Saturday, January 3, 2015

Make it Crafty In Bloom Blog Hop

Hi again!  I am back as promised with a very special post!  Today, the Make it Crafty Design Team and some special guests are having a blog hop to share a new release of beautifully illustrated flower stamps from Make it Crafty! They are intricate and delicate, with lots of detail.  They are perfect for coloring and will be your new go-to sets for so many occasions!  These gorgeous flowers images are available in both digital and rubber.  Each rubber stamp version also comes with hand-written sentiments.  Of course, the sentiments all work well with any of the flowers!  Awesome, right? 

The release of these beautiful flowers also coincides with the start of the January Make it Colourful Challenge.  The challenge this month is to achieve a watercolor effect.  You can do this by actually watercoloring or by getting the same effect using your markers.  As always, there are lots of resources and plenty of inspiration on the Make it Colourful blog.

Let's get on to the hop, shall we? You should have arrived here from Nicoletta's amazing blog.  If not, you'll definitely want to start back at Andrea's blog and hop from there so you don't miss a single, gorgeous creation! 

Here is my project for the hop:


I have used the beautiful Birthday Daisies rubber stamp set.  I actually watercolored them using Distress Inks and an Aqua Brush.  It certainly was a challenge for me!  I am used to being able to blend and layer the colors with my Copics and this is a little trickier and requires more patience, for sure!  I stamped the sentiments that came with this set.  I kept the rest of the design of my card very simple so the flowers could take center stage.

Here is a close-up of the colored flowers:
 

Thanks for stopping by!  Your next stop on the hop is the amazingly-talented, Delphine!  Be sure to leave comments at every stop along the way as there are hidden prizes on some of the blogs.  Don't miss out on the chance to win one of these gorgeous stamp sets!

Here is the entire line-up in case you get lost:


 
 Enjoy the hop and see you soon! 
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Posted by Carla S. at 1/03/2015 05:00:00 AM
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63 comments:

  1. JudithJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    And yet another beautiful card! - such a talented DT - I have do enjoyed visiting on this hop! X

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  2. Amy AJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    Love everything about this Carla! From the dp to design to coloring! Gorgeous!

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  3. anderynJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    Oh that aqua background. Just beautiful!

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  4. ZoeJanuary 3, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    oh you did wonderfully with the watercolouring Carla. I had a hard time being patient too. teehee I think we are spoilt being so comfortable with alcohol markers. ;)

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  5. cassJanuary 3, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Pretty daisy card

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  6. cosieJanuary 3, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    So nice to see some lovely water coloured flowers. Gives them a softness that copics sometimes cant.... Beautiful.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Oh so very pretty and delicate looking Carla. You did a lovely job with your water coloring, which doesn't surprise me at all. I know you say it was a challenge, but no one would ever know that by looking at your end result. The background paper is ideal for your flowers. Have a good day.

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  8. Denise GoeldnerJanuary 3, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Love the card, image is lovely and the background is awesome too.

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  9. Theresa's StudioJanuary 3, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Beautiful card...great job on water coloring. Love all the new floral images.

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  10. CharmaineJanuary 3, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Your flowers do take center stage. Gorgeous coloring.

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  11. Pat KJanuary 3, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful birthday card Carla with wonderful colouring as always.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful . Has a great vintage feel .. Well done

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  13. Melissa T.January 3, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Wonderful coloring, thank you for sharing.:)

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  14. Linda SimpsonJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    This is fabulous and beautifully coloured as always.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  15. BeachsidelynnJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Great coloring. Looks like watercolor.

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  16. IrisJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Gorgeous card - love the layers and the coloring on the daisies.
    isoscia@aol.com

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  17. UnknownJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    So gorgeous, I adore daisies! love your colour tones xx

    hugs

    Sandie
    sandie.gough@ntlworld.com
    http://fairytaledaydream.blogspot.co.uk/

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  18. louisevbgJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    so beautiful! Love it :)

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  19. applejack cards by sueJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I'm loving this Daisy image... so fresh.. and your colouring and choice of background papers make this so special.

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  20. CorinneJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    fantastic coloring... love it
    hugs

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  21. SandraJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Very beautiful Carla!! I like the water colouring!
    Hugs,Sandra

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    I LOVE your flowers and the paper you've chosen is spot on. Beautiful Carla

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  23. Lady FairJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Beautifully done! I love my Copics, too, but I really want to do more water coloring. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 3, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    I love daisies and your coloring of them is beautiful. And the use of the background paper really makes it look as if those daisies are in a garden. Nice job. Thanks for sharing

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  25. MarikaJanuary 3, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    Love your colouring! They are so beautiful! XOXO Mi

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  26. PeggyJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    The daisy's are my favorite of this release and you did them proud! The blue background makes them pop. Great job!!

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  27. BunnyJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Hey, Carla. This is very pretty. I think the daisies are my favorite.

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  28. Rosa AJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Beautiful colouring!

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  29. Lady Bug StampersJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Oh Carla this is stunning. Love the coloring and the flowers. what a beautiful card.
    Linda K.

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  30. RAFIJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    Preciosa tarjeta su color y diseño

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  31. craftyJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Yet another stunning card

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  32. gailJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Gorgeous card, those flowers are stunning. Gail xx

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  33. ShirlJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    Your coloring and the way you framed them is very, very nice. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. Scrappin' Playground of DreamsJanuary 3, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    The daisies are beautiful!!!! they really pop!!!!

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  35. TracyJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    It's definitely different from coloring with Copics but it's nice to change things up every once in a while. Your card is lovely. Hugs!

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  36. SharmanJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    Beautiful job on the Daisies......

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  37. Teresa (Smeared and Creased)January 3, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Simply lovely daisies, so very wonderful!

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  38. UnknownJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    Beautiful work!

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  39. CarolJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    Delightful daisies, Carla! Charming card.

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  40. JeanneanJanuary 4, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    Great card! I just picked up an aqua brush, but haven't tried it out yet, now I am inspired to give it a go for sure!

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  41. Jenn BeautifulJanuary 4, 2015 at 1:29 AM

    Oooh...this card is so pretty. I love the colors. Beautiful job.

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  42. halomomJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    Very nice work on the daisies! I really like the way you put your card together, too. Lots of layers and colors, and all balanced. Very nice.

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  43. LarisaJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    Love this! Very well done design!
    p.s. I am never lucky in Blog Hops but I try again and more and I hope I can win anything)))

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  44. Karen (TLgirl353)January 4, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Carla, these daisies are perfectly colored. Very nice!

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  45. PattyJanuary 4, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Oooh, Carla this is so pretty!! I love the colors you used on your card!

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  46. Cyndee ScholetJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Your papers match your card so nicely. Nice card!

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  47. Sari / GranneJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    So beautiful, makes me miss summer so much, :)

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  48. Sherry ButcherJanuary 4, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    Happy New Year and may it be even better than last year. I love the beautifully colored flowers. TFs.

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  49. UnknownJanuary 4, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  50. UnknownJanuary 4, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    Your card is so pretty. Love the way you colored the daisies; which are my favorite flower.

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  51. DazzlingKiwiJanuary 4, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    Beautiful daisies

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  52. Melanie SmithJanuary 4, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    Oh carla, this is beautiful. The background really makes the daisy pop!

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  53. LisaericaJanuary 5, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    The petals are so life like that I can feel the petal, and I love the little bit of yellow picking out. You may have struggled but it just goes to show when your good your good. Thanks for sharing.

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  54. UnknownJanuary 5, 2015 at 2:41 AM

    What a lovely card. Love the coloring.

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  55. UnknownJanuary 5, 2015 at 3:23 AM

    absolutely beautiful...can't tell that it was tricky for you at all. I love it very much.

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  56. BethJanuary 5, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    So pretty Carla!

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  57. rovianneJanuary 5, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Beautiful card, love it

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  58. cdoggett01@yahoo.comJanuary 5, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Very pretty! Love the daisies!

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  59. LaineJanuary 5, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    Stunning Carla. Love this creation.
    Laine
    xx

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  60. Michelle VataJanuary 5, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    I love this image! Your card is beautiful!

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  61. Linda in SwedenJanuary 5, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    Love your card and the way you are coloring.
    Absolutely beautilful work of art,

    Hugs from Linda in Sweden

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  62. BeckyJanuary 6, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    This Birthday card is gorgeous. I love the flowers.

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  63. *Vicki*January 7, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    WOW!! The flower image is really stunning!! What a gorgeous card Carla!! :) HUGS

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Thanks so much for visiting and leaving me a comment! I really appreciate it! Carla

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