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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Love is in the Air blog hop!

Amber from Staying Crafty told me she was going to do a blog hop in honor of Samantha of Scrapmaster's Paradise, and how could I resist?  Samantha is newly married!!!  1-11-11!  Congrats Samantha!  So when you stop by her blog after mine, send your congrats to Samantha!
If you have come from Sea Steph's Creations, you are in the right place!  If not, you can start at the beginning of this blog hop with Staying Crafty cause you aern't going to want to miss a blog on this hop!  Lots of great inspiration and give aways!  And the grand prize of the hop is going to be 2 sets of your choice of the SP and Company stamps!  There is also a challenge at the beginning of the hop with Staying Crafty!  All of the blogs on the hop are listed at the bottom of this post!
When I saw the Artsy Heartsy Stamps so many fun things came to mind for me!  The first of course was to make a cut file with Make-the-Cut for the heart shapes so I could play around with them!  I have this file for free download here... Artsy Heartsy MTC file 
Come back tomorrow to see another project I've done with the Artsy Heartsy stamps and the MTC file!
I used the full heart page for this layout, and used the Chomas Creations engraving tip in place of the blade to engrave or etch onto a clear sheat of Grafix 12x12 plastic.  It is thin like a transparency. 

I then took the SP and Company Artsy Heatsy patterned stamps with StayzOn to randomly stamp inside some of the etched hearts.  Click on the picture to view it even better.
I added the plastic sheet on top of a white piece of cardstock, hiding the double sided adhesive behind my photo.  I then used Zip Dry to adhere the ribbon under my photo.  Zip Dry works fantastic with ribbon and you can't see it after it dries.  I used Make-the-Cut for the word "love" which I drew with my Wacom tablet and I will be sharing at a later date on my blog.  Click on the picture to view it even better.

I will admit to keeping scraps, all kinds of scraps, ribbon, paper, and now metal sheets of scraps.  That is how I made the hearts on my page, more details on the hearts are right below this blog post.  I used the Chomas Creations embossing kit on Ten Seconds Studio's metal sheet for these hearts.

Here is the completed page with my and my hubby!  Again click on the picture to see even more detail!

**Closed**Well if you have read this far, here is your reward, hehe!
Leave a comment on this post below for a chance to win a Chomas Creations mini gel pen holder and 10 pack of assorted Chomas Creations mini gel pens!  The rules are simple, only one comment per person!  Following is not required, but why not follow? hehe  I do need a way to contact you!  Very important!  I will leave the winners name on my blog as well after I pick it on Saturday, and you have a week to get back to me, or I will pick another winner.
Next and last on the hop is Samantha at Scrapmaster's Paradise so hop on by!  She has some awesome stuff in store for you!  And again, if you haven't started with Amber at Staying Crafty head there now for a great challenge!
I'm also having some specials on my blog!  You can get the Chomas Creations embossing kit, mini gel pen holder with all 20 mini gel pens, mini Sharpie holder and micro Sharpie holder with a micro Sharpie all for $100 shipped in the US!  And all of that for $105 shipped outside the US.
I also have the Chomas Creations mini gel pen holder with 10 mini gel pens for $27.50 shipped in the US, or with all 20 gel pens for $32.50 shipped in the US. 
And I've also added a bunch of colors of micro Sharpies to my blog for those interested as well!

In case you got lost anywhere along the hop, here is a list of all the blogs on the hop!
Amber - Staying Crafty

Momo - Made by Momo

Linda -  Scrapcat Cards

Tracy - Craft Junkie Too

Stephanie - Sea Steph's Creations

Amy -  Chomas Creations

Samantha -  Scrapmaster's Paradise
Like what you see? Leave a comment to let me know!

101 comments:

  1. This is so cute! What a great idea. I just discovered your blog in the blog hop and I'm now a follower!

    faith-abigaildesigns(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  2. Wow Amy this is wonderful! I love your idea!
    Linda SP&CDT

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  3. Very cute. The colors look great! Thanks for sharing. Mollie:)

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  4. Wow, this is so great. I am already a follower of yours.
    Cherylann (prinkles)
    prinkles@woh.rr.com

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  5. Absolutely gorgeous!! I love the hearts in the background. You are so sweet!

    Hugs,
    Samantha

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  6. Great idea to draw the hearts and then place cuts inside of them. Thank you for the tip on using Zip Dry for the ribbon and for sharing your project.
    you for sharing.

    Marianne S.
    sthquilter at gmail dot com
    www.paperorfabric.blogspot.com

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  7. Love this idea of the clear transparency and engraving on it. You never run out of ideas. Love your picture. You two are just the cutest. Thanks for a chance to win. I already stalk- um I mean follow you LOL
    tabitha4cm at yahoo dot com

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  8. Amy,

    Wonderful project!
    Love the metal hearts!
    Great picture of you & your husband.

    Thanks for sharing & for the chance to win:)

    ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

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  9. very neat. Love using the plastic and metal.

    Breanne
    clemmensen2007@att.net

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  10. So cute, great project! Thanks for sharing with us all!

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  11. Simply amazing. I love your art.
    Tess (lil.ninja.peacock@gmail.com)

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  12. I love that pic of you guys!!! I think I am a follower already, but will double check. Thanks for inviting me Amy!! I love blog hops.

    slotro4 at yahoo dot com

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  13. That is so cool!!! Very beautiful layout!!

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

    hla2425@yahoo.com

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  14. Beautiful. Love everything about it

    Burffrau @ aol dot com

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  15. Wonderful layout!! Thanks for sharing :-)

    4 wheelers at frontier dot com

    www.kerieskafe.blogspot.com

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  16. Where have I been hiding?!?! I didn't realize that Samantha got married on the 11th! Wow!

    Love what you did with this Amy! Looks fantastic!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  17. super project, really cute ! new follower :)

    the condes at gmail dot com

    HUGS !

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  18. Love this wonderful LO. The etching idea is great!

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  19. Such a good idea. I am now a follower.

    Kwillis_15@yahoo.com

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  20. What a great layout! Everything is so pretty and I like how you colored in only some of the hearts.
    Thanks for sharing with us!
    reneeleeak at yahoo dot com

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  21. Amy, you always amaze me with your work. You are so talented and inspiring!!
    Carrie
    carriedan1 at live dot com

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  22. Beautiful layout. Thanks for sharing.
    Kerry

    mommakcrafts.blogpspot.com

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  23. What a great project...you are very talented. I am a new follower.
    kgprevost(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
    http://www.kathyskraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

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  24. I love that you made a layout with you and your husband! It's cute for Valentines' Day or an anniversary.

    Allie
    iheartnavyblue006@gmail.com

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  25. Fabulous layout! I always love your creations!! Your engraving tool is on my wish list!!

    jtg0398 at sbcglobal dot net

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  26. Beautiful page, love it.
    Thank you
    Tiad
    tiarog@comcast.net

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  27. Love the layout, thanks for the chace to win!

    Wendy
    rebatw@yahoo dot com

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  28. Pretty layout!
    Cherie
    Cheriescraps.blogspot.com
    Nokitten at hotmail dot com

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  29. wht a great layout!!! thanks for letting us hop to see you!

    mistie1@cox.net

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  30. Great project!! I love this idea- looks amazing.
    kacee
    youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com

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  31. Wonderful project!! I love cutting transparencies with my Cricut! :)

    TFS and for the chance to win,
    Cheryl @ CardsbyCG.blogspot.com
    cplamond @ hotmail.com

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  32. I really love your LO and your use of embossed metal is awesome. I have to try that technique soon. I have zero crafting budget since I was laid off in August so I'm hoping to win some of these fabulous stamp sets. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and inspiration. I'm a new follower.

    Anne
    lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com
    Trinkets-n-Treasures.Artfire.com

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  33. Thank you for sharing your project and the instructions! Love all the possibilities of embossing with the Cricut!

    Thanks!

    April
    nginerd at gmail dot com

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  34. So cute. Thanks for sharing. I am now a follower of your blog.

    Leticia

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  35. you have such an adorable idea for those hearts. love the results. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

    mia_initialpink@hotmail.com

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  36. You have so many wonderful ideas.
    Mary Ann
    mahuntington at wavecable dot com

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  37. Amy, as usual you are so very creative! I love the picture of you and your husband. Your embossing tools are the best!

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  38. WOW!! Great job! It's so beautifull :) Thank you for sharing your work.

    postaisdajoana at gmail dot com

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  39. wow!!!!!this is really cute.thanks for sharing.
    http://craftywithjoann.blogspot.com

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  40. I love your project it is so pretty.
    www.cyndiscraftcorner.blogspot.com

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  41. Great layout! I even have your embossing tool to make it!
    Thanks
    jpshirley@ymail.com

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  42. That is such a great idea. TFS Cathie www.creativecutter.org

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  43. Great idea and a gorgeous LO. I love all the different hearts!
    lfuchs1 at wi. rr. com

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  44. Love it! You guys are great for doing this blog hop!

    Thanks,

    Cathe
    ovalemama@gmail.com
    http://ovalemamas.blogspot.com/

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  45. Woo hoo...I'm so excited to be your newest follower. I would love for you to stop by and visit my blog sometime. jennyscards.blogspot.com
    You did a great job... I love your colors and loved your creation. TFS
    hugs,jen
    jennyscards.blogspot.com

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  46. Such a cute idea!!!

    Melissa
    dolfnz777 at yahoo dot com

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  47. Clever idea! I love when you do blog hops. So many new things to check out and follow.

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  48. Love your work - am now a new follower.
    mmlmn@polarcomm.com

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  49. Love your page.Would love to try these pens.
    stuff@gt.rr.com

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  50. that is too cute! does the cricut software the same as the gypsy? tfs. I'm already a follower! :) And thank you for a chance to win!

    Terrie Barroso
    terriennz@att.net
    crafteecards.blogspot.com

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  51. I love your ideas and projects!!!
    Very cute!!
    Kathleen
    kj_riley4953@q.com

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  52. This looks really cute!! I am now a follower of your blog.

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  53. Really cute. My first hop and loving it so far. Thx for the inspiration.

    Melissa
    melissa.hymer@gmail.com

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  54. wow - what creativeness.... i have the pen holder and pens... but nothing like this comes out of my mind..... just fantastic

    maureen
    mo_sala@pacbell.net

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  55. Wow I love this page! Fun, simple, and yet complex at the same time hehehe! It's fantastic! Thank you for the awesome giveaway!
    Lisa
    summer_sunset54 at hotmail dot com

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  56. I am a follower. Love your creation and thanks for the chance to win an awesome prize.
    win_or_lose52@hotmail.com

    also come visit my blog
    http://victoriasjunk.blogspot.com

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  57. WOW! so cute a great idea--love it!

    Sarah
    sarahvaitmelby@gmail.com
    www.sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com

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  58. What a cute Layout! Love it! What a great giveaway as well!

    thanks,
    Jessica

    JerzyMomma06@comcast.net

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  59. This is so cute! I love this idea. tfs.
    gina
    ginascraftingspot.com

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  60. What a wonderful layout! I love all the hearts! Thanks for a chance to win your wonderful blog candy.

    wendy dot roos2boys at gmail dot com

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  61. Great idea...Thank you for sharing...Great prize ...would love to win...

    AnnCarolW@aol.com

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  62. love the layout it is really cute!

    kkay2140204@yahoo.com

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  63. Amy, I have your mini Sharpie holder, and I really enjoy using it. Your project is adorable. Thanks for the tip of using Zip Dry with ribbon.

    maryanns
    vsturm@ec.rr.com

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  64. This page is so cute and you are so creative! Thanks for sharing all your inspiring ideas!
    lauermaa@gmail.com

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  65. What a super Idea!! TFS!!! I love it!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
    Rexann

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  66. I love the embossing! You are talented!
    bubblz190 at hotmail dot com

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  67. Your layout is very pretty! I also became a follower.

    Nanette
    nanettemt@yahoo.com

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  68. All I can say is WOW!

    Darlene
    desaucier at bellsouth dot net

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  69. I am a follower and the layout was so cute. wonderful.
    Monica
    moroni_44484@yahoo.com

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  70. Just when I thought I had all your tools, I missed the engraver! I wasn't sure how I would use it, but your layout was a great source of inspiration. It is definitely on my wish list now :).

    nadia@williamandnadia.com

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  71. Gorgeous. I'm already a follower. Thanks for sharing.

    vwilson577 at yahoo.com

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  72. Awesome layout. Love how you did those hearts. Great picture also.
    I am now a follower.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  73. Love your project!

    iamvictorias at gmail dot com

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  74. Great LO, Amy, I love visiting your blog, you have the best ideas.....
    brodiec88 at hotmail dot com

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  75. Great layout! TFS. Where do you purchase the Ten Seconds Studios metal?

    dayz1434@gmail.com

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  76. Amy, this LO is beautiful! I'm loving all the different hearts :)

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  77. This is so sweet! I love this idea! I love this blog hop and I am now following all of you Ladies! You ladies are inspirational!!!!
    1helenbyoung@gmail.com

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  78. OMG!! I love your idea. Thanks for sharing

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  79. That stamp set is so cute, love your LO!! Thanks for the chance to win!!!

    Jennifer
    cricutdiaries.blogspot.com

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  80. That is so cool! I've never seen that technique done before! I am going to have to give this a try! TFS! and for the great giveaway!
    booger1 at tds.net

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  81. awesomeness! I have your gel pens and holder. I can't wait to get the embosser and sharpie holder with sharpies. Thanks for sharing all yor cool creations. Lots of inspiration here. :)

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  82. I love the random hearts stamped on the card. It really adds nice color.

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  83. I love your ideas!!!
    Kim
    kimmisu@myself.com

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  84. Your projects are always so fun! Thanks for sharing!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  85. Super Cute! TFS I am now following!

    mlenclade at gmail dot com

    http://www.nanasscrapspot.blogspot.com/

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  86. I really like that technique and your layout is wonderful! Great job!
    Amanda (als1048@gmail.com)

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  87. You always have the most creative ideas. Love the layout.
    scrappydappydoodler at yahoo dot com

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  88. Sooooo cute! Can't wait until I can be this creative. I too am now a follower.
    janetjohnson523@yahoo.com

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  89. WOW!!! How amazingly beautiful!!! I absolutely love it!!! :) The colors are perfect; it's just so cute!!! What a fun hop, TFS!! Thanks for the chance too!

    Celeste B.
    ccscards.blogspot.com
    mctdbillman at gmail dot com

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  90. What a gorgeous couple and a great LO. TFS. I'm a new follower.

    stacy at mycraftingtime dot com
    www.mycraftingtime.com

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  91. Very cute layout. The pattern hearts are great.

    http://cricutmyway.blogspot.com/

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  92. So cute Amy. Love engraving.

    spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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