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January 15, 2013 •

basicgrey candy

Thanks for all of you awesome comments in my last post. Just popping in today to let you know that the BasicGrey post is up. Here’s a new peek. If you are visiting for the Hero Arts BLOG HOP there’s still time just scroll below this post or click here.

How about a little candy?? Blog candy that is …calorie free.

HOP on over to BasicGrey blog and check it out…let me know you did. This is up for grabs because I have a few duplicates :)I’ll pick a random winner sometime next week. Thanks for your visit I am always grateful. Hugs, Kathy

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  1. jengd says

    January 15, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    I saw your cards over there this morning and really liked them- the keys and clocks have such a realistic feel to them.

  2. Nikki says

    January 15, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    Those keys look amazing love the way they look soo realistic 🙂

  3. cutiephinphin says

    January 15, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    Lovely gift cards! I love how you added distress ink to give it more of a vintage feel. Love the papers used. Thanks for the giveaway.

  4. Buffy Esser says

    January 15, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    I checked out the post on Basicgrey the keys and clocks look so amazing….and I really like the paper you picked to use!

  5. Melitini says

    January 15, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    I find the idea of making your own embellishments very clever! I like paper piecing and I think I’ll give it a try! Thanks for the inspiration!

  6. Ayelet Barkay says

    January 15, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Kathy, I love your cards! and thank you so much for this tutorial on BG blog. The keys and clocks are amazing 🙂

  7. Jennifer Scull says

    January 15, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    I love everything BG, but that really is one of my fave collections because it goes with EVERYTHING! love the glossy accents on the clocks. what great gift card holders! 🙂

  8. Crystalena82 says

    January 15, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    Hi! I checked out your projects over at Basic Grey. They’re awesome! I loved the touch of glossy accents on the watches and keys. They look amazing. Thank you for sharing!! 🙂

  9. Crystalena82 says

    January 15, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    Hi! I checked out your projects over at Basic Grey. They’re awesome! I loved the touch of glossy accents on the watches and keys. They look amazing. Thank you for sharing!! 🙂

  10. Pat says

    January 15, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    LOVE it! The keys and the clock…lovely combo!!!

  11. Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary S says

    January 15, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Basic Grey is amazing.. I follow them everyday.

  12. Meghan says

    January 15, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    The key/clock combination was unexpected but I really love it! Glossy accents really make them pop!

  13. pcm says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    wow kathy! great card holders!

  14. Jen says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    I saw the cards this morning on the BG blog and fell in love with the pocket watches. Adding the glossy accents was such a neat idea!

  15. joy says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    I’ve never seen any BG papers that I didn’t love! These are really pretty and I love your gift card holders, Kathy!

  16. Kelly Massman says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    i popped over to look at your cards-they are awesome! Thanks for a chance to win some goodies, too! 🙂

  17. stamplover2011 says

    January 15, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    Wonderful job! Love how you made the keys and clock!

  18. Glennis says

    January 15, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    I checked out on the other site – I love the key and clock – fabulous idea

  19. Handgathered says

    January 15, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Hi. Loved that project over at Basic Grey! Thanks. Anni

  20. Is says

    January 15, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    Hi Kathy! Lovely gift cards! Great idea to turn stamped images into embellishments. They look amazing with the Glossy Accent!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs from Spain

  21. cardscandy says

    January 15, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Loved the cards, especially the clock and key card. I pinned it! Very inspiring!

  22. Sue D says

    January 15, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    I really like the embellishments you made on the gift card holders.

  23. Alison Brawdy says

    January 15, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    I loved your cards on the Basic Grey blog.

  24. Miriam Prantner says

    January 15, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Great tutorial over at BG, I really love the embellishments you made!

  25. Denise Bryant says

    January 15, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    Checked it out and even left a comment there! Love the project!
    DeniseB

  26. Carla says

    January 15, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    I checked out your gift card holders on Basic Grey. They’re great! Very nice looking. What size did you cut the background paper that wraps around everything?

    Carla from Utah

  27. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 says

    January 16, 2013 at 12:47 am

    Loved your project Kathy! A gift in itself!

  28. Ashley Nguyen Newell says

    January 16, 2013 at 1:16 am

    Love your gift card holders!

  29. Dawn Turley says

    January 16, 2013 at 4:43 am

    Your gift card holders are stunning Kathy. I’ve been over and commented on the Basicgrey blog.

  30. Maryann says

    January 16, 2013 at 5:28 am

    Yes I saw your cards and the clocks and the keys are just fantastic. I absolutely love them.

  31. Leanne says

    January 16, 2013 at 5:54 am

    I just visited basic grey & commented on your fabulous project.

  32. Winnie says

    January 16, 2013 at 6:06 am

    Love your gift card holder on BG. I just love the vintage look of it!

  33. Holly Saveur says

    January 16, 2013 at 6:43 am

    STUNNING giftcard love how you made it saw it on the Basic Grey blog..will make some myself too..thanks for the tutorial!!

  34. Pam says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:10 am

    Love your your gift cards on Basic Grey! Thanks for the great step by step.

  35. Barb says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:16 am

    great project! tfs 🙂

  36. Elin Larsson says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:29 am

    Fine candy! Who needs more calories these days ;)Wonderful giftcards!!!

  37. ~ Demae ~ says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:32 am

    Nice look!

    Thanks for the candy!

  38. Emily Keaton says

    January 16, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Just got back from the Basic Grey blog. Your gift card holders look fabulous!

  39. Kailash says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Had a look at your amazing and creative tutorial over at BasicGrey, love how you used stamps and glossy accents to make those cool embellishments. That idea is so clever, thanks for sharing it!!!

  40. Connie Pruitt says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:58 am

    Great card! Love basic grey!

  41. Joan V says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:59 am

    I loved what you did with the Fiction paper on the Connections site. Great way to disguise that store gift card or money. Love the glossy key and watch. Thank for sharing.

  42. Margaret says

    January 16, 2013 at 10:35 am

    What a great BG tutorial I’m going to start thinking of something like that for next Christmas. I always need GC holders.

  43. B.S. Gallant says

    January 16, 2013 at 11:17 am

    Kathy, I jumped to the Basic Grey blog and saw their awesome gift card holder. Thanks for sending me there.

  44. Iris says

    January 16, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Love your gift card holders. I am in the process of doing the hop over at Hero Arts. Awesome products and projects! Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy. Iris

  45. Beastybunny says

    January 16, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Your gift card holders are amazing! Love the vintage look! Fabulous!

  46. Dana D. says

    January 16, 2013 at 11:57 am

    The gift card holders are amazing. That key is so terrific. I’m going to have to make this for sure.

  47. Gana says

    January 16, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    Hello. i’m from Mongolia. You did very good job. thank you for showing us your beautiful cards. Thank you

  48. karenelr says

    January 16, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    Fabulous tutorial! Thank you for sharing, Kathy!

  49. Kristen says

    January 16, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    I loved seeing your gift card holders. Such great ideas!

  50. scrapper-at-heart says

    January 16, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    I visited the Basic Grey and Hero Arts blogs. Love these items and thanks for the chance to win them.

  51. conil says

    January 16, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Great gift card holders. Thanks for the tip on fussy cutting the key hole and watch stem.

  52. Marissa M. says

    January 16, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    I commented on the BG blog. I really like how you used the already distressed paper, but made it stand out more. Thanks for the tips!

  53. Deborah says

    January 16, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    I loved your post on the BasicGrey blog. Especially the key and clock embellishments you made. Great idea! Love the paper, got some yesterday and would love to win some fun candy to go with it!

  54. Madeline Rains says

    January 16, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    You design for the best companies! My two favorites are Basic Grey And HA. I love those embellishments and will use your ideas in making my own gift cards. Thanks.

  55. Kathy S says

    January 16, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    Great clock cards on the Basic Grey Site – thanks for sharing.

  56. Anonymous says

    January 16, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    Always ready for some blog candy – thanks for a chance to win !

    karenajo

  57. sharon g says

    January 16, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    I went to the BG blog. I LOVE the little money/gift card holders!!!!

  58. Loly Borda-Towery says

    January 17, 2013 at 2:03 am

    Your gift card holders are fabulous. Thanks for showing the how-to, and for the chance to win.

  59. cassie says

    January 17, 2013 at 8:37 am

    I stopped over at the BG blog! thanks for the chance to win 🙂

  60. bethann says

    January 17, 2013 at 11:57 am

    love your work, all of it. thanks for the chance to win, i don’t have any of these markeres and they are on my wish list

  61. Jennifer Schmidt says

    January 17, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    Spectacular!! I love how fabulous your stamped embellishments look and the whole design of the gift card/money holder is great! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

  62. Memories by Manda says

    January 17, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Calorie free candy! Gotta love that 😉 I hopped over to your post on the Basic Grey blog and I like your idea for giving cash and gift cards. Thanks for sharing.

  63. Angel Estes says

    January 17, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    I love the watch and key elements you made. Sweet!

  64. Emily H says

    January 17, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    Fabulous project! I visited BG.

  65. Ardilla says

    January 17, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    Hi, Kathy!
    What an awesome project, I left a comment there too…
    Thanks for the chance 🙂

  66. Katie says

    January 18, 2013 at 3:26 am

    I was there, wonderful project! You used the perfect paper for your project, and loved the ribbon and embellishments! Thanks for sharing!

    Katie B.

  67. Chark says

    January 18, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    I like candy! 🙂

  68. Sonia says

    January 19, 2013 at 5:36 am

    Your cards are fantastic my dear^_^
    Happy Saturday^_^
    Sonia

  69. Maria Doricheva says

    January 19, 2013 at 7:59 am

    Kathy, Love the masculine gift card holders! Wonderful job! Thank you for the giveaway!

  70. Renae C. from NC says

    January 19, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Great cards! Thanks for the blog candy!

  71. jenway9 says

    January 20, 2013 at 9:23 am

    Love your cards on the Basic Grey site!

  72. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    Kathy,
    You always inspire and enlighten me with your techniques and paper and color choices! Thanks for the Sunday pick me up!
    Gerrie

  73. Jennifer says

    January 20, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    I just popped over to Basic Grey and I loved your creation that you made! Wonderful detail and tones! Have a great day!

  74. Lucille K says

    January 20, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    Just love the gift card holders you made for the Basic Grey blog; the keys and watch clocks were a perfect touch 🙂

  75. Linda E says

    January 22, 2013 at 12:07 am

    Love the gift card holders, Kathy! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!

  76. Cynthia B. says

    January 23, 2013 at 12:18 am

    I saw your project on the BG blog – creative way to package a GC! Since that’s all my kids give to their friends anymore for Bday parties, your project post will come in handy. TFS!

  77. Deirdre says

    January 23, 2013 at 7:33 am

    Amazing creations on the BG Blog. Love the random stitching and fabulous distressing on the gift card holders. Awesome job!

  78. mtscrapgal says

    January 24, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    I went over to the Basic Grey blog. That was a great tute, Kathy. Such fancy gift card holders! Thanks for the giveaway.

  79. maria f. says

    January 25, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    Cool and classy project over at BG. Thanks for the chance.

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