~ Happy Mail Day! ~
February 24th, 2010 by Holly McMillen
Hello Friends!
Well, after a few agonizing days, the mailman finally coughed up my package this morning! Yay! I had some serious catching up to do, but I think I did alright.
Today is the second day of the There She Goes’ February release blog hops. If you’ve arrived here from Gretchen’s blog, then you are in the right spot. If not, jump on back to Jessica’s blog so you will get the instructions on what to do to win some goodies!
I learned a lesson today. My mojo can only spread so far. I knew I needed to do three cards to catch up with the other Trendsetters. I did ok with the first one. The second one I struggled a bit. The last one I had a heck of a time with! I am going to share them in reverse order.
First (the last card I made today) uses the Beautiful Spring set. I wanted to go super simple as it was my last card and quite frankly, I was running out of time!
I did a bit of scoring on the main panel to add some interest. The buckle on the ribbon instead of a bow was an afterthought, but I kinda like that.
Here are my deets:
Stamps: There She Goes‘ Beautiful Spring
Colors: Bashful Blue, PTI white
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, copics
Accessories: Ribbon, rhinestone flourish, buckle, label nestie, scoring blade, dimensionals
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Now for the second sample. This is made with the new Dance set. If you didn’t hop with us yesterday, I will just sum this set up quickly (though you may wish to read yesterday’s post for more info). The Dance set is a “Stamp for a Cause” set. For every set sold, Jessica (TSG) is donating $4 to the Amyloidosis Support Group.
I think this little set will be come a favorite. For a mini set, it is literally packed with fab images. I LOVE these flowers.
My deets:
Stamps: There She Goes‘ Dance
Colors: Bashful Blue, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, PTI White
Ink: Perfect Plum, Versafine Black Onyx, copics
Accessories: Ribbon, button, embroidery thread, oval nesties, swiss dots ef, dimensionals, 1/2 pearls
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And finally, the sneak peek of the day! From the new Make A Wish set:
Ok, who doesn’t like cupcakes?? The new Make A Wish set is a set of 65 images. Yep, that’s no typo. I said 65 images!!!
Here are my deets:
Stamps: There She Goes‘ Make A Wish
Colors: Pink Pirouette, PTI White, dps
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, copics, white gel pen
Accessories: white lace, heart shaped 1/2 pearls, label nesties, heart nesties, fancy label nesties, dimensionals, glitter glue
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Ok, I’ve held you hostage long enough 🙂 Time to send you off to Jackie’s blog for some more goodies! Enjoy 🙂 Have a blessed day!
Hugs,
Holly
Great job catching up Holly! I have enough trouble trying to make just one card lol!
They’re all beautiful and so creatively done! You work well under pressure (even if it didn’t feel that way). lol
Holly, all three are wonderful! Each one has a wonderful color combination and some fabulous embellishments! I just love them all!
Oh too too cute!
Beautiful cards…love them all..such a happy feeling! Thank you for sharing!
Such lovely cards – all of them! The cup cake on the sneak peek card actually looks like it has thick, yummy ICING on it – great job!
I think you did a great job Holly! I love the big bold bow in the first card and that cupcake icing looks good enough to eat!
~Meredith
WOW Holly you are a stamping queen today! LOVE all your cards! 🙂
Love, love, love the cards! I’m always inspired after visiting you!
goodness! u were one busy lady!!!!
all these cards are fabulous, but i love the first one. I love a white card with a nice fancy bow!
you are so talented!
They are all gorgeous, struggle or not!
LOVE both of these cards!!
so inspiring
HUGS
Oh Holly!! You have outdone yourself with these three beauties!! Oh my word! LOVE all of them!!!
WOW!! They all turned out great!! Glad you got your goods and could play!
All of them look wonderful.
I think all your cards a beautiful! Great job on the catch up!!
Glad you had happy mail! Love the cards — especially love the Dance card. Beautiful!
wow, you have made very gorgeous cards.
Great set of cards, Holly 😀
Your cards are absolutely scrumptiously delish! Love the colors, textures and beautiful embellishments!!!
All of your cards are so beautiful, Holly!! You have outdone yourself ! What a fantastic sneak peek!!
Oh that cupcake looks good enough to eat! Nothing like cupcakes and glitta!!!!! Will definitely have to own that set!
Love both cards. Thanks so much for sharing.
awesome display of creativeness good job.
Stunning! All of them – seriously. I love the scoring you added, it really gives something to the card. Your colors and layouts are all amazing.
wow! i love all your cards!!! they are fabulous! the purple card is very inspiring
all cards a lovely….well done!!
I just can’t get enough cupcakes – this is yum!
very cute cards. i think your mojo is doin’ just fine. 🙂
Such beautiful cards. Your cupcake is just yummy!!!
You have been busy! Love tham all. Super job, tfs.
Your cards are absolutely beautiful! I love how you used your ribbon and the different techniques.
Beautiful, but I think I like the cupcake card the best!
All three cards are gorgeous!! I especially like the cupcake on the pedestal… just where dessert should be 🙂
TFS!
The sparklies are really making these cupcakes look yummy! I may have to make a batch of cupcakes after all this hopping!
I love the buckle on the Ribbon!! Great idea.
Your cards are terrific, Love all of them. Thanks for sharing your talent. And can’t wait to see the 65 stamp set.
Great cards like the look, sure glad the mail man made it to your place sometimes I do better under stress making cards. Yours look great no matter what I always like your cards. Thanks
Wow…all three of your cards are stunning! Your eye for details is magnificent!
Risa:)
Hi Holly!
For a girl under pressure, I think you really did a great job on all three. They all have very different looks.
On the first card, I just love the scoring and oversized bow!
The 2nd card really “popped!” I love the
Swiss Dots embossing, and the lilac colored pearls. Your coloring is awesome!
And the 3rd card…that frosting looks so luscious!
Thanks for letting me/us peek!
His,
Traci
Your cards are amazing!
I hate struggling to make a card! grrrr! You did a fantastic job 🙂
Beautiful cards, and great ideas. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for a chance to win this too!
All of these are just beautiful!! I love the colors and the layouts! You caught up so fast!!
These are AMAZING!!! I wish I had your talent. I especially like the tulip card with the colored accent and the ribbon just makes the image pop. Great job!!!
Holly!! Three cards in one day?!? You are my idol!! I can’t even do one sometimes! LOL These are fabulous! I especially love how you highlighted the single tulip in the first card. So pretty!
WOW Holly!! These are all fantastic!!