Sunday, April 10, 2011

Monochromatic Blog Hop with DeNami Design!

Hi there and welcome to your next stop on DeNami Design's Monochromatic Blog Hop!!! If you're on track you've arrived here from the ULTRA talented Paulina's blog. If not, no worries, you can start at the beginning by clicking HERE and heading to the DeNami Design Blog. I absolutely LOVE participating in these blog hops!!!! It's so inspiring to see everyone's creative takes on the various blog hop themes!!

Here's my monochromatic creation:


Color Box Queues make it super easy to achieve a monochromatic look! I used a Queue (seaglass, aqua, sky blue, cyan) and the Harlequin Border N112 (DeNami Design) to create the pattern on my focal panel. The "Just a Note" sentiment is part of a DeNami Trifle (All Occasion Stamp Set TR16)---such a great set to have on hand!


The Robin's Egg Blug Grosgrain ribbon from DeNami Design was a perfect match, and I finished my bow off with a button from DeNami's Aqua Boutique Buttons Collection!


I hope you like my card and are enjoying the hop so far! Remember to leave a comment on each participant's blog because DeNami is giving away THREE gift certificates to their on-line store (one to a random participant and TWO to random commenters)!!! You have until April 11, 2011 at 11:59pm PST to leave your comments!!!!

AND...there's an extra challenge going on for a GUARANTEED spot on the next blog hop AND some free stamps!!! Check this out:

Extra Challenge: This blog hop filled SO quickly, so we thought we'd bring an additional opportunity for those who weren't able to get on the list, and also those blog hoppers who had additional monochromatic projects to share. We will have a link widget on the blog hop post where you can upload additional monochromatic creation(s). We'll choose one winner to be guaranteed a spot in the next blog hop AND they'll get to choose a few stamps of their choice!


Next stop on the hop...AYANA!!! I always LOVE Ayana's creations! She's so incredibly talented!
Thanks for hopping with us!!!
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Supplies:
Stamps: Harlequin Border N112,  All Occasion Stamp Set TR16 (DeNami Design)
Cardstock: Stampers' Select White and Aqua Mist (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Clothesline Collection (Little Yellow Bicycle) 
Ink: Color Box Queue
Ribbon: Robin's Egg Blue 5/8" Grosgrain (DeNami Design)
Button: Aqua Boutique Buttons (DeNami Design)
Floss: White (Janlynn)
Punch: Upper Crest Border Punch (Fiskars)
Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers)
Pop Dots (All Night Media)
Double-Sided Tape (X-Press It)
Glue Dots
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57 comments:

  1. Andrea MApril 10, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Lisa!!! This is so FABULOUS!!! I love the hues of blue - it is so WONDERFUL paired with the harlequin stamp!!! And a beautiful blue bow to top it off!!! GORGEOUS! So pretty girl!!!

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  2. Pat QuinetApril 10, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    That robin egg blue ribbon is one of my favorite colors. I love how you used it with different faded colors. Very pretty card.

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  3. PaulinaApril 10, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    OH MY GOODNESS> Lisa, will you ever not amaze me?! I am utterly IN LOVE with this stunner. I love all the shades of blue that you used, and the REB ribbon at the bottom looks fab! Way to rock out this theme, girlie!

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  4. Jessica KesslerApril 10, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Wow...the way you did a change in the blue colors as you went down the cards really grabbed my eye. Beautiful!

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  5. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I love your CAS Monochromatic card!!! The colors are perfect for this time of year. Gorgeous! ;)

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  6. Jennifer RzasaApril 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I love the simple and clean design of your card, and your gradient is beautiful!

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  7. CarolApril 10, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    This is such a beautiful card! Love the colors! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. TinaApril 10, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I love how the blue colors gradually change going down the card. Very pretty!

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  9. KimApril 10, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Love your card. Very pretty.

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  10. DianaApril 10, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Nothing catches my eye more than gradation designs. Love this color combo. It reminds me of the ocean. Beautiful!

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  11. Sue Lelli April 10, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Lisa, I am AWESTRUCK at how PERFECTLY you lined up the harlequins and graduated the hues! STUNNING! LOVE the border edge and the sentiment! AMAZING card!

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  12. dianaApril 10, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Simple but amazing!! TFS ;-)

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  13. Amy SchumacherApril 10, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Oooooooh, one of my all-time favorite stamps! I used it on my card, too! LOVE the shades of blue, too! BRILLIANT card!! LOVE IT!

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  14. KarenApril 10, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Great card! The colors are great and you did a such a good job with the background stamp. I love it!

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  15. Colleen DietrichApril 10, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Fabulous! Love how these harlequins look in the blue color ways.

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  16. Cyndi SApril 10, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Love your card. Simple yet elegant.
    cstephenson at q dot com

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  17. Julie RanaeApril 10, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Really great project and a wonderful idea to use shading for the monochromatic look!

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  18. Jo MuscuttApril 10, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Love these shades of blue!

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  19. HeidiApril 10, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I love the transition of the blues - I am going to have to check out the Color Box Queue's! Love that ribbon and button, too, with the cute little border peeking out underneath!

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  20. Karen McAlpineApril 10, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I DO like your card. The rows are so straight! Graet idea for a different way to use border stamps.

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  21. Annette HollegerApril 10, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Using the color box ink set was a great idea. Now I'm thinking about the Kaleidoscope ink pads. Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Emily KeatonApril 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Oh, that is GORGEOUS and so eye-catching! What a great monochromatic card. :)

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  23. Tenia NelsonApril 10, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    LOVE!!!!

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  24. Colorado CrafterApril 10, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Beautiful shades of blue and a lovely card!!! TFS!!!

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  25. rhogan18April 10, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Great way to incorporate the monochromatic theme. Love the colors and the simplicity of the card.

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  26. DarlaApril 10, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Very lovely card and a great way to achieve the monochromatic look!

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  27. ~Tammy~April 10, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Ok, I want to know the trick to line those babies up right and perfect! It may look CAS, but I know it wasn't! As always, you rock!

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  28. JanetApril 10, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    You did a great job matching up the pattern...as well as choosing the colors....did you use a pen to ink that stamp?

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  29. Andrea EwenApril 10, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Beautiful Lisa, that subtle shift of colors is so pleasing to the eyes! Love the design and the fabulous ribbon, too! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. Lynn RelozaApril 10, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I love the colors you've chosen here. It is such a great combination. I love it. I would like to try this. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. CutiephinphinApril 10, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    love the color combi and the overall design. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. Michele GrossApril 10, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    LOVE that gradient stamping!! Wonderful CAS card and the Harlequin Border makes such a cool statement! :)

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  33. StacieApril 10, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Love the graduated colors!

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  34. PamApril 10, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    This is fabulous! I love all the blues, very pretty.

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  35. neddgirlApril 10, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Awesome...

    Rebecca
    brrck@yahoo.com

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  36. LinApril 10, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    My favorite colors!! What a great job you did - soooo cute!

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  37. imaginethatApril 10, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    FAB-U-LOUS! I love the way you used the "monochromatic" in your card.

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  38. Hedgehog ReaderApril 10, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I love your beautiful blues - so peaceful! And your ribbon and bow add a lovely touch. :o)

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  39. Kristy SmithApril 10, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Lisa just WOW here! This gradient look is amazing and the border is stamped perfectly! What a fabulous card! =D

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  40. Libby HicksonApril 10, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Wowza I loooove this - completely gorgeous!!

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  41. Crafty Math ChickApril 10, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Very pretty. I love how the color fades and softens.

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  42. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    WOW! You always do amazing things with this stamp, and this card is no different. AMAZING Mono. card.

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  43. Karen B.April 11, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I think this is my favorite card of the hop! Love the colors and the design!

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  44. LaurieApril 11, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Your argyle is perfect! You did a fantastic job with this!! Love it girl!

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  45. Lisa R.April 11, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Great card, love the diamond pattern. Thanks for sharing. joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  46. Mary MaruscakApril 11, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    This is lovely. Nice, nice job on the stamping. And lovely job tying that ribbon! :)

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  47. Anne Marie@Married to the EmpireApril 11, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    All those shades of blue ink... so pretty! Never would have thought to use varying shades of ink! Love it!

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  48. DanaApril 11, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Oh Lisa, this is truly stunning. WOW. I love the serene feel of all those blues and the light sentiment at the top!

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  49. TamboApril 11, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Cute card. I like the colors.

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  50. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    You rock Lisa with this card!

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  51. KimberlyApril 11, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Great card. Love the design. Thanks for sharing!

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  52. Nicki SApril 11, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Wow, this is sooo cool Lisa! Such a great idea to use that stamp over and over with different shades! They are so perfectly aligned too! Great finishing touch with the ribbon and button :)

    BTW....thanks for your wonderfully sweet comment on my blog hop card! :)

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  53. SherylApril 11, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    How in the WORLD did you line up those rows so perfectly! Yowza! That's fabulous.

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  54. BonnieApril 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I love the blue card. Inking the stamp must have taken a while!!!

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  55. Kimba's KreationsApril 11, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I love the blue card!!!!

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  56. ShirleyApril 11, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Wonderful stamping and inking work! Love the different shades of colours!

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  57. chubmomaApril 11, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Love your card! The shades of blue are beautiful!

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