World Card Making Day AND the Orange Blog Hop!

Woot woot! Two hops, one day!



Check out all the blogs for World Card Making Day here.


For the Fiskateers Orange Blog Hop, if you have come from http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.comyou are in the right place.  This is a stop on the Orange Blog Hop where members of Fiskateers, a community sponsored by Fiskars, is sharing their passion for crafting.


Today I am sharing a fun little card I made for my niece's upcoming 2nd birthday using my Fiskars trimmer, Epiphany Crafts tools, and some Clearsnap goodies!



For this card I used some KaiserCraft papers that had blocks printed on them. The wire guide on the Fiskars trimmer I used to cut apart the blocks showed me exactly where the blade would cut me paper, allowing for precision cuts with no scissor-trimming needed. I love how much time to accuracy of the Fiskars trimmer saves me!

See how precise those cuts are!! No edges from neighboring papers on my pieces :) I used a ColorBox Chalk Petal Point Option Pad to ink the edges of each piece in a coordinating color.

I created a party hat from a scrap of paper and added Sparkle Fibers to the base of the hat with Clearsnap's Glue Gloss.




I then used three different Epiphany Crafts Shape and Button Studios and matching Bubble Caps and Buttons to create custom embellishments for the card. Even though this card has a generic color scheme, I added some girly elements custom-made for my niece using the Epiphany Crafts Shape and Button Studios.

And here is my final card, ready to give!! 



Supplies:
  • Paper – KaiserCraft, October Afternoon, Cosmo Cricket
  • Twine –  The Twinery, Joann's
  • Ribbon, Wood Stick – Unknown
  • Epoxies and Buttons – Epiphany Crafts
  • Ink, Glue Gloss, Sparkle Fibers – Clearsnap
  • Alpha Stickers – My Little Shoebox
Hope you are accomplishing lots this happy holiday :)  I currently have two giveaways on my blog right now–check out my posts on 9-27-11 and 9-29-11 for all the info. 


Please be sure to stop by my Hydrangea Hippo Fan Page on Facebook!



As a special for today only, I am offering FREE SHIPPING on all etsy orders. Did you know we have an etsy shop? It's filled with all kinds of “wonderful” :) Just enter the code WCMD2011 at checkout to get free shipping on any domestic order.


Your next stop on the hop is Sher’s Blog, Patterns By Sher, at www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com. 


Happy Hopping!!!

Author: Jennifer Priest

It started with jewelry, beading, sewing, home decor, painting, basket weaving, pottery, and cross-stitch. Marry that to an entrepreneurial spirit & at 9 years old a girl is selling her wares at craft fairs as far as her parents and grandparents would drive her. These days, Jennifer enjoys crafts of all genres from sewing to scrapbooking to jewelry with a little dabbling in the mixed media world. Her style is approachable and she wants everyone who sees her work to feel that they too can embrace creativity and make their home and life beautiful.

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36 thoughts on “World Card Making Day AND the Orange Blog Hop!”

  1. Debby http://www.blogger.com/profile/12742539000277925485

    Jennifer I love your card. You certainly taught me a few things with the Clearsnap products. Thanks. I’m jealous of your scalloped tool/caps from EC!

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 8:00 am
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  2. Shannon Marie http://www.blogger.com/profile/18402106224849008789

    love your project!!

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 1:04 pm
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  3. Cindy deRosier http://www.blogger.com/profile/15548172713029101167

    Very nice!

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 1:57 pm
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  4. Michele’s Scrapy Creations http://www.blogger.com/profile/02920824512703384683

    cute card

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 2:18 pm
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  5. lizzie http://www.blogger.com/profile/04107159343689941674

    cute cute cute card!!!!

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 2:36 pm
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  6. mjblahnik56 http://www.blogger.com/profile/16561815353084864541

    Lovely card loved the color scheme. I am a new blog follower. Also am a fan of your facebook page.

    [email protected]

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:37 pm
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  7. sandyh50 http://www.blogger.com/profile/02874583026173406489

    What a great card! I am a new follower too!

    SAndyh #4165

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:10 pm
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  8. sharon g http://www.blogger.com/profile/09108147794628111046

    I’ve never seen those tools before—I MUST check them out (making the bubble thingees). sharon dot gullikson at gmail dot com

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 6:20 pm
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  9. Kim http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222821203867297743

    What a great card. I love Epiphany Craft products. Can’t find them where I live. Now that I found how to follow blogs today, I’m signed up. I’m inspired.

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 6:57 pm
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  10. Viji Siddharth http://www.blogger.com/profile/09081057616604649032

    Very beautiful card. TFS! I am a new follower too!

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 8:16 pm
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  11. Nitasha http://www.blogger.com/profile/01207904333370683897

    Awesome card!

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 9:09 pm
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  12. Pamela http://www.blogger.com/profile/01856904316738987114

    Love this! :)

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 10:05 pm
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  13. Victoria’s Place http://www.blogger.com/profile/12192639928248841079

    Great card!

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 10:37 pm
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  14. Michelle Frae Cummings http://www.blogger.com/profile/01045848080463065234

    Cute card, you are so talented! http://faeriedustdreams-michelle.blogspot.com/

    Posted on October 1, 2011 at 11:11 pm
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  15. chignon http://www.blogger.com/profile/02001809211181691083

    darling card, you are such a thoughtful aunt! I think I have the same fiskar trimmer and I just love the accurate wire for seeing where the cut line will be!

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 12:40 am
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  16. Shemaine Smith http://www.blogger.com/profile/06107448366472396216

    Hey Jen this is a cute card! Happy WCMD!

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 2:30 am
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  17. Emily http://www.blogger.com/profile/04991511448319197500

    Adorable card! Thanks for sharing.

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 4:40 am
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  18. TracyM #6773 http://www.blogger.com/profile/11766653911189073227

    Great card Jennifer – love your layered elements and colour combo!!!
    Thank you for sharing your “card recipe” :)

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 9:30 am
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  19. doverdi http://www.blogger.com/profile/14314443446800793699

    Great card. I can see the Epoxies and Buttons will be on my wish list now. I love them. TFS! doverdi Fiskateer #1329

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 12:32 pm
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  20. Jessica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08232382980446199401

    Very cute card! Love the little buttons. TFS

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 1:58 pm
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  21. barbv #2975 http://www.blogger.com/profile/16624613619802251089

    An adorable card! Thanks for the step by step info!

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 2:58 pm
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  22. kellystar http://www.blogger.com/profile/13378467902241946815

    Those Epiphany buttons are adorable. Thanks for sharing this cute card. I’m sure she’ll love it with all of the bright colors!

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 3:14 pm
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  23. Kelly Massman http://www.blogger.com/profile/01149831860742294982

    How festive!

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 3:18 pm
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  24. Debc06 http://www.blogger.com/profile/03093800161777867592

    great card love the glossy buttons.
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
    debbie_craine at hot mail dot com

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 3:25 pm
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  25. shersl84bed http://www.blogger.com/profile/04233668999069443779

    Fun card, love those bubble buttons.

    Smiles Sher
    [email protected]

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 4:46 pm
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  26. Lesa http://www.blogger.com/profile/04922234245155551854

    Fabulous card! Love the buttons and bubbles.
    Lesa #5200

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 5:08 pm
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  27. Connie http://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585

    Love your card!! super cute!!!cm#627

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 8:02 pm
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  28. Marianne – Fiskateer #6701 http://www.blogger.com/profile/07930243116369594474

    Beautiful card! Your niece is going to love it! I really like the button you made with the little girl on it – so cute!

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 9:25 pm
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  29. Laney http://www.blogger.com/profile/14842542914407047994

    Great card!
    Thanks for the stop on the hop.:)
    Elaine-Fiskateers#7777

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 9:48 pm
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  30. Theresa http://www.blogger.com/profile/10865226260923853329

    What a fun pretty card! Its so cheery!
    TFS
    Theresa
    [email protected]

    Posted on October 2, 2011 at 10:59 pm
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  31. Betsy http://www.blogger.com/profile/03887227645044214559

    Such a cute card! Love my glue gloss too!

    Posted on October 3, 2011 at 1:40 am
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  32. Tracey ~ GardenOfGrace http://www.blogger.com/profile/02646713118809880180

    Wow, what a fab card!! Thanks for the tutorial! ~ Blessings, Tracey #7938

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

    Posted on October 3, 2011 at 2:18 am
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  33. Sylvia http://www.blogger.com/profile/03567593462954815521

    Jennifer… you are such a great artist!!!

    I soooo wanted to make it to your class this weekend :(

    Hugs,
    Sylvia #5019

    Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:58 am
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  34. Marla http://www.blogger.com/profile/14246983979953083096

    Great card! Thanks for sharing!!

    Posted on October 3, 2011 at 5:13 pm
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  35. Tifany http://www.blogger.com/profile/10287991579043540573

    Fun! I think I need to try those Epiphany tools someday…they are looking pretty fun.

    -Tifany
    http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com/

    Posted on October 4, 2011 at 3:47 pm
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  36. Anonymous

    thanks for sharing.

    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 3:13 am
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