Pages

▼

7/12/2013

Paper Crafts Magazine Presents: The Birthday Creations, Vol. 3 Blog Hop

*liebe Leser, heute ist dieser Post aus Platzgründen nur auf Englisch, aber jeder darf gerne an der Verlosung teilnehmen!*

Hello and welcome to a new fun blog hop presented by Paper Crafts Magazine! You should have arrived from Angeline's blog. Today it's all about birthdays and the new special issue, Birthday Creations, Vol. 3:


Mmh, what a yummy cover! Can't wait to get my hands on this! You will be able to win this magazine, I'll let you know what to do in the end of this post.

The designers were asked to create a birthday card using one of three sketches. I used this lovely sketch from Kim Kesti:

A very simple sketch, but I wanted to add a lot of dimension to my card. This is what I did:

I hope you like it!
Now to the fun giveaways! For your chance to win a copy of Birthday Creations, Vol. 3, just leave a comment on this post before Tuesday, July 16th. And for the chance to win an amazing prize package, be sure to hop on to the Paper Crafts Connection blog. But first, hop on to Amanda!
Here comes the full list of designers hopping today:


Thanks for visiting and good luck!
Vanessa
supplies:
PTI cardstock - Hero Arts stamp - Crate Paper chipboard - Spellbinders dies - Tsukineko ink - My Mind's Eye enamel dots
um

98 comments:

  1. stampinfun717/12/2013 1:15 PM

    lovely, I love the print you chose for the embellishments on the stark white - so striking! Lovely!!!! And I will need this mag!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Amanda7/12/2013 1:31 PM

    These layers are a fabulous idea. I may have to try it.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Leigh Penner7/12/2013 1:44 PM

    Oh, this is beautiful, Vanessa! Fabulous take on the sketch!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Betty7/12/2013 2:14 PM

    So cool!! Love the pop of color on the white, too! Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Kalyn7/12/2013 2:25 PM

    This is fantastic, Vanessa! I just adore your version of the sketch!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Leanne7/12/2013 2:50 PM

    Wow! Very creative.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Cindy C.7/12/2013 2:58 PM

    I love what you did with that sketch, it's delightful!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Dana7/12/2013 3:03 PM

    Wow!! I love your take on the sketch!! Lots of depth!!

    ReplyDelete
  9. York Tee7/12/2013 3:05 PM

    WOW! You surprised me. I LOVE your card so much because I also like dimensions and layers. You made it! Soooo Nice!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Anonymous7/12/2013 3:53 PM

    Love all the layering. It really pops!

    ReplyDelete
  11. {VICKI}7/12/2013 3:54 PM

    YES< I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. jkstiles777/12/2013 4:20 PM

    Such a lovely card .... great interpretation of the card sketch! Love the dimension!

    ReplyDelete
  13. pcm7/12/2013 4:38 PM

    love the layers!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Anonymous7/12/2013 4:49 PM

    I LOVE the 3D aspect of it the layers were a great touch. Very creative

    ReplyDelete
  15. cheryl (clee')7/12/2013 5:20 PM

    Love love love this card - all the white space with the colors of the flowers, and the layers: perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Unknown7/12/2013 5:21 PM

    Very cute card - love the dimension!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Virginia L.7/12/2013 5:27 PM

    Oh.so. very. lovely, Vanessa!! I adore the layered details!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Teresa7/12/2013 5:34 PM

    What an awesome card! I love your take on this sketch.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Julie S7/12/2013 6:09 PM

    I really like the dimension on this.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Jingle7/12/2013 6:15 PM

    Oh, I love the layering on this! Just wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Jen Carter7/12/2013 6:27 PM

    This is beautiful! I love how you used the sketch and popped up the 1/2 circles!

    ReplyDelete
  22. A Crafty Person7/12/2013 6:27 PM

    I really like this design sketch.

    ReplyDelete
  23. uncbballfan7/12/2013 6:36 PM

    Love how you interpreted the circles on the sketch and added so much wonderful dimension to your card. It's gorgeous! Thanks for a chance to win this birthday issue!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Rhonda Miller7/12/2013 7:05 PM

    Wow, this is terrific.

    ReplyDelete
  25. judy7/12/2013 7:15 PM

    Beautiful card--I love the way that you interpreted the sketch!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Trinh7/12/2013 7:49 PM

    I love the layering & dimension!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Unknown7/12/2013 7:52 PM

    Brilliant use of dimension, Vanessa. What a fantastic way to dress up a card with a lot of white!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Petti7/12/2013 8:02 PM

    Love the dimensions of your card! Awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Janet a.k.a. swanlady217/12/2013 8:23 PM

    Love this idea ... so light even though there is a lot of dimension

    ReplyDelete
  30. Katherine7/12/2013 8:31 PM

    Cute! I love the clean and simple look!

    ReplyDelete
  31. rush7/12/2013 8:36 PM

    gosh, this is beautiful and so unique!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Darlene S.7/12/2013 9:48 PM

    Such a clever use of the sketch.

    ReplyDelete
  33. Paula S.7/12/2013 9:50 PM

    The layered corner elements are such a clever interpretation of this sketch. Great work!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Katie7/12/2013 10:32 PM

    Neat layered card! Great for a birthday. Love the flowers! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

    ReplyDelete
  35. Houses Built of Cards7/12/2013 10:35 PM

    Such a cool card! Great take on the sketch!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  36. Anonymous7/12/2013 11:00 PM

    Very unique!

    ReplyDelete
  37. Anonymous7/12/2013 11:36 PM

    Wow...your layer treatment added so much to the beauty of this card!

    ReplyDelete
  38. bzyPTmom7/13/2013 12:20 AM

    Great sketch and great card. Love those cute flowers.

    ReplyDelete
  39. Cynthia Baldwin7/13/2013 12:22 AM

    I just love how you've popped these elements on your card. It's even more striking with the bright colors against the white. TFS!

    ReplyDelete
  40. Helen L7/13/2013 12:37 AM

    I love, love, love your card!! How brilliant to stack up the circles and have the flowers peeping out from underneath!! So pretty! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  41. Laurie2cats7/13/2013 1:12 AM

    simple yet elegant - love the layers

    ReplyDelete
  42. Noreen7/13/2013 1:35 AM

    I love the way you have little things peeking out from between the arcs!

    Noreen
    Crafty Journal

    ReplyDelete
  43. Sue D7/13/2013 2:52 AM

    Pretty--I like the colors and dimension.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  44. D-7/13/2013 3:24 AM

    Love it. Love the layers and colors. TFS.
    D~ dmcardmaker (AOL)
    http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com
    (new follower)

    ReplyDelete
  45. Carol McCready7/13/2013 3:24 AM

    Love your take on the sketch. Your card is just gorgeous.

    ReplyDelete
  46. Janet's Joy7/13/2013 4:39 AM

    Very cool how you created the layers!

    ReplyDelete
  47. Loly Borda7/13/2013 5:22 AM

    Fabulous cards! Love those layers
    TFS

    ReplyDelete
  48. Jill7/13/2013 5:24 AM

    Oh my word! So love this card u made-DElightful!:)

    ReplyDelete
  49. Kathy Mc7/13/2013 6:25 AM

    WOW ~ love all the color and the dimension of your card. It looks like a great one to CASE tucking in those flowers & leaves.

    ReplyDelete
  50. Lindsey7/13/2013 6:50 AM

    LOVE the dimension and how most things are popping out under the circles. Such a creative take on the sketch!

    ReplyDelete
  51. Unknown7/13/2013 10:10 AM

    Love, love the layering and dimension. Brava on the sketch!

    ReplyDelete
  52. Unknown7/13/2013 10:11 AM

    Love the colors and the layering. I never would have thought about it. Thanks for the inspiration.

    ReplyDelete
  53. Unknown7/13/2013 11:37 AM

    Love this card and the way you layered the flowers what awesome take on the sketch!!

    ReplyDelete
  54. Mary-Anne V7/13/2013 2:25 PM

    Love how you created the dimension on the circles and tucked in the flowers.

    ReplyDelete
  55. Kristie Goulet7/13/2013 2:44 PM

    Great design. Love all the layers.

    ReplyDelete
  56. ~amy~7/13/2013 2:54 PM

    LOVE this Vanessa!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  57. Anonymous7/13/2013 3:45 PM

    Love the layering. The flowers are bright and cheerful. Great card.

    ReplyDelete
  58. Tammy7/13/2013 4:54 PM

    Love the dimension of your card! Thanks for the chance to win this magazine, looks awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  59. calamity jane7/13/2013 5:14 PM

    Amazing!!! Your card is so beautiful Vanessa!! The layers make this much more than just a card!

    ReplyDelete
  60. Anna van Schurman7/13/2013 5:38 PM

    The layering adds so much to a plain white card! I never would have thought of it. Love how cheerful it came out.

    ReplyDelete
  61. Roseanna C7/13/2013 5:40 PM

    I will have to steal the layering idea thanks for the inspiration!

    ReplyDelete
  62. Marybeth7/13/2013 5:59 PM

    Oh my gosh this is beautiful ....love your design! Just beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  63. stampingbowd7/13/2013 6:03 PM

    Layering and popping up the corners is such a fun idea for this sketch!!! Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  64. Ronda Archangelo7/13/2013 6:24 PM

    Cool embellies and fun to look at card...thanks for sharing!!

    ReplyDelete
  65. Conniecrafter7/13/2013 6:46 PM

    pretty dimension and like how the flowers seem to be peeking out!

    ReplyDelete
  66. Unknown7/13/2013 6:55 PM

    Beautiful! I love the colorful flowers on the plain white background.

    ReplyDelete
  67. elf10237/13/2013 7:04 PM

    Oh how I love dimensional cards. This is a great idea. Thanks for the inspiration.

    ReplyDelete
  68. gabriella7/13/2013 7:10 PM

    Love the simple background

    ReplyDelete
  69. Unknown7/13/2013 7:23 PM

    I love the use of the white...the flowers are awesome! Beautiful card - you could change the saying to fit anything... Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  70. keeleykats7/13/2013 7:33 PM

    Fantastic card! Love your layered take on the sketch, very clever! Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  71. skeeteror7/13/2013 7:36 PM

    Love your layers and bright colors! ~Bev~

    ReplyDelete
  72. Ravengirl7/13/2013 9:18 PM

    This is fun! I love the added dimension!

    ReplyDelete
  73. Sandi7/13/2013 9:33 PM

    I love the simplicity and yet the bright color contrast.

    ReplyDelete
  74. Scrapper697/13/2013 9:49 PM

    This is soooo PRETTY! I LOVE all the layers.... it makes your card just "POP"! :o)

    Theresa McKinney
    www.miislucky.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  75. Unknown7/13/2013 10:04 PM

    Oh, my! Third card in a row on the hop using the sketch I was wondering who'd be brave enough to take it on. Lovely, just lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  76. Kim7/13/2013 10:58 PM

    I really like the dimension you created on this card!

    ReplyDelete
  77. laure7/13/2013 11:51 PM

    Like the 3d effect

    ReplyDelete
  78. Katie Ann Brooks7/14/2013 1:05 AM

    Fabulous!

    ReplyDelete
  79. StephInOK7/14/2013 2:39 AM

    Absolutely fabulous design! Love the flowers peeking out on the different levels!

    ReplyDelete
  80. Unknown7/14/2013 3:11 AM

    The dimension of this is so creative! Especially using white on white for layering.

    ReplyDelete
  81. Unknown7/14/2013 3:45 AM

    Love the layers to this cardn

    ReplyDelete
  82. Cynthia Rose7/14/2013 4:52 AM

    I really like the popped up circles.

    ReplyDelete
  83. Pam Young7/14/2013 5:01 AM

    I love the card especially the color on the white!!

    ReplyDelete
  84. bjmartin7/14/2013 5:29 AM

    I like the way you layered the stamped diecuts on the white circles. Love all the dimension!

    ReplyDelete
  85. Sheila H7/14/2013 7:06 AM

    The bright and bold colors are fantastic!

    ReplyDelete
  86. Alexandra Boehnke7/14/2013 11:07 AM

    Die Karte ist schlicht aber wunderschön - der Sketch ist aber einfach so! Ich finde sie aber richtig toll und die Blumen gefallen mir sehr gut.

    ReplyDelete
  87. Michelle7/14/2013 6:37 PM

    Love it! The bold colors and the extra dimension add up to a lot of wow.

    ReplyDelete
  88. Carol7/14/2013 7:04 PM

    Adorable, love the dimension!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  89. Helen F.7/14/2013 7:37 PM

    Lovin' the bright bold flowers for this sketch, Vanessa! Such a Great card :)

    ReplyDelete
  90. Julie7/14/2013 7:47 PM

    Like it? I {love} it! So cheerful!

    ReplyDelete
  91. HawaiianLibrarian7/15/2013 2:14 AM

    Oh my, the dimensions on this stark white birthday card abloom with flowers is just stunning. Mahalo for the op to win some goodness.

    ReplyDelete
  92. Diane7/15/2013 4:57 AM

    Love your take on the sketch and the layering on the card. Thanks for the chance to win.

    ReplyDelete
  93. Kavitha Vadhri7/15/2013 9:53 AM

    loved your interpretation of sketch.looks so good on plain white.

    ReplyDelete
  94. Lisa's Creative Niche7/15/2013 1:51 PM

    What a fun take on this sketch! I love the embellishments on each layer!

    ReplyDelete
  95. Beastybunny7/15/2013 10:11 PM

    How pretty! Love the dimension and all the bright flowers! Fantastic!

    ReplyDelete
  96. Barbara7/15/2013 10:46 PM

    Love the card you created from the sketch!

    ReplyDelete
  97. Heather7/16/2013 4:42 PM

    Very cool ideas with the sketch!!! Love your card!

    ReplyDelete
  98. Deborah Montgomery9/23/2013 6:15 AM

    I love this card!!!!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for taking the time to comment! I appreciate each comment very much :)