It's the final day of the Mama Elephant Stampede, and I'm happy to join and share the love!
Happy 2nd Anniversary Mama Elephant!
You should have arrived here from the lovely Lisa Spangler.
I made this card, using Boutique Borders to make the plaid background, Arctic Penguins for the cute little family, and the sentiment comes from Alpine Carolers. The banner die cut is made from the Bold Banner creative cut.
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Some pics of the plaid-making. First, and most importantly, I made pencil marks at the midpoints for all 4 sides of the card to guide me and keep things straight. Then I embossed the striped borders using white and black embossing powder. Finally, I blended on a few shades of pinks and reds.
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Mama Elephant's new release is packed with wonderful images, perfect for the holidays and all year round.
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And, because I just couldn't stop playing with the Boutique Border set, I made another to share:) The penguins are again from Arctic Penguins, and the hearts that they made as they skate towards each other are from its companion set Jolly and Merry. The "happy" script die cut and the words from the penguins' flags are from the "Happy Everything" set, a bonus that Mama Elephant is offering. Please see banner at the top for the details.
Its like the penguin couple is protesting, or demonstrating rather...demonstrating their love for one another! Ha!
There's a great sale and awesome prizes to be won, so make sure to check out the rest of the stampede and leave some comments for a chance to win some goodies!
SALE
* There will be a 10% discount code active for the 3 day blog hop (HAPPY2ME)
* Purchases over $100 will receive the HAPPY EVERYTHING stamp set free.
* Purchases over $150 will receive the HAPPY EVERYTHING stamp set and HAPPY SCRIPT die free.
GIVEAWAYS
* We are giving away THREE $25 gift certificates each day of the Stampede, 9 winners total. Winners will be chosen randomly based on comments left on the designer's blogs, so make sure to leave lots of love for everyone along the stampede.
* Exclusive prize giveaways on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, 3 winners total.
* There will be a 10% discount code active for the 3 day blog hop (HAPPY2ME)
* Purchases over $100 will receive the HAPPY EVERYTHING stamp set free.
* Purchases over $150 will receive the HAPPY EVERYTHING stamp set and HAPPY SCRIPT die free.
GIVEAWAYS
* We are giving away THREE $25 gift certificates each day of the Stampede, 9 winners total. Winners will be chosen randomly based on comments left on the designer's blogs, so make sure to leave lots of love for everyone along the stampede.
* Exclusive prize giveaways on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, 3 winners total.
* Winners will be chosen and announced by us Monday, October 20th on the ME blog.
And, now off to the amazing Iwona Palamountain.
Thanks for stopping by!!! And, congratulations to Kryssi and Angela, the Mamas behind Mama Elephant. You two are amazing! The love that you put into your products gets passed on to us when we use them. And then that love is shared to the people who get the cards we make. Ummm...cheesy, but true!
Thanks for stopping by!!! And, congratulations to Kryssi and Angela, the Mamas behind Mama Elephant. You two are amazing! The love that you put into your products gets passed on to us when we use them. And then that love is shared to the people who get the cards we make. Ummm...cheesy, but true!
Cute, cute card. I love your plaid background and your cute little penguin family!
ReplyDeleteLove card, I love the background and how all the penguins each have an accessory. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute! I love those penguins! What a great idea to place them as a family! Thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove your card...so incredibly cute. Such a surprising and clever background!
ReplyDeleteNon traditional colors and lovely plaid!
ReplyDeleteThe penguins are adorable and I love the background.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Just love these little guys!
ReplyDeleteMy family loves the penguin set, a must have.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, so lovely cards :))) I just Love these release!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you used the Boutique Border set-totally inspiring! Of course those Arctic Penguins are to cute for words!
ReplyDeletehi Lorraine!!! these cards are awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteyour backgrounds are amazing, love the plaid so much!
ReplyDeleteThe backgrounds are beautiful! The penguins are so happy!
ReplyDeleteThe boutique borders really set the scene for these adorable penguins. Great cards!
ReplyDeleteI love how you've used the border stamps and then embossed them for extra background texture. Beautiful cards! I love them both!
ReplyDeleteGreat plaid background, and instructions! Interesting use of border dies. Fun cards!
ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable.. I think the penguins are just perfect and the sentiment in the last card has me singing...." so happy together"
ReplyDeleteWow! Those backgrounds are awesome! I love both of your cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the so happy together card. Very creative!
ReplyDeleteI love your little family of penguins! Adorable!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! That plaid background has me giddy!! Can't wait to try it!!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute! Love the cards.
ReplyDeleteI adore both of those cards! LOVE! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards... So cute!!
ReplyDeleteLove the plaid stamping.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Lovin’ the new release!
ReplyDelete~God bless!
cute,cute,cute!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, super cute penguins!
ReplyDeleteGreat examples of what to do with the boarder stamp set. I love both cards. :)
ReplyDeleteall these cards are beautiful!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis release is just...well....FUN! Im likin' most all of it...especially the new pigment colors. And...that penguin set.well ME just knew we would all want it didnt they?
ReplyDeleteReally cool backgrounds on your cards!
ReplyDeleteOoohhh those backgrounds are amazing, love them. Those penguins really stole my heart.
ReplyDeleteSuch Cuuuuuuute cards!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth of the cards are adorable, especially the second one!!
ReplyDeleteSO glad you used the boutique borders. I wanted to see it worked up and boy did you ever nail it. These backgrounds you've created are awesome.
ReplyDeleteOh my, both of your cards are absolutely adorable! LOVE your backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just too cute!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and creative cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the backgrounds and who doesn't love penguins love this release
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are very creative and super sassy!
ReplyDeleteHOpping along and loving it. Awesome hop, awesome creation...
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ReplyDeleteWow! I love the plaid - and the penguins of course!!
ReplyDeletePlaid - wow - stunning. Love how you created it. Love your cards - so fun - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat background - and I just love those little penguins!
ReplyDeleteLove that plaid background! Thanks for showing how.
ReplyDeleteLove the plaid!! I'm going to give this a try. Thanks so much. The Penguins are just so cute!!
ReplyDeleteWow on both backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteLove all the awesome backgrounds on your cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou created such awesome backgrounds! Love both cards :)
ReplyDeletethe family card is beautiful. fun that you can adapt it to the size of your family.
ReplyDeletethe second card is pretty too.
thanks for sharing.
Oh I love the heat embossing for the background!
ReplyDeleteSo cute with a penguin family portrait! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize this whimsical Arctic Penguin set could bring so much love as well. Your cards are creatively done. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful backgrounds. I love how you used these penguins for cards other than winter/Christmas.
ReplyDeleteLove the distressed background on your cards. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove your fun plaid background!
ReplyDeleteI love that you used the border stamp set! Your cards are too cute! I laughed out loud when I saw the demonstrators! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the backgrounds you created. The HAPPY die cut is on my must-have list.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card.
ReplyDeleteSuper fun backgrounds! Love them! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteXo's
Cute cards. Thanks for the tutorial for the plaid! Very helpful.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the products. Happy cards.
ReplyDeleteVery clever use of all the products on this card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous. I love the backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteso cute!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteReally cool how you created your own plaid embossed background! Love your creative cards!
ReplyDeleteReally like the bright plaid background - so different!
ReplyDeleteI really like your plaid! But I'm loving that "So Happy Together" card. Perfect! This blog is making me like Mama Elephant & Kryssi & Angela even more! Thanks & Happy Anniversary Mama Elephant!
ReplyDeleteLove both of the backgrounds!!
ReplyDeleteThose backgrounds are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! Love how you inked the paper, but really LOVE that last card. It is so cute how they hold those signs.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you made the backgrounds -- they are awesome. And the cards are too darn cute! Love them both.
ReplyDeleteI seriously love the background on this card and I thought I could do without the background stamp set....wrong. tfs
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the background, really amazing! Using pinks and reds really makes everything pop.
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards! I especially LOVE the plaid background you created! It's absolutely FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteGlad I bought the border stamp set! :D
ReplyDeleteLove your cards; those penguins are great!
ReplyDeleteAck! That plaid looks AMAZING and I love the penguins!
ReplyDeleteLove your plaid background!
ReplyDeleteLove the backgrounds especially the pink background. It is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLOVELOVELOVE the plaid background! It is a great background for the adorable penguins! TFS!
ReplyDeleteTwo great background ideas. I love the sentiment with the 3 penguins together.
ReplyDeleteAmazing background on both cards, great backgrounds can make a good card amazing. Great job.
ReplyDeleteLove how you combined elements from different sets!
ReplyDeleteThose penguins are great...love your backgrounds!!
ReplyDeleteI adore your plaid background! So much work but it's worth it :)
ReplyDeleteLovin' the penguins with the flags...too stinkin' cute!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the plaid background on the first card and the penguins with flags are just so cute in the second card! ^_^
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards!! LOVE the family of penguins and the kissing penguins are so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards! Nice to see the penguins as more than a Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteOh how fun! I loved
ReplyDeleteyour first card and
then saw the second
one! Great job on both.
Carla from Utah
Great background and colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards!
ReplyDeleteOh your cards are too cute!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat cool backgrounds to your super cute penguins!
ReplyDeleteThese backgrounds are awesome!! And how about those penguins??? So so cute! TFS xxx
ReplyDeleteI so love your pink plaid background! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteVery cute penguin cards--I like the backgrounds you created.
ReplyDeleteYour background on the first card is amazing...I thought it was patterned paper at first! Both cards are absolutely adorable! I love the penguins.
ReplyDeleteTwo very cute cards. Love your background and color on the first card. Im in love with those penguins for sure.
ReplyDeleteI really love your background! Thanks for the tips on how to make it. Your card is quite inspiring!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card, I love the penguins
ReplyDeleteWow-I thought that paper was printed card stock! You made it! I'm so impressed.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card :-)
Very cute cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletevery cute cards
ReplyDeleteWhat a great background. The little penguins are simply adorable. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the plaid look. Super cute.
ReplyDeleteYour card are adorable... these penguins are super cute :)
ReplyDeleteWow. Two great cards. Love the plaid and the sweet penguins!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteThe plaid you created is simply fantastic. I love love love it! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your cards are fantastic! Super cute and those backgrounds are awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love the penguins.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are soooo stinkin cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch great backgrounds. I love them both. Thanks
ReplyDeleteAwesome backgrounds and cards! Very creative.
ReplyDeleteYour backgrounds are so fantastic. Lovely cards, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, your backgrounds are gorgeous! TFS
ReplyDeleteyour backgrounds work perfectly with the penguins!
ReplyDeletestamping sue
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Your backgrounds are so creative--love your designs! Great way to showcase these adorable penguins!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards! Love that plaid background! I ordered that stamp set! Love it! Nancee :)
ReplyDeleteLove how you did the plaid card and the 2nd one is just adorable with the penguins holding flags. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards....love the plaid.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards an awesome release <3
ReplyDeleteYour plaid is marvelous! And your penguin family is adorable. Love the "happy" penguins, too!
ReplyDeletelove your bgs--I'll be they have great texture!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so cute and I love that you gave a non-Christmas slant to the second card, showing the versatility of these stamps. Great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove the plaid and the cute penguins.
ReplyDeleteisoscia at aol dot com
What a fabulously pink non-traditional-Christmas background! Love both of your cards!
ReplyDeletedarling card! Love the fun scallops and the way you created that awesome sentiment... too cute!
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly! That background is incredible!!! LOVE the colors!
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful cards~ love the backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteLove the plaid background. Very cute cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the plaid! And, of course, the cute penguin family! Clever idea!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all the detail! TOO cute!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so great!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the background stamps - very cool.
ReplyDeleteThose borders seem so versatile! Thanks for showing us some great ways to use them!
ReplyDeleteI love the penguins! That background is awesome, too!
ReplyDeleteThis is just too cute and creative! Especially love the second card and how you put together the sets!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! Love the plaid and especially the second card with that background. Go penguins!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you used the new borders stamps.
ReplyDeleteSuch creative use of the border stamps! TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! I love your backgrounds! Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeletethe card is so nice...love all the new release so much..
ReplyDeleteWow and wow! Both of your cards are incredible and just love the plaid background, its phenomenal!
ReplyDeletelove how you used the borders!
ReplyDeleteawesome cards - the plaid background is dynamite and the two penguins on the other card is so cute!
ReplyDeleteHow creative you are with the plaid background.. then the adorable penguins.. love them and love your card.. great job
ReplyDeleteLoved your explanation of the plaid background. It highlights the penguins so well. Love those little guys!
ReplyDeleteohhhhh, these penguins and ohhhhh, your blog....all SPLENDID!!!!! I can't believe you created the plain yourself - I thought it was just paper, you all are SOOOO talented and I am so thankful for the inspiration and awesome stamps from ME! Happy 2nd!!!
ReplyDeleteYour plaid background is just amazing. Those cute little penguins are so sweet, love the heart trail. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeletewow both card are really amazing and beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThat border stamp was created for plaid, wasn't it? Nice work.
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards! I love the backgrounds on both of them!!!
ReplyDeleteadorable cards! :)
ReplyDeleteYou've worked magic with these little penguins! Two delightful cards...I'm smiling all over my face at seeing these!
ReplyDelete~c
Adorable!! love the penguin family. so so cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and creative 😍
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! Love the plaid!
ReplyDeleteBoth are just great and love the background!
ReplyDeleteLove live love your cards... Super cute
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love your new release!
ReplyDeleteLOL demonstrating their love! I love it! Super cute cards! tfs hugs, Kristina
ReplyDeleteYou cards are oh so sweet and lovely! Thanks for sharing your skill and talent!
ReplyDeleteBoth the cards are lovely. Especially loved the plaid background in the first!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Just love these little guys!
ReplyDeleteeva
love your backgrounds! Who needs patterned paper?
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
What great cards. So creative. TFS.
ReplyDeleteGreat backgrounds that you created! Super cute cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat release! Love the penguins!
ReplyDeleteI love the backgrounds and the penguins!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the pink background! These penguins are adorbs, I already got the set and can't wait for it to arrive ^.^
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards luv the resist embossing and inking
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors. Both cards are amazingly cute.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards! Of course the images are adorable, but I also love the plaid you created on the first and the little flags on the second.
ReplyDeleteamazing projects! :)
ReplyDeleteNice cards...the penguins are so cute
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute penguin family. Lovely card! :)
ReplyDeleteHow adorable!! LOVE the background on the first card. So fun!! I love how you created the sentiment for the second card. Those penguins are precious!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore your plaid background! I must give this a try. It's so bold and fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the plaid background on the first card. The second one is outstanding too. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. That plaid background is awesome and your second card is totally cute.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2nd Anniversary, Great release! I love the amazing pink plaid BG you created!
ReplyDeleteI am in complete awe at your home made background papers. A fantastic way to use those border stamps. There you have it, a wonderful justification for more stamps to be added to my wish list. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteCool background! I have ordered the penguins and you have gave me a great idea for a card for my husband. Our 20th anniversary is Christmas Eve!
ReplyDeleteLove that bckground. It really made the cute image pop!!!
ReplyDeleteLove both backgrounds of your cards !!!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are just so cute! I love all the details. That's what really makes them shine!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! Love the stamping on the first and everything about the second one! :) Great job!
ReplyDeleteSooooooooooooo stinkin' cute!!
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