Sunday, January 10, 2010

Paper Sundaes First Ever Blog Hop

Welcome to the first ever Paper Sundaes Blog Hop! If you have arrived here from Shana's blog then you are on the right track! If not, please go back to the start at Christine's so you don't miss any of the beautiful inspiring cards or blog candy! Remember to check all the stops so as to not miss any candy and finish at Paper Sundae blog for the big candy.

I have 2 cards to show you today. They are both made with wonderful stamps from one of my favorite stamp companies Flourishes. The first one is made with I Love Roses set. I made it for the Feel the Love challenge on Flourishes. The roses are stamped on watercolor paper and colored with SU markers and aquapainter.
The second one features the Strawberries set. The image is again stamped with Versafine on watercolor paper, embossed to prevent bleeding and colored with SU inks and aquapainter. DP and cardstock are from Stampin Up. I'll be entering this card to a Saturday Spotlight challenge that's called Love without hearts.

Now about the blog candy. I just moved my blog, so to celebrate the new beginning I'm offering the following blog candy.
It includes
Inkadinkado Sentiment Stamp Set (everyone can use new sentiments ;) ), 10 6x6 sheets of Dovecraft Designer Paper, package of rhinestones and pearls and 5 yards of my favorite sheer ribbon.
How can you win it? It's easy. Everyone has 3 chances:
  1. Become a follower of my blog or if you already are just comment!
  2. Post a link to my candy on your blog for a second chance
  3. Become a Paper Sundae Challenge Blog follower for the third chance.

Don't forget to comment so I'll know you entered. The candy is open to anybody worldwide and will be open till midnight EST January 16, 2010 - I will draw a winner on Sunday January 17.

The next stop on our blog hop is Carla, make sure you check out her beautiful card! Don't forget to keep your eye out for candy along the way. And make sure you join us on January 17th at Paper Sundaes for our first challenge and the announcement of the blog candy winners. Then pop back over here to see my challenge card and see the winner of my candy!

70 comments:

Shana said...

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous cards Alica!

Crystal said...

WOW these are beautiful, I LOVE the strawberries the colors are wonderful!! Your roses are GORGEOUS too!!!! Fantastic coloring on these beauties!!! Thanks so much for joining us at Saturday Spotlight!

Christine said...

Beautiful cards, Alica! I especially love the Strawberry image, that is a great image!

Crafty In Carolina Stamper said...

What fantastic cards! I really love the roses, they are my favorite, this is such a pretty image =)

CarlaKH said...

beautiful!! so elegant!!

Bananastamper said...

Good morning Alica,

Love your cards, especially the strawberries! Hooray for the debut of Paper Sundaes!
Shanna :)

HappyCrafter said...

Your cards as always are artful masterpieces! I love these cards, and you did a beautiful job with both the colouring and the layouts.

Anne said...

What a beautiful pair of cards, the roses are so elegant!

Caroline said...

Your cards are so beautiful!!! I especially love colouring of the roses. :)

Crystal said...

Great cards Alica! Love both your cards but the roses are my favourite for sure! I love the shading you get with watercolours, it is something I definitely want to try after seeing these amazing creations!

Unknown said...

You have a beautiful way of subtly coloring your images....very nice... Very inspiring.

Viv said...

Two gorgeous cards.... love the strawberries!

Tam Hess said...

Very elegant work! The roses are wonderful! xoxo

Lesley said...

What gorgeous clean (as in non-fussy - my favourite kind!) cards. Thanks for sharing.

Danni said...

Wonderful creations!! Looking forward to seeing more!!

☼ Cheryl* said...

Hi Alica,
You use watercolours so well! Your cards are lovely :)
xx

Cassie_lu said...

beautiful job and you do an amazing job watercoloring.

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

Gorgeous cards! Great coloring :)

Happy hopping! ~ margie

Tami said...

Beautiful cards...love the strawberries!!

Donna C said...

Wonderful cards ! Great coloring ! I am now a follower !

gocanucksgo said...

Hi Alica! Great work on the cards. Beautiful colouring on bothe of them =) I've become a follower of both blogs. Thanks!!!!

Michelle VP said...

What sweet cards! Love your watercoloring on the roses and strawberries. :)

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello Alica. Such beautiful cards, gorgeous delicate colours.
Happy Crafting.
Love Sandra xx

Jennifer Scull said...

your cards are so pretty! I am so excited about the new challenge blog! :)

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

Alicia, two beautiful cards. I hadn't heard of this make of stamp. Think my favourite has to be the roses card. I have put a link on my blog sidebar to your blog candy and become a follower. Best wishes, Kym xxx

Chris said...

I'm looking forward to your new challenge. Your coloring on your cards is excellent.

Anonymous said...

Such pretty cards! The shading on your flowers amazes me! I am now a follower, and also am following Paper Sundaes! Thanks for the chance to win!

Loz said...

Oh, I love the Strawberries!! They're a fav of mine!! I'm now a follower... have linked on my sidebar.. and already a follower of Paper Sundaes! Thanks for such a lovely offering x

Pauline C said...

Gorgeous cards Alicia, and fab idea for the new blog and blog hop. Looking forward to the first challenge, and would love to win your fab candy- thanks for being so generous :-)I ahve just become a follower = a follower of paper Sundae :-)
Hugs
pauline x

Nancy said...

Beautiful cards, especially the strawberries!! I love it!! Thanks for such an awesome hop with great blog candy!!

Tami said...

Lovin the art:)

KanataNewf said...

Two very lovely cards - must say I am partial to the first one though!

Sarah said...

I LOVE Versafine ink...and your cards are absolutely stunning!!!

Mary said...

Gorgeous Cards! I added a picture of your candy and link back to you in the candy section of my blog's sidebar.

hugs
Mary

Mary said...

Forgot to say that I am a new follower of your blog and of the Paper Sundae Challenge blog.

hugs
Mary

Angelwood said...

Hi Alicia, your cards are beautiful. The roses image and strawberries image are precious and I love your coloring! hugs, Angela

STAMPING SAM said...

I've linked to your candy on my blog - what an exciting time to start a challenge!

Monique said...

Your cards are georgeous...I love the strawberry image :)..looking forward to the new Blog Challenges.. :)

Jennifer said...

great work. I am enjoying my first blog hop. I am loving touring around on everyone's blogs. Can't wait to come back and check out some of your work.

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...
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terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

I now follow and I've placed this in my candyjar on my sidebar. I've also signed up for the challenge blog too. Thanks for offering some candy! Lovely cards!

Dawn Edwards said...

That Rose stamp is soo pretty. I love how you colored it! Thanks for sharing. I'm now a follower.

Amy Liz Schultz said...

Beautiful! Love those strawberries... yummy!

JayLynn said...

I love these cards Alica, the images are coloured so beautifully!

Lee - grandmalee said...

I must say you aren't just another papercrafting site...you're an awesome one! Gorgeous coloring & I like your uncluttered look! I like to look at the images. TFS!

Penni said...

Super cards. I'm really looking forward to the new challenges.

I've become a follower of your blog too.

Hugs
Penni
X

Karen said...

HI I just love the roses I don't own any flourish stamps but have seen them and they are lovely i especially like what you have done with them i am now a follower of your blog glad for this blog hop get to meet many artists

Anonymous said...

WOWZER!! These are BOTH really gorgeous creations!! I love your coloring and your elegant touches on your cards!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Saturday Spotlight this week!! HUGS

Mendy said...

OMG what a chance to win this amazing candy! I will def post on my blog and follow you here. I love your work!!

*Susan* said...

What beautiful cards! Your watercoloring is amazing. Love the strawberries!

Christine said...

Both cards are stunning. You always make such beautiful cards. I'm very happy to become a follower. Will post a link on my new blog.

Ukka said...

Hi!What a sweet Candy!!!Fantastic!!!I added a link to the sidebar http://pishitejulie.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for the chance to take part!!!
I've become a follower of both blogs
Greetings from Russia,
Ukka

Larisa said...

Thanks for the chance to win ))) I linked it on sidebar. http://larisa-raznosti.blogspot.com/
Also I am a new follower now ))
Hugs from Larisa

Charlotte said...

Gorgeous, yummy cards! I will add a link to my sidebar, and have become one of your followers!

http://charlottescraftcreations.blogspot.com

Kim Mc said...

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS coloring on both of your cards!! I gotta get out my watercolor paper and try that too! Thanks for the inspiration!!

Aloha, Kim
TMITA/PCC Design Team member
Check out the free weekly digi!

Unknown said...

hi!! Wonderful candy thanks for chance to win.
Greeting from Italy
BArbara

www.mylittledreamliving.blogspot.com
www.countrybazar.blogspot.com

Doina said...

Great giveaway! I've become a follower of both blogs and I put a link on my sidebar.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

These are both beautiful cards!!!! Love your images and sentiments!! ...especially the roses. Beautiful coloring. Thanks for joining us at Sat. Spotlight.

susan m said...

What a lovely card!

Claire said...

Love your cards - they are really beautiful

Jodi said...

What pretty cards you have made!! Love the coloring you did too!Thanks for joining us at Saturday Spotlight!
Hugs
Jodi=)

Maria Matter said...

Gorgeous Alica!!
Thank you for playing along with Sat. Spotlight!
blessings, Maria

Tammy Miller said...

great projects very pretty

JESSICA said...

Nice cards...love the strawberries! Thanks for the chance.

Anonymous said...

gorgeous cards!!!!thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win-i'm a follower :)

xoxo
sarabeth

Jenny V. said...

WOW your cards are beautiful. I love the strawberries, your colors are great.

DQ said...

What lovely cards, love the strawberries

Helen said...

Beautiful cards - love your colouring!
Helen x

Helen F. said...

Beautiful cards, love the Roses and Strawberry images!
* I am now a follower of your blog.
* Also a follower of Paper Sundae Challenge Blog.
* Posting your candy with a link back on my Blog

Wendy K. said...

I'm a follower of both blogs and I've added your candy to my sidebar!

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