Monday, April 11, 2011

Stamper's Dream & Friends Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Stamper's Dream & Friends Blog Hop! I'm super excited about all the very special friends that are hopping with me and The Dream Team today! Right after I tell you about my card I'm going to introduce them.

For today's card I used an adorable Penny Black cling mounted stamp called Dreaming Geraniums . Isn't that napping bunny the sweetest thing? I stamped on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine ink, then colored with Tombow Markers . I used a damp paint brush to blend the colors. The edges were distressed with Tea Dye Distress Ink .

The sentiment is Northwood's Classic Easter Blessings . I stamped it then cut and embossed using Spellbinders Labels One Nestabilities .

The designer paper is from the Basic Grey Hello Luscious paper pad. I used a Webster's Pages Rose & Vintage Pearl Sparkler in the center of my bow, and added a Heart Pin .


These are the Tombow Markers I used to color. You can click on the image to enlarge it so you can see the numbers a little better.

The blog hop list for today is listed below. Aren't there some fabulous designers here? Please be sure to leave a comment for each and every one of them when you visit their blog post today. TWO have hidden blog candy, and you have to comment on their blog post for a chance to win!

Becca Feeken
Michelle Rodgers
Jerri Kay Jimenez
Amy Sheffer
Denise Marzec
Arlene Cuevas
Leslie Miller
Cindy Lawrence
Kellie Fortin
Tosh Leyendekker
Jeanne Streiff
Mariana Grigsby
Joan Ervin
Lea Lawson
Frances Byrne
Christina Fischer
Carla Murphy
Teresa Kline
Carol Longacre
Gabriela Divine

And here are the two prize packages from Stamper's Dream - one for each lucky winner!



The two winners will be announced here on my blog Thursday evening, April 14 as well as on the blogs of the designers who had the hidden candy! So be sure to check back to see who the winners are....it could be you!

My heartfelt thanks to my friends who participated in the hop today...and to each of you for stopping by!

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Gabriela said...

Michelle - your card is fantastic. It takes my breath away! Thank you for inviting me to participate in this very special Blog Hop. It meant a lot!

Diane said...

This is the most adorable card...love~love that image!!

Ret said...

Hi Michelle, I love your amazingly cute Easter card! The image is absolutely adorable, and your coloring is wonderful! What a fantastic group of stamping stars you've put together! Can't wait to see them all. Thanks for the chance to win the fabulous blog candy!!

~amy~ said...

Such a SWEET card...love your coloring!

Luana said...

So cute...love the little bunny.

GrannyCharlotte said...

What a beautiful card. The geraniums look so real. Great coloring, shape and stamp! The little bunny is too sweet. Thanks for sharing.

Judy I, St. Louis MO said...

What a cute card. Love how it's colored.

~ Jo ~ said...

What a cute card!! I love how it all is color coordinated and that bunny is adorable!

wendy said...

Cute card. I love the detail of this stamp. Thanks for the tip about using watercolor paper and blending with a bit of water.

Tanja said...

Lovely card, I like the DPs and the beautiful colouring.

Jerri Jimenez said...

Awe, he's totally adorable Michelle!

normajeanr50 said...

Michelle, I love the little bunny. Heis so cute! your use of color is delightful. What generous blog candy. Thanks for sharing.

Donna said...

What an adorable card! I love the image; that bunny is so cute! Thanks for the fun hop and all the eye candy!

Sego Crafts and Cards said...

Beautiful colouring, thanks for sharing, and what generous blog candy.

Carol L said...

What a sweet card! I love how you colored this adorable image and I love the DP! I just noticed your FB photo too - what a great picture of you!! Thanks for inviting me to play along in this blog hop Michelle, I'm truly honored to be among such a talented group of ladies! ((hugs))

Kay said...

Beautiful card, I love this stamp. Thanks for a chance to win.

Laurie in MN said...

Adorable, Michelle.

Kim C said...

This is sooo cute, I love your card. Thanks for sharing.

Crumbdust said...

What a cute card. The bunny is so cute I think he needs a name. That's for being a part of the Candy Blog, Terry

Terry B. said...

Your card is adorable. That napping bunny is the sweetest!
I love the way you put stuck your label behind your image with the sentiment on it!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Evette K. said...

Marvelous card...love Penny Black stamps so much!! Love this.

bethann said...

such a sweet card. love blog hops, thanks for being so generous

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Great card. Love that little bunny!

NewYankeeScrapper said...

so sweet! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

What a cute Easter card and so springy - with a different sentiment, could be used for so many different occasions or no occasion at all - just because!

T said...

When I see this kind of stamp, it doesn't resonate with me, but it looks so fabulous when you do it!

marilynwillauer said...

Adorable card! Love your little bunny, it's so cute. Thanks for sharing!

Teri C said...

Absolutely beatiful! So bright and colorful!

Shirley Smith said...

Lovely card, love the bunny..thanks for sharing and offering blog candy.

Cheryl said...

Your card is beautiful! I love that sleeping bunny, so sweet!

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scrappingnana said...

Very pretty card. Love the bright and cheerful colors. The bunny is just adorable. Thanks for sharing.

Judy W. said...

How adorable! Love that image and your beautiful coloring!

Karol L said...

This is just to cute, love all the bright colors. Thank you

mamaduck said...

Your card screams spring and Easter. It is so beautiful.

Ellen said...

Ahhh, such a sweet card!

Kellie Fortin said...

Michelle- what a beautiful Easter Card - I love every detail!!! Thanks for inviting me to join your hop today!!

Jeanne Streiff said...

What a sweet bunny! Thanks for letting me hang out with you girls today!

Linda said...

How cute, I love the bunny and geraniums. Thank you.

Barbara said...

I really like the stamp that you used. You made a wonderful Easter card.

Susie said...

Beautiful card. Love the sweet image.

Helen said...

A cute image!

Joan Ervin said...

This is sooo pretty, Michelle....your coloring is exceptional on that adorable image and I just love the colors, papers, and awesome details!!! Thanks for inviting me to join you and your DT today....I'm thrilled to be stamping with such talented ladies!!!!

KVencel said...

Love the little bunny!

shawneegal said...

what a sweet card-- I love that soft little bunny . The flowers are so pretty also

dclouser said...

Such unusual colors for an Easter card. I love them! So inspired by the way you colored that image.

Candy Meyers said...

Beautiful card. I'm glad to see someone still uses Tombow msarkers. This is a great idea.
Thanks for sharing.
Candy Meyers

Anonymous said...

Such a sweet bunny - who wouldn't love him on a card!
carol b

Tanya said...

Oh your card is beautiful! I love those PB images with the little bunny, soooo sweet!

Lu said...

I love this card! Geraniums are my favorite flower. The bunny makes it so darn cute.

Sherry Kushibab said...

What a sweet looking bunny in those geraniums....looks like he is taking a nap after munching in the garden. What lovely colors and love that DP. TFS

Debra Carnley said...

great card!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card Michelle. That image is so cute. Thanks for the chance to win some candy

Cheryl W. said...

That bunny is just so sweet. Love this card and your coloring is beautiful!

Lil said...

This is a great card love the flowers.

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Darling Card. He looks how I feel!!

Diana said...

What a lovely card!!

Marit said...

I love this card, what a cute stamper.

Billie Dee said...

That is a very beautiful AND cute card!

NANCY P said...

What a cute little bunny. I love your card.

Marla said...

A gorgeous card. Love the adorable Penny Black bunny stamp!!

Unknown said...

Makes me happy to look at your design!

shellybob said...

Oh my goodness! That is just as cute as it can be!

Maureen Chandler said...

Your card is so cute! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!

Jessica said...

Wow Michelle, beautiful coloring! I love your card! TFS

Brenda said...

Love your card - very pretty!

Debby said...

I love that you used rich colors for your base, wonderful card! Hugs

Lorie Ballard said...

How cute is that! Love the bright and happy colors!

Designing with Debbie said...

Beautiful card. I love the color green. This is such a cute stamp. Thanks for sharing

Unknown said...

This is so cute. Great coloring. I really enjoy these blog hops. I find new talent and see all your lovely works. The down side though is you have go through them so it could take me a day to get through all the new blogs I have found. Oh well....;)

Unknown said...

Oh is that bunny cute!!!!!

aol said...

What a cute card. Thanks for sharing.

Teresa said...

Spring is here!! Love the beautiful colors. Hugs, Teresa E

Christina Fischer said...

Oh Michelle -- I just love this! It's just so happy! Your coloring is fabulous! :)

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Michelle, thank you for a wonderful Monday morning Blog hop. There was such variety and wonderful inspiration by all the Dream team. Their creations were stunning.

Fernanda said...

while I would normally use these colors for Christmas cards you have proven to me that they can work quite well for other occasions!

Gloria Westerman said...

Oh isn't this pretty....love all the colors...and the little bunny is adorable....thank you for sharing....

Deirdre said...

AMAZING card - love it. Wonderful image, amazing colouring, fab design. All yum!

Belinda said...

The bunny is just too adorable, great card!

Cindy Lou said...

What a darling little image! This is such a cute card for any occasion, thanks so much for sharing!

cathy said...

Cute card for Easter.

bernietom47 said...

OH MY what a sweet card. Love that napping bunny. Your coloring is amazing. Thanks for the chance to win.
Blessings Bernie

Anonymous said...

Your card is so sweet. Thanks for the invite.

Jessica said...

What a great hop! I didn't see one thing that I didn't like! Thanks for having the hop. TFS
Hugs, Jessica

Jean C said...

I love your card. Thanks for sharing.

Sharon said...

Love your colors and beautiful style!

Mindy said...

Adorable card! I love geraniums and that bunny is too, too cute. I hopped over from Butterflykisses. Thanks!

Linda Palmer said...

Darling card. I love all Penny Black images. Great coloring.

Waipahu CBDO dba Waipahu Community Coalition said...

Your card is adorable! I love the coloring and that bunny is so cute. TFS

Cheryl S. said...

What an adorable card. I love your coloring and am glad to see someone else is still using this wonderful coloring technique!!

Lea L. said...

This is super cute, Michelle! You did a wonderful job coloring the stamped image, and I can't get over how sweet the napping bunny is!! ♥♥♥

Micki said...

OMG, I absolutely love your coloring. This card is absolutely adorable! I'm so having to use my Tombow markers more.....

Kathy P said...

Great card. Love your colouring. Good to see cards made with Tombows. I love my Tombows.

Just Me... said...

i love the fact that you used tombow markers, because it inspires me to use mine i can not afford copics. Thank you!!

Anetash said...

It is a remarkable card.
:)

Anonymous said...

Very beautiful card!!!

Clare said...

How cute is this little guy?

Charlotte said...

What an adorable card. Love the image, and your coloring is beautiful.

meemee48 said...

The reds and greens are so vibrant! Love your dp and embellishments!

Amy Sheffer said...

Amazing coloring, Michelle! You've dally brought that image to life!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card. I love the image. I am so happy to have a chance to win the blog candy.

Judith Kulm said...

I am new to blogging so hope I do this right. These cards are just amazing!

lynn said...

Such a cute card, just love it.

chrissy said...

Your card is adorable...Thanks for the chance to win. Fingers crossed.

connie said...

This is so pretty~love the coloring.

Joan V said...

Oh, I just love Penny Black stamps. This bunny and geranium stamp is so adorable. I love your dp, it is so perfect for this image. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win some great candy.

Anonymous said...

Your card is adorable! Love it!

Jackie
scrappingbear@yahoo.com

Carla Murphy said...

Michelle I love it!! You're fantastic with those Tombow Markers!! Thanks for including me in the hop - I'm just home from work and getting to read all the comments - pretty fun stuff! 8)

GrannieR said...

What an adorable Easter card!

Danielle Marie Oakes said...

Love the card! wow Tombow markers work great! I havent' invested in copics yet but I have some of these. Thanks for the inspiration.

rush said...

love the choice of stamps and the way you colored it. spring is coming!

Jeannie B said...

Michelle, Beautiful Easter card. I love the bunny and geraniums. Thanks for sharing your talent.

dinosaur said...

What a cute card! I like the colors you used.

jperr said...

Love the card and your coloring.
Jocelan Perry

Jackie said...

Beautiful sweet card, thanks Jackie

Annette M said...

Lovely easter card!

Anonymous said...

Nice card Michelle, here's hoping to win. Hugs, Nellie.

Anne said...

A lovely card - I have some of the stamps and have used one for some of my Easter cards. Anne

Adirondack Annie said...

What a gorgeous card! Superb job on the coloring!!!

imsteelefullofscrap said...

Just adorable love the lil bunny and your coloring is amazing!!!

Kathy said...

cute!

Cat Tidwell said...

This is just adorable Michelle! Wondering coloring as usual!

Anonymous said...

The blog candy is great but my favorite part of blog hops is seeing all of this fantastic talent displayed!!!

Your card is adorable! All of the layers, embellishments and colors work so well together. I Love It!

Marina said...

Beautiful works. Thanks for sharing, and for the chance to win candy.

ScrappingDeb said...

Oh my, I NEED that image - so cute. And I love the vivid green - really very pretty.

Oma said...

Aww, how cute is this? Love it!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

This is such a sweet bunny image! Love how you did the flowers!

Lovestampin said...

Great card for Easter. Need to practice my colouring in! thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

That stamp is to sweet! What an idea to use a nestie...TFS great idea!!

Jackie

CreativeMish said...

What an adorable little bunny next to such a pretty pot of flowers. The colors are great!

SuzyQue said...

That is the cutest bunny ever! Such nice coloring.

Debbie said...

Love the card - feels like spring!

Paula said...

The bunny is so cute! Great card!

Sonia said...

Such a cute card! I love the bunny!

wendyp said...

that bunny is too cute! Adorable card!!!

JustaFewDesigns said...

Love your card. Im not much of a card maker so Im jealous of your talent! lol TFS!! LOVING the hop.
hugs
Elsa

Hannah Clark said...

Your colouring is so beautiful! What a great card!

Anonymous said...

Adorable card; love that bunny! Thanks for sharing. Jo4Him

Barbara R. said...

Beautiful job. Love the little bunny and your coloring is great!!!

Mildred said...

Nice card. Love that little bunny!

Denise Marzec said...

That's one of my favorite PB stamps from the new release, and you colored it so beautifully. Love that wrinkly ribbon, too!

JD/ Jill said...

Beautiful card. Your coloring is amazing...

Robyn said...

Thanks for sharing

Anonymous said...

I just finished the blog and WOW! All the designers did a great job and you have fabulous blog candy; thanks for offering it. I left you a note earlier about your fabulous card. Jo4Him

Karen said...

Very sweet card.

Sue K (Australia) said...

This is absolutely adorable.

bernshwag said...

Adorable card Michelle, the sleeping bunny is so stinkin cute! It reminds me of my moms garden, it's not uncommon to see the little bunnnies amongst her flowers. They aren't usually sleeping though..normally you find them munching..LOL

Michelle you have put together the most talented team ever, it is such a pleasure to hop around and see all of their awesome creations...Lots of inspiration going on, that's for sure!

Hugs,
Candi

Barbara said...

That bunny has the cutest expression. its like he is playying hide and seek behind that pot.
Sweet card

Connie C. said...

Makes you want to just pick up this little guy and cuddle him up!

Trish said...

Fabulous card and terrific 'hop'
Hugs,
Trish

Anonymous said...

Your card is sooo sweet. I've never tried using the markers to color and then blend...this looks so delicate...gotta try that technique!Thanks for the opportunity to win candy!

Ashnick Corners said...

too cute, makes me realize I need to start playing with my markers a little more often

Auntie Em said...

Your card is so sweet! I love the bunny under the geraniums. The greens are so rich.
Thanks for sharing! :)

Luv 2 Create said...

Michelle, this is the sweetest card. I just love this stamp that you used and your coloring is fabulous. Thanks for introducing it to us. Great hop!!
Marcie

Bobbie Lynn said...

What a sweet image and live the way you used the label as a tab. Your coloring is fabulous.

Holly said...

I love the card!!!

dibsndabs said...

It is so nice to see geraniums again. That is an excellent paint job on them!

Kaye said...

Want to hug that bunny...too cute!!!

queenofnanas said...

Beautiful, just beautiful

Julia Nowosielska said...

Lovely card. Love how you coloured your image.

Anonymous said...

Loved your card. That bunny is so cute.

Margie F.

sharon said...

That little bunny looks like he is giggling. I'll make a bet he is playing hide n seek with his bunny friends.
Sharon L

Leslie Miller said...

Awwwww, that's the sweetest little bunny and, oh, so beautifully colored! Love my Tombows. Thanks so much for asking me to hop along with you today, Michelle!

Anonymous said...

michelle f. said:

oh, i just love the bunny, he is so cute and i can almost smell the geraniums. i am so ready for spring. i really like your dp, too.

Linda Carson said...

Adorable artwork! The creative eye-candy on this hop was amazing and so inspirational! Great choice of artist!

Billie A said...

Very pretty card. Great colors.

LindaMar1 said...

Adorable card for Easter!

Sharleen Hauk said...

That sweet bunny stamp is on my wish list. Your card is adorable.

Helen said...

Super cute Easter card and a great inspiration.Thank you

Shirley said...

Fabulous card!
Hugs from Sweden

Cyndi Greenwalt said...

Love your watercoloring! So,so gorgeous!

Heather said...

Penny black always steals my heart. I love hoe you've brought this stamp to life with color!

Judi said...

Gorgeous card, and what a fabulous, 'feel good' image! Love it!

Judi x

Arlene said...

So adorable Michelle!

Peachy Wessels said...

What an adorable bunny card - so cute!

Stephanie said...

That image is absolutely adorable!! What a great card!

Peachy Wessels said...

What a great group of talented designers - enjoyed the hop - lot's of inspiration!

Isha Gupta said...

Gorgeous card and amazing creations by DT ladies. Thanks for giving a chance to win too.

Ratty Hugs said...

Lovely, sweet card & image. It's nice to see the tombows being used.
~C8>

Marthamh2 said...

I love your card. Thanks for sharing.

mary lou said...

your card is adorable.

Anonymous said...

the card is beautiful and what great prizes! Thanks for sharing :)

Glenda said...

What an adorable stamp, that bunny is just too cute!

creativearts said...

You made an adorable card! I love Northwoods stamps! I follow your blog all of the time and am amazed at how well you color with Tombow maarkers. Keep up the good work!

Carla McKinnon said...

love love the cards. found you on splitcoast too. love the bunnies. Carla at greenfeet@sbcglobal.net

Peggy K said...

So nice...I miss watercolor. Gotta get back to that!!

DottyA Cards & Things said...

This is just a lovely card!!! The colors work so will with that beautiful stamp set...! Thanks for this chance to win.

Monica said...

what a cute little bunny!

Pat B said...

Such a sweet card. The colors are a bit different from the soft pastels for Easter...I Love it! Thanks for the chance to win. Pat B

Anonymous said...

With Copics all the rage, I'm glad to see a card made with markers! It's adorable!

Mary Sue said...

Lovely card.

Nicole said...

So sweet. Perfect for Easter. And love that little pin!

Karen said...

Very, very cute. What a great card! I'm a big fan of Tombows too.

Barbara said...

Michelle, lovely card and thanks for the opportunity to win such great blog candy.

cropnmoomsie said...

Cute card. Love the bunny!

Bev J. said...

Great coloring on that pretty and cute image-love the bunny!

Charlene said...

I love your card. Soooo cute!

Sherry said...

What a beautiful Easter card love the red and green tigether thanks for sharing

Kathy O said...

Very cute card! Thanks for the chance to win in the hop!

Leslie Deering said...

very cute puts me in the mood for Spring !

Aissa's said...

what an adorable bunny. Love your card. Really pretty.

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