Friday 20 September 2013

Paper Crafts 'Handmade Cards' Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hello, and welcome to the Paper Crafts Handmade Cards Blog Hop.
Handmade Cards is the newest special issue to be released by Paper Crafts, and I am lucky enough to have 9 cards published in it!! It looks to be a fab issue, full of ideas on how to use up your supplies.
So today, to celebrate the release of the magazine, Paper Crafts has invited 8 designers to be a part of a fun blog hop.
If you have not started from the beginning, click HERE to go to the start of the hop.

For our cards, we were asked to use a set number of supplies: 3, 5, 7 or 9. My card uses 5: paper, stamps, gems, card and ink. To be more precise, patterned papers from THIS awesome 6 x 6 pad, rubber stamps (the beautiful butterflies are from THIS Clearly Besotted set and the sentiment is from THIS SSS set), gorgeous gemstones from THIS pack, THIS cardstock, and THIS ink. Love that so few supplies can still create something bright and cheery.
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And these Studio Calico gems are even more gorgeous and sparkly in real life...
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GIVEAWAY
Want to win a copy of this fab magazine?

Just leave a comment here by Tuesday 24th September and you could win one. If you live outside of the US, Paper Crafts will email you a downloadable digital version.

Next stop on the hop is the extremely talented...
Lorena Cantó Lavería

And here is a full list of participants:
Emily Branch

I'll be back soon.
Bye for now.
Supplies

126 comments:

Sãndra V. said...

Awesome. Love the beautiful butterflies and the gorgeous gems you used. really makes the card stand out. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win a prize.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card. Great colours and fab bling. TFS.

Marianne said...

Wonderful card Lucy. Love the colours and butterflies and these gems are just perfect.

Karen Dunbrook said...

lovely...

DonnaSue said...

Pretty, pretty, pretty!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Love the card, butterflies are a favorite!

Jayell said...

Lovely card - beautiful butterflies and I love the papers

Kailash said...

Simply gorgeous color combo and how about those sweet butterflies!!

{VICKI} said...

This is my fave so far on the hop!

devidhayaal said...

Wonderful Card,Thanks for sharing!!

Trish said...

Hi Lucy,
Gorgeous card- very simple and achievable... I will definitely be giving this a go. TFS
Hugs,
Trish x

PS. Congratulations on getting so many of your cards published that's quite an achievement.

Jingle said...

Wow! This is just beautiful! I love the stones on the butterflies!

Ssf said...

Just love your cards
What a great choice of paper for the butterflies
Sharon F.

Vicki Wizniuk said...

♥ LOVE ♥

Teresa Zuehls said...

Just beautiful! I love the bling on the butterflies. TFS

ScrapaDiddle said...

Just a gorgeous card Lucy. Love the paper and b'flies!

Efrat said...

As always - beautiful sparkly card.

Sheila H said...

Your card is so pretty - love it!

Helen F. said...

Amazing and beautiful card, Lucy! AND only 5 supplies :)

Ashley Newell said...

This is SO beautiful! Those butterflies are perfection!

Mary Mac said...

Beautiful card, just love the patterns and soft colors.

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OH, Lucy! You are soooo amazing-- love this card! It only has 5 supplies, but it has LOTS of detail and POW! LOVE:)

Petti said...

Love your card and thank you for the chance to win.

Lynn said...

I love the colours , the stitching , the bling . Thank you for sharing this lovely card.

Leanne said...

Fabulous card! Love those butterflies.

Andrea Garland said...

The fuchsia is my favorite color, your card is so lovely.

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Beautiful card, Lucy!

Unknown said...

It is very brights & cheery! Just what I think of when I see all your amazing designs. Thanks so much.

Jessica said...

This is so pretty!!! Love those gorgeous gems! :)

Lori B said...

Love how you staggered the butterflies-great idea! Thanks for the chance to win!

Jessica Yoder said...

This is such a beautiful card. You always make such great and lovely cards

Liliana said...

Such a pretty card!! Love the butterflies!

HawaiianLibrarian said...

Butterflies and bling! Faves! Mahalo for the op to win the new issue.

Lynda said...

Beautiful card! I love the butterflies!

Pat said...

Your cards are always so lovely and elegant...thanks for sharing!

Kristin Marks said...

Love the butterflies!

Alexia Misso said...

the color and butterflies are too cool, love the card!

Sabrina said...

WOW!!! What a gorgeous butterfly card!!!

Renee V said...

Gorgeous card, love the matching pp on butterflies and card base!

Kim said...

What a beautiful card!! I love the gems! Thank you for a chance to win a copy of Handmade Cards.

Janet D. said...

The gems just make your card pop! Love it.

Candida said...

So beautiful! Loved how you displayed the butterflies!

Sue D said...

Beautiful butterfly card--love the gems!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Gregsgirl's crafty corner said...

extremely pretty card and colors are so delicate

ITTYBITTYLADYBUGS said...

First time I've done a blog hop...loving this card!

Victoria said...

Congrats Lucy on 9 cards in the issue! I've always loved your cards.
Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

Judy Tuck said...

Beautiful butterfly card. Love those colours together.

diana said...

Lovely card! Thanks for the ideas for using more supplies on my cards. ;-)

Judy Tuck said...

Love your butterflies. The papers you chose go together so well. Beautiful card!

Barbara said...

Gorgeous card! The papers, the gems make a perfect combination!

Sheila H said...

Your butterflies are totally gorgeous!

Peggy B said...

Your card is so cheery and bright. Thanks for sharing!

Dana said...

Fabulous card!!! I love the colors you used!!!

Julie said...

What a gorgeous card - time to dig out the cricut!

Cindi said...

The gems are the perfect touch!

Noreen said...

Your butterflies are a fun idea! And I like that they match the paper on the sides of the card, so the colors aren't too busy.

Renee M said...

Such a pretty and elegant card--I like the silver bling on the butterflies!

Patti J said...

Lucy, this is beautiful! So pretty matching up the butterflies with the base!

Mclay said...

What a sweet, SWEET card! I hope you don't mind if I try to make one similar! Love it! Thanks for the chance to win the magazine, too!

Kim Hill said...

Beautiful! Love the stitching and the bling! :-)

keeleykats said...

Beautiful card! I love the stitching and the papers you chose. Congrats on having NINE cards in the new mag!

Ann K said...

Love your card - and the bling is awesome!

Becky McClain said...

Beautiful card. I am always looking for new butterfly cards.

Pat K said...

What a great looking card! Love the color! Thanks for the chance to win this nifty magazine!

Dawn T said...

beautiful Lucy. Those butterflies are stunning with the gem centres.

Nicky said...

Cette carte est tout simplement magnifique et lumineuse. J'adore les papillons et la douceur des papiers que vous avez pris. Très belle réussite ! bravo et amitiés de France. Nicky

Michelle Bernal said...

Your card is just stunning! You have inspired me!

Unknown said...

Lucy,absolutely beautiful. I love the combination of colors and the butterlies are beautiful

SmokieBlueRose said...

It is simply...gorgeous.

Worrywort said...

A Beautiful Card - great to see you back blogging again Lucy.
Lynne

Jean said...

You are so talented!!!I love the butterflies!

Sharon said...

Butterflies & Bling!! My favorites

mikeslittlesis said...

Love the butterflies!

Celeste B. said...

Love the different sized butterflies.

Buffy Burnside said...

Wow ...just gorgeous!

jcobb said...

Love the card...and the gems were the perfect touch!

Lynne J said...

great card-love the butterflies and stitching!

Dana D. said...

What a terrific card. Love the colors.

Sharon said...

Beautiful card - very elegant!

Diana Enns said...

Great card - love those butterflies and your design. Thanks for the fun.

Unknown said...

such a pretty card. you had me at sparkly!! :)

Anonymous said...

Love this card. I love butterflies on cards & pages.

Betty said...

Gorgeous card!! Love the butterflies! Thanks for sharing!

Mary-Anne V said...

What a pretty card...love the different shapes of butterflies and the gems.

Unknown said...

Your card is soo pretty. I love the machine sewing stitching!

Andrea W said...

FABulous card! I love your patterned paper choices and lovely stitching. Very pretty!

Anne S. said...

Beautiful card, always looking for new ideas!

Bev Chapman said...

I just Love the card. Butterflies are my fav. Awesome what company are the stamps?

Unknown said...

Pretty card - I always admire cards with stitching!

Espiritu said...

amazing card )
I love paper and butterfly

Isha Gupta said...

Your card is so pretty Lucy.Love those shiny blings. I would love to win the magazine. TFS

Katie said...

Beautiful butterflies! Great card. Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Carmen O. said...

What a fabulous card! I've always admired your beautiful creations. Congrats on having 9 cards in the Handmade Cards magazine!!!

Anonymous said...

I love the colour choices you made here for your card!

Deborah said...

What a gorgeous card! I'd feel privileged to win a copy of the magazine.

Unknown said...

Wow 9 cards! What a talent you have! How did you get such sharp lines round your butterflies? They are soo perfect &
I would love a copy of the mag such great inspiration.
Thank you x

SuZeQ said...

I absolutely LOVE your card. And congratulations for your entries in the magazine.
kosec@sbcglobal.net

jintyoo7 said...

Stunning love those two gorgeous colours and that pad of pare looks wonderful :)

NatQuebec said...

Wow what a wonderful card, the gems on the butterflies are awesome !

Unknown said...

Just beautiful! I love the different sizes of butterflies and the bling in the center of each. Very pretty!

Trinh said...

Beautiful card, Lucy! Love the colors & bling.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! I love the color combination.

Linda Beeson said...

I think what I love about your beautiful butterflies is that great color!

Wendy said...

Such a stunning card!

Amy Williams said...

Gorgeous card! Those gems look fab on the butterflies! And thanks for the chance to win the special issue!

elf1023 said...

This card has it all. Great colors, great texture, good bling, i def am scraplifting this one.

Naomi said...

Love this card! Stunning!

Deborah Montgomery said...

Love you card....so beautiful

Wendy said...

This card knocked my socks off. Simply stunning. :D

cgargus said...

LOVE your card! The colors are great, and the sparkle is magnificent!

Renuka said...

Butterflies... Beautiful card :)

Jeanne said...

I always love your cards! The magazine looks like a must have.

Anonymous said...

A bright, very pretty card. I love to use butterflies - they always made the viewer happy. Thanks for sharing.

bjmartin said...

Very pretty! I love the way you edged the butterfly wings and the gems are perfect!

Lynn (toomanycrayons) said...

I never get tired of butterflies :) Would love to get a copy of this new special card issue too.

Emily H said...

What a stunning card! I love the bling!

Bethany said...

So pretty, I always love butterflies :)

Carmen N said...

Oh my - what a gorgeous card! Anyone would be honored to receive your beauty

Lou said...

You always put such lovely colour combinations together. A gorgeous card and congrats on your cards being published x

Unknown said...

Very nice. Love the butterflies.

SouthernMrs said...

What a pretty card! Love those butterflies. Thanks for sharing!

Amy C. said...

Love the card! Pretty colors!
clayandamy@sbcglobal.net

Kanan Pandya said...

Beautiful color combinations. Love the elegant look of your card. :-)

cmu said...

I love this card - the design and the colours. I'll be doing my own version very soon. Thanks for all your inspiration. xx

tape said...

Gorgeous card!

karilou said...

i love your card ! :)
Hi from France
Karilou