Thursday, September 11, 2008

It's Hip Hop Thursday, & I've Got 2 RAKs!!!

Welcome to our 5th week of Hip Hoppin'. I hope you are getting some fun, creative ideas each week. I also hope that you are seeing some great things to put on your wish lists for Christmas, birthday, anniversary, heck, every holiday! You get the idea. :) And if you have just come from Linsey's blog, I am sure you are already have seen some great inspiration along the way! If you haven't come from Linsey's blog, you will want to go back to the Unity blog to start your official "hop."

For my first creation this week, I used the Splitcoaststampers Sketch SC192 and the Unity August KOM Remember Happiness. I love this kit. I stamped the flower on black Bazzill then colored it in with my Prisma colored pencils. I have got to find a better black cardstock for stamping! I love Paper Trey papers but they don't make black! If you know of a great, heavy, smooth black cardstock, please post away in the comment section! Anyway, I also used the fun September kit from Create My Keepsake. I love all of the Pink Paislee goodies in this kit. Yum! For a list of products that I used for this card, look here.
Next, I created a masculine card. I don't create masculine things very often since I am surrounded by girls. Well, except for my precious husband and our three male dogs. :) Anyway, I used the Unity Lily Pad Playland set for this card. The 'enjoy' sentiment comes from the Unity Birds of a Feather set. I used Diamond Glaze, Stickles, and Pop Glue Dots for a little added fun on the card. If you want to see a complete list of products I used, click here.
And if you have made it through my ramblings this far, then great! Because now you get to see the fun news! For anyone that leaves a comment here today, you will be entered in a drawing to win one of two RAKs that I am giving away today!!! You must post a comment by 6 a.m. CST tomorrow (Friday). That should give all of you night owls plenty of time to post. :) Here is what you can win:

Amy Butler fabric brads, Amy Butler 3-d stickers, and a Unity Becoming Butterfly single.
Or a 6x6 Basic Grey Ambrosia paper pad and a Unity Everlasting Romance single.

Let's see those comments! I will announce the winners on Friday sometime! :) Now, to see all of the amazing Unity specials for today and the new releases, be sure to see Angela's post on the Unity blog! I hope you will bring a friend with you today because there are more opportunities for freebies if you do! Now, for more fun and to possibly find that Unity blog candy, "hop" on over to Jen's fun blog! Happy Hoppin'.

154 comments:

Wendy Kwok said...

Awesome work, Patter. I am a fan of your ART!

Linsey R said...

Oh my goodness, Patter! Your cards are so fantastic! I love that first card so much-what a terrific layout and choice of colors and patterns--and that flower, OH MY! I love how you colored it and the lovely pearl accents! Gorgeous! And you masculine card is also truly wonderful! love the images and great masculine touches like the hemp twine! Great work, as always, and super inspirational! And this blog candy bonus! Wow, girl, you are so generous! Of course, don't put me in to win it, but I just had to say hi today and rave about you and your awesomeness! HIP HOP!

Anonymous said...

Thanks Patter for adding to the hip hop fun with your great cards and two awesome RAKs!

Tiff said...

Your cards are so beautiful...LOVE the textures!

Ashley Newell said...

Great cards! And blog candy! You are awesome!

Kristen Carll said...

Wow Patter thanks for the great opportunity!! You are so sweet and talented!

Karen Lambert said...

I love your cards...especially the lilly pad one. The little dragonfly is just toooo cute. Into my saved idea file.
Thanks for challenging me.

Candace H said...

How generous of you! Thanks for the Hip Hop inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Your creations always "blow me away" -- what fun to "hip-hop" with you talented gals!

Gretchen said...

Patter- Your projects are beautiful! I love your style!

Gretchen

Kim said...

Super awesome cards and RAK........thanks for the chance!!

Jenn said...

Beautiful flower on the friends for life card. HIP HOP

Chris said...

You're cards are amazing! I am especially fond of the one with the dragonfly. So cute! I'm going to check back because I too would also love a recommendation for a smooth, black cardstock.

JenMarie said...

WOW!
And, great giveaways!

Ryann said...

Patter I love your lily pad card. I've never even noticed that kit before. Just lovely!

Jackie said...

Wow! I love these cards, the dimension is just wonderful! Excellent job!

Patty Williams said...

Both great cards! Love the dimensions alot! Wow..so pretty!

Sherry Campbell said...

I love your cards!! Wow!

Kelly said...

I just love the flower! What a great idea! The pearl center is the perfect accent.

Sawyer's Mommy said...

Love the cards you made and the small details add so much. Thanks for sharing!

StampinCathy said...

Your cards are fabulous. What a great guy card. Love the layouts and all the details you add to your cards. Count me in on this sweet candy...the calories are just right. Thanks for a chance.

Rona said...

Thanks for all you do Patter! You inspire me!! I love the masculine idea ~ all my cards tend to have a flower on them and I never have the right card to send to a man.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards Patter! Thanks for the chance to win a RAK!!

Becky R. said...

Especially love the friends for life card! Great work!

Anonymous said...

Patter, your cards are so gorgeous! Love that first one, especially! These RAK's are so generous of you. Thanks for the opportunity!
~Chelsea
http://hapemome.blogspot.com

Jess said...

Patter I love the cards and the candy! You are so creative!

Christi said...

Patter! Wow, these are gorgeous! I love the technique that you used on that first card...it's so beautiful! And the lilypad fun card just rocks! smiles...

Cat Tidwell said...

OH wow Patter! Your cards are so fantastic! I love the colors you have used on that first one especially, just gorgeous!

Tanis said...

Amazing cards Patter :)
I haven't seen Lily Pad Playland much...how super cute!!
Thanks for the giveaway :)

Nicole K/GothamGal said...

I just got some prismas last night. I think I'll have to try stamping on some black cardstock.

Mandy said...

Wow! I love your use of those pearls... and the glitter around the lilypads! :)

Elisabeth said...

What yummy RAKs Patter!! Thanks for the opportunity!

Theresa Momber said...

Wow, Patter, your cards are so gorgeous! The colors are hip hoppin awesome!

Anonymous said...

Great cards, love your work! Thanks for offering the candy!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing such great ideas!!

j.k.snyder@verizon.net

Susan Says (Stupid Stuff) said...

Your cards are astounding, you should be very proud. And two RAKs, thanks so much for the chance to win :)
Susan :)

Anonymous said...

love all of the special details you add! eryn

Vickilyn said...

Love the cards!
Love the blog candy!
Love the Hip Hop!

Thanks for the opportunity.
Thanks for the inspiration.

safaricat said...

Your cards are always great! Love the Lily pad... did you use stickles to outline?

The Sonboul's said...

oh my word girl... those are amazing give aways! WOW! such pretty prodects too :) love your style!

Lori Mueller said...

Oh this is awesome! I'm a first-time Unity blog hopper, so this has been fun. Thanks for the chance to win some great blog bling!

Anonymous said...

Your cards are truly fantastic..you do such great work!! I'm off to hop to the next one!!!

Amber said...

Gorgeous work Patter!

Lindsay Spencer said...

Your cards a re beautiful. I'm so happy Tanis brought me today. This is really fun. That butterfly stamp is the one I've been wanting, so yay!

Brooke said...

omgosh Patter!! everything is AWESOME!! i love what you did with lily pad playland.. i have that kit and i've NEVER used it yet.. you've INSPIRED me!!! and you are the sweetest with your RAKs!! hope you have a HIP HOP happenin day!!

Penny said...

Hi Patter, both your cards are so pretty but I especially love the pond one , so shimmery!

I use Bazzill's smoothie in Blackberry Swirl to stamp on. I have just discovered it as I thought being called blackberry it would actually be dark purple, but no, it's black! Funny eh? I wonder who thinks up the names??


Thank-you for such a great giveaway, the butterfly saying is definately on my wish list!


Penny x

Suz said...

Fantastic cards & prizes. You are such a talent!

Hope the homeschooling is going well

Anonymous said...

I love, love, LOVE the Friends for Life card. The colors and textures are great!

Anonymous said...

Your cards are great. I especially like the lily pad enjoy card

Tamara said...

Cute cards! I love your lily pad card.

Donna said...

Love this hip hop thing You gals rock!

Anonymous said...

Great cards. I absolutely love the first one.That flower is gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

As usual I LOVE your creations!! And as always you are so generous-some ladies are going to be very happy:)
HUGS-

Anonymous said...

Fabulous samples as always. Unity is lucky to have you.

java diva said...

I love your masculine card! The colors are so beautiful and clean!

Anonymous said...

I love to Hip-Hop! Everyone's cards/projects are so gorgeous. I always find alot of inspiration! Thanks for the great give aways!

Scrapycandy said...

I love the friends for life card. Such great creativity..I need all the help I can get. And the 3 minute cuttlebug video (I watched it yesterday) was great! Thanks for pointing it out. Have a great weekend.

Michelle (aka mybelle101) said...

WOW Patter!! I love the colors and the dp on the first card, and the scene on the second card is so creative!!! Love them both!! Apparently, there are (of course) more sets I NEED!! :)

Rosella said...

What beautiful cards! I especially like how you colored the flower. Looks amazing!
Thanks for the opportunity to receive such great RAKS. I'd love to have a unity stamp. Have not had the opportunity to get them yet!

Jingle said...

Beautiful work! This has been a fabulous hop today!

Michelle said...

Beautiful cards.... first time on hip hop thursdays...love the idea -get to see such beautiful work & get so much inspiration. Thanks for the wonderful RAK opportunity!

Stephanie Niavez said...

Patter, I love your Friends for Life card.

Anonymous said...

THAT IS SUCH AWESOME WORK PATTER. YOU USE SOME OF THE TECHNIQUES I USE SOMETIMES BUT I HAVE LEARNED ALOT FROM YOU AS WELL..SINCE I'VE HAD MY SURGERY I'VE BEEN TRYING TO MAKE ALL MY THANK YOU CARDS FOR THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BROUGHT FOOD AND FLOWERS AFTER MY SURGERY..ALITTLE BEHIND BUT GETTING THERE AND THE ONES YOU SHOWED TODAY IS SO INSPIRATIONAL AND LOVING.AND I TOOK ONE OF YOUR IDEAS AND TURNED A FISHING KIT INTO A CARRYING KIT OF MY OWN.I WAS SO THRILLED WHEN IT WAS DONE.BUT I CAN SEE YOU TAKE TIME AND ADD ALITTLE LOVE TO EACH OF YOUR PROJECTS.LOVE,LOVE,LOVE THEM

Lisa H. said...

wow! love the cards you did they look fabulous (the first is my fave! I just love the colors).

Theresa Dagostino Forge said...

you always have great card ideas!! i am constantly inspired by your work~~

Kelly Braund said...

How awesome! Thanks for the chance!

Unknown said...

great cards!!

Anonymous said...

I really love the friends for life card.it says alot,as we discussed that in church a few weeks ago about true friends...this is so special even for me to see,friends mean alot to me and i'm always making and giving away..so thank you so much for showing that card today........

Unknown said...

I love your cards, they are amazing! Thanks for the oportunity to win!

itsallrosi said...

oh I love your cards, and these raks look awesome!

I hope I win!

Tracy said...

Your cards are fabulous. I love reading your blog for artistic inspiration.

Ally's Corner said...

Oh wow that is Awesome!I would love to win it.
Who won the Scripture Challenge RAK?

Anonymous said...

Wow Patter!! Beautiful cards. I especially love how the blue flower just pops on the black cardstock! Stunning!

djp said...

I continue to be amazed at your talent and love that you share it with all of us!

Rachel Hope said...

Love the fun scallopped scallops :D Great cards!!!

Paperfections said...

I love your Friends for Life card! The cuttlebug background with the flower on top is just too cute!

Marla said...

I love all your beautiful work and thanks for a chance to win some goodies!!!

Anonymous said...

I love your Friends for Life card... and the colors in it are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Swedie

Nicole said...

Thanks for the chance!
and thank you so much for the scripture challenges every week - I so look forward to them!

Laura said...

Hello from Moody, Alabama. Your blog is so inspiring -- I've added it to my links! Love the Unity Everlasting Romance stamp!

Anonymous said...

Awesome creations, Patter! Love them all!

ConnieC said...

cute cards. thanks for sharing them.

Unknown said...

Wow! You are so generous AND extrememly talented!!! I love all the colors and how fun and gorgeous your cards are!

MHorne5501 said...

Oh I would love to win something.

Nevis said...

Love your "Friends for Life" card. Very cool!

JazzyH said...

I love the cards and the colors!!!

Hip Hop!!!

Regan said...

WOW- your manly card is awesome- I have such a hard time with those- great RAK- hope I win!!

Anonymous said...

Your work is incredible! I love reading and learning from your blog!

Anonymous said...

Wowza! I love that Lily Pad set -- it is n my wishlist! You've made some knockout cards today!

-Taylor (stagccva)

Anonymous said...

Fun projects Patter! Love, love love the Lily pad card!!!

Moosisk said...

Looks like I am comment #90 and I feel lucky!!! Love your cards and love Unity even more! Thanks for the chance to win a great prize!

Anonymous said...

Love your cards! This blog hopping thing is really fun!

Laura said...

Great cards, and how generous of you to share your goodies! Thanks.

Anonymous said...

these are amazing samples, what great inspiration. This is only the second time I have done a blog hop and it is fun!

Anonymous said...

wow...love the pink paislee with the flower...awesome!! and sparkly lilypads...rockin'!

caseyshayne+3 said...

WOW, beautiful cards. I love your detail.

Anonymous said...

Patter,
What great cards. I love the flower in the 'friends for life' card. I make cards for my church to send out as encouragement and I am really struggling with the masculne cards, so thank you for the inspiration (both creative and spiritual). Thank you

Lisa J. said...

Beautiful hip hoppity goodness!

hbilhorn said...

I hip hopped thru to you - I LOVE your creations... I am going to spend some time here -- even on the Copic topics -- thanks!

Wendy said...

Wonderful cards and great RAKs, thanks for sharing!

Wendy said...

SUPER SUPER SUPER!!! You are a rock star!

Joy said...

wow thanks for the beautiful cards and blog candy, wooo hoooo

melissa said...

Beautiful cards! Love them! Great blog candy too. Thanks for your generosity!

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Beautiful cards Patter! Hip Hop!

Stephanie said...

Beautiful cards. I love the flower stamped on black and the masculine one is fantastic. Stickles are always a good thing in my book. lol As always, a job well done.

Jeanette - said...

Great cards! The masculine one is terrific (I think masculine ones are definitely harder :)

Yvonne said...

Love your cards! Thanks for the chance of winning!

FibreJunky said...

This is my first Hip Hop and I'm loving finding all these new-to-me blogs. Fabulous cards!

Erika M. said...

Absolutely darling - really enjoyed the eye candy!

Nettie said...

Angela does have some super deals today. Love your creations Patter and these are no exception. Great stuff!

Nettie

Anonymous said...

Thanks for your continued inspiration.

~Tamrah <><
JTTSOatCYBERTRAILSdotCOM

Anne House said...

Fun- I love the dragonflies!! I am such a sucker for dragonflies, lol!!

Heather said...

Those cards are FAB and you are sooo sweet to offer yummo candy!! Your awesome!!

Tiffmc said...

Thank you sharing your wonderful samples, I love your creativeness and a great way to demonstrate the large Cuttlebug embossing folder on a smaller background. Isn't it wonderful that Unity is so generous to share a RAK with us? I just love their stamps; don't you???

Unknown said...

gorgeous cards and wonderful giveaways

Anonymous said...

I love the cards Patter..... It's kinda intimidating! :) I would be a greatful recipient to open the mailbox and see one of your creation. I love the shadow on the first card.... the elegant addition of the pearl beads really stand out too.. beautiful!

Carolyn said...

Patter your cards are Fabulous!! That last one with the lily pads, is just too adorable. Of course I always enjoy seeing your work. It's been way to long since I have blogged here, I must stop by more often. Hope all is well with you and your girls!

Anonymous said...

Love your cards! They are beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

very nice things! first time "hip Hopping" and i love it!! great ideas!

Dawn said...

Great cards, I love the Christmas card, it is so not typical Christmas card.
Dawn :)

Dawn said...

Sorry about the last post, that was the blog before yours. I love your masculine card. It is so hard to make cards that a guy would like.
Dawn :)

Ravengirl said...

That is sweet of you to offer up a RAK of your own! Both cards are just beautiful!

Anonymous said...

You are so talented! I love your blog.

Maria said...

Beautiful cards! I love the vibrant colors!! Awesome blog candy, you rock!

Molly Joly said...

Love the masculine card!

Betty: Reflections with Coffee said...

How exciting to see your RAKs. First you win a few Unity stamps and you end up United with Unity!
Black cs recommendation: SU.

I look forward to your scripture cards every week.

Unknown said...

What beautiful cards Patter! I love your work! :D

Kathryn said...

Gorgeous Work -- Love your cards! :)

Anonymous said...

I am a HUGE fan of your work, as well as Unity Stamps. I have never participated in Hip Hop Thursday and it was fun to take a few minutes to look at the ladies blogs. I got some wonderful ideas!

Heather
ludrew2@comcast.net

Heather said...

Your cards are fabulous!!!! Thanks for the chance to win the fantastic blog candy :)

Purple Princess said...

Love your work! I check your blog daily!

Dawn M said...

love all of these creations! thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

You are an inspiration Patter, I just found you a week ago and I am going all of the way back to January to start those Scripture Challenges. I love the whole idea of it, and I love all of your creative ideas that go along with it. Blessings to you!

cathy said...

Gorgeous cards!! I love the look of the colored pencils on black..will have to try that. And I always need inspiration for masculine cards. Awesome!

Anonymous said...

love to read your blog, Patter! Your creations are beautiful!!

MarieMc said...

Patter,

I love the masculine card. WIth all guys at my house {2 sons and 2 grandson and only 1 hubby :)} I am always looking for guy stuff!

Linda Carson said...

Fabulous artwork w/fabulous details!

So Many Scraps said...

stunning cards patter! I always enjoy your sites! awesome raks also! enjoyed my visit

Anonymous said...

lov the stuff!!! em buzzyellow3@hotmail.com

Christy said...

Patter, your work is AWESOME! I follow and read your blog posts all the time. I love your inspiration, and creations! You rock girl!!! Thanks so much for all the great inspirations, I have fun looking at them all the time.

Tracy said...

LOVE that Unity blog candy! Thanks for a wonderful blog... I always enjoy getting your updates!

Suzanne C said...

Beautiful Cards!

Tasha Hickert said...

Great cards, thanks for sharing. I am doing my best to follow the hip hop without my brain exploding! (newbie) It's good to see a masculine card--and blog candy too!

Anonymous said...

Amy Butler's stickers are so cute.
Just got through looking at your gallery of scripture cards on create my keepsake. Great job!

Erin Glee said...

Love your work! Beautiful!
Thanks for the chance at winning one of these TWO awesom RAK's!

Anonymous said...

well, even though i was in the bed i had alot of my scrapbooking and stamping going on.....you've given me alot of ideas Patter....and i've been doing the weekly scripture challenge as well, even have some of the ladies at church involved...we are thinking about doing one for each shoe box that we send out for christmas for the little kids overseas that don't get gifts..thank you again for the beautiful cards and great ideas you give us...your a blessing

Brenda said...

Oh my what great RAK's. I love coming by your blog. I really enjoy looking at all your beautiful cards. Thank you for the chance to win. Gotta love hip hop Thursdays!

Anonymous said...

thank you so much for the inspiration, Patter! I just bought myself a belated birthday gift of some Prismacolor colored pencils and my fingers are just itching to use them. Thanks for the fun blog candy details.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous cards, and what great giveaways! I love BG papers, so I'm crossing my fingers---and I don't own any Unity stamps yet so I have GOT to get me some! Woohoo!

PS Hi to a fellow BSFer!! I am SO excited that we started up again! :)

Lori said...

Patter, as always you inspire me! It is like Christmas morning when I read your blog! THANK YOU FOR BEING MY MUSE!!! And thanks for the chance at some blog candy!!!
Lori

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Great cards. Blog candy is a great bonus. Yvonne Soucy

Sue McGettigan said...

I'm too late for the giveaway but did want to say how lovely those cards are!

Anonymous said...

beautiful friend ;)--Love the little pearly accents :)--Miss chatting :)! __ Hope you all are well--Hugs---Sarah

Anonymous said...

I was drawn into you site by a comment about CM, I think it's wonderful that a change is underway and hopes it heads to Aust N/Z really fast.
I am just in awe of your work, I usually lie awake most nights unable to sleep however, I've just found a companon thanks so much.
Dorothy

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