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Neat & Tangled 5th Birthday Blog Hop + Giveaway

Neat & Tangled 5th Birthday Blog Hop + Giveaway

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Well they say there is a first for everything and today I’m honored to be part of the 5th Birthday Bash Blog Hop for Neat & Tangled. Neat & Tangled, if you recall, is the company responsible for the Polygon Cover Plate die, and that die was yet one more stone in my Path to Becoming Obsessed with Cardmaking (see this post for the evidence!) So when they asked if I’d be interested in joining the blog hop, my answer was an unequivocal Oh, HELL to the yes!

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I am pretty new to the whole stencil thing, and this balloon duo set was my kind of set: simple and easy to use! I decided to use watercolor cardstock because I wanted to use Distress Oxides and a little water. I figured it’d keep my paper less warp-y. I taped down one stencil, used a mini blending tool, and just filled in ink color. Then I moved the stencil around and repeated the process.

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Once the balloons were in place, I used my Distress Sprayer to spritz a bit of water onto the paper. Once it was dry, I cut it out using one of my Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle dies (the 4.5 x 3.25 size).

Next I stamped the word ‘hooray’ using my Misti Tool (because honestly I cannot stamp a clean image without that thing! #getafrickinmisti) using Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide to match the balloons. I stamped it two times to get a nice solid image. Again, only possible because of the genius of the Misti. Once the ink was dry I used the coordinating die to cut out the title.

The final step was to cut a stitched panel from some Neenah Solar White 80# cardstock that was 4.25 x 5.5 to mount onto a 4.25 x 5.5 card base cut from some Neenah Solar White 110# cardstock. I love using the heavier cardstock to build my cards on. You think you don’t need two weights. Oh, but that is where you are wrong, my friends.

I adhered the balloon panel to the card base using some Fun Foam, then added the title to the balloon panel using some foam tape adhesive. Done and done! Hooray, indeed!

NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!

    
Neat & Tangled is giving away (1) $100 gift certificate and (2) $50 gift certificates to the Neat & Tangled Shop! Winners will be chosen from among all the comments left throughout the week-long blog hop! So leave a comment today and you’ll be entered for a chance to win. Winners will be announced on Sunday, August 13th on the Neat & Tangled blog.

VISIT THE OTHER BLOGS IN TODAY’S HOP!
Be sure to check out these blogs today! You can enter at each one for additional chances to win!
1. Neat and Tangled
2. Simon Says Stamp (Shari Carroll)
3. Amy Rysavy
4. Kristina Werner

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  1. Lynda Bart says

    Yup. I love this hop ’cause it shows me that I can do super looking things with what I already have. Thanks.

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  7. Kimberly O. says

    Oh wow! I hadn’t thought of using a stencil this way! My creative muse is hiding under a rock for a month or so. I’ve the Distressed Oxide stamp pads (first release) since April or May and STILL haven’t used them. Okay, I guess my muse has been gone for longer than a month. Once this dang cold is gone, I need to get into my crafting room and.. well.. craft! 😉

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  10. Jackie P says

    This is such a bright and cheerful card, I love the colors. I think I actually do need yet another balloon stencil.

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  20. Ruth Tacoma says

    Great card! you are reminding me to get my stuff out and get working on cards! Sometimes I forget how easy and fun it is.

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  29. Jennifer says

    Cathy, you are by far the most fun to learn from. And I even follow your Yodas, too! This card looks super do-able and I can’t wait to try it out!

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  37. Donna Griffin says

    Another awesome card! I actually need to whip up a birthday card for a party tomorrow night and was thinking about stenciling balloons too! Congrats on your first blog hop. How exciting!!

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  40. Bobbie D. says

    Simple and gorgeous! That’s me too, can’t get a good stamped image if my life depended on it without my misti. Happy 5th!

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  51. Janice says

    Great card. It feels like you have been card-making for a very long time! Thanks for your helpful tips and humour!

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  53. Martha R says

    You designed a very cool birthday card with this stencil! The oxide inks on your balloons – awesome! Thank you.

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  59. Chris H. says

    I got a MISTI. I got some distress oxides. I have 15 years of stamp supplies, had a mostly 7 year dry spell. Love the card, and what you said about why cards now…because your kids lives are theirs now and the time is right..I am feeling that for sure.

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  64. Carol Godfrey says

    Beautiful cards I have to get my hands on those distress oxide inks it’s on my Christmas list! Great release from neat and tangled love the party animals in it

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  65. Kari Lightfoot says

    Your a natural at cardmaking, love your card, and love your IG channel, seriously you put a smile on my face everyday with your stories

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  66. BunnyD says

    What a cheery card. I love it! The pink Hooray really makes it for me. A nice fresh change from the usual black.

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  69. Mary Holshouser says

    Love the balloons.
    The water on the ink gives
    just enough shading to be
    great.
    Fantastic card.
    thanks for sharing.

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  72. Amy Vitriani says

    Fantastic card Cathy!! I love the bright fun colors you used! Such a wonderful release to celebrate neat and tangleds birthday!

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  81. Cindy says

    Love this card! It’s so fun for a man (always a challenge!) or woman. Thanks for participating in this hop because I’m new to your blog. And yes… I signed up! YAY!

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  82. Kim Kern says

    Love, love this card you made!!! Your new card making is costing me lots of money!! lol Every time you show us something new, I want to invest in it. I have an expense Tim Holtz distress oxide ink list.

    Kim Kern
    Hermiston, Or

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  84. Marian Hein says

    Cathy, your talent knows no bounds. Beautiful card! I can’t wait to see what else you lend your magic to.

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  85. Donna Walker says

    I really like the simplicity of these stencils and how you used them for the card. I’m new to your blog and I have to say…you’re a HOOT! #subscribetothisfrickinblog

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  89. Karan says

    Awesome card with minimal supplies. I love the distressed yet clean look of this card. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  97. Kathy Thisted says

    such a fantastic card ! Really lovin’ the balloon stencils. this seems a must have the more I see it used.

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  101. Heather Lynn says

    Great idea to use watercolor paper. Love your colors and technique. Thanks for sharing and thanks for great products N & T!

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  105. bev p says

    So funny! I love that you came to cardmaking from scrapbooking. I totally loved paper (and even bought some) but resisted all paper craft for years because I knew it would be addicting. I was right. I started out with one pack of cardstock, some patterned paper, and a pack of die cuts to make some Christmas cards. Before I was done, I had more cards than the number of people I even know! I can manage cards, but they have taken over a significant part of my house. Glad to have you on board for this very special birthday celebration.

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  107. Barb MacAskill says

    Great card! I love the vibrant yet soft colors of the balloons and the big Hooray makes my heart sing! TFS!

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  112. Suzy Gray says

    Such a happy card. I’m loving your Instagram stories. You never fail to make me smile, inspire or bust out laughing.

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  116. Mindy Eggen says

    love the simplicity of this card – great colors ! and just have to say I recently found you and love reading your posts and watching your stories on Instagram. Hilarious!

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  117. Tracey Magner says

    Hi, first I have to tell you I love you site and your stamps and the way you think, so cool !
    Your card is very cool, the colors are so bright and pretty. I really love this stamp company, and this has been an awesome hop. Thanks for sharing your awesome card with us.

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  123. Carolyn S says

    Pretty, pretty balloons! Although I got diverted with your polygon card! I am easily distracted by pretty stuff!

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  127. Michelle Bradtke says

    Great job on this card, Cathy. I already have the balloons stencil from Neat and Tangled on my wish kist!

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  150. Denise Kasbohm says

    So pretty love and I the colorful balloons. I am loving all the great ideas on this blog hop. Thanks for sharing!

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  155. Maggie B says

    Hi Cathy ~ First, you crack me up and I agree….EVERYONE needs a MISTI!! Love your card and your color choices. This set of balloon stencils are awesome and I love the way you can line them up to do a bit of overlapping. Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you have an awesome weekend!! ~HUGS~
    #kindnessmatters

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  158. Laura P. says

    Hi Cathy, Your card is so colorful and cute, and I love your blogging style! You write like you’re talking to a friend, so fun to read! I want that balloon stencil!!

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  167. Barbara-Jean says

    Great card, love the balloons and their colors as well as that pink Hooray! I bet i could have a great time shoppng with one of the prizes!

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  169. Stefanie White says

    Great card, you rocked the stencil. Wait until you try embossing with a stencil if you have not already. Blows your mind.

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  180. Kathy Mc says

    Sweet card! Can’t wait to try my hand at it, especially since you used distress oxides. Love them! Congrats on being featured in a blog hop. I’m sure you will become a regular in many!

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  189. Maryjo L Monterosso says

    Great card and you used my two favorite products from this release, the balloons and the Hooray. Love your color choices. Bright, colorful and so fun.

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  190. Angela W says

    Great job using a stencil on your card! It looks great! The colors you chose are super fun, too! This is the perfect card, with my favorite products from this release, for a celebration!!

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  195. Diane B says

    Such a fun, cheerful card. I like how you showed to use the stencil not overlapping as well. it shows its versatility.

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  211. Teresa Doyle says

    So super cute Cathy. Look at YOU go with this whole card making thing. You are stamping and stenciling like a pro! A fantastic job!

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  221. Memoriesbymanda says

    Lovely card. I totally agree that the Misti is essential for solid stamps. But I have to say that the distress oxide inks are the best I have found for stamping solid images.

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  222. Janice DP says

    That stencil set is such a great idea, and I love how you used it for this cute card. Those colors look fab together. Thanks for the on-going inspiration, Cathy.

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  226. Bonnie says

    I love your card. Stencils are next on my list of things to try. I’m trying to stay away from the distress oxide inks, mostly because I want them all.

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  254. Robin Ridpath says

    Wonderful card! Love how you used the balloons as a background without overlapping them and they look great all water sprinkley.

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  256. Marianne says

    Such a cheerful card. Cannot wait to try the second batch of DOIs that arrived earlier this week and have a play with my new N&T goodies that also arrived this week.

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  257. Denise Ward says

    What a fun card! The balloons are a natural sign to “celebrate” and the N&T “hooray” is the perfect sentiment to get the festivities started!! 🙂

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  261. Cara Porter says

    Love the card Cathy! I love all the cards you’ve been making lately! I’m feeling super inspired right now, but I’m lacking the time to actually go and make anything (I have a 1 year old). I figure I’ll just store up all this inspiration and when I find time to actually create, it will explode all over and I will make several masterpieces. That’s how it works right? ?

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  262. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    I love balloons! You can do so much with them like glitter, different colors and polka dots. I also love them just because balloons are so cool in general. Your card is so colorful and that’s the way all greeting cards should be. I see you also used my favorite color yellow to color one of your balloons. I can think of a lot of people who would love to have this card, and that includes me. Thanks for showing us your colorful card and for giving us the chance to win something.

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  263. Katherine S says

    Love this bright and happy design, Cathy — that would bring a smile to anyone’s face 🙂 Distress oxides are seriously one of the best craft investments I’ve made, both in terms of amount of usage and enjoyment from them. Tim Holtz is some kind of genius (this I knew already) I really admire the enthusiasm and talent with which you’ve embraced card making — love that you’re sharing that whole process so openly, too.
    Happy birthday to Neat and Tangled, one of my favourite Stamp companies! Awesome new release, as always.

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  268. Vicki says

    Great card, Such great colors. Simplistic yet beautiful. Thanks for sharing it and the great products at Neat and Tangled.

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