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whichever order I put them in, these are my passion!

... all from my little home studio in Durban, on the east coast of sunny South Africa!

"I used to think that anyone doing anything weird was weird. I suddenly realized that anyone doing anything weird wasn't weird at all and it was the people saying they were weird that were weird." -- Paul McCartney









Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Let's Scrap's : LEAP AROUND THE WORLD BLOG HOP

Hello and welcome to your next stop in the
and you have landed in Durban, South Africa


 

you have landed in Durban, South Africa

If you came here from Kay Wallace’s blog then you are in the right place!
If you did not, please link to Mindi Brown’s blog to help you find your way.
I am so excited to be a blog host for such a fun and huge blog hop! 
Here is the sketch I am showcasing for the hop:


 This is how I interpreted the sketch:



and here's a detail of the image:



I chose to make an easel card that features a digistamp from Bugaboo Stamps, 
called “Ava and Deacon – Heart”
The image is coloured using Copics, with white gel pen highlights.

The other supplies I used are:

floral DP
textured turquoise cardstock
metallic silver cardstock offcuts
X-Cut dies for the mats behind the image
Marianne’s Creatables dies for the hearts
roses from my stash
ribbon from my stash
Now for the fun part!
One commenter, determined by random.org, will win a fabulous prize, sponsored by


 

If you are the lucky winner in my random draw, you will win 7, yes that's SEVEN images of your choice from the Bugaboo store!
  
Here is how easy it is to enter for my random draw:
*Be or become a member of Let’s Scrap which you can do by clicking here.
It is free, easy and fast! Once you get there, I am sure you will love it!
*Become a follower of my blog
*Leave me a comment telling me what you thought of my interpretation of the sketch
AND if you would like a second chance in the draw:
*Make a card from the sketch I have posted and upload it to the gallery at Let’s Scrap. 
Please tag it as such ...
2-10-12, LEAP19
(Cut and paste the tag to ensure you make no errors!)

*Leave a comment with a link to your card on Let’s Scrap.

The hop ends at 11:59 pm Central Standard time February 29th, which you would be able to track using the clock on the main page of Let’s Scrap.


Thanks for visiting, my blog – I hope you enjoyed your stop here.
 Your next stop will be the talented Peggy Ruiz
You don’t want to miss any of the fun!

luv'n huggz
Jen Leeflang
DURBAN
SOUTH AFRICA

74 comments:

  1. Hi Jen, your card is SOOPER DOOPER!!! How clever to convert that into an easel card - my favourite!

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  2. Hi, Jen, you picked a great sketch and turned into something magical with that stamp! Those two young "love birds" are so sweet. You beautifully showcased your card by using the easel format. Also love those metallic silver cardstock offcuts!

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  3. I love the coloring you did Jen, just wonderful!! someday I may try it :)
    Thanks for hosting!
    Mindi

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  4. Wow...South Aftica again! We certainly are becoming world travelers! I am a member and a follower too. What a sweet little card you've made. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  5. Another South African lovely my hometown Pretoria! Lovely card, I love your coloring and the way you done it with the easel card. Love it!
    Have fun!
    Rachelle

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  6. First of all, thanks so much for your time and effort as a host for this HUGE hop! I just LOVE the stamps you used, they are so adorable!!! Beautiful coloring!!!

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  7. So excited that the blog has finally started, being in Australia, (ALSO FROM SA ORIGINALLY).. I am like 15 hours ahead of you girls and have been waiting an extra day.. now I wake up this morning bright and early and can FINALLY start playing with.. yipeee... thank you for all the hard work.. you girls are doing a great job ! I just love your example card.. have to do an easel card soon.. they are so fun.. and Debby has been doing a great job on the card sketches.. wow, how busy is she !!!

    Have been a member of Let's Scrap forever and am a member of your blog (which is awesome) ! (lol) AND will be making a card soon and will post link here.

    Hugs, Michelle van Wyk

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  8. Have created a card for this challenge.. hope you like it.. had fun with it.. check it out here..http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/2-10-12-enjoy?context=latest

    have also decorated the inside of the card a lot.. check that here on my blog:
    http://www.homespunscrap.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/leap-blog-hop-card-7.html

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  9. Jen, your card is so sweet! I am your newest follower! PS I love bellydancing too, but haven't danced for years (sigh)

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  10. I am a new follower and a member of Let's Scrap. Thanks for hosting a stop on the hop. I am so impressed with how you colored your stamped images. Beth

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  11. Beautiful copic work! and I love the easel style. I am a new follower and a LS member.

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  12. You did a beautiful job interpreting the sketch, your card is beautiful. Love your coloring of the image. janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

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  13. I loved your interpretation and the colours that you used. very vibrant.

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  14. Hi Jen, thank you for being a part of a wonderful hop. I just love your card and that stamps is so cute. You have coloured it wonderfully.

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  15. Hi Jen. Its my first time visit here and I love it. Always great to find another fellow South African in blog land. I have become a follower here. Loving your sketch for the blog hop and your take on it is gorgeous - great easel creation, not to speak of the yummy candy. Would love to see you over at www.desiref.blogspot.com in sunny South Africa.
    Hugs
    Desire

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  16. south africa! how cool. I have an "third" son that moved here from south africa back when they were in 4th grade and he was best friends withmy son and I claim him. He calls my his american mom. anyway, I love, love your cute image and the purple. that is just an awesome card!! great bloghop

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  17. Love the card Jen,adorable stamp and pretty card. I wish I was in South Africa now in that pool and sunshine. It's so cold here I'm shaking. Hugs, Lori m

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  18. This is an awesome card! Love that image! Great take on the sketch!

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  19. Oh wow, Jen! It is so cool to visit South Africa on the blog hop!!!!! I love your blog - it's so happy and beautiful! I bet you are a great belly dancer! the card you created for the hop is just fantastic! It's so nice to meet a fellow scrapper and new friend during this hop!!!!!

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  20. I love the stamps you used on your card. I am now a follower of your blog and look forward to coming back for a visit again. I have been a member of LS for a little while now.

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  21. Hi Jen , we are practically neighbours.. love your easel card, will have to learn how to make one. am a follower and Let's Scrap DT. hope you are enjoying the hop.
    take care
    Wilna
    http://scrappinpreciousmoments.blogspot.com/

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  22. Hi Jen. I have created an easel card with your lovely sketch and have uploaded it to Lets Scrap http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/a-special-day
    The tutorial and free digi stamp for the image is also on my blog www.desiref.blogspot.com

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  23. Hi and thank you for hosting. I love this large Hop and hope that I can finish all the cards. Whew! I just started my blog and hope you can take a look and join....scrappinvall.blogspot.com. I love your card and found copic pens about a month ago....stamping is one of my passions and bugaboo would be a good addition.

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  24. wonderful take on the sketch Jenn! I love your colors and of course that cute image!
    Hugs,
    Georgia

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  25. Hey, Jenn! I'm embarrased!! I would have sworn I was following you and was not! I am now. Love your card, as always. Those Bugaboo stamps are too cute and you have colored this one beautifully!
    Hugz,
    Roxann

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  26. I am now a follower of your blog and I really love your interpretation of the sketch...and I especially love the image that you used! Great card!!

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  27. Good morning from Canada's east coast. Love your blog, getting so many good ideas for my own blog from all you creative ladies participating in the blog hop. I am a follower of your blog and a DT member at Let's Scrap. I am hopping over to Let's Scrap to post my take on your host sketch.

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  28. This is the link to LS gallery of my take on your host sketch:
    http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/get-well-soon-1?context=user

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  29. Hi, Jen.....love your card! That stamp is so cute, you are adept at using those Copics, and you have made me want to try to make one of these cute easel cards!
    I am a long-time LS member, and have joined your blog as a follower! I will definitely be back with my card link for a second chance!
    Thanks so much for being a stop host on the blog hop!

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  30. What's not to love about Bugaboo images? Love your card. I'm a new follower

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  31. Love it! I am now a follower. I have chosen your bog for the liebster award. Check it out here http://scarycutecreations.blogspot.com/2012/02/leibster-award.html

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  32. I wonder if this card is for my challenge... not linked up so not sure but it is a very pretty card whatever. Thanks for playing
    Love Cynthia x

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  33. Love your card Jen. Back home in a few days and can then see about taking part. Will try a few hops though.

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  34. South Africa?!! Wow! I can't believe technology. Lucky for me-I get to check out your blog. I love the kids sitting on the heart-too cute!

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  35. Here's my card: http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/thinking-of-you-13?context=user
    Wanted to tell you-I'm from Virginia-USA. Love making new friends :o)

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  36. Hi Jen, here is the link to my card in the LS gallery - http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/love-leap19?context=user. Thanks for the great hop.

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  37. Am back a SECOND time, Jen, for a SECOND chance to win your awesome stamps! Here's the link to my card in the Let's Scrap Gallery:
    http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/just-a-note-1?context=latest

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  38. I'm back to leave you the link to my card. http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/leap19-1?context=user

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  39. Love your card, and I would be so happy to get myself some bugaboo stamps! I think your colouring is great, and I love the touch of those little flowers, beautiful!

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  40. Hi there Jen
    Just sending a note to say "Wow, your stamps are gorgeous"
    really, have been wondering about you since you resigned from RSA.
    Keep well and keep on churning out the awesome work.
    xxx
    Gail Mac

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  41. I am back for a second chance to win your lovely giveaway. Here's the link to my card in the gallery.
    http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/leap19-2?context=user

    hugs
    Rachelle

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  42. What an adorable card! I love easel cards! I found you in the looking for followers discussion over at the outlawz. I hope you'll stop by to visit me @ www,scrappyduesbydarlene.blogspot.com

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  43. Hi, Jen.....from PE to Durban...LOL!
    I am a follower on your blog and a member of Let's Scrap.

    Herewith my take on the sketch from your blog: http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/general-card-2?context=user

    Thank you, Elizna
    ps: I have been following your cards coming in at Let's Scrap and they are AWESOME!
    I have been meaning to learn how to colour properly ... and it has just never happened. I am now inspired to learn how to do this properly..;-)

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  44. Hi Jen, I'm a long time member at Let's Scrap and I 'm participating in the blog hop. I am so enjoying all of your cards that you have been uploading in the gallery. I love your example of the sketch for the hop! I'll be back with another comment after I've uploaded my card into the gallery with a link to my card.
    Teresa Davis

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  45. Hi Jen...already a member at LS and have just joined your lovely blog.Love your hop card..gorgeous stamp and luv your colouring.It would take me ages to get to your level.Thanks for sharing and for the lovely sketch.

    Christine from MAuritius

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  46. Hi...Back again with the link to my hop card at LS.Enjoyed creating this one. Thanks

    http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/2-10-12-leap19?context=latest

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  47. Awesome. i love your creations and easel cards. I am a new follower. Thanks for sharing
    hugs julie

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  48. Hi Jen, Oh my goodness, your card is super beautiful, love your interpretation of the sketch! I have never made an easel card :-(
    I am a member of Let's Scrap and I'm a new kid on your blog ;-)
    Thank you for hosting one of the Leap Around the World Blog Hop stop-overs and thank you for the chance to win the LEAP Candy you are offering!
    Hope I get a chance to com back :-)

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  49. Hi Jen, I am now a follower to your blog. Your interpertaion of the sketch is great...I would love to try an easel card some day.

    Thanks for hosting, your prize is awesome.

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  50. Hi Jen, I am back with my card at the following link to the Let's Scrap gallery.

    http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/2-10-12-leap19-1?context=latest

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  51. Hi Jen! I'm a member of LS also your follower :) I love easel card, you did a great job sweetie! Thank you for giving me a chance to know you through your blog. I'll come visit more often. Good day from Malaysia! xxAsmah

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  52. Hi Jen, here is the link to my card from the sketch on your blog ... http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/2-10-12-leap19-2?context=user

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  53. Hi again Jen, here is my link to my card at LS. Thanks for hosting the hop...I so love your awesome card!
    Teresa Davis
    http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/hannah-v?context=user

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  54. I adore your little people on the card! I so wish I could do copics but it looks hard!! I am now a member of your lovely blog as well.

    Laura Alberts
    lauraspeaceofmind.blogspot.com

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  55. Just hopping back in to leave you my card link! And thanks so much for your amazing and inspiring cards you have made during this hop!

    http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/leap19-when-one-door-shuts/next?context=user

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  56. Oh your card is too cute! Hi, I am a new follower of your blog, long time follower of Let's scrap!

    Hugs,
    Chriss

    america57@comcast.net
    www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com

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  57. Love the soft colours of your card. Very beautiful. Have been a member of LS for some time. Now I am your recent follower.

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  58. I think your interpretation is great! I love it...

    What a great candy too!

    I am a follower and a LS member!

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  59. I love your card. The couple is so cute but the flowers and other embellishments really make the card terrific. Another easel card. Wow, I need to learn how to make these.

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  60. http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/leap-19-sympathy?context=latest
    Here is my take on the sketch.

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  61. I am now a follower... such fun finding fellow South African's on this blog hop.

    Your card is super cute... lots of work too!

    My card can be found here - http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/leap19?context=user

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  62. hi Jen your card is awesome and I love the Bugaboo images! Have just become a follower. I am Sue Wheeler on Lets Scrap.

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  63. Back with the link to my card
    http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/thank-you-card-9?context=user
    thanks for the chance Jen!

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  64. Love your card and an awesome prize!

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  65. this is my card
    http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/thank-you-16

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  66. Hi Jen, I'm back for the second chance to win the LEAP Candy you are offering. Thank you for a great challenge AND the inspiration :-)))))
    You can have a look at my take on the challenge here :
    http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/leap-19-baiegeluk-congrtulations-easel-card

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  67. Hello! Here is my card:

    http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/moustache-thank-you-leap-19?context=user

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  68. I have already been a follower of your blog. I love your example card and all the other that you make.

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  70. ROFL, posted the wrong link!!!!!
    I am now trying to be less blonde: http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/together-2-10-12-leap19?context=user

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  71. that is soooooooooooooo coooooool You have made my favourite easel card. Lovely interpretation. ur newfollower and a member of LS.

    http://ilovecreativity-bhawana.blogspot.com/

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  72. Jen, I love love love this card...the colors, embellishments...those little metal hearts and the flowers you added to the one are too delish. I have a little something for you on my blog....hugs and stuff ~ Char

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  73. Oh wow Jen, I am so thrilled to have won this wonderful prize of digi stamps. I just love these Bugaboo stamps characters and can't wait to start creating with them. Thank you so much once again for hosting such a wonderful sketch and prize.
    Hugs
    Desire

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