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Let me tell you that you are in for a treat. Make sure you have your tea or coffee in hand and are ready to sit back and relax because you have the ultimate sneak peak of this issue...right here in blogland. So are you ready for an incredible journey? Let me begin....
Once upon a time there was a card call and Alli sent in some cards...
I am honoured to have a number of cards in Card Creations 7 and thrilled that I was asked to share one of them with you! As a paper crafter, I often get asked about the "meaning" behind the card. Because all cards have a story don't you know! I draw inspiration from a number of things but this card was completely inspired by my dear friend Kim Hughes. Why you ask? 1) I absolutely love that she can pull together a simple, clean card layout and make it look so good 2) Kim Hughes illustrated this darling spring chick and "hello" sentiment from Cornish Heritage Farms.
Techniques and Tips
I love ribbon and often incorporate it somewhere on my cards either in a bow, knotted bow, tab or a knot like the one above. I like to pair a simple layout with a knot because it does not "take over" the card. Simple cards needs simple accents.
I also adore buttons. I try and use buttons as an accent, focal point of a stamped image or as a filler for an image. One of my button tricks is to thread my button with a thin strip of paper rather than floss or hemp. I like that option because there are often times I can't find the "right" colour. In addition, it's a great way to use your scraps.
You probably noticed I left the stamped image "empty"/without colour. All too often we feel the need to colour or paper piece our images. It wasn't long ago I used to believe the same thing...and then I met Kim Hughes. She shook up my comfort zone and after observing her style I soon learned that an empty image was just as full as an image with colour as long as it is balanced. I stamped the spring chick using brown ink which matches the brown stitch in the ribbon. Also did you notice the ink I used for the sentiment is matched with the button at the center of the flower? Ahhhh yes...now you know how I think. It's true what they say, every card does have a story. Thanks for dropping by today...I hope to see you again.
Are you ready to see even more cards from the issue? Well before you leave make sure you leave me a comment for your chance to win your very own issue of Card Creations 7. Also, as you visit each of these talented and inspiring paper crafters, make sure you leave them a comment too to increase your chances of winning (since we are all giving one away). At the end of your tour visit Moxie Fab World and Paper Crafts Connection and tell them which project you liked best (from the tour) and you could be one of ten lucky winners who will receive a prize package. All draw winners will be announced on the MFW website and the PCC website on June 30th.
Charlene Austin
http://www.willowandpaisley.typepad.com/
Ashley Newell
http://ashleynewell.blogspot.com/
Beatriz Jennings
http://iralamija.blogspot.com/
Betsy Veldman
http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/
Carla Peicheff
http://www.moralia.wordpress.com/
Dawn McVey
http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com/
Debbie Olson
http://debbiedesigns.typepad.com/
Kim Kesti
http://kimberlykesti.typepad.com/
Layle Koncar
http://laylekoncar.typepad.com/
http://zanynotcrazy.blogspot.com/
Melissa Philips
http://lilybeanpaperie.typepad.com/
Sherry Wright
http://sherrywright.typepad.com/
Teri Anderson
http://terisplace.wordpress.com/
Kim Hughes
432 comments:
1 – 200 of 432 Newer› Newest»I am so thrilled for and think you defiantly deserve it!!! Love your bird card and story!! :0)
Your card is so sweet. I love using ribbon and buttons on my cards too.
Debbie S
I love love love your card! SO cute!!
Cute card...love buttons and ribbons!
Such a cute card. Love your work!!
Your card is so adorable and super inspiring. I just love the colors and details.
What a lovely card! Cute!
And thanks a lot!
What a great card!
He is so cute. Love the card
I'm a ribbon fan too, the bigger, the better! Love your card!
What a gorgeous card!!
Your card is adorable, looks so fresh and clean!!
Beautiful card! And Kim changed my thoughts of cardmaking too. She is an inspirational lady!
your blog is fabulous
thanks
your bird is so sweet, amazing creations
funny blog hop
love your card
your card is so cute
!!!
This card is absolutely adorable. I love, love, love it.
I love ribbon toooo...Beautiful card...Thanks for a chance to win...
that is a very sweet card
lv the buttons
Laurie VF
Beautiful card! I hope I win a copy of the mag. I'm excited to see it.
your card is absolutely DARLING...love it!
I love your card. It's so sweet!
I love the card's simplicity, especially the knot!
This is my absoultely most favorite card! I adore the tan and white polka dot DP.
I love ribbon.
I just love this card! So Adorable! love the colours!
That's a great card! Been missing your blog...so glad you're back in the swing of things!
oh that card is just so precious! love it!!!
Thanks so much for sharing. Love that little chick!
congrats and love the little chickie!
Super cute and fun card :)
Such a precious card. I would never have thought to leave the image without coloring, but it looks fantastic the way you created it. Thanks for the chance to win this magazine.
Cheryl Sims
Love your card. It makes me want to giggle. So cute.
I love the little bird. What a cute card!
I really like that bird, and that you just used the black outline with no color! And the buttons! Love, love, love buttons!
Tweet card! Lots of ribbons these days! Thanks for the inspiration.
Cute card! I love the bird & your use of buttons.
I love your card and the story behind it. It's always interesting to see how other people go about creating things. I never thought about it before that every card has a story. Hmm... I must think about that some more.
love the card - and the store behind it - fun to get a behind the scenes sort of look at someone creating!!
Love, love the card! =)
Thanks for sharing the story behind the card. ;) Very cute card! Congrats on mutliple publications!
Thanks for sharing your card. I really am going to try not coloring my stamped item. I like how yours looks.
debbie peysen
Loved the tip about threading paper through a button. How creative! Loved your card and your story. You gave me so many ideas. Thanks!
Love the card ! Love the colors alot..ribbons and buttons, oh my!
Cute card. Congrats on being published.
Cute card! Love the color combination!
What a tweet card !!! And to live your passion and be published in such a great magazine - congrats!
Cute, cute, cute card! Love it!
just as an fyi... I got a deliver failure notice from your blog ! But it looks like my comment was posted!
Congratulations on your latest publication! This card is ADORABLE, and I love how you left the image uncolored...you've inspired me... Have a fabulous weekend!
I love your card - congrats on being published in a wonderful magazine!
What a beautiful card! Thanks for the chance to win! Lynn :)
Adorable card!!
I am a Brad/eyelet addict! lol I love them don't ask me why but I feel like my card is missing something LOL. Your card is beautiful indeed.
What a cutie! Great job!
I really like your card....so sweet! laura j
Love the button placement and how you put the string in just one of the buttons... Thanks so much for sharing!
Hello Ali! I love your adorable card and agree... Kim is such a great inspiration and I LOVE her stamps!!!
Super cute! So glad to see you back in action (after your move)...
And congrats on all your cards in the pub!
Fab card! :)
This is adorable! I love that birdie!
Your card is so, so, so cute! I'm going to have to bookmark your blog for your great ideas on it!
What a cute little card. I love the simplicity of it, it really touches your heart.
Adorable card and very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :)
Adorable! WTG on such a beautiful card!
That card is adorable... gee this is getting harder and harder to pick my favorite for the Paper Crafts Blog! Great job!
Your colors are so soft and lovely!
Wow. What an absolutely adorable card. Love it.
Your card is so refreshing looking! I LOVE it!!
Very Very cute card! I struggle with "coloring" my images - sometimes it doesn't turn out - or it doesn't match right or I just hate it! Thanks for the "permission" not to color - your card is beautiful and I love the style!
Love your card and the clean lines. Congratulations on being selected for publication.
Great card
Beautiful card design! I love the simple stamped image and the scalloped bottom edge. Very pretty!
So true about colouring! I always have a hard time matching my Copics to the patterned paper I'm using...I never think to just leave it as white space!!
Such a cute card.
Thanks
awesome card. i am loving this hop!
Cute card, thanks for the chance to win!!!
What an adorable card, and your definitely right about comfort zones
very cute card, thanks for the chance to win.
Adorable !! your card is just adorable , love it...
What a sweet card. Congrats on the publication!
beautiful card! i just love Kim's images ;)
thanks for the chance to win a copy of PCs latest!
I love that bird! You've got some great stuff on here. I'm glad I discovered your blog.
Adorable card! Thanks for a chance to win...
Very cute card! Love that bird!!
Super super cute card. Just adorable. Congrats!
Love your card, that chick is super cute! I also love ribbon and buttons, can't get enough of them!
Thanks for sharing your card!
TishSch
I like the soft color palette. I love using ribbon and buttons as embellishments.
Such a cute card! I love the colour combination and the chick is adorable!
That is so cute. Thanks for sharing!
Love you colors and the chick is adorable. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a cheerful card!
love the layout - so clean and simple. Glad you're back in the game. I've missed seeing your stuff
Love this card!! Thanks for the chance to win! Love seeing all the ideas!
Great card. Thanks for the chance to win.
luperocamora@cox.net
Super duper cute. I love the little bird you used!
Too cute! I'm so diggin' the bird thing right now. Thanks for sharing.
Your card is simple yet still packs a punch. Thanks for sharing the story behind it.
Adorable card! Love hearing the story.
I love the colors you chose for this very sweet card.
Oh how cute! So clean and crisp!
I love the clean look & balance of this card, Alli. The chick stamp is too cute. Thanks for the sneak peek :)
That is totally adorable!!!
Just love your card, adorable!
I love that you left the image uncolored and I love your ribbon know. I need to find out how to do that.
I truly can say that I LOVE your card. I like the simple style - you knocked this one out of the park! Thanks for sharing the story behind the card. Great job!!!
I love dimention on cards! Thanks for the tips
Great card!
Love your card. It is so crisp and clean!
You're such a talented crafter. Thanks for sharing!
Super cute and simple! Love the image and hte balance of embellies!
ADORABLE!!! Love it!
SO cute! I love CHF stamps! I need to get some next pay-day! TFS!
I also love Kim Hughes stamps. Great card!
I love that clean simple look -- polished and adorable. TFS!
--Margo
http://MargosGarden.blogspot.com
LOVE you 'bird' card and your work is absolutely inspiring~~your ribbon techniques are being CASE'd all over blog land :^)
I love the simple cards too and noticed the bird had no color. I like your comments about that.
I'm loving the pastel on your card. So sweet!
This is a great card- so completely balanced that I didn't even notice you hadn't colored the image until you pointed it out!
Lvoe that card! Great job, TFS!
Alli, that is absolutely adorable! I love the colors and design!
Hi Alli!
That is just the sweetest little bird on your card! And thank you for the tip about tying a button with paper!
You have such a fun style, Alli! And I am honored to share a few pages with you in CC7! :)
Hey Alli! Love your cards so much. I'm glad to hear you are getting settled in your new home. This card is so cute. Love the use of button and color. Congratulations.
sweet card, love the ribbon!
I love the card Alli. And leaving the image white is great!
I love the simple single color image. I fall in the same trap that everyting must be colored. Thanks for showing me a different perspective.
What great fun cards! Thanks for sharing! Very inspiring!
Love the simplicity of your card. It is soooo cute. I, too, love to use buttons & ribbon. Congrats for being published.
Never thought to stamp an empty image and leave! Thanks for sharing this cutie patootie card!
Too sweet! Love the simplicity; that's hard to do! Would LOVE to have this CC7 issue!!!
I love that you did not colour the bird! It is so fresh to just see an inked image!
R
Thanks for the "story". Great tips.
Awe, adorable!
Such a cute card!!
Love your card ... simple yet so cute!
such a cute card. thanks for sharing
Cute card. Congratulations on being published!!
Your card is definitely Kim-inspired. Love both your styles!
Congratulations Alli! I have long been an admirer of your style on the PTI design team. Thanks for all the organization photos of your craft room - it helps all of us set up ours more efficiently.
Absolutely beautiful card. I will be checking your blog often.
I love that little bird . . . the button are perfect as well! Congrats!!
can you get any cuter? i think not!
Hello...your bird card is too cute.
Very cute!!I love the pastels used in this card!
Love the story behind this card... great advice! And GREAT card!
Very sweet card. Love the design.
so sweet. my favorite!
Cute card!
Beautiful card!
your card is adorable.
Your card is darling! What a great card for a friend or even for a new baby!
Great card, love the red buttons!
So cute- congrats on being featured!
Your card and bird are so cute. Thanks for sharing.
I am SO thrilled that you're sharing your creations again! I've been in withdrawal! Thanks for the chance to win!
Cute card! Your cards are always wonderful!!!
Beautiful card! You have great style!
~Heather
so very cute!!! love the buttons around the edge of the circle!!!!
I love the colors in your card and the story behind it. Thanks for sharing.
I love that you left the image uncolored. I need to challenge myself to stamp more simply as well. Thanks for the inspiration!
What a fabulous card!! It's so sweet and adorable!! Love it!! Congratulations!!
Fabulous card Alli! I love looking at your creations! TFS!
Great card. Love the button/ribbon embellishments.
Lovely card, enjoying the hop!
Love the buttons! Nice work.
love this card! So cute!!
Hi Alli! Don't include me. Just have to say... FANTASTIC CARD! ---teri
Hi, Alli! So glad to have this chance to check out your blog-and your card is absolutely adorable! Can't wait to get my hands on a my very own copy of this issue so I can see your other projects. I also thought your "lovely As A Tree" card was very sweet. I will definitely be back! Have a great weekend!
This is gorgeous, simply gorgeous! Love it!
tooo cute!!!!
cannot wait to see this issue!!
♥~rae
Beautiful card!
Love the knot idea. I am going to have ot do that.
Love your darling card! You always add just the right touches!
I LOVE your card...love buttons...love the little chick!!! thank you!
tina
Beautiful card!
I love it! very cute!
Sandra
What a cute little birdie!
I love the card!! So so cute!
I just love this blog hop and the chance to see a sneak peek of the cards in this issue.
Thanks for the inspiration
Carmen
Very darling card! I love coming by and seeing what you have created next (I am especially excited to see your new Papertrey Ink designs) and I am really enjoying seeing your lovely new studio/classroom. Very inspiring!
Cute cute card!
Alli, this is adorable!
Love, love, love the look of your card. Clean looking but eye catching.
too sweet!
You card is so perfectly simple. I love it! Thank you for the thin paper strip and button tip. Also, thank you for the "permission" to leave a stamped image colorless. Lately I've been feeling the need to intricately color everything. (Or piece it.) It's funny how sometimes we just need someone to vocalize something you already know and that frees your creativity again. Thanks!
while the primitive is not my style, the things I love about your card are the graphic pops of the polka dots and the big scallops! Congratulations
Love the colors and polka dots. I'm wanting to use polka dots on everything. Thanks for sharing
love how sweet your card is!!! love that lil birdie!!!
Scalloped edge and ribbon and polka dots = pretty!
Your card is too sweet. I'm addicted to buttons. :)
AWESOME Card! Love the simple style and the adorable stamped image!
I love your choice of colors (amongst all the other great elements!!)! I tend to be too matchy-matchy and therefore appreciate seeing different combos! Sweet card!
This card is so cute. I love how all the colors tie into each other. I never thought of stringing a button like that. Love it and I will be trying it on my next button. Thanks for inspiring us .
I love ribbon as well. I am so glad that there are many many blogs with tutorials how to tie them ;-)
Hey, Chick!
Love the card. Hope this little hen flies my way and drops a magazine on my front porch!
Sharon L
I love the clean fresh look of your card!
Thanks for the awesome tips! Good for you leaving the stamped image "empty." I think it looks great.
How sweet. Fun and inspirational, thank you for sharing!
Love the card! Thanks for sharing your thought process on how you put it together. I love the uncolored birdie, great idea to use the color on the outline! I'd love to win the mag to get more great ideas. Thanks for the chance.
~Rachel in Sacramento
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