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Hi, I'm Pam and thank you for visiting my blog. I have been making cards for over 10 years and am an independent demonstrator for Creative Expressions. I am lucky enough to teach on cruise ships and also get the chance to demo at The Big Stamping and Scrapbooking Show at Alexander Palace. I run workshops for a local craft shop and if anyone would like details of the them please e-mail me at stephen.smith870@ntlworld.com I love to scrapbook but my all time favourite thing is to get messy with ink!

Friday 15 August 2014

I "Believe" it's Time to Hop!

Welcome to the Creative Expressions August 2014 Blog Hop!  Hopefully, you got here from Kerry Hickton's Blog but, if you didn't, here's the start at the Creative Expressions News Blog!  http://blog.creative-expressions.uk.com/2014/08/its-blog-hop-time-let-fun-commence.html

These new Christmas designs from the Singles Range at Creative Expressions include seven different stamps. as you will see from the samples made from the Blog Hop, they do not have to be used as they are but can be altered and interchanged to give lots of different options.

One randomly selected person commenting on this blog post before the closing date will win the following fabulous prize, which includes some of the new stamp designs.



For my project, I used the Believe stamp and here's my project with step by step instructions.......

Apply Cosmic Shimmer Flake and Glitter Glue to the stamp and stamp it onto Foundations Black Cardstock.
Using Cosmic Shimmer Polished Silk Glitters, apply the following colours one at a time: Silver Chrome, Golden Sand and Sahara Gold.
Sprinkle them randomly (I find that a very small spoon works best).

Trim to the size required.  Add double sided tape around the 4 edges and sprinkle the 3 colours of glitter as before.

Matt and layer onto Vintage Gold and Black Foundations Cardstock.
For the background...........
Apply Flake and Glitter Glue to the small Christmas Tree from the Christmas Tree set of 4 trees.  Stamp it 5 times across the bottom of a piece of Black Card.
Sprinkle the same glitters as before over the trees.


Glue the "Believe" panel into position.


And there's the finished card....a great one for a man who we know are so difficult to make for!  I hope you like it!

Thank you for visiting my blog, please leave a comment below in order to be in with a chance of winning a prize!

Once you have done that, you will need to click here to visit Creative Expressions News Blog for a final project.
http://blog.creative-expressions.uk.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-august-2014-blog.html

I am the final person on the list but if you've missed anyone here is a list for the Blog Hop:-

1.     Sue Wilson
http://particraft.blogspot.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-august-2014-blog.html
2.     Julia Watts  
http://inkyfingerzone.blogspot.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-august-2014-blog.html   
3.     Tracey Laughton
http://creativetracey.blogspot.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-august-2014.html
4.     Kim Bacon
http://kimzkrafts.blogspot.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-august-2014-blog.html
5.     Donna Ratcliff
http://donnaslittlecraftycorner.blogspot.com/2014/08/time-for-another-blog-hop.html
6.     Neil Burley
http://perfectly4med.co.uk/2014/08/15/ce-august-blog-hop/
7.     Tracy Heaton
http://ahintofmagnolia.blogspot.com/2014/08/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow.html
8.     Kerry Hickton
http://kezzyscraftyjourney.blogspot.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-blog-hop-fun.html
9.     Pam Smith (you are here)
10.   Creative Expressions
http://blog.creative-expressions.uk.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-august-2014-blog.html

Start page, prize details and how to take part: Creative Expressions News Blog.  The blog hop started on 15th August at 06.00am and ends 19th August at 5pm.

Thank you for taking part in our Blog Hop - good luck!

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Unknown said...

What a stunning dramatic card, love it.

CraftySuetoo said...

Love the use of different colour glitters.

Ivonka said...

Beautiful!

auscrafts said...

beautiful

Jan.moogie said...

Have got to have a go at this just love using flakes. xx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Hi Pam. Thank you lovely card. Take care Kitty

Eemeli said...

Fabulous hop and a gorgeous creation! Glitter is what you need for Christmas...

Hugs,
Eemeli

Unknown said...

Gotta have glitter for Christmas, love it. Xxx

JAO said...

Very lovely card, gorgeous colours.

cr@fty said...

Good morning Pam
Wow! What a stunning card to end the blog
Hugs
Heather T

Unknown said...

Love this xxx

Aspiring crafter said...

An unusual card , love it!
Thanks for the inspiration,
XxxRuth

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Pam, love the gilding flakes, great stamps! Love Jean xxx

Roz McLellan said...

Love it. My sort of card exactly.

Regards, Roz

Jackie T said...

Good morning Pam this is a gorgeous card the black and gold is such a dramatic combination. I have got to the end of the blog hop it has been inspirational. Hugs Jackie

TDQ Karen said...

Very dramatic, love the metallic look

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Pam, A gorgeous card, and gorgeous colours, I love it !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx

englishrose897 said...

Stunning card

PharmacyMichele said...

Fantastic card, very dramatic & as you say-great for a mans card.

Michele.

Unknown said...

Very dramatic card. Very Lovely.

Love Elaine x

Mrs B said...

Hi Pam. Great Christmas card, love the sparkle. And as you say it would be a good one for the men :) Take care.

Unknown said...

Hi Pam, So many lovely cards and so many different ways to use them I an just amazed by it all. I will have to go back over every blog to take a better look after I have finished this hop. Love you ideas with the stamps Beryl x

Unknown said...

Beautiful opulent card with a great sentiment. X

Nananne said...

Very different and dramatic card, great use of the gilding flakes, love the little row of trees along the bottom edge.

lydia jordan said...

Hi,
Stunning card. very elegant.
Lydia

Heather Harrison said...

Morning Pam. What a beautiful and dramatic card. As you say a good card for men but equally nice for anyone. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Heather.x

carol edwards said...

Hi Pam stunning and very striking card. The silk glitter really stands out. Thanks for sharing x

June Smith said...

Hi Pam, this is the first time I have visited your blog but it won't be the last, I love what you have done with this card, it looks stunning, I am going to have to give this technique a go. Stay safe, healthy and happy June Smith x

Unknown said...

Hi Pam, I Truly Love This Card, I'm a huge fan of Black Card I know not everyone's favourite, but I Love The Stamps you've used and The Silk Glitters are Truly Stunning, I Love how you've also created a Border with the same Silk Glitters, I know you mentioned this for a Gentleman's Card but I would Love it if I received it.
Hugs from Sam x

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful creation Pam.
Gr Elly

Rosemarie said...

Hi, really dramatic looking card very nice. Rosemarie

Shirley T. said...

WOW. Stunning card. Love it. Thank you.

Much love,

Shirley T. xxx

samantha wade said...

Very elegant, love it.x

Unknown said...

Morning Pam
This card is stunning - you have all given us different ideas for using these fantastic stamps congratulations to you all you are a great team.
hugs
Carol x

Donna Jones said...

Hi Pam,
Super card, love the mix of glitter colours, the black card really shows them off.
Donna Jones

Rosie said...

Beautiful card.....

nattyboots said...

Such a lovely card ,

AC Design by Sweden said...

So elegant with black!
Love it.

Happy Creation;)
Anki J - Sweden

Jean Z said...

Hi Pam, very lovely card love Jean Z xxx

Unknown said...

Your card is so dramatic and elegant..... love it!

nancyd said...

Morning Pam, a beautiful and very elegant card love the glitter and
the sparkle.
Nancyd xx

Unknown said...

Morning Pam what a beautiful card I love these stamps I've now added them to my wish list. Its such a elegant card. Take Care Pam xx

Debs A xx

Anonymous said...

Hop, hop, hopping along! Great that you've used the polished glitters - really nice card using the beautiful Joy stamp.

Debbie Tinks said...

Love the card happy crafting .. x
Very nice

Unknown said...

Right that's it!! I have now got an enormous shopping list of crafty needs and polished glitter has just been added. Might try this with gilding flakes. Hugs from Ireland. Evelyn x

Sheila - Ginger said...

Oh this is a very striking card I love it. It's been so amazing all the many different types of cards I have seen throughout this blog hop. Thank you so much.

Love Sheila xx

Karen said...

Good morning Pam,
What a beautiful finish to the blog hop. I think I need the CS polished silk glitters, they create a stunning effect just perfect for Christmas.
Lots of love, Karen xx

julie laz said...

Hi, beautiful card, love your colour, I've seen so many lady's blogs, what a fab way to see everyone's things as you can tell this is my first blog hop crafty hugs Julie laz xx

karenlotty said...

I do like it! Lots! Very dramatic

Janette MacArthur said...

Morning Pam - this card is so different! Love it! We really have had so many different ideas all the way through the blog - thank you all
Janette xx

nannapat said...

Love it! I bet it looks even more fabulous in the hand as photos never do justice to glitter. Great idea to use different glitter colours and a fantastic result. Pat x

Pat said...

Love the glitter effect
Pat

Clai01 said...

Hi Pam
really enjoy the blog hops, they are fun and give chances to see other members of the team at work. What a fantastic, dramatic card you've made, it's lovely.
Seems Creative Expressions have come up Christmas trumps again!

Diane Green said...

Hi Pam wow what a stunner I love how you have used these glitters really fab on the black card. I haven't used them with the flake glue so you have given me lots of ideas thank you. Have a great day, I have really enjoyed this blog hop. Take care love Diane G xxx

darcydaydream said...

Beautiful Card.
Love from Christine in Darcy...xx

Wendy L said...

Gorgeous, looks great, xxx

Unknown said...

Morning Pam, lovely card

yorkielass said...

Hello Pam, This card is stunning, so rich and opulent, love the use of the glitters, really enjoying the blog hope.
Hugs June xxx

Croquet Queen x said...

Hi Pam,
Simply stunning!
Every card is so different and so inspirational have loved this idea of all the blogs and I will now look in on yours!
Lorna

Unknown said...

Stunning look - looks like an etching - beautiful card

Robin said...

Hello Pam lovely card - well I finally made it to the end - even with the hiccups along the way. Now off to watch Julia on the telly.

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Pam
Well this card is gorgeous. Never of thought of using gilding flakes on a Christmas card. It makes it so different from all the other cards on the blog hop. Simply beautiful. All these stamps are a must have for Christmas. Thanks to C E for giving us the chance to win some of them.

Christine said...

Stunning card, great use of Gilding Flakes.
Christine (Andypandy)

Unknown said...

I love sparkle and love the tutorial too, amazing card xxx

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Gorgeous Card Pam!

I love the black with the gilding flakes, it really is beautiful.

Hopping on to the next blog now.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Unknown said...

Not sure if I need to post a comment here to be able to take part in the draw, so I'm doing it just in case.

All the new stamps looked great, so they are definitely going on my bucket list.

Unknown said...

This card is stunning and I love seeing everyone's ideas. Helen xx

Marianna Hammer said...

Absolutely gorgeous card! Such fun to do a blog hop. Hope I win :)
Love from the Faroe Islands,
Marianna.

janet said...

This was one of my favourite cards on the show.. I love the three colour glitter effect. used it years ago but had forgotten about it. Now I'll be using it again this year. TFS your lovely card.
Kanet in Kent

fame01 said...

Wow A stunning card so nice, hugs sarah xx

fame01 said...

Wow A stunning card so nice, hugs sarah xx

hotpotato said...

lovely card.

jan said...

I "Believe" this is a fanatic card. Love the dramatic colour contrast used. Stunning. X

Sue Halliday said...

wonderful!! flakes are my favourite technique!! I won a kit last year and have had such a great time playing with it - getting so messy - but isn't that all part of the fun.

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Pam
Very effective against the black background.
Best wishes.
Ang.

Maureen Killen said...

Hello Pam,
What a lovely way to use gorgeous stamps. This is beautiful.

Florence Crawford said...

Very beautiful card, dramatic and would certainly stand out on the mantlepiece.

Kiraneries said...

A lovely Christmas card.

Theresa said...

looks awesome on black. such a simple concept but oh so effective. love it xx

Glenharon said...

Hi Pam,
I'm not a black person until it comes to what a first glance looked like gilding flakes, but you have used glitters?. This is when black card comes into it's own and really brings stamps to life. Your card is beautiful and the colours of glitter used has just made it magical. Thank you for doing the step by step for us,
Crafty hugs
Norah (glenochil)

Maggie said...

Hello Pam. This is a lovely take on these stamps. Each one has been just so different, but this is absolutely adorable and far too good to give away. xx Margaret Col.

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Hi Pam - wow your design is so different to all the others, but I really love this effect! Thanks for sharing, Susan x

Micky French said...

Lovely, I love glitter at Christmas all mine will defiantly be having some on
Hugs to all
Michelle xxxx

Unknown said...

Beautiful card which I saw on C/C this morning. Loving the glitter. Ann, France

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, and great use of flitter glue and flakes, it gives a stunning effect, thanks for the inspiration x

Barbiedi said...

perfect card ideal for a man very nice

Margaret Ann Moffat said...

wowser, thank you for this card as you say men are difficult to make for lol. I adore gilding flakes so definitely going to try this. Need to get the stamps to try it so fingers crossed I win the blog hop my pension only goes so far lol

Linnymac said...

Love all the sparkle!1

Lynda's craft's said...

Hi Pam wow a beautiful card,love the colours & design
Hugs Lynda Brock xx

JMC Creates said...

Gorgeous card.

lindyloo12 said...

Another gorgeous card, the colours are stunning.

Unknown said...

These stamps are great, they don't appear to lose any detail whatever technique is used

Deborah Guy said...

Gilding flakes always look classy. Its a dramatic card, well done

Bejay said...

Good Afternoon Pam, YAY at last some gilding flakes! They are always so dramatic!I'm loving all the different projects using the same stamps. Thanks for sharing. x

Bejay said...

Oops, sorry, it's glitter isn't it, not gilding flakes :)

Lilian said...


Hi, lovely glittery card, just right for. Christmas. Lilian

Muriel said...

Lovely glittery card, i think this is my favourite stamp

Muriel

Pat L said...

Love how you used the stamps with glitter makes a super Christmas card
Best wishes, Pat

Craftydesigner said...

This is definitly something that I want to have a go at. The colours are right up my street.

Unknown said...

Stunning card Pam. Love the colours,and the gilding flakes.

Unknown said...

Lovely design, I just love black card. Black along with sparkle is my favourite combination. A stunning card and a real show stopper!
Huggles
Louise x

terrie said...

What a gorgeous card....the color is just awesome...
Such a fun blog hop
Well done

gwen70 said...

Beautiful card, must try my flakes again

It'sMe said...

Just love flakes -and your title.

louloupurple said...

Beautiful, loving the blog hop...x

barbiepinkfairy said...

Love the colours. Fab!

Brawny x said...

Fabulous card. Great use of the new stamps x

Cathie said...

Gorgeous card. Love the way you used the three colours of glitter. Will have to try this.

Unknown said...

Hi, lovely card....Yvonne xxx

Beryl said...

A beautiful card.

Sonia Stephenson said...

Stunning card. Love the colours xx

Emesbee said...

What a brilliant idea.

Joan D said...

Love the gold and black. Stunning.xx

Wheely Bad said...

Hi Pam,

Oh wow!!! I love flakes and this is beautifully done. I'm going to have to flake some of my Christmas cards now! I love how you've 'layered' the stamps too. Really great card.

Crafty hugs,

T xxx

CraftyJo said...

Lovely, so regal and elegant.

Unknown said...

Hi
This is a simply gorgeous card. You are very clever. Thank you.
Bye for now.
SandraP

Unknown said...

Beautiful. Gilding flakes certainly make card look elegant and standout. The collection of stamps are on the need list!
Vanessa x

alimecca said...

Hi,
Beautiful card, one of my favourites of the blog hop. Very impressive. Well done and thank you. Alison x

camelot67 said...

Hi Pam,

Loving your card today and have to agree your colour combo makes for a very dramatic look. I've really enjoyed today's blog hop and it's been fun looking at the DT's work. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Margaret A.

Dawn Holben said...

I love the card, it is different but in a beautiful way,

Laura O said...

love the use of glitters in metalic colours ,Laura O

Unknown said...

Love your card I think Christmas wouldn't be the same if we didn't use flakes. Will have to try the glue too. Hop

Ita said...

Hi Pam,stunning caed,great step by step,
Thank you for the inspiration.
Ita.

bluebell-flowerwood said...

love your colours. love bluebell-flowerwood.

Janet Wilson said...

Great card, I really love the look of the gilding flakes

Ann said...

Hi Pam

Beautiful card love how you have used the polished glitter gorgeous.
Hugs Annx

kandis said...

Brill card and I live those glitters. The new stamps as brilliant.

magpie said...

Helloooo Pam! Wow! What a gorgeous card!I love all these glitter colours together. Thank you so much, not only for this stunning card but the great idea that it's good to give a man! "Thank you!" Pam. It's been a wonderful journey this blog hop! A wonderful trip of different styles and techniques. Plus a few more added to the favourites' bookmark! xx Love Karen xx

Chris Kelly said...

Lovely use of glitter and gilding flakes. It's fabulous. Those polished silk glitters are a must have and are on my wish list. Crafty Hugs Chris x

Unknown said...

So different, very striking, lovely. Theresa x

Rosie said...

Oh Pam

What a stunning card
I am loving this blog hoping day as it is giving us such a wonderful chance of seeing so many ways and technics to use stamps. TFS
Rosie xxxx

ginny c said...

Another stunning card love the glitters as Rosie said blog hoping has been brilliant

Unknown said...

Stunning card. So seasonal and sparkly ...I love anything sparkly. Crafty Regards Julie Kayxxx

Craftysusan said...

Beautiful card Pam, thank you.

di57 said...

I love this effect! A beautiful card.

sonja_w said...

The Believe set is definitely my favourite and no doubt will "find itself" into y crafty stash. Thanks

gill said...

I love the glitter on the black card, very dramatic

Unknown said...

Love your use of gold and silver against black, really stands out, especially the cute little trees at the bottom of the card

https://adiecrafty.blogspot.com/ said...

fabulous card Pam
hugs

chrissy o said...

beautiful card
chrissy o x

Maria said...

Hi Pam,fabulous card!I deffo.need to get some gilding flakes,soon!
Maria x

Joanne K said...

Wow, gorgeous card. Love it. Kind regards Joanne K x

Barbara said...

Beautiful card, love all the polished glitters!

Barbara said...

Beautiful card, love all the polished glitters!

Jackie Meechan said...

Beautiful. Love this card.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
Xx

Janice K said...

Love this card, it's so opulent and very striking.

Unknown said...

Very christmassy...love it!x

Linda28 said...

What a dramatic ending to this fabulous blog hop! It has been great looking at all the different techniques and talents of all the designers. Thankyou so much. This card is stunning with the use of the different glitters.

granny sue said...

Hi. Lovely card. I do like how you have used the glitters. I bought 5 pots at the weekend so may 'borrow' your idea if that's OK. SueL

Unknown said...

Love this unusual card, think i may have to give it a try xx

Eileen L. said...

Love the creative ways you used the glitter on your lovely card. Love the look against the black a lot.

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful card! The glitters are so pretty. Jo

Bea said...

Love this card - the effect with the flakes is really effective and I think this is one of my faves of the blog hop today.

Unknown said...

Gilding flakes and glitters really show off tbese stamps to the best effect.

fluffycat said...

Hi Pam, what a lot of different styles we have been treated to today and last is certainly not least. I love this card and the polished silk glitters are beautiful - I know, I have some :-)
Frances

Unknown said...

Oh what joy to see how you've used the glitter flakes to create a stunning and opulent design. Gorgeous.

Alice x

Stamp with Us said...

Polished silk Glitters Yipeeeeeeee!
Wonderful for the festive season

craftynanna said...

oh my its my favourite card, i absolutely love guilding flakes and the clours are so lovely

rachel said...

great make - love it xx

Unknown said...

Gilding flakes look so luxurious on a card. Oozes richness. Really love this.
Crafty hugs
Jo xx

Pauline99 said...

Ooh gliding flakes look just lovely with these stamps and I seem to manage a good finish with them too so defiantly something I can try.
Very expensive looking card thank you for sharing, loved the blog hop.


All the best Pauline ( freedom99)

Angela Wade said...

Hi, Pam what a simply stunning card, and so easy to achieve. It looked lovely on Julia's shows.
Loving the Blog Hop and all the wonderful inspiration from everyone.
I'll have to drop by again : - )

Many thanks,
Angela in S. Wales x

America said...

Striking in black and gold. Fabulous. Thanks for sharing. :)

Jean Bullock said...

Love it. Very creative and it really is an excellent card to give to male gender. Well done.

Fiona in Maine said...

Simply stunning and most original. A great card.

Ann Lauzon said...

lovely card I especially like the idea of gold on black my daughter in law's favorite colour, she would love this card, so not only for the male gender.

Rose in Chester said...

Beautiful card, I LOVE that glitter.

Handcraftedbyhelen said...

Gorgeous and rich with the gilding flakes, making a beautiful card

Unknown said...

Love this card. Susan McG x

Chris Curry said...

I have not been brave enough to use the flake and glitter glue on my stamps but this is so amazing I will have to try. A beautiful card, thank you

sued99 said...

Lovely card and the contrast between the black and the gilding looks great.

Anonymous said...

Thank you very much, lovely rich-looking card! X

Annie said...

What a great card, love the gilding flakes on the black, gorgeous! As you say, great for a guy but a stunning card for anyone,
Annie x

Sue from Wiltshire said...

Such a dramatic card, gorgeous.

JJ said...

Beautiful card, love it all especially all the glitter lol!

Love & hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

lilyoz said...

Oh my that is stunning must try that technique

Gail said...

Hi Pam,
So so different, I just love the effect you got with the gilding flakes.
Gail Cx

lorraine (classylady) said...

This is a great card, not over the top but special. Must try this

regards
lorraine - scotland
xxx

weefortune said...

Hi, simply stunning, Elaine x

June Ballenger said...

Hi

Stunning card. The stamps are really good with flakes. Great blog hop too.

June x

SHARICA said...

very pretty card xx

Unknown said...



Superb card. Love the gilding flakes.

Jean

J said...

Lovely effects. I really don't use my gilding flakes as much as I should - I'm going to get them out and try this now!

Roselass55 said...

The gilding flakes always give such a dramatic especially on black card.

Unknown said...

really dramatic card love the gilding flakes

Teresa said...

Beautiful effect - very striking and dramatic x

Maureen B. said...

A very different approach and very striking. Think you are very brave to try this but it does work. Will give it a go but knowing me I will get into a massive mess!! Thanks for sharing your ideas. Maureen

Maxine Jones said...

Lovely sparkly card! Too true, so hard to get right for the men - this is perfect x

Unknown said...

Hi Pam
Simply stunning! Just love this card, I think it's my favourite on the blog hop!
Hugs SueC x

Judith said...

Just gorgeous - I would never thought of using glitter like that! X

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, must get the stamp lovely, love the use of glitter too.
Jan xx

KRCards said...

Love this. Like the way you've used two colours x

Unknown said...

Oh I love this card. One I am going to have to try to copy. I havent tried using glitter with stamps yet - there are so many different ways to use a stamp my flabber is a bit gasted!
Thanks for sharing this card, its quite stunning and very beautiful. You are one clever lady! xx

Unknown said...

Great card, different Idea again from the others but very effective.

Karen Drew said...

Glitter and sparkle is law for christmas. love how you ave used the new stamps
Luv
Karen xx

Unknown said...

You just can't do Christmas without a bit of gold and silver. Love this design x

Louise said...

Lovely card and love the stunning colour combo you used!

Blue Rose said...

Pam,
Stunning card! Loving the new stamps, just gorgeous. Fabulous job.

Unknown said...

This is a lovely way to use my glitters - very dramatic and eye catching

Marion Bull said...

Fantastic! What a brilliant use of these stamps and gilding flakes. Thank you
Marion B xx

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