Saturday, July 2, 2011

ARE YOU HOT, HOT, HOT? THEN HOP, HOP, HOP!

Nothing is more cool than a blog hop, especially one organized by the fabulous Taylor Usry and Cyndi Bundy! At this stage in the Summer/4th of July Hop, you must need a little refreshment and cooling off. Especially if you've just come from Jenn's blog. That is one HOT designer and a hard act to follow, but I'll try my best! Lol. My first chilly card is featuring Stampendous images for the summer. The Ice Pop was created using the Painting with Powder technique. For more info, click HERE. The Yummy 4th sentiment was paper-pieced for added pop.  I kept it simple with kraft cardstock, fun colorful paper, and pompom trim. (Visit the Stampendous Impressions blog for more inspiration.)


My second card is featuring Dreamweaver Stencils, techniques, and products. I went with a summer beach theme for this card. I sludge-pasted the Mosaic Swirls over the card base with a mix of three shades of paste.  (Info HERE) This same sludge was used to stencil the Celebrate and Summer sentiments. I used the kraft cardstock as the sandy shore and ran the cardstock panel through the Big Shot with the Baby Feet stencil and chose to use the back or debossed side. I swiped Rich Cocoa ink over the panel to highlight the debossed image. Shells and sea glass were tucked into white tulle and looped through holes on the side to hold in place. (Visit the Dream It Up! blog for more inspiration.)

So, now is your opportunity to leave some love and hop on to the next in line, Angelique. Here is a list of the prizes YOU have a chance to win just by hitting all the blogs along the way and leaving comments by 6 pm EST on Tuesday, July 5th. The winners will be selected by random from comments and posted on Taylor's blog Friday, July 8th.

Prizes:

(3) prizes of one Jumbo Flower image plus a Jumbo Handle
(1) prize of Digital Stamp set of choice
(1) prize of two Digi Images of choice
(1) prize package of two summer themed stencils plus brush
(1) prize of two Digi images of choice
(1) Ippity Kit
(1) Stamp set
(1) Stampin' Up "Fast and Fabulous" set
(US resident only)
(1) $20 Gift Certificate to Little Potato House Template Shop
 (1) Stamp Image: "Ellie Loves the Beach"


Just in case you've missed a spot along the way, here's the list of participating blogs:
Pam (YOU'RE HERE!)
Lee 

54 comments:

Suzi McKenzie said...

Awesome creations, I love the Ice Pop, and that Mosaic background is wonderful love the texture, so cool.
Happy Hopping
Hugs
Suzi
xxx

Martha (Sissy) Speed Ramey said...

The little Popsicle is so cute! Love this card! Have a Happy 4th!

Taylor said...

PAM!!! These are amazing! I'm gonna get brave and try that PWP technique soon - you've sold me!

Thanks so much for hopping with me!

Sherry said...

Great cards but I really love the first one the popsicle is priceless

Beth aka BR-T said...

Oh my gosh these are amazing I love that Popsicle if I could reach through the monitor I would eat it!

Michelle said...

What a fun, happy card! And the toes in the sand is perfect for a summertime day!

Anonymous said...

Pam, this is sooo yummy!! Great design!!

Creatively Lisa said...

Super cute. Love the Popsicle and polka dots. Thanks for sharing

jamlrise@comcast.net

rosewendy said...

Lovely party card with bobble trim. And the beach is wonderful.

Krissy said...

Pam, I love the "powder painting" on the popsicle! What a great idea!

slbt17 said...

great cards ... love the footprints and ice pop!
Sandra ltb

sharon g said...

The ice cream screams summer!

lvtaz2000 said...

I absolutely love your cards. Thank you so much for sharing. I will go out and try some of these techniques now.

Jenée said...

It is currently 98 degrees here where I live. Both of your cards look so yummy and refreshing. You've captured summer nicely. Thank you for participating.

Liz Martin said...

Later today with the temperatures rising, I'm going to be wanting that ice pop and will be looking forward to cooling my toes at the beach. Great cards for "taking me away!"

StampendousGraphics said...

Fantastic cards, Pam! Once again I'm dazzled by your artistry!! Great job! stay cool

Jingle said...

These are really cute! I love the popsicle!

Patricia H said...

I can't decide which I like better - the happy popsicle or the peaceful footprints in the sand. Both of your cards rock! :)

Anonymous said...

Awesome cards ,love the popsicle!
Hugs Julie P

Louise said...

Absolutely adorable! I, of course, am especially partial to the Dreamweaver card. Love the "footprints"! Happy 4th!

Lea said...

Not only do I now want a popsicle, but I also want to go to the beach! Veryn cute!

Indy's Designs said...

Love your different techniques--thanks for sharing.

Laura Drahozal said...

Wow! Fantastic! The pop is really cute with that painting with powder technique. The Dreamweaver card evokes a summery day on the beach so beautifully! Great work.

wendyp said...

the PCP on the popsicle...BRILLIANT! I'm going to have to try that next time I bring out that image! Both cards are fanatastic! Have a fabulous 4th of July weekend!

Scrappychick said...

Gorgeous cards Pam! Love that paste embossing!

Kerry said...

OMGosh, I want that awesome popsicle!!! Yumm.. and your 2nd card is stunning!!!! Happy 4th!

mousekemom said...

Wow! Love the texture you put into both cards! Just amazing. Thanks for sharing your talent!
April D
Marion, IA

CCC said...

Popsicles trigger so many childhood memories-banana and rootbeer were my favs. And footprints in the sand-love it.

T said...

i really like your popsicle technique

Billie Dee said...

Great cards. And I love the paper!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Very cool! Love the popsicle especially.

Anonymous said...

love both, but the beach card is genius!

Alison said...

These are wonderful! I love how yo popped the first card. The second card is SO beautiful!!! I really love it! Fantastic job!

Melinda said...

Oh my goodness, These are amazing Pam! The dimension created from the techniques you used is incredible & by the way, so are you! Happy 4th!

Isabel Z said...

Your card is amazing; I love it!

Clare G said...

You Popsicle looks good enough to eat-but your Celebrate card is amazing both are wonderful!

Angie said...

Oh How Cute!! the popcicle is to die for..

Janelle Stollfus said...

Fabulous cards! The popsicle card is amazing and I love the boldness of the design. You've blown me away with the techniques of the footprint card. Just amazing!

Lillian Child said...

Those feet in the sand at the water's edge - fabulous creativity!

Rachel said...

This screams summer to me! It reminds me of the ice cream truck! TFS!

luvmy2girls said...

Love the little Popsicle! =) Have a great weekend!

sunghee said...

hey, pam! these are perfects cards for the blog hop! Love the fun color, and look at the foot prints on the sand! Smart!!!

Stephanie said...

What great cards! I really like the ice pop card but your beach card is amazing!! LOVE the feet on the sand.

joy said...

WOW! I love the popsicle card - it looks so real!!! And, the texture on your beachy card is fabulous - you are very good with that paste!

Angela Toucan said...

lovely cards, and that second one is incredible

Reba said...

Both cards are amazing between the textures and dimensions of them! Happy 4th!

Nicole Brenna said...

Te popsicle card is one of the cutest cards I have ever seen... I just love it!

Cat said...

What a perfect image for the holiday! So cute! Happy 4th!

Lynell Harlow / Dreamweaver Stencils said...

Pam...when I saw the footprint card it made me want to start creating right away! Your creations were as per usual ultra clever and beautiful!

FrancineB said...

Wow, these are amazing cards! Love the popsicle!

Jan Garber said...

The popsicle reminds me of my childhhod and those footprints in the sand are fantastic!

Cornville Country Crafts said...

Love the projects! Thanks

Sue D said...

Great cards--love the popsicle and the footprints in the sand.

Maria said...

WOW, these are amazing! LOVE the Popsicle. You have created amazing texture on these cards, great job.