Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Fancy Folds Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,
If you arrived here by way of Donna's Blog , then you are at the right place, but if not and you want to be eligible for great prizes, then click here to start from the beginning.  WOW.... by now you should be getting inspired.  A
re you having fun? Fabulous Folds!! What a great theme for our first blog hop for 2013.

Prizes will be awarded, so don't forget to leave comments on everyone's blog, 'cause that's how you become eligible for the prizes that are to be given away.  This is a 4 day blog hop so you'll have plenty of time to view all the projects and leave comments.The prizes are stamp sets, flocking, glitter embossing powders, etc.BTW, there are 3 designers who've been designated to have prizes "hidden" on their blogs, so comments are important and we LOVE getting comments.They really make our day. 


I have made a cute bookmark card for you today.  Not only is this a cute card to send, but the recipient can continue to use this bookmark long after the card has met the round recycle bin.  This is such a super simple card to make and so much fun to receive.  At first glance this looks like just your ordinary card....


But when you open it.....    You get a cute little flap...  Of course we had to decorate this flap...  But it's not just your ordinary every day flap...  Lo and behold the magic....


This adorable (detachable) gift can be saved and used even after the recipient no longer desires to keep the card.  Let's face it ladies... We want to keep all of them, but it just doesn't happen....  :(
I hope you like what I have done for you today...  I once again ran back to my favorite stamp set Rose Garden.  I knew it was going to be my set of choice when I chose to make this card.  I made my beads from designer paper and rolled them in glossy accents to make them look real and even added a small amount of waterscape glitter for that extra shine.  I added the yellow glitter to the flower centers as seen on the front of my card.  I chose to leave the inside of my card very simple and plain and let the bookmark and card front take the center stage here...


Once again I hope you enjoy what I have done for you today.

Thanks for joining us on our first blog hop for 2013. Before hopping back to the Sparkle N Sprinkle  blog, please leave a comment here on my blog to be eligible for a prize.... Now don't forget to return to Sparkle N Sprinkle so that you can purchase everything you saw while on our blog hop so you too can recreate all of these wonderful projects..

In case you get lost here is a list in order of all the team members on today's hop.


Cammy Vietzke ** Donna Ellis ** Keri Brown (this is me)

57 comments:

Barbara Bruder said...

Keri, What a beautiful project!!I just love that flower. Great idea of the book mark too.

Jacqueline Smith said...

Wow what a fabulous card and a great gift all in one! Love the pink and the beads too! Great Job!

Brenda said...

You are the queen of that stamp set!!! Hot pink and hot hot hot!!! Love the paper beads and what fun that it's a detachable gift!!! A beautiful card to finish off the hop :)

Donna Ellis said...

Hi, Keri! A beautiful card! So springy and happy. LOVE the paper piercing on both the inside and outside, and the gorgeous layers in your monochromatic card. The lily looks fabulous! A lovely design.

creativearts said...

Keri, this is such a beautiful card with the bookmark! I love your coloring and love the idea of using a bookmark inside of the card!

Shona Erlenborn said...

I love this, with the detachable bookmark - how clever. Love the colors you chose, they go perfectly with the sweet images. ..... and hand-made beads - really? Totally cool.

Karalee said...

Keri - these just scream Spring! What a pretty color, and so very unique. Great job!

Anne Temple said...

this is fabulous! Love the card/bookmark combo and those rolled beads are perfect.

April said...

This is a beautiful card! I love the butterflies and all the pink! The book mark is wonderful. Great job!

Anonymous said...

The book mark is a special touch to a really lovely card. Thanks for the idea.

Julie Z said...

Oh no - say it isn't so....no one would throw our beautiful cards away ;-)!

What a beautiful, sweet card with a bonus treat they WILL save AND use. Love the colors, your paper piercing, and those adorable beads you made! Lovely, lovely card Keri!!

Donna said...

OMGosh! This is so pretty, I just love it. I love the pink, I love the beads. I love bookmarks!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Well, whoever gets that card won't be putting it in a round recycle bin for a long time. It is gorgeous. And, love the idea of the bookmark. I am usually not into fancy folds, but all the works of art seen in this hop have really started me to thinking maybe I should try a few more. Thanks for the inspiration!

elf1023 said...

Love your all pink card. Great for my Granddaughter, the pink princess. Will surely scraplift this one.

Anonymous said...

So pretty and what a nice touch using the paper beads. I've wanted to try these and now you have inspired me to do just that. Love your creation. Jan Douglas, Florida

namabear said...

Keri your bookmark card is a cool idea for a gift. I luv the stamps you used and all pink Thanks for sharing your awesome card.

Karin said...

How pretty! I love the beautiful color of your card and the fact that it comes with a gift :) So clever!

Roxie said...

What a beautiful card and a special treat to get the gorgeous bookmark to go with it. Great job!

Unknown said...

very cuter girls card love the beads you hand made to cute Thanks

Priscilla said...

Lovely card. Great little bookmark gift and love the beads and that hot pink color! Thanks for sharing.

Shanna Shands said...

This is truly beautiful. The beads are amazing. I love the paper colors you used. The beads are something I never thought of. Great job!

Juliet A said...

this is such a cute bookmark card, and the paper beads are the perfect finishing touch!

Lynne said...

wonderful idea, beautiful card. Bet the card and the bookmark get saved!

Pawprintx4 said...

Very pretty and feminine. I love the bookmark...the receiver will think of you often.
Stephanie K

Bibiana said...

I like the idea of the bookmark
thanks
bibiana

Debi said...

Lovely card. The bookmark idea is a keeper. The pink on pink on pink layering is great.

Bibiana said...

I like the idea of the bookmark
thanks
bibiana

Dianne Potter said...

I would not begin to "recycle" such a wonderful card. Love the colors and the built in surprise. Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

What a nifty idea! Perfect for my reading friends. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Love the "all" pink - bookmark is a very nice touch!

Anonymous said...

Love the "all pink theme - and the bookmark is a very nice touch!

crafty grandma said...

Great card and like the idea of the book mark! TFS

gobarb26 said...

What a beautiful card and bookmark set. The pink pops! I would love to see a tutorial on making the beads!

Alicia DiCarlo said...

Great card with a bookmark. Love all the pink.

RuthAnn said...

This is a very pretty card, and love the fact that it has a keepsake with it. Thanks for sharing.

Gina said...

A very pretty card and bookmark. Great idea. Thanks

Carol said...

Cool card! Really beautiful!

Gina H said...

Beautiful card! I love the colors that you used & the bookmark is a bonus to the recipient. Great work!

Jude said...

wonderful card & bookmark. I love your style!

carrie said...

Beautiful chromatic color scheme for the bookmark and card. What a wonderful gift for my friends that like to read. Really like the flowers and the extra bling of the beads.

Sandy (Cheesy) said...

Keri,
Your card with bookmark is lovely. I especially like the piercing detail and the colors are so soft and feminine.

Mimi said...

Cute!

Linda said...

Great card and gift too.Very pretty!

Angie said...

Love the color combo and the beads detachable gift is awesome.

Anonymous said...

Keri, I love the bookmark! Wow, your paper beads are gorgeous! Who wouldn't enjoy getting a special card like this? Thanks for sharing. Phylls

pwrench40@hotmail.com

Frann said...

Beautiful card! I love the matching beads and the detachable bookmark.

Tigerberry said...

Great idea for an added bookmark. I would not have thought to use paper for the beads along with the glossy adhesive. Thanks for sharing this with us.

KristiDaroci said...

Clever idea, wonderful card, love love love the pink!

Anita Braddock said...

Super Beautiful card and the added Bookmark is amazing. Love the colors and the flowers and butterflies are so cool the Details are amazing. thanks for sharing

Eliza said...

What a fantastic idea to add a bookmark, I love the colours and style, it is trully a lovely card. Thanks for sharing.

Eliza

E. Marie said...

This is so pretty and love the surprise bookmark!! Great little beads.

Gerlinde said...

Very stunning! Love the bead idea!

dmbennett said...

Wonderful card with bookmark. Love all the pink.

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Love it! So cute to have a gift and a card!

Carol

Anonymous said...

I am praying for you and your family. Remember, with God all things are possible. God knows your needs. I love your cards! This one is so adorable with the rolled beads - great job and inspiration.

Unknown said...

Cool card very cute

Karenladd said...

What a gorgeous card...and the bookmark is an extra surprise. Lovely images and color!