Sunday, April 1, 2012

Lily Pad's Birthday Hop

Welcome to the Lily Pad Cards 1st. Birthday blog hop! Time sure does fly...It feels like yesterday when Deborah and Vicky geared up and started this wonderful blog. I have always admired the humorous and informative posts by Deborah and the creative cards and videos by Vicky. I feel honored to be taking part in the celebration hop!!! So lets take a dip in the pond:) I'm sure you have your party hats on;)
You should be joining from the talented Lidiya's Blog.




 Stamps: Hero Arts (S5601,F5468) PTI (Signature Greeting); Inks: Colorbox chalk, Jenny Bowlin, Versafine black, Versamagic; Design Paper: Basic Grey, DCWV, Wild Rose Studio; Black Floss; Clear embossing powder; Copics

For my card I used the Rock n Roll and Kissing technique. Some paper piecing and background embossing. Love the result.




There are three prize packages with a total retail value of over $300! These prizes will be awarded by random draw. There are two ways to be eligible for the prize drawings.
  • You can “like” us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lily-Pad-Cards/209133745764119
  • You can also be eligible for the drawings by leaving a comment on the Lily Pad Cards blog. To better your chances even more, leave comments on the other blogs participating in the hop. For each comment you leave, you'll get your name entered again! (but only one comment per blog, please.)
The contest for all four prizes will close at 11:59 p.m., EST, on Sunday, April 8. (That’s 183 hours to browse and comment at your leisure!!!) We will announce the winners on Thursday, April 12.


Thanks for stopping by! The next stop on the hop is Suzanne's blog. If you get lost somewhere, you can always  go back to Lily Pad Blog for the hop order.

163 comments:

Patricia said...

So beautiful card I love it =)

Sherry said...

Love the children what a cool and unique idea..thanks for sharing it with us

Gayatri said...

Just beautiful, Isha! Love the silhouette image using both the techniques. Awesome work!

Ink. Paper. Love. said...

super cute card!

Jane said...

Just gorgeous!!

Vicky said...

What a festive card! Thank you isha for joining us and celebrating out birthday!

Unknown said...

Great card! Hugs, Joan

stampingandstitching said...

What a gorgeous and fun card, Isha! The pp and gem banner is so pretty and I love the beautiful silhouette image!

Anonymous said...

Great use of banners...cute card!

Jackie said...

Love this! The kissing and rock and roll techniques look great on this card.

gRiSeL™ said...

Awww, how lovely! Love those banners and that image of the two children parading (:

Deirdre said...

Beautiful creation Isha - love it.

judkajudi said...

Love everything about this card!! That kissing technique added so much to the silhouette children!!

Karin Ã…kesdotter said...

FABULOUS! Love how you stamped the silhouette image - beautiful and great banners too!
Have a great day and a great hop, hugs, Karin

Kelly Massman said...

this card is truly a treasure; love it!

Cher said...

wow...really cool...I have to study this one...so so prety!

conil said...

This card is so CLEVER! I love it.

Cindy C. said...

So beauitful, love the "kissed" effect!

judy said...

Cute card; I love the colorful banner!

Leslie C said...

Cute card. Thanks for the chance to win!

One Scrappy Gal said...

SUch a cute card! Love that stamp!

Riette said...

Gorgeous kissing on the silhouette!! LOL - a year ago I wouldn't have known what that meant :D Great to celebrate with you on the hop!

Brenda said...

Unique and inspiring. Great ideas and lots to celebrate.
Thanks for the chance

Rachel said...

love the look you created. fab card!

-rachel w k
rwkrafts.blogspot.com

Suzanne C said...

Sweet! love the kissed image! wonderful design!

Melissa Shea said...

So pretty! Love all the stamping techniques and that banner in the corner!

Dixie Cochran said...

So many beautiful elements on this card. Well done!

Nandini said...

Very nice card. The colours are really pretty

Katie said...

wow great use of pattern paper.

Miriam Prantner said...

Love the silhouette with thenkissed background! Nicely done!

luluvision said...

what great techniques!!

diana said...

'Fab' card! TFS ;-) Happy 1st blog-aversary to Lily Pad Cards! ;-)

Nancy K said...

Really pretty card, Isha! Loving the festive banner and the great "kissed" image! What a fun birthday blog hop celebration!

Michelle Lupton said...

Great card!

Tonya Denton said...

What cute!! Just love your card!

Jan said...

Have to say this is one of my favorites so far!
Jan

Karen Letchworth said...

AWESOME technique on this beautiful card! Thanks for being part of the hop to celebrate Lily Pad Cards. I just love their blog, and appreciate your involvement!
Hugs,
Karen L

Kailash said...

Love your card and that technique looks amazing !!!

Annan said...

What an absolutely stunning color scheme on this card. A truly awesome card!!

Kara Lynne said...

What a sweet, fun card! I love what you did with the children.

Theresa said...

Great job with the kissing technique on the children. I love your choice of stamps and the bold colors!

Cathy A said...

This card has a real paty feel

Anonymous said...

Love the card, very interesting technique.

Barb Ghig said...

I love all the detail on your card...so, so pretty!

Arlene said...

Fantastic card. A stunner.

forpahl5 said...

Very cute! Thanks for sharing!

Memories by Manda said...

The kids are so cute! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Love the techniques you used on this card! The shadow detail was great!

Denise Bryant said...

Sweet card! Love the paper piecing!
DeniseB

Evelyn vasquez said...

Very different & cute

cassie said...

very nice!

Mubeena M. said...

great use of patterned paper!

Delightful Designs by Katherine said...

Beautiful card. Busy day for you with two posts. Hope you were able to enjoy the weekend a little too.

donna mikasa said...

wonderful card, Isha! love the kissing technique and the colorful banners!

marie said...

What a cool card!
Marie

Kristie Maynard said...

Love your card! TFS!

Cheryl Schuessler said...

So cute!

cutiephinphin said...

Lovely card and I love how you combined the techniques together.

Melissa D said...

Great techniques. Love the card.

Kelly Latevola said...

Isha this card is so fun! I love the little birthday parade you've assembled :)

Virginia L. said...

Wow, Isha!! LOVE this happy card! The kissing technique is fantastic! Awesome card on the Lily Pad birthday celebration!

Laurie said...

I love the look of book page art. This is such an adorable card!

CinnamonSally said...

Hi Isha I love how you have used this Hero Arts stamp, the text on the figures is a perfect addition!!

Cheryl said...

Fab kissing technique, and a sweet card.

Marie said...

So pretty! Love the silhouettes with text inside =) TFS!

Dawn T said...

stunning Isha. Love your techniques

rossi73 said...

I see lots of techniques on that card...and I agree they worked very well together. Lovely card...thanks for sharing your talent!

Holly Saveur said...

Love your card ..love the way you used the stamp!

Debbie said...

Very cute, love the stamping technique!

Anonymous said...

Very nice!

Maureen Morton said...

What a beautiful card! I love how you used this stamp - I need to revisit this technique. The flags are so festive. Love your blog - I plan to return!

marking said...

Great composition of all the stamps used.

elizabeth said...

Love all the texture you achieved with your techniques. Beautiful card.

Susan said...

Wonderfull card! I love those kids,

Sharon Roselli said...

wow the children are so sweet. Great job on your card. love the colors and techines you used. thanks for sharing.

Cassie_lu said...

great card

Meagan Vaughn said...

This card is just beautiful

Anonymous said...

I have yet to try the kissing technique but, I love the way it dressed up your silhouette stamps!

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

What a fun festive card. Love the flags and way you did the silhouette kids.

Raven said...

What a "fab" card.

Luanne said...

beautiful card! love the colors and the cute banners

Luanne said...
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Jan Garber said...

My "kissing" stamp experiments have not been so successful! Your card is so sweet! Thanks for sharing your tips!

Godelieve said...

Perfect card to celebrate a birthday! It's beautiful!

Betty said...

love how you did this card especially the rock & roll coloring and the newsprint stamped on top!

Lagene said...

Love the newsprint silhouettes on this card!

Nina Yang said...

Oh Isha, Your card is FAB!

Tracey said...

Such a sweet and happy card Isha!!!

zehra said...

pretty pretty, such a grogeous card, love it

Sherri said...

sweet card

Marla said...

super cute card. Love the silhouette of the children!!

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

love the look on the people - wonderful card

Barb Housner

NWFlamingo said...

Very nice, in fact one of my favorites so far. Good job!

Karen Diebolt said...

What a great card.

Kris B said...

Love the children on this card! Very nice, thanks for sharing!!

Emily H said...

Wow! This is truly creative!

Karen Dunbrook said...

great card...love the colours you used...

Sue Bridges said...

Really love it!

Hilde van Rijnsoever said...

Very fun combo of stamps!

Cindy said...

Love this HA stamp and the card too!

Margaret said...

What a cute stamp. Love your layout and papers you used.

Glenna.Dowd said...

The colors and children on your card are so pretty.

Wee Von said...

What a cute card. Love the way you did the children and the pendants fit so well!

scrapper-at-heart said...

Very nice card! The techniques are so wonderful on it and really add a lot.

Kelly said...

lovely. I really like the banner!

mtscrapgal said...

Great kissing on the children Thanks

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Great card, Isha! So fun & cheerful. :)

Blossom said...

Happy birthday Lily Pad cards!Thank you for your lovely giveaways!

Brooke said...

beautiful card

Auntie Em said...

Beautiful card! Love all the great techniques you used. Very inspiring! :)

Mary-Anne V said...

Love how you created the banner and then also how you used the kissing technique.

A Crafty Person said...

Beautiful card.

Sue D said...

Fabulous card--I like the banner and the techniques you used.

Anabé said...

Hermosa tarjeta!

Divya@The Craft Angel said...

What a charming card!

Cecilia Hsieh said...

Love the kissing on the children! Great card! TFS!

Anonymous said...

So adorable! I love the technique - -great idea!

Kim said...

I love your card! The technique, and the colors!!! Thank you for the inspiration. :)

kyhunter said...

I love that stamp. Nice use of the kissing technique.

3JewelsArt said...

Super pretty, I love the simple layering you did :)

Stamp with Angela said...

Wonderful card. The kissing technique looks very effective. Love the paper pieced flags/banner.

Vicki said...

Great Card!

luv2scr@p said...

Wow, looks great!

Unknown said...

What a great card, Isha - love the KISS and the colors!!!
Thank you so much for celebrating our one-year-anniversary with us!!!

Scrapbookdoll said...

great card!
marie-anne

Brenda B said...

Very nice! Love the silhouettes.

Crystalena82 said...

What an awesome idea! I love the kissing technique you used, as well as the combination of stamps/embellishments. This card turned out beautiful! :)

Craftyziti said...

I love this card!

LauraJane:) said...

FESTIVE!!

Cara said...

What a beautiful card!

newscrapper said...

That is so cute, better get hopping on my way there is a lot of hopping to do on this Birthday Blog Hop....lol

newscrapper said...

That is so cute, better get hopping on my way there is a lot of hopping to do on this Birthday Blog Hop....lol

GrammySue's Creations said...

Very pretty--love the festive feel to this card. great job

Daria Z. said...

Love the way the children look, Isha! What a wonderful card.

Jeanne said...

Awe just so sweet ... sweet!

~ Jo ~ said...

Love this card! so beautiful!

Susan F. said...

This is such a festive card. I like the effect.

Lucy Newton said...

What a beautiful card!!!

Jessi Fogan said...

Simply brilliant! I love all the techniques you used (such amazing effects) and the banner!

N@ Ali said...

Happy Birthday Lily Pad! Great card!

stampingbowd said...

Sweet card!!!! Love the banner!

LadyAmberSkye said...

Wonderful kissing technique. I am going to have to try that.

Weenie Thomas said...

Great techniqe. Love the card

Pam said...

very cool. I love the banner

Vicky said...

Such a beautiful use of a silhouette image.

Yvette said...

Great card!

Mom to Deanna said...

This is a very pretty card. Thanks for sharing!

Amy Martin said...

Beautiful card. I love it.

rlovew said...

Love the bright newsprint silhouettes on the card!

CanadianScraps43 said...

wow I can remember a while back in our HA Flickr group you mentioning not having any mojo and we have all been there.But it must be back full swing because this card is totally stunning. I so love the design and the stamping with the kissing techniques is splendid. Your on a roll sweetie and so happy I got to see this today. Hugs.

missstamper said...

Beautiful! I love the kissing technique!

Lucy Newton said...

Such a beautiful card!

Angel said...

love the silhouette kids on printed paper, so cute

Anonymous said...

This is a CAS design. WELL DONE!

maria f. said...

I really like your combo of rock n roll plus kissing. Very fun card.

lisa808 said...

Great card!

karenelr said...

I love the kissing technique--perfectly done with an excellent result!

Flo said...

Pretty card, great techniques.

Heidi May said...

I love this duo - the "sister" looks like she is pulling "brother" along for the festival. thanks for sharing.

Robyn said...

Such an interesting technique -- the result is really neat! Thanks for sharing!

Mrs. Hill said...

The silhouette and the kissing are great for the focal image! I love how the banner isn't perfect, more like it's blowing in the wind. Sweet!

0 said...

Super cute card! Happy 1st birthday Lily Pad! I better get hopping if I want to be in the running to win some of these great prizes =)

Renee V said...

Super pretty card!! I adore that stamp ;) I've heard of kissing but never rock n roll, will have to check it out because this is a cool effect!