Monday, October 3, 2011

WORLD ANIMAL DAY

W(OOF)ELCOME to our Sparkle and Sprinkle World Animal Day Blog Hop!  I'm so glad you've taken time out of your busy day to come see what we are doing with our products over at Sparkle N Sprinkle.  Today we are honoring all our two and four-legged friends (oh, I guess there are six, eight and one hundreds too - hopefully they are not that smart - so they won't sue me!!)) that share the planet earth with us.

Here is the in-order-list of the Blog Hop this month:

SNS Home Blog
Patti White 
Sandy Meier 
Barbara Bruder
Dawn Thomas
Judy Rozema
Julie Zippel 
Karalee Ingram
Karin Martin
Marie Berquist
You're here
Linda Loew 
So, you're on the final stretch, and should have galloped over from Marie Berquist's  blog to get to here.  If you have come here without seeing all the other blogs, you will want to go back to the SNS Home Page to be eligible for one of the two prizes this month - a stamp set of your choice.  Winners will be announced on Wednesday, the 5th of October (between 11 am and 3 pm) on the SNS Blog. 



For this Blog Hop, the Design Team had an in-house challenge to use Spellbinders in our animal cards.  I was in!!   I don't really know how I made a card pre-Spellbinders!!  I just love my Grand Calibur!  So I just went wild (animal) - I love to use the Grand Spellbinders as a base of a card and my first card today is no exception!






I had so much fun creating this.  I had used the Mirror Stamp in my last blog and was thinking "What could I fit in that heart shape Tent Topper?".  I just think the giraffes fit quite nicely into the space - don't you?  To find complete directions on how to do this card, just click here.    



I felt that I had to give our two-legged friends some love too!  So for my second card I used a few other images from the Set 275 - Critters, along with the Oval Spellbinders.  Oh and don't forget - my embossing painting.  Yes, I know I really need to get that Tutorial up.  After doing a rather mono-chromatic card - I really wanted the next to be super colorful.  I hope that I succeeded!




 






I wish the Blog Hops weren't so close together this time - as I could go on forever with animal cards!  I do have a big month of birthdays coming up.  Two brothers and umpteen friends!  So maybe I'll just go let my animal instincts go wild in my stamping room - after all - it already looks like a stampede just ran through it!!  LOL 


Well that's all for now folks!  Remember to leave a comment for me here now, and at the SNS home blog, after you have visited the incredibly talented Linda Loew.  Thanks again for stopping by!









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  1. Donna EllisOctober 3, 2011 at 6:06 AM
    Wow! What GREAT cards, Shona! Love the glitter on both, and the great design features each one boasts. Always a unique take on SNS images, with such fun cards - who wouldn't love receiving them? Thanks for participating in the hop, Shona!
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  2. Sandy (Cheesy)October 3, 2011 at 6:39 AM
    Those wedding giraffes are too cute!  I must try that mirror stamp one day (when I have time).  Love!!! the birds.  They are sooo beautiful in their glittery feathers!
    Cheesy
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  3. KarinOctober 3, 2011 at 8:29 AM
    Oh for goodness sake!  Aren't these so adorable! I love the creative use of die cuts and sheer genius of the wedding card!
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  4. Linda LOctober 3, 2011 at 9:37 AM
    Shona, I love love love the  Giraffe wedding card and the cute veil and tie you added the card shape is great too. The second card I love the glittery birds and the feathers.  Great cards.
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  5. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 10:22 AM
    Even though I love all the great cards that everyone has done, I have to say that these are my two favorite!   What an adorable bride & groom and the colors of the Toucan and ostrich are eye-popping!
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  6. KaraleeOctober 3, 2011 at 12:29 PM
    Oh my gosh. Who wouldn't be delighted to receive such cute cards. The giraffes are so clever.
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  7. JanetOctober 3, 2011 at 1:18 PM
    What a unique wedding card with clothing, wiggly eyes and hearts around the giraffes.
    The colorful beads and glitters on the birds are stunning.
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  8. AprilOctober 3, 2011 at 1:41 PM
    What a great idea on the first card. Both the cards are wonderful. You did a fantastic job!
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  9. AprilOctober 3, 2011 at 1:42 PM
    What a great idea on the first card. Both the cards are wonderful. You did a fantastic job!
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  10. Sharon from FLOctober 3, 2011 at 4:03 PM
    I just love your cards. The added dimension with the giraffes and the glitter in the other one.
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  11. Anita BraddockOctober 3, 2011 at 4:06 PM
    Supper beautiful love the cards. the wedding Giraffes are so very cute love love them you have done such a great job. love the colors and the papers. adding the glitter has made them pop thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
    abbraddock@msn.com
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  12. Amanda ROctober 3, 2011 at 6:02 PM
    Love how you used the tulle on the first card for her veil but the glitter and sparkle of the second card is just stunning!
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  13. Dee in N.H.October 3, 2011 at 6:07 PM
    Awesome cards! Love how you dressed the cute giraffes! Great reminder to dig out that mirror image stamp. Your sparkly birds are really pretty too!
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  14. NWFlamingoOctober 3, 2011 at 6:26 PM
    That giraffe card is too funny!  What a great card.  I bet that ostrich wishes he really could spread his wings and fly so he could sit on a branch next to that great looking toucan.
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  15. MaryOctober 3, 2011 at 9:06 PM
    Oh my! What fun cards you created.  They are sure to make their recipients smile!
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  16. Pat KOctober 3, 2011 at 9:23 PM
    So clever, love your cards, nice work.
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  17. LynetteOctober 3, 2011 at 9:25 PM
    Great cards.  I especially like the bride and groom giraffes.
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  18. Barbara BruderOctober 3, 2011 at 10:39 PM
    Shona, both cards are really great but I absolutely love the giraffe card. I love how you think outside the box, what a cute way to use that adorable giraffe.
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  19. Julie ZOctober 3, 2011 at 11:08 PM
    What great cards Shona! That first wedding card is "Wildly" unique & so cool!  And your birds are absolutely glitterific!
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  20. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 11:50 PM
    How creative.  Got a good laugh from the giraffe card.  tooo cute.
    Pat
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  21. StampNKOctober 3, 2011 at 11:52 PM
    Hee hee...I'm still giggling over your giraffe bride and groom, and I love your bird card with those fun googly eyes!
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  22. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 11:56 PM
    Your giraffe couple are cute!  i have not tried the mirror technique yet.  Yes, you accomplished the color zing with your birds.  They are striking, and the googly eyes on the Ostrich are great!
    Jan Hobbs
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  23. BooknplaysOctober 4, 2011 at 1:17 AM
    Yes, you do need to post the embossing tutorial.  I really like the colors in the bird card.  ANd the wedding card is too cute.  Great job!
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  24. FrannOctober 4, 2011 at 3:59 AM
    Your giraffe bride and groom made me laugh. They're sooo cute. I love the sparkly and bright colors on the bird card and the sentiment is perfect!
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  25. GerlindeOctober 4, 2011 at 9:19 AM
    Great cards!  Love the color combo on the first and the giraffes on a wedding card - too cute.  The second card is gorgeous with all that glitter and I love the layout too!  Super cards!
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  26. JannOctober 4, 2011 at 10:07 AM
    FANTASTIC. Who would have though a wedding would be your inspiration for giraffes!!! They are awesome

    Toucans and birds are so much fun and you showed that perfectly with the coloring and techniques.
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  27. creativeartsOctober 4, 2011 at 10:39 AM
    Shona, those cards are out of this world!  Great imagination for the wedding card -- it is so adorable!  The bird card is absolutely gorgeous!  Great cards!!
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  28. happyOctober 4, 2011 at 10:47 AM
    The giraffes are gorgious and the googly eys on the birds made me laugh and smile!
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  29. JulieOctober 4, 2011 at 11:33 AM
    The feathers add a great touch to your card.  Especially if you are stamping birds.
    Julie T
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  30. NanaConnieOctober 4, 2011 at 1:36 PM
    What an adorable wedding card with the giraffes!  Too much!  And hte birds are so elegant in their sparkly glory.  Wonderful cards.
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  31. Kathy VogelOctober 4, 2011 at 6:35 PM
    Both your cards are simply great.  The giraffe couple dressed as bride & groom are a riot & sophisticated as well.  The second card is so wonderfully glittery and colorful.
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  32. chipieloloOctober 5, 2011 at 11:16 AM
    Your use of glitter is very subtle and your cards are adorable. I found your color palette not overbearing, and gentle. My kind of cards.
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  33. E. MarieOctober 5, 2011 at 7:28 PM
    Sorry I am so late.  Adorable cards!!  Love how you dressed up your "Bridal" giraffes.  What awesome sparkle on the 2nd card and love the addition of the feathers.
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