Sunday, October 5, 2014

Clearly Besotted Blog Hop!


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Hey everybody,

Welcome to Clearly Besotted Stamps Blog Hop. It is Clearly Besotted Stamps second anniversary. I am so honoured Stephanie asked me to be part of this fabulous blog hop. Congrats Stephanie on the second anniversary and thank you so much for asking me to be part of the blog hop.

You should have come from the talented and gorgeous Jennifer McGuire's blog. If not don't worry, I will give you the list of participant later in the hop.

This post is filled with lots and lots of photos as I loved this month's release that I got carried away and made a whole lot of cards. So make yourself a cup of coffee and browse through the post :)

I have made two set of cards using the new Sentiment Christmas stamp set called Most Wonderful. First set of cards is vintage collection and the second set of cards using chalkboard technique.
Here is the vintage collection of cards.

Vintage christmas card 5

Vintage christmas card 3

Vintage christmas card 2

Vintage christmas card 1

Here is all of them together.

Vintage chalkboard christmas cards

I have diecut the rectangle panel from Pretty Pink Posh's Stitched Duo 2 die set and Optimist pattern paper pad from Prima Marketing. I combined three stamps from the Most Wonderful Stamp set to stamp using white pigment ink and white heat emboss. I then used the leaves stamp from Little Pudding stamp set to stamp and white heat emboss. I have used sequins from Classic Christmas mix from Pretty Pink Posh to add berries and accent. I then layered this sentiment panel with pattern papers. I glued this on the card base matted with vintage pattern paper. I recall the vintage pattern paper from Bella Boulevard Christmas collection from last year. I followed the similar procedure with different pattern paper from the same collection to make a set of vintage collection Christmas cards.

My next set of Christmas cards uses Chalkboard technique. I have used the sentiment stamp from the new Most Wonderful stamp set.

Wonderful time card

chalkboard christmas card 2

Chalkboard christmas card1

Chalkboard christmas card3

Chalkboard christmas card4

Here are all the five cards together.

Chalkboard christmas cards

Now, this is not all. I told you I got excited with the new release. Here is one more card.
For this card, I have used the new Little Pudding Stamp set.

Christmas Greetings 1

I have a slideshow to show you how I made this card.




Hope you are inspired to use these gorgeous new stamp sets from Clearly Besotted to make some great Christmas cards this year! You next stop is to another talented designer Jen Nelson
Happy Hopping!
Now there is no hop without give aways, right? Yes! Stephanie is giving away clearly Besotted £20 (approx. $30 USD) e-giftcard for one comment from each of the designers in the blog hop. 



So make sure you leave a comment on all the designer's blog on the hop. You have until 11.59PM UK time to leave a comment. Plus Stephanie also has a grand prize on her blog. So make sure you head to her blog and check out the details.

Winner is announced is HERE!


Thanks for stopping by!

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chera said...

WOW!! Love these…they are traditional with a twist!!!

Darlene Gabriel said...

Wow.......gorgeous. These are so elegant against the black. wonderful colours and the sentiments in white are beautiful. I also love the "Pudding" card.

Nimue said...

What lovely cards. You've done the release very well indeed.

Helen said...

Your cards are so striking. Love them all.

Lizzies said...

Wow what a stunning selection of cards, just hopping by

Lynndee said...

What great cards! Thanks for sharing!

redhatstamper said...

Love all these clearly different and unique Christmas cards. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Lovely! I enjoy making sets of cards and these are great!!

Unknown said...

Wow fabulous cards, never thought of using black before, brilliant idea.

Lynn Fletcher said...

The techniques you used, vintage and chalkboard. I really like the stamps you used. Very festive for Christmas. :)

Unknown said...

I have to say that the last one is my favorite so far! So adorable I just love it! Thank you for sharing!

forpahl5 said...

love cards! the black makes it pop

Jana said...

Such striking cards!

Hazel said...

I'm so pleased I joined in on this hop. I love all your cards and am off to see if you have a button to follow your blog via email,
Hugs
Hazel xx

Peanut said...

Love how you've used black - so very elegant and classy. LOVE it.
x Asha

Anja said...

Wow, so many gorgeous cards, Gayatri! Great job!

Gill said...

What wonderful strong cards. Love the white embossed sentiments.

A Crafty Person said...

First off the set of cards you made are AMAZING! I love the little pudding card too, so cute.

Chitra Nair said...

Love them all, they all are gorgeous... Amazing inspiration!!!

Lyn said...

These are all so beautiful <3

Renee said...

I'll never grow tired of chalkboard...
beautiful cards!

Charity Morris-Chamberlain said...

You totally rocked today's blog hop! ALL of your cards are amazing! I LOVE them!

Heather Sudduth said...

I love how all the cards are similar but still fun and different!

karenb said...

Love the color combos!!!

Ferretti said...

You are really talented! All the cards were wonderful and I love all the papers you used! Thank you...

Heather B. said...

Great contrast in your design- it really pops :)

Kathy W said...

What great card collections. I especially like the chalkboard ones.

Kari V. said...

Fabulous cards! I really love the chalkboard look of them and those sentiments are just gorgeous!!

Sue McRae said...

Very striking colour choices for the holidays!

bbunch said...

Great cards--love your style!

Kapina said...

AMAZING cards! :)

Alexia Misso said...

Pretty cards!! Thanks for sharing!

Viki Banaszak said...

Wow! You have a great start on your cards for this year! They look great.

choman9912@aol.com said...

I love your color palette. All the cards are so cute. Thanks for sharing.

Memories by Manda said...

Wow! You did a lot of creating with the stamps! I love cards that can be easily recreated with different papers.

pcm said...

wow! you have perfected the chalkboard look :)

ScrapaDiddle said...

You have such a gorgeous way of creating!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Great chalkboard card sets!

maria_sddrth said...

Super cute cards

Anonymous said...

Wow awesome card sets - love the blackboard set especially:)

Angela said...

Oh my gosh...so many cards! They are all adorable. I love the color schemes you went with:):)

Brat said...

Beautiful!!! Black, white with pops of red is my favorite color combination!!!

snazzyjj said...

Love how you used the sequins.

btarayao said...

I really love the color combination - great card!

Annheidel said...

What a great selection of cards! The patterns pair so wonderfully with the black.

Diane said...

Wow, all your cards are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Funcreativedesigns said...

I love the mistletoe with the sequins, it looks great!

Kathy Straw said...

I love the card you made using the Little Pudding Set and how you added the sequins as berries.

Ariana said...

Nice mixing of patterns!

saloni said...

Incredibly stunning cards! Loved that you used the black card base on all of them.

Unknown said...

Such cute cards! I love all of them. The chalkboard look is really neat.

Rubeena I. said...

omg these are amazing!!!

Lindsey said...

Oh my goodness, Gayatri~ you've created SO many lovely cards. These card sets are fantastic. You've certainly shown that this CB stamp set is a must have.

Miriam Prantner said...

Wow! You got a ton of cards done! I'm loving these sentiments and really love the papers you used in the first set.

McStamper said...

Wow! What great cards. Love your color combos.

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Fantastic cards, Gayatri!

lostinpaper said...

Your cards are brilliant Gayatri!

Andrea MacTrinh said...

Wow, what a lot of cards and they are all beautiful. Love the chalkboard effect.

Unknown said...

What an amazing contribution to the blog hop, I love the cards, I absolutely love the cards!!!

Chookarooni said...

Vey different cards!

Flo said...

Great group of cards with subtle changes of patterned paper. Very nice.

Jovi said...

fabulous set of cards there..

LesLee said...

I love them. Looks like a lot of fun and very festive.

Glorie said...

You've been busy! Great chalkboard style cards. Thank you for the inspiration.

Jean M said...

Awesome card sets!

Carolee McCaslin said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards!!

Gretchen Wilson said...

Well the blackboard theme is definitely in your Christmas cards and I love everyone of them. Great going and thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

WOW, I love the bold Pop of the Colors. Very creative, TFS

Bev Karolak said...

Simply stunning cards! Love the chalkboard effect! :)

Unknown said...

I love how your cards are more dark colors but still very pretty! Your first card looks kinda vintage... love it! 💝

Jill Taylor said...

Love your bold style and showing us how to make small changes to make a set of cards. Thanks for sharing!

Ying said...

Love that these can be reproduced, quickly.

Milla said...

Lovely cards, love the nontraditional colours for Christmas cards.

Christine Arthars said...

These Christmas cards are so different will be making them this year

Charlotte said...

Awesome cards. Great stamp!!! Love your work!!!

Trish said...

You've made a beautiful start on your Christmas card list. I love the chalkboard technique you used with the red and green sequins, wonderful. Your are a super part of this blog hop,

Unknown said...

These cards are fantastic!

Sue L. said...

Looks like qll you have to do is sign your cards and address the envelopes and you've many of your Christmas cards ready to mail! Bravo. Everyone will love receiving one. You can mail one here if you like lol. Great job.

Dawn T said...

totally awesome ideas Gayatri. Love the blackboard look and the pudding cars are simply adorable.

Larissa Heskett said...

WOWOWOWOW!! LOVING the AMAZING Inspiration!! =) THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!!

Monique said...

I like the warm and cozy feel of all of these cards. Is it the dark colours? Beautiful new release.

Mistys Mum said...

Stunning cards . Love them all

Jeanette Wilde said...

These are terrific cards, love how you mixed things up.

Carole said...

Boy! you have been busy. fabulous cards.I love the chalkboard effect.

Janis said...

WOW.....busy lady!!! These are sensational!!! LOVE the contrasts in your layers. Each of the different sets is just wonderful!!
<3 J

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loulou said...

Wow you have been very busy creating. Fantastic collection of cards. I love all those gorgeous new CBS Christmas sentiments.

worrywort said...

Brilliant multiple use of the blackboard technique and that pudding card is just adorable.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous cards Gayatri!! Love all the black chalkboard look. Such beautiful stamps!

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Holy moly you were busy!!! These are all so beautiful too! Love the chalkboard look and the layering of patterned paper behind them!

toots666 said...

wow love it - love the boldness of the black!!

Mistys Mum said...

Wow, some amazing cards

Cindy said...

Amazing set of card-love the chalkboard effect.

Holly M said...

beautiful cards. very inspiring.

Madeline Rains said...

just amazing! I pinned one design and almost pinned all of them!

Brenda in IN said...

Wow, these are terrific. So many fun cards. I love your use of pretty patterned paper under the verse. The chalkboard cards are so fun.

BeverlyBL said...

Love the black, white, red and green combo that you used. It really pops. Very pretty.

MelissaF said...

Love the vintage, chalkboard and jingle bell cards - especially ones to mass produce plus helps to use some gorgeous patterned paper!

Kellianne said...

Wow to all of your cards! !

Susi said...

Wow, someone's been busy making beautiful cards from this fabulous release! :-)

Unknown said...

Love the traditional Christmas colors

Jo Nevill said...

Oh wow ! Your cards are amazing ! I adore the chalkboard look - so striking ! Brilliant !

Unknown said...

so many beautiful cards! I love the chalkboard effect!

Unknown said...

Wonderful array of cards Gayatri - you've done Stephanie proud. Happy, happy 2 year anniversary. What an absolutely amazing new release.

Karen x

Anonymous said...

I love the chalkboard look.
the cards are beautiful - the way the papers are angled, the embellishments.
thanks for sharing a wonderful collection of cards.

Veronica Z said...

Oh my your cards are beautiful! Using black as a main color produces such a striking affect!

Anna said...

What fabulous cards. Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Love the subway art Christmas greeting and love that you made a set of cards. That's always a plus with Christmas designs since you usually need multiples.

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness, what a truly stunning set of cards. They are so unique and imaginative and make me feel really Christmassy. They are very sophisticated. Love them xx

Unknown said...

WOW!!! So many wonderful cards and I love the chalkboard feel to the main group. Just stunning. Love them. and the last card with the ornament is also beautiful of course. Thank you for all your inspiring ideas

Unknown said...

You certainly have been VERY busy! Love all the sets, especially the first one :)

Jingle said...

Wow! I absolutely love the color schemes you used here. These are all so fabulous!

Patty said...

Wow! So many ideas! Thanks for all the inspiration!

Jane&Spencer said...

I love how you used black as your main color with little pops of the traditional colors. Beautiful cards!

Mary said...

Your cards are all so gorgeous and dramatic! Love the color choices! Thanks for a chance to win a gift card to this awesome company!

Marsha S said...

What a fabulous set of great cards!! Love all of them!

Janice said...

Great cards, I love the chalkboard stamps and the pudding die!

Hamutal Shafrir said...

Wow, wonderful creations! Thank you for the inspiration.

Ellen said...

Wow, wonderful cards, thanks for the inspiration.
Ellen

shirley-bee said...

Ooh, fabulous! The black is so rich. I think the first set is my favourite.

Ela said...

Fantastic cards, all of them. I love that look!

Jennifer Grace said...

Wow, you have been busy! I really want that 'most wonderful' set. Your cards are fantastic! x

Keshina said...

Remarkable gayatri...... I hope ur indian toooo....... I am proud of u looking ur name in the list....... Ur chalk technique is amazing ....thanks ;For sharing

Petti said...

So beautiful all of your cards!

zgagi said...

Fab card sets.

Mateja M said...

Such a cool mass production idea :) Thank you!

Crafty Claire said...

Beautiful cards. I love the use of black backgrounds. It really makes the designs pop which is what you want to get your card noticed at Christmas.

Kimberly H said...

Wonderful cards. Love the bold colors!

Dima said...

Wow! I never would have thought of black and brown for Christmas cards, but the way you do them, they simply look fantastic! Thanks for the new ideas :D

Unknown said...

Wow. I'm loving the chalkboard look!! So non-traditional but still very Christmas-y. Thanks so much for sharing!

Kate said...

Fabulous cards - striking colour schemes and designs.

Unknown said...

Wow so different! These cards really stand out...

Unknown said...

As we say in Vermont--awesome.

Marsha said...

beautiful cards you have made and i love the chalkboard technique ;-) will try it on a few of my christmas cards as well :-D thanx for the inspiration ;-)

Dee Miranda said...

I really like these cards. The black makes everything else pop so great!

sueymem said...

I love the offset mattes. The red and gold provide a spark of interest.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards,so many to choose from.All providing such great inspiration x

Kavitha Vadhri said...

wow beautiful cards and lots in different styles.Great to see the various designs with the same stampset.

Hannah said...

The vintage and chalkboard cards are striking but my favourite is the Christmas pudding x x ,

Debra said...

Awesome use of products and fantastic creations.

Unknown said...

Great set of cards! So much texture and a really different look that would set your card apart. But I think the one with the wood panel background is my favorite :) I'm just a sucker for the wood-grain.

Iris Esther López said...

Fantastic production of cards. All very pretty.

Robin said...

Wonderful cards. Very original but with a vintage feel.

Crafty Math Chick said...

These are spectacular! Lately I am REALLY loving the look of the black chalkboard technique for Christmas cards, which is strange because black isn't exactly a traditional Christmas color. I LOVE those sequin accents too! They really POP against the black! Thanks for the inspiration and sharing your art with us!

deb c said...

Wow! I love the dramatic effect with the bright white and the black. The little accent of color really pops! Again, Wow! Awesome cards!

Unknown said...

Thank u for ur ideas

Tanja said...

You have been busy! All the cards are very nice.

BeckyR71 said...

Love your cards! Thanks for sharing!

jc said...

Beautiful cards! I love how clearly besotted used different fonts on the sentiments, really eye-catching!

Amanda said...

I love the addition of black to your cards. They look so elegant. This sentiment stamp makes such a nice, bold statement. It would be great for making a lot of cards, assembly line style.

Angela Walters said...

Wow! What an amazing set of Christmas cards. The lack is very stylish!

Maeghan M. said...

Love the boldness of this color scheme! tfs!

Alba said...

So simple, so beautiful.

Brenda Lee said...

Well, weren't you a busy bee!! Absolutely gorgeous cards!! I adore how bold they look....really stands out!

Natasa said...

It's my first time on your blog, but I will be surely coming back for more. Love your style! Very beautiful cards.

Unknown said...

Awesome cards they are soo good...love them :)

paperandflair said...

Gorgeous sentiment and beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing.

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