Friday, September 24, 2010

Paper Pretties September Release Blog Hop!

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Cluck, Part II'.  Cardstock:  Real Red, Night of Navy, Brocade Blue, Papertrey white.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics, Versafine black, Versamark.  Accessories:  clear EP, Oval Nestabilities, Martha Stewart scallop border punch, red gingam ribbon, SU button.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' September Release blog hop!  If you are arriving from Jennifer's blog (Glitter in My Hair), then you are heading in the right direction.  If you are just joining the fun, make sure to visit the Paper Pretties blog so you won't miss a single hop stop or chance to win!!

The stamp set I'm showcasing is 'Cluck, Part II'.  Remember the 'What the Cluck?' set from August's release?  This set features the same group of feathered friends with more poses, like this proud chick:


Also included in the new set is a great chicken wire background image (embossed here with clear EP) and more hilarious sentiments, too:

The background is a fun technique showcased on Splitcoast Stampers this week called 'Faux Barn Board'.  I was a little heavy on the white, so mine is more like like 'Old Whitewashed Fence', or maybe 'Old Whitewashed Hen House'?

Many thanks to my stamping buddy Lena for inspiring me with her ribbon flowers -- a perfect way to coordinate ribbon and embellishments!  HERE's a photo tutorial for an easy way to create these blooms; I might recommend using a bit less than the 12" of ribbon recommended when your ribbon is as wide as mine was.


The sketch for this card is courtesy of Mercy'sTuesday Sketch Challenge #92 which had the prefect spot for this country floral!

Next stop on the hop is Pam's blog (The Stamping Addict).  Remember to leave a comment on each blog by 5pm CST on Sunday for your chance to win the featured stamp set!

33 comments:

  1. a day at the farm, it certainly feels that way with the colours and the gingham ribbon you have used.

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  2. Great card I just love the ribbon.

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  3. This is darling. I love that little chick and those colors are perfect.

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  4. Jessica, I love EVERYTHING about this!! You did an amazing job, I love the gingham and the colors - fabulous!

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  5. Oh how cute is this card! I love the background I don't think I have seen it before, but it's fabulous and especially for this image! Great job on return of the Cluck!

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  6. Super duper adorable!!!! Love that chickie!!

    Linda

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  7. So adorable! I love the gingham ribbon with this little chicka!!

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  8. this is adorable!!! Love the bow with the button.

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  9. Oh my goodness, the faux barn board is amazing...I kept looking to see where you got such great background paper!! Awesome!!

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  10. I love your card Jessica! that backgroung is great! :)

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  11. I love this card, it's so cute with the background and the ribbon. TFS

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  12. So Cute!!! What a sassy little chick.
    Love the layout.

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  13. I collect chickens in my kitchen, so I fell in love with it right away. Upon looking further at all the textures and details I was inspired. Fantastic card!

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  14. Oops not sure my comment went through.. This is an awesome card Jessica.. All the things I love.. Great job.

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  15. Super cute Jess...LOVE that flower, and the ribbon so perfect for this chick!! :-)

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  16. Great image... Thanks so much for sharing!!!!

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  17. Jessica, this is too cute. Love the flower you created, I'll definitely give it a try. Great coloring of the bird and the background technique you used works so well. Fun card.

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  18. I love the flower you made...I'll have to try that technique...
    .gail

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  19. Gorgeous Jess!! I so love your distressed background!! Great coloring and design!!

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  20. Love the distressed look and going to have to look it up. The image is adorable and so is the flower. The card is so cute, love it all.

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  21. Jessica, fantastic card. I love this Ribbon Flower- i just have to try that- and the image is super cute !!

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  22. I love EVERYTHING about this card! And you gotta love a chick with attitude!

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  23. Your coloring is just great. Love the ribbon flower. Its just awesom.

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  24. This is just too cute and the ribbon flower is perfect!

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  25. What a cute card. Love the wire background and gingham flower.

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  26. what a cute card and I love your faux fence! TFS!

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  27. I love this card. That little chicken is adorable. I love that ribbon/button flower. Great job.

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