
I made 2 cards today using this adorable Penny Black Easter March stamp that you can find at StampersDream.com. I had so much fun coloring this fun image! I used Copics and created the background using a plaid embossing folder with some small green & yellow ink pads. I stamped alternating squares of color on the top portion only of the embossing folder, then carefully closed it over the cardstock and ran it through my Big Kick machine. I love the look you can achieve by using your embossing folders this way. If you click the photo to enlarge it, you'll see the glossy accents & stickles I added for interest.

There are 2 hidden blog candy prizes in this hop so you'll want to visit all of the participating blogs and leave a little love. The winners will be announced on the Stampers Dream blog on Thursday evening, April 14th as well as on each blog where the candy was hidden. Look at what you'll have a chance to win.....

Here is the list of participating bloggers, so have fun hopping! Be sure to check back on Michelle's blog Thursday to see if you're a winner!
Becca Feeken
Michelle Rodgers
Jerri Kay Jimenez
Amy Sheffer
Denise Marzec
Arlene Cuevas
Leslie Miller
Cindy Lawrence
Kellie Fortin
Tosh Leyendekker
Jeanne Streiff
Mariana Grigsby
Joan Ervin
Lea Lawson
Frances Byrne
Christina Fischer
Carla Murphy
Teresa Kline
Carol Longacre - you're here!
Gabriela Divine
Thanks so much for stopping by today and good luck everyone!!
Carol
Becca Feeken
Michelle Rodgers
Jerri Kay Jimenez
Amy Sheffer
Denise Marzec
Arlene Cuevas
Leslie Miller
Cindy Lawrence
Kellie Fortin
Tosh Leyendekker
Jeanne Streiff
Mariana Grigsby
Joan Ervin
Lea Lawson
Frances Byrne
Christina Fischer
Carla Murphy
Teresa Kline
Carol Longacre - you're here!
Gabriela Divine
Thanks so much for stopping by today and good luck everyone!!
Carol
Carol - You stamped a hedgie! Hedgies are my all time favorites and just look at your perfect coloring and blending! Your little flowers add the perfect touch. What a darling card!
ReplyDeleteGabriela Divine
How cute.
ReplyDeleteOh Carol, they are both so light and carefree! You know I just adore the vellum flowers on the second card! Spring has sprung on your blog!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, your cards are so cute with the little Hedgie & Easter egg! I love your coloring and the texture that the vellum flowers create. Just delightful!!!
ReplyDeleteCarol how adorable!!! I love the cards, and they look so much like Spring =)
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute, beautiful card, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat happy cards!!! The colors, stamp, sentiment and embellishments are awesome. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are nice, I love the stitching and the flowers on the second card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute stamp. The copic markers really make the colors pop. Like how you created the plaid design.
ReplyDeleteCute card. Love that little hedgehog!
ReplyDeleteso cute, what a great Easter card
ReplyDeleteAdorable hedgie!! great colouring Carol!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteTwo very cute cards, love the embossing on the background of the first one.Thanks for sharing and a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love your hedgehog!! THanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the little hedgehog and the look of the card!
ReplyDeleteOh ty for using that wonderful hedgehog...my favorite!!! Your card is beyond great...just really love it. Ty for sharing. hugs.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card, so spring like!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, anyone would love to receive this Easter card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the springy colors. The little hedgehog is adorable!!
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Cute hedgehog, I love the card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis card is so adorable and so perfect for Easter! Just love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this image and love those vellum flowers. I've never worked with vellum, just tracing paper and didn't have much luck. I see I'm going to have to give it another go - cause I love these! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy daughters favorite images are the hedgehogs. Adorable card.
ReplyDeleteThe perfect Easter cards!!! Love how happy that hedgie looks skipping along! Your coloring and FAB sewing amaze me! Awesome job, my dear friend! Thanks so very much for hopping with us today!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute little hedge hog. The cards are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe little hedgehog is super cute. Wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteThis is just about the cutest card I have seen, all the elements and colors are just outstanding. Cute!
ReplyDeleteAny one would love to receive this card for Easter.
This is such an adorable card! The Easter hedgehog!
ReplyDeletethis is darling! I love those Penny Black stamps, soooo cute! Love your use of glossy accents, I always forget to use mine!! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteCute stamp and details.....lovely colors. TFS
ReplyDeleteThis card is to cute
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card! Such Springy colors!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card. That image is just adorable. It make me smile.
ReplyDeleteA perfect Easter card.
ReplyDeletePenny Black stamps are adorable and fun to color!! You did a GREAT job with this one!!
ReplyDeleteThat little hedgehog is so adorable. Love the machine stitching and all the other details. TFS
ReplyDeleteOh adorable, he looks like a Bunny's helper!! Great coloring and and adorable card.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so cute - I love all the details! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great Easter card. I love hedgehogs!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable Easter card - so pretty and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are sooo cute...such pretty coloring and such fun and fabulous details!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this hedgie stamp. It makes such a unique and charming Easter card!
ReplyDeleteBOTH of these are just fabulous!!! Love that image too and your coloring is fantastic. SO VERY CUTE.
ReplyDeleteLynn
What an adorable card! All the cute little details are so sweet. I love all the color too. TFS,
ReplyDeleteHugs, Jessica
Very Cute! Thanks for the smile:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and cheerful card!
ReplyDeleteSo stinking cute.....love Penny Black stamps too....thank you for sharing....
ReplyDeleteI love hedgehogs. This card is too cute. great coloring
ReplyDeleteLove your Penny Black image and how you colored it. Great card.
ReplyDeleteI dearly love Penny Black images, especially the hedgehogs! You've done an incredible job on both cards. Love the flowers on the second one. TFS
ReplyDeleteThis is darling! Such a perfect little card for spring!! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteLots of talent, love the variety of you work. Easter card is just to cute. Thanks for the invite to blog hop.
ReplyDeleteReally cute card!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the hedgie!! Your vellum flowers were a terrific touch as are the other embellishements.
ReplyDeletejust love the hedgehog and you do good work. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a HAPPY card. It made me smile, which is saying something for a Monday. Great job
ReplyDeleteyellow bow or purple flowers so hard to choose which I like best-they are both so cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a Springy Easter card! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI love PB critters and this image is adorable :) What an adorable spring card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet, adorable card! I used to have a hedgehog as a pet, you know. Her name was Mrs. Prickles. :) (The kids named her). Of course, this was when I lived in Canada...where they're commonly sold as pets.
ReplyDeleteI love your Hedgehog Easter card.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so Springy and cute! That hedgehog is darling! Beautiful coloring!
ReplyDeleteVery Cute Easter card. This is so fun and festive. It screams Spring. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little Easter card for a child.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little Easter card for a child.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute and adorable card!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little critter!
ReplyDeleteI love the easter hedgehog, too cute!
ReplyDeleteOMG this stamp is so stinkin cute...the card is great...thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletethis is so cute!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little hedgehog!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable csrd. Nicely colored, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks loads,
Candy Meyers
Cute easter card.
ReplyDeleteJocelan Perry
Carol, oh how cute. I love Penny Black stamps and you made two cute cards! I love them both. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable spring cards! Love the plaid background you created for the first one and the stitching and flowers on the second one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling hedgehog. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the background technique on the first! Awesome coloring and details on both! So glad you're hopping with SD today!
ReplyDeleteAdorable easter card!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute stamp set. so springy too.
ReplyDeletesuch a cheerful card :)
ReplyDeleteCarol, Both of these cards are so very special. Adorable, bright and cheery. I love that plaid ef and you did such a nice job of the small spots of color. Love, Love, Love the glossy accents on the hedgehog. The flowers are gorgeous on the second card. You inspire me every day. I hope to get back to schedule tomorrow. Actually my "babies" are going to have their teeth cleaned tomorrow so I don't know how I will be for the day. I do know I will be a wreck as they have to put them under to do this. Keep your fingers crossed for them, please. Talk soon. Hugs
ReplyDeletewow easter, I've got to get busy on my cards.Your's is so cute. thanks Jackie
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards! Hedgies are always fun.
ReplyDeletegreat job on both
ReplyDeleteThese are both SO cute, love that image! And I love how you cut the words on the first card, very whimsical!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the background of the first card and the flowers on the second are so sweet. Great job colouring this little guy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and adorable card....love all the stitching on it and all the details!!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute hedgehog!! Adorable cards.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are absolutely adorable. Superb coloring! Love the background papers. and the flowers. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBlessings Bernie
What a cute card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
What a cutie that little hedgie that is! And what a fun card!
ReplyDeleteLovely cheery Easter card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards- who wouldn't want to receive one of these?
ReplyDeleteYour colouring is amazing! I love the stitching too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card. Love that hedgehog!
ReplyDeleteHi there...those hedgehogs are just soo funny. One cant help but smile! You did such a wonderful job!! TFS!
ReplyDeletehugs
Elsa
Absolutely adorable! Love the coloring & how you added dimension to this sweet Easter Card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy little guy! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteEeeeek! Love what you did with the hedies, Carol. Both cards are SOOOOOOO stinkin' cuuuute!
ReplyDeleteBesides the card being so cute..thank you for the vellum flowers idea! I have been trying to figure out what to do with vellum - and I love the look of the flowers!
ReplyDeleteJackie
Kewute! I just love the coloring job you did on this hedgie! The whole card is simply sweet, wish it was coming to me ;) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol - what a great card. Love all your stitching and those beautiful flowers. Great being on the hop with you today!
ReplyDeleteHow cute. i love the flowers on your card.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute little hedgie!
ReplyDeleteTFS
Carol, I love what you did with that plaid embossing folder on your first card. And, your stitching is fabulous. Love, love those vellum hydrangeas. Great cards!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is darling! I love all the flowers and the shiny bow.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! :)
I love hedgehogs. This is way too cute!!!
ReplyDeletelove the little hedgehog too cute, so glad I looked at Arlene's page today, or I wouldn't have seen any of the amazingly yummy projects all of you ladies have done for this hop. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteOh what a cheerful card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteCute! Looks like this little guy could use the exercise. hehe. Adorable card.
ReplyDeleteMarcie
Fabulous cards. I love the way you did your background on the first card using a plaid embossing folder and I will definitely give this a try. Also loved the gorgeous delicate flowers on your second card.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the inspiration.
Hugs,
Trish x
Nothing better than a porcupine at Easter...too cute...gotta luv it...
ReplyDeleteLove this card and Penny Black.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card! Thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteLove the Penny Black hedgehogs. The way you coloured the image is lovely. What a fun card!
ReplyDeleteCarol! Nice job! I like how you colored the embossed background to look plaid.Cool idea
ReplyDeleteJust adorable. He looks like he is off for a great picnic with an egg hunt of course.
ReplyDeleteOh, how cute! Love both cards. Your coloring is exquisite, and I love those beautiful punched vellum flowers. I'm inspired!
ReplyDeleteHello, hopping over from Butterfly Kisses and these cards and the little hedge hog make me SMILE! :) Very cute!
ReplyDeleteThe blog candy is great but my favorite part of blog hops is seeing all of this fantastic talent displayed!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute! All of the layers, embellishments and colors work so well together. I Love It!
Really cute Easter card love Penny Black
ReplyDeleteCute hedgie! Two cute cards.
ReplyDeleteSharon L
Such sweet cards- I love the PB hedgie and your layouts. TFS
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards Carol, so bright and cheerie! I absolutely love the colorful plaid effect that you achieved using the embossing folder....just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Candi
What a fun card Carol. I love hedgehogs, so it was an instant hit with me.
ReplyDeleteJudi x
What great cards - you just have to love that little hedgehog! Too cute!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so adorable! Your coloring is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSweet card, love the hedgies.
ReplyDeleteThe hedgehog is adorable and the colors are just right for Spring! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThe 1st card is really cute but I love the 2nd card!
ReplyDeleteNow that's an adorable Easter card! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is just a lovely card!!! The colors work so will with that beautiful stamp set...! Thanks for this chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWow, two cards! Love the Easter theme and perfect coloring. The second card was my fav with those pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and great colouring! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethis card is so cute...the coloring is wonderful
ReplyDeleteAwww...adorable.
ReplyDeleteCure card! So whimsical.
ReplyDeleteYou're easter card is adorable! Have fun with the hop.
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Love the flowers on the second one.
ReplyDeleteThis is an adorable card love the hedgehog thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! Sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteLike your blog. Sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards Carol! LOVE thise vellum flowers on the second card!!
ReplyDeleteCute,cute card! Always like Penny Black stamps!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Always like the Penny Black stamps!
ReplyDeleteCute card, Carol
ReplyDeleteMy neighbor owns a hedge hog and she can't go anywhere because she has to take care of it! :)
ReplyDeleteOh so very cute! Love the coloring on the Hedge Hog and really love the vellum flowers! Hugs, Teresa E.
ReplyDeleteVery Cute. The flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCarol, your cards are adorable! The little "critters are so sweet. I especially like the second one with the flowers. They look so real!
ReplyDeleteYour work is cute. Love the hedgehog.
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Ehat a cute card. Love the background paper,
ReplyDeleteVicky S.
these cards are just so cute for Easter. i love all of the cut work that you did.
ReplyDeleteLovely work
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
Awwww... they are both just as adorable as can be! I'm such a hedgie fan!!
ReplyDeleteTeri
What an adorable Easter card! Gotta love the Hedgie!
ReplyDeleteoh, i do love the hedgies, too. i like that you show two cards with the same stamp but very different looks. i love the colors on both of them. they are so cute but lovely too.
ReplyDeleteTooo cute!!! Very sweet card!!!
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Cute Easter cards. Love that Penny Black hedgie.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your card. Hedge Hogs are some of my favorites and the way you colored the card really makes it pop. And I love the stitching. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePenny Black designs are sooo sweet and your card is adorable.
ReplyDeletecute image, cute card. wonderful blog candy
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card and I think it is time I give in to my attraction for these little hedgies! Thank you for sharing with all of us.
ReplyDeleteHow charming!! The beautiful stamp set work so will with the colors you used!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this chance to win.
Both of your cards are simply awesome - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCarol -- I just love this Penny Black image and you've done two wonderful cards with it! I have to say that your vellum flowers on the second card really took my breath away!
ReplyDeleteI just love your card!! The papers and colors you used work perfect with the lovely stamp set!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this chance to win.
Cute and happy card!
ReplyDeleteNice card!!!!. Thank for the chance to win this candy :)
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What a cute card. I love your paper choices too. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteJoanie
This is charming! Love how you highlighted the sentiment and your coloring is awesome!!
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