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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Paper Maniac Blog Hop...Rain


Hello!  Welcome to Paper Maniac's Beatles inspired blog hop!  If you just found the hop, you will want to start HERE.  If you have been hopping with us you should be arriving from Michelle's blog.  All of the participants in the hop were to choose a Beatle's song as their inspiration.  I chose the song Rain (1966).  This song was only number one for two weeks, and was on the "B" side of the Paperback Writer 45.  I used to LOVE to listen to my Mom's old 45's and this was one in her collection!  I also found out that The Beatles actually made a video for this song.  Click HERE to see it on You Tube!

How fitting that my favorite image from the Unity January retail kit is this cute couple cuddling behind an umbrella!  This kit is sold out, but in a week you will be able to order the NEW February Unity retail kit!  Can't wait!  I also used some BasicGrey Origins DP to paper piece the image.  I love the colors in this collection...YUMMY!  I also added some Kaiser pearls to the center and ends of the umbrella.

Want to know what you can win for hopping with us today?  The first prize will be all three new Cosmo Cricket mini deck pads, the Flourishes cloud background stamp, and a package of American Crafts pearl brads.  To be eligible to win you must leave comments on all participating blogs in the hop.  A random winner will be chosen.  The folks participating in the hop are also eligible for this prize, too!
The second prize is a $20 gift certificate to the PM store!  All you need to do is become a registered user at the store between Jan. 30-31 to be eligible!  You can sign up at the store HERE.

Your next stop on the hop is Randi!

Thanks for joining in the Paper Maniac Magical Mystery Hop!

Emily
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43 comments:

  1. deJanuary 30, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    This is so pretty! Love the DP and colors you chose and the paper piecing is amazing!

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  2. StampinCathyJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    OMGosh! This is one beautiful and inspiring card. I just love the colors, paper piecing and the pearls. You aced this challenge.

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  3. RachelJanuary 30, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    I love it Emily, the pearls are such a perfect accent on the umbrella.

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  4. CrystalJanuary 30, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Oh my Emily I LOVE this!! FABBY colors and love love the paper piecing and how you added the pearls!!! You rock sweetie!!! Have a wonderful Weekend!

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  5. Rachel BJanuary 30, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    EmmieLouWho ~ Could this card be ANY cuter? Adorable. I so love that image. Beautiful. I love the paper piecing.

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  6. Tenia NelsonJanuary 30, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Love this, love this, love this!!!! Super cuteness perfection, gf!!!!!

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  7. GeorgiaJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Wow! Love the paper piecing!!

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  8. CarlaKHJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Aww that is too cute!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Wonderful card. I just love this stamp set.

    lisa a.

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  10. KatyJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    That really is the cutest stamp ever! Love your card.

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  11. jennifer mittenJanuary 30, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    I love this card and that stamp!

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  12. JenEJanuary 30, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Cute, cute stamp! Perfect for your song choice! Lovely card :)

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  13. CealJanuary 30, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Adorable!

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  14. JanJanuary 30, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Fabulous card, Emily.......love the paper piecing!

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  15. Savannah O'GwynnJanuary 30, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    Love this card-love that stamp! YOU are AMAZING:)

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  16. PattiJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Awesome card, as usual Emily. Love your paper piecing, and the pearls are a perfect finishing touch.

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  17. akagreenhouseJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    What a great card! So spring-y.

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  18. AlicaJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    so pretty - love the paper pieced umbrella with pearls! great!

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  19. Crafty In Carolina StamperJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    What a fabulous card Emily!! I just love how you added the pearls to the umbrella, really makes it pop =)

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  20. UnknownJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Such a cute card I love it...

    Janie Boots
    boots3103@hotmail.com

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  21. Erika M.January 30, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    I absolutely love your card!

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  22. Monika in VAJanuary 30, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    Pretty ~ love the green!

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  23. CarolJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    I love how you put the pearls on the umbrella!

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  24. RonaJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    Great card - I love that image too - very sweet

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  25. CherylJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Very lovely and creative! I love your take on this song!

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  26. DellJanuary 30, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    This is breathtaking! I love this design.

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  27. farmhouse-storyJanuary 30, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    this is just adorable!

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  28. ChristineJanuary 31, 2010 at 1:53 AM

    I love your card! What a great stamp and all the paper piecing!

    Blessings,
    Christine

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  29. RandiJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:23 AM

    Gorgeous card Emily! Love the umbrella with the bling!

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  30. Handmade Creations by StephanieJanuary 31, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Just beautiful Emily!!!

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  31. KymKreatesJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    I think your card is lovely as well as your story! great inspiration from your song!

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  32. paperpapierJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    love the way you put the pearls on the umbrella..so stunning and beautiful.

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  33. UnknownJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    You're card is FABULOUS! I especially love the stamped image. Great job on the challenge!

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  34. Angie CortesJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Fabulous Card!! I love the paper pieced umbrella and the pearls are a great touch!! TFS

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  35. scrap_in_timeJanuary 31, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    What a great card! Love the image and the colors.

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  36. MichelleJanuary 31, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Perfect card to go with your song choice!
    Hugs,
    Michelle

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  37. LauraJanuary 31, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    This card is adorable and the pearls are the perfect finishing touch. :)

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  38. GwenJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    I LOVE this card, that unbrella is so adorable! Great job with this song!

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  39. SandyJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:59 PM

    Fabulous card. Love that they are hidden behind the umbrella. Have to admit I didn't recognize the Beatle song though. Thanks for the Utube link.

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  40. CorinaFebruary 1, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Super Cute!

    Thanks for the opportunity

    Lucky
    www.scrapbookingInk.com

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  41. CharleneFebruary 1, 2010 at 2:30 AM

    I just adore this stamp! I love the way you used the pearls, SO cute!!

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  42. Chrissy DFebruary 1, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Sooo Sweet! Love the pearls on your umbrella!

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  43. LindaFebruary 3, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    Fabulous card! I love how you paper pieced the stamped image.

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