Saturday, January 22, 2011

Valentines Day Card Blog Hop

Welcome to the Blog Hop!

If you came here from Liz's blog at 
you are headed in the right direction

If you just happened to come here and 
want to start at the beginning go to Ellen's blog 
(a.k.a. The Card Monkey) at  

A Vintage Valentine


Card Style:  Gate fold
Cut card stock to 8" x 10 1/2" folded sides together toward middle 
Size:    5 1/4" x 8"
Panel mats:  2 1/4" x 7 3/4"
Mats in Center:  3" x 3" and 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Seam binding was adhered behind the mat to give the border


Card Stock:  Paper Studio
Patterned Paper:  K & Company
Cricut Cartridge:  Home Accents
Love cut at 1 3/4"  Mat 1 3/4"
Extras:  Sewed around edges of panel mats
Brown chalking was done over card, mats and flowers
Embellishments:  Assorted ribbons, crocheted lace, beads, buttons & Prima flowers 
Inside Mat:  4 3/4" x 7 3/4"




Valentines Candy Bar Gift


This can be such a fun gift and can be personalized for men, women or children.  

Dimensions for Hershey with Almonds Slider
Cut paper to 5" x 6" 
Score on back side at 4 1/2", 4", 2 1/8" and 1 5/8
Crease on score lines, fold together & adhere
Pinch top together punch hole
Cut band at 2 1/2" x 5 1/2"  Wrap around & adhere
Cut 18" small ribbon insert in both holes, pull until even, push down in sleeve slightly.  Insert candy bar keeping ribbon straight, push down and even up ribbon. 
Tighten ribbon & tie in knot.

Dimensions for regular Hershey bar
Paper 6" x 6"
Score at 2 1/2", 2 3/4", 5 1/4" and 5 1/2"
18 inches Ribbon


Poppin' by with a hi Valentine



Popcorn Gift
Patterned Paper:  9" x 6" K & Company
Score on back side at 2 1/2", 6 3/4"
Wrap around popcorn & adhere
Cricut Cartridge:  Doodlecharms round tag 2"



Don't forget the BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY Here!
* Become a follower if aren't already
*Scroll down and leave a comment on 100th Post Blog Candy Giveaway (Jan. 19 Post) &
Tell me your favorite season!  Drawing by random.org on Jan. 27
 

Prize includes 30 sheet pack of 12 x 12 printed scrapbooking paper
Heidi Grace 52 punchboard embossed tags
Basic Grey 6 june bug favor boxes and 48 gift tags
Studio Basics 101 - self adhesive chipboard alphabet
Pressed Petals (Division of Die Cuts with a View) -24 sheets 8 x 8
glitter, metallic & texture
6 x 6 cloth post bound scrapbook album

Thanks for coming by!  Happy Hopping!  On to the Next Stop!


Blog Hop List
1.   Ellen  (aka CardMonkey)  http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
13.  Selina http://www.mudpiereality.blogspot.com/      *  YOU ARE HERE
14.  Angie http://www.luvs2scrapbook75.blogspot.com     * NEXT STOP





 


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48 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    How cute are all your treats? They're good enough to eat! I'm your newest follower--coming back will be such fun--can't wait to see what else you come up with! You can find me at ksjennings at gmail.com and/or http://karelj.blogspot.com

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  2. ChristiJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Your card is very elegant.

    Christi
    keenerfamily at gmail dot com

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  3. Sandy HentzelJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Very cute gift ideas, Nice way to dress them up and I looove the gate fold card.

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  4. KATJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    wow, this card took my breath away. stunning is the only word out of my mouth. thank you for sharing...

    love, love this.
    katschriber

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  5. AmandaJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Wonderful ideas here. New follower too.. Am new to the world of card making.. more like new to the craft world..:) My favorite season is fall. I love my chilly days with a slight breeze letting the leaves blowing. Its the days where all you need is a sweater and you can play for hours. I love all the colors of fall too.. thank you.
    amanda
    ahaynes43055 at yahoo dot com

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  6. Shawn MoschJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Great ideas to add something special to the treats.

    Shawn
    CricutSearch.com

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  7. KimJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Love your card and pkg. ideas!! New follower!
    ~Kim
    kfordyce6638 at gmail dot com
    http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com

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  8. AnnaJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Sweet!!! Just so classy. Lovely.
    I am now a follower.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  9. Marianne S.January 22, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Your ideas are very nice. Your card is very detailed and beautiful! Great job and thank you for sharing.

    Marianne S.
    sthquilter at gmail dot com
    www.paperorfabric.blogspot.com

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  10. ElleJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Love the ideas ;)

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  11. mlc_15January 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    This card is STUNNING!!! I absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing! mlc_15 at hotmail dot com

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I really like your vintage card. I haven't tried the gate fold yet, but I like it. The candy and popcorn covers are adorable too!!
    Angie
    Luvs2Scrapbook75.blogspot.com

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  13. Shannon Leffew KeithJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Beautiful and so "grown-up"! I love fall most of all! Thanks for the inspiration! Great work! shannleffew2@yahoo.com

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  14. Krista's Paper CafeJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    beautiful, lovely, happy colors

    KristaInMN at gmail dot com
    new follower--hop over to my blog
    http://www.KristasPaperCafe.com

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  15. Pat N.January 22, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Love your card, it's really pretty. I'm a new follower; please stop by my blog and consider following mine. Just click on my name to get to Pat's Scraps.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Very cool ideas!
    I'm a new follower

    TFS
    Debi

    http://cards-by-montana-reflections.blogspot.com/

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  17. ShawneeJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I love these ideas! Thanks for being a part of the blog hop! I am a new follower and hope we are in another hop together soon!

    Blessings,
    Shawnee
    http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com

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  18. memaJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I love Vintage cards..your is very pretty and sweet.
    thanks for sharing

    wilsonp58@yahoo.com

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  19. lovescrapreflectJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    great ideas thanks for sharing and so beautiful too calebwmartin@yahoo.com

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  20. Lizzie LaineJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Selina,

    Your card is so pretty!
    Great candy wrappers too.

    My favorite season is boating season, hanging out on Lake Cumberland (KY) it is so beautiful and relaxing!

    thanks for sharing and for the chance to win:)

    ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

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  21. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Great projects! You have very good ideas :) Thank you very much for sharing them!

    postaisdajoana at gmail dot com

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    You're so talented! I'm so glad to become a follower now I will be able to see more of your adorable projects! The pop-corn holder how clever! I love vintage cards, yours came out beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!
    Contact Info: incase I get lucky enough to win that blog candy! email: arebori0204@gmail.com.
    New Blog: I love new Friends, if you get a chance I would love ya as a follower!
    www.scraptillyadrop.blogspot.com

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  23. Scrappin_3rdeeschikJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Thank you for sharing such elegance :D
    scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com
    scrappin_3rdeeschik@yahoo.com

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  24. PammejoJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Very cute idea, just became a follower. My favoite season is in the fall, I love fall colors, leaves changing colors, cool, crisp weather.

    pammejo1@yahoo.com
    http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/

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  25. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Great ideas! New follower! Thanks for sharing. The teddy bear is so cute with his gifts!
    www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com

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  26. maria zelinskiJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    your card is beautiful. i love vintage.....thanks for sharing and the chance to win some candy...pmlemaria@yahoo.com

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  27. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I love these ideas. I am a new follower and would love if you stopped by at http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com

    Burffrau @ aol dot com

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  28. MurphyMamaJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    What a cute card! I love the vintage look. Im new to crafting and love new ideas. Thanks for sharing

    roseredgurl@gmail.com
    murphyslaw2010.blogspot.com

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  29. AngelaJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I love all your ideas and am a new follower. TFS and thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy!
    lauermaa@gmail.com

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  30. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    I absolutely love all your goodies. I am a new follower.
    Rachelle
    rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com

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  31. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Lovely projects love em all
    Already a follower.
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
    debbie_craine@hotmal.com

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  32. Cricut MatriarchJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Beautiful card! Lovely blog and great music!
    New follower.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Cricut Matriarch@yahoo.com

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  33. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Hi Selina, I am a new follower and I must say your work is spectacular, love the vintage valentine!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
    Cindy

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  34. JolandaJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    beautiful vintage style card :)

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  35. K-E KreationsJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Your card is beautiful! I love all the small gifts, too.

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  36. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    great ideas thank you.
    cornerstone.cs(AT)cox(DOT)net
    http://sillyp4jc.blogspot.com/

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  37. MelissaJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Cute ideas and what a wonderfully packaged finish product!

    I just became a new follower and my favorite season is SUMMER! I like heat and sun!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  38. ReneeleeakJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Your vintage card is beautiful and I love your other projects! The candy and popcorn are great ideas for kids and teenagers. Thanks for sharing with us!
    reneeleeak at yahoo dot com

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  39. TrishaJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Very nice projects. Nice job. Thanks for sharing. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  40. Becky DunhamJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    OMG Selina - that vintage card is so beautiful! I love all of your projects - browsed around your blog a bit and became a new follower - can't believe I am not one already - love your work :)

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  41. TuttleTimeJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I just love the pearl accents on the vintage card. Pairing the candy with the sweet bear would be the best little valentine's gift. Wonderful! I'm a new follower. If I'm lucky enough to win, pls leave a comment at my blog linked above.

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  42. TuttleTimeJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Also, I hit send before telling you that I absolutely love Spring! :)

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Woo Hoo!
    I've been looking forward to this <3 Hop!

    Kelsey: WomanInACrystalCase [at] Gmail [dot] com
    And: WomanInACrystalCase.blogspot.com

    Wow! Am I really almost done my 3rd blog hop of the weekend? yup!
    ~ I'm a new follower!
    ~ My favorite season is Spring because that's when everything is 'reborn' and renewed ... but I love Summer heat ...

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  44. Rachel MillerJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    I love the all the projects however, my favorite is the gate fold card. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us!!


    Rachel Miller
    rachelspapercrafts(at)ymail(dot)com
    www.rachelspapercrafts.blogspot.com

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  45. Kathy's Kreative SpotJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Wow, I love the lace on your card, very pretty. I haven't done a candy bar in a while--thanks for the nudge to remind me :-)

    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dotcom

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  46. SarahJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    This card is so elegant...wow great projects. Fellow blog hopper. It's been fun I'm glad I got to meet you I'm now a follower.
    ~simplyshaddock.blogspot.com

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  47. Kathy's Kreative SpotJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Love your card with the lace, so pretty. I haven't made a candy bar slider in a while--they are easy and fun to do.

    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dotcom

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  48. JenniferJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Selina,

    I love all of your lovely creations!!! :) And What great ideas...microwave popcorn would make great Valentine treats for my children's classmates! Most of all, I love the look of your vintage card! It came out great.

    Thank you so much for sharing,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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