Friday, July 9, 2010

Sparkle Creations Grand Opening Hop!!!

Welcome to the Grand Opening blog hop for Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps! A big congratulations to Sparkle and her hubby, Brent, on their grand opening!! I'm so honored to be a part of it.. To start at the beginning of the blog hop, please start at the Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps blog.

Today is an exciting day as we're releasing 8 new darling stamps! And we're giving away a ton of prizes! One lucky person will win the grand prize of all 8 images. There are also 5 single stamp prizes hidden, so make sure you comment on everyone's blogs! You will have until midnight Eastern time to comment and the winners will be announced on the Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps blog.

 
I used Surfing Oliver for my card today.. I stamped and colored him with Copic markers. For fun, I paper-pieced his surfboard. Both patterned papers are from the Jen and Dean collection by Libby Weifenbach (Sweet Shoppe Designs). This is such a fun collection, and I think it's perfect for Oliver. I spelled out Dude onto a small pennant banner with my sentiment from Verve's Dude.
 
Sparkle will be offering free standard shipping for all orders over $25 for the weekend (til midnight EST Sunday), and the code is FREESHIP. Thank you for stopping by and now it's time to go to Sparkle's blog!

Supplies ~
Stamps: Surfing Oliver (Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps), sentiment from Dude (Verve)
Paper: Classic Crest Solar White (Neenah), Kraft (Papertrey Ink), Jen and Dean digi collection by Libby Weifenbach (Sweet Shoppe Designs)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamagic Wheat (Tsukineko)
Accessories: Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Twine (May Arts), Candy Dots (Pebbles), Foam tape, Thread, Sewing machine.
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73 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 9, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    Love how you paper pieced the surfboard! So cute!

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  2. joni hJuly 9, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Pennants seems to be the "in" thing this season. Love your card & am looking forward to Sparkle's new adventure!

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  3. LaurelJuly 9, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    Love this, love the paper piecing.

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  4. MargoJuly 9, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    this is just too cute I love the dude banner and the colors are perfect

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  5. LeAnneJuly 9, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    Perfect masculine card for your favorite "dude". so cute!

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  6. Kim Y.July 10, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    Sweet! Great stitching!

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  7. ShaelaJuly 10, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    great card - love the paper pieced surfboard!!

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  8. CoriJuly 10, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    How cute!! Love the colors you used and the stitching!!

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  9. Sew-InkJuly 10, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    This is fab! I love the patterned paper and the "DUDE" banner is too cute!

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  10. Danielle DawsJuly 10, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    That little banner is so sweet!

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  11. donnacrJuly 10, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    Cute , cute , cute !

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  12. MayleeJuly 10, 2010 at 1:14 AM

    What a fun boy card! love all the stitching and that "dude" banner!

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  13. Angie TiemanJuly 10, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    How cute! I love the "dude" banner!

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  14. aceJuly 10, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    Im a big fan of Aki and have read most of her published books. Great to see her stuff available now as stamps. And people as creative as you turn them into great crafts! Thanks for the great design!

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  15. Mary JJuly 10, 2010 at 2:07 AM

    Fantastic use of that cute young man! Love the colours and your stitching is perfect as always!

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  16. Jenny V.July 10, 2010 at 2:09 AM

    Awesome card and great stitching!

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  17. KyokoJuly 10, 2010 at 2:11 AM

    Perfect card for a young man! TFS!

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  18. MargreetJuly 10, 2010 at 2:31 AM

    love your card........fab colouring of surfing Oliver!
    xxx Margreet

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  19. Nancy BallJuly 10, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    Very nice, Stephanie. I just love the surfboard.

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  20. MarjorieJuly 10, 2010 at 2:39 AM

    So CUTE! I adore his pieced surf board and the dude sentiment is too perfect!

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  21. YingJuly 10, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    Stephanie, your card is very creative to paper piece the surf board and the banner.

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  22. SarahJuly 10, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    I LOVE the surfer dude card! It's so much fun!!

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  23. Aki ArtJuly 10, 2010 at 3:21 AM

    Hi Stephanie! Great blog hop!
    Olive is looking great! Lovin all the boyish colours!

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  24. wendypJuly 10, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    Adorable! Love the banner!

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  25. joJuly 10, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Adorable! :)

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  26. terriavidreader (IN-USA)July 10, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Cute. Great sewing on this card. Thanks for sharing it during the hop and for the chance to win.

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  27. MelanieJuly 10, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    What a super cute card! I love everything!!!!

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  28. TamiJuly 10, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    I really like the pennant and the colors of the DP.

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  29. Tanya RuddJuly 10, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    Very sporty! Love the banner.
    Hugs
    Tanya

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  30. Randi WSJuly 10, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Gorgeous boy card! I love Oliver, your papers - and your paperpieced surfboard is SO cool!!
    Hugs, Randi WS ;)

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  31. SilliJuly 10, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Such a sweet image, your card is fabulous...

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  32. KristieJuly 10, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    Awesome boy card!! Love Oliver's surfboard.

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  33. Ellie A.July 10, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    When ever I can my fav. thing to do is paper piece so I am SO LOVING this card. Super cute.

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  34. PaulaJuly 10, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    The colours are excellent with this & I like the manliness about the whole creation. That pennant is lovely & original like that & so aptly used.
    Paula (PEP)
    http://pepcraftchallexp.blogspot.com/

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  35. PamelaJuly 10, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Just love it !

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  36. PamelaJuly 10, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Love the colors!

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  37. KanataNewfJuly 10, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Love your choice of papers with this image - they give a very watery feel to the card!

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  38. lynneatwJuly 10, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    I kive your cute card.

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  39. karenJuly 10, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    awesome! Boy cards are my most difficult, this one is great!!!!

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  40. A-MJuly 10, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    I would have never thought to paper piece a part of a stamped image - that is a cute idea!!

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  41. JaneJuly 10, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Never would have put a card together like this I love it...can wait to use banners on a card. thank you for sharing.

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  42. JacquelineJuly 10, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Adorable!! I LOVE the stitching!! :D

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  43. Makiko JonesJuly 10, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Awesome card! I love the paper pieced detail! Fantastic stitching too.

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  44. DonnaJuly 10, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Fabulous card! I love the colours, the papers, the sewing and of course how you did the "dude".

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  45. KimJuly 10, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Stephanie this is super duper cute! Love how you have paper pieced this cutie and the banner is adorable and the perfect touch to your card! Gorgeous work hun! Happy Blog Hop Day!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  46. HelenJuly 10, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Dude, this is awesome! I love your card!

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  47. JennyJuly 10, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    OH how super cute this is! I love the DP colors and all the sewing!! The dude sentiment is perfect!

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  48. Robin McKJuly 10, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    The stitching is brilliant, and I love that banner! TFS

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  49. ElenaJuly 10, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    What a cool card! Really like the banner idea!

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  50. AnonymousJuly 10, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Too cute and I love how you did the surfboard. Great card.
    DianeL
    loyaz1@wbhsi.net

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  51. Thanh VoJuly 10, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    lol! .... DUDE!!! The word is perfect for the card. Hope he catches some good waves today ;)

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  52. Stamp4hobbyJuly 10, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    I love the little flags! GREAT card!

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  53. SharonJuly 10, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    SUPER cute! Love the stitching and the dp. Fits the image well

    Sharon : )

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  54. LiwayJuly 10, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Love the colors you chose and your cute pennant! :) Great job!! :)Thanks for the chance to win!

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  55. MarianneJuly 10, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Oh Oliver is just one cool dude.

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  56. SemSeeJuly 10, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Oh, I LOVE this!! Fab paper-pieced surfboard - looks so cool! I want it!! Hugs, Sem x

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  57. MargoJuly 10, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    wonderful "cool" colors used - love this card!

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  58. JulsJuly 10, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    fabulous and funky!!! Loving the stitching! Hugs Juls

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  59. JacilynnJuly 10, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    How adorable! Love the details.
    x

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  60. arleneJuly 10, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Love the paper pieced surf board and the banner is perfect. Congrats on the DT.

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  61. Crafty JennJuly 10, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    Oliver looks fabby! Love the paper piecing.

    Congrats on being Sparkle's DT coordinator!

    <3 Jenn

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  62. itsabrtJuly 10, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    This is so fun1 Beth aka BR-T

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  63. Jess WillisonJuly 10, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    So cute! Love the stitching!

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  64. KateJuly 10, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    Love this. So Summery.

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  65. KerriJuly 10, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    He is so cute and I love your paper piecing and banner! Super fun card:)

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  66. Operation Write HomeJuly 11, 2010 at 2:29 AM

    Love the coloring, design, papers....everything!

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  67. DaviJuly 11, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Very fun image and the coolest dps you used with it!!

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  68. ~amy~July 11, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    cute, cute, cute...your coloring...the papers...the banner...everything!!!

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  69. BettyJuly 11, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Great paper choice and well done with the coloring! On both cards :)

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  70. Playing with PaperJuly 11, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Nice stitching! Great coloring and that banner is too cute!!

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  71. ~Paola~July 11, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    awww..such a sweet boy's card!!
    Love the colors chosen, the image,the lil flags, the sentiment...love it ALL!! :o)

    Paola
    SCS:Sama

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  72. AnonymousJuly 11, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    The "Dude" banner is perfect and so unique. Loving your style. TFS!

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  73. Bev EJuly 11, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Dude this is just too cute!

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