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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

National Craft Month Celebration Blog Hop!


Hello friends, 

Today, I am super excited to be participating in Right at Home's National Craft Month blog hop on behalf of Avery Elle.  Dozens of designers are participating in today's hop to share ideas and inspiration and celebrate a month dedicated to crafting.  

What's a blog hop without prizes?  Jamie from Avery Elle is offering a $25.00 gift certificate to one of the lucky winners. For instructions on how to enter, just visit the Right at Home blog. 

I have two projects to share with you today using some stamp set's from Avery Elle's latest release. A full list of the Avery Elle products I used on both of these cards is below. 

First up, is a card featuring the Best Ever stamp set.  Best Ever is a fantastic stamp set for celebrating so many important people in your life- from family (including in-laws) to others who are just like family including teachers and coaches.  For my card, I made a Coach Thank You card by pairing Best Ever with the Hats Off stamp set. 


I stamped the hands at the very bottom of the white card stock panel and added the caps as if the players were tossing them in the air.  I colored the images with Copic markers and added a bit of Sapphire twine as a finishing touch. 

For my next card, I went all soft and springy with the Banner and Wreath stamp set. I stamped the wreath in with hybrid ink in Natural and stamped and die cut the flowers, banner and bird with the same ink.  Lighter ink almost disappears when color is added.  For this card, I added color using the Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. 


Supplies

Best Coach Ever card
Best Ever Clear Stamps
Hats Off Clear Stamps
The Caribbean Collection A2 Notecards
Sapphire Hemp Twine
New Moon Dye Ink Pad

Birthday Wreath card
Banner and Wreath Clear Stamps
Die: Banner and Wreath Ellements
Die: Wonky Stitches Ellements
The Lucky Collection A2 Notecards


You can also shop Right at Home's Avery Elle collection here. 

Next stop on the hop? It's Melissa from Just Dandy Studio or visit the Right at Home blog to start at the beginning. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy hopping!
Katie

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53 comments:

  1. Kim FaucherMarch 15, 2016 at 7:39 AM

    Two beautiful cards. I keep looking at the stitching and bitty flowers on that second card... So pretty!

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  2. New CreationsMarch 15, 2016 at 7:50 AM

    Such beautiful creations! Perfect for teachers or coaches and love this pretty floral cluster with a cute banner!

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  3. ~amy~March 15, 2016 at 7:52 AM

    awwww...love them both!

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  4. Amy KollingMarch 15, 2016 at 8:18 AM

    Your cards are just beautiful Katie!!!! Love that floral wreath!

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  5. Karen B.March 15, 2016 at 8:18 AM

    Two cool creations!

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  6. SabrinaMarch 15, 2016 at 8:37 AM

    Just absolutely fantastic!! Both cards are so amazing and beautiful!!!

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  7. Mary-Anne VMarch 15, 2016 at 9:08 AM

    Love the hats being tossed and the very pretty floral card.

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  8. UnknownMarch 15, 2016 at 9:43 AM

    Both of these cards are great! I love all the hats tossed in the air. That's creative!!

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  9. Lynnea HollendonnerMarch 15, 2016 at 9:48 AM

    Love your hat card!! So happy!

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  10. sue lorioMarch 15, 2016 at 9:56 AM

    beautiful!

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  11. Rachel VMarch 15, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    Two great cards! I love the way that natural ink looks on the second one. Beautiful.

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  12. Heidi MyLittleStampingBlogMarch 15, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    I love the banner and wreath card, I need to put that on my wish list! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. richardbreaksMarch 15, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    Theses are great! I love the softness and detail of the birthday card!

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  14. Kimberly J.March 15, 2016 at 10:26 AM

    Both cards are just so beautiful!! Great job!!

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  15. D.Ann CMarch 15, 2016 at 10:37 AM

    Sweet pair of cards! Thanks to AE for sponsoring this hop!

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  16. Susie SonnierMarch 15, 2016 at 11:07 AM

    This card makes me smile!

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  17. KellyMarch 15, 2016 at 12:08 PM

    I definitely love all of the hats in the air for the coach card. TFS

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  18. ShellyMarch 15, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    These are FABULOUS! Love!

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  19. LeonorMarch 15, 2016 at 1:24 PM

    love that stitched dies

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  20. HenriëtteMarch 15, 2016 at 2:01 PM

    I love the second card. So sweet. The sentiment has a nice font.

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  21. Ericka StrangeMarch 15, 2016 at 2:27 PM

    Great cards love the coach one and the bright colors.

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  22. Maureen H.March 15, 2016 at 2:58 PM

    Both cards are beautifully done. I love the second one because I am all about the soft colors and florals, but I can see useful the first stamp set will be for many types of cards. Thank you for sharing your talent with us on the hop!

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  23. luv2stamp2March 15, 2016 at 5:24 PM

    Love the coach card! You always need those at what seems like, spur of the moment!

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  24. Teresa Godines #6857March 15, 2016 at 7:18 PM

    Fantastic cards. I just love the coach card. It is perfect in so many ways.

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  25. AileenMarch 15, 2016 at 8:15 PM

    Both of these cards are wonderful, especially in love with the floral. so want those stamps.

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  26. @JoyceCasaldiMarch 15, 2016 at 8:44 PM

    Very pretty wreath,mand great coach card!

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  27. UnknownMarch 15, 2016 at 9:07 PM

    Sweet, sweet birthday card!
    Coach card is great (mother of 4 boys)!!!

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  28. cindybearjMarch 15, 2016 at 11:09 PM

    Nice coach card. I'm sure not many people think to give thanks to their children's coach for all their time. The second card is just so pretty!

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  29. LisaMarch 16, 2016 at 12:15 AM

    Love them both! The one so soft and pretty and the other. Just very cool!

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  30. Dawn TMarch 16, 2016 at 4:35 AM

    both cards are fabulous. Great idea on the first one.

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  31. TracyM #6773March 16, 2016 at 9:11 AM

    FUN & BEAUTIFUL cards Katie!!!
    WOW - I LOVE your wreath, banner, flowers and wonky stitching, a DELIGHTFUL combo!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing :)

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  32. Debbie RumpzaMarch 16, 2016 at 10:07 AM

    Adorable... Those hands are such a surprise. Anyone would be tickled to get that card!

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  33. Laura BeeMarch 16, 2016 at 11:39 AM

    I love the Coach card. Very clever. Great use of space.

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  34. UnknownMarch 16, 2016 at 12:18 PM

    Both cards are fantastic! Great Job!

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  35. JBJMarch 16, 2016 at 2:44 PM

    I love the hats in the top card, and love everything about your second card! The wreath elements are gorgeous and I can think of so many uses for that set! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  36. cmMarch 17, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    Two fabulous cards! I can think of several people who have coached my niece and nephew; cards like the one you showed here would make those dedicated folks incredibly happy. Your wreath...simply stunning! Thank you...
    ~carol

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  37. Andrea ShellMarch 17, 2016 at 9:42 AM

    Lovely cards. I love Avery Elle's dies.

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  38. Arianna BarbaraMarch 17, 2016 at 10:46 AM

    Wow! Great cards!

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  39. JanetMarch 17, 2016 at 7:45 PM

    I love the idea for the coach card. It's so original!! Great work!

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  40. Elizabeth S.March 18, 2016 at 8:50 AM

    Both of these cards are so amazing and fabulous!

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  41. CarrieMarch 18, 2016 at 11:21 AM

    Your cards are both wonderful! Lovely coloring and beautiful CAS designs!
    I just became your newest follower and would be honored if you returned the favor! My blog is
    http://carriescustomcards.blogspot.com

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  42. Mom and wife.March 19, 2016 at 1:31 PM

    lovely colorful cards.

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  43. jenMarch 19, 2016 at 2:57 PM

    These are both terrific!

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  44. MirellaMarch 20, 2016 at 6:38 PM

    Beautiful cards, the first one is my favourite - I remember when I first saw this stamp set, I couldn't really instantly think of many ways of using it - you did an amazing job! :-)

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  45. Farhana SMarch 21, 2016 at 1:13 PM

    great cards!! love them :)

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  46. MaggieB1983March 21, 2016 at 2:31 PM

    Hi Katie ~ Both card are spectacular!! Such a perfect Coach card and the wreath card in impressingly lovely. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  47. HelenMMarch 21, 2016 at 2:39 PM

    love both the cards!!

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  48. D-March 21, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    Both of your cards are soooo cute. Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsbyDragonfly.blogspot

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  49. Lisa PetrellaMarch 21, 2016 at 5:44 PM

    Two fabulous CAS creations!!!

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  50. Lisa's Creative NicheMarch 21, 2016 at 7:42 PM

    These are awesome! Love how different the first card is!

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  51. Miriam PrantnerMarch 21, 2016 at 10:27 PM

    Great cards! I really love the coach one, it's hard to find sentiments like that, this is such a versatile set!

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  52. MarianneMarch 22, 2016 at 6:00 PM

    Love the clean look of these cards

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  53. Helen GullettMarch 25, 2016 at 12:43 PM

    What great cards! Love your design and coloring!

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