Thursday, February 28, 2013

Avery Elle: March Release Blog Hop


It's just about March, so today we're rolling out the March releases with a blog hop!!!  I am soooooo excited with this release!  Fun, fun stuff!  Speaking of fun, how fun is this?  I have been waiting and waiting for a bicycle set, and Jamie must have read my mind:)  How cool are these stamps?

This is one of those sets that the stamps just speak for themselves.  No fancy techniques needed;)  For this card, I stamped the bike onto watercolor paper using Versacolor ink (which will not run using watercolors/water-based inks).  I just love how crisp that bike stamp image is!  Using some of my Stampin Up water-based inks, I painted the background.  If you look closely, I did a little splatter painting to simulate raindrops.  

As a little detail, I fussy cut the flag (splattered a bit of "rain" on it) and glued it to the card base.  To simulate a flag, I used foam tape the trailing edge of the flag and scortape on the side of the flag attached to the flag pole.  Love the way it looks like it's waving!

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the blog hop!  Click on over to the other Avery Elle gals to see the new releases in action!  This month we have the fantastic Donna Mikasa playing along with us!  
JJ Bolton (you are here:)
Kasia Curry (Kasia's March release stamps are caught up in customs, but go visit her anyway:)

To celebrate the March Release Blog Hop, Avery Elle is giving away and $25 Gift Certificate to one winner on the Avery Elle blog and another $25 Gift Certificate to a winner on Facebook (just share them with your friends and make sure they say you sent them).  You have until Sunday, March 3rd to enter.  The winner will be announced on the Avery Elle blog on Monday, March 4th.  All products will be available for purchase tonight at midnight EST.  

There are tons of way to increase your chances of winning:
Mahalo and Aloha,
jj

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63 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    This is so cool, JJ. Love the watercolor and crisp bike image with that tiny flag. Awesome.

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  2. Kelly BoothFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    LOVE this JJ....So Pretty the WC background is just Perfect!!!

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  3. Jessi FoganFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    YAY for bikes! That image is SO crisp - look at the seat! I love how you did the background, and the flag is just perfect waving in the sprinkles :)

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  4. TaheerahFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    This is just lovely JJ - love your rainy background and the little flag off the back of the bike!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I love this card, JJ! The watercolour background is awesome. Love that waving flag.

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  6. JingleFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    SUCH a pretty card! I am so loving the double bike!!!

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  7. PammejoFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Lovely card, love the bike stamp, reminds me of spring, riding bikes,picnics in the park. TFS pammejo1@yahoo.com

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  8. terriavidreader (IN-USA)February 28, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    I like the new flowers best, but this is a very cute card!

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  9. Miriam PrantnerFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    LOVE the watercoloring, great card JJ, so sweet!

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  10. itsallrosiFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    this is perfect!

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  11. Dana D.February 28, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    This card is terrific. Love the water colored background, and what a fabulous bike stamp

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  12. CandyWFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Cute!!! Love the background, and the little flag is just adorable!!!

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  13. Happy DanceFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    What a fabulous bicycle image. The whole set is sweet. I do like how you've kept your card CAS, and used watercolors as your background. That little flag is great. Bev

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  14. Jessica PascarellaFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Love the watercolor scene! Beautiful work!!

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  15. Sue McRaeFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    What a fabulous background for the bike!

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  16. Jeanne J. February 28, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    This is so C&S JJ but it really doesn't need another single thing! I love the background and that flag - Ride On!

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  17. Maeghan M.February 28, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    I am LOVING that watercolor background! TFS this lovely idea!!!

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  18. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Such a pretty card! Love the watercoloring!

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  19. Carol W.February 28, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Lovely card! Love the watercolor and flag on the bike.

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  20. JennyFebruary 28, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    This release looks awesome, love the watercoloured bkgd and the pop of dimension with the flag :0)
    Jenny x

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  21. Amy MartinFebruary 28, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Wow...Your card is amazing...I love the water color back ground.

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  22. Lea L.February 28, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the watercolor background!

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  23. Jen CarterFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I like the rain look for the background! Very fun!

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  24. Pam W MerwinFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    What a great scene - love the sentiment with the bike!

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  25. Darlene S.February 28, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Fantastic card and the water colored background is beautiful!! Loving this great bie set!

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  26. KristenFebruary 28, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    This is too adorable! Love!

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  27. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    This is so adorable!! Love it!

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  28. Cynthia BaldwinFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Love the watercolor background, and perfect touch with the "waving" flag!

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  29. ElenaFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Hi, NoVa neighbor! The watercolor background is wonderful. I love that the bike includes the shadow; at first I thought you had drawn it!

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  30. KaraFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    I need these bikes:) Love your watercolor background!

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  31. Leigh PennerFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    I love this stamp set and the card you made with it. I've been wanting a bike set for a while now....

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  32. Mary-Anne VFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Love the look of the watercolour on this card and how creative with the waving flag!

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  33. CandaceFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    very cute!! I'm so glad to see someone use that bike, I love it!

    candace
    scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

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  34. Anita RexFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Wow do I ever love your watercolor background! Such a spring card!

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  35. Veronica ZFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    JJ, I love your card! Your watercolor background is beautiful!!

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  36. Kelly GriglioneFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    I so love your creations, JJ! The simple bike stamp against the interesting watercolor is just striking!

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  37. Caryn SFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    What a great card! I like the watercolor background with the droplets, it looks like a turn of the century artwork!

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  38. Avery ElleFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    JJ- You always inspire me to try new techniques (even if they might be a bit messy!!). I am truly so happy that you are a part of the Avery Elle team. Here is to great things to come!! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  39. LyndalFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your watercolour JJ - just a FAB card :)

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  40. Ashley NewellFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Super cute, JJ! I love the watercoloring!

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  41. Sue DFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Love all the stamps in this set and your wonderful card!

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  42. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Great card! Love your watercolor background. :)

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  43. JoyceFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Just beautiful--I love the water coloring.

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  44. Denise BryantFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Cool card! Great watercolor background, great bike stamp!
    DeniseB

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  45. donna mikasaMarch 1, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Oh, I love how your background turned out. Perfect splattering, too!
    So honored to be hopping with you and the rest of the AE team. :)

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  46. UnknownMarch 1, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Another great card JJ!

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  47. Nina YangMarch 1, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    Now I see what you mean, JJ! Love the new release!

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  48. Pat8March 1, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    I just love what you've done with the rain drop splatters Looks marvelous!

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  49. ~amy~March 1, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    lovely...the water color is perfect with your card...perfect.

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  50. Kristie GouletMarch 1, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Sweet card!!

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  51. Marlena M.March 1, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    This is BEAUTIFUL JJ!

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  52. Linda BeesonMarch 1, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    That bike is such a fun image and LOVE how you watercolored your background.

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  53. AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    This is the best bike stamp set I've seen (love how it doesn't have a basket-making it perfect for more masculine cards). Your card is awesome. Your watercolored background is perfect for keeping it cas.

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  54. Paulette SMarch 1, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    JJ, I just love your style!! I feel like a broken record, but your cards are so clean and simple, they draw me in Every time. And that is exactly why I follow your blog posts.

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  55. judkajudiMarch 1, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Love that background. Perfect CAS!!

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  56. JenniferMarch 1, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Fun! Your background is sooo cute!

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  57. Lisa's Creative NicheMarch 1, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Love how you made your background! And of course the bike is so cute!

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  58. AimesMarch 2, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Capturing the trend of watercolours in such a fun and fab style!
    Hugs!
    x

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  59. Nicki SMarch 2, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the painted background!!! Really great card!

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  60. Purrfect Paper CreationsMarch 3, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Such a cool card, love the background!

    Chris L.

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  61. maria f.March 3, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Lovin' the watercolor action, including raindrops - great idea to combine with a bicycle.

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  62. Jen W.March 4, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Gorgeous watercolouring and you're right, that's all the bike needs to pop as it's such a cool image. And your fluttery flag? Made my heart flutter. :)

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  63. PearlMarch 13, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    I love the watercoloring work you did here! Beautiful!

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