Greetings, my friends!
Today is a very special day here in Blogland for the lovely Kelly Latevola. Today all of the card artists who have been generously featured by Kelly in her "{CASEing Genius}" series on her blog You and Your Big Dreams have gotten together to hold a hop in Kelly's honor for her one-year CG Series Blog'versary!
Today is a very special day here in Blogland for the lovely Kelly Latevola. Today all of the card artists who have been generously featured by Kelly in her "{CASEing Genius}" series on her blog You and Your Big Dreams have gotten together to hold a hop in Kelly's honor for her one-year CG Series Blog'versary!
This hop will not only make KELLY's day, it will make YOUR day as it provides you with incredible inspiration while you hop from genius to genius! And there are prizes for commenters! Enjoy!!
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I have already CASEd Kelly twice before, but I was delighted to be asked to join in and CASE her again!
For her CG series, Kelly always picks three cards of her CASEees and then makes her own CASE from the three, so we are each doing the same for our hop today.
For her CG series, Kelly always picks three cards of her CASEees and then makes her own CASE from the three, so we are each doing the same for our hop today.
I chose these three cards of Kelly's:
1. Elephant/giraffe and balloon here.
2. Bunny/bear and hot-air balloon here.
3. Raccoon and hot-air balloon here.
I love Kelly's critter cards that just explode with happiness!
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Here is my CASE:
In a style ala Kelly, I've made a card that has critters, hills and sky, vibrant watercoloring, and lots of happiness! I used my NBUS effelump stamps and dies from Wplus9, a curved die from Lawn Fawn, a sediment stamp from Penny Black, and a kite from SU, watercolored with my Ziggies.
Happiness is spending time with friends and CASEing friends!
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Here is the order of today's hop honoring Kelly. You should have arrived here from the talented Cindy Chiu's blog. Or you can start at the beginning at a2z Scrapbooking. It's a long hop, but I guarantee it will be worth your time in inspiration value as you visit each of these uber-talented card artists!
Darnell Knauss ~ you are here ~
PRIZES
What is a blog hop without some fun prizes?! Leave a comment by 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, October 29th along each stop in the hop to increase your chances of winning a prize from one of our sponsors:
I'd like to thank Marika Rahtu and Nina-Marie Trapani for organizing this hop! And I'd like to say thank you to Kelly for all the hard work and time she puts into her unique and terrific {CASEing Genius} series for one whole year ~ here's to many more!!
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Watz It Mean?
By the way, if you are new to our little corner of Blogland, CASE stands for "copy and share everything." Also, you may be wondering what the difference is between a Hop and a Challenge.
To me, a Hop is like this post where you see a list of specific card artists and the objective is for you to literally "hop" down the list from artist to artist, commenting as you go. Often prizes are offered. Hops can be just for fun or they can be for causes or to promote product.
A Challenge is a post with an InLinkz button where you, as the reader, can link your own personal creation to the challenge gallery, following challenge guidelines.
To me, it's that simple even though sometimes you will see blogs with an InLinkz button that calls the event a hop. There's nothing wrong with that, but it does get confusing. There is no hard and fast rule, but I think generally that is the difference between the two. Again, this is just my observation, not a law or anything.
If I was going to make a law, it would be about something way more important, like chocolate no longer being allowed to have calories.
What is a blog hop without some fun prizes?! Leave a comment by 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, October 29th along each stop in the hop to increase your chances of winning a prize from one of our sponsors:
Winners will be notified by email after October 29th.
I'd like to thank Marika Rahtu and Nina-Marie Trapani for organizing this hop! And I'd like to say thank you to Kelly for all the hard work and time she puts into her unique and terrific {CASEing Genius} series for one whole year ~ here's to many more!!
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Watz It Mean?
By the way, if you are new to our little corner of Blogland, CASE stands for "copy and share everything." Also, you may be wondering what the difference is between a Hop and a Challenge.
To me, a Hop is like this post where you see a list of specific card artists and the objective is for you to literally "hop" down the list from artist to artist, commenting as you go. Often prizes are offered. Hops can be just for fun or they can be for causes or to promote product.
A Challenge is a post with an InLinkz button where you, as the reader, can link your own personal creation to the challenge gallery, following challenge guidelines.
To me, it's that simple even though sometimes you will see blogs with an InLinkz button that calls the event a hop. There's nothing wrong with that, but it does get confusing. There is no hard and fast rule, but I think generally that is the difference between the two. Again, this is just my observation, not a law or anything.
If I was going to make a law, it would be about something way more important, like chocolate no longer being allowed to have calories.
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Your card gave me a big smile! Thank you. Love it. And by the way, the kite is coloured brilliantly!
ReplyDeleteLove the card Darnell! Nice CASEing job.
ReplyDeleteHi Darnell, your card is so sweet, the stitching on the hills makes the paper look like material. Have fun being part of the blog hop team. Have a great day, Hugs, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Darnell! Love this sweet ellie card. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet scenery you've designed Darnell! Those ellies are just toooooo cute.
ReplyDeleteCute card. The elephants are adorable. I vote with you on the chocolate
ReplyDeleteI love your elephant card. It is so cute havint them fly kites. Very cute!!
ReplyDeletehow fun are the polkadot elephants? super super cute, well done
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet and adorable, your card made me smile!!
ReplyDeleteThe spotty pachiderms are PERFECT. What a creative brain you have!
ReplyDeleteThe spotty pachiderms are PERFECT. What a creative brain you have!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely and happy card! love those polka dotted elephant and the cute little scene
ReplyDeleteYour paper-piecing is fantastic, Darnell, love this design!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! Love the soft sky and the vibrant colors of the kite :)
ReplyDeleteSimple but sweet card!
ReplyDeleteYour card is very cute!! Love the polka dots!!
ReplyDelete-Berina
Moxie Craftie
POLKA DOT elephants?! Genius! and Soooo cute! Fantastic case of Kelly's cards!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!! Love you amazing take on Kelly's card and love this wonderful tribute to someone where all admire and love! Kelly ROCKS!!
ReplyDeleteVery adorable card! Polka dots are one of my favourites!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute CASE, Darnell! I just love visiting your blog any old day of the week - you always make me smile.
ReplyDeleteOh, now how CUTE is your CASE?!!...Love it, Darnell!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. The scene you created is adorable. Love the polka dotted elephants and the brilliant kits Thanks for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card Darnell! What a great composition with coloring, watercolring and paper piecing! What's not to love? As usual, your post made me smile, and I second your law about chocolate. LOL. Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Great way to use pattern!
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet CASE of Kelly's work, Darnell! I love your polkadot elephants!
ReplyDeleteLove this, especially the clever dotted paper on the elephants!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I love the adorable scene AND the polky dotty effelumps!
ReplyDeleteOf course you were asked to play! You're amazing Darnell! I about fell over when I saw your polka dot elephants - they are the sweetest ever! And wow the color you got on that kite is stunning!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card I like the polka dotted elephants. I also like the idea of chocolate not being allowed to have calories!
ReplyDeleteDarnell, your card is super adorable! I always like seeing critters on other peoples cards, but I don't usually make too many hilly critter cards. I don't know why I don't-I love animals and hills! I had not heard of Kelly's blog before, so thank you for leading me to it. I usually pay attention to your blog posts because you have an awesome perspective on crafty blog land :-)
ReplyDeleteDarnell, your card is simply adorable! Totally makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteGorgous card Darnell. So cheerful and full of fun. Love the little ellies. I think I'd go a step further with my law making and ban calories totally and forever from everything xx
ReplyDeleteYour dotty elephants are just so cute!
ReplyDeleteLOVE these paper pieced effelumps on your precious card. They're my favorites and they look so incredibly adorable on this bright, happy card. That's what Kelly's cards are usually, bright & happy. Great job CASEing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable scene! Love the polka dots and of course those effelumps!
ReplyDeleteOh Darnell your cased card is just darling!!! I love that adorable scene and those polka dot elephants!! Lovely!!!
ReplyDeletetoo cute - love the polka dots!
ReplyDeleteThese cute spotty elephants are gorgeous Darnell and a great CASEing of Kelly's wonderful cards. I love the way the spotty slope mirrors the spots on the elephants and the watercolouring on the sky and the kite are just perfect! x
ReplyDeleteFun hop -- fun card! Cute ellie
ReplyDeleteBrilliant post and beautiful card ... Kelly makes stunning cards! She'll love this tribute to her!
ReplyDeleteLove your card Darnell...I can totally see hints of Kelly's style in your card ..,it's perfectly adorable 😊
ReplyDeleteNow that's cute. What a fun hop. Not only do I get to see Kelly’s work I get to see yours too. Winner winner.
ReplyDeletewonderful card
ReplyDeletelove thr images you used
Your card is so pretty Darnell. Really clever. I looked at Kelly's three lovely cards first. Thanks for explaining what CASE as I never did really understand it. I wish you could make that law about chocolate. Since I finally managed to stop smoking I have put on far too much weight and chocolate is one of my favourite things but I'm not having any till Christmas. Just doing dinner then off for a hop round. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteAwesome card Darnell!
ReplyDeleteDarnell, my sweet and totally amazing friend - YOU SHINE and you have added so much to this hop - both as a genius and as a sponsor!! Thank you for your generosity!!! And, onto your card - I love it!! Those rolling green hills and the soft blue sky are such a wonderful backdrop to your adorable spotted elephants and the brightly colored kite is PERFECT!!! I love your blog and I love how you explain things and make everything wonderful!! Your CASE of Kelly is PERFECT!!!
ReplyDeleteDarnell, this is just too adorable.
ReplyDeleteYou do know that if you eat chocolate standing up, there are no calories! Yep...honestly, truly!!!
ReplyDeleteCutie Patootie hill sliding effelumps! It would appear the top fella may have a bit of road rash under his trunk once he makes it to the bottom! Good thing he is hanging on tightly to the kite with his tail and not his trunk! Love the polkie dot grass and LOVE how the textured paper highlights your flawless blending of the sky.
How wonderful Darnell! Love this sweet card! Love that kite colored so gorgeously! Kelly is incredible - so lovely that you are all celebrating with her!!!
ReplyDeletehey there... such a sweet happy card!!!:) thanks for making my day...
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet CASE, Darnell! Love those sweet elephants.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable, Darnell!! Those elephants are so sweet!! I love the stitched hills!! Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
I love this cute critters
ReplyDeleteelefants brings good luck
so we are all lucky
fantastic card
hugs and congrats!!!
hugs Tamara
Your card is super adorable! And a beautiful CASE of Kelly's cards :)
ReplyDeleteHehehe..The elephants are so darn cute I can't help but giggle! The card is SO playful. I love it!
ReplyDeletePolka-dot elephants, are you kidding me! Those guys are so adorable! I love your kite that wonderful country-side scene! Great CASE, Darnell!
ReplyDeleteThis is so Kelly, but so Darnell too! Love how you've combined 3 of Kelly's cards and yet made it your own!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the sweet little elephants! This is adorable!
ReplyDeleteTake Care!
Michele
Super sweet and cute! Those polka dot elephants made me smile! TFS!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute. Great CASE of Kelly's and a fun way to combine all three into one cool card.
ReplyDeleteJust darling, D!
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Those little elephants are adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. Love the adorable elephants stampted on the polka dotted paper.
ReplyDeleteAwww, such a cute card! And love your infos about what a hop means :)! Oh, and I'm with you on the chocolate problem ;) Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteAhh, those elephants are cute as can be, and I love all the polka dots! The sentiment is such a good one too - cute card!
ReplyDeleteSooo adorable, Darnell! I love those paper-pieced elephants!
ReplyDeleteYour CASEing is fun and sweet, love these polka dots elephants, they make me happy!! Fabulous hillsides, and the sentiment is just perfect!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sentiment and also a wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteHere you are popping in the Playground later with 'Bubbles' you will be very popular.
Kath x
Such a cute CASE Darnell. Carol x
ReplyDeleteWith that law as your platform, I'll vote for you any day!! : ) LOVE those adorable spotted elephants! What a fun tribute!
ReplyDeleteSweet!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! Love the hills and sky. Such cute elephants!!
ReplyDeleteAwww! Love that your elephants were cut out of patterned paper - SO CUTE! And, if I ever get to make the laws, I'm making YOU in charge!! Hugs! XO Christi
ReplyDeleteAdorable CASE of Kelly!!
ReplyDeleteThose paper pieced elephants are just adorable! Love how you stamped kite so it looks as if it's lifting him away! I am sure Kelly will love how you CASE'd her card!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your card; those ellies are just adorable. Great case of Kelly's style!
ReplyDeleteSqueal...polka dot ellies...I'm in love!! This is as cute as can be Darnell!! When you are gathering signatures for that chocolate law of yours...count me IN!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous job CASEing Kelly's style, Darnell! Love those little elephants, and your watercoloring is fabulous, too!
ReplyDeleteI agree Darnell, your CASE is so much like Kelly sweet and colorful style. I am sure Kelly is going to LOVE your card too. TFS my friend.
ReplyDeleteOMG what an absolutely gorgeous card.. tfs with us all
ReplyDeleteSo CUTE! LOVING Those elephants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyour card is adorable..
ReplyDeletelOVE THE POLKA DOT ELEPHANTS!
ReplyDeleteOh Darnell,
ReplyDeleteI simply feel in love with you and your adorable card! Your witty writing and style kept me captivated throughout your post. Okay, onto your card. . . I love all of Kelly's cards, but especially the cute animal scenes, and yours is AMAZING! Thank you for making me smile from ear to ear. Thank you for joining in celebrating Kelly, who I admire so much and now for inspiring me.
Hugs,
Maureen
Wow, you picked such happy cards from Kelly, Darnell! I love the way you pulled your inspiration from her cards; your scene is just so stinkin' adorable and I ADORE those elephants! Thanks for being one of our fabulous sponsors! XOXO
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love your card! I love these elephants and the polka dots. Awesome card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAw, these elephants are super cute, Darnell! I love them! Fab paper-piecing and great job on CASEing Kelly! Thank you for the explanation of the hop/challenge differences! I actually prefer the hop with Inlinkz - especially if there are a lot of participants. It makes it easier for me to remember what number I'm on when hopping when I can't do the hop all at once. I'm sorry I won't have time to complete this hop but it looks like so much fun! Kelly is a talented designer and there are a lot of talented participants - like yourself!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely awesome CASE, Darnell! Those little elephants are so adorable. Love the polka dots!
ReplyDeleteSuper fun CASE, Darnell. Happy colors.
ReplyDeleteLOVE!! The elephants are too cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun CASE using your little elephants. You captured Kelly's work nicely!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! I think the polk-a-dot elephant are a genius!
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly captured the spirit of Kelly's work. YOur dotted little elephants are so adorable, and the kite is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove your fun, happy card, Darnell!
ReplyDeleteAWK!! Those polka dotted elephants are so darn cute!! What a fun and especially joyous card design!
ReplyDeleteSuch a super adorable card Darnell...love the polka dots and perfect paper piecing! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi xx
Fabulous card. I have the same set and it is NBUS! I might CASE you :)
ReplyDeleteI love your new law - it should be no calories :)
Stunning Darnell. Your CASE of Kelly's cards is just so sweet.
ReplyDeleteGlad to be the 100 comment!!
ReplyDeleteLike these CASecard! The elifants look great with the little dots! Great that you used diecuts for the gras/hills! Hugs, Gerrina
Gorgeous card what cute images so lovely Wow that's a big hop list Love and hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteAw Darnell, your card is absolutely adorable and full of happiness! Love the cute scene you have created with so many great details! The dotty elephants are so sweet! It was great to see how you were inspired by Kelly. Lol I'm with you on your no calorie chocolate law;)
ReplyDeleteLove your adorably sweet card! Your polka elephants are adorable and I love the scene you created!
ReplyDeleteYour card made me smile tooo, so cute the elephant with a kite attached to his tail.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you made the background too.
Super duper cute with cute elephants paper piecing! Love those stitched hills and fabulous coloring in the kite! A cheerful creation!
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful cards!!!
ReplyDeleteawesome!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is super cute! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is just darling, Darnell. I love the polka dotty elephants and hill.
ReplyDeleteLove the dotted elephants. I think it could be said that Happiness is having a friend who takes the time to make you a sweet card like this. Just so pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
ReplyDeleteHello there! I love the playfulness captured in your cards and the way you printed on patterned paper is a bonus inspiration! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful case, Darnell. Love it:)
ReplyDeleteGreat CASE of Kelly's cards Darnell! I just LOVE those elephants and really think they need to find a place in my home too! Don't know how I've missed it all these years, but I'm new to Kelly...but not for long as her style is fabulous and I just love all her bright and bold colors...she definitely makes me smile!! :0)
ReplyDeleteLate to the party again. I'm so sorry that I haven't been commenting; felt pretty much like a wet dishrag the last week, but am determined to catch up a bit! LOVE how you've CASEd Kelly. It's a brilliant card with such darn sweet images. Polka dotted little ellies! Perfect! As is your watercoloring, and those hills. Love the kite! You've created a really darling card. And I'm with you on chocolate; no cals period! Kelly will be delighted to see this; I know I was! Missing you babe. Bev
ReplyDeleteYour card is soooo cute!!!!! You did a great job, Darnell!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! Love the elephants
ReplyDeleteYAY!! I kept coming back to see those THREE cards of Kelly You brilliantly CASEd! LOVE the elephants and kite.."Let's go fly a kite" is often said and done at our house/home:)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your generous support of the Hop for Kelly as well! You are TOPS!!
Your card is adorable and very playful.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! So bright and playful! That elephant is adorable.
ReplyDeleteSuch an Adorable Card!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the coloring!!
Totally adorable! A design that makes me happy, a design fit for any child or adult, male or female, I like that about a card....
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card - love the little elephants on patterned paper!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing CASE, Darnell. So very cute.
ReplyDeleteVery cute and I love polka dots. I agree spending time with friends, old and new, is special.
ReplyDeleteyou create a super sweet scene!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely adorable Darnell - those elephants are too sweet! A perfect CASE of Kelly's cards!
ReplyDeletePolka dot elephants?! POLKA DOT ELEPHANTS?! You brilliant crafter you! The cuteness is incredible. I am in love with this card and you are so amazing. Thank you so much for everything! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour card eludes happiness, Darnell. Love your card nod also spending time with friends...even in blogland. Mwah!
ReplyDeletethanks for your sweet comment on my blog--I love your card, they look like they're having a ball!
ReplyDeleteOh what an adorable card! Your watercolored background is fabulous!
ReplyDeletesuch a cute card I love elephants!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Beautiful case :)
ReplyDeleteYou caught the essence of Kelly in your sweet ellie card Darnell!
ReplyDeleteSweet card!! I love your elephants!!
ReplyDeleteHappiness is watching cards like yours. Love the hills and elephants are super adorable.
ReplyDeleteFun card! Love your dotted elephants!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful CASE. Your sky and the coloring on the kit is just amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card...love the way you stamped the cute elephants.
ReplyDeleteFirst time ever to your blog I just love love your card, those elephants are so cute and a Kite who would have thought LOL
ReplyDeleteyou have made a very happy little card !
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty!! LOVE the watercolor on your card and the way you made the elephants is adorable. I think you should make a law that chocolate has no calories!! I would support that :)
ReplyDeletei just love your card Darnell - those elephants are so sweet! I hope you are well as I haven't been out and about in blogland much lately - hugs xx
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I love what you did with the elephants!
ReplyDeletePolka dot ellies - so adorable, Darnell!!! Love your darling card!!!
ReplyDeleteI ADORE this card Darnell!!! Just FANTASTIC!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCould this get any sweeter or cuter, Darnell ... adorable polka dot elephants flying a colourful (and wonderfully watercoloured) kite together ... and just the most perfect sentiment! I vote you as world leader of laws regarding chocolate, mon amie ... you have just the best ideas!! Hugs & bisous, bisous, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteDarnell, you rocked it!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing cuter than one polka-dot elephant is two! Absolutely knock-it-out-of-the-park fabulous! A law about chocolate having no calories: you've got my vote! Could we add a sub-section (1.1): carrot cake with cream cheese icing also has zero calories...
ReplyDeleteHugs~c