Aloha! What an honor to be a part of this exciting 5th Anniversary celebration for
A Blog Named Hero!! I'm Niki G. and I am a former A Blog Named Hero design team member from last year. A big shout out to Lisa and Jessica for continuing to bring crafty inspiration daily with A Blog Named Hero.
Even more exciting is there are prizes to be won just for hopping and commenting along the way! The hop is over two days and there are different giveaway prizes to be won each day. Check out the info at the end of the blog post!!
On to the celebration with my card...
I completed the look with the sentiment from Hero Arts Cheers Messages by Lia embossed in Judikins Egyptian Gold embossing powder on black cardstock die cut with Lawn Fawn Fancy Scalloped Rectangle Stackables.
**GIVEAWAY INFO:
A Blog Named Hero is so thankful for our wonderful sponsors and collaborating companies! Several companies decided to help us celebrate our fifth anniversary with giveaways and they were so generous that we decided to spread the love over both hop days with different prizes to be won each day! Giveaway prizes total more than $500! To win, leave a comment on each hop stop. We will select winners randomly from different blogs so the more blogs you visit each day, the greater your chances of winning! And be sure to visit the Saturday post from A Blog Named Hero for the list of Saturday hoppers and prizes! Comments must be left before 11:59 PM EDT on Tuesday, March 28th and winners will be announced on March 30th.
Today's prizes include the following:
- $50 gift card to Simon Says Stamp
- $50 gift card to Gina K Designs
- $25 gift card to Winnie & Walter
- $25 gift card to Lawn Fawn
- $20 gift card to Avery Elle
- prize pack from Mama Elephant
- gift card from Studio Katia
- one Online Card Class of your choice
- one set of distress oxide inks from Jennifer McGuire Ink
Next on the hop is Lin Brandyberry! Hop on by to check out how she's celebrating the 5th anniversary of A Blog Named Hero!!
Gorgeous! LOVING the colors!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous-LOVE the colour combo!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors! So pretty
ReplyDeleteHow FABulous Niki! Love your stencil work!
ReplyDeleteWow! Loved the colors! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Great colors! TFS
ReplyDeleteInterested color combo
ReplyDeleteI didn't know how to use a stencil as embossing tool, thanks! The colors for the card are excellent.
ReplyDeleteWow love the colors
ReplyDeleteGreat colors on the soft card
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteThe colors on this card are stunning!! I LOVE how you used that stencil!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool technique!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful stenciled background - noticed it goes with your blog header!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors; pretty card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! Such a great background!
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th Anniversary! Thanks for the blog hop. What a fun card!
ReplyDeleteLOVe the colors!
ReplyDeleteI love this "new to me" technique. I'm definitely going to have to try it. Your color choices are perfect. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty-love it!
ReplyDeleteWow! such a great blend of colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card..love the colors. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win the give away.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what it is about peacocks but I just love them, I guess it probably are the colours of there feathers!
ReplyDeleteThat stencil makes an awesome card! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's stunning - I love the bright colors.
ReplyDeleteThat background is pretty - looks like you foiled it, but you didn't. Thanks
ReplyDeleteNice card.
ReplyDeleteI've seen many people using these feathers. Such a tangle of them here. You don't know which begins and another ends. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the stencil. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting technique and. Ew to me. Thanks for using it on a great card!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love your card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this technique!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. . .thanks for sharing this card how you used the stencil to create it. It's a great help as I am just beginning to use stencils.
ReplyDeleteLove the color combo!
ReplyDeleteLove how you incorporated so many techniques to make a wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of that stencil.
ReplyDeleteGreat technique and a beautiful outcome!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful peacock feathers!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the card.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so pretty
ReplyDeleteSoooo pretty! Love that background!Loving this blog hop with all this talent and inspiration! Thanks for sharing yours!
ReplyDeleteI was interested in the emboss resist technique. I will have to spend more time reviewing how you did this. Its lovely. Thanks
ReplyDeleteFabulous card with a new technique using the negative of the stencil, must try that, so thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Thanks for sharing that technique. It makes the background feel like it has dimension to it.
ReplyDeleteWow, just stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteMartha M
fabulous colors all my favorites on one card! well done
ReplyDeleteReally eye catching and the colors you used were inspired! Thank you for posting such a great card--I think I'm going to go buy those ink colors and try this! :)
ReplyDeleteNeat card
ReplyDeleteVery interesting colour combo. Striking.
ReplyDeleteWhat a dreamy design!
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ReplyDeleteWOWZERS! This is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteI love blog hops because they are so inspiring--thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!!
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ReplyDeleteLove the colors, very nice card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful stencil!
ReplyDeleteawesome colors
ReplyDeleteAmazing background! So fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Niki! I really love how you've layered your inks with the stenciled background! FABulous!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Niki! I really love how you've layered your inks with the stenciled background! FABulous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring of the peacock feathers!
ReplyDeleteStunning love your design great card thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, thank you for sharing your creativity !
ReplyDeleteWarm Birthday greetings (it's mine today as well) from Belgium,
Lieve
This is really beautiful, the background is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow. I'm impressed with this card. Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI do not use stencils often but this makes me want to get them out. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love this peacock stencil and the card you created with it. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card! Love the colors and the simplicity. TFS!
ReplyDeleteVery nice ! Happiness always on your 5 year anniversary to a blog called hero !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors, gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, love the colors you used
ReplyDeleteI love the color combination you came up with using the Distress Inks - I would of never thought of those colors together :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stencil
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the stencil to create such a beautiful background!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!Awesome job!
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ReplyDeletevery pretty and colorful :)
ReplyDeleteOMG....gorgeous card! I love the colors you used!
ReplyDeletePerfect card for a celebration.
ReplyDeleteFantastic colors!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of color. So stunning.
ReplyDeleteStunning and gorgeous
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thanks for the inspiration and participation in this blog.
ReplyDeleteLike the color combo and the dimension of the look of this.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
WOWSER! love the colors!
ReplyDeleteFabulous technique and gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteI love your color combinations. Thanks for the inspiration and a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, great colors and that background is breathtaking!!!
ReplyDeletePretty card!
ReplyDeleteNiki love the colors and celebration banner.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteClever use of stencil and colors.
ReplyDeleteLove how the colours really pop against the dark background.
ReplyDeleteReally cute card! Love the colors.
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I do not have the peacock feather stencil but it is something that I absolutely must get because this is such a neat card - you did great - although I must say this has been one of the best blog hops I have ever been on - each of these cards have been spectacular. Congratulations to the ladies on their 5 years.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card design!
ReplyDeleteYou, definitely, nailed the beauty of peacock feathers!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Such pretty colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you used on this card.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! Love the pretty color combo. What a great technique with the stencil.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful card. Love the peacock feathers stencil.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! That peacock stencil is at the top of the HA wish list. Love this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and I love that stencil and the colours you used.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the background and the pretty colorful feathers! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI really like the resist emboss technique it is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the background of this card! Love the colors. You have created a beautiful card here. I hope to someday be this good!! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteI really love your colors! So Spring-ish yet modern. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and colors. This is a great stencil. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
Love this card. It's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteThese colors are so soft and pretty! Love this stencil.
ReplyDeleteWow this card is stunning. The green on the feathers just ROCKS!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful peacock feathers!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Niki, a beautiful background!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a cool looking card
ReplyDeleteLove this colorful card!
ReplyDeletebeautiful colors!! thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove the distress inks that you used on this card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love that peacock stencil and it's on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteStriking card, beautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteI love the distress resist technique you used. And I totally love those oxides. Great card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! What a fantastic way to use the stencil with the black ink and versamark, I never would have thought of that. Stunning!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card and technique!
ReplyDeleteFabulous colors!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful and the techniques you used are amazing. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteExcellent stenciling!Great job!
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th Anniversary to ABNH!
Love the stencil ... off to finish the blog hop I go ...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The colours just pop off the card!
ReplyDeleteNiki! I love this. Such great colors and creative use of a stencil. I have got to play with my stencils more. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for helping us celebrate at A Blog Named Hero!
So pretty! Love your colors!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite colors! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteLove peacock feathers
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous way to use a stencil. Love your color choices.
ReplyDeleteSplendid!! What a great looking card for this special celebration!
ReplyDeleteDidn't quite understand how you made this card but I sure do like it. Great color selections!
ReplyDeletegreat embossing technique
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card. Thank you for the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card.
ReplyDeleteLove the feathers and they
are colored in a great
color combination.
thanks for sharing.
The colors you used made this card so special.
ReplyDeleteThat is a totally awesome look! Gotta love the versatility of stencils!!! So stinkin' cool!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning. The way you layered your colors is nothing short of brilliant.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color combinations!
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ReplyDeleteBreathtaking. Love the colors of the feathers.
ReplyDeleteThis is so wounderful
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors. I need to do more with stencils. Thanks for joining in the celebration.
ReplyDeleteWow such a beautiful card! I love the technique...thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteUnique. I like that!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
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ReplyDeleteReally cool card! Love the technique! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery, very cool!! Love that feather stencil & pretty colors of distress ink!
ReplyDeleteAmazing result with a stencil.
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ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the amazing inspiration using the peacock feather stencil! I can't wait to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card - gotta show those stencils some love!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the peacock stencil! Love the card.
ReplyDeleteLove your background using the stencil.
ReplyDeleteI don't use stencils but your card is so pretty that I'll have to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! I never thought to emboss with a stencil
ReplyDeleteThe colors you used are beautiful, thanks,
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the stencil.
ReplyDeleteEyecatching card
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your creativity through this site!
ReplyDeleteNeed stencils!! Thanks for ideas!
ReplyDeleteYour background is great - perfect colors for the peacock feathers. Great card!
ReplyDeleteLike the colors, nice
ReplyDeleteThose peacock feathers make a lovely background.
ReplyDeleteAwesome use of that lovely stencil. TFS.
ReplyDeleteLovely, intricate card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely card. I will have to try this technique. The color combo is very eye-catching.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the techniques used and the outcome was great.
ReplyDeleteGot to love the distress inks. Wonderful technique
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love your technique using a stencil.
ReplyDeleteReally like the colors,
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Wow gorgeous feathers! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLoving the colors of this beautiful peacock feather. Great sentiment. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you chose. Lovely card.
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like the blend of all the colors and the label colors really add to this card. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteGreat card
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love a great peacock design??
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Niki! I love the stencil and the colors you used! Definitely a technique I need to try!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the coloring.
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