Sunday, 25 October 2015

Happy Little Stampers' Second Release Blog Hop

New stamps are out at
and there's a Blog Hop with lots of inspiration to celebrate this second release!
Prizes are there to be won, so do join in!
Here I used some of the fabulous new Fun Birthday Sentiments, stamped onto a square of card coloured by the Squished Flowers technique. 
I picked flowers and leaves from the garden and placed them between two pieces of fairly absorbent card, before running them through the Cuttlebug. The debris was scraped away and the card left to dry. Some really subtle and random effects can be achieved using this method.
This super butterfly is a firm favourite of mine and is from the last release from Happy Little Stampers...great news....there will be matching dies for these butterflies coming soon!
A different method was used to make the coloured background card here. I began by adding a little Old Silver, Inka Gold Paste to my craft mat then dropped some Peeled Paint Distress Ink onto it, I spritzed it with water and then took several smooch prints using absorbent card. A similar process was used to create the red card for the stitched berries, this time adding a little Festive Berries ink to the Inka Gold and spritzing again. The holly dies are from Poppy Stamps.
The bold sentiment is from the new HLS release Everyday Sentiments and they stamp simply beautifully straight from the packet... no having to prepare the stamps to make them accept the ink!
Here are the links to the blogs you will be hopping between, so enjoy the trip and remember to leave a comment at each stop on your journey for a chance to win a prize!
Happy Little Stampers 
Kylie Purtell 
Loll Thompson 
Joyce Mehrberg  
Gloria Lee 
Tanja Kabel  
Susan Bridgman 
LesLee
Gail Townsend 
Carol Steedman 
Melissa Lane 
Linda Walmsley 
Birgit Norton 
Kim Heggins 
Valentyna 
Sue T
Bonnie Klass 
Toni 
Chrissie (You are here... keep going, it's not long to the end of the hop!)
Anita 
Carol Dunham 
Ingrid Blackburn

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51 comments:

  1. Kylie25 October 2015 at 20:38

    Squished flowers? Wow! Love the effect. Stunning cards, Chrissie! xx

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  2. Canonbury creations25 October 2015 at 20:46

    Two gorgeous cards Chrissie, I think you should demo the squishing at the retreat and the smooshing!!!!
    Val x

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  3. Melissa L.25 October 2015 at 20:56

    Ooooo, lovely! I want to try squishing some flowers too!! I wish that it was not bed time. ;)

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  4. One Scrappy Gal25 October 2015 at 21:27

    Lovely cards! I love your CAS style!

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  5. Gloria25 October 2015 at 22:08

    Your cards are stunning!
    Love your clean and simple design!

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  6. Loll25 October 2015 at 22:31

    Two beautiful cards Chrissie. LOVE that pressed flower card ... need to give that technique a try. Love the soft and subtle colours. And such a great design with the different fonts. And love your inka gold Christmas card. Another beauty!! xx

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  7. Linda25 October 2015 at 22:51

    CAS at it's best! Love the squished flowers effect, must give that a try, and your Inka Gold Christmas card is just gorgeous! xx

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  8. Carol25 October 2015 at 23:15

    Love what you've done here Chrissie...your first card is so elegant with just the hint of colour, I need to find some flowers to squish! The inka gold looks super on the second card too. Carol x

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  9. Birgit25 October 2015 at 23:15

    Beautiful cards, Chrissie! Elegant and classy!

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  10. Joyce25 October 2015 at 23:42

    Beautiful and elegant cards, Chrissie.

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  11. Bonnie26 October 2015 at 00:15

    The first card is so classy with the neutral colors, Chrissie! And I love that frosty holly on the second card!

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  12. LesLee26 October 2015 at 00:24

    Beautiful ... love how your panel looks like marble. The Merry is quite merry.. makes me want to have the holidays. come a little faster. xx

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  13. Glennis F26 October 2015 at 00:37

    Fabulous cards - I love the CAS style!

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  14. Bobbie Bluegill26 October 2015 at 00:55

    Wonderful cards. You and Loll are making me wish for some inka gold.

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  15. Christine Alexander26 October 2015 at 04:50

    love the subtle colours from the squished flowers

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  16. New Creations26 October 2015 at 06:11

    Love the softness in your first creation with a superb technique and the Christmas creation is so pretty!

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  17. Michele K. Henderson26 October 2015 at 07:08

    Beautiful CAS inspired cards! Very pretty!
    Take Care!
    Michele

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  18. sandie26 October 2015 at 07:52

    CAS perfection and so elegant Chrissie x

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  19. Mac Mable26 October 2015 at 11:08

    Always love your backgrounds and I get so much inspiration from them, thanks x Love the way you've used the different 'birthday' sentiments, very clever idea x

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  20. Inkyfingers26 October 2015 at 11:43

    What elegant designs Chrissie and I love them The backgrounds are so creative and I have never heard of the squished flower technique before - who thought of that one!!!!
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  21. stempelfrida26 October 2015 at 13:17

    Your cards are both soooo nice! Sunny regards from stempelfrida
    http://stempelfrida.blogspot.de

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  22. nancy littrell26 October 2015 at 14:29

    Wow Chrissie....Loved both your CAS styled cards. Dies for the butterflies...I am excited! TFS both beauties my friend.

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  23. Anonymous26 October 2015 at 15:12

    I love every card you make.

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  24. Petra Swart26 October 2015 at 17:22

    You make the most beautiful cards, Chrissie and I love both of these!!! Such great new stamp sets!!!!
    Have a great week!!!!

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  25. Toni26 October 2015 at 18:52

    fantastic makes, Chrissie! The squished flowers background turned out fab!

    toni

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  26. cm26 October 2015 at 20:28

    Oh my, Chrissie...your cards are classy and sophisticated! Showcase-splendid!
    ~c

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  27. BożenA26 October 2015 at 22:56

    When I look at your cards, I regret that I do not have those stamps. I was enraptured by the beauty of these cards, their simplicity and rich at the same time. Thank you for the incredible inspiration.
    hugs,
    BozenA

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  28. Rahmat27 October 2015 at 00:33

    Lovely cards Chrissie, but the Christmas card stole my heart here, it is sooo beautiful.

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  29. Julie B27 October 2015 at 09:27

    Gorgeous CAS creations Chrissie, love the flower press idea, may have to try that. :)

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  30. Valentyna Komisarenko27 October 2015 at 13:39

    Stunning designs, Chrissie! Love both!

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  31. Unknown27 October 2015 at 19:05

    The photo probably doesn't do justice to the bling on this Christmas card. Can't wait to try it.

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  32. Susan28 October 2015 at 03:51

    Oh, I love both of these! Great monotone birthday card and a perfect CAS Christmas card!

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  33. JosieD28 October 2015 at 12:10

    So nice that you used something from your garden...great look on the card.

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  34. Chanray28 October 2015 at 12:51

    your cards are gorgeous! classy and elegant! I love them!

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  35. Unknown28 October 2015 at 14:32

    Elegant cards! Beautiful!

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  36. foleysfriend28 October 2015 at 17:32

    What beautiful and elegant cards; Stunning! Love how you incorporated "unusual" colouring media onto your cards - very clever.

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  37. Bobby30 October 2015 at 01:04

    Terrific cards, Chrissie. Those holly leaves look so real.

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  38. TaeEun30 October 2015 at 04:13

    elegant CAS design as always! Love the effect of the Squished Flowers technique!

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  39. Cathy30 October 2015 at 07:28

    Beautiful cards, love the look of the inka pastes technique, Cathy x

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  40. Sazzle Dazzle30 October 2015 at 12:35

    Beautiful, chic, sophisticated and elegant CAS cards.
    Trademark style Chrissie but always so perfect and a super showcase of the HLS sets. Sarah x

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  41. MezzoKat30 October 2015 at 15:17

    Beautiful cards!

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  42. Viv30 October 2015 at 17:19

    What beautiful cards again Chrissie, I expect nothing less from you though ;) Viv xx

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  43. CreativSpirit31 October 2015 at 01:08

    Great cards, I love the way you used the sentiments.

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  44. gobarb2631 October 2015 at 02:28

    Your cards are very elegant. TFS.

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  45. Unknown31 October 2015 at 03:30

    Clean and simple and beautiful.

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  46. susan.w31 October 2015 at 14:22

    Hi Nice to meet you Chrissie. two beautiful cards and the Chrissie card is gorgeous. Thanks for the lovely blog hop!

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  47. Ramohth aka Cardiac aka Jill31 October 2015 at 14:55

    I can't wait to try the ideas you have shared here - love these cards. Thank you.

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  48. Crafting Josie31 October 2015 at 21:13

    Both are just lovely but my favorite isd the first one - I love the simple shades.

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  49. CJ1 November 2015 at 07:00

    Lovely card! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  50. CJ1 November 2015 at 07:00

    Lovely card! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  51. Unknown1 November 2015 at 13:55

    Great cards and lovely designs!

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Thank you so much for popping by, I appreciate your comments!
Thanks,
Chrissie

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