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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Stampendous Catalog Texture Blog Hop - CLOSED

The day is finally here, Saturday! The Stampendous team has a great blog hop for you!!!!  I've been excited all week to get to today because I've been playing with more Color Fragments from Stampendous and I think your gonna like it.

We are bringing out all the goodies from the new Stampendous 2012 catalog and playing! You get to play along TWO WAYS as well and here they are...
Saturday Challenge Catalog Blog Hop
Play along with us in our monthly challenge!  Just add a direct link to your card (make sure you've loaded it up with tons of TEXTURE) to the linky tool at the end of this post (or on the Stampendous blog) no later than March 1, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST.

You do not have to use Stampendous products to play along, but we sure love it when you do!  And as an extra incentive for playing, one lucky person (drawn at random from all the entries) will receive the gorgeous Corset Ladies Perfectly Clear Stamp Set.

Comment ALL along the way… it really only increases your chances at all the prize packs being given away from Stampendous! Comment if you like, but if you want to win make sure your email is in the comment.

Sunday, February 12th at 8:00 PM EST

Winners will be announced on Monday, February 13th. Due to shipping restrictions, all winners must have a US/APO/FPO mailing address.


(See the prize pack photos on the Stampendous blog.)
For my loads of texture projects I used the new Color Fragments and a few other goodies. Fair warning, I have a few (TONS of) photos because I really wanted you to see the texture of these fragments! Both projects are using the same Taupe color, but I mixed it up a little bit as you can see in the photo below.



The new catalog Stamp Set Corset Ladies embossed with Aged Black Embossing Enamel is a beauty. I sprinkled Detail Clear embossing enamel, Shabby Pink Embossing Enamel and Crystal Glitter Mix (from the Treasures Glitter Kit) over the bottom of the card and then added my DIY color mixture of Taupe Color Fragments and red alcohol ink that I mixed up in a snack zipper bag. It's a fun flowing image of flowers and rice from the wire dress frame, don't ya think?!?!?!?


 Click on the close-up so you can see all the texture!


My second project is a card using the Wonderland set. LOVE-it!  I stamped out the Alice image onto a scrap of watercolor paper with a water-based brown ink. I wanted to watercolor the whole thing...oops!... but thankfully I tested on a scrap with the same ink and reset myself with some pastel Copic markers.

The image is surrounded by Fran-tage techniques. I sprayed some brown water from a mister and immediately dried it with my heat tool. I sprinkled Shabby White Embossing Enamel, Aged Gold Embossing Enamel and my second mixture of Taupe Color Fragments and green alcohol ink. All those areas were heat set from the back of the card front so it wouldn't take flight off the page.

Embellished with some random piercing and embroidery floss, fancy masking tape and a knotted silk ribbon. All this is layered onto a Graphics 45 paper with the Wonderland tea pot and cups pattern. The sentiment is from the Cherub Wishes set.


Two spots on the card that use those fun new fragments. Look at the photos below (click them to make them larger) and tell me if you don't  think these look a lot like dried oregano!!!! LOL It would be great for a garden card wouldn't it!



Thank you, thank you, thank you for sticking with me on my post. You can go on in two different ways! Take our blog hop and comment on all the designers projects before the Sunday, February 12, 8:00 pm ET deadline..... OR go create some super texture project and link it up!



Last weekend's super star Scrappy Bowl hostess is in the house! Make sure to give Kathryn from The Scrap Beach a welcome when you stop off at her blog. She's got an egg-cellent project to share! Here's the list of hops! Have fun...



Details: Best Wishes card
Stamps: Corset Ladies (Stampendous), , Cherub Wishes (Stampendous)
Paper: Kraft and Cream (Wausau)
Ink: Versamark (Tsukineko), Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Accessories: Aged Black Embossing Enamel, Shabby Pink Embossing Enamel, and Crystals Glitter Mix (Stampendous), Taupe Color Fragments, red alcohol ink

Details: Wonderland Card
Stamps: Wonderland (Stampendous)
Paper: watercolor paper (Stratmore), Alice's Tea Party (Graphics 45), kraft (Wausau) 
Ink: Vintage Photo, Tea Dye (Ranger), alcohol markers (Copic)
Accessories: Aged Gold Embossing Enamel, Shabby White Embossing Enamel, Taupe Color Fragments (Stampendous), paper piercer, embroidery thread, masking tape (7 Gypsies), green silk ribbon (Martha Stewart)

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68 comments:

  1. Beautiful cards! My favorite is the first. Those fragments are so striking!

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  2. gorgeous - one word is enough I think

    thanks for sharing

    Barb Housner
    bjhouse2004 at yahoo dot com

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  3. Those color fragments are truly awesome. They really do give a fragmented look to the crafts. I must get some!

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  4. Wow! Stunning projects, the fragments look great.

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  5. Seriously, Janelle....I have no words. These are two of my all time favorite cards. WOW!! You have my address, right? You an go ahead and send these to me ;)

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  6. Oh, your projects are gorgeous! Love the texture!

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  7. Love the colors you used.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  8. Awesome!!!!!!! My favorite is the dress frame. I like the idea of mixing the fragments with alcohol inks, too. Gotta try that one! Thank you!

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  9. these are both so gorgeous!!! love the Alice card, such great layers, texture, and images!! :)

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  10. Wow zeros!!! These are both AMAZING projects, I love the idea of coloring the fragments!

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  11. Love the way you used the Color Fragments on your cards. Beautiful cards.

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  12. The fragments are so wonderful on the dress form card and I know I will be getting several colors after seeing how you mixed them for that effect. Mary Werner

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  13. Beautiful cards! Shari (cricutrookie)
    cricutrookie at aol dot com

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  14. Wowzers!! you have just outdone yourself Janelle. Both are just amazing!! No wonder you're now part of the regular team. Congrats and so glad we'll still be playing together my friend!

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  15. I am speechless! Those are just phenomenal! I love all that texture. The images are wonderful... Love the dress frame but Alice is my favorite. Thanks for sharing

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  16. Love both cards. The texture on them are totally amazing. I'm really curious about them now. TFS...

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  17. your design are simply beautiful thanks for sharing.lindawilliamson19@hotmail.com

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  18. Look at all the lovely encrusted shingy fragments. Beautiful cards. Love how you used the fragments and the distressed edges on the alice card.

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  19. Beautiful card - love the added texture!

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  20. Wow, Janelle, I adore both cards and the second image I've never seen...totally awesomeness!!

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  21. WOW, Janelle! Your corset card just took my breath away. So simple yet SO dynamic! just wow!!! And that Alice card...it's fantastic. We're soooo excited to be welcoming you to our regular Design Team, you're such a perfect fit! And your photography is stunning as well! :)

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  22. WOW WOW WOW loveeee your cards!
    hugs
    Brenda

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  23. love the idea of using alcohol inks. the fancy masking tape is interesting also, I might try just regular masking tape and stamping on it, inking edges etc
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  24. I love the layout of the first card with the randomness of the fragments, etc. Your Alice card is so vintage! Love the torn edges and all the fab texture!

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  25. I love the best wishes card! All the textures layered together its awesome.

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  26. Wow! I love both of your cards! I love all the details....you did an amazing job! Thanks so much for sharing!
    lindagk23ataoldotcom

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  27. You have mastered this technique _ I am so impressed! Both cards are gorgeous.I'm going to visit your blog from now on. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. love your texture and love the playin card
    great giveaway
    thanks for ideas for textures would not have thought of Oregano

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  29. I so love these cards- breathtaking. I can only hope to create something this beautiful.

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  30. Wow, what spectacular texture you have added to your lovely cards!

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  31. Great texture with these fragments!
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  32. The texture shows up in your pictures so in person it must be great
    veogg at att dot net

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  33. Lovely cards. Love the texture you achieved.
    Debbie
    htt://craftywizard.blogspot.com

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  34. Love both cards but adore the first one.
    Debbie
    htt://craftywizard.blogspot.com

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  35. dried oregano huh, that takes me back ... i just love that girl on the ace of hearts. does she know oregano too? :) i love how you used the chunky stuff on both cards.

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  36. Janelle, Wow, these are GLORIOUS! Both are just stunning. I wish I had an ounce of your talent.

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  37. Janelle, these are fabulous cards, those texture flakes are awesome!

    :)

    trishatoo at hotmail dot com

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  38. BEAUTIFUL CARDS!!!!! One of fave color combos is red, black and white! My friends might say I'm a little obsessed with it. I love the new stamp sets and products! You did a fantastic job with them!

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  39. Love the dimension the flakes add.

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  40. Pretty card, love all the texture details!

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  41. LOVE how you colored the Fragments!!!! I can't wait to give that a try! Gorgeous samples Janelle!!!

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  42. This is so cute. Love the new products.TFS and Good luck everyone.

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  43. Love this technique on that corset card! Very clever!!

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  44. Oh, my gosh! I love both projects. The fragments are great, can't wait to try them.

    sladystampsalot@gmail.com

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  45. Absolutely gorgeous projects! I especially love the Alice card! Its so funny that I started dying some of my taupe fragments as well (to acheive a darker color) but ended up going in a different direction. You'll see my dyed ones soon I'm sure :)

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  46. awesome job, your first card is amazing!!

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  47. It was a great idea to use the Alice image! These fragments and embossing powders are absolutely magical!

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  48. Oh that wonderland set is gougeous! Both of your projects are awesome!

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  49. Another fabulous idea!!!! Fabulous colors!!!! Love both cards!!

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  50. Love both cards, but the 2nd one is just gorgeous!!! I think I am really liking the green.

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  51. Great card, simple elegant, beautiful! I cant wait to try the fragments!

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  52. I love the way you showcased the fragments product - what a punch they provide. Love the corset card. I can be found here
    halloranpx at aol dot com
    thank you

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  53. Really love the first card. And thanks for the extra idea of inking the fragments and making them our own!! Thanks for participating in the bloghop and for the great giveaway!!

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  54. Both great looking cards
    ColleenB.
    ckb_49@yahoo.com

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  55. Looking forward to using the fragments. They look like they are very versatile and I especially like that you used the alcohol inks to "color" them. The cards are beautiful.

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  56. Whoa girlie you have outdone yourself!!!! These cards are soooooooooooooo awesome!!!! Hope all is well.....

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  57. Great projects! I love the simplicity of the first card and the second card's texture was awesome. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Lea Kimmel
    leadonna24@aol.com

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  58. WOW!!! These are GORGEOUS!!!
    Blessings Bernie
    berniescraftcloset at gmail dot com

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  59. Love both your cards and the texture the fragments make is incredibly wonderful!! cduncan1310@surry.net

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  60. The more I see these color fragments, the more I want them!

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  61. I have pinned your stunning creations. WOW !!!

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  62. I love the way you talke about your products, with so much compassion. Telling the truth of the product. I love your products. Thae cards are so soft and prett. can't wait to get them and use them. Then there won't be any stopping me. Pink, gold, red, black, and cream colors. Thank you

    Margaret Ann

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  63. Beautiful projects, thanks for the inspiration!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  64. These are so beautiful, Janelle~~Love the vintagy look! cardsbyhelen@gmail.com

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  65. Beautiful cards! I love both of them!

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  66. The first is my favorite. The color combinations really make it work!

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