#Spreadjoynotgerms Blog Hop

Friday, April 17, 2020

Hi friends and happy Friday. I am excited to be joining in a special blog hop - #spreadjoynotgerms. We have 31 sponsors and 153 bloggers participating. This hop is brought to you by Catherine Pooler and Hedgehog Hollow.

If this is your first time at my blog, I welcome you and am glad you are here. If you are a regular follower, thank you for stopping by again. 

For the hop, ou can visit either one of these posts for the full line-up of participants if you came here first and want to start the hop at the beginning or if you get lost along the way.  

* Catherine Pooler blog hop post - for full details and hop list. 

* Hedgehog Hollow blog hop post - for full details and hop list

If you are hopping along, you should have arrived here from Sherry Russ. After me, you will be headed to Sanna Lippert, also linked at the bottom of my post.
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I am representing Whimsy Stamps and Whimsy is offering up a $15 gift card on each of their designers who are participating in the hop. That's a lot of chances to win plus there are a ton of other prizes from 30 other sponsorsWhimsy Stamps is giving away a $15 gift certificate at each of the designers' blogs linked below.  To be entered to win, leave a comment at each stop by April 24th.  Winners will be randomly drawn from each post and announced on April 27th.



Here are all the sponsors. A full list of prizes can be found at Catherine's or Alexandra's blogs. Leave as many comments along the way for your chance to win. Deadline for comments is April 24th. Winners will be announced on April 27th on Catherine's and Alexandra's blogs so be sure to check there that date to see if you are one of the many winners.

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Alrighty now, let's get down to my projects for today. All products are linked below as well as listed below in the Link Deli list.

 I recently got the Flower Pail stamp from Whimsy Stamps and wanted to color it up. It was a pretty quick and easy image to color up which is nice for a more novice colorist such as myself.

After my panel was finished, I die cut it using the largest die from the Spring Ovals die collection and then popped up the panel with foam tape. I decided to add it to a grey card stock base. I couldn't figure out a good place to stamp a sentiment so I decided to leave it blank.

I did decide to add a few drops of White Opal Liquid Pearls to the purple flowers which add a nice touch. I haven't used these in ages and now want to add them to all of my cards. :)


Alrighty then, thanks so much for visiting me today. Best wishes to you all. Crafty hugs and be safe! ~ Alanna

As mentioned above, your next stop on the hop is Sanna Lippert. Happy hopping!



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191 comments :

Whisper said...

Oooo what a stunner of an image and I'm loving the colours you have picked for the flowers.

Oooo what a great idea to cheer everyone up in these strange times,

Luv Sam x

Doudou said...

Beautiful spring card !

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Elegant and beautiful creation Alanna. Love that beautiful stamp and gorgeous CAS design. The new oval dies are fabulous! Love this! Hugs, Wends xoxo

Sue said...

Hi Alanna, Your card is beautiful! Really pretty colours and beautifully done! Hope you are managing to stay safe.
love from
Sue...xxx <3

Frances Freeman said...

Very beautiful card. You did a terrific job

Margreet said...

Gorgeous card with beautiful coloring!
xxx Margreet

Barb said...

I love the colors of this card--it does put a smile on my face! Thanks for participating!

Unknown said...

What a fabulous card!!! So pretty.

Carol S said...

Such a beautiful image! Well done.

Justin Averill said...

The watercan vase of flowers is so striking!! Thanks for the inspiration!

rightbrainart said...

Beautiful!!!

~Denise Lynn~ said...

This is so pretty Alanna. Beautiful color too.

Nicole said...

Beautiful card!

Lisa Mensing said...

This is so beautiful! ❤

Kathy said...

Lovely, just lovely. I love the use of pearls.

Priya said...

Beautiful card

Gail said...

This is the most lovely card - you did an awesome job on this art! - TFS and being part of the hop-- blessings

Maria said...

Love card with the bouquet in the water can, so pretty!!

Sheila R said...

Cute, thanks for thinking of us and sharing.

Debbie Davis said...

This is so very lovely! #whimsystamps

Mary Ellen Lounsbery said...

Oh! So pretty and cheerful!

Isabel Z said...

Love what you created!

*Vicki* said...

Hello my friend!! Oh my goodness you've done such a stunning job of coloring this beautiful image!! I love the dimension you've added to the purple flowers too!! TFS the smiles!

dmbennett said...

Beautiful Card!!!

Blankina said...

pretty bouquet and yes those liquid pearls are a fab detail on the purple flowers, thanks for the inspiration and hop, hugs Blankina

Sandy said...

Beautiful stamp and you made such a pretty card with it! Love all the colorful flowers.
Stay Healthy

deb c said...

Such a beautiful card!!!

Kerys said...

Just gorgeous! I love how the flowers pop on the card x

Lisa said...

There is something about a bunch of flowers that is fun to color and brings a smile to everyone's face. Thank you for sharing!

Mcscrap said...

That’s a great card!! Thanks for sharing

Leen said...

I love this stamped image. It just screams spring time to me!!

abhoneyab said...

Great idea! I love this hop! Take care and stay safe!

Joyce Stuart said...

Love so much color in the flowers, beautiful.

Christine said...

Flowers are my favorites for card making. I love this image and how you colored it. The scalloped oval and gray background set it off perfectly!

Jenny McGee said...

Beautiful coloring. Thank you for the inspiration, especially during this difficult time. A nice pick me up.

MaylynnC said...

Striking beautiful tyfs

Cheryl said...

Beautiful card. I love your clean design.

MaylynnC said...

Beautiful tyfs

berucrafts said...

a wonderful card... love it... Thanks for sharing your inspiration.

Hugs
Ute
DT Whimsy Stamps

Amanda Wilcox said...

Such a pretty card! I love that image!

Dee Earnshaw said...

sweet card - lovely design

Connie Lutz said...

Very pretty!

Becca Yahrling said...

Your coloring is phenomenal. Beautiful card!

Lisa xx said...

Oh this is gorgeous....the colouring looks stunning

Cindi said...

Gorgeous card!

ckd said...

Beautiful card, great coloring on it. thank you

Debbie Bonner said...

Beautiful card. I think it spreads joy just by looking at it. Thanks

Unknown said...

So pretty!

Dawn Spengler said...

Spring! Love it!❤️

Michele Kovack said...

So pretty!!

mamawcindy said...

Gorgeous card. Flower stamps are my favorite and I love this one. Wonderful job!

Lynn McAuley said...

I love this watering can and your gorgeous spring bouquet!! Beautiful work on this wonderful design!

Carol Wortman said...

Very pretty shading on that can. A great time for bouquet of flowers!
Thanks and please be well!

My Red Hen said...

Beautiful card

Cindy G said...

You don't look like a novice in coloring to me! Love the idea of the liquid Pearl's! Thx

Cindy G said...

Beautiful card! That is the first time I've ever seen shimmer powder!

Natalie said...

So pretty and just a touch of vintage!

Jane Harrah said...

I just think it is wonderful what you and all the companies are doing to bring light and cheer to stampers. Thank you so very much.

Kim B said...

Love the card!

Lois said...

So pretty. Looks just like spring!

Gina K said...

Your lovely card screams spring!

MadeByMeghanK said...

Beautiful flowers and I love how you framed them!

Andrea Shell said...

What a lovely card! Your choice of colors is so pretty!

Phyllis said...

Stunning and so simple.

Virginia said...

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

Linda Callahan said...

Beautiful spring bouquet!

Debi Lowery said...

If you are a novice colorist......your coloring is great. Lovely chard TFS

Jean said...

Darling card! perfect for this hop! Thank you to all who have come together!

stampcz said...

Pretty flowers!

Marie Bingaman said...

Such a pretty card, and it really makes a statement on that dark gray base! :)

Laurie said...

Lovely card! Thank you for sharing.

Kristina "Tina" said...

Oh pretty! Loving all the inspiration along the way

cghundley said...

Gorgeous flowers you
have colored. Looks
lovely.
Carla from Utah

Marylin S said...

Thank you for joining in on the blog hop, and for sharing the joy with all of us!

Chrystyna said...

Thanks for participating in this blog hop and sharing your lovely card.

Jeanne said...

Beautiful image that just makes me happy to see it. Joy indeed. Your coloring is wonderful and love the addition of the pearls. Big hugs!

Pamela Duncan said...

Such a lovely card. Thanks for the inspiration.

Sandie Duggan said...

I love your card and I would never guess you are a novice at coloring. You’ve inspired me to get out my color markers to give it a try. Thank you for sharing.

Cardogram said...

I love your coloring.. It's amazing.. It's so soothing ❤️❤️

Karyn said...

Very pretty!!

Tami said...

I totally agree that your gorgeous stamped and colored image does not need a sentiment. I love to make this type of card to send with a hand written note and no sentiment. Great to have skads and oodles of them around so you are never without a card to send for any occasion. The colors you chose are awesome together as well.

Betty Lou said...

So pretty! Great coloring! Thanks for sharing!

Donna Hawkins said...

Such a pretty and spring feeling card. Thanks for helping to spread the joy.

Anne said...

The first thing I said when I saw your card was "aww my mother-in-law would love this card" There's something about flowers in a watering can. Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.

Vivian C. said...

Super spring card. Sure to bring joy to the recipient.

Northern Girl said...

A lovely spring card💚

Wendy said...

So beautiful, lovely floral image....Thanks for sharing x

Eve N said...

Pretty card. I like to have a stash of cards, like this, without sentiments on hand. It's easy to then add a diecut sentiment for any occasion.

Patty said...

This is beautiful! I love how you have the image inside a scalloped oval! And I've never used grey card stock that much as a base and it looks awesome!

Laurie K. said...

Your card is simply stunning.

Susanne Wichert said...

What a nice little card :)

Karen Letchworth said...

Your card is absolutely lovely. Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration with us during this difficult time. It's SO refreshing.
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth

Denise Bryant said...

Love your watering can of flowers! Pretty card!

Annamarie's Blog said...

Love your stamped card. The flower stamp is beautifully coloured. I really like the little extras on it too. xx

gail said...

simple stamp, colored beautiful, exudes warmth

Sidelle Menon said...

such an elegant card! love the coloring xx

sharon g said...

This reminds me of the country...nice

JJ Barrett said...

Pretty! Thanks for sharing. :)

Mirella said...

Lovely card, I am also recently on a grey background/card base roll! :-)

Michelle said...

That watering can is adorable and the coloring of your flowers was beautiful.

Debbie said...

WOW, what a beautiful card and lovely coloring!!

Jen said...

Pretty. Love the hop.

Lisa Byers said...

What a stunning card!! I think it is gorgeous!! Love that stamp!!

Jane said...

novice my foot!

creativetimewithme said...

Love the colorful little watering can with flowers!!! It just makes me so happy<3<3<3 Stay healthy! Stay safe! Keep crafting!

Sugar Land Scrapper said...

Great coloring on an awesome stamp! Love it!

ksplumlee said...

Pretty card. Love the liquid pearls on the flowers. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

Jamie said...

Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing!

MariLynn said...

Very pretty. I love the pearl centers in your flowers. Thanks for sharing joy with your project for the Spread Joy Not Germs Bloghop. Blessings.

Heather said...

How beautiful! Love the dark gray background and the flower centers!

Roberta Stevenson said...

Gorgeous colouring and shading! Love your card! Thanks for spreading some joy today and being part of this amazing hop!

Reneeleeak said...

Very pretty "Spring & Happy" looking card. I really like the liquid pearls on the purple flowers.

Lisa said...

What a beautiful bouquet of flowers! There is something so Springy about a watercan with flowers in it! Your coloring is so pretty, thank you for the inspiration!

Crafty Amy said...

What a pretty card :D

Huge hugs

Amy xx

Kristie Goulet said...

So very pretty, Alanna!
Thank you for helping to spread joy!

Lori Kobular said...

Alanna your card makes me smile from ear to ear! I love that watering can filled with so many colorful flowers! It is sure thing for bringing Joy to someone! Stay SAFE!

Karen B. said...

So glad that this stamp set made it to your way, you've brought it to life!

paperplay said...

Such amazing coloring and cluster of flowers. Your card is sure to bring JOY to someone.

Monika/Buzsy said...

What a sweet card Alanna. Love the pretty coloring and the liquid pearl dots... they add a nice touch and dimension to your card. Thanks for the inspiration. God bless!

Kristina H said...

What a beauty of a floral card! I sometimes leave my cards without an exterior sentiment. Either I run out of room or I just don't want to cover things up!

Wendy said...

Simply Beautiful!

Cat Arenzana said...

Such a beautiful card! The colors of the flowers are so cheery and the Liquid Pearls really added a nice touch. tyfs

Paper Hugs by April said...

Beautiful!

Shirley Attanaro said...

This card made me happy. Such beautiful flowers.

Anita Bale said...

S oooooo beautiful

Janet said...

Great card!

Amber Fite said...

Lovely

Elizabeth Roberts said...

Nicely done, the flowers are beautifully colored.

Mary-Anne V said...

Such a pretty floral image. Wonderful clean card.

Candace O said...

Beautiful Card!

CJordan7496 said...

Really pretty card!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

Nandini said...

Thanks for the amazing inspiration! This card is really beautiful!

Krystin said...

Classy and classic. ✨

Aimee's Stamping Adventures said...

Omg such a beautiful card using the Whimsy stamps Flower Pail stamp.
I can see this stamp being used for many special occasions.
I thought of a baby shower or wedding shower.
I love Spring time when Tulips and Daffodil bloom.

Robin M said...

I love floral cards! Looks great!

Olivia said...

What a lovely card.

Dawn Tooley said...

Thanks for posting such a beautiful card!

Christjana Broetzmann said...

Beautiful card. Your card reminds me of summer days. Can't wait for warmer weather!

Mendy said...

Such a beautiful card. Reminds me of spring with all the flowers blooming. My favorite Wow embossing powder is Fairy Tale.

Kari S said...

Beautiful coloring! Such a pretty card.

Lagene said...

Gorgeous creation! Awesome event to spread Joy during these uncertain times! Thanks for the chance to win!

Dana W said...

Fabulous card!! Love your coloring!!

Cyndi said...

Beautiful card. The colors (and your coloring) are amazing.

cebelica said...

Very nice card. The CAS look really make the image pop out. xx

Karthikha said...

What a beautiful card this is! Love the oval scallop frame! <3

Amy Martin said...

Beautiful card and image!! Thanks for sharing.

Bonnie Peffer said...

What a beautiful floral watering can. The flower colors are bright and cheerful! No sentiment needed. It just makes you smile! TFS!

PinkLadyCarol said...

The flowers in the watering pail are so bright & cheery — it just shares happiness. Thank you for sharing your art.

Jessie said...

Beautiful card

Karen Hoskins said...

Such a wonderful card. You did an excellent job on the shading of the flowers. I am still in the practice phase of shading. Thanks for sharing your card. Please stay safe.

Ms. Tamp said...

I like the coloring and the additional details added.

Lauryne Cunningham said...

Beautiful card and coloring! The scalloped oval die is lovely!

Ebrown said...

Beautiful card! Love that image and fantastic coloring as well.

Jill D. said...

This is so pretty. What a cute design.

Kraftsbyus4u said...

Going to have to get this stamp set because I love this card!

Sammy said...

Lovely card. I love that you kept the card itself simple, because this beautiful image deserves center stage!

Mary Holshouser said...

Beautiful. So elegant.
Great coloring.
thanks for sharing
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KimC said...

Delightful, who wouldn't love a water can full of flowers. I know I would. Thanks for sharing.

Lynn Hill said...

I really like the scalloped border around the water can. It's nice of Whimsy Stamps to be giving away a gift certificate on top of the blog hop too!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Very pretty. Love the spring colors. Thanks for sharing

The Craft Princess said...

Sweet card...beautiful coloring :) Hugs...Janie

TracyM #6773 said...

DELIGHTFUL card!
LOVE your image and colouring, LOVE the design with the scalloped panel against the grey base too!
Thank You for sharing and INSPIRING!

Valerija said...

Beautiful image and a great design, love this one.

Teri S. said...

I really like seeing a bouquet of flowers in a watering can. It's a very artsy look & your bouquet is coloured & shaded in such a lovely way. I also like the dark grey cardstock you put it on. Very nice indeed.

Laurie2cats said...

beautifully colored

Germaine said...

I truly love that image, and you did a great job coloring it. The card is spectacular!

Linda said...

Beautiful card! Love all the colors! Thanks for sharing.

JMN said...

Beautiful creation, love the colours and the scalloped oval. Thanks for joining the blog hop.

Kathy Dippner said...

Beautiful card! I love this stamp and your coloring is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing.

Katie Ann Brooks said...

Beautiful card! Happy to visit you. #stayhomestaysafe!

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Awwwe, what a sweet watering can of beautiful blossoms!! Love the array of colors and images to cheer someone up!! #spreadjoynotgerms

Helen said...

what a stunning image so beautifully coloured, Alanna! I love your work! Thanks so much for sharing! Stay safe! :)

Dana M said...

Oh what a lovely card! Beautiful coloring and color palette.

Kraftsbyus4u said...

Beautiful card and I want that image! Great job.

Sue D said...

So pretty--I like your coloring and the addition of the liquid pearls.

Jennifrann said...

Such a pretty bouquet of flowers!

Sandee Lunneborg said...

Great card and your coloring is fantastic!!

Rene said...

What a striking card, wow!
Thanks for the fun hop!

Wendi J said...

Beautiful card. Like the add dimension of the pearls in the center of the flowers.

Jennifer C. said...

Thank you for participating in this excellent way to encourage stay-at-home!

JulesP- Aus said...

Love the detail in your card Alanna. It's beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Connie said...

Hi Alanna :) So nice to "meet" you here!!! I love your CAS card! Beautiful color palette and the White Opal liquid Pearls in the purple centers helped create the illusion of depth...exquisite! Thanks for inspiring me :)

Dawn Fields said...

Beautiful! Love it!

Mona Sen said...

Lovely card!

Beverly Perdue said...

Pretty card! I'm crazy about flower stamps and this flower pail is awesome.

DJ said...

New to blogger is there an easier way to get to comment without scrolling all the way to bottom and then back up to move on ?

DJ said...

LOVE THE WATERING CAN !

Tina Z. said...

so beautiful!

DorothyA said...

What a beautiful card! Love your coloring. And the sentiment could just be hiding inside, right?! Your heartfelt encouragement is appreciated.

Muffins and Lace said...

So pretty...

Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft Kloset said...

Lovely card. Great coloring. Thanks for a wonderful hop and the inspiration!

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