Saturday, January 5, 2019

The Ton 4th Anniversary Release Blog Hop



Hi peeps and welcome to day 1 of The Ton anniversary release blog hop. From January 5 to January 8, 2019 we are celebrating The Ton's 4th anniversary with some fantastic line up.

Effie has introduced 9 new designs for this release. There are some free gifts with purchase promotions ongoing. Head over to The Ton Stamps' blog for more details.

For today's hope, I am playing with my two favorites!!

First up, is this beauty using Smiling Cosmos. Peeps, this set is awesome! So fun to color and I sure love the way my card turned out.




Originally, I was going to use to do the sentiment in the flower color. You know, layer it up and then use the die cut word to create tone on tone sentiment. But, while doing the layer, I really like the way the white sentiment stands out against the colorful background. So, I decided to keep it white and use the die cut letters for a second card.

The sentiment Hope Your Day Is As and As You Are is from previous release Haute Stacks set. I actually got brave enough to cut the sentiment apart, so I can use them to customize my sentiment on this card. And, yay... I am still breathing! LOL, it was a bit nerve wrecking for me to actually cut stamp apart!!




Here's the second card using the colored die cut letters from making the first card. Leave the rest black and white and I think it lends certain elegance. Basically, this card is flip version of the first card. ;)




I simply lined up the letters to the flowers lines. Oh yes, using Misti definitely help in stamping the flowers in same exact position as the first card. So glad, I haven't moved the stamp from my Misti when I switched idea in the middle.




Long, long time ago I sent request to Effie to create bouquet with lantern and as always by the time she came up with the design and created Special Day Lantern set, it makes my jaw dropped. 




I stamped and heat embossed the lantern with Rose gold embossing powder. This set can be used for any occasion. From wedding to birthday to sympathy card, the option is plenty!!



GIVEAWAYS: There are also giveaways everyday on these mini hops! Win a stamp of choice from The Ton's new release. To enter, leave a comment on each blog each day. Effie will choose one winner per day (4 winners total) and announce the winners on The Ton's blog by January 12. The comment period for these giveaways will close on January 11 at 7pm EST.

Without further delay, here's a complete list for today's hop. Thank you all so much for stopping by here and I hope you enjoy today's inspiration. Have a blessed weekend everyone!
  1. The Ton
  2. Amy Tsuruta
  3. Renee Day
  4. Lea Lawson
  5. Janette Kausen
  6. Vera Yates <-- you are here
  7. Jana Millen
  8. Laurel Beard

92 comments:

Suzanne Russell said...

Beautiful projects with a beautiful new Cosmos stamp set! So pretty!

TNGyrl said...

Very pretty cards!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

Cynthia Cole said...

Such sweet cards!

Anonymous said...

These are amazing! And I love ideas that give you two cards from one coloring.

~amy~ said...

vera, I'm loving your beautiful card trio!

Vicky D. said...

So so pretty. Thanks for sharing!

MadeByMeghanK said...

I love how you did the inverse of the WONDER! Just BEAUTIFUL colors!

Debbie Rumpza said...

Beautiful! I love the huge floral design!

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

Beautiful, beautiful cards! Such a clever technique way to use the colored die cut letters -- looks fabulous!

Aly said...

Like how you combined the set stamps

JessicaK said...

Beautiful cards and love the combo with the flowers and sentiment.

Stanlee Runner said...

Gorgeous cards, I love your two for one cards.

lrkmt said...

I love your card. The white sentiment does really stand out on your beautiful floral background.

Vivian C. said...

Thanks for sharing these lovely cards.

Mary Holshouser said...

Love the garden of flowers.
The lanterns are fantastic.
the flowers on top of them
are great. Wonderful cards.
thanks for sharing
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Kelsey Thomas said...

These are so pretty! :)

Terri (blindstamper) said...

Lovely cards!

Lagene said...

Wonderful cards, very pretty lantern!

Cheryl Rigney said...

Fabulous cards!! Such a great idea to use the colored letters on the black and white card.

Michelle two Ls said...

I’m i love with those lanterns! Thanks for sharing your creative projects.

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful cards! I love those pretty cosmos flowers! The lantern is gorgeous too!

Mirella said...

Gorgeous! I love these big bold letters!

deb said...

WOW!!! Your cards are beautiful! Thank you for sharing!!! Loving The Ton New stamps!!

JonesPaperEmporium said...

Getting two cards from one idea/supplies is always a good thing. Having them as beautiful as yours - bonus.

Glennis F said...

WoW! Great designs and 2 cards from 1 - well done!

Patty said...

The “smiling cosmos” is my favourite stamp from this release. Your card is beautiful

TLady said...

A WONDERFUL REQUEST for Effie, Vera! I LOOOVE the florals the best, but when I saw the Lanterns Set, my jaw dropped too! LOL It is SO UNIQUE!!! I LOVE ALL of your cards! I DEFINITELY NEED to try what you did, with the sentiment on my card/s! A SUPER JOB!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

Ericka Strange said...

Gorgeous cards and I love the way you colored the cosmos and how you used the words on the second card. Beautiful job.

Billie A said...

Gorgeous cards. Beautiful colors and love the images. So much fun. So creative. I love the way you did the sentiment.

Lisa Byers said...

Beautiful cards, I love the blues and greens. The lantern card is my absolute favorite. So delicate looking and feminine. Love it!!

Natalie said...

Awesome job on all your cards they are adorable!
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Shelly said...

Vera, these are GORGEOUS! Love them!

Unknown said...

Such a gorgeous card. Beautiful coloring.

Cyndi said...

Gorgeous cards. I love the beautiful blue flowers.

Jen said...

Your coloring is amazing as always. The flower card is stunning, and I really like the lanterns with the long, vertical card.

Susan Y said...

That was sweet of her to design a stamp set for you! Your cards are beautiful! Trying to find a nice oriental themed stamp set. Maybe Effie could come up with something along that line! Thanks for sharing!

Sherry W. said...

I really love the cosmos card with the white letters. I don’t know why I don’t think to do blue flowers. So pretty!

Melissa said...

Your cards are beautiful! I love the blues and teals in the first card and then with the black and white in the second card! The colors you used in the third card bring such a peaceful, softness to it!

Lisa Moline said...

Gorgeous cards! I love all of them but especially the first one where you did the flowers in shades of blue! Thanks for the inspiration!

sabell said...

3 gorgeous cards you have made Vera! Great idea to use the letters from the first card on the second one. That lantern stamp is magnificent! I love the peacefulness it exudes, I think I really need that stamp in my collection!

hernandez.monica077@gmail.com said...

Beautiful cards! Florals are my favorite so its easier to fall in love 😀

Denise Terry said...

Your lantern card is absolutely stunning! Such a unique stamp set!

Linnea S said...

yay for requesting lantern stamps!

cindybearj said...

Gorgeous cards. The colors are awesome and I love your take on the lanterns!

Teri S. said...

I really like your Cosmos cards. They are such cheerful blooms. You know, when I saw the small images of the stamp sets on the Ton Page at the beginning of the blog hop, I wasn't really sure what the one stamp set was about. But now that I've seen it used I think it is more than wonderful. Lanterns with candles & a bouquet of flowers - who can ask for more? Your card is lovely.

Teresa Doyle said...

These are all beautiful cards Vera but I have to admit the lantern card is my fave. This is the most beautiful lantern I have ever seen in a stamp.

Helen said...

Your cards are amazing, Vera. They show the products of this release so well. tfs

Heather said...

So beautiful!! All are fabulous, but I really love the lantern card; so elegant!

Deb Selby said...

that lantern stamp is becoming a must have.

Jackie S said...

I just can't get myself to cut my stamps apart. You're so brave! Gorgeous cards

Gab said...

Your cards are so pretty

sharon g said...

Your blue flowers are WONDERFUL!!!!!!! I love the sweet look.

Jadestewart said...

I love your cards, and you're so creative.

Debra Dekock said...

Your use of color is wonderful! The lantern set is awesome, well worth the wait.

McStamper said...

Love your fantastic cards. Beautiful coloring.

AndreaH said...

Like the words say "WONDERFUL "And yes they all are! I also love the rose gold embossing too, very on trend. Thankyou for sharing this amazing release. Xxx

Tracey Landt said...

Beautiful soft colours Vera. Thank you for sharing!
T x

Laurie said...

Beautiful cards!!

Helen said...

Your cards a gorgeous Vera! I love the wonderful feminine and clever designs and colouring. Thanks so much for your wonderful inspirations!

Arianna Barbara said...

Love your gorgeous cards!!!

Linda Gorman said...

Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing!

Daniela May said...

Beautiful work Vera

Dana M said...

Gorgeous cards! I love how you used the positive and negative on the first two cards. Fabulous inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Very pretty! That lantern is a beautiful image.

Dee Earnshaw said...

love your cards - so pretty:)

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

They are so sweet!!! And I like the products from this releaes!

Christi Conley said...

both of your cards are amazing {as usual} and I adore that lantern!

Betty McDougal said...

Beautiful.

Susan F. said...

Ooh Vera, the cosmos stamp makes for a very pretty card. I love that lantern design and what you did with it!

Billie Dee said...

Those cards are so pretty! I love your style. Thanks for being such an enabler! :)

Alycia said...

What did you color this with?

Bri Kay said...

Amazing cards! Love the color choices.

Patt H. said...

So pretty, Vera! I love the colors you used & am in love with that gorgeous lantern!

Denise Mlady said...

The cosmos are so pretty in the blue! Love these lanterns, they look so real. Great idea for a stamp set.

D.Ann C said...

These are ever so lovely! Those cosmos just make me smile!!

Karthikha said...

Beautiful set of cards!! I love the flowers! :)

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

I love how the Smiling Cosmos image fills the card. The first two cards are wonderful! Love the way you used the Special Day Lantern set. Your cards are soft and almost have an ethereal feeling to them.

Michele K. Henderson said...

I love how pretty these cards are! The colors are so fresh and cheerful!

Judie said...

Wooow your first card is so special!!! Gorgeous creations!

Deanne H said...

I love the hanging lanterns. They look especially pretty with the Rose Gold embossing powder.

DJ said...

Beautiful flowers, I love the blues and I think the white bold sentiment is stunning against the florals. TFS!

Cyn Doll said...

Those hanging baskets are amazing. I hope I get to try them out soon myself!

Sue D said...

Soo pretty. Love the colors.

Jean said...

Just gorgeous! What a wonderful release!

Amy C. said...

I love these new stamps and your cards are beautiful! I love the color scheme you chose.

Cy said...

This is amazing. You have done an amazing job.

Kweskwes said...

both cards are gorgeous, love the lantern though

Robin said...

Love the colors you chose to use!

Wendy Lambert said...

Very pretty cards! I love your gorgeous flowers!

Rozy said...

These cards are lovely. The first is my favorite because the colors are so amazing. Your artwork is beautiful!

Monika Reeck said...

3 Beautiful Cards Ling
lovely Colors
Selamat tahun baru dan semoga semakin sukses
salam dari Munich
Monika

V. K. said...

Really love your cards so nicely colored.

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