Monday, December 3, 2012

Blog Hoppin' with Whimsy and Stars Studio

(If you haven't had a chance to cast your vote over at Fashionista I'd really 
appreciate it if you'd pop over and vote for my card.  Here's the link.)

     It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  To get ready for the season, we are having a blog hop to show off all the Christmas and winter themed images available from Whimsy and Stars Studio and to introduce the new Winter 2013 design team!



     If you just arrived from Suzanne's blog, you are on the right track!  If not, please start at the beginning of the hop at the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog to make sure you don't miss out on anything. Hop along and leave a comment for each member of  design team.  The hop will end on Friday, December 7th at midnight EST.  One random winner, to be announced on the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog on December 8th, will be picked from all the comments received to win the Grand Prize of THREE Digi Stamps.
     Decorations, the spirit of giving, and showing love to those we know and don't make this season so special.  I'm not really sure why we don't practice it all year long it's so wonderful.  I've used Mabelle's new "Christmas Tag" digi on my card.  I colored the image with Copics and then added Glossy Accents to the berries.


     I tried to get a better picture of the shine of the Glossy Accents on the berries.  It looks so cool in real life.


     Since we're showcasing the winter and Christmas images from W&SS I thought I'd pop in another pic of the card I posted last week using "Snowball Boy".


     Isn't he a cutie!  
     For the duration of the hop,  Mabelle is offering a special gift with purchase. With any order from the Whimsy and Stars Studio Etsy store, you can select one of two special images, Stocking Ted or Xmas Tag.

                                   

     Thank you for hopping with us today!  I'm the end of the hop, but we'd sure love it if you popped back in to the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog and let us know what you thought of the hop.  
     Don't forget to leave a comment at each stop on the hop to increase your chance of winning the Grand Prize!
     Here is the entire blog hop list in case you get lost along the way:   
Tracy  (you are here)

     Hope you enjoy the hop!


Supplies

  • Paper:  Simple Stories "Handmade Holiday", Recollections, Kraft Outlet Brown Kraft and chipboard
  • Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio "Christmas Tag"
  • Ink:  Copics
  • Tools:  sewing machine, Crop-a-dile
  • Miscellaneous:  Hug Snug seam binding, Hang Tag String, Recollections pearls, Glossy Accents, Yellow Stickles, We R Memory Keepers eyelet, button from my stash

34 comments:

Lesley said...

I voted for your amazing card Tracy! These two cards are just as spectacular! I love your work! Looking forward to designing with you.
Smiles,
Lesley

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Awesome cards!!! I really like the layering you did!

Caroline said...

I love this card the design is beautiful as are the colours. Caroline xxx

Sue said...

Gorgeous card Tracy. I love the image and the papers and layout are wonderful

Hugs Sue

Suzanne Bier said...

Hiya Tracy! I'm so happy to be joining you on the DT! All of your cards are gorgeous, and I stopped by to vote for you, too! *hugs*, Suzanne

Jane said...

Both cards are beautiful Tracy.
Hugs
Jane

Lynne Armstrong said...

Hi Tracy, I'm a bit behind on my commenting! Love how you've used the tag on this card....and your little snowball boy is gorgeous. Two beautiful cards :)
Hugs xx
PS I went and voted...hope you win!

marsha said...

Your cards are both awesome! Great coloring and I love the shine on the berries. Glad to be on the Dt with you!
Hugs,
Marsha

Unknown said...

Gorgeous!!! But your cards are ALWAYS gorgeous!!! I love the tag.. your coloring is amazing!! Love the pearls you added The stitching is great! Awesome papers on both! Love all the blue.. with the embossing and the white around the edge!! FANTASTIC!!! Gorgeous ribbon too!

Debra Miller said...

Beautiful Tracy as always, such wonderful coloring and details. Hugs, Deb

Geri said...

Love how you made those sweet berries shine!!! And I did my duty...I voted!;)

Nancy said...

So beautiful, Tracy! The glossy berries are wonderful! :o)

Audrey Pettit said...

What a sweet card, Tracy! Love that little tag and love your pieced background. What a great combo of papers. Really love the glossy accents on the berries, too. Soooo adorable!

Kathy said...

Beautifully done Tracy. Love the papers you've paired with the tag! Voted for you, too, good luck!

Cheryl said...

Beautiful card Tracy! I love the papers and stitching. They look so cozy and homey.

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous cards, Tracy! Your papers and designs are terrific! Fantastic coloring of the cute images, as always! BTW, I voted for your card yesterday!

Carol Hirsch said...

Both cards are gorgeous. Love the papers.

Unknown said...

You have my vote Tracy! No doubt about it! Your berry card is berry berry beautiful indeed, such pretty colours! Hugs, Ira
irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

Unknown said...

Your cards look so pretty. Hope you are enjoying your week so far.

Hugs~

Tracey T said...

These Christmas cards are both gorgeous, Tracy. Love the frosty edges of the blue and the homespun feel of your first card. Have just been and cast my vote!! Hugs, Tracey x

Anonymous said...

GORGEOUS! as always!

Rhonda Miller said...

Both creations are gorgeous.

loz said...

Gorgeous cards Tracy..Loz

StampinCarol said...

WOW! On both!!!

Tiz Barnes said...

Two great cards, but the blue one is stunning!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

These are so beautiful.....I'm speechless!

Ros Crawford said...

Gorgeous!!! I love the berry card so much ...

Linda Breedlove said...

You can count on me for a vote, dear friend!
I'm lovin' this combo of papers with the black cardstock... gorgeous together especially with the black stitching. Love your Glossy Accents enhanced berries... So pretty!

Karen said...

You are a master at coloring. Both of your creations are Divine!

Lisa Minckler said...

I'm amazed. This is really such a simple design and still so completely captivating! Your papers and the amazing coloring make me giddy!
Ohhh, one more thing. I've misplaced my brain this past few weeks and I can't find your address. Would you please email that to me again? I'm certain once the holiday is over, I'll find it!!
HUGGLES...
Lisa xx {_}{_}...warm slippers to keep the chill off your feet. Just thought I'd clarify as is might look like a fuzzy bra. ;)

Bonnie Irvine said...

This card is delightful. The combinations of papers are so cheerful and the zigzag stitching just adds to that. I love the simplicity and crispness of this image brought to life by your amazing talent.

Mary-Anne V said...

Wonderful cards...these images are great. I love how you enlarged the tag to take center stage on your first card and I love the embossing on the second.

Danielle Vincent said...

Hi there - both of your cards are just beautiful. You've convinced me that I must have that great tag! Love the glossy accents on the berries - it's perfectly lovely.

Iulia said...

WoW! I'm not only in awe of your cardmaking skills but I'm also amazed by your photographing ones! Love the clarity of your pics and the way even sparkle and shimmer look on your photos! You are truly an asset to our Mo team:)
Have a great weekend hunnie!
Hugs, IUlia