Hello card and a little exciting news!

I'm on the Want2Scrap blog today with a simple friendship card using The Craft's Meow's Stitched Sentiments stamp set. I also used Want2Scrap's Nestabling Labels Twenty Five Silver Rhinestone and my favorite Ribbon Rose 1".

I first cut a panel from the Basic Grey paper and adhered that to a red cardstock to show a bit on the sides. I then die cut the center with Spellbinders Labels 25.  I centered the panel on the card front without adhering it and stamped the sentiment in the center hole.

I popped the card panel using foam dots and carefully placed the Nestabling Labels Twenty Five Silver Rhinestone around the frame. Finally, I adhered the Ribbon Rose 1" along the bottom.

 Before I go, I have a fun little news to share that you can check out >>>HERE<<<!

Exquisite Embellishments Blog Hop

Welcome to the Exquisite Embellishments Blog Hop, hosted by the lovely Keri Lee Sereika, who authored the beautiful book, Exquisite Embellishments for Paper Crafts.

I couldn't believe that she asked me to contribute, esp after finding out all the talented ladies whose work grace the pages of the book. Thank you, Keri, for this awesome privilege! I am so excited and honored to be part of this hop. I hope you will check out this new publication, which is available for purchase now. To entice you, the ladies who collaborated on the book are doing this hop to give you a glimpse of the kind of inspiration the book offers.

My card today shows off one of my favorite embellishments, the DOUBLE BOW, that you see often on my cards. I used twill tape on this one. The card uses some retired Layers of Colors, stamps Renaissance Hearts and Artful Endearments. I used K&Co papers. The lacy border is cut using Spellbinders Parisian Accents dies.

Here is the order of the hop. Be sure to leave a comment for each and every designer as we will be drawing not one, not two but THREE winners at random. Each winner will receive his/her very own copy of the book absolutely free! The more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win. The winners will be announced on Tuesday!

Keri Lee - www.pinklemonade.typepad.com
Linda - lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com.au/
Sherry - www.sherrywright.typepad.com
Lori - www.loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com
Heidi - embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/
Kandis - www.mycreativetreasury.blogspot.com

***Nina - http://ninabdesigns.blogspot.com/ <<--YOU ARE HERE***

Sharon - smrdesigns.blogspot.com
Melissa - lilybeanpaperie.typepad.com
Jessica - iembellish.blogspot.com/
Tami - tamimayberry.blogspot.com/ 
Teresa - paperieblooms.blogspot.com/
Jing Jing - thislittleartofmine.blogspot.com/

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A card, an announcement, a deal and a new addition to our family

This cold/flu bug has hit me like a ton of bricks! It's been a while since I've been this sick and I didn't know what to do with myself. I tried to get around yesterday and suffered for it late afternoon and evening yesterday with high temps again. I seem to feel much better now. We'll see how long it lasts. My family has already recovered. Thank you for your prayers!

Before I share my card, have you seen the Penny Black blog today? My friend Laura and I have been officially introduced to their family! It's been great working with them and I look forward to many years and designs with them and with you all!

Also, i just want to pass on a GREAT deal. Want2Scrap is celebrating National Scrapbook Day (May 5th) by having a HUGE 30% Off Sale on their Entire Website this week from May 1st - May 4th! On May 5th ALL BLING IS ON SALE FOR ONLY 99 CENTS! It's time to stock up!

Now, my card...I have another springy one for you that uses my Spellbinders Sewing Elements  and Dress Forms dies. The sentiment is from TCM's Sew Lovely stamps. The papers are WeR Memory Keepers.

Finally, I want to share with you the newest member of our family! Meet Max, named after Maxwell Smart from one of our favorite TV shows!

He's a half Maltese and half Poodle. He's one of the least allergenic types of dogs, which is required for us. He's so sweet and can you tell that my girls are smitten?

 

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Pretty Princess Owl and Exciting news!

In case you missed the hint on yesterday's post, I am now designing for Penny Black, Inc. It's been months in the works and I'm glad I can finally share this exciting  news. One of the best parts of this new adventure is I get to continue working with my dear friend Laura Campbell! You can see a sneak peek of my two sets releasing soon on the PB blog. You will recognize the lady stamp, for sure :).

I have another happy card for you today using some Jenny Suchin stamps by The Craft's Meow. The banners are from the Owl Journaling set. The owl and mailbox are from Spring is Here set. I curled up the bottom parts of the banners for added effect :).

These happy papers are by October Afternoon. The sentiment tag is left overs from Crate Paper's Emma's Shoppe kit. I hand cut the grass. The mailbox and owl were colored with Copic markers.

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