Christy J said...

Very pretty cards! I love all the layering detail! TYFS

StacyC said...

Gorgeous cards....

Angela Fehr said...

I'm a big fan of those beautiful soft bright colours right now. Thanks for sharing!

Stacy Kuzmich said...

ALL of my favorite colors!! Great card!

Aleks said...

wow!!!! I love the pastel colours in the first card..those are har to pull of and you did a great job! The flower is just stunning.

The second card is so elegant and pretty...it can totally be an invitation to some formal event. I just love cards that look like that! :)

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Amy Scalze (happy2create) said...

Stopping by to comment on what a pretty banner you have on your blog! Cute, creative title too!

Naomi said...

These cards are absolutely adorable!!!

Sharka said...

Great cards... happy, soft and very relaxing!

Janet L. said...

Love both cards! The first one is my favorite because of the pretty colors you used.

swellprincipal said...

Love the colors! Nice work!

Crystal said...

Very pretty. Love the layering and the colors you used!

Jennifer Roach said...

Very pretty cards!

Maggie said...

Very elegant and soft. Love the color!

Ursula Schneider said...

Can't wait to see all the new goodies! These cards look really awesome.

Unknown said...

love your cards great job!
kacee

Renie said...

I love the Blossom stamps and dies!! I like the pastel colors you used :)

Yaritza said...

Great colors.

Maryann Laursen said...

I really love both your cards here, they´re so beautiful work. Well done.

Julie Overby said...

Pretty cards Tonya! Nice paper! *wink*

Jessica Pascarella said...

I love your cards! And all the layers and details!

CraftyJo said...

So pretty, both of them. Thanks for sharing

Carisa said...

beautiful!

Jeannie said...

beautiful cards!

April said...

Love your treatment of all the layers! TFS and inspiring!

ScrappinMamaOf3Boys said...

such sweet cards!!

Jen M said...

These are so pretty! Love the soft colors!

Cynthia Lloréns said...

BEAUTIFUL cards! Your designs are FABULOUS!
Kisses and huges from Brazil
Cynthia

Clare G said...

Beautiful cards, the layers are so wonderful, I love what can be done with these sets!

Michelle said...

pretty cards! Thanks for sharing. Love the purple in both!

Wendy ten Hove said...

Very nice!!! Love the way you positioned the frames on the second card! The details on all the frames are so gorgeous!
Hugs, Wendy

Peggy said...

Great cards. Love the new stamps and dies.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

Liz said...

Beautiful

allymcb1 said...

Wow
What stunning cards. I Love the colours you have chosen. The layering of the dies really looks great.

Nichole Bryant said...

Beautiful cards- TFS!

Jess B. said...

These dies and stamps are totally awesome! Many ways to use them. On my wish list. Your design is beautiful. TFS and a chance to WIN!

Julie said...

bright and cheerful card.
Julie

Rona said...

really pretty cards!! love the layered look!!

Barb said...

Very Pretty Cards--thanks for sharing!

Gerrina said...

Love the colours of the first card; feels like spring! Greetz, Gerrina

chickadee3357 said...

Great cards!
Totally random...but I like the way you put little pictures of what you use on your cards. Thats interesting.

Dawnll said...

Wow there are so many great details on your cards...fun colors sweetie.TFS

lostinpaper said...

Love how you have layered the dies! It looks fabulous!

Denise said...

I love how you brought in a little black with the pastels. I would never have thought about doing that, but it works great!

Dee in N.H. said...

Beautiful cards! I just love your style!

Beejay said...

Great cards!

Lorraine said...

What fun & colorful card creations!

Lorraine said...

your cards are really pretty xx

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Pretty, colorful, and fun. that about covers it. Thank you for sharing.

Tanya said...

oh these are gorgeous! love all of the layering!

McStamper said...

Great cards.

jennifer mitten said...

These are so cute! Love the flowers!

Jnett said...

Love the color combos and the layering. Nice job!

Anonymous said...

Very nice. I especially like the birthday card.

Teresa Jaye said...

Really pretty cards! Unity and Spellbinders make an awesome combo!

bharsch said...

Such pretty cards. I need some Smantha Walker!!!! LOL

Tamra B said...

Great cards.

Kris Anderson, The Avid Reader said...

Love the cards. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely card! Have a great day!

Trisha said...

Totally beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing and the ideas.

Marilyn Nimmo said...

Just beautiful. The tiny details are so beautiful.

Luv 2 Create said...

Wonderful cards. Love the color combos in both.
Marcie

Bashful said...

Beautiful! I love the pastels! Great Job!

Mallika said...

very very pretty !

Unknown said...

wow...i love your work...those stamps and dies are wonderful...

Sue D said...

Both cards are fabulous!

Kim H said...

Beautiful cards. Love the colors and layering. detials are awesome. thank you.

Katya said...

Wow I'm in love with how you stacked all of the medallions. Everything is so pretty laid out nicely and the color choices are beautiful. Great job with both cards. TSF.
-Katya Bess

Brenda Lapp said...

Your cards are wonderful. I love the detail.

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous!
hugs,
Gini
beadz@bellsouth.net

Wendy Zick said...

So pretty, love the colors!

Lisa T. said...

Pretty cards! Thanks for the crafty inspiration and chance to win. :)

Jan Garber said...

Both are so pretty!

craftymom205 said...

Cute cards.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Cindy :) said...

beautiful, love both cards, I love the flower on the first one but both cards shine

Lindsey said...

Beautiful cards... so detailed and pretty.

Laura said...

very pretty...
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Roslyn said...

Wow - both cards are so beautiful and so different even though they use the same dies!

snowbear said...

What an awesome layout for card 2

Judy Biggerstaff said...

good layers and design, creative work

Caitiumom said...

love color choices and choice of the spellbinders

Tammy Ozuna said...

Inspiring! I have that set of stamps and the dies are on their way - can't wait to play with them together!

Anita said...

Stunning cards!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards! Love all the layering! And pretty color choices too!

angela at alexfam dot com

mommakatx6 said...

Gorgeous cards, thanks for sharing.

Simply Sandy said...

Love your card...the colors are refreshing! I saw this set on the Unity TV and loved it instantly.

Lois said...

OH HOW I LOVE YOUR FIRST CARD!!! I love everything about it and the ribbon is perfect...love it!!! TFS your wonderful creativity! :)

Larissa Heskett said...

THANKS SO MUCH for the chance to win!! I'd just LOVE to have this whole collection!! =) Your project is just AWESOME!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Noelle Reese said...

I love both cards!

Kris Berc said...

Pretty cards! I especially love all of your flower layers on the first one. TFS!

huntla1 said...

Both cards are soft and pretty. Nicely done!

Tammy V said...

Beautiful cards!

Tammy V said...

Beautiful cards!

Mary Friederichsen said...

So pretty! I think your first card is my favorite,just love the different layers that you used!
Thank you for the inspiration!

Heather Quinn said...

I love the flower on the first card! Both cards were lovely!

Tina said...

Lovely cards.

Tina

Rachel B said...

The rhinestones are a beautiful touch to both! Just beautiful cards.

Patty from FL said...

Great cards!

Unknown said...

Easy to make!!!

Wow...This is what i have been looking for and you have done a great job. Beautiful cards.
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