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Monday, October 13, 2014

Studio Calico Inspires Blog Hop


Welcome to the Studio Calico Inspires Blog Hop!
You should have arrived here from the astounding Emily Branch's blog. Wow, that girl can stamp! But if you've just happened here by chance, the full list of participants is on the Studio Calico Blog here so you can join in from the beginning and not miss a stop (and trust me... you won't want to!)

As part of this Blog Hop the Studio Calico Creative Team were asked to choose one thing out of The Underground Kits that inspired us. One thing??!! Impossible! Just look at some of the goodies I pulled out of the kits to mix and match for this one project - they're all so gorgeous!


But two of my absolute favourites have to be the Gold Color Theory Paint and Stamp Set designed by Kim Stewart that were in the Piccadilly Add On..... and possibly also those blue sequins and gold alphabet that are included too. I guess perhaps what you could say is that I'm constantly inspired by the way Studio Calico coordinate a kit so that everything works together perfectly :-)


I think this might just be the card to prove my point! Apart from the grey paper and twine, this is all from Piccadilly. I love that I don't need to think about picking products, all those difficult decisions have been made for me. I just get to concentrate on designing projects and playing with new techniques, and that's what I love most.


I stamped and white embossed those flowers onto vellum before cutting them out and popping them up with foam tape. I used the sequins to cover the otherwise visible tape, and dolloped on the gold paint as is my recent addiction. Yes, this makes me happy!


Now here's some great news that is bound to make YOU happy!!
  • Firstly, Studio Calico is giving away a FREE printable to everyone who wants it! It's super cute and I can imagine this working equally well as a Project Life filler, a greeting card or a framed print. What do you reckon?
Now I really would urge as many people as possible to download this because by doing so you are automatically entered to win some MAJOR prizes! What do I mean by major? Let me break it down for you....

The shares will be added up and an update will be posted on the Studio Calico blog every Friday with the running total. The competition closes on October 31st at 11:59pm EST.


  • And last but not least, as part of my thankyou for stopping by my blog today I'm also giving you the opportunity to WIN your very own October Underground Scrapbook Kit! All you need to do is leave a comment here (including your SC username) and I'll draw a random winner on the 31st. Good Luck!!
Now go forth and Blog Hop! The next person on your list of stops is the ever-amazing Dana Fleckenstein. Her cards blow me out of the water every single time. I can't wait to see what inspires her!


PS. I also happen to have another Studio Calico giveaway running on my previous blog post ;-) Check it out here!

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123 comments

  1. Thanks for the chance to win a SC Scrapbook Kit!

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  2. Thanks for the chance to win! Isername is pipapo

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  3. Thanks for the chance to win, username is amy coose.

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  4. Such an awesome kit, love the gold paint!!
    Thanks for the chance to win, my SC username is katiebug92

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  5. My SC user name is julielynn11.

    Thanks for the chance to win! This kit is awesome!

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  6. Thanks you so much! The scrapbook main has the best ever veneer alpha! user name littlelamm

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  7. Man, I love your card!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win, my username is tochi_

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  8. Yes, that gold paint is a winner!! and those stamps. Letters, ...ah the whole lots, reAlly :-D

    EvaT

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  9. Thanks for sharing your work - it is so inspiring
    juliee

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  10. Thanks for the chance to win! Isername is Globetrotteur

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  11. Thanks for the chance! My username is leahbear1

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  12. Thanks for a chance to win! That kit looks fantastic! Over on SC I'm sparkliie :)

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  13. Love your work! SC name kathyv
    Thanks!

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  14. I love this whole inspire thing, so inspires me like crazy! @klemont

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  15. I am so inspired by the SC design Team!! Thanks for the chance to win. sc name: mpcapistran

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  16. Studio Calico design team is my "go to" for inspiration. (8thgypsy)

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  17. That card is beautiful! Love seeing how you pair up things :) LOVE that gold paint too! (sc user: sophiesticated)

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  18. Such a beautiful card! I love the use of the blue sequins to give them some pop! Thanks for the chance- sc username: apanf

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  19. Beautiful card! Never thought to emboss the white on vellum. And yes, I have to agree that I can't pick a fave either and I only purchased the Proj Life kit! LOVE this months!!!

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    1. Forgot! Username: mixedmanda though I haven't gotten to posting stuff on my account.

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  20. Thanks so much for the chance to win! Your work is stunning! My user name is Rhonda N.

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  21. What a beautiful card, love your use of vellum! Thanks for the chance to win; username is lidohdee.

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  22. Studio Calico is SO inspiring this month! It's really got me into the festive mood!! My SC username: carrieelias

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  23. Beyond Awesome fun this month! Thanks for the chance. I'm EAugustin on SC

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  24. Thanks for the chance to win!
    SC username: shoosh

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  25. What a gorgeous card! SCusername: Brenna

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  26. What a gorgeous card, I love the vellum flowers! (mprantner)

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  27. That card is utterly gorgeous!! LOVE that you embossed it on vellum...it just pops!! Thanks for the chance to win!! (Lea Lawson)

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  28. Beautiful card Natalie! Love your monthly video, also! Thanks for the chance to win. SCusername brinkleyboy

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  29. WHAT?! Did you really white emboss on vellum? It's absolutely fabulous! I need to do that with this beautiful stamp. (SC user photochic17)

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  30. So fun! Thanks for the chance!

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  31. love that embossed vellum! great idea (SC user heavencole)

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  32. Beautiful job with the embossing!

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  33. Wow that card is gorgeous!
    -ShellyJ

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  34. Well, what can I say? Thank you for the beautiful opportunities!!! My SC Username is cristybacchi89.
    I absolutely LOVE your card, and the white embossing is just awesome!

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  35. Thank you for the chance! I really love how you embellished that card! SC username: periwinkle

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  36. Beautiful card!! Thank you for all the inspiration you provide for us every month! I would love to win this kit! SC username: eliseg

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  37. Your card looks amazing! Love the sequins on the vellum

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  38. Your cards are awesome! Thanks for the chance to win.
    SC - afitton

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  39. Love that card - especially the embossing on vellum and the sequins to "hide" the adhesive.
    username: Roberta

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  40. Thanks for the chance to win!
    My SC user name is izzie

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  41. When I signed up, I never would have believed how much getting the kits every month would jumpstart my creativity.

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  42. I am constantly inspired by interior design + graphic design :) I'm a graphic designer so I usually channel that onto my layouts!

    SC Username: pamllaguno

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  43. Those vellum flowers are "beyond gorgeous"! They are exquisite! Wow. I would love to test out that Gold Theory Paint. It looks really rich. Lately metallic gold accents are inspiring me.

    Katemac

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  44. I would love to win! Username: mrsfleischmann

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  45. Thanks for the chance to win. Love the Underground kit (and it's addons)

    meldarcy

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  46. I am inspired by other paper crafters, the trips, nature…

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  47. Love the kit and all your work on it. SC userame:howejam

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  48. Oh I just love your card! SC: bejazzled

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  49. Totally inspired by the Team @ SC, and the scrap world ♡ sc name grannytoby

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  50. That card is beautifully inspiring!! Thanks for sharing, I wish I could afford to indulge my love of SC - I'll just hope to win something :) (username; editorialdragon)

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  51. I love your card! SC is the bomb:) username : stormsts

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  52. Love this kit! Thank you sc:sswing10

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  53. Bellissimo blog-hop! Grazie
    Ciacchina

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  54. Thank you for the chance to win. I am glory0404

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  55. Your beautiful card makes me HAPPY. It is always inspiring to see other crafters' work

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  56. What a fabulous card! I love these colors and the white flowers on vellum + gold = wonderful!!! Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win!
    meredemaison on SC

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  57. that card is amazing! my SC user name is Leah;)

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  58. Im in Australia too and as it's spring over here and that definitely inspires me!

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  59. Gorgeous card. Love those gold alphas!

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  60. Thanks for the chance to win. My SC user name is Nina Chow.

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  61. You couldn't have said it better! And I love your card!
    CristinaC

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  63. Beautiful card! So inspiring! Thanks for being a part of this really fun giveaway!
    SC username: lolamo

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  64. thanks for the chance to win ID josmary

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  65. That card is absolutely gorgeous. I die. Thanks for the chance to win! SC username is Goldenblind221

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  66. Thanks for sharing this beautiful card!

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  67. Love your card! SC is great for inspiration. Name stacieD

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  68. Thanks for the chanse to win. Puskis.

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  69. So excited for the chance to win! thank you so much!

    amsienicki

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  70. What an amazing beauty of a card...there's something about vellum that makes me a happy crafter.

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  71. Thank you for the opportunity! My username is verbalpolaroids :D

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  72. wow white emboss vellum...gotta try that

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  73. Great kit. I get lots of inspiration from SC's design team and their gallery. used name Kathy R

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  74. omg, i love your card, wow. SC name: jazzyjay
    thanks!

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  75. Thanks for the chance to win a SC Kit! -twirlyrsc

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  76. Love the card. So pretty! SC name MelBG

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  77. Thanks for the chance to win! SC username: nataliee

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  78. ur card is STUNNING! ur amazing =D

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  79. ow and my SC username is basoom234

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  80. Thank you for the chance to win!
    yasminc

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  81. Thanks for the chance to win

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  82. craftycsj is my username, thanks for the chance to win!

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  83. Your card is lovely! Thanks for the giveaway. Fingers crossed your draw my name. SC username; Memoriesbymanda

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  84. Thanks for the chance to win!
    -BeautyScraps

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  85. Such and amazing giveaway by both SC and you. Thanks for the chance to win.

    SC user: charityroze

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  86. Studio Calico always give us incredible prizes and free printables. Thanks for the chance to win a SC kit, love your card so sweet. My SC username: andreagarland

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  87. love love this kit and what you've done with the card kit! sc name is joyfull - thanks so much for the chance!

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  88. thanks for the opportunity !!! what inspires me are the seals and the game that you can benefit ! My name is anixu SC . a big kiss!

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  89. Your card is simply gorgeous! Love it! Thank you for the chance to win!)

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  90. That's a beautiful card!
    My SC username is CalamityCloe, thanks for the great giveaway opportunity !

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  91. Love your card. The white embossing on vellum is wonderful. Swanlady21

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  92. love this blog, such wonderful inspiration.

    SC username: atreece

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  93. Love your embossing on vellum - I must give that a shot next time I get crafty. SC user kirstys

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  94. Thanks for this giveaway!! I love your IG feed, now I'm a fan of your blog!
    I really love the idea of stamping on vellum, got to try!

    SC username: Aline-from-france

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  95. Thanks for the chance to win! User Name: christy arthur

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  96. Thanks for the contest! Sc username sarahsc

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  97. Love your flowers. username sarastella

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  98. I'm new to this...very inspiring...love those stamped, embossed flowers on vellum! username: jeunesse

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  99. Love the papers in this kit, and I would love the chance to have another set!

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  100. Beautiful card, lovely colors
    and elements! I visit Studio
    Calico daily to get ideas and
    learn new techniques!
    Carla from Utah

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  101. Would love to win this, loved this kit especially the wood alpha! Great cards!

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  102. Oh and forgot to add my sc username is chancejordan1 :)

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  103. Studio Calico members inspire me! I love seeing everyone's heart on paper. It inspires me to stretch myself and be more creative!

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  104. What a gorgeous, gorgeous card!!! LOVE the vellum! Thanks so much for the inspiration! SC name: lisascreativeniche

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  105. Love what you do... User name is charlou26

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  106. Embellishments inspire me! Thanks for the contest! My SC name is Marty85

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  107. That embossing on the vellum is so gorgeous! And the sequins with gold really pop! My SC username is Laurakates. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  108. I find the SC member gallery super inspiring not to mention just sifting through all the gorgeous product fotos. My SC username is colletties.

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  109. Seriously love everything about that card! The gold paint was a genius idea! (3littleks)

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  110. Such a pretty card; love the little blue additions.

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  111. Woops, my username is theindigoshelf. =)

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  112. Thanks for sharing a chance to win! (JMikiten)

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  113. Thanks for sharing a chance to win! (JMikiten)

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  114. Great kit and beautiful card! My SC username is alone_inacrowdedroom,

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