Saturday, March 28, 2015

Create a Card Blog Hop!!!!!!


Welcome to the Create A Card Blog Hop! We are so happy you could join us today.  This is a one day blog hop, but don’t worry you have until Monday to stop by all the blogs and leave a comment to be entered into the drawing for the wonderful prize we have for you.


If you started at the beginning of the hop at Scraps by Gracie, 
you should have arrived here from Pamela's blog.

Catherine Pooler, founder of Stamp Nation and CreativityGrows Here has generously donated a trial membership to Stamp Nation for us to give away to those who hop along with us!!!!



To be entered into the drawing, just comment and follow each of the blogs on the hop today. That's it! It's just that easy! Prizes will be drawn and announced on Theresa's blog Scraps by Gracie on Wed. April 1st - and that's no joke!

 But WAIT!!! To sweeten the pot, I also have blog candy of my own. Please comment here, follow my blog with bloglovin or GFC and follow all my social media links found at the bottom of this post to be entered for to win some crafty goodness.

 Please leave me your email address in your comment. It will be the only way I can contact you.


*****************************Now on to the project!**********************************

I decided to CASE (copy and share everything) a card from Pinterest. At the end of the post I shared the inspiration and the designer's blog. 


 I created two almost identical cards based on the original. I have always been curious about the white on white on WHITE cards. It makes me think... what's up with all the white? But I must say I GET IT now. It's gorgeous...refined... classy...especially for wedding cards.


All the patterned cardstock came from a single SEI stack called white elegance. The cardstock is white with an embossed white pattern. I chose patterns that would blend in and complement each other.


One of the layers is punched with a Martha Stewart punch, the top note is made using Stampin' Up! nesting dies and accented with a punched element on top. A Prima flower and diamond shaped Recollections bling accent the card front.

Just look at all that dimension! But guess what? It can still fit in a normal envelope!!


Our Daily Bread Designs had the most wonderful wedding sentiment - recipe for a happy marriage - and the cake stamp is from Recollections. I used Versafine for the sentiment and Encore metallic ink for the cake. Oh and both of the external sentiments are from Recollections stamped in the same inks.

I bet you didn't notice....for extra flair, the card base and a couple of the layers are made with heavy weight cream shimmer cardstock from my stash. I am very happy with how it came out. Surprisingly, CASEing a card takes much longer than creating one from scratch.

 Here's my inspiration by Debbie Stevens of PaperPastimes. I fell in love with the layers and the richness of her creation. 

Please be sure to hop over to all the other wonderful blogs. Here is the entire line-up:

Theresa ~ http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com/
Sandy ~ http://www.scrapbookblessingsclub.com/
Lyne ~ http://lynnseverydayideas.blogspot.com/
Lisa ~  http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Shavon ~ http://scrappingvon.blogspot.com/
Jessica ~ www.stampinandcraftin.blogspot.com/
Alicia ~ http://www.goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/
Ashley ~ http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com/
Michele ~ http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/
Pamela ~ http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
La-Vie ~ http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/
Deborah ~ http://www.scrappingmamma.net
Rhonda ~ http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com


Thanks for hopping by!!!
La-Vie

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43 comments:

  1. Pamela LashMarch 28, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    Your cards are so elegant and dainty - love them!

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  2. Creations By CreativevonMarch 28, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    Wonderful works as always!!!

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  3. Golden Goddess DesignsMarch 28, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    beautiful and elegant! great job! I follow everything I can (I don't tweet or instagram). thanks!!

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  4. BlueCrayonsMarch 28, 2015 at 3:42 AM

    love-love your case card. im so lucky because i already follow you everywhere. lol

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  5. Denise S.March 28, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Very nice variation of the original.

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  6. sandieMarch 28, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    gorgeous card

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  7. Tristan RobinMarch 28, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    stunning cards - love them!

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  8. MaksnanaMarch 28, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Your card is so beautiful . Love the white on white . Hugs Carmen Garcia Maksnana@gmail.com

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  9. auntbubbelsMarch 28, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Absolutely stunning.

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  10. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    WOW!!!! How beautiful are these cards???? GREAT JOB!!!

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  11. LauraMarch 28, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Very lovely - certainly a great CASE. and the sentiment/recipe inside is perfect. Nice job.

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  12. CADC BlogMarch 28, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Thanks for participating in the hop. Great cards!
    I love monochrome cards. You did a wonderful job.

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  13. MezzoKatMarch 28, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Gorgeous card!

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  14. IvaJMarch 28, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    Beautiful Cards!

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  15. designbydonnaMarch 28, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful wedding cards. I love the elegance of monochromatic schemes.

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  16. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Your cards are like WOW! Gorgeous!!!!

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  17. Peg KlitchMarch 28, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    The last card is my favorite with the pearls and tiny red flowers. Very pretty!

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  18. Carol HeldMarch 28, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    This is a totally awesome card my new friend! Smiles You are given to details, and I love that about your work! Simply Stunning! Luv to have you drop by for a visit www.stampinribbons.blogspot.com

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  19. ParkerMarch 28, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    I like both of these cards as well, and the second one I see being all white on white is so lovely. I think I like that look as well. Great job.

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  20. NicoleMarch 28, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Such a beautiful card! Great details!! BL

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  21. pearl hudsonMarch 28, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    my favorite card to create is white on white or cream on cream. your card is stunning. thanks for the inspiration card from Debbie also. stunning as well.

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  22. Jacquie's Creations4UMarch 28, 2015 at 11:08 PM

    Absolutely Amazing!

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  23. cropmom66March 28, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    Very cute cards! What a fun giveaway! :)

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  24. DonnaMarch 28, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    Such a pretty card, lovely!

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  25. happy stamperMarch 29, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    so cute details details

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  26. FranMarch 29, 2015 at 1:08 AM

    I love your designs. Awesome cards.

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  27. JaniceMarch 29, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Lovely! I don't know what else to say!

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  28. Lori ComeauMarch 29, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Beautiful cards, love the layering and the little bits of bling. BL

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  29. Pam CherrixMarch 29, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful cards!

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  30. scrappingmammaMarch 29, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful card, stunning layers! Thanks for sharing.
    Deborah

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  31. Debbie BonczekMarch 29, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    These are beautiful. So many layers . . . just love the design.

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  32. PoJoMarch 29, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Love your cards!

    Oooh, I would love to win a membership!

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  33. LyneMarch 29, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    Wonderful card and great job putting your spin on it!

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  34. Sandy HentzelMarch 29, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    OMG!!! Love, love, love! I am your newest follower.

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  35. AshleyMarch 29, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    What GORGEOUS cards! I've made a few white-on-white cards, and they truly are elegant. New follower on everything! LOL! Enjoyed being in the hop with you!

    ~Ashley W
    proudusmcwife@gmail.com
    http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

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  36. Acorn104March 30, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    I really love the layering and monochromatic color of the Thinking of You card - very elegant!!!!

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  37. Jodie StoddardMarch 30, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Beautiful cards. I love the use of white. So elegant.

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  38. annastampincaveMarch 30, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    So beautifully elegant! Love it
    anna.krol75@gmail.com

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  39. UnknownMarch 30, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Beautiful card. I follow you on pinterest.
    Email is tastefullycarol@Gmail.com

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  40. MirandaMarch 31, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Your card is GORGEOUS!!!! BL

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  41. Camille ShortApril 1, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    I love this card.

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  42. ShalanaApril 3, 2015 at 12:39 AM

    Beautiful cards!

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  43. Maarit at Violets CornerApril 8, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Gorgeous card, thank you for sharing with Simply Create Too.

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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Your comments bring me SO much Joy! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and view my creations. If you love what you see, please share my posts and invite your friends to follow me as well! ~XXX La-Vie B.

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