Stampin’ Up Grand Vacation Blog Hop

Apr 22, 2015 | Blog Hops, Cards, Die Cutting & Embossing | 30 comments

Welcome to the BEST blog hop ever!!! If you’re playing along with our Hop, I know you enjoyed the fabulous project created by the UBER talented, Dena Rekow! I just love that girl!

I am so excited to be a part of the Stampin’ Up Grand Vacation Achievers Blog Hop! I am so blessed to work for a company like Stampin’ Up and let me tell you, any job that sends Mr. Awesome & I on a fabulous vacation is a company worth working for!

Our theme for the Blog Hop is, of course, Hawaiian…what else?! I had such a fab time creating this coconut beverage card. It’s created with the Circle Card Thinlit (page 228 of the catalog). I used the 2 ½” circle punch to make the coconut and the Woodgrain embossing folder really gave it the texture it needed.

The “Let’s Celebrate” came from the Sumthin’ Sumthin’ stamp set and it says it all. I am so ready to celebrate with other Stampin’ Up Grand Vacation achievers!!!

Hope you enjoyed my project! Are you ready for more Hawaiian inspiration? Head on over to Alisa Tilsner’s blog! She has a great project to share with you!

Dena Rekow

Alisa Tilsner

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Blog Hop List

1. Brian King

2. Louise Sharp

3. Kylie Bertucci

4. Janet Wakeland

5. Shannean Moncrieff

6. BJ Peters

7. Selene Kempton

8. Georgia Giguere

9. Linda Higgins

10. Simone Bartrum

11. Dawn Griffith

12. Marelle Taylor

13. Dena Rekow

14. Connie Stewart

15. Alisa Tilsner

16. Tami White

17. Renee Kohnke

18. Bec Ross

19. Ann Craig

20. Vanessa Webb

21. Sandi MacIver

22. Sharon Armstrong

23. Barb Mullikin

24. Connie Babbert

25. Alison Solven

26. Betty Button

27. Lisa Curcio

28. Krista Frattin

29. Kim Gavarra

30. Jacque Williams

Here’s a list of the supplies I used on my card today. My motto, use what you have, ORDER what you need. To order, just click a pic!

Sumthin’ Sumthin’ Wood-Mount Stamp Set [134522] $14.95	Sumthin’ Sumthin’ Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134525] $11.95	Petite Petals Wood Stamp Set [133152] $15.95	Petite Petals Clear Stamp Set [133155] $11.95
Circle Card Thinlits Die [133480] $32.95	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Chocolate Chip 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102128] $6.95	Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102067] $6.95
Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad [126952] $5.95	Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115320] $6.95	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [126948] $5.95	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119683] $6.95
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [126944] $5.95	Wild Wasabi 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [108641] $6.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Brights Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack [130134] $21.95
2-1/2″ Circle Punch [120906] $16.95	Petite Petals Punch [133322] $12.95	Builder Bird Punch [117191] $16.95	Decorative Label Punch [120907] $16.95
Scallop Oval Punch [119856] $16.95	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $16.95	Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [127821] $7.95	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $3.95

30 Comments

Dena Rekow on April 22, 2015 at 4:04 pm

ADORABLE!! Can’t wait to see you in paradise!!!!
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Donna gotsch on April 22, 2015 at 4:36 pm

Connie, I love this card! Even if I can’t go, this still reminds me of good times!
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Patty Bennett on April 22, 2015 at 4:42 pm

Super clever Connie!!! See you in a few weeks!!
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Selene Kempton on April 22, 2015 at 5:02 pm

Oh My Goodness! Can we get one of those together?? Looks good enough to drink!
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- Connie on April 23, 2015 at 6:57 am
  
  You got it Selene! It’s a date!!!
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Stamping Shanni on April 22, 2015 at 6:15 pm

Connie – I just love this card! Terrific colours and use of DSP! Thanks for being part of the blog hop.
Cheers
Shanni
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Janet wakeland on April 22, 2015 at 6:18 pm

Great use of that card thinlit!!
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Marlene on April 22, 2015 at 6:26 pm

Love your coconut cocktail!
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Kylie Bertucci on April 22, 2015 at 6:37 pm

That is so cute! I can’t wait to Celebrate with you Connie! Bruno and I had such an awesome time with you in the Caribbean I am sure that Hawaii will be no exception – just have to find a Karaoke bar close to the hotel…. So glad you could be part of the best blog hop ever! lol. You are awesome connie!
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Sandi MacIver on April 22, 2015 at 7:02 pm

totally adorable Connie – Hugs to you and see you soon
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jacquenz on April 22, 2015 at 7:04 pm

So cute! Love the coconut drink idea and the bright colours!
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anncraig on April 22, 2015 at 8:13 pm

I love this – a cocktail in a coconut is just so Hawaiian and you are so clever with your colours and patterns.
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Vanessa Webb on April 22, 2015 at 8:17 pm

Such a clever and original idea! LOVE it – the woodgrain embossing folder is just perfect 🙂 Looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks!
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Linda Higgins on April 22, 2015 at 8:28 pm

Makes me want a cocktail now! (Heck, I always want a cocktail.. but even more than usual…..)
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Brian on April 22, 2015 at 8:39 pm

Connie! Who’da thunk the Woodgrain EF could be used for a coconut drink? YOU! This is wonderful! I can’t wait to hug your neck in Hawaii! Woo hoo!
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Betty Button on April 22, 2015 at 8:55 pm

Connie, I love your card, That is so adorable. Thanks for sharing. See you in Hawaii
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alisa on April 22, 2015 at 9:10 pm

Love your coconut cocktail! will be sipping a real one soon!
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Alison Solven on April 22, 2015 at 9:43 pm

Love your bright colours. So tropical!! See you soon in paradise.
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Georgia Giguere on April 22, 2015 at 11:34 pm

Super cute card, Connie! See you soon!
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Louise Sharp on April 23, 2015 at 1:57 am

You never cease to amaze me with your awesomeness Connie! The flip card with the coconut is adorable. Looking forward to seeing you and Mr. Awesome in Hawaii. Are you taking your two Miss Awesome’s too?
Thanks so much for playing along to “The Best Blog Hop EVER”! 🙂
Louise xo
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- Connie on April 23, 2015 at 6:55 am
  
  Thanks Louise! Nope, this trip is just Mr. Awesome and myself. I would love to take my girls and now that they are changing the dates for the Incentive Trips, they will be able to come.
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Barb Mullikin on April 23, 2015 at 6:40 am

Bring on the coconut drinks, you are brilliant!!! Can’t wait to see yu!
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Marelle Taylor on April 23, 2015 at 7:06 am

Love it! Awesomely tropical card
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Dawn Griffith on April 23, 2015 at 7:39 am

LOVE LOVE LOVE you card girlfriend It’s so caaaute ! I’m so excited to see you in a couple weeks in Hawaii 🙂
Hugs
Dawn Griffith
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krista frattin on April 23, 2015 at 4:02 pm

1st – why have I never been to your blog before?
2nd – LOVE the retro ladies on your banner and wisgets!
3rd – LOVE the beverage card! I plan to have a few of those when on the island!
Hugs!!!
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- Connie on April 23, 2015 at 4:39 pm
  
  Krista, so glad you like my retro look! See ya soon!!!
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lisa eaton on April 23, 2015 at 11:21 pm

Too cute! Makes me feel like a cocktail.
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stampingpeace on April 24, 2015 at 12:42 pm

Congratulations! Great card! Have a fun vacation!
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Renee Kohnke on April 25, 2015 at 11:32 am

What a cute idea…I always love your work!
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Kim Gavarra on May 6, 2015 at 12:20 am

LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Gorgeous and fun and bright! I sooo hope I find a cocktail just like this one in Hawaii! See you there!
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