Welcome to the Spring Forward Blog Hop hosted by Celeste at Touched by a Butterfly and and Lora at Notes from the Scrapbooklady! If you are just stopping by my blog to stop, thank you! But the start of the blog is here, so be sure to go back to the beginning to get all of your spring bunny (or frog) hopping in! There is blog candy for up for grabs. What do you need to do? Hop all the way through and leave a comment for each person. The winner will be posted at both Notes from the Scrapbooklady and Touched by a Butterfly and will have one week to contact Lora or Celeste with a mailing address for their prize packages. Some individual blogs may be offering candy as well (with its own stipulations), I'm not this time, sorry.
Now that all of the details are taken care of, let's take a look at my project. I have to tell you, I was having a hard time creating for this, not sure why, it shouldn't have been hard. Everything I created I didn't like enough to include it in a blog hop. Until I came across Veronica's file (it is the scalloped circle and the sentiment, but I don't think it is free anymore), I saved it and when I came back to it a day later, I was able to create!
And a close up of the image (and you can also see the glittery details).
Ok, now for the details of how I created it. It is a 5x5 easel card. In order to create the easel, I cut (white cardstock) 10in x 5 in. I scored the paper and folded it at 5 1/2 inches and 2 1/2 inches (the smallest space will be the front of the card). I cut the brown paper (Color bok) and the pink, brown, yellow patterned paper (printed from the Imagine while my mother-in-law was babysitting it for a friend, not sure the cartridge) both 5inx5in. Rounded all corners w/ a punch. The scallop and sentiment on the front are Veronica's. The blue piece I cut from SCAL2, along with the flower (both in the library). The digital stamp is from Silly Shells, she hasn't posted in a year, but all her past digis are free. I added stickles (the generic kind from Michael's). For the bottom, the ribbon is from Hobby Lobby (again, added stickles). I raised it by putting hot glue on and letting it dry before adhering. The raised edge holds the top in place, and is essential to easel cards. Whew! That was long, sorry!
For those who are directionally challenged (even in blog~o~sphere) here is the hop order:
1. Lora at http://scrpbooklady.blogspot.com/
2. Celeste L. at http://touchedbyabutterfly.blogspot.com/
3.Brandi at http://joyfullycreative.blogspot.com/ <----ME! 4.Carrie at http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/ <---NEXT STOP!
5.Celeste B. at http://ccscards.blogspot.com/
6.Karel at http://karelj.blogspot.com/
7. Kacee at www.youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com
8. Melanie at www.arkmom-scrappilyeverafter.blogspot.com
9. Michelle at http://peanutbutterandjellydesigns.blogspot.com
10. Patti at http://lilbitcreations.blogspot.com
11. Sue at http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
12. Tina http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
14. Yolie At http://www.justyolie.com/
Challenges:
Papertake Weekly-lemon singy (yellow)
For Fun-Spring
Digi's With Attitude!- anything goes
Anything Goes Challenge Blog-die cuts (circle and scalloped circle and flower)
Creative Inspirations- use a template (I had to look at my template for an easel card)
Crafty Creations- baby blue (half circle and inked edges on the image)
I like the unusual layout of your card!!
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Hugs
Dawn xxx
Lovely! Love the sentiment and such a pretty image. Thank you for joining us at FOR FUN this week. Hugs, Ali x
ReplyDeleteVery sweet and wonderful sentiment. Very cute! Thanks for playing with us over at For Fun this week.
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Marie
Fantastic Spring card x
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us @ For Fun Challenges x
hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.com
Very cute card! Love the circular sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations! Amy
ReplyDeleteOh, it's beautiful!!!!!! Such a pleasure to be in the hop with you!!! You did an amazing job!! TFS! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Everything about it is lovely. TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!! Just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteannadowdy at gmail dot com
Your card looks great! Thanks so much for playing along with us for the Spring Forward Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLisa
prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
Love your card and the printed pattern paper from the Image that was being babysat--that makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom
Awesome job, love the easel cards!!
ReplyDeleteCindy
miller896042 at bellsouth dot net
beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteI just love this. TFS
ReplyDeletekwillis_15 at yahoo dot com
2 cute
ReplyDeleteNice!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete:)Patti
http://shortnscrappy.com
Very lovely, Brandi! And your sleepy page layout in the prevous post is just darling! I am new to your blog and am now a follower. So very nice to meet you!
ReplyDeletehttp://lillianchild.blogspot.com
Very pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to borrow your sentiment. :)
ReplyDeleteApril Nourse
http://www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com
Beautiful Creation Brandi as usual!!! I have given you an award visit my blog to claim it!! Hugs Angie
ReplyDeleteSO nice to see someone use my files. Love how it turned out. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat is really cute! I like it. I feel inspired. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMelanie
Scrappily Ever After Blog
Beautifu1! TFS!
ReplyDeleteBrandi, What a Great easel card!! Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDelete~Kim
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com
I like the way you put the words in a circle. Very pretty
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comopark@roadrunner.com
Cute easel card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMandy
mjbaker at earthlink dot net
Beautiful card--I love the colors! Thanks for sharing and being in a hop with me! I'm a follower--you can find me at ksjennings at gmail dot and/or www.kareljcreations.com
ReplyDeleteLove the LO for the front of this card! This is fabulous! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLisa
summer_sunset54@hotmail.com
Very nice job. I saw Veronica's file last weekend, you made great use of it. I really like that you used a patterned paper for it.
ReplyDeleteShersL84bed@aol.com
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletehttp://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com
vwilson577 at yahoo.com
Love your card.. so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLeah
www.leahscarddesigns.com
Very pretty card, love the colors
ReplyDeleteTFS Theresa
tmdettloff@gmail.com
beautiful card.. i love the colors you used. :) thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com
Beautiful card Brandi!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a really cute card. I have yet to try to make an Easel card. I'm going to have to do that. I'm also a new follower. It's wonderful to be a part of this hop with you.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
mpetrovich23 at yahoo dot com
http://peanutbutterandjellydesigns.blogspot.com
great to be in a hop with you!! love all the sparkles you added!
ReplyDeletekacee
mcvicwif@yahoo.com
Im the owner of a new cricut expression and im learning so much,thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeletemitch1066@gmail.com
Great easel card, love your sentiment! TFS :)
ReplyDeletedilsaverdesigns at yahoo dot com
I love the wording done in cuts around the circle!!! Makes the sentiment pop!!!!! The sparkles add the right touch for a reminder of spring!!! TFS
ReplyDeletesandi
slslchario@gmail.com
Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteApril
nginerd at gmail dot com
http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com
gorgeous card Brandi thanks for joining us at PTW hugs Jill xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I like the shape and the words around the circle. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBabe
youiesmom@att.net
Such a sweet card Brandi - I love that sentiment! One of these days, I am going to try one of those easel cards :) I am a new follower and loving what I have seen so far.
ReplyDeleterebeccadunham at hotmail dot com
that is beautiful!! love the quotes!! tfs
ReplyDeletebrenna
rbanderson@live.ca
Very nice card!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing - pretty card - love the lil bit of glitter.
ReplyDeleteGreat project – love the colours and the butterflies – very cute.
~Jacqueline
Made by Jacqueline
I love the touch of bling on your beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteSweet easel card!!
ReplyDeleteTYFS!!
Fondly,
Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
cardmonkey@comcast.net
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful card, I am now a follower.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your take on an easel card. Love the sentiment. TFS
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debbie_craine@hotmail.com
A beautiful sentiment on a lovely spring card.
ReplyDeleteNoreen
Beautiful card, and beautiful sentiment. I'm also a new follower thanks to the hop. TFS!
ReplyDeletefirelass51@aol.com
This is so pretty. I love the digital stamp. TFS it :)
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Sue B
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
I just love your card! It's very pretty. I've finally started making easel cards. Aren't they just the most fun? :0) Great job!
ReplyDeleteXO ~ Amy Jo (new follower)
amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Cool easel card! Don't think I've made one yet. =( Thanks
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the flower sentiment, very sweet. Beautifully made, TFS :)
ReplyDeletelove the sentiment and your card. Easel cards are really neat
ReplyDeleteLove the card.
ReplyDeletelove the shape of the card and the quote! good job!
ReplyDeleteEsther@babybutterfly521@yahoo.com
Very creative riginal card, love the colors, so far I have seen flamingos, butterflies, bunny rabbits and you show the flowers. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Enjoying one of my first blog hops. Yes spring flowers are on their way.
ReplyDeletePriscilla "Penny"
gonafindit at yahoo dot com
Beautiful card! Love all the different shapes and layers! TFS!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Angela
lauermaa at gmail dot com
www.angelascrafty.blogspot.com
ktsangels was here...ok so its ktsangels.blogspot.com...or just Katie0106@cableone.net... thanks for the great idea ... I love easle cards...ooops cant spell!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - love the circles!
ReplyDeleteqtme2003 at yahoo dot ca
Wow this is gorgeous Brandi, love the shape and colours xxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful card - I really like all of the circles and the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I like the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying hopping through the blogs. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove it Brandi! It's so fun to watch you grow as an artist!
ReplyDeletegreat detailed work!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. Love the way you used two colors for the scallop circle and the cut to shape sentiment is awesome. Thanks for sharing and I am a new follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
ReplyDeletewww.trishacreates.blogspot.com
Hi Brandi! I thought I was alrady a follower but it didn't show up so I signed up again!
ReplyDeleteYour card is very nice, thanks for sharing with us.
ScrappinAnn at gmail dot com
Love your card, so pretty
ReplyDeleteaudrey@rosemansroost.com
Really pretty card! TFS :)
ReplyDeleteTanya
phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
Super cute card and perfect for spring! I'm a new follower. Can't wait to see what you make next! TFS
ReplyDeleteTiffany
tiffanymarierice@yahoo.com
http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/
Very nice! Like the color combos.--Pat N. http://patsscraps.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI love your card!
ReplyDeleteNicely done.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogging,
Karen
http://emptynestboutique.blogspot.com
emptynestboutique at yahoo dot com
Great card. I am hooked on easel cards now and have made several in the last month. Thanks for sharing yours.
ReplyDeleteYOu've done a wonderful job on that card.. I have not tried to cards... YET
ReplyDeleteNicely done.
Sherry
Very pretty! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteKristin
ksully4597 at gmail dot com
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteEsigmon at cox dot net
This card is beautifulm I love the combination of craft aspects that you used! BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for sharing! Contact Info: arebori0204@gmail.com or www.scraptillyadrop.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteP.S. So exctied to be a follower of talented blog!
Love your card very creative .
ReplyDeletehttp://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
I haven't tried an easel card yet. Your card makes me think I should! Great job!
ReplyDeletemariannebrinkley at msn dot com
Thanks for sharin your "Springy" card...very pretty.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Bittner
I love easel cards. They are easy to make and so easy to display. Your card was very lovely. Love that bling!!!
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RecipeScrapperATsbcglobalDOTnet
http://theembellishedcard.blogspot.com
Such a beautiful card, TFS!
ReplyDeleteRachelle
joyfulhrtatgmail.com
www.rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com
a beautiful card thanks for joining us at anything goes x sue x
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