VC Rocks Blog Hop 4

I'm kind of sad that this is the last blog hop for the summer for VC Rocks. I've had a lot of fun participating and hopping around. You should have just come from Brenda's Stamping Corner. When I verified the link, I checked out what was on the front page of her blog. Oh my heck! If you scroll down to "Just Add Ink Challenge #30", check out that poodle skirt. That is cute! You should go back and look, especially if you like punched art.

I've mentioned a few times on here about how I have so much DSP and I never seem to use it. How I've taken to leaving it out on my desk so I will use it more. I'm not sure if this is good or not because I feel obligated to make a card with it when I see it. I must talk about it enough around here because one of my kids commented "check you out using the DP!" LOL I was happy they knew what I was talking about when I say DP.

Let's talk about the card. I'm so glad I got this set. The first time I saw it online I thought it was a must have and then I got the mini catalog in the mail and I didn't think I would use it enough to justify the purchase. I'm not sure what made me take the plunge, but I've made so many cards and still have a lot of ideas floating around in my head. This one I thought of a week ago and finally got it together.

To layer the Decorative Label punch, I punched two pieces from Early Espresso cardstock. I cut one in half length-wise. The second punch piece I cut between the bumps going toward the center making something of a heart shape. I mounted the ends first and then added the sides.

Stamps: Day of Gratitude
CS: Early Espresso, Old Olive, More Mustard, Crumb Cake, VV
Ink: Old Olive, Early Espresso
Misc.: Regals buttons, Linen Thread, Word Window punch, Decorative Label punch, Early Espresso Taffeta ribbon, and Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by. Your next stop is Stamp with Jane. You may be making a stop at the hardware store after visiting her. You can go here to start at the beginning of the blog hop.

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  1. ElizabethAugust 21, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Deborah, what a pretty card! I too am trying to justify purchasing that stamp set & DSP, so thanks for that nudge in the Igottahavethatstamp direction. Thanks for explaining how to mat that new decorative label. I do enjoy using that punch. Have a blessed day!

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  2. LoniAugust 21, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Terrific job Deborah. I am loving that Autumn Spice.. and you are not alone in your DSP stash :) Hugs, Loni www.loniholt.blogspot.com

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  3. TerriAugust 21, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Deborah, I too am on the fence with this set, but I may just be tempted to buy this set, definitely the DSP. Great card!

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  4. KymAugust 21, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    What a beautiful card! Will definitely be CASEing this one. :)

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  5. KymAugust 21, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    What a beautiful card! Will definitely be CASEing this one. :)

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  6. VeronicaAugust 21, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    I love how the paper and stamp goes together so perfectly. Lovely card!

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  7. creations by jackieAugust 21, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    A very lovely card, I agree that this is a great set. I love the simplicity of it.

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  8. ToryAugust 21, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    I have to get that paper. The more I see it the more I love it. I'm getting the stamp set at the Ft. Worth Regionals!

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  9. LoriAugust 21, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    Love the fall feel of your card. :)

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  10. Carolyn SharkasAugust 22, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Deborah, this is a beautiful card, and it is also made with a set that I haven't decided on yet, this might be the push I need.

    Thanks for the tips, too.

    hugs,

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  11. A Touch of SOLAugust 22, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Deborah...very pretty...Might have to CASE this one...
    Marisol Gutierrez

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  12. StamperShirleyAugust 22, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    Wow, love it!! Like you, I have a BIG stash of DSP and am trying to use it .. little by little .. thanx for sharing - and like so many others, I just might have to buy this stamp set!!

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  13. Holly / InkPaperStampsAugust 23, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Very pretty, Deborah--and you're getting me excited about the Ft. Worth regional, because this is the set we'll get! Thanks for the good idea. . .

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  14. AnonymousAugust 23, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    I am like you, I hate to use up my dsp, but it sure is pretty when used. Very nice.

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  15. BrendaAugust 23, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    What a pretty card. Love that DSP and the new label punch.

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  16. Angela WaltersAugust 23, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    Beautiful use of the new stamp set and DSP! I'm going to need them both! :)

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