Sunday, September 8, 2013

DeNami Design September Blog Hop: KRAZY FOR KRAFT!

You should have hopped here from talented Jennifer's Blog.  If you are lost and need to start from the beginning, go to DeNami Design's Blog.

Ahhhh!  My life has been sooooo busy!  I'm barely getting time to craft each month for the blog hops, but I wouldn't miss 'em for the world!  My kraft card was inspired by another card I made recently.  For last month's blog hop, I used one of my favorite new images, the Ornate Flourish.  It's so versatile and elegant.  For my boyfriend's birthday last month, I also made a card using that stamp as a background along with the new Elegant Word Plate.  He also LOVES coffee (especially Starbucks), so I had to add some coffee cups to the background.  Oh, and his favorite colors are orange and purple.  So, here is what I made for him.   



(By the way, he loved the card!  Yay!)

I loved the way that card turned out so much that I used that as a template for my Kraft card.  I used the same stamps, but used the white (picket fence) Distress Stain to stamp onto the Kraft, and then I added Stardust Stickles to give it an elegant icy look.  (I wish you could really see how sparkly this is, but I couldn't get a good angle with my camera.)  Of course, I just HAD to add some ribbons!  I used 2 different grosgrain ribbons, and then who doesn't love some rhinestone ribbon, eh?



This card really sparkles and POPS in person.  I love my bling!

Next stop on the hop is the lovely Ruza's blog.  She is such a sweetheart and soooooo creative! I'm sure she's done WONDERS with kraft!

Make sure to leave comments on all the blogs for your chance to win a DeNami Design gift certificate!

Happy Stamping!

Amy, The DeNami Diva

33 comments:

Deb said...

Amy, both cards are gorgeous! I love all of that sparkle!!!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous projects! I love the bling and backgrounds. Awesome designs!

dani.beckman said...

Very sparkly!! Who doesn't love some bling????

Tenia Nelson said...

Wonderful cards, dearie!!! :)

Dana said...

I'm swooning over the orange and purple one Amy. Just fan-tab-ulous, and of course he loved it! It came from you!
And the bling and gems and sparkle of the second is out of this world! White on kraft is always such a showstopper and you nailed this one:)

Stacy said...

How cute your bf loves orange and purple - those colors rock. I like how you added the coffe cups to the background. And the blue and kraft card is lovely too.

Leslie Steed said...

I like both of your cards. I think I have that background flurish...or one similar! I also love the white on kraft look (and the orange for that matter). Fantastic job!

DisneyGirl0828 said...

Love the colors AND all your sparkles!
Sharon

Debora5775 said...

Love bling:)

Roey said...

I believe I have the background stamp you used, I'll have to dig it out and put it to good use as you did!

Donna B. said...

Pretty cards! Love the stickles!

Linda said...

Nice cards! And I think orange and purple look good together too!

C'est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLC said...

Excellent hop! Thanks for the inspiration. I enjoyed the techniques on your kraft project. I recently stamped with Distress Stain in a class. It's fun. I've created a project for this hop as well, hope you stop by and leave a comment as well. Take care.

La-Vie B.
Follow me at C’est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLC

~Tammy~ said...

Two TERRIFIC cards and I love the bling!

Katie Ann Brooks said...

Both are lovely!

~ Jo ~ said...

Very pretty cards!

Hugs,
Jo

Unknown said...

Great cards Amy!

Sojourne said...

I love the combination of orange and purple and loved your boyfriend's card! The blue on the second really pops thanks to the use of kraft paper and that works well. Thanks for sharing your adorable project.

cghundley said...

Wonderful cards.
The blue and bling
really bring out
the kraft.
Carla from Utah

Sue D said...

Looks great with all the sparkle and the white stamping.

Lisa Elton said...

Wait...do you have a new blog name, when did I miss that!!??!! Anyway it suits you and so do these awesome cards. Happy belated bday wishes to your boyfriend!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards! Love the backgrounds.

Unknown said...

Love your presentation of cards with same background stamp and layout with different effects. Lovely cards.

Shaughn Woodruff said...

Hi Amy! Beautiful cards! That flourish stamp is a MUST have! Thanks for sharing!

Lisa Petrella said...

Beautiful creations, Amy! Love all of the sparkle!!! And I really love how you personalized the birthday card for your boyfriend---makes it all the more special!!!

Tina M said...

That flourish is simply yummy, Amy and you really showcased it perfectly!! Absolutely beautiful cards and the second one, well, that has me thinking about elegant Christmas cards!!

Kari V. said...

I'm loving that bling!

Unknown said...

They are both so pretty! I love the coffee cups on the first and all the bling on the second!

Auntie Em said...

Great job on the cards! I love how you adapted it to get two different designs from one idea!
Thanks for sharing! :)

kreativeimagination said...

loving both backgrounds.
syeda
syeda_lubabah@hotmail.com

KERRI said...

Adorable design!

Emily Keaton said...

Your kraft creations are just marvelous, Amy! You used so many fantastic DeNami products, too. These make me smile. :)

Greta said...

Beautiful, elegant card--love the bling! Great job on your boyfriend's card, too. I can see why he loved it!