Friday, April 17, 2020

#spreadjoynotgerms Blog Hop

Hello all of my crafty friends and thanks for hopping along in the #spreadjoynotgerms Blog Hop!  If I'm your first stop in the hop or you're lost, you can head to the Catherine Pooler Blog or the Hedgehog Hollow for details.

I made a couple of cards for today, because I wanted to show off my love for both Brutus Monroe and Heffy Doodle. . .both extremely generous companies!  So let's take a look at what I made. . .

This first card uses the Butterfly Sentiments 2.0 stamp along with the Sunrise Simple Blend stencil.  I paired these up with my Catherine Pooler inks as well.


My next card uses the Quill You Be Mine? stamp and dies along with the Catherine Pooler inks and the GeoCurves Background Builder stamp.


 And here are both cards. . .both ready to spread some joy and lift some spirits during this rough time that the whole world seems to be dealing with.


I also have a process video of how I made both of these cards, if you would like to see exactly how these came together.


*GIVEAWAYS*
All you have to do to be eligible for any of the giveaways is leave comments!  So be sure you're doing that!  My question for you is, what are you doing to either spread some joy or create some joy in yours or others lives?

We have 31 Sponsors!!  
The prizes will be randomly drawn from all the blogs and all the comments. Leave as many comments on as many blogs as you can!  Some of the companies are offering discounts and freebies. That info will be found on the company blogs, so have fun looking for those and hopping around!

Deadline to enter is April 24 for prizes. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 27 on Catherine and Alexandra's blogs.  
Now it's time to head to your next hop destination. . .Kathya!

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!

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135 comments:

  1. I went through all the cards i had pre made an took them to the local nursing homes, neighborhood house for them to send be able to send out a message to love one all over the world.

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  2. Great cards as always my friend. I just love those hedge hogs. Super cute! ��

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  3. Very cool geometric pattern, I really like that. I’ve been sending cards to my friends and family- we even did a zoom meeting so my mom could see and chat with her grandkids. Stay safe and thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. I love your videos! This one is no exception! I love hedgehogs!

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  5. Love butterflies! The card is pretty.

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  6. Love the card and the butterflies are so pretty. I always enjoy your posts

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  7. Your cards are fantastic! I love how you used a complimentary color for the shadow on the hedgehog.

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  8. Hi. I like the butterfly cards and the black details. I'm trying to spread some joy as I asked on my community FB group if anyone needed a card for someone but couldn't make it to the shop to buy it. I had 3 requests and hand delivered them. I've sent cards to family and friends as well. Take care, Wendy (in London) xx

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  9. Love those little hedgehog stamps and who would think that using a lavender color for shading would work so well.

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  10. Your cards are simple and easy. Love them. I am making cards left and right since I am quarantined!

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  11. I love that these cards have such a gender neutral, or even masculine, theme to them!! Both projects are equally awesome! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. I don't have any geometric stamps in my collection but after viewing your presentation I surely am going to buy some. Great cards. Thank you

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  13. Two great cards and video. I'm phoning friends to see how they are and sending 'just a note' cards to neighbours I don't know very well. XX

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  14. Cassie, your cards are fantastic my friend! Always love watching your videos and creative process! TFS!! :)

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  15. Love both of these cards! I just got the sun stencil from the Madness sale! The quilt is so cool looking! I am terrible at mailing cards out on "regular" days, but this week have sent at least three a day!

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  16. I love the bright colors of these cards--it does put a smile on my face! Thanks for participating!

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  17. Love your designs. So eye catching and pretty!

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  18. I love both cards, but that geometric background is the bomb!!!

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  19. I love both cards, but that geometric background is the bomb!!!

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  20. that is and adorable card! love it!
    xxx
    Vivi

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  21. Awe how fabulous -TFS your video and art

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  22. I am a nurse, so I go to work everyday and try to make a difference.

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  23. Such pretty cards. Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Such pretty cards. Thanks for sharing!

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  25. These two cards a really pretty! Thanks for sharing!

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  26. Both cards are delightful, but I really like the background on your porcupine card.

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  27. Great cards. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Thank you for the two wonderful cards. I love the colors and designs.

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  29. love them both. I especially like the butterfly card. really pretty color choices

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  30. In order to spread joy and not germs, I went onto the National Adopt a Senior (High Schooler) 2020 page and I am sending cards to teens in other states. (I am in Illinois). I have met some awesome parents and students and can't wait to get the cards in the mail. :) Thanks for doing this.

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  31. Cute cards - really love the little hedgehog!

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  32. These cards made me smile! I’ve been stamping with my mom and sister every Sunday and sending out cards to friends near and far during the week.

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  33. I have been having fun making backgrounds! Love this video! You are amazing

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  34. I love your creativity! I’m spreading joy by preparing meals and grocery shopping for my mother-in-law who just turned 90!

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  35. I love your videos, thank you for giving us reasons to smile!

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  36. Very retro feeling, a nice example of how you don't have to be neon bright to make a great impression.

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  37. Cutest cards, I love the encouragement sentiments!

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  38. Both are gorgeous but I LOVE the butterflies!

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  39. I make cards often. I historically send cards rarely. Now I have been able to send bundles of cards I instead after a single. Love all you do! Thanks

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  40. I always enjoy your videos Cassie, you do great cards!

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  41. I am teaching elementary school on line....a challenging adventure. I have shared photos of handmade cards in m lesson posts, and we have had several on-line birthday 'parties' interspersed with our lessons. I am sending lots of cards via snail mail, too.

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  42. I really like the geo curve card.

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  43. Love the square background, awesome idea.

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  44. Your cards are so pretty. The GeoCurves Background is particularly nice.

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  45. Great ideas! This is so awesome to do! Thank you!

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  46. Great cards. That little hedge particularly made me smile.

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  47. I'm loving that delightful hedgehog! How adorable!!

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  48. Fantastic cards! I've been cleaning my studio up and making cards for people I miss. It helps on the harder days.

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  49. Life been prickly? How cute is that! Great cards. What brings me joy is having my grand children here. I know a lot of people can't get around their family. I have also been busy making some cards to send to people. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

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  50. Super cute cards Cassie! Love them both!

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  51. These are both beautiful and sure to spread some smiles. I've managed to send out a couple cards to friends in the medical field and hoping to send out a bunch more next week... I have to find some flat cards in my stash since I can't go to the post office to have bumpy cards postaginated properly (yeah I made that word up)...lol! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  52. Such a wonderful title for this hop during this time. Great idea.

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  53. love your cards... Thanks for sharing your inspiration.

    Hugs
    Ute
    DT Whimsy Stamps

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  54. Beautiful cards..I’m sending cards to spread joy.. ..Thanks for sharing x

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  55. Your hedgehog card is so cute. I love him.

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  56. Thank you for participating in this fun blog hop, and for sharing the joy with all of us!

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  57. Great cards especially love the hedgehog!

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  58. Cute card and a wonderful hop. So much talent!

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  59. Great cards, thanks for sharing. I especially liked the second one and the sentiment. :-)

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  60. Your cards are lovely!

    Cheryl
    http://shestamps.blogspot.com/

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  61. Love the Geo curves builder card. The colors in it are great! Thanks for sharing!

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  62. Like your cards thanks for being part of the blog hop
    I try to play more music in the house for me and my husband instead of having on the tv

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  63. I love the little porcupine!! I've been trying to stay as positive as possible and keep moving forward :). Thank you for sharing your card craftiness

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  64. Great cards! I'm sending cards to friends and family who had health issues even before the virus hit. They are definitely sheltering in place & I think it helps them to get an unexpected note.

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  65. Very pretty backgrounds on these two cards!!

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  66. Great cards, but love the prickly hedgehog card. Thanks for the video, details. and bringing a smile to our faces.

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  67. I love both cards! The butterfly card makes me smile :)

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  68. Hi Cassie! I love your cards! You make it look so easy on your videos!!
    Hugs, Joy
    Joyfully Stamps

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  69. Thanks for the amazing inspiration! These cards are really beautiful! My favorite is the second card.

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  70. Enjoyed that video! Your aggravation was well hidden and produced beautiful creations! Did not know about that tomboy eraser, first on my shopping list (when I can). Thanks and please be well and safe!

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  71. Your cards are pure perfection! Love the colors, sure put a smile on my face.

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  72. Great fun and cheery cards. Thank you for sharing.

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  73. Darling card! perfect for this hop! Thank you to all who have come together!

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  74. Amazing cards. Love those butterflies!!! I am currently building a stone gnome house for a local lady to put in her yard.

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  75. Love how the geometric designs came together to make such a cool card. Working from home has given me more time to create cards to send to friends and family and spread joy. Thank you for spreading joy with your videos!

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  76. How fun are these?! Punny sentiments always make me smile :-)

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  77. FUN creations, especially love the hedgehog! Awesome event to spread Joy during these uncertain times! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  78. Cute cards. I love the butterflies. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

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  79. Great cards, thank you. I am trying to spread joy by making cards for my mother with Dementia who is having a hard time with isolation.

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  80. Great cards, that butterfly card is my favorite.

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  81. Adorable cards! Love the hedgehog. Thanks for spreading some joy today and being part of this amazing hop!

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  82. Love your cards!!! Thank you for sharing your process video<3<3<3 Stay healthy! Stay safe! Stay crafty!

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  83. Oh what a lovely pair of cards. Certainly made me smile!

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  84. These are great cards! I have been creating and sending cards to friends and family to spread some joy! Thank you for helping to spread joy!

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  85. Love both of these cards :D
    huge hugs

    Amy xx

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  86. super cards - I am spreading joy by creating thank you cards for our brave medical workers

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  87. I'm staying in and not getting
    into other people's space. Hopefully
    we'll all stay safe and well.
    Love the quilt pattern card. so
    intricate. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  88. Lovely cards to spread joy. Thanks for sharing.

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  89. What a wonderful video of your process. Lovely to see them in creation. Wonderful projects. Hugs, Wends xoxo

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  90. These are two fabulous cards!! I really love the the second with the adorable hedgehog and that awesome background! I've been sending some of my extra "thinking of you" type cards to people at our church to encourage them since we can't meat together right now.

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  91. These are both bright and cheery cards. I have been sending cards to my friends and family to let them know I am thinking of them during this crazy time. TFS!

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  92. Awesome cards! Love that cute critter and background design on your second card! Thanks for spreading some joy!
    I am checking in regularly with a nearby friend who is at high risk to see if she needs anything I can help with.

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  93. Hi your cards are really lovely and thoughtful. Love the muted colours. xx

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  94. I'm doing my best to spread joy by sending cards to friends and family. Love that Geocurves background builder!

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  95. Wonderful set of cards :) I made some cards for doctors and nurses, and now in the process of making more for front line workers!

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  96. These are really prety. I like sending out cards to spread some joy. :)

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  97. Great cards. Love the hedgehog and "Life been prickly?" sentiment. I am reaching out to family, friends and neighbors with cards, calls, texts, and emails.

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  98. Love these colors and designs!

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  99. I like the look of the geo curve combination.

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  100. So nice to meet you on your video! Enjoyed watching and learning from you. What fun stamp sets as well! Great cards.

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  101. FABULOUS cards!
    LOVE your colours and designs, I ADORE your hedgehog and background :)
    Thank You for sharing and INSPIRING!
    I'm spreading joy by sending handmade cards and making crafty activities to keep the neighbourhood kids creatively distracted

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  102. Oh wow! I love those geo shapes on the hedgehog card. Thanks for sharing!

    I am spreading joy by sending handmade cards to healthcare professionals, children, and older adults who I feel need a boost - I have made nearly 100 cards so far. I don't sew so I figured I couldn't make masks like so many people are doing. However, I had the opportunity to even pull my sewing machine out and figure out how to make them anyway. It was actually pretty easy and was a satisfying experience.

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  103. What great cards! The hedgehog is so cute.
    I want to make cards to send out to family and friends but I'm making mask for them first, this gives me joy during this time to help them out.
    Thanks for sharing your cards!

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  104. Awesome cards. Love the pattern you went with for the quilted background. We have been helping out my MIL. Keeping her out of the stores and delivering food so she does not have to cook everyday.

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  105. Beautiful cards! I think I need that CP stamp. I love it. Thank you for sharing.

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  106. Thank you for participating in this excellent way to encourage stay-at-home! Currently to share joy, I'm making thinking-of-you cards for family and crocheting ear savers who those who must wear masks at work. And your videos help me every day to create joy in my own life. 💙

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  107. Fantastic cards! I love the graphic elements and fun color combination. I have been donating cards to hospice care and nursing homes.

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  108. Awesome cards as always and to spread some joy I just handed out a lot of my handmade cards to a nursing home.

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  109. Beautiful cards. Love them both.

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  110. Great cards Cassie. I particularly love the hedgehog card. We've been spreading joy by baking with my girls and then dropping off to friends doorsteps. It's great to give us something to do and to give a treat for others. Thanks for sharing!

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  111. Very cute cards...love that little critter on the second card.

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  112. I just love your cards. Thanks for sharing them. It gives me some inspiration. I have been making and sending cards to friends that I am not able to visit during the lock in. Please stay safe.

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  113. Hi Cassie :) Your cards are delightful!!! Thanks for inspiring me :)

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  114. Fabulous cards. I am gardening to bring me joy and sending cards to others to spread joy.

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  115. Great cards. Thanks for a wonderful hop and the inspiration!

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