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Saturday, October 3, 2009

Blog Party - Card Kit Continued!

Wow - today has been amazing! We love you guys so, SO much!

We have some more card inspiration from cards made out of our Holiday Card Kit! And, some of these use our Cut Out: Holiday Greetings - which is a very inexpensive way to spice up a card and add a greeting to it!
Quick, easy and simple cards that will mean so much to the recipient!

Are you guys having fun today?! We hope so and we hope you're being inspired to create! We have another giveaway pictured here:
We'd love to see what inspires you! To enter this giveaway let us know one of your favorite blog, site, etc. that you love to visit that inspires you - let us know when you leave a comment or email us (SUBJECT LINE: BLOG PARTY - GIVEAWAY 6), we can't wait to check out all the links! All prize winners will be announced at 10:00 pm, tonight!

We'll see you again at 8:00 pm and then at 10:00 pm for our last blog party post - it'll be a BIG ONE!
xo, Elle

92 comments:

Lexi said...

No secret here: ANTHROPOLOGIE!!!! That store is creative overload for me!!

Moira said...

www.kollettehall.com inspires me.
Inspiration on a number of levels. :)

Taylor B. said...

My fave. has nothing to do with scrapbooking but I love Chictopia. There are so many stylish girls on that site! It's really inspired me to dress up even if it's running out to get groceries.

marla said...

WOW this giveaway is SO AWESOME - I would LOVE to receive all these things especially that pretty Martha Stewart punch. I am a part of a message board online and I LOVE to look at the gallery for inspiration. It is www.fiskateers.com/ and I also love this blog for inspiration debbysdares.blogspot.com.

Erika M. said...

I actually have several places where I find inspiration:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/

http://lilybeanpaperie.typepad.com/

http://donnadowney.typepad.com/

http://creativeantics.blogspot.com/

http://sketchythursdays.blogspot.com/

http://limelightpapercrafts.blogspot.com/

Christine said...

I couldn't even begin to narrow it down to one. Tim Holtz, Dawn McVie, Nichole Heady and one more that I can't think of now. She makes the most beautiful shabby chic cards!

Blessings,
Christine

Shelly in the NW said...

i love to browse Etsy and flip through Real Simple magazine, and when time permits browse antique stores and/or flea markets for odds/ends and I think Tim Holtz and Teresa McFayden are amazingly talented.

Sally said...

Hi,
I love to check out:

www.krwernerdesign.com/blog/
www.aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/

which is how I got here.

Peggy said...

http://prima.typepad.com/prima/ gotta love prima eye candy and inspirations!

Diana Fisher said...

There are so many I love, but if I have to pick:
http://cosmocricket.typepad.com
http://meganklauerdesign.blogspot.com/
http://rondapalazzari.typepad.com/

...are my faves.

Joli said...

I get a lot of inspiration right here!!! A few of my other favorites are
http://www.frommyfeatherednest.blogspot.com/
http://www.pencillines.com/
http://www.pagemaps.com/blog.php
Thanks for the chance to win!!!

Toby said...

Personally, I scour the different challenge blogs and personal blogs for inspiration. I don't think I have one favorite but here is a hybrid card maker that is just fab!

http://www.andreagourley.blogspot.com/

StaceyL. said...

Since I'm new to blogging I don't have a huge stash to choose from yet but. . . I love Stephanie Howell (your guest Designer for October) and I get alot of inspiration from a young lady in my local area amberscurlock.blogspot.com. Hope I win something tonight - it's all so great!

Melinda AKA medialady said...

There are so many great sites and blogs that I read but I love checking out stacy julian, ali edwards, and of course checking out what you have special to show us!

Bill, Amelia and Jack said...

I think it is so easy to get lost in the inspiration on the internet! I love www.simplemom.com and www.soulemama.com
I also also love to do digital scrapbooking so check out www.littledreamerdesigns.com
I love being able to see where other people look - I'll have to make a list! THank you!!!

Vanessa said...

I love www.tumblr.com you can follow tons of people who post pictures of things they like. I like when it all comes to me and I dont have to read anything!

Meg said...

http://www.fiskateers.com/

I always learn something fun or new in their message board, gallery, and blog!

jpitta said...

I love Ali Edwards blog (http://aliedwards.typepad.com/) and Kelly Rae Roberts blog (http://kellyraeroberts.blogspot.com/)

scrapmin said...

I started doing cards again recently and have loved browsing at www.papertreyink.com and some of the designer's blogs there.

Ammie said...

I love the Merry Christmas cards. The 3D embellishments are wonderful.

Hmm. I follow so many blogs. Lately I've been enjoying http://www.craftzine.com/ and http://www.dinosaursandrobots.com/

These sites don't often feature cards, but they do share vibrant photos and creative ideas. I think they broaden my creative horizons.

PARobin said...

I visit more blogs than I probably should but one of my favorites is Stephanie Howell...love her scrapping style and her sense of humor!

JPScraps said...

I visit lots of blogs but my favorites are Hero Arts and Operation Write Home Homefront blog.

Amanda Ann said...

One of my favorite site for inspiration is the Paper*Cakes Finds blog!! http://papercakesfinds.blogspot.com/

Dee Dee said...

I like to look at all the handmade things on Etsy for inspiration.

cindy H said...

Ali Edwards blog inspires me.

kismetart said...

Cocoa Daisy- the women on the message boards are always really positive and supportive and the work people share inspires me to create, create, create!

Cristina Tronco said...

I love kristina's blog
http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/
she always come up with some amazing cards!

Jennifer said...

I look at SO many blogs for inspiration - but I gotta vote for Etsy. There is some FUN stuff on there.

lovin2scrap said...

Lots of good sites mentioned and some new ones to check out as well! I can add a couple fave manufacturers of mine to the list:

cosmocricket.typepad.com

jyeger.wordpress.com (jillibean soup)

Susan said...

Well, it's hard to narrow it down, my Google Reader has a lot. =) Here are some:
Ali Edwards (http://aliedwards.typepad.com/) Elise Blaha (http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/) Jennifer McGuire (http://jennifermcguireink.typepad.com/)
Tina Aszmus (http://lifelovepaper.typepad.com/
Studio Calico
(http://www.studiocalico.com/)

GretaB said...

Yes! I am having fun. Thank you for hosting the blog party and giving us a chance to win so many great prizes!

I get inspiration from countless places, including many of the ones already listed. Even though I'm already married and don't have any need to plan a wedding, wedding sites and blogs are a major source of inspiration. One such site is snippetandink.blogspot.com.

Michelle said...

I love www.portabellopixie.com
Her fabric is gorgeous and provides lots of great color combos.

Veronica said...

www.wipkits.blogspot.com inspires me. Trish and her design team are great. I check her blog everyday!

Cynthia B. said...

If I have to pick just one - I'd say moxiefabworld.com. Cath at moxie fab puts together the coolest posts with picks of different things that inspire HER, and her ties to Paper Crafts always ensure I see links from other talented artists. Awesome stuff! (And your giveaway is awesome too! Thank you for the chance to win!!)

Coochies & All said...

I love the hero arts blog - lots of inspiration there! :)
elaine t

Ginny said...

I love Tip Junkie. You get inspiration on all sorts of things!

Amber said...

I love Stephanie Howell's blog, the American Crafts blog and Ali Edwards blog! =)

amy a said...

I love thegreenfrogstudio.com. Celine always has something new and fresh on her blog. I also love www.hollyscharmedlife.blogspot.com.Holly is extremely talented!

Nitasha said...

Sorry to be so long winded, but I'll have to share at least three categories of inspiration:
Challenges-
www.sketchythursdaysblogspot.com
www.pointblankperiod.org
Artists-
thegreenfrogstudio.typepad.com
sassysasha.typepad.com
ali edwards and donna downey
Kit Clubs-
studio calico
noel mignon
kenner road
It is so amazing that there is so much talent out here in the world, and I have walked away with an immense amount of inspriation and crafty goodness from today's Blog Party...
I was so inspired that I even created my own blog today! (although it's still nakey-- I look forward to seeing what it will blossom into over the next few months) Thank you Elle!

Amy said...

Definitely Ali Edwards' blog. I check it every day!

ArlaMo said...

The gallery at Studio Calico inspires me!

Papertrails by a paper lover said...

For me, it's more like where don't I find inspiration. I seem to always be in Target picking up something or another so I like to see what the latest decor is in as well scope out the juniors clothes because they change their designers up so much. I like that.

Tammy said...

I like Ali Edwards and Becky Higgins blogs. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

jeanie nieva said...

my favorite blog is http://irisbabaouy.blogspot.com. :)

Kim M said...

I love looking at the Papertrey blog by Nichole Heady. They have such amazing card designs. I also love to check out the Cosmo Cricket and Bella Blvd blogs, they have lots of great ideas on both sites.

toniw said...

I enjoy reading Ali Edwards blog aliedwards.typepad.com I especially enjoy her Tuesday Tutorials that she has started, so cool! Thanks for another chance to win!

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Samantha said...

Hi, I look to etsy, one hundred wishes, pagemaps and cps

Badalicat said...

Ben Franklin http://www.bfranklincrafts.com/HomeMonroe.html in Monroe Washington I love the ideas on the paper craft part of the website!

laverneboese said...

hmmm, i love looking at etsy, anthropologie, and believe it or not, potterybarn kids for inspiration!

Grace said...

I have to say that reading all the Blogs especially Stephanie Howells, I get inspired! Love all these samples.. what great ideas! Grace

Dina said...

I love
www.anthropologie.com
www.retrospection.typepad.com
www.akissonthechic.typepad.com

Patti Senter aka NW Lady said...

My fav is Kristine Werner's blog
www.krwernerdesign.com/blog
Her videos are really easy to follow and super inspirational.

Rebecca said...

For colors and patterns I love looking at the Crate and Barell catalogue.

Christine said...

i love checking out www.moxiefabworld.com - they always have lots of eye candy

Jingle said...

I love All Moments Remembered! We have an awesome group of women over there who share ideas, as well as our lives. It's wonderfully inspiring!

Summer Braxton said...

www.moxiefabworld.com Cath Edvalson ROCKS my socks!! So much inspiration in the form of projects, products and poetry.

melissa kaye said...

I have several inspirational blogs I check regularly, but here's one I'm obsessed with:

http://lifelovepaper.typepad.com/just_a_girl_who_likes_pap/

:-)
~Melissa
melissak7481@yahoo.com

Laura Stewart said...

gorgeous stuff

chene said...

I really love the blogs of Ali Edwards, Jennifer McGuire and Erin Lincoln for inspiration.

Kristi O said...

I have a morning read list.... diet coke and some fun blogs. I am hooked on a place called simplicity where this family has adopted children and they have captured my heart. For all things amazing crafty I have to spend time with Steph at Homegrown Hospitality and Teresa at Teresa Collins... this is way too much fun!

Nicki Lundeen said...

One of my favorites is cricutchristmas.blogspot.com

Tina said...

I have several places that inspire me....

http://blackflipflops.blogspot.com/
http://www.annagriffin.com/project/index.html
http://www.etsy.com/
http://familyfun.go.com/
http://hostesswiththemostess.com/
http://teresacollins.typepad.com/

Ok, that isn't all but it gives you something to check out. There are a variety of different types of things that can inspire us all from handmade to children. I look for it everywhere!

margie said...

Teresa Collins' website
teresacollinstypepad.com is one of my favourites.

hugs,
margie rowles
rowlesgowings@netscape.net

Shirley said...

I follow lots of blogs, but I really like Elisa Blaha's.

Cass said...

My favourite blog/site to check out is Stephanie Howell's blog! I love her honest, fresh outlook on life and her scrapbook pages are divine!

Brianna said...

A new favorite for me:

stacyjulian.com

Carole said...

I get my cup of coffee in the morning and while the cat is on the desk - have to cruise into
Ali Edwards blog, 2 peas in a bucket, scrapbook.com, Tim Holtz, Jennifer McGuire and then back to reality !!!

TAGYN said...

I am a big fan of Ali Edwards- very inspiring!

Gingerbread Gal said...

There are so many fabulous blogs for inspiration, but the one I have been going daily to the longest is www.TayloredExpressions.blogspot.com
:) Rachel

Emily Simpson said...

I'm completely inspired by phogography (LOVE Maggie Holmes), fabric (my favorite has to be Amy Butler), and magazines of all kinds. Such a great prize! I'd love to win!

Dennylyn said...

mmmcrafts.blogspot.com

Always leads me to a billion other fascinating spots and projects...

Kerry said...

Well I am always inspired by great shops on Etsy but one of my favorite blogs is http://zanynotcrazy.blogspot.com/

Dawn said...

I love to go to galleries and look through all the samples, I am a big sketch girl and love using as a starting point.

Vee said...

My absolute favorite blog to visit for inspiration is Daisy Yellow!

http://daisyyellow.squarespace.com/

Daniela said...

I love to visit Melissa's blog daily: http://lilybeanpaperie.typepad.com/

Cate said...

Emily Falconbridge inspires me. I love the 52 Q she's working on this year. http://www.embers.typepad.com/e/

Cheri said...

My most recent favorite places for inspiration are:

CK magazine & writeclickscrapbook.com

Thanks for the chance to win!

Kate said...

I love www.thepioneerwoman.com - everything from cooking to school projects to everyday life. And Ree is a hoot!

L84ASALE said...

Ummm, I must say I love looking at my friend Lillian's blog. She is an amazing mother, cook, and photographer. And she always has something wonderful and happy to say!

danimack02 said...

I love liz katchner's blog!!!!!

Kirsten N said...

I love the look through the 2 peas gallery and garden as there are always lots of inspiring ideas!!

Jenny said...

I love looking at Ali Edwards and Anthropologie for inspiration!

Deanna said...

you have to check out hostess with the mostess

charli24 said...

Definitely Ali Edwards...she is my favorite!

PaulaP said...

Ali Edwards Blog is one of my favorites- I love her style!

Brooke said...

Well, right here of course! I have a bunch of blogs in my favourites and they are all categorised into groups. You are in my "visit as often as possible" group!

Nathalie said...

I don't know if I made this one but it is such an awesome prize that I am trying anyway!!!!

gleestormont said...

ashley wren!

Chris C said...

I do enjoy checking out the gallery at the Fiskateers site - such a great variety of work there.

scrappinbev said...

So many opportunities to win such cool stuff...Thanks!

Lisa L. said...

I love visiting the soulemama blog - she definitely inspires me.

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