Monday 15 June 2015

International Ambassadors informal blog hop: Victorian Garden + small give away :-)


Hello everyone,
Welcome to the 6th International Ambassadors informal bloghop.
This time we are all creating a project using the Spellbinders Victorian Garden die-templates.

I chose  S4-531 Romantic Vines.
This set is perfect for a swirly leave accent to a card, but can also be used as background decoration as I did on my cards.

Instructions white card:
  1. cut/emboss  Matting Basics Small #6 (with #1 being the smallest die-template)  from cream cardstock.
  2. cut/emboss  Matting basics Large #6 from white cardstock.
  3. Glue both layers onto a white card (folded) size 4 ⅔" x 6 ⅔" using #D foam squares.
  4. Cut/emboss all Romantic Vines templates twice from gold foil.
  5. Sand the foil for a slightly worn effect.
  6. Glue the vine die-cuts onto the card and cut the parts that overlap the embossed lines using a craftknife or tiny scissors.
  7. Glue a satin banner onto the card.
  8. Stamp sentiment onto cardstock and cut to a banner. Glue onto card using 3D foam squares.
  9. Finish the card using some twine, flowers, leaves and self-adhesive Pearls.

I also made a purple/lilac version of the card....


 
Used materials:

The blog Hop...
Don't forget to visit the blogs of the other International Ambassadors for a lot more Spellbinders Victorian Garden inspiration.
This is us:
Christina Grifftiths
Linda Lucas
Yvonne van de Grijp (you're here)
Christine Emberson

My small give away:
I am giving away both today's cards....so two winners!
If you win a card, I will send it to you or on behalf of you to someone (of course with your own personal text in it).
If you would like a chance on winning a card, all you need to do is follw two simple rules:
1. be or become follower of my blog and
2. leave a comment under this blogpost which card you would like to win and why.

The winners will be announced next week.
Good luck everyone!

Wishing you a great day and lots of (blog hopping) inspiration!

Hugs,
Yvonne

41 comments:

  1. Both cards are absolutely stunning but I would love to win the gold and white one - the foiling is really gorgeous ! I have put them both on my Pinterest board though because I really love them both !

    Hugs,
    Rose
    xx

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  2. Hi Yvonne, I love your cards, they are so pretty, I do like the white the best only because of the gold on it and those flower are really cute, Cheers Anna, from Australia,

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  3. Two beautiful cards, thanks for the chance to win!
    I prefer the white and gold, it is just so elegant :)

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  4. This cards are gorgeous beutiful colours I LIKE IT.......Hugs Ghea

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  5. Hi Yvonne, two beautiful cards, I love the idea of using the romantic vines as the main background of your card front, thanks for the inspiration.
    Regards Liz.

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  6. Two beautiful cards ,if i had to choose a 1st it would be the purple one as i just love the colors , style and verse .
    Elaine H X

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  7. Just on the blog hop, gorgeous card, xxx

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  8. Prachtige kaarten allebei!
    grtz. Colien

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  9. Hi,
    Two beautiful cards for the blog hop.
    Lydia

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  10. I like these Yvonne and I think it would be hard to choose a favorite. Both are so lovely Cxx

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    1. I apologize for the typing mistakes but I'm recovering from shoulder surgery so I'm typing one handed. I also wish I had added how much I admire my parents for being together for almost 65 years. My Mother took wonderful care of my Father during his illness and he hung on for my Mother an additional 6 1/2 years when the doctors said his time was up.They are a true love story, including love at first sight. My parent's birthdays were a w eek art n September so I've been no doubt my Mother's. Birthday would be brightened by your card. Thank you for thee opportunity to share your creativity.

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  11. Hi Yvonne, both your cards are so very pretty. I love the way you've used the romantic vines as the background as they add such a lovely texture. Janelle x

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  12. Both your cards are just stunning. I love that you used the Romantic Vines as the background of 5cards. So creative and yet each card is very different. I love the gold Romantic Vine card. I would send it to my widowed 83 year old mother for her 84th birthday in September. She has been widowed not quite 2 years and was married nearly 64 years.I know she would appreciate the elegance and beauty of the card. Thank you for your tutorial!

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  13. Gorgeous cards. Think I like the a Purple/Lilac best as my favourite colour but the other one is equally as lovely. Thank you for sharing.

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  14. Hello, this card design for me is ying and yang. I love the first soft gold and cream, yet the same design in lilac and purple and green is so not my taste. I do love the fact that you have produced an amazing card from vines alone. Thank you. X Ros

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  15. You have showed me an AMAZING card and how to use vines. Guess, I like them equally well. I find as I get older I love variety and the 2 different ways to use these dies. This is a WOW for me !!!!

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  16. The cards are lovely and such different looks using one die

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  17. Both of these cards are lovely but I am absolutely in love with the first one! Gold and cream is one of my favorite color combinations and this is a magnificent card! I would love to have it on it's way to me! Thank you for the chance to!

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  18. What beautiful cards you have created. Have enjoyed the blog hop, wish I could locate some of the pretty dies you ladies have used. Dianne

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  19. Two beautiful cards, I especially like the white and gold card.
    Thank you for sharing
    Lesley

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  20. Good afternoon Yvonne
    I like both of your cards and the colours are glorious.
    Regards
    Joan from Newcastle upon Tyne

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  21. Such elegant cards the gold and white just edges it for me. I would send it to my daughter who is going through a bit of a hard time at the moment, just to say I love her .

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  22. What a lovely idea with the gold on white, have a special friend who is finding life a bit hard at the moment, so would be for her.....luv Ursula xx

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  23. What a lovely idea with the gold on white, have a special friend who is finding life a bit hard at the moment, so would be for her.....luv Ursula xx

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  24. What a lovely idea with the gold on white, have a special friend who is finding life a bit hard at the moment, so would be for her.....luv Ursula xx

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  25. Hi Yvonne I think the gold and white card is truly stunning and anyone would be thrilled to receive it. Would love to own it. Both cards are amazing and must have taken ages to produce they are both "works of art"
    Kind regards
    Anne Owens
    Anne Owens

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  26. A really difficult choice. Purple is my favorite color, but the white is beautiful. I am unable to pick one or the other. I would like to recieve the cards to give to my dearest friends. Only dearest.

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  27. Lovely card. Hope I win it as I already am a follower of your blog and love it.

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  28. Lovely card. Hope I win it as I already am a follower of your blog and love it.

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  29. Hello Yvonne, such beautiful cards from such a simple die. The cream and gold is very elegant and the purple one striking. Would love to win either. X

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  30. Two beautiful cards Yvonne. Thank you for the opportunity to enter your raffle. Either card would be greatly appreciated but I have a slight preference for the PURPLE!!!

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  31. Hi Yvonne, Love the cards, the die is perfect for a background, love it.
    Di B.

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  32. What a lovely way to use the die, beautiful cards.

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  33. I love your cards and there are so many possibilities with your design, I am definitely going to give it a go. Thanks so much (my fave is the white one as I love white!)

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  34. I love all your cards, but these ones are gorgeous!
    My favorite is the white and gold one, so perfectly elegant.
    Thanks for the chance from Italy

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  35. Bernadette R.S.16 June 2015 at 13:46

    Beautiful cards, Yvonne! I love what you did with the dies, ribbon and flowers!

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  36. Such beautiful cards , it would be difficult to choose both are stunning ! thank you for sharing x

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  37. Gorgeous cards. Love the gold one, but the purple one is beautiful too. All of your cards are so inspiring.

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