That is one long title, but Guylou's Inimitability does seem to be having everything! To start, there are a couple of brand new releases which we are celebrating with a blog hop! Guylou’s Inimitability is where you need to start and end the blog hop. Since I'm first on the list, if you came here from Guylou’s Inimitability, you are going in the right direction! If you're here because you're one of my amazing followers, I encourage you to hop along! If you get lost along the way, you can use the list at the end of this post to get you on the right track. The hop starts today and ends at 9:00pm EST on Sunday, May 8th.
The first set of new releases is called "Leah in her Garden" and contains the following super cute images of Leah. Each image is sold separately or as a series.
The second series is "Dysfunctional Fish Family." These are some characters! They're definitely smile-makers! Please visit Guylou's Inimitability Store for more details.
Prizes, Prizes, Prizes!!
Guylou's Inimitability and my DT buddy Gina are offering three awesome prizes for this blog hop. Make sure you leave a comment on all the stops to qualify to win. I'm hoping you actually went to/go to Guylou's Inimitability to see the prizes. I mean, this post is already super long! :D
Guylou's Inimitability and my DT buddy Gina are offering three awesome prizes for this blog hop. Make sure you leave a comment on all the stops to qualify to win. I'm hoping you actually went to/go to Guylou's Inimitability to see the prizes. I mean, this post is already super long! :D
On to the new challenge!
The new challenge at Guylou's Inimitability is to create a shaker card. If you're like me, you've seen these and thought they looked nice, BUT you never thought of making your own. Well, this challenge is perfect whether you're a pro or beginner. (Here's an awesome video to help you get going...)) The challenge will be open until May 19 at 10 p.m. EST, and the the winner will be awarded two digistamps of her or his choice from the Guylou's Inimitability Store and be invited to be a Guest Designer on an upcoming challenge.
I used Leah Raking for my card. To get my leaves for the shaker, I folded a piece of patterned paper, glued it together, then punched some leaves using a MS border punch.
I probably should have watched the video again so I would have remembered how to make this look pretty on the outside. Right now, I can see all the scrap adhesive I used to attach the frame! Plus, my inside oval is too small... :D Live and learn, right?
Alrighty, please leave me a comment below and jump on over to Kim's blog . Good luck! And don't forget the shaker card challenge!
Blog hop list:
Starts at Guylou’s Inimitability Blog
Trina <-- That's Me!
Kim
Sara
Guylou
Brenda
Gina
Guylou's Inimitability
Trina <-- That's Me!
Kim
Sara
Guylou
Brenda
Gina
Guylou's Inimitability
**Nice and short! This hop won't take up your whole day! :D
Gorgeous Trina!! Lovin' those little distressed leaves and fabulous sky you created behind her! The paper is perfect, too!!
ReplyDeleteGirl, I didn't even realize the inside oval was too small because I was too busy looking at your coloring and those cool leaves in the shakerbox. Stop being so hard on yourself. Sheesh. This card makes me want to go outside and rake some leaves. Now, that's saying something, considering that I hate yardwork. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI can't see your two images of G's releases, but that might just be my computer at work. It has funky settings that I can't change.
Trina... your card is absolutely gorgeous!!! Your coloring... what can I say... is out of this world!! Looove it!
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Trina, I LOVE, LOVE, that you put leaves in your shaker. Absolutely perfect. And girl if you don't point out you little mistakes noone sees them, like Gina said your coloring and papers and everything else has our attention!!
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@Brenda & Gina, I'm going to say that I mention them so other people feel okay when they mess up too... Yeah, I'm letting them see that mistakes don't have to result in failure. Does that sound good? :D
ReplyDeleteLove it! Love it! Those leaves are awesome. very creative way to make them too.. I will have to remember that. You are always inspiring me. perfect choice of pp too! I have to say your coloring is fab but the shading on her hat is spot on!!
ReplyDeleteTrina, I love the leaves in the shaker. I have seen the shaker used several times, but yours is by far the best!!
ReplyDeleteTrina, I didn't even notice the inside oval was to small until you mentioned it! Regardless, it's a wonderful card, the colors, paper and the shaker elements you used really pull the card together!
ReplyDeleteTFS!!
Love it Trina!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Trina love and the colors, the new release are great too.
ReplyDeleteLove all the leaves Trina! And I love the color combo you used!
ReplyDeleteYour card is awesome! The punched leaves are perfect for the shaker- and I cannot see the oval being too small on the inside- I did that too....!
ReplyDeleteI love your leave background and the leaves in the shaker. Trina your coloring is fantastic. Awesome image.
ReplyDeleteShe's adorable but I'm tired of yard work already. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!! I love the leaves in the shaker!
ReplyDeletelol...Trina you are just too funny! I would have never even noticed the "minor imperfections" if you wouldn't have said anything. I was too busy admiring the fabulous coloring you did of this image...and all that glorious dp that you used. And of course those wonderful little leaves that you made for the "shake" are perfect for this fabulous image. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDid Someone say Blog Hop? Oh my goodness Trina! What a great idea!! Love the leaves.. haven't seen that one before!! :D
ReplyDeleteFantastic new releases! I'm loving this hop, already!
ReplyDeleteTrina, you amaze me everytime I see a new creation of yours - and this FABULOUS SHAKER BOX card is no exception - you certainly are a talented lady - and I am sure Guylou really appreciates your skills and talents on her DT. Thanks for sharing.
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Now is this cute or what ???? Love it and no, i don't see the scrap adhesive, it looks perfect to me..............:))
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ReplyDeleteThe new Leah images are lovely and would be useful for many card needs. Love the leafy paper and cardstock colour you chose :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card...love the fall colors and your coloring on this cute image is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall card.....you have done a fabulous job with the coloring on this lovely image!!
ReplyDeleteLovely fall card!! I love leaves, including yours!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
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OMG ~ This is so cute!!! I love that leaves are in the shaker, very clever. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Trina, I lov ethis card. You can see the flaws as the artisit but we don't see them. Great job.
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable card, Trina! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI left the answer to your question on my blog so everyone can see it too in case they are wondering the same thing.
hugs,
lol I agree... My daughter is ballsy... She had a crush on a boy in her same grade earlier in the year and had me make him a Valentine card that she just went up and gave him. She has not learned how to flirt...lol She is just straight forward. I have tried to guide her a bit but she very much has a mind of her own on how to get a boyfriend that has so far failed..lol I guess she will learn eventually... we are in no hurry for her to figure it out really..lol
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