Friday, December 2, 2011

Final day for hopping inspiration!

Today is Day 5 of the Technique Junkie Blog Hop Extravaganza, and today our featured sponsor is Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps! We have a stamp set giveaway for today from SNS, and, of course, a prize in the grand prize basket, too, so make sure you leave a comment on my blog today to be entered to win both!  Here is the stamp set being given away today:
 
My card today uses the Pleated Front Technique from the 3D and Fun Folds Paper Craft CD. Did I mention that there are 70 tutorials on this CD? And it is only $17.95 for US and Canadian residents (overseas: $19.95). I hope you can see what a bargain it is after 5 days of hopping!

You might be wondering why I used Sweet 'n Sassy's Christmas Joy Stamp set instead of the one being given away today. It's because my mom loved birds - and especially cardinals -- and I use them any chance I can. It makes me feel warm and loved just to color a cardinal! This stamp is especially pretty and beautiful with Copic Coloring.

Don't forget that tomorrow I will post the names of all of the daily winners, plus I will be posting a picture of the Grand Prize. You will have until Monday, December 5 at 9am EST to enter for the grand prize drawing by commenting on any of MY blog posts from Monday through Friday (from the hop).

If you have been following along already you should have come from Chris Dickinson's Blog. If you did not, start at  the Technique Junkie Blog and go from there.  You won't want to miss any stops along the way.Here are all the hoppers today:

 Thanks for stopping by today -- I hope you had fun this week!

44 comments:

sandyh50 said...

Oh wow! What a lovely card. Please enter me in your drawing.

sandyh502001 at yahoo dot com

Lois said...

Like your mom, I love cardinals too. That's a fun fold on the front of your beautiful card.

Manna said...

Beautiful card, Pat! Love the look of this fold. Will have to try it. The give away stamp set is beautiful too 8) Thanks for the fun hop and a chance to win some generous giveaways.

stamping sue said...

The cardinal is beautiful....wonderful coloring and that peated front card is one I want to learn. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win in your drawing.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

Chrissy D said...

What a cool fold, Pat! Such a beautiful card!!!

Cathymac said...

Love this fold and the beautiful cardinal! Thanks for the five days of fun and for the opportunity to win some wonderful prizes!

slbt17 said...

wonderful fold - very pretty card Pat.
Sandra ltb
slbt17 at yahoo dot com

Barb said...

Awesome!!! Fabulous!!! I love it!!!!

Carey said...

Of course I love cardinals!! I am from St. Louis, Missouri home of the World Series winners the Cardinals!! Your card makes the bird look especially fantastic. Thanks for all the fun I have had this week. I am going to miss not hopping every day and seeing all kinds of wonderful ideas.

Carey Rogers
aka Roscoe's mommy (the swap eating dog)
pedstamper at sbc global dot net

Priscilla said...

Stunning card. Love the cardinal and the fold on the front. Another for my to do list. Thanks for a inspirational hop and a great fun CD. Thanks for a chance to win in your drawing.
cilla1649 at yahoo dot com

Aprilpzzl said...

That card is so elegant! The cardinal really stands out on it.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card - I love those red cardinals on Christmas cards.
I've had a great time on this weeklong hop. Some fantastic inspiation.
dj_enns@yahoo.com

Else49 said...

Thank you Pat for the week of great ideas, cards, boxes and more. Loved the stamps used, paper used and so different every time.
Great card again today. I really like that cardinal stamp. Another one on my wishlist.

Rianne said...

What a fun day with super amazing projects. Thanks for organize these spoiling days :-D

BarbaraW said...

Awesome card. Right now I think you've made the pleated front card my favorite technique.

Francine said...

Well Pat this is our final day... Love this gorgeous Cardinal bird, your choice of colors is perfect... All of this week's artwork was exceptional!
Thank you!

Monika/Buzsy said...

What a lovely card Pat. Neat folds and fabulous look. The image is so pretty! Thank you for having us join the blog hop. :o)

Kay said...

Hi- LOVE this card! How unique but yet simple card! Thanks for ALL the inspiration and FUN you have given us this week! Hugs and Happy Holidays to ALL! Kay

Patty said...

The pleated-front card is great!

pkellogg42@yahoo dot com

Shirley said...

Hi Pat, Saw you from Jackie's blog. Love this fold and need to try it! Your card is lovely, as always!

Donna said...

Your cardinal is just gorgeous. Beautiful coloring. Love that fold too. Thanks for all the inspiration.

Jeri said...

I love blog hops now!

Vickie Kertz said...

Love the pleated front. I am going to have to take a look at that one. Thanks for a wonderful week of hopping.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Pat! Thanks so much for a fun bloghop
Hugs Julie P

Dawnll said...

Your card is just so lovely Pat- I want to case this beauty.
Wanted to thank you and your team for a wonderful week of inspiration...have so enjoyed all the fun designs and companies included this week

trisha too said...

That image is beautiful, and the card fold is so fun!!

:)

judyjstamper said...

wow - lovely card. I like the stark white with the red cardinal.

Designing with Debbie said...

Pat this is a beautiful card. I love your cardinal and the coloring. Great blog hop Thanks for putting it together. I can't wait to get the CD.

Sue D said...

Beautiful cardinal card--love the pleated front.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Pam Tiedtke, or Pammie Lou said...

Oh So PRETTY!!! I love that stamp set! Your "coloring" is wonderful!

CherylP said...

Gorgeous card!! I love the look of this technique! This was a great blog hop. Thanks

meonlake said...

Awesome pleated card, Pat!! You have outdone yourself again with this cardinal card. Thanks for sharing the blog hop all week.
Marsha E
cmc_marsha at bellsouth dot net

Rufus said...

Love your cardinal! The fold is another intriguing one. I hope I live long enough to get all the things I want to do done! (lol) I've really enjoyed this hop and all the ideas that it's generated.
Thanks!
R/

Unknown said...

Too bad this is the final day! I really enjoyed the hop and all the beautiful projects. Thank you to everyone for showcasing your beautiful projects and talents!

Cheri said...

Your cardinal warms my heart too. My Grandmother loved them - (they are rare here in the north, northeast). She was radiant inside and out. Whenever I see one I sense it carries her spirit. This has been a fabulous hop. I've enjoyed every stop along the way and have collected so much inspiration.

farnorthstamper said...

This is a really pretty card, with such great detail and of course perfect coloring. And I love the give-away set also.
thanks so much,
Bonnie S
stampin-ak at gci dot net

Anonymous said...

Great technique and card.
Betty Ackley
ackley@jps.net

Susan said...

Pat, this is a really cool card! VERY interesting fold! I love this!

I was late for the dailies today. I was under the weather and slept on an off all day, woke up and came straight away to the computer for the hop, but as you can see it is well after midnight est. I hope that perhaps, you all might let my comments in.
just asking.
Thanks for this wonderful hop, and all you do and this great CD!
Hugs,
Susan

susanscraps AT comcast DOT net

Candy Meyers said...

Beautifull card. I love the way you accented the fold with different colors. Just plain gorgeous. Thanks for doing this swap.
Candy Meyers

luckybug3 said...

What a fun and inspiring week!

Shelly Schmidt said...

I love this fold- and the beautiful stamp you used- so pretty!

Lagene said...

I too love cardinals, having grown up in TX & I miss them so much up in Oregon. Your card is gorgeous!

Newbie said...

Your Cardinal is beautiful! Looks like a fun card! So nice of you to think of your mom with the bird!!!

Patrice H said...

What a beautiful fold this card has. And the stamp set is stunning, very clear and crisp.