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5/25/11

PTI May Blog Hop!

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Welcome to PTI's May blog hop! This is a fun one for sure! Well...they are all fun really! But this one is all about flowers! And flowers are fun!


Here is the challenge straight from the PTI website...

May is the month when many flowers finally go into full bloom after a long winter's sleep. For the blog hop this month we want to see your favorite take on flowers.

So here is my first card...

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I made this flower using saddle stitch ribbon!  I made a how-to video last year!  You can see it HERE!  It is a really fun way to use your ribbon and make super fun flowers!  I love this flower and really don't ever use it enough!  That fantastic sentiment is from the new PTI anniversary set!  I love it!!


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And here is my second card...

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I stamped the side of the yellow card base with the Gingham set and Versamark! Then I heat embossed it with White Filigree! I added some True Black Saddle Stitch and TANL die! Then I added some recollections rose buds! I know I didn't acutally "make" the flowers, but this falls under the "anything you can dream up" catagory!  hehe!  LOVE those flowers!!  And of course some bling!  Can't go without that right?  :)

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Hope you like my card for today's hop!  Stop back by Nichole's blog to see a full list of participants!  Thanks for stopping!

Have a great day!

54 comments:

  1. Sara MacMay 25, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    LOVE this beautiful card Laurie!! The embossing on the left just steals the show. Love the rounded corners too.

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  2. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Gorgeous card! I'm feeling such a need for gingham stamping lately - your embossed gingham on the yellow is a winner!
    TFS, hugs, Ruth S

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  3. ~amy~May 25, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    gorgeous! WOW!

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  4. LindsayMay 25, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I love this Laurie! You just know how to do it! Everything is always perfectly placed! Love that embossed gingham!!

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  5. ReneeMay 25, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    OMG!
    Love it!:)
    So gorgeous!
    Everything is just perfect...
    what else can I say?
    Perfect!

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  6. GayatriMay 25, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    WOW! Just gorgeous, Laurie! Love it :)

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  7. Rachel IzakowiczMay 25, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!! Really simple & stunning. Love it

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  8. Cathy WeberMay 25, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    This is a very simply, yet elegant card Laurie. I expected nothing less! I love the little rosebuds and the added little sparklies on this card.

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  9. CristinaMay 25, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Gorgeous! And so perfectly YOU. Love everything about it!

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  10. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    What amazing cards! Laurie you have outdone yourself again! I love the colors and the clean and simple style you show with the pop of textured flowers! Great!!

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  11. AmberMay 25, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Love that newspaper background! Way to go Laurie!

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  12. Elizabeth HartMay 25, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Love the way you incorporated the newspaper print-very effective!

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  13. DebbyMay 25, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Love the contrast of the newspaper with the flower. Oh and the colours in the second card - gorgeous!

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  14. Jackie PedroMay 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful cards, Laurie! LOVE the ribbon flower!!

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  15. Jackie PedroMay 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful cards, Laurie! LOVE the ribbon flower!!

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  16. Sue Lelli May 25, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Laurie, LOVE BOTH! The pink is my FAV though just because i LOVE pink! LOVE the newsprint background, too!

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  17. MaureenMay 25, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    totally yummy!! I love both equally but for different reasons...that ribbon flower is da bomb!

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  18. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful work as always. I love the colors and the pop of the orange flowers.

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  19. Jen CarterMay 25, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    These are both so pretty! Love the newsprint background on the first one! The pink pops against it! And the 2nd is gorgeous as usual! I love the gingham strip and the colors! So pretty!

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  20. KevaMay 25, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Oh, sweet pete..these cards are OUTSTANDING. Love love love...

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  21. LisaMay 25, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    That pink ribbon flower is fantastic! I'll be back to watch your how-to :) Thx!
    Beautiful cards!

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  22. DarlaMay 25, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful cards, Laurie!!

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  23. Lisa EltonMay 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    These are super cute, I'm loving the embossed gingham!!!

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  24. ElenaMay 25, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I would have never thought to white-emboss the gingham - genius! And that first flower you made... so gorgeous. I'll have to check out your tutorial - thanks!

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  25. Lee AnneMay 25, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Wow! both of these cards are wonderful. I'll have to check out your tutorial on the flower. Very cool. What I love most about the second card are the colors. Wow! What a great combo!

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  26. Sue AnnMay 25, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    YUMMY!!! I just love both of them....... both different and both OH MY GOODNESS!!! You kill me every time I come to your blog!!!!

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  27. Vicki DutcherMay 25, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Your puffy flower is so cute! I adore your clean style of stamping~

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  28. CyndieMay 25, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    These are lovely cards. Love the simple CAS layouts, and that pink flower is awesome! Looks just like a peony!

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  29. kari bellMay 25, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    ooh, i love both your cards. the first is so bright and fun, and the second is so elegant. great work!!

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  30. AmethystCatMay 25, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I love the flowers that you make and the saddle stitch ribbon is just perfect!! great cards!! Hope all is well with you, my friend!

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  31. Jay GeeMay 25, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Both cards are gorgeous :)

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  32. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    blog hop gorgeousness!! I LOVE your cards, the flowers are divine!!!

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  33. Wendy ten HoveMay 25, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Fabulous cards! love them both, but especially that first one! The combination of the black and white with the pink is soooo gorgeous!!! Amazing!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  34. TigriswillreignMay 25, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Always have and always will love that gorgeous saddle-stitch ribbon flower! I still can't make it the same way you can! Such pretty cards, Laurie!

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  35. JoyceMay 25, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Another great card! (I don't know where my comments on the first card ended up--sorry) I really like how you embossed the gingham. That gives me an idea, and I love it when a beautiful card inspires me with an idea.
    Joyce

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  36. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Both are beautiful! I love to make those ribbon flowers, haven't in awhile. Thanks for refreshing my memory :) Will have to do that again!

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  37. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Both are beautiful! I love to make those ribbon flowers, haven't in awhile. Thanks for refreshing my memory :) Will have to do that again!

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  38. Amy KollingMay 25, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Oh Laurie.....I'm finally here. I so so love that ribbon rose of course but what I love the most is that embossed gingham. It is just gorgeous and just POPS off the yellow cardstock!

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  39. SharronMay 25, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Goodness, these are both so pretty! Love the pink with the black & white and your second card is just stunning. The embossed gingham really caught my eye!

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  40. EvaMay 25, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Both these cards are amazing! Love the color combos. The orange and green just awesome!!!

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  41. Lynn PutMay 25, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Both cards are very pretty! I love the hot pink flower with the newsprint on the first and the orange flowers with the die cut leaves on the second!

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  42. Carol's Ink SpotMay 25, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Both cards are beautiful. I love your saddle stitch flower. It reminds me of carnations.

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  43. DFMay 25, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Love them both, but especially your saddle stitch flower creation. Just beautiful!

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  44. JillMay 25, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Oh, I love these both! You are a master at color coordination, Laurie! I do love your saddle stitch flower, my dear--I made one once . . . now I want to make another one. Right now! ;-D BEAUTIFUL!

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  45. Tracey McNeelyMay 25, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I just love both of your cards Laurie. As usual you have such a fab way of putting a card together. Love the colours and the elements you chose for both. Gorgeous.

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  46. GinaMay 25, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Oooh, I love that saddle stitch flower!!! Both cards are absolutely lovely.

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  47. Karen H.May 25, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Awesome cards! Love the Saddle Stitch flower, must try! The yellow card is so beautiful, love the embossed gingham.

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  48. farmhouse-storyMay 26, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    simply beautiful work, here on your blog! love your style:)

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  49. KristinMay 26, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    not one but *two* cards... :) you are so so so good! I love them both!

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  50. TerriMay 26, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Great job on both of them!

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  51. Andrea MMay 26, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Oh Laurie!!! I LOVE your saddle stitch flower!! How FABBY!!! You're so right - the sentiment font in the PTI Anniversary Set is GORGEOUS!! I LOVE that set! Love that AMAZING yellow card too!

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  52. NeusinhaMay 26, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Very beautiful your work. I was sad because I lost the time of posting. I have a really nice card on my blog, http://neusinhafusco.blogspot.com/2009/05/cartao_20.html ........ and I'll be happy if you visit me. Thanks

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  53. Kim O'ConnellMay 27, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I am a sucker for the saddle stitch ribbons of yours!

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  54. JulieMay 30, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Laurie, this is just lovely! So glad you stopped by to visit me.

    See you soon.
    Julie
    ps.s you have lots of beautiful cards on your blog.

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