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 

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54 comments:

  1. Suzi McKenzieJuly 2, 2011 at 5:24 AM

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

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  2. Martha (Sissy) Speed RameyJuly 2, 2011 at 5:35 AM

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

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  3. TaylorJuly 2, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    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!

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  4. SherryJuly 2, 2011 at 7:13 AM

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

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  5. Beth aka BR-TJuly 2, 2011 at 7:50 AM

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

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  6. MichelleJuly 2, 2011 at 8:11 AM

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

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  7. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 8:53 AM

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

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  8. Creatively LisaJuly 2, 2011 at 8:54 AM

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

    jamlrise@comcast.net

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  9. rosewendyJuly 2, 2011 at 9:51 AM

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

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  10. KrissyJuly 2, 2011 at 10:06 AM

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

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  11. slbt17July 2, 2011 at 10:26 AM

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

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  12. sharon gJuly 2, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    The ice cream screams summer!

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  13. lvtaz2000July 2, 2011 at 10:47 AM

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

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  14. JenéeJuly 2, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    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.

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  15. Liz MartinJuly 2, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    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!"

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  16. StampendousGraphicsJuly 2, 2011 at 1:05 PM

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

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  17. JingleJuly 2, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    These are really cute! I love the popsicle!

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  18. Patricia HJuly 2, 2011 at 2:09 PM

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

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  19. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Awesome cards ,love the popsicle!
    Hugs Julie P

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  20. LouiseJuly 2, 2011 at 3:11 PM

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

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  21. LeaJuly 2, 2011 at 4:11 PM

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

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  22. Indy's DesignsJuly 2, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Love your different techniques--thanks for sharing.

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  23. Laura DrahozalJuly 2, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    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.

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  24. wendypJuly 2, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    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!

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  25. ScrappychickJuly 2, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Gorgeous cards Pam! Love that paste embossing!

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  26. KerryJuly 2, 2011 at 6:08 PM

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

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  27. mousekemomJuly 2, 2011 at 8:11 PM

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

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  28. CCCJuly 2, 2011 at 8:17 PM

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

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  29. TJuly 2, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    i really like your popsicle technique

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  30. Billie DeeJuly 3, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Great cards. And I love the paper!

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  31. terriavidreader (IN-USA)July 3, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Very cool! Love the popsicle especially.

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  32. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    love both, but the beach card is genius!

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  33. AlisonJuly 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

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

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  34. MelindaJuly 3, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    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!

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  35. Isabel ZJuly 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Your card is amazing; I love it!

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  36. Clare GJuly 3, 2011 at 11:59 AM

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

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  37. AngieJuly 3, 2011 at 1:01 PM

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

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  38. Janelle StollfusJuly 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    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!

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  39. Lillian ChildJuly 3, 2011 at 6:04 PM

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

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  40. RachelJuly 3, 2011 at 6:34 PM

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

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  41. luvmy2girlsJuly 3, 2011 at 7:57 PM

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

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  42. sungheeJuly 3, 2011 at 8:25 PM

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

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  43. StephanieJuly 3, 2011 at 8:43 PM

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

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  44. joyJuly 4, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    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!

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  45. Angela ToucanJuly 4, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    lovely cards, and that second one is incredible

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  46. RebaJuly 4, 2011 at 12:17 PM

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

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  47. Nicole BrennaJuly 4, 2011 at 4:21 PM

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

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  48. CatJuly 4, 2011 at 6:13 PM

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

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  49. Lynell Harlow / Dreamweaver StencilsJuly 4, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    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!

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  50. FrancineBJuly 4, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Wow, these are amazing cards! Love the popsicle!

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  51. Jan GarberJuly 4, 2011 at 9:40 PM

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

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  52. Cornville Country CraftsJuly 5, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Love the projects! Thanks

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  53. Sue DJuly 5, 2011 at 12:27 PM

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

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  54. MariaJuly 5, 2011 at 4:30 PM

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

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