Friday, June 24, 2011

CSS Sentiment Hop

Welcome to the second blog hop for June of the Center Stage Spotlight alumni. I hope you arrived here from the fabulous blog of Linda Payne. If you didn't, be sure to hop back over to Stamp TV and start at the beginning of the hop so you don't miss any of the awesome creations of my fellow CSS-ers!

Today our challenge was to Get Wordy! Gina K. Designs is known for including some of the best quotes and sentiments in its sets. For this challenge we were to use a sentiment or quote as the main focal point. So, here is my card for this challenge. The only thing that is stamped on this card is the sentiment; everything else is designer paper.


This was a fun card to make, but it is more challenging than I expected to just use a sentiment as the focal image and not add in something else here or there. I guess that's why I went for the dp to fill in where I'd have done some other stamping. Try making a sentiment focused card sometime -- it will make you look at your stamp sets and other tools in a different way!


Thanks for stopping by. Now hop on over to visit my friend and stamper extraordinaire, Karen Knegten. Be sure to leave a comment at each stop and you just might be the lucky winner of a Gina K stamp set of your choice valued up to $24.95. A random winner will be chosen on Tuesday from all of the comments left along the blog hop.


Card supplies:
Pure Luxury Chocolate Brown; Ivory; SU Tangerine Tango, Sweet Stitches Designer Series Paper
Stamp Set: Gina K Designs Sew Pretty
Ink: Vivid Coffee Bean and Lemon Ice
Buttons: SU and Basic Grey
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99 comments:

  1. Giovana June 24, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    "Sew" fantastic!!

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  2. BrendaJune 24, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Oh Kay I love this, it is sew pretty!!

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  3. Karen (TLgirl353)June 24, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Sew- you have made another fabulous card!! I love all the colors!

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  4. joyJune 24, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I agree with Brenda - sew pretty! Love how you used the perfect paper and perfect placed each element!

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  5. Payne Holler CardsJune 24, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    heeheee sew phabulous!!!

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  6. MelissaJune 24, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    A-dorable card Kay! That sentiment is perfect for that print paper. I love it!

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  7. stampqueenJune 25, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Cute card - perfect DP for the sentiments!!!!

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  8. CarolinaJune 25, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Just love how fun and happy this card is...such wonderful use of dp - it really makes the sentiment pop!

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  9. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    GREAT card, Kay. Thought for a moment you had made the DP, and thought I have that set I too can make it! :) Super!

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  10. KaryJune 25, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    How sweet!! Love this cute card!! Great job, Kay!!

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  11. JennieJune 25, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Love the dp on this and great way to accent the label die!!

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  12. MiesjeJune 25, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    What great use of designer paper - so perfect with that sentiment! You are right, I also looked at the stamp sets in a new way.

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  13. buggin2stampJune 25, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Your card is Sew Fabulous! I like the fun colors and layout.

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  14. Theresa MomberJune 25, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Fabulous, Kay! Love the fun papers!

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  15. JackieJune 25, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Very retro! Like it. TFS :)

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  16. RietteJune 25, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    That is such a fun card! Lovely layout.

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  17. Lynn B.June 25, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I love the colors you chose and, as a seamstress, the theme really speaks to me!

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  18. JoJune 25, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Very cute card!

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  19. StephanieJune 25, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    What a cute card! The paper is really great!

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  20. PamJune 25, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    very impressive and very cute

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  21. LindaJune 25, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    What a cute card, I love the paper and the use of the buttons.

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  22. Virginia WingoJune 25, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Just too cute for words.

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  23. SharonJune 25, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Your card is sew beautiful.

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  24. JillJune 25, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Cute card. Nice and colorful. I love it!

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  25. Jeanne HJune 25, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Sewing on cards is a trick I need to learn. Thanks for this cute card.

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  26. BeckyJune 25, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Fabulous.

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  27. terriavidreader (IN-USA)June 25, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Very pretty. thanks for sharing it during the hop!

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  28. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    How lovely! I too would be challenged to make a sentiment the focal point. That's one reason why this hop is so cool. I am getting lots of ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. margaretJune 25, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Sew= What do you want me to say-- I very creative and fun card-- Thanks!

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  30. Pat JandacekJune 25, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Like your selections and layout. Pretty color combinations. TFS

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  31. szbacn1June 25, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Cute and colorful!!!

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  32. SharriJune 25, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Kay what a fun card! I love how the pattern papers match the sentiment perfectly! Great job!!

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  33. crotnemJune 25, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Great looking card.

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  34. KellyJune 25, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Very cute card!

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  35. Colorado CrafterJune 25, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Very cute card!! Great sentiment for all the sewing themed stamps out there these days!

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  36. Donna MalignoJune 25, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Love the sentiment and pretty card colors. Digressing for a moment, your blog header reminds me so much of mine! Love it!

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  37. KathrynJune 25, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Just "sew" clever!

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  38. DonnaJune 25, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Your card so SEW cute, wonderful design. Love the colorful sewing machines!!

    Thanks
    Donna Przy....

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  39. eddieJune 25, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    "sew" cute but also "buttoned" up and beautiful

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  40. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I love this and you have done this justice.

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  41. MarshaJune 25, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    What an adorable card. Such a great job of using several DP's.

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  42. Judy BJune 25, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Such a cute card, I love it.

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  43. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Sew Cute!!!
    Kim S
    Kasot@aol.com

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  44. FayeJune 25, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Love the theme of this card and the sentiment still takes center stage...adorable card!

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  45. A Soul's HeartbeatJune 25, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    This is a cute sentiment, your card design is perfect with it. Patti

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  46. DottieJune 25, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Delightful little card especially for a seamstress!

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  47. BethJune 25, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I am a sewer so this card hit all the right buttons for me! I love it.

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  48. KatherineJune 25, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I love, love that DSP pack and the mismatched buttons are so clever!

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  49. Lucy NewtonJune 25, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Beautiful vintagey card!!!

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  50. ChookarooniJune 25, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    perfect for the tailor in the group!
    Mary-Jane

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  51. joaniegJune 25, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Your card is so cute and whimsical!

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  52. RenieJune 25, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Darling card! It reminds me of my mom, Helen~she sewed all of us girls clothes when we were young. I still have her old Singer sewing machine, and some of her buttons she saved and reused. Thanks for the warm memory.

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  53. GayleJune 25, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Sew Fantastic...sorry couldn't resist. really very clever.

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  54. sweetmarieJune 25, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Love the Stampin up products used in this card. Have been eyeing them myself and figured I'd never figure out a really neat way to use them. You have done a really good job! thanks for sharing this one!

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  55. paper funJune 25, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Awesome card. I love all the sewing puns on many of the comments!

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  56. Pat GaskoJune 25, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    A very fun happy looking card. Colors are "sew" good together. Thanks for the idea.

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  57. RedGemJune 25, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    This card is so cute! I love the sentiment! Tks for sharing.

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  58. MizMaryAnnJune 25, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Your card is sew cute!

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  59. StephaniJune 25, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Great job on the card. Everything works so well together.

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  60. JillJune 25, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    what a great card. I was just in a sewing card swap and this card is just right

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  61. Nana GriffinJune 25, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Very nicely done!

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  62. SusieJune 25, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Love it sew much!

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  63. Artistic AngelJune 25, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Great choice of papers and embellishments to coordinate with the sentiment.

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  64. ParkerJune 25, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    This card is very "pulled together". The sentiment always brings a smile to my face.

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  65. AdrienneJune 25, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Very, very clever. Thanks for sharing.

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  66. Juana JJune 25, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    love this card....very clever idea...

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  67. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    What a great layout. It even looks like a quilt. Very well put together.

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  68. Nancy CurtisJune 26, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    This is such a fun card and I love the way you used the sentiments!!!!!

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  69. Suzie McFloozyJune 26, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    What a cute card and sentiment ! I adore this super card and the gorgeous DP'S x
    Thanks for the blog hop, the chance to win a fab prize and for the inspiration x
    ((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

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  70. mjnixJune 26, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    cute as a button!!!

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  71. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    This is "sewwwww" funny and nice! Love it! It's happy, it's coloured, it's GREAT!

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  72. angelicmischiefJune 26, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Because I stitch every day and so do most of my friends this is PERFECT!!!

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  73. Debbie RogersJune 26, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Sew cute Kay... Love the little buttons!

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  74. Joanna McDonaldJune 26, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    That is a fun card. It is
    sew cute!!

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  75. mbchettiJune 26, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Cute card!! --What a great use of dp.

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  76. sprgstn16June 26, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Nice card! Very clever indeed. TFS!

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  77. Roselass55June 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Such an original design! Love the bright colours too.

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  78. SharonJune 26, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    what a fun and cute card!

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  79. DebbieGJune 26, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Cute card, I love it !!!
    debbieanng@yahoo.com

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  80. BernieJune 26, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Sew Cute! Love the colors, so bright and cheerful.
    Blessings Bernie

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  81. GoldaJune 26, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    What a cute card!

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  82. Barb GhigJune 26, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Such a cute card, and I love the buttons!

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  83. LynneJune 26, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Very cute and clever card. Thanks for sharing.

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  84. TamaraJune 26, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    very Nice indeed!

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  85. Nana DonnaJune 26, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Sew cool, love your card.
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  86. gobarb26June 26, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    How cute is that? I love the dp with the sentiment as the focal point. Very clever!

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  87. KarenJune 26, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Darling. Love the sewing theme and sentiment.

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  88. scraphappyvicJune 27, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    What a great card...I love the theme you used and the sentiment. Wonderful job!

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  89. Sue VanDeVusseJune 27, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Kay, this is just too cute! That dp combo is adorable and a perfect match to your sentiment.

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  90. Bertha WJune 27, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    "Sew" pretty, thanks for sharing!

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  91. Verna AngerhoferJune 27, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I love the theme, the images and the sentiment. And, the bright and cheery colors are fabulous. This is a really beautiful card you made.

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  92. Angela ToucanJune 27, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    sweet card

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  93. sandiJune 27, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Love the card you created. SEW cute!

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  94. Cindy's Creative CornerJune 27, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    What a sweet card, love the buttons!

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  95. Sharron aka SharrahugJune 27, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Love your card & the sentiment is so cute with the sewing machine DP & the buttons. Darling!

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  96. SusanJune 27, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    What a super-cute card. You've done an awesome job sticking to the sewing them. Perfect!

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  97. SusieJune 27, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Really nice job on this card! Very cute.

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  98. Vicki DutcherJuly 1, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    What a gorgeous, clean layout! Awesome card with the theme!

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  99. Betty NevilleJuly 3, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Lovely card Kay! Great job with the sewing theme!

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