Holiday Photo Card Blog Hop with Shari Carroll
Welcome to the Holiday Photo Card Blog Hop! Today we’re hopping and showing you loads of ways to incorporate your cherished photos with your holiday cards.
I’ve created a card using a wallet size photo of my favorite girl…Melody. The photo slides out of the frame and so the recipient can place it in a frame, brag book or wallet.
The Simon Says Stamp Stitched Oval and Stitched Rectangle dies worked perfect for this size photo. I was able to tape them together and die cut in one shot. This idea would also work for a gift card holder.
I’ve created a video of how this card comes together. You can watch it below or on our YouTube channel.
We have 9 giveaways from several fantastic and generous sponsors.
- Two yearly subscriptions to LiveLoveCards.com
- $25 gift certificate to Simon Says Stamp
- $25 gift certificate to Ellen Hutson
- $30 gift certificate to Altenew
- MISTI (or mini MISTI!) from My Sweet Petunia
- $25 gift certificate to Paper Smooches
- $25 gift certificate to Lawn Fawn
- $25 gift certificate to My Favorite Things
Winners will be selected at random from the comments left on each blog hop stop. Be sure to leave a comment on each stop to increase your chances to win! Leave your comments by Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 11:59pm CT. Seven winners will be announced on LiveLoveCards on Wednesday, November 23rd, just in time for Black Friday. :)
Here is the full list of stops on the HOP!
LiveLoveCards
Simon Says Stamp <<You Are Here
Caly Person
My Sweet Petunia
Ellen Hutson
Kelly Griglione
Altenew
Cassie Tezak
Paper Smooches
Francine Vuillème
Catherine Bowen
Thanks for stopping by today… Happy Hopping!!
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Christmas Floral Arrangement by Kelly Latevola
Hi readers! Happy Tuesday! Welcome back to another special Kelly Latevola Copic coloring tutorial feature! It’s such a specialized skill that we’ve found readers of all skill types appreciate these tutorials! Please be sure to comment below and let us know what you want more or less of! Isn’t this combination GORGEOUS? Kelly uses the Poinsettia, Best Mom Ever, and Christmas Essentials exclusive stamp sets to make this gorgeous arrangement! Kelly is a superstar! Be sure to watch the video for the full tutorial and enjoy!
Watch the video:
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Blog Candy Alert!! Follow our blog via email and comment on this post for a chance to win a special blog candy!
Congrats! Blog Candy Winners!
From: Newton’s Nook Autumn Owls: Lynne Jardinne!
From: Weekender with Wanda – Bamboo Rose!: Tricia Ann!
From: Color Me Trees by Laura Bassen: Dawn Skene!
From: Right at Home: Autumn Edition: Marlyn Rojas!
From: Hero Arts Monthly Kit: Advent Calendar: Olga Direcktorenko!
From: Shine Bright Like a Diamond: Neha Parab!
From: Quirky Christmas Robin: Miriam Prantner!
From: Simple Stamped Christmas Cards: Amy Cooley!
From: Tim Holtz Gingerbread House Die with Shari Carroll: Maureen Chandler!
From: Watercolor Flowers + Happy Forget-Me-Not Day!: Susan Pezza!
From: Weekender with Wanda – Christmas Deer with Tim Holtz Supplies: Jean Bullock!
Please email [email protected] with your mailing address (if applicable), the name of the blog you won from, and the prize you won to claim your prize!
“Merry and Bright” Simon Says Stamp December Card Kit Reveal and Inspiration
Nothing says Christmas more than the Merry and Bright Kit card kit. We’ve included the Simon Says Stamp clear stamp set “Merry and Bright”, 12 double sided 6×6 papers from Doodlebug “Here Comes Santa”, 1 pack of Candy Cane stickers from Doodlebug, 1 pack of pop out stickers from Doodlebug “Dear Santa”, Simon Says Stamp Schoolhouse V Flap envelope and 1 Simon Says Stamp Mini Gift card envelope in white, Simon Says Stamp cardstock in Surf Blue, Schoolhouse Red, Green Apple, 120# White, and Vellum.
And, if that’s not enough, we’re also including something really special…a Chibitronics beginner light kit!! Have you tried them yet?
I used the tree from the stamp set as my main focal point, colored it with topics and created a mask so I could ink a shadow around it.
I used the Chibitronics beginner kit to add a light behind the star. I followed the directions and found it really easy to do!
Wanda created a delightful card using the Doodlebug stickers, pattern paper and the curved banner from the stamp set.
Yana utilized the pattern papers by cutting out portions and adding them together with the Mini Gift card envelope.
I filmed a walkthrough video for you and instructions on how to make my card. You can view it below or on our YouTube channel HERE.
The Merry and Bright stamp set is also available for individual purchase in our store!
Remember, you can SUBSCRIBE to our no obligation kits and receive them monthly for $ 24.95, or purchase them each month for $ 29.95 (while supplies last).
If you are a subscriber who used Paypal to purchase your subscription, please be sure to pay the invoice that we send you within 3 business days. We have a limited number of this card kit in stock and don’t want you to miss out. For easier and quicker monthly processing, please contact us via email or telephone and we will put your credit card on file as a courtesy for you. Card kits bill and ship between the 17th and 27th days of every month.
Be sure to check out our card kit galleries for additional inspiration using our kits. Thanks for reading today!
