Saturday, January 22, 2011

Valentines Day Card Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the Valentines Day Card Blog Hop. Hosted by Ellen at CardMonkey!!

Today we are sharing with you cards for Valentines Day!

Be sure and hit all 14 stops & leave comments for some yummy candy!

I made 2 cards to share with you today:)


#1


I printed my sentiment out on the computer using 
Minya Nouvelle True Type. Then I cut it out and used the corner rounder
and a white gel pen.

The truffles were cut at 1" and I found them at freesvgfiles for SCAL, I altered them a bit.


#2

I made this card from the Animal Kingdom booklet pg. 22 and blinged it up a bit.
The cuts were on pages 120 & 121.
Vellum for the fishbowl cut at 3.5"
Fish were cut at 1-1/4"
Seaweed cut at 2"
Words were cut at 1"
The heart is from Create A Critter pg. 64 at .5"





Make sure you are a follower, leave a comment and also tell me what your favorite Valentine treat is. What kind of candy or yummy dessert.

And let me know how I can get in contact with you, so if you win I can let you know. (I will pick with random.org on Monday night and post on Tues. morning)


I do have candy for you but I am not sure what yet,
but it will be good! (one thing so far is a Cuttlebug folder)

Thanks for stopping by today:)

Next you are going to go visit   Angie 

Here is the list in case you get lost or if you just came to my blog and you want
to start at the beginning.

1. Ellen (aka CardMonkey) www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
2. Shawn ( CricutSearch.com!)www.craftychicsblog.blogspot.com
3. Elaine www.expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com  (you are here)

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  1. UnknownSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 7:30:00 AM EST

    Your cards are darling! I just want to pick that candy off and eat it! I.m a new follower , and can't wait to come back and poke around on your blog to see what you've come up with! You can find me at ksjennings at gmail.com and/or http://karelj.blogspot.com

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  2. KimSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 7:52:00 AM EST

    Love your cards! my favorite Valentine candy is turtles!! Yummy:)New follower!
    ~Kim
    kfordyce6638 at gmail dot com
    http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com

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  3. Sandy HentzelSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 8:24:00 AM EST

    Cute cards!!! My favorite candy is the Dove dark chocolate hearts :)

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  4. Tami B.Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 8:29:00 AM EST

    Two cute cards and I love the little truffles you used. Anything chocolate is good with me!

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  5. AmandaSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 9:25:00 AM EST

    Great cards. Am a new follower too.. am such a big kid at heart that my fav candy is the little sweetheart candies with the little sayings on them..
    ahaynes43055 at yahoo dot com

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  6. Ellen JarvisSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 9:39:00 AM EST

    Ooooh, your cards made my mouth water for chocolate .. I'm going to have to hop over to my kitchen to see what I can find! OH, makings for chocolate covered pretzels!! I think I found a new project for today, once I'm done hopping here. THANK YOU for the inspiration. I'm a new follower. My favorite Valentine's sweet (other than hubby, of course!!) would be milk chocolate cashew/caramel turtles. Mmmmmm.

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  7. KATSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:19:00 AM EST

    i too am a new follower. those lil fishies are adorable.
    kat

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  8. Pat N.Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:11:00 AM EST

    I love both your cards, Elaine. Very pretty. But the Fishy Kisses card takes the cake!! I love chocolate, especially with caramel, but my favorite dessert has always been tiramisu. Yummy! Thanks for the opportunity to win some candy!

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  9. Denise GSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:29:00 AM EST

    Cute cards Elaine. Love those truffles.

    http://cricutmyway.blogspot.com/

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  10. AngeliaSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:38:00 AM EST

    Candy? Any candy!!! serious sweet tooth here.
    New follower :)
    angeliaspapercrafts.blogspot.com

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  11. JolandaSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:52:00 AM EST

    your cards very pretty! A good piece of chocolate cake has to be my favourite treat!!

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  12. Shawn MoschSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:19:00 PM EST

    Great cards! I might borrow your idea for using the Fishy Kisses cut on a card.

    Shawn
    CricutSearch.com

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  13. TuttleTimeSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:40:00 PM EST

    Followed you! :) Fishy kisses..what a GREATTTT idea! I love it. For sweets that is a hard one...I like so much, but I'd love a really good chocolate cupcake with sprinkles.

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  14. TuttleTimeSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:42:00 PM EST

    Oh, and if I am lucky enough to win...you can just leave a me a comment on my blog..listed above. :) Thanks, Blog Sista and neighba :) I'm next!

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  15. ElleSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:44:00 PM EST

    Love the Fishy Kisses...very cute! My favorite treat is Peanutbutter Cream Pie :)

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  16. AnonymousSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:44:00 PM EST

    Hello, your cards are adorable, I love all the embrossing that you did! Thank you so much for sharing! My favorite Valentines treat is the WHITE CANDY HEARTS! hehe, my friends always buy a ton of boxes of candy hearts and dig out all the white ones and always put them in an adorable jar for me!
    Contact Info: incase I get lucky enough to win that amazing candy! Email: arebori0204@gmail.com
    New Blog: check me out if you get a chance, I love new friends: www.scraptillyadrop.blogspot.com

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  17. Marianne S.Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:53:00 PM EST

    Goodness, I adore both of your cards. The truffles look yummy and the kissing fish are so cute! My favorite Valentine's Day treat is chocolate lava cakes, YUM! Great job and thank you for sharing.

    Marianne S.
    sthquilter at gmail dot com
    www.paperorfabric.blogspot.com

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  18. AnnaSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 1:07:00 PM EST

    Your cards are so so cute!!! Just so sweet. My fav Valentine treat is the same everyday...just about anything sweet LOL
    I am a new follower.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  19. mlc_15Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 1:53:00 PM EST

    Very cute cards!!! I am a chocoholic...so anything that involves chocolate is my favorite treat ;) I am a new follower and thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
    mlc_15 at hotmail dot com

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  20. AnonymousSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 1:53:00 PM EST

    Elaine,
    I love both of your cards but I have to say my favorite is the "fishy kisses"! SOOOOOO cute!
    Angie
    Luvs2Scrapbook75.blogspot.com
    (I'm just south of Dayton...small world!)

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  21. Shannon Leffew KeithSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 3:12:00 PM EST

    Both are cute love the fishes!shannleffew2@yahoo.com

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  22. UnknownSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 3:34:00 PM EST

    I ama new follower and I love anything chocolate. Both cards are adorable. Maybe you could check out my blog at http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com

    Burffrau @ aol dot com

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  23. KristaSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 3:34:00 PM EST

    They are both cute.
    The candies are originally from SVGCUTS.com
    I really like the fish.
    New follower.

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  24. AmandaSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 3:52:00 PM EST

    It's all about the chocolate! Great cards!
    Amanda (als1048@gmail.com)

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  25. Mary JeanSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 3:53:00 PM EST

    omgosh..i love your fishie card!!!! its a gotta make!

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  26. SelinaSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 4:05:00 PM EST

    Cute ideas! I love the embossing being different on the top & bottom of the card! My favorite Valentines candy is milk chocolate Lindor's truffles! New follower! Thanks for participating in the hop!

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  27. AnonymousSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 4:09:00 PM EST

    Cute cards, just love the fishie ! Turtles for sure is my fav..

    TFS
    Debi


    http://cards-by-montana-reflections.blogspot.com/

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  28. memaSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 4:33:00 PM EST

    Your cards are very pretty..and I'm a follower now..Great!!
    Pam
    aka mema

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  29. UnknownSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 4:54:00 PM EST

    Chocolate!!! Give me a chocolate and I'll give you my heart!!! Love all kind of chocolates!
    Oh! And I also love your cards :) Thank you for sharing them! They are very cute.

    postaisdajoana at gmail dot com

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  30. lovescrapreflectSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 5:09:00 PM EST

    cute cards I love valentines things im a follower calebwmartin@yahoo.com

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  31. dobie mom of 3Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 6:44:00 PM EST

    I Love both of your cards. They are sooo cute! I'm not sure what my favorite valentine treat is, Maybe, Rice Crispy Treats. Any way, thank you for sharing!

    Brandy
    dobiemom09 at gmail dot com

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  32. Scrap'n Yamma!Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 8:03:00 PM EST

    Very cute cards - thank you for sharing! gikinney1@gmail.com

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  33. Scrappin_3rdeeschikSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 8:18:00 PM EST

    The fish bowl is darling and the candies look yummy. Great job.
    HUGS
    Meighen
    scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com

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  34. UnknownSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 8:33:00 PM EST

    Both cards are great - but the fishies are adorable! My favorite candy is Dark Chocolate!!! New Follower!
    www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com

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  35. ShawneeSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 8:42:00 PM EST

    I love the fishy card and chocolate. My favorite candy is a Snickers bar. Thanks for being a part of the blog hop!!

    Shawnee
    http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com

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  36. maria zelinskiSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 9:14:00 PM EST

    thanks for sharing your wonderful cards. i am a new follower who will be back. my favorite candys are take 5 bar and butterfinger. thanks for the chance to win

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  37. MichelleSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:04:00 PM EST

    Cute Truffles! My favorite kind of candy at valentines...and whoa re we kidding...all the time is DARK CHOCOLATE!!!!

    http:/michelles-crafty-creations.blogspot.com

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  38. LesleyfromWISaturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:47:00 PM EST

    Super cute cards. I love the fish. I love candy hearts; especially the white and pink ones. I found your blog on the hop and am now a follower!

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  39. MurphyMamaSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:00:00 PM EST

    I love both cards! Im new to crafting and looking for good easy ideas. I love anything chocolate.
    Thanks for sharing them with us.

    Roseredgurl@gmail.com

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  40. AngelaSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:21:00 PM EST

    I love the candy on the cards! Perfect V-day card! Love all chocolate candy especially Lindor truffles!

    Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy! lauermaa@gmail.com

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  41. UnknownSaturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:27:00 PM EST

    Your cards are so sweet~Love the one with the Chocolates.
    Rachelle
    rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com

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  42. UnknownSunday, January 23, 2011 at 12:43:00 AM EST

    Those 2 cards are just wonderful the fish one would be perfect for my boyfriend he maintains Aquariums. Thanks for the inspiration
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
    debbie_craine@hotmal.com

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  43. KelSunday, January 23, 2011 at 1:29:00 AM EST

    Great great cards.. I'm loving the lil chocolates on the first one.. they look yummmmy! And the fishy kisses is very cute too! As far as a favorite valentine treat..yikes, that's a toughy.. A huge box of Dove chocolates would be a good treat...yummm.. but really any chocolate will do!

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  44. ReneeleeakSunday, January 23, 2011 at 1:59:00 AM EST

    Your cards are so cute! I really like all the embossing on them. ☺
    My favorite treats are Lindor Truffles....Yummy
    Thanks for sharing!
    reneeleeak at yahoo dot com

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  45. LindaSunday, January 23, 2011 at 2:08:00 AM EST

    Your cards are both adorable, I am a new follower and look forward to visiting again to see what you do next!!
    lindamcintosh at verizon dot net

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  46. Cricut MatriarchSunday, January 23, 2011 at 7:36:00 AM EST

    Cute cards! Love the kissing fish!
    New follower.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  47. UnknownSunday, January 23, 2011 at 8:26:00 AM EST

    Your cards are fabulous, love the fishy kisses!! I also love Ghirardelli chocolate w/carmel, mmmm!! Thanks for the inspiration,
    Cindy
    miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

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  48. K-E KreationsSunday, January 23, 2011 at 9:27:00 AM EST

    Love both your cards! Just the right touch of glitter to make them shine.

    Hmmmm...I LOVE cheesecake!

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  49. Eillim CintronSunday, January 23, 2011 at 10:29:00 AM EST

    Hello,

    Great blog!
    Love the card with the fishies!
    My favorite candy would have to be milk cholotate with caramel, specifically Chirardelli!

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  50. DarleneSunday, January 23, 2011 at 11:13:00 AM EST

    aww!! I love fishy kisses!! So cute. It's been funning doing the blog hop with you.

    Darlene

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  51. UnknownSunday, January 23, 2011 at 11:41:00 AM EST

    Thanks my favorite is Dove chocolates.
    I love the truffle card.
    cornerstone.cs(AT)cox(DOT)net

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  52. Lisa JSunday, January 23, 2011 at 12:46:00 PM EST

    Your cards are so adorable! Thanks for stopping by my blog and joining in on our bloghop too!

    {{hugs}}

    Lisa J
    tjsgal at gmail dot com
    http://ljsscrapshack.blogspot.com

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  53. MelissaSunday, January 23, 2011 at 1:01:00 PM EST

    Your cards are so cute!! I love the little bon bons and the fish card is fintastic!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  54. AimeeSunday, January 23, 2011 at 1:07:00 PM EST

    Love your cards! They are SUPER cute!

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  55. TrishaSunday, January 23, 2011 at 3:39:00 PM EST

    Love your cards almost as much as I love chocolate. Your fishy kisses card is great. TFS and I am a new follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  56. Becky DunhamSunday, January 23, 2011 at 4:25:00 PM EST

    What darling cards! I love the textures! Favorite Valentine treat? That is tough - I guess I would have to say anything chocolate but I also love those conversation hearts :) I am a new follower and happy to be so!

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  57. AnonymousSunday, January 23, 2011 at 8:18:00 PM EST

    Woo Hoo!
    I've been looking forward to this <3 Hop!

    Kelsey: WomanInACrystalCase [at] Gmail [dot] com
    And: WomanInACrystalCase.blogspot.com

    ~ I'm a new Follower!
    ~ My favorite is Black Forrest Cake mmmmm!

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  58. Hi, I am Karen DriscollSunday, January 23, 2011 at 9:26:00 PM EST

    Hi Elaine, I love both of your cards, but I love the Fish one the best, it is adorable!! My fav candy, are Dove chocolates!! I am a new follower, thanks to Pat N.

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  59. AimeeSunday, January 23, 2011 at 10:13:00 PM EST

    Loved both of your sweet cards. I'm now a follower!

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  60. SarahSunday, January 23, 2011 at 11:04:00 PM EST

    Your cards are so sweet.I love the textures. It's been fun being a fellow stop on this blog hop. I've become a new follower.
    ~simplyshaddock.blogspot.com

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  61. Rachel MillerSunday, January 23, 2011 at 11:17:00 PM EST

    I am a new follower and my favorite Valentine candy is anything thats chocolate!! I especially adore those Dove Dark Chocolate Hearts that Dove puts out during Valentines!!!

    Your cards are simply the cutest!! Love em! thanks so much for sharing your talent with us.

    Rachel Miller
    rachelspapercrafts(at)ymail(dot)com
    http://www.rachelspapercrafts.blogspot.com

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  62. TishaMonday, January 24, 2011 at 1:18:00 AM EST

    Love these cards! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. what's scal images? How do you use them? TFS!!

    Tisha
    http://tishascraftcove.blogspot.com

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  63. TishaMonday, January 24, 2011 at 1:25:00 AM EST

    ooops and my favorite dessert would be Homemade Chocolate cake with Chocolate

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  64. JenniferMonday, January 24, 2011 at 3:37:00 AM EST

    Elaine,

    I love your cards!!! Those truffles are so cute...they look good enough to eat! ;)

    My favorite Valentine treat to make are the heart-shaped creme brulees with raspberry sauce!

    Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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