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Thursday, February 18, 2010

CSS Hope is Faith Inspiration Blog Hop

Feelings of Hope
Gina challenged the CenterStage Spotlight team to make a card with the new Hope is Faith stamp set using the photo above for inspiration. Check out Gina's blog for all the details on this special stamp set. I have created three cards to share with you tonight. The first one was inspired by the photo above.
I started with a base of PL Fresh Asparagus and then layered with some print cardstock from My Mind's Eye followed by some PL Sweet Corn that was punched
with a Fleur De Lis Edge punch and layered with some more print cardstock and a pretty satin bow. The beautiful butterfly image was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on PL Sweet Corn and colored with Copic Markers and then I ran it through my Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots EF. I stamped the butterfly a second time with Stazon Black ink on acetate and layered it onto the stamped image. The butterfly was finished off with some Diamond Stickles. For the inside of the card, I stamped the butterfly in Versamark ink and then overstamped the sentiment from the Hope is Faith set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
This card was created completely with scraps that were on my desk. I love that! The solid cardstocks are PL White, PL Lipstick Red and Passionate Pink. You will find them here. The butterfly was colored with Copics and Spica Glitter pens. The layout for this card was inspired by this card created by Cindy Lawrence. The size of this card is 3" x 6". I like this size, small but mighty!
This final card is a biggie at 5" x 7". I used PL Lipstick Red, PL Passionate Pink and PL White for the layers. The pink layer was embossed with the Victoria (?) CB EF. I inked each of the butterflies with several inkpads in shades of pink to red. Of course, they were finished off with some Diamond stickles and fun buttons.
Now, stop by these designer's participating in the hop tonight:
Melissa Cash {you are here}

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23 comments:

  1. LoriFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    Melissa all of your cards are so pretty!!!

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  2. AKiteFlierFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    WOW Melissa - you've been a stampin' fiend! And with such great results too - I LOVE that you use unusual sizes of cards - that's something I forget to do - I think #3 is my fave.

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  3. joyFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Adore the butterfly card that is stamped with the Stazon! The colors and outstanding. I like the 2nd because the colors go so well together -- but LOVE the idea that is was made with scraps.

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  4. A Consuming PassionFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Even your blog page matches the colour theme!!!

    Both cards are beautiful Melissa - love the layering on the first card and the way you used the sentiment on the second - very inspiring - must remember this!

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  5. redwasher1February 18, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    WOW! Your cards are just stunning!! I love them all!!

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  6. CarolinaFebruary 19, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    Gorgeous cards Melissa! Love the color combo, the texture and the design you selected for each. Hope you have a great weekend!

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  7. dee marieFebruary 19, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    Breath-taking cards Melissa! Love all your ideas :)

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  8. SharriFebruary 19, 2010 at 4:47 AM

    Melissa, Wow! Beautiful cards! I love how you used the sentiment on your second card!

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  9. Carla S.February 19, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    What gorgeous cards, Melissa! I love the designs of each one!

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  10. SelmaFebruary 19, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    Stunning. All three are gorgeous and would be hard to pick a favorite. Always love your work.

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  11. CheriFebruary 19, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

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  12. TinaFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    These are just soooo pretty!

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  13. JenMarieFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    THESE are GORGEOUS!!!

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  14. Giovana February 19, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Awesome cards Melissa!!

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  15. Diana QFebruary 19, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    All 3 are WOW cards! I love the focus on just the butterfly in the first one with sentiment inside....in the second using the sentiment to make a backgoround paper is wonderful and the third is just beautiful! ;D Diana

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  16. Janice MFebruary 19, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Beautiful cards Melissa! Love how you finished the inside of the first one!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful cards!

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  18. DebbieMFebruary 19, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Love your cards! There sooo beautiful!

    Greetings, Debbie Meijer :)

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  19. Betty NevilleFebruary 19, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Love your cards Melissa! Your acetate
    butterfly is awesome! Great idea to use the sentiment for the background - so effective! And love those pink butterflies!

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  20. BrendaFebruary 19, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Melissa your cards are all so beautiful!

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  21. Emily LeiphartFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    Gorgeous! Wow, I love all these cards!

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  22. JennieFebruary 25, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Beautiful cards Melissa! So much eye candy you created :o)

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  23. Donna BakerFebruary 28, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    your butterfly cards are stunning, Melissa! my favorite is the popped up first one.

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