Card of the Week and Best of the Blogosphere
Scalloped Owl by Pam at Paper Askew Studio
OK, this card is just WOW! Pam has it entered in the Paper Crafts Idol contest. Voting for this card is now closed, but I will be floored if she doesn't win a slot in Round Two!! Isn't this card AMAZING?!!! (Among other things, I'm loving the bracket eyebrow :D)
Runner Up: Clearly Thankful by Julie at Out to Impress
I think this card may be one of the prettiest that I've ever seen! It's hard to tell from the photo, but it's actually assembled with clear cardstock! Julie does a great job of walking you through the steps to put this together so that by the end of her blog post you're thinking, "Man! This is easy!". Hope when I try it, I get the same spectacular results!!!
Runner Up: Blushing by Kim at Paper in the Works
Kim Teasdale is the QUEEN of LAYERS -- a title in all my authority as Card of the Week blogger gave to her just seconds ago. I'm completely enthralled (yes, enthralled) by how intricate this card is! Check out the AMAZING punch out flower -- she twisted the leaves to show the underside! Holy COW! So pretty. I have a case of MOJO ENVY.
Project of the Week: Knock Knock Joke Book by Nichole at
This project made me smile and I do promise that I'll be making this! I love it! How cute is this to include with all the birthday cards and small gifts that you have send to distant nieces and nephews! Adorable! I know that my kids would torture me endlessly with jokes while we drive around in the van. Just fun. Plain ol' fashion fun.
Runner Up: Baby Frame - Shabby Style by Anna at
Isn't this completely precious?! I adore the vintage-y gorgeousness of this frame. I think it's lush. The frame is just a simple wooden frame painted out and detailed. Patterned paper adorns the top and is stamped with flourishes to tie the entire thing together. Lovely. Anna, this is lovely.
Runner Up: Coaster Gift by Lauren at
I just discovered Lauren's blog this week and I'm already anxiously awaiting her next post. She's incredibly creative. Check out these coasters... she made them out of an old Bath and Body Works Body Butter container and some cork rounds. They are gorgeous! I can't wait to make these and keep them around for hostess gifts, etc.
The Shout Out List
OK, instead of my usual individual shout outs, I'm trying something new today. I was pulling together my shout outs and there were too many of them. I was having an internal crisis trying to pick and choose, because I don't want you to miss anything and there are just so many over the top, excellent, cards and projects out there. My solution was to share a "BOB box" of just my favorites -- we'll call it the "Shout Out List". These aren't just the things you shouldn't miss --- but the best of the best. We'll still have the regular BOB list too. I'm in the process of changing how I organize all the blogs that I read and I'm tweaking it. Please help me out by commenting on this post how you feel about the new format.
Remember to click the "Read More" link at the bottom of each box to see the list as a web page, complete with pictures.
Best of the Blogosphere:
This is the list of all the other projects and features that you just shouldn't miss. Creative ideas and projects abound. Your favorite idea could be right here... heck, the card you made could be here too! My full BOB list includes ALL the best.... scrapbook pages, cards, tutorials, projects, tips, all of it. Read on....
Remember to hit the "read more" button at the bottom of the box to see the list as a web page, complete with pictures.
Enjoy!
Hi Susanna-thanks for featuring the coasters this week! Your blog is great...thanks for all the inspiration! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: lauren | July 18, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Shut up... oh my goodness! Imagine my shock to see my blog there! Thanks so much Susanna!
Posted by: Deanna | July 18, 2008 at 03:50 PM
Wow! I just came across this blog! The talent you have showcased is just amazing!!!
Posted by: Jenny Mick | July 18, 2008 at 05:53 PM
omg - wow this is a great place! These projects are wonderful!!!! Thank you for sharing these and helping us all discover great artists!!
Lydia
www.understandblue.blogspot.com
Posted by: Lydia Fiedler | July 18, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Thank you thank you! I am so honored to be your Card Of the Week and have a "Shout Out" all on the same day...eeek! You have really made my day. Glad you liked my unibrow Owl LOL!
Love the BOB boxes and all the work you put into each day... wow you are a busy girl.
Thanks again!!
Pam
Posted by: Pam | July 19, 2008 at 02:00 AM
I really like the Shout Out List... and that you can click on 'read more' and see all the pictures on one page instead of clicking on individual entries... TFS!
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | July 19, 2008 at 01:20 PM
Really Susanna!! Thanks for mentioning me in the BOB box! There are so many wonderful talented creators out there, I feel so very honoured!!
Posted by: Bonnie Sharp | July 19, 2008 at 03:07 PM
I love seeing all the ideas. What inspiration. That owl is awesome. Thanks
Pat
pgarvin.blogspot.com
Posted by: Pat Garvin | July 19, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Hi Susanna, I'm so honored to make your "Shout out" list! Thanks so much. I love seeing your BOB lists because it helps me find new blogs and great projects I might have missed.
Posted by: Stefanie Summerer | July 23, 2008 at 09:40 AM