Welcome to "Just A Blog Hop!" If you came here from Lori Craig's blog then you're on the right track. If not, then you'll want to head over to Jami Sibley's blog to start the hop from the beginning.
A group of designers were invited to put aside all of our stamping oriented obligations and deadlines and create something just for fun. The hop guidelines were simple: choose a challenge to play and choose either a new uninked stamp or an old favorite. Create a card and mail it to someone. What could be better to celebrate World Card making day (which is today, by the way!)?
I chose to use one of my all-time favorite stamps, this cute floral image from Hero Arts. I love the loose image lines, and well, zinnias are among my favorite flowers! A friend of mine is celebrating a birthday soon, so this little number will be popped in the mail to her, just in time!
The challenge I chose to use is from this week's Clean and Simple (CAS) challenge forum, at SplitCoastStampers. This week the CAS challenge was a sketch which we were to use as a starting point for our card. You will find all the details of the challenge here. If you like challenges and want some super inspiration, get in there and have some fun!
Next stop on the hop is the always beautiful, and ever-so-wonderful Jenn Balcer. ENJOY!
PS: If Jenn doesn't have her card posted yet, hop to Jackie Pedro's blog.
Have a wonderful day!
Wow! Super cute! Love how the mat for the main image has polka dots that match the horizontal panel of designer paper.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | October 04, 2010 at 08:23 AM
Oh delightful card Anna! Love the colors, coloring and that fun button/string treatment. :)
Posted by: Danielle | October 03, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Very pretty.Great colors.
Linda
http://cardsbylinda.blogspot.com
Posted by: Linda L | October 03, 2010 at 08:02 AM
Beautiful CAS card! Love that pretty image!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | October 03, 2010 at 07:52 AM
SUPER cute, Anna!
Posted by: Denise (peanutbee) | October 03, 2010 at 05:43 AM
I always find your cards so charming!! Love this!
Posted by: Emily | October 02, 2010 at 11:04 PM
I just love how you can combine CAS with a little country shabby for the perfect mix! Thanks so much for playing today!
PS Jenn's post is there, but there is something funky going on with her blog and it's not showing up unless you use the direct link
http://jbalcer.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/10/02/just-a-blog-hop/
Posted by: Jami | October 02, 2010 at 08:12 PM
This totally made me smile. LOVE the CAS layout, but your extra little details like twine and button. I know why this is one of your favorites! :) Happy WCMD!
Posted by: Lori Craig | October 02, 2010 at 05:17 PM
Such a pretty card Anna. Love the great image and colors. The embossed dotted line around the card is neat. :o)
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | October 02, 2010 at 04:50 PM
They do look like zinnia's. I am always surprised that you have any stamps but your own or just draw the image you need! Have a wonderful weekend, hugs....
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 02, 2010 at 03:28 PM
Adorable card! I am so excited to see there is a hop! I gotta go to the first blog and get hoppin'!! Happy WCMD to one of the BEST! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 02, 2010 at 02:40 PM
Clean and simple at its very best! It's always a treat to see your wonderful artwork, Anna. :)
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | October 02, 2010 at 01:35 PM
So beautiful card! Thanks for sharing. happy World Card Making Day! :)
Posted by: Berenice R. | October 02, 2010 at 01:33 PM
So beautiful, Anna! I actually came to your blog this morning as well to get your recipe for the dill oyster crackers. Making those this afternoon! YUM!
Posted by: Taylor | October 02, 2010 at 12:22 PM