July 27, 2011

Grape notes


When I was a kid, Grape-nuts were my favorite cereal of all time. 
But I never understood why they were called grape-nuts
There were no grapes, and no nuts. 
Weird.

But this post is not about breakfast cereal, rather it's about a product spotlight for Denami!

This small cluster of grapes is so versatile. 
I love how cute it is alone and stamped in multiples too.
I stamped it in Versamark originally, and then again and heat embossed them in white for more effect.
I also stamped, colored and fussy cut a few out as a sort of hanging grape vine look. 
My uncle's pergola off his back patio is covered with grapes and vines. 
So pretty.
The sentiment is one of my faves from Denami because honestly, most of the cards I create are "just because" and this is the perfect one for an everyday card! 
I love the mix of fonts too.

The small grape cluster stamp is 10% off this week only, so pick one up today and create yourself something grape-a-liscious!

Oh, and for more bee-you-ti-ful samples using it, be sure to stop by the Denami blog today for a feast for the eyes!

Thanks for stopping by,
*mwah*


21 comments:

Kim O'Connell said...

I ADORE this! Love how you've used the stamp create the background and the colored images just pop. What a great sentiment to go with those grapes!

Lindsay said...

This is fabulous Dana! I love that LO and those grapes are darling!

Keva said...

Ok, I LOVE Grape-Nuts. It seems they've changed the recipe since I was a kid, but I loved those things. When they came out with Raisin Grape-Nuts, I was in Heaven. :)

Love the card, and the sentiment is perfect because, you're right, most of the time cards are really for no "special" reason other than to check in and say "hi!". Very cute!

Karen B. said...

Cute card, the layered stamping in the back really catches my eye.

Christina said...

So cute, Dana! Love the background you stamped and that gorgeous olive ribbon!

Leigh Ann Baird said...

I love your card! I do not love Grape Nuts. LOL I had some back in 1983 and have never had the desire to give them another chance. My Papaw loved them.

Sue Ann said...

For some reason I am craving wine :) Fabby card and I love the white embossed grapes!! And of course how great is purple and green together ....... yummy!! And why does your "fussy cutting" always look great and mine looks like Emma did it ?? I always thought the same thing about grape nuts ....... and you are right weird!!! xoxox

Tenia Nelson said...

What a beautiful card Miss Dana!!! Hope you are well.....

Lisa Elton said...

Dana this is gorgeous! Loving the scrumptious green bow...it's the perfect color for this card!

Lisa Petrella said...

Such a PRETTY card, Dana!!! LOVE that die cut label and the way you hung the grape clusters around it----just GORGEOUS!!!!!! Beautiful work!

Clare said...

Oh my goodness, those grapes look yummy enough to eat!...(or maybe it's just me...I missed lunch today ;)) Such a gorgeous card - that ribbon is delish!
And your Grape-nuts comment made me literally laugh out loud! ;)

Aimes said...

Gorgeous background stamping on this, girlie! I love the shadow effect of versamark with the white!
And of course - I adore that lush green gorgeous bow :)
Hugs,
Aimes
x

~Tammy~ said...

Oh, I love the background stamping in white! Great sentiment too! I don't know about grape-nuts either...I have often wondered the same thing.

Renee said...

This is so gorgeous I can't stand it!!
LOVE it! :)
And I always wondered why they were called Grape Nuts too...
did they taste like grapes?
Because well...
I was always too scared to try them...
I didn't know what they meant! :)

Tigriswillreign said...

This is just so pretty! Love those boldly contrasting colors!

Amy Kolling said...

Ok, you have outdone yourself with these grapes!! I love this....a great color combo if I do say so myself! hehe

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Unknown said...

This is beautiful! I love how your created the PP, and how you popped up the sentiment along with the lovely ribbon! ;o)

Anonymous said...

Love this! Your embossed grapes, each with a soft 'shadow', are fab and that ribbon bow is the perfect accent, Rx

Tanya said...

Oh I love this card, such an elegant feel to it! I love how you did the background with the grapes=)

Andrea M said...

Hey sweet Dana! This card is AWESOME!!! Love the background and the grapes fussy cut and placed on the sentiment die cut!!! WOW! Gorgeous GF!