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Friday, February 14, 2014

Seriously Sweet {American Crafts Valentine's Day Blog Hop}


Hi friends! I’m soo excited to be participating in the American Crafts Valentine’s Blog Hop again this year. There’s so much talent & inspiration along the way. Oh and of course, lots & lots of giveaways, like the not one but TWO I have below.

You probably came here from Ashley’s blog, so welcome.  If you are new to my blog, I hope you like what you see and will become my newest follower. Without further ado, here is the layout I created.

Supplies: American Crafts Amy Tangerine Plus One collection: Accomplice 12x12 paper (366822), Tandem 12x12 paper (366805), Ensemble 12x12 paper (366827), Soul Mate 12x12 paper (366818), Co-Pilot 12x12 paper (366810), Adhesive badges flair (366906), Screenprinted clothespins – Whittles (366907), Twins foam stickers – Thickers (366837), Remarks Tiny Matte Puffy Accents (366842), Remarks Accent & Phrase Stickers (366840)

I just love this photo of the hubby and I that Allison Schnurr snapped of us in December. We’re a great match for each other and now it’s documented in our family’s history book…and Amy Tan's new collection, Plus One is soo perfect for this layout.


To create the layout, I cut doilies in different sizes from white cardstock.  Once cut, I adhered the negative cut white cardstock over pattern paper and then placed the doilies back in their spots, only adhering them down in their centers so I could pop up the edges of the doilies. I added the title and OH MY, I just adore those word phrase Thickers!


I grounded the layout by adding a large border at the bottom and layering patterns and the photo over it.  I used one of the doilies that was going to be covered by the border and repurposed it as part of the layering around the photo. I finished the layout by adding a few mist splatters and embellishments.

TWO GIVEAWAYS!
Giveaway #1: I am giving away one set of American Crafts goodies (paper and embellishments) from Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm and Amy Tan’s Sketchbook collections. I’ll randomly draw a name from everyone who comments on this blog post.  You can gain a bonus entries if you are a follower of my blog. You have until February 16th at midnight CT to leave your comment(s). Good luck!

Giveaway #2: I am giving away another prize to those who follow me on Instagram (@heatherleopard) and leave a comment on my Love is All You Need photo going up on February 14.

Now on with the hop. Your next stop is the amazing Elizabeth Gardner. I just know you will love what she has created.  Here’s the list of designers participating in the hop.

Heather Leopard ß YOU ARE HERE

Thanks for stopping by. Have a LOVELY weekend!

84 comments:

  1. Your work is fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  2. I love valentine´s day. thanks for the giveaway.
    anamulan@hotmail.com

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  3. That background is seriously amazing, Heather!

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  4. beautiful layout, I really love it!
    thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway

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  5. AMAZING layout!!! I love all the different sizes of doilies!! Just fabulous!!

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  6. Happy Valentines day...Now I am off to check out your stuff on instragram :)

    Great layout

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  7. what a great page! I Like what you did with the doilies! thanks!

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  8. Yes, your layout IS seriously sweet! Love everything about it!!!!!

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  9. I follow you on Feedly :). Thanks for all the blog hop links - can't wait to check them out.

    Love that big "seriously sweet" title! Looks great!

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  10. I really enjoy your work! Thanks!

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  11. What an awesome layout! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  12. this is GREAT Heather--love how you ROCKED the cuts on your background--AWESOME picture of you and the hubs!

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  13. Love the white on white doilies -- so pretty! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  14. Just beautiful! LOVE the black and white with pops of color! Happy Valentine's Day!!!

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  15. Beautiful layout! Love all the layering!

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  16. Love all the texture you created with that background!

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  17. Love, love, love the doilies & layering! Wow!

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  18. Beautiful layout! I am following your blog and Instagram feed :)

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  19. Absolutely adore those word phrase Thickers! Gorgeous layout...thank you for the inspiration.

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  20. Amazing background! and the whole page makes the photo pop. Love it.

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  21. Fabulous layout, Heather!! Love those pretty doilies in the background and the touches of Green on your page!

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  22. Love the white paper on white paper. Gotta try this. Beautiful page!

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  23. Your doily background is beautiful! And I hear 'ya on that phrase sticker. SERIOUSLY awesome!
    I've enjoyed following your blog - your creations are always unique and fun! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  24. What a beautiful page! I loved!

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  25. Your layout is fantastic!
    I'm a follower

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  26. Very nice creation
    and the use of the
    doilies is nice.
    Carla from Utah

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  27. I like that you use black so boldly.

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  28. Gorgeous layout! Loving all those doilies and a great photo of you guys!

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  29. LOVE the stitching on your layout! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. Love love love every bit of this! From the photo to the colors and textures on background!

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  31. Sweet heart doilies, love that! I am already a follower, thank you for the chance to win:-)

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  32. Wow, what a gorgeous layout!!! Love the layering and stitching work! Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win!!!

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  33. I've been a follower for some time now! Love your work! :)

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  34. Love this layout! Thanks for sharing!

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  35. Love your use of doilies and the way you used pop dots with them! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win!

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  36. Absolutely fabulous. The background you created is incredible.

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  37. I am *seriously in love with that "seriously" part of the title I want those thickers so bad! Very pretty page!

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  38. VERY cute! I always love your work. :o)

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  39. WOW wow WOW

    GORGEOUS layout Heather - LOVE your FUN photo and EVERYTHING about your page!!!
    Your technique of cutting the doilies then partially adhering them back looks STUNNING, as is your pop of colour against the white!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your hearty inspiration :)

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  40. Wow love this page- so effective. Would love a chance to win and I've become a follower :)

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  41. love the hand stitching…i'd love to incorporate that into my LOs.

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  42. i'm following via GFC….Eva Scott

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  43. LOVE!!! This page is rocking! you are truly amazing! I am already a follower!

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  44. I am a follower on IG (blueyedscrapper)

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  45. **seriously sweet**
    I love the doily action! and the picture is fantastic!!!!

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  46. Great page! I love those diecut doilies!

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  47. Gorgeous page! I love the dimension you achieved with the doilies! thanks for the chance at your prize!

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  48. I follow you everywhere! Lol. Love your style!

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  49. Wonderful layout. The white with the tiny touches of color is brilliant. Love how you turned up the edges of the diecuts. Very cool.

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  50. Your layout is Seriously Sweet!!!
    Love all those doilies.

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  51. Fantastic layout, I love the doilies!

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  52. Love your layout. Thanks for the chance to win

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  53. So lovely - this layout is amazing with all it's details and doilies!! Way to go - great work!

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  54. Fantastic layout. I love the stitching!

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  55. Love your layout. Seriously have to have those words!

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  56. Simply outstanding...I love the cut out doilies and white-on-white!!!

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  57. Love your cuts!!! Beautiful page and that photo is just awesome, too!

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  58. Fabulous photo and fantastic layout to match!

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  59. Fabulous photo and fantastic layout to match!

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  60. What a gorgeous layout! I love the doilies, thanks for the inspiration. I'm following your blog.

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  61. I love those heart doily things....this is just a crazy awesome layout! I love your style so much!!!

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  62. OMG!! LOVE your FUN and Pretty Layout!! Such a Great design!! LOVE the stitched elements!! THANKS so much for sharing and have a Fabulous Weekend!! ;)

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  63. Beautiful layout! Love the picture and the doilies.

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  64. Love all the texture you used! Great layout :)

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  65. Wow gorgeous background! I love the bursts of colors!

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  66. This is seriously sweet...lol! ;) Love it!!

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  67. This is an awesome layout! I love all the texture and dimension! (clayandamy@sbcglobal.net)

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  68. wow i totally love your page, i love that doily idea so super cute ..xx

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  69. Gorgeous LO with all the doily details, love it ♥

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  70. Beautiful layout! Love the heart doilies :)

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  71. Love your work! The plus one papers work so well!

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