Getting Cricky with It Blog hop

Howdy folks?? How are you all enjoying the blog hop? Well welcome to Kristal’s 1st Stamp Releasing Blog hop! Are ya ready for some HOPPING??? I know I am! Didn’t ya just love Brenda’s creation?? IF you are just starting the hop head on over at the beginning @ Getting Cricky with Kristal.

Well, lets get on with the show!

Aren’t you just loving Kristal’s new ART STAMP sets?? Aren’t they great? I heart them!! Speaking of heart.. Kristal has a big big Heart.. For every stamp set she sells she donates $1 to a charity. This is just not for a limited time, she will do this all the time! so go on and go buy yourself a few sets, its going to a good cause! So head on over to her online store by clicking >K. Andrew Design <

This week I have been showcasing Kristal's “FREEDOM ISN’T FREE” set and been creating lots of cards! If you would like to see, just scroll down to the earlier post.

For today, I created 2 more cards. This 1st card I used Versamark ink and stamped the sentiment all over the card to create a background image on to white cardstock. Then I heat embossed it using white embossing powered and then put the heat gun to it. Once all dried, I used Colorbox “warm Red” chalk ink and blended it onto the white cardstock using foam on the blending tool. I then used white twine to wrap all around and topped it off with a red button!

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My 2nd card I created using a technique I have seen Vicky P from LILY PAD CARD do by using Distressing Ink to make background images, landscape scenes and flowers. I’m liking getting INKY! I tried to make it look like the sun was setting and ya know that pretty purply/orange sky you get? Well I tried to create that. I think it turned on pretty cool! THen of course I used the perfect sentiment from “FREEDOM ISN’T FREE” set.

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Head on over to Amy’s Blog to see what awesome creation she made!

Ohh you’re still here? Hmm did I forget something?? Ohhh YEAH YUMMY CANDY!!

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Leave me a comment and become a follower and you can win this awesome “FREEDOM ISN’T FREE” set. I will ship it out to you once they come in! They should be arriving sometime next week. You have till SUNDAY Midnight central time to leave your comment. I will draw a name on MONDAY!! GOOD LUCK!!

Go and GET CRICKY with THE GETTING CRICKY BLOG HOP!! Have fun!

So now you can head on over to Amy’s Blog to see what awesome creation she made!

Here is the list in case you get lost.

http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=61617



Comments

  1. LindseyJune 17, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Oooh, I want to try to make a card with a button like yours! Very cute.

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  2. TurnedgypsyJune 17, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    this is awesome...thank you too for the give aways..i am a new follower...

    chris
    http://turnedgypsy.blogspot.com
    mcwooten1999@carolina.rr.com

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  3. TerriJune 17, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I love your cards.. they are really cute. I am a new follower of your blog. Thanks for the chance to win these really great stamps. Terri M of Two Pink Peas
    www.twopinkpeas.blogspot.com
    Terrico3 at ameritech dot net

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  4. LisaJune 17, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Wow, I love the techniques you used for both of these cards! They are so fabulous!!

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  5. Rhonda MillerJune 17, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I love this set. Your cards are both great. TFS.

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  6. AmandaJune 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Wow, both of your cards are stunning!!! The techniques you use are fabulous..

    Scrappy Hugs,
    Amanda:0)

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  7. Jessica BuffaJune 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    your cards are out of this world adorable!!!! love the sunset...perfection!!!
    already follow u!
    :O)
    Jessica

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  8. Scrappin' SistaJune 17, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Such sweet cards! I love it. TFS!!!

    Christel
    http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com

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  9. KathyJune 17, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Love the cards girl! I cant' wait to get this stamp set! Great job!
    Hugs :),
    Kathy - Getting Cricky DTM Sister
    http://the3esblog.blogspot.com

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  10. Tami B.June 17, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I've never seen the technique you used on the second card. It is beautiful! Thanks for sharing that & for telling where we can see more of it.

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  11. JulieKJune 17, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Both of your cards are absolutely beautiful! I LOVE the second one!

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  12. ChristyJune 17, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Both cards are awesome. I really love the first one, you did a great job with the embossing and inking.

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  13. mom2fivekiddosJune 17, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Your cards are awesome! Been a follower for a while! TFS!Can't wait to get this set!

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  14. BunnyfreakJune 17, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Love the ink techniques you used on the card.

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  15. DIANA L.June 17, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Love both your cards. Thanks for the giveaways.
    U-stream was fun!!!
    http://dianmlarson.blogspot.com

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  16. Janice W.June 17, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Your cards are lovely! I am a new follower. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  17. Becky DunhamJune 17, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Love these cards Kathy! i am definitely going to try out these techniques. This is my favorite of the new stamps - i am working on making OWH cards and I need a set like this :) Thanks for the chance to win.

    rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

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  18. Creative DivaJune 17, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Amazing work on your cards. Im a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98@gmail.com

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  19. scrapperbeckaJune 17, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    OMG Kathy! I love your cards. Did you draw the second one? It is so pretty

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  20. ChristinaJune 17, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Love it! I just became your newest follower!

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  21. Crafting MisfitJune 17, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Both are great. I esp. love the creative way you used the stamps as background on the first one!

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  22. Lisa R.June 17, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Great technique. Love the subtleness of the versamark. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  23. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Oooh these cards are awesome. I so love learning new techniques. Awesome job
    Hugs
    Brenda

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  24. Lynn B.June 17, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Both your cards are wonderful! I really like the scene you made, great job!

    Lynn B.

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  25. Dee BurnsJune 17, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Very creative. Love what you did with your cards, they turned out so good. Again, I can see how & why Kristal picks her DT. Good job!
    I will become a follower.

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  26. SiskiyouSueJune 17, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Love your backgrounds! Guess I'll have to try them tomorrow. Thanks for the ideas. I'm a new follower!
    http://siskiyousue.blogspot.com

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  27. GloriaJune 17, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Cool inking techniques. I am going to need to give them a try. Thanks for sharing.

    Precious Hugs

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  28. TrinaJune 17, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Very well done. I am a new follower. I pre-ordered this set and am excited to receive it. You did such a nice job with the chalk ink and the distressing. I am gonna have to try the embossing and then do the chalk. TFS.

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  29. Scrappymama ElaineJune 17, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Kathy, you are very talented. Love your techniques! tfs!
    esigmon at cox dot net

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  30. KimberlyJune 17, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Very nice card...love how you put it together..TFS! www.justwordz.ca

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  31. Formerly known as: Queen of BlingJune 18, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    I love your techniques. I need to find the blog "Lily Card" I want to learn how to do the backgrounds. I really love the way you used the white embossing powder w/sentiments to make the red card too! How creative! Thanks for sharing!

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  32. AngieJune 18, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    I LOVE your second card with the tiny little house in a big world. Great job, I am your newest follower! aidensmom 2005 at aol dot com

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  33. CRAZY4 CHRISTJune 18, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I am a new follower!! Love the homemade background, so cool and thanks for telling us how you did it, i will have to try it ( i like making my own background so much cheaper). I love the second card as well the sentiment is perfect!! Thank for the chance to win!!
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  34. Josie0602June 18, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    What awesome cards!! I love the first one with the heat embossing. I always forget to pull out my supplies and try this. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Tracy
    jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  35. Kelly SJune 18, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Both cards are wonderful! Love the techniques you used, especially the background on the second card. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I am a new follower.

    Kelly
    http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com

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  36. joydee1963June 18, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Great cards,beautiful! I am a new follower,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  37. tlettlingJune 18, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Love these. Thanks

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  38. littlenJune 18, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    great cards. tfs. i'm a new follower.

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  39. Doris P.June 18, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    i cannot express what a beautiful and meaningful stamp set this is! and not only that.. but your 2nd card is breathless. perhaps it's my menopause (ugh) that is stirring up tears or just the saying but this is beautiful!!
    new follower. love for you to have e-mail so I could follow you... let me know if you do so I can sign up :)
    parkernana5@cox.net http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com

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  40. Patti BJune 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Great cards. You give out great inspiration. Thanks for the hop.

    lebpab21408atyahoodotcom

    pattispaperfun.blogspot.com

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  41. JennJune 18, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    These cards are beautiful! TFS!

    I am a new follower
    Jenn
    http://scrap-a-tude.blogspot.com

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  42. mamawcindyJune 18, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Love both of your Cards!! Love the techniques that you used. I have been working on a few Military Thank you Cards. But don't really have a lot of stuff to work with so I am Super Excited for the chance to win The Freedom Isn't Free Stamp Set.
    I'm already a follower. :0)
    cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

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  43. TamaraJune 18, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Love your cards! This stamp set is amazing! :)
    sweetheartcopper at msn dot com
    sospoileditscute.blogspot.com

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  44. Mommy's Crafty CreationsJune 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Your cards look great. TFS!! Im a new follower

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  45. SquirlygirlJune 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Kathy, Your cards are so cool! Warm red is my all time favorite of the colorbox colors :D I do love the technique you used on the second card I'm going to have to go learn how to do it! Hope your having a wonderful weekend!
    ~Hugs~
    Becky

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  46. LoriJune 18, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    These cards are awesome and I love the stamps!
    Such talented ladies!
    New Follower!

    Lori @ http://loriscraftyspot.blogspot.com/

    lori.bourg@gmail.com

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  47. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Great cards to support our troops!!!

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  48. RenaeJune 18, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Nice cards! It is fun to try new techniques! I became a follower today too.

    Thanks for sharing!

    rpcrafter at gmail dot com

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  49. CelyJune 18, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Love those cards, especially the one you made your own bg paper! WOW! Thanks for the chance to win, I'm already a follower. :)

    cely_rohr at hotmail dot com

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  50. Kris DietzJune 18, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I love this stamp set! Your cards are great and the sentiments are perfect. TFS.

    Kris
    dietzrobles at yahoo dot com

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  51. S.BaylesJune 18, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Kathy,
    Thanks for a great blog hop and a wonderful UStream. I had such a great time. Love your projects. Great DT. Kristal is a "Hoot". We are becoming great friends. She is an inspiration to everyone.........
    Blog:http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/

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  52. Becky MooreJune 18, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    WOW! Your cadrs are wonderful!!

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  53. AmandaJune 18, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    These are great!! TFS!

    amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

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  54. AmyJRockstarJune 19, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Your cards are great! I really love the second one. I am your 150th follower! Yay! Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I really want to win some of Kristal's awesome stamps. :0)

    Be sure to stop by my blog to enter my 500 followers giveaway!


    XO ~ Amy Jo (new follower)
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/

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  55. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Hi Kathy,
    I love both of your cards--just beautiful--you have really done a wonderful job.

    smooches,
    kristal

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  56. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Beautiful! Oh my goodness!!!! I love them both.
    The technique on the red card is amazing. The second card...I am speechless. I can't think of a better way to honor them.

    Dorcas

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  57. Naomi EdwardsJune 19, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Fantastic inking!!! wow you catch on fast.. love your projects..
    I am a new follower!

    www.scrapbookingforbeginners-naomi.blogspot.com

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  58. EmilyJune 19, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Your cards are beautiful!! You have a great talent! TFS!

    Emily (coolcricutcreations at yahoo dot com)

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  59. AimJune 19, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Oh, Kathy!! These are GORGEOUS!! I just LOVE how did both of them -- WOW, girl!! What a FANTASTIC privilege to be on such a WONDERFUL team with YOU!! :) You did an AMAZING job of showcasing this set this week... Thanks so much for being such an inspiration!! :)

    Your Getting Cricky DT Sister,
    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    and Decorate To Celebrate!

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  60. NanetteJune 19, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I think you did a great job portraying the sunset. Beautiful!

    nanettemtatyahoodotcom

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  61. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    What beautiful cards. That second one is just amazing! TFS! -Sam :-)

    SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com
    SamanthaJDesigns.blogspot.com

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  62. AJoyJune 19, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Beautiful cards! Love all the cards you did for Kristal's release! Thanks for sharing.

    April
    nginerd at gmail dot com
    http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com

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