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Friday, July 8, 2011

Friends with Flair: a Card for Summer

Happy Friday, and welcome to Unity Stamp Company's Friends with Flair blog hop! Anyone with a project made with Unity stamps can join in! You can find details, prize information, and a full list of players on the Unity Stamp Company blog.

Today I'm playing along with several challenges:
And here's what you get when you mix all of these up:

I used all {ippity} stamps for this creation, including images from The Best and Now & Always (my fave {ippity} set!). The patterned papers and ribbon came from the Target Dollar Spot last year. I think they are so much fun!!

I must confess that the wild zig-zag stitching along the side was an experiment. I'm not really sure how I feel about it except that it certainly is different! Well, regardless, it was good for me to try something out of the ordinary. Yup, that's my story, and I'm sticking to it!!

Thanks for dropping by today to check out my little slice of bliss. Have a great weekend!
Emily

Card Recipe:
Stamps: {ippity} The Best, {ippity} Now & Always
Paper: cardstock from The Paper Company, DP from the Target Dollar Spot
Ink: Versafine onyx, Palette orangerie
Accessories: MS butterfly punch, sewing machine, ribbon from the Target Dollar Spot, sun charm from Mark's Finest Papers, dimensionals, Queen & Co. rhinestones
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29 comments:

  1. PamJuly 8, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Love your ippity card, and how you dressed up the butterfly! Love the whimsy of the stitching!
    Pam

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  2. nwilliams6July 8, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Very cheerful and fun - that zig zag stitching totally rocks. Love this one! Hugz.

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  3. Carol HurlockJuly 8, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Emily let you creativity take you where it wants to. I sometimes get everything clicking when I don't have a plan and sometimes my plans don't work-but the main thing is to have fun. I will be teaching two girls one age 16 and one age 20 to sew Saturday so I appreciate the stitching on this card-I hope theirs goes as well...lol This card is so cute and so fun with it's bright colors and I love the blinged up butterfly. Just super. Have a great weekend!

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  4. ErinJuly 8, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    So summery and HAPPY! I really love the sentiment!

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  5. Jessi FoganJuly 8, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Cool ribbon :) I'm loving the summery colours you're using this week! Perfect bling on the butterfly, and I think I like the zig-zag stitching. I like the way the butterfly's perched on it :)

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  6. jennifer mittenJuly 8, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    This is adorable - what a fun summer card and those Ippity stamps are the best!

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  7. Jen MJuly 8, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Love the colors and the sentiment! I think the zig zag stitching totally rocks.

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  8. KaryJuly 8, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Emily! This is a beautiful summery card!! Love the blings on the butterfly and the bright cheerful colours of your card. Gorgeous!

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  9. michibJuly 8, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    great work on combining so many challenges - I may need to start trying to do that, as I keep missing a bunch of them. Love the bright colours.

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  10. CrystalJuly 8, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    This is such a bright and cheerful card! Love your zig-zag stitching, very fun!

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  11. Houses Built of CardsJuly 8, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Love those fun summery colors!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  12. sharon gJuly 8, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I just bought a thin needle so the holes won't be so HUGE (mine were).

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  13. RubyJuly 8, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Love this HAPPY card. The colours are wonderful.

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  14. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)July 8, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Look at this fun color, congrats on winning over at Jane's Doodles, you are on a roll!

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  15. Tenia NelsonJuly 8, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love your card Miss Lady!!! tfs!!!

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  16. RonaJuly 8, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    so fun and happy!! love it!

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  17. Emily (stampingout on SCS)July 8, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I just luv this, Emily! Perfect summer card.

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  18. Dawn B.July 8, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    This is such a fun summer card. I love all these bright bold colors. Great job Emily. I need to do more challenges. I never think about it anymore. I used to do them all the time.. They are great for my creative blocks.

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  19. Anne TussingJuly 8, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    So pretty and bright! Love the gems:)

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  20. Mona PendletonJuly 8, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    What a fun card Emily! Love the bright and bold color combo! The butterfly looks darling!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Eeek, too cute!

    lisa a.

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  22. JillisgramJuly 9, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Very bright and cheery --- love your card!

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  23. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    what a great, bright card!! :)
    Thanks for joining us at clear It Out

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  24. Emily LeiphartJuly 9, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I love this bright and happy card, Emily! The double zigzag stitching is fabulous and I seeing new things from you. Your sewing is always so perfect!

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  25. Savannah O'GwynnJuly 10, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    OHHH! I love the tag--on yellow! CLEVER! I also love the stitching and the gems! Great bold colors too:) Thanks for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at ATU!

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  26. BenziJuly 11, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    That's a good story, Emily. So, you just go ahead and stick with it. You've made another bright and cheerful card and I love that it is so perky and fun. I like your zig zags, too. What else is fun is that blinged up 'fly. Great job, Emily!!

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  27. AnitaJuly 12, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    A fun and cheerful card. I think your zigzag stitching looks fabulous.

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  28. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)July 13, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Congrats on your All Things Unity shout out.

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  29. Lisa H.July 13, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    soooo great!

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Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment. I love to read every word!! Wishing you a day filled with bliss, ~Emily