Sunday, February 9, 2014

DeNami Design Polka Dot blog hop

 Welcome to the final two stops along the DeNami Polka Dot blog hop. I hope you have been inspired along the way. You should've arrived here from Stacey's blog. I am sure she rocked this blog hop out of the park. If you did not arrive from her blog, head back to the DeNami blog for a full list of participants.


The next polka dot project along the hop is from my daughter, Leah. Does this design look vaguely familiar?

 
Leah loved the card she made for the previous blog hop using washi tape as her border. When I told her that I had red/white polka dots, she was sold on creating that border again. She wanted to use my polka dot heart and Polka Dot Elephant stamp. Here is what she said about the design of her card:
 
 "The elephant is chasing the sentiment and heart because it fell in love with it."
 
I just love watching her create. She is always telling me a story as she places the stamps on her card. She also said that she doesn't mind that her washi tape is not perfectly straight. I love that she has such a carefee attitude. The busier I get with life, the more I adopt this motto myself. Otherwise, I would go insane.


So the final stop along the hop is ME!
 
  
While creating my card, I was inspired by this card made by Monika Davis. DeNami teamed up with Curtain Call with their last challenge, and I really loved the artsy look to her card. So I created my own "CAS" version. I used the same heart border, washi tape, splatters and doily. I inked up the polka dot heart from petite fours Hearts stamp set. (I told you that you would be seeing it again on the blog.) I adore this polka dot heart. I inked up Love You Forever and trimmed it out in banner fashion.

 Don't forget about the THREE gift certificates that will be given away! One gift certificate will go to a random participant and TWO gift certificates to TWO people who comment along the hop! You have until February 10, 2014 11:59pm PST to comment and be eligible.

Have a great rest of the week!
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33 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 9, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    fabulous! love both of these awesome dotty lovelies!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 9, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    I love both your cards, and I adore Leah's thought process. Your card looks fit for someone I/we know. ;)

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  3. Brenda in INFebruary 9, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Leah's card is so darn cute with those hearts floating above the elephant. She has an artistic talent for sure. I love the heart border you used on your card. Both of you rock.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 9, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    You and Leah's cards are a perfect way to stop the hop. I think this is my favorite card so far that Leah has made - it is awesome! You added just the right amount of polka dots and details to your card, love it Deb!

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  5. StacyFebruary 9, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Hello ladies! I loved reading about your creative processes. Both cards are adorable!

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  6. Stacey SchaferFebruary 9, 2014 at 1:16 PM

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  7. Stacey SchaferFebruary 9, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    wait! LEAH and DEB! your cards are incredible! darling darling darling to the max!!

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  8. Debbie BonczekFebruary 9, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Great use of washi tape on both designs. I do remember Leah's design from last month . . . tried and true as it looks great. I love the doily snuggled in on the second card. Just beautiful.

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  9. Lisa EltonFebruary 9, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    I know why the elephant is in love with the heart Leah...it's a POLK DOT heart and I'm in love with it too! Your card is as cute as can be, you did another terrific job and I'm so happy you could hop again with us!!

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  10. Lisa EltonFebruary 9, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Beautiful card Deb! I love you design and all of the elements you used!!

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  11. debFebruary 9, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    Beautiful card. Leah did a great job too!

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  12. Tracey McNeelyFebruary 9, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Fantastic card Deb, love the washi edge on the first!

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  13. LindaFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Leah...you can never go wrong with so many cute pink hearts and that adorable elephant! Deb, your card is thoroughly elegant and very classy!

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  14. Denise BryantFebruary 9, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Darling cards! Love the washi tapes and the sweet dotted elephant stamp! Also fun dotted hearts!

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  15. Amy SchumacherFebruary 9, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    You both created AWESOME cards! Love the use of washi tape on both cards, too!

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  16. Emily KeatonFebruary 9, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    Leah and Deb, these are both so pretty!! I'd completely forgotten that the sweet DeNami elephant is polka-dotted. It's perfect for today's hop!! You both made such awesome designs!

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  17. GretaFebruary 9, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Darling card by Leah! My jaw dropped when I saw your card, Deb! Fabulous, trendy, beautiful creation!

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  18. cghundleyFebruary 9, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    Lovely cards. The
    polka dot elephant
    is cute! Love the
    look of your card,
    the dot splatters
    really add to it.
    Carla from Utah

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  19. Sue DFebruary 9, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Love the washi tape border on Leah's card. Great design on your card--I like the splatters.

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  20. McStamperFebruary 9, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    Cute cards. Love the music,

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  21. KFlahertyFebruary 9, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    The cards are lovely, the designers are fabulous and this blog hop is TERRIFIC!

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  22. Tenia NelsonFebruary 9, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    Leah!!!! Your card is soooooooo cute!!! Deb.......yeah, Miss Lady....LURVE this card!!!! :)

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  23. Create Beauty with LaurajoFebruary 10, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    A simply sweet and gorgeous Valentine card!! Love t!

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  24. Pat MFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    I loved the "love you forever" card with the red hearts

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  25. Tina MFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Leah, your card is sooooo darling! I love that you made the Washi border again and I have to agree, I thing the little elephant is in love with the sentiment and heart because he's blowing love kisses to them ;)

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  26. Tina MFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    WOW, Deb, I'm totally loving this! I wish I could do those random little blots like that...I just can never get them to look right, lol. Loving the doily and all the yummy layers!!

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  27. Larissa HeskettFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    Wow!! LOVING your awesome layered elements!! Thanks so much for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! ;)

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  28. Larissa HeskettFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Leah!! How SWEET!! I LOVE the washi tape borders and that cute elephant!! Thanks for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! ;)

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  29. designbydonnaFebruary 10, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    What a sweet creative daughter you have. Love that washi tape border. Your valentine is great also. Love that music washi tape.

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  30. DebFebruary 10, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    Leah, I absolutely love the design of your card. And you colored those teeny hearts just perfectly! I had so much fun watching you create!

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  31. Lisa PetrellaFebruary 10, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Leah, your card is adorable! You are so creative! And Deb, I love your creation for this hop! What a fabulous combination of elements!!! Love every detail!!!

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  32. UnknownFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:57 PM

    I absolutely LOVE seeing your daughter Leah's creations! They bring a big smile to my face! So precious!
    You card is YUM! Love the splatter of polka dots on your card ... they make the rest of your design just POP! :D

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  33. Lisa EltonFebruary 11, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS on winning a gift certificate from DeNami Leah!!! I'm so HAPPY for you ;)

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