Friday, March 11, 2016

TWO PAPER DIVAS BLOG HOP









I am experiencing my very first BLOG HOP thanks to my friends, Melissa and Gayla, owners of TWO PAPER DIVAS.  Never took the time to personally create a card for one in the past but have followed many over the years.   So come along with me and I will let you know how this card was created.  As I sat and contemplated what I was going to use of my stash of Stamps from Two Paper Divas, I realized I needed another Easter card for a wonderful High School Girlfriend, Betty, and then the stamps to be used became easy.  Through the 80's I stayed with this great friend a number of times and loved her collection of Bunnies and especially one that was sorta hiding under her beautiful piano.  So, now you know the rest of this story ...... seeing the Bunny peeking out from the inside of the card.

STAMPS:  Two Paper Divas -  "Some Bunny"; "It's All About The Egg"; "Wishing You A Happy Easter
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White 110 lb - Card Base;  Ranger Ink Gloss
INK:   Versafine Black Pigment;  Cracked Pistachio Distress Ink; Simon Says Stamp White Pigment
Die:  Lawn Fawn - Stitched Borders (2 pieces of the 4)
ACCESSORIES:  Hero Arts White Embossing Powder;  Pretty Pink Posh - Sparkling Clear Mix Sequin (smallest);  Prima - Snow Lace;  White Fun Foam;  Prismacolor Premium Colored Pencils

I took a standard size A2 card base and scored it at 4-1/4" and 1-1/2".  The 1-1/2" became the flap which I designed the focus around.  After I stamped the eggs (3 of the 6 in the set) in the white pigment ink and embossed with the white powder, I used the round blending tool with the Cracked Pistachio Distress Ink on the strip of Glossy Paper.  Just that touch of soft color was what I wanted. I added the two strips of lace with 1/8" score tape and raised the strip with the Fun Foam.  I love the Border Dies from Lawn Fawn which give the card a "stitched" look.  The rest of what I created on the card is easy to see.

Be sure to check out all the amazing projects by the Two Paper Divas Design Team members!

Carryn - that's me

To each of you visiting the Blog Hop - Enjoy!!!


39 comments:

  1. I love the colors of this and how the bunny is peeking out from behind Carryn. :)

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    1. Thanks Stacy .... he is such a sweet bunny from the TPD collection. Perfect for my friend I will be sending this to. Have a great Easter!!

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  2. Oh, that is so sweet Carryn! Love it!

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    1. I appreciate the comment Terri. This is a Great BLOG HOP and some wonderful creations by ALL!!

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  3. Carryn....Love this card! Soft colors for Easter and that bunny "peeking" out is too cute! Thanks for being part of our first blog hop and the design team!!!

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    1. Hugs and Happy Easter to you and Melissa. I am so excited to be able to see Mel in a little over a month. Wish that you were coming too!!! We will have such fun at Melissa's event for the gals here.

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  4. love the layer in the middle and the peeking bunny!

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    1. Thank you for stopping by Chark .....the peeking bunny is the best part!!

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  5. Beautiful card design. Love the bunny peeking out!

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    1. Thank you Vickie for passing through the Blog Hop and leaving your comments.

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    1. Thank you Lindsay and I appreciate the comment. Your card is stunning!!

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    1. Thank you for stopping by and leaving your comment.

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  8. How fun and Springy
    you card is, with
    the cute bunny!
    Great design.
    Carla from Utah

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    1. Thank you Carla from Utah .... what sweet comments!!

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  9. I love these gorgeous Easter eggs! Your friend will love them too!
    Take Care!
    Michele

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    1. Thank you Michele for leaving your comment. My friend, Betty, is pretty special and she deserves something like this. Will be sending it to her in a few days. She needs a lot of prayers for her husband right now and a bright spot!!

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  10. You are a clever one, Miss Carryn! I love how you used the different stamp sets...they work perfectly together! And that bunny is one of my favs too!

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    1. Thank you so much Jenny. That bunny is the best for my friend, Betty. Cannot wait to send it to her.

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    2. P.S. I LOVE YOUR CARD FOR THIS BLOG HOP!!!

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  11. Very sweet. Love the soft colors.

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    1. Thank you Tracie for your comments. They mean a lot!!!

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  12. Lace trim adds sweet loveliness!

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    1. You are right D.Ann .... it is befitting on an Easter card. Thank you for stopping along the Blog Hop!!

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  13. Wonderful job, this is so pretty and I love that bunny peaking out!

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  14. Oh, how cute!! Love the peeking bunny and those embossed eggs. Lovely!

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    1. Thank you Heather for stopping here to leave your comments. Appreciate it!!!

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  15. What an elegant and creative card! Wouldn't this "style" card make a cute Christmas card!?

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    1. Nice to find you along the Blog Hop Missy .... thank you for your comments. You are right about the Christmas Card ..... shall we make one in Class. Hurry home!!!

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    1. Thank you Holly for stopping and leaving your comment!!

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    1. Hi Amy .... I appreciate you stopping by and leaving your comment on the Blog Hop!!

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  18. Gorgeous card love the bunny peeking around the center panel

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  19. Love the colors, textures, and shapes. Great spring ideas!

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  20. Very pretty, Love the bling you added.

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  21. Love your card Carryn. So glad you joined the hop!

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