Welcome to the Creative Expressions June 2014 Blog Hop! Hopefully you got here from Tracey's blog but if you didn't, here's the start of the Hop at the Creative Expressions News Blog!
The four new large Frame stamps from Creative Expressions have been designed with co-ordinating mini frames inside, which can be used separately, as a whole or swapped with other frame designs in the range. There are also an additional four mini frame designs, plus sentiment sets which have been designed to fit inside the various frames.
One randomly selected person commenting on this blog post before the closing date will win a fabulous prize of some of the new stamp designs.
For this sample below I've used the Baroque frame but I decided to use it to make more of a medallion than to simply use it as a frame.
I started out by stamping and embossing the frame 3 times in white onto some white card. Then I cut them out and coloured with a mixture of Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean and Mowed Lawn Distress Inks using some cut 'n' dry foam......
Then I repeated the process a couple of times but this time just inking up the centre of the stamp to give me just the central portion. Again I cut these out and then stamped and embossed the 'For You' greeting in the centre of one of the squares....
The other square I cut up to give me four corners...
Then I simply layered up the 3 larger frames, rotating each one slightly and topped with the panel containing the sentiment. This was then attached to a square of white card, then the corner pieces were glued in place before matting and layering a couple of times with white and teal card before attaching to a white card blank.
Hope you like the card, thanks for stopping by my blog.......and don't forget .........please leave a comment below in order to be in with a chance of winning a prize!!!
Once you have done that, you will need to click here to visit Neil's blog.
To help you along the way, here is a list for the Blog Hop:-
2. Kim Robertson - http://inkykimcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/creative-expressions-june-2014-blog-hop.html
3. Tracey Laughton - http://creativetracey.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/creative-expressions-june-2014-blog-hop.html
4. Donna Ratcliff - You're here!! :-)
5. Neil Burley - http://perfectly4med.co.uk/2014/06/12/ce-june-2014-blog-hop/
6. Tracy Heaton - http://ahintofmagnolia.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/blog-hop-time.html
7. Kerry Hickton - http://kezzyscraftyjourney.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/creative-expressions-june-2014-blog-hop.html
Start page, prize details and how to take part........Creative Expressions News Blog. The blog hop started on Thursday 12th June at 10am and ends Tuesday 17th June at 5pm.
Thank you for taking part in our Blog Hop – good luck!
Donna xx
Donna xx
I loved this card when it was showcased on C&C, it's so vibrant. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs Michelle xxxxx
Absolutely stunning, this card really stood out yesterday on cand c. I adore the colours you have used, simply beautiful
ReplyDeleteHello Tracey, I am loving this blog hop, seeing the different looks from basically the same items. I love the way this same stamp has done all of the work on this design. Very beautiful colouring and only in this last year have I come to like blues ( thanks to Julia) so thank you for your very lovely design.
ReplyDeleteX Ros Hodgkins
I do beg your pardon Donna, that will track me not to double check who's blog I am on. Although I could blame Kim's blog as I can't get on to it and I can't count. Lol
ReplyDeleteRos
Some of my favourite colours :-) Love that frame.
ReplyDeleteWow!, blimey your card is drop dead gorgeous! Love the colours and the stamps are amazing :) Hugs Sylvie x
ReplyDeleteSummery and fresh like a waarm Greek island, love it
ReplyDeleteStunning, gorgeous stamp and those colours you have chosen go so well together too
ReplyDeleteHugs Julie x
Awesome card! Love the color. Like how you use die cut for corners.
ReplyDeleteFabulous colours on a stunning card!
ReplyDeleteMaria
These stamps are so versatile beautiful card and the colours are so rich. Ginnyx
ReplyDeleteWhat a simple,but beautiful card.I love the combination of colours.Thank you.
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful - I love blue and green together so love this to bits! Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteLoving the medallion take on the frame,different and gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI totally LOVE this card. I saw it on Julia's show and was hoping to see how it was done, so now I know! The colours are right up my street. Thanks for sharing, Sarah
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ReplyDeleteLoved the colours you have used, I am sure this was on C & C Julia show just love it
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ReplyDeleteLove this card as the colours are my favourites. Thanks for sharing....xx
ReplyDeleteLove this card. I can't my hands off peacock feathers!
ReplyDeleteWow just gorgeous, i love the colors you have used , we blog hoppers are certainly getting a treat today
ReplyDeleteHello Donna, I really Love your Card , I love how you have used different Colours to create such a unique style very clever indeed.
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From Sam
Wow, love what you have done with the stamp and the colours are gorgeous! xxx
ReplyDeleteWhen is a frame not a frame? When Donna plays with it and makes a medallion!!!! Love what you have done here. Great stamps and so useful.
ReplyDeleteTHis card is Fabulous and I Love the pattern you have made with it, a stamp that could be used for lots of occassions with a change of colours.
ReplyDeleteLove Carol x
Gorgeous colours and love how you have used the stamp
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, Pat
I love the layered medallion look in that pretty blue which you have used here which works beautifully, and then the corners also made from the same stamp is an inspired touch. x
ReplyDeleteHi Donna I have never tried this style of card before but I really like it and must have a go :)
ReplyDeleteAnother different look to the stamps, super colour palette.
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, a stunning card. Loved it when I saw it on C&C.
ReplyDeleteTHIS WOULD BE A CRACKING CARD FOR CHRISTMAS WILL HAVE TO KEEP IT IN MIND. BRILL JOB
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing, and the colour! very summery... Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the blues and WOW - created a medallion - so clever
ReplyDeleteHi Donna,
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is stunning, love, love, love the stamp and the colours you have chosen. So, so beautiful.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
Hi Donna,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. It is fascinating to see how each person uses the stamps!
Thank you,
Love Myra
Hi Donna A gorgeous card and a beautiful colour ,and love the stamping on this card thankyou
ReplyDeletejeanie
Just love the colours you used - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna love your card lovely to meet you love June xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Donna this card is stunning the stamping is gorgeous and the colours you have chosen are perfect. Have a great day. This blog hop is such a treat. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteVery simple but effective must make this
ReplyDeleteSimple but effective I must try this card.
ReplyDeleteThe colors pull me in on this one. Love it, and appreciate the step out!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to make the medallion
ReplyDeleteHi Donna this is beautiful and suits a medallion so well. Love the design and the coloursx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, I have this stamp and would not have thought to use it this way - thanks for the inspiration x
ReplyDeleteHi Donna,
ReplyDeleteWow! My jaw dropped when I saw that, it's fantastic- and with one of the stamps I liked best!
Am bookmarking your blog and all the blogs on the hop for a look in depth later :-)
Crafty hugs,
T x
Hi Donna,
ReplyDeleteWOW again! This is a stunner of a card. I am so glad I joined the blog hop, will now bookmark your blog and have a look at what else you have created.
Hugs, Rose
Hi Donna
ReplyDeleteLove how you have turned this stamp into a medallion. Stunning colour combination as well. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy.
Quite a stunning card, so gentle in those lovely blues, love it.
ReplyDeleteLovely aqua calming colours, very serine.
ReplyDeleteHi Donna,I love what you have done with the stamps,and my favoured colour teal.Stunning
ReplyDeleteIta.
This is just fabulous Donna and such gorgeous colours. Great blog hop
ReplyDeletex catherine
Clever use of the frame stamp Donna, it looks totally different used in this way. The colours are beautiful and blend together so well - a fabulous card! Pat x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours. Amazing how you used the stamps. Helen
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card in such very pretty colours. x
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thus is stunning Donna, beautiful colour xx Zoe xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card, great colours
ReplyDeleteI've just ordered this stamp, so will save instructions. Love the colours too.
ReplyDeletejanet in Kent
Gorgeous, love the colours.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Linda xxx
Beautiful mix of colours on your card, love it!
ReplyDeleteStunning!!! I saw this card on C&C - absolutely amazing effect! Will bookmark this blog to revisit this card when I have more time! !
ReplyDeleteSheila x
What an amazing card, it is really striking x
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and the design
ReplyDeleteI have to say when I was watching Julia on c and c I had to stop the recording and go back and look at this card long and hard as I thought the colours were simply delightful xx
ReplyDeleteHi, a beautiful card. I love the way you've coloured the stamped images. Best wishes, Anne O
ReplyDeleteHello Donna, this card is awesome, love the colours you have used, they really work perfectly together, it is quite astounding how many different ideas and ways of using these stamps are coming out. So much inspiration, so little time. Bx
ReplyDeleteLove this card colours are great together
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card , great stamps and love the colours you have used,
ReplyDeleteXxxRuth
Wow! What a great card! It really does pop! What a super imagination you have as this must have taken quite q while to achieve, colours are glorious .
ReplyDeleteWow! Lovely card in beautiful colours. Love they way you are all using the materials differently. Thank you
ReplyDeleteMarion B xx
Hi Donna. Love your beautiful card, the Baroque frame stamp is gorgeous and I love the colours including Peacock Feathers which is one of my favourites : ) Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Donna - I am loving the blog hop so many ideas from very similar stamps. I love what you have done with this one. Quite different and very inspiring. Thanks. Luv M
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card! I love the colours you've used. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLove the gorgeous colour! Beautiful cards. I really must get into embossing again : )
ReplyDeleteLesley x
Blue is my favourite colour and this card is stunning! Great blog.
ReplyDeleteLove Elaine x
When is a square not a square? Really good thinking outside the norm
ReplyDeleteAndrea
That card is very striking and I really love it - it's amazing, all that from one stamp!!!! Picked my favourite distress ink (peacock feathers) but I like how you've mixed them up - I must try that... Very clean - not done resist embossing/inking up in ages and must must do it more as it's so effective. Maxine x
ReplyDeleteOooooh love this card the colours are so vibrant. These are such wonderful stamps and I love how you have used them.
ReplyDeleteLove Sheila xx
Such understated elegance and so chic ~ I haven't seen a medallion type card so beautifully executed before ......... this is such a beautiful exquisite card ~ beautiful colours vibrant yet muted and such lovely use of the stamps thank you so much for sharing x
ReplyDeleteWow, incredible card Donna, very classic and understated. Beautiful colours. Fern x
ReplyDeleteLove this card! I love the simplicity yet elegance. Fantastic design :)
ReplyDeleteWow, what an effective design, loving the colours too....my fave so far:-)
ReplyDeleteMaria.x
Gorgeous card. Love the design.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have used the frame stamp.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely gorgeous card Donna, love the colours
ReplyDeleteJanet x
my fave type of colours - feel the need to try something similar
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Those are my fav colours. Suz, xxx
ReplyDeleteStunning colours love the way you have built up the pattern
ReplyDeleteA very clever way of using the stamped designs, lovely colour too, best wishes Jackie D
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and I love the simplicity of it to, especially if you are in a hurry, its stunning. hugs Shirleyxxx
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Donna, Oh what a pretty card you have made and in such lovely colours of the green and blues. It makes your little masterpiece really suitable for anyone, male or female. Thank you,
ReplyDeleteLove and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil)
I love the colors and the ornate, scrolling design of these frames. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI've just ordered this stamp - wonderful inspiration to get me started.
ReplyDeleteStunning card, beautiful colors xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely card, its the colours i love,xx
ReplyDeleteHi Donna. Fabulous card. Love the colours and the way you have made this into a medallion.xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Donna
ReplyDeletehopped over to see your blog for the first time and the card looks fabulous.
I see you're a spaniel lover, me too!
what a fantastic card and choice of colours - :)
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely colours! So tranquil and easy too! x
ReplyDeleteYour card is so gorgeous. I love the frame, I love how you turned it into a medallion, I love the blue/green background for the embossed stamps. Such an amazing card.
ReplyDeleteStunning card, Fantastic colours.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Am following the hop and have to say that this is my favourite card so far! I love the colours you have used and the layering of the frame stamps - so effective!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this beautifully coloured card and the info on how it was created. I really like these shades together.
ReplyDeleteA stunning card & so good to see images used in different ways (a step outside the box) - thank you for sharing how you made it. x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, beautiful colouring and very inventive.
ReplyDeletethis is stunning. those 3 colours blend so well together. gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done with this stamp and the colour is great.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant colour and love the effect turning the stamp into a medallion. Would have thought to sit into it just to make corners quite neat.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. I love the blue and green you have used. These colours are relaxing and gentle. Your card is truly outstanding. Thankle you for sharing it with everyone.
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