Tuesday 18 September 2012

Peachy Keen MEGA blog hop!

The hop is now closed.
The winners can be viewed HERE.
Thanks so much for being a part of this amazing hop!


Hya everyone!
Are you ready for our MEGA hop?

  Both current and alumni design teams have come together for one HUGE Halloween/Fall Blog Hop and you are ALL invited to join us as we share some fabulous creations, fun and PRIZES!
I really hope you can join us!!
If you came here via the very talented Heidi you are going in the right direction.

There are FIVE prizes up for grabs chosen at random.
(The blogs holding the prizes are hidden amongst the DTs,
so to be in with a chance of winning, you need to visit every blog).
There is...
1 $50 Gift Certificate and 4 $25 Gift Certificates,
Winners will be announced at noon on Saturday BST, (6am CST).

The idea is to create a project with the Fall and /or Halloween theme.
Using our more 'vintage' oldies but goody stamps.
To me, they have really stood the test of time and are a pleasure to ink up as much today, as they were when they were released.

I made two projects using two different older sets...

 (I CASED THIS card by Amy R for my first project).

I used the set PK- 629 'Carved Pumpkin, Bat and Happy Halloween'.
This set is SO versatile! Definitely one of my favourite Halloween sets.
The fence is made from a VERY old Sizzix fence die. you know the ones, they were made for the old red, weighs a ton, metal Sizzix machines. It works just as well in my Big Shot thankfully, 'coz I like it.
The papers are all Echo Park.

My second project is also a card...theoretically!
I made this using THIS tutorial by the one and only, Kim Score.

It worked wonderfully. Everything folded flat, as it should and I was dead pleased with it...'till i decided to get clever and add the fence where I did! DUH!
It LOOKS good, but when I fold everything flat, the flippin' fence sticks out the bottom! Arghh!
So now my 'card' has become a 'scene decoration'! Ha Ha!

This  is the *cough* 'card'....

 Front view
Stamps
PK-636 (The tree and sentiment) and PK-131 (The little ghost)
The tombstones and the holes in the ground, are from the Cottage Cutz die Frankly.
 and the Cat is the Cottage Cutz die Nikkity Knack cat. (Both designed by Kathy).
The fence is a Martha Stewart punch.

Here's a top view so you can see the little ghost appearing out of the black hole
and the dimensions of the pieces.


Your next stop is the amazingly talented Melissa!

Here is a list of all the blogs taking part, just in case you jumped in and are a little bit lost.
Yep! There's loads of us! Ha Ha!

Peachy Keen Stamps Blog  (Start here).
DoBea Alberts 
Nikki Foraker  
Saundra Rega 
Lisa Buttafuoco  
Leanne Garner 
Heidi Giebel
Me
Melissa Haas
Raven Baca
Samantha Casey
Michelle Criswell
Kristi Bennett
Kim Score
Emma Aguilar
Amanda Bodine
Glorajean Beardall
Erin Lee Schreiner
Lauren Brewer
Janice Wilson
Amy Crockett
Cristina Garcia
Joanna Bandeline
Jennie Garcia
Ruthie Nixon
Heather Hoffman 
Kathy Jakopovich
Lorie Souther 

DON'T FORGET THE FABULOUS 24hr SALE GOING ON STARTING NOW!!
Details HERE!

Have a fun filled hop and good luck!!

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124 comments:

snappy scrappy said...

Fabulous cards...great scene too! Lee-Ann :)

Miss Giebel said...

Viv, I love your bat/pumpkin card! It's darling! You scene card is beautiful, I like the fence! The little ghost peeking over it is too cute!

Janice W. said...

Your card is very cute, but your pop up card is amazing! I love the graveyard scene you have created! Wonderful, like always, my sweet Viv!
Hugs, Janice Love you!

jessica said...

WOW!! What super adorable cards!! LOVE the 3d dimension and of course those cute cute PKS!!
TFS
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
eschfamily@yahoo.com

cmarie said...

The cards are adorable and i would just use the card for decoration at halloween. It is so cute and kims (tutorials) are great aren't they? I know I love them. Thanks for sharing.

mamawcindy said...

Love your Cards! Great Idea to add the fence. Love the polka dotted moon. :0)

Unknown said...

Gorgeous!!! You definitely spent some time making this project!!!

Kim H said...

Viv ~ Oh WOW! LOVE the first card! The design and papers with those stamps looks AMAZING! I TOTALLY remember those red dies! Your second card/ decoration ~ Holy smokes! It is seriously INCREDIBLE! I LOE what you did with everything but that tree ~ TOTALLY AWESOME! My goodness you are another "Queen" of scenes!

Kate said...

WOW Gorgeous Card. I love the fold it is so unique. Awesome Details on your card too.

VICTORIA said...

Viv both cards are so darn cute. Totally awesome girl!!!

Josie0602 said...

That spooky graveyard card is fantastic!! I love the dimension!

Tracy
jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

DebC said...

Wow the cards are great and the pop up card is super fun! Looks like it would be hard to do and its impressive!
TFS
Deb c
dsc105@live.com

Jeanne said...

Wow! I love both your projects! The scene is totally perfect! Thanks for sharing!

siegel_jeanne@msn.com

Marisa said...

Hate when our bright ideas take a bit of side turn - been therer done that a few times with my cards too. Still think the card is wonderful, even if the fence sticks out when folded. Great details and dimension will overlook the "issue" ;)

Jessica said...

Viv, I never try this card. I think is time to tried. Thanks for share!

lopezjrivera at centennialpr dot net

Sherry D said...

Super cute cards!

I would love to make the second card to showcase as one of my Halloween decorations! GREAT JOB!

TFS!! :)

dreenie said...

love your sparkly bat!!

Tanya~Studio 5380 said...

Oh my...what fun Halloween cards! I love the face on your pumpkin and the bat is too cute! And your second card is just a work of art! Love all the great details...and big deal about the fence...who would want to close this fun card? I say leave it open ALL the time for everyone to see - I love it!

Debbie said...

Love the cased card and the other "card" will make a great decoration!

Debbie B
debbiebutcher at comcast dot net

Diane said...

Love your scene decoration!! lol What lovely projects you have. Thanks for sharing them with us!

Carolee said...

The cough card/now decoration is absolutely amazing. I'm heading to that tutorial!

Minnesota Nana said...

love the pop up of the card! will have to try one!

Cindy Beland said...

AWESOME job with both cards Viv!I LOVE the FANTASTIC colors and the great 3D idea,SUPER COOL!have a great day!!:)

Candy said...

Super cute cards. That scene card is amazing!
Candy

antdoda said...

I love the bright colors of your first and the second card is just adorable!!!!

Anonymous said...

I love the easel card? I don't care about the fence it looks wonderful! I like action cards the best. good job!

Anonymous said...

I love the first card with the pumpkin and all the details including the color combination, the glitter on the pumpkin, too too cute! TFS

Kelli

TheTulipCollector said...

Wonderful cards. I love adding purple to Halloween cards.

Katie said...

Even though it doesn't fold neatly, it still folds---so just get a bigger envie!! As a decoration it's wonderful, too. Sometimes "mistakes" are just another crafting opportunity. Great job.

Amy said...

Really cute. Thanks for sharing. Amy

Unknown said...

Wow...that's a lot of work! Nice job!

Miranda said...

I love, love, love these! Awesome!
Miranda :)
miranda at nanasscrapspot dot com
www.nanasscrapspot.com

GiGi said...

Your cards are so much fun! I love all the bright fun colors in the first and the second is AMAZING! I wouldn't mind at all if I got a card that cool and the fence stuck out the bottom! LOL! Super cute projects!

Betty said...

Love your "scene decoration"!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

Lisa said...

That scene is amazing. And I love your card. I have a few of those clunky dies too. :)

Gayle said...

Wonderful work! I love purple and orange for Halloween. Your scene is too cute! Kim's directions are spot on.

Cherie said...

Happy Fall to all on this blog hop!

De Jewell said...

Great and creative cards Viv - TFS - I especially like the little kitty in the grave yard!!! Music is great too!!! Hugs, d

Christina said...

Love your cards! The details are wonderful.

elf1023 said...

fabulous card, great style.

Sue D said...

Great papers and images on the first one and fantastic scene on the second.

nanapuddin said...

Super cute! love the pop up!
Fun hop!
nanapuddin2u at gmail dot com

HappyHome43 said...
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Jennie Garcia said...

Wow!! Awesome cards!! LOVE the papers on the first one and the second is too awesome!! Is like art!!
TFS!! Take Care!!
Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

Migdalia said...

Super Cute and Cool Projects!!
Migdalia

forpahl5 said...

Not only do I love your card but your choice of music is beautiful. native flutes! Thanks!

Jen R said...

They both came out soo cute! Good job!!

kissmyjen at gmail.com
justcreativeme.blogspot.com

Glora said...

WOW Viv, these are AMAZING!!!!! I have wanted to try one of those pop ups for a while... now you are really making me want to try one. What an incredible and perfect scene. I just LOVE the dimension. Hugs- Glora

Mommy's Crafty Creations said...

Great card!!

Veronica ( follower)
mommyscraftycreations.blogpsot.com
mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

Lidia said...

Very nice project...I love the color palette you used for both. The colors work wonderful together.

Brenda said...

Wow...love the dimensional card (scene)! It is so full of detail. I think you should just make a larger envelope. Someone would really love to be the recipient of such a work of art.

Charlene said...

That's a really cute card. I just love it. Gotta move on!!

Crafty Moni said...

Love your cards! The 2nd card was fabulous!:)

Peace, Love, & Cricut Hugs!
Monica L.

monita23 at ca dot rr dot com

Diana Fernandez said...

What a lovely card! Love the kitty!

Kat Stachowiak said...

Gotta say, I love it as a scene decoration. Would look great on my desk at work :)
Very creative!
Kat
scrapnhappykat.blogspot.com

Alvina said...

Wow I love your cards but I have to say that the second one is my favorite beautiful beautiful card! TFS

Unknown said...

I LOVE that little bat!! Too cute!! And that cat.. Your cards are fantastic!!

karensk said...

Really cute cards
Thanks for sharing
karensk3

Mommy25 said...

I love that card! it is so awesome!

Cindy said...

the "cased" card is really cute, I love the touches of glitter :) As for your "scene" card, it's fantastic, I love it, I think it's great that it turned out to be a useful "cough" card, lol awesome projects Viv :)

Tiffany said...

WOW!What super adorable cards! :p

MzTea said...

I really like the different papers in the card and the pop up card is amazing...great work!

Taneia
Mztaneia@gmail.com

Sarah Biswabic said...

Both of your cards are adorable!

Unknown said...

Too Cute!!!!! LOVE the cards Thanks for sharing!!!

Judy Lucas said...

Love your cards!

silvia said...

Cute cards!! LOVE your scene!!

Amie Kiger (Kigz) said...

WOW! That is an amazing car...cough, hack, um scene! I really do like the fence addition, so I think it was meant to be! ;)

Janine said...

I love both cards! The colors are perfect and bright! Great job!

Maureen Reiss said...

I'm STILL laughing!! Your "card" is AWESOME!!!! Weather you can fold it up or not! lol TFS

Liz O. said...

OMG Viv! FABULOUS porjects!!! It is always a pleasure to visit your blog, thanks for the inspiration and the links to the tutorial!
Have a wonderful day!
Liz

Melissa said...

You are so fun Viv... love your projects. I say let your fence be free and hang out of the card :)

Sharon said...

Your cards are awesome!! I love them, you did a great job.

Sharon

Lady Fair said...

Wow, wow, wow. Love the scene card, I have to try that one. Also, great detail on the card - love the glitter, and the layers and love the twist that the ribbon doesn't go all the way across the card front. Great job!

lf l i nesat co mc as td o tn et

Laurie CM Consultant! said...

You make scary look cute!

Shelly said...

Outstanding! Fabulous designs and what great papers! Such a clever card/decoration:)
Have a SUPER night!
Shelly
http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/

CarolynG said...

fabulous cards! LOVE the scene card! Excellent job!

almalherman said...

Such great ideas. Thanks for sharing them with us. It looks good even if the bottom of the fence sticks out a little.

Kim said...

well the pop up turned out pretty dang awesome, even if the fence peeks out. Just shorten the stage a little next time and it will be perfect!

Deanne Gutierrez said...

OMG that 2nd card is fantastic - great job!

2LilPrincesses said...

great projects!! I especially love the 3D card!!

Candace
scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

Karen said...

Really cute cards! Love all the different patterned papers you used! :)

Karen
craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Really love the 3D card. I will have to try a making one of these.

Sue
shannegan 16 @ att .net

Machelle said...

Love the 3D look!!! Good Job

Unknown said...

I love the pumpkin, he's so cute!

Grannie Sharon said...

What an awesome card.

Marissa said...

Incredible card! Great JOb!


rissaflor atyahoo dotcom

Diana said...

Amazing job!

bdcampers@msn.com

Brianna loeffelbein said...

Love your 2nd card that is so neat !! I love the little bat on your first card , only if bats were this cute in real life!!
Brianna

Lorie said...

Well, your scene card may be not what you were planning, but it sure turned out awesome! It makes a wonderful Halloween party decor piece, and your card is PERFECT! Love both of your projects!

Tonya said...

What great cards! Love that it is now a decoration. Exactly something I would do. :-) TFS

Tonya

Felicia - Scrapper in the Making said...

Wow, Wow, WOW! Your work is Impeccable. You are extremely talented at what you do. Love these. Smooches...

Unknown said...

WOW!!!... great projects!!! Love them... TFS! :))
rrandrr@insightbb.com

Scrappy Sue said...

Your 'scene decoration' was clever. I'll have to try this.

lindagk23 said...

I love your card/decorative scene card! LOL You did an awesome job on both your projects! Thanks for sharing! lindagk23ataoldotcom

Unknown said...

I don't think my comment took, so gonna try again.... GREAT cards... Love them and TFS!!! :))
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Sherri said...

Great cards. I love them both. TFS.

Good luck everyone.

HappyHome43 said...

Oh Vivi! Your second card is wonderful! I absolutely LOVE the way you did it. Awesome job!

scrappin2babygirls said...

great projects love the way they both look tfs
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

Beth Norman said...

Wow, Viv, your cards are terrific. I especially like the 3-D one. So well done. Bravo!

MaryJo said...

These cards are so cute, such detail. Thanks for sharing.
MaryJo
dnestrud@yahoo.com

Kris said...

That is a fabulous card/scene!!!

cofesq said...

Great card. Love the creativity. Real papercrafting.

Renee said...

Oh my goodness Viv I'm in love with both of these!! How cute!

April said...

Oh my! I love both! I am so jealous of anyone who can mix and match DP's......and, you scene is amazing! {It does sound like something I would do...add on so it doesn't quite fit...lol}

Anonymous said...

I just love pumpkins. Your card is way, way, way cute. Love it.
Thanks for a chance to win.

redpupper@aol.com

Got2BCrafting said...

You are amazing!! Both cards are really awesome, but I think I am in LOVE with the second card!! :)
Lori
got2bcrafting at gmail dotcom

Carol Ric said...

Super cute, TFS!

J Ake said...

The first card was pretty amazing, but holy cow! The second one. So much creativity and time and talent. I am amazed.

Carol Carriveau said...

Love everything about this card! TFS~

Carol<>< said...

I like the "not too spooky" cards!
Carol N<><

Blue Moon Creation said...

OMG! Wow! I love love love your cards!

marg0006 said...

Wow, love your cards, especially the special fold one. Sooo cute.

marg0006 at verizon dot net

Saundra said...

Viv, your cards are fantastic! I really love the pop up scene you created! ~Hugs, Saundra :)

Sandi said...

OMG love the "cough" card and the pumpkin card is super cute as well

Laura Love said...

Awesome job! I love the pop up stage card! Great details!

Bonnie said...

Beautiful cards, especially the graveyard scene. I love the mean black cat

Tina said...

Fantastic work.

Tina
aurathentic@gmail.com

Mary said...

These are cute! Love the graveyard scene!

Danielle Lee said...

Wow! Such talent. Both cards are amazing. Thanks for sharing.


Danielle
leeceratops@comcast.net

Jamie said...

Love your card even if it is now a decoration!!

Cassandra said...

That 3D card is AMAZING!!! Absolutely FABULOUS!!! I've got to try something like that someday. Thanks for the inspiration :)

Amy C said...

I adore your fun "scene"!! Love the distressing and all the fab details!! Great job, hun (even if it didn't come out how you planned)..... ;)

DoBea A. said...

Your projects are amazing Miss Viv, but that 3D scene is the bomb!!

Anonymous said...

Thx for your post, I really enjoy your blog. Long time lurker, first time commenter, you know the drill. I tried to share this one time before, I don’t think it posted correctly…hopefully it will this time!

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