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Crazy Crafters Blog Hop | Special Guest Brian King



Hello and welcome to the Crazy Crafters Blog Hop featuring Special Guest Brian King. Brian has been and will continue to be an inspiration to me - He is so vibrant, full of energy which show through in projects, I just love his work. After watching his YouTube projects I now hear his cheery  voice as I read through all of his wonderful project details, tip and hints on his blog.  


Brian King

Deciding what wonderful project to case was a challenge in itself, as so many of Brians projects appeal to me, one thing that stands out and gets my attention immediately is how Brian uses border repetition to create layers - I just adore them!  I also love how he incorporates DSP into his projects - something I should use more, Stamping Up DSP is just so pretty, I always look at it and are afraid to cut! Below are are a couple of cards featuring use of borders/layers and DSP - So there you have it, my CASE elements, Layers and using my DSP not just looking at how pretty it is!

An Autumn Thank You with English Garden - STAMP WITH BRIAN: Hello, It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack, Stampin' Up!, Brian King, CYCI100:


I just adore the Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack, and my favourite colour combo for this DSP was just called to be featured for this CASE.  I love these Calypso Coral flowers, I've use both the Basic Black and Very Vanilla backgrounds on this design - I couldn't choose between them!  Just love how this turned out with the diagonal band separating the DSP, such a cheery flower design, perfect for the Happy Hello sentiment from the Tin of Cards set.



Once you have worked out the size of your borders to create the layers it is super quick to put your card together, I just I had to make another to showcase It's My Party DSP.  This DSP just bursts with colour, the sentiment from Party Wishes can be used to for any occasion, even for when you just want to let someone know you are thinking of you - making this set fab as it is so much more than just for Birthdays.


 

I would love it if you could pin my cards! Thank you so much Brian for your time and inspiration. So make sure you hop all the way around our Crazy Crafters hop and see all the incredible ideas, and if you have a chance please leave a comment, we love receiving comments. You are currently on my blog - Sue Vine, check who is below me and that is where to head to next! Thanks for hopping with us.
  


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Stamp Sets: Tin of Cards, Party Wishes Papers:

   

Papers & Cardstock: Pretty Petals Desinger Series Paper Stack, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, It's My Party Designer Series Paper, Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron, Whisper White

   

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Comments

  1. Just love the DSP you have used Sue. Angexxx

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  2. So sweet Sue loving the poppies :)

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  3. Your cards are lovely Sue....you CASEd Brian really well

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  4. Love the poppies Sue. What a stunner! xoxo

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  5. gorgeous work sue!! lovvvve the poppies great case xx

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  6. You have certainly made two very stunning cards.

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  7. Oh gorgeous Sue! I love both of them! I really love the use of the DSP with the contrast in the two flower designs. Really pretty. x

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  8. Gorgeous cards Sue - beautifully cased! I feel the same way about using DSP and seeing your cards will use it purposefully - Brian is truly an inspiration. :)

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  9. Just gorgeous! I love the colour combinations and design.

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  10. Love your take on these cards! Super fun and YES we should actually use all that beautiful DSP

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  11. Sue - I love these cards and love that you are listening to my talkups about border repetition. So soothing to the eye. Both of your cards are spectacular. I'm so thrilled to participate in this hop with you and your team! Thanks!

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  12. These are two really great cards but I love the second one, Sue! Xx

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  13. I really like both cards. I'm glad that I don't have to choose one over another on Blog Hop.

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  14. Gorgeous cards Sue. Love the colour combos.

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  15. As usual Sue - JUST amazing! Love your work.

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