Sunday, August 14, 2011

Denami Designs August Blog Hop - Mini Cards

 


In the mood for a blog hop? Well, you are in the right place...and this blog hop is going to be a fun one!

If you've stopped in via Dana's blog, then you are right on track!

Just about everything I can think of is cuter when it's miniature sized...and cards are no exception.


Back in June, when I was the Denami Guest Designer,  I created these mini cards using the cute chickie stamps!

For today's mini card project, I wanted to use Denami stamps to create something with a bit more elegance.

I came up with a simple set of thank you cards that I've dubbed "Half & Half minis"....let me show you what I mean!




I created two 2.5x3" cards, set them side by side, then stamped the Denami Decorative Crest image right in the center (with a little help from my Stamp-a-ma-jig!)

 

 

I wanted to package these cards in a way that would show off the fun way that they fit together. I went digging into my stash and found the perfect little tin, that I picked up at specialtybottle.com

Commercial Break: I do not work for specialtybottle.com, I don't get anything for free from specialtybottle.com and I'm not entirely sure where I found out about specialtybottle.com....but I am here to tell you that I LOVE specialtybottle.com! They have tons of great packaging items and you can buy as many...or as few as you want! AND...many of their items are less than a dollar!!!! With that said, they should probably go ahead and hire me as their marketing agent! Ok...now back to our regularly scheduled crafting.


 

Add some grosgrain ribbon and a simple sentiment tag, and these mini cards are a perfect gift for a stationery-loving friend!



Now for your next stop on the Blog Hop train...and don't forget to leave comments along the way for your chance to win a Denami gift certificate!!!

Amy Smidebush 

Thanks for stopping  by for some Damask Love!

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75 comments:

  1. HeidiAugust 14, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Love the idea of half and half cards, and I have to laugh at your "advertising" -- the tin is adorable, and I will have to check them out!

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  2. luvhymnsAugust 14, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Neat idea....

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  3. Wendy aka CheekyAugust 14, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    That really is a GREAT idea and the packaging...so cute!

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  4. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    These are super CUTE!!! Love how you created this set! Your "commercial break" gave me a good laugh this morning! ;o)

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  5. Chari MossAugust 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This is an awesome idea for a card set Amber, thanks so much for sharing!

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  6. Karen B.August 14, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    What a clever idea! Great colors too, and now I'm off to check out your future employer!

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  7. Carol HarteryAugust 14, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Love your clever cards and love your writing style too.

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  8. Hedgehog ReaderAugust 14, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Oh these are so cute, and love the packaging with the teeny tiny "with love" tag and grosgrain ribbon! :o)

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  9. Tina MAugust 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    LOVE these little cards...ohh so adorable

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  10. CuteCuteWorldAugust 14, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful card set! I would have never thought to stamp one image on two cards at the same time. Tfs!!

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  11. Tenia NelsonAugust 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Very cool idea!! tfs!!

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  12. Lindsey WoodAugust 14, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Love it! Great way to make two cards out of one stamp!

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  13. 2 Chicks on a LimbAugust 14, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Such elegant little cards!

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  14. MarieAugust 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    What a great idea! TFS =)

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  15. Karen McAlpineAugust 14, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Very clever layout! Great way to package too...in the tin.

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  16. TerriaAugust 14, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    oh these are fantastic and gorgeous DIFFERENT!!

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  17. Amy SchumacherAugust 14, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    You are soooo brilliant! What a great idea to do the half & half cards! They are gorgeous! Thanks for telling us about that site, too!

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  18. GailBDevlinAugust 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    What a great idea ... and thanks for the tip on specialtybottle.com. Can't wait to check it out.

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  19. JamieAugust 14, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Very pretty and unique, I love it!

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  20. TanyaAugust 14, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Those are so pretty. Gonna have to check out specialtybottle.com now=)

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  21. dragonswingAugust 14, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Cute idea. Now I have to check out the tin site.

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  22. rhogan18August 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Great idea and cute packaging. The crest stamp is such a pretty design.

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  23. Vera Yates (Ling)August 14, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    What a neat idea, Amber! And love the packaging.

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  24. Maria (scrap4nat)August 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Great idea! I would of never thought of it! Love the packaging.

    mdel64@bellsouth.net

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  25. Rochelle SodipoAugust 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Consider this idea officially scrap-lifted!

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  26. CarolAugust 14, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Love these! And I love your tin, that would make a really nice gift. Very pretty and elegant!

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  27. SaskiaAugust 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Lovely card-idea!!

    Hop hop hop... to the next blog!

    Greetings, Saskia :)

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  28. Larissa HeskettAugust 14, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    THANKS for sharing Amber I LOVE this idea!! What a CUTE PRESENT this would make!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  29. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    beautiful!

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  30. Debbie BonczekAugust 14, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    What an awesome "out of the box" idea. Love it . . . and appreciate the tip on Specialty Bottle . . . already checked them out.
    Debbie (dbonczek@comcast.net)

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  31. BetsyAugust 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    These are so creative! I love that they are as beautiful as they are useful. :)

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  32. StephGAugust 14, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    this is a great idea! I love it!
    hugs,
    Steph

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  33. GerryAugust 14, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    What a unique idea. Fun.

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  34. LindsayAugust 14, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    So super fun Amber! I love the idea and the bright colors!

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  35. MallikaAugust 14, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    so much of fun !
    love the work
    hugs
    mallika

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  36. Nicki SAugust 14, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    These are just genius, Amber! LOVE the colors you used and how you packaged them! GORGEOUS!

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  37. Isha GuptaAugust 14, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Love the colors and design of your cards Amber.

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  38. Karen BrockwayAugust 14, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    VERY cute! Thanks for sharing! These would make great stocking stuffers!!!!!

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  39. LisaAugust 14, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    What a GREAT idea! Really, I think you could leave a normal A2 card, do your stamping, and then cut them apart. Speedy :)

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  40. JennyAugust 14, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    You always have such neat ideas Amber and these are just so perfect for notecards... a his and hers set!
    Jenny x

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  41. KarenAugust 14, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Wow! Great idea. I love it!!!

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  42. EfratAugust 14, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Cute card and super nice packaging.

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  43. ChunyuanAugust 14, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Lovely set of mini cards. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  44. RubyAugust 14, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Lovely cards, such a great way to show them off too!

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  45. JudyAugust 14, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Beautiful and so original -- Love them! Thanks for sharing...
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  46. KimberlyAugust 14, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    These are SUPER cute. Such a great idea for little gifts. I think I may just make some. Thanks for sharing!

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  47. Patty BAugust 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Super neat idea!!

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  48. Lisa R.August 14, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Neat idea! Great packaging. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  49. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Amber I love this half & half idea! Need to try it myself.

    Stampsnews@gmail.com

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  50. sharon gAugust 14, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Ohhh, perty!

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  51. MicheleAugust 14, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Great idea!

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  52. ~Tammy~August 14, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Pretty cool!

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  53. Kathleen WattersonAugust 15, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Gorgeous. Great blog too :)

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  54. DianeBAugust 15, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    A lovely set of cards, and the packaging is perfect! Thanks for providing the link, I'll definitely check it out.

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  55. Jennifer RzasaAugust 15, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I love these cards, and I love the name "half and half minis!" Also, thanks for the link to specialty bottle...I was there once a long time ago, and have since forgotten they existed!

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  56. LauraAugust 15, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Very interesting idea....would have never thought of this had I not seen it.

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  57. The Wolverina ///August 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    What a neat idea!!

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  58. Flo August 15, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    What a cute idea. Great gift too.

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  59. Lisa PetrellaAugust 15, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    You clever, clever girl!!!! LOVE your Half and Half Minis concept!!!! And the packaging is just PERFECT too!!! AMAZING work, Amber!!

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  60. PaulinaAugust 15, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Cute minis, Amber! Love the half & half idea- so unique and creative!

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  61. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Creative and simply done!

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  62. judyAugust 15, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Lovely mini cards; I love the half
    and half idea!!

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  63. LizscrapsAugust 15, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    an incredibly cute idea! love it. TFS
    eta_is_here at hotmail

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  64. Rae AnnAugust 15, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Such a creative idea to cut the crest in half for two cards. Love the packaging idea as well. I may have to check out that site!

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  65. Hannah's Stampin' NanaAugust 15, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Thank you for doing this hop and for chance to win :-)

    love these cards, even enjoyed the commercial break :-)

    Shelley

    lostnwa98 at comcast.net

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  66. arlsmom aka LyndaAugust 15, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Fun idea!!!

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  67. EmmaAugust 15, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Very creative idea, so pretty!

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  68. CaananAugust 15, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    So cute! I love how the cards mirror each other--especially how you packaged them.

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  69. LaurieAugust 15, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Amber these are gorgeous! I love the colors and those tins are so cute!!

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  70. Cyndi SAugust 15, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    What a clever idea. I love them and will be visiting specialtybottle.com, thanks for the heads up.
    cstephenson at q dot com

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  71. Michele GrossAugust 15, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    So creative and pretty!!

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  72. Andrea MAugust 15, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    These look AMAZING in the packaging AMBER!!! Love how you used that decorative crest!!! So colorful and fun!!! Thanks for sharing the link!!

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  73. ShirleyAugust 15, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    What a great idea! Love the two 'half-cards' ..... each half stands on its own though....

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  74. GinaAugust 16, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    If it wasn't almost 1:00 in the morning and everyone in my house FINALLY asleep - I'd totally squeal over the sweetness factor. I love this!! And, OMG at Specialtybottle.com. I have it open in another window and it's making me hyperventilate. I love stuff like that!

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  75. walchowDesignAugust 17, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Fun set with the "half cards"!

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