DeNami Design's April Blog Hop: MONOCHROMATIC!

Words cannot even describe how excited I am to be a part of DeNami Design's April Blog Hop. These blog hops are always insanely fun, overwhelmingly inspiring, and just darn fabulous! I'm sure you'll agree, whether this is your first time hopping with DeNami or if you're a happy return hopper. Before I show you my card, let's go over a few details.

If you've been following the hop from the beginning, you should have just arrived from Libby Hickson's blog: Libby's Little Addiction. Libby is tremendously talented, and her cards always have an exceptional use of color. I can't wait to see her creation for today's hop! I'm sure it's stunning! If you got lost along the hop, or you've just happened to hop in right now, I strongly suggest you start at the beginning so you can see all the talented participants. It all begins here: DeNami Design's Blog.

Also, it's strongly recommended that you leave comments on each blog for two reasons:

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   It's just a lovely thing to do. It always makes my day to read comments from people who have read my blog. It's a short, simple way to spread smiles and joy!


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   You could win a prize! As if spreading joy isn't enough of a prize, you could actually win a gift certificate to DeNami Design's incredible online store. They've got HUNDREDS of amazing stamps, as well as delectable ribbons, the most shimmery glitter you've ever seen, and sooooo much more! Plus, read at the bottom of this posting for another chance to win!

I'm really anxious to share my card with you, though, so here goes:

Green and blue are my favorite colors, but I wanted to go for something different and springy, so I chose PINK! Recently, the ever-talented Michele Gross posted a fantastic discovery. She layered the Harlequin Border stamp on top of itself, creating an argyle-like look. I totally FLIPPED over that, so I decided to give it a whirl. It's hard to see because I used such a light pink for the second layer, but if you look closely, you can see it.

I had a blast with this card. Originally, I wanted the tiered edges of the Harlequin Border stamping to show, but at the last minute, I just HAD to use the ribbons. Oh, and I'm addicted to masking now, which is how I stamped the polka dot border across the middle. I just LOVE to learn new things. If you ever come across a new technique that makes you squeal with delight, please let me know about it! Send me an email or simply leave a comment on my blog.

Here's a close-up photo of the center details:

Well, this is your last stop for the blog hop! However, don't forget to go back to DeNami's blog and leave a comment there. Let them know how much you enjoyed hopping! Also, here's the info I promised you about another chance to win! YOU can play along and create your own monochromatic project! Go to DeNami's blog and link your project for a chance to win, not only a few stamps, but you'll also get a guaranteed spot in May's blog hop! That is a FANTASTIC prize! These blog hops have been filling up SUPER FAST!

I hope you've smiled, ooooh'd, and ahhhhhh'd your way through this blog hop, and thanks so much for stopping by today!

Happy Crafting!

Amy

Supplies:

Stamps: J132 Decorative Crest Circle, N112 Harlequin Border, N133 Polka Dot Border, Love (from PF28 Heartfelt Greetings stamp set) (all stamps by DeNami Design)

Paper: Pink cardstock (TPC), Dark pink (scrap)

Inks: Memento, Ancient Page

Other: Grograin Ribbons (DeNami Design), Strawberry Freeze Sparklets Glitter (DeNami Design), Stickles, Scallop Circle Punch (Marvy), Adhesives (ATG, 3M Foam Mounting Tape, Quickie Glue Pen)