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11.17.2010

Watch Me Wednesday :: May Peace Be Yours + Blog Giveaway


Hey Everyone! I hope your week is going well so far! It should be because it is already Wednesday and here that means time for a new video! So, I created this holiday card to share with you. It's full of read and cream and a pop of turquoise for some fun!


Check out that felt and cardstock embellishment I created with Spellbinders' die templates. You can create an endless amount of elements using dies, including basic shapes, tags, borders, shaped cards, embellishments, and even mini albums. The world is yours with die templates and that's why I enjoy using them so much.


I created a custom focal point using dies to make a decorative envelope-type element.



As I mentioned yesterday, I just reached the 300,000 hit mark on my blog and I'm continuing to celebrate my gratitude for my blog readers and browsers, so I have arranged another giveaway for the week. The blog giveaway prize contents are shared in the video. Please make sure you review the rules below. You must comment on this blog post to enter to win (not YouTube, Facebook or Twitter).

*Please note: I will ship prize to contest winners around the first week of December, if not sooner. This allows me to make one trip to the Post Office, instead of multiple trips.


I hope you enjoy the video. Click here to watch it on YouTube.






Supplies

Stamps :: Waltzingmouse Stamps - seasons of love, vintage circles (small)
Ink :: Close to My Heart - bamboo, cranberry; Stampin' Up! - chocolate chip; Ranger - antique linen, vintage photo; Papertrey Ink - vintage cream
Cardstock :: Papertrey Ink - vintage cream, kraft
Patterned Paper :: Papertrey Ink - bitty dots
Embellishments :: Kaisercraft - rhinestones; Papertrey Ink - vintage cream twill tape, hawaiian shores felt, linen felt
Tools :: Spellbinders - S4-293 lacey circles, S4-286 2010 snowflake pendant, S4-141 petite scalloped ovals SM, S4-139 petite ovals LG, S4-114 standard circles LG, GC-001 grand calibur; We R Memory Keepers - corner chomper

Thanks so much! Take care.

179 comments:

Lillian Child said...

My top favorite theme to create is hands down baby cards. I love the soft pastels and the excitement that comes with welcoming a new life into the world.

Elizabeth said...

I love to make burthday cards all year long, but I also love designing and making my Christmas cards. This year I went digital with my Christmas cards.

Ellie said...

I love making "Just Because" cards those are the best for me to mail out when someone is not expecting it. Its a way to get a hug to a friend when I have been thinking of them.

Shari said...

1st let me say that your card & video are amazing. I love your designs and inspiration. Now on to the giveaway...WOW this is a hard question. I love all of the themes and if I had to choose...would be Thank You cards.
Thanks for the chance to win this generous gift.

Mary Dawn said...

christmas cards are my favorite, it gets me into the holiday spirit!

this color combo is my FAVORITE, so gorgeous

Handmade Creations by Stephanie said...

Such a gorgeous Christmas card!!! I love to make Thinking of you and Birthday cards!!!Thanks so much for the chance to win and big congrats to you on such a wonderful blog!!!!

Annheidel said...

That is such a beautiful card. I really love the layered elements. My favorite themes are Halloween and Christmas. I have such a weakness for those stamps! :)

Karen said...

My favorite category to stamp would be Valentine's. Love all the sweet hearts and glitter.

Jennifer Rzasa said...

I love making cards and gifts for birthdays! It's always fun to make something especially for a great friend or loved one.

Leigh Ann Baird said...

Birthdays would be my first choice of favorite themes to create for, followed by those "just because" cards.

I adore your card today!

ArlaMo said...

I love Christmas cards and Thank You cards! Thanks for the great video!

Rhonda said...

My favorite theme is "Thinking about you" friendship cards. I've been blessed with wonderful friends.

stamp500 said...

I love to make all sorts of cards, but I make 80 Christmas cards each year, more than I do for any other holiday. Hallowe'en comes second. There's nothing like getting a card in the mail!

Theresa Dagostino Forge said...

What a generous blog candy!!! My favorite theme has to be childrens birthdays. There are just so many ideas in my head for those~

Carole Pillon said...

Your card is magnifique !!!

My favorite theme is Birthday Cards. I love creating some cards and thinking about the person for who the card is destinated. I try to choose his/her favorites colors and style.

Carole
http://www.lescartesdecarole.fr

Christina said...

My favorite type of card to create is a thank you, because I think sending personalized thank you cards is particularly important and appreciated by the recipient. Thanks for the generous giveaway! I enjoy your projects so much!

Jude said...

Lovely card, Ashley. So classy! My favorite cards to make are birthday cards because you can really personalize them to suit the people you're making them for. Congrats on reaching 300,000! Warm wishes. Jude jpretli at gmail dot com PS Awesome giveaway! Thanks for opportunity to win.

milkshake007 said...

I love to make cards and gifts for Halloween, Christmas and birthdays. I have so many stamps, papers, ribbon and embellishments for those three themes that I think I could open my own store!
Love your video.....and thanks again for listing all the supplies you used. Awesome card!!

joyce said...

Beautiful Christmas card! I just luv to watch your videos! Keep them coming....great inspiration. I am always making cards for my friends and my daughter who is away at college. I send her one almost every week. So I'd have to say my favorite cards to make are just because cards. Anything goes with them. Also luv holiday card making....really gets you in the spirit of Christmas! Hope everyone has a great Holiday Season!

Nancy L. said...

i love making birthday cards!!

Sheila H said...

I love to create birthday cards the most. I try to really personalize them for the particular individual. It's a lot of fun, and my friends and family like them a lot. Thanks for the chance to win some great candy.

Polly said...

My favorite theme is Christmas cards..there are so many possibilities and I love using stickles on them for accents. Congratulations on your 300,000 hits..wow! I love your creations! Thanks for offering the blog candy.

Ravengirl said...

Oh my word! What a lovely card! I adore your faux decorative envelope! I would have to say my favorite theme to create around are birthdays. Those cards can be so personalized and are such a happy occasion to create for.

reeree62 said...

I think I'd have to say just friendship cards, thinking of you kind of thing. I love some of the funny sentiments I can put on a card to brighten someone's day.
Thanks for the blog candy!!!!

Kasselvroutjie said...

My favourite topic is christmas .... making boxes ... books ... cards ... tags .... to see my hand work on my christmas table ... little gifts ... to give to others my handwork ... where I took my time off to think what I want to make for this person ... and to see the thanx on their faces ... it's enjoyment for me .... but making it was the most fun for me ... and every year I enjoy it so much ...

gberry14 said...

The video was fabulous and your card so pretty and elegant. Thank you for sharing! I love to make winter theme cards and Valentine's day.-Leesa berry

Tina said...

As usual - another beautiful card! I personally love making Christmas cards - I love the holiday colors even though this year I went TOTALLY non-traditional and just love how the cards turned out. Making Baby Shower cards and gifts comes in as a close second though. Thanks for being so generous to your blog readers!

Donna said...

I love making Christmas cards. My aunts always comment on how getting my homemade cards makes them feel so special. I love your creations and have learned so much from your Watch me Wednesday's. Thanks!

Eve said...

As always, your video is wonderful!! I luv the colors you used on this card! And felt instead of papers. The answer to your question is ...i would say, "Thank you" card. I'm always making Thank you cards. ...wow, what a wonderful blog giveaway!! :-)

Karen said...

Great video a always! I like to make Thank you cards--I feel like I can have too many of them!

neddgirl said...

I love making cards that can be for anything, thank you, birthday, sympathy, whatever. I usually make the cards and put them aside and when I need a card it can rise to the occasion so to speak. I add the appropriate sentiment or specific embellishment at that time. For some reason I always need cards at the last minute and I don't have time to make an entire card.
Thank you for sharing your cards and projects, they are an inspiration. Rebecca

Vicki Wizniuk said...

Beautiful card, it's really lovely! Thanks for the chance at such a wonderful selection of blog candy, too! My fave cards to make must be birthday, because I seem to make those the most. ;)
Have a wonderful day!

Unknown said...

can't wait to watch the video- the card is stunning!

My favorite cards to make are birthdays because they can be customized to the person getting the card!

Melissa R. said...

I think this is my favorite card that you've made. And definitely the prettiest Christmas card I've see this year. My favorite cards to make are "Thinking of You" cards because you can use them for so many different occasions. Thanks for the chance for an incredible giveaway!!

Tanya said...

Thank you so much for the chance, I love your cards! I think my favorite card is birthday cards, followed closely by thank you's. :)

Rebecca said...

My favorite card to make has to be Christmas, I love being able to give my family and friends something personal for the holidays! Also birthdays! I also make little cards for my kids throughout the week, lunches, backpacks, hide the in their books! They love it!!

Christine said...

My favorite thing to create would have to be Christmas cards! It's the one time of year that I actually get all of my cards into the mail :)

Gorgeous card, I love that pop of blue!

Agustina said...

Christmas cards are my favorite hands down!! And I love that friends and family can't wait to recieve them!! Also, I wanted to say that your talent is amazing!!! Watch me Wednesdays is my favorite day of the week ;)

Virginia L. said...

LOVE your inspiring work and videos, Ashley!! I always look forward to Wednesday to see your video! My favorite kinds of cards to make is Hello-themed cards since the card desgins can be just about anything. Thanks for the chance to win some amazing goodies!

Janetcraft said...

My favourite theme is to make birthday cards that can be anything that suits the birthday person..thanks for the chance to win

Elina Katsman said...

Ashley-
Love your creativity and reading your blog.
I love to make birthday cards all year long and trying out new techniques. Sometimes i love the cards so much that i keep them for my self. :)

nfaband said...

I am so inspired after watching that wonderful holiday card video, you truly do gorgeous work. I am busy making holiday cards right now as well, but my all time favorite cards to make are "thinking of you" cards ... it makes me smile when I receive one in the mail and I like to think that when I make a handmade card and send it out to friends to let them know I've been thinking about them, that they smile too.
Thanks for your wonderful blog postings.

shari said...

Ashley, Your card is so pretty, thanks for the video. I'd love to be included in your giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win. Shari (cricutrookie)

Luana said...

My top favorite themes to create are: Birthday,Thank You and Just Because. Nothing compares to getting a handmade card when you're not expecting it.

Sarah Martina said...

Love... as always! :) I haven't touched my Hawaiian Shores felt, and you're making me wanna play with it! Such rich colors you put together... fab!

Shauna K said...

such a beautiful card!!! i LOVE the color combo, it's one of my favs :D

so my top fav theme has to be Christmas cards- I stock up on supplies all year, but I limit myself to making them only the last 2-3 months of the year :D

Angie Smith said...

First, let me say that I thoroughly enjoy following your blog!! I love to create during the Autumn/Thanksgiving season because I love the rich orange, yellow, red, purple colors.

Angie
overtherainbeaux@yahoo.com

Brenda said...

I think making cards for Christmas has to be at the top of my list!
I love your card. the pop of turquoise is wonderful!! I enjoyed the video too. It's fun to see how other people do things.

Ratty Hugs said...

Lovely card. I just found your blog & as soon as I read a few previous posts knew I had to pop you into my daily read fav file.
As for the type of card I love to make, I adore making the "just because" cards. I have so much fun styling them to each person's personality.
I also send out random RAK postcards to strangers. I love picking someone from the phonebook & just sending them out. Sometimes I wonder what the recipient's response is but always hope that I can create a smile for their day.
Thank you for all your inspiration & the chance to win some creativity goodies.
~C8>

Anonymous said...

I love to make "thanks" cards, because there is everytime a reason for.

Laura.K said...

I love birthday cards and Christmas cards.
Thanks for a chance to win such nice goodies.
And thank you very much for all this videos, I learned so much from them.

Brenda said...

I love making "thinking of you" cards, but currently I'm working on 60 different Christmas cards. I'm a newbie to card making, and I enjoy learning new techniques.

Meghan said...

I really enjoy your Watch Me Wednesday videos. Makes that center part of the week so much more fun...thanks! Great giveaway, too!

sandysewin said...

I love today's card! What a lot of great details and a wonderful use of stamps & die cutters.

My favorite theme to work on always seems to be whatever the next upcoming holiday is. Having something to make for others is inspiring.

Barbara said...

I just love everything Halloween and fall. colors are everywhere!

Connie F. said...

Love your WMW videos and blog! And I really like your card today--I hadn't thought of using an oval die and cutting it in half for a topper---that made my day =)

I love to make Birthday cards because I can make them specifically for the recipient. I do love to make my Christmas cards, but I need to do them in bulk and don't have time to "individualize" them all.

Thanks for the chance to win!

Amy said...

I LOVE to make Christmas cards! This is my first year doing my own and I'm having so much fun. Thanks for the chance to win!

Tammie said...

I'd say that my TOP favorite theme to create would be "Thinking of You" friendship cards. They are good all year long!

Diane Jaquay said...

Ashley, this is SUCH a fabulous card! I kept looking and looking and seeing more and more little details to admire!

My favorite cards to make are Christmas, just as the season is magical for me, so are making cards for the holiday :)

Summer Braxton said...

I love to create Just Because cards. I feel like they have no rules and i can create outside of the box that way. Thanks for the chance to win Ashley.

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OH WOW! Thanks for the chance to win! I love making birthday cards--love making them special and custom for the recipient. Thanks for the chance to win--I visit your blog daily--always inspired;) THANKS for sharing!!

Avital said...

Thanks for the chance to win such a generous prize package! I love your cards.

My favorite theme for cards is birthday cards, because that's the type of card I make most often :)

Meda said...

Definitely CHRISTMAS! I have been creating around Christmas ever since I can remember. If not more I would just sit with my brother under our fresh Christmas tree and create new decorations. This year I got into Christmas mood way earlier than normal and I already created many cards and home decor items. Every year I seem to have a favorite color scheme. This year it's chocolate, craft, cream and gold. Last year was turquoise, white and silver.

Marionment said...

I love to make just because cards. When making these cards the possibilities are unlimit.
marionment@msn.com

Helen F. said...

Oh Ashley, your card (and video) are perfectly timed~I needed an idea for a card layout~this one was a beauty!
My #1 favorite card to make is Birthdays because each one is made personally for the individual it goes to. Baby cards are a close second! Thank you so much for the chance to win the yummy candy~it's like Christmas every day at your Blog :o)

Karen B. said...

What a beautiful card! I love to make thank you cards, you could go with any style, colors, etc. that you want, so much flexibility.

Sandy said...

I always enjoy your videos! Thanks for sharing so much talent with us. My favorite theme is Halloween! I love to make Halloween cards and tags and also love to see everyone else's creations. I sure do buy a lot of Halloween paper crafting items, too.

~Tammy~ said...

Ashley, I just love how you always think outside the box. In this case creating an unique "envelope" look by cutting the ovals in half. Beautiful! I love your color combination as well! I have really enjoyed the Watch Me Wednesdays!
My favorite card to create is Birthday or Thinking of you Cards because I love making something special for a particular person in mind! Again, thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

My favorite time of year to work on cards is spring! With the rebirth of everything outside I love to do birds and butterflies. Love the holiday card.

Vani said...

I love to make Birthday Cards. I also like to make Baby Cards. I think they are cute and adorable.

Thanks for the chance to win.

Vani
gvscards at gmail dot com

Erica said...

Lovely card!!! Great job on the videos too!

My fav thing to craft about...hmmm...birthday cards...they brighten the day of everyone who gets one!

Unknown said...

congratulations on your milestone! I adore your work and stalk you regularly :-) My favorite card to create is thank you cards!

Anonymous said...

I love creating fall cards because the colors are my favorite...rich and crisp!

neet said...

Hi My top favorite theme is Christmas. I look forward to making Christmas cards and its also my birthday on Dec 24th.
{hugs}
Anita

Gabby said...

My favorite kind of card to create, and the card I give the most of, is a thinking of you theme. I love to create one-of-kind cards for my one-of-a-kind friends and family members. It is soooo fun to receive an unexpected greeting and it gives me pleasure to bring joy to someone at an unexpected time!

Your card is very neat! I love the mix of papers, stamps, and the embellishment you created! Your videos are always so well done, easy to follow, and so helpful to me. Thank you! Lastly, thank you for the opportunity to enter your genrous giveaway!

Lauralee said...

I love Christmas and love to make Christmas cards and tags. Its the best time of the year for creativity I think - so much inspiration!

Beastybunny said...

I would have to say Christmas. Not only do I make over 100 cards, I make all my gifts and tags and a lot of the wrappings. And that's for 15 people!

Cristina said...

Woah! That's a lot of giveaway booty! My favorite is Christmas - just so many possibilities and it's the one time of year I actually mail the cards out. :)

Treva said...

My favorite theme to create is birthday, I just feel like there are endless possibilities. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your blog hits.

Anonymous said...

I love to make thank you cards... always seem to need them for someone or other! Plus you can go in so many different style directions, whatever mood you may be in.

Froggietalks said...

I can't decide which I like to make more.... Christmas cards or birthday cards... I just love to make cards of all types :)

Heather P. said...

Just saw this card in my Google Reader and had to pop over... So GORGEOUS, Ash!

Unknown said...

I love thank you cards. Your card is amazing! Great use of different types of dies.

Katie said...

Beautiful card. I just love the color combo. My favorite theme lately is birthdays.

Hannah Aitken said...

Hmm... My top theme to create... I'd say at the moment it is Christmas cards- I'm just having so much fun! :) I also thoroughly enjoyed making my FIRST ever shabby chic card :D (It was also my first ever engagement card to create). :)

Watching that video was great- the little hints and tips :) I love your idea of creating the vintage style envelope using some Nesties- very creative :)

Thanks Ashley, for all the ideas!!!

VeronicaA said...

I love making Christmas cards. That is my favorite time of the year because there seems to be a spirit of calmness on that day (once all of the frazzled shopping does down).lol Thanks for sharing your video tutorial. I love the card. Thanks also for the opportunity to win.
Veronica
vballen@comcast.net

Alyssa B said...

I am so inspired after watching that wonderful holiday card video. I am busy making holiday cards right now as well, they're my fav!
Thanks for your wonderful blog postings.

Blogs said...

You're not only generous with your creativity but now you're offering "candy"!

SPRING is my fav. - I love floral stamp sets.

Thanks,
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Goral said...

I love making Christmas cards!

Sara said...

Beautiful card. The snowflake in felt is stunning!I think my favorite cards to create is Birthday cards. These are the ones I have the most opportunity to give away and I like to share what I make. Thanks for the fun giveaway. I love your blog.

Ann said...

I really love Christmas & wintry cards. I think it's all the glitter and felt! :D

Lynn said...

Ashley, thanks so much for all of your wonderful inspiration. I love to make and give thank you notes...I give them out a lot at work...love to send them out!

StephH said...

My favorite is Birthdays, when I make time to create a card specific to an individual's interests. That said, any opportunity I have to create, for any occasion, is a happy occasion for me. I get as much joy from creating as the joy the recipient expresses upon receipt.

Melissa Flieg said...

Beautiful card and great video. My favorite type of card to make is a birthday card because I can customize them to the person having the birthday. Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize.

Jen M. said...

Great card!! I honestly don't think I could pick a favorite, I love making all sorts of cards and tags. Thanks for the opportunity to win such an awesome prize package!

Charmaine said...

Love the pop of turquoise for the snowflake.

I make a lot of birthday cards as I have a huge family. But I really like to create Christmas cards as it's my favorite holiday.

Charmaine

sara said...

I am obsessed with Christmas cards, but I really love creating Halloween projects as well. They are just so much fun!

wolffman said...

Just love your Peace card. Watching your video I learned some great tips. Thank you. Nancy

Claudia Perez said...

I love this card ..Felt gives a cozy feeling.I love making Christmas cards ... Thanks for the giveaway!!

Sylvia from Minnesota said...

I love making winter cards since winter lasts so long here in Minnesota. Thanks for your video; I like the way you made the slit for the bow. thanks for the chance.

Kimba's Kreations said...

Thank You cards are my favorite to make because any stamped image can go right along with it. Thanks for the chance to win!

Ava Gavloski said...

My love is my son's adventure with his life. Currently, he is a member of a band. Plays bass. They are planning to play in NYC around newyears eve. Layouts with lots of embellishments.
ava
cottagerca

Unknown said...

My favorite theme to create is hockey! Yes, hockey!!I love the Washington Capitals

Maureen said...

I love to create seasonal cards...winter, autumn, spring and summer!! I enjoy changing the theme up so I can enjoy new colours and embellishments as the seasons change

stefeni said...

Beautiful card, love the soft touch to it with the felt. I have really been enjoying making everyday cards, like just plain "hi". The ideas are endless with those :)

spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

Kathleen said...

Ashley--love your color scheme on this card! And that felt snowflake is beautiful! My favorite theme is probably "Thinking of you" type cards. I think they are just more practical for me--because I can use them for almost any occasion--

www.hokiecoyote.com said...

I love making birthday cards.

Michelle said...

I absolutely LOVE your card...fabulous colors & design :) I love to make cards for birthdays but Christmas is not far behind :) I try to make everyone a card for Christmas but sometimes the time slips away from me. Hoping to get a bunch done this year.

jovialjudi said...

First off I really love your cards! Always beautiful and creatively done. My favorite is floral and watercoloring as my technique. Can be used for so many occasions. Thanks for the chance to wun! Hugs, Judi

DWD said...

First of all, I do love your blog. I find a lot of inspiration here. I have a lot of the stamps you use.

I probably make more christmas cards than anything else, but I love making cards for a quick "Hello" for special people in my life.

Now off to watch your video and see what I might win. LOL

jen said...

What a gorgeous card, and GENEROUS giveaway!!! :)
I love making cards all year- birthday & thanks you are probably at the top of the list. One day I'll start making Christmas cards before November & THAT year Christmas cards will be my fave! :)

Lena said...

What a beautiful card and great video.
I love to make all sorts of cards.
My favorite is floral and friendship cards.
Thanks yo u for the chance to win the sweet giveaway.
Lena

Norma said...

Hi Ashley, I just found your blog no long ago and OMG I love your cards and videos!!!I love to make Birthday cards. Thank you for your inspiration and the sweet giveaway!!
Hugs,
Norma
nlpimentel@aol.com

Beverly said...

Birthday cards because I am constantly making them. Love your style Ashley. Really look forward to your Wednesday videos

Benga said...

Christmas is my fave, love the holiday spirit!!!

solka said...

Oh I love your X'mas card! Adore!

Alice said...

this is so pretty. love it!

Michele said...

Congratulations on SO many blog hits!!! WOW!!! That's pretty awesome!!! I'm really loving your blog and especially your videos!!

As for my favorite theme to create, I'd probably have to say Christmas, but it's a close race with baby stuff!!

Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
luvkittysfandf at gmail dot com

Hanne said...

Thank you for the inspiration in your video!

My favorite occasion to craft for are birthdays... You can use whatever material you want, the colors don't matter, the size doesn't matter...
I like it that you can go completely wild ;-)

csparky61 said...

The theme I love to create is my travel experiences. It may be as simple as a weekend camping trip to a Caribbean cruise. I really need to use stamping more in my creations, I am amazed at how beautiful the stuff I have seen is.

Kelly said...

I love Christmas crafting ... cards, tags, pretty packaging. Need to start much earlier though!!

Els said...

Christmas has to be my favorite theme although I'm finding it very hard to create christmas cards throughout the year. But I'm truly having my time of the year right now.
Thanks for this amazing opportunity to win!!!

Laurel Beard said...

What a cute card! Love it and your video (and your cute voice, lol)... My favorite theme is definitely Christmas...... Love it...

Cynthia said...

Congrats and Thanks for another great video. Great give away too.

Happy Thanksgiving

Cynthia

Shaunery said...

First and foremost...Ashley you've created ANOTHER fabulously gorgeous card!
MY favorite "themed" card..wow that's a tough question! I LOVE making Halloween cards, but never make enough. Second is Christmas, every year since my oldest daughter was born I've made our cards...at least a 100 or so and silly me, they're never simple.
Thanks for celebrating with all of us!

cgargus said...

I love birthday cards the most, I think. Christmas cards are great, too! Love the video. Thanks so much for your inspiration and tutorials, and the chance to win the give away! LOVE your card!

Odessa said...

Ashley,

Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I love the Christmas music. My favorite theme is Christmas and then birthdays.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

CraftyJo said...

I think I prefer to make birthday cards most of all.

Susan said...
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Susan said...

Hi Ashley! Thanks so much for sharing this video! I need to pull out my spellbinders and get more creative. My favorite kind of card to make are Thinking of you cards - they can be used for so many occasions!

jan metcalf said...

Any tips for cutting felt with spellbinders?
Great video! You are so sweet~
I like variety, so appreciate there are different occasions to design for!

Susie said...

Your designs are absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing.

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paperpapier said...

I love the brilliant use of the die, look totally awesome on the card! My favourite theme in making card is birthday card.
hugs, Heaney

(oops.. I forgot to mention about my favourite card theme in my earlier comment, so I deleted it.)

Arjanne said...

I love to scrap about spring. All the new colors that pop up everywhere, just lovely!

connie said...

My favorite is Christmas. This will be my first year making some Christmas cards.

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

I make more Thank you cards and then a close second is Christmas cards. I always think of one more person to make one for!!

iriseyes said...

My favourite - Birthday cards! I have an abundance of sisters/girlfriends, and so I get to use my many floral stamps (that I love) a lot!
Your Christmas card and tutorial are fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing your creation with os.

Scrappin' Abz said...

My favorite would be doing anything FALL! Love your card!

Anonymous said...

As much as I try to be as enthusiastic about other card types, I keep coming back to Christmas cards. I love, love, love making them.

Anonymous said...

my favorite theme is "thank you" card. everyone will be happy if they get a small thing with thank you card. and it is very important to thank people who always stay around you.

Tabitha said...

My favorite theme is just family in general. Hubby and I go to a cabin for our anniversary and I love creating layouts using natural colors. I also love to do the kids themes as well. Makes me happy with all of the bright colors. Thanks for a chance to win. I love your card!

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

My favorite would be birthday card. I like to create special birthday card that related to that person interest or personality. Love your card!!

Sue D said...

I like to make fall/Thanksgiving cards--I just love autumn colors.
Great video and card!

Unknown said...

I love making "Just Because" cards-cards that say "Hi I'm thinking of you!" we often forget that everyday is a reason to contact people we love or those we have lost touch with. A special card lifts the spirits and warms the heart.

Amy Kolling said...

OMG...what a fabulous giveaway! I LOVE your card....you made it look soo easy and beautiful! My favorite themed cards to make are just "thinking of you" cards. I love using different color palettes and of course some flowers! Thanks Ashley!

Jennifer said...

My top favorite theme is birthdays. Your card is stunning! Thanks so much for the tutorial and the chance to win your blog gift!

Warm Holiday wishes,
Jennifer

Leanne said...

Totally stunning card!! My favorite theme is Christmas! I love the Holidays!!
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Bev E said...

I really like to make femine cards, mostly miss you. Great projects.

Jenny H. said...

My top favorite card theme to make is Birthday. Love your box!

KindredEsprit said...

I love Christmas & Advent so I love decorating, making crafts and cards related to that time of year! Thanks for this chance! Blessings!

Jane said...

I LOVE making Christmas cards!!! And it's probably because I LOVE the holidays...family time...the yummy smells from the kitchen...
I just LOVE LOVE this card! Gorgeous colours and now I have some more spellbinders dies on my wish list! ;)
Thanks for the chance to win your awesome giveaway (and including us international gals!).

StampinSher said...

My most favorite theme to create is how much I love you (the special person who receives my card). I enjoy making a smile appear on the faces of the people who receive the cards.

Judy Cook said...

What a great card and a wonderful video. I think I'll be making this one. My favorite theme is Holiday. Whether it is Fall, Christmas, Easter or Valentines. Those cards always go to people I love and that makes them very special.

Alina said...

Hi! Gourgeous card you made here! I love it!
Well... regarding your question I'm just not sure what I like moust! Mybe it's Christmas Cards... but also Birthday Cards I like to do ... I think it depends on the day and the inspiration that I have.
Hugs! Alina

Monika/Buzsy said...

What a lovely card... the felt snowflake is fabulous. :o) I like to make Thanks You and Birthday cards... I am really bad at sending them out though... Thanks for the wonderful giveaway. :o)

Kristie Maynard said...

Tough question for me. I love to create so many different types of cards! I guess I like to make kind of generic cards the best, leaving the inside blank to come back and put a sentiment in later.
Thanks for this fabulous and generous give away. I will be keeping my fingers crossed!

Amy said...

My top favorite theme to create cards for is Christmas.

Barbara Axmacher said...

I love to make birthday cards. I can make a bunch to have on hand so I'm not caught short. If I plan well (lol), I try to make a special card.

Carol said...

Hi, thank you for sharing. Love that box and also love the snowflake on the card. Wow! I'm adding your site to a new Favorite folder called Spellbinders Blog Hop. Everyone has such awesome ideas for using spellbinders. Mahalo!

Linda Beeson said...

I would want that gorgeous box not only for it's beauty but of course, for those contents!!! Very nice. I think birthdays are the most fun to celebrate because they usually focus on one person at a time. And they should include cake and ice cream!

Alyssa S said...

I can't say I have an absolute favorite...I make a lot of baby cards b/c I sell them in a friend's store. I love to make birthday but am totally into the Christmas thing this year. I bet I already have about 30 cards done! Thanks for the chance to win!! I love your turquoise snowflake - it's just the right pop of color on this beautiful card!

Denni said...

I think my favorite theme to create with is Christmas. I love all the different styles of stamps and papers available out there - I never get bored making anything Christmas.

What an amazing blog you have! Simply BEAUTIFUL creations!! And the videos rock too :)

Marie said...

I love creating cards for birthdays, because I can go soo colorful on those occasions =)

Terra said...

My favorite theme is Christmas/Holidays. I love planning my holidays cards, I generally make several different ones to send to family and friends. Thanks for the great inspiration.

Connie C said...

My favorite is making general, no particular reason, cards which can be sent to let someone know they are special. Your designs give me great inspiration!

Beth said...

Is that a pretty box or what? Love the rich tones & what about that stunning card! I love it!

I hope you & your family have a safe & memorable holiday season!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

I always adore making Christmas cards and never seem to have enough time during the busy holiday season! I'm already looking forward to the magazine calls later in the year to relish in it a bit!

La Joy Evans said...

Thanks Ashley! So nice! Your work is so creative and fun! I love creating birthday cards becasue they are so fun for me! Keep up the great work!
~La Joy~

Meagan said...

I love creating Christmas Cards. Definitely my favorite. Halloween is also a lot of fun!

LuAnn said...

just popping down to comment on this card (I arrived here via the blog hop!) - your card is stunning!!! my favorite occasion to make cards is birthday - I tend to get more creative with these!!

Tracey said...

I would have to say my favorite is Christmas, but closely followed by Birthdays's or just hello...so nice to get an unexpected card in the mail!! THanks for the chance to win :)

wilber said...

I love creating birthday cards, they are my favorite creative outlet and I love seeing the reactions on the recipients' faces.

Ingmarie said...

i just love making things for christmas- it extends the joy of the season for me!

sclugo said...

A new subscriber that came over from the Fancy Pants/Spellbinder blog hop. Love your work! Beautiful cards! Oh, and im more of a birthdays card maker.

Suzanne :O ) said...

I'd have to say Halloween.. I have a TON of supplies, and after the holiday lull of august and september, breaking out the stash and making tons of cards for family and friends is something I always look forward to! Thanks for the chance to win! I really look forward to your videos every week!

Sally Watkins said...

I started all this because of Christmas cards and I still love making Holiday cards. Thanks for the chance to win!

Unknown said...

I love love love to do Christmas Cards there are so many different ideas to come up with.

Jayne said...

I love doing Halloween cards! There are so many fun images and embellishments.

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