HOUSE OF CARDS BLOG HOP

It's the HOC Blog Hop!

My fabulous sponsor is Great Impressions Stamps.

Today I am featuring cards using their November awesome release!

Here is the photo inspiration:

 

Peeking Reindeer from Great Impressions

Joyful Penguins

Joyful Penguins and The Most

Peeking Reindeer

Start the hop here:

HOC Blog

Mynn
Sue T.

Barbara

Cohenna

Daen'Ys

Donna N.

Donna T.

Dotty Jo

Em
Emily

Heather

Jane
Joni

Judy

Karen

Katy

Lilian

Linda

Lisa

Merethe

Michele

Monika

Mrs Duck

Pat

Rocky

Ruza

Shawna

Sue N.

Tammy
Toni

Here are all of our fabulous sponsors.

Our team will be using a variety of products

from these amazing companies!

Deedee's Digis
Prize: Digital Stamps Prize Package

The name says it all!  If you're looking for wholesome digital "stamps" and papers that will make you smile, this is the place to shop!  We have a variety of sets for any occasion and any crafter.  Stop by to check them out today!

Great Impressions
Prize: Prize Package

Great Impressions was founded in 1984 by Ken and Deone Mackenzie.  With a love for stamping, the company grew.  The result is a quality rubber stamp in either wood mount or stickable mount backing for all your stamping needs.  Great Impressions' goal is to provide the highest quality stamps and to inspire creativity!  Please check out our online store to see over 1,000 stamp designs today!  We know you'll find something that will leave a "Great Impression" on you!

Here are the stamps you could win!

(Three total--ornaments and 2 sentiments)

Inspired By Stamping

Prize: Gift Card to Store

Inspired by Stamping is a boutique online craft store based in Australia and was founded by Joanna Munster in July 2011. Our commitment is to bring you the highest quality in paper crafting supplies. We design & manufacture the highest quality of photopolymer stamps that bring superior stamping to all crafters. Whether you're just starting out in card making or a "seasoned scrapper", you'll find that our stamps and products are a great addition to your collection.

MHKDesigns

Prize: Any three products of your choice!

MHKDesigns is a vintage digital stamp Etsy shop owned and operated by Mynnette Kitchen from On A Stampage.  She creates vintage stamp sets and digital paper packs for all your crafting needs.  Contact her with any requests you have at mhkdesigns.etsy@gmail.com!

Your next stop is Judy's blog.

HOC November Challenge

Hi everyone! 

It's November and that means a new challenge at House of Cards!!

 Mynn has shared a very cool video on a stamped and cut window technique. 

I decided to use one of my Great Impressions stamps and create a shaker scene through my punched window!

Please join us at House of Cards this month for this way fun and cool technique!
Also entering the Great Impressions Bring on the Bling Contest.

HOC October Challenge

House of Cards

October Challenge

Add texture &/or Color Challenge

I colored this MFT image following the color palette above. 

I popped up the images with foam to create some dimension. 

The pattern paper adds texture to the card.
Check out the challenge at HOC!
Check out our fabulous DT:

Barbara

Cohenna

Cornelia

Daen'Ys

Donna N.

Donna T.

Dotty Jo

Em
Emily

Gracie

Heather

Jane
Joni

Judy

Karen

Katy

Lilian

Linda

Lisa

Merethe

Michele

Monika

Mrs Duck

Pat

Rocky

Ruza

Shawna

Steph

Sue T.

Sue N.

Tammy
Toni

HOC Stitching Challenge

Our September challenge at House of Cards is Stitch It Up. 

Love it! 

I used some of my dies with a stitched border to create this adorable robot card.

So show us your stitching, real, virtual or faux!

Happy August House of Cards Challenge

This month our challenge at House of Cards is the word cue Metallic. 

I went with metallic overlays for these scribble flowers. 

Show us your metallics and join the fun at HOC!

House of Cards Photo Inspiration

Here is my take on the July photo inspiration challenge at House of Cards. 

I used an old stamp from Flourishes for the strawberries. 

I water colored the image and framed the image with an oval die.
Also entering Make My Monday Challenge

And check out the other DT members for more inspiration~

Barbara

Cohenna

Cornelia

Daen'Ys

Donna N.

Donna T.

Dotty Jo*

Em*
Emily

Gracie

Heather*

Jane*
Joni*

Judy

Karen*

Katy

Lilian

Linda

Lisa*

Merethe

Michele

Monika

Mrs Duck

Pat

Rocky

Ruza

Shawna*

Steph*

Sue T.

Sue N.*

Tammy
Toni

House of Cards Challenge & DT Call

Today I watercolored the H253 Parrot Tulips from Great Impressions. 

I used some Distress Markers on water color paper. 

I also added Wink of Stella Clear for some shimmer.

I masked off part of the B246 Happy Everything Sentiment. 

An oval cross stitched die frames the image.

To create some interest I used a dry embossing folder for the background.

I am entering this card into the HOC DT Call and  photo inspiration challenge.