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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

[The Craft's Meow] July Release Day 2 - Life's A Carnival

[2011.06.30] I'd like to enter this card into The Stamp It! Cards Week Challenge. Go check out the challenge description :)

Were you blown away by the preview of Lovely Birds yesterday? It is a very sweet set and I can't believe what the other girls have created. So blown away! Well, our four day previews for The Craft's Meow July Release continues today with one of my favorite sets! Today we are highlighting a Nina B Designs stamps set called Life is a Carnival (Oh, this is so true!). So hop on in, and we'll take you on a ride...

This stamp set has three huge gorgeous rides, a few fun fair items that any kid or adult enjoys and some awesome sentiments to fit any celebratory or fun occasion. I think this unique stamp set will be one of my favorite go-to-stamps.

Enjoy the Ride of your Life
Stamps: (Nina B Designs - Life is a Carnival) The Craft's Meow
Paper: (Preppie Pack) Bazzill Basics Paper; (Curtain Call Borders) Graphic 45;
Ink: (Memento - Tuxedo Black; Versamark) Tsukineko; (Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen) Ranger
Embellishments: (Embossing Powder - Ebony) Martha Stewart; (Baker's Twine - Chocolate) Papertrey Ink; (Soft-core Color Pencils) Prismacolor (Kraft Mini Ticket Strips) Maya Road; (Metals Stickers - Silver Metal) Mark Richards

I decided to highlight this Carnival stamp set by creating my own background with the ticket stamp and some Antique Linen ink. I fell in love with the carousel and wanted it to stand out. Two steps later, the carousel was heat embossed and cut out. Does it not look divine?

Enjoy the Ride of your Life

I also had some yummy Graphic 45 Curtain Call in my stash, purchased a while back from The Craft's Meow Store *grin* I used Maya Road Mini Tickets to create a nice visual line to anchor my carousel at an angle, and pulled out the Curtain Call borders to stamp on my sentiment. I love the little details in this sentiment...can you see the little rivets around the center height of the fonts?

Three lucky winners can take take this darling stamp set home for free. All you have to do is comment on each designer's blog. You never know from whose blog we'll draw a lucky winner. You'll have until 10:00 pm Pacific tonight / 1:00 am Eastern tomorrow to make the rounds and leave comments.You'll want to see how each Design Team member's life is like a carnival...!
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45 comments:

  1. Elin LarssonJune 28, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Excellent! So plain but perfect! Stunning!

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  2. UjjwalJune 28, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    love the embossed image, what a great card!

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  3. KaryJune 28, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Beautiful card, Ren-Yi!! I love the ticket stamp background & the way you positioned the carousel. Gives the feel of movement and absolutely fun. Of course, the sentiment is perfect with the image!! Love this!!

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  4. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Love your ticket background and the whimsical nature of your card!

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  5. MiesjeJune 28, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    WOW - I absolutely love this. The background is perfect and using the Maya paper was an inspiration! Great card!

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  6. Handmade Cards by ArchanaJune 28, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    such a fun card.I liked the layout of your card.

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  7. Isha GuptaJune 28, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Love your card. Its a nice design.

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  8. ~amy~June 28, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    **thud** I love this to pieces!

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  9. Joanne GJune 28, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Our adult Daughter loves carrousels! She would love LOVE your card!. I do too! Thank you!

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  10. Sue DJune 28, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Great card--I like the ticket background.

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  11. SarahJune 28, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Love, love, love your stamped background, especially the angle. It totally makes the card.

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  12. Amy KollingJune 28, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I love that you didn't use much color! Lets the stamp shine!! Those tickets are so much fun!

    http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com

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  13. Nan GJune 28, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Love the carousel. It really pops on the subtle background. Great job!

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  14. Carol W.June 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Lovely card, TFS

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  15. LageneJune 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    This is such a great carrousel stamp, Love your card & layout!

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  16. purplestamper316June 28, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Wow! I love the whole 'off set' way you used this image! Very very creative :) Thanks for sharing with us :)

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  17. Gina LiderosJune 28, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Hi Ren, I love the colors that you chose, and how you tilted your design. So cute!

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  18. {VICKI}June 28, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    love your card
    such a fun line!

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  19. Renee VJune 28, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the embossing and twine at the top!

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  20. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Such a wonderful card. I like the background paper you created, it really puts that wonderful stamp set on display.

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  21. ChunyuanJune 28, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Lovly card with striking color.

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  22. Anne TussingJune 28, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Wonderful card! I really like that you heat embossed the image in black on kraft and cut it out!

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  23. *Alison*June 28, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    WOW.. Ren-Yi.. is there really anything you can't do.. this is beautiful I love the colors and the way you put the sentiment.. amazing.. HUGS

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  24. MiamiKelJune 28, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    How delightful! Love the classic look to your card - gorgeous embossing - TFS!

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  25. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I just love this set! Beautiful!

    ~Judy
    jriley1096@gmail.com

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  26. TanyaJune 28, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    This is darling, and just so fun! I was so glad to see the carousel image used as the main image on a card, I love it! And those tickets too, they are so fun. But I really love how you used the tickets as a background. So loving this set!

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  27. HeatherJune 28, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Love the card, your cutting skills are brill :)

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  28. Lillian ChildJune 28, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Really nice design!

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  29. fairieJune 28, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    So very simple yet so elegant!!! :)

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  30. Julia AstonJune 28, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Love your design on this Ren-Yi! the bg stamping looks great as well as the embossed image! Great colors too!

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  31. ScrapcollectrJune 28, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Love your color scheme and that very subtle background paper that you made. All in all, a gorgeous carousel of vintage color...
    *smile*

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  32. farmhouse-storyJune 28, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    this is lovely, ren-yi! i just love your color combo:)

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  33. Helen LJune 28, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I love the kraft and black that you used on this with the little punch of red in the bakers twine. Very nice!

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  34. Emily KeatonJune 28, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Cool design and great embossing. I love what I've seen of this set!

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  35. Jennifer RzasaJune 28, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I love the monochromatic look...so great!

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  36. papertrails leaverJune 28, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I can totally understand why this stamp set is going to be your fave! I am in love with it as well! How incredibly fun it is and your card makes me smile with memories of my younger carnival days. :-)

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  37. TrinhJune 28, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Such a fun and cute card, Ren-Yi!

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  38. Betty NevilleJune 28, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Fabulous card! Love how you created the background and showcased the carousel!

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  39. Evelene SJune 28, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    I love that you embossed the carousel
    and your layout with the stamped background.

    esterling9 at aol dot com

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  40. KryssiJune 29, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    this is just FAB!

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  41. UnknownJune 29, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    This is so wonderful! I love your card! Beautifully done!

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  42. BJune 30, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Heehee, I love the way you placed the ticket and the carousel together! Super fun!

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  43. Annette AllenJuly 5, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    LOVE IT....
    those stamps are adorable..

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  44. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorJuly 12, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Hey Ren-Yi! Thanks for linking this up to the Stamp It! Cards Week challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  45. Daniel MarkowiczNovember 3, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Excellent! So plain but perfect! Stunning!

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~ Ren-Yi