Friday 2 October 2015

From The Heart Stamps October Blog Hop - Meet The Design Team!

It's the Blog Hop!  And this month it's all about meeting the existing team for From The Heart Stamps and also those of us that have been lucky to be selected for a six month term!

As you hop from blog to blog don't forget to leave a comment as we will all be selecting a random comment to win and image of choice from the store plus there will be a game with prizes on the FTHS blog!

So, a few things about me:

I've had a painting exhibited in a gallery.  It was quite a tough selection panel and I was lucky that mine got through to the exhibition and on my first try too!
I use Promarkers, Flexmarkers and Aquamarkers plus from time to time use Watercolour Pencils to colour the images I choose.  And I used to use felt-tips before I found Promarkers!
I love the Birdbrains in the store!
My crafting space is the dining room table – no real dedicated space however, lets say that its a very rare occasion when we get to all sit at the table with all my craft stuff tided away!
I save the containers that sprinkles come in (the things you can shake on to the top of ice-cream) as I keep my rather large (and growing) stash of half pearls in them…..!
The image I've chosen is Snow Girl which is image number 6 in the Project 100 Snowmen.  I really do enjoy making pop up boxes although I don't make them often enough.  This one will have a personal message added on the front flap - my cousin asked me to make a special card for her daughter who will celebrate her first Christmas this year!

I've used Promarkers to colour plus dotted liquid pearls around the edges of each of the panels.  Ribbons and charms are from my stash and the snowflakes are cut with Sizzix and Marianne Creatables dies and I've layered them up.  The large snowflake on the back panel is a Memory Box, cut twice and layered.  Bunting I've hand cut and wrote plus added the bows from another Memory Box die.

As this is a blog hop and if you've hopped from the beginning then you are nearly complete as I am the last link!  You should have arrived at me from Michelle so if you've randomly found me, then please start at the beginning so you don't miss anything!

So before you go, please leave me a comment and then hop over to the FTHS blog and leave your final comment.  The hop will end on Monday 5 October at 6am EST and the list of winners will be posted on the blog on Wednesday 7 October.

Good luck!!


43 comments:

  1. Oh wow this pop up box card is great. Love the soft pink colour on the snowman and rest white along with that gorgeous ribbon, just beautiful xx

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  2. Happy first blog hop Ruth :)
    and WOWSA!! what an amazing project for your first DT hop.
    Stunningly beautiful *claps*
    Jo xx

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  3. Wow girl, you really brought it! This project is amazing and I can't wait to see what else you have for designs. Great to be part of such a talented team. Happy Friday.

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  4. This is a gorgeous pop-up box Ruth - stunning! This Snow girl image is so pretty and I love the ribbon and sweet snowflake charm too :-)

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  5. This is stunning Ruth. I love the soft color scheme, and the pop up design looks amazing. So glad to have you on the team!

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  6. Love your box card. Great how the image pops with all the whites. Gorgeous coloring.

    Hugs,
    Kitty

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  7. Oh, my. This is so precious. Beautiful box card. A keepsake.

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  8. Oh this creation is simply gorgeous;) Love this little snowman image and all the 3d snowflakes. i can see why it would take such a long time to create the incredible details you have included! Thank you for sharing this with us!!

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  9. This box is so sweet! I love the darling image, and all your embellishments are just gorgeous! This will be a keepsake!

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  10. Ruth, your pop-up box is amazing! I wouldn't even know where to begin...what a special, personalized gift! That's so cool that you have had a painting exhibited. Do you still paint? All of your paper craft projects are works of art, too! So happy to have you on the team!

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  11. Wow, this is a beautiful pop up box. Your cousin will be delighted to be able to have this for her daughter's first birthday...I like how you customized it with her name in the banner. Great job! Glad to be on the DT with you.

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  12. This is just too cute! love the design!

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  13. Wow, Ruth, this is STUNNING...love it, it's a mini masterpiece! Enjoyed "getting to know you"; welcome to this awesome team!

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  14. Wow! This is just adorable! I love the pop up box - I've never made one but it is on my 'to do' list! Super cute image - perfect for a first Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  15. a fabulous card, love the colours and the use of the glitter - gorgeous pop up

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  16. You did an excellent job with this pop up box! It's gorgeous - love this image.

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  17. Gorgeous box and detail. Love all the snowflakes and banner. Just so beautifully done.

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  18. I think I just about fell off my chair when I saw this card in the library before the hop. It's just stunning, Ruth! I've attempted a card in a box before, but not with the kind of success you have here. LOVE it! So glad to be on the FTHS team with you!

    Cammy

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  19. This is just precious! And beautifully done!

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  20. She is so cute and I love your charm. Great coloring, Sarah W

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  21. This is a really sweet box card. Love the color combo and all the snowflakes. TFS

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  22. great idea, it looks so delicate and pretty

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  23. This is a great card! The pink and white a so pretty and soft, perfect for a birthday girl! Looking forward to seeing many more of your creations!

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  24. This box is the cutest, Ruth !! Love the white, pink and glitter. Perfect for a little girl.
    It looks like that our crafting areas are similar. I also have no extra room - only a small space. That's why I have to clean up everything ;-)

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  25. Wow, this is so great looking. Love all the snowflakes. What a great job!!

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  26. Everything about this is gorgeous! Your design rocks. One of the best cards I've seen using this adorable image. Welcome to the team!!

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  27. STUNNING! Love the pinks and whites. The snowflake charm finishes your box nicely.

    Brenda G.

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  28. Wow! This is beautiful! I love these box cards - I've only ever made one - I really should make another! Love your snowflakes and that darling little Snow Girl! Wonderful keepsake for your cousin's daughter's first Christmas!

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  29. How adorable! Such a sweet, sweet card for a little girl. Super. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. Your creation is so elegant, yet perfect for a first-Christmas girl.
    Love this!
    Thanks so much for the opportunity to win,
    tina in san diego

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  31. Beautiful!!! Love your coloring on the snowman and the all white box.

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  32. Ruth you pulled out all of the stops on this one - I LOVE it!! It is sweet and precious - Your cousin is going to love it too (what little girl wouldn't!) I think the date charm is the perfect touch and those liquid pearl drops are great(I can't ever get those to look right for some reason) It was fun to learn a little about you too - a real artist in our midst:) I am so glad you are on the team!
    Lyn

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  33. Hi Ruth, What a fantastic keepsake you have created for your new relative, thank you for the inspiration, have a great weekend...Megan

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  34. OMG!!! What a darling card!!! Loooove it! Thank you so much for sharing. :-D

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  35. OMG!!! What a darling card!!! Loooove it! Thank you so much for sharing. :-D

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  36. Wow, your pop up box is amazing, Ruth! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  37. This is a super project Ruth!!!

    I really loved getting to now everyone better on this hop, welcome to the team!

    Hugs,
    Kelly

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  38. Wow Ruth, this is an adorable project, love your coloring too!

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  39. So happy you made the team!! I love seeing your work and this explosion box is amazing.
    Kathy D.

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  40. Gorgeous!! Love your box card.. Love all the snowflakes!! This is WONDERFUL!!!

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  41. OH MY....LOVE this! So glad to know more about you and can't wait to work with :)

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