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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Paper Sundae's Blog Hop

Welcome to the first ever Paper Sundaes Blog Hop!  If you have arrived here from Danielle's blog then you are on the right track!  If not, please go back to the start at Christine so you don't miss any of the beautiful inspiring cards or blog candy!  Remember to check all the stops so as to not miss any candy and finish at Paper Sundaes blog for the big candy.


And here's the card I created to share with you for this blog hop ~ a very special card ~ my first card using the Copic ABS system!

DH gave me the Copic ABS system as an Xmas gift, but I've just been intimidated by it and didn't know where to start.  Finally this weekend I wanted a FABULOUS card to share with you on the blog hop, and decided to challenge myself to use the airgun (in line with the idea of a challenge blog LOL!) and was thrilled at how easy it was to use and how much the airbrushed background contributed to the card.  I dug into my stash and pulled out some precious velum paper as an overlay, and used Staz on ink so it wouldn't smear.  The dragonfly is coloured using sparkly Spica pens, and the stamp set is from the current SU catalogue.

Here's a photo of how the airbrushed sheet looks without the overlay so you can see the airbrushing:

So what do you think?  I'll surely have more samples for you to see using this new toy in the weeks to come!


The next stop on our blog hop is Shanna, make sure you check out her beautiful card! Don't forget to keep your eye out for candy along the way. And make sure you join us on January 17th at Paper Sundaes for our first challenge and the announcement of the blog candy winners. 

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61 comments:

  1. ShanaJanuary 10, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    Oh what a fabulous new toy for Christmas! And look at the results. This card is breathtaking.

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  2. ChristineJanuary 10, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    I love your card!! So beautiful. I love the airbrushing, too!

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  3. Crafty In Carolina StamperJanuary 10, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Wow, what an awesome hubby to get you that for Christmas! Your card looks awesome, I love the airbrushing, it looks really cool =)

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  4. CarlaKHJanuary 10, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    wow!!!! gorgeous!!! I would love to try the abs!

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  5. Igagnon76January 10, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    oooohhhh! lucky you! i can't wait to get my own ABS!

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  6. BananastamperJanuary 10, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Happy Sundae! Beautiful card! Lucky you - what a great gift! The airbrushing looks fabulous! Hooray for the debut of Paper Sundaes!
    Shanna :)

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  7. AlicaJanuary 10, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    oh wow, wow and wow again - the card looks perfect, can't believe it's a first try. Great idea with the velum overlay. Will case you someday ;)

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  8. AnneJanuary 10, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    That's your first try?? Good grief LOL, your card is exquisite and elegant, you're going to be an expert at this

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  9. CarolineJanuary 10, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Wow, what a fantastic card!!! The airbrushing looks amazing!!! I can't wait to see your next card. :)

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  10. CrystalJanuary 10, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful card Kristina, the airbrushing looks great, can't believe it's your first one! Can't wait to see more of your creations! Happy Sundae :)

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  11. UnknownJanuary 10, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Loved the card....and I'm glad to hear the air-brushing is so easy.....hopefully get to add it to my collection soon....

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  12. Pat (mspfd)January 10, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    This is absolutely stunning!

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  13. VivJanuary 10, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Awesome card - love it.

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  14. Tam HessJanuary 10, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Ummmm, YES I will now have to go get an air gun! Beautiful!! xoxo

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  15. LesleyJanuary 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Nice job with the airgun. Looks like fun! And fab card too, thanks for sharing.

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  16. DanniJanuary 10, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    That is just gorgeous!! Love it!

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  17. ☼ Cheryl*January 10, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    I think that is fantastic!!! You've made such a lovely card :)

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  18. Cassie_luJanuary 10, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    wonderful job with the ABS system. The card turned out so calm and pretty

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  19. gocanucksgoJanuary 10, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love the velum overlay.

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  20. Michelle VPJanuary 10, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Very pretty! Love the airbrusing and silhouette under a vellum panel. :)

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  21. Donna CJanuary 10, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Very pretty ! I am definitely going to be a follower on your blog so I can see what you do with your airgun ........ I have one too and love to play ( and don't get these fantastic results yet ! )

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  22. Always with a SentimentJanuary 10, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Hi there. This is SIMPLY STUNNING.
    Happy Crafting.
    Love Sandra xx

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  23. Teresa KlineJanuary 10, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    i adore the softness of this, great work....have a wonderful evening!

    enjoy *~*

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  24. Jennifer ScullJanuary 10, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    this turned out so pretty! :)

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  25. Kym's Crafty CardsJanuary 10, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Kristina, it doesn't look like you enjoyed playing with your Christmas present - only joking - the card is beautiful. I have put myself as a follower as I'd certainly like to see more cards made with this. Over here in the UK the Promarkers airbrush system was advertised a lot but now it seems to have died a death. Best wishes, Kym xxx

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  26. ChrisJanuary 10, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    your air brush card looks good to me. I haven't had the guts to try that yet.
    I'm looking forward to the new challenge.

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    Beautiful card!! I wish I had the copics and airbrush, that effect is gorgeous!

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  28. Pauline CJanuary 10, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Gorgeous card kristina - beautiful airbrushing effect.
    Pauline x

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  29. LozJanuary 10, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    Cool! This is great!

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  30. NancyJanuary 10, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    So glad that you got over your fear...because you did a fantastic job!! I love the simplicity of your card with the stunning colors! Thanks for a great blog hop!

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  31. TamiJanuary 10, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    I wanted one of the copic systems too but didn't know if I would use it.

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  32. KanataNewfJanuary 10, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Wow - don't know why you were afraid to try your ABS. Looks great.

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  33. STAMPING SAMJanuary 10, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    What a beautiful serene card, Love It!

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  34. SarahJanuary 10, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Your card is stunning!!! simple and gorgeous.
    I am so jealous you have a Copic ABS!!!!

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  35. MaryJanuary 10, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    What a gorgeous card!!!

    hugs
    Mary

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  36. AngelwoodJanuary 10, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    Oooo.. that's a wonderful Christmas present, lucky! Your card is beautiful and so elegant! hugs, Angela

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  37. MoniqueJanuary 10, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Your card is awesome.. I to have the air brush and a little scared to take it out..but you have inspired me to take off the plastic :)...TFS!!

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  38. Suzanne CJanuary 10, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    Beautiful job using your new toy! Lovely soft background which looks like a lovely sunrise.

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  39. terriavidreader (IN-USA)January 10, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    Stunning! I love it.

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  40. Dawn EdwardsJanuary 10, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Wow that Air brushing looks Great. I may have to try it someday. Great Card.I'm now a follower.

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  41. JenniferJanuary 10, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    What an amazing card!!! What a great gift your DH must love you, as he will now lose you to the scrapbooking some more! Great Work.

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  42. Amy Liz SchultzJanuary 10, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Cool technique. Your card is lovely...

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  43. JayLynnJanuary 10, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Gorgeous card! So elegant!!

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  44. UmaJanuary 10, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    very elegant, great use of that abs system

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  45. Laurie WilsonJanuary 11, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    That is one gorgeous card!! Wow!

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  46. Lee - grandmaleeJanuary 11, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    WOW! You must've been a good girl to get this for Christmas! It didn't take you long to figure it out! Your card is absolutely gorgeous! So elegant!

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  47. KarenJanuary 11, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    What a fabulous new toy card is lovely thanks for this chance to blog hop and meet all these talented people i am a happy follower

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  48. MendyJanuary 11, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    this is gorgeous!! great work!

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  49. MelanieJanuary 11, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Georgous, thanks for sharing.

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  50. LJanuary 11, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    I love it!!

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  51. *Susan*January 11, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Gorgeous! Clean & simple but with a huge wow factor!

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  52. CharlotteJanuary 12, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Love the effects on this card! The overlay idea is great too!

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  53. Kim McJanuary 12, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks for the inspiration and what a wonderful Christmas gift!

    Aloha, Kim
    TMITA/PCC Design Team member
    Check out the free weekly digi!

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  54. susan mJanuary 14, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    What a lovely card.

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  55. ClaireJanuary 14, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Thats really beautiful - love it

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  56. Tammy MillerJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    What a great card!

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  57. JESSICAJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    Wow! Stunning card!

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  58. DQJanuary 16, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Your card is wonderful, simple stunning. I love how you put the vellum over it and stamped so it looks like part of the pic. love it.

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  59. HelenJanuary 16, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Wow - beautiful card!
    Helen x

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  60. Helen F.January 16, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    So Stunning! I love the vellum over this gorgeous image you colored!

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  61. Wendy K.January 16, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    I think your card is amazing!

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