Sunday, August 15, 2010

Welcome to the Polka Dot Blog Hop!


Today is going to be so much fun-I love blog hops! Even more, I love participating in blog hops and giving away prizes! If you are just joining the blog hop, please make sure that you start at the beginning HERE on the DeNami Design blog. You will want to visit all of the blogs on the hop for chances to win some fabulous prizes from DeNami and to see all of the Design Team members' cards. We also have three special guest designers for the hop, as well!

I got to play with some of DeNami's newest releases for this card. I started with the new Polka Dot Background. This is a Polka Dot Blog Hop, after all! I paired this background with punched circle embellishments-kind of like "over-sized polka dots", heehee. Each circle is stamped with a two-step stamping technique. I used the apples from the Apples and Pears Stamp Set. First, I stamped the solid apples using red and lime green chalk ink. Then I stamped over these with the apple outline stamp using black ink. You can use a stamp positioner to line them up perfectly, or you can stamp them randomly (like I did) for a more whimsical look. A little touch of polka dot ribbon finishes it off.

There is one more stop on the Polka Dot Blog Hop. You are now off to visit the lovely and fabulous:




Thanks for joining us today! Remember to leave some love on each of the blogs for your chance to win some yummy DeNami goodies! Enjoy!

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63 comments:

  1. Laurie ChiltonAugust 15, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Sherri! I love the fall theme of your card and those apples are so cute. I also love the way you used the polka dot background stamp. Great minds think alike. :) Cute card!!

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  2. Lillian ChildAugust 15, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    This card is apple-ishous!

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  3. Amy SchumacherAugust 15, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Sherri, I really like how crisp and clean this card is. The double-stamping technique with the apples is great, and I can't wait to do that when I get my set of those stamps! Great job!

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  4. Michele GrossAugust 15, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Oh so cute!! Love that little bit of ric rak tied in :)

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  5. donnaAugust 15, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Like the fruits! Cute.

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  6. Simply SandyAugust 15, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Love how you used the circles to complement the polka dots in the background :)

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  7. Laurel BeardAugust 15, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Now I just love this card. I love how you stamped the apples... Very clever and as you said, whimsical.... Love your card.

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  8. UnknownAugust 15, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    That polka dot green ribbon is just great!

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  9. Rae AnnAugust 15, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    This is so cute! Maybe the apples and pears need to go on my list...

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  10. Vera Yates (Ling)August 15, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    How cute! Love the crisp design.

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  11. Hannah's Stampin' NanaAugust 15, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    love this card Sherri, feeling of fall :-) thanks for sharing

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  12. TanyaAugust 15, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Cute card, I like how you stamped the rows of apples.

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  13. QueenieAugust 15, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Awe this is super fun and whimsical!! Love the fruits against the dots!

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  14. LaurelAugust 15, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    What a cute card!

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  15. katemade designsAugust 15, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    love the apples and polka dots perfect combo.

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  16. Anita RexAugust 15, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Hi Sherri! Love this polka dot card! I think I will go and hop along!

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  17. LuanaAugust 15, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Cute!!!

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  18. ~Tammy~August 15, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    How very adorable! Love this!

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  19. The Cabby CrafterAugust 15, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Hello Sherri! This is a cute and cheery card! Something that would make one smile.
    Blessings!

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  20. Sue H.August 15, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Looks quick and fun!

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  21. jmutchlerAugust 15, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Great back to school card.

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  22. AgataAugust 15, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    So cute! Love those apples!

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  23. PamAugust 15, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Love this card...so cute! Thanks!

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  24. Babe O'MaraAugust 15, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Love the apples, and I like how you placed them on the polka dot background paper. Such a fun card!!
    Babe

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  25. Babe O'MaraAugust 15, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    What a fun card. Love how you placed the apples on the polka dot background.
    Babe

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  26. Linda H.August 15, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    Very cute simple card. Great for fall or the beginning of school. Like the little bit of polka dot ribbon you used as well.

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  27. Tenia NelsonAugust 15, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    Super duper cute Miss Sherri!!

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  28. EvaAugust 15, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    How about them apples? Great card!

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  29. Lisa PetrellaAugust 15, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    What a happy card! Great for back-to-school and/or fall!

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  30. Sarah PAugust 15, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    I love the little apples. I have been playing with the same set.

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  31. BethAugust 15, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    Your 'whimsical' use of the apple stamps is 'perfect' . . . I love how they may not exactly line up. And round dots / round apples ~ need I say more?

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  32. Giovana August 15, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Sweet card!! Now I want an apple :)

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  33. Kristy SmithAugust 15, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    I love the card! I'm really excited about fall this year, and so these kinds of cards really get me in the mood for autumn! Thanks for sharing!

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  34. jetsfan88August 15, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    Thank you for sharing your design. I'm a fan of the new apples and pears so thanks for another idea for using these cute stamps. I love the narrow ribbon edging the card. Great color.

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  35. LindaAugust 15, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    Fresh and fruity! Very cute!

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  36. Kathy JHAugust 15, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Perfect card - great colors, easy to reproduce, helps me get ready for the fall!

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  37. Ashley Lydia DurandAugust 15, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Great card! looks yummy

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  38. AnonymousAugust 15, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    This is soo cute Sherri! Love polka dots and love all those apples :) Great design :)

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  39. Vicki SopcakAugust 15, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    Very cute card....reminds me of back to school thanks for sharing!!!

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  40. Denise BryantAugust 15, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    Cute card! Love it on kraft cardstock.
    DeniseB

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  41. Dawn TAugust 16, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    Awesome card Sherri.... LOVE those dots!!!!

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  42. Lea L.August 16, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    This is very cute! Love the apples and dotted background!

    ♥♥♥Lea

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  43. Amy CAugust 16, 2010 at 2:49 AM

    Yummy card!! I love the kraft and black combo with the fun bright colors.

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  44. MirabelkaAugust 16, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    lovely!

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  45. Kim WilsonAugust 16, 2010 at 4:29 AM

    Soooo cute Sherri! Perfect for back to school too lol! :)

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  46. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)August 16, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    Great card.

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  47. SasyaAugust 16, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    simply cute!! so lovely~! :)

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  48. MarieAugust 16, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    Great card! Thanks for sharing =)

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  49. Jody AAugust 16, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    I just started doing cards... I enjoy going to different blog to see what is new. I love your work. I been scrapping about a year now.

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  50. Janet L.August 16, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    I've always loved polka dots and your colors are perfectly wonderful!! Thanks for sharing your talents.

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  51. JennyAugust 16, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Super cute Sherri!

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  52. Amy KollingAugust 16, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Love all the polka dots.....What a great card for back to school too!

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  53. Ayana PosadasAugust 16, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Sherri, this card is GREAT! I really like how you incorporated the polka-dots both on the cardstock and in the ribbon! SO fabulous!... Yay for our first blog hop!!! =)

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  54. Nicki SAugust 16, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Love the polka dot background AND the ribbon! Cute!

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  55. AnonymousAugust 16, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    Simple, yet adorable. Easy to replicate, right up my alley. Great card!

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  56. ChauncieAugust 16, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    I bought the apples set as soon as they were released and have only used them once for lack of an idea. This is such a great card and simple to do. This will definitely be one of my next projects.

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  57. conniesam@aol.comAugust 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Sweet! Perfect for a teacher card, too.

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  58. Jennifer LobdellAugust 16, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    This would be a darling back-to-school card for teachers or office staff! Love the dimension of the apples with the polka dots. Using the circle punch also echoes the polka dots while maintaining the balance! Of course your ribbon is cute too! Thanks for the great ideas!

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  59. jacobslucyAugust 16, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Great back to school idea for my teacher friends!

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  60. AmyAugust 16, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    the perfect teacher "back to school" card! way to be seasonal and fit the challenge! great job :) so cute, elegant and simple! love it!

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  61. AShu93August 16, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    This is a great card! I really like the colors of the different apples.

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  62. UnknownAugust 18, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Thanks for the lovely & fabulous into to my blog Sherri! Love the polka dot background, perfect way to offset the circles & apples.

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  63. JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com)August 18, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    So cute and fun! I love what you did with the circles and apples! :)

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