Monday 17 August 2009

Caardvarks Blog Hop - Day 1

Welcome to the first ever Caardvarks Caard Hop sponsored by Core'dinations.
If you have just come from Ashley's gorgeous blog - nice to see you, hope you are having fun.

If not, click here to go to the start of the hop. Caardvarks will give all the instructions you need.

So here is my FIRST Core'dinations card of the hop!



Supplies: Core'dinations Whitewash Cardstock; Stamps - Hero Arts; Kraft Notecard - Hero Arts; Blue polka dot paper - Papertrey Ink; Cuttlebug embossing folder - Swiss Dots; twill - recycled Gap clothing label.

This Core'dinations Whitewash Collection is fantastic - so fun to work with! The colours underneath are so vibrant and fun, and the 12x12 pack has a wonderful selection of colours in.

I wanted to make a card that really showcased this gorgeous card so I kept the design fairly simple. I embossed the cardstock with my Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder, then sanded the dots to reveal the core colour. Then, I just tore the bottom from the card to create the waves. So easy to make.

Here is the blog hop order:
Click HERE for the next stop on the hop - the fabulous HEIDI!
Click HERE for the start of the hop.

Have fun, and keep hopping.
See you tomorrow - good luck!!!

P.S. keep your eyes peeled for giveaways over the 3 days... I might even be doing one :)

90 comments:

Tanis said...

CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!!

LOVE the little boat. I loved using the swiss dots on the whitewash too.
SO FUN!!!

Jenn said...

Precious! too cute

Unknown said...

Absolutely adorable Lucy! I love how you created the water with the tearing!

Andi (RrlScrapGal) said...

OH you are so darn clever! I love the water line from the paper.. This card is so adorable!

OK.. baby card? Right after your honeymoon????????? (wink)

CinnamonSally said...

Lucy I love this card so elegant and the paper looks great, another thing on my wishlist!!

Eva said...

Lucy, this is such a sweet little card!!!! Love it!!!

Nathalia Castellon said...

I SO love that little boat being tossed among the waves! How clever is that paper tearing?! Nice work Lucy. :)

Candy said...

Very cute!! I love how you did the ocean!!!

Josephine said...

Lovely! The embossing certainly shows off the card perfectly.

Sarah J Moerman said...

Such a sweet card, Lucy! You really showcased the cardstock so well!

Unknown said...

This is a really sweet card.
Thanks

June Houck said...

This is SO precious!!! Love it :)

Shawna said...

Way too cute! I think I am going to have to check out these cor'ordination papers! Love your card!

Unknown said...

Such a sweet card for a baby! Love this!

Michelle said...

cute baby boy card!

Shawninaz said...

Great job on this, the cardstock works beautifully with your theme.

Priscilla said...

Swiss dots and the sailboat, so sweet. Very pretty baby card.

Nicole Maki said...

This would make such an adorable announcement card.

Love that baby blue core - must go shopping.

Ewik21 said...

I need a reanimation !!! soo cute , hugs Ewa

Julie said...

What a fab idea. Your card shows off the coredinations perfectly. It goes so well with the cuttlebug.
Julie x

Pamela Smerker said...

I absolutely love this card, so simply but tons of details! My Fav!!1

Dragonlady said...

Hi Lucy

brilliant card this stuff is really effective.

Ali x

Steph Jacobson said...

LOVE this! I'm a sucker for cute baby boy stuff. Love the soft colors and the little details like the twill tape and string.

froggygal81 said...

Very cute card. Love the boat.
Thanks

Wendy K. said...

Very classy look for a baby card, I love it!

*Alison* said...

This is ADORABLE.. I love the little cloud and how you tore the paper for waves.. this is simply stunning TFS

noora said...

Very, very sweet card!

Unknown said...

That is the cutest card!

Heidi said...

i love the tearing effect! this is such a great card!

connie said...

i love the way you tore the paper! very pretty card.

Katy said...

love the swiss dots on this paper, so cute!!

Patricia said...

I love your cards are fantastic

Celeste B. said...

That is an adorable card. I am loving what you guys are doing with the white wash.

Shauna K said...

soooo cute! love everything!!! the boat, the torn edge for water, the sweet sentiment and ribbons- beautiful!!

Yelowflower said...

wonderful project! thanks for sharing!!!

Hilde Aaslund aka Scoobie said...

This card really show soem of the possibilities with the white wash cardstock. I want it NOW! TFS :-)

Marijke said...

Really adorable card Lucy!!!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card. The background is awesome.

Sarah A said...

I love this card - just perfect!

Sarah x

cal8007 said...

What an adorable baby card! I love what you did with the paper, but I love all core'dinations paper anyway! Thanks for sharing.

Carmen

Maxene said...

Oh, this is cute. I love this. Thanks for sharing this with us, I think I have to case it!

Betty said...

beautiful color combo - simple yet stunning. thanks.

Karen said...

Sweet, sweet card. Hope you had a fabulous honeymoon.

Sue McRae said...

So cute! Love the torn paper edge!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Cute - you just gotta love baby cards!

Tricia said...

i totally love teh kraft paper behind your design here. The swiss dots are perfect!

Carey said...

I love the little boat. So cute!

reen said...

Lucy, this is a beautiful card. I love the torn paper at the bottom for the water. Good idea

KyJeJe said...

Your card is sooooo sweet. Love it, love it!!!

Kimberly's Krafts said...

Most precious! Very sweet and just darling! :) LOVE it!

nannette13 said...

I really love this card - the way you made the sea by just tearing the paper is perfect! I will have to CASE this one! Thank you for sharing!

Rona said...

Love the dots! This card is so sweet!!

SchuCo Designs said...

Simple and sweet card! Love it.

Steph Zerbe said...

oh, I want this!
♥ the swiss dot bkgd and the precious baby theme. ♥ that cloud stamp! Too cute. Lking fwd to tomorrow!!

StacyC said...

This is adorable.. Love it..

Tiffany Heilman said...

Such a sweet card!

Amanda Profumo said...

Be still my heart... I love this card! It's my fave on the hop so far!

SmilynStef said...

♥♥♥ this design ... such a clever way to use the torn edge.

Marla said...

Super cute cards

Jamiecrafts said...

going to be trying this card for sure, THANKS!

Susan Grapengater said...

I love this card! It is what got me started on the hop! Such sweet colors and it has alot of details!

mel m. m. mccarthy said...

This is so flippin cute that it looks like it should smell like a baby. It is mega unbelievable adorable. There are elements of designs that just make me hold my breath in appreciation & that wave under the boat is one for certain! Don't even get me started on that little cloud. ;O)

Echo said...

awww, so sweet and simple and elegant. Very Very cute!

Tina said...

Cute, cute, cute! Love it. TFS!

cindy said...

so sweet! love the card and use of embossing/tearing techniques

Pajalu said...

Lucy this is STUNNING!!!!!!!!!! I love whay you have done here :D.

JessicaK said...

Gorgeous cardstock, and love the scene.

java diva said...

So cute! Got to get some whitewash!

Martha said...

I think I have fallen in love with your card, lol. The ocean wave is too brilliant! Thanks for the inspiration!

Allison Cope said...

Awww.... love your card! Sweet stamps! Love the embossing!

Dawn T said...

Lucy - love the colours on this one. you really have managed a lovely elegant card as usual.

Alice said...

WOW!! love how you created the water, what a perfect way to showcase the core! Fabulous card as always!! Love it!

Connie Neal said...

Great card! Love the Swiss dots folder!

Anne said...

Very pretty card Lucy, love that torn water's edge

Nancyroo said...

I love the color combination and design! great work!

dstandard said...

Fabulous! Love this!

cheryl l. said...

O-o-o-o-o...GREAT CARD!

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Sweet card.

cindy ziliak said...

What a sweet card!

Diana said...

sweet, sweet baby card Lucy. thanks for sharing

Anonymous said...

the dotted swiss effect is making me jealous -- I think I need that cuttlebug !

Karen AKA Soccerboyzmom said...

what a great Baby card. I love this idea with the embossing folder.

Carrie Gaskin said...

I love how you've highlighted the cardstock with this design. Great job.

Kathlene said...

Such a sweet card. Love the swiss dotted field and cute little boat. The torn bottom is perfect for the waves. Thanks for sharing!

Julie said...

Love the colors

Cathy said...

An adorable baby card! Love everything about it!!

Fika said...

Love your boat Lucy.. especially the torn paper.. always love your twine too.. ;)

Ashley M said...

Love this card Lucy! The way you used your torn edge is so creative! Welcome back! :)

kathy s said...

what a beautiful card- great for a new baby- and it looks so effective

Unknown said...

So, so cute! This is one of my very favorites!!!! You are so creative...
Michell
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