Hello and Happy Valentine’s Day to you all! I am so excited to be a part of the Made With Love Blog Hop! Today I’m blog hopping with some of the Paper Crafts Magazine 2012 Gallery Idol Girls to celebrate Valentine's Day and I'm so glad you could join us!
You should
have arrived here from Amy's blog but if this is your first stop, be sure to head
over to Made With
Love Blog Hop event page for the full line up!
Now onto my
project. Today it’s a masculine Valentine's card and matching wrapping paper created
using Hero Arts Flower
Dot Pattern stamp. The calendar page is computer generated in MS Office:
Make sure to leave comments at every step of the hop for a chance to win the grand prize: a $90 gift card to the Ribbon Carousel! But that's not all! There are LOTS of prizes to be won at each stop along the way including great crafty goodness provided by our generous sponsors:
Avery Elle | BasicGrey | Becky Oehlers stamps | Bossy Joscie |
CAS-ual
Fridays Stamps | Fresh Squeezed Stamps |
Gel-a-tins |
Great
Impressions Stamps | I {Heart} Papers | Lil' Inkers Designs |
Mama Elephant |
Neat &
Tangled Stamps | Punky Sprouts | Ribbon Carousel |
Simon
Says Stamp | SRM Stickers | Sweet and Sassy Stamps |
Sweet Stamp Shop |
The Crafter's
Companion | The Craft’s Meow | The Twinery |
Timeless
Twine | Unity |
Uniko Stamps |
Viva Las
VegaStamps
You have until Sunday, February 24th
11:59PM EST Friday, February 22nd
11:59PM ESTto leave me a comment for a chance to win one of the prizes below:
1st prize:
Mama Elephant - $20 gift certificate
2nd prize:
5 Stickable stamps valued at $35 from Great Impressions Stamps
The winners
will be announced on Monday, February 25th Saturday, February 23th.
Your next
stop is Wida’s blog!
Thanks so
much for popping in and enjoy the rest of the hop!
Aga
(Note: the giveaway is closed; winners has been chosen HERE)
Such a fabulous masculine gift set! Love the simple calendar!
ReplyDeleteAga, this is beautiful! Wow! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous designs!!!
ReplyDeleteLaura
Lil' Inker Designs
Aga this is stunning!! Love how you took a feminine stamp and made the design totally masculine!! It looks like the kind of gift set you'd get in a high-end boutique store!!
ReplyDeleteLovely. Happy heart day!
ReplyDeleteThis is SUCH a great way to use a calendar set. I let mine just sit on my shelf most of the time. I will try this idea for birthdays, too!!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a neat idea for a masculine Valentine! Happy Valentines day to you.
ReplyDeleteHow perfect! LOVE the masculine - yet still Valentine feel!!!
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how clever to use the calender for a card and not just as a calendar!!! you are so good with packaging, it looks fabulous and like it belongs in a gift shop! I could NEVER open it...would feel too bad!
ReplyDeleteyou just bleed elegance in all of your projects. I am always in awe of your designs!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome masculine gift set!
ReplyDeleteNice idea! Thanks! :)
ReplyDeletewhat a cute idea - i love calendars!! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteStunning design. Love those colors, nicely masculine. Wonderful card and package. Bev
ReplyDeleteHow sweet and creative! Love the masculine theme! Great inspiration!
ReplyDeletei really ♥ the ribbon carousel...so proud they are made in USA!!!
ReplyDeleteWow - what a great idea! Never thought of a calendar on a masculine card, but it works SO well! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteso cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the calendar! Beautiful designs!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is fantastic. I love your take on the masculine valentine card and gift wrap. OOhh, love that stamp from Hero Arts. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your projects look so professional, like they were printed and purchased, especially that gift wrap! So lovely and elegant! Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteThe card and wrapping is so chic!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThe calendar is perfect- love it! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a very CUTE card - love the little heart around "14"
ReplyDeleteDeanne :)
I LOVE your projects. I love you crisp the ink came out. Would love to have some tips on how you made the wrapping paper look so seamless.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking gift!
ReplyDeleteThat is really great - I love the neutrals and the little heart around the date.
ReplyDeleteSo CHIC, Aga!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!! The pattern is gorgeous, the colors are great and the card is just perfect :D
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that card. I love the calendar.
ReplyDeletewow! I am very impressed. It is very rare that I used my stamps for anything other than cards.
ReplyDeleteI love this-fun and perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic set-up you've got here, perfect for a manly valentine. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome gift set, Aga! I especially love the calendar idea!
ReplyDeleteso cute I love the mama elephant stamps I haven't bought any yet but I definitely want some. I gotta start winning some money somewhere haha maybe I need to buy a lotto ticket today! darling darling darling project so creative. Lovesugargem@gmail
ReplyDeletegreat idea for a calendar and still rich in colour
ReplyDeleteWonderful gift wrapping!! Stunning work!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Aga! I love the wrapping paper, what a great gift, so elegant!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding work as always, Aga!! Love this masculine card and project! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love, love the wrapping paper.
ReplyDelete--Cheryl--
Love this manly pair! Great color combo...just perfect! Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteOh, my! This is fabulous! Love the card and your wrapping paper! :) Very nice to see something, in non traditional Valentine colors, too! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome project, love that the package wrapping paper matches!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
PattiM
{Pattie's passion}
I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!
Fabulous masculine card and adore the wrapping paper!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! This is a perfect masculine card and wrap!! Amazing!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a PERFECT masculine card, you've definitely inspired me to give this design a try!!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a wonderful gift set! Love it all :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic set.
ReplyDeleteThe Flower Dot Pattern stamp made a BEAUTIFUL wrapping paper!
ReplyDeleteHUGS!
How I love the matching wrapping paper! So gorgeous, Aga :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card! And using that HA background stamp is genius -- it has almost a paisley tie look! What a terrific set. Thanks for sharing these, and Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteThe stamp is so nice. Makes great wrapping paper. Love the card. I'm sure any man would be glad to get either of these.
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration for the oh so difficult to craft for men!
ReplyDeleteFabulous project. I love that you used non traditional valentine colors and that backgroung really pops. TFS
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic is this! So simple, but perfect!!! It's got such a great masculine feel but doesn't lose any of the love feel of Valentine's Day. <3!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat set. Love the calendar idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the masculine gift set!! Very festive without being girly!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work - as always. What a great group of ladies to hop with!
ReplyDeleteI love your stamped background!
ReplyDeletelove the stamped wrapping paper. fabulous project, Aga!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this.....So Perfect in neutral colors with a tiny pop of red!!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME masculine card! I love how you highlighted the date with that heart. Perfect!!
ReplyDeleteGreat alternate from the red or pink Valentine's card. I also have a calendar stamp that I still have yet to use. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteWow gorgeous...love how you used the hero arts background stamp. When I saw your name I knew I just had to see what you came up with ...love your work.
ReplyDeleteYour calendar and giftwrap are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Aga, your ensemble is amazing! I have that stamp and I would have never thought of using that color combo. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletewow wee this is amazing... love the wrapping and the card calendar SOOOOO cute... love it
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet little set Aga! I can't believe you stamped all that! It's amazing!
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing well and taking care of yourself:) Hugs and pats, XOXO!!!
Fun and graphic.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines Day! I love the wrapping and card! Awesome set:)
ReplyDeleteAn amazing gift set!
ReplyDeleteGreat masculne colors.
ReplyDeleteAga what a cool set both the card ans the wrapping are awesome!!!
ReplyDeletealways love to see masculine designs and this one is elegant and classy!
ReplyDeletewhat a great color combo for this! Love that the card & package match!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. I love the way you coordinated the card and paper.. beautiful
ReplyDeleteSuch a glorious masculine set! Awesome CAS card, and the matching wrapping paper looks awesome! TFS!
ReplyDeleteSimply Superb..love the colors, the pattern .everything!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely projects, love the neutral color just with the pop of color!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so masculine and perfect!
ReplyDeleteI really like your project, great idea. I never thought to use a calendar on a card before. I love the idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat set! I love the color combo!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
Great gift set - love the use of the calendar!
ReplyDeleteAnd now for something completely different. Love them. Monty Python fan, obviously. LOL
ReplyDeletePinning this for further use for my hubby! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI saw your creation of Flickr... it's so pretty! Thank you so much for sharing and for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple card that says it all! My hubby would appreciate a card like this. The color is great to! Two thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this calendar card! CAS and perfect for a masculine card.
ReplyDeleteCute idea with the calendar! Great for a guy!
ReplyDeleteI love the calendar idea!! That is genius. I'm getting so many great ideas from this hop and the calendar card is one of them! Thanks for the great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteFABulous! I just love love love that bg pattern.. I think I just heard my wallet groan lol!
ReplyDeleteWow what an awesome job on this gift set! i LOVE love LOVE the flower stamp you used and on the kraft paper! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteLisa
Love the color combo and strong graphic!
ReplyDeleteI love this it is so chic.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Now I desperately want this stamp. I'm loving the background on kraft/tan. The wrapping paper idea is really cool. Fab projects, Aga!
ReplyDelete**love** Masculine is a challenge for me and this is awesome...
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful set!
ReplyDeleteWondeful card!! Love the calendar -so trendy!
ReplyDeleteThis is so elegant!
ReplyDeleteI always sigh and chuckle when I see a card tagged "masculine," because I love them, too, and would love to get one that's not so girly. The stamp is so versatile. It's going on my ever-expanding "want it" list.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute spin on a calendar! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your card and wrapping paper! Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute ensemble - love that paisley pattern! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe gold and red is so luxurious and what a wonderful idea to include a calendar!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great masculine Valentines card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Valentine gift set! Love the calendar, Aga
ReplyDeleteGorgeous set Aga - FAB stamping, love it!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is stunning! I love the browns!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love that gift wrap!
ReplyDeleteOh, such a classy gift wrap and card! I love it! Always hard to think up a masculine design for me.
ReplyDeleteWiedziałam że do ciebie to tylko po 'towar z najwyższej półki' :)
ReplyDeleteCudeńko, ten zestaw. Prezentu bym nie otworzyła za żadne skarby, przykro by mi było rwać TAKI papier!
OMG how I love this! :)
ReplyDeletefabulous projects!
ReplyDeleteOh Aga, you blow me away every time! I love the clean and elegant style of yours! Love it! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! I know you're not supposed to say that about a masculine creation, but it is! lol I'd find this stamp intimidating because I would want to color it, but it looks just lovely as an outline only!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous design!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I love the graphic nature of it, and the cute heart circling the date!
ReplyDeletefabulous gift set.
ReplyDeleteAga, leave it to you to create stunning projects! Love this set. The black on kraft simply stunning.
ReplyDeleteOooh - this is so creative and unique. What a great idea! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the hand stamped wrapping paper! So beautiful!! TFS!
ReplyDelete<3 Alyssa
alyssaleanne (at) mythoughtsexactly (dot) co
Thanks for the opportunity to win such fabulous prizes!
ReplyDeleteLove the wrapping paper and card! It's nice to see a masculine card for Valentine's day!
ReplyDeleteWow! this is wonderful! I never thought about using the dots and flowers stamp for a masculine cards. It works so well.
ReplyDeleteAga, this gift set is really beautiful! Wow!
ReplyDeletePhew, finally getting the chance to hop along :) What a perfect combo for a guy - no fuss just as they like it but packing such a punch!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the matching calendar and packaging.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous wrap and card, Aga! I love it all:)
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine gift set!
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
love this!!! so unique!!
ReplyDeletecandace
scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com
Perfect!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
Love that the card and wrapping match! Super cute ideas!
ReplyDeleteAga....what a perfectly classy ensemble! I love how you've used a calendar and highlighted the 14th! Beautifully done!!!
ReplyDeletei love how understated and elegant your project is :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome male card! It is difficult to scale down our creativeness to make un-frilly valentines for our guys!
ReplyDeletewow.. brilliant, classy, refined.. such a beautiful project! oh do't pick me for the mama elephant prize lol!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS packaging!!!
ReplyDeletefabulous gift set!
ReplyDeleteLove the card! It is nice to see something masculine.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I love how everything goes together perfectly!
ReplyDeleteOoooooooh!!! What a gorgeous gift set!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is super sophisticated, and I love how you used masculine colors! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFantastic gift set. My favorite part? That you didn't put "February" on the calendar. Genius detail!
ReplyDeleteGreat project, Aga - love that wrapping paper - nice job!
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that this card is beautiful but not frou-frou. Whenever I give my husband greeting cards, his biggest complaint is the fact that they almost always have glitter on them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful set. The calendar is just perfect !
ReplyDeleteStunning, stunning, stunning. Just adore what you created.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and wrapping!
ReplyDeleteJa tylko wpadlam zobaczyc co fajnego ostatnio zrobilas, a tu jeszcze na giveawaya sie zalapie!!! ;-) Pieknie sie to prezentuje, papier wyglada niesamowicie! Buzka!
ReplyDeleteAwesome calendar gift set, I love the non-traditional colours.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sophisticated gift set! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour card is every bit as fantastic as I thought it would be! And the coordinating wrap is lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery cool paper. This is a nice set. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOh.My. That wrapping paper is gorgeous! What a great way to use the stamp. Great coordination!
ReplyDeleteLove the calendar idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! I love it!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that calendar and the wrapping paper? Just love it!!!! It's absolutely perfect for the man in your life!
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