11.01.2009

Caardvarks Holiday Blog Hop :: Day 1



Hi there, Bleeps! It's time for a Holiday Blog hop sponsored by Caardvarks and Creative Cuts & More. The Caardvarks team used various creative die cuts from Creative Cuts and More to design holiday projects over the next three days. Today, we are all sharing holiday cards. So, if you have not decided on your holiday card designs yet, now is the time to jot down some ideas and place your die cut orders to start the assembly process before December arrives. We all know it will be here before we know it! There is a coupon code available for Creative Cuts and More as well as some prizes in store (scroll down below to find out more). So, let's get blog hopping, shall we?!


Ashley *YOU ARE HERE*
Pamela Smerker
Diecut Divas Blog
Creative Cuts & More (sign up for Newsletter)
Caardvarks (leave a comment to let us know you've finished today's hop)


Prizes

Halloween Mini Album
Fall Card Kit
CCM $25 Gift Card

*Also a 15% Shopping Discount for our readers. Enterholidayhop2009 at checkout.
Discount good from November 1st - 4th.

Instructions
  1. Trim the filigree window frame card front from the card back.
  2. Trim glitter cardstock and adhere to center of filigree window frame card back (to fit the filigree window frame).
  3. On a gold strip of cardstock, stamp sentiment and adhere to the center of glitter cardstock.
  4. Tie ribbon around window and add poinsettia sticker embellishment.
  5. Adhere card front to card bottom using foam adhesive.
  6. Trim a square card to fit the original size of the filigree window frame card and adhere the filigree window card front to the card base.
  7. Add rhinestones.
Supplies

Stamps :: Papertrey Ink - Silent Night
Ink :: Papertrey Ink - pure poppy
Paper :: Creative Cuts and More - Filigree Frame Window Card; Papertrey Ink - gold shimmer; American Crafts - glitter cardstock
Embellishments :: Michaels - gold ribbon; K&Company - poinsettia sticker; KaiserCraft - rhinestones

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55 comments:

  1. Mama TuttleNovember 1, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    It's simply stunning! I love the filigree shape and how you accented it with those gems!

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  2. paperscissorsNovember 1, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    thank you for the detailed instructions and the bling of the glitter cardstock is well showcased

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  3. WhimceesNovember 1, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Love the glitter cardstock with the gold strip! Thank you for sharing!

    Barbara Diane

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  4. Steph ZerbeNovember 1, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    What a fabulous way to use this window card. Glitter paper...brilliant! Stunning card girl!

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  5. Heather P.November 1, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Very pretty! Love all that glitter! :)

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  6. JenyfurNovember 1, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    What a beautiful holiday card. Thank you for saying yes to be on the Caardvarks Team! YAY!

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  7. Amy CNovember 1, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    So elegant!! I love how you used the window card.

    Hugs,
    Amy ♥

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  8. mustangkaylaNovember 1, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Love the bling at each of the corners of the cut out!

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  9. DeannaNovember 1, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    Stunning! Congrats on making the team!

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  10. BrendaBNovember 1, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    That is a beautiful card! Love the glitter cardstock peeking through!

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  11. JeriNovember 1, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    I'm having a great time on this hop and getting some great ideas. Thanks for sharing your card.

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  12. Khunter47November 1, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    What a beautiful card. I am really getting inspired by all of your blogs.
    Thank you.

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  13. Lynn (toomanycrayons)November 1, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    thanks for the inspiration of the window card, very festive

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  14. Andrea AmuNovember 1, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    This is so pretty! Great instructions...tfs!

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  15. Laura.KNovember 1, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Wow. Gorgeous.

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  16. ColleenNovember 1, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    Very cute card and thanks for the directions.

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  17. Laurie MarmonNovember 1, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    i love your style. congrats on joining the caardvarks team.

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  18. TashaNovember 1, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Love the glitter and the the flower
    Great hop
    love tasha xx

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  19. Lucy AbramsNovember 1, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    WOW - this is amazing. LOVE the glitter. So pretty.

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  20. CatNovember 1, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    I love the card you made Ashley! You've given me some great ideas to start my own Christmas cardmaking, thankyou.:)

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  21. lindaNovember 1, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Ooo...very classic card. So elegant!

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  22. KathleneNovember 1, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Wow! Simple and elegant--a great combination. Don'tcha just LOVE that glitter CS? TFS.

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  23. A Little Licht on the Subject...November 1, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    So pretty and elegant!

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  24. Ginger BNovember 1, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    nice and simple

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  25. Live Love and ScrapNovember 1, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Its very elegant...just beautiful!!!

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  26. Sue McRaeNovember 1, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    Love the simple design and the glittery paper!

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  27. Dawn EdwardsNovember 1, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful Card!

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  28. dstandardNovember 1, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    What a beautiful elegant card!

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  29. Susan GrapengaterNovember 1, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    I like the dimensionalist(?) of your card!

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  30. Divya RaoNovember 1, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    How pretty!

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  31. Kelly RasmussenNovember 1, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    gorgeous! love the glitter!

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  32. Die Cut DivaNovember 1, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    What a really beautiful but elegant card. I loved what you did with Filigree Wondow Card.

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  33. jjindpNovember 1, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    very pretty

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  34. Cassie_luNovember 1, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    wonderful CAS card

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  35. Kim L.November 1, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Congratulations on cardvaarks! I'm going to hop over there now!

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  36. Chrissy DNovember 1, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Beautiful!!! Love the beading.

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  37. tomiannieNovember 1, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    Love the texture!

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  38. MarlaNovember 1, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    Love the sparkle and glitter

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  39. Beverly S.November 2, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    Neat card....love the colors used and glitter texture look. :)

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  40. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Tone on tone! I love it.
    Hey Ashley, how can I become one of your Bleeps???? lol ;)

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  41. AnonymousNovember 2, 2009 at 3:02 AM

    Simple and stunning! I just love this Ashley!

    (-: Heidi

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  42. AliceNovember 2, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Lovely card.

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  43. Linda BrunNovember 2, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Thankyou for the tutorial. Like your simple style.

    Linda

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  44. connieNovember 2, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    I love your card and thanks for the instructions!

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  45. mgcreativeNovember 2, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    wow, adorable!
    i like the red paper.
    the flower is so cute :)

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  46. SandyNovember 2, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    What a beautiful card! Love the sparkle!!!

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  47. PeetNovember 2, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    This is so elegant, Ashley!love how you used the window card, Gorgeous!!!

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  48. Andi (RrlScrapGal)November 2, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Fun glitter project!

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  49. Shauna KNovember 2, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    gorgeous :D the poinsettia and sparkle paper really pop!

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  50. Helen F.November 2, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    LOVE all the bling and glitter! Great poinsettia too.

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  51. DianeNovember 3, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    great sparkle...so festive!

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  52. mel m. m. mccarthyNovember 3, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    Talk about a flawless layout! I love the asymmetry & the glittered window--with bling to boot. Too gorgeous!

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  53. arielleNovember 3, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    I love the glittery cardstock!

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  54. mdogNovember 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    I can tell you like glitter! Love it! Thanks

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  55. MargieNovember 4, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Lovely cut out window card& the poinsettia is just the right touch!

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