Sunday, August 14, 2011

Whimsy Stamps and Make It Crafty Combined Blog Hop

Whimsy Stamps & Make it Crafty have come together

to create a fun Urban Themed digi collection!

Ann Vento has whipped up her magic and designed an incredible collection of

funky wall sayings, city landscapes and of course a range of super cool street signs.

Check out the Sentiments collection HERE

Make it Crafty is trying something new ...

offering all the different elements for you to build your own urban backdrop.

Check out the Urban Street Collection HERE

Then of course, what better characters to incorporate into such a scene

than the fabulous KennyK rubber stamps available from Whimsy Stamps!


We have broken it in to TWO HOPS

HOP A Starts Here & HOP B Starts HERE!

There will be a winner for EACH HOP and if you hop your way through BOTH,

you’ll go in the draw for the GRAND PRIZE TOO!

HOP A & B Winners will each receive a $15 voucher

from both Whimsy Stamps and Make it Crafty

GRAND PRIZE WINNER will win our full Urban Digital Collection
4 Digi Sentiment sets by Ann Vento & the Urban Elements Collection from Make it Crafty

You are currently on HOP A

If you arrived from Tracy's Blog you are right on track
To start at the top head over to see Tracy

The hop will end Sunday Aug. 21st at 5am CST




I love the way this turned out! I used the Crackle paint to give the bricks cool texture. These images were really fun to work with!

Supply List
Images
Uptown Angel by Kenny K for Whimsy Stamps
Brick Background, fence, trashcan-Urban Street Collection by Make It Crafty
Sentiment-Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stocks-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e18, e19
Eyes-w1, w3, w5, yg63, yg67
Lips-r20
Jeans-b91, b93, b95
Shirt-b05, b06
Shoes-w1, w3, r81, r83
Bricks-e15, e35, t5, w1, 0
Trash Can-yg91, yg93

Misc. Supplies
Distress Crackle Paint-Ranger "Rock Candy"
black Sakura glaze pen
Smooch -Silver
dimensional adhesive
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

To continue the hop head over to see Jane
Don't forget to leave a comment!
Challenges this project qualifies for:
Challenge Up Your Life-#50 No Designer Paper

Lisa

Posted by Lisa at 5:00 AM

79 comments:

  1. aletheaAugust 14, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Fab card and love all the sparkle!! Love this new collection! hugsxx

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  2. JaninaAugust 14, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    WOW!! love what you did with those bricks, its stunning!

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  3. BethAugust 14, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Fabulous! Love it!

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  4. ShazzaAugust 14, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    this is brilliant x

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  5. TrudieAugust 14, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Brilliant!! Love it..... and I want those trainers!! xxx

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  6. CarlyAugust 14, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Oh my goodness! I just can't believe how awesome this is! Wow!

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  7. CarlyAugust 14, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    oh yeah I totally love your blog name!

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  8. AlinaAugust 14, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    absolutely beautiful card, Lisa, your colouring is awesome!
    hugs, Alina

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  9. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Lisa this is stunning, the effect with the crackle paint is brilliant!!!

    Absolutely fantastic job!!!
    xXx
    Vicky

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  10. corryskaartAugust 14, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    hallo lisa
    wat een geweldig mooie kaart en ook de achtergrond is prachtig!!!!
    groetjes van corry

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  11. MarleneAugust 14, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Love it! The crackle on your bricks is a fantastic touch!

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  12. WiccababeAugust 14, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    fabulous card Lisa
    Debbi
    x

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  13. RenkataAugust 14, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    FAB!
    Love the sentiments.

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  14. DebraAugust 14, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Amazing touch on the bricks! Your card is gorgeous! I am so excited I have been looking for something just like these urban stamps! Yeah!

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  15. MaryAugust 14, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I love the glitter touches! Really makes the card pop!

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  16. CindyAugust 14, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    This might be one of the best digital releases EVER.

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  17. JLJ DesignsAugust 14, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Awesome card! I love the creamy color and the texture on the bricks.

    Jen

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  18. CleotaAugust 14, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Love the glittery look you've given parts of the images. Love your coloring. I'm definitely going to have to get me some of these stamps!!

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  19. TracyAugust 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Awesome card, the bricks look graet and I love the sparkles on her shoes. Tracy xx

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  20. JulieAugust 14, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Just loving the backgrounds! Fabby card! julie x

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  21. Carole of BrumAugust 14, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Fantastic card, I just love the colour choices for the brickwork! CoB

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  22. paolaAugust 14, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    i am just blown away by the talent on this hop, i dont normally hop, but am loving seeing all the amazing work
    smiles
    Paola

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  23. ScrappymaxAugust 14, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Wow this is great. Really loving seeing all these new images.
    Max x

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  24. Mary M.August 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Amazing card. Awesome coloring and design.

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  25. kbrandy4August 14, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Wow! Awesome card and street scene Lisa!

    Hugs Hazel xx

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  26. Stacie (craft-princess)August 14, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Fab card! Love the glitter and crackle accents!

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  27. Dawn FrostAugust 14, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Wow fantastic background! Love the texture you used for the bricks and your colouring is awesome!

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  28. LeanneAugust 14, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Hi Lisa,
    Wow!! This is fantastic! I love the brick work and the crackle is stunning. Your coloring is fabulous and I love how you did the sentiment in the Black glaze ink. This is freekin' awesome! TFS! :)

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  29. MelanieAugust 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Lisa I love those bricks and the sentiment but most of all I love how great the.girl looks against a street background. Gorgeous work. Well done Whimsy Stamps and Make it Crafty.

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  30. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Love your coloring and the bricks with plaster, what a great scene.

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  31. KatieAugust 14, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    LOVE those bricks! And that sentiment is absolutely perfect. Such a fun and funky card- I love it :)
    xx Katie

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  32. Lynn (delphinoid)August 14, 2011 at 12:06 PM

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  33. ShelbyAugust 14, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Wonderful job! You showcased this scene perfectly!

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  34. MichelleAugust 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Gorgeous card. the bricks look fab! Have a great day
    hugs
    Michelle
    x

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  35. Lynn (delphinoid)August 14, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Fabulous Card!!! I love it. :) X X

    Please visit: Delphinoid's Cards and Craft Blog

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  36. Jacki DanielsAugust 14, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    another beautiful creation love the scapescenes they are brilliant
    Jacki xx

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  37. ToniAugust 14, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    OMG how cool is that crackle glaze it really makes the bricks pop superb card and use of images love it

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  38. CrafteezeeAugust 14, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Love how you have coloured the brickwork and your green bin, didn't think the colour my bin anything other than silver, lol. Hugs Tracy x

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  39. JanetteAugust 14, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Oh I am loving these cards so much, the images and backdrops are just amazing...fabulous.xx

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  40. AartjeAugust 14, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Oh this is another gorgeous card. The crackle paint is a fabulous idea.
    Love Aartje

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  41. MoniqueAugust 14, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    So cute ! I love it.

    Hugs Monique

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  42. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Fabulous Card!

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  43. Glennis FAugust 14, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Amazing card - I love it

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  44. AnnikaAugust 14, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    oh Lisa, this is beautiful - the brickwork is wonderfully coloured (love the variety of colours) and enchanced even further with the crackle and the shading on girl so subtle and perfect!
    Hugs
    Annika

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  45. DebsAugust 14, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    stunning..that brickwork looks amazing :0)..hugs Debs x

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  46. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I agree the brickwork looks AWESOME!!!!

    Sandy

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  47. IlonaAugust 14, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    really cool card - I love it!

    Hugs
    Ilona

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  48. Sandy GAugust 14, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Fabulous card love the extra dimension to the bricks too, very realistic.

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  49. CRAZYCRAFTSHEDAugust 14, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Gorgeous and fabulous card
    Lisa
    Hugs Dianne xx

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  50. Debbie PammentAugust 14, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Oooh I LURVE your brickwork - fabulous job all round!
    xXx

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  51. KerysAugust 14, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    WOW! Another fantastic card! These images and backgrounds really ROCK!! I LOVE the way you used the crackle paint on the bricks! Thanks for the inspiration :-)

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  52. SandyAugust 14, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Fab card, great image beautifully coloured and love the added texture on the bricks,
    Sandy

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  53. sammiAugust 14, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Fantastic creation! Wonderful coloring! The brick wall looks so real, wow!

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  54. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    really neat card.
    catbaskets@mchsi.com

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  55. RufusAugust 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    That turned out really cool! Love the brick wall and all it's texture.
    R/

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  56. LynnAugust 14, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    What a fab card! The brick work is spot on and the colouring is great:)
    huggs
    Lynn xx

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  57. scrappintlcAugust 14, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful card, love the shiny and bling. Can't wait to get my hands on these, they look so fun to create with.

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  58. ShimeAugust 15, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Very pretty card! I like the way you made the wall on your card!

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  59. EmbossingQueenAugust 15, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Love your card. I like how the background is muted enough to let the Kenny K image just pop off the page. The crackle paint looks fantastic and the Sakura pen and Smooch just add the right amount of shine! Thanks for sharing.

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  60. Cecilia ReyesAugust 15, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Great card... the wall background is fab!!!

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  61. Barbara Sproatmeyer (LM2)August 15, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    This is wonderful! I love the variegated brick work - it looks so natural! Such a cute Kenny K image and a great scene. ;D

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  62. Sharon PeeleAugust 15, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Lisa, your card is wonderful!! I love the colors that you chose to use!! and your coloring is awesome!!

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  63. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    wow factor...so cool. loving this...Aussie Annie

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  64. LaJanetteAugust 15, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Super Cute! Love that texture that you have given to the briks...FAB!

    Hugs;
    Janette

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  65. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    so much detail in this gorgeous card. Love it ...aussie annie

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  66. Jane August 15, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Love the dimension you've put in your card - great job!! ~ Jane

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  67. MarilynAugust 15, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Great job... those bricks are just the coolest and I love the sparkles on her shoes. Very creative with your use of the images... love it!

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  68. LailaAugust 15, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    You're very good at painting.
    Love the colour, the style and D ♥

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  69. Kim KelleyAugust 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Wonderful card. Love the added crackle!

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  70. DelphineAugust 15, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Your card is fantastic, Lisa! I love your wall with graffiti and the crackle paint looks fab! Hugs Delphine xx

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  71. NärrinAugust 16, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    What a imazing scene. Looks perfect, i love your details.

    Thanks for joining us at challenge up your life.

    greetings,
    Esther

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  72. Jenn SAugust 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Amazing, love the background.

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  73. LittlehamsterzAugust 16, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    This card is absolutely beautiful :)

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  74. SharonAugust 17, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Oh WOW! Great cards & digi stamps!

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  75. MinnaAugust 18, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    That is just awesome!

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  76. DonnaMundingerAugust 20, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Amazing! the bricks look absolutely fabulous! xxD

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  77. ManuelaAugust 20, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Wow, what an absolutely gorgeous card! Really fantastic!!
    Thanks so much for joining this week at Challenge up your life!

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  78. KathiAugust 21, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Hi,
    what a great and fun card :-)
    XX Kathi

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  79. TLC DESIGNS, LLCAugust 27, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I've never seen an entire card as a testiment to street life like this one! Make it Crafty and Kenny K with Raindrop and the sakura, chalks and other, You've blown me away with this creation Lisa! Congrats, I think this has more TLC in it than anything I've seen is a long time! So glad we met, have a great rest of the weekend!
    Hugs,
    Tammy Louise

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