Card of the Week & Best of the Blogosphere: August 2 - 8, 2008

Card of the Week:  Hello by Carla at Carla's Blog
 
There were a lot of beautiful cards this week, but Carla's "hello" card is so bright and sunny it just made me smile.  It's the kind of card that conveys a smile when you get it in the mail.  I love the use of the stickers with the flowers, buttons and ribbon.  The background paper is mimicked by the embellishments.  Lots of detail, but not overwhelmingly busy.  So pretty :D

Runner Up: Vintage Children's Book Card by Steph at Ingenious Inkling

This adorable card is part of a reclaimed children's book turned card.  It's such a clever idea that I'm hitting myself for giving away all our old baby books.  I love this idea!  Truly brilliant! 
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Project of the Week: Altered Milk Cartons by Edleen  at Javascrapper

Wouldn't you just be a rock star mom if this was stuffed in your child's lunch box on the first day of school?!  I just love this idea -- so clever and cute.  I could make dozens!

Runner Up:  Card Purse by Taylor at Taylored Expressions

You'll have to hop on over to Taylor's blog to see the adorable cards this tote is stuffed with!  I just think this is such a nice little happy gift for a hostess or small birthday present.   Really pretty and special. 

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BOB Lists: (these don't appear in your Google Reader -- click on over to see them :D)

The Shout Out List:  These are the projects that really stood out this week as being "special". 

The BOB:  The papercrafting projects and cards that are truly the Best of the Blogosphere

Remember that the blogs I read are recommended by you!  If you want me to read your blog, or you have a favorite artist that you would like to see included on the list, please comment here!