My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Welcome to Sparkle N Sprinkle & Really Reasonable Ribbon's Fantastic Blog Hop!

   
Welcome to the February Sparkle N Sprinkle and Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop! We are so excited to be pairing with Really Reasonable Ribbon today for some great new ideas and products. If you have been following along, you should have hopped here from the very talented Aphra Bolyer!  If you haven't, please please please pop over to the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog and hop along. Both design teams have created some amazing projects, demonstrating how stamps, ribbons and glitter just naturally go hand in hand.


This month we all received the wonderful RRR February Ribbon Kit, filled with a gorgeous array of trims and ribbons for lovely Springtime projects. Lots of great pastels to match up with SNS's hand-blended glitters, embossing powders, flockings, and specialty stamps. If texture is something you enjoy adding to your crafting projects, SNS has the colors for you. The SNS glues are specially formulated to keep glitters and flockings where they belong. 

In addition to the coveted Really Reasonable Ribbon blog candy, Sparkle N Sprinkle is giving a stamp set to one lucky hopper!  Leaving a message on every blog increases your chances of winning, because it's a mystery which of the artists' blogs has been chosen to house the prize! On Tuesday February 15, a name will be drawn from the comments on the mystery blog. Winner gets to choose a stamp set of their choice from SparkleNSprinkle.com!"


My Spring time creation uses 3 of the hand-selected ribbons from RRR's inspirational February Ribbon Kit, SNS Starfire glitter, 3 images from the "My Rose Garden" set, colored pencils, Lime Pearlescent Brilliance ink, and a Cuttlebug embossing folder. Adhesives were dimensional Zots, SNS Brushable Glue, SNS Dimensional Glue, and SNS glue pen.


This closeup helps show the detail in the ribbons, and how a touch of sparkly glitter adds happiness and texture to any paper project. A toothpick dipped in SNS Dimensional Glue was placed over the stripes on the ribbon to add more cheerfulness.


It was great fun using RRR's spectacular ribbons with our quality SNS products. It's time for me to say good-bye. Thanks for hopping by. Let me know what you think about the card, and what other colors might create an even prettier version! Don't forget to leave comments along the way to qualify for the prizes! Now hop on over to view Kerri Michaud's marvelous designs!


Stamping Hugs,





77 comments:

Anne said...

oh Donna this is soooooooooo pretty, a gorgeous card
Anne x

Lori said...

Love the summery colors. And the embossing is cool!

Kras said...

Hi Donna,
I come have arrived here from the Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings and rushing to sign up.Kartichka for dreamers. Very delicate and beautiful. Today I went back to your blog in time to finish a blog hop successfully.

Gloria Westerman said...

So pretty.....and love the matching ribbon and flowers.....tfs

Dee in N.H. said...

I just love your card! The colors are so warm and sunny!

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

So very pretty! Love the sparkle!

Linda said...

That card has the WOW! factor. Love the textue and the Rose just pops right out. The ribbon application very nice.

mcourtney said...

Very pretty card! Thanks for sharing!

Alosha said...

Beautiful card!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card!! I love your choice of ribbon for it and the colors are nice and soft.

Unknown said...

What a great card. Love the coloring and the glittered sections just pop.
Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Debbie
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
debbie_craine at hotmail dot com

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Beautiful, Donna! Love the fresh colors and your rose is beautiful.

sallysbitz2 said...

This is a beautiful colourful Spring card x

hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.com

Marie-Anne said...

What a lovely card is this.

Marie-Anne

Nikki said...

this is really pretty love all the sparkles :)

Unknown said...

Donna, this is beautiful!!!! I love the glitter. Thanks for joining us for the RRR hop this month.

Corinne said...

Oh so pretty! Love the spring time colors.
Hugs~
Corinne

Kelly Massman said...

What unusual but pretty colors! Great card!

NanaConnie said...

Donna, Your card is just fabulous! The coloring is exquisite, and the ribbons you chose are absolutely perfect. Love the touch of glitter,of course,-- it just sets off the flower. You can mail this to my house any time you want!

Tanya said...

Donna, the card is stunning! Great blog hop and thanks for the chance to win!

Barbara Bruder said...

Donna, What a pretty card. I love the sunny yellow color of the card. What a wonderfully happy card.

Antonella said...

Donna - your card is so pretty - love the sparkle and shimmer!! Hugs, antonella :-)

Bonnie Garby said...

Gorgeous card Donna! Thanks so much for joining us in our RRR February Blog Hop.

Linda Peo. said...

GORGEOUS card! Love the colors and everything about it...Wonderful!

szbacn1 said...

I'm lovin' the cheeriness of this beautiful card! Thanks for sharing.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Donna, that is gorgeous. It surely makes one wanting spring to arrive at any time. Especially after this winter. I love it.

Unknown said...

This card cannot fail to cheer up the recipient! x Leigh x

kbrandy4 said...

Hi Diana, i really love your card, it's really bright and cheerful. Hugs Hazel xx

kbrandy4 said...

Sorry Donna, i was thinking of my poorly friend Diana at the time. Hugs Hazel xx

VICTORIA said...

beautiful cards i love all the sparkle in them. great job :) victoria

Kimmy said...

gorgeous your flower is beautiful and I love how you used the border punch, cb folder, and layered everything with ribbon! It's so cheerful and warm.

Theresa's Studio said...

Lovely spring card....great use of the ribbons. TFS

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card! Thanks for the beautiful inspiration! I now follow your blog. :-D

Connie M. said...

Oh Donna! Your card is just so bright and cheery! I love your beautiful coloring and use of the ribbons!! It was so fun joining up with you gals from Sparkle N Sprinkle this month! Hugs!

judys said...

Great ideas. Thank you.

Snoopy said...

Fantastic card! I love the ribbons and the sparkle! Thanks for the opportunity to win something!

I hope I win! I hope I win! I hope I win!

Hugs,
Snoopy :D
http://snoopyshomemadefun.blogspot.com/

Judy Rozema said...

So very pretty! I love that flower and the glitter behind it!

Sue said...

Love the card...nothing better than ribbon and bling !!!

Debby said...

Ohhhhh what a pretty yellow flower!
Terrific card...

Tilly said...

Such a lovely cheerful card Donna. Love it.
Hugs
Tilly (RRR DT)

Kirsty said...

Hi Visiting your super blog on this wonderful hop. Your creation is so bright and pretty. Kitty :)

Sharon said...

Beautiful card. I love the bright colors and love the sparkle

Sharon
rsmobley85@gmail.com

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

that's beautiful, love the lace accent

Mandy said...

Your card is absolutely beautiful! Thank for sharing :-)

Kathy Vogel said...

The ribbons you selected go so well with the lovely way you colored the flowers.

Amanda said...

Very pretty!!

amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

great detail!

Unknown said...

Beautiful colors and a georgeous card Donna. Love your use of glitter and I envy the girls who can make it their forte'
Great team work by everyone, TFS.

Kristin said...

So pretty! Gives me hope that Spring is right around the corner!

Kristin
ksully4597 at gmail dot com

NWFlamingo said...

Everything is indeed coming up roses with this card. Very nice!

Julie Z said...

Wow - love the dimension in your rose De! Such pretty colors on this too! Very nice! Julie

Andrea said...

totally beautiful card De! Thanks for the eye candy!

KarenB said...

I love the bright spring colours, and the glitter looks amazing :)

Judy W. said...

Great card! Love the cheerful colors and the beautiful coloring!

Sharon Peele said...

Wow Donna, Love your card!! the rose stamp you used is beautiful and I like how you made your own DP to match!! Awesome job with the glitter and the ribbon!!

Brenna said...

the colours on your card is beautiful!! tfs
brenna
rbanderson@live.ca

Mary T said...

Nice & bright

bernietom47 said...

Wow this is an amazing card. That embosing really is perfect for your suberbly colored rose. Love your choice of colors and ribbons.
Blessings Bernie

scrappinpeg said...

Awe Donna this card is so adorable. Love it

Hanneke said...

Thanks for sharing this colorfull card! I love the design. Thanks for sharing, I am going to hop on to the next blog :)

AsilisA MaM said...

Gorgeous card! Very Beautiful image and spectacular ribbons gave so sharming look! Love the summery colour.
Happy valentine's day!

Unknown said...

Love your card, Donna, lovely spring colours...
Hugs
Kim M
X

Jean W said...

Ribbons, lace, and sparkle, what more could one ask for. Great card. Thanks for the Blog Hop.

Jan Hobbs said...

I really like your card. The rose stamp is great and gives ideas galore for different cards. Thank you!
Jan

Vicki said...

Beautiful. Love the spring colors.

Susan said...

Love this card! That focal rose is beautiful!
Susan

Embley Veronica said...

Wow! That rose card is impressive. I love how you popped up the largest blossom. :)

Catherine Atkinson said...

So pretty! I like everything about it!

Tash Daly said...

Hi Donna, love your coloring on this card. Also your inking and coloring on the embossed paper in your background. The combination is gorgeous. :-)

Donna Maligno said...

I have to repeat my self -- I love this card with all it's layers and colors. Great job!

Pearlann66 said...

Gorgeous as always DE!!!
xoxoxo,
Nancy

Auntie Em said...

Love your card! The colours are so pretty. Love all the shine and shimmer.
Thanks for sharing! :o)

Mimi said...

Really cute ideas with the ribbon. I just became a member and you are giving me tons of ideas!

cbarwick@comcast.net

María de los Ángeles said...

Donna your card is beautiful!!

Randi WS said...

Oh wow Donna, I love your glittery and bright card!!
Thanks for sharing

Hugs, Randi WS

Becky Dunham said...

OMG Donna - this is fabulous! Definitely makes me think of spring :)

Sjordan said...

The flowers are absolutely beautiful. I love the Brilliance Pearlescent inks. They are usually my first choice, then chalk inks.