~ On Pins and Needles ~
February 23rd, 2010 by Holly McMillen
Good morning, Friends!
Today is the first official hop for the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store design team. If you’ve arrived here from Deb’s blog, then you are in the right spot. If not, you really should start back on Sharon’s Stamp Simply Ribbon Store blog. She will be giving you important information about our hop, which I will sum up at the end of this post.
Our theme today is BE TRUE TO YOURSELF. I think my project is a definite sample of my typical work. I have always loved layers. Over the years, I have dabbled in clean and simple, shabby chic, vintage and one layer, but I always fall back on what feels natural.
I have also been known to cut something out and pop it on my cards as I did with the little flower here.
Here are my deets:
Stamps: JustRite’s Stitched With Love
Colors: Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, PTI White, Regal Rose, Webster’s Pages dp
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, copics
Accessories: White satin ribbon, Kaiser 1/2 pearls, Crochet lace, scalloped circle nesties, circle nesties, buttons, embroidery thread, sticky tape, dimensionals
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Here are a list of the blogs along the hop:
Sharon Johnson (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Holly McMillen <——You are here 🙂
Ok, now for the fun part! One of you will be eligible to win the Webster’s Pages Postcards from Paris kit! We have arranged the blogs in the hop in a certain order. You are encourage to leave comments along the hop. On Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 6pm EST, a number will be drawn that corresponds with a blog. Then a 2nd number will be drawn according to the number of comments left on that blog. The winner (random.org) will be notified by e-mail. How cool is that? Let me tell you a little about the kit. First, it has some incredible papers and lots of them. Then there are these amazing journal notes in a CD case. Oh, and there are 1/2 pearls in a nice variety of colors. And I’m saving the best for last… the ribbon! Oh, the ribbon! It is to die for! You want this.
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Ok, now it’s time to scoot you off to Michelle’s blog. Just wait til you see what she did!! Thanks so much for stopping by today. Have a blessed day!
Hugs,
Holly
Wow i love this card also…
I can’t wait to order some of these fab stamps…
and
I LOVE THE RIBBON- yes i was shouting…oh my…
i have told about 20 people about the ribbon.. love it!!!
can’t wait for the next stop..
I think this new JustRite stamp set “Stitched with Love” is a must-have after seeing the samples from this blog hop. Great job on your card – love the crocheted lace and soft look.
This is over the top precious Holly! Love what you’ve done with this stamp set, your work always inspires me!
Wow! great layering. Love the popped up flower and leaves. All the cards on the blog hop are wonderful. The Webster Pages paper OOH La La.
These is a great hop–due to the talented ladies and fabulous products!
Loved your card – your details are amazing!!!
Very pretty!
Very nice thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous card…I love layers also…thank you for the chance to win!
Wonderful card and the lacy ribbon gives it a Vintage and feminine appeal!
Thanks.
Gorgeous card, Holly! Love the colors and all the layering! The ribbon and lace are just beautiful!
Oh wow! Beautiful, I love all the layers and the popups, and the ribbon is absolutely wonderful!
I LOVE your hear, it is so well done! The ribbon is absolutely fabulous too!
I love the pop out flower! The stacking is also very nice. You are very talented.
Ahhh…. really pretty and feminine.
Oh so beautiful!!
Very very nice.
SO, SEW Pretty! I LOVE this pin cushion — it is one my my FAVS in the set, right along with the spool of thread! It looks rather Victorian to me! You have showcased this image so beautifully — wonderful coloring!!!! and a BEAUTIFUL card!!!
This is lovely. I really like how you used different sizes of the pearl embellishments. What a great idea.
Really beautiful! I love the inspiration and ideas!
hugs,
lise
This is absolutely GORGEOUS!!
I want to go home to create…what wonderul art1
Cute Card!!!
Beautiful card. It’s always good to do what comes naturally and try not to “force” something that just isn’t a fit for you.
Smiles~
Marilyn
Simply beautiful!!! I never take the time to cut out and pop up; so I love it all the more to admire!! Thanks for sharing.
Holly –
I love this little card! Your colors are just perfect and I love all the different layers you’ve created. From the lace band, the little pearls, the buttons and that luscious ribbon. Just beautiful!
Elaine Allen
Love the little flower and button embellishment. What a cute card!
Hi Holly!!! Your card is just beautiful!!! I love the design and the colors…of course Just Rite Stamps are so perfect for creating cards and you did a great job of promoting!!! Hope all is well with you and yours!!
Another “simply” gorgeous creation. Awesome!
WOWZER, Holly, this is such a sweet card!!! I am a big sucker for crochet lace and yo have used it so beautifully on this little card……GORGEOUS!!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
Holly, I like your style. Such a sweet card.
I like all the layers!
Did i tell you I LOVE the ribbon… wow. i love the whole card but the ribbon is amazing…
How big is this card… i just love it…
Beautiful card! I love the stamp set and the very pretty soft colors. Love the gorgeous lace trim too!
Love all the precious details of this card 🙂
This white ribbon is the perfect accent for your card!
TFS!!
I love the inspiration that comes from these Blog Hops. Beautiful card.
Love the details of this card, thanks for sharing.
I like how you did the corner treatments of the pearls – simple, but a very different look.
Your card is simply wonderful. I like to layer also but often forget to do it. Thanks for the reminder. We all have goodies to embellish our cards and sometimes think would it be too much not so great job. Color combo is great. Thank you for the chance to win some candy. Have a great day.
What a lovely card!!! I love the colors, the lace, and the JustRite stamp.
love the card, the lace ribbon is beautiful, and the colours are lovely.
Taking time to do the little details that you do Holly really put your cards over the top! Absolutely amazing!
What a great blog hop! The ribbons are so beautiful! I don’t think a crafter can have to many either. Thank you for a chance…please put my name in the hat!
Pattyjo
Very pretty- I love all the elements you put into this card!
Beautiful card; love the colors.
So incredibly SWEET!!! i love that yummy bow–great coloring–and of course–brilliant layers!!!
FABULOUS card, Holly!!
Love this card, “sew sweet” 🙂
Beautiful colors and I love the layers. Nice card.
I love everything about this!
So beautiful, Holly! You are definitely the queen of perfect layering!!
Gorgeous!! love every little detail from the lace ribbon to the pretty little pearls in the corners!!
What a beautiful card Holly
Hugs
Vicki
Holly, your attention to detail always amazes me and once again, you have created something wonderful! Gorgeous!
Oh yeah, now I’m convinced I need this stamp set too! Beautiful colors and card!
Love the card. The heart is very pretty!
This is so pretty……I love it…..and the paper is beautiful…… and you are right about the ribbon…its is to die for…..and gotta have…..
So very pretty Holly! I do love this set…your design is just adorable around it! Fabulous layered details!
Love the dimension and colors on this card. Great job of putting it all together and sharing with us! Thank you.
Beautiful card! You do love layers don’t you!
Way cute! All the ribbon is so beautiful you just want it all.
Love your card and all the layers! your card is beautiful!
Very pretty card–I like all the layers.
Oh so pretty! I love the layers and the button and bow! Beautiful.
Love your use of the lace ! Thanks so much for sharing !
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Gorgeous card, Holly! I love the soft and delicate pink in the main image!
I love this card. The colors are beautiful.
Thank you for sharing.
This is wonderful. I love the pop up flower and the antique lace ribbon too. Gotta go get some….
So pretty! I love popped up elements and your flower is just adorable!
Love this image, Holly! The colors are great, and your pop up is perfect! I think this set might become my all time favorite!
Beautiful!
What a pretty card! I love your layers, colors and details. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.
Beautiful details!
very nice card. Thanks for sharing with us!
dmc
What a great theme! I’m having a blast seeing the different members’ styles with the same sorts of products! Your card is definitely YOU!
Darling card Holly!
I love this new set also…..
love the colors and the dimensions of your card also!
Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful job on this card love all the colors and the sewing theme it’s a great card!
Beautiful card and I love how you used the lace.
awesome card!! Thanks for sharing…gina f
GEORGEOUS!
Your card is beautiful! I love the layering.
Beautiful Card. Love the colors.
So very pretty! 🙂
Holly
Keep those layers comin! The button with a bow so cute with the little pearls!
Sharon L
Wow, I love what you did with this card. Everything is just wonderful. The lace and the pearls lend a very vintage feel to this gorgeous card.
How pretty! Love all the details, and that ribbon is sooo gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing your lovely card. What a good idea to pop out part of the stamped image. I, too, like lots of layers and your layered circles look wonderful.
I really like the use of the heart stamp and the raised flower part.
I think it must be challenging to define one’s style, but you did a great job. Very sweet card.
The colors of this card ares so soft.
The ribbons you use are always so beautiful!
Thanks for the opportunity to win. 🙂
I love this heart stamp. Great card!
Your card is simply stunning. I love all the attention to detail.
LOVE the flower embellishment! Too cute!!!!
I love all the details in your card! Beautiful!
Hi Holly! This is so precious. I love that center image with the layers, colors and button! Hugs,
I love it all !! I am new at this and you are a big help. Thanks
Great turn out for the hop and I’m so glad to be a part of it. Love the paper and the ribbons I’ve seen on these cards and can’t wait to go shopping. Fantastic card Holly!
“Hugs” Granny
This is such a sweet card and I love the little pop up flower, nice job.
Beautiful card love how you popped up the flower . Great coloring
Marilyn
I love your card and your blog header!
Great card! I love the look of ribbon on a card, and that silk ribbon is yummy…..
DeniseB
Lovely happy card Holly and i soooooooooooo love that touch of crochet lace – i wish we could get it here in OZ!
Great cards!!! Love your inspirations and ideas you share with all of us crafters. Thank you for sharing.
Love your layers and touches of embroidery thread with this precious image and sentiment!
stunning! love this set and can’t wait to use it. thanks for sharing.
Beautiful card, well made and love that pink…gorgeous…
Denise Trottier
Beautiful! What an awesome look with all of the layers! TFS!
What a darling card – Love it! This hoppin’ is SO much fun!
Very pretty card, love how you layed the heart. TFS
Really adorable and charming; the ribbon justs add that extra-Extra touch of class. My fingers and PayPal account are just ~itching~ to do some much-needed ribbon shopping! Ohh dear, there goes my monthly budget 🙂
Thanks for the chance at the *candy*.
I love your card, especially the heart on pop dots combined with the sentiment. Soooo pretty!!!
Great cards – love the layers, ribbons, pearls, etc. Gave me lots of ideas. Thaks so much!
What a pretty card! I really like the way that you layered the heart and the ribbon!!!! I would have to agree with you. I bought some olive silk and I used it all in no time!! SOooooo gorgeous!! TFS.
Nice card…very pretty colours.
LOVELY!
If I could figure out how to use pink like you have, I might actually consider it one of my favorite colors!!
The details in this card make it outstanding! Gotta get me some of those JustRite stamps.
Love your card! TFS!! -Diane O. in MN
Beautiful color combo!! Adorable sentiment!! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent with all of us!!
Love your card, Holly. White satin ribbon is beautiful.
Love the card and this JR stamp set. Love how you layered the flower and leaves. Beautiful! God bless.
I don’t think a stamper can go wrong with Justrite stamps! Your project is so cute!!
Cute card! Love the cut out flower with buttons and threads tying it all together with the sewing theme!
How pretty! I love the vintage feel of this card but it’s so fresh and bright. Really lovely!
Great card. The layers and colors are so well done.
Another beautiful card & ribbon. All of these are just beautiful
Love the colors and this new JustRite stamp set! Looking foward to following the new Stamp Simply team!
~Carolyn
WOW-your card is so beautiful and made with love…
Lacey and lovely – and I am soooo ready for spring colors!
another beautiful card. You girls are so-o-o creative. I’ve just purchased my first set of Just Rite stamps and am so looking forward to stamping with them. This paper pack is just awesome.
Beautiful card. I love the colors and detail work!
That Just Rite set is my favorite. Your card is so beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.
So feminine and sweet! Love how you used the buttons. And who doesn’t love pink and spring green together? Beautiful card!
wow! beautiful job! i’m actually incouaged to sew if you can believe that!lol!
Great card.
Love your card! The layers are great!!
Lovely! A lot of layers-yummy!
WOW; love the pearls and that lace ribbon is divine. Such a pretty and delicate card – love it!
The lace and ribbon really add so much to this card.
So soft and pretty. Another beautiful card.
Lovely card, and i like the sentiment.
Very cute and soft. The buttons are perfect with this.
Lovely card! I love the addition of lace to soften the look.
popping out that little flower…it’s all in the details, isn’t it?
What a beautiful card! So full of heart! LOL! Hugs Lori
Love your style ,Iam going suscribe to you blog by email
Jocelan P
Gorgeous card – I love the stitching theme. The pearl accents in the corners are perfect. Funny I was just commenting over on Deb’s blog how my “Stitched With Love” is on the way to me right now and I can hardly wait to start creating with it and I was thanking her for the inspiration using this set. Then my next stop is here and you also providing some gorgeous inspiration using the same set………you are making me even more anxious to see my set arrive in my mailbox. 🙂 Thanks so much.
I just adore this stamp. And the lace. And your brilliant ribbon. And…okay, I obviously love the whole card! Beautiful job.
Don’t ya just love the new Just Rite images! Great job on your card!
I love your card! The new Just Rite sets are so cool, and that amazing silk ribbon really makes it. That Websters Pages kit is a must have!
Your card is so beautiful with your gorgeous lace and ribbon!
Love all the layers and popping the little flower! The lace is a really nice touch also!
Wow! What a lovely card. I wish I could create those beautiful bows. The layers are great and I love the pearl touch. I love your work.
Pretty card! TFS!!!
How gorgeous, Holly! I know that I’m going to have to get that Just Rite Stamp kit! Just too cute to pass up. Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy!
Blessings, Pat
So pretty. Thanks.
Very Pretty!
Lovely card Holly
This is a great card. That ribbon is to die for.
Susan
Doesn’t ribbon addso much to cards? Very pretty. Keep posting. I love seeing all the creativity. The blog candy would be nice too.
So, so sweet! It’s a lovely card and the flower with the heart is endearing. I love your style!
Debra
Beautiful card. I love finding yet another blog to inspire me.
this hop is amazing- you are all so talented love your card too- these bows and ribbon are so divine
Thanks for sharing, Holly. Very pretty card and lovely ribbon. I’m so glad I found this special place to buy so many pretty things!
So gorgeous and just filled with beautiful embellishments. TFS
Beautiful card! Just love your blog. Thanks for sharing your talent!
Beautiful work!
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Very nice. Thanks for sharing with us!
Very pretty Holly! Awesome ribbon bow and I like the crochet ribbon background too.
Love the colors, ribbon and lace.
Love, love, love your card! I ordered both sizes of the bow easy as well as the original one for a gift just because of these bows! Adore the JustRite set, too. Shelly Kasban
I love my Bow Easy. Your use of the lace with the buttons is very nice.
Very bright and warm! Love your cards!
What a delicate and dainty little card. It’s very pretty!!!!!
What a fun card. Love that stamp!
great card
Such a pretty card!
Such beautiful designs. That paper is wonderful.
I love all your layers. The card is beautiful.
Lovely layered card Holly! Cute image and sentiment, and the colors are so pretty together. Congrats on joining the SSRS design team.
The layering is so beautiful – it looks perfect! What a fun hop!!
LOVE the colors and the layers!! So pretty!
Your cards are so detailed and artfully laid out. Great use of color.
Love the scallop and stuff inside it on your card–colors are perfect!
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
your layers are just lovely! beautiful project!~
Congrats on the design team membership! Your work is beautiful!