Welcome to the Stamping Royalty 2013 Blog Hop! First of all, HUGE thanks to Paper Crafts Magazine and all of the sponsors for the amazing Stamping Royalty prizes. Thank you also to Paper Crafts magazine for allowing the Stamping Royalty court to take over the Paper Crafts Connection blog today!
The Stamping Royality 2013 court have been so overwhelmed with all of the stamping goodness that we wanted to put together a blog hop to say thank you and share our stampy bounty. You should have arrived here today from lovely Courtney Kelley's blog. If not, head back to the Paper Crafts Connection blog so you don't miss a stop on the hop.
My Stamping Royalty win was in the Season's Greetings category, so for today's hop I decided to make a Holiday card using the Waltzingmouse Stamps set, Candy Jar Christmas, that was included in our prize box.
It's been a sweltering week here in tropical NE Ohio, so I thought a little holiday spirit might cool things off. I covered a kraft card base with some patterned paper from My Mind's Eye (Merry Collection), adhered a doily and wrapped a ribbon around the patterned paper and tied it into a bow.
Next I die cut a button card from some chipboard and stamped the top scroll and bottom location in Rich Cocoa Ink by Tsukineko. I added Sweet Shoppe and Mrs. Claus' silhouette in Rhubarb Stalk ink (also Tsukineko). Instead of buttons, I stamped and punched out the small peppermint candies.
I adhered the peppermints with pop dots and covered them with Stickles for some sugar-coated shine. I also inked the edges of the button card with a bit of Fine Linen Distress Ink before adhering it to the card. I think it feels frosty in here already! LOL!
What's a blog hop without a few prizes and giveaways along the way? To that end, I am offering this bundle of stampy fun:
To be entered for the prize, just leave me a comment by Tuesday, July 23 at 11:59 p.m. ET. I will draw a winner from the comments received at that time and that lucky person will win the following stamp sets:
Gourmet Rubber Stamps- God Bless the USA
Sweet Stamp Shop- Sweet Alpha Doodles
Skipping Stones Design- Grapeful
The Craft's Meow- Stitched Sentiments and Stitched Flowers
Hampton Art- Crowning Moments
Hero Arts/ Studio Calico- Starburst Background
I will announce the winner on my blog on Wednesday, July 24. The winner will have one week to contact me to claim the prize, so don't forget to check back! This contest is open to all- US and International.
Next stop is, the oh so talented, Jennifer Rzasa! But just in case, here's the entire hop order...
Katie Gehring- you are here :)
Ohhhh, such a sweet card! Love! :)
ReplyDeletenice and original!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I am inspired to pull out my button card stamp.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card!! I wish it would cool of!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love the layout!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome, fun, layered card my friend! I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the peppermints. Looks so yummy. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet ( LOL!) Card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute Christmas card...its never to early to start on those!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win; what an honor! I love your card! It's so adorable with all the little Elven goodies and Mrs Claus silouette. Thanks for a chance to win so many neat prizes!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow...so sweet card...liked the colors n details on it..
ReplyDeleteHugs..
Vijaylaxmi Siyal
What a beautiful card, Katie! Can't wait to see the winner one :)
ReplyDeleteWow... a beautiful card with amazing detail and dimension. Congrats on your Stamping Royalty win!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! I love the sparkle on the peppermints =) TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Katie. Love the old fashioned style thats come into it. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous! of course I could never mass produce this beauty but for a special someone it's perfect!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous! of course I could never mass produce this beauty but for a special someone it's perfect!!
ReplyDeletelove how sparkly the candies are!
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable ! Thanks for sharing and a chance to win .
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Congrats on winning Stamping Royalty.
ReplyDeleteLove those glittery candies, so very festive!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card you made! I'm hoping that the cooling off worked because I'm from WI and am going to try it too :)
ReplyDeleteKatie this is fantastic! Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful, love those candies!!'
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your card! Wow! I am drawn to the colors, embellishments and layout...it is awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! Love all the details. TFS!
ReplyDeleteYour card is sweet enough to eat! Love all the yummy layers!
ReplyDeleteYour layering is stunning, it (almost) put me in the mood for the holidays! ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card, love the sparkly candy and the doily, no wonder you are royalty! Thanks for the chance to win these great goodies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! I love the peppermints! Sweet! :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute. Great colors and details. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Love your cool Christmas card. Thanks for the generous blog candy chance.
ReplyDeleteTOOT SWEET!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your Royalty win.
Love the card Katie...so sweet :)
ReplyDeleteOh Love, Katie! Especially that you finish it so quickly! ;)
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteScrumptious card, Katie!I love the layering and details! HUGE congrats on your SR win!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such a "sweet" card, Katie! It is nice to think of the holidays in all this heat!
ReplyDeletewow, such a stunning card!
ReplyDeleteIt's sweltering here in East TN, too, but your card is beautifully cool!! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a yummy card! And it looks so elegant, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your generousity in sharing your good fortune!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet ...no pun intended. I love the sparkly candy and the doily detail.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet. Thanks for the opportunity to win some really cool stuff!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet card. I like the doily and the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
Wow! your card is so beautiful. Love all the elements you used to complement each other
ReplyDeleteWow what a yummy card! Love everything about it...the colors, the papers and the embellishments! And let's not forget that beautiful ribbon!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Sweet Shoppe card! Love all the colors and the doily and bow. So pretty and so delicious !
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome treat! Love those peppermints and it looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteI love this card -- perfectly sweet, fun and festive. And thank you for offering such a generous prize package!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so pretty and adorable at the same time. Those peppermints are a wonderful touch.
ReplyDeleteLove this card! Creativity abounds!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweeeeeeeeeeet card. Love the stickles on the candies!!! Congrats on being chosen as Stamping Royalty. Thanks for the chance to win that amazing prize pkg you have put together!!!!
ReplyDelete<3 J
Love the card.
ReplyDeletecraftymom205 at yahoo dot com
I always enjoy Christmas Cards that have a fun, unexpected color combination or theme. This is fabulous and the doily is a perfect addition. Great work!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being named Stamping Royalty! Your Christmas card is just the cutest too.
ReplyDeleteAn adorable card! I love the colours.Congrats on your win! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card! congrats on being stamping royalty!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being named "Royalty" and thanks for all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Beautiful! I love what you did with this set. The doily is such a great touch :)
ReplyDeleteit is a beautiful card, it is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy looking at your card! Love the candies and the striped paper, especially. I'm originally from NE Ohio. I love the flora up there and the Lake!
ReplyDeleteThanksforyour hard work!
issMary
Your card is awesome! (So is your prize bundle - thanks for the chance to win)!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card - I think I have only made 6 holiday cards this year and they are for Operation Write Home - not myself. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteBarb Housner
Love your card! The glittered candies are a sweet touch. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a "sweet" card. Lol. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a "sweet" card. Lol. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteClever use of the ribbon as the "North Pole". The candy stamps with glitter-you can taste the sweetness!
ReplyDeleteReally 'sweet' Christmas Card. As others have said it's never too early to start creating those Holiday cards .. guess I could start to THINK about it ... LOL
ReplyDeleteThose candies look good enough to eat. I love the vintage feel of your gorgeous card. The scallop on the top piece complements the doilies. The silhouette reminds me of my great-grandmother.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!! I keep forgetting that using one small stamp several times on a card creates a lovely whole! Thanks for the inspiration on congrats on being in the Stamping Royalty!
ReplyDeleteThis blog hop has been so fun! You all have earned your spot!! What an amazing card - the doily is just perfect! Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous package!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute kids Christmas card...thanks for the chance to win these fantastic stamps.
ReplyDeleteVery nice card. So much detail on the card it is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteOh how I love your sweet card! Really cute embellishments and papers!
ReplyDeleteSuch a charming card! I love all the sparkly candy and your beautiful details!
ReplyDeletevery "sweet" Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful christmas card. Love the stamp and the candies!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your card. The peppermint 'buttons' are so cute.
ReplyDeleteYour card is BEAUTIFUL! I love those sweet little glittery candies. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! Thanks
ReplyDeleteThat is a sweet card. I love the peppermint buttons and that is a great bow.
ReplyDeleteSuch a "sweet" card!! I think the middle of (a hot) summer is the perfect time to craft Christmas cards! Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love the glittery peppermints!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is so pretty! I love the stamps you used! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. Love the "buttons" on the card. Would love to win your prize pack. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! TFS
ReplyDeleteSweet sweet card!
ReplyDeleteCute and sweet!
ReplyDeletethis card is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog and new to me!
ReplyDeleteYou are very talented.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Loven' your card! Am your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteA huge congrats on being one of the 2013 Stamping Royalty! Love the sparkle on those candies! Thanks so much for an opportunity to win some fabulous products and thanks for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteLove the card! The candy looks so sweet (pun intended) lol Thanks for the chance to win this awesome prize. It would certainly help build up my meager supplies. :-)
ReplyDeleteBig congrats on being royalty!! And your super sparkly card is very "sweet". Thanks for such a nice giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win! LOVE LOVE LOVE this card-- fab papers and ribbon... love the glittered peppermints! FUN! THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous holiday card!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Katie, on being named to the 2013 Stamping Royalty! Love your "peppermint" Sweet Shoppe card. You added all the right details ~ it's beautiful. What a fun Blog Hop so far!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! Love the brown paper bag in the cart! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you! And, great card:)
ReplyDeletebeautiful card, loved the mints with stickles. Great bow,contrasts so well iam your new follower.thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being stamping royalty! Such a beautiful card, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour peppermint candy "buttons" are so cute. I like the big bow too. Thanks and congrats.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful holiday card!!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is such a beautiful card! I'm very impressed. :-)
ReplyDelete