The event has been organised by Leonie Schroeder, leading lady at ESAD-AU. ESAD stands for Extra Special Aussie Demonstrators and is a yahoo group for Stampin' Up! demonstrators in Australia and New Zealand. With hundreds of members throughout the region it is an invaluable resource for ideas and inspiration. If you as a crafter have a question about products or projects and I dont know the answer ESAD is the place I go to. I ask your question and I guarantee by the end of the day I will have half a dozen responses from other demonstrators. There also craft challenges, business tips and photo albums full of beautiful items these talented ladies have created. So if you are a SU! demonstrator and not a member, just click the button for an invite.

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And this is my project for the Blog Hop!! This Valentines card was made using a new stamp set called I (heart) hearts. It is a set of 8 stamps and I love it! It is made up of hearts in different sizes and patterns. but best of all it co-ordinates with both of the heart punches available in the 2009-10 Idea book and catalogue. I also used 3/4" polka dot ribbon, new in the mini. So where are the polka dots? On the reverse side! Yep, the ribbon which is a gorgeous real red colour can be used two ways making it even better value!
Project Recipe
Stamp set: I (heart) hearts
Ink: Real red
Cardstock: whisper white, real red and basic black
Accesorries: 3/4" polka dot real red grosgrain ribbon and scallop square punch.
This blog hop has 30 people involved, so make sure you have time to check them all out. If you do and leave a comment on every post you will go into the running to win some great Stampin' Up! prizes. Once you have been to all the blogs and left a comment you need to send an email to Leonie at leonie@stamp-a-latte.com to let her know. It doesnt matter where you start in the hop, it works as a circle just keep following the links at the end of each post. Next you will go to see Chantell Randalls's blog.
Beautiful job! Love the bold colour combination, so clean and simple.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Carole! I love how you've used the other side of the ribbon! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteLove the card Carole. Just love that colour combination.thanks
ReplyDeleteKym Byrne
dont you just love that heart set ... I truly do {heart} hearts ... thanks for participating in our first blog hop!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, Carole! It would make a perfect Valentines card. Everyone that knows me knows that I LOVE to use punches!! Thank you.
ReplyDeletecute hearts.
ReplyDeleteOh Carole, you have done a wonderful job yet again! Hmmm... my wish list is getting bigger!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue and red together not a strong combination i would usually choose but it works.
ReplyDeleteMeegan Dale
What a lovely bright card to give to someone you love!! And turning the riboon over makes it so versatile!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Carole.
ReplyDeleteHi Carole, this is super duper cute! Thanks for sharing your idea.
ReplyDeletehugz
Shaz :)
What a sweet card. Love the layout.
ReplyDeleteThis stamp set is definitely on my wish list. Great way to use the scallop square punch too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMargaret K
Carole, so sweet. Great stamp set and punch combo used in this design.
ReplyDeleteLove your work Carole, Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteGreat card.I love it
ReplyDeleteI (heart) hearts is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteI also thought the blue was included in the card, a second look at the recipe proved me wrong, but it does look so nice against the blue! LOL I love the way you have used the hearts and punches in this bright and cheerful card. Well done.
ReplyDeletegreat idea Carole. Love the hearts
ReplyDeleteVery nice and neat card...have not got that set however will need to :)
ReplyDeleteNice layout and I love those hearts. Great colours too.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, simple card - but so stunning. Great work.
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the Hearts, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSweet card. Love the hearts and the heart punch.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your card, it is just so classy yet so quick and simple! Thanks for sharing, Hugs, Tracy x
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely ideas.. I love hearts...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Super card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteCynthia Ferenz
Fredericksburg, VA
www.stampindragon@verizon.net
Proud Parent of 2 Soldiers
Strikingly simple but v v effective card. Love the hearts. Simple and they suit so many occasions!!
ReplyDeleteLove the hearts & the colour combination
ReplyDeleteLoving the hearts Carole! Great idea reversing the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing,
Jenny H.
A perfect Valentine Day's card Carole. Annette
ReplyDelete{LOVE} it!!! hehehehe
ReplyDeleteWay cute card. Great way to use the Scallop Square punch. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the card.
ReplyDeleteOh what a cute card. The Black really sets off the Scallop Square shape and the Red is beautiful. Chantell
ReplyDeleteOhh nice layout - what a fab idea for February!
ReplyDeleteanother great card. thanks for being part of the hop....
ReplyDeleteLove the colour combo. I initially saw the ribbon when it came out and though perfect for xmas, but its also so lovey dovey as you have used it!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Love the colour choice.
ReplyDeleteA lovely card .Well done
ReplyDeleteVery romantic and cute card. TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the card Carole, so simple, yet so effective!!! Love the colours!!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
ReplyDeleteLove your use of the scallop square (one of my fav's) and the new heart stamps and the colours used make this a fantastic card.
Many thanks
Lisa H
I am in love with the new heart stamps!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, looks great!
ReplyDeletegorgeous! love the use of scallop square!
ReplyDeleteGreat Card!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card for Valentine's Day, not long until that one comes around! lol
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card very romantic
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly lovely card - simple but so effective - great Valentines idea too.
ReplyDeleteHi Carol
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have used the new hearts.
Thanks
Di
How cute is this? A darling card using the new hearts.
ReplyDeletevery cute.. thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteJobee
very cute, thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLouise C
ReplyDeleteam using my daughters account but i had to leave you a comment its a wonderful card and i'm looking forawrd to trying it soon
love the card! thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post! I’ve already wasted an hour trying to solve this “problem”, but I won’t have to waste any more time now!!
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