B-DAY CARD BLOG HOP
Quick Quotes has teamed up with 7 other design teams to bring you a fabulous BIRTHDAY CARD blog hop. This is a hop with a twist... you will be hopping to 8 stops only (just design team's main blogs) and you will get to see 57 cards - woohoo!!! Don't need a b-day card... don't let that stop you from hopping. Just swap out the birthday sentiment for one that suits your needs.
If you need to start the hop at the beginning please click here to head over to
Quick Quotes BLOG CANDY!!!

Who wants to win?
- Become a follower of the QQ blog (click on 'join this site' in the right-hand column) Only our followers can win our prizes :)
- Leave us a comment on this post telling us what you loved!!!
- Come back to see us on 8/1 when the winner will be announced. (you can grab our button for your blog so you have easy access to come back & visit) :)
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NOW ON TO THE INSPIRATION:
TIP: substitute a different vellum quote or sentiment in the cards below and 'voila,' you have a card for a different occasion. QQ has a wide array of vellum quotes to fit any occasion.
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THERESA
Tips/techniques: Theresa says "since I don't have Copic markers (a bit pricey and not in my budget right now) a great alternative to use is Colored Markers with Mineral Spirits (also known as Gamsol). To give the dress forms more dimension she added pop dots.
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RHONDA


Items Used: Quick Quotes Miss Morgan papers & Julie Je T'aime papers, Julie Je T'aime Glitter Chipboard pieces, QQ vellum quote on the inside, QQ chalking inks in Limeade, Very Berry, Tahiti and Purple Passion. Marvy Uchida Heart punch & cardstock.
Tips/techniques: A2 tent fold card. Trim cardstock to 11"x4.25 wide, score at 5.5" and fold. To create the wavy ribbon adhere in place with small glue dots. To create her doily: she layered her chalking ink colors. She started with a layer of Limeade, then mixed Very Berry over the top.
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MICHELLE
Items Used: Quick Quotes Savvy Davvy papers, QQ Maraschino Cherry Powderpuff Inks. Basic Grey Stamp, Martha Stewart Loop de Loop Punch, Queen & Co felt border.
Tips/techniques: Card is 4.25" x 5.5". Michelle inked the edges of all of her papers + used the same chalking ink to stamp her sentiment.
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MELIN


Tips/techniques: Melin used her Cricut and a home-made Digital Stamp to create her look above.
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LISA
Items Used: Quick Quotes Miss Morgan papers, QQ chalking inks in Very Berry, Purple Passion & Mocha Mama. QQ bling, QQ Itty Bitty box of quotes (holidays & events).
Tips/techniques: Start with a square base card and use a border punch to cut across the top of the card only. This will allow you to 'peek' at the inside of the card. Then mount your square base to other layers of paper. To create the background: use a stipple brush & 2 colors of QQ powderpuff ink to swirl on color (use one color at a time to avoid messing up your ink pads & start with the lightest color first).
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JULIE

Tips/Techniques: ink all edges of each paper to make each piece of the card stand out from each other. The QQ powderpuff chalking inks are 50% ink and 50% chalk so easily they glide on.
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JEN


Items Used: Quick Quotes Miss Morgan papers & QQ ribbon. Heidi Grace transparency, + various brads.
Tips/Techniques: to create the base of the card Jen selected a section of the 12x12 word and phrases paper from the Miss Morgan collection. There are many cute sayings to choose from. She then added a transparency over the top of the front of the card and held in place with brads.
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DONNA

Tips/Techniques: for an easy way to jazz up any card just pop on a Glitter Diecut Piece.
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ADORA
Tips/techniques: to add texture and dimension: cut out butterflies & ink the edges. Then use pop dots to attach it onto the card. The banner was printed from the computer.
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Thanks for stopping by!!! Be sure to 'join this site' and leave a comment to be entered into the Blog Candy drawing =) (PS - we have other Blog Candy available from our Fri (7/29) post, so we hope you'll stop by later and check that out too!)
Your next stop in this amazing hop is: THE SCRAPBOOKING QUEEN
Master List of all of the stops:
#1 Vintage Heartfelt Blog - http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com / (8 cards)
#2 Scraptastical Kreations - www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com (6 cards)
#3 Creations by Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/ (9 cards)
#4 Quick Quotes - http://www.blogquickquotes.com/ (9 cards)
#5 Scrapbooking Queen - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/ (9 cards)
#6 Inking It Up Crazy - www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com (9 cards)
#7 Patches of Pink - http://www.patchesofpink.com/ (6 cards)
#2 Scraptastical Kreations - www.scraptasticalkreations.blo
#3 Creations by Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogsp
#4 Quick Quotes - http://www.blogquickquotes.com
#5 Scrapbooking Queen - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/ (9 cards)
#6 Inking It Up Crazy - www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.c
#7 Patches of Pink - http://www.patchesofpink.com/ (6 cards)
#8 Jennifer's Crafty Cards - http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
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(*QQ Prize Disclaimer: prize is not transferable to another person. If you have paid in full and you win the prize, you will be refunded your $299. The 1/2 price for a friend only applies to someone who is not already signed up for the event. The $299 fee covers tuition for classes on Sat & Sun but does not include transportation or hotel. See http://www.shopquickquotes.com/ for complete details about what is included for the $299 tuition fee.)
129 comments:
Great cards from all the design team. So creative!
really like Melin's one. So bright and fun.
Well done to everyone.
Lisa - Creations By Gill M Design Team
xx
all really great cards...Melin's card is so cute, so colorful and Bright...Lisa's card is so pretty, love the colors and the card cut...Theresa, Beautiful colors...Rhonda, OMG love that bow and colors too...Michelle, cute, so cheery and bright...Julie, love the butterfly and the papers...Jen, lovely layout...Donna, love your sentiment...and Adora, I so love those butterflies. Eva :0)
This hop has been a lot of fun. So easy to view everyone's cards. The beautiful variety of how different everybody's styles are is what I love most.
Smiles sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com
Thanks so much for being a part of this great hop! All your cards are just fabulous and I am very glad I do not have to indicate a favorite! Thanks for sharing all your 'directiions'--- that really helps!
Girls, the cards are just beautiful! I am so proud to be part of this team!
Awesome cards as always. You always do such amazing creative things. TFS
Wow! What amazing work!!!! I am loving all the butterflies I am seeing lately!
Thanks for sharing the hop. So many great creative minds at work. The cards are just beautiful.
I really like how vellum adds sophistication to a card and would love to see more techniques on using them. Great cards! Thank you for the chance to win! :)
I really liked the cards ! I love the use of butterflies !
I love your cards, but then again, I do love all of your designs! I hope I win the private reserve tuition (but I am usually not that lucky). Keep coming up with the great ideas!
Love, love, love your cards and all your projects. I have two friends that have attended the Private Reserve for a few years and they come back with the most amazing projects. My best friends and I have had kiddos at home still and have not been able to afford the trip, but we intend on going very soon. Hope we win....that would be way tooooo cool. Thanks for the opportunity. <3
Great blog hop. Love all the varieties that were shared in the hop. Theresa's card is super cute.... love the how she added the flower to her bow and the bling bling too! =)
Sandy
http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/
Great collection of styles and methods! It would be wonderful to be able to attend real classes!
Gorgeous cards. I can only dream to be this creative. It is great seeing several projects on one blog. My daughter and I would LOVE to win the Private Reserve Tuition. I checked and there is going to be one fairly close to where we live. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
cstephenson at q dot com
Great projects!! Would love to win anything from Quick Quotes!!
I love to see all the different varieties and techniques and I am counting the days until the Atlanta Private Reserve. I love your product and classes and just know we are going to have an awesome time. Can't wait.
Wanda
Cards are amazing!!!...my favorites are Theresa and Rhonda's. Simply awesome!
Love all the wonderful ideas and especially like that the directions are included. Would love to win a PR weekend. It would be the best treat. Thank you and look forward to following the new blog, Laura D
Great projects! I am a new follower
patrinajones@gmail.com
Jen, I think your two designs are amazing!
my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
I have just started making cards and ALL of these cards are beautiful and inspiring. I LOVED Michelle's the most. The bright colors really caught my eyes. I can't wait to make some beautiful cards like these. That's for sharing your artwork!
Such wonderful creativity....And a great prize to be own. Keep up the great work.
Trying to pick any one design on these fabulous cards is impossible. They are all great. What I really love is that you have given directions on how to make them all. You are the best!!!!!
All Wonderful designs it's fun to see the vast array of styles!!! Thanks for sharing the inspiration!
Holy cow look at the amazing work by the designers awesome glad to see the blog active was one of the first 5 to signn up lol
I m sure u would hear me from here to qq headquarters if I won.
I can imagine the projects
Loving all the cards now hoping along
I love to see other people's projects and especially like when they share how they put their project together. So helpful when I'm looking for inspiration and even if I'm not looking for a birthday card, it's easy to swap out the sentiment.
what fabby projects from the team with gorgeous colours. this is a great hop to be a part of.
so many cute cards and ideas. two of my favs are rhonda's heart card, i just love the colors and lisa's butterfly card. i liked the little peek inside. thanks to all of the designers for sharing their talents and their cards with us.
I love QQ and I love the samples to use as ideas. Thanks, robin
What a great blog hop. Purple is my favorite color so I have really enjoyed this collection.
WONDERFUL CARDS, ladies!!!!!! TFS!!!!!
Holly www.throughthelookingglasscrafts.blogspot.com
What I love about about QQ is that each design team offers such a variety of inspiration to choose from. It is beautiful paper with exceptionally sophisticated styles.
I really love Theresa's card-- these manaquins are so "in" right now-- You could frame it and it would look really cute in a boutique, a bathroom, a tweens room. I love QQ-- For years now! SO excited I found your blog!
Yeehaw! Go Quick Quotes, love this idea for a blog hop soo many cards in such a short hop. THANK YOU. I sure would love to win the weekend escape with YOU!!
These are all so beautiful! i absolutely love all the different colors! Thanks so much!
Lisa
I want myto give this to my mom and her friend jan she sent me over to follow be a fan loving the french quarter paper great hop so many beautiful cards
Absolutely beautiful cards! You have given me lots of inspiration. Thank you so much!
Treava
My favorite card was from Adora. I loved the dimension of the cupcake and stand. Really cute. I did enjoy seeing all of the awesome creativity of the designers all at once! Fun blog hop.
Deanna
I love all the card designs and liked that you gave tips and tehniques. I love Quick Quotes designs. I know I just received July's Club Kit but can't wait for August to arrive.
First time blogger, so trying to figure out how to post something. Hope this works.
This is perfect for me and ny daughter great hop so many beautiful cards
Love, love, love all of the cards! So cute! Thanks for the tips!
what a fun blog hop!!! wow AWESOME talents!! :))
Adora
Hope I'm not leaving a message twice.I don't see what I wrote, so I'll try again.
All the cards are really nice. I love all the butterflies on the cards. I like Melin's cards really well. They are so cheerful. Edwina Brown
What great looking cards there are. I want to create one like Michelle's since I just got that paper pack. Awesome!
Cool projects. I especially like Melin's cards! Way to go!
Lisa, thank you so much for participating in this hop with us. I really appreciate your blog candy that you are offering. I know there were some issues and I apologize for that. I will be back shortly to check everyone's creative creations. Dee:)
Beautiful, beautiful cards! Love them.
So... I have to admit I'm not much of a card marker although these beautiful cards have given me great inspiration for scrapbook layouts and canvas pieces. The card by Adora is my personal favorite. The green and blue used in the card are two of my favorite colors. I can't wait for more cards and inspiration!
Shannon Turner
I'm not a card maker, (I prefer scrapbooks). But, the cardS are lovely. There are so many ideas I get for scrapbook pages just by looking at the cards. The tips are also universal. I also love the paper & embellishments used.
Can't wait for Private Reserve in CA!!!!
Great job ladies!!!! Im already a follower loved all the beautiful color you all used today!
kacee
youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com
Wow, what great inspiration! I love Quick Quotes so my favorite part of the hop was seeing how the different quotes can take center stage on the cards. I also love the glitter die cuts (self-adhesive, woo-hoo!) and the beautiful chalk ink backgrounds. Great job, Design Team!
Wahoo! Great job on all the cards.
Thanks for sharing
I just did about 10 birthday cards myself and it's great that I can get some more ideas from these blogs. Awesome job design team!
Beautiful!!
Great cards from entire team! I really liked Rhonda's hearts and Lisa's 3 quarter up flap design! wonderful job! Have 2 b'day's in august! thanks for the ideas!
Wonderful cards!! have always been a fan of QQ, but the embellishments have really been awesome! Love the butterflies!!
I liked the cards. Rhonda's was beautiful.
Norma W
I loved all the cards. This was the best blog hop I have been on. It was great being able to go to so few stops and then if some card really made an impact being able to click on it and go to that blog for more details was great.
Awesome cards! I love all of them, especially the ones with the butterfly themes. Quick Quotes is my absolute favorite vendor and I can't wait to see the designers at the Novi Private Reserve!
Gorgeous cards. I liked Adora's best.
Vicki
vwilson577 at yahoo.com
Wonderful idea and love the cards! I'm ready to win!
Wow, Gals! Definitely going to try some of your techniques! Beautiful work! Since yesterday was MY B'day, it felt like extending my celebration for one more day! Thanks!
Great cards! What I loved the most was the variety of everyone's different styles.
Thanks for the chance to win such a wonderful weekend of crafting.
Marlene
memoriescrafted@aol.com
I especially love the last card with butterflies and a cupcake. Yummy!
Beautiful cards ladies!! I love Rhonnda's card with all the hearts.
Kathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom
WOOHOO!! Another chance at a Private Reserve Weekend! You guys rock! I loved all the cards! Thanks for adding the tip & techniques also! I'm already a follower.
amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com
Terrific Blog QQ! I love Adora's card with the turquoise (QQ Blue Hawaiian Chalk Inks) and Damsel paper.
jenny
jenobob@comcast.net
Love EVERYTHING. Have been following QQ since you all started years ago and this blog is great. Can't wait to see what is next and would LOVE TO JOIN YOU at this fab event.......hope I win..ha.
Sherry M
Love the inspiration!
Oh my BEAUTIFUL cards all of them are just amazing! Thank-you girls for sharing :-)
Scrappingmamma~ ustoleit@comcast.net
Http://www.scrappingmamma.net
I have become an email blog subscriber and love blog hops. I love Melin's ribbon swirl technique. Thanks for the awesome give-aways.
What an awesome blog hop. Great way to organize it. Thanks everyone. Hugs, Anita
Wow all the DT's did an awesome job on all the cards!! I would have to say that my favorite is the Quick Quotes Mary's Garden papers and the Quick Quotes Miss Morgan papers, beautiful colors!!
Just like to say wecome to blogworld!! and I can't wait to see ya'll at CKU in Charlotte, NC!!
Thanks for the chance to win this awesome prize!!
I loved the colors in Julie's. One of my favorite color combos
WOW all of those gorgeous cards and colors and techniques. Beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net
Lisa, I have to say I love all of your team members cards that they created. I was hoping to leave a comment on each member. There is some wonderful design and creations from the whole team. TFS
Dee:)
http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com
vintageheartfeltdesigns@mail.com
I love all the butterflys. I am addicted to butterflys. Thanks for all the great cards and ideas.
This is fun. Thanks for the experience. I liked Donna's card because I'm always looking for ideas for a more masculine card.
I LOVE all the cards!
www.brittneyscricutcreations.blogspot.com
Cards are beautiful - love the bird cages! Would so love to win a place at the Private Reserve - thanks!
Was at CKC this weekend. Liked the page layout make and take. Didn't know you could use mineral spirits with markers too. Does it matter which type of markers? I use ms with pencils.
I liked Michelle's card, probably because I could almost hear her voice talking about it since I take classes every year at GASC in Arlington with QQ. I also loved all the ones with purple...my favorite color is always inspiring and eye catching to me!
The card designs are so great..You ladies are so talented and it is great that you share your finished products with us...thank you..
transport7800@aol.com
http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
follower
LOVE these card designs!
Thanks for the opportunity to win something.
Great color palettes. Love the cards. Thanks for making it so easy to hop and see lots of eye candy.
http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com
I am entering to give this to my sister she scraps for everyone that asks her to she is one big heart.
I would love to do this for her and scrappy buddy to enjoy she deserves this and so mnuch more I can't say enough good about her she is always doing for everyone and doesn't get anything in return. Xoxoxox I hope I can win for her
A wave of inspiration! Thanks for this hop! Great idea. I will use my scraps from the last 3 months' Club Q....just scrapped the kits @ the LASSIE Goddess Retreat!
Wow! You have an amazing design team! This is such a great hop! I really loved Theresa's fashion form (I made one with this theme too) :0) and I love all the butterflies on most of the gals cards. Everyone did a great job! I'm a new follower here. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing prize!!!
XO ~ Amy Jo (follower, VHD DT)
amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
I am now a follower. I love the cards! Very pretty cards!! I love to make cards :O)
Love the purples and violets. These cards have inspired me to get out my QQ paper and see what cards I can create. Thank you!
Wow, very impressive cards! New follower...
All of the cards are great! Thanks to all the participants on the blog...
www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
craftycardgallery at gmail dot com
am following!!! Cute cards. :-) Thanks for a chance to win!
Great job everyone love them all.
lmkindell1@verizon.net
lindashappyplace.blogspot.com
These cards are great! My fav's are the bear by Melin and the birds by Julie. Thanks for the ideas.
I am a follower already, love the cards such creative people. Thank you for sharing them and the chance to win.
I am a follower already and love your inspiration. How I would love to do this weekend getaway! Thanks for the chance :)
As always great cards.
Loved all the cards, great ideas and such a wide selection of cards. Thank you for sharing. I'm a new follower.:)
Truly beautiful creations by the design team. I love them all so different but sooooo gorgeous.
Linda DT of Vintage Heartfelt Designs :)
I love Michelles..so cute.Of course love all of them. Thanks CallyAnn follower aleady
http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com
I so love the new blog hops. You have some talented people here and what beautiful card ideas I have gotten! Thanks quick quotes! I can't wait to use some of these card ideas!
This is a fabulous opportunity to learn about everything that Quick Quotes has to offer. The designs are all amazing and I loved that I now know that you have so much more to offer than just the Quote Stacks. Thanks for the chance to win and I am a new follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
http://trishacreates.blogspot.com
I love Melin's card with the cute Teddy Bear girl with the hat and carrying flowers and then to open the card up with the doily. Sweet!
All the cards are super. What a wonderful group of talented designers you all are!
Thank you,
Jill
OKScrapGal13@yahoo.com
i enjoy seeing other krafter's art. 'borrowing' an idea/technique to add to my list helps me as a krafter. i love that, on every card, there is a 'tips/techniques' section. thanx for having an awesome blog!
I am sooo excited to be in the running to win. I have just started making cards and this would be a great opportunity for me!!
Diana
risher3@hotmail.com
Wonderful cards!! I love every single one of them. Thanks for this great hop!
Shawnee
http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com
Every card is wonderful - I am glad I do not have to choose just one. Thank you for sharing some of the card insides. I think we sometimes forget that we can carry the design into the sentiment area. FYI, I've tried two different browsers (and cleared the cache) and I am not finding "join this site" in the right-hand column so I subscribed to posts in the left-hand column.
What a fun Blog Hop, everyones card are amazing, as always! Now off to check out all the others!
((Hugs)) to all,
Theress (QQ DT)
All the cards are just lovely. This has been a fun afternoon! thanks
What's not to love!!!! Everyone did a great job. TFS
wow, glad I came to check your blog out. What great inspiration from the cards you posted.
I took the Live out loud class at CKC yesterday, also bought the Kid Explosion kit and a canvas kit at the booth... cant wait to get started on them.
Joined the site and am a facebook follower... cant wait to see what you have to share next. Hope to make it to the event in York, PA... how can you not come to my hometown withouth me coming to visit. ;)
I LOVE everything with the Je t'aime line...I love you QuickQuotes! (pun definitely intended:) I like how you show examples with your productas the base, but with other companies to accent since that is what most of us do in reality.
I love the look and feel of vellum... It adds a lot to a card. I'm a follower already, and Melin sent me from her site. This is an awesome giveaway... would love to win!
All gorgeous cards, ladies. Would love to win a QQ reserve. My friend has gone and says they are amazing.
Loving this blog hop! It's great to see so many projects on so few blog stops. I must admit that my favorite cards so far are the ones on your blog. I just LOVE the QQ products, and your DT has such amazingly talented members. Thanks so much for the continued inspiration!!!!!
Luv, luv, luv this blog!! This is so inspirational and the hop is on!! I discovered QQ a year ago and it has kept me so inspired since!! I am going to school full time and homework keeps me tied down but this blog helps to keep me motivated to finish so I can work on my creative things!!!! Love YOU QQ!!!!
Thanks for all the inspiration! Donna's card had a vintage feel that I love. Thanks for sharing all this incredible talent.
puffinliz at yahoo dot com
All the cards are great. My favorite was Melin's. Just love the colors and the ribbons. Loved Rhonda's heart card. Great colors. I am a new follower.
Beautiful cards! Thank you for the opportunity to win big!!!!!
Your design team is wonderful! What great inspiration. Thank You. I would LOVE to win the Private Reserve tuition for me and my BFF.
I am a follower of this blog.Have had two classes by QQ with Michelle,So would love to win that weekend prize with QQ,Great jobs on all the great cards,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com
A great group of wonderfully talented women I definitely want to go to the private reserve with my 18 yr old daughter in york pa... hope to see you there. drozd.linda@yahoo.com
I love the new Savvy Davvy paper. The colors are vibrant and I can't wait to use them. I like this new blog and have been inspired to make some cards.
I love all your kits. They are the best. Keep up the awesome work!!!
Your classes are amazing,,
Wow such talented designers. I will check back often! Thanks for the contest. Hope I win!
Diane Flatt
Wow!!! such beautiful cards and great talent! TFS and became a new follower...will be checking out the store. :)
Absolutely love the blog hop! So much talent.
Really love Rhonda's heart card!! Thanks for the
Opportunity to win !
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