Thursday 12 June 2014

Creative Expressions June 2014 Blog Hop

Welcome to the Creative Expressions June 2014 Blog Hop! Hopefully you got here from Kim Robertson's blog , but if you didn't, here's the start at the Creative Expressions News Blog!

The four new large Frame stamps from Creative Expressions have been designed with co-ordinating mini frames inside, which can be used separately or as a whole and also swapped with other frame designs in the range. There are also an additional four mini frame designs, plus sentiment sets which have been designed to fit inside the various frames. 

One randomly selected person commenting on this blog post before the closing date will win a fabulous prize of some of the new stamp designs.




For my project, I used the Rose Frame stamp design. I stamped the middle section a second time, added the sentiment, and then raised this above the main stamped image. The images were stamped using clear Perfect Medium and then heat embossed using the Cosmic Shimmer Detail Embossing Powder in Bright Gold. I coloured in the flowers and leaves using Cosmic Shimmer Watercolour Paints.


For the base of the card I used some gold card and the Couture Creations embossing folder called Irish Clubs. I added a layer using the Filigree mask with Apple Red Cosmic Shimmer Sparkle Paste.


I finished the card with some striped grosgrain ribbon, a small die cut and a decorative vintage button.

Thank you for visiting my blog, please leave a comment below in order to be in with a chance of winning a prize!

Here is a photo of the prize allocated to my blog.


Once you have done that, you will need to click here to visit Donna Ratcliff's blog. 

To help you along the way, here is a list for the Blog Hop:-



3. Tracey Laughton (you are here)






Start page, prize details and how to take part: Creative Expressions News Blog. The blog hop started on Thursday 12th June at 10am and ends Tuesday 17th June at 5pm.

Thank you for taking part in our Blog Hop – good luck!

111 comments:

  1. Love this card Tracey, gorgeous spakrly red paste and a beautiful ribbon

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  2. Love everything about this card, the background, the colours and the layout.
    Hugs Michelle xxxx

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  3. Hello Tracey, nice to have a look at your blog and what you have done with all the god dies which were aired on Julia's show.
    I love the way they can stack onto each other, and the very Christmassy colours you have used

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  4. Lovely card & that ribbon is stunning!

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  5. Lovely card, pretty frame and love the background

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  6. Love the card, with a few tiny tweaks it would be a sumptuous christmas card.

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  7. Wow.. Gorgeous card, love the stamps and love the colours. :) Hugs Sylvie xx

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  8. Beautiful bright colors And my favorite flowers, Roses!

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  10. Gorgeous card Tracey, love love love that embossing folder and the mask you have used, the colours go together so well too, very pretty stamp and beautiful ribbon and bow! Thanks for your inspiration
    Hugs Julie x

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  11. Ooh my what a stunning card,love absolutely everything about it!
    Maria

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  12. Wow this is stunning love the colours ribbons these stamps are beautiful !

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  13. Once again I love the frame stamps,they have so many uses for so many occassions.You have used some of my favourite colours.Thank you.

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  14. love your card and you've used my favourite ribbon - gorgeous x

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  15. A really unusual card, different but really good. Loving all the different types of cards on this blog hop. Just proves how versitile these stamps are. Sarah

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  16. A beautiful card,loving the different colours and think that these stamps are just so versatile.

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  17. Love the beautiful bright colours you have used, the frames make amazing cards and would be so useful. I also love the ribbon you have used, it is so dramatic.....:-)

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  18. Love the bright colours. You always give me inspiration on your blog...xx

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    1. I have had so many lovely comments today but your comment Darcy has made my day as the reason I run my blog is to try to help inspire others in their projects. Thank you xx

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  19. Lovely colors used and a beautiful bold ribbon, love it !

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  20. Stunning card Tracey
    Love the colours you have used, the stamps are so versatile.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  21. Inspirational. Lovely use of colours. Great card. What else is there to say?

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  22. Hello Tracey, What can I say But this Card is just so Beautiful, I really Love The Colours you've chosen and The Stunning Stamp, I have The Stunning Ribbon and even if you can't make a Bow you can with this and make it look amazing.
    Fabulous Card
    Hugs from Sam x

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  23. Gorgeous card, could be a Christmas card with those colours, I love it and love the ribbon. xxx

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  24. Absolutely Fabulous card.....It reminds me of Christmas!!!!
    Love Carol x

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  25. Gorgeous card Tracey , love the stamps
    Best wishes, Pat

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  26. I love the red with the gold and the lovely red striped ribbon. The layer of gold dry embossing and then the red paste through the stencil looks really good withe the Rose Frame which has been very prettily coloured. x

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  27. Hi Tracey
    The rose frame stamp is simply gorgeous. Love how you have made a coordinating background as well. Thanks for the chance to win a prize.

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  28. Love the colours in this card really stunning. I have and love this striped ribbon.

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  29. Lovely bold colours, can't wait to try theses stamps.

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  30. Hi Tracey, a beautiful card. Love the embossing and the texture paste.

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  31. WOW RIBBON MAKES THIS CARD. LOVE THE CARD . FAB JOB

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  32. That's a great ribbon, and I love the shiny colours in the card!

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  33. Love the unusual (well, unusual to me!) colours of your card Another blog to add to my list

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  34. Hi Tracey,

    Such a beautiful card love the rose stamp, how gorgeous is that? Love the design and colour too.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  35. Hi Tracey,
    Lovely card - how different each card looks yet the stamps used are similar or the same! I have never done this before so finding it most interesting.
    Thank you.
    Love Myra

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  36. Hi Tracey beautiful card love those colours
    jeanie

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  37. Tracy your card is lovely thank you for sharing xxx

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  38. Hi Tracy your card is gorgeous I love the colours you have chosen. I often see things you have made on Facebook. Have a great day. Hugs Jackie

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  39. Love the bow really is a focal point

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  40. Sumptuous, regal... this is such a rich looking card. Looks fabulous!

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  41. Really striking card, love it!

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  42. Hi Tracey this card is beautiful and so very opulent. The stamps are lovely , especially the rose x

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  43. Beautiful card, lovely for a Ruby Wedding Anniversary x

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  44. Hi Tracey

    A nice example of how festive colours can be used throughout the year.

    Am bookmarking your blog and all the blogs on the hop for a look in depth later :-)

    Crafty hugs,

    T x

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  45. Hi super card love your style , will vist your blog again hugs linda

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  46. Absolutely lovely card, I love the stamp and the way you've used it. Colours are also right up my street.
    Hugs, Rose

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  47. Love red! Love the card, love this blog hop! So much inspiration on one day.

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  48. Hi Tracey stunning card,the stamps are fantastic ,and love the Irish Clubs embossing folder,thank you for the inspiration .
    Ita.

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  49. Very regal contemporary design.

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  50. Just stunning Tracey and such fabulous colour. great blog hop
    x catherine

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  51. Love the red and white and your bow is just amazing! Pat x

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  52. Beautiful card. Love the stamps and colours used.
    Helen

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  53. Your choice of colour is stunning and together with the beautiful stamped image make a gorgeous card x

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  54. Fabulous Card, Love your choice of colours
    Vivien

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  55. Love the pastes, think I might have to buy some!

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  56. Very nice card Tracey. I thought of that stencil as masculine but you show it on a more feminine card -thanks!
    Janet in Kentl

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  57. Love your card, you're using my new favourite paste in the red....

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  58. Sparkle paste and rose garden frame - a winner for me!
    Sheila

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  59. I adore the colors and have fallen in love with the ribbon x

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  60. Lovely card, especially like the colours, could be adapted to make a christmas card

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  61. Wow!! This card is so beautiful. Red is one of my favourite colours xx

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  62. What a dramatic card! The background and the stamped frames complement each other perfectly. Gorgeous. I'm pleased to find your blog! Best wishes, Anne
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  63. Hi Tracey, stunning card, lovely colours, would be perfect for a valentines or anniversary card. The way you have used the grosgrain ribbon on the side is fab. Bx

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  64. Love the roses frame great card

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  65. Hi Tracey , love this frame stamp and the way you have made it pop!
    XxxRuth

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  66. Gorgeous card! I love the richness of the colours used and the bow sets it off beautifully.

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  67. Absolutely stunning card, love the colours. I have never used such a bold bow on my cards but I love the effect! Thanks for the inspiration
    Marion B xx

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  68. Hi Tracey. What a fabulous card, love the stamps and your colour choice...wonderful : ) Take care.

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  69. Hi Tracey - I am so pleased to have found your blog. It is a fantastic idea to see so many cards with inspiring ideas. The card you have made is lovely. I shall certainly have to get some of these stamps. Luv M

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  70. Superb ideas. Thank you for the inspiration : )

    Lesley x

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  71. Thanks for the chance to win a gorgeous prize.

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  72. Stunning card with very vibrant colours, I love it.
    crafty hugs Elaine x

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  73. Hi Tracey! This card is so very elegant and I love the colours - really into masks at the moment and must get me some of that sparkle paste! Beautiful, classy and elegant (like you!)| x

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    1. Bless you Maxine! Hope you find lots of inspiration on the blog hop and good luck with the prize draw! xx

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  74. WOW! Stunning card Tracey...love the colours and love thes stamps too.

    Love Sheila xx

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  75. Oh my word what a lovely chic card ~ you've just given me the will and inspiration to dig out my big shot and all the bits ~ it has been gathering dust for ages ~ thank you so much x

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  76. Awe Tracey, this is amazing, I love the colours, this would make a fab Xmas card with a different sentiment. Beautiful. Fern x

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  77. The rose stamp is gorgeous and I love the detail of the vintage button on the ribbon. A stunning card and lots of ideas to borrow :)

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  78. Gorgeous card, loving the colours.
    Best wishes
    Mariax

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  79. Beautiful card! I love the ribbon and bow. You are very creative!

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  80. I love the colours. Thank you for sharing.

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  81. Gorgeous card Tracey! Makes you want to get out your stamps, masks and embossing folders and have a go. You cant beat making a card from scratch and the finished result is so elegant.

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  82. Great inspiratiom. I love the square format and I love red. Really gorgeous card.

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  83. Striking colours, will stand out from the rest.

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  84. what an exciting card - really makes you smile

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  85. Wow, a real statement card, beautiful! Suz xxx

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  86. Great card, lovely selection of really vibrant colours

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  87. What a lovely bright and cheery card, best wishes Jackie D

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  88. Wow what a beautiful card it reminds me very much of a Xmas one, I love the colour choice and your card design. Its stunning. hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  90. Good morning Tracey, What a beautiful opulent card you have made with the new stamps and the beautiful colour scheme you have used.
    Love and crafty hugs
    Norah (Glenochil)

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  91. Love the red. Can see Valentines in the future. I love that these flower frames can compliment any color pallet.

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  92. loving the card and your blog. Great ideas - I've signed up for updates.

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  93. This car almost looked festive when I first opened your blog, love the red and gold together x

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  94. Bold colour for this time of year, its a change from summer colours,lovely bow, xx

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  95. Love the sparkle paste background and the way you have layered up the centre of the stamp.

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  96. Hi Tracey
    gorgeous card and just hopped over to see more lovely Creative Expressions products as I love them !

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  97. Wow - this card looks so rich - gorgeous x

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  98. Lovely colour scheme! The stamp could be adapted to make it a Christmas rose x

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  99. Gorgeous card. I love the sparkly red paste you used and the rose stamp frames are so pretty.

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  100. Fantastic card, beautiful rich colours.

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  101. Another great card - am loving the variety on this hop! Love the effect the grosgrain ribbon adds to it :o)

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  102. Thank you so much for this card and the how-tos. I love learning about crafts from others and this is so lovely. Specially like the colours.

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  103. A really stunning card - I am not particularly a loveer of large bows - but this one is just perfect.

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  104. Some very interesting techniques shown here, tfs

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  105. love the colours but it kind of says christmass to me xx

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  106. At first glance it said Christmas to me too. I think it is the beautiful and striking colours. Such inspiration for us to enjoy. Thank you.

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  107. Well really stunning I like this blog hopping so many nice designs using the new stamps.

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  108. Stunning card I love the colours and very beautiful design.

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