Friday, January 28, 2011

JAN BLOG HOP STARTS HERE!

Hi all!  It's bloggity blog hop time again!  Please come hop along with us :)  Love is in the air and Valentine's Day is just around the corner so the THEME for this BLOG HOP is LOVE!

As you hoppity hop, please collect the special words each DT has on their blogs.  At the end of the hop will be instructions on what to do all those "lovely" words ( umm secret phrase )   ;)  There are 2 prizes up for grabs:

1 winner of $25 GC to the Fred She Said STORE.

1 winner of $25 GC to CROP STOP.

***This blog hop contest closes Friday, Feb. 4 at midnight EST.

Here is the list of HOP STOPS ( in case you lose your way):

Fred  ( right here )   
Robin
Tracy MacD

Please don't forget to leave the DT some love ;)

EDIT FRI Morning:  Apparently Blogger didn't post the last stop on the hop last night.  All fixed now if you missed the last word :)


Here is Fred's project:



I used the Hearts & Roses Pre-Coloured Set in RED.  I used a new to me Cottage Florals embossing folder by Craft Concepts. ( which I got a Crop Stop ;) )  I colored the frames with distress inks and also spritzed the background with iridescent gold glimmer spray.  I outlined the frames with a gold DecoArt Calligraphy  paint pen.. oh man... this is working way better than my Krylon gold leafing pen.. I have just about gave up on that... not sure if it is just too old?  Anyhoo... if you are looking for a nice gold edge on your projects.. I am so recommending the DecoArt  paint pens.

Fred's special word is "May"

Just a note... later this evening I should have a new release of cutting files.... I didn't get time to complete them but... man... I am liking these, if I do say so myself.. so I'll be back! ;)

NOW, please go to ROBIN'S BLOG for you next stop on the HOP :)

:)*  Fred

37 comments:

Carol Hurlock said...

Tracey your Roses look fabulous against that wonderful backdrop of an embossing folders. So pretty with a romantic feminine flair.

Bear Hugs,
Carol

Kards by Kathi said...

Love the roses. You make such beautiful cards and I do enjoy seeing them. Thanks for your time and your trouble.

Poppy said...

gorgeous card.
poppy

Nancy said...

Wow Tracey,
What a GORGEOUS card. That embossing sets off those roses beautifully.

Robin Parker said...

Tracey, I love the old, antique look to this pretty creation. And the pre-colored roses are beautiful. The red rhinestone hearts are the perfect touch.

Lynnette said...

I love the roses Tracey and the cards are gorgeous

Lynnette xxxxx

ellepaulette said...

What a gorgeous card!! So lovely!!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my that is gorgeous!!

Anita said...

Stunning!

Sue said...

Tracey, how beautiful these roses are. I just love your digi images.

Love crafts forever said...

Hi Tracey. I love your embossed background, and flowers just stunning.
Hugs Nataliya.

Cherie said...

Absolutely love the card! I'm going to have to look for the embossing folder.

Michelle Pearson said...

beautiful card Tracey! I love the colored embossed background...very striking!

Anne said...

Oh my I'm loving these embossed and inked backgrounds, they set off the flowers perfectly.
Anne
x

Unknown said...

Oh I love this so much! The background makes everything else stand out! Just beautiful!

Tracy said...

Gosh I almost missed this one. Fantastic! That embossing is just gorgeous and I love the colors you've used.

Marie Bingaman said...

Ooooo, how gorgeous! But then, I think all your cards are gorgeous! :)

Juliana T said...

this is a beautiful card. I love the roses.

Rebekah said...

This is stunning! Gorgeous soft background colors and awesome colored roses!!

Jennifer McGee said...

Beautiful card, Tracey! I love the embossing folder and the techniques you used to color the background, and of course I LOVE the digital stamp.

Josie Cox said...

Love your roses, makes for a beautiful card that makes you think you can smell their beauty

Darlene said...

Like your card Tracey,it's so elegant.
Darlene

Sharon said...

What a cute card Tracey your floweres are always out of this world, and the colors are so soft.

Melissa S. said...

You always make such beautiful projects. Love the roses. I'm off to Hop. And grab that heart I've been seeing.

Regena said...

Simply beautiful...

Vana63 said...

Thank You for your always Beautiful projects and sharing in another great Blog Hop!!!

Lorie Ballard said...

What a gorgeous card!! The colors are fabulous!

Unknown said...

Beautiful!

Yone said...

Love your digi images ! The Rose card is gorgeous ! Hugs, Yone

bernietom47 said...

What a GORGEOUS card. That embossing folder us the perfect back drop for those lovely roses.
Blessings
Bernie

Linda W. said...

Your card takes my breath away! I just happened on your blog from the store! Gorgeous work...........

creativewishes said...

Beautiful Card. Colors looks really nice.

Unknown said...

Wow your roses look amazing, love the card.
Hugs,
Melissa D
mkds312@hotmail.com
www.sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com

Sherry Kushibab said...

I usually don't care to receive roses but I would make an exception for this card - drop dead gorgeous.

DQ said...

One word, beautiful

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Just gorgeous! Love this card.

Jaqi said...

I love the vintage look of your card and the roses are gorgeous (of course) !