Friday, October 17, 2014

Hopping with Core'dinations

Yes...SANDY Claus! All of this week, the Stampendous and Dreamweaver teams are playing with a mix of their products, along with some wonderful, SAND-ABLE papers from Core'dinations. Join us as we sand our way to the "core" of all things Christmas and the Holiday season. Of course, there will be prizes, and we give away the best...this time with a mix of fun Core'dinations products as well. To be one of three prize package winners, follow the posted link lists each day, leave a comment, and winners will be selected from these comments at the beginning of next week. This is what you might win:




Here's my project for today's hop:


Here's what I used to create this card:

Darice® Recycled Kraft Cards & Envelopes
Echo Park® Wintertime Collection Patterned Paper
Memento™ Rich Cocoa Ink by Tsukineko®
Tim Holtz® Distress Ink in Antique Linen
Copic® Markers - BG72, 75, 78, 93, 96; E08, 40 41, 42, 43, 44; B0000; W4, 7, 8
May Arts Ribbon®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon® Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp snowman image, color, trim to desired size and add distress ink around edges
Trim Core cardstock to desired size to fit embossing folder
Run embossing folder with cardstock through machine and sand cardstock to reveal core
Trim patterned paper to desired size 
Layer image, embossed piece and patterned paper together and adhere
Create bow and wrap tails around to back side of layered papers and adhere
Adhere layered stack and ribbon to card front

That's it for me!  Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible to win a prize package.

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Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you've enjoyed the hop as well as discovered some inspiration along the way.  I've certainly enjoyed creating my projects this week.  I'll be back next week with more cards and other projects to share.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,
Lea 

32 comments:

  1. Oooooh, loving this, Lea! Beautiful colors and design!

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  2. Oooo Lea! Love the color combos you used for your card!

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  3. Like the chalkboard look background & cute snowman.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  4. Gorgeous card!
    Country is my style!
    Loving the striped paper backing and trim.

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  5. Cute snowman with the non-traditional Christmas colors.

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  6. The colors on this are wonderful! I love it!

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  7. Love the blue background, core'dinations looks awesome! Cute snowman and the brown ribbon is a perfect touch!~kim

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  8. Perfect combination of papers and colors!

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  9. Beautiful. The brown ribbon highlights the colors in his scarf. The background papers are so pretty. thanks for sharing a great card.

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  10. Loving the country snowman image here, a great card.x

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  11. That snowman with the birdie is just adorable. LOVE that sanded holly background!!! Wonderful card!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  12. The snowman is adorable! Love the colors used making the snowman the center of attention :~)
    Thx for sharing.

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  13. So sweet! Great image and I love the embossed/sanded frame around it!

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  14. This is a stunning card!! I think the simplicity of it is what makes it so wonderful!! LOVE the snowman image and the sanded holly is beautiful! TFS!

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  15. That snowman is darling, the whole card is great.

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  16. Love your color choices for this one.

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  17. Such a sweet snowman - love the embossed background and the colours you used x

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  18. Beautiful coloring on this card.

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  19. Be still my heart - my favorite colors. Gorgeous.

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  20. sweet snowman stamp and a beautiful holly design background!

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  21. Teal and brown beautiful for this card! Its so different. Only a true artist would come up with this color combination for Christmas!

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  22. Love the rich blue!

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  23. Cute snowman and I like the striped paper and embossed layer.
    Sue in Ohio

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  24. Gorgeous color combo, love the snowman

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  25. Wow, what a beautiful card! I love the background and stunning colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Love the snowman and the embossed background.

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  27. Loving the Snowman and his 'Lil Birdie Friend!!!
    I collect Both!!!

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  28. What a great stamp ! And such a beautiful colourcombination ! Great !

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  29. Great project idea! Thanks for sharing your crafty talent with all of us.

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. I love the blue and diagonal patterned paper for this holiday card.

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  31. oh my, beautiful, great embossing and texture with the co're!

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  32. Great snowman!! Love the colors in this card. Love this sanded background too. :) Thank you for sharing.

    Katie B.

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