Wednesday, January 23, 2013

May Arts and CardMaker Blog Hop (Giveaway)


Hi friends!  I hope that you are all doing well!  Today, I have a very special post for you.  I'm participating in the May Arts and CardMaker Magazine Blog Hop.  To start the hop, please go to the CardMaker Blog.  Be sure to leave comments on every blog because May Arts is giving away a prize to one lucky person, FOUR spools of ribbon!

I haven't made many cards in the last few months.  Since I had the baby, I feel like my creativity is back but my time is really limited.  That and I'm really sleep deprived.  I'm a little rusty at making cards so please bear with me.

My first card is actually featured in the banner!  :D  I was pretty excited when I figured that out!  I used a bunch of colors of May Arts 3/4" striped twill and 1/2" white crinkle ribbon.  The sentiment is from Fresh Squeezed Stamps.  

Here's a more vintage card.  I used May Arts 3/4" lace with pearl center, 1/4" trimming ringlets, and gold metallic string.  The paper is Pink Paislee and the stamp is Hero Arts.  

My next card is for when someone finds out they are having a little girl.  I used May Arts 1" solid woven check ribbon, 1/2" crotchet ribbon, 3/8" grosgrain striped and stitched, 5/8" satin scalloped edge, 5/8" satin pleats, 3/4" twill stripes, and 5/8" faux suede.  The stamps are Paper Smooches and I added a velvet flower.

And for my last card, I made another baby girl card because apparently I have baby girl on the brain.  I used May Arts 1/2" crotchet, 5/8" satin scalloped edge, and the 1 1/4" silk ribbons.  The stamps are Paper Smooches and the paper is Crate Paper.  

I hope you enjoyed my creations!  Next up on the hop is Candy Rosenberg.  Don't forget to leave comments to be entered in the giveaway!  Have a great day, friends!  

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60 comments:

  1. VirginiaJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    LOVe all your cards, esp. the first chevron one!!!

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  2. ~amy~January 23, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    Check you out...you've made tons of fabbie cards!!!!

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  3. CJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    You've been a busy girl! Love that chevron card!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Well, if this is you mking cards whle sleep deprived, I don't think I could handle the awesomness that comes when you're well rested. :) Love all the cards but the vintage colorway is my favorite. (It has buttons. I love buttons.)

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  5. Sue DJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Great cards using May Arts ribbon! Love all the colors on the first one.

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  6. JennieJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Fab cards Ashley and LOVE how you used the May Arts ribbon!

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  7. Julie ShearerJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Beautifuly done . I would never know you were out of practice . Your cards are awesome !! TFS .

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  8. Verna AngerhoferJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    What fantastic cards! All are super wonderful and you did such a diverse assortment too. I bet it seems nice to be creative again, but I do remember how much time is taken up with a baby in charge of the house. LOL

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  9. Jennifer VanderbeekJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Love all those layers!

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  10. Glenda JJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Great cards. Congrats on making the banner.

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  11. SugarGemJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Great to see you creating. Especially Love the first card and that ribbon. I savor my chevron ribbon for only very very special projects.... :-)

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  12. Create It SimplyJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Lots of great cards! Love the twill and banner design on the first one. TFS!

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  13. itzamitziJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Thanks for the great ideas. I am really drawn to the first one... guess it is more my style. Love the colors.

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  14. conilJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Simply crazy about the striped twill and how you used it on your 1st card. Such fun to look at. The lace and pearl is also one of my faves.

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  15. JingleJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Very pretty cards! Loving that top one!

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  16. Becky DunhamJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Wow Ashley! I would say you are definitely back in the groove with cards :) I love all of these! I think the first is my favorite - all that gorgeous striped twill!

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  17. Sherry ButcherJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Love the cards, esp.the team pink. Really great job on all your cards, TFS.

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  18. Denise BryantJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Great assortment of cards! I love the striped twill on the first card! Very cheery and fun! That one really caught my eye with those yummy colors!
    DeniseB

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  19. AJJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    great cards Ashley!! love the striped twill one the best- it's so fun and cheery! hope you are enjoying every moment with the new one!! :)

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  20. BobbisTreasureJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Love how you used the chevron tapes. WANT!!!!

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  21. IvankaJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Beautiful cards, all of them. You have a way with ribbon!!

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  22. ChrisJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Love all of them but I really like the ribbon on your first card!

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  23. Camille ShortJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Perfect ways to use ribbon!

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  24. Its In Our HandsJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Hopping right along here, I hope. Beautiful!

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  25. rscholzJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Enjoyed your cards. Love all the different ribbons you used on your cards.

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  26. by belleJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Lovely cards!! I especially love the striped twill!!

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  27. None NoneJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Pretty cards!! I especially love the chevron ribbon card.

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  28. Emily KeatonJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Oh goodness! Your projects are so pretty :-)

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  29. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Stunning and precious cards. Thanks for sharing. i am certainly inspired!

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  30. JackieJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Your Baby cards are adorable !! I like the ribbon with the scalloped edge!

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  31. Diana EvensenJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    I love the rainbow. You did a great job showcasing LOTS of different ribbons.

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  32. TrudiJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Oh these cards are just great I absolutely love the first one! Now I want that ribbon in every color :) Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Emily HJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    You made all of these? Wow! I am impressed! I love the first one. So cheerful!

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  34. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 23, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Oh these are all fun, love the first one, one of my favorites ribbons (I need all those colors!!).

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  35. KittyJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Lovely cards and beautiful ribbons

    Kathleen

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  36. ~Tammy~January 24, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    Lovely variety of cards! My fave is the vintage one!

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  37. JillJanuary 24, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Beautiful cards. I love all the ribbon used, especially on the first card, great variety of colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    WOW! What beautiful cards! I love the first one with all the ribbon.

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Love the "color my world" card. Any stripes or polka-dots seem to appeal to me more than just plain colored ribbon. May Arts does have beautiful ribbons and you made good use of them. Hope things settle down for you and life runs smoothly.

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  40. Cynthia RoseJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    You must have quite a stash of ribbon - every card had something different. Thanks

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  41. Donna NuceJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Beautiful cards! Your use of ribbon as banners on the first card is really cute!

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  42. AnneJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Great cards. I like the way you used the ribbon on all of the cards.

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  43. jenJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    You go girl! Look at all those fabby creations! If that's you 'out of practice'- WHOA! ;)
    Congrats on the banner- and on your amazing progress on your 30 list & your PC pub!
    xoxo

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  44. Gretchen WilsonJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Oh how I love the twill ribbon. That one has my vote.

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  45. Miriam PrantnerJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    These are so fun! That twill ribbon is my all time favorite MA ribbon, but I love the Team Pink card the best.

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  46. KatherineJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Wow! Your creativity is amazing! I love that stripey ribbon on the first card, but in my opinion, all your cards are fabulous!

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  47. Sherry HickeyJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Wonderful cards! I must have that striped twill ribbon in those yummy colors! Congratulations on your new baby!!

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Beautiful cards. Love all the ribbon!

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  49. Paper Therapy PonderingsJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    love all your cards - thanks for sharing

    Barb Housner

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Your cards are wonderful, but I especially like the first one!

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  51. Karen B.January 24, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Wow, these cards are grand! I love the colors in the first card with the chevron ribbon.

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  52. niconickJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    What a stash of ribbon! Great cards!

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  53. TeresaJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    love the banner card! love them all!

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  54. Jinny NewlinJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    These are just beautiful, Ashley! I don't see any "rusty" here at all!

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  55. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    I love the monotone pink ribbon card!

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  56. ChrissyJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    I love how you used the chevron twill! Gorgeous cards all the way around!

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  57. NikkiJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    I love the first card it's just a rainbow of colours so kewl :)
    hugs Nikki

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