Tuesday 17 August 2010

100th Post & Blog Candy

Hi Everyone, can you believe we've managed to get to our 100th post! OK, not as quick as some other blogs but I do believe in quality, not quantity!!
So first things first.. as it's our 100th post it must be time for some BLOG CANDY!!It's been a while since I've given anything away as Blog Candy!, so here you guys are.. A limited Edition Cricut Cartridge, Independence Day..
Just leave a comment on any post from now until Sunday 29th August and on Monday
30th August, I will pick one person to win this great cartridge no matter where you are in the world.. So, Good Luck everyone.
Now, on with today's project. If you're not in full Christmas mode yet, why not?!! August is speeding along and the shop here at Pinnacles is packed full of great Christmas stock.So to inspire you to get going if you haven't already, why not give this little project a go.
I used a stamp from a Kanban set which has just come in to the shop.. I'm loving the images on these stamps. Nice big images which were just crying out to be coloured with Copics,Glossy Accented! is that a word? you know what I mean, covered with Glossy Accents!and then glittered with Crystal Stickles.
Whilst this was all drying I cut out a frame from the Story Book Cartridge using the Cricut Machine, it's been a while since I have used my favourite toy, and it was good to get reacquainted...The frames were cut out at 5 1/4" and layered together.I then prepared my base card which was one of those side stepper cards I am obsessed with at the moment. Check back to this later post for all the details in both CM's and Inches for those that wish to give it a go.I added some backing paper (Best Creations GP-335) which is available in the shop) to the panels which were to be seen,adding some gold border peel offs to the edges to frame the project.Mounted the now dry image onto the frame,adding some Red Gems as Berriesbefore mounting the whole thing onto the base card. Ta Da!!
Hope you like the sample and it gives you some ideas for your Christmas or indeed any other crafting. And don't forget to leave a comment to be in with a chance to win that FREE Cricut Cartridge....
Thanks for checking us out.
See you soon.
Andy.

57 comments:

  1. Thanks for the chance to win! Cute card :)

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  2. Love this card. Especially love how you made the frame look like holly by adding the "berries"!

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  3. Love checking out your blog Andy - you always give us so much inspiration. Haven't yet started on Christmas but you have now given me the nudge I need! Thanks. 'fred

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  4. Cute card! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  5. wow i love that card , great job

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  6. love the card just what i needed to get me started with my christmas cards

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  7. Such a sweet card!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  8. hi there!cool creation yet again how do you keep coming up with the ideas??xx

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  9. Hi Andy, having seen this stamped and glazed image 'in the flesh', I thought it was brilliant, but now housed in that beautiful frame, makes it spectacular, the Story Book Cartridge is full of hidden gems, I had to go check mine out, to find this one.........very well done yet again...keep the inspo coming... luv..French Lin..xx..

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  10. I love that card! It is simply adorable! Thanks for the chance to win, too.

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  11. Good to see you're back on your Cricut again ... Love those side step cards ... Must dig out that frame from Storybook.

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  12. beautiful card, and I love how you have colouredyour image too! its amazing
    Paula xx

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  13. love that stamp - may have to pop in and get it!

    Great card too

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  14. Cute cards but ooh Christmas!!! Tooooooo early!

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  15. Hope you are pleased with this one Andy,such a simple but sweet card. Using the glossy accents just takes things to the next level and makes the whole card look special. Guess what I'll be doing with my Christmas cards. Hope you've got a good stock of glossy accents!!

    Seeya soon... Renee xx

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  16. Hi Andy, You have done it once again - lovely card with the cute Mother Christmas stamp which is a must, together with the glossy accents.
    Thank you for the measurements of the side stepper cards, will make one now I have them.Look forward to the blog and the good ideas you give us.

    Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy. Joy

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  17. Fabulous card! I love every detail and it is definitely getting me in the mood to make some Christmas cards! Thanks for the chance at the Independance Day cart! I need this one!

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  18. I really love this card Andy, which copics colours did you use to get the reds of the dress?
    I love the stamps too, will look them out next time I'm in.

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  19. Well, I never win ANYTHING, so I'm not holding my breath on winning this cartridge. But I just wanted to say that I love your work, and check this blog every day. You make such creative cards!

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  20. Hi Andy
    What a inspiration you are to all us crafters,you made me look at my cartridges again.Keep the brilliant ideas coming,lovely card.

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  21. Cute card!! Thanks for the chance at your giveaway!!

    Tanya

    Phenis2031(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. Hi Sweetie
    I love your Candy!

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  23. Gorgeous card the glossy accents and stickles make your image look so 3D! Congrats on 100 posts! thanks for the chance to win!
    Juliexx

    juile.huxter@ntlworld.com

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  24. Wow, super blog candy.

    Thank you for some fab posts Andy - your instructions are always great...congrats on reaching 100 (posts that is LOL).

    I love these stamps and have had great fun playing/colouring - this little miss looks fab on your side-stepper card.

    Toni :o)

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  25. I saw this little girl and her friends in the shop now i have seen the card she goes in she looks great.Debra xx

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  26. Sweet card - must get round to trying out a stepper card - and using my Cricut again!!

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  27. Such a pretty card :D
    Fab give away :D
    Julie xx

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  28. Great to see this "in the flesh" today, Andy! You must be "glossy accented out" by now - or is that just not possible? Lovely card, and inspiring a whole new range.

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  29. I love this step card!! That stamp is super cute! Thanks

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  30. I love the card...the image is so cute. I love working with glitter on my cards....even though it gets on me, the floor, the desk, and the cats!!! LOL!!! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  31. How cute is she and how lovely the colours are. I would never have thought to put those colours together. ha ha did you get that. I hope I am lucky in the draw.

    Well done Anyd
    Lyn (wed)

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  32. Cute card, I really like that style but haven't really tried it yet. Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

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  33. Congrats on your 100th blog post. And I agree, quality always wins over quantity! ;) I'm not sure about doing Christmas cards yet, but you are giving the inspiration! By the way, I'm sure 'glossy accented' is a proper phrase.

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  34. this is so amazing...I thought I was the only one crazy enough to cover such a large surface with the glossy stuff

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  35. Very pretty card, love it!

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  36. Great card! Love the frame and how you added the berries.

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  37. I love your card, it is so cute! Congratulations on your 100th post and thanks for the awesome giveaway. Shari (cricutrookie)

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  38. Really nice card. Can't wait to see more from you.

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  39. WOW! What a great card! TFS

    Thank you also for the chance to win this cartridge. I would love to add it to my collection!

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  40. That is really an AWESOME card! You did a super great job :) I also love glossy accents....gives the image such a cool effect!
    Congrats on the 100th and for the awesome giveaway!!!

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  41. That is a super sweet card! Thanks for all the tips and the giveaway!

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  42. Love those side-stepper cards - and doesn't your little girl look fabby on it - makes me want to give Copics a serious try now...

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  43. Great looking card Andy, wishing I had your talent with the Copics!

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  44. Forgot to say congrats on reaching your centenery Andy......here's to the next one...thanks also for the chance to win the delicious candy ....French Lin ..xx..

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  45. Lovely bright colourful card, love the colour scheme. Another hit for your blog.

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  46. yummy candy! posted link on my blog too ;-) saw them stamps yesterday and loved them... want to get them, they are so cute!
    Congrats on your 100th Post
    Take care and see you soon!!!
    Nicki
    x

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  47. Awesome card. Congratulations on your 100th post. I think we're at 40+ at www.dailygracecreations.blogspot.com. Have a look at our blog. Love yours.

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  48. Love the Copic coloring. Thats for the blog candy. I hope I win.

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  49. great card.think this stamp will be falling into my basket soon.

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  50. Andy, you have me motivated to start my christmas crafting! Thanks for sharing. Awesome giveaway!!!

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  51. I love these side stepper cards, now I have another excuse to make some - thank you!

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  52. wow,winning this could even persuede me to buy the machine.what a great 2 days I've had with you Mum and Lynne-I still haven't recovered yet!!!

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  53. Love the girl and the embellishment to her legs and outfit. I just pulled out my diamond glaze the other day and enjoyed using it again. Thanks for the ideas!

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  54. lovely blog candy to celebrate 100 love the card, great that you have given the measurements for the side stepper,enjoy your blogs as you give really clear instructions

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  55. Thanks for the nudge about Christmas. I have been so wrapped up in the birth of my baby that I had forgotten I had so much to do, but that's what maternity leave is for, I think!She too will be a crafter (mandatory) and I look forward to her first outing to Pinnacles-another generation as I will bring Mum too. Do you think 3 weeks old is too young for a class?!?! Great card and I want to make for her now..... so thanks again

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  56. Oh my - Beautiful coloring! I love those stamps and the fact that they have faces. I need to do a search to see if I can find them in the US. Happy Day!!!

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