Friday, May 4, 2012

Quick Quotes Blog Hop

We are excited to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day with our Quick Quotes friends and fans!  What better way than to have a fun blog hop!!!  During our hop you will see inspiration from all of the Design Team for our current blog challenge.  If you are coming from Christine Meyer's blog you are in the right place. If you want to start at the beginning, go here Quick Quotes Blog. Please visit the Quick Quotes blog for full details on how to play along with our challenge.

This month we are featuring the Quick Quotes Powderpuff chalk inks. I use ink on every project I make I think. The powderpuff chalk ink is my favorite and comes in so many different colors. I use ink on the edges of my papers and on this layout I used it to also distressed the copy of the certificate I placed under my photo. To do this you can use a felt applicator or a sponge dauber and the Biscotti and Mocha Mama Powderpuff Chalk Inks. Dab your dauber in the biscotti ink and then lightly pounce it on your paper. If you want some darker areas use just a little Mocha Mama ink. Once inked, I misted with water and crumpled and rolled the edges. Let dry completely before using on your project.
This layout features my husband, 25 years ago right after his Marine Corp Boot Camp training. He went on to become a Marine MP and served as a reservist for many years. The Just Jackson collection was perfect for scrapping this photo! Our challenge this month at Quick Quotes is to do some fussy cutting. I cut the stars from the Just Jackson pattern paper and scattered them on my layout. Then I also cut this clock from a larger vellum sheet.
Quick Quotes Supplies
Just Jackson 100
Just Jackson 200
Just Jackson 300
Just Jackson 400
Powderpuff Chalk Ink in Biscotti, Blue Moon, Bloody Mary, and Mocha Mama
Clock Vellum Silhoutte

Other Supplies
White Cardstock
Red Leather Label
Tim Holtz Game Spinners
Brads

Now what's a Blog Hop without a fun prize?!!!  Since we are celebrating National Scrapbooking Day (annnd 6,000 fans over on Facebook!) we are all set to give away a grab bag full of crafty Quick Quotes goodness!   For sure it will contain some PowderPuff Chalk Inks as they are our featured product for May!
How to win? 
  • Leave a comment on each of the Designer's blogs
  • Go back to Quick Quotes and leave a comment with your favorite project or tip from the hop
  • Be a follower of the Quick Quotes blog, get an extra entry if you refer a friend to be a new follower!
  • Hop is open for comments until Sunday, May 6 at 11:59pm.
Here is the hop sequence just in case you get lost along the way!  

Marcia Dehn-Nix        <---------You are here
Suzanne Spokus    <-------- Go Here Next!!

Happy Hopping! Don't forget to leave a comment on all the designer's blogs :)
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27 comments:

  1. TraceeMay 4, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Lovely masculine page, love what you did with the certificate, not tried the powderpuff inks will have to keep an eye out for them here Tx

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  2. TanishaReneeMay 4, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Very nicely done!!

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  3. Sunshine HoneyBeeMay 4, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Like the scrapbook layout with the rolled edges. I gave this a try and used this technique on some wedding layouts I did. My order for the Summer Samba & Tin scrapbook paper arrived so I can make more.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  4. Kathy DinkelMay 4, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Again, I love the background. Lots of ideas coming my way. Thank You!

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  5. silviaMay 4, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Fabulous page!!

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  6. MariaMay 4, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    very nice layout. I really love all the colors

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  7. Scraps of EleganceMay 4, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    The layout is awesome. I love all the layers and the colors are just perfect and blend in so very well with the photo.

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  8. CathyMay 4, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    this a stunning layout...great job!

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  9. LizMay 4, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    beautifully done

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  10. Crafty Aunt DeeMay 4, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    What a handsome man and the layout is stunning. It really honors his service. Fantastic job. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Miriam PrantnerMay 4, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    What a great layout! Great tribute!

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  12. Terri H.May 4, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    I love that paper line and your layout is great. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. SandiBMay 4, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Beautiful layout - love how you use the inks. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  14. trixr4kidsMay 4, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    I too am in love with the Powderpuff inks. I find that even with an amazing array of inks at hand, I am constantly grabbing one of these pads. I only wish that I had the 3 new colors to use. Oh well, I will probably hold out until September and get them at the Reserve. Your layout is amazingly masculine! Love thr curls and rolling on the paper. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  15. KaeluhMay 5, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    I love how you incorporated the clock into your layout! Nicely done!

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  16. ShelleyJoMay 5, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    I love your layout! I am new to scrapbooking and would never have thought of such an awesome page!!

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  17. Jill RuggMay 5, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Love your layout-the paper is perfect for with your photo!

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  18. Adora ConcepcionMay 5, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    perfect paper line for this layout! awesome layout Marcia!

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  19. Becky MooreMay 5, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Your layout is very strong! Asolutely perfect for the photo and I think your fussy cut stars are a perfect touch! Happy NSD!
    smilesmoore2 atverizon dotnet

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  20. SuzyMay 5, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    What a special layout Marcia! THANK YOU for your service. :) Your DT teammate Suzanne

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  21. Rhonda Van GinkelMay 5, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Such a fabulous layout and so very special with the memorabilia added behind it. Great job and so inspirational!!!

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  22. rlovewMay 5, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Awesome layout and such a wonderful topic as well.

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  23. AnonymousMay 6, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    This layout is fabulous!! I love the colors how nice they fit all together and the rustic look f the decorations. Very good job! Very insirational layout!

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  24. Christine Slak May 6, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    My dad, a WWII Vet, just returned from an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. last weekend. This is the perfect inspiration I need to get those photos scrapped!

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  25. deegeeMay 6, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Love the paper, nice to see it in use. And thanks for showing that you can do the fussy cutting for something besides flowers!

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  26. Beatrice LawsonMay 6, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Love this beautiful layout and seeing fussy cut stars!

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  27. euniceMay 6, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Love PowderPuffs - this is a great tip. The clock is pretty cool, too.

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