Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Words Worth Remembering: Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Design Team July Hop


Yes, it's the July hop for the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Design Team! We're putting the focus on RubberSoul/Wordsworth stamps, along with the gorgeous papers and ribbons, all from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store! I drew my inspiration for today's design from a photo that I took July 3rd--it appears at the end of my post.


My design for today uses a sentiment from the Clearly Wordsworth set, "Everyday Greetings." I stamped the verse with Versafine Black Onyx ink, then die cut it with Spellbinder's Shapeabilities "Ribbon Tag Trio Two." The tag was then threaded onto May Art's cream twill ribbon.


Spellbinder Shapeabilities "Sunflower Set One" also makes a pretty cute daisy! I die cut three layers of blossom leaves from speckled cream cardstock to form a full flower; added one green leaf, and golden center sponged with dark brown ink.

The cheerful orange polka dot background is courtesy of KaiserCraft's "Devonshire Collection."

To go along with our hop today, there is BLOG CANDY for one fortunate person! Leave a comment on all of the blogs participating, and you may be the lucky person chosen to receive the goodies!

Here is the hop order:

Sharon Johnson: The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and Blog

Barb Schram

Deb Saaranen (you're here!)

Holly McMillen

Linda Duke

Sherry Cheever

Thanks so much for hopping by! As promised, here's the inspiration for my design today...



Have a GREAT day!

106 comments:

Robbie said...

Your card is so fresh and pretty! I love it...

Chriss Blagrave said...

Simply elegant card Deborah! Love the inspiration photo that you created from!

Karen said...

Oooo, just love your inspiration and your card. Gorgeous!

Sheila - Ginger said...

Oh what a beautiful card....so very, very pretty.

Love Sheila xx

Gloria Westerman said...

So big and bright and cheerful.....would brighten anyone day for sure....thank you for sharing...

Carla S. said...

Beautiful inspiration photo and card, Deb! I love the bright polka dotted paper and the big, cheerful flower!

Anonymous said...

What a pretty card. Very cheerful and fresh.

luvglitztoo

Jennifer Scull said...

your flower is completely fabulous!

Janet L. said...

I love your card! The colors, details, and textures are so appealing. Thanks for sharing.

Cindy Lou said...

Crisp, clean, and simply elegant! Love this card, Thanks for the inspiration!

Brenda Evans said...

I love polka dots and orange - what a gorgeous card!

Kelly Massman said...

Your card is like sunshine! Love it!

Anonymous said...

Deb, What a pretty card! Daisies are my all time favorite flower and what a beautiful way to create one out of paper! I love the background paper and the artful layout! When the blog is over, you might want to send me the card (LOL)! Hugs, Magi

Peggy said...

Love the spellbinders flower and sentiment. God bless!
Peggy Allen

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Fantastic card! Love that big and bold flower!!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

this is so pretty, love the daisy and the great dp.

Earline said...

Just love the sunflower card very simple love that.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful and happy card! - Mary R.

cristinoel said...

nice card! I love the nestabilities sunflower.

Jerry A said...

Thank you. I love your use of color.

chaun said...

Love the card! That twill ribbon is really versatile! I have got to get out my tag dies!

sharon d said...

Very pretty card. So cheerful & bright.Thanks for sharing...

Colleen Dietrich said...

You took a great photo of that yellow flower, and the paper flower is so modern and fresh!

Becky said...

Simply gorgeous girl, love that photo.

Luanne said...

This is SO cute! Love that sunflower nestie. Very bright and cheery. TFS!

jhet said...

Lovely card. Cheerful looking! TFS!

Kelly G said...

Beautiful card!

sandyh50 said...

What a beautiful card and a beautiful sunflower picture.There is so much inspiration in nature!

Anonymous said...

What a bright and cheery card! Love it!

Holly aka Toy said...

That big ol flower just makes me smile! What a happy card!

Anonymous said...

Love this card- Daiseys are one of my favorites flowers .
Charlene

DottyA Cards & Things said...

That dasie is just so fresh!! You do beautiful work. Love your blog too!

Marisa said...

Love the polka dots and colour combo not to mention the flower! Great card.

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Love this card.So bright and beautiful. Thanks for the chance at some goodies in the hop too!

Anonymous said...

You really caught the essence of the sunflower with your Nestie flower! Great job!

Barbara in SC

KellyRae said...

What a fun inspiration piece, and I never thought to use the Sunflower as a Daisy. The sentiment is classic (LOVE the font). Thanks for a chance at that awesome blog candy.

Linda said...

Deb, I just love your sunflower card, it is gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent and caring spirit.

Lynne Zickert said...

Deborah - Love your card - so cheerful. Love that little piece of white you matted under your polka dots.

LynneZ

LyndA said...

Big and beautiful!

Playing with Paper said...

Very cheerful I love it!! I love your inspiration too!!

Charlette Finley said...

Just a wonderful card full of that summer feel. Thanks for sharing with us all.

Naomi said...

Love the way you went from your inspiration to the card. So pretty!
Naomi

dinosaur said...

What a cheerful card:)

Rosie said...

Love your card, simple but elegant

creations by jackie said...

I don't know which I like better your inspiration photo or your card. Either way they are gorgeous.

Helen L said...

Love, love, love the crisp beauty of your card; now I'm going to have to buy the spellbinders sunflower, darn you;) Thanks for sharing your great creation; you did a great job!!

Karen in KY said...

Wonderful card! and I love your inspiration photo too! Thanks for sharing.

SJ said...

Pretty card!

Daphne Anderson said...

What a simple but summery card to make some lucky person's day.

Pati said...

Very cute card! I love daisy type flowers and sunflowers. I also love how the sentiment fits that ribbon tag just right!

Barb said...

This card is absolutely stunning! Love the simplicity and colors!

Anonymous said...

pretty card >Isn't that daisy die Fab. Love to win some blog candy.

Beth said...

Your flower is gorgeous! What a delightful card to celebrate summer!

Anonymous said...

Love sunflowers and daisies; this card is a winnner from the first brushstroke.
Peace, Becky Johnson
princes729@aol.com

Anonymous said...

The sunflowers are gorgeous, I never even used mine.
carol b

Unknown said...

Full of energy and a total WOW!

Linda Carson said...

WOW! This beauty will brighten someone's day! Great job!

Shirley N said...

Love your card--love your daisy and DP, so very pretty!!!

Mary said...

Such a cheerful card...Love the daisy! The photo is beautiful, too.

Shirley said...

What a sweet perky card! Love all your choice of colors, too. Enjoy your week.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA

lori said...

Such a cute and happy card! Love the inspiration and the chance to win blog candy. Thanks!

CraftinGranny said...

Love the big daisy! Great card!
"Hugs" Carol

Lynne Phelps said...

What a beautiful inspiration photo, and your card is so bright and cheerful!

Susie W. said...

oooo...I love flowers. Great card and I love the inspiration photo! I've been doing a lot of "close-up" photography in my flower gardens lately.

Lenoria said...

Your card is beautiful and so is your picture - although I don't enjoy the yellow jackets, but it looks perfect on the picture.

Horsebroad said...

The flower is gorgeous!

Jessica said...

Love your card. Thanks for sharing your inspiration for this one.

Anonymous said...

What a fresh and summery card. The sentiment is just perfect for the card. Thanks for sharing. I love these types of cards.

Chris R. from Iowa

Teresa Kline said...

such a gorgeous card, I luv that the flower makes such a statement...very sweet!

enjoy *~*

Jean McKenzie said...

A great bright and cheery card. Love the paper and the twill threaded through. All gorgeous!

Linda Carlson said...

The flower -- big WOW factor!

Ida said...

Great card. The flower makes a bold statement on the card and your inspiration photo is awesome.

Unknown said...

ooh la la! I love this! it is so simple and so lovely.
thank you
Rita

Mary Friederichsen said...

Oh! This is sooo pretty!

Love it! Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece with us!

Glenda said...

Such a pretty card and I love the sentiment! Great Job!

cgargus said...

Beautiful, bright, summery card! I LOVE it! Thanks for sharing.

Sue D said...

Very pretty card--makes you want to smile!

jonim52 said...

Love the flower!

Hilda said...

Awesome card! Your daisy is gorgeous, as is your inspiration flower. Great layout and DP.

Judy Rozema said...

Deb, this is such a fresh, cheery card! I love that flower!

Jillisgram said...

Wow, what a flower --- makes a great statement!

Linda W. said...

Your inspiration photo is exactly that - GREAT inspiration! Awesome card Deb!

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Love your card. Colorful, Quick, and an attention getter!!!!

Anne G said...

This is such a clean bright design. A perfect summer card!

Elle Kasban said...

So pretty-love the sunflower! Elle Kasban

PatS said...

Love the polka dots. This card is so summery. Love it.

Peg said...

Love the card and the inspiration photo. Thanks for showing the daisy
from the sunflower die, too. Looks great with the red!

Unknown said...

I love the clean fresh look. Beautiful.

Sylvia from Minnesota said...

So clean and appears so simple. thanks for sharing and chance to win these wonderful items.

Marilyn said...

Pretty, simple and elegant.
Thank you for sharing.

kathy s said...

love the card the dots are very refreshing and the pretty sunflower - I don't use this die near enough but I love yours and the inspiration pic. Thanks for sharing

DottyA Cards & Things said...

As always beautiful work! You give me such good ideas I just LOVE checking your Blog.

Anonymous said...

Amazing recreation of the photo! Love nesties.

Lillian Child said...

ohmygoodness - I just ADORE the sunflower card - absolutely beautiful!

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Beautiful card so fresh sure would brighten anyone's day

Scrapbook Czar said...

Yum! So bright and....creamy!!!! Just lovely.

CherylQuilts said...

What a beautiful card! These sentiments just add so much to a simply elegant card!

Sue K (Australia) said...

Gorgeous bright card - make any recipient smile. thanks for chance to win.

Julia M said...

Wow!...the daisy just calls out to you. So fresh and full of spring..LOVE it!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Red and white dots are my fav and the white flower just sets it all off. Love this card!!

Amber (bambi64) said...

What a cherry, bright, summery card! I love it.

Anonymous said...

Oh wow! I love sunflower cards, fabulous card! Great picture too.

Dot.G Western Australia said...

Love the sun flower die very very fresh and clean

Kim C. said...

Always love daiseys. Very nice and the inspiration is beautiful

Kathie said...

Of course I love this card - daisies are my favorite and what you did with this is WOW!

Traci S. said...

Hi Deb~

WOW! What a photograph! That is really good work, my friend! I just love this card...the polka dot background...and your large layered daisy! I'm into sunflower stamps right now...and there is a challenge on what the colors for the petals and center should be? What would you do? Guru?

Remember~
He IS Able,
Traci S.