Friday, November 11, 2011

Paper Crafts magazine Presents: 365 Cards Blog Hop

Eeek! It's here, it's here! I've been waiting for Paper Crafts Magazine's 365 Cards issue to come out for what feels like FOREVER!  This magazine literally has a card a day to inspire you throughout the entire YEAR! I will not soon forget the day that acceptance emails went out, and I found out that I had NINE cards picked up for publication in this issue!  I was walking on air for QUITE a few days! I am thrilled to participate in the 365 Card blog hop today, with a September card.
My card features beautiful Brilliant White card stock from Discount Cardstock, stickers from EAD Designs, a chipboard apple from October Afternoon's Schoolhouse line, plus lots of blingity-bling from Want2Scrap. And what card would be complete without a great big red BOW!? 

I hope you'll visit all the talented designers on the hop, for some month-by-month inspiration, and then head to the Paper Crafts Connection blog, (if you haven't already!) and leave a comment for a chance to win a spectacular prize!  Be sure to leave a comment on the designer's blogs too, because we'll each be choosing a random winner to have their very own copy of 365 Cards!

(*Comments must be posted by midnight (MDT) on Sunday, November 13th! Be sure to check back and see if you are a winner, and leave us a way to contact you!)

Thank you so very much for coming by today! I cannot explain how excited I am to be participating in a Paper Crafts Magazine blog hop! Eeek! It's so exciting! Please come back and visit me again! Happy hopping!!! xoxo

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    153 comments:

    Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-ment said...

    What a fun, CAS Card!! LOVE it! Thanks, too for a chance to win!

    Sue said...

    Here's another winner CAS card! Gotta go find me a copy of the mag.

    Congrats on NINE!

    Susie said...

    Beautiful card - so well-designed.

    Hussena said...

    This looks amazing!!! I really Liked your Idea ...Such a beautiful CAS Card ..!!!

    Cindy S. said...

    Awesome work! LOVE the touch of bling! TY for the chance to win!

    cindysinfo (at) hotmail (dot) com

    Jeanette M. said...

    Great card. Love that bow!

    Houses Built of Cards said...

    So super cute!!! Love the bright fun colors!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

    Ciacchina said...

    molto carina e simpatica!

    Kris Chirhart said...

    So fun and cheerful!! I love the bling around your frame!

    Rochelle Sodipo said...

    So bright and cheery! Lovely!

    reeree62 said...

    Bright, fun card!!! Nice work...

    Lillian Child said...

    What a delightful card, Laura! And what a sweet card tradition to start with the kids going back to school!

    Anonymous said...

    Love the big bold bow.

    jo said...

    Thanks for the chance to win a copy of 365 cards!

    Queen Mary said...

    OK, First Day of School Day! DH is a teacher so I do make these cards still! :) Yours is very cute with the apple!

    GabrielaD said...

    super cute!

    debb said...

    Such a cheerful card! The first day is such a magical day- for students and parents!

    Lorraine said...

    Very fun! Perfect start of school card!

    Marie said...

    So fun! TFS =)

    Lavonne said...

    LOVE your big red bow!!! I love red! Thanks for the chance to win. :)

    Dee in N.H. said...

    Fun card! Love the bling!

    Lisa Angela said...

    ooo I love the red ribbon! my email lisaleo4de@yahoo.com

    Jessica Taylor said...

    Love the layout of this card!

    candi said...

    A super BIG congrats for getting so many cards published! WOOT WOOT! I love the contrast on this card of the primary colors against the white background, very nice!

    Liz Terrazas said...

    cute back to school card Laura..

    Chris - Creations in Bloom said...

    Fantastic First Day of School card. Love how bright it is and that pop of red. Congrats on having so many cards chosen. I can see why you did. TFS.

    Tricia said...

    Great card, Laura! Love the red bow!

    Miriam Prantner said...

    Great CAS card and the bling is perfect!

    Jessica Mayer said...

    First day of school is the first day of work with the kids!

    Susan W - Bernoulli's Attic said...

    Never thought of creating a card for this! Usually we honor the kids when they finish school. Great idea.

    Jingle said...

    Absolutely adorable! I love this!

    judy said...

    Such a bright and happy card!

    Julie Ebersole said...

    So clean and bright!

    Paige Dolecki said...

    So does this card go to the kid or the mom when the kids go back to school? LOL! Love the bright colors!

    Thanks for the chance to win a copy of 365 cards!

    Paige

    marymac said...

    Very pretty card. I love the red.

    Unknown said...

    What a sweet card. I love the giant red ribbon. So perfect!

    Chark said...

    the pennant is so cute!

    Lin said...

    Fun card, Laura - I always loved September because of going back to school! Congratulations!

    Linda Kunsman said...

    You are so right about the red bow-this is one fabulous card!

    Cat said...

    Your card is perfect for September! So cheerful too!

    Kelly Massman said...

    Your card is cute!!!!! TFS!

    Debbie said...

    I work in an elementary school, so September always means "back to school".

    Wow 9 cards is impressive. Can't wait to spot them in the magazine.

    Tammy V said...

    Great card. The red, white & blue theme is especially wonderful today!
    tmvalley@gmail.com

    Karen said...

    The colors are so bright and cheerful, ya' just gotta smile.

    Catriona MacGregor said...

    I would love to win a copy of 365 Cards!

    Rachel said...

    very cute! congrats on so many publications, what an honor!

    -rachel w k
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

    Gabriele said...

    perfect! A bright and cheerful start of school card.

    Helen F. said...

    Great card, Laura. The red bow is fabulosa :) Congrats on all the cards you have published!

    Emily Leiphart said...

    Gorgeous card, Laura! Love the red.

    Lynda said...

    What a happy back to school card! Congrats on nine cards being published!!

    Unknown said...

    this is great! i love the blingy frame :)

    reddbudd said...

    So fun. Thanks.

    Lindsey said...

    Love that big red bow! What a great CAS design... with lots of bling!

    DonnaSue said...

    What a fun and bright card for school! Love it!

    Jessica said...

    love the CAS style to your card! the image & sentiment just pop!

    Judy1223 said...

    Oh, Laura, I love this first day of school card! Lovely white cardstock...so pure!

    Anonymous said...

    Would love to get my hands on a copy of 365 Cards. Thanks for the opportunity!

    Binge Crafter said...

    Love your card! Thanks for the chance to win.
    Angela
    bingecrafter.blogspot.com

    Indy's Designs said...

    Great card!

    Barbara said...

    What a perfect card for September! The colors are fanstastic as well and I love the simplicity of the design!

    Kris in Alaska said...

    Any child would love this card! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

    One Scrappy Gal said...

    What child wouldn't love to get this card on their first day of school! Nice job!

    Cynthia Baldwin said...

    Pretty card! My kids don't really celebrate the first day of school anymore...but I sure do! ;)
    Love the bling frame for the apple.

    Unknown said...

    Cute card with a great color combination. Fun...

    Denise Bryant said...

    Pretty card! Love the ribbon and bow!
    DeniseB

    Pat said...

    Such a cute card!!! :)

    Lee Anne said...

    The big red bow makes me very happy!

    Chasn Paper said...

    I love the big red bow! Very cute card and thanks for the chance to win!

    Ruth G said...

    There should be a "Proud to be published (multiple times) day" for happy designers like you;-)!
    Congrats! I can't wait to see this issue! It sounds like a blast!

    jengd said...

    Wonderful card! I love the combination of the apple, bow and pennant!

    Unknown said...

    Love the bling frame around the apple!

    Diana said...

    Cute card, very appropriate for September

    Deanna said...

    Really nice card with a clean look! Thanks for sharing!

    A Crafty Person said...

    Great card! I always love apple cards, they remind me of school starting and the weather starting to get cooler.

    Tina said...

    Love your card!

    Tina

    cropqueen said...

    Love your card idea. Thanks for sharing.

    Carol M. said...

    I think your card is wonderful!! Congrats on having so many cards published too!!

    Ginny said...

    Cute card. Thanks for a chance to win.

    Jeanne said...

    I love cards with apples. Good job!

    Chunyuan said...

    It is a great card. Thanks for sharing.

    Patricia said...

    Adorable card! Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win!!

    Susan said...

    As a teacher, I just love this CAS Back to School card with that bling surrounding the apple!
    Congratulations on having NINE cards selected for publication -- WOW!

    Purrfect Paper Creations said...

    Too cute! What a great way to go back to school!

    Chris L.

    Renee V said...

    Very pretty and love love love the shiny red bow~ congrats on nine cards picked up!

    Karen said...

    Oh I love first day of school cards!!! And your's is adorable!

    Mailee said...

    Glad to see a beautiful card dedicating to teachers.

    Gina said...

    This is such a fun, fun card! Thanks for sharing it with us!

    rush said...

    nice card. thank you for sharing.

    Luana said...

    Fun card.

    Robyn said...

    Congratulations on 9 (!!) published cards and on being so good at making fun CAS cards!!

    Karey said...

    As a 1st time visitor to your blog I'd like to tell you how cute your card is. So, your card is so cute!

    Jen W. said...

    Awesome! Love the blinged out frame!

    Sue D said...

    Great first day of school card!
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

    yvie said...

    Cute card! Great idea for September :)

    Cristy Butzen said...

    Cute card! It reminds me of the little lunchbox notes my mom used to pack. TFS

    Sue S. said...

    What a sweet card! I like the color combo!

    sueot33@yahoo.com

    diana said...

    Great card for a child's special day! TFS ;-)

    Annette Allen said...

    fun card.. Love how the red just pops.
    thanks for sharing..

    Carole said...

    Bright and cheerful

    Flo said...

    Cute card with the little pennant, but I love that big really red bow.

    Becky Green said...

    VERY SHARP CARD!!!! And YES, the Red bow is PERFECT!! :)

    Holly Barrett said...

    Really adorable. I love the blue with all the red.

    Natalie Winterstein said...

    Cute! September and fall arer my favoite month and time of year. Back to school, the gorgeous change of seasons - I love it! :)

    Sandi said...

    what a fun and great card!

    :: Samantha KT :: said...

    Such a fun 'Back to School' card! Great job!

    Samantha
    hooliewoodcreations.blogspot.com

    Kimberly S. said...

    Ooooo....love this!!! This is such a cute teacher's card!! I love the bling square around the apple!

    Ravengirl said...

    This is so cute! I love how happy the addition of bling makes this card!

    Anonymous said...

    Great card! I like the bling and the bow.

    Deirdre said...

    Adore it... the red just Pops off the card.

    Sherry said...

    I love the bright colors and white space on your school card, it's enough to make almost every kid get excited about school (whether he wants to admit it or not!). That's what cards are for, to bring forth good emotions!!

    cheryl (clee') said...

    Great color scheme and bold design!

    Agata said...

    Your card is incredible! I love it, its simple colors and the design! Congrats on so many cards published! Very deserved!

    Anonymous said...

    What child wouldn't be thrilled to take this card to their new teacher at the beginning of school.

    Isha Gupta said...

    Lovely card and design. TFS. Love Sept. my B'day month:)

    pcm said...

    so fun!

    Greta said...

    Cute card!

    Betty said...

    As a retired schoolteacher, I think this card is wonderful!!! Love the apple and red bow!!

    Natka said...

    i like apples but school not so much... But th card is wonderful!

    bzyPTmom said...

    Lovely card--my DD is a teacher--I'll have to lift this one and make it for her!

    Carol said...

    Great project! I love the design and the colors!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

    Jeni said...

    Cute card! I love the bling border around the apple.

    Tren said...

    very nice card.

    Jennifer Rzasa said...

    What a fun card! I love it.

    Lee said...

    What a great card! thanks!

    CreativeJanine said...

    I like how you rounded the edges of the card. It just gives it an extra special touch. Thanks!

    Linda E said...

    What a fabulous card!

    Ellen B said...

    What a fun card - so bright & happy! TFS.

    Kim H said...

    love the bright colors againist the white background. great addition of bling and bow. thank you forsharing and a chance to win.

    Brenda Lee said...

    Superb. I love the colors you used. So bright and cheerful.

    wifeycookie said...

    I love the big red bow! :)

    Hopping by,
    Jenny aka Wifey Cookie
    http://cookieadventures.blogspot.com/

    Amanda M said...

    This is too cute. I love the bling around the apple. It just makes it pop!

    Chris said...

    LOVE it! Simple, clean, bright and fun! Fantastic.

    ostrichs said...

    Congrats on being chosen for the hop and thanks for the chance to win!

    ShoppingTamii said...

    LOVE this! the colors are amazing!

    sharon g said...

    The pennant is really cute on your card. nice.

    Holly Hickman said...

    Great card...I love the idea of celebrating the first day of school. Thanks for the give away!

    Sharon D from Canada said...

    Cute CAS card! I love how the red and blue pop on the white! And that little 'good job' pennant is adorable!

    Krysta said...

    Would love to get my hands on a copy of this!

    littlen said...

    very cute card. tfs.
    littlen44 at gmail dot com

    Janet's Joy said...

    Gotta love the big red bow!!!

    Laura Evangeline said...

    Great colors!

    Savannah O'Gwynn said...

    What a fabulous card for Back-2-School!! LOVE that beautiful bow and the gems:)

    Pamk said...

    what a cute card. I love it.
    scrtsbpal at yahoo dot com

    mtscrapgal said...

    Love your color combo. It's my new favorite. Your card is spot-on for starting the school year. Thanks

    E. Marie said...

    What a great back to school card. I especially appreciate the "Good Job" sentiment - something we try to tell our kindergarten students every day.

    Beverly S. said...

    Pretty! Love how you used the red ribbon on it. :)

    Marilyn Nimmo said...

    Very beautiful card!

    Marilyn Nimmo said...

    Very beautiful card!

    Marilyn Nimmo said...

    Very beautiful card!

    Angela said...

    Love the colors and bling, great card!

    Samantha Mann said...

    I absolutely love hoe bold the colors are on your card! Brilliant!

    Katie said...

    Great card! Bright and cheerful! :) Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

    Virginia L. said...

    What a SWEET card! Love the gems and bow details! This teacher's card is totally different from the normal back to school card! I am happy to share this issue's p. 70 with you! YAY! Congrats on your huge pub success!