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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Papertrey March 2012 Blog Hop






Nicole provided us with this beautiful inspiration photo for this month's March PTI blog hop.


First, it made me hungry, and I had to track down a bunch of candy.  That out of the way, I pulled a few ideas from this photo:  yellow, aqua mist, sweets, polka dots, stripes, ribbon.

This is how I turned those ideas into a card.


Pretend the buttons are candy.  Pretend you can see the embossed stripes made with my SU striped embossing folder on the yellow and white polka dotted paper. (Thanks)

Supplies Used (PTI):
Stamps:  Friendship Jar, Polka Dot Basics, Mixed Messages
Paper:  Lemon Tart, Aqua Mist Patterns, White
Other:  Friendship Jar, Tiny Tags, Mega Mat Stack 1 Dies, SU Striped Embossing Folder, Aqua Mist twill ribbon, Lemon Tart & Aqua Mist buttons

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35 comments :

  1. ElenaMarch 25, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Love it! What buttons? That's some yummy-looking candy :) happy hopping! I'll have to catch up tomorrow - my new niece needs cuddling ;)

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  2. DebMarch 25, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Yes, I was craving lemonheads, too ;) Love your polka dot paper and that yummy jar of buttons is fabulous!

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  3. KaraMarch 25, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    very cute!! love the candy in the jar!!

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  4. ReneeMarch 25, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    So adorable!
    Love the button "gumballs"...
    so creative!
    And how could you not love that inspiration pic...
    CANDY!! :)
    I want some every time I look at it!:)

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  5. GayatriMarch 25, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Great interpretation of the inspirational pciture, Joyce! Love the jar filled with yummy buttons and I also like the diecut idea:) Love your card.

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  6. June KMarch 25, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    I love the "button candies" in your jar. I "pretended" and they now I can even taste them :). Very cute card.

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  7. Cathy WeberMarch 25, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    I just might "pretend" to get myself some candy myself! Well, probably not pretend, but I love those buttons in the jar and the polka dot paper with the embossing. I love that diecut idea, really helps to make the jar pop out front and center. Great card today.

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  8. MarybethMarch 25, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Sweet, sweet! Yes I see the embossed stripes! Too funny about eating the candy. Love your candy filled jar!

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  9. UnknownMarch 25, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Beautiful! I love all the details you put into the card.

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  10. MayolMarch 25, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Joyce, this is such a cute card! Love the jar buttons and that tiny tag. Now you have me thinking of candies too :)

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  11. cards by caraMarch 25, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Wow, so very pretty!

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  12. UnknownMarch 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Very cute card..loving those buttons:)

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  13. InkyfingersMarch 25, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    What a great way to use the jar in that aperture Joyce and your tiny tag is just perfect for that spot!
    Photo's are wonderful aren't they - the bits you mess up show up large and the subtle nuances you are so pleased with suddenly go awol at the sight of a camera!
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  14. Kim HegginsMarch 25, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Joyce, those button gumballs are just too adorable!!! I love how you used that die to show the cut away portion and the blue paper behind is just so smart.

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  15. Tracey McNeelyMarch 25, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Joyce this is brilliant, you totally captured the essence of the inspiration photo. You know I am casing this one. ;)

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  16. LaurieMarch 25, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I am loving the polka dots and the button jar! That little tag is too cute! Great card Joyce!

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  17. Jen W.March 25, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    LOL! I can totally see the stripes and those button candies sure look yummy to me! Must go find some of my own now...

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  18. Leigh PennerMarch 25, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I love your buttons in the jar on the negative mega mat stack 1, Joyce! Fabulous take on the inspiration photo!

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  19. Jessica WekenmanMarch 25, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    I totally see the stripes, and I don't have to pretend! I love the candy buttons and the polka dots! Great take on the photo!!!

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  20. kari bellMarch 25, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    great card joyce. i love the mat stack die cut with button jar inside. so cute!!

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  21. JJ BoltonMarch 25, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Love it! And I really love all the varying sizes of dots in your design! I say you can't go wrong with polkas:) Hope you're having a great day Joyce!

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  22. missyMarch 25, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Love the buttons in the jar! fabulous!

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  23. KristiiMarch 25, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Soooo cute!! Love the jar filled with butttons!!!

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  24. SharronMarch 25, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Lots to love about your card! Fabulous idea to make 'button' candies and I really like how you used the partial die cut. The jar really stands out against the aqua background. Oh, I definitely see the stripes--they look great!

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  25. KristiMarch 26, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Love this Joyce! So fun & cheery! All your design elements go together so well! I love seeing all your cards!

    PS: Thanks for stopping by my blog as well!

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  26. PaulineMarch 26, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Just delightful Joyce, I don't need to pretend i can see the scoring, I can! Love the jar full od button sweets, and the lovely papers.

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  27. AudreyMarch 26, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    So cute Joyce! Love all of those buttons and different sized polkadots! :)

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  28. ChunyuanMarch 26, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    love the idea of using jar and button.

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  29. TerriMarch 26, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Great card. I especially like all the polka dots and the buttons in the jar.

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  30. DarnellMarch 26, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    That is a great card, Joyce! That one big swirly yellow button looks exactly like a piece of candy and when you click on the card, the stripes are clear. It's an adorable design!

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  31. JennyMarch 26, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Candylicious Joyce!!! I see no buttons....only candy in a jar ;0)
    I do see the embossed stripes..wonderful card :0)
    Jenny x

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  32. carol (krillsister)March 26, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Awesome card. I love how you have the jar in the negative space of the mat stack. That is very creative along with the button candy. Believe it or not I do see the embossed stripes. (That's good for me: an old lady with bad eyes) haha.

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  33. The Paper ParadeMarch 28, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Oh Joyce, I love that your jar is filled with buttons! I love that yellow polka dotted paper, and the cute bitty dot paper showing under the mega mat stack one :) This card is the bomb!

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  34. Terri Trotter EarleyMarch 29, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Loving the big polka dots and the great tags!

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  35. SusanApril 14, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    You made me LOL!! What a beautiful card. And yes the buttons look good enough to eat.

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