Tuesday, 1 June 2010

Quixotic Paperie Store's 1st Birthday Celebrations!!!!

Hello everyone! Up bright and early here today for the 1st Anniversary of the Quixotic Paperie online store, and we're having a very fun celebratory blog hop! If you're already following the hop, you should have hopped over here from Judy's Blog. If not, then hop back to the beginning at the Quixotic Paperie Store Blog. You won't want to miss a stop, as in addition to lots of fantastic inspiration, there are some prizes on offer (full details on the Quixotic Paperie Blog).
Quixotic Paperie was started on June 1st 2009 by Elaine Hughes. Having been an avid crafter (and craft shopper!) for a number of years, Elaine wanted to share her passion and see where it might take her - so,Quixotic Paperie was born! Since then, the store has grown, and now stocks a fabulous range of rubber stamps from around the world: The Greeting Farm, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, SCACD Stamps, Paper Makeup Stamps, Belles 'n Whistles, the Mo Manning for Stamping Bella range, Stempelglede and more! In addition, the store carries a large range of charms and embellishments, and a host of gorgeous papers for all your crafty projects! If Elaine loves it, you will probably find it at Quixotic Paperie!
In November 2009 the Quixotic Challenges blog was started, where you can find weekly inspiration from the wonderful Quixotic Paperie Design Team, and join in for the chance to win a monthly prize.

It has been a fab and wonderfully crafty year and here's to another one and hopefully many more to follow! I have been absolutely honoured to have been a part of most of this first year by being on the DT:)

To celebrate QP's 1st birthday I've made a card using probably my favourite image from Kraftin Kimmie stamps called Marie Antoinette-she's such a fun image! The papers I've used are a mix of Tim Holtz and some Basic Grey. I've kept it quite simple really, I've stitched all the edges on my sewing machine and the swirls are from my new EK success punch that I got at the craft show on the weekend. I had to add some of the fab Prima e-line pearls too! Here's a little close-up:~

Thanks so much for joining us on the hop-enjoy your next stops! Your next stop is the super talented Simonne-have fun and good luck! I'm off to check out all the fabulous creations too:) xxx
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70 comments:

  1. Helene1 June 2010 at 07:37

    Happy first blogaversary at all the DT members and thanks for this great hop.

    Hugs
    Hélène

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  2. juli (sweetpz)1 June 2010 at 07:45

    Great card!! i love your colouring on this card, so pretty!

    hugs
    juli

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  3. Julye1 June 2010 at 07:47

    Very Party she looks truely ready to join in the celebrations.Thanks for sharing Julye

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  4. Maria Therese1 June 2010 at 07:52

    Gorgeous card!!!

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  5. XxJULESxX1 June 2010 at 07:56

    Hi Rowena, gorgeous card!!!! i love how you coloured the dress so perfect!!!!!!!!also i love you blog design!

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  6. Kate1 June 2010 at 08:08

    Great card, havent seen that stamp before, gonna have to go stalk google for it :0)
    Kate x

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  7. Andria1 June 2010 at 08:56

    Wow, simply stunning colouring, really brings the image to life. Great work.

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  8. Kim Costello1 June 2010 at 09:03

    I love this image and you've made her gorgeous Rowena!!! Wonderful colouring and stitching on your fabulous card, HuGs Kim :)

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  9. Lilian1 June 2010 at 09:14

    Wow Rowena! Your card is just darling! I love the image and your gorgeous coloring!

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  10. Penni1 June 2010 at 09:15

    A beautiful card Rowena, I love the colours.

    Happy Birthday Quixotic Paperie!!!

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  11. Laura (Faerielore)1 June 2010 at 09:19

    stunning card hun, i love the colours and the papers are gorgeous, its so perfect xxxx

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  12. MarkerGeek1 June 2010 at 09:42

    Fantabulous!

    Thank you so much for being a part of the DT. You're all so wonderful, and it has been a fantastic year!!

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  13. melissa751 June 2010 at 10:15

    What a fabulous dress!!!! Gorgeous card!

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  14. Sandra1 June 2010 at 10:37

    Gorgeous Card. The stamp fits perfectly to the baroque look of the background.
    Hugs Sandra

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  15. Sparkle and Flourish1 June 2010 at 11:10

    Gorgeous card Ro!! Just perfect colours and love all the papers and details, Hugs Judy xx

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  16. peggy1 June 2010 at 11:34

    Happy Birthday Quixotic Paperie!!!

    Love your work , love that image and your colouring is amazing!!

    Peggy xx

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  17. Mel1 June 2010 at 11:55

    OMG, this is just amzaing! You are such a talented lady indeed!! Love the colours, the papers, the image just everything!
    Hopping on hee
    Melly xxx

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  18. ♥Rach♥1 June 2010 at 12:36

    I love seeing your Marie A, great minds think alike, I just used her yesterday ;0) Beautiful card!

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  19. xxxtglxxx1 June 2010 at 12:51

    I love this stamp! I had to have it :) Your card is very inspirational, and I love the soft colours - perfect! xx TFS xx

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  20. craftyb1 June 2010 at 13:28

    So cute Ro...love your colours...here's to another fab year! bx

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  21. Anne B.1 June 2010 at 14:15

    Cool color combo.

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  22. Ginny1 June 2010 at 14:31

    Oh, she is probably one of my favorite Kimmie Stamps too, I really need to get that one! I keep looking at it thinking how great she is!

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  23. Wilfreda1 June 2010 at 15:00

    This is gorgeous. I love your coloring.

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  24. Random Acts of Krafting1 June 2010 at 15:24

    How debonaire! Truly beautiful.
    Hugs
    Tanya

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  25. Cassie_lu1 June 2010 at 16:30

    love the colors and the frame around the image.

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  26. Tracy1 June 2010 at 17:06

    Wonderful creation and a fab hop.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  27. Tracey1 June 2010 at 17:14

    Gorgeous work Rowena!!

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  28. Hilde1 June 2010 at 17:34

    Beautiful card!

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  29. Kerry1 June 2010 at 17:46

    Gorgeous card Rowena. The colouring detail is amazing. Love Kerry xx

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  30. Becky1 June 2010 at 17:50

    Beautiful coloring.

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  31. Denimo1 June 2010 at 17:59

    Awww... I love that stamp also. I have to get me some more Kimmie stamps! Great job on your card!

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  32. Julie1 June 2010 at 18:10

    Perfect in every way, Rowena!! Amazing colouring especially! Juliexx

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  33. Louise1 June 2010 at 18:35

    Beautiful, your colouring is amazing.
    louise xx

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  34. ribenaruby1 June 2010 at 18:57

    Fabulous image, stunning card, thanks for sharing and hope there's many more years to come!

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  35. Electra1 June 2010 at 19:37

    This card is beautful, and I love how you've used the swirls!

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  36. Distressed Miss1 June 2010 at 19:40

    Gorgeous card hun. I am gonna have to get this stamp. Your colours are really stunning.
    Hugs
    Clare
    x

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  37. lou1 June 2010 at 19:54

    love the image and the colours, fab card x

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  38. Stacie (craft-princess)1 June 2010 at 20:03

    Love the vintage look!

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  39. kelly1 June 2010 at 20:13

    Gorgeous card,love the image and colours.

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  40. Net1 June 2010 at 20:24

    What a super card - love those Kraftin' Kimmie girls.

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  41. Kim Dellow1 June 2010 at 20:30

    She is stunning Ro, love the shading and the yummy colour combo. Kim

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  42. Terry1 June 2010 at 20:50

    Hiya Rowena, congratulations on youre blogoversary from Quixotic, love youre fab card wow...the image is just georgous. And the colors you have been using are just fab. Thanks for sharing sweetie Hugs Terry xxx

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  43. Chris Olsen, Glowbug1 June 2010 at 21:02

    This is beautiful Rowena!! Just love your coloring and design!! Great color combo!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  44. Kim1 June 2010 at 21:19

    Absolutely beautiful hun! Love the vintage look to your card and your coloring is gorgeous! It was fantastic being a part of your DT's hop! :)
    Hugs~ Kim

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  45. Helen1 June 2010 at 21:21

    Another beautiful card - I'm really enjoying this blog hop!

    Helen x

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  46. Dorte1 June 2010 at 21:30

    Cute cards thanks for sharing.Love the colours you`ve used too. hugs Dorte

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  47. Paula (PEP)1 June 2010 at 22:22

    I was just looking at those swirl punches & here you give an example of how to use them - brilliant. This is so effective even if you describe it as simple (!!) - a joy to behold.
    Paula (PEP)
    http://pepcraftchallexp.blogspot.com/

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  48. Fiona1 June 2010 at 22:23

    fab card...the colours are great that you have chosen and I love the shading around the image..very effective.

    Fi
    x

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  49. Stef H1 June 2010 at 22:31

    oh to have a dress like that! and in those colors too! just beautiful!

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  50. Crystal1 June 2010 at 23:04

    Gorgeous WOW your coloring looks amazing!

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  51. Emily1 June 2010 at 23:25

    She is one of my all time favorite stamps! Love her!

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  52. Lorraine1 June 2010 at 23:34

    this is a beautiful card huni xx

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  53. Mary Lou2 June 2010 at 00:34

    Oo-la-la Very Pretty Rowena!! Lovely image--I see why you like it--Gorgeous Hun!! I really like how you distressed the edges of the image:)
    happy Birthday Quixotic Paperie
    Blessings of thanks

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  54. Sylvia from Minnesota2 June 2010 at 03:02

    Rowena, the way you used your swirl punch just adds the right touch. Thanks for the opportunity for some great blog candy.

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  55. Eulanda2 June 2010 at 03:04

    OH you have made her look like SUCH a princess!! Gorgeous!
    Hugs!
    Eulanda

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  56. A2 June 2010 at 03:18

    this is one of my favorite stamps as well! love the colors you chose for the dress.

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  57. Christa2 June 2010 at 08:47

    What a cute card !! Love from Holland , Christa.

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  58. Marion2 June 2010 at 09:59

    Gorgeous card and such a lovely image. Colouring fantastic and pretty layout.
    Marion

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  59. Crafty Jenn2 June 2010 at 19:50

    The papers you chose are divine! I love KK stamps. Thanks for a fun stop on the hop!

    <3 Jenn

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  60. Katinka3 June 2010 at 04:39

    Hello Rowena,

    you made such a cute card!! Wow! The Colors and papers you used are so lovely!

    Have a nice week!
    Greetings from Germany
    Katrin

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  61. Maureen3 June 2010 at 09:09

    Totally fabulous! Love your coloring, 'bellies and that image is great!

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  62. sammi3 June 2010 at 17:14

    Very pretty! Love the colors!

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  63. Nicole Brenna3 June 2010 at 23:27

    She sure is fancy... I just love the card

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  64. Nic aka The Sticky Elf4 June 2010 at 14:06

    Beautiful colouring.

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  65. Annika4 June 2010 at 14:09

    wow, love the layout and your luscious colouring of that fab image!
    Hugs
    Annika

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  66. Shazza4 June 2010 at 17:44

    gorgeous card Rowena
    x

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  67. MagsB4 June 2010 at 20:31

    Isn't she beautiful! I love the way you've shaded her skirts, they are so lush!

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  68. Delphine4 June 2010 at 20:45

    I love Marie Antoinette! You have coloured her beautifully and I really like the gorgeous papers and swirls! Hugs Delphine xx

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  69. Kat5 June 2010 at 20:03

    This is lovely Rowena. Love the colour combo.

    Kat x

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  70. loyaz5 June 2010 at 23:02

    Wow - great coloring job. And I love the flourish with the pearls. Too cute.
    DianeL
    loyaz1@wbhsi.net

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