Tuesday, January 15, 2013

~ NinaBDesigns January 2013 Blog Hop ~ LOVE

Welcome to the NinaB Designs first team blog hop of 2013!
And welcome back to the blog at which I hardly blog (FYI I spent the last four months making this card, and I just finished it two minutes ago. Cheers!).

For this month's hop, Nina challenged the team to create a project with the LOVE theme, which can be interpreted in many ways: Valentine, Anniversary and Friendship.
I have a few photo steps for you, using some NinaB Designs dies to create the little heart window box -


First, cut the tag from Spellbinders Grommet Tags ... my favorites.
then pop the smaller heart die from Sweet Folk Art onto the center of the die-cut tag and run it through that BigShot one more time.


And then die-cut the larger heart from Sweet Folk Art before using the smaller heart die to remove the center...

Am I making no sense? Sorry .. :-[


Like that. It should look like a tiny little heart-shaped frame after you're done. Ask your mummy if you're not sure how to do it (I wouldn't want you to cut your finger you know).

And then I was lazy and skipped a lot of steps, so figure this out yourself okay; just GLUE the heart-frame die-cut over the heart-shaped hole in the middle of the die-cut tag.

You know how to do that, yes you do.
And embellishadaroonie-o your tag with Prima resin borders.
It looks a little bit like a birdcage (in my imagination) but I really didn't mean for it to become that way. It just happened ~ yay!


And because I want a little bit of sparkle behind the window, I added a shiny crystal. Just put some glue on the edges and thunk it on, it'll stick.


And then die-cut some pretty wings from Home Sweet Home and add them behind the birdcage (I put the wings upside down, somehow it's nicer that way, and I don't know why).
And throw some mini paper doilies in, patterned papers, and your card is DONE!!!

I am truly disorganized, so I don't know where each scrap of paper comes from, but majority of it looks like it came from this Prima Songbird collection.
The sentiment is from NinaBDesigns' Penny Black Lace Delight. Another favorite of mine!

Here are the NinaBDesigns products I used for my tags and card box:

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The NinaB Designs team is giving away these TWO PRIZE PACKAGES:
 Prize Package #1 includes Spellbinders Venetian Accents and Motifs:

 
Prize #2 includes 2 retired sets from Layers of Colors stamps:

 
Winners will be picked randomly from 2 of these designers' blogs:
Everybody is welcome to comment and be eligible to win. The winners will be announced on  January 22 on Nina's Blog, where you will also find all the relevant info regarding the giveaways. Finally, please consider liking the following Facebook pages that are represented on today's hop, so you don't miss the latest news and happenings:
Thank you for joining us today!

Come back tomorrow for a new post. In case I don't finish a card by then (or too lazy to write new stuff), just read this post again.

:D

And now I'm hungry and want a cookie. *crunch*
Bye!


77 comments:

  1. Beautiful card. All your details look amazing.
    Hugs and smiles

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  2. Beautiful card in great soft colors.

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  3. Well I enjoyed looking at your card and having a cookie too. Very pretty card.

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  4. Gorgeous card!! Thank you for the tutorial you added to show us how you made this vintage looking card!!

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  5. OMGosh that is just a BEAUTIFUL card!! I love the little art sculpted flourishes!!! And sure... tease us with those cookies!!! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous work!

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  6. Hi Viola! Beautiful card, dear girl! :)

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  7. Don't you just love it when things happen that we don't expect! This is so elegant and lovely, I love how you added dimension and used embellishments that compliment each other. Simply beautiful!

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  8. What a beautiful card! So soft and pretty, gorgeous papers and stamps, and love how the dies worked out!

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  9. Hi Viola! I'm so glad to see you blogging again! I was getting worried that you quit cardmaking. Your card is beautiful and I hope to see more from you soon. :)

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  10. Beautiful... so soft and romantic!!

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  11. I am madly in love with this card creation! It is so beautiful and the colors are so soft and lovely. Thanks for sharing!!

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  12. What breathtaking beautiful details in the cards you have made. Even you cookies are gorgeous!!! Thanks for the fun blog hop!

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  13. yummm would love a cookie!
    Love your card, all that beautiful patterned paper!
    Sandra ltb

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  14. Very pretty card. I really like what you did with the tag. And those cookies look delicious. :)

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  15. Hi Viola. Every element on your 'confection' of a card is shabby and wonderful. Lucky is the recipient of this card! Thanks for sharing.

    Fondly, Anni

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  16. LOVE the subtle branch holding the sweet house!
    Gonna look into those COOKIES!

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  17. What a gorgeous card!! I love the design and beautiful colors!! The heart tag is fabulous!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!! And oh my gosh, those cookies look delicious :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  18. Gorgeous card! Thanks for tutorial.

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  19. This is a truly exquisite card...I love, love, love it. Thanks so much for sharing and now I am hungry...do you think cookies for lunch are ok?

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  20. I love your card! Your center piece is fabulous,thanks for all the instruction on how-to make it, and I like the doyllie too. TFS

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  21. this is just beautiful and now I want a cookie too!

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  22. Hi there, Miss Vio! Glad to see you back. Love your pretty card and would love some of those cookies myself!

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  23. Your card is so pretty! Maybe you should post more on your blog :)

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  24. Very sweet card--I like the heart frame and thanks for the cookies.

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  25. WOW!!! This is beautiful! I LOVE the doilies (where did you get them if I might ask?) and all of the gorgeous layering!

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  26. Beautiful, feminine card! Love it! The cookies look delicious :)

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  27. Awesome card . I love how you used the tag ! Looks amazing. TFS .

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  28. Love all the lacy effects in the accents and doilies. Such soft and pretty colors. Thanks for sharing. (Those cookies make me hungry.)

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  29. Beautiful card! Great details and layering! Lovely!
    Can I have a cookie?
    DeniseB

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  30. Beautiful card!! Love all the details and layers! Your cookies look great too! Thanks for sharing.

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  31. Beautiful Card. Love all the embellies and the shabby chic has been a recurring theme throughout the blog hop. Nicely done.

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  32. Stunning and beautiful, I love everything about it....and now I want cookies too, lol.

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  33. Really pretty card! Love your grommet tag embellishment! Thanks for sharing!

    Katie B.

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  34. Oh Viola this is so beautiful - love all the wee details you incorporated in this card.
    Blessings
    MAxine

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  35. What a brilliant idea to use the dies this way. I'm blown away by your artful creativity on such a small canvas. And, yes please on the cookies. I just made some last night too :). Thanks so much, Vio!

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  36. Hi Vi! I missed you! :) Beautiful card!

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  37. Great vintage looking card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  38. Great looking card and cute explaination of your card recipe ("Just put some glue on the edges and thunk it on, it'll stick.") :}
    ColleenB.

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  39. This is so pretty and so is the card in the previous post. Now for some strange reason I want a cookie....

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  40. Simply beautiful...I wish I could master the chic look like that of your card. I'm so CAS and cannot seem to break away from that. TFS Jan Douglas, Florida

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  41. Lovely card! Great embellishments!

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  42. Glad to see you blogging again. Missed you. And love your card BTW. Lina

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  43. Lovely card! I love all the layers and the feeling of romance. Yummy looking cookies too. Do you share? LOL!

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  44. Too cute Viola! I love your post - so funny and cheerful :) I really love the look of that little heart shaped window with the crystal behind it! Very creative! I would have taken me longer than 4 months to make this card! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  45. Such a pretty card. I love all the details. Those cookies look so good....Now I'm hungry.

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  46. Viola!!
    Not that this is a competition or anything---but I must say that they saved the best for last!! what a grand finale?!?!?! the colors, dies and embellishments combine together seamlessly!! So lovely!! Thank you for inspiring me today!! be blessed
    ~Beyond Measure
    Tammy
    www.urbeyondmeasure.com

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  47. So soft and pretty. Such a delicate feel.

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  48. Beautiful vintage goodness and now you are making me hungry showing me those cookies.
    God bless,
    Peggy Allen

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  49. Tags and lace, can't go wrong with that one. Would love to have a cookie and cocoa and enjoy the goodness of both. Friends and sweets.

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  50. Love your designs! Thanks for sharing.

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  51. Very sweet card - soft and pretty....no fair with the cookie picture with all of us that have managed to make it this far on our New Years diets :)

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  52. Just beautiful Viola! Love the frame. :)

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  53. Miss seeing you and your wonderful designs! Love your card...have a cookie for me!

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  54. Like the way you teased us on how this card was going to look by the close up shots first. So elegant ., Want all the dies and stamps now x

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  55. Beautiful card! Great to see your creations again!!

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  56. such a pretty and elegant card...thanks for the detailed photos.

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  57. Awesome cards....you're a very talented paper crafter

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  58. Love all the pretty embellishments and layers! the doily sets it all off perfectly!

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  59. How Beautiful I love the layering and the colors are very soft and loving. the added Doily and Heart bling adds such a Sweet Touch. thanks for sharing

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  60. Love this card and soft colors used. Thanks for sharing.

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  61. Did you say Cookies???? That yummy photo almost distracted me from the beautiful project. LOL Love your card. It is stunning.

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  62. WOW!! AMAZING Creation!! I LOVE all of the details!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
    P.S YUMMY cookies!! I'd LOVE one!! =)

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  63. So beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  64. Truly a BEAUTIFUL card. Soft colors and a wonderful design! I love it.
    Thanks for the inspiration and for the instructions!

    The Cookies look Delicious!!! Love Chocolate Chip cookies!!

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  65. Very beautiful card. Quite amazing! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents.

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  66. As always Viola,you done a great job.
    Very sweet card so do your cookies!

    Cheers,
    Dina

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  67. Cute card; love the vintage feel. Thanks for sharing (but you didn't share the cookies!)

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  68. I just love all the different elements you've added to your card! Such a soft daydreamy feel it has to it!

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  69. Hi sweet Viola! I haven't chatted with you in quite a while, but hope this finds you doing GREAT!!! I always love seeing your sweet little creations, and enjoy your soft beautiful card. Thanks for sharing in the blog hop and being such a blessing by inspiring through your gorgeous art.
    Have a great week, and keep in touch!
    Blessings to you,
    Karen
    www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com

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  70. Love your beautiful card, the different patterned papers are just lovely!!!

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