SST Valentine's Day Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Sistas Scrap Too! second blog hop! We had so much fun with our first hop that we decided to do a hop once a quarter. This is the hop for the first quarter of 2011 and we are glad you decided to join us! We have 13 designers working on our theme for this hop, which is none other than Valentine's Day. We've put a twist on it, asking the designers to use the colors red, black, and white in their designs. We can't wait to show you what we've come up with! Some of the Sistas went the traditional route and used traditional colors for their projects. What would craftin' be without creativity and diversity?! We know you'll enjoy what lies ahead on the hop route!!

Remember, start at the beginning of the hop and work your way through each blog. Please leave blog love (comments) along the way and become a follower of the blogs so that you can see the beautiful creations year round and not just when we have a hop! There are Sistas who are offering blog candy and you never know where you'll find some so be sure to visit each participating blog. Thank you for joining us for our 2011 SST! Valentine's Day Blog Hop! We hope you enjoy the creativity...

For my project, I created my first ever easel card! I pulled out my bling & stencils for this one & whipped up some whimsical swirls to compliment the gold swirled paper ribbon. The rose patterned paper is from Colorbok (sold at Walmart). The metallic cardstock is from the Core'dinations Pearls stacks from Joann & the black cardstock is from The Paper Company. I went through my stash & found the mirrored "Love" sticker. The finished card measures 4.25' by 5.5".

Be sure to leave some love for a chance to win blog candy! I'm working on 125 followers & I need your help (sending friends equals more entries in the candy drawing)... How do you get this candy? Simply leave a comment on this post or yesterday's Craftin' Sistahs Blog Hop post AND become a follower! The candy drawing will be on Sunday, February 13th!

(if a friend sent you, be sure to let me know that too!)

I hope you enjoyed my project(s)! Here is the list of participating blogs. I've made them clickable to make it easier for you to follow along the hop route. Don't forget to stop by and visit everyone. Leave some blog love and enjoy!

Sumaiyah: http://www.stampindymonz.com/
Cassie: http://cjscropcorner.blogspot.com
Michele: http://nowstampthis.blogspot.com
Yvatte: http://gr8ful1-sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
Lei: http://divinescrapper.blogspot.com
Renee: http://reneehagler.typepad.com/
Tonya: http://rileyscustomcreations.blogspot.com
Kim: http://kim-kimscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Cammi: http://cuttin-up.blogspot.com
Normea: http://mmdezigns.blogspot.com/ <--- YOU ARE HERE
Ella: http://sharingmystuff.blogspot.com
Lanita: http://stepintonitasworld.blogspot.com

Vernetta: http://scrapinnovations.blogspot.com/
Netta: http://craftcreationsbynetta.blogspot.com

Comments

  1. NormaFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Lovely card!! love all the bling and love easel card!!! thank you for sharing!! I'm now a new follower:)
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  2. UnknownFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    I have to try this card. You did a great job.

    Monique

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  3. CassieFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    One day, I'll be able to make one. A Bling... a girl's best friend. TFS!

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  4. JazminFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Just like Cassie said "Bling is a girl's best friend" and you did it very well.
    I also love the easel card... I'm going to start incorporating it in my cards...
    Keep up the good work...

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  5. TrevaFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Cute easel card, tfs.

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  6. HobbyaholicFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Love your color combo and of course the bling.

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  7. KimFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Cute card. I like the color combo. TFS

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  8. LBMannFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Great job. The easel card is wonderful. Something else I will have to try. GREAT color combination. TFS

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  9. Riley's Custom CreationsFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Such an elegant card!

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  10. Stampin' DymonzFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Simply elegant! Love it!! TFS!!! I haven't done an easel card yet and this has inspired me to try my hand!

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  11. Tina MFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    You can never go wrong with bling, right?! I am a new follower too! You have great finished work!

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  12. IslandVFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Great job on the easel card! Love the colors and bling!

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  13. AnneFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Wonderful card...thanks for sharing...

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  14. NettaFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Love your easel card, very elegant

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  15. Nubian CrafterFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    MM, beautiful card! TFS

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  16. Sharon "Sassy" ButlerFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Love the easel card..great job..and the bling of course!

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  17. Dakota BearFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I love the design and all the bling. I haven't tried an easel card yet, but this is inspiring to give it a try.

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  18. SandyFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Love easel style cards, the color with the bling really makes it pop!!

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  19. Frndly1February 12, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Pretty Easel Card.

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  20. schnurse2004February 12, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Very nice Easel Card..love the colors

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  21. yayaphillyFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Great job on the card I will have to try this technique.

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  22. BrennaFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    that is an awesome card!! this type of card is second on my list of to dos after the tri fold shutter card!! thanks for sharing!
    brenna
    rbanderson@live.ca

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  23. CherylPFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I love that card! I have never tried an easel card before. I am a new follower. TFS and thanks for the chance to win

    cherylphillips AT comcast DOT net

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  24. Babe O'MaraFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Nice card. Love the BLING. Great job. I'm already a follower.

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  25. ShersL84bedFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Love the bling on your card. Great job.

    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  26. reneeFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    love the easel card I have to try one.

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  27. UnknownFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Oh how fun. I just made my first easel card for the first time recently too. I love them. I created one on top of a paper box/drawer...it is super cute and I can't wait to finish making the rest I started :)

    Thanks for sharing!

    www.snugasabugdesigns.blogpsot.com

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  28. WrinkleFreeDivaFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Normea...that card is so stunningly beautiful. You know I LOVE your work!

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  29. PamFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Awesome card! Its hard to believe its your first one!! Great job!

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Love it!!!

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