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Monday, September 22, 2014

Die-Versions + Great Impressions: A Blog Hop



Welcome to the Die-Versions + Great Impressions designers' blog hop!  We've got both talented teams hopping today with a chance to win prizes from both of these craft suppliers!  Our theme for this hop is "Tis the Season" so get ready to see some beautiful holiday creations!  

You should have arrived here from EllenParker's blog.  If you haven't and would like to hop with us, please go back to the Die-Versions blog to see the entire hop list and to start at the beginning for the maximum chances to win!  There will be two lucky winners – Die-Versions & Great Impressions are each giving away one $25 Gift Card!  The more you comment, the more chances you have of winning!



To start off my project, I stamped both the Witches Brew and Have Some Brew sentiment from Great Impressions onto white cardstock with VersaMark and then heat set them using Midnight Madness embossing powder from Sparkle N Sprinkle.

As you can see from the photo to the right, the Midnight Madness has lots of sparkle to it - perfect for a couple witches sharing a cup of brew.

Pan Pastels were used to create the vibrant background and the card base was dry embossed using an old texture plate from Sizzix (Pumpkins and Candy).  I lightly rubbed some white pigment ink over the raised areas, giving the pumpkins a bit more definition.

The border was created using the Die-Versions Fall Festival and you won't believe what it was die cut from: glittered ribbon!  The DV dies easily cuts through ribbon, but the problem I've encountered in the past is that the ribbon unravels after it has been cut.  Since this was glittered ribbon, the weave held together just fine.  It was a little too long for the card, so I cut off the owl and added him to the top ribbon embellishment.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Your next stop in the hop is Joni Mastronardi's blog!  We hope you're inspired all along the way, and that you grab all the goodies used from the Great Impressions and Die-Versions stores!

The winners will be announced on Monday, Sept 29 on the Die-Versions blog and on the Great Impressions blog.  Good luck!

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52 comments:

  1. LisaSeptember 22, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Wow, this is fabulous, Anne!! The vibrant background is perfect to set off the gorgeous sparkle!! Love the witches sharing a cup of brew!! This is so awesome!! Love it!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  2. loulouSeptember 22, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    Brilliant card. Love that sentiment and stamp. Can't believe that you cut that die from ribbon.

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  3. Sarah BiswabicSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Very cool card! Love all the glitter!!

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  4. DianeSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    Love the "sparkle" and how creative to cut the die from glitter ribbon!!

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  5. Patti JSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    Great card, Anne! Love those spooky dies and images! Thanks for the inspiration....yay for glitter!!!

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  6. LvMyMedicSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Love the witches having a cup of brew...That embossing powder really sparkles..Love it ! TFS Denise

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  7. Linda SimpsonSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Fabulous Anne, love the design and a brilliant Halloween card.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  8. LesleeSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    I love how it sparkles! And the die cut looks perfect along the bottom.

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  9. Donna EllisSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    What a great card, Anne! I just received that die in the mail on Friday and am so grateful for the ideas! Love all the texture and glowing backdrop of your two sweet witches! hugs, de

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  10. June and DaveSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Cool card. I like the saying and the contrast of the card.

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  11. DoudouSeptember 22, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Great creation!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 22, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    wow I love the brew card great card

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  13. Sue DSeptember 22, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Very spooky--I like all the sparkle.

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  14. Mayras DesignsSeptember 22, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Spooky and fun !!! Love this !!!
    Hugs,
    Mayra

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  15. McCrafty's CardsSeptember 22, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Anne Those witches are fabulous I love this!!
    Kevin xx

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  16. LynneSeptember 22, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Wonderful card, love all of that sparkle. what a great idea to use the ribbon.

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  17. ionabunnySeptember 22, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Gorgeous. Love the sparkle and the Halloween border

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  18. Verna AngerhoferSeptember 22, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    That is so cute and love that sentiment which goes so well with the focal images. I need to work on Halloween cards so keep the inspiration going. I need all the ideas I can get.

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  19. Lori KobularSeptember 22, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Wow Anne!! This card is so awesome!! I love the glitter that you used, it is so cool for that card! The witch stamp is great and I think I now have to get that Die-Versions Fall Festival die!! Great job!!

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  20. LeahSeptember 22, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    Such a fun card! The yellow background just really pops!

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  21. AnkeSeptember 22, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    wonderful spooky card!

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  22. ~ Kendra ~September 22, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Love the yellow background!! Spooky card!! Love it!

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  23. jonim52September 22, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    love the witches, great background.

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  24. Sherrie K.September 22, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Awesome card! Love the sparkly witches and fun scene!
    Awesome inspiration!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  25. Lisa's Creative NicheSeptember 22, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Hehehe! This is so fun! Love the colors!

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  26. TammySeptember 22, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    Adorable! Absolutely sensational card for Halloween!

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  27. MigdaliaSeptember 22, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Spooky Cute!!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  28. Mynn xxSeptember 22, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Oh, this is awesome!!! TOTALLY love the great black sparkly elements and your sponging is beautiful! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  29. E. MarieSeptember 22, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Love this card, Anne. Great embossed layer and I love how you created the background color with the Pan Pastels. All that sparkle adds the perfect touch.

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  30. BelindaSeptember 22, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    Anne great card!!! Love the embossed layers and the sparkle!

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  31. Indy's DesignsSeptember 22, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    Wow! I love these colors together! Love the black touches!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    The glitter really brings out the contrast with your background. Great job!

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  33. KatySeptember 22, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    This is one of my favorite stamps! I love the embossing powder that you used and your die cut is awesome! :) Beautiful card! :)

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  34. very_inky_fingersSeptember 23, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    What an awesome card! I love that you cut glittered ribbon for the border.

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  35. Joan SmithSeptember 23, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    OMG your card is Wicked Awesome you really did one outstanding creative job! I just love how you brewed up a card with so much passion!! YOU ROCK!!

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  36. JanisSeptember 23, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Oh, my!...That's a spooky scene!! I think I will pass on the offer of some "brew"!!! lol... Awesome card!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  37. Ohana in BendSeptember 23, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    great card.

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  38. UnknownSeptember 23, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Wow Anne! I just love your spooky witches card. The glitter is a great touch! So happy to be "hopping with you!

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  39. Archana JoshiSeptember 23, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    Awesome Halloween project. Love the colors and everything.
    TFS.
    Hugs,
    Archana

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  40. Sandy (Cheesy)September 23, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    Anne, this is really awesome. Who would think of die cutting ribbon......YOU, that's who. And it looks incredible. I am going to try this soon. I like all the elements here.

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  41. Teresa Godines #6857September 24, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Very fun card. Love all of the sparkle. TFS

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  42. Denise BryantSeptember 24, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    Awesome card! Love the Witches Brew stamp and that fun Halloween border at the bottom of your card!

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  43. Ellen TaylorSeptember 25, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Wow That is one stunning Halloween card!! Love it!!!

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  44. LenaSeptember 25, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Gorgeous Halloween card, Anne. Love the witches and the border at the bottom of your card! Striking background too!
    Lena
    xxx
    Lena’s Creations

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  45. nwilliams6September 25, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Anne, this is wonderful! Such a great image and sentiment and your details are fun. Another fab card my friend. Hugz!

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  46. UnknownSeptember 27, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    This was a really fun looking card. I instantly thought of my daughter and her friend that are so sweet, but have a really fun side to them.

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  47. Mary MSeptember 28, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Anne, LOVE your halloween card! I've never used Pan Pastels, very cool affect. Great card!

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  48. NanaConnieSeptember 28, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Love, love, LOVE it, Anne! You can just tell that they're dear friend sharing a cuppa. :-D

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  49. LizSeptember 28, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Great card!

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  50. DawnSeptember 29, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    Just brilliant Anne! I love everything about it!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  51. Joan ErvinSeptember 29, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    What a fabulous Halloween card, Anne...the witches are just tooo cute and I'm lovin all the sparkle!!!

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  52. jimlynnSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    Spooky fun - and adorable!!
    Lynn

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