Sunday, August 11, 2013

Sweet & Simple

Welcome to my blog & today's cards for the DeNami Blog Hop. If you're going in order, you were just wowed by Emily! I hope she's happy to see I've started to make use of the purple Washi tape I won in her giveaway. For the first card I made it into a flower topped with a button & a pearl. The background is made with one of the stamps in the Retro Borders 1 set using Memento Grape Jelly ink. 
I used the sketch from the new Seize the Sketch challenge & since I included a button I'll also enter over at CAS-ual Fridays.
My next card is super simple with Washi tape flags, a DeNami sentiment, tiny pearls & ribbon. 

 My last card was actually the first one I made--not complicated, but not CAS.  I made it for Melissa's baby shower over at CASology--hope she likes it. I repeatedly stamped & white embossed the double circles, sponged on Distress Ink spun sugar & die cut. The darling giraffe was sponged with the same ink & before it totally dried I heated some white embossing powder & colored with a pink COPIC, so it has a bit of texture. I love the plaid stamp which I stamped in VersaMagic Pixie Dust & clear embossed. The border punch is Martha Stewart. 
Lots more blogs on the hop & next up is the DeNami Addict, Tina. If you want to see the entire line-up & prizes, head over to DeNami. Happy crafting!


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45 comments:

  1. DebAugust 11, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Greta, these are all gorgeous! I love those washi flags!

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  2. Tenia NelsonAugust 11, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Awesome cards, dearie!!!

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  3. UnknownAugust 11, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Lovely collection of cards!

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  4. RosemaryAugust 11, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    what a fun set of cards, greta... the two with the washi tape are so clean and crisp and the baby card is absolutely adorable!!

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  5. NatAugust 11, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    these are wonderful cards Greta. I love the grape color its so fresh and fab. totally wonderful cards! :) Hope you enjoy your day !! :)

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  6. C'est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLCAugust 11, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Excellent hop! Thanks for the inspiration. I am a Denami follower and have commented on all the participating blogs! Love your projects! Love washi tape right now and how you interpreted the sketch.

    La-Vie B.
    Follow me at C’est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLC

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  7. Lisa EltonAugust 11, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Squeal!! Sweet little purple polka dot cards Greta!! Love your use of the washi. Melissa will be delighted with your adorably sweet baby card, great job all around today !!

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  8. Leslie SteedAugust 11, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Your cards are fantastic! How did you make that bow from washi tape?

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  9. KathleenAugust 11, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Super cute cards! Especially love the purple ones.

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  10. wienerhoneymoonersAugust 11, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    So Sweet! Thanks for coming to the Baby Shower for Baby Bryna Kate!

    -Kimberly

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  11. Blue Moon CreationAugust 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Love your cards! My favorite is the thinking of you card! Very CAS...something I struggle with! You helped me realize I should view more CAS sketches to get a better feel for CAS style cards! Thanks! -Thia

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  12. HeidiAugust 11, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    They are all fabulous! I'm in awe of your washi tape flower!

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  13. yoorahAugust 11, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    SUPER cute!

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  14. Sue DAugust 11, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Wonderful cards--love your use of washi tape!

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  15. Camille ShortAugust 11, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Very nice!

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  16. ScrumplescrunchAugust 11, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Hello Greta
    The serenity of Purple, how beautiful it looks, and the washy makes for a lovely flower, two gorgeous cards. Your baby card is also lovely.
    Smiles :-)
    Sue

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  17. alexandra s.m.August 11, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I love them all Greta!
    TFS~

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  18. LindaAugust 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    How busy you were! These are all very nice and adorable! I had to giggle at grape jelly ink! Great name! That giraffe is just so cute!

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  19. Jackie RockwellAugust 11, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    3 really great cards Greta!

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  20. PapierGirlAugust 11, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Pretty purple - love the polka dots and the fun washi tape! Thanks for joining us at Seize the Sketch! :)

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  21. judkajudiAugust 11, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Greta, the purple is outstanding!! Love that baby card, too... so sweet.

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  22. Auntie EmAugust 11, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Your cards are all so cute! I love how you have used the Washi tape. Great ideas!
    Thank you for sharing! :)

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  23. ~Tammy~August 11, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Well, I am totally wowed! I love all your creations you shared today!

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  24. UnknownAugust 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Adorable cards and great use of washi tape. Excellently done.

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  25. Larissa HeskettAugust 11, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    WOOOZA!! You are LOADED with Inspiration today!! I am LOVING that Flower such a Pretty card design too!! Loving the banners and that Baby card is just So SWEET!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  26. Barb GhigAugust 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Oh, I just LOVE how you used your new washi tape, Greta! Love your fun 'purple' cards and Melissa's baby card is absolutely darling!!!

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  27. Mary AnnAugust 11, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Very pretty cards!!!Love your color!!!Have a good evening!!!

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  28. Amy SchumacherAugust 11, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    I love how you used the washi tape!!!

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  29. StacyAugust 11, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I love all of these sweet cards! The washi flower is so cool against the retro borders stamp. The giraffe is amazing too! I hope you had a wonderful weekend, friend!

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  30. UnknownAugust 11, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    All of your cards are so pretty!! I love the purple washi flower!!
    ~Emily
    resinjewelry.blogspot.com

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  31. SanketiAugust 12, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Lovely set of cards..Thanks so much for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays this week!

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  32. cghundleyAugust 12, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Wonderful cards.
    I love washi tape,
    so those are fun.
    And the last card
    is so pretty with
    lots of details.
    Carla from Utah

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  33. LyneAugust 12, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Love all three cards, but have to saw that purple washi tape...ROCKS!

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  34. Tina MAugust 12, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Wow, you've been busy! I just LOVE all of them...soooo sweet :)

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  35. Cat CraigAugust 12, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Great, all three cards are lovely. You know how to work your supplies to their advantage.

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  36. DanaAugust 12, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Oh my word I LOVE purple and you rocked this hop Greta! Love the washi flower, the tiny pearls next to the sentimet on the second card, and the baby giraffe has always been one of my favorites from Denami. Such a sweet card.

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  37. Tracey McNeelyAugust 12, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Fantastic cards Greta, but I really love your baby card. Thank you so much for coming to Melissa's Baby Shower!

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  38. elf1023August 12, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Well dont ask me which is my favorite. Love them all. Love your ideas, and colors. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  39. ~amy~August 12, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    awesome cards...love how you were inspired by Seize the Sketch!

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  40. Judy1223August 12, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Greta, that baby card for Melissa is just so PRECIOUS! Love that pink giraffe, so cute! Thanks for joining us for Melissa's shower at CASology!

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  41. cmAugust 13, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    All your cards here are absolutely gorgeous!! The baby card is darling+++ and your purple cards (that's a colour I struggle with, yet LOVE!), are stunning! Fabulous!!
    c

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  42. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    A great take on the Seize the Sketch challenge and lots of pretty cards to admire on your blog. Have a happy time crafting.

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  43. Lisa PetrellaAugust 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Wow, Greta!! All of these are so super sweet! I especially LOVE that washi tape flower----ADORABLE!!!

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  44. Sherry EckbladAugust 14, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    What a great assortment of cards. Love the bow and the sequins on the first one. Thanks for joining us for our first sketch challenge at Seize the Sketch.

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  45. Emily KeatonSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    These are absolutely fantastic, Greta! You used your new purple washi tape beautifully. Great minds really do think alike – I have plans to feature washi tape flowers like yours in a Ways With Washi post in the very near future!!!

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