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Friday, April 17, 2020

Joy not Germs Blog Hop





Hello!  Hope you are enjoying the Spread Joy Not Germs blog hop!.  You should have arrived here from Jenn Gross' blog.  For more information you can head to the Catherine Pooler blog or the Hedge Hog Hollow Blog

Today I am featuring two cards, one from Trinity Stamps, who is offering a $25 gift card and one from Whimsy Stamps, who is offering a $15 gift card.

First up is a card for Trinity Stamps with a brand new stamp set being released today! 


This set is called Happy Hour.  You are going to LOVE this set!  It is super fun for so many occassions, you have to see the sentiments! I used it for a birthday card. 

I made this by using my 4 Bar Card Die Set to cut this fun inverted scalloped edge square.  Then I used my Blending Buddy to add color to it and wiped it with a baby wipe to streak the color a bit. Next, I stamped some streamers and confetti from the Totally Amazing Stamp Set directly to the same layer and colored them with my Copics (E00, E41, Y02, Y13, Y15, Y21, RV02, RV04, R29, R14, FV2, BV04, BV02, B02, B05, BG10, YR04, YR07, FGY2, YG13).  Then I stamped the martini glass from the Happy Hour and cut it out.  I colored it to look like a light beverage inside.  I stamped the candy stick from the Candy Jar Set and made it into a rainbow straw. I added highlights with a white gel pen.  I put it in the glass which I mounted on the base with foam tape, then I added some sparkle pen to the bubbly in my glass.  I added a rainbow layer to my base and then put the martini layer on top. Lastly, I stamped the sentiment from the new set onto a blue bit of paper that was die cut using a banner form the Narrow Card and Bookmark Die.  Lastly, I stamped the rest of the sentiment on the inside.  All together, it reads, "sending you a little birthday cheer."




Next up, is my Whimsy Stamps card featuring products from their brand new mini release.



I love this sweet cactus!  It is precious and a perfect card to family or for an anniversary. 

To make this one, I stamped the image from the Cute Cacti Stamp Set on Copic friendly paper.  I colored it with my Copics (RV02, RV25, R14, R35, E44, E49, YG11, YG23, YG25, YG67, W3, W0).  Next, I die cut the Connected Oval Frame die in both pink and white (for the center).  I cut the Festive Desert Paper to 4 X 5.25 and mounted it on pink cardstock.  Then I added the oval and white center and my cactus.  I stamped the sentiment on green and used foam tape to mount it.  Lastly I added these Double Bubble Jelly Drop hearts.




That sweet face just makes me so happy!

OK, next stop on the hop Tracie Pond's blog, go check out what she has to offer!  But before you go...

PRIZES:
We have 31 sponsors and 50 prizes!  The prizes will be randomly drawn from all the blogs and all the comments.  Some companies are offering discounts and freebies, check out their blogs.  Deadline to enter is 4/24/20.  Winners will be announced on Monday, April 27th on the Catherine Pooler blog and the Hedge Hog Hollow Blog



Thanks for visiting and have a great day!

129 comments:

  1. Two gorgeous creations Katie, but I gotta tell ya, I'm crushin' on that lil' cactus! How cute is that?! Love the paper too. Fantastic creations. Hugs, Wends xoxo

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  2. Beautiful card, great coloring

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  3. 2 gorgeous cards with great coloring!
    xxx Margreet

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  4. The colors on the martini card are fantastic! 🌈

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  5. Hi Katie! Both of your cards are so cute, as always, with stellar coloring. I love the straw/stirrer on the drink card! That's so fun!

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  6. I love the bright colors of these cards--it does put a smile on my face! Thanks for participating!

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  7. Eeeek that cactus is so very cute!!! Thank you for sharing!

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  8. Katie! I finally made it to your blog. LOL... Well worth the wait. Beautiful cards! Love your work, my friend!

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  9. That martini glass image is SO cute, and works perfectly! Thanks for sharing your projects!

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  10. Super duper sweet creations TFS

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  11. Cute, thanks for thinking of us and sharing.

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  12. These both ooze happy Katie, super cute too!!

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  13. Thank you for inspiring me to create!

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  14. Hi. I love your cards. The cactus smile is so adorable. Thank you for sharing.

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  15. love your cards - so fresh and inspiring

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  16. Your cards are adorable! I really love the colorful drink design with your rainbow colors and blended background! That cactus card is super cute too!! TFS!

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  17. The martini made me laugh. I'm recreating it. THANK YOU!

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  18. so nice-- reminds me of summer (and that is my favorite season)

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  19. Oh gosh! Both cards are just the cutest!

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  20. Great cards - really love the happy hour one!

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  21. Both of your cards are fabulous! I love the rainbow straw and how you framed that cute cactus!

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  22. I can't tell you how much I love your cocktail card

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  23. Love these! So bright and cheerful!

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  24. Very cute! The die on the catcus card would be a great addition to my stash. I'll check it out.

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  25. Both are great but I really love the first one. I think we all could use a fun drink these days

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  26. Such a cute cactus face!! And the rainbow martini, very cheerful. Thanks and please be well!

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  27. Great ideas! This is so awesome to do! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. the cutie cactus card make me giggle! and the cocktail card is great too.

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  29. Love your cactus card! The bright colors and cute sentiment definitely bring a smile!

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  30. Super fun cards! Thank you for helping to spread joy!

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  31. Both cards are really awesome! Love the rainbow of color with the margarita! nd the cactus is just darling.

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  32. I love both of these bright, happy cards!!

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  33. both are fun cards. I LOVE your rainbow straw!

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  34. Love the Jappy Hour, such cute cards💚

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  35. Stunning colors.

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  36. omg what fun that Trinity card is and you know I love rainbows! And sweet and so pretty is the Whimsy card! Love them both!

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  37. Squeeeeeee!!!!!! So happy I made it to you! Incredible cards! I love them soooo much! I'll take whatever that rainbow goodness is. Pretty sure I've earned a drink by now. ;)

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  38. Fun cards with pretty coloring! Love the drink and the cactus images!

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  39. Fabulous cards..Thanks for sharing x

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  40. Your colors are amazing on these darling cards. You always knock it out of the park, Katie. Thanks for sharing your talents and inspiration.
    Blessings,
    Karen Letchworth

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  41. Thank you for participating in this fun blog hop, and for sharing the joy with all of us!

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  42. Thank you for participating in this fun blog hop, and for sharing the joy with all of us!

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  43. Super cute cards and great coloring... Makes me smile

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  44. I'm digging out my martini glass stamps thanks for the inspiration

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  45. Wonderful cards in cheerful colors.

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  46. I just bought a set of stamps for drinks. Timely idea. Love a cactus with a face.

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  47. Fantastic cards!

    Cheryl
    http://shestamps.blogspot.com/

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  48. Very cute cards, I love the colors you used!

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  49. You colored these beautifully! Thank you for sharing. I really liked the second one. :-)

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  50. Wonderful cards! I just love your martini card. Cheers to you!

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  51. Love the rainbow colors on the first card!

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  52. Thanks for sharing the techniques to get the look. Like that edge punch for your drink card.

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  53. Oh my, I love the rainbow palette! I especially love how you colored the straw rainbow too!

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  54. These cards are so much fun! I know a lot of people who would appreciate that tall, colorful martini right now.

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  55. I love the cactus!!!! Such a sweet face!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

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  56. Both cards are really cute! The cactus is adorable! And I love the rainbow hued straw!

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  57. Love your cards! I like how you used the patterned paper to compliment the design not overwhelm it. And the shading behind the drink... fabulous!

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  58. Great cards and I love all the rainbow martini!! So fun and yummy looking!

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  59. Very pretty cards!! Very fun and happy!

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  60. Super cute cards - adorable cactus and the drink card would be fun to receive in the mail. Thanks for sharing your creativity and helping us smile more.

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  61. love the coloring of the happy hour card.

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  62. I am in love with that cactus! Love the coloring. After the amount of hiney time on this blog that martini is looking prettier and prettier! Great cards. Thanks and please be well!

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  63. Love all the colors on the first card! So much cuteness on the second card! Great cards!

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  64. Thank you for sharing these delightful cards.

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  65. Darling cards! Love the first one! perfect for this hop! Thank you to all who have come together!

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  66. Awesome creations, I especially love the rainbow background card! Awesome event to spread Joy during these uncertain times! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  67. lovely cards! loved the cactus one the most x

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  68. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the martini!! The colors are fabulous!! Your design is flawless!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  69. Very sweet cards & your colouring on both is wonderful. I really like the colours you chose to put behind the martini glass. The papers in the background really add to them as well. I have quite a bit of DSP yet don't tend to think of it very often when I'm making a card. Think that is going to have to change.

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  70. Beautiful cards! I love your designs and bright colors.

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  71. Thanks for sharing these great cards. I am ready for a cocktail and need to check on my cactus. ;)

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  72. Cute and colorful, love that darling cactus. :)

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  73. Great cards! Love the rainbow of colors on first card. Thanks for helping to spread joy and fun.

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  74. Love both of your amazing creations! Especially the first one. Really love he background and colour choices on that one. Thanks for spreading some joy today and being part of this amazing hop!

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  75. Your cards are sooo cute<3<3<3 Stay healthy! Stay safe! Stay crafty!

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  76. Cute cards. Love the cactus. I have a few friends that would love the birthday card. Thanks for sharing. Please stay safe.

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  77. These are truly adorable, my friend! Wish I could have a quarantini with you! :-)

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  78. I adore both of these, but the colourful martini card is really working for me right now. LOVE it!

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  79. Fabulous cards!! Love your coloring!!

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  80. What great cards!!! the martini glass is great. Such a great way to share a drink with a friend in these hard time of social distancing. The face on the cactus is adorable. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

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  81. sweet cards - love the images you chose:)

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  82. I'll raise a glass with you.
    Love the cactus - she's cute
    and the background paper is
    great. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  83. I could use that cocktail! LOL. Thanks for sharing!

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  84. Such colorful creative cards, just love them. Thanks for sharing.

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  85. I love your adorable and colorful cards!! The martini glass with the bright colors is a delight!! The cactus is fun in pink accents!

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  86. Sooooooooo fun, bright and inspiring. Thank you for sharing

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  87. Thanks for sharing these bright and cheerful cards.

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  88. Nice coloring. Good layers and scene created.

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  89. ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS cards!
    LOVE your CHEERY glass of bubbly, a RAINBOW of HAPPY,
    ADORE your CUTE little cactus, such a FUN image and sentiment :)
    Thank You for sharing and INSPIRING!

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  90. The little cactus card made me smile, because that sentiment is especially pointed right now. (See what I did there?)

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  91. These are so beautiful I adore them.

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  92. Two adorable cards!! Though I don't drink alcohol, I love that first card!! The rainbow paper, the fun sparkly "bubbly" and that ADORABLE rainbow straw!! Love it!

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  93. Colorful and cheerful set of cards! :)

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  94. Two very different and equally beautiful cards!

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  95. I like how bright and colourful these are. awesome work! xx

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  96. Cards to bring on a smile! Love the "your stuck with me" as our commitment and love for one another at this time occasionally may find us a little prickly but committed! Thanks for the cheer!

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  97. Love the drink and the cactus images! Awesome cards with pretty colors! Thanks for spreading joy!

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  98. I like your fun and colorful cards.

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  99. Love that cocktail!! The rainbow straw makes me thing of sweet tarts. and your cactus card is adorable. Thanks for sharing

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  100. Very fun cards. I really like the oval frame die that you used on the cactus card. Thanks for sharing!

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  101. Wonderful cards! I've been looking for a cactus set and the little one on your card is adorable. Thank you for sharing.

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  102. Thank you for participating in this excellent way to encourage stay-at-home!

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  103. Love the colors and coloring. They definitely bring joy!

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  104. Who wouldnt want to have a drink with a rainbow straw. Love both the cards.

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  105. Wow Katie the colours on the first card are stunning. I also love your second card, it's so cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  106. I like the cute little cactus.

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  107. Cute cards! that happy little cactus makes me smile

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  108. Cute little cards, I really love that little cactus, too cute. Thank you so much for sharing 😊

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  109. SWOON!! I LOVE both of the Cards that you shared!! Such FUN Designs!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!

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  110. SWOON!! I LOVE both of the Cards that you shared!! Such FUN Designs!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!

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  111. What fun cards you created!! I love the way you showcased the images!!

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  112. Hi Katie :) Your cards both made me smile! Great work! Thanks for inspiring me :)

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  113. I got lost on this blog hop over a couple days so I may have already posted but I really like the martini glasses and the inspiration that you have here thanks for the colors

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  114. Great cards! I haven't seen 4-bar cards in a long time! And I LOVE that cocktail stamp!Thanks for a wonderful hop and the inspiration!

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