Friday, September 23, 2011

CSS Blog Hop!


Welcome to the Gina K Designs Centerstage Spotlight Alumni Hop! Carolina issued our designers a double challenge, to make a Fall-themed card with a shaker element.  What a fun challenge this one was!

You should've arrived here from Joy's!  If you have landed in the middle, you really should start at the top!  You can find it at StampTV.

I used a pre-fab shaker dome, which made things a little easier than starting from scratch.  I chose two images from the StampTV kit, Falling For You, along with the sentiment and rake from Theresa's set, The Giving Tree.  The warm golds, oranges and reds of Basic Grey's Indie Bloom designer paper are perfect for Fall and provide a great backdrop for a sprinkling of Flower Soft Autumn leaves.

All that extra Fall lawn work should not go unappreciated!  ;)

Notes: 
Falling For You
The Giving Tree
Gina K Pure Luxury card stock
Basic Grey's Indie Bloom designer paper
Memento Rich Cocoa ink
Ranger tea-dye distress ink
Copic markers
Spellbinders classic circles
Autumn Flower Soft
Dotted grosgrain ribbon
Pop Dots

And now you're headed to Cheri's!  Enjoy the hop, and have a great weekend!
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78 comments:

  1. Payne Holler CardsSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    this is so sweet! love how you used a different type of shaker dome...you and Karen are enablers! I need to go shopping and get these (-:

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  2. Vicki DutcherSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    How cute is this layout!! Love your house - I had fun CASEing you tonight too! :)

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  3. CheriSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Love, love, love your card, Deb! What a creative way you used the stamp sets.

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  4. stampqueenSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Such a great card - love the little house and the flower soft is great in the shaker!!!

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  5. NJMullinsSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Love the rake and leaf pile, too! Happy looking card!

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  6. NeeseySeptember 24, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    How precious is that pile of leaves!!! The flower soft really does add a nice touch. Very pretty card.

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  7. BernieSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Fantastic card! Love how the shaker element adds so much to a card. The flower soft is ingenious!
    Blessings Bernie

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  8. Susan SierackiSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    You did a great job on this card. Even without the shaker element it's a great card.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Wonderful design...love that little house and the shaker over it!

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  10. beejaySeptember 24, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    That's adorable, love your little house!

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  11. Dawn TSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    so sweet - love the little shaker on this one. Too cute

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  12. SandySeptember 24, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Great idea with the flower soft. I usually use beads but this looks so cute!!!

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  13. Lynn B.September 24, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Love the use of flower soft and the shaker capsule. Gorgeous card!

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  14. CarolinaSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Oh Deb, this is just gorgeous! Love the idea of incorporating the shaker into your beautiful scene!!!

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  15. mermaid feniciaSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Love that cute shaker card and those lovely colors. ^_^

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  16. Kris in AlaskaSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Sweet card! Know anyone that wants to rake my leaves? ;0) TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Your card tells a story. The tree is tall and overhangs the house and when the leaves fall, they yard is covered! Love it.

    NancyA
    booknplays@aol.com

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  18. Cheryl BuxSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    This is a lovely card! Now I want to make one too!

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  19. Maxine #6215September 24, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Cute, very cute. Love the little house.

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  20. RebeccaSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    What a cute card... you all are so talented. Love the birds and bird house.

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  21. KarySeptember 24, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Hi Deb! This is such a lovely card!! Love the cute house, and the rake with the fallen leaves. The shaker is so cute too. So fun!! Have a great weekend!! {{hugs}}

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  22. JoniSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Lovely detail on your card. Flower soft for shaking...how creative.

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  23. mjnixSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    I like that you used the premade dome, saves time.The flower soft is the perfect touch.Your card inspires me.

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  24. alexSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Beautiful card, I have never tried flower soft, but will be purchasing some very soon

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  25. Sue VanDeVusseSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Very pretty, Deb! I love your use of the flower soft, something I have never tried.

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  26. --MarcySeptember 24, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    What a cool look! Makes me think of a thought bubble!

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  27. lisa808September 24, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Absolutely fabulous and adorable shaker card!

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  28. UnknownSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Super card, Deb! Cool idea with the flower soft & your falling leaves.....perfect!

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  29. Sue Bridges moosegirl02@yahoo.comSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Great Card- Love it!

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  30. Theresa MomberSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    What a great combo of images. Love the flower soft with the rake!

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  31. Kay SSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Fabulous card! Love the colors, dp and that adorable little house. Freest idea to put the branch in the shaker with the flower soft.

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  32. BonitaSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Such a cute card with the house below the tree/leaves. Thanks

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  33. the 2 Pink LadiesSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Love the house and the yard! The dome shaker reminded me of a fall moon over the little house. Cute, cute!
    Hazel

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  34. sprgstn16September 24, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Nice job! I love how you used the new Basic Gray papers...they are perfect for the fall.

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  35. JillSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Oh how cute, I love that little house, and how it looks like the contents of the shaker is getting ready to call down on it. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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  36. JodiSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I just love this card. It looks like so much work but the results.............lovely. Jodi

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  37. WhimceesSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Hello!

    What a wonderful card - I love it! I have put it in my favorites it is so creative! Perfection!

    Wishing you a good weekend!

    Hugs,

    Barbara Diane

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  38. paper funSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I love the flower soft in the shaker as well as on the card. Great idea!

    Mari

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Very cute! Love the design.

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  40. Nana DonnaSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Awesome, I love that dome shaker. The little house is too cute

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  41. JoyceSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Loved your use of this stamp set!

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  42. Barbara ColbertSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    This is so adorable!!! Works perfectly for that Fall look!!! And I think I like the idea of purchased shakers!!! :-)

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  43. LageneSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    This is so CUTE! Love the flower soft with the rake, perfect!

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  44. JanSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Such a sweet, cute card that captures Fall so nice.

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  45. UnknownSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    This card does capture so many of the Fall elements - the warm, cozy house, the raking of the leaves.....love it
    TFS

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  46. Rita SimmonsSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    cute card. love the capsule, is it on the inside of the card?

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  47. MizMaryAnnSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I love your globe. The little house is so warm and cozy.

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  48. Barbara BurgessSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    This card is great. It is so different and it really does say fall.

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  49. OlgaSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Amazing card!

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  50. The Vannoy FamilySeptember 24, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Cute, cute, CUTE shaker card! Thanks for sharing!

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  51. KellySeptember 24, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Darling card! Love the flower soft on this card!

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  52. MiesjeSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    WOW - never knew there were prefab shakers - Oh the wonderful things I learn (and now have to buy!). Cute, cute card. Love it.

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  53. DJreflectionsSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    one of the cutest cards yet! Sure would love to have those stamps sets!

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  54. joySeptember 24, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    This is so darling cute! I love how you have made the rake and the flower soft for leaves! How clever!

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  55. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I love this card! Very clever use of the shaker!

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  56. sassyb07September 24, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    lovely card

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  57. GoldaSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    That is an adorable card. I love that you used a tiny shaker, too.

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  58. Karen (TLgirl353)September 24, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Wow- I think this is the best shaker card I have ever seen. All the details are wonderful- gorgeous card, Deb!

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  59. AudreySeptember 24, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Love your card. No domes where I live so will have to create from scratch but so looking forward to making a shaker card!

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  60. LeslieTSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Awesome card, Deb! Love the different stamp images and the autumn Flower Soft inside the dome! Great job!

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  61. scootingrannySeptember 24, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    What a great idea to use Flower Soft on the card and in the shaker! ANd that little house is just too cute!

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  62. Crafty Math ChickSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I don't have any Flower Soft but I am going to have to get some because it looks fabulous in your card Deb! How are we ever going to CASE YOU for the Free-for-all Friday challenge?!! :)

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  63. St. Petersburg CutUp (Veronika)September 24, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    love the idea...great inspiration!

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  64. ValleySeptember 24, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Sweet card.

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  65. SharonSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Ohhhh what a beautiful card, I feel like I could walk right in that front door. I just love that all Gina K stamps can be mixed and matched regardless of the artist

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  66. Paulette SSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    This is adorable Deb!

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  67. UnknownSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Such a cute card.Love the little scene you have going on here! Wonderful job~~
    Thanks for sharing Deb.
    Donna

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  68. SaritaSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Great idea, putting leaves in the shaker and having piles of them also on the ground with the rake.

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  69. April JohnsonSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Wow, that was fantastic!! I love flower soft on cards!

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  70. PamSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Love this card Deb

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  71. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    what a sweet card.

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  72. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    By: triciacarrier81@yahoo.com


    THIS IS MY FAVORITE PROJECT!!!! I am obsessed w/ the colors and the stamping and the overall design work uve put in!!!! Bravo!!! Thank U for being such an inspiration!!!!!!

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  73. gerissmanSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    This is a wonderful card!! It gave me such a warm feeling of home when I looked at it!! Thank you so much for that!!!

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  74. DeeSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Your card is a favorite! Love the rake and leaves, and your shakerful of leaves, too. So cute!

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  75. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Lynette said...

    Your card is so cute. Such great ideas!!

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  76. GayleSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Deb, your shaker card is adorable. Just love it.

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  77. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    So cute and I really like the small shaker globe. Anonymous since Google won't work for me tonight - venicepat@hotmail.com

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  78. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Susan said: I love that little tree branch hanging over the house and that rake and leaves at the bottom! As Blogger isn't working, I've had to leave this as anonymous. s_huston@hotmail.com

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