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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

HOC Blog Hop & Prizes


Welcome to our bi-annual House of Cards blog hop with prizes! This is such a fun event, be sure to go to all of the design team blogs and leave a comment for a chance to win prizes from our wonderful sponsors. Prizes are hidden on random blogs and you get an extra chance to win if you participate in the challenge.

 I chose a digital set from one our sponsor DeeDee Digi's to design with and made two cards with this fun set called Ornamental (Contempo).  I used the Inspiration Photo to start:



Challenges:
 
 This was my first card made with this wonderful digital set, it was pre-colored and also came in black and white but these colors seemed to fit the challenge so I went with them.  I used my Versa Mark pen on the entire left ornament and parts of the other two and them embossed with holographic embossing powder and added a few gems, a bow and I was done! Click on the image below to see the sparkle.

 
 

Challenges:
Craftyhazelnuts Pattern Paper Challenge: December
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #283: Christmas
 
 I also wanted to see these ornaments on vellum, this vellum came with gold highlights already on them so I really did not need any embellishing.  Below I have the vellum lifted up so you can see the cute digital paper that also came with this set!


Thanks for visiting and here is the hop order so you don't miss any of the lovely designs and your chance to win prizes from our lovely sponsors! Or you can go to House of Cards main page to see the prize packages, full hop order and design team call information!

You came from ---- Donna N.
You're here --- Donna T
Next---Dotty Jo

 
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37 comments:

  1. StirYourCreativityDecember 1, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    Wow. Beautiful ornaments

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  2. Glittered PawsDecember 1, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Absolutely beautiful - such an elegant Christmas card and no coloring.

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  3. JerrieDecember 1, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    I love both cards from the same image. I can not believe how different they both look!

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  4. Monika ReeckDecember 1, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    You really made the bauble images Life on your Card Donna..they are beautiful in each card...great DT card.I am really sorry was not around at blogland busy with my Shop...hugs
    Monika

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  5. stempelfridaDecember 1, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    What a lovely take on the inspiration photo! Creative regards from stempelfrida

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  6. Patti JDecember 1, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Gorgeous creations, Donna, as always!!! Great take on the sketch!

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  7. *Vicki*December 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    You've made TWO gorgeous creations here Donna!! I just love the colors and the pretty splatters on your second design!! Great job my friend! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*
    My Blog: Stamp Smiles

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  8. Karen PDecember 1, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Two lovely cards and I especially love the first one because it's ideal to be used as a design for batch making Christmas cards, but both of them are lovely Karen x

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  9. DianeDecember 1, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Beautiful cards Donna! I especially like the 2nd one with the vellum. Great idea to top the card with it. I love the non-traditional colors also. Great interpretation of the sketch!

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  10. LisaDecember 1, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Both of your cards are so gorgeous!! I love the beautiful ornaments!! The vellum looks amazing!! Wow!! Love these!! You did such a fabulous job with them!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  11. lozDecember 1, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Gorgeous card and baubles Donna..Loz

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  12. AnonymousDecember 1, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    Both cards are gorgeous and a great take on the photo. Don't
    know which I like best. Mom

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  13. z papieru robioneDecember 1, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    what a great inspiration!! wish you all the best ...

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  14. Anne TempleDecember 1, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Gorgeous Christmas card. Love how you added the embossing over the pre-colored image to make it your own.

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  15. Merethe ADecember 1, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    Nice christmas card.
    (✿*‿*) Ma
    Teamie HOC
    http://majaapia.blogspot.no/

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  16. Mynn xxDecember 2, 2015 at 1:50 AM

    This is so pretty, Donna! I LOVE the fun layout and that sweet bow! Just beautiful! Thank you SO MUCH for all you've done at HOC the past term! Sending lots of HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  17. craftysahmiamDecember 2, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    The shimmering EP and gems really finish off those pretty digis. I really like the images printed onto vellum then layered over the digi paper. Heather HOC DT

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  18. ToniDecember 2, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Great use of the digis--you're right, they were already colored perfectly for the challenge. Adding the holographic embossing powder takes it right over the edge into amazing!

    Toni
    HOC DT Teamie

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  19. KT Fit KittyDecember 2, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Beautiful card, Donna, and my favourite colour! I read that Deedee's is closing at the end of the year, sad news. Her digis are adorable! Love these ornaments!

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  20. Pia SDecember 3, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    The colors of the baubles sure are beautiful and I do like your design choices. The cards look stylish and very Christmasy in spite of the non traditional colors...

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  21. PeanutDecember 3, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    So pretty, Donna. I love the non-trad colours... a refreshing change. :)
    hugs Asha

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  22. Barbara RankinDecember 3, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    Love the ornaments, and the matching paper, too. What a cute card. I really enjoyed being on the HOC DT with you. Hugs, Barbara

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  23. ShawnaDecember 3, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Your precolored baubles are perfect for the challenge but what I like most is you took them to the next level adding some wonderful sparkle!! Putting the baubles on vellum is a great idea!! And vellum with gold already on it!! It just goes to show you don't need to do EVERYTHING by hand to make it an excellent card!!
    Cyber Hugs,
    Shawna
    Fellow HOC Teamie

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  24. papierelleDecember 4, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    Beautiful!! I like works with vellum!!
    Greetings Gundi

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  25. TammyDecember 4, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    These are gorgeous Donna!! I love that image and it looks so beautiful printed on vellum! Thanks so much for your sweet comment!
    Hugs,Tammy

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  26. Laurie UngerDecember 4, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Beautiful! All are gorgeous.

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  27. Em Louise FairleyDecember 4, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    So cute! It's been an honor to be on the DT at HOC this term and I hope it continues!
    Love, hugs and blessings,
    Em, HOC teamie

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  28. Mrs A.December 4, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    Both pretty cards. I love the vellum one with the delicate pinks. hugs Mrs A.

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  29. Donna NuceDecember 4, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    Hi Donna! I am in awe of how you used these digis on your cards. The vellum realky turned out beautiful! I have enjoyed being on the DT with you. I will keep in touch with my DT buds. Have a great day.

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  30. Elizabeth HartDecember 6, 2015 at 1:33 AM

    The ornaments are so gorgeous - the colors are so festive too. Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)

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  31. NanceDecember 6, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    Great cards! Love how you colored the ornaments on both cards. Great look on the vellum!

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  32. sue t.December 6, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    Very bright and festive cards! Love the look on vellum! Thank you for all your inspiration at the HOC over the last 6 months!!

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  33. LilianDecember 7, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    Beautiful cards! Love the vellum!
    Lilian HOC DT teamie
    The Leaf Studio

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  34. Margarita Navarro-RiveraDecember 8, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    Wonderful cards!

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  35. KatyDecember 11, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    These are so pretty! Your coloring is so pretty! :) Hugs!-Katy HOC DT

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  36. maria f.December 11, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    How yummy are those ornaments on vellum. And the stripes are the perfect pairing for them.

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  37. AnonymousDecember 13, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    So beautiful..

    Hugs,
    Merlina

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