Hi everyone! I almost didn't make it to the Shaping Up Blog Hop due to work issues this past weekend but HUGE thanks to Jim and Jill for helping me get some much needed sleep! I couldn't have done it without you! Seriously.....you guys are the best!
{Blog Hop badge designed by JJ Bolton representing the 5 rounds of Gallery Idol and a little Joscie flair!}
Welcome to the Shaping Up Blog Hop! I was so very honored to be chosen as one of the
As a group, we decided to do a little inspiration blog hop to THANK YOU for all the support you gave each one of us during the competition! We also know many of you are participating in the Paper Crafts July Gallery Challenge which is Shaped Summer Cards! I encourage you to make something and link it up HERE!
You should have arrived from the blog of Jennifer Ingle who was in the Top 5 with me! Please go check out her awesome blog.....so much inspiration!!! If you have gotten off track, don't worry! Please check out the full Blog Hop list on the Facebook Event Page found HERE.
The card I designed for Paper Crafts July Gallery Challenge is definitely summer themed to ME. Growing up every summer I couldn't wait until it was fair time......the Zipper, the food, the friends, the demolition derby, the parade. All of it! So I decided to ink up a stamp set from The Craft's Meow called Life is a Carnival. What a great set to take me back to my younger years!! My "mini" card is shaped like a ticket because as you know....."back when" you actually needed tickets to ride the rides at the fair! I used the Blank Ticket die from Memory Box for my base. My card layout was inspired by THIS SKETCH over at The Craft's Meow this month as well! I did rotate the sketch just a bit! ;)
You have until Sunday, July 29 11:59PM EST to get your comments in for your chance to win!
That's it from me.........Your next stop on the Blog Hop is Agnieszka Malyszek and I know you will find something beautiful to see over on her blog!
{Sweet Summer Memories}
Stamps: Life is a Carnival (The Craft's Meow)
Paper: SS White (PTI)
Pattern paper: So Happy Together (Echo Park)
Ink: True Black (PTI)
Dies: Blank Ticket Die (Memory Box), Fishtail Flags Stax (MFT)
Misc: Berry Sorbet Button (PTI), Crochet Thread, Janome Sew Mini, Copic E57
115 comments:
this is my favorite stamp set from the cat's meow. love the big ticket.
Your card is SO stinking cute!!! Love it!!!
I love your big ticket, lol!! That pink, yellow, and aqua are one of my favorite color combos! And those paper pieced cotton candies are killing me with cuteness!! Have a great week Amy!
P.S. Such awesome prizes! I wish I was eligible to win them, lol! :)JJ
Your carnival card is beyond adorable Amy! Love it!!
So cute! Love the big ticket and the cotton candy cart. Makes me want to go to a fair and have a cotton candy. Love it, my friend! Great work.
I'm in ticket frenzy!
Super sweet theme Amy! Love the ticket shape and the cotton candy truck...great colors too.
Oh my goodness, I ADORE THIS! Everything about this card just makes my heart happy!
Amy, this is such a unique and funtastic card! Love this. I definitely think of a fair when I think of summer!
Oh no, I hadn't seen this ticket die yet and now I'll have to go check it out! LOL! I absolutely adore your mini card! Such a cute design and sweet colors. Definitely takes me back to the summer fairs of my youth. :)
I hope this week is a better one for you!
gorgeous card using the TCM stamps.
Luanne
oh my word this is too cute...totally love it..
I love your card, Amy! The ticket is really creative. So cute!
This is such a fun card! Love the ticket and the little carnival stand! Sleep is SO important, so glad that you got some!
Cotton candy...yum....and hot pretzels, and caramel apples...the fair isn't until the end of August & now I'm hungry! lol Love the ticket-shaped card :)
fun carnival card!!
How fun - I just made a card with those stamps for the craft's meow sketch -posting it tomorrow - but mine isn't as cool-y shaped and not as bright and fun either... (just kraft and dusky pink)
Love your design and all the beautiful papers!
Hugs, Karin
I adore your card and, my, oh, my...would I love to win!! It was my honor to support you on your Gallery Idol journey, and I loved each and every project!!
What a fun summer card! We still pay with tickets here at our fair…my DD loves standing in line and then giving the attendant her tickets!
I don't know why but I wasn't a follower yet?!?! Fixed that and now I am, lol!
I love the colors and design of your
cute ticket card!!
I love the ticket idea! This is so cute!
Your card rocks! I remember needing those tickets to have fun at the fair!
Congrats on making the top 5! ;o)
What a fun card! Love the idea and the layout. Amy, I love your blog, too, and am going to become your newest follower :) I'd love for you to follow me back!!! Thanks for the inspiration :)
Such a cute, fun, summer-themed shaped card! I love the ticket shape and the stamped tickets running down the side! That cotton candy machine it too cute as well!
Super cute card! I was rooting for you and voting every round in Gallery Idol. Your cards were, of course, fabulous! Thanks for the opportunity to win a fun package of goodies!
Cute card. Love the sewing on the banner.
The notched corners of the card really make it pop! Love it!!
Loven' your adorable card!!! Am now your newest follower and lookin forward to more! Thanks for fun!
I die!!!
This is just so fabulous I just have no words!!
The colors...
the stamps...
the ticket...
eeewwww!!!
LOVE it! :)
I remember the fair...
and tickets...
and Friday nights after a home game when it was "Cougar Night" and you got an armband and they stayed open all night and you could ride as many rides as many times as you wanted...
and this just takes me back! :)
What a fun card...and I am glad I found your blog..following you!
Wonderful card!!! I love that cotton candy machine!! So cute!!
This card is super duper cuteness Miss Lady!!!
Love how you took the team of carnival and shaped your card into a ticket..very creative.
So super cute! I love how your card was based on a sketch! Great job!
Totally cute card, Amy :) Love the ticket shape, tickets down the side and the fun banner. Congrats again on the top 5!!
very cute shaped card!!
Now that's the ticket - fantastic Amy!
Such a cute ticket card! TFS =)
That ticket is lovely, Amy! And what an awesome paper piecing! Love the colors you used :)
AMY!! I am SO glad you found time to participate!! I love this!! Super fun design and colors and the ticket is a fabulous idea! What a generous giveaway too!!
This card really does remind me of the carnival coming to town! So Cute!!
Super cute!
Oh - this card is so much fun!!! LOVE that it is shaped like a ticket, and has tickets on it!!! And the color combo is amazing!!! Congrats again!!!
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Oh my gosh! That ticket is so so so awesome!!!!
love your take on the sketch. fabulous work as always, Amy!
Shall I say it? Sweeeeeeet card! ;o)
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So so cute! I have memories of being terrified on the zipper as a kid! I love the tickets :)
The large ticket is super cute!
What a sweet, sweet card! The colors and stamps are so cute! I would love some Market Street stamps, esp that Grace background...swoon!
Fun looking card! Fun goodies too :)
You took me back to the fair with your cute card. . Thanks for such a generous prize. I'm loving this blog hop from you talented gals.
love the ticket shape and your color combo, too. such a fun, summery theme!
I love this ticket card - too cute and way fun!!!
This is just so much fun. TFS your sweet card Amy!!
Your ticket card is fantastic Amy! I love tickets so much Amy and your take on it so fun with the ticket shaped card and carnival theme. Love it.
Congrats Amy for being in the TOP 5 :) that's awesome.
Thank you so much you're so generous, those stamps are wonderful and I'm dying with your card, my favorite till now.
Wow, Amy! Your card is so sweet ... literally and figuratively! I love all the patterned papers you chose!! Oh, BTW, I am now following your blog. :-)
I just joined your blog.
I LOVE the cotton candy stamp. I'm going to go back and see who makes it---maybe Vintage Street?
So clever and cute!
Very fun , Summertime fun
Tickets are sooo in and this card is so bright and happy!!! All kinds of sweet!!!
Hi Amy I am really sad to read that you almost didn't make it! Sorry to hear that work is being a pain! :> But so glad you did because I love this ticket card! Such a fantastic idea for a summer shaped card and you executed it perfectly!
Oh I love the ticket shape! Now I want some cotton candy! Lucky for me, I'm headed to the fair on Friday!
Your card is just so freakin' cute! I love it!
What a fabulous card Amy! Love the ticket shape and awesome images! SWEET!
Love the card and live the stamps in the giveaway!
What a great card, love it!
Amy, of course I'm a follower! You da bomb! :) Love your designs...this one is amazing! Thanks for the chance to win your generous prize :)
Congratulations again, Dear Amy! You soooo deserved this! Your card today is lovely (thanks for using some cool TCM stamps!) and I don't have any of those MSS stamps and would love to get my hands on them!
I love everything about this card, especially the colors!
Cotton candy is sooo sweet! Love your card.
This is such a sweet card I love it! New follower!
A huge ticket?! Yes, please! Totally love it :) And wow what an awesome prize package you put together.
Your card is adorable, love it!
your card is just ADORABLE!! LOVE the fun ticket, stamps, and fab layout! great card!! :)
Love this card with its fun summery colours and summer fair theme!
love this card, so original!!! And what an AWESOME giveaway!! I looked at a few of your products and I am definitely a new follower!! :)
Candace
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I do follow your wonderful blog and always enjoy seeing your beautiful creations!
I saw this on Flickr last night and thought it was stunning, Amy! It's so beautiful and I love the ticket shape!
Oh Amy, what a sweet card, love every detail!!! No wonder you are among the top idols! Your work is fabulous. Thank you for your generosity and for sharing with us your talent.
Have a wonderful day!
Liz
That Market Street stamp set is lovely. Congrats on being in the top 5!
Love your "ticket" card.
Your BIG ticket is adorable, Amy! Congrats again on making it to the Top 5 Idols. These Market Stret Stamps look awesome and one can't go wrong with pearls and those tiny little clothespins. Thanks for the chance to win and a fun Blog Hop!
Love that big ticket!!!
This would be the best ticket ever!
I so love this design!
So so cute!! I want cotton candy!! oh I used to love that when i was a kid!!
Thank you for such amazing prizes and i'm gonna follow you for sure!
Amy, this is fabulous. Love everything about it. The color combo, the design, love, love, love! :)
I love me some MSS. Love your card. Very cleverly put together. TFS, Smooches... Felicia
I love how your card is a ticket! The state fair always comes in Oct and my kids love to go! I did add your blog to my google reader feed.
What a fun idea to use the shape of a ticket!! Love it!!
Super sweet!! (pun intended) Love the polka dots and chevron papers! You're right too -- State Fairs and summertime -- a perfect match. Love the card and what it reminds me of too!
What a great card! I love it. That cotton candy machine is so cute! I'm now following your blog, thanks for the inspiration.
I love your ticket shaped card what a fun idea! I also LOVE market street stamps and so excited to follow someone who designs them, way to go you! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
Wow, Amy, this is just the CUTEST design! Love the ticket shape, the colors and that adorable cotton candy machine! I look at the sketch and would never have thought of this. You are SO creative!
Talk about a ticket to summer fun! Great stamp designs! Thanks for sharing your card ;)
I love what you did with "Life's a Carnival"! That's one of my very favorite sets and your ticket idea is wonderful all the way down to those sweet little pearls!
AWK! I love your sweet card! That little cotton candy card is the cutest! I am following your blog by email because....well, I just enjoy seeing all your projects and inspiration! Thanks for your awesome giveaway...I LOVE stamping!!
Oh my goodness, I have to scraplift this design. The Iowa State Fair is next month and this is perfect! Thanks for the inspiration.
What a wonderful card, I am going to have to try something like this myself! Love the fun colors and stamps that you used!
Oh, this is such a great card!! Love what you did :)
Wow, Amy! This is THE. BEST. CARD. I love it so much! I hope my comment doesn't get lost here in the hoopla because I am absolutely head over heels for this card! Don't be surprised if you see a weak imitation soon. :)
Love it! And wow, what a generous prize package! I have visited your blog often and always inspired by your work. A very well deserved recognition in the gallery idol!
Fabulous summery card--I like the chevron background and the tickets.
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I like the idea of the big ticket shape and then accented with the ticket stamp. Brings lots of deminsion to the card. Love the bubble gum looking colors, too!
Oh do I love your card! The colors, the chevron pattern, that super cute little food cart...everything! I hope you don't mind that I plan to use this for inspiration of my own! Thanks so much!
cute and fun card. really enjoyed your projects during the PC gallery idol. congrats.
aaaaawwwwwwwww.....how fun is this?!!!! Love the shape...soooo clever!
Your card just makes me smile!
That is a super neat card :) Thanks for the chance to win!
Love your fun ticket card! Very clever design!
DeniseB
Love all your perky cards--I am now stalking your gallery and especially admire the berry card! Thanks for sharing your creative craftsmanship!
Pax et bonum,
Carol
Cute Cute card!! Love it!
Amy, your carnival themed card is amazing! Wow, so much detail and creativity. I'm happy you were able to play along in the hop, and super proud of you for making Gallery Idol top 5!! You rock!
Back from vacation! Love your cotton candy cart card! Too cute!
Wow, fun goodies, this is such a fun festive card.
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