Saturday, October 29, 2011

Fall Blog Hop with The Paper Players

Greetings!   Welcome to The Paper Players Fall Blog Hop!   The entire team, along with the fall guest designers, has created some beautiful creations to wow and inspire you.   Some of the Players even have blog candy to share, so be sure to make your way through the entire hop!

Here's the list of participants with clickable links:
Ann Schach


I have 2 projects to share with you, so let's get started!    
When I hear fall this year, I automatically think SPICE CAKE!   :o)  This is my absolute favorite paper ever and I can't stop using.  Now there seems to be a bit of debate about Pool Party being a fall color, but it coordinates so well with the others that I think they've welcomed it into their mix.  One of the best ways to show off any gorgeous designer paper is to make a quilt card, so that's what I did.  Isn't it pretty?!   I added some embossing and sponging to really bring out the beauty and add some texture to the card.   
I thought my card could use a matching treat box, so I pulled out my Fancy Favor die and made this cute box.  I decorated the front some some gorgeous leaves from Day of Gratitude and added some sponging to them as well.   I had to use my Spice Cake here too of course, so I added a little belly band of the More Mustard pattern.   The box holds some yummy Godiva chocolates in a cellophane bag that has been stuffed with a bit of homemade confetti and tied with Pool Party ribbon.  
I hope you enjoyed my projects.  Before you head over to Tara's blog, take a minute to sign up to follow my blog and leave me a comment.   I'll be picking a random winner from all the comments to send this lovely card to next Saturday (November 5th).   

Be sure to visit The Paper Players challenge blog tomorrow for a new challenge!   
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82 comments:

  1. rtigger4October 29, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I love both of your projects!! I'm thinking I could make the treat box for the first Bunco night I go to. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  2. Always with a SentimentOctober 29, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Oh wow Rita, you have been busy and what a wonderful set of craftiness. Love all the texture on your card, its just so full of lovely colour and very striking. The your treat box os just an amazing gift too. Happy crafting.
    Love Sandra xx

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  3. LuannOctober 29, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Beautiful card and treat bag! The colors look great, too!

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  4. PattiOctober 29, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Great card and goodie box. That is my favorite paper too.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Hey Rita! Love this DSP, can't wait to finally get it - so autumny. Love both your projects. Cheers Narelle

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  6. BonitaOctober 29, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Great projects. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  7. CarolineOctober 29, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Love them - love that treat box!! I made a similar card at my last stamp class, I'll have to post it!! Love these paper and stamps!!

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  8. LeAnneOctober 29, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Yum-oooo! I love these projects and the colors you've used!

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  9. Katy McGloinOctober 29, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Great gift duo! I absolutely love the Spice Cake DSP, also. I will have to stock pile some for when it retires...

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  10. lisa808October 29, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Pretty card and treat box. Love the new Pool Party color.

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  11. Ramblings of a Citizen Soldier's WifeOctober 29, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I would have never thought about more mustard with pool party - what an awesome combination. What I like best is how simple this card and treat box is - but it makes such a big impact.

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  12. Janet's Stampin StuffOctober 29, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Rita, I agree with you. Fall equals Spice Cake DSP!! Love your card.

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  13. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    My breath was taken away when I saw these projects. The colors you used are absolutely georgous. I love pool party and find it pleasing to the eye with the fall colors. I've also had my eye on this stamp set and have seen many projects made with it. Your creativity is an inspiration and I would love to be the proud recipient of this card.

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  14. scrappingnanaOctober 29, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Great projects. Very pretty colors and design.Love the Spice Cake DSP also. It is my favorite.
    TFS

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  15. CamOctober 29, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Another fresh idea using the spice cake dsp to create the gift box. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  16. Jen TimkoOctober 29, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    The quilted look is beautiful and really is the perfect showcase for this lovely paper! Wonderful, Rita!

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  17. CrealotteOctober 29, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Nice fall project! Always love when a present has a matching card!

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  18. Susan JoyceOctober 29, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Pretty projects Rita, love the Spice Cake DSP.

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  19. Julie MarshallOctober 29, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Both are gorgeous, but that treat box is just divine! I love this DSP too...it's one of my faves. You've used it perfectly in both cases.

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  20. WhimceesOctober 29, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Hello!

    I love this color combination! Both projects are great!

    Wishing you a happy weekend!

    Hugs,

    Barbara Diane

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  21. TanyaOctober 29, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Gorgeous! love the colors and the leaves. the added texture on the dp is beautiful!

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  22. Lesley October 29, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Beautiful projects Rita! I love the pool party ribbon...it looks fabulous on your gift bag!
    Hugs,
    Lesley

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  23. Carol ParcellOctober 29, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Both projects are really lovely! I love this paper, too. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Vicki DutcherOctober 29, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Fun candy holder in a gorgeous color scheme~

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  25. SilviaOctober 29, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Love your projects!

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  26. Nance LeedyOctober 29, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Oh this is so gorgeous Rita! Love the quilted look and these paper just lend themselves to it! Your treat bag is adorable and would be such a fabulous hostess gift for Thanksgiving! Love the belly band of DSP. Beautiful projects, my friend!

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  27. keeleykatsOctober 29, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Beautiful card & treat box! I love the Spice Cake DSP.

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  28. Linda CallahanOctober 29, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    The quilted card is gorgeous - Spice Cake and Pool Party - fabulous! And your treat bag is adorable! Wonderful creations - you rock!

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  29. SueBeeOctober 29, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Beautiful card and gift box!!
    Susan B.

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  30. Sondra AgathakisOctober 29, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Rita,
    Your projects are just up my alley!
    love love love them!
    Thanks for sharing!
    boogirl50@msn.com

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  31. MurtuzaOctober 29, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Nice project, would love to CASE it. TFS

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  32. Colorado CrafterOctober 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Lovely card! I think the spice cake "quilt" is super for fall.

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  33. Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.netOctober 29, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Rita what a gorgeous set! Love the colors and your card reminds of a cozy quilt (like Ann Schach's too) which I happen to be wrapped in right now going through this fun HOP. LOVE your treat box too. Fancy Favor is my favorite of the boxes. So versatile. Hugs.

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  34. Pat P.October 29, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Great two projects. I also love the Spice Cake DSP. I love the look of the quilted look. (KittyKitty366@aol.com)

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  35. SandiOctober 29, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing your projects. I love the colors, they go together so well. You did a great job at putting them all together.

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  36. JKBOctober 29, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Wonderful job on your projects.

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  37. thestampingladyOctober 29, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I think every one just loves the Spice Cake paper. Your card is just lovely, and your treat box a treat in itself. Pool Party is my favorite in-color and I am finding a way to use it year round.

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  38. LeroyLimeOctober 29, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Both mouthwatering projects, love the quilt pattern on your card and your treat box is just beautiful! I'm going to have to whip up some of those for my kids teachers!

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  39. Debbie PierceOctober 29, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    They're both gorgeous fall creations. And you can never go wrong with Godiva!! :)

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  40. Renae LyonOctober 29, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Love this DSP! Fabulous matching card and treat box. The texture on the quilted card adds just the right touch, and the treat box, well, it is super cute!

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  41. MarieOctober 29, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    So much eye candy and taste candy! Both are fantastic.

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  42. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Beautiful card and darling matching box!!

    cathyaust@hotmail.com

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  43. LelaOctober 29, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Both card and treat box are wonderful! The colors are so pretty and fun! TFS

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  44. Lisa R.October 29, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Fabulous projects! I love gift boxes!! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  45. Kathy @ Stamping StillOctober 29, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Rita they are both so stunning! I love the way you've showcased the dsp and it looks so gorgeous with all that embossing. The box is beautiful too, love the colours you've chosen.

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  46. Anne Marie HileOctober 29, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Hold the phone...I can say with 100% certainty that when Godiva chocolate is involved, it is always an awesome thing! (Hmmm, same holds true for Spice Cake DSP!) What a fun project, Rita! THe quilted pattern on the card is so pretty with all of that luscious Spice Cake paper. I'm trying to decide just how many packs of that paper to buy (read as hoard) before the mini catty retires in January. Great job with this set and thanks for inspiring me and my chocolate cravings! Hugs, my friend! :)

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  47. Jeanne HOctober 29, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Would love the card. I agree the colors in the DSP are gorgous. Super good job with the quilting. Have to try that one of these days!

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  48. Debbie HendersonOctober 29, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Love the matching set and the colors you used. Great projects!

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  49. DawnKathleenOctober 29, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Both projects are awesome! Thank you for sharing!

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  50. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Love the card and treat holder! I think I signed up before for your blog, I will check it out. I love the quilted look to your card. A bit similar to Ann's but a whole different look! Then, the treat holder is just too yummy.

    Chris R. from Iowa
    ckrobinson01@hotmail.com

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  51. Texas JennyWrenOctober 29, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Cute projects in those lovely fall colors of Spice Cake. TFS
    txjennywren.blogspot.com

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  52. Julie GearingerOctober 29, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Rita- great job on both the card and treat box! I just love the new Spice Cake DSP and you have truly given us some wonderful ideas on how to use it! Thanks again for sharing with all of us! :-)

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  53. Mary DOctober 29, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the Spice Cake DSP, and your right, Pool Party gives the perfect POP to the fall colors. Thank you for sharing and the chance to win candy!

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  54. Debbie KisselOctober 29, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Really love your projects! The colors are just amazing. Thanks for sharing

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  55. Laura RoethleOctober 29, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Rita, I love your work. I would love to have one of your cards!

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  56. LILIANAOctober 29, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Two very cute projects! Love that dsp. Thanks for sharing.

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  57. Kathy McOctober 30, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Pool Party looks great with your Fall colors. Terrific projects using Day of Gratitude. Beautiful.

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  58. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Debbie G
    I love both the card and the treat box projects. I am loving the Spice Cake DP.
    debbieanng at yahoo dot com

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  59. Andrea L - EnchantINKOctober 30, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Green eyed about the Spice Cake DSP ... but thankfully it is coming to AUS in December! I can't wait to get my hands on some! I do think that Pool Party is a good contrast colour for the fall colours ... and it blends so beautifully! So much goodness here, Rita. Hugs xx

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  60. Terry DuncanOctober 30, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Spice Cake is also my favorite designer paper ever, as well! After seeing some pool party leaves on several cards, I think it is a fall color. TFS

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  61. redstampinsamOctober 30, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    I have the perfect friend to send this spice cake quilt card to. Pool Party really makes the fall colors pop!

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  62. ColleenOctober 30, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Both the card and treat box are very lovely
    ColleenB.

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  63. CookieOctober 30, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Both are beautiful...Love the projects and your blog.

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  64. Denise WillertonOctober 30, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    LOVE this card and the matching gift box Rita! Thanks so much for the inspiration, I know what I want to present at my next card class!!! Have a wonderful day!

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  65. Jessica D. TaylorOctober 30, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Love, love, love this spice cake paper! It is so yummy and warming to my heart! Your card looks like a warm fall quilt I could wrap up in and sit next to a fire sipping hot cocoa! Gorgeous card!

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  66. Elaine WilsonOctober 30, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Pretty project!

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  67. Jessica BuffaOctober 30, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Hi Rita, your card and treat box are beauties! I wish I could follow, but Blogger is only allowing me to follow from a sidebar and it doesn't work using the follow link up top. I see your Followers title, but no pics are showing right now. So, I will bookmark your blog so I don't miss anything in the future!
    :O)
    Jessica
    Happy to have hopped in!

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  68. gcase1October 30, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    What an adorable treat box. Very festive for the Thanksgiving table. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing and looking forward for more great projects.

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  69. BonnieOctober 30, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    The spice cake dp seems to be popular. I really like how you used it.

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  70. CarolOctober 30, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful card and gift box, love the colour combo. Carol x

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  71. None NoneOctober 30, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Rita - these are so gorgeous. Love that box you made. So perfect for fall!

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  72. Beth BOctober 30, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Love the card and box - so pretty!

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  73. CassandraOctober 30, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    SOOO pretty! Pool Party is my new favorite color.... I'm even using it on my Christmas cards this year :) Thanks for sharing!

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  74. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    I love both projects! Will make them for my Thanksgiving place settings. Thanks!
    Stampcz@frontier.com

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  75. stampwithsandyOctober 30, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Your project are fantastic! I especially love the fancy favor treat box. So pretty!

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  76. Cindy HallOctober 30, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Both projects are wonderful, and I especially love the way you embossing the quilted DSP and distressed it. That's my favorite paper, too!

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  77. KathiOctober 30, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Wow, both of these projects are gorgeous! I love the quilt look and how you embossed it! And that treat box is awesome! I'm going to have to dig into my Spice Cake DSP and Day of Gratitude set after seeing these fabulous projects! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  78. Ann SchachOctober 30, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Gorgeous card and gift bag, Rita! This is such fabulous DSP!

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  79. KathyOctober 31, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    What a clever little idea!

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  80. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I just love the nautical look also! Love the blue!
    Toodles,
    CandyCC

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  81. Patrice HOctober 31, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I love the Die Cut Patch Work I'm going to have to try that out! And your Treat holders are perfect!

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  82. mel m. m. mccarthyNovember 5, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Wow! These are TOO gorgeous! The colours are dreamy.

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