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Handmade Cards Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY!

 
Hi Everyone! Welcome to the Paper Crafts blog hop to celebrate the newest special issue Handmade Cards!!!! Here is a peek at the cover! Doesn't it look like fun?!?



I was challenged to make a card using only 3 supplies! I pulled out some of my favorite supplies and used cardstock, a journaling card and decorative tape.
  


Paper Crafts is generously giving away a copy of Handmade Cards to one of my blog readers! For your chance to win please leave a comment below letting me know what your favorite paper crafting supply is. I'll leave comments open until Tuesday September 24th.
 
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop....
 
Ashley Marcu <---that me="" s="" span="">

Comments

SĆ£ndra V. saidā€¦
Love the simplicity of a fast card project when I need one quickly. Love your combination of supplies to create your card. I'll have to remember this for my last minute projects. Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous saidā€¦
Fab card. Do I need to pick one supply? I have a few items that are my "fav" in my stash!
Karen Dunbrook saidā€¦
so fun...happy colours...
Dorothy C. saidā€¦
Great card - I have to remember to make use of those journal cards for cardmaking. I'm currnetly in love with my envelope punch board from We R Memory Keepers.
Great card. I don't have a favorite, just what I quickly find in my stash!
Mandee ( mandabeth55@yahoo.com) saidā€¦
This card is so sweet and cute!
Sue D saidā€¦
Very cute and simple. I like how you folded the washi tape.
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Michelle Quinno saidā€¦
Beautiful card! Love what you did with the washi!
devidhayaal saidā€¦
Awesome card,Thanks for sharing.
Helen F. saidā€¦
Ahhh, love that you made this card with only 3 supplies, Ashley!
I really really NEED this PC issue :)
Ashley Newell saidā€¦
Super cute card! This would be a great way to use up PL cards!
Mary Mac saidā€¦
Lovely card, Like how you placed in a ribbon fold.
Savannah O'Gwynn saidā€¦
OH Ashley! You are soooooo amazing! LOVE this card-- simple but with POW! Esp. since you used that washi tape as a ruffle! LOOOOOOVE!

My fav supply is patterned paper... and stamps...and glitter! I love it all (LOL!)!
Leanne saidā€¦
Lovely positive thought card. I love colors & paper.
Petti saidā€¦
Love the simplicity of the card too!
Lynn saidā€¦
I like the idea of using the journaling card .. nice card.
Lynn saidā€¦
I like the idea of using the journaling card .. nice card.
Lynn saidā€¦
I like the idea of using the journaling card .. nice card.
Andrea Garland saidā€¦
That journal card is so lovely with that sentiment.
Jessica saidā€¦
Love your awesome CAS card!!! My favorite supply would have to be stamps! :)
Lori B saidā€¦
Love how you pleated the washi tape-gives it a whole different look! Thanks for the chance to win-
Darlene saidā€¦
WOW! Now that would be a real challenge for me! Thanks for inspiration ... your card is awesome!
Liliana saidā€¦
Such a simple but sweet card! My favorit, hum...if I had to pick one it would be twine. I use it all the time and it just adds that last little touch to my cards and projects.
StampNK saidā€¦
So sweet and simple. I need to start using some of the journaling cards that I've collected !
HawaiianLibrarian saidā€¦
How fabulous to use 3 stash items to create a stunning card! I love stickers! and have filesful!
Lynda saidā€¦
If I have to pick just one, I'd say buttons!
Deepti saidā€¦
My favorite supply would be inks :) ur card is simple yet stunning :)
Pat saidā€¦
Love the card...and the quote!
Kristin Marks saidā€¦
Cute card! My fav right now is my ATG gun. Love it!
Alexia Misso saidā€¦
Super cute card, my fav would be stamps!!
4Ucards saidā€¦
I love my collection of designer papers. Beautiful,colorful papers makes me so happy.
Renee V saidā€¦
Cute card! My fave supply would have to be my paper stash :)
Kim saidā€¦
Great card!! My favorite scrapping supply is patterned paper. I use it a lot!!
Candida saidā€¦
Cute! Loved the washi.
Janet D. saidā€¦
Great Card! I have a lot of favorites but love enamel dots and my We Re Memory Keepers envelope punch board.
Laurie2cats saidā€¦
I will admit it, I am a paper hoarder :-)
gorgeous card! it's hard to pick a fave but I love my patterned paper
Cindi saidā€¦
I like the treatment with the washi tape. Nice texture
ITTYBITTYLADYBUGS saidā€¦
This is my first blog hop...loving it!
joy saidā€¦
Rubber stamps are still my first love, but all of the fab dies are running a close second!
Barbara saidā€¦
The stamps that started it all though they are not all rubber now. That would be my favorite!
Judy Tuck saidā€¦
Love how you put together your 3 supplies and came up with such a great card!
Peggy B saidā€¦
Your card is lovely! My favorite supplies to use are paper, ink, and stamps.
Dana saidā€¦
Super cute card!!! Not sure i could only use 3 supplies!! lol
Julie saidā€¦
i am loving acrylic stamps!
Sheila H saidā€¦
Great color combo - love the Washi!
Unknown saidā€¦
Ah, I love it when you need to make a quick card. Helps when you're in a jiffy. Love the color combo!
Noreen saidā€¦
I really do like the Bind It All, and the Tim Holtz dies!
Renee M saidā€¦
I like the quote you used and the touch of pink along the side of the card :) As far as my favorite supply, I really am a sucker for humorous stamps!
Patti J saidā€¦
Cute as can be...thanks for sharing!
Kim Hill saidā€¦
Sweet and simple! My favorite kind of card. :-) My favorite craft supply? Anything with a little sparkle and bling .
keeleykats saidā€¦
Fantastic card! My favorite craft supply is patterned paper. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win the new mag!
Ann K saidā€¦
Kinda stuck on baker's twine these days - a card just isn't complete without it!
Becky McClain saidā€¦
I love how you did your pleated tape. Very cool card. Good choice on your three items.
Becky McClain saidā€¦
I love how you did your pleated tape. Very cool card. Good choice on your three items.
Lucy Schmidt saidā€¦
Impressive card with limited supplies. My favorite would probably be patterned paper, but I must love 'em all or I wouldn't have them. Right????
Pat K saidā€¦
Love the colors in this card, nice work!
Elena saidā€¦
So cool! Love how you used washi tape!
Unknown saidā€¦
Its a toss up. Paper, lace or ribbon and a touch of colour.
SmokieBlueRose saidā€¦
Your is cute. My favorite paper crafting supply is anything that adds color...pens, pencils, mists, paints. Yur is cute.
Janet saidā€¦
I love using designer paper and ribbon.
Jean saidā€¦
Paper is definitely my favorite crafting supply! I'm a paper hoarder!
Sharon saidā€¦
Love it! Simply, cute & quick :)
Celeste B. saidā€¦
I guess my favorite would have to be pattern paper. I can't create anything without beautiful pattern paper.
Lynne J saidā€¦
what a cute card! Love the simplicity, as I'm always waiting til the last minute to make cards!! My favourite supply(and my addiction) is patterned paper, followed by punches!
Unknown saidā€¦
absolutely love that quote!!! very cute card. i try to chose supplies that add either color, texture or (my obsession) sparkle. if i can get something with all three even better!!
Sharon saidā€¦
Fun and bright and cheery!
Betty saidā€¦
Great card! I'm going to get my journaling cards out while I'm making cards now!! Thanks for sharing!
Mary-Anne V saidā€¦
Love how you pleated the washi and used the kraft base! Wonderful card. My fav. crafting supply right now is washi.
Unknown saidā€¦
Love the card, color palette is great!

If I have to pick one supply I guess I like my decorative tapes the best!
Tren saidā€¦
love the card and washi tape
Andrea W saidā€¦
Very cool! I love the simplicity.
Bev Chapman saidā€¦
very nice thanks for the inspiration
Bev Chapman saidā€¦
very nice thanks for the inspiration
Unknown saidā€¦
Who knew it could be so simple to make a cute card!
Espiritu saidā€¦
Love all your cards, very beautiful )
I love Stickers and paper )
Isha Gupta saidā€¦
Gorgeous card, love the washi.My favorite supply is white card stock and my bone folder.
Katie saidā€¦
Probably twine. Love how you used the tape, I will have to try that! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.
Carmen O. saidā€¦
I just love clean and simple cards. I don't know why I don't make them more often. Favorite craft supply? I'd have to say my cuttlebug and dies.
Anonymous saidā€¦
I am currently in love with patterned paper!
Unknown saidā€¦
Loving this card! I think those are some of my go to items as well. I really like hand stitching too!
NatQuebec saidā€¦
Siple and very nice card !
Trinh saidā€¦
I love the big sentiment! My favorite supply are stamps. Can never have too many!
Anonymous saidā€¦
If I can only pick one I think it would be stamps, they very versatile.
Caroline saidā€¦
Give me paper paper paper
Wendy saidā€¦
Love the card and the quote!
AJ saidā€¦
wow, love this!! 3 supplies would be tough, but you rocked it!
Amy Williams saidā€¦
Fabulously cute card! And my current favorite supply is probably washi tape since it is so versatile and so easy to whip together a cute card with!
Amy Williams saidā€¦
Fabulously cute card! And my current favorite supply is probably washi tape since it is so versatile and so easy to whip together a cute card with!
elf1023 saidā€¦
Love this card. Easy peasy, great colors.
Deborah Montgomery saidā€¦
Love how this turned out..simple, yet doesn't look it!!
Donna Cala saidā€¦
Wonderful. LOVE the washi tape. I am a huge fan of twine and embroidery floss. I love having a ribbon effect without the bulk of ribbon.
maria f. saidā€¦
Fun card, Ashley. You definitely rocked this issue!
Renuka saidā€¦
Simple and quick card. Love the ribbon effect. My Fav supply is patterned paper.
Jeanne saidā€¦
Love your card and the magazine looks great, a MUST have!
Jeanne saidā€¦
Love your card and the magazine looks great, a MUST have!
Anonymous saidā€¦
I've been using a lot of twine on my cards. It isn't so bulky when I'm mailing them. Great card. I need to start using more tape.
bjmartin saidā€¦
Dimensional adhesives - can't seem to make a card without them these days! Love all the bright color in your card!
Emily H saidā€¦
Great card. I love simple cards.
Bethany saidā€¦
Great card. Love the combo of supplies :)
Carmen N saidā€¦
I can't get enough ribbon. I have more than enough to last my lifetime (plus others?) but I keep buying it
Unknown saidā€¦
Very nice card using only 3 supplies.
Amy C. saidā€¦
Simple, clean and pretty!
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Taunya Butler saidā€¦
Great card - love the message!!
Kanan Pandya saidā€¦
Very trendy card. Love how you used the washi tape. :-)
tape saidā€¦
My favourite item is stencils.

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