Cuddly Critters Blog Hop ~ DeNami Design

Hello and welcome to your next stop along DeNami Design's Cuddly Critters Blog Hop! Thanks so much for visiting! The hop begins at the DeNami Design Blog! If you're on track you've arrived here from Michele's blog. Isn't her work amazing?!?!

As you know, this hop is all about DeNami Design's super cute critter images! My friend's little boy is turning ONE soon, and she recently asked me to brainstorm some jungle-themed invitation ideas! I brought out my DeNami Design monkeys and safari animals and went to work! Here are the three sample invitations I came up with:

This first invitation features the lion image from the "Safari Animals Stamp Set" (DeNami Design) and the "Zig Zag Stitch Border" (DeNami Design). I used a stencil and some polka dot paper to create the large number 1. The number and/or sentiment could easily be changed up to create a birthday card/invitation for kids of any age!

The second sample features all three critters from the "Safari Animals Stamp Set" (DeNami Design). I love how these images fit perfectly in a one inch circle punch and can then easily be layered with a one and a half inch scallop circle punch. Aren't they adorable?!?! And again, the sentiment could be changed to fit any occasion!!!

  

The third design features "Swinging Monkeys" (DeNami Design) and "Stitched Border" (DeNami Design)! I just love these monkeys---their cute little bellies and sweet smiling faces (there's a holiday version of this stamp too which has the monkeys wearing Santa hats---it's totally DARLING!)! I created the sentiment on the outside: "Swing on in and join the fun!" Inside it says, "Jonathan is turning ONE!"

So...what do you think? Which one is your favorite? We'll see if your favorite matches up with my friend's choice for her little guy's birthday invitations! Be sure to leave a comment on each participant's blog to increase your chances of winning one of the 3 gift certificates that DeNami Design is giving away!!

Next stop on the hop---the incredibly talented Wendy Elliot! Happy hopping everyone!

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Supplies:

"Lion Invitation"

Stamped Images: "Safari Animals Stamp Set" (DeNami Design), "Zig Zag Stitch Border" (DeNami Design), "Polka Dot Basics" (Papertrey Ink)

Stamped Sentiment (Studio G)

Ink: "Rich Cocoa Memento" (Tsukineko), "Tuxedo Black Memento" (Tsukineko)

Copic Sketch Markers

Fine Tip Black Marker (Paper Mate)

Cardstock: "Lime Crush" (Bazzill Basics), "Stampers' Choice White" (PTI), "Kraft" (PTI), "Rio De Janeiro" (Bazzill Basics)

Patterned Paper: "Studio Basics 101" (Creative Imaginations)

3" Scallop Punch (EK Success)

Fillable Frames #1 Die (PTI)

Circle Template (Staedtler)

1 from Deja Views Stencils 2" Whimsy

Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal)

Pop Dots (All Night Media)

"Safari Trio Invitation"

Stamped Images: "Safari Animals Stamp Set" (DeNami Design), jungle leaf from "Playful Animals" (Hero Arts), "Just the Ticket" (PTI)

Stamped Sentiment: "Just the Ticket" (PTI)

Ink: "Tuxedo Black Memento" (Tsukineko), "Rich Cocoa Memento" (Tsukineko)

Cardstock: "Kraft" (PTI), "Stampers' Choice White" (PTI), "Lime Crush" (Bazzill Basics), "Tangelo Blast" (Bazzill Basics), "Lemon Bliss" (Bazzill Basics), "Chocolate Truffle" (The Paper Company)

1" Circle Punch (Marvy Uchida)

1.5" Scallop Circle Punch (Marvy Uchida)

Patterned Paper: "Studio Basics 101" (Creative Imaginations)

Twine: (May Arts)

Adhesive Tape Runner (Therm-o-web)

Foam Squares (Therm-o-web)

Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal)

"Monkeys Invitation"

Stamped Images: "Swinging Monkeys" (DeNami Design), "Stitched Border" (DeNami Design), "A Little Argyle" (PTI)

Stamped Sentiment: "Tiny Alphabet" (Stampendous!)

Ink: "Rich Cocoa Memento" (Tsukineko), "Simply Chartruese" (PTI)

Cardstock: "Vintage Cream" (PTI), "Lemon Bliss" (Bazzill Basics), "Chocolate Truffle" (The Paper Company)

Copic Sketch Markers

Twine: (May Arts)

Button: (from my stash of embellies)

Stardust Clear Gelly Roll Pen (Sakura)

Scor-Tap (Scor-Pal)