1.24.2013

The Contenders Blog Hop - You Amaze Me!

What is a Contenders Blog Hop, you ask? Well, you see, there is a large group of people who regularly (or not regularly... LOL!) submit work to Paper Crafts Magazine. They, obviously, can only accept so many submissions, but that doesn't mean that the others aren't fabulous! SO.... we are hopping today with the cards that didn't make the cut for the magazine, but we still kinda love. Just sayin'.

You Amaze Me

I submitted this card for one of the two sketch calls for the most recent issue, although, obviously I had sunshine on my brain from another category, as well! LOL! To create the base, I first scored the four quadrants and then scored the lines in each quadrant going in opposing directions. I love the texture and interest it adds, while remaining nice and white! I punched a circle and cut it half for the sun and added a few strands of twine for the sunrays.

You Amaze Me (detail)

I used the "you" die from Simon Says Stamp along with the coordinating stamp set for the sentiment. I just love the happy white, the bright yellow, and the strong contrast of the black! It makes me happy.

Sooo... there you have it! This one didn't make it into the magazine, but I'm so happy I got to share it with all of you today! If you submitted, you should totally join the hop! Just pop on over to Annette's blog and link up your Contender! If you haven't submitted, TRY IT! It's fun! I was fortunate to have another card chosen for this issue, so that was a happy day!!!

And with that, I wish you a HAPPY! Yes, my friends, have a happy.

Jingle Out!





34 comments:

  1. Angi BarrsJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    This is such a happy card!!!

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  2. Mary Pat SiehlJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    just as the card states- you amaze me!! i totally love yoour cards!!

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  3. JamieJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    This is a great card Jingle, I love the embossing!:)

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  4. ~amy~January 24, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    This rocks!

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  5. AnniJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Such a cute card! That card makes me smile today and I am at home with a bad flu - so I needed that smile! Thanks so much!
    Anni

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  6. Jocelyn OlsonJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Your scoring is out-of-control good! I *love* the contrasting sun and sentiment. Way to rock it, Jennifer!

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  7. TiffanyJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    This is awesome! I thought the texture was an embossing folder. I can't believe you did that by hand! I also can't believe it didn't get published but I guess that is their loss and our gain because we get to see it now. :)

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  8. michibJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Great card Jen - Love it!!

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  9. Miriam PrantnerJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    I love this! Your scoring rocks! *** ;)

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  10. SmithaJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    I love this card!!! Beautiful scoring work!

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  11. Virginia L.January 24, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    This card SCORES and it sure makes me smile :) Love it!

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  12. jenJanuary 24, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    This is super fab- I love it too! :)

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  13. TaheerahJanuary 24, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    This card makes me happy too Jingle!! Love the creative scoring and the little pops of yellow - the rays are totally inspiring too!

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  14. joscelyne cutchensJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    um. yeah. i love this. LOVE the crisp white, the texture. the lines, lead right to the sun. love the twine and the die cut you. awesome.
    ***

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  15. Crafty Math ChickJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    I think this is INSPIRED Jen! Shame on Papercrafts for not selecting this one!!
    ~ Meredith

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  16. Izzy AndersonJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    You amaze me! This turned out great!

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  17. Diana WaiteJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    BEAUTIFUL card!

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  18. Houses Built of CardsJanuary 24, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    This is beautiful! LOVE your scoring - it couldn't be more perfect!!!

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    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  19. Katie GehringJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    This is a fantastic card! Love the scoring, the twine, the die-cuts. Super inspiring my friend!

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  20. Annette Witherspoon ♥January 24, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    I've been wanting to comment all day. Now that I've put my kids to bed I can finally do it! This card is super adorable! It is so happy and fun. I love how you used the little pieces of twine for sun rays. So clever! Thanks for joining The Contenders hop!! You are so awesome!

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  21. Barb TurpinJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Wow, Jen...what an adorable set! Love the way you showcased it...and here I'm trying to be good and not buy any more stamps till I've used the ones I have...

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  22. Nina YangJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Love this card! Now I am wondering which ones made it...

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  23. Glenda JJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    This is awesome!!! Absolutely fantastic! Great CAS design.

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  24. LaloJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    TOTALLY dig this card! I would have thought it was for the other category. I like all the texture too "YOU are awesome"!!!

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  25. Karen B.January 25, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    What a great contender! So fresh and fun.

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  26. CharkJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    can't believe this didn't get picked up--great design!

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  27. Lea L.January 25, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    This is so fun! LOVE the sun!

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  28. KellyJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Found it on pinterest, just got that die and stamp set. This is so cool!!!!

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  29. Kristie GouletJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    This is a great card! Love the die!

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  30. SusanJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Your scoring is flawless! WOW!

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  31. Cassie_luJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    what a create take on the sketch and brilliant to combine it with the sunshine theme. love the CAS design of it.

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  32. Jennifer RzasaJanuary 26, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Simple, cheery..I adore this card!!

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  33. JulieJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Aww, I love your baker's twine sunshine! So cute!

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  34. galeJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Really cute! Love the scoring-it looks really neat.

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