Welcome to the Creative Expressions June 2014 Blog Hop! Hopefully you got here from Neil's blog, but if you didn't, here's the start at the Creative Expressions News Blog!
The four new large Frame stamps from Creative Expressions have been designed with co-ordinating mini frames inside, which can be used separately or as a whole and also swapped with other frame designs in the range. There are also an additional four mini frame designs, plus sentiment sets which have been designed to fit inside the various frames.
One randomly selected person commenting on this blog post before the closing date will win a fabulous prize of some of the new stamp designs.
For my project, I couldn't resist using my favourite Gilding Flakes and mask, as well as my new toy, Micro Beads.
Thank you for visiting my blog, please leave a comment below in order to be in with a chance of winning a prize!
The winner chosen at random for commenting on my blog will get this fab bundle of goodies
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The winner chosen at random for commenting on my blog will get this fab bundle of goodies
Once you have done that, you will need to click here to visit Kerry's blog.
To help you along the way, here is a list for the Blog Hop:-
1. Julia Watts
5. Neil Burley
6. Tracy Heaton (you are here)
8. Pam Smith
Start page, prize details and how to take part: are on the Creative Expressions News Blog. The blog hop started on Thursday 12th June at 10am and ends Tuesday 17th June at 5pm.
Thank you for taking part in our Blog Hop – good luck!
Loving the new frame stamps, they work really well with gilding flakes
ReplyDeletelovely card, I also like guilding flakes
ReplyDeletehugs michelle xxxx
Lovely results. I've never tried guilding flakes yet - must have a go!
ReplyDeleteHello Tracey, I also like the effects of gilding flakes and like what you have done with these new stamps, I like how you have framed the stamp with another type of frame, clever.
ReplyDeleteX Ros Hodgkins
One word.... Gorgeous!! Hugs Sylvie X
ReplyDeleteA very elegant and pretty card
ReplyDeleteClever idea to use in home decor
ReplyDeleteLovely .Just got some gilding flakes, will have to give it a try
ReplyDeleteSo many ways to use these stamps love the gilding flakes beautiful card
ReplyDeleteOnce again we are shown the versatility of these lovely stamps.Gilding flakes are one of my most used crafty items.Your card is lovely Tracy,thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful make - loving the gilding flakes - brilliant x
ReplyDeleteAn amazing card and I can never resist a few gilding flakes!
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning. Love gilding flakes and your card is just lovely. Sarah
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning love the gilding flakes
ReplyDeleteHugs
Carol x
Lovely card and colors used
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I do like using gilding flakes.....xx
ReplyDeleteGilding flakes, a certain winner. Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteLove how you have used these frames with the gilding flakes, beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteWow, love the gilding flakes, beautiful card. xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Fabulous project love the guilding flakes and micro beads too.
ReplyDeleteLove Carol x
Super card, love the gilding and the micro beads
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, Pat
Very pretty card
ReplyDeleteLove guilding flake, so many different uses for the stamps, suberb.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. Love the gilding flakes.
ReplyDeleteOH THOSE FLAKES CANT STOP USING THEM WHEN I START. WONDERFUL CARD
ReplyDeleteA very elegant card. Nice combination of shapes and colours.
ReplyDeleteLovely I adore using gilding flakes and micro beads Just wish my results were as stunning as yours
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Tracey, love gilding flakes, they always make a card look top notch. Love the design.
ReplyDeleteLove & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
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Hi Tracy,
ReplyDeleteVery nice indeed. Gilding flakes look lovely. I'm new to this but having fun!
Love Myra
Very elegant!
ReplyDeleteI love the colour palette on this card and with the gilding flakes and micro beads makes a beautiful effect on this card. I like the central part of the frame used as a sentiment mat. x
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card.I love gilding flakes. Have a great day. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple card to produce such a profound effect. Thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteSuper card, love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Tracy, another way to show these great stamps. The gilding flakes look so rich x
ReplyDeleteLove gilding flakes don't know why I don't use them more often, great card thanks x
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy,
ReplyDeleteWow, what a striking card. I LOVE it! Can't help thinking if it didn't have a sentiment (or a more general statement) it'd make a fine piece of wall art.
Am bookmarking your blog and all the blogs on the hop for a look in depth later :-)
Craft hugs,
T x
Love that stamp and mask, you've made a fabulous project with them :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs Julie x
Lovely card, completely different again from the others. All are wonderful as are the stamps.
ReplyDeleteWill have to look at your blog more often.
Hugs, Rose
Love how you have used the gilding flakes on this card. It's very different to anyone else's. All the cards are simply gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good use of guilding flakes, it really pushes the stamp to the front, lovely effect.
ReplyDeleteThis looks fabulous Tracy. love the background. great blog hop
ReplyDeletecatherine
I love the effect of the gilding flakes but when I use them I gild my card, the carpet, my desk, and anything within a 3 foot radius. Never mind, a sparkly craft room is a good thing! Your card is very striking Tracy, tfs. Pat x
ReplyDeleteI share your love of gilding flakes and this card is beautiful. x
ReplyDeleteLovely card
ReplyDeleteOh nice. I do like gilding flakes even if I get all sticky -well worth the effort as your card shows.
ReplyDeleteJanet in Kent
Lovely card Tracey, loving the guilding flakes xxx
ReplyDeleteWOW stunning card with all my fave techniques! Bookmarking your blog for later.
ReplyDeleteSheila x
So elegant, I love whole layout.
ReplyDeletestunning card, love the design and colours
ReplyDeleteOh gilding flakes one of my favourites!!! Exquisite card xx
ReplyDeleteHi, I always forget how effective using gilding flakes with a stamp is! This is a beautiful card! I'm really enjoying this blog hop. Thank you. Anne O
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy, superb card, love to see how others use gilding flakes, and this is great inspiration. Bx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Love gilding flakes.
ReplyDeleteLike the card And different use of mask
ReplyDeleteStriking card, had to put it on close up to really appreciate the gilding flakes and micro beads, love that technique !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card - really striking. Love the gilding flakes and the frame.
ReplyDeleteMarion B xx
Hi Tracey - I am absolutely 'blown away' by all the different ideas for these stamps. Your gilded flake one is stunning. Love it. What great ideas from the blog hop. Luv M
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy. What a gorgeous card, I love the new frame stamps, so pretty. I also love using gilding flakes and microbeads, they give such great results don't they ? Take care.
ReplyDeleteQuite different. Thanks for the chance to win. Beautiful prize.
ReplyDeleteOoh, lovely. I have not used my gilding flakes much, so am inspired to have a go now : )
ReplyDeleteLesley x
Must get my gilding flakes out again! Lovely card, great stamps.
ReplyDeleteElaine x
This reminds me of a crisp and frost autumn morning, looking through a iron fence! It's so so nice - BIG fan of gilding flakes too - and love this way of using them - something i will attempt!! Love that mask - which one is it? I must add it to my collection!!!! Maxine x
ReplyDeleteWOW awesome idea ~ it looks more like a decorative piece of stained glass to use for home decor:)
ReplyDeleteWOW Tracey! A very striking card, unusual colours too but I think they are great. Love these stamps.
ReplyDeleteLove Sheila xx
Hi Tracy, the guilding flakes look amazing on your card, with the fabulous stamps and mask. Thanks for sharing a great idea for the stamps. Fern x
ReplyDeleteLove the background you have created with the guilding flakes, stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove this technique, more like it please.
ReplyDeleteMariax
Beautiful card. Love the mask.
ReplyDeleteSuper card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Tracey, I love The Card you have made for The Blog Hop I really Love Gilding Flakes and my Favourite Micro Beads I think they make your Card feel so tactile.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Hugs from Sam x
That is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLovely card, so pretty, gilding flakes make a card look really elegant.
ReplyDeletevery pretty - has inspired me to get out the gilding flakes again
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the colours! Suz xxx
ReplyDeleteStriking card, really love the guilding too
ReplyDeleteLovely project and as others have said, quite striking, best wishes Jackie D
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card I love the design of in, and the diecut layer and the rest is stunning. hugs Shirleyxxxx
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Tracy, you're doing Sue's fire and ice technique that she has fallen for at the moment. I love the die that you have used on your card as well as it being delicate and open shows off your drama and the centre stamping. Thank you
ReplyDeletelove and crafty hugs
Norah (glenochil)
Very pretty. I also need to start using microbeads.
ReplyDeletelovely card - can't wait to try this technique.
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy love the way you used the fantastic stamp,gilding flakes,and the mask is super.
ReplyDeleteIta.
Pretty card xxxxx
ReplyDeleteGood thing about blog hops, everybody does something different,x
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy
ReplyDeleteI love gilding flakes too, just hoped by to say Hi and I love anything by Creative Expressions !
So many different uses for the same stamp - amazing variety and this is gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteGreat card - would be great for a birthday around Bonfire Night x
ReplyDeleteThat's a very cool design. I love how you've used the gilding flakes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card, love using gilding flakes
ReplyDeleteGreat card!! I've got some micro beads but not got round to using them yet - bit daunting!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love these colours together. Thank you for a great idea! The black and orange works for the old Gothic side of me.
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the gilding flakes in this card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - thank you for sharing.
A lovely card, gilding flakes look so sumptuous in 'the flesh'.
ReplyDeleteclean and simple but stunning xx
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely. Must get some micro beads and have a go.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card it shows that these frames can be used in lots of ways. I love the gilding flakes and microbeads.
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