Saturday, November 10, 2012

My Craft Spot - Release Hop and Giveaway!!!

(If you are looking for the Peachy Keen Thankful Hop Post, please click HERE or scroll down!)

Good morning!!! I'm super excited today, since it is new release and reveal day with My Craft Spot! I seriously think this is my favorite release yet! And, I also have the opportunity to give away a set (Joy to the World - my fav!) to one lucky person who leaves me a comment today - in fact, there is a stamp set being given away at each stop along the hop - so make sure and not miss a single one! If you arrived here from Kate, then you are in the right spot. If not - make sure and head over to My Craft Spot to start at the beginning! I also posted the entire hop line-up at the bottom of this post, right after the photo's of the new sets.

Since I was out of town when my package with the new release came, I didn't get to play with the new dies until now. I couldn't wait to give these a try - and I wasn't disappointed at all with how wonderful they are! I used the banner die to cut some self-adhesive cork I picked up while we were on vacation - and it cut WONDERFULLY!!! Here is what I made:
Like I said, I had some self-adhesive cork that I cut the banners with, then I punched a couple tiny holes in the tops to thread my natural jute twine through (available HERE from My Craft Spot). I cut the star bursts in red using Papertrey Ink cardstock, then cut the white circles, stamped my letters with Pebbles Chalk Ink, and inked the edges with Tim Holtz distress ink in Antique Linen.
I stuck the cork right on the card base, then used pop-dots to attach the letters. Added a couple bows to the ends of the banner, leaving the ends long for a bit of a whimsical touch, then added stick on pearls to the centers of the bows.  
My pattern paper is by My Mind's Eye, and is a Designer's Accessory Pad in the All is Bright collection. This page was the perfect frame for my banners! 
Finished it all off by using a kraft paper card base. I seem to have this little addiction to kraft paper lately...but I don't see that changing anytime soon either!

So, it's time I send you off to your next stop - the ever so talented Amber!

And...in case you wanted to see them - here is a picture of all the new sets! They are all available for purchase now at My Craft Spot too!!! 






Here is the entire blog hop line-up, just in case you get lost along the way:

Kimberly
GiGi
Ally  
Gwen 
Robin
Kate
                       Heather (You are here)
Amber 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful weekend!!!


63 comments:

  1. This is fantastic, Heather! I LOVE that cork! It's fabulous with the kraft and jute string!!

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  2. Your card is adorable, I love the cork and I also like the look of Kraft cardstock. Awesome stamp sets, thanks for a chance to win.

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  3. Very creative! Love the vintage image in the corner and the cork banner!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  4. Heather, your card is beautiful! I am going to have to look for some of that cork. I love the look! Great job, my firend! ~Hugs, Saundra

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  5. What a gorgeous card! LOVE the cork banner and the beautiful papers and dies!!
    TFS :)
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  6. I guess I'm going to have to buy some cork. What a great idea. And I love how you used the patterned paper.

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  7. Heather!!
    It is absolutely AMAZING how well the My Craft Spot Dies cut!!! WOW!! your card is super awesome---I'd be so very very excited to get to do work with them, too!!! the papers, embellishments and everything are super great!!! be blessed
    ~Beyond Measure
    Tammy
    www.urbeyondmeasure.com

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  8. Good to know the dies will cut through something like cork. Thanks for that tip. Also love the papers you used. I love banners. They give a project dimension. Love the whole concept for this card.
    Ogdendoll@gmail.com

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  9. So pretty...love the banner and the cork! Lee-Ann :)

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  10. Your card is a JOYOUS party goning on!
    I really like the new dies and Joy to the World sentiment set!

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  11. That banner cork board is adorable! Love that sentiment set.


    Tara

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  12. What a lovely card!Beautiful Banner!Amazing!
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Migdalia

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  13. This card is awesome! I love the look the cork gives it.

    I am a new follower :)

    Thanks for sharing your creativity!!

    Bridget
    NermalJuly14@gmail.com
    crazycatladycraft.blogspot.com

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  14. OMG, I love this card !! Love that paper it reminds me of the old vintage post cards, the cork banner is amazing as well :D
    Hugs Brianna

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  15. Beautiful card.love the cute banner.That paper is just beautiful.

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  16. What a wonderful card! I just love those little tags!!!

    Lisa

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  17. Gorgeous card, Heather! I love your cork banner and all of the fun details - so pretty!

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  18. Heather: I know I've told you before, but I'm happy to say it again - your art is WONDERFUL and inspires me so much. Thanks for sharing your creativity through your DT work at My Craft Spot. I always enjoy seeing your creative spin on things. Kimberly's new stamp sets are wonderful, and you've once again done an inspiring job using them. Thanks for being part of this hop, and for the chance to win. I also want to say that I've missed you at Word Art Wednesday and hope you will come and play along again real soon.
    Have a blessed and relaxing weekend, and thanks for inspiring me. My Craft Spot ROCKS!
    Blessings,
    Karen L
    www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com - my personal blog
    www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com - challenge blog

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  19. Gorgeous art, Heather. You are so talented. Thanks for this chance to win and for being part of this super fun blog hop for My Craft Spot.
    Blessings,
    Sierra

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  20. OMG, your card is stunning!! I just love the cork banner..

    Scrappy hugs,
    Amanda :0)

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  21. Every blog I hop to has some amazing projects!

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  22. Cute card. Love the way that you use the cord paper.

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  23. This is so cute. I love those cork banners.. I'm already a follower.

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  24. I love the way this turned out... the cork is perfect for this!
    Teresa
    www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com

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  25. Joy is a great word, isn't it? Love what you have done with it. Following now, have a great day!

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  26. What a great card! I love the look of the cork on this card!

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  27. this card is so nice love the look of the banner thanks for the inspiration
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  28. Rustic elegance, such a beautiful sight to see. You are an artist for sure. We benfit totally by taking a close look at your sweet work. I joined your site please come over to see me. I am so NEW to all this but I am sure having fun.
    Blessings,
    Carole Robb Bisson

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  29. Your card is so beautiful. I love the cork and the dies you used are fabulous. Gorgeous colors and layout. Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring.

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  30. Love this banner!

    mb6464@hotmail.com
    marciasmemories.blogspot.com

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  31. very pretty love the cork cut with the die!!
    Kristan
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  32. Fabulous! I really like the cork banners.

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  33. I love the cork for the banners! What a great idea adds so much. Have loved your projects all week, they have been awesome!!

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  34. Love the cork banner! Great colors and papers, too, along with all the little details! TFS!

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  35. Love your card, the colors are awesome and love the cork banner!

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  36. Who would have thought you could pair "cork" with "Christmas"? Fabulous idea...it really turned out great!

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  37. Amazing card:) Love the cork banners...so cute!
    Thanks for a great week of inspiration!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  38. Thanks for a great hop and great week! Your banner project is great and I did not know you could cut cork with dies! Amazing - I would love to win the Joy stamps! I am a follower of your blog and I had the bell button on my blog before the event began - it has all be great all week long ~ enjoy your day! Gail http://ilikepaper01.blogspot.com/

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  39. So beautiful!! I love the banner!!

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  40. I love all the natural elements of your card, the cork and jute work so beautifully together with your vintage papers!
    {Hugs} Barb

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  41. The cork looks so cute on your card. Great use of the metal dies!!

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  42. Gorgeous banner and I love your papers!!

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  43. I love that banner and how you used cork for the banner!

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  44. Lovely card with the cork and the jute and the kraft!
    Liselot

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  45. Your card is GREAT and the cork banner is amazing. I have so enjoyed the hop and all of the ideas it has given me. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

    kim
    k1i2m3@cox.net

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  46. Beautiful card Heather! I love the banner and the cork looks amazing!

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  47. I need to get some of that cork -- it looks great!
    Karen L 1020 at gmail dot com

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  48. Yum, yum, YUM! LOVE that cork banner! So sweet! Hey, and thanks ever so much for taking the time to leave me some love during the Market Street Stamps November Release! It means so much to me!

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  49. Beautiful card!!! I love this die set!! The stamps are all awesome!!!

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    1. great use of the printed paper and the banner die.
      mbchoj at aol.com

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  50. Very pretty! I'm not usually a banner fan but this is really nice. The cork is such a unique idea. Really adds a lot!

    pawprintspetsits at yahoodotcom

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  51. What a great card!! I really love the use of the cork.
    Kathy
    Salido99@msn.com
    http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

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  52. Beautiful banner Heather - love all the textures and papers and design elements. I have come across your blog before too so am now signed up as follower. I would so love those stamps! Nicola x

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  53. Beautiful card with so much texture! Clever use of cork... the banner is gorgeous. :o) Wonderful project showcasing Kimberly's marvelous stamps! :o)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  54. such a cute card its adorable love the cork. tfs
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  55. Great banner card & the cork adds great texture.

    marg0006 at verizon dot net

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  56. Your card is absolutely beautiful. Great use of the cork!

    scrapnmom atlive dotcom

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  57. Heather ~ ADORABLE!! I LVOE that you used cork for the banner!! I must try that sometime ~ I always forget about my cork!! Well you know I LOVE the paper! LOL Paper hoarder in me can't resist!!

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