Saturday, June 15, 2013

Penny Black Stamp Squad Blog Hop!


Welcome!  I'm so excited to be participating in the first ever Penny Black Stamp Squad blog hop!  Not only are we hopping, we're giving away stamps, too! Leave a comment along the hop at each stop, including the Penny Black Blog, for a chance to win a selection of Penny Black stamps.

You should have come from Greta's blog.  If you'd like to begin our Hop from the beginning, and for a listing of all blogs participating, please visit the Penny Black Blog HERE.

Here's the card I made for today:


I really love this background stamp called Indian Wheel!  It will adapt to anything else you pair it with.   I used it here in a partial panel, and then stamped, colored and fussy-cut the beautiful poppies from Blooming Garden, and added my sentiment (from the Friendship set) in a banner form.  Love these corals!

Now, please hop on over to my sweet friend Judy's blog, Livin' the Dream.  I just know she'll have something amazing to show you!

152 comments:

Scrumplescrunch said...

Hello Lion
This is just beautiful, the stamp has been coloured up and placed wonderfully against your backdrop.
Smiles:)
Sue

shamela said...

Hi Lin

Your color combination is stunning. Those stamps are just gorgeos

Kavitha Vadhri said...

so beautiful card,loved the color and beautiful coloring

Shirley N said...

Your card is beautiful! Love the Indian wheel background and your pretty poppies!

Janine said...

Gorgeous card - love the background and the poppy - just love poppies!

patty said...

lovely card, hugs patty

kateri said...

I really like your style. I scrolled through your blog and I love everything. The card with the white roses was to die for. I love the colors you've picked for this card and I've been thinking about the Indian Wheel stamp. It has so many possibilities. And of course I really, really like the flower. Great job and welcome.

shirley-bee said...

This is gorgeous, Lin, and the background stamp really does pair well with the poppies.

frlphoebes kreativ-blog said...

Love the flower stamp you used,it looks so adorable,really pretty!You used too my favorite color,so great.A fabulous creation,love it!
Hugs Sylvie

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE those fussy cut poppies and that FAB BG stamp! This is such a PRETTY card!

Dawn T said...

Wonderful card Lin. What a beautiful colour and design

Pam from Maine said...

What a pretty card. I too love the coral color. Nice ideas.

judkajudi said...

This is gorgeous! Love the strong background pattern to balance the beautiful flower. The color is perfect for summer. A beautiful way to start my day.

Lynn said...

I love the colour of this card . Thank you for sharing Lin .

Unknown said...

I like this card especially the use of 3d

Anonymous said...

Your card is Beautiful! I don't usually go for the corals But you made it work wonders!

rcwidow (Linda) said...

So beautiful Lin!

KraftyKaren said...

Really lovely and wow your fussy cutting is so good.

zub momi said...

Gorgeous card! Love the stamped panel and the beautiful poppies :)

Paula (PEP) said...

Delightful with your use of the white space to provide such a clean backdrop to the poppy &but with the patterned & matted layer adding such interest. Love the way your colours work together.
Paula (PEP)

jcobb said...

Love the Indian Wheel background the the colors are beautiful. The flower stamps are some of my favorites.

Lynne said...

Very pretty shade of pink and beautiful flowers.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, light and summery.

Penny Ward said...

Wowzers! So loving the color of the panel and flowers and just that small pop of green is so striking!

Doris said...

I just LOVE poppies--great card!

LaVon Hall said...

The poppy is beautiful in this pretty pink. I think I might have to have this bg stamp, too.

Loly Borda said...

Your coral poppies are fabulous, love the background and sentiment too. I love your card! TFS

Ann Keever said...

Love that color combination. Background stamp is awesome.

CinnamonSally said...

Beautiful card Lin and fabulous fussy cutting!!

Kathy said...

I love everything about your card. The color, the background stamp, the flowers and the sentiment are all wonderfully combined on your card.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful flower. I'm really liking the Indian wheel for your background. Thanks for giving us a chance to win!

Crazydi said...

A delightful card and such a pretty colourway - you've coloured the poppies so well they look real!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Lovely card. Just love those flowers!

Betty said...

beautiful card and congrats on being part of the PB design team!

Linda said...

Wow! Beautiful card! That fussy cutting amazes me and the color is so elegant! Just lovely!

Mary said...

Wow Link. I have to agree with you I really love that background called Indian Wheel. It is beautiful. This card I just love. The colors, the sentiment, the background stamp set, and the poppy set. Love it all.

jintyoo7 said...

Lin, that is some tremendous "fussy cutting" - I was sure it was a die until I read on. Beautiful card!

Rosemary said...

lovely card, lin... the poppies are so pretty!

Valerie said...

Ohhh! I love the poppies! I am SO glad that I have this stamp set on order! ;) Thanks for sharing your beautiful card!
Valerie

Kim M said...

Lin, that is an absolutely beautiful card! Love that stamp!

maryc1254 said...

Beautiful card. Love the color and the fussy cut flowers.

Samantha said...

I a huge fan of all flower stamps - especially this one! Great work on the card!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful card. Love the flower!

Unknown said...

the rose is a very elegant idea.

Donna Jones said...

A beautifully balanced card showing the mix ability of PB stamps :-)

dixiedog65 said...

Love the way you combined the stamps and colors.

Chrisann said...

Sweet card. You coloring is very pretty. I haven't used a stamp wheel in ages, but your card makes me think I need to take another look at the idea.

Purple Princess said...

Oh, I love your gorgeous card! I really like the delicate flowers floating over your layered background! Just Beautiful!

stamping sue said...

Very pretty poppy card.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

Kelly said...

Wow! Your card is gorgeous. Love it x

Jean said...

Stunning! Love this combination!

Sue D said...

Lovely--I like this background with the poppies.

Kailash said...

So beautiful Lin, your design is so pretty and as always gorgeous pairing of stamps!!

computer2gal said...

Love the colors on your card. I haven't used background stamps for partial stamping yet, but since seeing your card, I'm going to try.

Lillian Child said...

Lin, this is so very lovely! Beautiful color choices and card design! WOW!

Valerie Babcock said...

Lovely shades of pink Lin! Poppies are becoming a favorite of mine!

Barb said...

I KNEW I would love your card today! The pretty colors, gorgeous poppies and charming design all come together so beautifully, Lin!

Annie Wills said...

Love that background stamped design and the flower is beautiful...thanks so much for sharing!

Jayne said...

I love poppies anyway, so this is a fabulous card.

Shanta said...

Such a lovely Card! I have to get those stamps!

Carmen said...

It is a very distinctive card. love it.

Dorothy C. said...

Beautiful! The background stamp looks great in white.

Debi said...

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful CAS card. Your flowers are colored beautifully. TFS

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

beautiful card...wonderful color combo!

Greta said...

The coral & white are so appealing & the background panel is wonderful for those beautiful flowers! Love your card, Lin!

Anne said...

My fav flower and beautifully matched with the background and colour scheme. Superb!

Art&Mimos said...

Love it!

Papermoon Dreams said...

Lovely card!!! Love the design of the background stamp with the poppies!!!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card. The coral is lovely.
Ang

Joan9876 said...

Loved this card. It is really beautiful

Kanan Pandya said...

Pretty design, Lin. Love the combinations of pink and white. Thanks for sharing it. :-)

Nancy K said...

I'm just thrilled that so many of my friends and favorite cardmakers are all right here in one blog hop!! So happy that you are a part of the Penny Black Stamp Squad! Your card is gorgeous! It's your patented style, Lin and I love it!

Kathy said...

Great card, Lin! Love the way you've used all the stamps, especially the half panel and the popped up poppies! Thanks for some great ideas!

Unknown said...

The half panel is brilliant and the colors are gorgeous!

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

that coral is gorgeous - and so is your card thanks for sharing

Barb HOusner

Jean Bullock said...

That is a beautiful stamp. Love the card design, especially the stamping. I love how you made the poppies pop.

conil said...

Beautiful card...love the colors and design.

Sue said...

Love it!

kbo said...

Like what you did with the fussy cut flowers and Indian wheel stamp, nice work.

LINDA W. said...

I love your card ...love the fussy-cut of the poppies.. great design...thanks for sharing.

Miriam Prantner said...

Beautiful card! Great fussy cutting, I love the lines on those gorgeous flowers!

Melinda said...

I love poppies, very pretty coral color, too.

Moosisk said...

Simply gorgeous! Love your color choice. :D

Sherry Eckblad said...

Congrats! Love the flower.

Laurie in MN said...

Love poppies and love the card and the gently colors.

Unknown said...

Great idea ^^

Hugs from France
Lunéa♥
http://luneabidouille.canalblog.com/

Denise E. said...

Beautiful color combination. Your coloring is great! Thanks for sharing!

Sherry Butcher said...

Wonderful colors, great coloring and stamping. Love the new stamps.
TFS.

Rene from OZ x said...

Love the Poppies and the colours.
Rene from OZ xo

Mary Ann said...

Beautiful card!WOW!Love the colors,flowers are awesome!!!

Jana said...

Beautiful card in such a pretty pink color. I am a sucker for Penny Black flower images and this one is so pretty

Marita said...

I really love the poppies stamp and the embrace happiness sentiment sums life up! Love them both! Thanks for the chance to win some great Penny Black stamps!

Pam said...

Gorgeous card! I love that floral stamp set.

Renee V said...

What a gorgeous card! Love the ink color and the background stamp is indeed pretty!

Delia said...

A very pretty card--love the colour palette!

cghundley said...

Lovely card and
the colors are
quite nice.
Carla from Utah

Unknown said...

There's my favorite Poppy these days. Gotta get that stamp.

joy said...

Simply gorgeous, Lin! Love that beautiful flower stamp!

SHartl said...

This card is so beautiful That background stamp is so perfect with the floral stamp!

Karenladd said...

How absolutely gorgeous this is. Love the colors and the poppy image!

Cat Craig said...

Lin. That ink shade is lovely, of course your card showcases the stamps beautifully. Excellent design.

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

oohhh I love this pretty and girly card! love those flowers!!!

Isha Gupta said...

Huge Congratulations Lin. Love this card. I got this stamp just 2 days back...so thanks for the inspiration.

Unknown said...

I love the poppy stamp. Your card is beautiful!

Joan V said...

Love the color on your card. Just a beautiful card all around. That Indian Wheel image is fantastic. A must on my wish list. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Love the background stamp. Interesting how you can use these. The whole card is very pretty. Thanks so much for the ideas!

Martha said...

Congratulations, Lin, on the PB Stamp Squad assignment! Enjoy! It was SO good to see all the familiar faces on the team. Your card is simply LOVELY! Beautifully done!

C. M. Taylor said...

Poppies have always been my favorite flower and you have just done an outstanding job in making a beautiful card! I love the texture of the Indian Wheel embossing plate. That is a real must for my work. So versitile! Thanks for sharing.

pcm said...

yay lin! congrats on being on the PB squad!

dianemdb said...

simple, but elegant. Love it.

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Beautiful card, Lin! So elegant! Love the pink!

Robin K. said...

I was so thrilled to see your name amongst those chosen for the new PB stamp squad! Beautiful card for the debut hop! So looking forward to seeing all that you and the others will be sharing over the term!

Tracy said...

pretty card!

Linda Beeson said...

The flowers are oh so pretty and wowie on the great colors.

StampNK said...

This is so beautiful. I love that background and the pretty poppies!

Vicky said...

This si a great card. I love the background stamp.

ibecircled.blogspot.com said...

Lovely card and color choice!!! TFS!!!

Rexann

Katie said...

Great card! I love how you used the background stamp, and love the colors! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Beautiful card, TFS

starqueen said...

Hi Zlin,
What a lovely card....beautiful fussy cutting just makes it elegant! Thanks for sharing!

lostinpaper said...

Oh My Lin, this is absolutely stunning!

donna mikasa said...

Beautiful showcase, Lin! Looks like you've found the perfect fit on the Squad! So happy for you!

EmbossingQueen said...

Love the combination you have used. The background panel you have used really sets off the poppies.

clelie said...

These poppies are gorgeous! Lovely layout!

loulou said...

Absolutely gorgeous card. I love the colour and the elegant design.

Anonymous said...

I totally love all the stamps of Penny Black!
Very nice works.
Poppy is one of my favorite flowers!
Congratulations!
Chiara

Petti said...

Lovely background stamp. This card is so pretty!

Karen Schroeder said...

Your card is stunning...love the color!

Gerrina said...

This is a great combination! Thanks for the inspiration!

Katarina said...

Gorgeus card, Lin, lvoe the colours you choose and the bg stamp is great.

Candida said...

I love poppies and this stamp is one of my favorites. Your card is lovely and the background match so well the flowers.

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful card! Love the poppies stamp and the background stamp you used!

Ruth H said...

Lin, What a lovely card. Beautiful colors and so joyful.

Chris said...

Penny Black background stamps are the best! Great card!

Jan Castle said...

What a lovely card....love the poppies!

WingedOne said...

When I first viewed your card, I smiled, mostly because to the accuracy of your "Fussy Cut" of the flowers and knowing my cuts would have been titled "Frustrating Cuts"! and would have looked like a mountain road (with a few scenic turnouts added). The rest of my smiles go for your use of festive, natural colors and a great design.

Unknown said...

lovely, poppies are my favor. x

Anonymous said...

Love all the dimension, Lin ... the shading on those poppies is just wonderful! Anita :)

Sally said...

Love this beautiful card, Lin! This shade of pink is one of my favorites. The Indian Wheel stamp is a lovely background to showcase the poppies!

Therese said...

what a pretty card Lin! I too love Indian Wheel and the Blooming Garden clear set. Love your fussy cutting as well!!

A Consuming Passion said...

Beautiful stamped background, fussy cut poppies who wouldn't love to receive this stunning card!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Beautiful! I agree this is a beautiful stamp - I've added it to my wish list! I love the idea of using the background stamp for a panel - I must try that.

Unknown said...

Very Stunning... I love the background , the colors, the coloring, the fussy cutting, and the perfect way you positioned all of it together

Anonymous said...

This is a lovely card. I thought the background stamp was actually paper! Great color!

Maria said...

Gorgeous flowers!!!

Sue McRae said...

Love the poppies with the Indian Wheel background Lin!

Jan Shore said...

Lovely coral card! I am not familiar with the background stamp, fits nicely!

MerjaHannele said...

You have made so lovely card! :)

Yvette said...

Beautiful! Love these colors!

Susan said...

Oh -- how lovely. That background stamp is so pretty and I love your poppies!

Pam W Merwin said...

Lin, what absolutely beautiful corals! Love your design and the background looks like it will be a fun one to work with. That is some mighty special "fussy" cutting you did with the flower :) Gorgeous!

Helen L said...

Gorgeous card Lin!! I love the background AND the flower!! :-)