Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Fond Expressions 2 - STAMPlorations Blog Hop

Do you ever make a card and then immediately regret it? Not because you don't like it but because then you have a song stuck in your head for the rest of the day and it WON'T. GO. AWAY.

 If so, this is not the blog post for you. 

 BUT if you like really bright and graphic cards, then you ARE in the right place! 

 It's day three of the big ol' hop going on over at STAMPlorations and we're giving away a TON of prizes every day so make sure you go check it out! 
Here's the card I made for the hop today:

We are showcasing the 5 new stamp sets being released and today I got to play around with The Fond Expressions 2 set. 

I loved the Fond Expressions set and I love this one even more. It's got some great sentiments that aren't the normal Happy Birthday or Thank You. 
 
I really wanted the sentiment to be the focal piece and so I designed the entire card based on it. I made a super bright background using gelatos and then I sponged some Spiced Marmalade Distress Inks through the ARTplorations Tribal Swirls stencil. To make the "sun" even more apparent, I added some lines from the Artsy Border Maker set. 

 This card is pretty perfect for the following challenges:
Inkspirational - Melt theme (this card is hot, hot hot!)
613 Ave Create - Anything Goes
Pile it On - Bright Colors
Simon Says Stamp - Citrus with a Twist
As for you - you should go play along in the fun over at STAMPlorations! 

Check out what the rest of the team made! You'll find links to all our projects here. 

And there's some extra special discounts going on, too!



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62 comments:

  1. Diane JaquayAugust 19, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Another great background with the Tribal Swirls stencil, I need to get that one!

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  2. aussie aNNieAugust 19, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Becca, beautiful, bold, brilliant, beyond words.....all the B's to describe this creation.xx
     {The Journey Is The Start  aNNie  my personal blog}

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  3. BirgitAugust 19, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Oh I love this bright and cheery card. It certainly brings on the heat of the day and love the sentiment. Are they actual stamps or digi?? Yes and now I have that song "Feeling Hot, hot, hot" in my head. :)

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  4. FloAugust 19, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Great sunshine card!!!

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  5. LisaAugust 19, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    This is stunning, Becca!! The colors are amazing!! I love the tribal stencil!! All of the details are perfect!! And yes, now that song is running through my head ;) Love this my friend!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  6. D.Ann CAugust 19, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Gorgeous, warm, sunshiny feel!

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  7. SewPaperPaintAugust 19, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Really cool design! Love what you're doing with this!

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  8. LauraJane:)August 19, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Scrumptious Layers Becca!

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  9. Cornelia (fun stamping)August 19, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Perfectly sunny card!

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  10. tiffelijahAugust 19, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Beautiful colors and i wish I could figure out my gelatoes more, this is amazing

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    1. Becca CrugerAugust 19, 2015 at 11:27 AM

      Hi Tiffelijah - I had a hard time figuring out how to use them, too until I learned that gesso and gelatos are a perfect pair. I did a little tutorial on this blog post: http://damselofdistressedcards.blogspot.com/2015/03/mixed-media-cards-with-gelatos-collage.html

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  11. tiffelijahAugust 19, 2015 at 11:22 AM

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  13. SD poojaAugust 19, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    This post is for me..!! As bold n graphic are my new favorites ! Awesome card ..

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  14. SuchiAugust 19, 2015 at 12:27 PM


    Bright. Bold. Beautiful. Becca! This card is so hot and just the kinda I want remember! Thanks for the hop. :)

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  15. conilAugust 19, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    That looks just like the sun does here in California. That background....well....shines. Gorgeousness.

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  16. sandieAugust 19, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    I just love how you created the background so the sentiment really does shine-a real beauty and so great to see you join us at Ink

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  17. UnknownAugust 19, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    What a delightful card with super warm colours, loving it!!!! Cheers, Kris.

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  18. Becca YahrlingAugust 19, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Gorgeous card! I really love the font of these sentiments.

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  19. CarolAugust 19, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Love your gorgeous background Becca, perfect for the sentiment. I need that stencil! Carol x

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  20. Lisa EltonAugust 19, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    WOW Becca, sunny warm gorgeous card!!

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  21. Bonita CoonsAugust 19, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    I love how you have used the expression as the middle of the sun! Super creative card.

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  22. Dee EarnshawAugust 19, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Beautifully bright background - love how you made it and the card is stunning:)

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  23. KT Fit KittyAugust 19, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Awesome card, Becca! I have missed so much while being on my blog break! Now that song is stuck in my head but that's okay LOL! Love how you made this so sunshiney and fun! I'm going to check out your other makes!

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  24. UnknownAugust 19, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Sure love this - orange is my fav color so of course I am totally drawn to your card Becca! Love how you designed this one. Great background for the sentiment. Thanks bunches for such a great inspiration. j.

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  25. JenniferEAugust 19, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Wow, fantastic card! Love the stamps and the colors! Great blending!

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  26. Karen PAugust 19, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Pure sunshine perfection Becca - am loving this blog hop as I am seeing so much inspiration from all of the team Karen x

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  27. Teresa Godines #6857August 19, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    This is a very pretty card. I love the blending of the oranges and yellows. TFS

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  28. Taunya ButlerAugust 19, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    LOVE the colors on this - bright, sunshine-y and gorgeous!!! That cool stencil was used again and I am thinking that I need one of those to come and live at my house!! You have shown me amazing things done with it!! You are such a remarkable individual and beautiful person!!! Take care and keep smiling!!!

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  29. Cat CraigAugust 19, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    Gorgeous colors Becca.

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  30. Dolly BAugust 19, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    You card really pops and I love how the stencil patter comes through so strong
    Mary

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  31. Confessions of a PaperholicAugust 19, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    Wow! I am loving the mixed media feel on this card! Love the mix of gelatos with distress ink and stenciled background. The sentiment has a wonderful background to rest upon. Thanks for encouraging us to use some of the awesome tools we have in our craft rooms that often are overlooked. Smiles =)

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  32. kiwimeskreationsAugust 19, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    Oh Becca this is one radiant card and I LOVE it!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  33. UnknownAugust 20, 2015 at 1:54 AM

    Oh my...Becca...BEAUTIFUL card! The warm colours just pop...so perfect for the quote...

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  34. Steph AckermanAugust 20, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Very pretty!

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  35. ~amy~August 20, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    i love this!

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  36. *Vicki*August 20, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    This is really awesome Becca!! Love the bold and bright colors of this!! :)

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  37. shirley-beeAugust 20, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Sunshine on a card - fabulous!

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  38. Pink UnicornAugust 20, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    I love the gorgeous bright colours and the stencil is so pretty!

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  39. Monika SkinnerAugust 20, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    Stunning, absolutely love it ... the colors, layout, design ... just perfect! ☺ xxx

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  40. Monika SkinnerAugust 20, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    Stunning, absolutely love it ... the colors, layout, design ... just perfect! ☺ xxx

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  41. Monika SkinnerAugust 20, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    Stunning, absolutely love it ... the colors, layout, design ... just perfect! ☺ xxx

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  42. DeeptiAugust 20, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Oh my ! This is the warmest sunshine ever :) love this beauty

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  43. Jo AnnAugust 21, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    Wonderful creation with lovely stenciling technique. Wonderful showing of how you accomplished your project as well. Thank you so much for visiting our neighborhood, 613 Avenue Create, and joining our Challenge. Have a blessed day!

    JO ANN
    http://jatterburycreations.blogspot.com

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  44. Lynette JacobsAugust 21, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    So bright and happy...and now I am singing along with you ;-)

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  45. Vicki DutcherAugust 21, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Love how you framed the sentiment

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  46. nancy littrellAugust 21, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Love how your mixed media background glows for your perfect sentiment. TFS Becca

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  47. LageneAugust 21, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    WOWZERS! Awesome background and I love the big sentiment stamps!

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  48. GretaAugust 22, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    Love this strikingly beautiful creation, Becca!

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  49. New CreationsAugust 22, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Great use of gelatos with beautiful stencil work and these sentiment is just perfect!

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  50. lauren bergoldAugust 22, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    totally hear ya on the ear worm issue, but as things go, one could do worse than the temps singin' "my girl" in one's brain for all eternity. ok, maybe not allllllll eternity, but i've had way worse songs stuck in my head & if you ever really annoy me, i'll send you the complete list via email, lol! (which... could never happen b/c you're the sweetest chick on t'internet, obviously!) song cues nothwithstanding, this is a ♥FAB♥ card by any conceivable standard!!! :)

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  51. cheironAugust 23, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Such a fabulous card, love the pattern and texture of the stenciled background. Thank you so much for playing along with us over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog this week :)

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  52. 2amscrapperAugust 23, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Yup--perfect!

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  53. Robyn OliverAugust 23, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Great technique Becca, love this bright and cheerful card

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  54. Robyn OliverAugust 23, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Great technique Becca, love this bright and cheerful card

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  55. Berina RGAAugust 23, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    beautiful background!! love the colors you have used..

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  56. HelenAugust 24, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Fabulous card!
    Thanks for playing at Pile It On!
    Helen x

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  57. cmAugust 24, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    Fiery, sunny, warm and wonderful! WOW!
    hugs~c

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  58. Karen DunbrookAugust 26, 2015 at 6:30 AM

    awesome card, warm and glowing.
    Thanks for letting me know about my win....I am so excited to get to play with this set!
    hugs,
    K

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  59. Susanne VargasAugust 28, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Wow, this is stunning! Love the colors and how you made the background! Love it!

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  60. Monika ReeckSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    feel hot looking at your sunny card Becca
    lovely hot sunny card my friend
    hugs, Monika

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  61. BożenANovember 29, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    This card has so much heat that it can be heated in winter happy owner. Beautiful, unusual colors, so much energy. I love how the individual elements permeate each. A wonderful inspiration.
    hugs,
    BozenA

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