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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
 This is my second post of the day. For the YNS challenge/ Creative Belli challenge, click here.

Welcome to the Whimsy New Release Hop!!!   If you came here from Ann Vento's blog, you are in the right place, if not you may want to start at the beginning at Crissy's blog since there is lots of inspiration and chance for prizes along the way and you don't want to miss it!! The grand prize includes ALL 6 of the new release stamps, a ticket die, and some paper!!!  But that is not all...several blogs will be giving away a single stamp from today's release!!  We have so much to share with you so why not grab yourself a cup of coffee or another favorite beverage and enjoy the hop!!

Whimsy Stamps is releasing some brand new rubber stamps today, and to celebrate the DT is having a Blog Hop!  The artists Melissa Jenkins (Meljen's), Crissy Armstrong and Ann Vento from Raindrop Echo designs have been  hard at work creating some awesome holiday sentiments and images as well as some customized images.

There is one new gorgeous set by Crissy Armstrong called Peace on Earth filled with sentiments and beautiful holiday images, 3 new  fab sets by Ann Vento called Christmas Tree in Words, Calendar Background, and Winter Seals, and then 2 new adorable stamps from Melissa Jenkins called Elf Bell Mouse and Cozy Little Snowman and guess what???

......today you also will be able to purchase a FABULOUS NEW Die to cut all those awesome ticket sentiments out.  Yes, Whimsy is beginning to carrry dies and the Ticket Die is the first to be available in the new Whimsy Shapeology Die Collection.  That's not all!!!  Ann Vento has also created 10 new customized stamps and there is new Holiday paper created by Whimsy!!  It is so yummy and I know I can't wait to get my hands on it!! There are  2 packs of 6x6 designer paper available created by Ann and Crissy each with 12 designs, 2 sheets of each design for a total of 24 sheets!!  Woo hoo!!  Whimsy is also taking preorders for a gorgeous snowflake die!!!


Here is one of the new custom rubber designs:
  

Now on to my creation!!  I decided to use the adorable Cozy Little Snowman illustrated by Melissa Jenkins!  I just adore snowman and this one is the sweetest!  I colored it with copics.


Some of the dp is from my scrap bin but I do know it is Heidi Grace and the other is SU Candy Cane!  I created the snowflakes using white glitter paper.  The card uses the sentiment from Winter seals designed by Ann.  The candy wrapper uses a template from Leigh Ann Baird called the easy candy wrapper available at the Wild flower patch shop here. The snowman was colored with copics and adhered on a dry embossed circle which was punched out with my SU circle punch.  The sentiment on the box is from the Christmas tree in words stamp set.

Here is a close up of each of my two projects:



challenges:
Pile It On - Christmas or Winter with Animals
Crafty Cardmakers - Stitching
Fairytale Challenges - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz - For Christmas with Love
Winter Wonderland: Sing a Carol- Frosty the Snowman
C.R.A.F.T. - Dry Embossing
One Stop Crafts - Embossing
Paperplay - Circles
Raise the Bar- Curves (circles, scallops)
Crazy 4 Challenges - Square Cards
Stampin B's - Animal in a Die Cut
Fairytale Challenges - Anything Goes 
Spoonful of Sugar- snow/ snowflakes 
Tip Top Tuesday- image and a sentiment
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday- glitter
 Paper Romance-  Everything but the kitchen sink - This is a neat theme.  It means to do alot of something.  I have alot of layers
 For Fun - Metal - my Metal is my bauble bells on my candy wrapper
Crafty Calendar  - winter
One Stitch At A Time
- winter wonderland
Paper Sundaes
- let it snow
Paper Players
- snowmen
Allsorts
- Christmas
Ellephantastic
  - blue
 Craft Your Passion - double anything- ribbon and bells on my candy wrapper
Stamp Insanity - Punches
Drunken Stampers - Punch Me

Fresh Brewed - 2 of More Patterned Papers
Passionately Artistic - Linky Party 
Thoughtful Thursdays - J is for...Jewels
Totally Stampalicious - I've Got The Blues
 Little Red Wagon - Something in 3's (snowflakes on my card)
Wild Orchid -Classic Christmas

Thanks for stopping by!  I hop you enjoyed my creation.  Thanks for stopping by. The next stop on the hop is the uber talented Beate.

Have a great day!



149 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh wow Chris! What gorgeous projects!! I love the added snowflake and your colored the snowman so beautifully hun!! HUGS

~Denise Lynn~ said...

Wonderful little set here Chris! Love the card and all the pretty details and that pretty is super cute with the snowman head! These are just beautiful! :)

Deb said...

oh wow, Chris they are just beautiful, what an adorable set they make, love them both! hugs Debx

Danni said...

Fabulous set!! so pretty!

*Alison* said...

WOW!! just STUNNING!!! I love how you cut out the snowman and used it on your little box too :) thanks for sharing off to the next inspirational blog..for the hop..crossing fingers, toes, and eyes to win.. HUGS

Becky said...

Chris these are fabulous girl! Gorgeous coloring and adorable snowman.

Me said...

What a beautiful set,it all looks so perfectly,great colours.
Also love the way you fotograph it.

Grtzz Marjon

Crissy Armstrong said...

Wowzers Chris, both projects are so cute and so pretty too! I'm loving your layout on the card and the layers and papers you used. Gorgeous blues (blue is my fav colour). Your colouring is perfection too! I love the cloudy background. The sewing and lace are gorgeous touches too!

Alyssa S said...

So stinkin' cute again!! Love the little candy wrapper too!

heidy said...

Just gorgeous
Heidy

Unknown said...

Hi Chris, isn't he gorgious this snowman?! Love what you did with him, such a good combination of paper and embellishments. Frea

Beate said...

Chris, your card and box look phenomenal. I already had the snowman and the sentiment set on my wish list, but now they are must haves. Beautiful coloring and composition!
Hugs and smiles

downrightcrafty said...

Hiya love these creations thank you so much for sharing with us at Winter Wonderland this week and hope you will join us on Friday for our next fun challenge
Hugs Kate xx

Iris Wiechmann said...

Oh wow Chris your set is stunning!!!!! I love this cute little snowman too and you have colored him to perfection! Gorgeous creations!

Hugs,
Iris =)

Joy said...

Lovely card and 3-D project! so cute that snowman! you did a fabulous job on your coloring and I always love your layouts and stitching! so awesome! hope you have a wonderful hump day!

Anne said...

Gorgeous card Chris love the colours & the fab treat box too
Anne xx

Anonymous said...

Hello your set is stunning.
The image is beautifully colored and I like the colors.
Beautiful!

Thanks for playing with us at Fairy Tale Challenge
Hugs Karla

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Becca Fabozzi said...

Amazing creations. Love the new stamps. This snowman is adorable

chris said...

Hi Chris, talk about gorgeous, its all so fabulous. hugs chris xx

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

I always know that I'll be in for a treat when I come here Chris and you always deliver! Your card is wonderful - love the combo of blues and the snowman is colored so beautifully. I admire how you always create a coordinating item too - you are so creative! Beautiful work again today.

Pop's Cards said...

Gorgeous creations that snowman is so sos cute husg Pops x

ChristineCreations said...

What a fun snowman set Chris! This is an awesome card and box...love the icy snowy paper too!

Helen said...

The snowman is cute and so are your card and the box. Regards, Helen

Dorcas said...

THis is so cute, Chris. I love the Dps here too. It all came together so nicely!Beautiful. :-)

Shazza said...

these are just adorable Chris, love them x

Marion said...

Oh Wow! This is a fabulous set. Love those images.
Marion

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, what great creations. TFS.

little man's momma said...

Love the great creations! Wounderful colors

Tami said...

I love the snowman and the colors:)

Peggy said...

Adorable projects! Love the colors, lace, and images.
God bless!
Peggy Allen

Judi said...

Oh my goodness, what FABULOUS creations! I'm stunned, your work really is GORGEOUS!

Hugs

Judi xx

Crystal said...

Oh my Chris these are FABULOUS!!! I LOVE your treat box and the way you used that image GF is just genious!!! Your card is soooooooo wonderful, I LOVE these colors for that darling snowman!! AWESOME work as always sweetie!

Lillian Child said...

Oh what I wouldn't give to be the recipient of these DARLING holiday projects - they are just too sweet for words! Great job!

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Chris,
These are adorable. Beautiful colours and embellishment. Gorgeous work.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Fleur said...

Gorgeous creations
Thanks for joining my challenge at ALLSORTS this week, Good Luck
Hugz Fleur xXx

Bianca said...

This is a very cute and lovey set! I love the image and the colors very much! Thanks for playing with us at our very first challenge of Fairy Tale. xx Bianca

Niki Estes said...

So cute, Chris! I love the colors, lace, snowflakes and cute stamps!

Maria Becske said...

I love your card

Linnie said...

Breathtakingly beautiful as always Chris
luv
linniex

Cec said...

Your card is wonderful. I love the colours, the layout and that great image. Thanks for joining us at Delightful Challenges.
Hugs!
Cec

Andrea said...

What a stunning set - I adore the papers you have used, and the way you have just used the snowman's head for the treat box.
Love, Andrea xx

Karen said...

loving the snowman and your card is stunning x

Unknown said...

Your projects are so beautiful! xxx

Stampersue said...

Another stunning card the snowman is a real sweetie
Stampersue
X

Mandy said...

Oh wow Chris these are stunning, love the snowman you've used.
Thanks for joining us at Paper Play for our "Circles" challenge
hugs Mandy xx

christa-peter said...

That snowman is just so cute

Shirley N said...

Wonderful project Chris! I love your card and how you colored your snowman--everything is so beautiful!

stephanne said...

Oh my heavens, this is dazzling!!! A darling little snowman, that is for sure, and I love your papers and details, just so cute!!!
hugs, stephanne

Annika said...

What a beautiful set! The background for snowman is so lovely and I love how you carried the part of the image to the lil' box!
Hugs
Annika

Kerri said...

WOW!!!! This is GORGEOUS!!!! Love everything about it, Chris:)

Benzi said...

Ooh, I love a snowman and this project is just awesome. Thanks for joining the Stampin B's this week with your wonderful creations.

Donna said...

Oh Chris this is amazing, I love your card and then to carry it through to the little box was a fabulous idea, esp just using the snowman's head. Very creative.
hugs
Donna xx

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

okay you win. That was officially the longest list of challenges I've seen on a blog! LOL! I hope you win every single one of them because this project is amazing! I love love love winter themed things and this set rocks!

Denise Marzec said...

This is awesome!!

Lyse said...

I love your snowman.

Vanja said...

This is beautiful, Chris! I love the lace and the snowflake, fabulous colouring.
Hugs, Vanja

x laura x said...

Brilliant creation. I love everything about it. You have showed the stamp off really well.
x laura x

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Chris, this is gorgeous. Love all the details. Thank you for playing with us at Paper Play this week! :)

Rosa Forino said...

wow che idee originali e che meraviglia i colori complimenti saluti dall'italia

yvon said...

Absolutely stunning. Love the snowman and the papers you've used.
Hugs, Yvon

CraftinGranny said...

2 Very fantastic projects Chris! Thanks for sharing! "Hugs" Carol

Anonymous said...

Hi Mom,Love the snowman,paper,ribbon and color!!
Hugs
Meghan

Nicki Olsen said...

Hi Mom!I love everything about this gorgeous set!I love the colors,image,paper,and your amazing coloring!I love you!
Nicki

Lelia Pierce said...

Girl, you are amazing! I love your little set...this snowman is definitely on my list! Awesome work!

XXX

grneyegoddess at yahoo dot com

Vee said...

Thanks for joining the Charisma challenge.Your card is adorable.
xx Vee

Carole said...

Beautiful cards. Loving the contrast on the snowman one.

Sandee Shanabrough said...

You're right! This is an adorable snowman! Your projects are fantastic as always!!!!

ribenaruby said...

Hi Chris, what an amazing set! Loving the team effort and the snowflake die is a wonderful thing!

Debbie Schneider said...

I too love snowmen and you did a wonderful job with this card - I love the color combination - it looks so wintery and the candy wrapper is so adorable!!!

sandra said...

So sweet!
I love it!
Especially that snowman!
Hugs!
Sandra!

darling Ho said...

Dear Chris:
You always make some terrific projects!
Thanks for you join our 1st challenge at Fairy Tale Challenge.
~~darling Ho~~ FTC DT

Christine Riley said...

So gorgeous, Chris, I love your card, the papers are lovely and I love the cute snowman. Love your lovely box too, gorgeous!
Hugs, Christine

Loz said...

wow - love your little set! ♥

Noreen said...

Love your cute little snowman ideas!

Cheryl said...

OMG this is gorgeous and so beautifully coloured!!!
Hugs xx

Patti P. said...

Gorgeous and I am so impressed in all the challenges you entered with this. Love snowmen and your layers and the colors are perfection and thanks for the heads up with the link for the box.

Rae Ann said...

Love that design paper on the card. The red really pops with the blue papers. Such a great color combo. Love all of the layers and stitching too.

Good Kardma by Jules said...

What great projects! Love your coloring and all the layers on the card. Thanks for joining us at StampInsanity!

Lisette Morris said...

Gorgeous! I love the winter wonderland you created!! Great blog hop!

Anonymous said...

Oh WoW What fabulous projects Chris!!TFS
Terrie
http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/

Kayla said...

what a perfect christmas card, so festive thank you for sharing your creation

Josie0602 said...

Love that snowman! Your card is just so wonderful in the colors and all the little details you added.

http://scrappininthewoods.blogspot.com/

Grace said...

Oh my goodness Chris... too cute!!! LOVE the snowman image and the little treat box is great! Totally great project!!!

cabio's craft corner said...

Wow Chris, what a gorgeous snowman set. Love those cloud background on the card and the sweet stitching on the 'candy' :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

Amazing work!

ibecircled.blogspot.com said...

Love, Love the snowman!!! I so much want this stamp!! Great Projects!! TFS!!!
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Rexann

coldwaters2 said...

Wowzer Chris this is stunning, I adore that snowman I love your design papers and colouring awesome work.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Jayne said...

Another beautiful card Chris, really love your colour scheme. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT.

Monique said...

This a a GORGEOUS set Love it!! Thanks for playing along with Totally Stampalicious :)

Cindy Haffner said...

Chris your work is always so BEAUTIFUL.

Denimo said...

Absolutely fabulous!! I love that snowman and your card shows him off perfectly!!

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous!

Mary Lou said...

Oh my Chris~~This is wonderful!!!
Snowmen are just fabulous!!
Blessings of thanks

Marsha said...

Just adorable. And such a beautiful job. Thanks for sharing.

Anita said...

Very cute. Your coloring is amazing.

LindaC said...

Gosh, Girl, you have been one busy woman! I absolutely love your snowman card and treat box. All the images I have seen during the hop are so cute..love the angel, the snowman and mouse are cute, and the circle sentiments make great tags and embellishments on cards. This is a talented bunch of gals! Linda C

Diane said...

Wonderful colouring and gorgeous projects!
Diane x

Ila said...

Total Wow!!..these are Gorgeous!!..love the images..your fabuluos coloring, snowflakes...and that candy box!!..Hugs, Ila

Anonymous said...

Wow amazing projects! Great blog hop.
Hugs xx
Pat

Tiiti said...

Oh, I love the blue tones you've used! and Mr. Snowman is also very pretty!

Fiona said...

absolutely stunning. Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week.

Fi

Dorte said...

Amazing projects! I just love the snowman he is adorable.
hugs Dorte

Julye said...

Fab little box and matching card too, love the colours I seem to be doing more blue christmas cards this year, so if you're doing them too I can't be far off trend. Thanks for sharing.

Debbie said...

Absolutely stunning Chris,I just love this little gift set,Hugs Debbie x

Silvie Z said...

wooooow, what a fabulous gift set! Love all the blues, gorgeous embellies and papers! And the image is so cute! Really a wonderful project
Hugs,
Silvie
xx

Alice said...

love your projects!!
Alice

Melodie said...

I am inspired by this wonderful set sometimes again completely.
Hugs
Melodie

Aluap said...

So beautiful projects!! I love this snowmen, so cute!
Hugs!
Paula

Anonymous said...

Another AMAZING set, Chris! You've done such a fabulous job here. Perfect papers and embellishing! Love your coloring of that sweet snowman! Well done, my friend! hugs, Angela

Annette22 said...

Chris,
your card is a real masterpiece, I'm very impressed

thanks a lot for sharing us at the very first fairytale challenge

hugs

Annette

Rita said...

beautiful stamp and wonderful projects

Diane said...

What a cute stamp set and gorgeous card

Helen Dooley said...

(psst Chris- metal was last week)lol
Thats ok- the projects are beautiful. THanks so much for sharing them with us at FOr fun.
HUGS~

Sondra said...

So very cute - I love the combination of snowmen and blues

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Just gorgeous hun, I love the snowman he is fab! Your colour combo is spot on just love them both!
Thank you for joining us at Craft Your Passion & OSAAT this week, good luck & hope to see you back again soon!
Hugs shell xx

Amy Johnson said...

Such an adorable card and project!

Lori said...

Chris beautifully photographed creation and I love your choice of the dark blue for this sweetie, always inspiring!

mrsk06 said...

Hey Chris this is truly gorgeous i love it! hugz xx

sallysbitz2 said...

You have created two beautiful projets xx

I just love that snowman image & you have coloured him in perfectly.

Patricia Garcia said...

hello Chris, wow this is just too cute, love the colors you used, and your coloring is just fab!!

Hugs,
Patricia

Random Acts of Krafting said...

WOW, I have to say your art is sweeter than the chocolate positioned beside it. Love the colors, truly amazing.
Hugs
Tanya

Unknown said...

This is absolutely stunning! x I bet Christmas will be fun in your home! x Thanks for joining us this week at TOP TIP TUESDAY x Leigh x

MissD said...

Great cards love the snowman image hope to buy him

Farida Rone said...

Great projects!!!

dmbennett said...

Wonderful creations. Love the snowman....

Love crafts forever said...

Gorgeous project as always. Thanks for playing at OSAAT. Hugs, Nataliya.

Anneke said...

OOh Chris!!
This snowman creations are amazing!! So great :)
Hugs Anneke

Caroljenks said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS! Your creativity is amazing, every project you produce is wonderful! That image is gorgeous - I think I may need to add it to my collection!

Thanks for joining us again at Top Tip Tuesday this week :)

Carol x

Joanne (jojot) said...

wow...wow....wow......thanks for playing with Totally Stampalicious this week

Crystal said...

This is such an amazing set! I love the paper & that image is adorable! Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week :)

Jules said...

OMG ADORABLE TFS..

fusiafscrapping said...

Georgeous card & the box.

Kathy Bradley said...

Wow, your work is just amazing - just beautiful.

Vee said...

Such a lovely Christmas set.
Thanks for joining TOP TIP TUESDAY.
xx Vee

PokSa said...

This set ist sooo amazing! I love your style, the image ... i love all of them.
Thanks for joining us at the Fairy Tale Challenge.

Cassie said...

Chris!!
This is absolutely gorgeous!!!
I am so glad that I found your blog!!
=)

kaos said...

So cute - love the colour scheme
hugs
kaos

Rosalee said...

Love your card and the box. Fantastic work on show-casing the stamp
Hugs, Rosalee

Debra said...

Beautiful card! I notice you said some of your dp is from your "scrap box". I think we all have that lol! I would love if you would share how you store it/sort it! TFS

xdebrax@yahoo.com

Suzanne said...

Wow, you are enormously talented! Thanks for playing along with other lovelies thoughtful thursdays challenge!

Kylie said...

I'm a big fan of Meljens Designs and I just love what you've done with the adorable little snowman :o) Kylie F

♥Gemma♥ said...

Its amazing, love the snowman and gorgeous papers you have used :o)
hugs and xxx

Stephanie said...

They are both beautiful. Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.

Amanda said...

Your cards are always so beautiful.
Thanks for joining in with our Winter Wonderland challenge at OSAAT.

Crafty Creations by AJ
Amanda

Nikki said...

What a great way to show of the snowman he's adorable hugs Nikki C

Regan said...

very cute!!
thanks for playing at LRW

Tami G said...

so beautiful...

Anna Banana said...

I love the colors you used on these creations! Thanks for sharing your wonderful creations!

Anna Banana

http://annabananacreations.blogspot.com/

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