Monday, January 18, 2010

Monday's H{ippity} Hop

Hi everyone! It's Monday and time for another H{ippity} Hop! Be sure to go to the {ippity} blog to see the master list of all the players.

My project is also a sample for this week's H{ippity} Hop challenge brought to you by Kelly, which is a color challenge of Black, one neutral and one color. Use keyword: IHHC7 when uploading.

Hummm, this was tough for me. I struggle with black and white cards for some reason. So, I combined my card with this week's Featured Stamper challenge which honors my former DDC challenge mate Anne, jdmommy! She is queen of black/white and red! I cased this elegant card. I changed the image, added an embossed piece and actually ended up using Berry Sorbet instead of Real Red, but I just HAD to use the amazing satin ribbon -LOL!

My card uses the branch image from {ippity} Stamps Devoted and a sentiment from Just Wanted to Say. I colored the branch blooms with a Copic marker and added some iridescent sequins with black beads glued to the centers. This one is pretty simple, but has some texture to it with the use of my Swiss Dots EF! Congrats Anne, enjoy your day!

ON A SIDE NOTE: I will be taking a 2 week break from blogging. Tomorrow I will be getting a root canal (egads, I KNOW!), then at the end of the week I will be attending Winter CHA in Anaheim!! Very excited about the latter! I don't have a laptop, so no CHA posts while I am there, so you will see me when I return. I promise lots of pictures!

Thanks for stopping by, be sure to check out the rest of the H{ippity} hop goodness!

Devoted:

Card Deets:
Stamps - Devoted and Just Wanted to Say (Ippity)
Ink - Basic Gray
Paper - White, black, berry sorbed (PTI)
Accessories - copic marker, swiss dots EF, 5/8" double sided satin ribbon, Stickles


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30 comments:

  1. Beautiful Michelle! Good luck with your root canal (ouch) and have a wonderful time at CHA lucky girl!

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  2. At least you left us with a STUNNING card before you leave. Good luck with the root canal tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you!

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  3. Oh how beautiful..what a stunning card!

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  4. So elegant and beautiful! LOVE the sequenced flowers and the pop of the rusty red (Or is that coral!?!) Either ways, just gorgeous!

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  5. WOW - Michelle your card is GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE IT!!! Hugs ~S~

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  6. Gorgeous as always my dear friend! I love the red, black and white combo. The cute little flowers on the stems are perfect!

    I will be thinking of you tomorrow and be sure to heal fast so we can have lots of fun at CHA!!

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  7. This is such a beautiful stunning card Michelle! Love the texture and dimension...and colors too! Hopefully your root canal will be a piece of cake...I had one last year and had no issues, so I'm sure you'll have fun at CHA!

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  8. stunning card, the image just pops off that background.. my favourite CB folder. Hope you have a good day, not to much pain tomorrow. And have a blast at CHA.. I can't wait to see your photo's.

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  9. BEAUTIFUL card Michelle- love the colors you chose and the little bits of bling on the branches. So Sweet! Good luck with your root canal and have a blast at CHA cant wait to see all the pics!! :-)

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  10. This is gorgeous. Love the Swiss Dots and the pearls on the images. Great card! Glad the root canal will be over and done with tomorrow. Will be wonderful to not have any more pain. Hang in there, you have CHA to look forward to!!! Enjoy and look forward to hearing all about it.

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  11. This is GORGEOUS my friend!!! Love the cutout branch and those little sequins are adorable!!! I hope your root canal is as pain free as possible and I can't wait to meet you!!! Hugs, Eva

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  12. What a great card. I have to admit this stamp isn't my favorite but you made me take a second look on how it can be used! I love it!

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  13. such a wonderful card! very well done! best of luck to you on the tooth thing-yuck! but what a great treat once you are feeling better. I'm green with envy!

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  14. Soooo pretty! I LOVE the white BG with the Pop of color!

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  15. very pretty Michelle. I hope you have lots of fun at CHA and not tooooo much pain with the root canal.

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  16. Simply gorgeous! Have fun at CHA and fingers crossed your root canal doesn't hurt too much!

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  17. WOWOWOWOW! Beautiful! I love everything about this card--tfs!

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  18. Beautiful card Michelle.

    Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.
    Have fun at CHA! Wish I could fly over! One day when I win the lottery! LOL!
    Look forward to hearing all about the fun (CHA).

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  19. During that root canal you'll have to go to your 'happy place' and I would imagine that would be CHA with all the new goodies...hope all goes well with both events. :-) Oh, yes...love your card!

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  20. I love this style of card Michelle it's so elegant and understated. :)
    Best of luck with that root canal. Think of Edward and you'll be ok.
    Enjoy CHA. Look forward to the pics when you get back. :)
    Edna x

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  21. Gorgeous card girlie!!! Love the touches of red!!!! I am so sorry my friend - a root canal :( I hope you heal very quickly and have a BLAST at CHA, you lucky girl!!!!! :) {hugs}

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  22. Gorgeous card Michelle! Love the way you used this image...so sweet!

    Sorry to read about the root canal...not fun at all. Hope you're not into much pain and heal quickly.

    BTW - my boutiqe is finally up...woo hoo!

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  23. That is an absolutely stunning card!!

    Sorry about your root canal. I'm having 2 on Thursday. I only wish I were exaggerating. I hope yours goes well and that your dentist is gentle. Mine gave me valium.

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  24. Aww, this is lovely Michelle! Great choice from Anne's amazing gallery!! Those sequence are perfect on there with the teeny beads, what detail!

    Get well quick young lady!! I'll be thinking of you at the dentist and at CHA!! Hugs!
    Anne

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  25. love how simple yet so very pretty this card is
    Hugs
    Norine

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  26. LOVE the Berry Sorbet twist! what a gorgeous card, Michelle!

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