Hi, all! It's time for an end of the term blog hop over at House of Cards and we have a super fun challenge AND tons of great prize opportunities for those of you who join in the fun!!! :) You should have arrived here from Anita's Blog. If you haven't, please start all the way back at the House of Cards hop post and follow the list found in the body of the hop post!
Here's our photo inspiration~
Here's my first card highlighting one of our sponsors Inspired By Stamping (IBS).
Happy Crafting!
When I saw the wire basket in the photo I thought of a new Chicken Wire Die from TCW that I had. That led me to thinking about chickens and from there to French Country. (I know weird train of thought!) I used the IBS French Country stamp set to make the diamond background DSP, the chicken and the corners are from the same set. I used the IBS Fancy Circles set for my sentiment (I love the font in this set!). The other DP is G45 French Country. Really Reasonable Ribbon completes the look.
My second card highlights another sponsor Eclectic Anthology.
This card is more of a CAS style than my usual Classic and Elegant style. I started with an Eclectic Anthology Vintage Background Paper and added a Antique Scientific Wildflower Illustration of a poppy to it. I colored the poppy using my Panstorian Artisan Software and then printed it and layered it on colored cardstock. The Thank You Sentiment is Cuttlebug.
So there you have it -- one CAS Card and one Classic and Elegant Card. That's how we roll at the House of Cards Challenge blogs.
Now get to hoppin'! Your next stop is Judy's Blog! If you get lost along the way, you can always head back to the original blog hop post--and don't forget to link up a project at the House of Cards blog after completing the hop for an extra chance to win a mystery prize from one of our fabulous sponsors, too!
Happy Crafting!
Donna
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super pretty cards...love them!
ReplyDeletelove your interpretation of the challenge!
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Both are beautiful cards. Love the Thank you card.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I cordially greet
ReplyDeleteThese are both so pretty. I really love that French Country-so well done! :)
ReplyDeleteReally great...love the chicken card and I don't think your train of thought is weird at all- it sounds a lot like the way I create! -DT sister
ReplyDeleteOh these are fabulous Donna!! I love the beautiful design on your first card and that chicken wire die is awesome! Gorgeous CAS card too, I love how you've colored that poppy using a software program!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy
Hi Donna
ReplyDeleteWow, love both of your cards. I have only done one, so not very generous am I lol!
Happy hopping.
Ang x
BTW. . . .the link from Anita to you didn't work.
That's spooky. Commenting the same time and a broken link!
ReplyDeleteAng x
Gorgeous! Love the chicken wire!
ReplyDeleteThe link is fixed now. Don't know what happened. Love your cards Donna.
ReplyDeleteDonna...these are FABULOUS!!!! LOVE the different styles and I adore how you colored the flower from EA! WOW! I'm so happy to be hopping with you! HUGS and enjoy the rest of your week! Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteThese cards are both so well designed! I do like the chicken wire detail on your first card and the chicken image, great color combo as well. Your second one is more traditional, classy design!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the French country.
Ang HOC DT
Beautiful - I really like your CAS card and how you explained your thinking - funny, where our mind sometimes takes us!
ReplyDeleteWow love them both. Beautiful flower on the second card.
ReplyDeleteLove them both, but if have to pin down to one, it will be the second one!
ReplyDeleteLove both your cards Donna! The first one is sooo French country and I love the simplicity of the second one!
ReplyDeleteA terrific pair of cards!
ReplyDeleteI love your train of thought so nothing to apologise for!. Two super projects
ReplyDelete<Love the vintage, country charm feel
ReplyDelete-Myrna
Hi Donna, both of your cards are wonderful, you've nailed both styles to perfection! I'm always a sucker for flower cards so I was bound to love the poppy card but your chicken card is so well designed, it has oodles of rustic style - completely charming! Ruth x
ReplyDeleteFrench style card is super....Love the way you've used the chicken wire. Two lovely cards
ReplyDeletewow your cards are gorgeous..
ReplyDeleteLovely projects! What a wonderful hop, Great sponsors and perfect challenge. Thanks for a chance to win!
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Beautiful projects, Donna! Really love how you came to your first creation! So many delicious layers, and your second is simply perfect!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are lovely.So different but great designs.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Vannessa x
Wonderful cards. Love the way you used the photo for inspiration xx
ReplyDeleteHi, Donna.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your beautiful cards and to be honest, it is the first that jumped me into the eye! I LOVE all on this card, ....a true marvel! Great cardmaking!!
Rosi x
Great cards, Donna! Love how you layered the chicken wire die over the pattern paper in the first one!
ReplyDeleteFun cards, Donna! Love all the chicken details on the first card and the colors of the second one.
ReplyDelete- Angi
Making Mayhem | Because Life is Messy
What a gorgeous botanical print!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI though of chickens too when I saw the challenge photo - great work on this card!!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna...wow two cards and lovely to be supporting the sponsors...IBS is local here and I do like their stamps. Fabulous , Cheers
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, both of your cards are amazing. I especially love the deep, rich look of your first card with the chicken wire. Beautiful. So glad to have found you through house of cards.
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My Blog: MyPaperCrafting.com
Oh dear I really love both of your cards...the first one is great its a manly card...really love the concept and the second one sooo very feminin love the image and the color combo really both are wonderful card...I love your creation here...hugs, Monika
ReplyDeleteBoth are wonderful, I like the first one the best. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great Blog Hop Challenge. TY :)
ReplyDeleteI've always liked the 'French country' look and your card is beautiful. So many great details and layers. Marvelous job Donna!
ReplyDeleteJust popping back to let you know I've got a blog candy if you're interested:)
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