Monday 28 July 2014

You Are My Anchor - Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Graphic 45 Blog Hop - Day 1


Hello everyone! I am really REALLY excited today! 

Well, ok, it's Monday, not my favourite day of the week but I am soooo going to make it much sweeter for you! How, you ask? Read on to find out!


Witajcie kochani! Bardzo dziękuję za odwiedziny w ten poniedziałkowy poranek! Dzisiejszy post będzie super radosny. Nie tylko dlatego, że karteczka, którą się chwalę dzisiaj została przygotowana dla mojej drugiej połowy z okazji naszej piątej rocznicy ślubu :). 

Ale również dlatego, że dwie rewelacyjne firmy Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L i Graphic 45 połączą scrapowe siły podczas kilkudniowego blog hopa. Oczywiście będą super inspiracje! Oczywiście będą również nagrody! Co należy zrobić aby wziąć udział? Wystarczy pozostawić komentarze na blogach biorących udział w zabawie, poprzez Instagram lub na Facebooku i potwierdzić udział poprzez aplikację Rafflecopter (gadżet poniżej na końcu posta). Pozostałe blogi biorące udział znajdziecie tutaj i tutaj.

Ale to jeszcze nie koniec! Ja również mam od siebie małą niespodziankę dla obserwatorów mojego bloga! Wraz z dzisiejszą kartką przygotowałam również kurs krok po kroku, który ukaże się na moim blogu w piątek. Serdecznie zapraszam do odwiedzin w piątek, gdzie oprócz  kursu będą też słodkości sponsorowane przez Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L -  $25 do wydania na zakupy online w Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L!!!  Powodzenia!



This week Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Graphic 45 have joined their crafty powers together in a long week blog hop. Of course there will be loads of fantastic inspiration. And of course there will be prizes! To join the fun just visit the participating blogs, leave some love and enter through the Rafflecopter app (widget at the bottom of the post)! If you get lost, you can also find all the links and information HERE and HERE.

Additional entries are available by commenting on our Instagram Page, be sure to tell us your profile name on the Rafflecopter app. 


You can also enter a third time via Facebook. Either click through the Rafflecopter app to comment on our Facebook page, or click on the Giveaway tab on our Facebook page itself. 

Each day there will be 2-3 new blogs to visit, and you can enter each day! 

Be sure to also visit Graphic 45 to enter their drawings too! 
For my inspiration I prepared a card I made for my DH as we've just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary :-).



For my card I used the beautiful papers from the By The Sea and Place in Time collections. My hubby loves all things nautical, probably because he was born in a house right on the Pendine Sands (in Wales) and he lived with his parents in Eastbourne for many years.


If you have a closer look, the papers actually feature a lighthouse from Beachy Head in Eastbourne - how cool is that? The lighthouse is now red & white but I couldn't be happier to see that image in the collection. Below is a picture of me (a couple-ahem-ish years ago) with the Beachy Head lighthouse in the background - such a magical place, isn't it?



For my card I used White Crafty Foam Tape, 3D Foam PennantsE-Z Runner® Permanent Strips, Adhesive Sheets, Creative Photo Corners - Mix PackDODZ™ - Small and DODZ™ - 3D.

Don't you think those Photo Corners look like little cute beach huts?


I used various fabrics: burlap, cheese cloth and a really cool ribbon I bought some time ago at a flea market in Ghent, Belgium. 

I added some stamping with Stampendous stamps (Loving Messages) and StazOn Midnight blue ink.



I also added a 'message in a bottle' with strips of papers, sequins, mica fragments, glitters and powders from Stampendous Fran-tage lines. It's difficult to photograph it but it looks like it has all the sparkliness of the sea captured within it :).



The rope on the bottle is tied in a buntline hitch knot as per the metal plaque underneath. I saved these from a picture frame I altered a while ago.


I also decorated the inside of the card and I added some stamping (Stampendous Queen Bee).  



I've also prepared a full tutorial for my card which you will be able to see on my blog on Friday 1st August. So please come back, as I will also have a small surprise for my blog followers hidden within my tutorial post :). Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L have very kindly given me the opportunity to treat one of you lucky crafters to a $25 shopping spree on the website - yaaaay!

I hope you've enjoyed reading about my project and if you have, I'd be delighted if you joined to follow my blog :). Do let me know your blog address so I can return the kindness!

Thank you for all your lovely comments and happy hopping! 


Blogging today:
Asia King (yours truly!)

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Challenges for this card:
Live and Love Crafts July - By The Sea
Frilly and Funkie - Cool Water
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - J is for... July

85 comments:

Heather said...

That picture is so inspirational. What has so much detail. What a great card.

Kaatje said...

thanks you've put a lot of inspiration in one card

Emmie said...

Live all the tiny details!!

Unknown said...

Great card, love the layers, cheesecloth and bottle. Beautiful ribbon and trinket.

Linda Pekrul said...

Such an awesome card! So many wonderful details!!

Kathy G. said...

This is a beautiful card. Love that you included different fabrics into it.

disneylisa said...

Wow, love all the details and textures on that card.

Ginger said...

Great card! Love all of the details and layers! Loved seeing the picture of the lighthouse too! That's awesome!

Studio Emmy said...

Love your blog! So glad I found it! :-)

Studio Emmy said...

Love your blog! So glad I found it! :-)

barbara macaskill said...

What a gorgeous card! Congratulations on 5 years of marriage! We are into our 25th year and I treasure every moment! TFS!

Michelle said...

Your card is gorgeous. my fav part is that adorable message in a bottle embellie...very creative!

Jody said...

Love your card, so much detail!!!

Kroppinkaren said...

i LOVE both G45 and Scrapbook Adhesives! Your card is stunning.

Kailash said...

Your projects are all stunning and you do such beautiful work. Your card is no exception, gorgeous!!!

Unknown said...

Absolutely fabulous card - I love the lighthouse!

Anonymous said...

Absolutely beautiful!

Valeas said...

Postcard just WOW! I love the little glass jars!

Amy C. said...

Beautiful! I love the little navy banner!

Unknown said...

Such a pretty card, love the little bottle and all ur embellishing!

funkycrafter said...

like the card. so ethereal. will return on the first for the tut.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card!

Joanna Wiśniewska said...

Wspaniała kartka. Piękne detale.
My też byliśmy na Beachy Head kilka razy. Pięknie tam jest.

Jean Bullock said...

Gorgeous card. So many beautiful layers and I love how you decorated the inside of the card as well. The little bottle was a great finishing touch.

Jenny Marples said...

An absolutely beautiful piece and what a clever twist on the anniversary theme! Love all those shabby layers and nautical touches. Jenny x

cghundley said...

Beautiful card,
with all those
layers and love
the embellishments
you used!
Carla from Utah

Sue D said...

Love the nautical theme and the message in a bottle.

Linda T said...

Love everything about the card. Adorable!!

criscolores said...

It´s an inspiration for me, thanks for share!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

A really beautiful piece of art. Love it x

craftyb said...

I just love this!, so many fun details and awesome texture!!

Liz Russell said...

Your card is absolutely gorgeous! I just love all the beautiful details and your choice of papers is perfect. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

grambojoan said...

this is one of my favorite paper packs

Karen Sue said...

A very beautiful card, so many details and so much fun.

Christine Kosmak said...

Like this card of yours, so many details and embelishments, but not overdone. I love Graphic 45 papers the colours are just gorgeous.

Carol McCready said...

Your card is gorgeous. Love those papers and that bottled embellishment.

Leslie said...

simply stunning

BethW said...

Oh wow-this is gorgeous! I love the texture you added with the bottle and twine-just fabulous. Bookmarked this page so I can come back and visit again.

Charity Morris-Chamberlain said...

Stunning card! I am a sucker for the little bottle you added! So cute and I love what you put in it too.

irina-rybka said...

Очень красивая открытка!!!

Elena C said...

Asia, What an awesomely beautiful card...WOW all the details...I LOVE IT!!! Bet your husband loved it too!!!

Scrappin' Diva said...

Such a pretty card! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

So pretty! I can almost smell the sea air!

Christina Hicks said...

I will definitely be back for the tutorial, I LOVE all the layers to your card, plus I have never added a bottle to my card, thats awesome. Happy Anniversary.

Janis said...

This is so lovely in so many ways!!! How cool that the collection featured that lighthouse!!! Wow. Perfect!!
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

marchEwka said...

this is gorgeous!

Jenny Marples said...

ps. Thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie! So pleased. Jenny x

Ros Crawford said...

What a terrific card!! I adore the theme and you brought everything to life here ...

jcobb said...

Stunning card! Love those papers!

D- said...

Your card is GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Carolyn said...

I'm currently working on a By the Sea Journal book and your project is the perfect inspiration to move it along. Thanks so much.

Gloria Stengel said...

Wow! I love all the layers and the little bottle! This is beautiful!

Linda Storey said...

Love how you used the photo corners for the little tents! Your card is beautiful. TFS!!

Karen Wedding said...

Love the anniversary card. Great layering. Very cute.

Anonymous said...

Looks like lots of little vintage postcards. Thanks for sharing!

Rea' said...

This card is FABULOUS ... had to pin it... so many awesome details, love the use of fabric (burlap and the cheesecloth); that By The Sea Collection is amazing and you did it proud !!

vicky's scrapping passion said...

happy coincidence. very beautiful card. i love it

Unknown said...

Beautiful card-loved your story about the lighthouse! So much detail- great job!

gunstck said...

I love this. The little bottle and anchor are great touches.

mountaingirl1163 said...

Such an awesome work of art!! You are quite talented. I think I will have to subscribe so I can see what you come up with next. I love Graphic 45 & you used the By The Sea collection fabulously!

Pandora said...

What a lovely sea inspired card for a lovely occasion!

Jeanne Kelly said...

Love the ocean inspired card, wish my piggies were in the sand now.....ahhhh!

Ruth said...

This is a beautiful card! Very inspiring!

klynnarmstrong said...

Great card. Lots of new ideas to try

Trish Molnar said...

Beautiful card!

Jackie PN said...

Such A stunning anniversary card! The recipient shall be so pleased!

as minhas...coisas... said...

lovely card

maryz said...

So pretty!

cindy lowery said...

I'm just loving these projects you post! This is my first blog hop... so excited to be a part of the event!

Unknown said...

Hi Joanna,
Lovely nautical card with so many textures and layers and details. Great photo of you as well with the beautiful blue water and cliff in the background. Thanks for sharing with us at LLC - enjoy the rest of Summer!

Hugz, Sandy
Owner & Operator @Live & Love Crafts


Yolanda said...

Beautiful projects.

Paperfan said...

Wow! I'm blown away by your card - amazing!

Наталия Балабанчук said...

Asia, it's amazing!
Natasha

Marlene said...

I fell in love with G45 over a year ago. Thanks for the inspiration.

Ginger said...

So much amazing detail you put in that card it's really beautiful.

Elle said...

Love the layers!

D.Ann C said...

Getting here late, but loving the inspiration! Thanks!

Lisa K. said...

Love it! Such a beautiful card!

Anya said...

Wonderful card--love all the layers and that magical bottle of sparkling sea sand!

Michele said...

Really beautiful card!

sarascloset said...

I love all the little details; especially the banner!

Carmen said...

Two great products equal one great project. Just Beautiful.

Meihsia Liu said...

Such a gorgeous card with lots of beautiful details, Joanna. Love your pretty photo, too. :)

Michelle said...

So pretty! I love that the fun banner and luscious bow compliment each other. Wonderful embellishments! Thank you for sharing your work with us this week for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. ~Michelle

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful card! Congrats on 5 years!

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