Hello, Blogging Friends!
(this post was edited on August 3, 2018 to remove old info)
(this post was edited on August 3, 2018 to remove old info)
Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle "August Release" Blog Hop featuring new stamp sets and papers!
Blog Hop Order this month is:
Shona
Diane
Donna (that's me!)
Chris
Jess
Anne
Belinda
Eret
My teamies have created some wonderful examples with these delightful, festive stamps.
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August Sparkle N Sprinkle Stamps:
August's sets are:
- Elf Sitter - Rubber Set - Digital Set
- Dream Catcher Maiden - Rubber Set - Digital Set
- Basket of Hope - Rubber Set - Digital Set
- Autumn Berry Wreath - Rubber Set - Digital Set
- Christmas Spirit Fairy - Digital Only with multiple colored versions
- Saguaro Desert Landscape Background Papers -- Digital Only
- Four Seasons Wreath - Mega Digital Bundle
My card features Michelle Perkett's sweet Christmas Spirit Fairy:
I have colored her with Copic Markers. With this digital set, you will receive the black and white images, plus this Copic-colored image. Additionally, the bundle includes another beautiful colored rendition by colorist Anne Temple, and the blue background without the fairy's dress being colored in. Lots of options with this set.
There are white snowflakes in the background, and a white snowflake border punch on the right side, with a single white snowflake on the left, embellished with a holly sprig:
The black and red panels are dry embossed and distressed Tonic's Powder Blue Embellish Mousse. The designer paper in the background has been distressed with Tumbled Glass and Memento Paris Dusk inks, then covered with Pacific Teal Embellish Mousse for an interesting effect.
Firecracker Red embossing powder was used on the frame and sentiment. Although it is a detail EP, it contains glitter, and still allows the detailed portions of the image to show. The same distressing techniques were used on the simple oval:
TIP:
Use various parts of a digital stamp to accessorize your cards:
I printed a smaller version of the Christmas Spirit Fairy Digital Stamp and cut out two of the holly pieces from her skirt, and adhered them to the sentiment and snowflake on the left:
Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to visit everyone's blog in order to be eligible for the grand prize.
- Sparkle N Sprinkle Products used:
- Christmas Spirit Fairy Digital Stamp Set (20% off until August 20)
- Christmas Poinsettia Rubber Stamp Set 690 (sentiment) also available digitally here.
- Firecracker Red embossing powder (detail EP with glitter)
- Embellish Mousse (Powder Blue, Pacific Teal)
- Inks: Distress Inks, VersaMark, Crimson VersaFine, Memento Paris Dusk
- MS Snowflake Chain Punch, Himalayan Snowflake Punch
- Papers: Black, Red, White, snowflake background from K and Company
- Embossing Folders: Anna Griffin Feather Illusion, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot
Challenges I'd like to play in please:
- Christmas Card Challenges #19 Blue and White with Snowflakes (white snowflakes in the background, and a white snowflake border punch on the right side, with a single white snowflake on the left)
- ABC Christmas Challenge P is for People, R is for Red 9/6
- Christmas at Sweet Stampin' (Aug 9) Anything Christmas 9/13
- The Merry Christmas Challenge #29 Anything Christmas Goes 9/6
- Pammie's Inky Pinkies #1733 Anything Goes 9/15
- Kerst Christmas (Aug #8) Anything Christmas (4th entry) 9/1
- World Wide Open DT Challenge #25 AG for a DT - 9/15
Stamping Hugs,
This is so pretty Donna! Love how you stole the holly from the dress and made it part of the background - really creative! The colors are beautiful and the angled idea is awesome! You rocked this digi!
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS! I love your coloring and it's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Donna. I love how you've colored the image and the red frame really makes the whole thing pop. Such a clever idea to add the holly to the sentiment and the snowflake.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is stunning, Donna!! The fairy is gorgeous!! I love how you colored her!! The design and sparkle are fabulous!! What a beautiful Christmas card this is!! I love, love it!! Have a great evening!! Big hugs :)
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Beautifully created Donna and love the mix of colors you have chosen, a favorite combo of min!! Adding the bits of holly is so creative and the perfect touch...once again full of sparkle-y beauty!!
ReplyDeleteDonna, she is lovely with her poinsettia gown and beautiful wings. The design is gorgeous, and your signature sparkle delightful. Great colors too. Beautiful Christmas card, Donna, someone is going to be so lucky to receive it.
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Sue
That angel speaks to me. Too cute for words!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful angel card!
ReplyDeleteI love all the layers ... you have such a knack for creating such intricate and detailed layers of all sorts of shapes and sparkly goodness. This creation is absolutely stunning. I love it! The teals and reds and whites go so well together. Absolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHallo liebe Donna,
ReplyDeletedeine Karte ist wieder so traumhaft schön gestaltet. Ich bin immer begeistert von deinen Werken. Alles passt perfekt zusammen. Ich bewundere deine Werke sehr gern. Ich wünsche dir einen schönen Tag. Ganz liebe Knuddelgrüße herzlichst Silvi
Hi Donna, Loving the card.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a nice day. Sue
She is so cute. She reminds me of my oldest granddaughter. I am sold on this one
ReplyDeleteAn amazing coloured image, so pretty with the poinsettia dress and the wings are coloured beautifully. Love the snow drops and you gorgeous dies...hugs.xx
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Lovely card ! The tilted glitter frame look very festive :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Donna! Sweet fairy, beautiful colouring and wonderful vibrant colours. The L/O and design are fabulous with all the lovely snowflakes.
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Hi Donna this is a stunning Christmas card the winter fairy is just so pretty and I love all the layers you have added. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteDonna this card is gorgeous! I love the Snow Fairy, she is so beautiful, and I love all the extra elements you added to this card to make it so special!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful sweetie. When I get a chance I will do you some embossing but I will have to do it in card not paper as the embossing is so deep. It is 3D. If you email your address I will do it when I can sweetie. It might be a little while.
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Cathy
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Gorgeous design Donna, the layers and colours are fabulous. The Christmas fairy is adorable and your colouring is beautiful. I hope you are doing well, Hugs, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteOh my she is just lovely, the detail on the dress is so pretty and such wonderful coloring, so love the use of the frame on an angle and how it goes above and behind the image like that, such pretty sparkle, just perfect for winter and Christmas time!
ReplyDeleteI really love the way you colored this card. Your use of glitter, embossing powder, stamps, inks, and other embellishments is quite stunning. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThe off set frame work around the Christmas Angel set her off terrific. Your choice of the blue and red colors are great and the peekaboo snowflakes make a great card.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Thanks for sharing at The Merry Christmas Challenge.
ReplyDelete~Owner/DT Janis
Such a beautiful card - love the choice of die cuts and beautiful image and great coloring - you did a great job as always thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW Donna this is stunning! Love the layers and papers. The image is gorgeous and of course the wonderful sparkle.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Linda xxx
Donna, this is unbelievably beautiful! Great coloring and gorgeous color combination! You really brought that beautiful image to life. Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteOh I do love a wonky panel, love how you used the negative die cut to frame it out! You colored her pretty dress beautifully, love the poinsettia and holly print. And she happens to be holding my most favorite bird a Red Cardinal. This is a beauty, Donna! xo!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Donna, you've made SUCH a gorgeous design with this image! I just love all of the sparkle and your tilted frame really make her stand out! You have so many lovely details on this and I enjoy seeing what you do with the SNS products! Thanks for sharing! HUGS :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty image. I love how you framed her. TFS
ReplyDeletethis is a very beautiful card Donna
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
Just popped back to say thanks for sharing your beautiful card at Sweet Stampin' Christmas Challenge...no hardship to return for another look at this beauty!
ReplyDeletexx
This is so beautiful. Your coloring and creativity is outstanding.
ReplyDeleteSo much interest in this card due to the way you layered the pieces, very clever!
ReplyDeleteVery, very pretty. Love your coloring, but wish I could see better how you used the embellishment mouse.
ReplyDeleteI love this layout especially the tilted glitter scalloped frame around the angel.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, Donna, thank you for creating something so lovely with my Christmas fairy image, I love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the colors and layers.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful Christmas angel image and the way you colored it is perfect. All the layers and elements you added really make this a gorgeous creation.
ReplyDeleteVery creative. Loved the colors. A beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors on this card. It looks so elegant.
ReplyDeleteI love how this angel is positioned on this card. The coloring and the embellishments add a great touch to this card.
ReplyDeleteYour Angel Christmas card is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used and that stamp is gorgeous. Great idea using the negative die cut too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty fairy stamp, your card is so beautiful, I enjoy all the details and the background with the Pacific teal mousse. The snowflake border on the side and the holly sprig all make for beautiful interest.
ReplyDeleteWow Donna! what a beauty of a card you have created and designed.
ReplyDeleteLove your wonky layers! never seen to master that myself.. your image is so beautiful and love your gorgeous colours you have used..
Perfect card my dear friend.
Hugs Pam xxx
Very pretty love the colors
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful Christmas Angel card... love it...
ReplyDeleteAmazing job
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and very colorful.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this card. Very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love this image, and your card is perfect!
ReplyDeleteWOW - WONDERFUL card Donna!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the image and your colouring, ADORE your colour combo and pretty layers too!
Thanks for sharing! This was beautifully done. I can't believe it is digital.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and sparkly for Christmas. I like the layers.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous angel, gorgeous coloring, gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the cut out frame. Such a great idea and enhancing it with glitter is wonderful. Adding the little bits of holly is great. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDonna, this card is so pretty! I love the colors and the way you made your layers. The fairy is gorgeous--you've done an amazing job coloring her! And I'm still so envious of how you can photograph that glitter! (Thank you for the tips on that!) Sending big hugs your way!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I'm in awe of your work. You are very talented! This is absolutely lovely.
ReplyDeleteWow Donna this looks a million dollars, love, love the image and papers, you have worked your magic with the card design, excellent work
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lorraine x
Awww Donna another special Christmas card with a fabulous colour scheme. The expression on her face whilst looking at the robin is so serene and loving. Beautiful make.
ReplyDeleteWarm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.
Donna, what a beautiful stamp and gorgeous card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I wish I could color like that, but I guess that's what digit stamps are for lol. Love the snowflakes tucked in the side.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute, cute image and you've colored her so beautifully! You've added some fun elements and pretty embossing... sigh. Inspiring! I really like your cockeyed frame behind the other panels. Took some figuring before you put it together. That little holly sprig with the sentiment is so cute, too. Totally adorable, Donna!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, What a pretty card. Love the blue and red Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful card, Donna! I love your pretty fairy! Kisses, my friend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamp and lovely colours! A great card!
ReplyDeleteI just love this angel and the colors you used stunning ......Lis
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project here. Nicely coloured, love the design. Great work. Thank you for sharing with us here today at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
ReplyDeleteAnnette DT Registered Owners/Admin for World Wide Open Design Team Challenge
Wonderful card. Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge. Best of luck with your entry.
ReplyDeleteAngie DT WorldwideOpenDesignTeamChallenge
Beautiful image and card; love the vibrant colors. Thank you for sharing with us at The PIP Challenges.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful layout and image. I like how you used the frame cutout as an embellishment.....I'll have to remember that because it looks so nice! Beautiful coloring and embellishments, too! So glad you shared this with us at PIP Challenges!
ReplyDeleteYour card is amazing Donna! Blue and red are so pretty together. Love your coloring of the image and your gorgeous design. Stunning work!
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous is this card! So pretty Donna, and your colouring is just first class xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. That image is so pretty. Hugz
ReplyDeleteOh, Donna, I love your turquoise and red combo! How stunning. The sparkly red frame gives wonderful visual texture and the snowflakes make me feel like it isn't going to be 104F today. lol
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Donna, such a pretty image and lovely colours - such a fabulous design.
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Super cute card! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Christmas Card Challenges! -Lori DT
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love the texture that the small layer of glitter gives! Thanks for linking up with us at Christmas Card Challenges! Karen, DT
ReplyDeleteLovely! Thank you so much for sharing at Sweet Stampin and good luck with the Challenge. Judy DT
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous make...Thank you for sharing with us at World Wide Open...And good luck..Hope to see you again next month..
ReplyDeleteCaz x
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