Saturday, October 1, 2011

World Card Making Day (Canadian style!)


Welcome to the all Canadian World Card Making Day blog hop.  If you have come from Graphicat Design's blog you are in the correct spot.  If you just randomly came to visit me today, you may want to go to Nicole's blog to start at the beginning so that you don't miss out on any of the great projects that we have for you.

Today is World Card Making Day.  Two years ago if you had told me this, I would have said....politely, of course......"And?  What is that?"  Now that I have been making and sharing cards for about a year and a half this is a day I can get passionate about.  In fact, I probably will spend most of it in my craft room creating cards that are needed in the near future for some events coming up.  You might even say that card making has become my number one paper crafting past time. 

For today's hop, we were asked, if possible, to use a Canadian company on our project.  I did not have to think twice about this one.....Your Next Stamp, a wonderful all Canadian stamp company have become my favourite images to use this past year.  I also wanted to do a style of card I had not tried before so I began watching videos and tutorials for something new.

And here is the result:


This is a centre step card.  Here is a side view:



It was a little tricky at first and I went through a few tries before I got it correct.  If you want to try one, just search for centre step card videos and tutorials on You Tube.  I watched a few and combined measurements and techniques.  The stamp set used is Your Next Stamp's Fhiona Merry Kiss-mas.  All card stock is from Recollections.  Patterned paper is DCWV Christmas stack.  The image is coloured with my Copic markers and placed on a Spellbinders Nestabilities Lacey oval die cut.  Ornament punch is from Martha Stewart.  One Christmas card down....lots to go!!!

And what would a hop be without some candy?  Karen, owner of Your Next Stamp has very graciously agreed to sponsor me and has donated this prize for our lucky winner:



It will be great for a head start on your holiday cards as well.  All you have to do is leave a comment and a way for me to get ahold of you on this post for a chance to win.  You have until Sunday, October 2 at 9pm EST and I will draw a winner Monday.  You do not have to be a follower but if you like my work and want to come back again I would love that.

Thanks for joining me on this hop.  Your next stop on the way is Connie's blog.  Have a fun and crafty World Card Making Day!

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather





29 comments:

  1. cute card! I've been wanting to try one of those as well, maybe WCMD is my chance :) I haven't seen much from Your Next Stamp but I love to support Canadian companies... and purple rubber!? how fab!

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  2. Hello Heather, another fabulous card!
    As soon as I read you were to use a Canadian product I KNEW you would pick YNS!! Great Job hun!

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  3. OMG this is way to cute and love the images great challenge for you and great for the hop...so keep on hopping...tfs...

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  4. WOW! Great card!
    Love the colours and the image you used!
    All these smart stampers getting a head start on Christmas cards!
    Happy World Card Making Day!
    ~Donna~

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  5. Happy World Card Making Day Heather! I love the step card! I am such a chicken about making one of these but always ooh and ahh when I see one and yours is so festive with the reds and greens! I have not started my Christmas cards as of yet. Maybe today? Thanks for sharing your awesome card! :-) Amy

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  6. love this step card..images and c'mas theme..great art..tfs..loves ya

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  7. Happy World Card Making Day! You got a head start on Christmas! Adorable card! Love the stamp set!

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  8. Hey Heather, this is a fabulous card. You know i've not done a easel card yet...one day. Love the cute image and many thanks for posting my button, you are truly a giving Canadian...hugs your way. tfs
    www.justwordz.ca

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  9. Awesome card, fabulous fold. love it.

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  10. I've never heard of or seen a center step card. Very cool. Love the lacy oval and image. Have fun today in your craft room!! Hugs. :) Janis

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  11. Wonderful Card! I love the Side step cards they're so fun!
    Cheers
    cheri

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  12. Great layout on the card! Holy Christmas already

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  13. Great card. This stamp company is new to me so thanks for sharing about them.

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  14. I did not know YNS is Canadian, gasp! Cute card, I think I'll have to try this technique, and I love the images! Cool punched border, too! Hugs, Roxy. PS, I would love to win your candy, so I'll become a follower so I'll know if I win (wink wink)!

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  15. I did not know this company was Canadian! Their stamps are so cute and you did a fabulous job showcasing them!
    Tara

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  16. Happy World Card Making Day!!! I just love love love your center step card!! That is fantastic! I love the stamp, the lacey oval and that wonderful striped paper!! Wonderful wonderful card!!!!! :)

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  17. thanks for the opportunity and now i am following more Canadians - thanks :)

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  18. What a cute, festive card!! :)

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  19. thanks for sharing your great creations!

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  20. Adorable step card! Thanks for loving and supporting YNS!!!
    Hugs
    Karen

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  21. Adorable step card Heather! Thank you for loving and supporting YNS!
    Hugs
    Karen (YNS)

    Blogger is being difficult this morning so I had to post as 'anonymous' - gotta love technology!

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  22. Great card..I started a step up and gave up. LOL
    Thanks for the chance to win. chellek2000@yahoo.com

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  23. Such a darling Christmas card! Thanks for a chance to win!
    staciesgiftgallery (at) gmail (dot) com

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  24. Great step card! I so need to try one of those.

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  25. Very cute card.
    That image is adorable.
    I haven't made one of these cards yet. Looks like a fun one :)
    I am late to the hop...lost internet yesterday :(

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  26. Thanks for sharing a fantastic card!!

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  27. Now that is one ca-ute card! LOL, I haven't had the opportunity to play with those stamps, you have done a wonderful job with them. Fabulous card.

    Carla

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