9/13/10

Ladybug Crafts Ink - FIRST EVER BLOG HOP!

Thanks so much for popping in today; the new Ladybug Crafts Ink Design Team is having a BLAST. Talk about an incredibly talented group of girls, beyond that? They are hysterical to work with - they give me several good chuckles every single day! (Don't forget, you can click on any of the images to see it up close & personal - LOL)!

Today we're all posting creations made with Mermaid Nikki. I love Nikki & friends! Kerry (Queen Ladybug) has some AMAZING stamps. Don't miss a single creation along this journey, because there are three prizes to be won and L-O-T-S of fun along the way!

Here's what you need to do to win some fabby prizes:

1. The blog banner - do you already have it? If not, hurry, grab it & post it on your blog before Queen Ladybug peeks into your blog. If you need it - I've added it right here for you!

2. Visit each design team members blog and leave a comment along the way (we all love love!!). And keep your eyes peeled for a hidden ladybug on one of the Lovely Ladybug's blogs (design team member); it will be very apparent - you'll see why you need this information in just a moment!

3. After visiting each Ladybug and leaving a comment, then hop back over to Queen Ladybug's blog (http://ladybugcraftsink.blogspot.com/) and leave her a comment too!

4. Remember the Lovely Ladybug (design team member) that had the hidden "ladybug"? (BTW, the ladybug is visible in the picture right alongside the Design Team members card - it's not hard to spot). When you see it, e-mail Lisa at lisa.coe@btinternet.com letting her know where you found the ladybug! (yep, another chance to win)

WOW - look at all the ways you can win! Hopefully you've stumbled upon me from the beautiful Mary J Designs blog; if not, be sure to start at the beginning (HERE). As you can tell, I used some calming colors reminding me of water, mermaids and such. Miss Nikki is sporting a mermaid's fin like none other! The fin was created with a wax resist resist technique (nope, I didn't make it; it was a gift from a beautiful friend of mine), but I think it's stunning for this card! You can see I also added a small strip of it to the bottom of the card as well as the inside of the card.

I used lots and lots and lots of dimensionals - talk about 3D volume - kinda like my '80's hairstyle.

:D

Nikki was colored with Copics; you can't tell from the pictures but her two little fish are sparkly as is Nikki's hair. I also added Crystal Effects to her bubbles - so cool IRL.

We're glad you stopped by; hope you enjoy the blog hop. Your next stop is the Lovely Ladybug - Pinky.

Have a GREAT day and thanks for celebrating with us! Hugs, ~M.



WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps: Ladybug Crafts Ink Nikki Mermaid
Papers: PTI Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Wax Resist DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: nesties, Copics, PTI Hawaiian Shores ribbon, cuttlebug background, 3 blue gems, dimensionals, Crystal Effects

39 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card Michele...that wax resist technique is beautiful (maybe a tutorial would be good!)Mermaid Nikki and her fishy friends have never looked so good :-D The colours are perfect for the image as are the embellies. Thank you for you fabulous card :-D xx

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  2. Oh wow totally gorgeous, those papers are absolutey yummy.
    Pinky

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  3. Absolutely beautiful!!! xxx agree with kerry a tutorial would be fab! xxx

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  4. Oh soooo gorgeous! I love that embossing and the colours and the ribbon - just everything!!!

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  5. Great card, love the embossed effect

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  6. Just Perfect love the colour.
    Chris x

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  7. I LOVE the colours on this card, really wonderful. The wax resist looks amazing. Pami x

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  8. WOW! I love your lizzard skin like background!

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  9. Fantastic card, love that wax resist technique.

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  10. WOW, I love Nikki! Beautiful card and all the different textures/techniques......love it! Love ya, BFF

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  11. WOW!!! We definately need a tutorial please!! Your card is FABULOUS! I love the colours and that ribbon... mmmmmmmmmm gorgeous!!! :)
    Beautiful card Michele, well done Mermaid Nikki looks amazing xx

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  12. Great card and that embossed background is just about perfect. Good luck with the blog hop and enjoy!

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  13. This is one of my favourite colours ,love the textured effect,I guess you have a cuttlebug.

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  14. Lovely card - that wax resist pattern is fantastic for the tail. Really enjoying the blog hop but my computer is playing up :( Every time it tried to get here from Mary's blog I ended up back at Kerries blog but got here eventually!!

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  15. Totally stunning is definitely the way to describe your card thanks for sharing.

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  16. Very Glamourous Mermaid. I love the colours you have used Michelle, it just suits the whole image. Love It. Hugs Rita xxxx

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  17. Beautiful card Michele. I love the technique you used on her tail and she's colored perfectly. Really love the embossing folder you used too.

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  18. gorgeous card the embossing looks fab.

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  19. Beautiful card,great embossing .

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  20. Wow this is super - love the embossing
    xx

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  21. adorable! love all the blue and the texture.

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  22. It's so pretty, love the embossing it goes so well.

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  23. Lovely card. The embossing gives it a great effect x x

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  24. Look at your popularity sister! You go girl! Love the card and yes you have given me yet another web site to spend my dough at! *wink*

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  25. LOL, great minds think alike about that embossing folder :-) Love the wax resist paper, never seen that done before, Nikki is beautifully coloured and your card is fabulous! hugs, Sue xx

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  26. how gorgeous is this card, really pretty paper effects. Hel x

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  27. Gorgeous card, the colours are fab. x

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  28. Wow,wow,wow! how great is that embossing folder used with this fab image! such stunning colours! TFS Julie.x

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  29. I left a comment first thing this morning... but its not there! I cant believe it. Your card is stunning. I just love the embossed scales on the background paper - and that turquoise is amazing ... a real work of art
    Great work
    Lisa ;)

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  30. I love the texture on this card. Well done.

    Julie (elysia2003) xxx

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  31. Very beautiful! Love the embossing and the colors are fabulous!

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  32. Beautiful card! I love the texture.

    Jennifer

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  33. Oh this is brilliant. That embossong is perfect for the image. Love the colours!
    Linds x

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  34. gorgeous card, I love the colours!

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  35. Wow! I love this very blue card - I love blue. Her tail is fantastic, as is the whole card.

    Lxx

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  36. Lovely colours and the mermaid is gorgeous, love the background....

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  37. Wow beautiful card Michelle love love love it, wax resist technique? must hear more, keep up the great work Annette

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