Friday, April 22, 2011

Earth Day / Birthday Hop !

Happy Earth Day !! and Happy Birthday to Gaby!! Thanks so much to her for asking me to participate.

If you have arrived from Lori's blog you are in the right place!!! If your not you may start at the beginning HERE

I created an garden inspired easel card. I tried a new technique ripping the paper and I like how it turned out. It says "Grow where you are planted"


I used various materials including Pink by Design crinkle ribbon, Martha Stewart starburst punch, stamps from Joanns, glitter brads, an patterned paper from DCWV playtime stack.

Someone say BLOG CANDY?? Please become a follower and leave me a comment for a chance to win a handmade vinyl Cricut bug for your car or machine your choice of color and style.

Thanks so much for stopping by! The next blog on the hop is Ruthie's super cute blog !

89 comments:

JustYolie said...

Wonderful design Michelle...loving the tearing technique.

Cathie Rigby said...

This is a beautiful card-look s so delicate! I am a follower and I love your site! TFS Cathie www.creativecutter.org

Crafty Melinda said...

Beautiful card Michelle! You do such wonderful work! Love the details and color combinations! Just beautiful! Melin...CookingWithCricut.com and PaperCraftingWorld.com :-)

Tori said...

BEAUTIFUL card!! So pretty!

Tori :)

jessica said...

Beautiful easel card!! I love the colors and the rip center technique!! TFS
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
eschfamily@yahoo.com

ramonafl4 said...

great easel card with the ripped cnenter

ramona_p83 at yahoo dot com

comopark1886 said...

Beautiful! Love the vintage look! comopark@roadrunner.com

Tracey said...

Wow.....this is fabulous. Love it all!

Josie0602 said...

Beautiful card! The colors are so pretty and the sentiment is perfect!
Tracy
jtg0398 at sbcglobal dot net

sweetlilscrapper said...

already a follower.. would love to win!

sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

Christy said...

pretty Card..thanks for sharing

mfc.melissamade2 said...

Wow this is amazingly beautiful!!! Love all the fabulous detail and those colors are wonderful!
Hugs,
M

Tanya said...

WOW girl!! Love the layers and details!! You totally rock!!

Hugs,
Tanya
freddylswillima@windstream.net

Idle Hands said...

I really like this card! I've never made an easel card but this one in particular has inspired me to give it a try!

Madonna
http://handmadehobbies.blogspot.com

Maria said...

very cute

Unknown said...

your card is gorgeous!!! stunning. I love your blog, I'm a new follower! thanks for a chance to win a fun blog candy. ;-)

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Lucinda said...

Beautiful card. I love the colors you used.
cindalu78@yahoo.com

Houses Built of Cards said...

Beautiful card!!! Just gorgeous!!!

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www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Lovely card. I'm a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win

Debbie Goforth said...

Super cute!

Debbie @ http://bugginattheseams.blogspot.com/

ShersL84bed said...

beautiful easel card. I love it.

Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com

Brenda said...

Beautiful card! I really need to try on of them soon. I'm now a follower.

HappyScrapper64@bex.net
http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/

Susan said...

I HAD to become a follower ~ your work is amazing! Love the vintage look and yours is simply beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing.
SusanJ in Atlanta

Esther said...

Wow, this is just gorgeous! I really love the ripping with the patterned paper folded over it! Stunning!!!!

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mamawcindy said...

Your card is just Beautiful. Love that ribbon. Love all of your creations you make. I am already a happy follower. :0)
Happy Earth Day to you !!!!
cindymarshall63@hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

Wow, this is just gorgeous! I really love the ripping with the patterned paper folded over it! Amazing!

Candace Pelfrey said...

Love it, super elegant! Love the colors, the technique and that ribbon!!

Carol W. said...

WOW your easel card is gorgeous! Love the vintage feel, just beautiful! TFS

Audrey Frelx said...

Michele, what a really pretty card!!!

Cricut Couple said...

Simply Breathtaking! I can't think of anything else to say! It's just Breathtaking! Bobby & Jill

ScrappyHeartz said...

gorgeous card! I love that ripping technique! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win a bug (since I haven't gotten one yet...lol)!!

HeartAMZ1@aol.com
Debbie Chapman

Two Scraptastic Gals said...

I love your card Michelle. Its beautiful!!! And you know Im partial to that ribbon! The ripping technigue sure makes your card pop and gives it that vintage feel. Great Job!

Meriah

Anonymous said...

Great card, I love to rip paper to!!! I love that vintage look to it too.
paula
faithful2god_2000@yahoo.com
www.scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com

Misty said...

Fantastic card! Love the colors!
Hummer Hugs,
Misty
http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

Kim Ricketts said...

Very Pretty! I am in love with easel cards now ;)

Tanya said...

This is really beautiful! I absolutely love it :)

Tanya
phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

Debbie said...

love the look of this easel card
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Linda Kaiser said...

Beautiful card! I so need to make an easel card. Thanks for the inspiration!

Happy Earth Day!

Got2BCrafting said...

Wow... what a beautiful card! I love all the different colors and textures, really really gorgeous!!!
Lori
got2bcrafting at gmail dotcom

Tambo said...

I love this card. I can't really tell but is the paper ripping technique from the center? What makes it curl? i suppose i should go find a tutorial and find the directions. It is gorgeous!!! Thanks Tami

Scrappin Crafter said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this card! It turned out amazing!! TFS!
Happy Birthday Gaby and Happy Easter everyone!

Jenni
Scrappincrafter@hotmail.com
www.scrappincrafter.blogspot.com

joydee1963 said...

new follower! Love the "look" of your card! So cool, joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

Jamie M. said...

This card came out very cute. The technique worked well :)
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Jae said...

Beautiful easel card! Great colours and I just love that ribbon, TFS!
Jenn
www.craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

What a beautiful Easel card!!

Glad to be in this hop with you!

mitch1066 said...

simply wonderful!This hop is leading me to such great crafters:)

mitch1066(at)gmail.com

kramer_buffy said...

I love the torn window look!

-- dalis
alidalis AT comcast DOT net

GabyCreates.com said...

Gorgeous card Michelle!!!!! Love everything! specially the crinkle ribbon!!! WOW
Thank you so much for being part of my celebration and my blogging friend!!!
Hugs, Gaby

MLiss3 said...

That is a beautiful card. Love all the embellishments!
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Geri said...

I love this card!!! Great detail and I love that tearing technique!!! Thank you for sharing!!

Totally Twisted Cards said...

Very, very pretty. I am already a follower. Thanks for the blog hop and a chance to win.

stacy at mycraftingtime dot com
http://www.mycraftingtime.com

Brenda said...

I am new to your blog. I am adding it to my favorites!

Sherrie K. said...

I love your easel card! Super pretty. I am happy to be a new follower of yours. Lovin your blog! Hope you stop by my blog and possobly follow too. I am excited to see all your creations. Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win!!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Karen said...

so soft and sweet
karen www.littlescrappieces.blogspot.com

Corrine said...

love it!! I already have your button~ Corrine http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/

Kaitlin said...

Beautiful!!:)

Kaitlin
angel1694@comcast.net
http://cupcakesandcards.blogspot.com/

All Honey Creations said...

I love this card! It's so much fun to work with paper!! Pam
allhoneycreations@yahoo.com

Scrappin Place said...

love the card!

Danielle Lee said...

This is absolutely beautiful!!!

http://letscrafttogether.blogspot.com/

Mish086 said...

Great card! I love how the seed packet is coming out of the ripped frame! I am a follower now!
Michelle
You can find me at http://scrapbookingSOS.blogspot.com

Melissa said...

Wow, so pretty, love all the details.

Melissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

kristyscraps said...

Beautiful card--I love the look of the torn papers!
kristyscraps@sbcglobal.net

Scrappin Time Gal said...

Your card is so nice......I'm really liking these easel cards......thank you for sharing and I like your blog.

AnnCarolW@aol.com

Ellen Jarvis said...

In keeping with the theme, I'm recycling these comments: A lovely project to celebrate Gaby's birthday. I am a follower! Happy birthday Gaby. Thank you for sharing. I love your project!!

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

Anna said...

Wow awesome card. You rocked it.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I'm a follower.
annadowdy at gmail dot com

Bunnyfreak said...

Love the vintage look of the card.

Deborah said...

awesome unique card....thanks for sharing

Cathy said...

I am a follower, your card is gorgeous!!
mexicopetshop@hotmail.com

Nadia's World said...

Wow...your card is truly beautiful. Amazing...I really like it.

TFS!

Nicole T.
niclax13@gmail.com

PS Now a follower. :)

Unknown said...

Love this easel card. The colors are wonderful. TFS
Debbie
debbie_craine at hot mail dot com
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

thekolbes said...

Ohh wow that is just gorgeous.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Trish
krazykcrafters at msn dot com

Kris in Alaska said...

Love easel cards! TFS!!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Holly said...

This is so beautiful! You have so much talent!

Holly

hollyshobbie at gmail dot com

Stacey said...

Beautiful card!! Love it!!
Stacey
Stayce71Z@hotmail.com

Brenna said...

that is a beautiful card!! i lvoe the crinkle ribbon! tfs
brenna
rbanderson@live.ca

Maria said...

Beautiful card! TFS

Lisa R. said...

Love the vintage look. Great color selection, great embellishing! Thanks for sharing. joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

Stephanie K said...

What a beautiful card!! I love the colors you used!! Incredible embelishments! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win!!

scrappingwithstephanie@gmail.com
scrappingwithstephanie.blogspot.com

Debbie Bonczek said...

Stunning work. Where do I start? The colors blend together beautifully. I love the torn frame. So dimensional. It's elegant . . . it's whimsical. Fabulous job!

Simply AJ said...

Wow... your card is amazing!!! It has such a unique feel and the colors are perfect. I am really impressed with the ripping technique and I like the way the crinkled ribbon looks. Well Done!! AJ
queenofmynest(at)gmail(dot)com
http://queenofmynest(dot)blogspot(dot)com

Susan said...

Hi Michelle!

I love these types of cards. I have never made one but after seeing the one you did I really want to give it a whirl! I'm a new follower so when I do try it I hope you don't mind if I use your card for a guide. However, I will have to put my own crazy spin on it so I know it won't be nearly as pretty as yours! Thank you for sharing on this Birthday Earthday hop!

Susan
http://cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

The EmBellished Card - Belinda said...

Love the colors in this card. Thank you for sharing!
Blessings!
RecipeScrapperATsbcglobalDOTnet

kathlee said...

Amazing card. Love the vintage look. TFS

Kathie
Kathlee154atgmaildotcom
http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com

SlomoMom said...

Beautiful card! TFS

Jamie said...

I love the easel card. I swear I am going to make one soon. It is so beautiful.

Unknown said...

So pretty! love the flower
kacee
mcvicwif@yahoo.com

Jo said...

Beautiful card. Loved the colors.

Unknown said...

LOVE IT!!! The layers are amazing.

Tara said...

The crinkle ribbonlooks great!