Saturday 9 July 2011

Get 'Em While You Can {Make The Day Special Blog Hop}

Hello! Hello! Welcome to Make The Day Special's Blog Hop! Today, we're all showcasing some of the beautiful stamp sets that, unfortunately, are running low and *sob* won't be re-stocked.

We'll soon be seeing the last of Smeared Ink, QKR Stampede; Unity Mounted Singles; and Unity Co-Brands - Cosmo Cricket, Samantha Walker and Iron Orchid Designs. You can't buy these ranges in other UK stores, so it really is a case of first come, first served on these stamp sets. Get 'em while you can!

Enjoy This Day

If you're a regular visitor, then you'll know that stamping is a fairly new addiction for me. I was only a semi-serious stamper when I joined the DT for Make The Day Special, but since then I have become devoted to learning new techniques and trying new styles.

However, I must admit that when Emily sent me the - undoubtedly beautiful - Paris Stamp Set from the Iron Orchid Design range, I went into a little panic. They just weren't a style that I'm used to creating with. Not to be defeated though, I sat down to create a 'shabby chic' style card and, you know what? I have never loved a card more. The stamps look delicious - and, let's face it, they've done most of the hard work for me!

Enjoy This Day

Frame and Butterfly - Paris Stamp Set from the Iron Orchid Design range and Enjoy This Day Sentiment - Life Becoming from the Unity Store Kits range.

***So, to celebrate the blog hop - and the fact that I've embraced a new style - I'm going to have a bit of a giveway.*** I'll be sending the lucky winner a set of these shabby chic style cards, along with a little package of handmade embellishments - some stamped, of course. And you all know I do Pretty Packaging, right? To have a chance of winning, you'll need to make sure that you're a follower of the Make The Day Special Blog. How simple could that be?

I'll announce the winner's name next Sunday. So, you have plenty of time to visit the rest of the DT Girls, starting with Jo over at Here I Go Again, who have more lovely designs and giveaways planned for today. Yay!

19 comments:

  1. Morning Clair. What a lovely way to start 'our' Blog Hop. I love ♥♥♥ your card and the winner will be a very lucky person. Have a good weekend. Catch up soon. Love S xx

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  2. Gorgeous card. Inchies and stitching fab! Lovely the colours too. Lovely to pop by your blog. Have a great day.

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  3. This is wonderful. As a newbie to MTDS it's lovely to see what can be achieved with the stamps - just gorgeous. Love the patchwork feel

    Hugs, Mette

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  4. this card is fabulous. Love the colours and the way you have used the stamp.

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  5. getting of your comfort zone obviously works well for you clair. this card is beautiful. as a lover of all flettery things i am smitten and i might have to pin this, heehee. let's see if we can get you viral,
    jo xxx

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  6. Oh Clair this card is beautiful, great job :0)
    Kate x

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  7. Absolutely gorgeous Clair! I love this!!

    Jo xx

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  8. Love what you're doing with the stamps.

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  9. That card is just beautiful Clair.

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  10. Gorgeous card, thanks for the inspiration.

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  11. Such a beautiful card. I've had a peek at some of your other work on here and it is lovely. I'm now a follower so that I can see what other delights you come up with.

    Toni xx

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  12. That's a lovely card Claire - very textural and quite simply beautiful!

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  13. I can see why you love this card, it is simple yet stunning, just how I like them! Thanks for sharing these stamps as they are really detailed and gorgeous must go look at the shop!

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  14. Your card is stunning!!! You are a natural at stamping!!! Enjoy your new passion. (I'm a shy stamper. hee hee)

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  15. such a gorgeous card. I saw it on flickr and admired it so it's great to see it showcased here!

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  16. absalutely beautiful Clair stamping with this style certainly suits you x

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  17. Ooh, I'm so envious of your talent - my card making skills are basic to say the least. Yours are fantastic, Clair! :)

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  18. What a beautiful blog, will be popping back very soon x

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  19. Clair, these are beautiful! I'm so excited for our crafty day now!!!! Hollie xx

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