Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Summer Mini Catalogue Blog Hop!!

The Summer Mini Catalogue is here!! This blog hop is designed to give you  a chance to see the great products in the new catalogue and ideas on how to use them. Not only do you get to see most of the new catalogue in action, but you could also win a great prize!

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.

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60 comments:

  1. LouiseDecember 1, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    Beautiful job! Love the bold colour combination, so clean and simple.

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  2. MadonnaDecember 1, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    Lovely card Carole! I love how you've used the other side of the ribbon! Very nice.

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  3. Kym ByrneDecember 1, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    Love the card Carole. Just love that colour combination.thanks
    Kym Byrne

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  4. Leonie SchroderDecember 1, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    dont you just love that heart set ... I truly do {heart} hearts ... thanks for participating in our first blog hop!

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  5. Deena DobinsonDecember 1, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    Such a pretty card, Carole! It would make a perfect Valentines card. Everyone that knows me knows that I LOVE to use punches!! Thank you.

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  6. carolmDecember 1, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    cute hearts.

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  7. Sonia GDecember 1, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    Oh Carole, you have done a wonderful job yet again! Hmmm... my wish list is getting bigger!

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  8. Meegan DaleDecember 1, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Love the blue and red together not a strong combination i would usually choose but it works.

    Meegan Dale

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  9. LouDecember 1, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    What a lovely bright card to give to someone you love!! And turning the riboon over makes it so versatile!! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. UnknownDecember 1, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Super cute!

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  11. Bev MantleDecember 1, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Beautiful card Carole.

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  12. Shaz :)December 1, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Carole, this is super duper cute! Thanks for sharing your idea.
    hugz
    Shaz :)

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  13. Sandie CDecember 1, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    What a sweet card. Love the layout.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 1, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    This stamp set is definitely on my wish list. Great way to use the scallop square punch too. Thanks for sharing!

    Margaret K

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  15. Shirley McAvoyDecember 1, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Carole, so sweet. Great stamp set and punch combo used in this design.

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  16. Julie PutlandDecember 1, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Love your work Carole, Thanks for sharing

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  17. Vanessa GarrahyDecember 1, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Great card.I love it

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  18. keegan rigbyDecember 1, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    I (heart) hearts is so cute!!

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  19. Linda FitzgeraldDecember 1, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    I 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.

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  20. UnknownDecember 1, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    great idea Carole. Love the hearts

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  21. Kim ConwayDecember 1, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Very nice and neat card...have not got that set however will need to :)

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  22. Lyanna GeorgeDecember 1, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Nice layout and I love those hearts. Great colours too.

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  23. LizDecember 1, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    WOW!!!

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  24. TinaDecember 1, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    What a lovely, simple card - but so stunning. Great work.

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  25. YvonneDecember 1, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Love the use of the Hearts, thanks for sharing

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  26. Susan JoyceDecember 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Sweet card. Love the hearts and the heart punch.

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  27. Rebecca O'GormanDecember 1, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. TracyDecember 1, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Love your card, it is just so classy yet so quick and simple! Thanks for sharing, Hugs, Tracy x

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  29. Sally RichardsonDecember 1, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    What lovely ideas.. I love hearts...

    Thanks for sharing

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  30. Cynthia FerenzDecember 1, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Super card! TFS!

    Cynthia Ferenz
    Fredericksburg, VA
    www.stampindragon@verizon.net
    Proud Parent of 2 Soldiers

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  31. LyndaDecember 1, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Strikingly simple but v v effective card. Love the hearts. Simple and they suit so many occasions!!

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  32. billyburra banditsDecember 1, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Love the hearts & the colour combination

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  33. AnonymousDecember 1, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Loving the hearts Carole! Great idea reversing the ribbon.

    Thanks for sharing,

    Jenny H.

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  34. AnonymousDecember 1, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    A perfect Valentine Day's card Carole. Annette

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  35. AnonymousDecember 1, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    {LOVE} it!!! hehehehe

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  36. KarenDecember 1, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Way cute card. Great way to use the Scallop Square punch. Thanks for sharing.

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  37. Tania SalvatiDecember 1, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Love the card.

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  38. Chantell RandallDecember 1, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Oh what a cute card. The Black really sets off the Scallop Square shape and the Red is beautiful. Chantell

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  39. UnknownDecember 1, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Ohh nice layout - what a fab idea for February!

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  40. AndreaDecember 1, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    another great card. thanks for being part of the hop....

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  41. AnonymousDecember 1, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Love 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!

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  42. WildflowerDecember 1, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Very cute. Love the colour choice.

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  43. JillDecember 2, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    A lovely card .Well done

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  44. Mae CollinsDecember 2, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Very romantic and cute card. TFS

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  45. Christine TDecember 2, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Love the card Carole, so simple, yet so effective!!! Love the colours!!!

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  46. AnonymousDecember 2, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Carol

    Love 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

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  47. sherrydDecember 2, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    I am in love with the new heart stamps!

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  48. Kathryn ForsterDecember 2, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    Very nice, looks great!

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  49. bibbyDecember 2, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    gorgeous! love the use of scallop square!

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  50. AlishiaDecember 2, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Great Card!

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  51. Fiona HarveyDecember 2, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    This is a great card for Valentine's Day, not long until that one comes around! lol

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  52. RebeccaDecember 2, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Beautiful card very romantic

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  53. JacDecember 2, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    What a truly lovely card - simple but so effective - great Valentines idea too.

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  54. Di HardieDecember 3, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    Hi Carol
    I love the way you have used the new hearts.
    Thanks
    Di

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  55. ClaudetteDecember 3, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    How cute is this? A darling card using the new hearts.

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  56. AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    very cute.. thanks for the inspiration
    Jobee

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  57. AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    very cute, thanks for the inspiration.

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  58. AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Louise C
    am 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

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  59. AliessaDecember 4, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    love the card! thanks for sharing

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