How do you love that title? LOL! I can't believe it is my 300th Post! I had promised blog candy when it arrived, so I will talk about that at the end of my post. Last night I stayed up late making this week's SFYTT card. I was so excited for it. It really did have a lot of potential, but in the end has made it's way into the circular file. I woke up to make a new one, so I apologize for my tardiness. 
I decided that this tree from "Thoughts and Prayers" would be the perfect fit for this particular sketch and that one of the sentiments would fit nicely into the circle. I haven't used much of this Bella Bleu DSP, so I thought I would pair the two together. I was shocked to learn that the SU! catalog suggested that Not Quite Navy was the matching blue for this paper. I just couldn't bring myself to stamp that tree in Not Quite Navy, so I started out stamping it in Vanilla. That was much too light, so I decided to emboss it in Gold! Isn't it beautiful? I had just been thinking to myself the other day that I don't emboss enough. The sentiment needed to be embossed as well. I punched it out using the 1 3/4 inch circle punch. I also added a simple bow of Kraft taffeta ribbon. I always love when I make a card that I normally *never* would have without some sort of challenge. This is one of those cards. I really like how it turned out in the end. I think this is the perfect kind of card to cheer some one up who is going through a hard time; simple, clean, elegant.
You won't want to miss the other SFYTT designers to see what they have up their sleeves!
Jen Del Muro and New Guest DesignerAmy Rohl
Carole Burrage
Susan Liles and Amy Sheffer
So...now for the fun stuff!!!! BLOG CANDY!
I decided to keep it simple this time 'round. I would love to offer any $25.95 SU! set from the SU! catalog (united states version) to one of my lucky blog readers. Simply leave me a comment and you will be entered to win. I will have it shipped Customer Direct. I will keep the contest going through the weekend and ending Monday at 8:30 Mountain Time. I will draw a winner Monday morning and announce the winner. Thanks for fluttering by!
P.S. I will be sharing one of Lauren's new Timeless Templates tomorrow! You won't want to miss it!
Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers
Ink: Vanilla Craft
Paper: Bella Bleu, Kraft
Accessories: 1 3/4 inch punch, gold embossing powder, heat gun, Kraft taffeta ribbon, dimesionals
255 comments:
1 – 200 of 255 Newer› Newest»Your blog is so inspiring to me. In fact you got me to start stamping again after a long time away. Thanks!!!!
Your card is awesome I love that DS paper. Great blog candy too!!
What a breath taking card!!! I love the tree, the colors, and all the details you put into it!!!
What a beautiful card. Thanks for offering the blog candy!
Congratulations, 300 posts is a lot of work. Love the card and totally appreciate your dedication to providing amazing eye candy to all of us.
a beautiful card- as always. such soft colors. thanks for the chance for an awesome prize!
Congratulations on 300 posts! Thanks for sharing so much fabulous inspiration and fun blog candy. I can't wait to see what the new PTI release has in store...
That tree is BEAUTIFUL embossed in gold. Gorgeous card!! Congratulations on 300 posts!!
Your work is a true inspiration, your work is absolutely beautiful.
What a beautiful card -its so delicate. thank you for the opportunity to win blog candy too.
What an awesome card! I just love that tree...and the colors are my favorite.
Congrats on your 300th post! Your card is beautiful.
Kelly, this is beautiful! (and you gave me a smile when you let the secret out that sometimes you have to send a creation to the circular file! lol) I need to find my embossing powders now!
You are so generous! You share your cards and information and you share your life in snippets along the way. Now you share candy too? I like mine chocolate...or actually any candy is good!
Congratulations on the 300th blog!! Love this card, really elegant. Thanks for the chance to win. Have a Happy Mother's day. Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
You work is so amazing. I love what you've done with this card. Oh dear, I'm going to have to have this set now. Congrats on 300 posts.
I LOVE your blog! I check it every single day. Your talent never ceases to amaze me! :D Thanks for giving us a chance to win!
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy day to post on your blog. You are very talented and your creativity inspires me. I love your cards--the color combinations, attention to detail, and use of DSP.
What a pretty card! Great accomplishment- 300 posts- whew! Thanks for the chance at some AWESOME *candy*! :)
WOW!! That is some nice blog candy, all for just being a follower of your blog.
Congrats on 300 posts! WOW, that's a lot of work! Please know that it's appreciated, though, as I'm sure I'm not your only fan.
Thanks for offering up such wonderful blog candy. Someone's gonna luck out... me, maybe? :)
Love how you used this gorgeous set on this weeks SFYTT. The card is gorgeous.
Congrats on your 300th post. Love your creations and your blog. Thanks for the chance to win :)
Kelley, this is so gorgeous!!! Great colors and I love the white on kraft stamping as well as the gold embossing combination. Lovely card!!!
Wow, Kelly--so different than anything I've seen lately and just so classy and beautiful! I almost used this set, so when I read your comment I had to giggle, thinking how we were thinking alike!
You are so right on with the gold embossing--it looks wonderful!
Have a great Mother's Day!
The card looks awesome. I don't emboss in gold enough! It looks great!
Thanks for the chance to win and enjoy the weekend!
Hi Kelly! Congrats on 300 posts! I've been making my way through your older posts. . . it takes a while as I always find something I adore and want to try. . . . but what a treasure trove of pretties you have! Thanks for the fun!
I'm new to your blog, but I love all the inspiration you provide! Such a beautiful card - I am in love with the images in that set! :o)
Your card is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats on your 300th post. I totally enjoy your site. Thanks for the chance to win this yummy blog candy.
Congrats on 300 posts! Love your stuff and happy to see you using PTI stuff. I can't wait to see your template work!!
This is the third beautiful card I have seen today using the kraft colored ribbon. So pretty and elegant. I have to get some! Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your blog.
I love your card and I love your blog. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
I love to come here and get myinspiration fix from you Kelly. Congratulations on your 300th post and here's to many more!
I LOVE the gold embossing!!! Thanks for the chance to win a prize!
your work is stunningly beautiful...I look forward to it daily! Thanks for the chance....Deidre M
Happy 300th post! That card is so elegant and classic. Keep up the amazing work =)
Wonderful blog - there's always something here to inspire me!
Kelly, I imagine that anything in your circular file would be me to shame! This is gorgeous -- such an elegant color scheme and perfectly executed, as always. Congratulations on reaching 300 posts!
I read every post and love your talent. That tree is awesome. Thanks for sharing, ms.cheryl
Gorgeous card Kelly! I love that tree embossed like that. It certainly is very elegant and would bring a smile to someone.
Since I'm in Canada and you can't mail to me customer direct don't enter me in your blog candy. Besides I only visit to see your wonderful creations ;)
Have a wonderful Mother's Day tomorrow!!
Congratulations on your 300th post!
Thanks for offering the blog candy. As always, thank you so much for all the daily inspiration you give us. All of your work is truly amazing! Can't wait for the next 300 postings!
Congratulations! I have been a fan for years!
I am going to file this post away so I would know what to do with this set!
Thanks for such a generous giveway!
Josiane
Your card is beautiful. I love the colors and the details. CONGRATS on 300 posts! You are always an inspiration! Thanks for a chance to win such awesome blog candy!
I love how you did the tree in the gold. Very dramatic but tasteful at the same time..
Oh heavens! You are just amazing! You always create something "different" with every creation I see from you! You are my stamping hero! :)
~Kendra
Another beauty! Sometimes we think we know what we're creating but the card has other ideas and takes us in a new direction! Congratulations on your 300th post. Your blog is always a warm, wonderful source of inspiration.
Beautiful card! 300 posts, WOW!
Congrats on your 300th post and thanks for sharing your ideas and talent with us!
Ad K.
Congrats on your 300th post. I'm still just wanting to start a blog . . . I love your blog and your creativity.
You card is my inspiration to finish a card for my mom. I started playing with ideas last night but it just wasn't coming together so I thought I would sleep on it. When I sat down at my computer I went to your blog and there it was!
Thanks for helping me pull my card together.
Nancy
This card is stunning-- I love the PP used for it and would love to know the brand.
Thanks for the chance to win!
I had missed the kraft ribbon in the catalog. It is really pretty.
Loved the card.
I love that stamp set and your card, as usual, is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your creations to inspire us.
Love your blog and this BEAUTIFUL card!! Must CASE . . . Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow - so gorgeous! I love note quite navy too - gorgeous colour! Congrats on 300 posts too! x
Love your card. The gold embossing was the perfect compliment!
Embossing the tree is gold is simply stunning. Into my 'to try' file it goes. Wonderful blog candy too, thanks for the chance to win. jmniffer
I love your artwork, especially the vintage cards. Keep up the great work. And, thanks for sharing.
Congrats on the posts! Your artwork is beautiful and inspiring! Thank you for your generosity, (both in sharing your artwork and your giveaway!)
I love the gold embossing on the tree. Thanks for all the inspiration and the stunning blog posts :)
I love this card, so elegant. I am feeling very excited I ordered the Bella Bleu paper this week. Now I can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks for the inspiration.
That gold embossed tree is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Congratulations on 300 posts!
Happy 300 posts! That is so cool. I love your clean, elegant style. Your SU! cards are really inspiring and I love your PTI work so much...
Your card is amazing. Thank you for sharing your talent. It is generous of you to offer a stamp set!
Great Card! I enjoy all of your creativity shared in your blog. Dana
I really enjoy your blog and look forward to receiving the email notification that you've posted something new! 300 posts is amazing. Thanks so much for all the effort you put into inspiring me. Thanks, too, for the blog candy offer.
Beautiful card!!! Thanks for offering the blog candy.
Beautiful card and thanks for the chance to win a stamp set. It's fun just to think about it even if I don't win.
How Lovely, thanks for offering us a treat for your great # of posts! I don't own any SU products, so I'd love to win. Come check out my blog to enter for some candy too, right Here. You ahve such lovely cards.
Wow Kelly that's a lot of posting! And Wow what a spectacular card. This paper has been a favorite of mine since it came out and I'm really hoping it makes it into the new catalog so I can play with it for another year! I've been Gold embossing Kraft with great delight for some time and am glad to see that it looks just as wow here on your card. My friends thought I was crazy mixing Gold and Kraft but I just knew it would work. Now if only my embossing technique could live up to the stellar materials used. I'll have to practice some more then put my CASEing skills to work when my next shipment of Bella Bleu arrives (so convenient that SU has DSP on special this month!).
Thanks for sharing this special bit of loveliness and I'm looking forward to another 300 posts (at least). Your blog links are some of the most popular on my stamping newsletter.
Hugs and blessings and thanks for sharing the wealth with awesome blog candy - Jean
Very pretty card Kelly. There is just something about gold embossing that is so rich looking. It just adds such a wonderful touch to a card.
thanks much
Happy 300 to you!!! Wow 300 post and 126 followers and growing, I think you are doing a wonderful job! I also appreciate the inspiration your blog brings!
Beautiful card! I just got my latest SU order, and this inspires me to get in the craftroom and play! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
Incredible card and congratulations on your 300th post.
Great card....and this is one of my favorite sets currently! Thanks for the inspiration you provide and the chance to win some SU!!!
Great Card Kelley--that set is on my wish list--maybe I can win it--wink!
I think it is very versatile. Congrats on your accomplishments with your blog. I have you bookmarked so that I visit about 2 times a week. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
What a great blog candy to offer!! I love checking out your blog. i hope you have a happy mothers day!!
Gail H.
Booboostamper@aol.com
What a beautiful card. I wouldn't have been brave enough to combine all those patterned papers together but they look great.
Congrats on your hits. I love this embossed in gold, just beautiful.
I love your style. It is so ME.
You are such an inspiration! Congrats on your posts. I subscribe and can't wait to get them.
Teresa Blue
tmblueb@hotmail.com
Congrats! Cool blog candy! Hope I win!!!
I like the TREE that looks very good.Thanks for all the good ideas.Your ideas are great. Thanks so much.
love the card. good idea to use the gold . like it better. lindagerig@sbcglobal.net
This card is stunning - like all of your creations - seriously! I love the gold embossing on the kraft! This is one of my favorite paper packs, too! Congrats on your 300th post and I hope you will have many, many more to come! I always love to visit!
Lovely card. The embossing looks so pretty.
Ohhhhhh, Kelly! Stunning card! I have a pkg. of Bella Bleu on order. Now I can't wait to see it! I look forward to your next 300 posts!!! Great blog candy.
I recently found your blog. You have such talent. I look to your blog for my inspiration. Thank you!
Kelly, what a great card. I need to make a wedding card, I love your idea! THANKS!! And thanks for the chance for the blog candy.
what a beautiful card and congrats on your posts!
Congrats!!! Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful creations.
I love this card...love the gold embossing...great choice! You always inspire me, and I LOVE your style. Thanks for sharing with us!
Kelly-- thanks so much for the chance to win blog candy!
I love your gold embossing here, as well as your paper/color combo!
Gorgeous card! I love the gold with this paper combo. I think I ordered that paper pack, but I can't remember. I sure hope so because it's really pretty.
Your card is breathtaking. I check your blog out daily for inspiration. Thank you for sharing your creativity!
I love your idea for the Supercalifragilistic bag... and you have a cute story about it.j
Swedie
Kelly, this is so pretty! Somehow, I've never noticed this paper, but I love the blue combined with the gold and kraft.
What a good idea to emboss the tree in gold. I'll will have to try that too. You blog is one of my all time favorites! always inspiring! Thanks for the Bolg candy
Hugs,
Heidi Kilgore
Congratulations on your milepost. I love your ideas and inspiration.
I just love looking at your blog! It is always so inspiring! Your cards are amazing!
this is a beautiful card! I love the inspiration I find here each day. Thanks for the giveaway!
Beautiful card - love the gold embossing, it adds the perfect touch of elegance. Thanks for the chance to enter the blog candy!
this is a beautiful card and the embossing adds the perfect finishing touch...great blog candy too...
Congrats on the 300th post. I really enjoy your blog and your style of stamping. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely work! Thanks for the chance at blog candy, too.
I think this card turned out really pretty! I love this paper, too. Congratulations on your 300th post and thanks so much for the generous giveaway!
Thanks for every one of your 300 posts! Love them all! Can't wait to see your template creation tomorrow!
I don't know if Canadians are elegible, but I love coming over to see your cards just the same!
I have always admired your work. Congratualtions on your 300th posts. That is a lot of dedication! Thank you so much for all the inspiration!
Your creations are simply stunning and your blog inspires me everyday. Thank-you for taking time out of your busy day to post your amazing work! Congratulations!
Your gold embossed tree is fabulous! I'm going to have to give that a try as well! I'd love to win a free stamp set -- you're so sweet to offer it -- Happy 300th!
Simply gorgeous, Kelly! You are such an amazing artist!!
I absolutely love the embossing on this card. I agree, a not quite navy tree just wouldn't work! Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration and beautiful projects that you share.
Oh what a lovely card! And congrats on 300 posts!
I love this card and all of your "treasures" that you share! I've followed you on Splitcoast for quite some time -- you should see how many of your samples I've favorited! You'd think I was a stalker!! Thanks for sharing!
I love your creations and I visit your blog regularly. You are amazing!
I just love the simplicity of the gold embossing. A wonderful card to be inspired by. Congrats on your 300th Post.
Kelly, another lovely card. The colours are wonderful and the embossing makes it look so elegant!
I love the card!! Yes, the catalog for sure got the colors wrong on that paper - although I LOVE it!! This is a great use of the papers and the gold makes it soooo elegant! Thanks for sharing - I check your blog daily for more wonderful inspiration!
Janice Rosenthal Rock
Love your work - thanks for sharing on your blog!
I love the card! Such great paper! Thanks for the chance to win!
WoW! Congrats on your 300th post and also your gorgeous and elegant tree. So peaceful!
THank you also for the blog candy opp. that's so nice!
Wow, what an accomplishment ... 300 posts!!! Congratulations!! Thank you so much for the inspiration and for the chance to win something wonderful from SU!.
Oooh, go-o-o-rgeous card... thanks for the inspiration! And congratulations on your 300th Post!
Fabulous card!! Congrats on 300 posts! Thx for the chance to win.
I really like how you did your card; it gives me inspiration to try another technique. Thanks for sharing.
Sheila
Your work rocks! I've only been introduced to your work since you were the guest star ;-) on Jen's sketch Saturdays. Then it was love at first sight. Thank you for all the gorgeous inspiration.
Beautiful card, I love stopping by your blog to see all of your wonderful, inspiring creations.
What a great looking card!!
Thanks for all your blog posting, I love them all. They are so inspiring.
Sharon
str.stampin@gmail.com
That is so generous of you to share with your readers.... even more so to let them pick! You are the best!
Congrats on 300!!! I actually was looking at your creative teapot!!! It is adorable...I'm a tea lover and think you outdid yourself. You are truly an inspiration. Thanks for sharing!! Cheryl in Reno/Sparks, NV
I love to emboss, too, but now that I use Copics so often, I have had problems with the embossing running into my coloring. Any ideas how to deal with that?
Your card is beautiful! I love how you put it together.
Thank you for your awesome inspiration!! Your card is beautiful!!!
I love checking out your blog to see what's new! You always do such beautiful work!
Congrats on having 300 posts. Love your work thanks for sharing Ann Lind
Love that gold embossed tree! So elegant! And your little teapot is super cute! Thanks for the chance to win!
I LOVE seeing what you do with Lauren's templates. Your projects are so fun and cheery! ;)
What a beautiful card! Thanks for the chance to win!
Congrats! What a wonderful month you've been having :) Love the tree from that stamp set :) Here's to the next 300, can't wait!
congratulations on your 300th post! Your tea pot is adorable,very inspiring. Thanks for the chance to win.
Kelly, I love your work...you are such an inspiration to me...I visit daily, and can't wait to see what you have done. I love the PTI templates you are working with...Thanks so much for a chance to win.
That tree is a great one....it can look whimsical or more sophisticated, as you've delighted us with!
Your teapot!!! I love it! I think its great to see another shape than its intended one and I'm sure will inspire many to play with your idea as well!
Thanks for the blog candy offer! :>
WooHoo........love free stamp set!! Thanks for the chance and love your blog!!!
Kathy Brown
kabstampup@yahoo.com
I love your blog and have long been a fan of yours. Your creations are always breathtakingly beautiful. Your blog is a major source of inspiration to me and I appreciate the work you put into it. Thanks for a chance to win.
Thanks for sharing your take on the new template -I love it.
Kisha
Congratulations! Your blog is beautiful.
I adore your tea pot! Sometimes I don't think I'd use a template because I can't see the possibilities. You did a great job changing that for me!
love the teapot! its fabulous!
WOW!I COULD NOT BELIEVE MY EYES WHEN I SAW YOUR CARD TODAY.I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH MY DAUGHTER BACK EAST.A FRIEND AND CO-WORKER OF MANY YEARS DIED TODAY.WHAT A PERFECT CARD FOR ME TO CASE AND SEND TO LET HER KNOW HOW I FEEL.THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR WONDERFUL DESIGNS BUT TODAY'S IS SO SPECIAL.
This is a beautiful card! Love what you did with Lauren's timeless template too!
Love your style of cardmaking. Found my way here from Lauren's blog. Congrats on 300 posts!
XX /Hanna
wow, this is such a classy card...
I visit your blog daily and love your work! Congrats on all of your blog posts. Wow 300 posts....that involves a lot of time and effort! laura j
your details and colour use are inspiring! Thank you
I love your card. The tree looks so pretty embossed--and the DS is beautiful!
Sandye/sgc
Your work has such a special look. The colors and layouts are always a great inspiration.
Wow, what awesome blog candy... thanks for the chance to win! You created another beautiful card and I love the gold embossing you did!
I would love to be entered into the drawing. I havent gotten up to 300 posts by any means.
Wonderful cards. The tea pot is just darling. Thanks for offering blog candy very generous.
Congratulations on your 300th post! Your card is so beautiful I can't wait to use it as an inspiration for one of my own!
Gorgeous, as usual !! I'm loving your PTI, timeless templates :) Congrats and here's to 300 more..
Kelly, Your work always floors me! It always has such a clean and professional look! I love it all! Thanks fro sharing your talent with us!
This is GENEROUS blog candy!!!I didn't see any special instructions for entering so I'm assuming that we just leave a comment to enter. 300 posts? You've played hard! LOL! (I don't think of card-making & crafting as work - it is just way too much fun!)
Congrats! Stunning Card! I love getting inspiration from your blog. Thanks for sharing! Thanks for a chance to win. :)
Your card is beautiful and thank you for being so generous with your blog candy.
Wow 300 posts, keep all the wonderful ideas coming.
I have this set, and never thought to emboss with it - this card is stunning! Thanks so much for the idea!
great sketch and I love your card! Congratulations on all your posts!
I love reading your blog with my coffee in the morning. Thanks for all you inspire us with and for the chance to win this great blog candy
Don't you just love that tree? I know I do - TFS and thanks for the t'riffic blog candy opp too!
I'm so glad that Papertrey Ink led me to your blog. I'm really enjoying your creations.
Kelly - I love your projects. Thanks so very much for sharing.
Pattie
Beautiful, beautiful card. Thanks so much. And congratulations on your 300th post.
I just found your blog thanks to PTI!! Now I may have to becom a stalker!!!
Wonderful inspiration - a must check every day to see all your wonderful ideas!
Margaret Peltier
mlp3464@cox.net
Kelly I am so glad to see you are at 300 posts! I so enjoy reading your blog and looking to you for inspiration every day. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art with us.
CONGRATS!! I LOVE TO VISIT OFTEN TO GET MYSELF READY FOR SOME CREATIVE
How wonderful and generous!!! Congrats on your hits.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
Congrats on your 300th post! I love your blog and all the inspiration it gives me. I'm so happy that you're part of the PTI My Timeless Templates team because you really come up with awesome ideas! Fantastic blog candy by the way. :-)
Georgeous card! Love your blog, it's so inspiring!
Congrats on number 300!
I love your blog! I check it every morning for inspiration. Thanks so much!!
LOVE IT! I don't think I would have ever thought to do a gold embossed tree... but I'm off to try it right now. Love your blog. Congrats and thanks for the inspiration!!!
Congrats on your 300th post. Keep them coming. You are so talented.
I found your blog when you were the guest designer at PaperTrey, but I definitely plan on sticking around--your designs are gorgeous! Congrats on your 300th post!
Love the gold embossed tree.... So elegant!
Your little teapot idea is so cute. You are so creative.
Carol B
I love this card and thanks for the blog candy I am gonna win....Thanks
Harriet
Congratulations on your 300th post. Your blog is very inspiring. Today you have inspired me to get out this set and ink it for the first time. Thanks.
Your card is just g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s! Love it & those colors & that ribbon - yummy! Congrats on your 300th post & thanks for offering such awesome blog candy!
I love your projects, and your blog offer is so generous!
Congrats on 300th Post! Your card is just breath taking and love the colors and layout. Now this is some sweet SU celebration candy you are sharing with your readers. I would love to be the lucky stamper to win this sweeet candy. Thanks for a chance.
Congrats on your 300th post! Thanks for the chance to win.
Thank you Kelly, for the great dedication to your blog! I love finding fresh new ideas on it! Keep it up!
WOW! Look at all the comments! Remarkable what a reaction great blog candy can get! Thanks for the inspiring blog and I can't wait until you reach 3000 posts!
I just found your blog and I really like your color combinations and layering of each card!!!! Congrats on having 300 posts - that is a lot of work!
Sue-Lynn in PA
I love the tree stamp. Fall is my favorite season and trees always make me think of Fall. But I can see how versatile it would be.
Wow, it's fun to see your creation with the timeless template from PTI!
Love this card...here's a funny story...I was at a friends yesterday, teaching her how to use her Janome Sew Mini and she was showing me some cards she made...one with this exact tree...and I said to her...you should really try embossing it next time...it would add some dimension to it! Too funny. I'll have to send her a link to this post so she can see what it can look like. Thanks for the chance to win.
Charmaine
What a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing your talent!
Wow, 300 posts, all awesome too! Sometimes when I get too busy I'll skip some of my other blog subscriptions, but I never skip yours - they always amaze me. Thanks so much.
Oh my! I love that Gold embossing. I applaud your creativity!
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