Friday, August 12, 2011

Hat's Off to Kerri Bradford

ETA: Extending contest until midnight EST of August 13th.

This delightfully talented lady is celebrating her first anniversary of making the sweetest digital cut files around. She's really got the touch when it comes to graphic and stylish die cuts. I'm such a fan. And to help celebrate, I put together a fun card today using her bike from the This and That  Spring Shape Kit. I've been eyeing it up for awhile now, just knowing that the flat rack over the back tire meant creative possibilities.


I used PTI's Vintage Picnic for my bike cargo. The sweet thing about digital die cuts is that you can resize until you get the perfect fit. So I simply measured my basket, created a rectangle of the same size in my Silhouette software to represent the basket, and then resized the bike to fit. Before cutting, I deleted my rectangle because it had served it's purpose as my basket stand in. The result? A perfectly sized bike. LOVE it.


Leave a comment by midnight EST on August 13th and I'll randomly select a winner to receive a $50 gift card to Kerri's online store. Pretty sweet little prize.



Supplies

Stamps: Vintage Picnic  by PTI, and Hero Arts Envelope Pattern (must have btw!)
Dies: Vintage Picnic and Double Ended Banner by PTI
Copics
Kerri Bradford's This and That Spring Kit
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79 comments:

  1. LaraAugust 12, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Great idea Erin! So cute I just got this kit I need to open it up and play!

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  2. JingleAugust 12, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    This is fabulous! So cute!

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  3. Nancy L.August 12, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    BEAUTIFUL CARD!!!

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  4. Jean MarieAugust 12, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    What a cute card. I never heard of her before. Thanks for the info and creative ideas

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  5. BarbaraAugust 12, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Way cool card and I would love to win this certificate. Thanks for the opportunity to win

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  6. Lisa EltonAugust 12, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Love this idea Erin! My husband has a flat rack and a basket on the back of his bike that our little dog Max rides in!!!

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  7. suzeyqAugust 12, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    OOOhhhh, terrifically generous! Thanks! Loved your card too!

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  8. ChunyuanAugust 12, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Love the bike die cut, works well with PTI picnic stamp.

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  9. LynneAugust 12, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Oh, my gosh! That bike with the flower basket is so cute!! What a great idea!! Thanks for the chance to win that great give away!

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  10. Shannon MurdockAugust 12, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Erin, that is such a CUTE card!! And now I want some of Keri's cut files AND the Vintage Picnic stamps!!

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  11. Cynthia BaldwinAugust 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I love Kerri's designs too. Thanks for sharing your cute card!

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  12. ScrapthatAugust 12, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Kerri's da best! Nice to see you join in her party! Super cute design Erin! TFS!

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  13. AlannaAugust 12, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    What a great card. Love that the bike is carrying the picnic basket. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  14. TaheerahAugust 12, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    This is the best use of Vintage Picnic I've ever seen Erin!! I totally want that die cut now!!

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  15. Melisa ThorntonAugust 12, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I absolutely LOVE all of Kerri's designs! I have bought a ton of her kits, but I just can't get enough! Clever use of the bike and basket!

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  16. ErinAugust 12, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I love your card & the adorable bike you cut out! Kerri's designs are fantastic... I can't wait to try them out!

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  17. Joan BardeeAugust 12, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    so adorable! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  18. RhondaAugust 12, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Thanks for the enabling post!!! Going to check this out. Great card.

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  19. carolineAugust 12, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Erin, I've always loved your stuff.
    And I could sure find a way to spend $50 on Kerri's site. ;)

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  20. jknapp00August 12, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Love the basket of flowers and love that the bike goes off the card - make you think it's going somewhere...

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  21. Kristy with a KAugust 12, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    You are so talented. I always love your posts. I would love the chance to play with some of Kerri's designs.

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  22. Nancy4004August 12, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Love the card and love Kerri's designs. I agree, she is one talented lady! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  23. LauraAugust 12, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Cute card!! Love Kerri's designs, I am just starting to try them out. Thanks for the chance.

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  24. lmb27August 12, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    What a great giveaway! I love your card,the basket of flowers is so cute on the bike.

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  25. TrinhAugust 12, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I love your sweet card! I would love to try out some of Kerri's designs; thanks for the chance!

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  26. Megan BAugust 12, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    love how you used this bike diecut with the basket on top!! Thanks for the chance to enter the drawing for Kerri's diecuts! :)

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  27. Cathy WeberAugust 13, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    This is something totally new to me, I love that picnic basket on the bike rack. I am going riding tomorrow am and a picnic would be a great way to end the ride!

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  28. SheriAugust 13, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    I need a bike with a picnic basket on it. So cute. I'm beginning to think I need to start buying Kerri's designs.

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  29. ShawninazAugust 13, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    I just love her work and it's great to see a talented crafter like you using her work!

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  30. GabbyAugust 13, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Great creative use of the bicycle image w/the PTI flower basket! Beautiful card! :)

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  31. stylesplentyAugust 13, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Thanks for sharing your cute card and showing us the possibility of digital cut dies.

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  32. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Love Keri Bradford! Thanks for sharing this adorable card!~Erica

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  33. LisaAugust 13, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love the way you incoporated a digital cut with the PTI stamp!! So clever and cute! :)

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  34. Susan WinslettAugust 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Yep, perfect card, Erin! Love Keri's designs & I am so eager to get my own Silhouette! Did you stamp on the bike before or after you cut it? Do you use PTI cardstock in your machine? Thanks for entertaining my ?s and the opportunity to win!

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  35. Michelle L.August 13, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Great card! I'd love to win more KB designs. :)

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  36. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    What a great card! Love Kerri's stuff, but have never been able to try. It would be fantastic to win! Thanks for the chance.
    Pam
    panuttingatgmaildotcom

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  37. Vicki WizniukAugust 13, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Love the silhouette of the bike with the detailed basket of flowers! Thanks for the chance to win. :)

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  38. Rebecca KettnerAugust 13, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I love my Silhouette and I love Kerri! What a perfect combination!!

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  39. FrancieAugust 13, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I'm thinking I need a Silhouette ... Great card, Erin, as usual!

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  40. MindyAugust 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    A really cut card! And I already have Kerri's Kit and PTI's stamps!!! Yeah Me!

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  41. Becky B.August 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Thank you for introducing me to Kerri's files. I have already been picking out my favorites. Adorable card! Thank you for the sizing tip!

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  42. JuliaAugust 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Love your ideas. Kerri's files are great, love all of them. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  43. ConnieCAugust 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Cute card.

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  44. Danielle G.August 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Love the card and shadow effect. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  45. Sandra KortenAugust 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Two of my favorites together! It is a great card, Erin. Kerri's kits are fantastic!
    Thank you for the chance te win.

    Sandra :)

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  46. CharmaineAugust 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Love this card...makes me think of the country...riding your bike and picking flowers...fun!

    Charmaine

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  47. VeronicaAugust 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Love your card. I just purchased this kit from Kerri! Thanks for the chance!

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  48. lanceneAugust 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    You and Kerri are my favorites - so I really love the result of combined effort. Great card.

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  49. Sue DAugust 13, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Love how you sized the bike to fit the basket.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  50. Linh C.August 13, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Simply adorable card! Thanks for the instructions on resizing the bike.

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  51. CharleneAugust 13, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Love your card--the pop up basket is awesome!!!! The colors are perfect. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  52. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    love the combo of the graphic bike and the detailed stamp. really lovely Donna K

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  53. listgirlAugust 13, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I love how only part of the bike is on the card! So cute. Thanks for the chance to win, I love Kerri Bradford's designs!

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  54. funkycrafterAugust 13, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    very nice card. so creative. i need to start using more die cuts for my cards. thank you for the chance to win these kits.

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  55. JLathamAugust 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I've just discovered Kerri and feel my die-cut addiction kicking in! I love your card!

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  56. Amanda JAugust 13, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I'm a new follower from Kerri's blog! So glad to have found you through her! Love your card!

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  57. Debbie CAugust 13, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    What a delightful card! Thanks for playing at Kerri's & for the creative ideas.

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  58. JeanetteAugust 13, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Your card is so sweet. Love that idea of using the bicycle. I am a big fan of Kerri..just recently discoverd her!
    Jeanette

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  59. RhadondaAugust 13, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Always nice to see your great work and creativity. Thanks!

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  60. LynnAugust 13, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Love your card Erin! Thanks for the chance to win some awesome design kits from Kerri Bradford.

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  61. Andi (RrlScrapGal)August 13, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Thanks for the design tips! Sweet card and GREAT week with Kerri!

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  62. KARENAugust 13, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Kerri's designs are the best! I love all your PTI designs too, Erin. Hope both of you keep creating.

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  63. JulieAugust 13, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I love it when one blog leads you to another blog...and you find a great one! Love your blog! Thanks!

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  64. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Another brilliant card, and I'm a huge fan of Kerri's designs!

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  65. jbuffanAugust 13, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Oh my word ! I have been going crazy this week collecting Kerri's cut files, just bought that bike set last night. And that PTI picnic basket has been on my wish list soooo long. THe time to buy it is NOW!
    What a fantastic giveaway, I would be in scrappy heaven!

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  66. Ellie AAugust 13, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Oh goodness me cause we don't love you enough you come offering Kerri goodies.. OH MY OH MY!!! Throwing my name in the bowl & crossing my fingers! Thanks for the chance.

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  67. JannaAugust 13, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    What an adorable card!! LOVE it! Thanks for the contest too!! Love Kerri Bradford's designs!

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  68. JeanineAugust 13, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Love the card and love Kerri Bradford's designs. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  69. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Very generous giveaway! Such a cute card BTW!!!
    -Dina M

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  70. MelanieAugust 13, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    What a fun idea to add the cute basket to the bike die cut. I just love Kerri's designs.

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  71. Savannah O'GwynnAugust 13, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    OHHH! I just heard about Kerri--totally in LOVE with her designs! THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

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  72. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Great Card! I follow both of your blogs. Great stuff ladies. Thanks. vsabartatcharterdotnet

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  73. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I really like Kerri Bradford's designs....since I an on a tight budget winning this would make my day! Thank you.

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  74. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    what a clever card! SOOOO creative. Love Kerri's designs and would love to win.

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  75. MelanieAugust 13, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Cute, cute card. Love that bike die-cut! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  76. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Love Kerri's designs and wouldn't mind winning some of them. Thanks for the opportunity!

    K in PA

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  77. thepaperholicAugust 14, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    I think I'm a lil late because of the time difference! :(

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  78. ana roatAugust 14, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I'm late too but nonetheless...awesome, awesome card--thanks for the inspiration!

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  79. Vicki DutcherAugust 14, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    What a fun way to use the partial bike image~

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