Welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Blog Hop! Each month the Design Team makes a card for your inspiration and we all hop from blog to blog to see what was made. My card was very easy to make, but still has a touch of elegance. Please forgive the photo, there was no light at 7 am when this was taken.
Who says chocolate is only for Valentine's Day? I think this is a lovely birthday card for a chocolate lover; this baby is going to Marg, Allan's mom. I stamped the chocolate box image from the Sweet 'n Sassy Love Blooms stamp set twice onto cream cardstock, then colored the images with Copic markers in shades of creams, tans, and browns. The lid is propped up on dimensional pop dots. I embossed the sentiment (also from the Love Blooms set) with gold embossing powder.
What is missing from the pictures are all the subtle shimmer - I added Spica Glitter Pens in Clear all over the chocolates and flowers, and the LOVE on top of the box is colored completely with Gold.
The patterned paper peeking out is BasicGrey's Two Scoops paper that has been punched with the Martha Stewart Doily Lace punch.
Thank you so much for stopping by. If you would like to hop on the blog train, your next stop will be Korin, who happens to be the owner and designer of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!.
Yours truly in California (woo hoo),
Blinkie Code
That border punched piece looks great with this!
Posted by: Denise | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 10:21 AM
This is a great card. I love the blue shading around the box and the pop of the top. TFS!!!
Posted by: Melissa D. | Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 04:07 PM
A lovely card and what a wonderful punch embellishment on the side.
Posted by: Suzanne | Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11:51 AM
wow this is fabulous! *~*
Posted by: teresa kline aka va.sunshine | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 08:21 PM
ooooo more chocolates!! Yummo!
Posted by: Betty aka ZacksNana | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Lovely! Your coloring is terrific, and that little splash of color with the scalloped border is just a great touch!
Posted by: Deedee Anderson | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 11:59 AM
very pretty, love dimension!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Chocolate only for Valentine's Day? No WAY!!!! Chocolate is a one of the food groups in and of itself! It's for everyday!
Posted by: Denise | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10:11 AM
love the border punch--love a box of chocolates!! Now on with the blog hop!!
Posted by: debhorst | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Love your card, it looks so yummy. Adding the sparkles makes it shimmery. Love it.
Posted by: Cathy D. | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Love the punch you used on this!
Posted by: Jennifer | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Great shading and use of dimensions here. Beautiful.
Posted by: Jessica | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 07:50 PM
very pretty Suzy - simple, but elegant!!
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 07:43 PM
A very pretty card!!
Posted by: Tracey | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Beautiful I like how you put the sparkle on the boarder great idea.
Posted by: jessica smith | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 05:07 PM
How pretty is this!!!!
Posted by: Christi | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Absolutely beautiful! I love that the lid is propped open. Congratulations on being featured. This is a winner.
Posted by: Darla Welch | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Wow! This beautiful! Love the watercolor look!
Posted by: Kim | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Wow! Spectacular design. Elegant simplicity at its best!
Posted by: PAT(mspfd) | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 02:37 PM
Oh so yummy love it!
Posted by: marnie | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 02:07 PM
What a beautiful card and I'm all for chocolate at anytime...as long as it's good choclate. I've come across Callebaut Sensations which is to die for. It from Belqium, need I say more. Other than it's very hard to get in Michigan!
Posted by: Cheri Higdon | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Your card is really pretty....!
Posted by: Dianne | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 12:43 PM
I love your card!
Posted by: Ceal | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 11:43 AM
This is beautiful! I love the way your popped up the top!
Posted by: Lorie | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Beautiful card! I love all the sparkle.
Posted by: Anita | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Suzy, this is so pretty, love the coloring and blue lace!
Hopping over to my next stop!
Posted by: Barb Gault | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 11:10 AM
This is great. I love the candy box.
Ineke
Posted by: Ineke van den Akker | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:58 AM
I love this card! It is so pretty and tres chic!
Posted by: Jerusha | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:48 AM
This card is absolutely gorgeous! You say it is simple??? It is a piece of an art!!!
Posted by: Elena | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Pretty, simple and basic: the kind to keep on hand!
Posted by: terriavidreader | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:16 AM
SUZY!!! WOW! I love how you stacked the lid of the box on the candy! That looks Fabulous- beautiful coloring!!!
Posted by: Chris Dickinson | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:03 AM
this is beautiful! I love how you used it in a 'non valentine' way. The blue and yellow make it pop! love your card.
Posted by: Heather | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 09:17 AM
How beautiful Suzy! I love all the clear, clean color here, and I can only imagine how gorgeous it is in person w/ all that Spica sparkle! Great layering and a beautiful layout. That lacy edge makes it so romantic!
Posted by: Deb | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 08:29 AM
love your card and the stamp is wondrful
Posted by: jilly | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 08:24 AM