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Friday, April 30, 2010

Blog Hop with "The Prairie Fairy" and "The Paper Temptress" and some candy!

This candy is now closed.

Hello!
If you are here from Debbie's pretty blog  for "The  Prairie Fairy" and "Paper Temptress" "Going Digital" blog hop, you are in the right palace. If you just stumbled on to my blog and would like to do the hop, head on over to  the wonderful artist Roberta's blog where you can read the rules and start  the crumb trail from the beginning.
 I also have another hop that starts about an hour after this one, so you will want to make sure you are following the right blog hop from here.

This card was done using Prairie Fairy's "Helping Hand" digi. Isn't it just darling?


You might need to click on the picture to enlarge so you can read the quote.
I typed it up in Word and printed it out.


Look at all of these beautiful "Paper Temptress Papers!
The papers I used are:
I did some distressing with a distress tool, some Ranger Distress Crackle Paint, and some stain.
I ran the Cappuccino paper thru the Cuttlebug then distressed the high points with ivory acrylic paint.
The beautiful flower arrangement was done on a base of  "Really Reasonable Ribbon's" White Double Ruffle ribbon and Moss Green Leaves trim. I just LOVE this stuff!
The flowers are Prima. I also added a few "Flower Soft" flowers to the grass, some crazy stitching and a few mini half pearls.


Here is a close up of that gorgeous paper and distressing.



I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Cupcake Craft ~ "Don't be Square"
Papertake Weekly ~ "Do Something Different"
I distressed this card a lot and don't normally go for the "old" look.
Stampavie and More ~ "Distressing"
Dare U 2 Digi Stamp ~ Flowers
Quixotic ~ "How Distressing"

Make sure and leave a comment for a chance to win candy from The Paper Temptress and The Prairie Fairy.

I am also giving away some comment candy for one lucky person who comments on either blog hop that I have going on. It is a big set of pretty glitters, a couple of jars of shaped glitters and lots and lot of ribbons.


To win, you must be, or become a follower and comment on one or both blog hops. Both gets you 2 chances. Want a third chance? Put a picture of my candy on your sidebar with a link back to my blog then come back here and let me know you have done it. :)

Now....head on over the the beautiful Tina's blog and check out her wonderful creation!

WAIT!!! Did you comment?  LOL!
Hugs and happy hopping!
True :D


41 comments:

Moni said...

Stunning card, love the image and fab colouring! Hugs, Moni

Margreet said...

such a stunning card with that couple, True......your colouring is fab!
xxx Margreet

Gloria Westerman said...

Wow....I love this....I really like all you details....great job....thank you for sharing....and I am a follower and would love to have some candy.....
gw0109@gmail.com

Suzi Mac said...

I adore this card, a beautiful image and colouring. Love the use of the flower soft. The papers are delicious. Hugs Suzi x

dawnmercedes said...

You are a busy blogger!! Great card for Paper Temptress/Paper Fairy!

Janet said...

This is a beautiful card. I really like the sewing and the distressing is so nice!

debb said...

Such a beautiful card and wonderful quote to go with it!

paperscissors said...

i have never used digi stamps before but i can understand the excitement about them! your card is a treat to the eyes with the colours, textures, and stitching!

Unknown said...

Wowzers this is gorgeous! I wanna come and steal this from you!!!! Want my addy???

HE HE!

Gina said...

Amazing blog page Tudy! And your creations are equally stunning!
love as always Gina x x x

Beautiful Greetings said...

OMGosh True, this is just gorgeous. I am loving all of the details. The papers are stunning.

Cor* said...

True.....me again! haha You did an excellent job with this card! Great coloring and I have come to realize I LOVE the PT paper! You definitely did them justice! PS-I linked your candy on my sidebar! Thanks for the chance to win!

connie said...

This is beautiful!!

scrappingdragon said...

aawww wh a super cute card

Anita said...

Beautiful card! Your coloring is amazing!

freida said...

What an AWESOME blog! You do INCREDIBLE work, GF! I have a feeling you are the Trudy my pal, Stef, speaks so highly of! I could spend hrs just sitting right here! :) Of course, I became a follower and will definitely be stopping back by! Your card is mind-blowing! What FABULOUS coloring, and ohhh the detail! Love the quote too...perfect for the adorable image! Thanks so much for sharing your fantastic card!

BA said...

stunning card trudy, love the image and the wonderful paper and details
thanks for joining us at SAM this week
xoxo BA

Croms' Cubby Hole said...

stunning is an understatement and the little verse is so fitting. Thankyou for sharing

Unknown said...

Another fabulous card, love the digi coloring is fabulous too.
Love your blog and blog candy....

Anonymous said...

This card is just gorgeous, I am in love with it. Nothing has been left unthought of. Thanks for joining us at Papertake Weekly higs Bron (GDT)

Rufus said...

Love what you've done with this one! Really pretty. I'm a follower.
R/

HazelQ said...

What a lovely card, the image is really sweet. I'm a follower and I've linked the candy on my sidebar.
Hugs
Hazel

* Shell B.* said...

Wow I am truly impressed with the paper that you used.....great card!!

Shell

Lisa said...

Your card is beautiful True! The colors are perfect together. Thanks for the chance to win!

Shelly said...

Fabulous card Trudy (again)! I adore the image and the stitched detail is GREAT! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake this week! Hugs Shelly ;)
PS Please may I be entered for your candy?

cathy said...

This is a very pretty card. I love how the colors go together.

Raquel SK said...

GORGEOUS CARD! I've never tried the flower soft. This makes me want to give it a try!

CarlaKH said...

What a truly amazing work of art.. just gorgeous! I am following now!

Mary Lou said...

Hi there True~~ I know I haven't visited in awhile--Busy you know :)) This is SENSATIONAL!!! WOW those papers are wonderful and the way you shared how you beautified them is outstanding!!! happy day and thanks for ideas and inspiration!!
Blessings and Hugs

Sandra said...

Gorgeous card True, love the layers and Textures. A real work of art. Thanks for joining us with our flower challenge on Dare U 2 Digi Stamp.
Sandra x

gocanucksgo said...

This is such a sweet looking card. I love the colours and the sentiment is so lovely. Fantastic work again =)

gocanucksgo said...

I've put a picture about your giveaway in my side bar. Thanks =)

Terry said...

Hiya True, just love youre card wowwwww it is stunning.....
became a follower and placing youre fab candy on my blog wow....thanks for this opportunity Hugs Terry xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi True!! Your card is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT/GORGEOUS/AWESOME!!!! I really love it! And thanks for the opportunity to win some candy :-) Posted it on my sidebar and became a follower :-)

KarenB said...

Gosh, you've got so much going on that I can hardly keep up. I don't know how you do it. Gorgeous creations as always :)

Wendy ten Hove said...

Hello True!

I love the paper you used and these girls are so sweet together! Don't we all want girlfriends like these? ;-) Very pretty! I'm not as good in the distressing as you are, with you it looks fab and with me like it has gone bad, hi hi... but I'll keep on trying, with these beautiful examples!

Love, Wendy

Debbi said...

I love the image on this card! And you did such an amazing job with all of the details (as always!).
*smiles*
debbi

Trisha said...

I love this card!Lori, an honorary Prairie and myself were joking about how I used the same colors of overalls and dress on this image. I'm glad to know that other creative minds think a like! Hugs, Trisha

Beverley said...

This is gorgeous. The image is so cute and I love the colours. Thanks for joining us at Papertake Weekly. Hugs Bev x

Regina said...

Stunning! As always!!!

Larissa said...

Such a pretty card! The image is fabulous! Thanks for joining us at DU2DS.

Hugs,
Larissa