Spread Joy, Not Germs Hop

Hello! Today I’m excited to be a part of the Spread Joy, Not Germs Hop. There are lots of prizes, so be sure to enter (see details below). I am using stamps from the Hedgehog Hollow April 2020 Kit and March 2020 Kit.

When I was creating this card, I was inspired by the events going on today. I created a dark gray city with bright, happy people. See, even with this big challenge, we can be happy and stick together. 🙂

I first stamped the people images with copic-friendly ink. Then I masked them off with masking paper before inking on the gray buildings using a stencil and Distress Oxide ink.

I colored the images in bright colors so they really stood out from the background. The large “always” sentiment is from the March 2020 Hedgehog Hollow Kit (lettered by Jessica Francisco). I white heat embossed it on black paper then fussy cut around the sentiment.

I stamped the “you” and “me” with black ink, then made a blue mat around them with the same blue Copic marker as on the sweater.

For the video tutorial on how this card came together, watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

If you are interested in the colors I used, here is my Copic Color Chart:

I’m often asked what supplies I use to make my cards and projects, so I’ve put together a list using affiliate links when possible. If you make a purchase with these links I may receive a small commission. These help me to keep up with blog costs and continue bringing you fun projects. Thank you so much for your support!

There are so many prizes to be won on this hop, and the more blogs you visit and COMMENT, the better your chances are at winning! On my blog, you have the chance to win a $20 Gift Card to the Hedgehog Hollow shop!

SPONSORS AND PRIZES!

THIRTY ONE companies are offering more than FIFTY prizes on this hop! Comment on the blogs on the hop to be entered. No minimum number of comments required, but the more blogs you comment on, the greater the chances of winning.

Deadline to enter is April 24 and winners will be announced on Monday, April 27 on the Catherine Pooler Designs and Hedgehog Hollow blogs.

• Catherine Pooler Designs – $20 Gift Certificate on the CP blog and each of the Brand Ambassadors’ blogs
• Hedgehog Hollow – one month free sub to the box with free us shipping
• CAS-ual Fridays – Win the new release – over $80 value
• Heffy Doodle – £35 voucher for the store
• Whimsy Stamps – $15 GC on each of their Creative Team team blogs
• Sassy and Crafty Stamps – $35 Gift Certificate
• The Ton – $20 Gift Certificate (stamps, dies, ink or sequins)
• Ellen Hutson – $35 Gift Certificate
• Polka Dot Orchard- $20 Gift Certificate
• Ink on 3 – $35 Gift Certificate
• Brutus Monroe – $50 GC
• STAMPlorations – $25 gift code on the STAMPlorations blog + $10 gift code on each designer blogs.
• Trinity Stamps- $25 Gift Certificate
• WOW! Embossing Powder – two gift vouchers 1 x £30 and 1 x $30 that covers the USA, UK and Europe 
• Greeting Farm -$25 Gift Certificate
• Miss Ink Stamps -$25 Gift Certificate
• Pear Blossom Press -$25 gift certificate
• Trinity Stamps -$25 Gift Certificate
• Paper Sweeties – $50 Gift Certificate
• Xyron – Mega Runner, Refill & 1.5 inch sticker maker, refill
• Beacon – Product gift bag
• Artesprix – Getting Started Kit
• iCrafter – $20 Gift Certificate
• Joy Clair – $25 Gift Certificate
• Dina Kowal – Two $10 gift codes to Dina Kowal Creative
• Rabbit Hole Designs – $10.00 gift code on each DT members blogs
• You’re Next Stamp – $25 Gift Certificate
• Taylored Expressions – $50 Gift Certificate
• Pink and Main – $25 Gift Certificate
• Unity – two $25 Gift Certificates
• Dress My Craft – $35 gift certificate

TO ENTER TO WIN, please comment below on my blog and tell me what you are doing now that makes you feel JOY. (I’d also love to hear about your favorite cardmaking technique right now)

The next link on the hop is Julissa Padilla! Thanks for stopping by!