Friday, April 13, 2012

14 April "shower theme" blog hop day 1

 Welcome to My Cricut Craft Room's April Showers, Full of Flowers blog hop



 
Today- it is raining April Showers...   
On the first day we will show you a project with the theme, April Showers, then on Sunday we will either transform our project into a "Full of Flowers" project. Or we made a matching item with the theme of Flowers....

Please say you started at Erica's craft room at mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com and if not, please start at the front of the line-up and start there.
You should have come from Claire's blog at http://scrapmyway.blogspot.com.

Erica's Room
Erica- http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/    START AT
Claire- http://www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com/
Tanya-http://litle/-scrapper.blogspot.com
Janet- http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Lisa Peters http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Jessica Bashaw - http://thecrafterscottage.blogspot.com/
Claire Chenoy Spielman- http://scrapmyway.blogspot.com/  SHOULD HAVE COME FROM
Doris Parker - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com/  HERE
Especially Ashley http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/   NEXT TO GO TO
Kathy Jo Page Ritchie http://skrappindiva.blogspot.com/
Haidee Shableau http://created2bunique.blogspot.com

 Erica's Craft Room is sponsoring this blog hop with ONE of the prizes being a Cricut Mini machine. Be sure to comment on ALL of the blogs both days to be entered to win the Cricut Mini Machine!

Using the Cricut Cartridge April Showers (overlay # 9 & 19) cutting out at 3.5inches.  I used the watercolor crayons from Stampin Up bold brights..  using 3 colors  (blue, yellow orange) and green for the handle.  I then used the Glossy accents to give it a glossy look but no.... I smeared it and tried to rub the smudge off and made a mess..  BUT....  LO & Behold...   my hubby liked the effect it had.  so after a while - I did too.  it looks like a real cool umbrella!!!

Using peacock Liquid Pearls -  I dotted the bottom tips and the top of pole.

On my card I have raindrops coming down as I enhanced them using Icicle & baby blue stickles for the rain drops.

Stamp sentiment is from Close to My Heart D1287 May Word Puzzle.

I put blue cardstock in the inside of card to give the scalloped trim some color. as this was a base card from a set of cards.

I hope you like my card.  Tomorrow you will see what the April Showers will bring...  So please come back tomorrow to see what the rain will bring us..


Please go over to  Especially Ashley's blog for an amazing April shower day..  project you surely will not want to miss!    
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50 comments:

  1. Life and KnitsApril 13, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Love the raindrop dimension! Very pretty card.

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  2. jennyplace2April 14, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    I must agree with your Hubby! I think it looks pretty darn cool and I also love your little raindrops! TFS!

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  3. Janet's PlanetApril 14, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    cute!! Janet Royer

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  4. LizApril 14, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    very cute, love the rainbow look

    http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com

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  5. UnknownApril 14, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    The blue cardstock really makes it pop and the pretty raindrops, great job!!
    Cindylu

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  6. Crafting And BeyondApril 14, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    What a cool card and I too love the effect you gave to the umbrella very unique cool and interesting.... The stickles just topped of the card perfectly for one outstanding card!!! Thank you for sharing and can't wait to see what you have instored for tomorrow! Crafty Hugs Susan

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  7. Ava FernandezApril 14, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    This is a very cute card, will
    be back tomorrow to see the flowers LOL
    Ava DT Sister

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  8. azivyApril 14, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Love the raindrops look so real
    TFS
    Amy

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  9. TonyaApril 14, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    fun card. i love the liquid pearls

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  10. Formerly known as: Queen of BlingApril 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Very cute, love the bold colors & the liquid pearls!

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  11. TeresaKApril 14, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Doris...I love the multi colored umbrella that you made...and those pretty little "raindrops"! Great job as always ..."sis"!!
    Teresa
    happiqueen at aol dot com

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  12. Claire SpielmanApril 14, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    The raindrops and card are great but your Grandchildren are ADORABLE!!
    TFS

    Creative Wishes,
    Claire S.
    DT MCCR
    www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com

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  13. Jessica BuffaApril 14, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Love the added peacock pearls...fantastic card!
    :O)
    Jessica S

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  14. Desi Lee Designing DivasApril 14, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I love the colors!So cute

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  15. teachdanzApril 14, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I have never tried the watercolor crayons - what a neat effect!

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  16. UnknownApril 14, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    i`m hopping love jacquie xxx

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  17. VickyApril 14, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Great card love the simple effect, but beautiful

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  18. The Crafty DreamApril 14, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    So cute card!!!

    Thank you
    I am a follower
    Gaby B
    mgb2000@gmail.com

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  19. MigdaliaApril 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Super Cute Card!TFS
    http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com

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  20. Scrappers DelightApril 14, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    very very colourful x

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  21. JudyApril 14, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Oh my, this is super cool!!
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
    scrappinana.blogspot.com

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  22. Jen RApril 14, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Fun card...love the stickles on the rain drops!

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  23. UnknownApril 14, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Very cute card....great choices of colors!
    Lisa
    http://ourcraftingcorner.blogspot.com/

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  24. nanapuddinApril 14, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    very cute! TFS! great fun hop!
    nanapuddin2u at gmail dot com

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  25. DebbieApril 14, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    the coloring on the umbrella is so cute thanks
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  26. KathyJoApril 14, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I love it, Doris! Some of my best techniques were discovered by mistake. Crafting is about making mistakes. Artistry is knowing which ones to keep. Today you are an artist.
    KathyJo
    http://skrappindiva.blogspot.com
    skrappindiva29 at hotmail dot com

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  27. UnknownApril 14, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Doris this umbrella is so cool. Your husband was right, lol. TFS, Mary M

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  28. mamawcindyApril 14, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    So Cute! Love the rain drops! :0)
    cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

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  29. scrapBugzApril 14, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Cute!

    Mandy
    scrapbugzmandy @ gmail dot com

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  30. angel4everApril 14, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Very cute!

    Tiffany

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  31. silviaApril 14, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Pretty card!! LOVE the umbrella!!

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  32. CathyApril 14, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Your card is wonderful, love the stickles. imagine if raindrops were really like that?? fun.
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  33. BrendancApril 14, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Love the umbrella and the pearls on the umbrella. The rain drops are great. Love it.
    Brenda
    brndsmth@bellsouth.net

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  34. glowegalApril 14, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Oooooh this looks awesome!!! I love the look of the water color crayons and the way you made the rain! Genius!!

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  35. missstamperApril 14, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    I love the glittery raindrops!

    missstamper (at) yahoo.com

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  36. Sue DApril 14, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Very cool umbrella and I like the glittery raindrops.

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  37. Jodie RApril 14, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I am so glad you didn't. Ditch the umbrella! That is my favorite part! It is adorable! The stickles are the icing on the cake! Your raindrops are cool too!

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  38. MichelleApril 14, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    This is really cute! I like the liquid pearl and stickle drops!

    Hugs,
    Michelle

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  39. rlovewApril 14, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Aweome dimension on the card. I like seeing how the crayons work as well.

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  40. Josie0602April 15, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Nice card Doris! I love the raindrops!!

    Tracy

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  41. www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.comApril 15, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Oh, this is the sweetest thing! Love the rain drops! thanks for the chance to win!

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  42. MirandaApril 15, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Cute! Love the rain drops!
    Miranda :)
    www.nanasscrapspot.com

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  43. SarahApril 15, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Super cute card. I love the umbrella and the rain drops.
    Sarah
    craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
    craftingwithsarah@gmail.com

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  44. AmyJRockstarApril 15, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Sometimes "mistakes" make the best creations! Doris, this is awesome!!! I LOVE the umbrella! It's very modern artsy! ;) I really like this effect and think you should do this again! You may have just created a cool new technique!!! I truly think it's perfect!

    XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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  45. Kathy SalidoApril 15, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Oh Doris, I just love your card!! Love those Peacock Liquid earls, I am going to have to get some of those!!
    Kathy
    Salido99@msn.com
    http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

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  46. BunnyfreakApril 15, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Love how you colored the umbrella.
    http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

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  47. UnknownApril 15, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    I really love the rain drops as well as the way the umbrella is many different shades! So well done.

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  48. Denise SpeigleApril 15, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Fabulous card! I love it! The colors on the umbrella are great and love the raindrops. Thanks for sharing Denise queenbee.speigle@gmail.com

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  49. MargiApril 15, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    I love the umbrella and the way you did the rain drops. It looks very cute.

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  50. cema1cemaApril 17, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    I love the 3-d rain drops! Christina

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