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Sunday, May 3, 2015

Jo's Scrap Shack Blogaversary Blog Hop!

Happy Sunday!! Today we are celebrating Jo's Scrap Shack's 3rd Blogaversary with a blog hop full of amazing inspiration showcasing projects with a Birthday theme!! I was so honored when my sweet friend Jo asked me to be a part of her celebration!!


You should have arrived from Amanda. If you are just stopping by or visiting me from your dashboard, you'll want to start at the the beginning at Jo's Blog so you don't miss any of the projects. Plus, Jo has an awesome prize up for grabs!!


Look at all those amazing goodies!! To be eligible to win this prize, you must:
  1. Visit each designer's blog on the hop
  2. Follow & leave a comment on each blog
You have until Midnight, May 4th to leave comments. Jo will announce the random winner from one of the designers blogs on her blog on Tuesday, May 5th.

Now for my project...


I created a gift bag and matching card to celebrate a birthday :)


For the bag, I used several layers of Prima papers sewn together, the edges distressed with a Zutter DIA. A Prima Junk Yard Findings zipper was used to "unzip" the paper. The butterflies are Memory Box Isabella butterflies, covered in sugar coating and popped up with foam tape.


Memory Box Chloe Stems and Botanical Stem leaves are tucked among the Wild Orchid Crafts blooms. Happy is a My Creative Time die, also covered with sugar coating. The banners are Taylored Expressions Banner dies. Birthday is also from My Creative Time. The button on the crinkle ribbon is a Poppystamps Stitched Button die.


The card was made basically the same as the bag, but the butterflies are punches.


You can sorta see that I used a Chloe stem for the inside of the card.


And because I can't just make one card, I made two!! This one with my favorite color of pink :)

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Anything Goes
2. Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
3. DL.Art - May Linky
4. Little Scrap Pieces - Show It Off Saturday
5. Decorate to Celebrate - Anything Goes

I have blog candy!!


To be eligible to win this Die-Versions Stars Punch Border die, all you have to do is:
  1. Leave a comment with a way to contact you. That's it!!
  2. For a second chance to win, stop back by on Tuesday for the Die-Versions Mother's Day Blog Hop and Card Challenge and leave a comment.
Candy is open worldwide. Winner will be selected via random.org on 5/9 from all the comments on both posts.

Your next stop on the hop is Bridget. Here's the entire lineup in case you get lost along the way or want to revisit anyone:

1. Jo - http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.com/
2. Amanda - http://www.craftsbyamanda.blogspot.com/
3. Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/ < YOU ARE HERE
4. Bridget - http://crazycatladycraft.blogspot.com/
5. Mendi - http://snippets-of-mendi.blogspot.com/
6. Kellie - http://alittlebitofkellie.blogspot.com/
7. Millie - http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com/
8. Joyce - http://joycescreativecrafts.blogspot.com/
9. Sherrie - http://www.sherriescraps.com/
10. Darlene - http://darscraftycreations.blogspot.com/
11. Candice - http://stampinpearls.blogspot.com/
12. Ginger - http://mysistersscrapper.com/

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great day :)

104 comments:

Sherrie K. said...

Absolutely gorgeous Lisa! You used some of my favorite colors and the papers are just beautiful! All the fun details are simply amazing! Such a wonderful set!!! Anyone would love to receive it!!!
So fun to be in the hop with you:)
Hope your having a wonderful day..I am itching to get outside! Sunny and pretty warm today!
Sherrie K

Susan Draxler said...

Your project is awesome.

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Wow Lisa! Amazing details! Love the zipper! Carri~Abusybee
Skittles!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow Lisa, these projects are really fabulous !!! The zip on paper is stunning!!! I haven't seen nothing as it, before your gorgous work! With the distressed papers and the lovely flowers these zip are really wonderful!!! What a great inspiration!! Adorable cards and bags!
...Thanks for the chance to win your yummy giveaway!

Pippa said...

Wonderful projects, love all the flowers. I am more of a CAS girl but I love seeing what other people can make with more embellishments than I would dare to go for!

Robin said...

These are so beautiful Lisa! I love the zipper and the butterflies. Thanks for offering some candy too. Hugs, Robin

kindra said...

Gorgeous colors!! Love your projects-such an inspiring idea!! Enjoying the hop!!

patrap777 said...

I love the use of zippers in your card and tag. Well done!
Pat

Gerda said...

WOW Lisa!!!!! These projects are sawesome!!!! Love the zipper, flowers the colors.... love it all!!! Have a great day.
Gerda

Darnell said...

You cards look like they take hours and hours to make, Lisa! I can't imagine making two, but you make it sound like it is so easy! Compared to my simple numbers, you can imagine how my eyes pop open and my jaw drops every time I visit and see these masterful creations!! Have a great day! Hugs, Darnell

Migdalia said...

Hi Lisa,
I just love the detail of the zipper..that is so COOL!!I love the Wild Orchild flowers,they are simply GORGEOUS!! As for the bows...BEAUTIFUL!! I think you already know how obsessed I am with your GORGEOUS bows..LOL! Amazing gift set!! Adore the pink card too!! LOVELY!!!
It's awesome to be hopping with you!!
Have a wonderful day my fabulous friend,
M'
Crafting With Creative M

Unknown said...

GORGEOUS! Would have loved to get this card on my birthday. The flowers are amazing.

Unknown said...

GORGEOUS! Would have loved to get this card on my birthday. The flowers are amazing.

Rebecca/Sydney's Sentiments said...

This is so stunning! I love the distressing you did and I have to get me a zipper too...what gorgeous cards you made. xoxo Rebecca

Rebecca/Sydney's Sentiments said...

Forgot to leave contact info...you can leave a message on my blog: http://sydneyssentiments.blogspot.com. Thanks so much for the candy offer. Rebecca

jimlynn said...

Lisa, BOTH are stunning! I love the way you used the zipper on these beauties!
Lynn

Sukie said...

Your gift box and card set is truly a gift in itself, so beautiful. I also love the pink one! The addition of the zipper is amazing and your flowers are gorgeous! Have a great day!

DottyA Cards & Things said...

So, So Pretty both the bag and card... and the second card is even Lovelyer if that's possiable.... I love pink too....
Just became a Follower too, so glad i found your blog by way of Jo's... I know I'm going to be visiting often.

I'm a Little Teapot said...

Lisa- this is such a great gift idea! I adore the bag and matching card! And the cherry on top is the alternate colored card! You never cease to impress. :)

Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy. Have a good day!

Creations by Shirl said...

Wow LIsa you sure had put a lot of details onto your projects... just gorgeous as ever.... love the entire package of it!

Kellie 0:) said...

Wow Lisa you sure know how to create a great birthday gift in the bag and card. Totally Awesome. TFS and joining in this Blogaversary

NinaDee said...

I love the matching gift bag and card. The 2nd card is a "bonus" Lots of dimension and it looks like those projects were made with lots of love. The recipient will truly be one happy person!! ninadee@sbcglobal.net

Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator said...

OH my.... I think I have died and went to HEAVEN!!!!!!!! WOW Lisa you have out done yourself my friend!!! This bag and matching card are to die for, literally! I am swooning!! Lord where to begin? :)
The papers, gorgeous. The flowers, beautiful. Love all the distressing and the zipper effect. Just love the colors and all the detail that you put into making this set so unbelievably stunning!
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking part in my special blog birthday celebration. It means so much to me because this third year for me, means that I made it! I survived the rough patches of starting a blog and it was also very special for me because all of my closest friends that I have met along the way were in it and beside me today. Thank you very much, I love ya!
Hugs,
Jo
xox

Unknown said...

Evening Lisa what a stunning cards I love the design and all your embellishments are wonderful.

Debs xx
{Debs Cards}

Heather said...

Oh, my goodness!! These are absolutely gorgeous!! You could put a plain old garden rock in that gift bag, and I don't think the recipient would even notice! I LOVE it all, the layers, the gorgeous flowers, the sparkly butterflies and to top it all off: those adorable little zippers!! Awesome job!

Lillian A said...

Very pretty, Lisa - what a fabulous bouquet and I do believe I can almost smell their fragrance. So pretty and feminine and a great celebration card for Jo's Scrap Shack.

DIANA L. said...

WOW!!!! all those layers amzing my friend I love the rolled paper zipper idea and all your flowers bloom off the page. Whoever gets this :-) will have a very happy birthday indeed. Such a fun hop, your prize looks like something I would love to win. I love it.
Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes MAY Linky Party. Have a blessed day
DIANA L.
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

Nana said...

WOW Lisa this is one stunning gift bag and card.Love all the details, gorgeous papers and butterflies. The little charm is so cute. Anyone who receives this set is one lucky person.
Have a creative day.
Hugs Nana
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Joan Smith said...

OMG & WOW!!! Your gift bag and card is Gorgeous!! You so came up with so many unbelievable clever and creative ideas.....so much to take in. You bag and card have me awestruck. Your flowers are so Gorgeous let alone your zipper idea and your butterflies...love your lace along with your amazing papers and the colors are so beautiful definitely has the vintage look....OMG I'm so in awe!! You are one super talented gal....Jo is going love and cherish them both!! Thanks for the chance for you awesome Blog Candy what a cute die!!
YOU so ROCK!!

McCrafty's Cards said...

These are so gorgeous Lisa, I love the flowers and the zippers
Kevin xx

D- said...

Your gift bag and card are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
{Google follower D-}

Gwen Howard said...

Love the bag and the card. I'm a new subscriber and looke forward to seeing more of your work.

Gwen Howard said...

Love the bag and the card. I'm a new subscriber and looke forward to seeing more of your work.

Rebecca said...

The card and bag you created are so amazing!! I am in awe!

Unknown said...

I just love the zipper idea! So creative. May I ask who markets that?

Darlene said...

Oh Lisa your projects always get my attention and inspire me! These are FABULOUS and absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! I'm so thrilled to be a part of this hop along with awesome crafters like you!!

63sonotech said...

You have some beautiful projects. I love the zipper in the card. So creative. TFS.

Tanya~Studio 5380 said...

Oh my word - so much gorgeousness! I love the deep, rich colors of the first set and then the amazing, soft, pretty pink on the second card. Your work is absolutely stunning my sweet friend!

Bridget said...

Absolutely gorgeous work. Your florals are amazing and I love how you "unzipped " the page.

So glad you were able to join in on the celebration at Jo's 😀

Bridget

Ella said...

fantastic i love your cards.

Karen said...

My sweetest friend, your projects are spectacular! What gorgeous designs... and how I adore the perfectly coordinated cards and bag. :o) The designs are stunning, filled with the loveliest texture. How I LOVE rolled back papers and you've done it beautifully as always. I love the red, but I must say the pink makes me heart flutter just a touch more. :o) Stunning work as always, my dearest friend! Have a sparkly twinkly night. :o)

Hugs and blessings,
Karen

Shawnee said...

This is beautiful. I love the roses and colors that you used. I also love the papers you used as well. Fantastic job!

Georgiana said...

Gorgeous birthday cards. Congrats to Jo on 3 years!

Tracy said...

Oh MY…these are all so gorgeous.
I can not express how beautiful these all are.
Red it my favourite colour, but the pink one is just as stunning.
I love that you decorated the card and gift bag the same….I am going to have to remember this :)
Stunning!!!!!

KT Fit Kitty said...

Gorgeous cards and matching bag! I was going to say I think I like the pale pink card the best but actually I love both colours! Such gorgeous flowers and a beautiful design! The zipper pull is a nice touch! I like the sparkle too! I will go check out Jo's blog hop!

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful gift bag and cards! Love the details like the zipper!

katieo said...

WOW these are gorgeous, Lisa. I love the zipper. I love the richnes of the burgandy card. And the pinck one is so girly and pretty.

Andrea Ockey Parr said...

These cards are incredible! And I always really love and appreciate seeing the same design in different color palettes! Both are stunning. The structure you thought of is so full of elegance and that zipper is a stunner! I think you have a great talents for arranging elements together beautifully, yet your style still has a great modern feel, too. Well done on some incredible cards and I'm so glad you shared them with us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!

Leslee said...

Oh, my gosh, what beautiful projects with all the details!!!! Love the colours you chose. I love the zipper pull. It goes so well with the stitching you did. Awesome!!!

Unknown said...

Wow! Awesome creations!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

OMgosh these are so beautiful and I love all the details.

SD pooja said...

OMg..The bag and the cards are drop dead Gorgeous Lisa !

yyam said...

Oh my. I would be happy with just the card. It's gorgeous! But with the gift bag, it's bound to make the recipient super happy!:)

Beebeebabs said...

Wow beautiful gift bags and matching cards - love the beautiful flowers and the zipper is absolutely beautiful and such a perfect touch to your card - great job as always and hope you had a fabulous weekend my friend!!!

Beebeebabs said...

Wow beautiful gift bags and matching cards - love the beautiful flowers and the zipper is absolutely beautiful and such a perfect touch to your card - great job as always and hope you had a fabulous weekend my friend!!!

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

Again, you WOW the socks off me Lisa!! I love that you have created a gift bag to match the card design! Those zippers are something else . . . love, love LOVE them! Hazel xx

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous!!! I love the rich colors and beautiful flowers. All the details are so pretty.

~Tammy~ said...

Oh my stunning as always Lisa! This is just so gorgeous!

Pamellia said...

Holy wowsers Lisa, I do a lot of swooning when I visit you!! These are just beyond gorgeous! Best gift bag ever! Love the zipper 'unzipping' the paper, and just when I thought I couldn't be more impressed...BLAM...a pink one!! MY FAV!! You are a star Lisa!! Pinned :)

LauraEva said...

holy wow!! Look at those---absolutely beautiful!

Samra said...

WOW!!! What a stunning set!!! Your work is simply mindblowing!!! Love the colors and stunning design!

Lisa said...

Hi Sunny - thanks for stopping by!! The zippers are Prima Junkyard Findings. I picked these up at my local Hobby Lobby :)

Leanne said...

Another stunning card! I saw all your creations in my inbox. I tried commenting on your post last week but somehow it would not go through. I hope it does now. Lisa, thanks for visiting my blog & for for commenting on my posts.

jessica said...

Simply AMAZING Lisa!! WOW I am so LOVING that zipper you added!! How FUN!!!!
AWESOME cards my friend! You are truly an AWESOME inspiration!!!
Hugs!!!

Becky said...

OH MY Word! These are just stunning!

Cathy said...

Absolutley stunning!!! I love the zipper addition, I need to get me some of those! have a great day
Cathyplus5

Indy's Designs said...

This is is such a lovely car! I love the zipper! It adds such an extra element of interest! As always love all you flowers though I am wondering exactly how many flowers you have in your craft stash! Have a super happy Monday!
Hugs,
Debbie

Davi said...

AWESOME Lisa, I love the beautiful bag and cards!! The distressing pretty floral sprays and cool zippers are the best! Have a super week :)

alexandra s.m. said...

You're so creative Lisa!
Wonderful bag and cards and is that really a zipper?
That is awesome!!
Thank YOu~

(AJ) ArtJypsy said...

WOW. Love this set. All the details on both the card and the bag really make this special. I am hoping along with Jo's Birthday hop and am already following you.

Lori Kobular said...

Lisa ~ The gift bag and card are absolutely gorgeous! Love the zippers! And your flowers are beautiful as always!!

scraphappenswithrhonda said...

this is super gorgeous love it

Kathy Salido said...

Oh Lisa, this gift set is just gorgeous!! Love the checkered bag, and love the zipper you added

VanessaB said...

sooooooooooooo gorgeous! the zippers are amazing!

sallysbitz2 said...

Your card and matching bag is stunning. So much detail x

hugs sally x
sallysbitz2.blogspot.co.uk

Mendi Yoshikawa said...

These are gorgeous! Love all the beautiful texture and how they are the perfect set! :)

lifetimescrapper said...

Fabulous gift bag and card. I pinned them because how could I not?

Scrapper69 said...

Omgosh! Omgosh!!! OMGOSH!!!! this is an AMAZING Gift set Lisa!!! I LOVE the gift bag and the matching card with those beautiful papers and flowers and just look at all those Details!!!! I'm in LOVE with it.... Can someone actually be in love with a set? Well... I don't care.... this is an amazing gift set and I just LOVE it!!! And then you made the card it that beautiful pink... just amazing as always.... You have so many amazing talents my friend!!! :) Have a wonderful day!! :)

Theresa
Scrappers Anonymous

Anne said...

Your project is just amazing. Love the matching card and the flowers are gorgeous! Beautiful work.
anmatt1@aol.com

Cely said...

omigosh, that zipper is insane!!! love it!

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Anonymous said...

Hi Lisa! You are fabulous with flowers and design, love this!!! Have a great day!

lisa808 said...

Wow!!! Your bag and card(s) are gorgeous! Love the flowers, glittery butterflies, and distressing. Oh, and the zippers are over the top fabulous! Super, super creations.

Mandy said...

Oh wow these are all stunning Lisa! So many pretty details to look at, really beautifully embellished.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
hugs
Mandy xx

Anne Temple said...

Oh my goodness! The overall card blows me away with all those gorgeous flowers, but then when I saw the zipper pull - WOW. I definitely am going to have to CASE you on that idea. Love it!

snappy scrappy said...

Simply gorgeous designs!!!

Karenladd said...

What an impressive and gorgeous gift set! The colors are divine! I wouldn't even care what the gift bag contained if I got this because it stands on its own. I follow you by email!
kladd94803 (at) aol (dot)com

SHartl said...

These are just amazing with all the stitching and flowers! So beautiful in every way! Thanks for the chance to win a prize.
my email is apedoak@aol.com

Pam said...

Gorgeous bag and card! Love the zipper pull and teardrop gem! Great job!
Pam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

Norma said...

WOW! gorgeous cards my friend and I love the zipper with the cute heart hanging:) TFS and have a wonderful Tuesday.
Hugs,
Norma

Karon said...

Oh my goodness - these are stunning! Gorgeous layers, papers and flowers, and I adore those zip findings - beautiful!! TFS and have a great week.

wannabcre8tive said...

Wow, these are so very beautiful.

Diane said...

OMGoodness Lisa, these are stunning...I love, love the gift bag and the colors are elegant and gorgeous (love the pink card, too)! Wow....you just keep rockin' them out...beautiful! sorry I am so late getting around, we have been gone! Enjoying the Spring warm up I am assuming!!

Mayras Designs said...

These are sooo beautiful !!!!! Fantastic colors, design , details .... everything !!!! Love these Lisa !!!
Hugs,
Mayra

ionabunny said...

Very cool cards. Love the zipper detail. I'm following. craftynomad at gmail dot com Hugz

scraphappenswithrhonda said...

wow so stunning your work is so beautiful. thanks for joining the dtc challenge

Penny Ward said...

Simply beautiful card and gift bag! Your use of flowers is so gorgeous! Using the zipper pull on a card is genius! Will be using that idea in the future...thanks, hugs, :)
penny.ward at zoho.com

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Monika Reeck said...

I am commentator number 102 wooow Lisa
your card is amazing love that zip of paper idea and love your flower bouguete here
totally adorable your card ..
I am not put any flower on my card but you did it so well
Happy to know your blog through Die Version Blog
hugs, Monika

Tina H said...

Oh I just love this!!!! That adorable zipper charm is darling!! I love the rich burgundy and the soft pinks!! Such a gorgeous gift bag and card set!! Love them both :)

Lilian said...

Gorgeous projects!
Thank you for joining us at Decorate to Celebrate!
Lilian
http://theleafstudio.blogspot.com

Donna K said...

If I could begin to create cards this gorgeous I would ALWAYS make two! Stunning, Lisa!! The zippers are amazing additions.

Polka Dot Orchard said...

How you used the zipper is such a nifty idea, I'm so going to scrap lift that idea :)

Fikreta said...

Gorgeous

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