Welcome to Rubeena’s Crafting Anniversary 2-Day Blog Hop!
This hop is epic with more than 60 guests and over $600 in sponsored prizes! Not only are we celebrating four years since Rubeena first discovered cardmaking but also crafting in general. This industry is made up of wonderful individuals who are creative, inspirational, kind, and incredibly supportive! Hop along so you can learn about why we create and how much joy it brings us!
So happy to help my friend Rubeena celebrate this milestone! If I look back on my own papercrafting journey, it takes me back many, many years! I did papercrafting for years in the form of scrapbooking and then I found stamping and cardmaking. My first blog post was October 8, 2007 when I posted about a special The Angel Company was having (The Angel Company was local to me at the time and was similar to Stampin' Up). Wow! How far I have come!! ♥♥
I absolutely love this stamp set from Lil' Inker Designs called Best Mom. You can create this large bloom in any color and also use the same stamp for leaves. I layered it over an impressed the Perfectly Plaid Cover Up Die. I added a black die cut Hello Word Die and a small stamped sentiment from Because. To finish, I added some sparkling clear confetti from Pretty Pink Posh.
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GIVEAWAYS
In celebration of this anniversary, we have several amazing sponsors. Let’s thank them for their generosity! Winners will be randomly selected from comments left on all the blogs. The winners will be announced by Wednesday, September 5 on this page. Winners will have up to 2 weeks to contact Rubeena at ararerubycrafts@gmail.com to claim their prize before another winner is selected. Rubeena will be announcing her giveaway winners here: http://www.arareruby.com/giveaways/.
Studio Katia - $50 gift card
Hello Bluebird - $50 gift card
Altenew - $50 Gift card
Pinkfresh Studio - $30 gift card
Gina K. Designs - $50 gift card
Clearly Besotted - $35 gift card
Simon Says Stamp - $25 gift card
Spellbinders - Card Kit
Jennifer McGuire - $50 Simon Says Stamp gift card
winnie & walter - $40 gift card
Mama Elephant - $25 gift card
Hero Arts - $25 gift card
Nichol Spohr - Custom-sewn rainbow pencil case filled with brand new Spellbinders' dies
Danielle Flynn - $25 Simon Says Stamp gift card
Picket Fence Studios - four $25 gift cards
BLOG HOP
♥♥Amy Kolling♥♥
Maria Peters (Instagram)
Such a beautiful card Amy, love this floral arrangement and the perfect cover up die background. And it's lovely reading about how everyone came to creating cards - so fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the dimension of the background and your card is very beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the texture behind the focal image. So pretty
ReplyDeleteVery cool to emboss with the background die! Very pretty flower.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a talented artist! Thank you to all for inspiring me to create.
ReplyDeleteLove your bright cheery card! The embossing folder you used is awesome! TFS!
ReplyDeleteSimply clean but with texture! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the background on your CAS card! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love how you used the die on the background.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card Amy. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteWHAT A CRISP LOOKING CARD!
ReplyDeleteCan I, please, borrow that idea?
Pretty card. I seriously need to look at my embossing folders and use them more. I like the effect.
ReplyDeleteLove your background using the cover die. Lovely floral card and great design technique.
ReplyDeleteSuch a trendy and crisp floral card. Thanks for sharing with us .❤️💕❤️
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful background! Amazing card!
ReplyDeletebeautiful bold card! lovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Love the big flower on the white background! Stunning.
ReplyDeleteLove this card. I am a huge fan of Lil' Inker stamps and dies, especially the cover-up dies.
ReplyDeleteFantastic embossed background.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card.
thanks for sharing
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Very elegant card, love it!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card.
ReplyDeleteLove your card, that background really adds a lot, so much texture~
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card!! Thank you for sharing and for being a part of this blog hop!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty flower! I love the CAS card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the texture of the background especially.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. It has great texture for interest with just a pop of color and a simple image attached.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Card!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card
ReplyDeleteWow - love that embossed background using the cover die! And love the Lil' Inker stamp you used - one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe black looks great on your card. It really stands out, but doesn't scream :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful pink flower. Love the card.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for being in this blog hop...I always enjoy seeing your work....Everyone along this blob hop has been just wonderful...thank you so much for sharing...hugs
ReplyDeleteThis blog hop is full of wonderful, creative crafters. I love the simplicity of your card. Great background also. :) TFS
ReplyDeleteOh, so lovely! Awesome dimension with the cover up die and love the pretty pink flower!
ReplyDeleteI love that pink and that green that you used together; so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAnd that embossed BG is so awesome.
Lovely card, Amy!
ReplyDeleteFresh and pretty. Love the embossed background!
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HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Wonderful card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, Amy! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card. The beautiful pink flower on the interesting background makes something really special@
ReplyDeleteFirst I love the background diecut, I've purchased it but not used yet, I love the simplicity of your card. Simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou have created a gorgeous floral card for your friend and I think your colouring is just so perfect, thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteDiane Lousie xx
I have my eye on that die...it looks amazing as an embossed background! Such a beautiful pink bloom!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Amy!!! I absolutely love it!! TFS and for inspiring me!!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing everyone’s creative juices flowing, the uniqueness is amazing, love your work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful love it
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that embossed background! I have that die on my wish list, and now after seeing it, I REALLY want it!!! Very pretty cards--in some ways simple, and yet the embossed background makes it look like there's a lot going on! TFS--have a blessed evening.
ReplyDeleteGreat card and i love that plaid cover die!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteI have that embossing folder. Thank you for showing me a great way to use it.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the classic and clean look!
ReplyDeleteThis is simply beautiful. I love how you created the background and the large flower is a show stopper.
ReplyDeleteLove your card. The great background and beautiful flower are perfect.
ReplyDelete(Gilda)
Beautiful and wonderfully fresh card! I love the background texture, subtle but so impactful. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and great use of the die for your background. Thanks for the inspiration! Cheers, Dotty
ReplyDeleteGreat design. Love the background and the flower.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Love that big flower and the textured design in the background! Thanks for celebrating Rubeena's crafting anniversary with this awesome hop!
ReplyDeleteThink this is one of my favorite cards in the whole blog hop!!
ReplyDeleteThat really is a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
This is a beauty. I love the white embossed cover die. Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the coverplate to give it texture and the colors just make the flower pop!
ReplyDeleteAmy, I hope your day is better today! Thank you so so so much for being part of my celebration. I love your kindness and your talents. Your card is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteAlways love your cards, Amy!!! The embossed background is perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt seems so simple but the background really makes the flower stand out. Awesome card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card love the background!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute. The flower just pops with color and the background really sets things off....Love it! TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the embossed background.
ReplyDeleteI love your use of the background Die. I have the same one so I will try it too.
ReplyDeleteNow I want that die! I absolutely love the CAS card you've created with so much texture going on in the background. Delightful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Amy!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card Amy, love Lil Inkers products, they are so versatile.
ReplyDeleteYou've done them proud!
Always love the texture background on a white card panel!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely CAS card!
ReplyDeleteI love the clean colors on your card. It is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! I love the beautiful flowers on the great embossed background! Congrats to Rubeena!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! Love the background and how the flower really pops against the white! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Rubeena! Love her work. And what an amazing group this crafting world is to sponsor such wonderful prizes. Love your card inspiration too!
ReplyDeleteSimple beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeletesuper card - love the embossed background:)
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Amy, the colours you chose are really great together. Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI like how you used the cover up die! Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the embossed background - it really makes the flower and sentiment pop!
ReplyDeleteLove the floral card and the dimension on the background! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background and floral arrangement! Great hop!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, Amy! The textured background is perfect & I love that big flower.
ReplyDeleteI always forget about using a die for embossing! I have so many pretty dies. I like simple cards that wow -- this fits that bill!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! I love the big flower! And it's great that you can also use the same stamp to make leaves.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the clean look. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the flower.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration.
neat way to use that die. i have a similar one. hmm. . .now she's thinking. . .
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! Love the wonderful background especially 😍 Thank so much for sharing your creativity and for new inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThe added raised front gives the card a bit of opm.
ReplyDeleteI like it.
Thanks,
Erica K.
Beautiful card! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe background emboss made the card pop. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletelove that plaid dry embossing for a background to your gorgeous flower, Amy!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is great!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you here celebrating with Ruby on this wonderful hop! Your card is beautiful Amy love this bloom, so pretty. Enjoy hearing how you came to craft, it really is a great way to be creative.xx
ReplyDeleteThis card is so simple and beautiful! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove the embossed background.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card!! I love the embossing :)
ReplyDeleteAmy, this is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of that die for embossing! How effective is that!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card!
ReplyDeleteHi Amy!
ReplyDeleteI love this inspiration. I've never used a die-cut to create a background by not cutting through all the way. New idea (for me)!!!!
Thank you for participating in this special event.
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth
www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com
Love that you used this die to emboss. Looks great as a background.
ReplyDeleteLove the plaid cover up die background for the pretty flower!
ReplyDeleteOooooo. Love the graphic card. That embossed background is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you sponsors for this super-hop. And thank you for the info and inspiration here! Cool embossing...
ReplyDeleteOoo! I totally need to try that with the plaid die! Great card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing...
Thanks for sharing this lovely card
ReplyDeleteLove this card. I love the background.
ReplyDeleteLove that plaid die!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful. I love the background you embossed. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us.
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful card! I love the textured background! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove this card - simple and elegant, yet more to it when you keep looking. I am also a fan of embossing dies, especially background dies. Love this one. :) Loopyloo
ReplyDeleteThe stunnig colored flower composition stands out beautifully from the embossed background. Love it.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Amy! I love the dry embossed background!
ReplyDeleteAmy I was just thinking about buying that plaid die, and I think you've convinced me with this card. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGotta try embossing with a die. It’s a technique I haven’t tried.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the clean and simple look! ~ Lenice
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I like the simple design and the cover die you used. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty card. I have that plaid die and never thought to use it this way. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love your card! That cover die really makes the card! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the upside down die impression along with the pretty flower.
ReplyDeleteLove that bright flower...great card
ReplyDeleteLovely and sweet card.
ReplyDeleteLove your CAS design, especially the embossed card front. I'm a sucker for texture!
ReplyDeleteThe flower is so lovely and really takes center-stage in this design. I also really like the "hello" you used. Great card!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous!! Love that background.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card!!! Lovely colors!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love this gorgeous project! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and bright blossom! Delightful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I really love the textured background you used a perfect way to set off your bright flower. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. Love the flower. And that background...love the texture.
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card!! Love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! Being so inspired by everyone on this blog.
ReplyDeleteYour card is very elegant ! I love the embossed backgrounds, it's always very elegant.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the texture, the pretty colors, all of it!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! I live the embossed background and sentiment. The flower looks great against the white. Great CAS card!
ReplyDeleteReally love your card and the clean and simple look, with big style vibe it gives! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAmy, I love the plaid cover plate embossing for the background of your card. Very pretty, Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFun card, and I love the embossed background die!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Amy. Love the dry embossed background. =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! I really love the colors and coloring you did for the flowers! I also am loving the unique quilted like white background too! It kind of reminds me of a quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and the Perfectly Plaid Cover Up Die is a really good choice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely embossed background as it reminds me of a quilt. So cool!
ReplyDeleteStunning card! I love that big floral on your textured background! It just really pops! TFS and being a part of Ruby's anniversary!
ReplyDeleteLove the embossed background !
ReplyDeletethis is just beautiful!! I love the design with the large colorful flower, black sentiment!! Look's amazing on that embossed background!
ReplyDeleteI love the background! I have not yet tried embossing with a background die. I guess I know what I'll be trying this weekend! Thank you for the beautiful card and the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fresh design!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool background! I can't believe how much dimension you got by embossing the plaid die. The large singular flower is perfect against the geometric background. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI like your card and the hello die you used
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and elegant card. I love the colors, so cheery and uplifting. TFS
ReplyDeleteI love the impressed background. The flower is lovely and the black word was the perfect touch. TFS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Like the combo of the use of the textured background and clean and simple floral die and message
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the embossed background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the embossed detailing on the background.
ReplyDeleteLove the embossed die as the background. Just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLove how the die embossing adds texture and interest to your CAS design, Amy
ReplyDeleteEmbossing that plaid die makes a great background for your lovely card!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Rubeena!
Fantastic card! I love the die embossing!
ReplyDeleteluv that die embossed technique!!
ReplyDeleteSQUEAL!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
ReplyDeleteWonderful bright and cheery card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - nice arrangement and combination of elements
ReplyDeletethis card is perfection xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card ...love the dry embossed base.
ReplyDeleteYou’ve made a really lovely card !!
ReplyDelete[margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]
Love the texture on your card and the flower is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteTexture makes the flowers just pop right up and make happy smiles for all of us!
ReplyDeleteI love this card! One of my favorites. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love that plaid die... one of my faves and love that you embossed with it! Very cool! My story is so similar to yours except for me it was CTMH... the clear stamps won me over! And I was looking back and for a long time I had like one post every few months..lol! Always inspired when I stop here at your place! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this pretty card for the hop.
ReplyDeleteA very sweet Hello card. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card. :)
ReplyDelete~ Priyanka Kantak
Very pretty flower and I like the embossed background.
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