Sep 19 2009
It’s Blog Hop Time!
Hello, and welcome to my blog! A group of us got together, thinking it would be fun to introduce our readers to some different stampers, their styles, and their blogs. Perhaps you’ll find an exciting new artist you’d like to visit again. We’re called Stampers United, and today we’re having a blog hop! Not only will you have a chance to visit some possibly new-to-you blogs, but there are prizes along the way, and a Grand Prize at the end!
In order to have a chance at winning the Grand Prize, you must gather a phrase along the blog hop, commenting as you go. Each stamper will have a particular word listed on their blog and as long as you visit them in order, you will have the complete phrase at the end. Claudia will pick the Grand Prize winner and make the announcement Monday on her blog. The winner will need to contact Claudia, who will then ask for the phrase. If correct, we have a Grand Prize winner! If not correct, Claudia will pick another potential winner, etc., until the phrase is repeated to her correctly.
To start off, you must begin at the Stampers United blog. If you did not start there, then please go back and begin again… you don’t want to miss out on that fabulous Grand Prize!
If you arrived here from Marlene’s blog, you are on the correct course.
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I’d like to share a card today which I made with Flourishes’ new Seasonal Wreaths set. Flourishes has kindly donated this set as part of the Grand Prize for our blog hop. When I asked Jan Marie about a donation, she said “anything you want”. She was very sweet and she made my heart feel good. I chose this set because it’s one of my new favorites.
Oh, happy day, I have another Christmas card done! I enjoyed coloring this with my Prismacolor markers in traditional red, green, and gold, and in the end I thought it had a bit of a vintage look to it. I used a Martha Stewart branch punch to add a little decoration under the bow. The embossed sentiment is from Holiday Greetings. The cardstocks are Chocolate Chip and Real Red. Designer paper is last year’s Memory Box Winterberry. Accessories are ribbon and pearls from Flourishes, Spellbinders circle & scalloped circle dies, and Cuttlebug Textile embossing folder.
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Now, about that blog hop…
My word in the phrase is (word has been removed — contest closed. Thank you for hopping along with us!), and your next word can be found at Priscilla’s blog.
We hope you are enjoying this special blog hop and that you’re finding something new along the way. Thanks for joining us today! Good luck to you!
Lovely card Leslie. Thank you to you and the team for arranging this blog hop. It’s very inspirational.
Jenny
it looks so lovely, you’r card, love the colors
hugs
daisy
Thanks for this chance great blog hop and fabulous card thanks for the chance
Hugs Jacqui x
Your card and blog are amazing Leslie, thanks so much for sharing ;o)
Hugs Tara xx
Hi Dear I am now stuck no post on Priscillas Blog
That wreath looks real. Amazing card.
This is gorgeous - these wreath stamps are FAB! So are the papers!
Great hop - hopping over to next blog now!
Carol x
Simply gorgeous, love it.
This is beautiful this is a new stamp company to me but I love the image and the style of writing for the sentiment.Your card is beautiful Sue :o)
Pretty card, Leslie.
Gorgeous card! Your work is amazing!
Lovely Christmas card!!!
Really beautiful! TFS!
Another beautiful creation! Your coloring is superb!
I sooooo waaaaaant the wreaths set! Useful all year long - that’s really not a splurge, then, is it? It’s an investment! Yeah, that’s right! (Y’all remember the Saturday Night Live liar dude from the ’80s?)
Anyway, thanks for putting the hop together! This is my it’s-Saturday-and-nobody’s-up-but-me fun! Woo-hoo!
what a wonderful card Leslie.
hugs
claudia
What a lovely card Leslie, i love that wreath, very seasonal! hugs Linda x
So pretty, love the Christmas wreath. Kim
Beautiful card Leslie! The wreath is coloured so beautifully and I love the papers you’ve used!
Hugs, Danielle
Love the colors and stamp!
just love this new wreath set from Flourishes! Must have to go and order now!!
So pretty! What a delightful creation!
Your card is so pretty!! I love the colors and the papers are just gorgeous!! The image is beautiful as well!!
:)Kathy
Awesome card! Love it’s vibrant colours
Wow - your card is gorgeous and you colored magnificently!
What a gorgeous holiday card! I love it!
Leslie, all your cards are simply elegant and beautiful! Your card for the blog hop is pretty, lovely colors and embossing! Thanks for being a part of this blog hop and for sharing your talent with us!
Hugs,
Charlotte
PS: Your photography is beautiful!
Hi Leslie,
What a striking card. So crisp and clean looking - wonderful.
Dawn xx
I just love this wreath and this stampset!! Gorgeous Christmas card!!! Love the vibrant and cheery colors!!
Okay, it looks like those berries (or are they jelly beans…wait, I prefer to think of them as M&Ms) are popping off the card!! Leslie, this is beautiful! Thanks for being part of the bloghop and thanks for your always gorgeous work (or shall I say, PLAY).
Stunning card Leslie, love the colours and layout very much
Am so glad Claudia got this group together, I am loving seeing all the different styles.
Hopping happily along,
Hugs, Marlene x
Hi Leslie This is beautiful your colouring is perfect and the papers are great. luv gina xx
I bought the wreath set and wondered how to color this particular stamp. Thanks for the WONDERFUL idea!!
Gorgeous card. I love the wreath….and the little touch of the leaves. Very Pretty.
Hugs Jeanette
Fabulous card Leslie, your colouring is amazing!
Your blog is wonderful, love all your creations.
Have a great day.
Carole
WOW! This card is amazing. I kept searching your list of supplies to see what kind of embellies you glued onto the wreath. Your coloring acutally makes it look like it is sticking up off the card. BEAUTIFUL!
Beautiful Leslie!!
I love this set too Leslie!! You did an amazing job with the design and of course your coloring…I am enjoying this blog hop…even though I am at work and should be working…sometimes ya just gotta take a break…and this is a fun break!!!
Very beautiful Christmas card. Love the idea of the Blog Hop!
Leslie, I follow your blog daily via e-mail because I think your cards are so incredibly beautiful. This one is no exception.
Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy.
Nicole
Beautiful card Leslie!!
~Terry
lovely card Leslie! A really nice variety on this hop!
What a beautiful Christmas card! I am definitely getting in the mood to start mine. Only need about 60 this year!
What a beautiful card..and just to think you could win this beautiful wreath WOW! What an awesome idea you ladies have here! thanks for the chance to win!
Christine
What a lovely cards you make! I love the colours of this one and I like your clean and simple style!
Have a great weekend!
Liefs, Renata
Beautifully coloured and beautifully coordinated Leslie! It’s stunning!
This blog hop is my first and it’s really enjoyable!
Hugs Viv xxx
HI, I am loving the blog hop! My very first!
Can you help with my question—I do not have a blog, and when I am trying to enter for the grand prize I need to put in my name and url. Sob! I don’t have a url! Does that make me ineligible??
Love the warm colours you’ve chosen and the layout shows this image to the max…so pretty! bx
You did an awesome job on this beautiful Christmas card….the colors, coloring, papers, details, stamps…everything came together to create one FABULOUS design!!!!
What a adorable Christmas card. I am enjoying your bloghop and seeing all of the great projects!
Your card is beautiful and the blog hop is fun!
Nice card,
Great blog hop
Shirley
Oh Leslie, I love what you did with this wreath and card. It’s gorgeous! Time to hop!
Leslie, you know I’m a huge fan of your work. I think I need to shop for Flourish stamps.
Your card is beautiful very professional looking - id love to make cards like this
Thanks for a fab blog hop
love tasha xx
Wow! Your wreath card is gorgeous! Love all the great colors! TFS!
As usual, you’ve made another outstanding card. Thanks for participating in the hop. They are always so much fun.
A lovely card..so elegant. Thank you for participating in the HOP and sharing your time and talent!
What a fun blog hop and what marvelous artists and stampers I’m meeting along the way! Thank you for helping make the introduction. BTW< I adore the little leafy sprigs beneath your wreath’s bow.
Leslie I think this has a vintage feel to it as well. I was quite taken with the highlights in the ornaments . . . fabulous touch! I’ve looked at this set and your card might have enabled me just a bit more!
Beautiful card and thanks for the chance to win.
Hugs XXX Beth
beautiful colors! great blog hop.
pretty card!
Beautiful card.
Carolyn
Leslie, I am a regular when it comes to checking out your new art and you haven’t disappointed me with the “wreath” card — another beauty. I love your style and enjoy your blog.
lovely card!
thanks for the blog hop
I love this set but haven’t ordered it yet. I’m trying to restrain myself when I think of all the stamps I have already and never use. Great idea for the blog hop.
Beautiful card. I love the wreath. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous card! I love your blog!
I like the browns and red together. Great card!! Thanks for taking part in the blog and sharing with us all.
Leslie- I can see why you love that set- I love the little bubbly wreath as well, it is so cute and wonderful- and I think it holds a lot of possibility for other seasons as well. Iw ould love it too!
very pretty card!
Oh my goodness! What a beautiful card. Stunning!
Very Pretty!
Oh, how stunning, it does have a vintage feel to it with rich brown and red, and the fabulous patterns, and your colouring is gorgeous!!
I love this stamp set. Your card is so pretty.
kate
This blog hop is such a fantastic idea! Such a pretty card and the papers are so elegant!
Beth xx
Beautifull !
Your card is just gorgeous! Really lovely. hugz, Angela
This is a great blog hop and am enjoying so much. You have created a lovely card ad a big thanks to all your candy sponsors.
Beautiful card I love your papers!
Hi Leslie!! WOW!! Such a gorgeous card!!! Love your coloring and the added extras with the punched out leaves and papers!! Very elegant!! Thanks for the fun eye candy along this blog hop!! HUGS
Wonderful Christmas card! Hugs, Christina
Great card Leslie, as always! What a fun blog hop. Thank you
Love it, I think I need to order that set!!
I love blog hops and this one has been exceptional so far. All the cards are great.
What a beautiful card.
Leslie this is beautiful!! Your coloring on that wreath is incredible.. it looks like a photograph. Seriously girl you’ve got mad skills in the coloring department!!!
its stunning to see all these different christmas cards on the blogs
Great card & Fab Colours.
Hugs
Penni
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Awesome, awesome card. Your coloring on the wreath makes it look so dimensional!
Your card is Absolutley Beautiful!!… your work is always Amazing!!..Hugs, Ila
Wowza, Leslie, that wreath, those papers….this is so gorgeous!!!! What a great design and your coloring is amazing! I’m so glad I decided to hop today! I’ve seen some great blogs/artists and projects…great inspiration! Thank you for sharing!!!
Blessings, Maria
Love the card and your blog, Wally’s gorgeous!!!!!
great blog hop, really enjoyed looking at everybodys work, a real inspiration.
Hugs Sonia
Gorgeous, Leslie! Love the colours, love everything about this.
I’ve added you to my Google Reader now and will be dropping by in future! So glad to have been in the blog hop with you and everyone else.
Leslie,
This is a gorgeous card.
Stunning Christmas card, love the rich colours x
Love the colours you have used, gorgeous card, this blog hop is great fun!!
hugs Angela x
Gorgeous! I peeked at your previous work. Beautiful work! Say hi to Wally for me.
Sharon L
Great idea and a beautiful card.
xAndrea
Your Christmas card is gorgeous! I really love the chocolate brown and red together. Your coloring is also beautiful. Thanks for sharing on this very fun hop.
Hugs,
Nancy
Your card is stunning!
hugs judex
What a elegant card!!
I really like the layout! Got my word and hopping on!
Have a great weekend. Hugs Ida
such a cute card!!
hugs,
Rachel
Beautiful card!
beautiful card! and that wreath looks good enough to eat!
hugs, annie x
Your card is beautiful, Leslie! This is the “first” blog hop that I’ve had so much fun in! Thanks!
absolutely gorgeous card!
xxx
Vivi
Superb card and so perfectly coloured!!!
What a great idea! I have seen many styles and ideas that I would not have seen. I hope you do it again.
Your card and blog are amazing Leslie, thanks so much for sharing
This is a beautiful card.
A wonderful card ~ Mel
Love your colors on
this beautiful card.
A lovely traditional card
Wow what a card, I absolutely love it.
Pinky
So pretty Leslie!!! Love the way you added those spray of punched leaves!
Beautiful card, as always. This blog hop is alot of fun. Especially getting to see the tremendous talent that is out there.
Fabulous card and great Christmas image!
Hugs,
Cabio
Beautiful xmas card. I love the embossed sentiment
Very fun blog hop.
Hugs
Hazel
Oh, very nice Christmas card, love the browns as one of the colors, elegant feeling to it.
One down and even more to go. Thanks for the blog hop today! - Jane
T’riffic Christmas card - it’ll be here before we know it too - TFS!
Aren’t these just the BEST wreaths - so fun to use. Just a lovely card
Elaine Moore
mtn.moven.faith@comcast.net
The wreath is beautifully coloured & I have ssen so many new stamp sets on your blog that I have never seen before - Just lovely Thank you
What a lovely card!
Blessings!
~H
Oh, this card is gorgeous! I love how you colored this wreath!
Thank you so much for giving us an inspiration and sharing your amazing art with us! I love visiting you, Leslie!
well you know I love all your cards
Hugs
Norine
your card is stunning i love it.
i shall have to start mine soon
love tracey xx
great blog hop x
Your card is beautiul!
Lovely card Leslie, your blog is divine.
Hugs
Sarah
Love your card it is just beautiful! Colors are just right and so very festive. I just received this set in the mail yesterday. Cannot wait to use it! Thanks for the great blog hop!
What a gorgeous card! I love those new wreath stamps!
this is gorgeous Leslie I just love your work and such a fun hop
Just beautiful. Love the red pearls and the ribbon. Great card.
The way you colored the wreath it looks like the pieces look real and 3 D. You got such depth on the pieces. Great work. TFS
This is adorable.. hugs http://www.stretchnbubbles.blogspot.com
Your card is just lovely!! The wreath reminded me of M&M’s when I first spotted it, and after seeing that beautiful brown dsp I’m strangely hungry for chocolate candy!! Hmmmm, first it was chocolate chip cookies on a previous blog, and now M&M’s. This blog hop is going to add a few pounds before I’m finished! LOL Seriously, this is a gorgeous card, so beautifully done
What a Beautiful Card your Wreath looks so kewl
hugs Nikki C
Beautiful. Looks good enough to eat… mmmmmm.
Great card, Leslie, and good choice of candy! Nice to be involved in this hop.
Linda
Lovely card as usual. Looks like M&Ms!
I love that Seasonal Wreaths set too so I had better join the Hop! I love the look of your card, the soft browns do have a vintage feel. Thanks for the invitation to find a whole new bunch of bloggers to inspire me.
I love that stamp set, it would be great to win it
I love your card and I am a long time subscriber of yours. I look foward to what you will deliver to my inbox each day. Thanks for the inspiration.
A lovely vintage Christmas card!
Your card is just.. wow.. beautiful!..
/Tina F.
Lovely card, the wreath is beautiful, fantastic blog hop, take care, AnnetteX:)
very pretty - love your coloring job!
Thanks for sharing!
Sandra
just beautiful A wonderful traditional look as well.
Love your card!
What great paper selections–everything came together perfectly on this card!
Gorgeous! Love those papers and the addition of the branches under the bow!
Your card is beautiful!
It’s hard to believe that wreath is colored by you!! WOW!!!!!! Very very nice!
Great card. Thanks for the chance to win.
Marvely
Leslie, beautiful card. I love the clean look and simple layout. They work wonderfully. Love it.
Hugs.
Norma
I just love Flourishes, too! The only thing better than their images is you designing this awesome card!
Really nice card yoou show today, even though it´s too early for me with x-mas ;-b
And I like the bloghop
greetings scrapkat
Beautiful, stylish Xmas card, Leslie. Love it!!x
Lesley your card is delish - love the flourish set and your vintage colours are just great I’ll keep my fingers crossed I’d love this set!
Nice blog u have!
What Fun - your card is beautiful!
So beautiful card, love the paper! Hugs,moni
Very pretty card
Very stunning! Great job!
This is just gorgeous, Leslie! The wreath looks so real! And I really love the embossed circle mat!!
Your wreath is so gorgeous, Leslie!! I love the papers and perfect accents as well!! Bravo on getting another Christmas card completed!!
Your card is so beautiful! I love traditional cards. Reminds me of when I was a kid and would sit and look at all the cards we received. Happy blogging everyone!
Lovely card..
Lovely card.
Wow what an awesome wreath and a stunning card! Thanks for the chance to win great blog candy!
Thanks for letting me stop by and look at some beautiful cards you made. I have a long way to go to do work like this. Looks like fun! Carol M in TX
I just love this Seasonal Wreaths set. Great card.
What a Grand card! Very pretty.
Your card is just lovely. I am thrilled to be involved in this blog hop with you. You are one talented lady
Priscilla
Very lovely card! Thank you for sharing!
Love your work!!! it´s so creative and so cute!!
Hugs
Regina
Love the “old times” feeling of the card! Elegant.
Awesome card! Thanks for sharing!
Fabulous creation!
Lovley card Leslie!
And what a fun hop too!
This is an absolutely gorgeous card Leslie, it just hits the spot with me. I’m really enjoying the bloghop too, thanks for inviting me.
Rob
Love the projects and cards. Love the blog hop, and a chance to win candy too! Wonderful.
Beautiful card!! I love all the layers.
a beautiful Christmas card!
great idea on your card….thanks
Leslie, I wasn’t too sure about this particular wreath, though I love the wreath set! But you gave it a vintage charm that is so pretty! Thanks for sharing your lovely work with us!
cute card
What a beautiful card. I love the wreath.
Hugs xx
Carolyn
such a pretty card! Thanks for a fun “hop”!
lovely card, like it,-))m
I’m on my blog hop today
beautiful Christmas card and I like the wreath too.
Hi Leslie
i love your work , love your style and choice of colours.
hugs Kaylou xoxo
Beautiful rich colours, Lovely!
Lovely card, beautiful colors!
Alice
Great xmas card - fab papers!
Holy cow, over 196 responses! I guess that’s what a blog hop does. I love this Christmas card’s layout, Leslie, and your coloring is unbelievable! Those berries look absolutely 3D! Linda
Wow Leslie, how will you ever find my comment at the way down here?! LOL! This is gorgeous! I love the punched branches you added and the pretty red pearls-beautiful wreath and card!
Really enjoying this Blog Hop - and I really like your cards!
Love this card! The papers are so pretty!
That wreath is breathtaking! Wow! I’m enjoying the blog hop, but I already have you on my google reader!
Fun blog hop idea! Beautiful card. I love reading your blog every day- this is a fun ‘hop’! TFS
lovely card and fun blog hop thanks Julye
Beautiful card! I like the paper, ribbon and pearls you used. Thanks for sharing your card. This is a fun blog hop and a lot of creative ideas.
I can’t believe how 3D you’ve made that wreath look! Great card
Great card - love the papers
Beccy x
Hi Leslie! Beautiful card!!!!!
Lovley 3D!!!! Thank you for your blog and for fun blog hop!!!
What fun! Love your card!
Nice job, love your card…
What a pretty card!!