Saturday, January 8, 2011

DeNami Simply Scallops Blog Hop

Welcome to this month's DeNami Blog Hop. The theme this month is Simply Scallops. The hop is officially open for the opportunity to win a prize from Sunday January 9th at 6 AM PST to Monday January 10th at 11:59 PM PST. You should have arrived from Nicki Scheck's blog. To start at the beginning or if you get lost along the way, go to the DeNami blog site.

To enter for a chance to win one of two $20 gift certificates from DeNami, post a comment on any or every entry. Please make my blog one of the places you comment :) The more comments you post, the more chances you have to win. DeNami just released about 50 new stamps so it would be easy (soooo easy) to spend that gift certificate.

I fear I may regret my choice of a Valentine's day card if the February blog hop has a Valentine's theme, but I've jumped into the Valentine's craft supplies. That darned Martha Stewart's display in Michael's always gets me in trouble every time :) Oh well, I'm not going to have a problem making more Valentine's cards. As far as scallops go, I pulled out punches, stamps, ribbon, embellishments, ..... you get the idea.


The base of the card is Bazzill red textured paper. I stamped love and the small heart pair with Versamark ink in rows across a pink layer of Bazzill paper then topped it with ruby red glitter. (No matter how hard I try, I always have stray glitter. It's probably on my face as I type. Pardon the stray pieces and think of it as extra love.)

Across the bottom I used Clear Snap Design Adhesives scalloped row. I love this stuff:
it can be topped with embossing powder, glitter, beads, flocking, etc. Here I used the same glitter as the Versamark images. Actually, the glitter decided that for me.








The card is topped with a scalloped punched oval of red and plain oval of white with 'love you' from the assorted greeting set in black ink. Then I added some heart shaped rhinestones from Recollections.

While the second card is not my entry, I'm sharing a Christmas present thank you card I made which also has scallops and a DeNami stamp. The base is an A Muse snowflake card, with a band of blue paper cut with a scallop punch and topped with a felt snowflake ribbon (that Martha again). The phrase is from the same assorted greetings set as 'love you'.

Snowflakes and hearts, all over my workspace. Happy January. The next stop in the hop is Ruza Rebel's blog. Enjoy.
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58 comments:

  1. Jennifer RzasaJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Very pretty- and that reminds me- I need to start Valentine's Day cards!

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  2. Scrappin with the bugJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Oh my goodness. That cards is just beautiful. I love it. I would say this could also be for an Anniversary card. I love it all. I just became a follower. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I love your Valentine's Day card. It's so beautifully done, extra sparkles and all! ;o)

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  4. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    You should have NO regrets making a Valentines Day Card for this hop --- I'm thinking you are safe for February. ;-) Love your sparkle, shimmer, bling, and scalloped up card!

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  5. Vera Yates (Ling)January 9, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    What a fun sparkly cards! So pretty.

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  6. AimeeJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Your Vday card is just adorable. Never apologize for the glitter!! :) I'm now a follower.

    http://scrappingwiththeprincess.blogspot.com

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  7. LaurieJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I am loving the glitter!! That border is fantastic!

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  8. Andrea MJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Gorgeous use of stamps in the background and of course the scallops are fabulous! Love all the sparkliness!!! So glad you hopped along with us!

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  9. Tenia NelsonJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    What wonderful cards!!! Glitter rocks!!!

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  10. Barbara A.January 9, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    What a pretty sparkly Valentine Card!! Thank you for sharing!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Your card is wonderful and glitter and bling are necessities in my world.
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

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  12. Kimberly S.January 9, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Awww...I just love the traditional feel of this card with the extra added glitter and bling to make it pop!! VERY pretty!!

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  13. Karen McAlpineJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Very sweet Valentine's card. I really like how you made the glitter scallop edging!

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  14. Michele GrossJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Sooo sweet! I love your handstamped background and the glitter is fab! Such a lovely addition to the hop, so glad you joined in the fun again! :D

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  15. jmutchlerJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Nice cards. I especially like the Valentine's day card.

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  16. Sue Lelli January 9, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I am in LOVE with your LOVE card! So many hearts and scallops and shininess! It sparkles just like YOU!

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  17. TinaJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Nice cards. The Valentine's card is my favorite. I love the glittered scalloped border!

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  18. LinJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I love hearts and glitter! Thanks for sharing ;)

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  19. Jen W.January 9, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Love the glittery background you created on the first card!

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  20. Lisa PetrellaJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    LOVE that GORGEOUS glittery background you created!!!! Such a beautiful Valentine!!!

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  21. Christine ZaniJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Glitter: we all have the same "problem" :)

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  22. GabbyJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    What a fun, cute and sparkly card! :)

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  23. rhogan18January 9, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Very cute card. Love the pink and red combination and the sparkly bling. Great job.

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  24. LindaJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I love Valentine's Day cards and this one is very nice! Love the embellishments!

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  25. KimJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I love your Valentine's day card. So pretty. And your thank you card is fabulous! Love it. Love the colors and I am a sucker for anything with snowflakes. =) TFS

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  26. KimmyJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Love all the sparklies! It's so lovely.

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  27. Amy SchumacherJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Extra Love! That is FABULOUS! I will forever think of you when I'm working with glitter now. What a fun, happy way to think of those stray pieces of glitter! Thanks for that! Your card is gorgeous, too. A PERFECT valentine! Bravo!

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  28. Becky DunhamJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Wow Annette - these are gorgeous! I don't think anyone can glitter without it getting somewhere unintended :) I am now following your blog because I love your creative style and I just love banner at the top or whatever it is called - love that vintage and that is one of my favorite quotes!

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  29. PamJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    WOW! Love your card! The glitter is fab.

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  30. Lillian ChildJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Great card creation - love the sparkle!

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    The glitter makes the card - thanks for sharing!

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  32. Toni BJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Can you ever have too much glitter? I don't think so! Wear glitter on your face with pride, I do it all the time ;)

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  33. MelisJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Love, love, LOVE your Valentine's Day card! TFS!

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Sparkles and Valentines! Love 'em.

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  35. PatJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Love all the hearts and sparkle!

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  36. EllieJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Love how your colors popped!sweet Valentine Day's card.

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  37. TanyaJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Beautiful! I love all the sparkle!

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  38. MicheleJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Love the background stamp! Cute, cute!

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  39. Jo MuscuttJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Thank you! I am so ready for Valentines! And this one is so cute!

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  40. PaulinaJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Annette, I LOVE your card! This is definitely my favorite card that you've created- it's so pretty, and I love those colors!

    Just a little heads up, you're safe for February. :) We'll announce the next hop details later this week....stay tuned!

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  41. TerrieJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    just lovely. thanks for sharing.

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  42. ~Tammy~January 9, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I love the glitter!!! Lovely cards!

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I cannot image the time it took to stamp that background and then put glitter to it too. Congrats. It's a beautiful card.

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  44. CandycatJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Love your humor, just HAD to see the stuff you make & how fun IT IS! Glitter IS the FUN in life, isn't it?

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  45. Emily KeatonJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Awwwwwwww . . . so sweet!! Great cards. :)

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  46. Laurel BeardJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I love this... LOVE.... And I LOVE Valentines Day..... Awesome.

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  47. LizJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Love the glitteriness (is that a word?) of this card.

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  48. KimberlyJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Great card. Love the glitter. Thanks for sharing!

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  49. gsandovalJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    love the glitter!

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  50. Rae AnnJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Wow! Love all that sparkle! I really like the background of your card! Great job.

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  51. Sue DJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Very sweet glittery card!

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  52. Kristy SmithJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Annette I love your blog and I love these cards! =) What a great job with the glitter... I can never get glitter to turn out that beautiful! Great work! =)

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Oh, what FABULOUS cards!
    The Valentine's day card is so pretty. I love your use of glitter. It's always a fun addition to any card. :)

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  54. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Gorgeous work... you're very talented!!!

    Thank you so much for sharing!!!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot com
    zloe.blogspot.com
    (CSN Stores giveaway coming soon)

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  55. Nicki SJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    That Valentine's card is sooooo pretty! I love that red and pink together and the sparkles! Great job!

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Love that sparkly red glitter, and the border is so cool! Love the detail the glitter adds, such a fun card!

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  57. AparnaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    The MS displays at Michaels always reel me in too! Great cards, TFS. Aparna (aparnasaini (at) gmail (dot) com)

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  58. Ashley Cannon NewellJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Such a sweet design! Perfect for Valentine's Day!

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