CASEing Kelly Blog Hop

Hello! I’m excited to be joining such a fabulous group of artists to celebrate Kelly Latevola. If you’re unfamiliar with Kelly, please click HERE and check out her amazing blog. She does a CASEing feature on her blog where she shares three cards from an artist and a card she created inspired by their work. She featured me HERE awhile ago and now I’m going to CASE her!

Before I get to that, I wanted to say a few things about Kelly. I had the pleasure of meeting her in person about a year ago at a craft retreat. I remember I had just said goodbye to my sweet dog (Jack) a few days before and was feeling a bit bummed. Kelly INSTANTLY made me laugh. She is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I love her kind heart, her potty mouth, and her talent? It’s insane. I just love her so much and happy to get a chance to celebrate her…

Here a few cards created by Kelly that inspired me…

This card? Absolutely stunning. I love her use of color.

You can never go wrong with a shaker card that has a rainbow and a unicorn and is filled with bling! Makes me happy. 

Oh my. This card is perfection. I love all the layers she adds to each card but still keeps it clean.

Yep. She’s crazy good! I’m always inspired by her bold use of color on white. Here’s my card inspired by her three cards…

Kelly is a pro at coloring. Me? Not so much. I did give it a go though with THESE markers to color in the images. I was able to achieve a bold background by using THESE watercolors.


What is a blog hop without some fun prizes?! Leave a comment by 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, October 29th along each stop in the hop to increase your chances of winning a prize from one of our sponsors: a2z Scrapbooking, Altenew, Create a Smile Stamps, Dee’s Art Impressions, DJ Kard Kreations, Hero Arts, Ink Road, Lia Stampz and Simon Says Stamp,! Winners will be notified by email after October 29th.

THE BLOG HOP LIST: 

A2ZScrapbooking 
Amy Tsuruta

Ardyth Percy Robb
Brandi Hall
Char Kochensparger
Cindy Chiu
Darnell Knauss
Dawn Turley
Debra James
Deepti Malik
Donna Idlet
Elizabeth Campau
Ellen Haxelmans
Heather Ruwe  <YOU ARE HERE>
Jennifer Loftfield
Joan Bardee
Kara Vrabel
Kara-Lynne
Kathy Wade
Katie Gehring
Kristie Goulet
Kristina Beagle
Kymona Tracey
Laura Jane
Leigh Penner
Lin Brandyberry
Linda Trace
Lindsay Amrhein
Lydia Evans
Maria Sabina Raita
Marika Rahtu
Marthacia Gomez
Michele Cunningham
Michele Ferguson
Michelle Lupton
Michelle Williams
Monica Maier
Niki G.
Nina-Marie Trapani
Rubeena Naz
Shelly Kurth
Taunya Butler
Thordis Dogg
Vera Yates

Thanks so much for stopping by and happy hopping!

LINKS TO SUPPLIES USED:

*Star Rub-ons-from Heidi Swapp

83 Comments

  1. Kristina B.
    October 28, 2015

    Such a bright & fun card. Great pic of you and Kelly!

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  2. Nina-Marie Trapani
    October 28, 2015

    FAB FAB FAB!!!! I love these inspiration pieces and your card is AWESOME!!! I am so happy you are part of this hop; thanks so much Heather! 🙂

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  3. Vonnie G.
    October 28, 2015

    I love the colors on the cards. They are so vibrant and absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Natalie Godfrey
    October 28, 2015

    What a pretty card. Great job!

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  5. Maureen Hayes
    October 28, 2015

    I am SO jealous that you've actually met Kelly. In my head we are friends, but she doesn't know that. . . Lol! I have loved her blog since the beginning, but feel in love with her even more when she recently started making videos and doing Periscope and I was able to hear her and get to know her personality even more! She is truly an awesomely talented artist, but she also is an amazing person. I think this hop in her honor is so sweet and should show her how much she is love and admired. Thank you for sharing the story of meeting her and her kindness to you.

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  6. nancy littrell
    October 28, 2015

    So cute, creative and very colorful…just like Kelly's cards. TFS Heather

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  7. Liz Gessner McAllister
    October 28, 2015

    LOve those bold colors!

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  8. joy
    October 28, 2015

    Your card is so much fun! Love the cute lion and your coloring is just fine, too!

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  9. Christi Conley
    October 27, 2015

    Adorable little lion and a fabulous CASE!

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  10. Kris B
    October 27, 2015

    Such a great CASE of Kelly's card! Love the bright fun colors and that lion is too cute!

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  11. Diane Jaquay
    October 27, 2015

    Your card is wonderful and perfectly captures the essence of Kelly!!

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  12. Darnell J Knauss
    October 27, 2015

    This is lame, I know, but I gotta do it: No lion, I LOVE your colorful and fun card, Heather! And I really adore that photo of you and the sweet and funny Kelly!! Hugs, Darnell

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  13. D.Ann C
    October 27, 2015

    Your card is gorgeous and sweet… what a terrific CASE!

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  14. "glow"
    October 27, 2015

    hello… love it…your card is so choice! …. suits the gal you are casing…thanks for sharing your card..

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  15. Lindsay
    October 27, 2015

    What an adorable card, Heather! That lion is so so cute!

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