Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Sweet Smells of Summer- Stamp Simply blog hop

 Hi everyone!  Welcome to the Sweet Smells of Summer blog hop!  This month's theme is create something that represents the smells of summer -think BBQ, picnics, camping, beaches, anywhere it takes you.

Well, for me it was easy!  It's no secret that I LOVE roses and summertime means the roses are in BLOOM!  I was born in June, so the rose is my birth flower, but that is only a small part of it.  I love roses for their beauty, variety of colors and shapes AND the smell!  They truly are my favorite flower.  So, my cards today all use the amazing rose image from the Clearly Wordsworth set, Rose Border.  I changed up each card with the colors, pattern paper, ribbons and sentiment -of course, all supplies can all be found at the Stamp Simply Ribbon store.

This card uses red roses, Thrift Shop paper, and 1.5" red striped grosgrain ribbon:

This card uses purple roses, Lovely Lilac paper, and 3/8" green striped grosgrain ribbon:

This card uses yellow roses, Thrift Shop paper, and teal twill ribbon:

Sharon has offered up an amazing prize for one lucky commenter along the way of this blog hop.  She has put together another wonderful Stamp Simply Kit, Cappella Kit (pictured at the top of this post)!  Take a look at the wonderful assortment of goodies in this kit.  A winner will be drawn Friday, 6/11 at 6pm!

She is also having a 20% SALE on all in stock JUSTRITE STAMPER products!!  Now through June 14th!

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to stop by the rest of the Design Team to see what wonderful smells inspired them!




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86 comments:

Linby said...

These are so gorgeous - as are all your cards. I love the different papers you have teamed with each colour way - simply perfect.
Linbyx

Jerri Jimenez said...

All are so gorgeous Michelle, a beautiful trio of gorgeous cards!!!

Deborah Saaranen said...

All three so very different using the same set! Gorgeous!

Holly aka Toy said...

I'm just so in love with this set and you've shown how versatile it can be! What a beautiful set of cards, Michelle!

Anonymous said...

WOW Michelle, you have been busy LOL! I agree with Holly's comment about how you've shown how versatile this set can be. Each card is a work of Heart... Beautiful work Michelle - Linda Duke

Luanne said...

I love them all! It really shows how versatile a flower stamp can be.

CJ said...

The cards are so beautiful. Love them!!

CJ

huntla1 said...

What a beautiful bouquet of roses you have presented us with. Very nicely done. I like the way the different types of ribbons really changes up the feel of the cards.

Glenn & Beth said...

I love your choices of colors for each one!
Thanks for sharing your creativity.

Lillian Child said...

Beautiful cards, Michelle! I wish I had more experience with copics, but my "coloring" leaves a lot to be desired, so I tend to steer away from that particular technique, but I do so admire anyone else that has mastered the art! Thanks for sharing!

Silvergirl said...

Those roses are simply gorgeous!!! Lovely projects!

Velta said...

All three of your creations are just beautiful! Love that Rose Border!!!

Rhonda said...

It is always amazing how different papers etc change the look. Very pretty.

Betsy said...

I agree that roses are one of the loveliest of flowers and your cards make a perfect showcase for them!

Kelly Massman said...

Your cards are beautiful! The red one is very striking!

Kathy H said...

Lovely!!!

cristinoel said...

Very nice use of one stamp. I really liked the lilac and purple congratulations card the best.

Charlette Finley said...

What a beautiful set of cards. Roses, they are such a wonderful flower in the summer with the all the stunning colors and smells! TFS

Jackie Pedro said...

These are gorgeous, Michelle!

Holly said...

Oh my gosh, such beautiful cards! Love the different moods that each card conveys.

chaun said...

Lovely cards!

Shelley C said...

These are such pretty cards.

Lyn said...

Michelle, although each one conveys a different feeling, they are so very pretty. Your choice of a rose for the Smell of Summer was perfect. Our yard is full of them, now all in bloom. I can smell their scent just by looking at your cards.

Marlene (cards4u) said...

Beautiful cards!! Love this layout and the different looks you created with it! Have a Great Day : )

Silke Ledlow said...

Drop dead gorgeous cards Michelle!!! Love how you made them looks so different using the same fabbo image!!! You enabler...LOL!!!Hugs ~S~

Susan G said...

Great set of cards and I love this layout. I'll have to sketch this one off to save for later. The roses are gorgeous.

Lueyes said...

Your cards are beautiful!

Heidi Karpen said...

What a lovely set of cards- great to see how different one layout can look depending on the paper and accessories!

Sillyfilly said...

I love the rose stamps you used for your cards. The cards are so pretty. Enjoy the roses!

Auntie Em said...

Beautiful set if cards...same LOs but different colours and borders give such different effects to each!
Thanks for sharing! :o)

Little GTO said...

I "stopped and smelled the roses".
Yummy for the eyes too. It's nice to seethe dp in use.
Sharon L

Marisa said...

Fabulous set of cards, Michelle! Love the subtle change in each one. Fabulously coloured too!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Michelle, I like how you did three versions of the same card, and if I had to choose a fave, it would be the second one. I like that dusky gray/purple theme.

Rachel Hope said...

MICHELLE!!!! These are Gorgeous!!! Love them!

Ida said...

These are beautiful.

Cyndee said...

I LOVE your collection of rose cards!
Very pretty! It's interesting to see all the differences.

Carla (cmsuto) said...

Your cards are absolutely gorgeous, Michelle! I love the clean design and colors! Your coloring is outstanding!

Playing with Paper said...

I love your cards so pretty!!!!

Pati said...

Very nice cards! I love the uniqueness of each one tho using the same clean layout and rose stamp. Love the colors and the ribbon used, too. Thanks for the inspiration.

Lynne Phelps said...

All three cards are lovely but that red one is my favorite - I think because of that fab wide striped ribbon! That rose border stamp is certainly versatile!

Anonymous said...

Michelle - Love all of your cards - so very pretty. Sharon's ribbons sure do make a nice addition to any card.

jackielwatson said...

I agree with you Michelle, roses are one my favorite flowers. Your cards are lovely and very vintage looking. You rock girl.

Sandra said...

WOW! You are good!
Beautiful!
Sandra

GLENDA BROOKS said...

Very pretty! I love all variations!

Debbie said...

Michelle,

Your cards are terrific! Clean lines are usually my favorite style.

Love your blog!

take care,
Debbie Reaves

dinosaur said...

I love this set of cards as I,too, love roses. Beautiful job.

Stacy aka Twinshappy on SCS said...

Gorgeous Michelle! I like each of them with the different colors. Wonderful cards.

craft_princess said...

Gorgeous cards!

newfiecrafter said...

Gorgeous cards . Love the wide ribbon . Thanks for a chance to win

Kelly G said...

I love the clear card. I've always loved the look of clear cards

Teresa Kline aka va.sunshine said...

all three are gorgeous Michelle...luv the ribbons!

enjoy *~*

acs004 said...

What a pretty and versatile stamp. Love your work!

Brenda said...

Beautiful rose cards -- they are just great!

Chris K said...

Love the different looks you created just by changing colors of the flowers and background papers. The yellow roses are my favorite!

Peggy said...

Michelle, lovely cards.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

Bek said...

Simple and gorgeous! What an excellent job. Thanks for sharing!

Sylvia from Minnesota said...

Michelle, what cute cards and ribbons.

D Perry said...

What a super stamp set. This one's going on my wish list! Love your cards!

Patti J said...

Beautiful cards! I love that you used such a variety of colors :) Great work!

Kathy Martin said...

Wow, Michelle! All three of these are fantastic! :)

Cassie_lu said...

amazing cards and great use of the colors

Sue D said...

Thanks for sharing 3 different versions of rose cards--all are fabulous!

marilynwillauer said...

Great cards!!! Your area is known for roses! Thanks for another chance at blog candy!!!

corinna said...

How beautiful!! I have never done this blog hop before and am loving every minute! :-D

Maureen said...

wow, Michelle, these are all so lovely :) great papers {wink} and love the fonts on the sentiments :)

Linda said...

Your cards are so gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent and caring spirit.

Gailanne said...

Your cards are amazing, and so inspiring. I have to buy that stamp!

Janet L. said...

Great cards! Beautiful and versatile at the same time. Thanks for sharing.

Kathy W said...

Very pretty cards. I like the bling added to accent the border punch, and these October Afternoon papers are some of my favorites!

Kathy W said...

Very pretty cards. I like the bling added to accent the border punch, and these October Afternoon papers are some of my favorites!

Barb(GrandmaUpNorth) said...

Love your color choices with each card. Each one is beautiful.

Cherie said...

Your rose cards are simply stunning! You can almost smell the roses by just looking at them! TFS!

Toni said...

Love these cards! This is my first visit to you blog- its going on my googlereader right now!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Great cards, love how they're similar, but all very unique.

Helen L said...

Michelle,
Wow!! these are wonderful cards: so beautiful!!! thanks for sharing your creations with us! I'm putting you on my favorites: everything I see here is fabulous! :)
Helen

SherylH said...

Such a beautiful set of cards -- simple and elegant.

DeniseB said...

Beautiful cards!
DeniseB

connie said...

Gorgeous cards!

Anonymous said...

Hi Michelle~

Happy Birthday Month!

When you were mentioning the fact that roses are your "birth flower," I was wondering if you had ever seen or smelled a lilac colored rose...and Voila! There it was!

Your cards are so beautiful and each so very individual. They were so varied in fact, I had to go back and make sure they all used the same stamp!

Thank you for sharing your wonderful cards!

He IS Able,
Traci S.

Anne said...

Oh my word, all of them are stunning - of course!!

Kathryn Moffat said...

VERY PRETTY CARDS!

Simone said...

Stunning cards Michelle!! Love all of them! :) Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog :)

Pat said...

You rose cards are quite lovely! I have that set -- now I have inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

Becki B said...

Who wouldn't love the blog candy. I LOVE flowers and love what you did with them!

StampinCathy said...

The cards are just stunning and love your coloring. Very inspiring.

Monika/Buzsy said...

Gorgeous cards! Love that image and the great colors! The ribbons are soooo yummy! :o)