Sunday, February 8, 2015

Valentine's Day Card Crop - Take 1



Yesterday I spent 12 crafty hours at the local scrapbooking store with a group of six ladies, cropping 'til we dropped. I was a teensy bit nervous going into the venture because, well, I've never gone to a crop before and there's nothing like a roomful of strangers with scissors to make a gal nervous.

But the ladies were oh-so-nice and welcoming and I made quite a few Valentines Day cards. I won't inundate you with all of them, but I'll share a few today and a few later this week!



First up is this card that I made with some inspiration from the image at Dazzling Diva and the sketch from "The Challenge
 
                                     http://alwaysplayingwithpaper.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-challenge-24.html
  CHALLENGE 61 (INSPIRATIONAL PHOTO)

I thought the coffee was so cute and cozy and so I inked up a stamp set from Two Paper Divas that I won called "You Warm my Heart".  I paper pieced the mug and added an adorable little button with some twine.


I was feeling pretty self-satisfied with my first card. I held it up for ooohs and aaaaahs - totally different than the normal crickets in my basement (literal crickets... those crafty buggers hide so well and are so annoying!!).

Then I moved on to my next card. Prior to going to the crop, I came prepared with a list of some of my favorite challenges, which made trying to decide what to do so much easier! 


The next card went a little less traditional for a V-day card and had tons and tons of bright fun colors. It was inspired by this week's Viva La Verve sketches and is going over to House of Cards "Love".




I added some sponged sunbeams, some funky paper, and made a cute little umbrella embellishment with my Spectrum Noir Markers and some glossy accents. 



The umbrella stamp and sentiment is from Verve's  "Rain or Shine" stamp set. I just love the way the patterns mix and match here! It's Valentine without being VALENTINE. 

And the last card I'll share today comes from my pun-loving brain. It was inspired by My Favorite Things current sketch and is also going over to Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards Challenge "Love is in the Air". 

I just loved this one! It's the cutest ever and I'm pretty sure it's going to be the one I give to my boyfriend for V-day. So shhhhh! Don't tell him! 


 Har Har Har - To my significant otter! That's otterly silly isn't it? I gave him a little glossy accent to his heart and then added some teensy pearl embellishments. 

All-in-all it was a lot of fun and I was glad that I was there. For everyone who left me air hugs, and sent me good vibes... THANK YOU! I felt them. :) 

Here's to the smorgasbord of  love going on!



57 comments:

  1. Well done Becca you looked to have had a great time yesterday, Love the otterly sentiment and the paper pieced mug card looks fab too. :)

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  2. So many sweet cards Becca! Your crop day sounds so fun. Yes intimidating the first time, but crafty ladies and usually so lovely. Can't wait to see the other's...

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  3. Wow, these are so super cute. I never know what to bring to those crops. My designs kinda evolve over the time it takes to make them, or I walk away and then come back with a fresh look. Seems like there is always something I am forgetting at home, lol. Glad you went and had some fun.

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  4. Love your cards, Becca - the otter one cracks me up! I knew you would have a good time crafting with other gals. It was a good idea to have actual designs/challenges in mind.

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  5. I've never done a crop either & I think you are VERY brave to, well, BRAVE it!!! And I hope you felt your Grandma's presence. Even with a pile of other peeps it would've been a sad-happy day....anyways!!! LOOOOOVE the top card the most! It looks so cosy & that's a cute sentiment.. although the bottom one is pretty darn neat, & good for a SOP... as in Significant Other Person [just made that up - bet Darlene would love it!!!!].... fits, since Valentine's is about SOPpyness!!! LOL....sorry distracted....I WAS going to say....crickets? They may make noise, but we got COCKROACHES....those things are creepy crawlies at their worst, I reckon.... I yell out & warn them I'm coming before I hit the kitchen at night, Gives 'em time to scurry back into their holes...... ERK. Double sorry, Cards to cockroaches. Lovely!!!!

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    1. Cockroaches... GAH!! Thanks for giving me the creepy crawlies. I'll never complain about my crickets again!

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  6. OH! And the on the side cute out circle? LOVE IT. Nicked. So going to use it!! Thank you;)

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  7. Three fab creations Becca, just love that otter! Glad you enjoyed your day. Carol x

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  8. Glad you had a good day, you made beautiful cards xx

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  9. you are sooo busy making lovely cards Becca
    if you ask me to choose I dont know which one I love
    love the color on the first one the last one is soo cuute with that image and that heart paper and the middle card love the image with umbrella and that paper with umbrella too...you have much yummy DP dear...me not I stamped self my DP LOL...
    see you soon on my last post dear Becca.
    and wanna say:
    Many thanks for joining us at HOC challenge this month
    hugs, Monika (DT Member)

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  10. Becca, they're all wonderful! SO glad you had a good time too. Sounds like fun. Love that last one and the sentiment! TOO cute!
    Lynn

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  11. So wonderful that you had a great time. As I can see, your juices were really flowin' big time. I just love how you layer your papers to enhance your focal point. Enough of that techno-jargon....suffice it to say these look great and I ADORE the last card..."significant otter"indeed.

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  12. Hi Becca, your cards are just too cute and colourful - I love your take on Valentines and it seems you had a fab time at the meet. I so miss going to camps with my stamping friends in NT, you get so inspired by each other and just being with friends that love doing the same craft as you is uplifting.

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  13. Becca...this is just so fun. Love your coffee mug all decked out in sweet hearts. Your paper piecing is just perfect. Thank you so much for playing along with us at The Challenge.

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  14. It sounds like your first crop was a success. I love the fun cards you created. The first one is adorable with the fun paper pieced mug. I like the non traditional valentine. The sunshine is the best. The last card is my favorite though, because I adore puns. Great job on doing all these challenges!!

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  15. Beautiful cards. Glad you enjoyed the crop . I think they have plus's and minus's. The minus's taking heaps of stuff along, as I always think , I JUST might need that lol. Plus's meeting new people, and sometimes I get a lot done ( sometimes not so much , as I seem to sit and be in awe of others work) Looks like you were on fire, I think my fave is the you are my sunshine one
    Mary

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  16. 3 great cards Becca! Love them all! Great takes on the sketches and themes of the challenges! So glad you linked up with us at House of Cards - LOVE Challenge and "Love is in the Air" at Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge!

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  17. Way to go, Becca! Your cards are adorable - being an animal lover, the otter is my favourite, but they are all gorgeous! Glad you enjoyed yourself and met some new crafty friends!

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  18. All 3 are darling, Becca! You have the perfect image for the Dazzling Divas Challenge- so cute! Love the non-traditional umbrella card; the colors, the papers- everything is super cute! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Add a Little Dazzle!

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  19. So glad you enjoyed your time crafting with others! Great idea to bring along challenge ideas so you were prepared. Your cards are all great, I really love the otter card, it's otter this world!

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  20. You sure rocked that crop! Fabulous cards! Great take on our sketch at The Challenge. I love that you matched your cup with the background paper. Thanks for playing The Challenge! Come join us again!

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  21. This is such a lovely creation. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Dazzling Diva Challenge. We hope to see you soon. Martha Lucia DT

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  22. way to go!!! super cute batch of cards, I'm a sucker for the top one with the mug!!! wonderful work, glad you had fun at the crop!!!

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  23. glad you had a great day. Lovely cards. :-)

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  24. SO glad you enjoyed your first crop!! I love going to them and have gone alone!! It was a great way to meet other papercrafters!! These three cards are just each so amazing and heart - touching in their own ways!! Way to go on accomplishing so much and getting involved in such great challenges. Your use of patterned paper in each of these was just terrific and your colors for each were just superb and complimented each other so nicely!! Such a treat to see these 3 cards - I hope you have a terrific day!!

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  25. I am so pleased you had a good time Becca, it sounds like a great success.
    Your cards are wonderful, I love them all, the last one really made me smile - the otter is adorable and the sentiment is fabulous!
    Sue xx

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  26. I'm a sucker for puns as well, the worse the better :-) Love all of the cards but the paper pieced cup was my asbolute fav! Looking forward to the rest.

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  27. Yay, I'm glad that you had fun!! What fabulous cards...love them all, especially the first one :)

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  28. Sounds like you're having a wonderful time Becca, that's fantastic! Fabulous cards, just love the umbrellas! hugs :)

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  29. Ermagerd, roomful of people with scissors...you crack me up :) These cards are STUNNING and you already know I covet that otter, he's otterly delightful. (bwahahaha)

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  30. Fab cards Becca, sounds like you had a super time at the crop! Hugs Carole Z X

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  31. Such cute cards! LOVE all the patterns you used! Fun! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  32. All of your cards are delightful, Becca! I love the coffee image you used on your Challenge card and the colours are so pretty! Thank you for joining us at The Challenge!

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  33. Cute, cute and cute. One for each card! I think my fav is the umbrella one but I love how you did the otter from the sketch challenge. You have to much talent in your fingers!! Hugs AJ

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  34. So glad you had fun at your crop Becca!! These are ALL just amazing creations here today!! There are no faves for me as I love the hearts, sunshine and cute buck tooth critter!! :) Can't wait to see what else you have done!! HUGS

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  35. I'm glad you had a fun time at the crop!! All of your cards are fabulous!! I love the designs!! And oh my gosh, "to my significant otter"...I laughed out loud!! Love it!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  36. These cards are so sweet and I love the otter. he will love it! Glad you enjoyed the day and I am certain it helped and made you think of your grandmom in a great way since you loved Valentine's day together

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  37. So glad you had a good time!! Your cards are marvelous. The last one gave me a giggle, I LOVE it!!!

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  38. Becca, your cards are an absolute delight.

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  39. Beautiful card and lovely layout, thanks for joining us at Cc&Cc cheers Sue N x

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  40. Fabulous, all three! Especially that last one :)

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  41. Fabulous cards! I love that cute paper pieced mug and that adorable otter! Thanks so much for joining us at HOC this month!
    Tammy x

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  42. Fab cards, love going to crops. That is the one thing I miss most about my cross country move...My crop dates with my scrappin bud!

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  43. Hi Becca-I hope you read this. I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blog Award. You don't have to participate if you don't want to but I had to nominate you and my post will be up tomorrow morning:)

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    1. Birgit, you crafty little minx! That is so beyond incredibly sweet that I don't know where to begin to thank you. Sniffle* You made my night!!!

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  44. These are such fun creations and perfect for Valentines.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  45. Love them all! Those colorful umbrellas have me smiling and nothing's better than a card featuring a warm beverage! :) Thanks for playing along with Viva la Verve!

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  46. Your creations are wonderful, Becca! Love the variety you come up with!

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  47. That coffee cup is totally adorable. Love how your PP looks dressing it up! Happy Valentines Day.

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  48. These are so cute and delightful :)

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  49. Another 3 fresh and fab cards! I love the sentiments, the colouring and the styling! You nailed them all! ;-)

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  50. Glad you had so much fun at your first crop, Becca! :)

    Susan R. Opel, Creative Ambassador for My Favorite Things

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  51. Sound as if you really had a great time, Becca!!! And your cards are all so cute!!! Love all the hearts and the fun umbrellas!!!!!

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  52. 3 gorgeous cards, Becca - Love them all!
    Thank you for joining us at House of Cards this month.
    Rosi x

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  53. Fantastic cards. Your style is awesome. Thanks for joining us at House of Cards.

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  54. Thanks for playing along with the challenge at House of Cards

    DT Merethe HOC 2015

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  55. Lovely collection of cards! Thank you for joining our Word Cue Challenge at the House of Cards.
    Ruza ~ HOC-Designer
    Ruza's Craft Corner

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