First of all, I want to welcome everyone to the October 2010 Papertrey Ink Blog Hop! It is so exciting to see so many of you here!
There is always a lot of focus on Christmas in our industry this time of year, as that is what the majority of the population celebrates. However, this month’s blog hop is dedicated to those that celebrate winter holidays other than Christmas. Create a project that celebrates Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or some other winter holiday as we embrace everyone’s beliefs in a celebration of diversity through paper crafting.
First, I have a few projects to share with you to get you warmed up! I have a few dear friends who are Jewish that I never seem to get a card out to during the holiday season, so I thought I would take this opportunity to create a few and get ahead of the game!
My first project showcases the menorah, one of the classic Hanukah symbols from our Jewish themed set, Mazel Tov.
I stamped the menorah on a piece of white cardstock that was cut out using the Tag Sale #2 die. The menorah was colored in with Copic markers. I used small smudges of Lemon Tart ink using a qtip for application, to help give a soft glow to the candle flames. The sentiment strip is created with Spring Rain cardstock and is stamped with a background from Background Basics: Retro using Versamark ink. The sentiment was then stamped with black ink.
I wanted to pick up just a bit of the yellow from the candle flames, so I added stripes to some Fresh Snow satin ribbon using Copic markers.
I love how this turned out and will definitely be using this layout again soon!
My best friend, Wendy, is a very clan & simple gal, so this card is for her.
I stamped this patterned circle from Mazel Tov onto Ocean Tides cardstock using Versamark ink. I then punched it out using a 1-1/2″ circle punch.
I adhered a background that was impressed with our Background Basics: Circles impression plate to my card cover. I love doing multi layers in white like this. So fresh and crisp.
I adhered a vellum strip across the entire card front that was stamped with my sentiment of choice. I added four Ocean Tides buttons with glue dots to help add balance.
Now it’s time for us to see your projects!
I have included a Mister Linky list below for you to add your link to your blog hop project. You have until 11:00pm EST tonight (October 25th) to add your link to this list. THREE random participants will be selected to win a FREE Papertrey Ink stamp set of their choice. They will be announced and highlighted here, on my blog, by midnight. We look forward to seeing all of your creations!
EDITED TO ADD THE RANDOMLY SELECTED WINNERS!
I love this project by Tessan that embraced Advent as celebrated in Sweden. I thought the use of Framed to enclose her candles was so clever and work with any type of images for any holiday preference.
Traveling Mama created this delightful tag & card combo, perfect for sending warmest wishes for any occasion. And really, who can resist a woodgrain-patterned mug?
Lizzie Jones cleverly created a sophisticated menorah from birthday candle images and portions of other stamps. I love the polished color scheme and the special touch of rhinestones as the candle flames.
Congratulations to all of the winners! You have 30 days to contact customer service with your shipping information and your selected free stamp set! Thank you to EVERYONE for participating! And happy holidays to ALL!!!
Menorah Card
- STAMPS: Mazel Tov, Background Basics: Retro
- INK: Versamark, Black Noir, Lemon Taet (with qtip for candle flames)
- PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Blueberry Sky, Spring Rain, Classic Kraft
- OTHER: Fresh Snow satin ribbon, Rustic Jute Button Twine, Tag Sale #2 die, Copic Markers (Y35, B45, T1)
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25″ x 5.5″
Simple Chanukah Card
- STAMPS: Mazel Tov
- INK: Versamark, True Black
- PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Ocean Tides, Vellum Cardstock
- OTHER: 1-1/2″ circle punch, Ocean Tides buttons, Background Basics: Circles impression plate
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25″ x 5.5″
Your cards are stunning, Nichole! I love the beautiful blue background on the first and the light touches of color on the ribbon!
Beautiful cards.
Eveline.
Gorgeous cards…love the simplicity of them. So stunning!
Thanks for the challenge! It was, indeed, a challenge!
Nichole – I love the custom ribbon on the first card. It really makes that card!
Fun challenge! Thank you Nichole and designteam for your inspiration!
These are beautiful projects! Thanks sooooo much for making this an all day event! Hugs from Denmark!
Nichole, I am so not with it this morning. I had a spelling mistake in my title and I couldn’t get it right when I posted. Is there any way you could delete entries 9,11,and 13. I am sorry for being such a bonehead. Thank you so much for doing this challenge.
Awesome hop, Nichole. I think it was a fantastic idea!
Great idea for a hop! LOVE YOUR cards!
Tough challenge! I look forward to seeing everyone’s projects.
Fantastic hop! And your cards are gorgeous!
Beautiful cards! Thanks for the fun challenge!
Great cards, Nichole! Finally participating in my 1st blog hop!
Oh Nichole…I love your Chanukah cards. They are beautiful. You have inspired me. I am kind of tempted to go revamp the ones I posted, though. I have some great ideas to move forward with. Thanks for doing this and for sharing your talents.
Leora
Beautiful cards Nichole. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Thanks so much, Nichole! Your cards are beautiful, and really highlight how delicate and intricate the Mazel Tov set really is. I’ll be CASEing tonight. Sadly, I don’t have a blog, but I’m enjoying seeing everyone else’s.
Sarah
I’m enjoying all the cards so much, especially the ones that actually made an attempt to respect the challenge, step outside their comfort zone and make a card for someone celebrating a non-Christian holiday like Hanukkah, Ramadan or Kwanzaa. IMHO, Winter Wishes doesn’t recognize any winter holiday and doesn’t really belong.
Beautiful cards, as always, Nicole. I am so glad that you shared your creations with us and were part of the blog hop this month! I loved the theme this month, but it was definitely a challenge, which I think is the point! Can’t wait to see what everyone came up with!
Always beautiful and inspirational.
Nichole, I have to say that I think Mazel Tov is one of the best sets you have ever designed! I think there is a ton of possibility there, and many people pass it over, I bet, because it is not linked to the religion they celebrate- too bad!!
this was fun and, for me, it really stretched my imagination because i tried to research and learn more about my chosen celebration. thanks for the opportunity to play.
Beautiful!
Thanks for the fabulous challenge! Nichole, I love your cards! Off to hop!
I know these are supposed to be Winter Holidays, but where I live, Halloween IS winter 😉
Cards are beautiful Gals! Such Talent and inspiration!
i love your idea to do a winter holiday other than Christmas. it is really amazing that some of the participants researched the holiday they chose & shared their findings w/ us. how nice it was to read about the holidays that i didn’t know that much about. great job nichole & my fellow stampers.
Great cards, Nichole! I am happy to participate in my first PTI blog hop today! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Beautiful cards Nichole!
Beautiful cards and a great challenge!!
A lovely idea for a blog hop
Thanks so much for this challenge! I hope you continue this tradition every year!!
My winter holiday is my aunt’s birthday. I need to get more Papertrey “stuff”!!!
This was a great challenge – got me out of my comfort zone AND made me learn something – thanks!
Whoops..new to blogging and blog hops so forgive my double post, especially since the first one is for the login page and not my blog. Sorry for the goof.
I participated but forgot to comment here until now 🙂 Thank you for planning the hop, Nichole. It was alot of fun and a great challenge.
Beautiful and simple cards that convey so much! Thanks for the inspiration and challenge.
I am proud to take part in this hop – even if I am a day late. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season…no matter how you choose to celebrate it!
Great idea for a challenge! I love it!
Nice job on both of them. I especially like the menorah on the tag. Thanks again for sharing a theme like this!