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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):
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- 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.
Posted by: Tanis | August 17, 2009 at 10:26 AM
love purple! FAB job
Posted by: Jenn C. | August 17, 2009 at 10:33 AM
These are super gorgeous Stef! I love the blues and purples together!
Such a generous candy too!
Posted by: Heidi Van Laar | August 17, 2009 at 10:43 AM
OH I like that debossing technique! Looks awesome!
Posted by: Andi Sexton (rrlscrapgal) | August 17, 2009 at 10:48 AM
WOW!!!! These are soooo gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Eva | August 17, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Absolutely GORGEOUS cards Stef!!
Posted by: Nathalia Castellon | August 17, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Oh gosh, I love purple! Gorgeous card!!
Posted by: Candy | August 17, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Another great card. Love the way you used the flower. Thanks
Posted by: Diana Enns | August 17, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Josephine | August 17, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Wow!! Such pretty cards!! Love seeing all the wonderful things that can be done with this cardstock!
Posted by: Sarah M | August 17, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Hi, Steph!
Love you cards, especially that wonderful blue flower gorgeous :)
Posted by: June Houck | August 17, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Stunning cards! What lovely work!
Posted by: Shawna S. | August 17, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Fabulous cards, Steph!
Posted by: Adela | August 17, 2009 at 11:50 AM
beautiful cards and clors! Love the flower too!
Posted by: Michelle | August 17, 2009 at 11:56 AM
I really like the way that you did the sanding and only some parts of the card are really distressed. Nice job!
Posted by: Shawn Wenrich | August 17, 2009 at 12:02 PM
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.
Posted by: Nicole Maki | August 17, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Absolutely Stunning! I love your card and your site!
Posted by: Priscilla | August 17, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Absolutely GORGEOUS cards !! I love them hugs Ewa
Posted by: Ewik21 | August 17, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Fantastic effects on these.
Love the colour too.
Ali x
Posted by: Dragonlady | August 17, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Both cards are fantastic, but the one with the leaves is my favourite. The embossing just looks so effective.
Julie x
Posted by: Julie | August 17, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Gorgeous cards. Love them. TFS
Posted by: froggygal81 | August 17, 2009 at 01:09 PM
Beautiful cards, love the color and love seeing all the examples with this cardstock.
Posted by: Tanya Caudill | August 17, 2009 at 01:34 PM
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
Posted by: Alison | August 17, 2009 at 01:55 PM
The techniques you used are awesome. The cards are beautiful!
Posted by: Rhonda | August 17, 2009 at 02:06 PM
love the blue and purple together!!
Posted by: Heidi Stock | August 17, 2009 at 02:07 PM