Sunday, June 12, 2011

DeNami Design's June Blog Hop: FABULOUS FRAMES!

Hop, Hop, Hoppity Hop! It's Blog Hop Time!!!!


My life sure has been busy recently, which is why I haven't had any blog posts since last month. However, I am so excited to return to the blog world with my favorite time of month: DeNami Design Blog Hop Time! I seriously love this. Not only does it mean SO MUCH to me that I'm a hop stop, but I also LOOOOVE actually hopping around and seeing all the talented bloggers! If you've been following this blog hop in order, you should have just arrived from the incredible Karen Baker's blog: The Bald Dragonfly. She has mastered the art of sophisticated and gorgeous clean & simple designs. If you're lost and want to start from the beginning, make sure to go to one of my favorite websites in the universe: DeNami Design. You've got two days to leave comments on all the blogs for your chance to win a gift certificate! Wowza! Who wouldn't want that?

Now, on to my project. I was lucky enough to find this vintage DeNami frame stamp a few months ago. This was the perfect opportunity to finally use it! I love it! However, I couldn't decide just what to make for this blog hop. I knew I definitely wanted to make a bright and cheerful card, but for some reason, I also was drawn to my Christmas stamps. I felt an urge to make a rustic Christmas card, which is usually not my style, but I felt the need to try it! So, here are my two opposite cards using the same fabulous frame!







Next up on the blog is the wonderful Paulina Nakamura's blog: Pretty Pink Posh. Paulina is a huge inspiration to me. She is so sweet and supportive, and she makes DeNami truly come alive through her blog and the DeNami sites. She is also phenomenally talented. I am constantly "Ooooh-ing" and "Ahhhhh-ing" over her cards. So make sure to check out her project and leave her a lovely comment!


Thanks for stopping by!


Amy



Stamps used (all by DeNami Design): P10 Checker Frame (retired), C73 Starlet, F172 Hello Friend, J114 Medium Curly Christmas Tree, J77 Large Daisy Blossom, PF22 Mini Ornament Set

40 comments:

Tenia Nelson said...

What super cute cards!!!! Thanks for sharing and have a great day!!

Hedgehog Reader said...

That checker frame stamp - what a find! And you've showcased it so perfectly! Love how you did two such different cards, both of them so pretty :o)

Joyce said...

Love your cards, especially the Christmas tree!

{Chrissie} said...

Your cards are so sweet! You made some great frames!

Paulina said...

OMG, I didn't know anyone still had that Checker Frame! That IS an awesome find! You did a great job showcasing it, along with the other stamps, Amy. :)

You are such a sweetie....thanks for the SWEEEET words!

Emily Keaton said...

What a cool find in that vintage DeNami frame. I loved seeing how different your two cards are!

Carol Hartery said...

Your cards are so pretty. I especially love the Christmas one.

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

How sweet!

Sue Lelli said...

CUTE CUTE CUTE! Love the checkered frames! Two for the price of one!

Michele Gross said...

Wonderful cards!! Such a great frame stamp! Glad to see you back in blogland-we missed you! :D

Karen said...

Great cards! I love that frame stamp.

Anonymous said...

I especially like the Christmas card! Don't usually think of these soft and subtle colors for Christmas but you made it work!

Heidi said...

Cute cards! Love your use of the frame stamp.

Ruby said...

Lovely cards, that checker frame is fab! Lovely to see you joining in on the hop!

darkchami said...

That is an awesome frame. I like the Hello friend card with such bright bold colors!

Karen McAlpine said...

Very cute Christmas card..love it! That frame stamp is very cool.

Andrea M said...

Both of these cards are FABUOLOUS Amy! You're right, that frame is AWESOME! Great job!

Beverly Montez said...

Super use of that frame!

Lillian Child said...

Simply delightful, Amy!

I am now a follower of your blog. So nice to meet you. Stop by my blog sometime and say hello!

http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

Lynn said...

cute cards, I especially like the Christmas one.

Deb said...

Would love to have that stamp. I can think of so many things to do with it. Great projects.

Unknown said...

I love both cards and I love how CAS cards do wow my eyes.

Karen B. said...

First, thank you so much for the kind words about my cards, I think I might have to borrow them to explain what I like to make! Second, your cards are gorgeous. I really like how different they are!

Annette Holleger said...

Both great cards but I like the first one best. It's bright and cheerful and I love the daisies. Thanks for sharing.

Julie Odil said...

Nice!

Lisa Elton said...

Super job on both cards!Thanks for sharing.

Kathy Mc said...

Both are very cute cards ~ similar but different.

Carol said...

I love both of these cards! It's awesome to see two examples with the frame. Great job!

Unknown said...

What a GREAT find Amy!!! I love how you used this checker box frame. Great cards, but the first one is my favorite! ;D

Kristy Smith said...

Wow Amy I love your cards! That frame is totally fab, and you showed it off in two very different and awesome ways! Way to go! =)

Lisa Petrella said...

Both of these cards are AWESOME, Amy! Great job showcasing that frame stamp!! And I especially LOVE the way you decorated it with the mini Christmas ornaments in the second card----BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Laurie said...

Amy both cards are fantastic! I love the frame! Beautiful!

Nicki S said...

Great cards Amy!

Kimberly said...

Great Cards. Love the checker looks. Thanks for sharing!

Rae Ann said...

Love how you were able to achieve two totally different looks with the same frame stamp.

Tanya said...

What great use of the checker frame! I just love the hello friend card, so adorable!

Tina M said...

Too cute...love the checkerboard.

Lisa R. said...

Great use of frames! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

Lin said...

Wow, I've never seen that frame before - how fun the way you used it for the two cards - both super cuuuute! thanks for sharing :)

Michelle - You Are Glowing said...

Fuzzzy!!!!!!! Michelle @ you are glowing!