THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR COMMENTING!!
~BLOG HOP IS NOW CLOSED FOR ENTRIES~
HAPPY NEW YEAR~!!
~BLOG HOP IS NOW CLOSED FOR ENTRIES~
HAPPY NEW YEAR~!!
明けましておめでとうございます～！
I am so thrilled and honored to be a part of this blog hop to THANK YOU for following me through my blog on my creative journey!
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Today I'd like to share a layered and textured Happy New Year card. I was inspired by a card that Designer Christina Griffiths shared on Spellbinders® Blog recently. By adding gold mirror and white cardstock, it creates a festive new year celebration - don't you think?
I cut/embossed Spellbinders Card Card Creator series as the foundation for my card panel: 5 x 7 Matting Basics B Die #7 (the smallest size die is #1) with gold mirror cardstock and 5 x 7 Matting Basics A Die #6 with white cardstock. With the latter die cut, I embossed Venetian M-Bossabilities™ Folder through the Grand Calibur Die Cutting and Embossing Machine.
Labels Forty Dies #6 and #7 were cut/embossed with the gold mirror cardstock and Labels Forty Decorative Elements Dies #3 and #4 were cut/embossed with white cardstock. Nest the die cuts together to their corresponding sizes and they fit perfectly! I adhere them together with E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips.
To give the smaller Labels Forty/Forty Decorative Elements die cut dimension, I placed 3D Foam Squares - Regular to the back and adhered.
For more sparkle, I heat embossed gold embossing powder to the sentiment on white cardstock and hand cut a ribbon tail on both side.
I wanted to layer a little more gold behind the sentiment so I cut/embossed JustRite Papercraft's exclusive Vintage Filigree Layer die with gold mirror cardstock. So beautiful! To adhere this intricate design, I used 4 x 6" Adhesive Sheet (just the center part).
Just add pearls and place on a 5 x 7" white card base and it's ready to send out!
Project Supplies:
Cardstock and Card Base: WorldWin Papers (Gold Mirror Cardstock) and Darice/Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock®/David Tutera™ Celebrate Cardmaking System (110 lb.White Cardstock Pack and 5 x 7" card base)
Die Templates, Embossing Folder and Tool: Spellbinders® Creative Arts (5 x 7 Matting Basics A & B, Labels Forty, Labels Forty Decorative Elements, Venetian M-Bossabilities Folder, Tool 'N One™, Grand Calibur Die Cutting and Embossing Machine) and JustRite® Papercraft (Vintage Filigree Layer Die)
Stamp: JustRite® Papercraft (Extra Grand Holiday Sentiments Clear Stamps Set)
Ink: IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (VersaMark Watermark Ink)
Embossing Powder: Reflections (Gold)
Pearls: Want2Scrap©
Adhesives: SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips, 3D Foam Squares – Black, Regular and 4 x 6" Adhesive Sheet)
Other: Heating Tool
Last year's winner, Nance Carroll, was kind enough of share her birthday card that she made using the prize package I sent:
Now to the goodies! As a way to thank you all for always visiting my blog (if you're new, please become a follower on FaceBook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram), I have a fun assortment to give away (some you can't see but let's just say you won't be disappointed! LOL!). Simply leave me a comment on this post and I will announce the winner on Tuesday, January 6th. International entries are welcome!
Here is the list of my fellow hoppers - ENJOY THE INSPIRATION!! Your next stop is Lee Ann Barrett!
Margie Higuchi = YOU ARE HERE!!
Very beautiful cards you made! I love the died elements you added into.
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I love your elegant card. happy 2015.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!!! Happy New Year and thanks for participating with your generous gift!
ReplyDeleteLove your card Margie, the gold and white is so stunning. Thanks for the chance to win this lovely bundle of goodies : )
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ReplyDeleteLove your work and your blog! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a happy and blessed new year! :D
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Love the gold!
ReplyDeleteYours cards are beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration and the generous freebies you are offering.
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Really pretty!
ReplyDeleteEnjoying the hop! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning..Happy New Year.
ReplyDeletethat's a great and inspiring tutorial using Spellbinder dies. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Margie! Love the beautiful die cuts! Happy New Year to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a fun assortment of goodies!
Happy New Year! Fabulous card! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and thank you for the hop.Beautiful card.
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Happy crafting 2015!
Love your elegant white and gold card!
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ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Thanks for a chance to win!
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ReplyDeleteHappy new year! Stunning card! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous card!! The gold really stands out. How sweet of Nance to send a card. The intricate details of the die is amazing.
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ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. Thanks for the tutorial on the creation of this card. Thanks for the chance to win some wonderful products.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win a fabulous prize!!! hollysilva911@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteInspirational thank you!. Thanks for your generosity and a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteyour card is beautiful. Spellbinder dies make our cards so nice with a lot less effort than if we had to fussy cut.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing a wonderful card
happy new year
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thank you so much for the inspiration!! Wishing you a wonderful 2015!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Stunning. Happy new year.
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ReplyDeleteI really like you New Year card..it turned out really nice
Thanks for a great give away
What an elegant, gorgeous card!! I love the design!! Thanks so much for the chance to win an awesome giveaway!! Happy New Year :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
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Beautiful New Years card!! I too watch all of Christina's wonderful cardmaking videos..she is truly amazing!! You make some pretty amazing projects yourself!!
ReplyDeleteStunning New Year's card! Lovely layers! Thanks so much for sharing with us all year!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card, lovely work, Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteStunning card. TFS
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Cute cards!!! Have a wonderful and creative New Year!!!! TFS and being apart of a fabulous hop.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing prize package!
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That card is so elegant. I love the way that you mounted the flourish.southernbubbles@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
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Beautiful card and great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYours and Nance's cards are awesome! Thanks for the chance to win! fossilsrock at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Thanks for the giveaway and accepting internationals :)
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That's an exquisite New Year's card...well done. Thanks for participating in the blog and giving away a great prize.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS card Margie - LOVE the texture and all the ELEGANT layers!!! I have to confess that Labels Forty is on the top of my Spellbinders wishlist, so I will be Pinning your card for inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for being part of this Blog Hop and for giving us the chance to win!!!
Wishing you a HAPPY & CREATIVE New Year :)
PS - I'm a follower of your blog.
OOPS - I forgot to say that I follow you on Pinterest too - my name there is Tracy Moloney :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I love this intricate card!
ReplyDeleteLove the card. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletecraftymom205 at yahoo dot com
This is such a gorgeous, elegant card! Thanks for the great tutorial and the chance to win these fab goodies:) Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year, thanks for the opportunity to win such a generous prize and thanks for sharing my card! I look forward to this year and seeing more of your work. Hopefully it's less hectic for you than last.
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Your New Years card is amazing!! And your giveaway looks awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful elegant card. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card! i love that gold! Happy New year!
ReplyDelete-Rachel
rwkrafts.com
What a gorgeous card!! The spellbinders dies are so elegant and the gold cardstock makes it so regal looking.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful creations you make.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
http://ellyscardcreatief.blogspot.ro/
White and gold looks so elegant! Have a very Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMargie beautiful cards and great colours! Happy New Year!!! x
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Margie. Love the elegant card. The die-cut layers are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Just LOVE your work!! Thanks so much for being part of this wonderful blog hop!!
ReplyDeleteNice giveaway. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA lot of nice work! Thanks for the hop
ReplyDeleteI love your card! I love the use of the gold filigree die cuts, very inspiring. I also love these hops. They are a great opportunity to win sample products to try in new ways. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! Those filigree die cuts are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi Margie! Your card is stunning! Thank you so much for sharing and for the detailed tutorial. Thanks also for a chance to win a nice prize. Hope you and your family have a blessed new year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card love the gold!
ReplyDeleteTotally beautiful and an awesome prize pack..I am keeping my fingers crossed... :) ...tyvm !!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New year, This is a beautiful card. Great creation. to the Year to come!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Love the hop and such generous gifts!Beautiful card! roxcrawf@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMargie, your card is absolutely gorgeous! Wishing you a very happy new year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thank you for your generosity! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletePamela Burke
nc2004@hotmail.com
Gorgeous card, love the gold and how it sparkles.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
What an awesome idea sharing what she made, I really like that idea. Love this blog hop, not just for the fab giveaways but all the new blogs I'm finding along the way. Lots of great inspiration. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Such "lovelies" on this Blog Hop! God bless you and yours in 2015 and always! {{HUGS}} ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com
ReplyDeleteWow! That is amazing assortment of goodies you have put together for this giveaway! Thank you so much for the chance to win, I would be super mega thrilled to get this in the mail! janesfilms@yahoo.ca
ReplyDeleteFabulous pictorial. I am a new follower because of your directions...easy to create. Thanks for the opportunity. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI love the white and gold card you made for New Year's. It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are very pretty. thanks for your wonderful giveaway. Happy New Year! mia at jacobsracing dot com
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your gorgeous layered card! So elegant ! Wishing you a happy 2015!!
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Great cards and great embossing! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletevery nice use of the spellbinders frames! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLove your use of the dies. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the pretty details in your card! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work... i love the Vintage Filigree Layer die.. makes everything so pretty!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card for the new year. i like the traditional gold for Asian New Year.
ReplyDelete新年に祝福 (I use google translate)
KristaInMN at gmail dot com
What a spectacular and amazing card! Happy New Year!, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and yours. I love your sweet and very elegant card. Thanks for the chance to win the great prize.
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant card! Happy New Year and thanks for offering a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOh wow is that card ever gorgeous. I thought I already left a comment but it seems to have disappeared, LOL Thank you for the chance to win! Following you now!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun blog hop! Your card is stunning!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
I love your card -- Gold and White are the best combination for an elegant card. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is just gorgeous, great job! this is my first time visiting, but I'll be back and I've pinned you as well. LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating in the blog hop and giving us a chance to win.
slyfoxphpstamps at cox dot net
Such a classic and elegant creation! Followed You, Glad to be here!
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Wishing You & Your family A Very Happy New Year!
That is a stunning card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteWow what a great giveaway to start the New year.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous projects with the lovely ornate dies!
ReplyDeleteLove your work! I haven't used anything by spellbinders yet, I'm still pretty new to stamping and card making. Thanks for the giveaway!!!! emeraldmaz@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Thank you for sharing!! Happy and Blessed New Year to you and your family ♥
ReplyDeleteLove your work, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a BEAUTIFUL card... so Elegant. Love the gold and white.
ReplyDeleteI was looking at your blog before I move on to the next person and I had to smile when you posted that you eat your Christmas cake BEFORE you eat your meal. What a GREAT tradition because you are right. Usually after eating, you are too full for dessert.
Planning on checking out the rest of your years projects. Happy crafting in 2015!!
Your cards are like works of art. Thank you for your creative inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Happy Crafty Year.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and photos. HAPPY nEW yEAR.
ReplyDeletewow! great work! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThe white and gold look great together! Very elegant.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card with all its layers, and the white/gold colour combo. Gotta love spellbinders!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win and happy crafting in 2015
What a great tutorial! Hope you have a wonderful year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway! Thank you for a chance to win :) Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAs a new card maker I have so much to learn and your style is where my heart is. I will be returning. Glad I found you on my first Blog Hop.
ReplyDeleteI love the card you made. I am a follower of Christina Griffiths and I was so pleased to see you feature the card that my good friend Nancy Carroll made for you.
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I was already a GFC follower but I have now subscribed to you on Pinterest and sent a friend request for FB. Happy New Year to you!
Happy New Year, may this year be even better than last. Wonderful post, a new follower.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Happy 2015
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, it looks so intricate but you step it out so well. Thanks for the inspiration and the opportunity to win such a great prize.
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ReplyDeleteThat is a very pretty new year card. Thanks for sharing your talent and inspiring us to get creative as well.
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That card is GORGEOUS!! So elegant... thank you for such wonderful inspiration and it looks like the prize you are offering is even MORE wonderful!! How thoughtful of you to post the card made by last year's lucky winner!! Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteHi Margie! This card with the gold mirror cardstock is gorgeous! I've never used this! I should look into getting it for future weddings, Christmas, anniversaries, and anything that gold complements! Thank you for the awesome giveaway also! OH! And, I love the pictures of your family members and eating dessert BEFORE the main course!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your card is amazing! It looks so luxe. Thank you for sharing your work and for the chance to win in your generous giveaway. Happy new year!
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ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your family! Your card is so beautiful! I will follow you on FB for more of your inspiration. Thank you!
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Love your cards, a real card artist. Thanks for the chance to win a wonderful gift prize.
ReplyDeleteWow This blog hop is just amazing. So many stops and great ideas. I am learning about so many new websites, blogs and products. Very much fun on a rainy Sunday
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ReplyDeletegreat die project. Thanks. Happy 2015.
I love your work. I even have your name on a postit so that I remember to check your blog every so often. Thanks for participating in the hop!! Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards , I will follow your blog as I have just received a grand calibur die cutter as a gift from my son and love your blog thank you x
ReplyDeleteWow, what a stunning card. The gold really makes it stand out and I love the dies are so unique.
ReplyDeleteLove this card and the Spellbinders die, on my must find list now! Wow! Happy New Year!
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nasyk2009@yandex.ru
Your elegant gold and white New year card would be a hit with anyone! So pretty with all the layered die cuts. Thanks for the giveaway...and I am following on FB!
ReplyDeleteHappy and blessed new year for you and your beautiful family. Hi from Greece
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card! Thank you so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYes u did well with this card. Beautiful. Christina Griffiths has been an inspiration to me and I love how you made an idea your own. I want to take my card making to a different level. This NewYear card is awesome. Thanks for participating in this blig hop.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your wonderful cards with your fans and thanks for the giveaway. Happy New Year and can't wait to see what wonderful creations you have in store for 2015!
ReplyDeleteawesome prize pack and adorable projects! Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your talent and thanks for the chance to win such awesome products. Blessings to you in 2015!
ReplyDeleteあけましておめでとう！ I don't get to use the Japanese keyboard on my iPad very often, lol! So thrilled to discover you and see some Japanese stuff. I would love for you to do more, maybe a New Years 年賀状 !
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful card! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHi Margie! Gorgeous card! I loved your New Years paddle too. What a nice blog candy.. In need me some plain janes. lol. Thanks, Paulette S., craftqueen417 at yaho.com or paulettesprettypapercrafts dot wordpress dot com
ReplyDeleteI love the card you created! Thanks for the chance to win! Happy 2015!!
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Gorgeous card, thank you for showing the steps.
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