8/17/09

Caardvarks & Core'dinations bloghop Day 1/3

Welcome to Caardvarks' first ever 3-day blog hop sponsored by Core'dinations!!!



I've read great things about all you can do with Core'dinations cardstock but never had the chance to try it out. You can distress it, sand it, emboss it to reveal the second layer. Look how cool this whitewashed line is!!



Continue hopping for your chance to win the super prize from Core'dinations! Be sure to come back tomorrow for another chance to win!

Your next stop is Nathalia's blog!

Here's the complete blog hop list in case you wander off track. :)


Supplies: Core'dinations Whitewashed cardstock, Matha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Quickutz Flourish, Heidi Swapp SHE Chipboard Alphabet, Bazzill Rhinestones
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94 comments:

  1. TanisAugust 17, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    ABSOLUTELY beautiful! I love how you cut the embossed sheet into strips. Perfect.

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  2. JennAugust 17, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    I love the different shades on the embossed strips

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  3. AnonymousAugust 17, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Kryssi, this is gorgeous! I love how you did the background!

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  4. Andi (RrlScrapGal)August 17, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Love the sweet touches with the butterfies!

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  5. Pamela SmerkerAugust 17, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    WOW the color combo on your card is so bright and cheery! I love all of those little elements you used, the butterfly, chipboard...brilliant!

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  6. JosephineAugust 17, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    That's gorgeous - it almost looks like lace!

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  7. EvaAugust 17, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Ohhh..this is so very pretty!!!

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  8. CandyAugust 17, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    You're right, definitely very cool!!!!

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  9. Nathalia CastellonAugust 17, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Beautiful card Kryssi!

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  10. Sarah J MoermanAugust 17, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Gorgeous card, Kryssi!! Great design and beautiful colors.

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  11. June HouckAugust 17, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Very cute, Kryssi!

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  12. ShawnaAugust 17, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Love, love, love the embossing on your pretty card!

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  13. Celeste B.August 17, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Love the red peeking through.

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  14. UnknownAugust 17, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous!!!

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  15. MichelleAugust 17, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Another butterfly card! I love it and the green is beautiful!

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  16. ShawninazAugust 17, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    This is fabulous, must get my hands on this cardstock. Your work shows it off beautifully!

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  17. PriscillaAugust 17, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Beautiful card, love how you cut it into strips, way cool.

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  18. Nicole MakiAugust 17, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Love how pretty and subtle this is.

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  19. Leigh Ann BairdAugust 17, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Beyond gorgeous! I think I need that flourish...

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  20. Ewik21August 17, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    I ike clear and simple cards , Hugs Ewa

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  21. JulieAugust 17, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Beautiful card, I love the embossing.
    Julie x

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  22. Steph JacobsonAugust 17, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the color combination!

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  23. *Alison*August 17, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    I love this card.. the colors, how you made the swirl, swirl off the word HI, and the little gemstones add just the right touch.. TFS

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  24. DragonladyAugust 17, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Fantastic card Krissi. Embossing is so good on this card.

    Ali x

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  25. HeidiAugust 17, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    i just love this card! i love the rustic look with the pop of a couple of bright colors. this is totally my style. love it!

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  26. nooraAugust 17, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    I love those butterflies!

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  27. terriavidreader (IN-USA)August 17, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Cute card!

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  28. TeriAugust 17, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Nice job! Loving the background.

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  29. AnonymousAugust 17, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    I love the embossing and the color coming through.

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  30. KatyAugust 17, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    love the white washed! great card!

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  31. ~amy~August 17, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Hey Kryssi! Such a sweet card!!!

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  32. PatriciaAugust 17, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    I love this card it's fantastic

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  33. Shauna KAugust 17, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    so pretty! love the swirl and butterflies!

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  34. YelowflowerAugust 17, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    wonderful project! thanks for sharing!!!

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  35. Hilde Aaslund aka ScoobieAugust 17, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Love the embossed background!

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  36. MarijkeAugust 17, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    This is really a sweet card!!

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  37. Sarah AAugust 17, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Love this card!

    Sarah x

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  38. AnonymousAugust 17, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    I've never tried Core'dinations either but it sure looks tempting. Beautiful card.

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  39. cal8007August 17, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    I love how the red comes out - makes the card stunning! Thanks for sharing. I'm following you now!

    Carmen

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  40. BettyAugust 17, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    butterflies and lovely colors - great combo. Betty

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  41. Amanda ProfumoAugust 17, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    I love this card so much- the colors and the butterflies won me over!

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  42. MaxeneAugust 17, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Ohhh, this rocks!!! I LOVE the look of the whitewashed cardstock! Sooo shabby chic!

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  43. Cindy (Stamp With Me Cindy G/Stamping Therapy)August 17, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Very cool paper. I have it in black with bright colors underneath. I will have to try some of the others. Your card is great.

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  44. KarenAugust 17, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    So glad you are back to blogging. What a beautiful card. Love the white wash effect.

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  45. reenAugust 17, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    I love your card, the style and color combination are beautiful.

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  46. Kelly BoothAugust 17, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    LOVE your Caard Kryssi...I need to get some of that cs...

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  47. Sue McRaeAugust 17, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    So pretty and elegant! Love the embossing on the white with colour peeking through!

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  48. CareyAugust 17, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Very pretty.

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  49. TriciaAugust 17, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    that whitewash one is so cool!!!!

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  50. SchuCo DesignsAugust 17, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful card! The gem stones give it a special pop.

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  51. StacyCAugust 17, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Very nice card...

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  52. Kimberly's KraftsAugust 17, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Stunningly beautiful card! :)

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  53. nannette13August 17, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    I really love this look of the strips and the distressing! Thanks for sharing!

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  54. RonaAugust 17, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    That is so pretty!! love it

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  55. MichelleAugust 17, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    I love your card... love the embossed background.

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  56. Steph ZerbeAugust 17, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    ohhhh, love this!!!
    seriously gorgeous card. bkgrd is amazing with these butterflies

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  57. pat15August 17, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    I love the sanding on the card.

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  58. KyJeJeAugust 17, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Love the colors and the butterflies and swirls embellishments. Beatiful card.

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  59. Tiffany HeilmanAugust 17, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Gorgeous card, love the color combo.

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  60. JamiecraftsAugust 17, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    love your stuff, i'll be back! :)

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  61. Susan GrapengaterAugust 17, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    I love the strips and the sanding!

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  62. MarlaAugust 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Love that card and embossing!!

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  63. EchoAugust 17, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    Great Card! Love the colors you chose. Simple yet so elegant!

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  64. mel m. m. mccarthyAugust 17, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    OuuuuulaLA! I just love those strips with the different colours. Looks so classy. And the butterfly is perfection! :o)

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  65. csroyalAugust 17, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    I love this!!

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  66. TinaAugust 17, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Ooo, very pretty card! TFS.

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  67. cindyAugust 17, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Love the embossing pattern with the color coordination.. perfect choice and marriage of style!

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  68. JessicaKAugust 18, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    Wow, instant distressing look - awesome!

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  69. java divaAugust 18, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    Oh I can't wait to use this folder on that paper! Just a touch of color--love it!!
    Congrats on your expectancy. :)

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  70. MarthaAugust 18, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    Love the cut and inked strips of embossed cardstock. Gorgeous card!

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  71. Allison CopeAugust 18, 2009 at 3:47 AM

    Beautiful card Kryssi! Love the use of the different coloured Core*dinations cardstock!

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  72. Dawn TAugust 18, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    Love the whitewashed card.... this one is awesome Kryssi. Love what you have done.

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  73. Alice August 18, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    wow!! this is absolutely gorgeous as always Kryssi!! Love the red that sipped out after distressing!

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  74. Connie NealAugust 18, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    The paper makes this so beautiful! Thanks for sharing

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  75. AnneAugust 18, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    lovely vintage look, very nice. Good luck with your new addition to the family :)

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  76. JaneAugust 18, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    gorgeous! love it!

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  77. NancyrooAugust 18, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    gorgeous! Love the distressed look!

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  78. dstandardAugust 18, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Beautiful work!

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  79. Melody (lacyquilter)August 18, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    This is fabulous.

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  80. cheryl l.August 18, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    GREAT card! I have to get some of that paper!! Now where's my coupon???

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  81. Wendy K.August 18, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    This is so cool! Great background!

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  82. BeckyAugust 18, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Beautiful card, beautiful design and fabulous colors.

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  83. DianaAugust 18, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Love the distressed look!

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  84. DonnaAugust 18, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Gorgeous.

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  85. Carrie GaskinAugust 18, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    This is awesome! I just love it!

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  86. KathleneAugust 18, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    The embossed different hued strips are such a lovely touch. Great card!

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  87. JulieAugust 18, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    great work...love the embossing.

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  88. CathyAugust 18, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Simple and cute! Love this card!

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  89. AliyAugust 19, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    the pop of the red butterfly is just stunning!

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  90. Lucy AbramsAugust 19, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    This is juts beautiful Kryssi - pretty and sweet.

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  91. kathy sAugust 20, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    fabulous card - these papers are so great

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  92. ♥ Sonja Bekker ♥August 20, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    wowsie krissie,
    this is so Elegant looking,Í love the textures on the whitwash
    yours is Cor’delisious.
    see a tomorrrow

    big hugs sonja

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  93. katherineeeAugust 20, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    so gorgeous!! Love your design

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  94. UnknownAugust 24, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    This is so so beautiful...
    I love the color combinations..
    --
    Michell
    Wireless Home Alarm Security Systems

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