Twilight Tuesday Farewell Blog Hop!
Wow.
It’s hard to believe that the day has come – but here it is – Twilight Tuesday’s final challenge! So that means that it’s time to celebrate Twilight Tuesday’s run from 2008 ‘til present, we’re doing a BLOG HOP!
In the blog hop, there is a TON of stuff to see — tons of projects by our lovely and talented Design Team, and a boatload of blog candy prizes! As a matter of fact, you are in the right place for a blog candy prize right now – I am offering a prize and the details on that are below! Whoohoo!
And here is the sequence for the blog hop (featuring the members of the Design Team in reverse alphabetical order) – you should have arrived here from Margie’s blog.
Tonya, Twilight Tuesday’s Founder!
Rebecca
Margie
Julie – you’re here!
And the Blog Hop ends at Twilight Tuesday.com!
And that blog candy!
Several members of the Design Team are offering blog candy prizes today and I am one of them! My prize is the Twilight movie DVD! For those who were taking note of the many versions of the DVD that were released, this one is the “Three-Disc Deluxe Version” from Target. Click here for more info. on this particular version. To enter into the random drawing to win this DVD, simple leave me a comment here on this blog! Easy! Comments may be left until midnight on Friday, February 19th. Please note that winners are limited to entrants from the U.S.
And it’s finally time for my project for today! Today’s theme, by Rebecca, is the love of books, and she asks us to use printed text in our project.
I went through soooo many drafts and different versions of this project before I settled on this one, which is very, very simple. I was trying pages from the books, long quotes – you name it. And I kept thinking back to Tonya’s use of the final line in Breaking Dawn (the final line in the entire series) in her post announcing the closing of the site. I thought that was an incredibly moving way to announce the end of Twilight Tuesday, and here it is:-
And then we continued blissfully into this small but perfect piece of our forever.
So…I had to work that final word, forever, of the series into my project. This card is definitely very simple for me, but I really just wanted to keep my farewell to Twilight Tuesday very simple. I have an enormous amount of emotion going on at the moment – the main feeling being one of gratitude. This has been an incredible ride. I owe so much to Twilight Tuesday — to the people behind Twilight Tuesday in particular. It’s all for love. L.O.V.E.
Now, go, keep on hopping! The next stop is Jodi’s blog!
What I Used:
Paper: Papertrey Ink white cardstock, Bazzill Bling red and white (diamond) cardstock; Making Memories glitter designer paper
Stamp: Artful INKables Fictionally Inspired set
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Prima flower; Spellbinders Nestabilities labels dies; adhesive heart gem; ribbon; dimensionals
© 2010, Stars Fall Designs. All rights reserved.
By Alison, 16 February 2010 @ 9:12 AM
This is just beautiful!!! I love that huge flower you used! And that glitter paper is divine! You always manage to wow me Julie! You are such a sweetheart. I loved working with you on the stars. I can only hope that we can work together again! You are a wonderful, and treasured friend!
Alison´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Farewell Blog Hop
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By Heather, 16 February 2010 @ 9:12 AM
Julie, your card is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Totally inspiring!
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By Tonya, 16 February 2010 @ 9:44 AM
Stunning. And that’s about all I can say lest I start to cry. This card is simply STUNNING. Like Ali, I love the paper and the rose. The heart..I see all the symbols and meaning and while this may be a “simple” card…it’s sooooo NOT. It packs a powerful punch. I leave it there…you know…no crying and all…
Tonya´s last blog ..Farewell Week: TTIC Final Blog Hop
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By Jen, 16 February 2010 @ 9:58 AM
Julie this is just gorgeous. I just have to say that sometimes a simple card is the hardest… for me it’s so hard to stop. To just leave it alone and let the design shine through. This is really gorgeous work. I’m so going to miss our weekly challenges, you are a great inspiration!!
Jen´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Farewell Bloghop
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By Lelia Pierce, 16 February 2010 @ 10:07 AM
Julie, your card, and the reason behind it, are beautiful! I have enjoyed stalking the DT of TTIC and reading all the posts. Thank you for sharing!
Hugs,
Lelia
Lelia Pierce´s last blog ..Sassy Studio Designs Blog Hop
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By Liz-RedApron, 16 February 2010 @ 10:11 AM
Your use of all that red just took my breath away. But then your creations usually do!
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By Jennifer, 16 February 2010 @ 10:45 AM
Beautiful. Your card is simply stunning.
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By Laura, 16 February 2010 @ 10:50 AM
This is breathtaking! Just beautiful! And the thought behind it brought tears to my eyes.
Laura´s last blog ..TTSC #20
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By lady-sonja, 16 February 2010 @ 11:18 AM
Wow, this is so gorgeous!! I love the flower and this great paper!! What a wonderful card!
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By Rebecca {bellacarta}, 16 February 2010 @ 12:27 PM
GORGEOUS! I love how you worked the quote from Tonya’s post into a card that has such POWER behind one small word!
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By margie c, 16 February 2010 @ 12:51 PM
Oh Julie, perfect in so many ways! I LOVE that you were able to use this quote! SO many emotions are brought out by your simple but elegant and inspiring card!
Thank you for everything, sweet Julie :*)
hugs!
margie c´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday’s Farewell Blog Hop…
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By Jodi, 16 February 2010 @ 1:14 PM
Julie this is a beautiful card!! LOVE The pretty layout, colors and the meaning behind it all. Thank you for all of your wonderful inspiration!! My time was short on the DT but so very well worth it!!
Hugs
Jodi =)
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By Erica J-W, 16 February 2010 @ 1:32 PM
This is stunning! I love all the glitter! Great getting forever in and I love your quote!
It has been wonderful working with you these past couple of months. I can’t wait to see what else you will do. Hugs! Erica
Erica J-W´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Farewell hop
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By Jeri M, 16 February 2010 @ 1:55 PM
awwwww what a sad day!!! I hate to see TT having its final challenge. It’s one of those blogs that you thought would be around “FOREVER”. What a beautiful card you created and how appropriate!! Thanks for the opportunity to win your awesome candy! Best of luck to you in your next endeavor!
Jeri M´s last blog ..~SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE WK #4…VALENTINES THEME WITH RED, WHITE & PINK~
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By Chelsea, 16 February 2010 @ 2:08 PM
LOVE this card. Amazing! I love the sparkle and the flower on there is fantastic. The little “diamond” heart fits all too well with gift Edward gives Bella. Perfect!
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By Monika Davis, 16 February 2010 @ 4:03 PM
What a beautiful card! Love the gorgeous flower and background! I will miss TT!
Monika Davis´s last blog ..Hello…
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By Donna, 16 February 2010 @ 4:07 PM
Just absolutely beautiful Julie…Just like you!! I wanted you to know how much working with you and being your friend has ment to me…You are just amazing and wonderful and gosh… The tears have started again. Julie know that this is not goodbye, I will be visiting all the time and you are truly an inspiration to us all…Love You! Xx
Donna´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Farewell Blog Hop… *Sniff*
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By Tamara Bennett, 16 February 2010 @ 4:55 PM
What a great prize! Love the card too1 That paper is awesom! Perfect final project!
Tamara_bennett7@hotmail.com
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By Dani C., 16 February 2010 @ 5:09 PM
Julie! This card shines just like you do! How perfect!
You are such a dear, sweet soul! I have enjoyed becoming friends with you, creating with you and even meeting you! You are such a delight and how I wish we lived closer to each other!
I have been blessed by our friendship and I look forward to seeing it grow from here!
Dani C.´s last blog ..The Last Twilight Tuesday Sketch Challenge
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By Staci Miserlian, 16 February 2010 @ 5:54 PM
What an elegant card & great way to enhance the word “forever”. Great job!
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By Juanita, 16 February 2010 @ 6:08 PM
This is simply beautiful. Love all the little details, TFS.
Juanita´s last blog ..Farewell Twilight Tuesday
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By Shaz, 16 February 2010 @ 6:55 PM
Lovely card. I adore the red and the word…. so simple and elegant.
Shaz´s last blog ..Valentine R.A.K and more…
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By Beth, 16 February 2010 @ 9:11 PM
Oh, Julie… Lovely, Julie… I am trying so hard to not be a blubbering idiot here, but you guys aren’t making this easy! First things first – that card is a jaw-dropper. Abso AMAZING! Wow. Just – wow. And secondly, while I know that you are officially ‘my people’ now, this still feels a little like a closing of a part of us, and I guess that is what is so hard. We will look back and make fun of ourselves for being mushy, but Girl, I love you, and without T and Twi, we would never have met! You are an ultimate rock star and I think you are one of the most amazing peeps I know. And I know some pretty freaking cool peeps. XX See you on the flip side…
Beth´s last blog ..Saying Good-Bye to an Old Friend… With a BLOG HOP!
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By Monika in VA, 16 February 2010 @ 9:47 PM
A beautiful card! Love the sparkly paper you used ~ it is very rich & regal looking ~ so refined & elegant…
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By Susy, 16 February 2010 @ 10:30 PM
Beautiful card, very elegant. ( oh and no blog candy for me thanks
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By Pryn, 17 February 2010 @ 8:37 PM
Gorgeous card! So sad that I found the site on its final celebration
Looking through the archives, you ladies have produced some fantastic stuff! Kudos to each of you!
Pryn´s last blog ..I almost forgot….
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By April, 19 February 2010 @ 1:18 AM
Love the card…I especially like the glittery background.
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