House of Cards Blog Hop and DT Call

BEFORE WE START--we'd like you all to know that this blog hop is also a DT CALL!!!  

If you're interested in working with us a HOC for a six month term from July 2014 through January of 2015 please put DT at the end of your entry name when you link up!!!  

We're looking for crafters comfortable in any card making style and it might just be YOU!  You will be contacted by June 18th  to know if you've made the team. :)   Each DT member will just be in charge of one or two cards/projects per month plus commenting.  Please email Mynn at onastampageATyahooDOTcom if you have any other questions!  And now...

Hi friends!  Can you believe we've come to the end of our second term here at House of Cards?!  We are saying a fond farewell to some of our DT members and feel so grateful to those staying on.  To say goodbye and thank you, we're celebrating with a blog hop!  

This hop will run FROM JUNE 2ND UNTIL JUNE 15TH,  ANY CARD STYLE is welcome and we've got a gorgeous photo inspiration for your crafting enjoyment! 

Here's our photo inspiration:

You probably arrived here from the fabulously talented Ruth. 

Here is my card for you, using stamps from our sponsor STAMPlorations:

I used stamps from one of our fabulous sponsors - STAMPlorations. I actually used three sets here: Stamplorations - Eclectic Florals, Subway Art Builders - MOM #4, Sentiment Builder Happy, 

The cork banner is from my stash of  TOSICOR (things on sale I couldn't resist) and the  flower vase I made with an embossing folder - first embossed it, then swiped Versamark over the raised areas and heat embossed it in white. See - it mimics that basket in the inspiration photo.

The idea of making a vase this way is from Kelly Griglione - she posted that a long time ago on her fabulous blog Notable Nest. I'm sure you know Kelly - if not check out her blog, its simply amazing! And tell her I sent you ;)

I am linking this card with Simon Says Wednesday challenge - Anything goes

So, before you continue hopping I'll show you our fabulous sponsors!  Make sure you leave a comment at each person's blog along the way because the prizes are hidden and we'll be doing random drawings from the blogs where they are hiding! :)  After you're done, make a creation to share with us here, too, for another chance to win!

Eclectic Anthology
Prize: $50 gift voucher to the shop.

Eclectic Anthology is your source for commercial use, royalty free, printable antique and vintage digital graphics.  Much of what you'll see is exclusive to our site and can't be found anywhere else, but we also have some public domain graphics as well.  Everything has been professionally edited and retouched for maximum quality and expert clarity.

Inspired By Stamping
Prize: $15 gift voucher to the shop.

Inspired by Stamping is a boutique online craft store. We design & manufacture the highest quality of photopolymer stamps that bring superior stamping to all crafters. Whether you're just starting out in card making or a "seasoned scrapper", you'll find that our stamps and products are a great addition to your collection.

Paper Sweeties
Prize: $20 gift voucher to the shop.

Paper Sweeties™ LLC is owned and illustrated by Debbie Marcinkiewicz, and offers high-quality, on-trend acrylic stamps coordinating dies and embellishments.  Our heartwarming images allow paper crafters to create adorable dolls with interchangeable outfits and accessories! We also have a huge selection of all-occasion sentiments, labels, frames and accessory sets - perfect for every paper crafted project!  The Sweeties dolls, accessories and sentiments are so much fun to create with and are sure to bring back fond childhood memories!  You'll enjoy using the Sweeties stamps and dies to create projects for card making, scrap booking, party invitations and favors, home decor, gifts and so much more!

Boutique link:

www.papersweeties.com

Blog link: 

http://papersweeties.com/category/blog/

STAMPlorations
Prize: 5 stamps sets--your choice--from the shop.

Hey there! David and I (Shery) are a husband-and-wife team and we own and manage STAMPlorations™ from our home office in Central California. I'm an avid paper crafter and I love graphic design, so in June 2013, my husband and I launched our home-based stamp company featuring my designs.

All of our stamps are proudly made in the USA. Our rubber stamps are deep-etched and made from high quality rubber, while our clear stamps are made from the finest, non-yellowing photopolymer resin and they're naturally sticky. They're environmentally friendly too because biodegradable materials were used in the manufacture of these stamps. With proper use and care, you can expect our clear stamps to last as long as rubber stamps -- years!
Through our stamp line, we hope to encourage crafters of all ages and experience levels to "Stamp with all your ART!".

Stitchy Bear
Prize: $10 gift voucher to the shop.

We are proud to say that we have been in business, serving our customers since 2010.
We have a very large and talented group of Digital Creators who sell their products in our store and who regularly upload new products. You will find something new almost daily.

And now, here's your hop order~

House of Cards Challenge Blog

Mynn (Challenge Owner)
Ruth (Challenge Co-Owner)

You're here ----->Cornelia (CAS)<-----You're here

Nancy (CAS)
Robbie (CAS)
DaenY's (CAS)
Sue T. (CAS)
Anita (Classic)
Donna (Classic)
Judy (Classic)
Mrs. Duck (Classic)
Emily (Cute)
Tammy (Cute)
Vannessa (Cute)
Ang (Vintage)
Rudlis (Vintage)
Rocky (Vintage)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

  Char Cundy
Jinny Newlin

Kristi Schurr

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala

Nancy Penir

Pattie Goldman

Now get to hoppin'!  Your next stop is Nancy's blog!  Don't forget to link up a project with us after completing the hop for an extra chance to win a mystery prize from one of our fabulous sponsors, too!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all! :)

1 entry per person.

Open from June 2nd at 6am CST through June 15th at noon CST.