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Monday, July 25, 2011

Whimsie Doodles Penelope

Welcome to our Stamps R Us Birthday Celebration blog hop!
If you've arrived here from Collette's blog you're on the right track, if not you really should start at the Stamps R Us challenge blog.  You can read about all our awesome prize sponsors and the prize packages you just might win too! 

Please remember to leave a comment at each stop on our Birthday hop to be eligible to win one of the prizes from our fabulous sponsors!

I know I just told you to leave comments on each design team blog and I LOVE reading your comments too.  I have an InLinkz widget for you to use to enter for the prize drawing on my blog so please add your link below:




Our sponsor at Stamps R Us for our Birthday themed challenge is Whimsie Doodles!


To help Stamps R Us celebrate our birthday Whimise Doodles is giving our fans a 10% off coupon good for 30 days from the start of our current challenge!  For your shopping pleasure the code for a 10% discount is SRU10.

For my first card I used Penelope and colored her with Copic markers R20, YR00, E000, E0000, B21, B23, Y21, YR21, YR24, C00, C3, C4, C6, E44, E43, E42.  I tried a fun layout using Spellbinders circle dies, a Martha Stewart border punch, Dew Drops and Cuttlebug embossing folders as well as the retired Stampin' Up! French Script background stamp.  My "happy birthday" sentiment is from a Woodware USA clear stamp set. 


My second card is for my SIL's birthday using the Whimsie Doodles stamp set called Paws I Care.  The image is colored with Copic markers V17, V15, V12, R27, R24, R22, E44, E43, E42, C6, C3.  I used the Spellbinders Grand Circle dies, Ovals, Doodle Parts a Quickutz die flower & Heart border by Die Namics.  There's even a piece of acetate in there, next time it's going through the Cuttlebug!  

I hope you enjoy our blog hop and I wish you the best of luck winning some of our fabulous sponsor's prizes!

Your next stop is Joe Anne at Jo Jo Scraps!

Here's a list of our design team blogs in case you get lost along the way:
http://ourlittleinspirations.blogspot.com/
http://collette-heavensent.blogspot.com/

http://jans-gonestampin.blogspot.com/

http://jojoscraps.blogspot.com/
http://luckystamper.blogspot.com/
http://creativecraftsbylynn.blogspot.com/
http://onestampingfool.blogspot.com/
http://marilynscardsandmore.blogspot.com/
http://shewhomuststamp.blogspot.com/
http://enchantedladybugcreations.blogspot.com/
http://mycraftcentral.blogspot.com/

Thanks for visiting my blog today - 

Challenges:
Stamps R Us - Birthday Theme
Die Cut Dreams - Animal Antics (4 Legged)
Amber's Crafts & Stuff - Circles & Swirls
Fab  'n Funky - Animal Magic
Freshly Brewed - Animals
Inspire Me Friday's - Anything Goes
Stampin' For The Weekend - Paws For Thought
Totally Gorjuss - Die Cuts & Punches
The Corrosive Challenge - All About Kids
Make It Monday - Linky Party
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59 comments:

  1. Kathy and LuckyJuly 25, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Your cards are always such perfection and inspiration. These are just wonderful with the image, colors and details, just wonderful.

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  2. Marilyn WebbJuly 25, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    love them Jan!
    hugs
    Marilyn

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  3. ColletteJuly 25, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    They're both adorable!!

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  4. Lisa OliverJuly 25, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Wow, Jan, both cards are stunning! And the circles!!! Yeah!

    I'm at your blog first because you are one of my regular stops but I'm heading over to the SRU blog to start the hop properly! Congrats and Happy Birthday to Stamps R Us!

    Smiles, Lisa

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  5. Mary Anne / MA54KJuly 25, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Gorgeous work for this special celebration!

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  6. jimlynnJuly 25, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    BOTH are adorable Jan!!! Really like how you did the circle within a circle on that first one.
    Lynn

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  7. Linda AndersonJuly 25, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Jan, Jan, Jan...there you go again, making some magnificent card!!! I absolutely love 'em!! Happy Birthday Stamps R Us!!

    Linda

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  8. MargreetJuly 25, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    2 gorgeous cards with fab colouring Jan...great details...love what you did with the textcircle around the other die!
    xxx Margreet

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  9. ♥Gemma♥July 25, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    2 absolutely fantastic cards hunni...such fabbie images, great layouts & love the colours you have used on both of them :D
    hugs and xxx

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  10. Lillian ChildJuly 25, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Beautiful shading on this Jan, and I love the ring within a ring on the first card! Great creativity!

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  11. Sandra DeFalcoJuly 25, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Jan - your blog hop creation is super!!
    ♥ Sandi's Blog!

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  12. Susie SugarJuly 25, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Jan this is super cute and I love all the die cutting
    Thanks for joining us at the "Die cut Dreams challenge" this time
    Hugs Susie Sugar xx

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  13. Lisa JaneJuly 25, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Two fab cards ... Happy birthday to Stamos R us !
    Lisa x

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  14. sgcJuly 25, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Fabulous cards! Your coloring is awesome:)

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  15. TammyJuly 25, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Jan, both of these are adorable!! That doggie card is sooo cute and I LOVE the sentiment!!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  16. mousekemomJuly 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Both are both darling, but I love the dog! Thanks for sharing your talent!

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  17. CherylJuly 25, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I love both cards! Great designs and colors and both.

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  18. AnneJuly 25, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    both of your cards are adorable..on your first card I love the choice of colors and patterns (embossed and cut) the text behind her gives the card that extra pop.. lovely.. On your second card.. like the round shape and the simplicity of your design..

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  19. NanaConnieJuly 25, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Both cards are so cute, Jan, but Penelope really touches me. :-) I just love the Swiss dots background and the punched shape. Fabulous design layout and such marvelous coloring! Congrats on the first birthday celebration!

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  20. Elizabeth HartJuly 25, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Hi - both of the cards are flat out adorable and love all tehy great elements you added on each one!

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  21. Patti P.July 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I adore both of these. The card with Penelope is so lovely...I love that design with the interlocking circles. Your coloring on the sweet puppy is gorgeous. I love both of your color choices and your lovely LO designs.
    Patti

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  22. Patti P.July 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I adore both of these. The card with Penelope is so lovely...I love that design with the interlocking circles. Your coloring on the sweet puppy is gorgeous. I love both of your color choices and your lovely LO designs.
    Patti

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  23. Carolina Girl (Cely)July 25, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Two adorable cards Jan and I see your favorite colors shine through. I am not familiar with the circle die that has that cool embossing from Spellbinders. Anyhow...happy birthday to the team and always enjoy stopping by your blog with or without a hop hop hop.

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  24. MarilynJuly 25, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Fabulous cards Jan... gorgeous colouring and wonderful papers and layouts.
    Where on earth to you get time to do all the things you do?

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  25. SheilaJuly 25, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Happy birthday to you all! Such a pretty card too! Sheila:)X

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  26. Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed DesignsJuly 25, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    What Sweet cards! I love the first with the intertwined circles. Great effect. The second is ADORABLE And soooo soo huggable :D The sentiment is perfect!!! :) ehehehe

    Thanks for getting wild with us at Freshly Brewed Challenges.

    Heather D.
    www.freshbreweddesigns.com

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  27. PamiJuly 25, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Wonderful cards Jan! I love the second one, super cute! Thanks for joining in with our Animal Magic challenge at Fab n Funky this week Pami x

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  28. Paula S.July 25, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Beautiful dimension and detail in both of these Jan. Wonderful work as usual!

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  29. TiggerbirdJuly 25, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    What gorgeous cards these are. you have given me some great inspiration... happy crafting x

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  30. Carol LJuly 25, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Great cards Jan, and as always your coloring is a sight for sore eyes! Beautifully done!!

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  31. PeggysueJuly 25, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Wow, striking card! And cute! And I am thrilled about the chance to win one of these wonderful prizes. thanks!

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  32. KimberlyJuly 25, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Super cute cards...love your designs...tfs
    www.justwordz.ca
    I'm your newest follower and would love for you to visit mine...

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  33. Shannon WhiteJuly 25, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Wowzers Miss Jan! I love both of these! Gorgeous Gorgeous coloring as always.. Wonderful layouts too 8-) and I love the great way you did the Circle die cuts.. Really Fabulous! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shanon

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  34. Sherry HickeyJuly 25, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Hi Jan! This is a fun hop! Your cards are wonderful; I especially love Penelope. Your cards are always so polished; I'd love to sit and watch you make cards!!

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  35. Susan SJuly 25, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    love these color combos - you do a beautiful job

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  36. Gorse Auto DetailingJuly 25, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Jan! I don't know why you're not showing up in my "following" list, but it's been too long since I've been by to visit! I LOVE your "new" blog look (at least it's new to me!)

    Your use of bold vibrant colors and layouts is so inspirational and I LOVE what you can do with plain colored paper (no DP's)...

    Amazing as always!!

    Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Fresh Brewed Designs "Get Wild" Challenge.

    Stacie

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  37. Georgia EhrmannJuly 25, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Darling birthday cards! I love them both but the "dog years" made me chuckle!

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  38. StephanieJuly 25, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Cute cards! I'm enjoying the hop

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  39. Gram's TreasuresJuly 25, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Two gorgeous cards, but my favourite is the first one. It has a bit of celtic look, and the colours work so well.
    Joyce xx

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  40. Billie AJuly 25, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Jan-- Great cards love the rich colors great color choices just darling. Love them.

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  41. ChrissyJuly 26, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Fabulous card, and great colouring. I love the papers and embossing.
    Thanks for sharing with us at ‘Make it Monday’

    Luv CHRISSYxx

    Don’t forget. .if you leave a comment on another entrant, mention that you saw their card on ‘Make it Monday’ for a chance at second prize.. the more you comment on and mention MIM, the more chances at winning second prize.

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  42. CarolJuly 26, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Your cards are great. I really like your colors and digis that you used.

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  43. ShersL84bedJuly 26, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Fabulous cards. Love that round one especially, super cute!

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  44. Cathy P in AZJuly 26, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Wow oh WOW Jan! Circular perfection in these creations! :) The first one reminds me of ME as a little girl (I'll show you a picture one day...LOL) and the puppy card - well it is absolutely spot on ADORABLE! Maxine's smiling just looking at it! :) Great job my friend!

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  45. Mary JJuly 26, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Just wonderful1 Thx for linking it up to the Make it Monday party!

    Mary J x

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  46. K. JoyJuly 26, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Your little girl card is adorable, and WOW does that chocolate look good!! ;) And I love the dog card!! LOL Great saying too! :) Thanks for sharing!

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  47. JulieJuly 26, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    These cards are super cute! Love the circles on both! Adorable images too!

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  48. ShelbyJuly 26, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Fantastic use of shapes and colors to make your cards just fabulous!

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  49. deesdesignsJuly 26, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Two fabulous cards. Love the look with the different color palettes you used - the heart die-namic border is awesome, I'm going to check it out! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  50. juelmarieJuly 27, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing with us at Amber's Crafts and Stuff - Good luck! Great card!

    Crafty Hugs,
    Juelmarie DT

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  51. Sandy GJuly 27, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Wow love your puppy dog card. The colours are fab and he is sooo cute.

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  52. RedrottieJuly 27, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    such a striking card xx and i love that dog!! xx thanks for joining our paws for thought challenge over at SFTW xx karen

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  53. Moments by MarlaJuly 27, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Not one but two fabulous pieces of inspiration! They are both just as sweet as can be. Thank you so much sharing your fabulous talents with us!

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  54. scrappingmammaJuly 27, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    ADORABLE card! you rocked both of them....,Just FABULOUS my friend ,I'm peeking in from the" Make It Monday"blog :-)i'm a new blog follower~
    Scrappingmamma ~
    Http://www.scrappingmamma.net

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  55. ribenarubyJuly 27, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Both gorgeous makes. Happy 1st birthday to the team! Ruby x

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  56. sammiJuly 27, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Great cards! Love the shaped one! Fabulous colors!

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  57. SusanLotusJuly 28, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    You all made so lovely cards for this bloghop. Happy Birtday to Stamps R´Us! :)
    ( I was too late to add my name in your link-list... )

    Have a wonderful sunny day!
    SusanLotus

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  58. ImkeJuly 28, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Both cards are great ! Thanks for playing along @ The Corrosive Challenge Blog.

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  59. DebJuly 28, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Adorable creations and such fabulous coloring and colors, thanks so much for sharing with us at Die Cut Dreams
    Debs
    xxx

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