Friday, 23 March 2012

Practical Solutions for Paper Crafters blog hop

Hello and Happy Friday everyone! Today I’m honoured to be part of the fun Paper Crafts blog hop in celebration of the newest special issue, Practical Solutions for Paper Crafters!

Practical Solutions for Paper Crafters
   
I just love this issue, it is an incredible resource of amazing ideas and creating for it was such a fun challenge! For today's blog hop, five designers were asked to create five cards for under $5. Digital elements are always cheap and quick option so I went for the hybrid cards! Here is what I came up with using the Victoria Gardens Element Pack by Echo Park for $2.99, free Miami Font and a grid pattern created in MS Word document. I hope you will find here some inspiration for your own cards and you will have as much fun with creating as I do! 

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Each stop will be doing a random draw for a copy of this special issue! Just leave me a comment on this post before Sunday, March 25 at midnight EST and I will pick a random winner on Monday, the 26th! And here are other stops on the hop:


And how about another chance to win?! Just pop over to the Paper Crafts Connection Blog where Holly is offering some great giveaway!

Thank you for stopping by today!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Aga
Posted by Agnieszka at 10:00

97 comments:

  1. Ulina / Apricot Bubbles23 March 2012 at 10:30

    These cards are absolutely fabulous - so stylish!

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  2. Anke23 March 2012 at 11:04

    Great cards! Thanks for inspiring me.
    Anke

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  3. Cassie23 March 2012 at 12:14

    So so beautiful, Agnieszka! I love the colors, and the idea of making my own grid paper :D

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  4. Betty23 March 2012 at 12:31

    Gorgeous cards!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  5. Sandi23 March 2012 at 12:50

    great job!

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  6. Caryn S23 March 2012 at 12:59

    Really nice cards! I like the grid pattern in the background and the font that you chose especially.

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  7. Monika Wright | I Love It All23 March 2012 at 13:00

    Just awesome the way you paired the grid paper with the flourishes and flowers...swoon!

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  8. Indy's Designs23 March 2012 at 13:03

    Fabulous! I love the use of grid paper on cards!

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  9. Elise C.23 March 2012 at 13:06

    Wow, great cards! I love the colors that you used! Thanks for sharing!!

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  10. Unknown23 March 2012 at 13:50

    These are so awesome,Aga! Love the images in grid paper!

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  11. Lillian Child23 March 2012 at 14:03

    Creating a grid pattern in Word? How creative is that. LOVE this look. Will definitely be giving this idea a creative test drive soon. Thanks for the tip!

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  12. Miriam Prantner23 March 2012 at 14:19

    Great cards! Love the graphic style and those bright colors!

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  13. Debbie Cornish23 March 2012 at 14:23

    Very nice cards...clean and simple.
    I need to look into digital elements as I really like the grid paper idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Emily Todd23 March 2012 at 14:29

    Beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  15. Buffe23 March 2012 at 14:32

    Like the clean styling of your cards.

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  16. Scrapycandy23 March 2012 at 15:05

    I am definitely inspired!! Thanks so much!

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  17. Sandy23 March 2012 at 15:13

    Such a lovely set of cards. I love that they cost you $2.99 and they look expensive - and so beautiful! SUPER job!

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  18. Janeen23 March 2012 at 15:15

    great cards. interesting to see the victorian flowers with a modern grid pattern. from all the blogs, i see that GRID is IN. do believe i have some of that kind of paper hanging around. thanks for sharing with us.

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  19. Colleen23 March 2012 at 15:16

    Great cards, simple but stylish. Thanks so much for sharing them.

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  20. Rachel23 March 2012 at 15:22

    WOW. These hybrid cards are stunning!!! Just gorgeous!!!

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  21. Lee23 March 2012 at 15:23

    Fablulous cards - I love the roses! thanks!

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  22. pamela23 March 2012 at 15:26

    I love how you used the grid!!

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  23. Janet L.23 March 2012 at 15:32

    Pretty, pretty cards. I love the colors!

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  24. calamity jane23 March 2012 at 15:34

    These are all so beautiful!! Love the colors and using the computer for grid is awesome!

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  25. Susan23 March 2012 at 15:35

    I never would have thought to combine Victorian elements with a grid pattern, but it looks fantastic!

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  26. Queenie23 March 2012 at 15:35

    Love the digital elements and that grid background makes them pop even more!! What great ideas!!

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  27. Amyscats23 March 2012 at 15:36

    Absolutely gorgeous cards! I'll be thinking of these next time I need a batch for a gift.
    Amyscats
    amylfahnestock at gmail dot com

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  28. Amy Martin23 March 2012 at 15:43

    Gorgeous cards. I love the rose. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  29. Bethany Becker23 March 2012 at 16:14

    Fabulous cards. I love them. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. Jessica Yoder23 March 2012 at 16:16

    I like how you kept the background paper simple. Very nice cards

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  31. Billie Dee23 March 2012 at 16:24

    Fun and fabulous cards! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  32. Noreen23 March 2012 at 16:25

    Lovely clean and simple look!

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  33. stampingbowd23 March 2012 at 16:36

    These are awesome!!! I love the free grid pattern and font!!!!!

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  34. Chunyuan23 March 2012 at 16:38

    gorgeous as always. Thanks for sharing the tip. I really need to start using computer to create too.

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  35. Kathy Mc23 March 2012 at 16:44

    Aga, your cards are just beautiful and love that you could make them for so little money. Why didn't I think of creating grid paper in MS Word? I'll have to try that as love the effect it gives for a background. Aren't free fonts wonderful? Great blog hop and appreciate the chance to win a copy of Practicl Solutions!

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  36. Mrs. Hill23 March 2012 at 16:55

    Very graphic and clean! I love the pops of color! Great idea!

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  37. paperpapier23 March 2012 at 17:03

    love these bright and bold colour pattern card....!

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  38. Sue D23 March 2012 at 17:20

    Wonderful cards--I need to learn to use digital elements more.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  39. Kris in Alaska23 March 2012 at 17:29

    OK so these cards are going right into my "save for future inspiration" folder! Love them!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  40. JJ23 March 2012 at 17:50

    I love the graph paper background. Very classy cards!

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  41. Barbara H23 March 2012 at 18:11

    Your cards are so simple yet really eye popping. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win a copy of Practical Solutions.

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  42. Anonymous23 March 2012 at 18:28

    Love what you did with MS Word. It inspires me! Thanks for sharing.
    Carrie C

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  43. karenelr23 March 2012 at 18:34

    Beautiful Aga! I love what you did! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine!

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  44. Unknown23 March 2012 at 19:02

    This is my favorite set! I just adore the pattens and colors!

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  45. Neha23 March 2012 at 19:05

    Beautiful! nice inspiration newbies like me to digital elements

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  46. Sue McRae23 March 2012 at 19:09

    Wow, these cards are gorgeous and elegant.

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  47. Helen F.23 March 2012 at 19:10

    Aga, this set of 5 for $5 cards is beautiful! Thank you so much for the inspiration and chance to win this amazing magazine :)

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  48. cassie23 March 2012 at 19:36

    what a beautiful set of cards!

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  49. Marie23 March 2012 at 19:36

    Such pretty cards! TFS =)

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  50. Deirdre23 March 2012 at 19:52

    These are just beautiful Aga - love the set you created. Love how graphic they are in design - fabulous.

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  51. Isabel Z23 March 2012 at 19:59

    Wow, these cards are stunning.

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  52. Vicki Dutcher23 March 2012 at 20:09

    Wonderful cards -- How lucky are you to get to play in this hop! How lucky would I be to WIN this magazine!! :)

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  53. AJ23 March 2012 at 20:47

    AWESOME set of cards!! I just LOVE them!!

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  54. Kay S23 March 2012 at 20:53

    Beautiful, elegant cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  55. Cindy Holshouser23 March 2012 at 20:53

    I really love these. The bright colors against the grid background is fun.

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  56. Anonymous23 March 2012 at 21:02

    Wow!!!!! Love the cards and thanks for the chance to win.

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  57. Agata23 March 2012 at 21:06

    Jestes mocna! Wspaniale kartki!

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  58. Lynda23 March 2012 at 21:10

    Awesome cards! I love the clean design...wow!

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  59. Loki Made It23 March 2012 at 21:36

    i love digi elements! great cards! love it!

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  60. Vera Yates (Ling)23 March 2012 at 21:55

    Wow, Aga these cards are amazing! I love them all!

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  61. reddbudd23 March 2012 at 21:57

    These colors are so very prety together. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  62. Jay Gee23 March 2012 at 21:58

    These are stunning Aga... thanks so much for the inspiration :)

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  63. Jean23 March 2012 at 22:15

    Your cards are so simple and yet so pretty. Thanks for the reminder that we don't always have to pour on the layers and bling. -blue

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  64. Rebecca Ednie23 March 2012 at 22:17

    Clever ideas! And such pretty cards!

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  65. linf5423 March 2012 at 22:37

    Beautiful and elegant cards, thanks for the inspiration!

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  66. Anonymous24 March 2012 at 00:02

    I haven't gotten into the digital card making as yet. With examples like these I might have to give it a try. Pretty cards.

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  67. mtscrapgal24 March 2012 at 00:09

    I love your hybrid cards. They are very elegant. Thanks

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  68. N@ Ali24 March 2012 at 00:16

    stunning cards! i like your color combo, those great backgrounds, your layouts!

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  69. Lindsey24 March 2012 at 00:32

    These cards are beautiful! Not sure I've seen a nicer set of digital hybrid cards. :)

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  70. Barbara24 March 2012 at 00:44

    Wow! These are all lovely and I really like the grid paper background. Those designs really pop on it!

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  71. Peggy B24 March 2012 at 00:57

    Beautiful cards! You have inspired me to do more with a grid background. Thanks for sharing!

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  72. cheryl (clee')24 March 2012 at 01:04

    Something about the grid pattern paired with flowers and flourishes is just so special - great set of cards!

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  73. Lisa's Creative Niche24 March 2012 at 01:45

    I love how bright and happy these cards are! Thanks so much for sharing!
    Lisa

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  74. janlm24 March 2012 at 02:46

    Your cards are beautiful. Thanks.

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  75. DSW24 March 2012 at 03:21

    Love your ideas and pretty cards! Thanks for the practical tips and a chance to win.

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  76. Frann24 March 2012 at 06:37

    Super ideas! I love that grid pattern background!

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  77. Lynne in NI24 March 2012 at 08:12

    Ohhh these are gorgeous! LOVE your colour theme and LO, and I'm definitely going to try making my own grid pattern. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  78. Jessica24 March 2012 at 12:43

    great card set! love it! :)

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  79. Donna S.24 March 2012 at 12:51

    So bright & cheery!

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  80. SueB24 March 2012 at 14:14

    me likey the cards, and I'm seeing lots of grids since CHA! thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp! looks like another great special issue!

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  81. Diann24 March 2012 at 16:32

    I love the grid background on these.

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  82. Kimberly S.24 March 2012 at 17:50

    Very pretty cards!! Simple yet elegant is the BEST way to go!!

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  83. Unknown25 March 2012 at 06:54

    Oooh! I love those roses! They are so lush. :)

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  84. Debbie25 March 2012 at 13:32

    Gorgeous cards. Great color choices too.

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  85. Cheryl25 March 2012 at 15:54

    I love these cards! So fresh. Thanks for sharing and thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine.

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  86. Isha Gupta25 March 2012 at 18:45

    Stunning creations Aga. Love them all.

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  87. Marla25 March 2012 at 21:29

    Absolutely lovely set!

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  88. fasoolka25 March 2012 at 21:31

    Przepiękne kartki!!! cudne kolory i fantastyczne połączenie wzorów :)

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  89. HawaiianLibrarian26 March 2012 at 01:43

    Totally inspired! Mahalo for sharing.

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  90. Charlene M.26 March 2012 at 02:02

    Very pretty cards. Love the graph paper backgrounds...

    SouthernMrs
    at verizon dot net

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  91. Becky Cowley26 March 2012 at 02:30

    WOW! I absolutely LOVE these! I love the bright bold colors, they just POP off the amazing neutral background!

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  92. Anonymous26 March 2012 at 03:03

    I love the colors in your card set - thanks for the inspiration!

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  93. MJ's Kraze26 March 2012 at 05:55

    Fab card.

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  94. LindaR26 March 2012 at 07:05

    Lovely cards!

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  95. maria f.26 March 2012 at 10:18

    That grid patter BG is such a perfect counterpart to the bold images. Love them.

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  96. Laura K26 March 2012 at 12:44

    Awesome cards. Love the colors.

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  97. Anonymous26 March 2012 at 23:15

    Thank you! for giving me some cost saving inspiration
    Like so many others, my craft budget has taken a hit so any savings is very welcome. I would love to win!
    jan

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