Join our Combined Blog Hop!

Friday, February 12, 2016

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Hello, Kraftie Friends!

We're excited to welcome you to the very first joint blog hop with EyeConnect Crafts and Rubber Dance Stamps!

Erin Sparler of EyeConnect Crafts (USA) and Bibi Lindahl of Rubber Dance Stamps (Norway) met online in the fall of 2015. They quickly hit it off and discovered that they had a LOT in common, or as Erin so eloquently put it: "There is no word for old friends who have just met!".

The Design Teams have been generously supplied with chipboards from EyeConnect Crafts and rubber stamps from Rubber Dance Stamps and we are all thrilled to show you the results with this joint Blog Hop. 

What's in it for you?
Glad you asked!
One lucky winner will receive a Gift Certificate worth $25 from BOTH EyeConnect Crafts AND Rubber Dance to spend on their websites!
Another lucky winner will receive a surprise gift from BOTH Erin and Bibi, with $25 worth of products from their two companies!

What do you have to do?
Not much!
1. Visit all the blog posts in the hop and leave a comment.
2. Become a follower of the EyeConnect Crafts and Rubber Dance Stamps blogs. 
That's it! And who knows... maybe YOU will tie new bonds of friendships across the globe, too! :-) 

You have until Valentine's Day, Sunday the 14th at midnight EST (New York time), which is 6 am Monday 15th for those of you on Central European Time (Amsterdam, Berlin, Oslo), and 5 am if you live in the UK. You can find a time converter here.
Winners will be announced 18th February. 

Enjoy the hop and good luck!

Here is what I made with chipboards from EyeConnect Crafts and stamps from Rubber Dance: 

Challenges:

I inked the edges of patterned paper and splattered All-Purpose Ink Poppy Red:


Apply adhesive (I used liquid glue) on Lace-Up: Celebration, Flags (EyeConnect Crafts) and sprinkle red glitter. Press down, tap off excess and let dry. My flags are white because I primed them for another project, but you don't have to do it. Just leave it plain, unless you want white edges on the flags:


I stamped 2 hearts (I Heart Art - Rubber Dance) and heat embossed them in red. Add more stamping. Stamp "always and forever" on kraft paper. Cut them out, back them with white cardstock and adhere them on card:


Weave lace trim through the flags and adhere them with foam tape for some dimension. Finally, cut out the letters (I used my ScanNCut machine) - or use stickers - and adhere them on flags:


If you're wondering, Jazz was my Shetland Sheepdog, who I had to let go over the rainbow bridge on Feb 2nd...he was 11 years-old...here's a collage with some of his photos:


Blog Hop List:
1. Erin, owner of EyeConnect Crafts
2. Susan
3. Lilian --- you are here!
4. Anita
5. Irit
6. Steph
7. Majo
8. Kim
9. Kristiina
10. Gail
11. Susanne
12. Bibi, owner of Rubber Dance Stamps

Challenge!
You may have noticed that the blog hop projects all use the colors from this month's Rubber Dance Challenge: Kraft, White and Red. Play along for another chance to win Rubber Dance Stamps, this is the post you need to read (link opens in a new tab).

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope you will leave a comment and follow me! 


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31 comments

  1. Bibi LindahlFebruary 12, 2016 at 1:37 AM

    Aww, Lilian. This is a lovely tribute to your dog. I am so sorry for your loss!
    Beautiful card, I really like the banners that spell out his name.
    Gorgeous dog. *hugs*
    ♥♥♥

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    1. Bibi LindahlFebruary 15, 2016 at 7:29 AM

      PS: Thank you for entering your lovely card to my February challenge ♥

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  2. maria f.February 12, 2016 at 3:54 AM

    Lovely project and what a beautiful dog he was. So sorry.

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  3. ionabunnyFebruary 12, 2016 at 7:15 AM

    Beautiful heart background and I love the banner. Lovely tribute. Hugz

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  4. MajoFebruary 12, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    Sorry for the loss of Jazz, such a terrible experience in life. Love the way you used the Rubber Dance Hearts ♥

    Hugs
    Majo

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  5. erinsparler.comFebruary 12, 2016 at 9:02 AM

    Super cute. I'm so sorry for your loss. :( But love your memory.

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  6. P BeattyFebruary 12, 2016 at 9:29 AM

    So sorry for your loss! Beautiful collage of your special friend.

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  7. Cornelia (fun stamping)February 12, 2016 at 10:15 AM

    Fabulous card! So sorry for your loss!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 12, 2016 at 10:57 AM

    Wonderful. Sorry to hear about your dog. :(

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  9. Steph AckermanFebruary 12, 2016 at 10:58 AM

    Sorry for your loss. Fabulous card!

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  10. Mary HolshouserFebruary 12, 2016 at 11:07 AM

    Sorry to hear that Jazz is no longer with you. that is a big loss - a dog is part of the family.
    I love the banner. Running the lace through the pennants makes a pretty design.
    thanks for sharing a wonderful Valentine's project.
    Glad I've found this hop.

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  11. Julie SFebruary 12, 2016 at 11:59 AM

    I'm so sorry. I had a sheltie growing up and he was an awesome dog. Yours was beautiful.

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  12. CraftyfieldFebruary 12, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    A happy piece to remember your canine friend. Lovely design.

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  13. TangledBlueRoseFebruary 12, 2016 at 12:56 PM

    Such a wonderful tribute, so beautiful. So sorry for your loss, it is so hard.
    ~kim

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  14. nitisartfromheart.bloggspot.noFebruary 12, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    Sorry for your loss. The card was beautiful, Lilian <3
    Hugs, Anita

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  15. UnknownFebruary 12, 2016 at 1:28 PM

    Beautiful card!! I'm so Sorry for your loss! Hugs <3

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  16. SquiddyFebruary 12, 2016 at 2:55 PM

    The pure white lace across the banners really pops.

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  17. Diane17LynneFebruary 12, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    What a lovely way to remember your cherished dog., Jazz. You should frame this and add a picture with it.

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  18. Denise BryantFebruary 12, 2016 at 11:28 PM

    Pretty Valentine card! Love the red glitter! Sweet tribute to Jazz!

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  19. Sari / GranneFebruary 13, 2016 at 12:38 AM

    Gorgeous project, loving your sparkling banner and combination of two hearts. -sorry to hear about your dog though ... he was beautiful and looks so friendly.

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  20. KathyA.February 13, 2016 at 7:34 AM

    The loss of a beloved pet is so hard. You set off your beautiful Jazz in style with this bright and cheerful card!

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  21. Jackie PNFebruary 13, 2016 at 8:55 AM

    Oh Lillian, I am so sorry for your loss of your precious Jazz. Such a sweet tribute you have created in her honor! What a gorgeous dog!
    Jackie PN

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  22. klistersøsterFebruary 13, 2016 at 11:40 AM

    Hi Lillian
    Jazz was a lovely dog, an your card expresses this so wonderful. The banner and the hearts fit really good together.
    Hugs Susan

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  23. KristiinaFebruary 13, 2016 at 2:46 PM

    What a beautiful way to remember your dog. Love the shimmer and texture! :)

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  24. Anja´s KreativeckeFebruary 14, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    It looks so beautiful with the shimmer!
    Thank you!

    hugs Anja

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  25. Kathy/NorthCarolinaFebruary 14, 2016 at 1:57 PM

    What a lovely tribute to your beloved Jazz! Thanks for sharing with us at Really Reasonable Ribbon "Anything Goes" challenge!

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  26. Susanne RoseFebruary 14, 2016 at 4:07 PM

    This is such a beautiful card. Love all the glitter. Hugs, Susanne.

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  27. UnknownFebruary 14, 2016 at 5:14 PM

    What a HANDSOME fellow Jazz was Lilian. I know you miss him terribly. BUT... your design is such a FABULOUS tribute to him. He will "glitter" in your heart forever and now you have shared him with us too! WONDERFUL. j.

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  28. CazzyFebruary 14, 2016 at 7:56 PM

    What a beautiful dog, so sorry you lost him. I love your card, the stamps and chipboard go so well together.

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  29. Amber MiloneFebruary 17, 2016 at 10:42 PM

    Beautiful dog, I am so sorry you lost him. Your card is wonderful! I love the background you created. Thanks for joining us at RRR!

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  30. My Scrap Pages and CardsFebruary 18, 2016 at 3:41 AM

    Your creation is gorgeous
    thanks for joining our challenge at
    http://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.co.uk
    Debbie DT

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Thanks for all your lovely comments! They make my day! =)