Tuesday, December 17, 2013

STV's Center Stage Spotlight Group Hop - Inspiration Challenge

Welcome Everyone,
Well, this is a hard post to write...we found out last month that this is our very last 
STV Center Stage Spotlight Group Hop...
Gina has pulled the plug on us ...out with the old and in with the new!
New ideas for STV that is...You will see some new surprises that we are sure you will enjoy...

It has been a real pleasure creating and hoping to inspire you.
 Want to thank all of you for your faithful attendance each and every month to our hops. We've made lifelong friends as teammates and we all sincerely appreciate your support and encouraging comments over all these past few years...

so now enjoy the hop... 

You should have come from the awesome blog of Kay Simmons  

For my part, I created some new cards and brought back a couple favorites!
This was our inspiration...taken at a Botanical Garden (found it on Pinterest)


First is from combination of Melanie's "Pressed Flower", "Inspiration Mosaic"
 and Theresa's "Very Merry Christmas"

Second from Melanie's "Festive Frame" set
Third from STV's Freebie Tab

Fourth from Melanie's "Hip to Be Square" set

That's it for me...now you are headed over to the most wonderful blog of Lori McAree

and for the last time (sniff, sniff)...Make sure to leave a comment as you go along because we will choose a random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! Look for the announcement on Tuesday, December 24.

Best Wishes to everyone and have a blessed Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

39 comments:

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

All four of these captured the essence of the inspiration picture! Outstanding work!

Lori said...

It's been a tough act to follow behind you all these years Linda, your cards are always so gorgeous, tonight is no exception!!

Miesje said...

Zowie! I have been a slacker! Those are amazing - love them all. I am so glad that I don't have to pick a favorite because I dont think I could.

buggin2stamp said...

Wow, you were crankin' out the cards. All of them are fabulous! I like how you used a freebie image for one of them. I never thought to look there.

Cheri said...

You are one impressive creator of cards, Linda. These are spectacular! And the challenge was awesome. So happy to have been a part of a group your talented self was on, GF. Hugs and Merry Christmas.

joy said...

I agree with Karen, you have done a great job with the inspiration picture. All of your cards are fabulous!

scootingranny said...

What awesome cards! Poinsettias are one of my favorite flowers so I especially appreciate those. Wonderful embossing

Vicki Dutcher said...

HA - Look at you Miss over achiever :)
Way to showcase the beautiful sets! I adore the glittered flowers!!

Theresa Momber said...

Wow, these are all just so beautiful, Linda! Over the top amazing!

Brenda said...

WOW Linda!!! What a fabulous bunch of cards!! Each of them are wonderful on their own, but together they are stunning!!! Outstanding my friend!! Thank you for beautiful inspiration photo to work with.
Hugs

Diana said...

What a beautiful set of Christmas themed cards. Love the colors you use.

Kitty said...

All of your cards are beautiful. Thank you for all the inspiration.

Kathleen

Unknown said...

Major good work! Thank you for your inspirations.

craftieodmae said...

all of these are gorgeous, but then, all your creations always are.......

stampqueen said...

What a beautiful bunch of cards!! - I was lucky to get one done this time - trying to keep up with work and finishing Christmas stuff (running later than usual this year).

Kay S said...

Wow!! You totally outdid yourself on this one! Four fabulously beautiful cards! I love them all, but really like the last one with the deer - love the background you created!

Dee Earnshaw said...

Beautiful cards. Where do you get the inspiration from? They are all fab

pressnstamp@yahoo.com said...

wow 4 cards you out did yourself . they are beautiful . thank you

Sharon said...

Gorgeous cards! These are stunning.

Penny Nichols said...

All are really WOW cards! Beautiful work!

Unknown said...

I love the Festive Frame!

Judy Inukai said...

Fabulous cards. I love the coloring on all of them, especially the Festive Frame.

Angie said...

So lovely!

Lisa K said...

I love all of your cards. I especially love the mosaic with the poinsettia. Thanks for the hops.

Kathy Krug said...

Each card is so different and lovely. The Joy card is colored so beautifully and that scene with the reindeer is fabulous.

redwasher1 said...

Beautiful!!!!!!!! Each and every one!!! Linda, you always inspire me with your gorgeous cards!! Thanks for the inspiration photo, it is gorgeous.

Unknown said...

Fabulous cards! Loving your beautiful poinsettia ones! Fa La La La La......

Dawn S. said...

These are all beautiful. I can't even pick a favourite! Thanks for sharing.

Nana Griffin said...

These are all so gorgeous!

Sue D said...

Beautiful cards!!

Unknown said...

Your cards are gorgeous!! Thank you for the inspiration you created. Have a wonderful Christmas.

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh, Linda. Your cards are beyond gorgeous. The sky with the deer is absolutely breathtaking. I can't figure out how you did it! So sad to see your group go - I have enjoyed all your creations over the years, truly inspiring.

Unknown said...

These cards are all so pretty!

Betty Neville said...

WOWEE Linda! Look at you go! And all so beautiful!

Tish said...

Can you please, please tell us how you did the reindeer card and squares..Absolutely breath-taking.
Thanks.
Tish

Penny said...

So sorry to hear this is the last STV hop. Bummer!
But you went out in style on this! You created four gorgeous cards using that photo for inspiration! There are going to be some lucky recipients of these! :^)
Wishing you the most wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! :^)
Hugs, Penny

Carol Held said...

SOBBING WITH YOU...so sorry to here this also...but, it must be more difficult for you! Big and better things in the horizon, I'm sure...I MISS IT ALREADY...Great cards, as always! MerryChristmas to you, and your family!

Janet McLaughlin said...

Beautiful cards! What great ideas!

Verna Angerhofer said...

So sorry to see the last of the hops, but you sure created beautiful cards for the occasion. You went out with a bang for sure!

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