Welcome! I hope you're having a great weekend. It's a working weekend around here...just trying to catch up on everything that seems to be falling behind now that summer is officially here!
I have a treat for you today! Bazzill has released a new collection of cardstocks especially for the cardmaker called Card Shoppe. These cardstocks are a super heavy 100lb weight with a smooth finish. They work well with Copics and come in 28 great colors. One thing I noticed when working with this cardstock is that the colors are very vibrant -- so pretty!
I used these cardstocks on my card today. The background was created using one of the Hero Arts Stamp & Emboss sets. Since this cardstock is nice and heavy duty, it embosses beautifully. The butterfly and sentiment are from Quietfire Designs. I colored the butterfly with Copics and it worked nicely on the cardstock as well!
Would you like to give it a try? I have one thick, juicy multi-pack of this new Card Shoppe cardstock to send to one lucky winner! Just leave a comment on this post...I'll leave comments open until Tuesday, June 5 at midnight.
If you're in the mood to shop for some of the new Card Shoppe, you can find it HERE at Scrapbook.com or HERE at Simon Says Stamp. And speaking of Simon Says, they have 15% off on all Hero products (like the stamp I used in today's background) -- just enter HERO15 at checkout!
Have a great rest of the weekend!
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Looks like great cardstock! Can't wait to try it.
Posted by: KellyG | June 02, 2012 at 05:33 PM
Looks like awesome stuff, I'm so glad they came out with it! Can't wait to try it. I'm new to your blog, found you through pintrest, gotta say you have some nice stuff I'll have to look about! cheers! LIsa
Posted by: LisaG. | June 02, 2012 at 05:38 PM
this card stock sounds great, i love the colors in your card. thanks.
Posted by: jeannine | June 02, 2012 at 05:48 PM
Oh those colors are so pretty! Love the embossing with the Copics to add shading, so pretty! A lovely bright and modern twist on a botanical card, Betsy!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | June 02, 2012 at 05:55 PM
Love those brilliant colors
Posted by: Barbara T | June 02, 2012 at 06:07 PM
i have always loved Bazzill for my scrapbook pages and now this for my cards? I'm so excited!
Posted by: Sherrie M. | June 02, 2012 at 06:25 PM
i want to try this!i hope i win.:)
Posted by: jeanie nieva | June 02, 2012 at 06:34 PM
Great colors! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Patricia F. | June 02, 2012 at 06:44 PM
I'd love to see some of Bazzill's new card stock up close and personal! Thanks for chance to win!
Posted by: Meghan | June 02, 2012 at 06:46 PM
I love Bazzill CS for scrapbooking but had no idea they were coming out with heavier weight stuff for cardmaking. How awesome! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Jennifer K | June 02, 2012 at 06:53 PM
I would love to try this new paper, I haven't been able to find it locally yet!
Thanks!
Posted by: Yvette S | June 02, 2012 at 06:59 PM
I can't wait to try this cardstock out!
Thanks!
Posted by: DeenaHopkins | June 02, 2012 at 07:10 PM
LOve that weight of cardstock and the colors in your card are so vibrant and deep.
Posted by: debrakinder | June 02, 2012 at 07:25 PM
love that the cardstock is specifically created for card-makers. and, thanks for the give-away! :)
Posted by: amber | June 02, 2012 at 07:29 PM
Beautiful card! I am very anxious to try this cardstock out!
Posted by: Jen Carter | June 02, 2012 at 07:39 PM
What a lovely card! You're right, those colors are vibrant --- so pretty!
Posted by: Shoregirl | June 02, 2012 at 07:41 PM
Lovely card. Thanks for the opportunity to try the cardstock.
Posted by: DebbieD | June 02, 2012 at 08:01 PM
Such a gorgeous card! Love the colors that you have used.
Posted by: Mindy | June 02, 2012 at 08:01 PM
Love the colors you chose for your card...if they're any indication, this will be very useful! Thanks for the chance, Betsy!
Posted by: Lin | June 02, 2012 at 08:19 PM
Really like the sentiment superimposed over the butterfly.
Posted by: Karen Barkman | June 02, 2012 at 08:34 PM
So excited to have a heavy card stock from bazzill! Thanks for the chance to win
Posted by: Lynne | June 02, 2012 at 08:52 PM
Love your card , especially the combination of different elements!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: sanketi | June 02, 2012 at 08:57 PM
Would love to win a packet of that paper. Your card is beautiful!!!
Posted by: Betty Sue | June 02, 2012 at 09:05 PM
Those colors are so lovely...
Thanks
Posted by: Val Rodrigues | June 02, 2012 at 09:06 PM
I have always thoroughly enjoyed your style, and love seeing your creations in Paper Crafts Magazine, and at PTI. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us! Thank you for the generous gift of Bazzill Card Shoppe!
Posted by: Leigh Ann Odynski | June 02, 2012 at 09:23 PM
The card is so bright and beautiful. Makes me happy just to look at it. would love to win a packet of the paper.
Posted by: judy | June 02, 2012 at 10:07 PM
The cardstock sounds great, and love the colors you used. Thanks for the opportunity to win some!
Posted by: Judy Stiles | June 02, 2012 at 10:12 PM
beautiful card..the Bazzill cardstock is amazingly awesome!
Posted by: heaney | June 02, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Looks good!
Posted by: Barbara M | June 02, 2012 at 10:25 PM
Oh these colors look delicious! They would even look better in my stamp room :) Thanks for the chance to win~
Posted by: vicki dutcher | June 02, 2012 at 10:39 PM
gorgeous card. love the embossing and stamping. Thanks for the giveaway and the info about sale at Simon says.
Posted by: Chunyuan | June 02, 2012 at 11:25 PM
I love the card, Betsy! It is so pretty! I'd be interested to see how this cs compares to my favorite. :) Thanks for the chance to win a pack!!
Posted by: Gina | June 02, 2012 at 11:37 PM
Wow, these are beautiful. Thanks for introducing me to Bazill Card Shoppe and for the chance in this giveaway.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Posted by: SewCalGal | June 02, 2012 at 11:54 PM
Oh, I'll have to give this a try! I can't ever have too many colors! :-)
Posted by: Laura | June 02, 2012 at 11:57 PM
I would love to win some of this cardstock. You always have amazing cards to share. Thanks so much
Posted by: Alice Roushia | June 03, 2012 at 12:09 AM
I would love to give this card stock a try! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Andrea Reynolds | June 03, 2012 at 12:29 AM
This cardstock looks luscious. The colors are so pretty. Thanks for the chance to win some.
Posted by: Sheri E. | June 03, 2012 at 12:59 AM
Love your card sample- just stunning. Can't wait try this new weight of paper!
Posted by: Mimi | June 03, 2012 at 01:43 AM
I'm currently using solely PTI card stock only so it's great to know another source for good and heavy weighted card stock. Glad to know they are available at Simon Says Stamps. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Jeannie L | June 03, 2012 at 02:45 AM
Love the card. Thanks for the chance to win the cardstock.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | June 03, 2012 at 02:57 AM
Beautiful card stock, beautiful card! Thanks for the intro.
Posted by: richard | June 03, 2012 at 06:10 AM
Gosh, this card is so lovely, I love what you've done with the colour strips!
Posted by: Carolyn M | June 03, 2012 at 07:22 AM
Stunning card..love the colors!
Would love to try those papers..thanks for the chance to win Betsy!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | June 03, 2012 at 07:24 AM
The colors on these papers are wonderful. I can't wait to try them.
Posted by: Lilie | June 03, 2012 at 07:26 AM
Cool colours! Never tried bazzill papers before, would love to try some (:
Posted by: Janna | June 03, 2012 at 07:27 AM
Beautiful card! Love the colors and the embossing came out great! Thanks for the giveaway...I would love to try the paper out!
Posted by: Stephenie Smith | June 03, 2012 at 07:30 AM
What a vibrant combination of colors! Woke me up this morning! Would love to win this collection! Thanks for the chance, Betsy! You do wonderful work! I am always inspired when I see what you have done!
Posted by: Suzette Weber | June 03, 2012 at 07:30 AM
always love your style, Betsy! Thanks for a chance to win some delish paper.. and the heads up about the SSS sale.
Posted by: Dorothy | June 03, 2012 at 07:35 AM
This looks like Beautiful Cardstock!! I love the colors you used for the card!!!
Posted by: Debbie Painter | June 03, 2012 at 07:41 AM
Lovely card.
Posted by: Linda M. | June 03, 2012 at 07:42 AM
Great colors and thanks for the chance to win. Your work is so much fun to follow. Thanks for all you share.
Posted by: Tina | June 03, 2012 at 07:46 AM
This card is beautiful. I love seeing your creations!
Posted by: Lillian | June 03, 2012 at 07:46 AM
Your card is wonderful - as always! Would love to try that beutiful cardstock it looks amazing - thanks so much for the chance.
Posted by: Karin | June 03, 2012 at 07:47 AM
i like the richness of the colors shown, and as always, i like what you have done with them. thank you for sharing.
Posted by: rush | June 03, 2012 at 07:48 AM
Gorgeous card! Love the colors. Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous cardstock!
Posted by: Linda E | June 03, 2012 at 07:55 AM
Love trying new things. (especially paper)
Posted by: Pam H | June 03, 2012 at 07:58 AM
Oh, how exciting!! And what a lovely card - the colors are beautiful!
Posted by: Rebecca Lovell | June 03, 2012 at 08:01 AM
Very pretty card with the vibrant colors...always fun to see your creations...haven't bought any "different" card stock in along time...this looks nice!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | June 03, 2012 at 08:04 AM
Cool stuff! Love the card, the colors, the stamp/embossing. Lovely!
Posted by: Mara A | June 03, 2012 at 08:09 AM
Love the colors in your card! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Carole W. | June 03, 2012 at 08:10 AM
Love those colours!
Posted by: Emma Bourke | June 03, 2012 at 08:14 AM
You are an inspiration! Love your style! Thank you for showing us a new product and for a chance to win.
Posted by: Julie | June 03, 2012 at 08:16 AM
How wonderful! Cause Bazzill is my go-to cardstock. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Andrea S | June 03, 2012 at 08:21 AM
The colors look wonderful! Oh yes, I would love to try it out. Thanks for a chance to win it.
Posted by: Sheri | June 03, 2012 at 08:22 AM
I love the weight of the Bazill card stock, so can't wait to try this smooth surface to make some cards. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creations with us.
Posted by: Jenny | June 03, 2012 at 08:23 AM
Card stock looks very pretty. I love how colorful your card is. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Cathy P | June 03, 2012 at 08:30 AM
Beautiful card and great opportunity to win a giveaway. Tks for that and for the inspiration.
Posted by: ScrapperMyra | June 03, 2012 at 08:37 AM
Gorgeous card - love the colors! I pinned it for later; hope I win the paper so I can give it a try. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Heather | June 03, 2012 at 08:38 AM
I am a Bazzill snob - therefore, THIS giveaway has my name written all over it. What a great giveaway ... thanking you in advance!
Posted by: SuZeQ | June 03, 2012 at 08:47 AM
Love the colors and the style of your card. I would love to enter my name in for the drawing. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Birgit | June 03, 2012 at 08:49 AM
Such a pretty card Betsy! I would love a chance to win the cardstock. Bazzill colors are wonderful! Thank you!
Posted by: HB (Carol) | June 03, 2012 at 08:50 AM
This cardstock looks so fun! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Chris L.
Posted by: Chris L. | June 03, 2012 at 08:54 AM
I love how your butterfly color echoes your background papers! Very nicely done! Thanks for the chance to win the new cardstock! It sounds wonderful!
Posted by: Ruth G | June 03, 2012 at 08:55 AM
WHAT A GORGEOUS CARD Betsy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOVE the colors you chose!!!!!THEY'RE GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!! And the embossing over all the layers of colors looks FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOO EYE-CATCHING!!!!!!!!!!! AND the little framed butterfly!!!!!!!! Those copics DO add such VIBRANCE!!!!!!!!!! (THAT is the reason I first got myself some copics! ) This card is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Posted by: Becky Green | June 03, 2012 at 09:03 AM
This cardstock looks great! Would so love to give it a try! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Pat K | June 03, 2012 at 09:04 AM
I'd love to win a pack of this new paper to give it a try. Such pretty colors.
Posted by: Karen | June 03, 2012 at 09:06 AM
What a gorgeous card! I would love love LOVE! this paper pack:-)
~Tammy S
tammy dot schmitt at mac dot com
Posted by: Tammy Schmitt | June 03, 2012 at 09:12 AM
This is beautiful!!! I just love the way you mixed and layered the colors! Thanks so much!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa L. | June 03, 2012 at 09:14 AM
How exciting! Can't wait to try!Hope I can find some locally!
Posted by: blaquilts | June 03, 2012 at 09:14 AM
The cardstock sounds divine! thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: LuAnn | June 03, 2012 at 09:16 AM
Your card is so pretty and the colors are gorgeous! Would love to see the cardstock in person--thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Diane M. | June 03, 2012 at 09:27 AM
Love you happy blog and your amazing color choices!!!
Posted by: Lori Lehman | June 03, 2012 at 09:39 AM
love your shades of teal/green card!! tfs, R
& the cardstock giveaway is fab too ;)
Posted by: Rebecca aka Scrappywonder | June 03, 2012 at 09:39 AM
Love Bazzil and looking forward to trying the new card stock, especially with mt Copics! Hard to find a good paper on a local basis.
Posted by: Janice | June 03, 2012 at 10:00 AM
I love coming to your blog. You always inspire me to create.
Posted by: Vanessa | June 03, 2012 at 10:02 AM
Wow!
Beautiful paper! Beautiful card too! Going to check out the new card stock for sure!
Posted by: Gwen | June 03, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Very luscious colors in these new Bazzill papers. This would be a very generous gift to win so I will hope to win. And thank you for sharing your perfect use of the papers as well as Copics and Hero Arts. It's fun to have all these on hand.
Posted by: Carol Ann Ater | June 03, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Love all of the gorgeous colors used in this card Betsy...so rich and lush. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | June 03, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Gorgeous-I love your card! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | June 03, 2012 at 10:21 AM
wow, it looks fabulous! love your work!
Anne
Posted by: anne | June 03, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Love your card! The paper colors you used are beautiful!
Posted by: Lexi | June 03, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Looks great!
Posted by: yvonne | June 03, 2012 at 10:51 AM
I'm sooooo glad that Bazzill finally came out with this! I,d so love to try out this line and have heard nothing but good about the new cardstock. Thank you for the opportunity to received this generous giveaway.
Posted by: Sabrina Radeck | June 03, 2012 at 10:52 AM
Would love to win! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: conniemelancon | June 03, 2012 at 10:58 AM
I love your cards and this paper is so luscious!
Posted by: Sharon Sullivan | June 03, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Love the colors. The different elements in your card are amazing. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Caroline | June 03, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Love Bazzill!
Posted by: Brandy S | June 03, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Vibrant colors are just what I need right now. Summertime has set in, it's 110 degrees, and I'm staying inside to make cards. Thanks for an opportunity to win this fab cardstock.
Posted by: Terre | June 03, 2012 at 11:25 AM
Love your card Betsy! I've been using a lot of Bazzill cardstock lately, I love the colors and the quality is great! Thanks for the chance to win this pack!
Posted by: Tami M. | June 03, 2012 at 11:29 AM
That is such a pretty card. I love the vibrant colors.
Posted by: Mary Ann Huntington | June 03, 2012 at 11:30 AM