Friday, April 29, 2011

Royal Wedding Blog Hop

Good morning!  Welcome to The Royal Wedding Blog Hop!!!!  Today is the special day for Prince William and his Princess, Kate, and we're celebrating right along with them with this wonderful blog hop.  Our theme, of course is weddings, fairy tales, and love.  Sounds good, right?  Well, I assure you that you haven't seen anything yet!  There are some truly amazing artists on this hop, and you're going to be thrilled with their creations.  So, let's get started, shall we?  If you arrived here from my sweet and talented friend Viv's blog, then you are hopping along in perfect order, but if you just happened along, you're going to really want to go back to the beginning, where Heidi kicks off this fabulous event on her Got Scraps Blog.  A BIG THANK YOU goes out to Heidi for organizing this hop!!!!!!!  There will be LOTS of inspiration, and maybe even some prizes along the way, so hurry and get your hop on!!!!  ;-)

Okay, so I have to admit that it took me a while to find any card making mojo at all.  I've been MIA for a few days, because my grandma is sick and in the hospital, and I haven't made a single card in over a week!!!   That hasn't happened in a long time, let me tell ya!  It feels great to be doing some crafty work.  For this card, I used one of The Scrapping Cottage's Cottage Cutz Frame 1 Die, cutting two.  One in black and one in white.   Since this is a royal event,I chose to use up some of this amazing bling from Peachy Keen Stamps to make a jeweled background.  A crown jewel background, if you will.   The sentiment comes from the Cottage Impressions Valentine's release.  I stamped the sentiment with Versamark, and heat embossed it with some black embossing powder.  Some strategically placed rhinestones, a couple of  stick pins, (These remind me of a scepter) and big organza bow, finish off this royal card.   Your next stop will be at the amazing , sweet and talented Janice's blog.  Below is a complete list of stops for this blog hop, should you happen to get lost along the way.

I do have a bit of blog candy to offer up for this special day.  One commenter from this post will receive the following:
Sizzix In Bloom stamp set set of (12)
1 pkg. (4) Heart Ribbon Slides
1 pkg. (3) 1 Yd. Spools Marcella Ribbon
1 pkg. (8) Black & White Pebble Clips by Making Memories
1 K&Co. Tiara/Love Light Up Sticker set (This is so cool!)
1 K&Co. Frippery Pendant Necklace kit to personalize your own jewelery to commemorate
this special day.  This kit is very appropriately called "Katie".

Just leave a comment on this post, and I'll draw a winning number on Sunday morning.  Be sure to leave me your contact information, so that I can get in touch with you when you win!!!

Thanks so much for hopping along with us today.  May God bless and keep you today and always, AND  bless you with lots of happy stamping!!!

93 comments:

Brigitte said...

Simply stunning card!!! I love the apparent simplicity and the elegance of it!!! You did a fantastic job
brigitteetleschats at hotmail dot com

KathyJ Peachy Keen Stamps said...

BEAUTIFUL... immediately I thought of the Nat King Cole song.. L is for the way you look at me.. O is for the only one I see...V is very very extraordinary... E.. is even more that anyone that you adore... LOL
Okay.. I'm done singing.. You are so talented LADY!! I LOVE your card in all of it's black and white GLORY!! Love ya! Big Hugs, Kathy

Josie0602 said...

Great card! So elegant!

Tanya said...

OMGsh.. GORGEOUS!!!


Hugs,
Tanya
freddylswillima@windstream.net

McBDesigns said...

That is such a an elegant card! I am going to a black & white wedding tomorrow and that would be perfect. My thoughts go out to your grandma & the family. Thank you for sharing!!

Amanda said...

VERY pretty!! TFS!

Saundra said...

This is gorgeous, Lorie! Just beautiful!

Hugs,
Saundra

Brenda said...

Lovely card -- the rhinestones make it even lovelier. TFS

Tina said...

beautiful card

Tina

Lillian Child said...

Love that you've added some bling to that beautiful bow. Lovely card creation!

GiGi said...

WOW! What a beautiful card! I love all the tulle and gems!
booger1 at tds.net

jessica said...

such a beautiful card! TFS and happy friday :)
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

Glora said...

Wow this is beautiful. I absolutely love that ribbon and the way that you tied it is so elegant. It's been awesome being in the hop with you talented ladies! Hugs- Glora

me(at)glorajean(dot)com

The Scrapbooking Queen said...

I just love your card... turned out super sweet, the ribbon and pins add so much bueaty to it..
The Scrapbooking Queen

Janice W. said...

Hi Lorie,
Your card is beautiful! I love the crown jeweled background! Black and white always looks so beautiful together! I love the placement of the bling on the ribbon and the bow. All the little details that you never miss. Fantastic as always!
Love you,
Janice

Christine said...

Very nice card! TFS

Chris.Pickul@hotmail.com

joydee1963 said...

Great card! Love the bling! I am a follower, joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

Beebeebabs said...

Very pretty card tfs!!!

Tami B. said...

So sorry about your g'mother. Hope she's better. Your card is lovely. (Reminds me of Audrey Hepburn.)

Jazmin said...

I LOVE all the bling - its gorgeous.

Jazzy
MsPoet2Be@gmail.com
www.JazzysCards.Blogspot.com

Stephanie K said...

Gorgeous card! The ribbon with the bling and pins in it really made the card. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win!

scrappingwithstephanie@gmail.com
scrappingwithstephanie.blogspot.com

Peggy Sue said...

wow, so beautiful! The stick pins are great! Good thoughts going out to your grandma!!
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Erika said...

GORGEOUS!! Love your card. It's so pretty.

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Cathie w said...

very cute TFS!!!

Cathie
Scraphappycat@gmail.com

kathlee said...

What a beautiful card...simply gorgeous!
TFS!
Kathie
Kathlee154atgmaildotcom
http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com

Emily said...

What a beautiful card!

-Emily
http://www.createserendipity.net
createserendipity@gmail.com

Bandon, Oregon said...

Very, Very nice Card. What fun give-a-way Goodies too. Hope your grandma is feeling better soon...

Thanks for sharing,
Faith

Angelica Suarez said...

I love your card, Lorie!! The black and white with the bling is perfect. Plus - that bow! WOW! I just love those stick pins, they really do remind me of a scepter too!! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

Theresa said...

Your card is very pretty. I love all the bling.
Thanks for offering such generous blog candy.
tfredric at citywest dot ca

forpahl5 said...

Wonderful card! thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

Suz said...

Gorgeous card, I absolutely LOVE it!! Suz.p@comcast dot net

Theresa said...

Well Lorie you havent lost a bit of your mojo as far as I am concerned, this card is beautiful!!!! I just love the gems, so perfect for a royal couple.
TFS
Theresa
tmdettloff@gmail.com

Juliana T said...

beautiful card! Not being able to make one for a while has not affected your creativity! Thanks for the chance to win.

jonder@frontier.com

http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

Boo said...

Love all your fun "crown jewels"! Thanks for sharing & for the chance to win blog candy! Sue

mamawcindy said...

For not having much Mojo,you did an Amazing job. This is Gorgeous!!!
I watched the wedding this morning and I Love It!!! She looked so pretty. So happy for them.
Thank for the the chance to win the (Katie Kit).I'm a follower :0)
Praying that your Grandmother is doing better.
cindymarshall63@hotmail dot com

Sandy said...

there is a very elegant wedding card I enjoy it alot

Unknown said...

Oh Lorie!! When your mojo comes knocking, it really KNOCKS!! This card is stunning my friend and truly worthy of the royal couple! Love it.. and love you! Viv xxx

Pamela Lash said...

A card worthy of being at Buckingham Palace! TFS!
pam_lash at yahoo dot com

Jill said...

Love the pearls on the card!

Ashley said...

That is so adorable!! I just love your card!!

Ashley
ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com

Vickie said...

Love your "Royal" card. TFS

Gia said...

Gorgeous card! Love the black and white theme and of course the bling :)

Scrapnatic said...

Wow!! Look at all the rhinestones!! I love it!!

scrapnatic@yahoo.com

Mommy's Crafty Creations said...

Love your card, very beautiful and elegant. Im a new follower.

mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com
mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

Patti said...

I love your card, especially the organza. It reminds me of the fancy hats some of the ladies at the wedding were wearing. Beautiful!

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Angie A. said...

what a neat idea doing a wedding hop so cool...I'd love to win you blog candy...I will become a follower of yours..
Alarmyma@ptd.net

Maureen Reiss said...

Wow!! Fantastic card!! Sooo classy!!
Thanks for the chance to win
reissfam10 at aol dot com

Katya said...

Hi Lorie,
Wow so much candy! When I saw your card it immediately made me think of all of those fancy hats all of those ladies wore at the wedding- very Fancy!. Thank you for the opportunity.
-Katya
Kattyxotica.blogspot.com
Kattyxotica@comcast.net

Melissa said...

Your card is simply gorgeous, I just love it, so elegant!! Thanks for sharing, great job!

mzcherub2009 at att dot net

Chriss America Real said...

Hi Lorie,

Hope that everything goes ok with your Grandma, I will keep her in my prayers!

This is a beautiful card, I love it!

america57@comcast.net

joni said...

Oh, I hope your grannie is doing better! Your card is just stunning! Love that bow!!!! Very elegant! TFS
hugs,
joni

Unknown said...

Oh that card is amazing!! So elegant looking!

Jackie
jmpresearch@gmail.com
I am in a mojo rut myself..they are hard to get out of!!

Anita said...

Beautiful,Beautiful-----ideal for this hop.
Anita
amc35045@bellsouth.net

Kaitlin said...

Beautiful card!!

Kaitlin
angel1694@comcast.net
http://cupcakesandcards.blogspot.com/

Heather said...

What an elegant card!!! Very classy and classic! Beautiful!

~thewilmottes@aol.com

Miss Giebel said...

Hi Lorie, What an elegant, beautiful card you created. The bow with the stick pins is just gorgeous!! It's very regal looking and I agree about the stick pins. They do look like tiny scepters! I hope you're Grandma is feeling a bit better. lots of love, Heidi

Kris said...

WOW, love the bling. TFS
krisandcody2u@ comcast dot net

sweetlilscrapper said...

beautiful card, thanks for the chance to win!

sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

sweetlilscrapper said...

love all the detail!

sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

Lisa said...

Wow - fabulous card! I love all the bling and the stick pins! I hope your grandmother is doing better. I'm a new follower :)

http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

FifthAvenueGirl said...

Love the card. Loved the wedding too! TFS!

Tamara said...

Your card is absolutely beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!
sweetheartcopper at msn dot com

Anna said...

Such a beautiful card. Love all the bling. Just awesome.
I'm a follower.
Thanks for the chance to win.
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annadowdy at gmail dot com

Laura (tweetyb) said...

Beautiful card! I just love black/white cards! Stunning!!
tweetyb@satx.rr.com

FMonty said...

Wow! Beautiful card! My daughter who came up right behind me (to check what I was doing) is equally impressed. TFS such a beautiful card!
fmadera75(at)gmail(dot)com

Paulette S said...

What a lovely Royal Bow and I totally got the septer thing and I like how you used 2 to symbolize William and Kate.

Unknown said...

Hope your grandmother is doing better.
I love the black, white and silver colors used - THat Ribbon with the stick pins - WOW
It is a lovely, beautiful card
perderg@Q.com

sandra said...

Wow your card is sooo beautiful!!!
treto_sandra@yahoo.com

doverdi said...

Such a pretty card. It's so elegant. Love all the gems. TFS!
doverdi at yahoo dot com

Magento Themes said...

Its adorable!!! This is lovey and royal card. This black and white combination is looking awesome!!! That ribbon with bow is looking fabulous. I love this. Thanks for this royal one.

Veronica P said...

sssoo love the card!!! thanks for the blog candy!

Veronica P said...

forgot to leave my contact info. familyofscrappers2004@yahoo.com

Kim H said...

Oh Lorie,
This is just GORGEOUS! I am so in love with the bling! I am sorry to here about your grandma! I hope things turn out for you all!
As always LOVE everything you create!

rkrharris at comcast dot net

Jen N said...

WOW, love the bling! jenny.naus at yahoo dot com

Diana said...

I love the black and white! Very classy.
Thanks for a chance to win.

bdcampers@msn.com

katieo said...

The pins ont he bow are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing
katieoscreations@gmail.com

Marie said...

Lorie
I love the simplicity of the contrasting Black and White. The icy bling makes this card very Royal!
Thanks for sharing!
Marie

buglvr2010 said...

Wow! This is so beautiful! I love it!
buglvr2010 at gmail dot com

Got2BCrafting said...

Wow oh Wow... that is one gorgeous card!! I absolutely love the ribbon at the top with the pins... stunning!
Lori
got2bcrafting at gmail dotcom

Amyscats said...

What an elegant card! I love the "scepters" in the bow - very clever. And thanks for the chance to win some wonderful blog candy.
Amyscats
amylfahnestock at gmail dot com

Wendy (aka Roo) said...

OMGoodness, this is Beautiful!!!

JANLYNN said...

Very elegant. Love the bling and the ribbon. jls@eplus.net

LesleyfromWI said...

Wow...super elegant and I love the bling! Already a follower.
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Nanette said...

Wow...that card is simply beautiful! I love it!

Nanette said...

forgot to leave contact info...

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Sue Root said...

It seems a royal couple should have such a fancy card. The bow/sceptor is a nice touch.

Becky said...

This is gorgeous.. Love the bling and that fabulous ribbon.

Simply AJ said...

Wow... what a wonderful card. The details are just perfect. Great job!! AJ
queenofmynest(at)gmail(dot)com

Peggie said...

very regal looking card - thanks for the inspiration. Best wishes your grandmother is well very soon.
Peggie
barker944atmsndotcom

Anonymous said...

I've been meaning to comment on this card for days and I finally got to it - sigh...

I LOVE IT! It's fun and elegant at the same time, just the theme they seemed to be going with for the wedding. Anyone would be blessed to receive this card.

Hugs Lorie!

Michelle

kadie said...

Oh, Lorie, this is absolutely STUNNING! Wow, you're incredible ideas and creativity never cease to amaze me!!

Char said...

Any Bride & Groom would be thilled to receive such an awesome & beautiful card. Well done!
Char
sweettreats3228 at aol dot com

Carol W said...

Wow, wow, wow...this is jaw dropping stunning...amazing....

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