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Pals Critters Blog Hop & Mystery Blog Candy!

10 Year Anniversary Blog Candy Badge

Welcome to the Pals’ Blog Hop! We’re so glad you’re here. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. This month we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Pals Blog Hop with “Critters” from the Stampin’ Pretty Pals.

Many of the design team members are offering “Mystery Blog Candy” of their choice to 1 lucky winner. To play along, just leave a comment HERE on my blog AND on as many blog posts as desired. A random winner will be announced on a subsequent blog post by each participating design team member. You’ll find the full line-up below to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

Full of Happiness Stamp Set by Stampin' Up! Cute critters card by Mary Fish, Stampin' Pretty for the Pals March 2020 Blog HopToday’s “critters” card was created using the Stampin’ Up! Full of Happiness, Easter Themed stamp set from page 44 of the 2020 Mini Catalog.  The power of THREE purples (Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, and Purple Posy) join forces. The 3/8″ Tricolor Ribbon from the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog reinforces the ombre feel.  The ribbon is part of My Favorite Things from the annual catalog.  You can see all of my favorite things here.

Stampin' Pretty Sketchbook by Mary Fish, Sketch #4

The Sending Flowers Dies (limited release from February 4 – March 31 or while supplies last) were used for the flower garden within the cracked egg.  There are 5 dies that quickly crop flowers and stems.  TIP:  I snipped the flowers from the circle with Paper Snips and adhered them to the backside of the egg.

BONUS COORDINATION! The egg from the Full of Happiness stamp set coordinates and can be quickly cropped with the egg die from the Dino Dies Set, pg 192 of the Annual Catalog (shown below).

Full of Happiness Stamp Set DINO DIES

STAMPIN’ PRETTY STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL:

Begin with a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 card base of Whisper White Thick card stock.

Layer and adhere a 4 x 3 piece of gingham Purple Posy In Color 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper to a 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 piece of Highland Heather card stock with Snail Adhesive.

Wrap with 3/8″ Tricolor Ribbon, as shown, securing with a bow.

Adhere to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Full of Happiness Stamp Set by Stampin' Up! Cute critters card by Mary Fish, Stampin' Pretty for the Pals March 2020 Blog Hop

Crop a piece of Pear Pizzazz card stock using a die-cutting and embossing a machine along with the large die from the Sending Flowers Dies.

Crop petals of So Saffron, Highland Heather, and Terracotta Tile card stock (also Sending Flowers Dies).

Adhere to the coordinating flower stems with Mini Glue Dots.

Use a Stamparatus to position and stamp the striped cracked eggshell, as well as the eggshell outline in Highland Heather ink onto Whisper White card stock.

Crop with the coordinating die (Dino Dies) and a die-cutting and embossing machine.

Adhere to the snipped flower garden and to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Full of Happiness Stamp Set by Stampin' Up! Cute critters card by Mary Fish, Stampin' Pretty for the Pals March 2020 Blog Hop

Use a Stamparatus to position and stamp the chick in the following colors:  So Saffron (body), Terracotta Tile. (beak & feet), Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (eyes).

Snip closely with Paper Snips.

Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Use a Stamparatus to stamp the sentiment in Highland Heather ink onto a 3 3/4 x 1/2 piece of Whisper White card stock.

Flag the end with the Tailored Tag Punch.

Adhere with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

POP OF PERSONALITY!  Add Terracotta Tile 2019-2021 Faceted Dots and Gorgeous Grape Glitter Enamel Dots to the flower centers as shown.

Click for a FREE Stampin' Pretty Tutorial

MORE BLOG CANDY!  More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s projects.  My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created and offer more mystery blog candy!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Wednesday, April 8th, for our “Special Occasions” blog hop when our Design Team showcase projects for weddings, graduation, anniversary, baby, Mother’s/Father’s Day or any special occasion. Don’t miss the fun!

Pals Blog Hop Line-Up

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty  First Hop – January 2010
  2. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts First Hop – May 2011
  3. Brian King at Stamp with Brian First Hop – June 2012
  4. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards First Hop – September 2012
  5. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping First Hop – March 2013
  6. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping First Hop – March 2013
  7. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations First Hop – August 2013
  8. Amanda Merrill at Inkflair First Hop – April 2014
  9. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’ First Hop – May 2014
  10. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom First Hop – September 2014
  11. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity First Hop – January 2015
  12. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose First Hop – January 2015
  13. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs First Hop – June 2015
  14. Debra Simonis at Deb’s Stampin’ Grounds First Hop – July 2015
  15. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit First Hop – September 2015
  16. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’ First Hop – August 2016
  17. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’ First Hop – September 2016
  18. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping First Hop – April 2017
  19. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot! First Hop – May 2017
  20. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art First Hop – June 2017
  21. Leah O’Brien at Ink, Paper, Stamps, Oh My! First Hop – February 2018
  22. Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink First Hop – June 2018
  23. Jen Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen First Hop – October 2019
  24. Ann Murray at Murray Stamps Ink First Hop – November 2019
  25. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping First Hop – January 2020
  26. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life First Hop – March 2020



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173 thoughts on “Pals Critters Blog Hop & Mystery Blog Candy!”

  1. I love Stampin’Up & the Paper Pumpkin kit I receive every month! I get so creative when I receive it.

  2. I love this adorable card. It’s so stinking cute. I had to move some furniture around about 8 months ago. Due to being sick, my husband laying a new floor, I couldn’t find my Gingham Gala DSP. I found today. The first card I’m making with this “NEW” founded DSP is your card. Congratulations on your years with blog hop. Hope you see many more! Tell me, How do I sign up?TFS!

    • Thank you for your wonderful comment!

      In order to be part of the Pals Blog Hop, you first must be a member of my Pals Stamping Community!

      If you have further questions, please let me know!

      Have a fabulous evening.

  3. That card is gorgeous! I absolutely love it. Purple is one of my favorite colors too.

  5. Such a sweet and darling card; love the gingham and the ribbon. As always a very clean card with just the right pop of detail. Thanks for all that you do!

  11. I didn’t see that ribbon in the catalog. Now I have to have it! Happy Easter

  12. Congratulations on 10 years of inspiring the stamping world! i love the way you used the new flower dies and made them work for your card by cutting the flowers apart and “setting them free”. Keep inspiring us all. thanks!

  15. This takes me back to my childhood days of light pastels.
    This card is so simple looking to my eyes.
    And, now I have to purchase the ribbon.

  16. Your cards are always so cute. Thanks for the chance of winning the Blog Candy. Who doesn’t LOVE CANDY!

  17. Mary, you are so talented. This card is so cute! My granddaughters would love it.

  19. I’m always inspired by yourwork. I’m not sure how I ever found you but I’m so glad I did..

  30. Great card Mary. I love the soft colors for spring. The chick is adorable. Enjoyed the hop, thanks for your awesome leadership.

  40. These are such cute cards. There are so many artistic people in your group. I’m so glad you all share as I need all the help I can get. Thank you all.

  46. I love this baby chick. It’s perfect teamed with the gingham paper! Thx for sharing, Mary!

  49. The first word that came to mind was adorable! Love the bright chick with the gingham and flowers.

  58. Little critters, EASTER cards and sweet B birthday cards are so much fun to design and see others. Finish designs are gorgeous!!? SO MUCH FUN!!

  62. Always inspired by the creative talents of this team. Congratulations on 10 years of blog hopping!

  66. I love this card! I think the chick is adorable and the touch with the ribbon is perfect for this card.

  67. I usually don’t like doing Easter cards, but If I won this, I would be making them for the whole family
    Thank you

  69. That little chick is so cute, Mary. I used this ribbon and card stock on a card I posted yesterday…love those purples.

  74. Great little card for Easter. Beautiful little “garden” of flowers! Hope mine will be full of chocolate!

  76. Such a stinkin’ cute use of Stampin’ Up! products. Your style is my favorite!

  80. Happy Springtime!! Love love love your cards you have such a great talent thank you for sharing your ideas!!!

    Happy peeps!!

  81. Hi Mary, love your new sketchbook designs. Your card is my fav with the sending flowers dies. Thanks for a chance to win. Ruth M.

  85. Congratulations on your 10th year of sharing beauty through your beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

  86. I love the card! It is so “SPRING” inspiring. The colors just say happiness and joy.

  95. my favorite critter is the bunny from the fable friends stamp set 🙂 I also have two maine coon kitty critters at home that we love so much … jesse and lexi mcphee 🙂

  100. Mary, Any card you make is special to me and I try to CASE them in some form even if I do not have the exact stamps and “stuff” that you use. I so appreciate your efforts to make my stamping experience simple!!

  104. Love, Love the Easter card. I get so inspired by looking at all of the different blogs thanks

  105. Such a sweet card. I love how you planted the flowers in the egg! Very clever!

  106. Love this card. I really like that we can use dies from one set to make a whole different kind of card with different papers. And the Purple Tricolor ribbon is fabulous!

  107. Love the cracked egg and the “tip” to snipe the leaves and add the colored flowers with glue dots.

  108. This card is so cute. I always have the family to my house on Easter. This would make the best card for my two nieces.

  109. Your card is just gorgeous! My daughter would love it as purple is her favorite color! I love the way you brought so many elements together to create this card!

  112. What a way to showcase product! My favorite Easter card of this season. That ribbon makes a WOW

  113. Thanks for sharing all your awesome ideas and videos. The first thing I do every morning is log onto Stampin’ Pretty to see what pretty card you have made. Thanks again.

  115. Happy 10th Anniversary of the Pals’ Blog Hop. Love seeing the talented groups posts.

  119. i WANT TO DO A BLOG HOP…..LOVE FOLLOWING ALL THESE. SO MUCH INSPIRATION

  124. Your card is adorable, Mary! I love how you combined the two sets – they work perfectly together!

  126. I adore this stamp! I made all my kiddie cards with it. I also used it for the local nursing home.

  130. Absolutely adorable. Thanks for sharing Dinos egg tip. Now I need to find my dies!

  132. What a lovely card—it’s a perfect spring scene! I’m so glad I just ordered that stamp set.

  137. The is such a pretty and happy card. That little chick sure makes me happy. Great job!

  141. What do I love about this card? EVERYTHING! Gorgeous Grape(swoon), chicks and flowers! Everything I love about spring!

  146. I haven’t seen many cards made with this stamp set. Very nice and love the spring colors.

  148. You always have a wonderful way of combining colors & sets. Very pretty & congratulations on 10 years!

  151. Such a cut Easter card! So enjoy your blog and the inspiration for new projects.

  152. Thanks for your daily blog. I look at your beautiful cards every morning for fabulous ideas.

  154. I love this card! Can’t wait to CASE it. Thanks for sharing such beautiful cards that always brighten my morning.

  161. Love this cute little Easter card and the way you used the sending flowers die cuts in the egg. Also really love the tip on using the Dino egg die to cut out the egg in this new set!!

  162. My favorite critter is my GRAND dog Cloud. He is a rescued dog and it has been a joy to watch him evolve from a scared, undernourished, neurotic little fellow into a sweet, outgoing, and a little bit chubby, mature dog. Much loved by entire family.

  164. Adorable card, Mary! I can’t believe it is the 10th anniversary for the Pals’ Blog Hop. How wonderful to see the range of start dates. Congrats All!

  165. Such a cute card. Love that die set. Do you still do 1 minute to wow videos (or any videos)? Seems like it’s been a long time since I have seen one. Maybe I’m just not paying attention?? Love your blog. 😀

  170. I love everything about this card! The chick is adorable. I especially like how the ribbon is added.

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