Saturday, October 6, 2012

World Card Making Day Blog Hop



I used one of the October sketches from Hero Arts. More information about the sketches and Hero's monthly contest can be found HERE on their blog.

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A winter card…



Hero Arts - "Snowflakes and Edges" background, "Classic Messages" sentiment, 
                  white embossing powder and detail clear embossing powder
Martha Stewart - large snowflake punch
From my stash - small snowflake punch, ribbon


Participating blogs for OWH's bloghop can be found on the Stars and Stamps Blog. 

Thank you for visiting!
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  1. Cindy E. RapsonOctober 6, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Holy cow! This is stunning Dixie! What a beautiful effect with the embossing! And what a neat chevron stamp. Happy World Card Making Day... Woo hoo!!

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  2. StampTrampsOctober 6, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! You put a lot of work into this card and it really shows! Awesome!

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  3. Stay True To GodOctober 6, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Wow... very elegant card!! I love the embossing & the layered snowflakes!!

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  4. LaraOctober 6, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Love the unexpected colors. Very striking.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 6, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    All I can say is stunning, Dixie. It gorgeous. I just love black and white and your small touch of red is perfect. Very classy card.

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  6. Queenie JeannieOctober 6, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Love your splash of color!

    Happy Hopping!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 6, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Amazingly elegant card. I love all the embossed effects. This is next on my "must learn this technique" list.

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  8. Sherry HickeyOctober 6, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Beautiful card, Dixie!!! Love your creative genius of combining chevrons with snowflakes! The pop of color is perfect with this very cool winter card!

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  9. MarybethOctober 6, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Beautiful elegant card! Your classy black card will be so loved, perfect with a bit of red.

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  10. JulieOctober 6, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    So elegant, Dixie! Love the pop of color and that chevron snowflake stamp is going to have to find it's way into my collection very very soon :) Thanks for being part of our hop today! ~ Julie, OWH Blog Team :)

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  11. PamelaOctober 6, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Wow! This is an awesome card!! :) I love it!!!

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  12. JackieOctober 6, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    You said that background would be beautiful embossed on black and you were absolutely right!

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  13. SarahOctober 6, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Wow this is stunning! I love the stamp you used for the embossing...oh my goodness so pretty! Thank you so much for all you do for OWH!

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  14. Donna NuceOctober 6, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    This is such an elegant card! Your style is fabulous. Thanks for blogging with OWH.

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  15. stephanie TOctober 6, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Beautiful card! A nice color change for the holiday and wonderful detail.

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  16. AnonymousOctober 6, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Gorgeous card, love the color, black is my favorite. Mary L Schreiber

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  17. Jan HunnicuttOctober 6, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Wow Dixie I LOVE your winter themed card in all it's black & white with a pop of color glory! I also love the way you've added texture and bling without the use of glitter, perfect for cards going to Operation Write Home!

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  18. CherieOctober 6, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    I really like that double stamp embossing. And that splash of red makes the whole thing pop.

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  19. PatQ's CardsOctober 6, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Your card is really gorgeous. Love the color combinations you used--they came out perfect together.

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  20. Sandy AllnockOctober 6, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I knew we could count on some classy CAS from our Dixie! :)
    Happy World Cardmaking Day!
    Sandy

    PS Stop slacking on sending out those red rubber stamps, ok? lol!! RECORD!

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  21. KellyRaeOctober 6, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    OMGosh! What a truly elegant card. Love the embossing and the pop of red. Happy WCMD!

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  22. PatOctober 6, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Beautiful card. The colors are so unexpected and elegant. Just the right touch of bright color with the red.

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  23. Paula S.October 6, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Very striking design Dixie! I have to say the minute I saw the thumbnail I thought... this says Happy New Year to me..must be the black bow tie. Those HA sketches are great. I have to add them to my 'to do' list.

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  24. Paula S.October 6, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Very striking design Dixie! I have to say the minute I saw the thumbnail I thought... this says Happy New Year to me..must be the black bow tie. Those HA sketches are great. I have to add them to my 'to do' list.

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  25. Debbie D. DoddOctober 6, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    I would have never chosen those colors for a winter card but it is absolutely beautiful!

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  26. ReneeOctober 6, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    This is very pretty with the black chevron paper and the snowflakes! You did a wonderful job!

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  27. TammyOctober 6, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    This is gorgeous and I love the colors!! Awesome embossed bg!

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  28. BrittanyOctober 6, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Wow! This is amazing! I love the unexpected colors to go with winter themes!

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  29. LindaOctober 6, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Stunningly gorgous! and perfect! tfs!!!

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  30. craftysahmiamOctober 6, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    So elegant and unexpected for a winter card, gorgeous in every way =)

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  31. AnonymousOctober 6, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Beautiful card. love the embossing, and the bright red ribbon to contrast the black and white. Pat K.

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  32. Paper Therapy PonderingsOctober 6, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    another beautiful card by Dixie - stunning - lovethe black

    Barb Housner

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  33. JulesOctober 6, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Such an elegant card!

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  34. Sharon HuffmanOctober 6, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Tre elegante! Very nice!

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  35. BarbOctober 6, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    truley unique card and colors--love it

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  36. RoseofGoldOctober 6, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    So simple, so elegant, so perfect.

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  37. UnknownOctober 6, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Oh so elegant! I LOVE that background embossing. Very simple and gorgeous!!!

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  38. Carol LOctober 6, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Be still my heart! I LOVE this card Dixie! The chevrons look amazing with the embossing and beautiful snowflake/bow combination! WOW!!

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  39. AnonymousOctober 6, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Black and white cards make such an elegant and bold statement. I just love the embossed chevron background. Thanks for joining in the hop today.

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  40. KindleLoverOctober 6, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    I love the color scheme!

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  41. Lee MaeOctober 6, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    Beautiful, elegant card! Love the embossing and your bow is PERFECT. (I'm totally without a bow gene!) Really like the layered snowflake giving that pop of red. Hope Hero Arts features your card!

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  42. Nancy MOctober 7, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    I like the unexpected black and white, with the pop of red. It works but it is not the same old thing! Nice! TFS!

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  43. An'Jenic G.October 7, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    Wow beautiful card. I love the little hint of red. TFS AJ-

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  44. sherry vargaOctober 7, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Oh Wow Dixie, this card is beautiful. I love your color choices and your heat embossing. Like the little bit of red too! Awesome card.

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  45. WendyOctober 7, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    What a beautiful, elegant card! Love it!

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  46. MistyOctober 7, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Very elegant Dixie, not what I expected, but it works!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    http://deliteful-alpha-sets.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  47. DonnaOctober 7, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Love these colors! Great sketch!

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  48. teresaOctober 7, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Very elegant card love the colors you used and loved the chevrons up the side !

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  49. Sandy TrefgerOctober 7, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Beautiful! I love the black and white with a touch of red! Stunning!!
    ~sandy
    visit my blog @ sandy's crafty creations

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  50. Jen MOctober 7, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Oooh this is one stunning card! Love the black and white, it's super chic!

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  51. Paula-Scrap AddictOctober 7, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    ooooo ahhhhh, I love the background on this card! WOW

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  52. AnnOctober 7, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    WOW!! Dixie, I love it! The black and white with just a pop of color makes it so elegant!!

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  53. RobinHOctober 7, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    elegant looking card
    thanks for sharing

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  54. StampingvilleOctober 7, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    This card is stunning. Love everything about it. Wowzers!

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  55. Sue DOctober 7, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Very elegant color combo and embossing.

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  56. DoloresOctober 7, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    As uaual, Dixie, you've created a beautiful card with this sketch. I too love B/W with a touch of color..always simply elegant.
    Thanks for all your do for OWH.

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  57. Nancy KellerOctober 7, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    What an awesome color combo for a winter card! It looks so beautiful and formal! Wow! I love this!

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  58. HushgirlOctober 8, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    Dixie this card is so striking! I love the use of texture and pattern together.

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  59. Tanya BoserOctober 8, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Stunning card! Love the black and white theme, and the classy use of this year's biggest trend, chevrons!

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  60. Katie HOctober 8, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Such a beautiful card!! TFS

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  61. AllisonGOctober 8, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    What an elegant card - the pop of red is perfect!

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  62. TamekoOctober 10, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Very nice card. Great colors and design.

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  63. UnknownOctober 13, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Love the great contrast and that pop of red.

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