Tuesday, March 23, 2010

TSG Spring Fever Blog Hop...


Hey Everyone and welcome to the

There She Goes

"Spring Fever Blog Hop"



If you have just arrived here from the
delightful Danielle's blog you are definitely on the
right track...But if you haven't and want to see the
absolutely amazing creations created by the
TSG Trendsetters head back over to the
TSG Blog
and star from the beginning....


This is just the first of 3 really exciting and
awesome stamp releases that I will be sharing
with you this week and this one is called

"Spring Fever"

This set is 6"x8" and contains 30...YES 30 gorgeous
stamps to choose and play with...
And OMGOODNESS
have I had fun!

For my card today I decided to use the
beautiful park bench....
Can you call a park bench beautiful?!
Anyway...


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I wanted to keep it pretty simple and let the stamp "speak" for
itself. I used this gorgeous new DP from Kaiser Craft from the
"Peachy Keen Collection". I stamped the bench (don't you just love
the hearts in the back?!) with Versafine Onyx Black and then I
embossed it with clear embossing powder.




I also did the same with this sentiment that comes with the set....




Not only does the set have a park bench...
It has a little one as well...
So I stamped that one to decorated the inside of the card...



Now I have a confession...

I sort of waited until today to do my TSG Challenge for this week.

The challenge is to:

This week we are challenging you to simplify your stamping by creating a one layer card. You are allowed to have images that are popped up with dimensionals on your card but no other layers/panels! Limit your embellishments to only one kind (but you can use multiple of that embellishment). So get out those stamps and enjoy some simplicity in your stamping this week.


I waited cause I wanted to use the gorgeous
Spring Fever Set....




Do you know how HARD it is for me NOT to do any layering?!!
But I think, because I had such gorgeous stamps to work with
this challenge was easy!!

All I did was stamp the tree and the bench with my
TH Distress Ink, Walnut Stain and then for
the leaves I used TH Distress Ink, Shabby Shutters...
I then used my Prisma's to the grass and shade the leaves a bit...





Ok...

Now I know you are just itching to go and see
what the wonderful and very talented
Heather has in store for you...

But before you go, just remember that if you hop with us today
you will have the chance to win this absolute GORGEOUS stamp set
just by heading on over to the TSG Blog, leaving your name in the
Mr Linky at the bottom of the post!!





Stamps: TSG Spring Fever Stamp Set
Paper: Kaiser Craft, Bazzil
Inks: Versafine Onyx Black, TH Distress Inks, Walnut Stain and Shabby Shutters
Accessories: Ribbon, Buttons
Technique: Prisma Penicils, Embossing, Distressing




56 comments :

susy said...

No layers, how ever did you cope...I actually think it looks beautiful, love the simplicity of it, very elegant. Your right, they are a gorgeous set of stamps, what I've seen anyway, love the tree.
Great to chat yesterday , miss you.
Xx

Michele Lourenco said...

beautiful cards! i especially love the second one!

Lisa H. said...

wow!, yes, WOW! your first card is wonderful, but I was blown away with your simplicity card-LOVE it!

Pat said...

Cute, cute, cute!

Unknown said...

donna...these are gorgeous! love your clean and crisp lines, and your layouts are spectacular! great job!

Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) said...

Ohhh... both are SUPERB!! The first one has one awesome colour combo and the yummiest bow, and the second one is such a classy CAS - LOVE them!!

Diane (DeeDee) said...

Love that little bench and what yo did with it. TFS!

Peggy K said...

Love both cards. Love what you did with the inside of the first. Love the non-layering on the 2nd. Such inspiration!! TFS.

Alison said...

Both of these are wonderful! And I LOVE the bench senti! You did an awesome job with your 1 layer card. I know how hard that must have been for the layering queen! You did a beaytiful job!

Jackie said...

WOW! I totally love all of your creations for this set. The first card really pops off the page, but the single layer card is so darn classy, way to use this great set!

starry said...

This card is simple but cute.The empty park bench is inviting.yes it does take two people in love to sit in the middle of the park bench.love this card.

Becky Carafa said...

Wow, your first card is beautiful, and that OLC is stunning! Love them!

Katie Skiff said...

THose are both very awesome...I am loving that bench!!

Jen Shults said...

Um, wow Donna! These are both just gorgeous! I love the senti on the bench card and it's gorgeous by the way... love the layout! But I'm really drawn to that no layers card. It's just simple and stunning and I love it. I'm going to have to give that challenge a go... gorgeous work hun! LY!!!

Anonymous said...

wow! what a beautiful job you did! i love the sentiment.

There She Goes Clear Stamps said...

Both of these cards are beautiful Donna and I love your no layer card! Great job!!

Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary S said...

I love your spring fever card.. so crisp and clean .. What a great card.

Crafty Math Chick said...

I think you did a great job with the one layer challenge. The leaves and grass look great!

~Meredith

Paper and Petals said...

These are both gorgeous! The no layer one is stunning!

Unknown said...

Both cards are absolutely beautiful!! I love your style!

Jodi Collins said...

I just fell off my chair! Holy Hannah Montana! These are AMAZING Donna!! WOW WOW and more WOW!!!

Cindy said...

LOVE this card. The paper is to die for! Kaiser Kraft? Gotta go find me some.

The second card with the same stamp is stunning. Very talented.

Sandy S. said...

Beautiful cards! I love your coloring! I continue to practice with my Prismas, hopefully I will get to be as good as you!

A Little Licht on the Subject... said...

Oh my! Danielle bragged about your skill with Prismas - she wasn't kidding! That tree is to die for! Love the bench and the mini bench inside too. Thanks so much for sharing!

latricia said...

OH MY GOODNESS... JUST LOVE THE TREE...

Mary Giles said...

Both cards are fabulous! I love the papers on the first one and wow what a stunner with no layers or dp on the second. Beautiful cards girlie!

Janet said...

I love your cards! I actually try to make a lot of single layer cards since I mail most of mine. Thanks for the inspiration!

Arielle H Gordon said...

Wow, the color combo on the first card is gorgeous! Beautiful 1 layer card, too! I'm terrible at 1 layer cards...

Lisa said...

Gorgeous pieces Donna! WOW

Pink Room Therapy Designs said...

Love the one layer card. So simple, yet absolutely gorgeous!

Imke said...

Donna, both cards are beautiful ! I love the CAS style. Really great.

Stacy Simpson said...

Goregous cards - love the tree and bench!

Yvette said...

Oh my! These are fabulous on sooo many levels! LOVE the no layer card! It's different for you, but you mastered it. But really do you ever find a challenge that you CANT do!?!... I'm guessing not! You're the bomb!

Holly aka Toy said...

You rocked this set, Donna! I love the simple one with just the tree and bench. I love that type of card but can never quite pull it off!

Sandra MacLean said...

Ahh, Miss Donna! You did it again! You have made my jaw drop, my friend! I (heart) Kaisercraft paper and that big, fat bow is the perfect accessory for this card! I almost used these two images for my card too! :D

Candace said...

Both cards are absolutely gorgeous!!

Geri said...

Donna, these are absolutely two of the most gorgeous cards I have seen. I love the simplicity of the tree/bench! Cannot wait to see the entire set!

Carol Dee said...

That is a pretty park banch. Great cards.

Sheila D said...

Wowzer, I love, love both of your cards. The first card is fab, especially the sentiment. Your layerless card is absolutely amazing. Very classy. I need that bench!

Sparkplug17 said...

Such sweet cards! I love the green and brown together.

Anita said...

Amazing cards!

Heather P. said...

These are FABULOUS!

Jessie/knightrone said...

Absolutely awesome!! Love them both!!

Risa said...

Oh Donna,
You were born with the Midas Touch girl! I mean...how many people can make a park bench look beautiful?! And it only gets better, your single layer card is fantastic!!! Single layer cards are very difficult to pull of and you did an amazing job!
It is always a joy to visit your blog, you are very inspiring!
hugs
Risa:)

faithnme said...

so stinking cute... love it

WickedPixie said...

Donna, I like stamps that I can color, and like looking at stamps that can be colored - I only say this so you know that this means a lot when I say that second card in your post is one of the most beautiful cards, to me. Simple, stunning...just perfect! :-)Traci

Melissa S said...

Both cards are so beautiful! I love the sentiment on the first one!

Alyssa S said...

What great cards! I love the one layer card though! I always forget to use pencils to add shading and depth...maybe I'd better write that down!

Beth M said...

Wow, I love both cards. They're so different but equally fabulous!

Amy Kolling said...

Wow, your no layer card is just beautiful!

Theresa said...

That bench is just fabulous.

Judy M. said...

Beautiful job on both cards.

Banu said...

OMG..This is just Gorgeous. Loved it.

Tiffany Heilman said...

Love that sentiment and how you only used the bench in your design.

Piali said...

Lovely cards!! The bow and colors of the 1st one are fab!! The 2nd CAS is simply Awesome!!

SueB said...

I'm lovin' that they've included the tiny size bench, aren't you?! TFS and thanx for the blog candy opp!