The Craft's Meow February release blog hop

Thursday, February 21, 2013


Hello and welcome to The Craft's Meow February release blog hop. Visit The Craft's Meow blog to see the full list of participants. I used the new Rejoice stamp set on my card.


I used an interesting technique to create the shimmery background paper, I embossed some Core'dinations cardstock using the Baroque embossing folder from Sizzix, then using a glue pen covered the raised sections (it did take a little while) and added some gilding flakes. I brushed off the excess flakes and buffed to a shine with a soft bristled brush.


The lovely large sentiment is from the new Rejoice stamp set, the sentiments in this set are such a great size. They really make a statement.


To coordinate with the shimmery background I added some gorgeous Gold Shimmer Twine from SRM Stickers. I love this stunning twine, it really is fabulous!


Just a reminder that the Soaring High stamp set is February's free gift with $50 purchase. It really is a fab free gift!


The color inspiration was from this week's Tuesday Trigger - Set The Table at Moxie Fab World, I was really inspired by the metallic elements and neutral tones in the photo.


Don't forget you have a chance to win all five stamp sets from this release by leaving a comment on the design team's and TCM blogs. The deadline to comment is 9pm PDT Wednesday February 23rd. Next up on the hop is the talented Gayatri. Enjoy the rest of the hop!! : )
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  1. Vera Yates (Ling)February 21, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    This card is beautiful, Clare. Love the shimmering. Great technique.

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  2. LageneFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    WOW! your background with the guilding flakes is gorgeous!

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  3. HannaFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Oh WOW! You never cease to amaze me, Clare! This beautiful card is such a masterpiece! I'm blown away. The background is FABULOUS, love the embossing and the shimmery gold and silver effect you've created, it's absolutely breathtaking.

    Have a nice day,
    hugs
    Hanna

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  4. DeirdreFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Clare,

    What a gorgeous card. Love the colour scheme but love even more your new technique. Can't wait to try it for myself this evening.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    A Beautiful card. So regal looking. Thanks.

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  6. CraftiliciousFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Wow - you have a lot of patience! However the results are A-MAZ-ING!!!!!

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  7. joyFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Great technique for that embossing folder and I love that pretty twine, which I've never seen before!

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  8. KailashFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Gorgeous card, love the technique with that shimmer!!

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  9. MaryFebruary 21, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Wow! That technique with the gilding flakes is just awesome. Going to have to try it. Thanks for the great explanation on how to do it.

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  10. JingleFebruary 21, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    WOW! The gilding looks amazing on this! Beautiful card!

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  11. Regina HamiltonFebruary 21, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Wow...Your card is stunning. I like the background technique you used.

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  12. Amy#8546(TheTigersHaven)February 21, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Beautiful card. Your textures are great.

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  13. Johanna RodriguezFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Love the background! This is a really gorgeous card!

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  14. BarbaraFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    This is gorgeous. Love that background! What a great idea

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  15. StephanieFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    What a beautiful card!! I have never seen this technique -- how cool!!

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  16. marg0006February 21, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Grea Eater card with the CAS look.

    marg0006 at verizon dot net

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  17. CarolineFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    love your design. simply beautiful

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  18. Darlene S.February 21, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Stunning...the background and gliding are beautiful! Thanks for shring.

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  19. Darlene S.February 21, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Stunning...the gilding and background are beautiful! Thanks for sharing'

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  20. sharon gFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    WOW, the details are amazing and gorgeous!!!!!

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  21. Natasha G.P.February 21, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    I like how fancy schmancy the card is. It's so shiny and gorgeous!

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  22. My Paper EpiphanyFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    So beautiful! I love that technique - worth all the fiddling!

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  23. Jill NorwoodFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Clare this is such a lovely card! I love the shine you created with the glue on the embossed background. So lovely!

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  24. Sue DFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Gorgeous card and love the background.

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  25. Donna SimonsonFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    What a beautiful card and a very interesting technique! Thanks for sharing your inspiration and creativity!

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  26. Melanie Ann MacKenzieFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    Really lovely. Cheers.

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  27. Loly Borda-ToweryFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    Fabulous card! It's the first time i see this technique, so cool. TFS

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  28. JulianaFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love how you used the gliding flakes!!!

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  29. PeggyFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Great cards. Thank you for sharing the technique on the shimmery background.
    God bless,
    Peggy Allen

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  30. PatFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    This is so pretty!

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  31. Emily HFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Wow! I love that texture! Gorgeous card!

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  32. AimesFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    What a fabulous result from this technique! So very elegant and pretty!
    Hugs!
    x

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  33. My Consistently Inconsistent LifeFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    What a great shimmer technique! Very pretty!

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  34. Kathy HFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    So pretty!

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  35. Donna JonesFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Lovely technique for the background, beautiful result :-)

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  36. Chriss BlagraveFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Wow-beautiful!

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  37. AnniebeeFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    Gorgeous card! Your gilded background is beautifully done. Thanks for sharing that technique with your readers.

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  38. fun stampingFebruary 23, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Wow - this card is just amazing!

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  39. JennyHFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Beautiful card, the gold on the embossing is such a gorgeous touch.

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  40. Tisha SewellFebruary 23, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  41. maria f.February 23, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    Masterpiece.

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  42. cgargusFebruary 24, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    What a gorgeous card! LOVE that background!

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  43. RosemaryFebruary 24, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    beautiful card... the shimmer effect you created is stunning!

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  44. Clare D.February 24, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    Oh, you make me want to ignore the housework to play with techniques tonight! Thanks for the great inspiration!

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  45. TasnimFebruary 24, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    love the textured background, so gorgeous!

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  46. CathFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Hey Clare! Thanks for linking this up to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  47. ShayFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Such a gorgeous card and wonderful take on the Trigger! The shimmer and texture is unbelievable.

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  48. Cindy BeachFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    So gorgeous!! LOVE the technique!

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  49. TracyFebruary 28, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Wow! I love the look of this card! So pretty!

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  50. SadieFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    So so very pretty!! Love it

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