The little things that make me happy here on Bliss Road~~Emily Keaton

Sunday, February 10, 2013

DeNami Adorable Animals Blog Hop

Good morning, friends! I am so excited to be a part of today's DeNami Design blog hop! Today the DeNami Design team and DeNami Design customers are featuring some of the ultra adorable animals in the DeNami stamp lineup. Get ready to overload on cuteness!!




Hopefully, you've arrived here by way of Tina Milbourn's blog, A Timeless Treasure. If so, you are on the right track! If not, you'll want to head over to the DeNami blog to start the blog hop at the beginning. (And remember, if you get lost along the way, you can always head over to the DeNami blog to get pointed in the right direction.)

Don't forget, there are some amazing DeNami prizes to be won! Two lucky commenters will be drawn at random from among the comments left along the blog hop to win a $20 DeNami Design gift certificate! You have until Monday, February 11, 2013, 11:59 pm PST, to leave comments on all the blogs to be eligible for a prize.


OK, now if you have ever taken a gander at the collection of DeNami adorable animal stamps, you know there are a ton to choose from--177, to be exact. But the one that has captured my heart most recently is the brand-new Squirrel stamp. Cuteness personified! I needed two cards so I made a couple of variations on a theme. Here we go!





There are lots of DeNami Design goodies on these cards. I used Squirrel, Nuts About You set,  Small Scallop HeartHearts set, Teeny Heart Background, lavender cardstock, red stripes washi tape, and pink stripes washi tape, and a Crystal lacquer pearl pen.

I am still madly making Valentine cards to send out to friends and family. This afternoon I will be switching over from production mode to prepping for mailing mode! One of these cards will go to a dear close friend who now lives far away. She is totally batty for squirrels and her favorite color is purple. I am pretty sure she will get a kick out of this!

I used a few challenges to get the creative juices flowing for these cards.

That's it for me! Before you leave for more adorable animals inspiration, be sure to leave a comment to be eligible for the randomly drawn prizes and then you can be on your way to the next stop on the hop, the blog of the very sweet and talented Andrea Fisher, Five Pine Designs. 
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Enjoy the blog hop,
Emily

47 comments:

Benzi said...

Adorable cards, Emily. The little acorn bg is perfect for these 'fun to watch' animals. My back yard is vistited by quite a few of them.

Got SNOW? I'm sure you do and I'll be watching for photos. :-)

Hedgehog Reader said...

You've done it again - used those cute little squirrels to create even more masterpieces! (One of your other designs inspired part of my tiny tag today!) These are both so sweet, and love how you incorporated that doily edging!

Linda said...

So many cute details all add up to an adorable card! The stitching adds a lot...I wish I felt I could get it straight enough to try!

Tenia Nelson said...

Ooooooooooooh!!! This card is sooooooooo cray cray GORGEOUS!!! That is all.

Unknown said...

Emily these are adorable! Totally fitting for the blog hop.

Donna B. said...

Beautiful card! Love the browns and pinks together!

Deb said...

Emily, I love all of that DeNami goodness! Your acorn background is perfect!

Debbie Bonczek said...

Beautiful job. The stitching is fabulous, and I love you used the washi tape in the background as your banner. I'm seeing that squirrel a lot in the hop . . . he must be collecting overtime! :)

Unknown said...

So pretty! I love how you grounded the adorable squirrel with the burlap ribbon. The washi tape banners are genius too :)

Bonnie said...

Both of these are adorable, Emily, and this nuts about you squirrel is perfect for Valentine's Day! I love the acorn stamping in the backgound and the way you've anchored the squirrel on each card!

Dana said...

177?? Did you COUNT them? LOL
Where to begin on this detail oriented card? WOW. From the pearl drops on the scallops of the second to the unique stitching and awesome use of washi tape. I also think I need that scalloped heart too:) You rocked this hop Emily!

andrea said...

Emily, everytime you make a card with stitching on it I tell my self I have got to try to use my machine for more than sewing clothes! Love the stitching styles on your borders! You've shown us too, with a slight variation you can have a variety of looks with similar components!

Marisa said...

Fabulous use of the washi tape and well done with the crocheted border! Loving the acorns in the BG too :) Well done all round!

Adrienne Crist said...

So adorable! So much cuteness all in one card don't know which element I love the most!

Ariana Fisch said...

What a great card! I really like the pink acorns as a background. Also the border adds a funky touch to the card.

Lisa Elton said...

ADORABLE Emily! Of course I knew it would be ;) Your stitching and use of the Washi with the ever cute squirrel is fabulous girl, love these!

Amy Schumacher said...

WOWZA!!!! These are "out-of-the-ballpark" fabulous! I am speechless, and that's really hard for me! WOW!! BRAVO!

Denise Bryant said...

Darling card! Love that texture and the cute squirrel stamp!

Renee's ramblings said...

Okay, I now simply must get the acorn BG stamp! Amazing use of detail.

Tricia T said...

How adorable! I love how you made a soft background with the acorns, and the scalloped heart is precious!

Tricia

Lisa Carroll said...

These are wonderful! Perfect design, and I REALLY love the crocheted 'frame'! :) Thanks for joining us in the "Have a Heart" challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp challenge blog this week! xox

~Tammy~ said...

Oh my goodness! Is this ever adorable! Love love this so much! Love the burlap and the crochet matted circle is just perfect!!! Oh yes, I am smitten!

Tracey McNeely said...

Really sweet Emily, I love the crocheted circle.

Unknown said...

This is so adorable Emily! Truly love your cards! Especially how you crocheted the scallops on the one! :)

Gayle said...

So cute squirrel and acorn background and fabulous stitching on your card.

yyam said...

Oooooh....you make the most adorable cards Emily!

Melissa Craig said...

Gorgeous cards! I love them both and it looks like you've been inspired by our very own Jessi with the crocheted mat. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

I would love for DeNami to sponsor TMS, do you know how I can make that happen?

elf1023 said...

Love those squirrels, also the way you did the background. Good coloring.

Sue D said...

Great layout and stitching on both of your cards.

Debbie said...

These are both adorable!! I love the crocheted mat!!!
Thanks for joining us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

Lynn said...

Very cute. I never would have thought of stamping the acorns in pink. Love it.

Pam said...

These are adorable!! Loving the gorgeous crocheted circle, the use of washi, and your always perfect stitching!! Your friend will love this!

Tina M said...

These are so stinkin' cute, Emily!!! Your stitching reminds me of a heart beat on an EKG...what a fun element to add vs. plain ole stitching. Your friend is sure to LOVE receiving one of these :)

Anonymous said...

More and more ideas - agghh - hafta stop and create!!!! Oh no hafta finish blog hopping!

Unknown said...

Both cards are so cute..

Hugs~

Sylvia said...

This is such a cute card, Emily, I love all the different things you used, like all that wonderful stitching, great design! Thanks for sharing with us this week at the Papercraft Star.

The Wolverina /// said...

Oh your friend will love is card! Great job!!!

Larissa Heskett said...

Emily this is AMAZING!! I LOVE all of the FUN details!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)

Jessi Fogan said...

These are both adorable! I love that little squirrel, and the different 'branches' you used :) And how glad am I that you're using those mats...there just might be one or two in the package headed your way ;)

Anonymous said...

I love the acorn backdrop you created. What an adorable card!

Stacy said...

Both cards are amazing! The stitching, the washi, the squirrels and nuts - all of these elements come together just perfectly! Great work, as always!

MS said...

Those are too cute!

Lisa Petrella said...

Both of these cards are SO TOTALLY SWEET, Emily!!! Love how you personalized the design for your friend!!! And the stitching and washi tape are AWESOME details!!!!

Mary-Anne V said...

wow great set of cards...love the crochet mat...very pretty. Love washi tape banners on the 2nd.

Heidi said...

Perfect Valentines cards! Loving those little squirrels. So cute!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Oh, how stinkin' cute! The squirrel image has captured my heart. I love seeing him every time you use him!

Hmmm, my fave color is purple, but I'm thinkin' this is going to Miss S?

Melinda Gleissner said...

Your cards caught my eye over on the Stampendous Challenge blog. How adorable!!!! I love the texture you created with the stiching over the washi tape and the crocheted panel.