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Sunday, October 3, 2010
Hello Everyone, Happy Sunday!!! Today Whimsy Stamps  is kick'n off the week with some fun!!! Welcome to the Whimsy New Release Hop!!!

Whimsy Stamps is releasing some brand new rubber stamps today, and to celebrate the DT are having a Blog Hop!
We have 9 new stamps or sets designed by Crissy Armstrong (illustrator) and  Ann from Raindrop Echo designs (sentiment designer). The blog hop will run from today, October 3rd at noon EST and end on Thursday, October 7th at noon EST.

The team has lots of creativity and inspiration to share with you so why not grab yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy the hop.  If you came here from Suzanne Dean's Blog you are in the right place, if not you may want to start at the beginning for your chance to win many goodies along the way and at the end of the hop.  All you have to do is leave comments on each stop along the way to qualify.

Today I want to share the creation I made using Vintage Christmas!!  It is a gorgeous set with so many beautiful images and sentiments!!


I wanted the image to pop so I used no dp and put it on a white background. I colored the image with copics.
To give it a more vintage flair I used pastels and added some lace and pearls.

The second creation uses the same Vintage Christmas set but I used dp and made it more distressed and shabby chic.  The designer paper is Jovial by Basic Grey. The crocheted flower is handmade and the yummy lace is from my dear friend Sabrina.  (thanks Sabrina)


I would like to enter following challenges:

Shabby Tea Room- pearls and pastels
Creative Card Crew - Bloomin' Marvelous (2nd card)
Tuesday Throwdown - Punches (1st card)
Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge - Christmas in September
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Punch it Out (1st card for the sentiment)
Stamptacular - Layer It On
The Creative Cottage #24 - bling
City Crafter Challenge Blog #24 - flowers & frills
Paper Sundaes #38 - something from your stash (memory box trim on my top card I have been saving for the perfect time)
Charisma Cardz: Christmas Crafting
Stamp, Scrap &Doodle - Anything goes
Catch The Bug  - Anything goes .
Glitterbabes - Embossing (embossed in gold on my second card)
Incy Wincy - Anything Goes
Pollycraft Monday- no designer paper

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you enjoyed my creation.  The next stop on the hop is the sweet and talented Janna Sicard.

Thanks for stopping by and for all your comments!! Have a great day!!

hugs,


136 comments:

LINDA said...

Simply gorgeous !! You always do the most beautiful cards.. Love them both!!
Hugs, Linda

~Denise Lynn~ said...

Two fabulous cards Chris! Love the amazing details on both. Gorgeous coloring and accents too. Love them! :)

Debbie said...

Two Stunning cards Chris,love the colours on both,Hugs Debbie x

Dazie said...

Wow gorgeous cards I love the bow on the second!
Dazie
x

Patricia Garcia said...

Hello Chris, two cards and both just Stunning!! Beautiful colors!

Hugs,
Patricia

Marley said...

2 beautiful cards Chris!! Love them. xx Marley

Renkata said...

wow, just wow! Two stunning and elegant cards.

Miria said...

Hi, Chris. these cards are fab, I love their vintage look! Hugs. Miria

Anne said...

Both lovely cards loving the ponsettia
Anne xx

angelwhispers said...

Just love them he second is so tradtional and the first well just love the colour and the embossed background so pretty!!! Chanelle xxx

Brenda said...

They are both absolutely beautiful! Love that embossing folder you used in white!

Marion said...

Two stunning cards Chris. Love both and especially like the embossing on the white.
Marion

Oma said...

Both cards are very beautiful!

Niki Estes said...

Beautiful cards, Chris!

SemSee said...

Oh WOW Chris - these are amazing!! I love the pink and white candy cane card, and your poinsettia one is just as stunning! GOrgeous work hun!! You rock! Hugs, Simonne x

mycardz said...

Wow, both cards are simply GORGEOUS! hugz, Mary

Anonymous said...

I like both very much!

Darsie Bruno said...

just stunning cards as usual, Chris! I love seeing what you create! Hugs, Darsie

Crissy Armstrong said...

Just gorgeous Chris! For the fist one, I love the softness of the colours and overall softness of the card. And the second one is just screaming Christmas, which I also love!! The striped ribbon is great on it!

Marilyn said...

Both cards are absolutely stunning!
http://www.onestampingfool.blogspot.com/

Auntie Em said...

Both cards are so pretty! I was admiring the sweet shabby chic style with it's soft colours and texture. Awesome! And your traditional style with the rich colours is so nicely done as well.
Thanks for sharing! :o)

Sandra said...

Two gorgeous cards Chris....brilliant work!

Yake care
San x

Vanja said...

Stunning cards, Chris! I love them both! Fantastic colouring.
Hugs, Vanja

Rosalee said...

Hey there Chris. Love, love, love your cards especailly the first one on this post. Love the pearl and ribbon effect. You were right it does make the image pop.
Hugs, Rosalee

Saskia said...

Wow! Beautiful work!!! The new designs are gorgeous!! Thanks for the great blog hop!!

Hop hop hop... to the next blog!

Saskia :)

jan farnworth said...

really pretty.

Unknown said...

Love your work!
Hugs
Kim
x

Sinikka said...

Two gorgeous caards. Like them both a lot.
Sinikka:-)

Lorraine said...

wow both cards are very beautiful i just love your style xx

peggysue said...

Oh my word I am blown away at these creations! They are gorgeous!!!

Angela said...

Wow Chris your cards are so gorgeous.Thanks for the fun with the blog hop.
Many greetings
Angela

Arianne said...

Your cards are stunning! I love these vintage-stamps!

PJsKreativeKorner said...

Love both cards. Awesome and stunning!!!! Love the stamps!!!!

Unknown said...

So nice cards! Thanks for sharing :)

Ellibelle said...

wow, these are both amazing Chris!!

Gram's Treasures said...

Both cards are simply beautiful! I really like the white with the candy canes....I never realized before, how much white makes the image pop. Thank you

Joanne Travis said...

Both cards are fabulous, Chris!!! Your coloring is exquisite!

Annika said...

I cherish the moments I spend looking at your card art, Chris. So heartwarmingly beautiful!
Hugs
Annika

Grace said...

Wow both are wonderful Chris! Love the candy canes on the white! Great choice of EF for that!!! Pretty Poinsettia and love that lace! Wow you have been busy!!!

Craftypat said...

A very classy set of cards, beautiful work I love them.

Pat

Tanya said...

Stunning! Your candy cane card is the prettiest Christmas card I have seen :) ♥ it!

Cassie_lu said...

both cards are amazing but my fav is the first one with the soft colors and the textured white background - beautiful

Lelia Pierce said...

I am really loving the non-traditional colors of the first one. The shabby feeling of the second with the gold embossing is stunning!

XXX

Tracey said...

These cards are beautiful Chris! I love them!! xx

Anneke said...

Hi Chris,
this cards are so wonderfull!
Hugs Anneke

sallysbitz2 said...

Two beautiful cards xx
I really like your first card, it looks so elegant & different xx

Crystal said...

Totally GORGEOUS Creations Chris, BOTH of them are sooooo BEAUTIFUL!!!!! GREAT designs GF!!! Hugs!

Anonymous said...

Oh these are just so gorgeous, Chris. Both are colored just beautifully. Perfect Christmas cards! hugs, Angela

Donna said...

Beautiful cards Chris, the coloring is fabulous, and the embossing on your first card is perfect to frame the image.
hugs
Donna xx

Becky said...

Both of these are gorgeous Chris, I just love the first one, love the white and embossing, such fabulous details.

Teri said...

Picking my jaw up off of the floor!!! I adore your cards, especially the first one, oh, so sweet and so my colors!! Beautiful image!!
Teri

Allymcb1 said...

The white embossed background on the first card is really stunning. The card is beautiful.

Rhonda Miller said...

These cards are gorgeous. TFS.

Lynne in NI said...

Wow, both fabulous cards! I especially love your white themed one with all the pretty embossing

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards, my favourite one is the first one so elegant.

Sue

Mandy said...

Two more absolutely stunning creations Chris!

Anita said...

Both cards are absolutely beautiful.

Stef H said...

nope. not gonna say it! nope. can't make me. oh heck! it's GORGEOUS! they're both GORGEOUS!!!

and i am sooooooooooooooooooo glad you joined us at glitterbabe's challenge.

mmmmwwwaaahhh!

Patti P. said...

Love the way your images are framed and spotlighted on both cards. Loving the new stamps and the talented people showcasing them. Beautiful cards, TFS.

Patrice Herrera said...

Wow I love them both! You are so creative and versatile in your creations " I Like That" They are equally beautiful yet very different.

AUSTINSGRAMM said...

Awesome creations. Love the first card with the pastels for Xmas..Beautiful


tfs
bobbi

MissD said...

Great card the first one is unique love the embossing and image

Anonymous said...

WOWZER!! These are both just GORGEOUS girl!! LOVE your pretty frilly touches to both!! :)

JLJ Designs said...

Beautiful cards!

Jennifer

auntie lisa said...

Wow these are beautiful! I love the white and pink! I don't usually think of using this for Christmas but it looks awesome and the traditional red one is amazing too...very nice!!!
Lisa

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

What a wonderful creation! Thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!

Joy said...

cute cute cute, thanks for playing with Bugaboo!

Kathie ~ Beary Wishes said...

Beautiful cards! Just lovely.
Kathie xx

Linda Carson said...

Picture perfect artwork!

Pattie said...

Great cards - I love the candy canes with all the white and the pretty pink ribbon! Thanks for sharing with us in the Tea Room!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing in the hop.

Mickie said...

Both are stunning cards Chris.

Debbie said...

Gorgeous ... both cards! Thanks for sharing with us in the Tea Room :)

Divinewoman said...

Both of your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing with everyone.

Janet said...

Very beautiful....love the pearls and lace!

Unknown said...

Both of these turned out gorgeous!
hugs,
gini

Cindy Haffner said...

BEAUTIFUL!!

Charline said...

wonderful cards... both traditional and original !

Jean said...

I love both your card, they are both stunning..
Hugs, Jean

raindropecho said...

Oh Chris, I can't say enough about these. They are absolute beauties and so were the rest of your creations for this release. You're one talented woman!

- Ann

Dena said...

Wow Chris! These are stunning! I love that black paper!!! Gorgeous embossing on the first one, sooo elegant!
Hugs, Dena

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

Both cards are beautiful! Your work is lovely!
Huggies ~
Sharron♥

Lisa T said...

So different but both so beautiful! TFS!

Gail said...

absolutely beautiful!!! tfs..loves ya

CraftinGranny said...

Beautiful cards Chris. I'm lovin this new collection. Going to be a "must have" for me... Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent and for the kind comments you always leave on my blog. "Hugs" Carol

Denise said...

Incredible, I like the twist with the candy cane colors.

Jenny said...

Eine wunderschƶne Karte.

Billie A said...

Very pretty I like the look. Great

Anonymous said...

Wow!!! 2 such different looks and both are stunning! You are so very talented. Love both cards. Thanks so much for sharing!
Sue Brailey

Corinne said...

Both cards are beautiful. Love the colors.
Hugs~
Corinne

Cindy said...

Two great cards! Thanks for sharing!

Mary Lou said...

Hi Chris~~Beautiful!!
Love the white card!! Gorgeous image.
The vintage flair is PERFECT for the poinsettia!!
You are so inspiring!!
Blessings

Davi said...

Stunning cards, love the rich color on one and the white embossing on other.

Melodie said...

Wow, both cards are so beautiful.
Hugs
Melodie

Unknown said...

I love the candy cane card especially, it's so pretty!

Lisa

Candy said...

WOW! Both cards are beautiful and yet so very different! Love them both :o)
Hugs~

Kim said...

Beautiful and elegant Christmas Card. I love the textures and embellishments. Thanks for playing along with us at Tuesday Throwdown.

Shirley N said...

Both cards are so beautiful Chris! Love your card designs and your images are beautiful

Anonymous said...

Two beautiful cards, love the white colour scheme on the first one!
Helen x

Krista's Design said...

Your cards are so lovely!
Love your use of colors!
Luv&Hugs,
Krista

Cyprus Anne said...

Two super cards and very different.

Anne

Mona Evy said...

Wow, two beautiful Christmas card! Love the papers! Thanks for joining this week at Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge!

Heike's Creativeplace said...

Wow, all your creations are Stunning. Lovely Details and colors.

Hugs
Heike

x laura x said...

so pretty.
x laura x

Lindsey said...

What beautiful cards! Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week x

Heather "Hev" said...

Lovely work as always Chris :)

Dana said...

Fabulous! LOVE those punches! Thanks for playing along with Tuesday Throwdown this week! *smile*

Karen McAlpine said...

Love the dry embossing. All the new releases are super nice!

Kelly said...

Both of these cards are gorgeous! The way you pay attention to detail is amazing!

Ros said...

Beautiful beautiful cards ... so glad you shared your talent with us at CCCB

Veronica Z said...

Both of your cards are beautiful! I love the candy cane stamp!

Suzanne said...

Wow what gorgeous cards, both are quite stunning. love them
Hugs Sue x

Tracy said...

beautiful cards love the images. Thanks for joining us at The Creative Cottage, Tracy x

Diamond Doll said...

Hiya Chris,WOW! Two Beautifly christmas cards,love the embossing.
(hugs)
Trish (-;

Shazza said...

both beautiful cards, love them x

Sue said...

Hi Chris
wow two totally beautiful cards, thank you for joining us at The Creative Cottage this week, hope to see you next time, sue,x

RoseC said...

So very lovely! Thanks.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...
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Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Hi mom love the cards!!The image is adorable!!The colors are grate!! So very lovely! Thanks for letting me use your copics hugs and kisses meghan

Alica said...

wonderful christmas cards! Love the papers and the images too!
Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week!

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Two very lovely card. I especially love the vintage looking poinsettia cards - just yummy! Thanks for giving us this wonderful inspiration!

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous cards!

cnelson said...

Beautiful work!! Thank you for playing along at CCCB!

Vee said...

Fabulous Christmas designs. Thanks for joining in with my challenge at Charisma this week. Good luck.
xx Vee

Erin... said...

2 fabulous cards!!! Love all the white on the 1st then that yummy ribbon on the 2nd!

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous cards Chris ,,, both of them are fantastic :-)

Luv
Lols x x x

Tami G said...

so pretty.. love the stamps

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Fab cards! Just amazing!! Thanks for joining us at Glitterbabes!

Elise said...

Two great cards - love them both!

joan said...

such beautiful cards.. well done

Stacy Morgan said...

Gorgeous! I love the candy cane one, just fabulous. I didn't realize how many DT you were on. Boy girl you are busy!!! Your work is fabulous so they are lucky to have you! I don't get by as much as I should anymore. Life is busy busy, but I had to stop after I saw your comment. Hope you have a great rest of the week.

Gina said...

Oh my!! Both these cards are absolutely stunning!!! Thank you for sharing them with us at Glitterbabes Challenge XXX

Karita said...

OMG!! Both cards are magnificent!!! :) Images are beautiful and both card desings are fantastic! So many gorgeous details and layers.
Thank you for giving us lots of inspiration :)

And thank you playing with us at SSC and hope to see you again :)

Hugs,
Karita

Christine said...

Two beautiful cards! I love the embossed white background on your candy cane card, so elegant. Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week!

Rae Anne said...

O. . .M. . .G!!! HOLY COW AND WOW!!! I love both cards, but the first one is simply smashing!!! Thanks so much for participating in Catch the Bug's World Card Making Day / Anything Goes challenge with Bugaboo Stamps! :D MWAH!

Adria Slauterbeck said...

Gorgeous cards and certainly festive! You added so much beautiful detail in both beauties.

Thank you for sharing your "layers" of creativity with us over at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge!

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