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Friday, September 12, 2014

STAMPlorations Spotlight and September Bloghop !!

Hello friends! I am back with a reminder card for STAMPlorations September Stamp Release Blog Hop  and also a spotlight project over at the STAMPlorations blog.
It's stamp release month at STAMPlorations! The other STAMPlorations girls and I are sharing more projects we created featuring the new stamps. Visit and leave a comment on all the stops on the hop for a chance to win.
THREE (3) lucky hoppers randomly drawn from the designers' blogs will each win a stamp set of their choice from the new release and ONE (1) lucky hopper randomly drawn from the STAMPlorations blog will win a $25 gift certificate to use towards products in the STAMPlorations shop. You have until Monday, September 15, 11:55 p.m. PDT (GMT -700) to comment here and on my fellow designers' posts for a chance to win. Winners will be announced on the STAMPlorations blog on Thursday, September 18.

 So here's my card... 
To make this card, I cut the lower edge of the card with a Pretty pink posh border die and did some heat embossing with the snowflakes from VIGNETTE: Christmas Block. Then I did some emboss resist inking. I also stamped, colored and fuzzy cut the bells from Holiday Sketches: Christmas Bells set. Next I added the a scored panel at the base. Added the bells to finish my card. These stamps are just adorable and possibilities are endless :) Dont forget to comment on the hop for your chance to win. I am sharing this with Jingle bells - Sketch-vitus (though not exactly like the sketch but it sure has those elements incorporated)

Here is the list of the stops in the hop...

And now to my second spotlight feature and I am feeling so excited :) I hope I can inspire you yet again. This time I am showcasing another technique often done in photography I hope I will be able to inspire you.  
I have used STAMPlorations beautiful new release Bloom Sketches set and VIGNETTE Retro Mod Shapes
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So, here's a look into the finished project. The look that I have tried to create is termed as focal zoom with bokeh background. Actually, this is my term, I don't know if this term is used in photography or not :). Here we focus on one image and keep the rest of the photo blurred usually with a bokeh background.


Please head over to the STAMPlorations blog for a photo tutorial on this card. I am linking this at Simon Says Wednesday challenge - Make your own background

Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment :)
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33 comments:

  1. jimlynnSeptember 12, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Both are so beautiful Deepti! I love all the blue in that first card - and the sponging. The second is just as awesome! The flowers seem to pop off the page.
    Lynn

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  2. Tracey McNeelySeptember 12, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    Both beautiful Dee! Your spotlight project is amazing, the bokeh it absolutely gorgeous!

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  3. Lisa EltonSeptember 12, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    Deepti these are both fantastic!! Love your design on the first and your pretty red flowers and multiple dots on the second!!

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  4. cmSeptember 12, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    Absolutely knock-out, show-stopping, breath-taken away stunning,, Deepti! You've actually rendered me speechless with how incredibly gorgeous these are..the beautiful bells against the blue, snowflake background, the poppies nestled atop the bokeh background. WOW...seriously WOW!!
    ~c

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  5. New CreationsSeptember 12, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    Cool and pretty cards!!! Stunning showcase of Christmas bell stamps!

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  6. Barb GhigSeptember 12, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    Good heavens, is there any style you don't do beautifully? Your cards are just gorgeous, Deepti! I love your Christmas bells and how you created the snowy sky on the first card, and your flowers are stunning on the 2nd one! I really love your bokeh background, too! So many lovely layers and colors...it looks so dreamy! Love how you stamped one more flower in the corner, too...very clever design idea!

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  7. Becca CrugerSeptember 12, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    Ooooooooh! I love both of your cards but your first one is just so wintery and beautiful!!! I love the ombre effect of the blue.

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  8. Vicki DutcherSeptember 12, 2014 at 11:54 PM

    Both cards are just amazing! Beautiful vivid color and stunning sponging!

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  9. Taunya ButlerSeptember 13, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    Love, love, love your Christmas card with the bells in blue!! Super well done and very eye-pleasing!!

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  10. Kelly LatevolaSeptember 13, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    Your coloring is always so amazing! I love how vibrant your colors are and that bokeh background is completely awesome :)

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  11. SD poojaSeptember 13, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    Wow ! The inked panel on first one is absolute delight n loved the bokeh effect on second one :) !

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  12. Julie BSeptember 13, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    Another two fantastic cards Dee, where do they all come from!
    I love the shaded resist background of the first and the bokeh background on the second. :)

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  13. BożenASeptember 13, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    as always, your interpretations are excellent. Wonderful Christmas card. This blue color creates a cool winter mood. Super!

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  14. Karen MSeptember 13, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Love these gorgeous cards Deepti....a trip to your blog is always so inspiring! Hugs xx

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  15. Kay MillerSeptember 13, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Oh my!! Both of your cards are just stunning! What beautiful pieces of artwork Deepti!!

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  16. 1CardCreatorSeptember 13, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Both of these are gorgeous, I love the deep bright colors you use too! ~Diane

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  17. Kirsty VittetoeSeptember 13, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful cards! Love all the gorgeous details!!!!

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  18. EllenSeptember 13, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Two different cards, both are really beautyful. My favourite is the second, the flowers are lovely!
    Greetings from Ellen / LIBellenZAUBER (ellengottschalk.blogspot.de)

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  19. Kathy KrugSeptember 13, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    Love how your flowers pop off the background.

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  20. Cornelia (fun stamping)September 13, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    I am still swooning over your bokeh background - just fabulous with those red poppies! Your first card is really pretty, too!

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  21. LollSeptember 14, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    Two fabulous cards Deepti. LOVE those bells (have the whole set of new stamps whisking it's way to me as I type) :) Love the curved border and your beautiful sponged sky over the snowflakes.

    Love your bokeh technique ... your orange flowers really pop off the card. Love that you've added one in the bottom corner --- fabulous design Deepti! Loll xx

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  22. Kelly GriglioneSeptember 14, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    Really love these, Deepti!! The flower in the margin of your last card is quite inspired! Lovely design element!

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  23. Sue VanDeVusseSeptember 14, 2014 at 5:46 AM

    Your cards are beautiful! Love the snowy background with those bells and the scored lower portion. And your second card is beautiful with that bokeh technique.

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  24. Lee-AnneSeptember 14, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    Love both of these beauties, Deepti! The layout in your first is so amazing, as is that snowy background! And the bokeh effect is the perfect backdrop for those amazing flowers!

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  25. Katie Ann BrooksSeptember 14, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    Love your backdrop on the first card and the poppies are so eye catching!

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  26. BonnieSeptember 15, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    2 more beautiful cards, Deepti! I love that stitched edge with the embossing peeking out and the pretty bells and snowflakes. And those poppies are GORGEOUS! I've got my eye on that set as I love everything in it!

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  27. Cris G.September 16, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Wow! Love your second card so much, just fantastic... love the poppy showing at the bottom side of the card.

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  28. HeatherSeptember 17, 2014 at 5:38 AM

    A beautiful card Deepti, I love how you've created the beautiful background and stunning poppies!!

    Thanks so much for joining Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  29. ~amy~September 17, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    Such gorgeous cards!
    Thanks for joining us at Jingle Belles!

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  30. SmilynStefSeptember 18, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    I really love those bells ... they are on my wish list for sure ... so glad you got sketchy with us at Jingle Belles.

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  31. TesaBSeptember 19, 2014 at 2:31 AM

    Oh WOW! Both cards are stunning!!! Love your background inking, soooo totally gorgeous!!!

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  32. lauren bergoldSeptember 20, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    oh WOW! both of these are amazingly lovely, but of course i'm bound to say my fave is that gorgeous holiday card you've made using the fab sketch miss amy made for us at JINGLE BELLES! ♥

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  33. Monika ReeckSeptember 21, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Deepti the first card is very festive and Love the color
    the second one I already wrote on the stamplorations blog
    I love your bokeh effect looks amazing with that flower...I adore the second card so much my friend...
    hugs, Monika

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