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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Festive Frame Blog Hop


Hello everyone and welcome to the Festive Frame Blog Hop!!!! Melanie Muenchinger illustrated this FABULOUS stamp set for Gina K. Designs and asked little ol me to join in the hop tonight...WOOOOT!!!


When I first saw the Festive Frame set I was blown away by how elegant it was.... I knew right away that I wanted to emboss gold on vanilla with a touch of pink. The frame was stamped with Versamark, embossed with Egyptian Gold ep, and watercolored with a pink Tombow marker. The poinsettias in both corners were stamped three times, embossed, watercolored with the pink Tombow marker , cutout, and attached with dimensionals.

Pink rhinestones were added to the poinsettia centers.
The sentiment and swirl from the same set were stamped with Versamark, embossed, cutout with an oval Nestie, colored around the edge with a Tombow marker, and attached to the center of the frame with foam tape. The shear ribbon finished it off.

Recipe: Stamps: Festive Frame
Paper: Very Vanilla, Prism Razzleberry Light
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Tombow Marker, Ribbon, Rhinestones, Oval nestability, Egyptian Gold ep, Foam Tape



The Festive Frame on this card was stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa onto white cardstock. An aquapainter was used to move the color around on the images for a little color and the center of the frame was cut out. White cardstock was cut like rolling hills and run through the cuttlebug with the Dotted Swiss folder for a little texture. They were then sewn on the polka dot patterned paper and attached to the back of the frame. The corner poinsettias were stamped on the dark red patterned paper twice, cut out, and layered on the frame. White pearls were added to the centers.





The bird and snowflake stickers from SEI's Winter Song collection were added and the wood flourish and ribbon finished it off.

Recipe:
Stamps: Festive Frame
Paper: White, Baja Breeze, Winter Song Patterned Paper by SEI
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: Stickers from SEI's Winter Song Collection, Wood Flourish by Kaiser, White Half Pearls, Ribbon, Sewing Machine


I really wanted to try a rustic design....I love kraft paper paired with dark green...soooo homey and country!!

This also shows the versatility of this set....from elegant and classy to rustic and shabby chic...the sky is the limit!!!

The Festive Frame was stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa and colored with ink pads and an aqua painter. The center was then cut out and all the edges were distressed and sponged. The poinsettias were stamped three times on vanilla with Memento Rich Cocoa, sponged with Riding Hood Red, cut out, and layered with dimensionals. Red pearls were added to the centers. The frame was attached with foam tape to the Hunter Green layer which was embossed with the Dotted Swiss folder and distressed along with the kraft matting.

The twine was wound around the frame and attached underneath with a glue dot. The sentiment from the same set was stamped on vanilla, sponged with Riding Hood Red, cutout with an oval Nestability, and attached with the distressed matting with dimensionals.
Recipe: Stamps: Festive Frame
Paper: Kraft, Handsome Hunter, Vanilla, Riding Hood Red
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Summer Sun,
Accessories: Twine, Pearls, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Dimensionals

Melanie also asked Wendy Price and Linda Payne to join the Hop tonight.......be sure to check out their blogs to see the beautiful projects they made with the Festive Frame.

Then, check in on these Gina K. Designer's participating in the Blog Hop tonight:

Lee Murphy
Theresa Momber

And the fabulous Center Stage Spotlight Team:

After you are finished hopping to all the designer's blogs, stop by Gina K's Idea Center for more projects using Melanie's Festive Frame stamp set. Don't forget to cruz on over to the Gina K. blog and leave a comment so you will be eligible to win a Festive Frame set!!!!
Thanks for stopping by tonight....enjoy the hop!!!!

63 comments:

Giovana said...

WOW!! All of them are so pretty!!
Awesome job!

Melanie said...

these are so cool and different, that pink is luscious, and I love all that quilty pieicing with the bird and those colors!
that twine is such a cool effect!!thank you Joan!!

JenMarie said...

How totally GORGEOUS!!! WOW!!

Payne Holler Cards said...

these are gorgeous!!!!! my fav is the one with the twine...wow!

Susan White said...

WOW!!! I love your gold and pink card it is beautiful!!

Sharri said...

Joan, Beautiful cards! The pink and gold one is my fav!

Betty Benton said...

Fabulous cards -- a different "feel" with each one!

Theresa Momber said...

Such stunning projects, Joan! Wow, that pink/gold combo is gorgeous!

Dawn said...

sigh... beautiful!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

3 gorgeous creations!!!

Lori said...

All are such beauties Joan!!

Carmen (guatelicia) said...

Beautiful! I would have never thought to use the pink!

thestampinglady said...

Your cards are stunning. I have a special fondness for the rustic one, it just really grabs my attention.

Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin) said...

Such gorgeous and exquisite creations, Joan! I especially love the first one in gold and pink.

Barbara said...

3 cards that are gorgeous and look totally different!! My favorite is the pink and gold!

Alita said...

I have this stamp set and I must admit that your pink and gold - is just fall down drop dead Goregous!!
I'm new to stamping and your projects gave me some new techniques to try with this set.
Thank you so much for sharing your projects for all of us to get inspired by.
Alita
Bridalflowers2@yahoo.com

ginalovesdave said...

I also just love that pink and gold card!! It's just beautiful. Gina

Lynne Phelps said...

I love all of your projects. The ivory, gold and pink card is so elegant, but it is the red bird card that has really stolen my heart! I love the look and the vibrant red and aqua - so charming!

Wordbird said...

Joan...all 3 of your cards are wonderful! These are so differont and show this gorgeous stamp sets verstility so well! I can tell you really enjoyed working with this set! ;D Diana Queen

Melissa said...

Oh my goodness Joan! Your cards are beautiful and I am adding them to my Festive Frame file. I especially love the coloring of the pink one.....it sings to my heart!

joy said...

Love the pink and gold card - outstanding!

Carol A said...

Wow! I am so impressed! It totally looks like different stamp sets on each of your cards. So versatile! I love your work!

Stacy Morgan said...

Gasp... Joan these are simply fantastic! Oh so so beautiful! I love the first one the most... But they are all wonderful!

Carolyn King said...

Awesome collection of cards...they are all beautiful and all look so different!!! GREAT job!

Diane Noble said...

Amazing creations! Love them all.

Betty N said...

You have so many great ideas! I would not have
thought of combining the pink and gold. Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

OH my I love everyone!!!

Deanna said...

Wow! I love what you've done with this set. The first one is simple and yet so elegant!

Sue VanDeVusse said...

I love all of the variations that you have done with this set.

wendyp said...

Wow! These are all so gorgeous!!!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Wowzer, you really rocked Mel's stamp set!

Jerri Kay said...

Perfectly stunning designs Joan, absolutely gorgeous!

Karen W said...

This is just gorgeous, I love pink!! I just ordered this set it's so pretty.

Jenny McGee said...

A bunch of great cards. Love them all. The pink one is very unique and beautiful.

Teri C said...

Oh, I love the pink one especially! SOOOOO pretty!!

Maria Matter said...

These are so gorgeous Joan!!!
Thank you for sharing your talent and beauty with us!!!

Pure eye candy!!!!!
Have a super day!
blessings, Maria

Robin Kirkpatrick said...

All of these cards are beautiful Joan! You've done an excellent job showcasing Melanie's set!

Carla S. said...

Your cards with Melanie's Festive Frame are absolutely gorgeous, Joan! I love the unique styles of each one!

Darla said...

These are all amazing! I especially love the rustic one with the cord wrapped around the frame, beautiful!!

Thanks
Darla

Fern said...

WOW, I don't know where to start... These are all just plain GORGEOUS!!! The colors and gold embossing on the first is breathtaking.. On the second one, I love the texture with the embossed bg and the layering of the poinsettias.. Love the pearl centers and the chipboard.. And the third one I think is my favorite... Love the distressing.. Great shabby chic look... Joan you truly amaze me!!! Gorgeous work gf!!! XX

Cat Tidwell said...

Well, all of these are just amazing Joan! I really love that first one though, with the gold and pink, so very elegant and a stunner to me!

Tina said...

GORGEOUS... simply wonderful!!!

Theresa's Studio said...

Received this set last week...great ideas to use. Beautiful! Thanks.

Crystal said...

WOW WOW WOW Joan these look amazing!!!! You are sooooo talented girl!! Love your work!

Brenda said...

Three beautiful creations!

Gulffire said...

Every one is a beauty but the pink Victorian is especially stunning. Thanks for sharing such lovely inspiration.

Jessica said...

How beautiful Joan!!! And that sleigh...oh my gosh how cute. TFS

Jennie said...

Love these cards Joan! Fabulous :o)

Deb said...

WOW Joan! Every one is absolutely gorgeous! I must admit that the pink one is my FAV...I've always loved pink! It looks so very elegant and gorgeous with the gold and vanilla!

Janice M said...

Great cards!! LOVE the pink and gold on vanilla!!!

Sharon Harnist said...

Gorgeous, Joan!!

Broni said...

Wow! You have really shown the versatility of this stamp, Joan. All 3 designs are just gorgeous!! Wonderful job!!

Sue D said...

You've really shown how versatile this stamp is!

Scrapacat said...

Really love all the variety in your projects!
~ky

Anonymous said...

What beautiful projects. I would love to make the picture frame project. I think I will need about 48 hours a day to get everything done before Christmas.

Lagene said...

Gosh, the pink card takes my breath away!

AKiteFlier said...

OMGosh these are fabulous - I especially love the pink one :-)

StampinDi said...

Beautiful cards. I love the pink and gold.

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Joan, there isn't a style you haven't mastered!! LOVE the elegance of the pink/gold!! Then there's the gorgeous modern and rich turquoise with red!! And finally the fabulously warm and cozy rustic card!! 3 very different but equally beautiful cards!! You ROCK!!!

Christi said...

Oh, wow! Your cards are so beautiful! I love them all! You did a fabulous job!

Kittie said...

Both of your cards are wonderful, Joan but I especially love the pink and gold.

Anonymous said...

Hi Joan! Have you been wondering about me?!! :) I'm here and happy to be visitng with you!! Your creations are always such a delight to see and I've so much missed it this last week!! Really love that embossed top card with the pink...smashing designs as always hun!! TFS! HUGS

Laurie Wilson said...

WOW WOW WOW I like how you got 3 so very different looks with that frame! They are all so pretty, and I think the pink/gold one is tops!