Saturday, January 22, 2011

Valentine's Day Cards Blog Hop!!

Thank you for joining me on my first ever Blog Hop.  I am so excited that you are here.  I am the 11th stop on Ms. Ellens Valentine's Day Cards Blog Hop.  If you are just joining me please head over to the beginning of this hop at http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/  There are some other stops along the way and those stops all have fabulous cards for your viewing pleasure!  As you scroll down to the end of this post you will see the link to head over to Ms. Liz's blog- the next stop on this Hop!

Please feel free to leave a comment on my blog!  I will be giving away some Blog Candy to one lucky blog commenter.  To be eligible for the blog candy I ask that you are a follower of my blog and your comment must be posted before 11PM CST on Sunday, January 23, 2011! 

Happy Commenting and have a wonderful time hopping!
So on to my card!! 

Recipe ( this is just about the only type of recipe I know ;-)
Cricut Cut: Koala and Balloon are from the Create a Critter Cartridge cut at 3 inches
Paper: Black, Shimmery White and Gray from LeCreme DCWV stack, Regal Rose and some retired DSP from SU! also Basic Black and Old Olive, also SU!
Punch: Martha Stewart grass
Ink: Regal Rose SU!
Other stuff: White Uni-Ball gel pen, Singer handheld sewing machine


This is a close up of my very FIRST time sewing on a card!!!!!
Head on over to the next stop on our Blog Hop by joining Ms. Liz!

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61 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    What an adorable card! You did a great job with the stitching--and I love that Le Creme paper stack! I'm your newest follower--I can't wait to come back to see what else you come up with! You can find me at ksjennings at gmail.com and/or http://karelj.blogspot.com

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  2. Sandy HentzelJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    This cart makes such nice cards!!! TFS

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  3. Ellen JarvisJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Sweet card -- I love Koalas almost as much as I do monkeys! Did you enjoy your stitching on the card? I think it adds an awful lot to the look of a card. I hope you'll hop along with me another time ... TYFS!

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  4. KATJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    i've only ever faux sewn on cards. i've never used a machine, and frankly, that kinda scares me....so faux is fo me.... really cute card.

    katschriber

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  5. AmandaJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    This is a really cute card. I need to get the creat a citter cart.. the more and more I see of it in use the more I love it. am also a new follower to your blog..tyfs
    amanda
    ahaynes43055 at yahoo dot com

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  6. Denise GJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Your card is adorable. I love all of it.

    http://cricutmyway.blogspot.com/

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  7. AngeliaJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    too cute!
    Thanks
    Angelia
    angeliaspapercrafts.blogspot.com

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  8. Seongsook DuncanJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    So cute!

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  9. Shawn MoschJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Cute card!

    Shawn
    CricutSearch.com

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  10. KimJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Great job! Love your little card, and keep up the sewing! It adds so much:)
    ~Kim
    kfordyce6638 at gmail dot com
    http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com

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  11. Marianne S.January 22, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I love that little bear, I haven't used this cart yet. I am a new follower. Great job and thank you for sharing.

    Marianne S.
    sthquilter at gmail dot com
    www.paperorfabric.blogspot.com

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  12. ElleJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Your kola is so cute ;) You can find me on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1443165426

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  13. AnnaJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Very cute!!! Great job on your sewing on paper. I'm a now a follower.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  14. mlc_15January 22, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    So cute! I have yet to sew with my scrapbooking but have been wanting to try it!
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    mlc_15 at hotmail dot com

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I love Create A Critter!!! Your card is adorable! I like the sewing technique you did.
    Angie
    Luvs2Scrapbook75.blogspot.com

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  16. KassidyJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    So super Cute Sarah! I love it. TFS
    -Kassidy
    inkingitupcrazy

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  17. Shannon Leffew KeithJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Very cute! Shannleffew2@yahoo.com

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I love your card, that litle Kola is so so adorable! I love the color and paper choices also! The little accents in the balloon are perfect with that white pen! Thank you so much for sharing, glad to become a follower, now I will be able to check back for more amazing projects!
    Contact Info: incase I get lucky enough to win that amazing candy! Email: arebori0204@gmail.com
    New Blog: check me out if you get a chance, I love new friends: www.scraptillyadrop.blogspot.com

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  19. KristaJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Is the grass cut from machine as well?
    KristaInMN at gmail dot com
    new follower--hop over to my blog
    http://www.KristasPaperCafe.com

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  20. KristaJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Sarah, I just saw that you are in St cloud. I am in Mpls. Happy Cold Days to you!!

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  21. Mary JeanJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    cute cute card!

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  22. KristaJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    OK my brain is getting tired from hopping. One more note. I am in a hop today also. Would love to have you stop by--fellow Minnesotan!
    http://www.KristasPaperCafe.com

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  23. Pat N.January 22, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Your card is super cute. Love the koala bear and the heart balloon. I'm a new follower; consider following mine. Just click on my name to go to Pat's Scraps. Thanks for the chance to win some candy!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I love your card. Very cute. I am a new follower and would love if you stopped by at http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com

    Burffrau @ aol dot com

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Sweet Card! I'm a new follower!

    TFS
    Debi

    http://cards-by-montana-reflections.blogspot.com/

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  26. memaJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I love your Koala card..very sweet and cute

    wilsonp58@yahoo.com

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  27. lovescrapreflectJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    cute card you are brave to sew im too scared so I have not tried it yet calebwmartin@yahoo.com

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  28. Lizzie LaineJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Sarah,

    Your card is adorable!
    That is a cute balloon too.
    You did a great job sewing, I just cleaned my sewing machine off last night to attempt sewing on a card.

    Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win:)

    ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

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  29. dobie mom of 3January 22, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I am a new follower. Your card is very cute! Congrats on your 1st blog hop! Thank you for sharing.

    Brandy
    dobiemom09 at gmail dot com

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  30. SelinaJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Great job! I love the gel pen detail on the balloon & also the stitching! I've just started stitching on my cards too! Fun to try new things!

    Thanks for chance to win some goodies!
    Can contact me at http://www.mudpiereality.blogspot.com

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  31. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I love koalas! They are so cute. And so is yours :)
    Thank you for sharing.

    postaisdajoana at gmail dot com

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  32. Scrappin_3rdeeschikJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    He is just darling. Great job. :D
    HUGS
    Meighen

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  33. PammejoJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Very Cute card. Just became a follower.
    pammejo1@yahoo.com
    http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/

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  34. ShawneeJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    So cute! I love the Koala bear!!

    Shawnee
    http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com

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  35. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    super cute!!! Love the koala! Impressed that you sewed on the card!!!
    New follower! www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com

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  36. maria zelinskiJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    such a cute card. i love the stiching. i just ordered a sew easy to try this. thanks for sharing. and for the chance to win. i am a new follower. and ill be back. pmlemaria@yahoo.com

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  37. MichelleJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Cute Koala! I love create a critter too. thanks for sharing!

    rynmich at gmail dot com

    http://michelles-crafty-creations.blogspot.com

    im a new follower

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  38. MurphyMamaJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    What a cute koala. He is adorable. Im new to crafting and looking for new easy ideas, Thanks so much for sharing.
    roseredgurl@gmail.com
    murphyslaw2010.blogspot.com

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  39. AngelaJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    What a cute card, I just love that balloon! I became a new follower! TFS and the chance to win some blog candy.
    lauermaa@gmail.com

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  40. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Very Cute! I love the Create A Critter Cartridge.
    Rachelle
    rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com

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  41. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    What a lovely card. TFS
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
    debbie_craine@hotmal.com

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  42. LindaJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Really cute card. Love the Koala!!
    lindamcintosh at verizon dot net

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  43. Cricut MatriarchJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Love koala bears! Great job sewing! I have not done that yet.
    New follower.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Cricut Matriarch@yahoo.com

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  44. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    What a cute card!! Now I have to add that grass punch to my wish list! I am a new follower would love it if you stopped by mine, will be in a hop in2 weeks, I'm going to give away a cricut cart! Thanks for the stop.
    Cindy
    miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

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  45. JolandaJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    the koala is so cute - its a lovely card :)
    yolanda dot bravery at hotmail dot co dot uk

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  46. K-E KreationsJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Adorable card! Love all the small details you put into it.

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  47. Karen S.January 23, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Cute card! Love the little koala! CAC is my favorite cartridge! I'm a follower! Thanks for the chance to win!

    karen skapin at yahoo dotcom

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  48. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I have not tried sewing yet, since i can't sew in a straight line. maybe someday, for now faux stitching for me.
    cornerstone.cs(AT)cox(DOT)net
    http://sillyp4jc.blogspot.com/

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  49. MelissaJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Awwwww...I love this card! The pink background just makes the little koala pop!

    I just got a new sewing machine for Christmas and I can't stop stitching on my cards! lol I think it just adds so much! Would love to have you stop by blog and check out my stuff!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  50. ReneeleeakJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Very cute card! I really like how you sewed around the card and added highlights to the balloon. Your card turned out adorable. ☺
    Thanks for joining in the hop and sharing your card with us!
    reneeleeak at yahoo dot com

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  51. TrishaJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Adorable card. Congrats on your first blog hop and thanks for sharing. I am a new follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  52. jennyplace2January 23, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Love all the details in the card, just to cute! TFS!
    jennyplace26@gmail.com

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  53. Becky DunhamJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Sarah - darling card! I love that koala - might have to get that cartridge just for him! Glad you decided to join the hop - hope you do more of them!

    rdunham at q dot com

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  54. TuttleTimeJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    What an adorable card! Simple but with cute details...I love the stitching. I haven't seen that on a card. Great idea. I love the details with the white pen. I need to get one of those, too.

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Woo Hoo!
    I've been looking forward to this <3 Hop!

    Kelsey: WomanInACrystalCase [at] Gmail [dot] com
    And: WomanInACrystalCase.blogspot.com

    ~ I'm a new Follower!!
    ~ That koala is too adorable, and I love the little heart balloon! Cute!

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  56. KristinJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    This is such a cute card! I love the Create A Critter Card. Thanks so much for sharing!!! I am a follower now too!
    Kristin
    kmkluvs2scrap at gmail dot com

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  57. jengdJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    What a cute little guy! Love the balloon and your stitching is fab!

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  58. Rachel MillerJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    What a cute little card!!! Love the balloon and the stitching is great. Thank you for sharing.
    I am a new follower as of tonight.

    Rachel Miller
    rachelspapercrafts(at)ymail(dot)com
    www.rachelspapercrafts.blogspot.com

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  59. Kathy's Kreative SpotJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Love your cute card; Create a critter is one of my favorite cartridges.

    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dotcom

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  60. SarahJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Super cute card. I love sewing on my cards. I've gotten lazy latley I need to get my machine back out. Thanks for the inspiration.
    ~simplyshaddock.blogspot.com

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  61. JenniferJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Sarah,

    Congratulations on your first blog hop!!! :) I love your card! How do you like your hand-held sewing machine?! I bought a Janome Sew Mini and I couldn't even thread the bobbin...I ended up sticking with my bigger Viking.

    Thank you so much for sharing,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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Thank you so much for your comments-- they mean so much to me! Happy Crafting!