Welcome to the Pals Holiday Hop! If you’ve arrived from Kalshelia Lloyd’s Stampin‘ Fabulousity, I am Stop Number 2 on the hop! Hop along with me and my fellow Pal Hoppers, and we will direct you through the entire hop of wonderful creations! Should you become lost along the way, you may access the entire Hop Line-Up at the end of today’s post. The goal of today’s hop is to showcase several of the stamp sets available to you during this year’s Sale-a-bration. I will be introducing you to Spring Song and D is for Dog. Since there are several more stops to make, let’s get started with what I have created for you!
- Texture, texture everywhere! Textured Mellow Moss forms the card base, while Pretty in Pink is zipped throught the Big Shot with the new Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder. What an easy way to add interest!
- I needed a hug this week, so I used Stampin’ Up!s adorable “Hugs”Sending Love Notes. These Whisper White cards sport a dainty scallop, which I paper pierced. A blush of Regal Rose accents the edges.
- Tired of ho-hum hummingbirds? Blender Pens and a variety of inks bring this little aviator to life. I used Taken with Teal, Regal Rose, Going Gray and Old Olive for his plumage, while the flower was tinted with Regal Rose, Always Artichoke, Pretty in Pink and So Saffron.
I love dogs, so when Stampin’ Up! came out with the D is for Dog set this fall, it was one of the first sets that I purchased. In tribute to Missy the Boxer, I created one final card for her. We actually welcomed Missy in to our home on Valentine’s Day, so it seemed fitting to make a Valentine to place into her Memorial Box, along with her favorite toys, collar, leash, and chewie. The sentiment “You Stole My Heart” is from the Love Bandit set, while the “Dotted Heart” is from I {Heart} Hearts. She truly did leave a pawprint on my heart.
- Want to mix and match patterns? Remove the guess work by using perfectly coordinated Designer Series Paper. Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper shines with glittery designs.
- Glitz and Glam! Notice the red rhinestone accenting the paw print? It was removed from a Circle Fire Brad by simply lifting up the prongs on the back. How easy is that?
1. Kalshelia Lloyd — Stampin‘ Fabulousity
2. Ann Schach — The Stampin‘ Schach
3. Margaret Moody — Margaret Moody
4. Debbie Pierce — Stampin‘ Sunshine
5. Carla Bazhenow — Carla’s Scraps
6. Mary Fish — Stampin‘ Pretty
7. Kim Lampone — Stamp, scrap, get kreative
8. Gina Shaw — Cards by Gina
9. Regina Mangum — The Stampin‘ Bean
10. Lourdes Torres — Cozy Crafty Corner
11. Kris Kilcoyne — Kween Bee Kreations
12. Liz Hughes — DIY Paper Creations
13. Melanie Collins — Oops a Daisy
14. Mike Funke — Stampin-Style
15. Anne Beale Yancey — Mukibug
16. Martha Stewart —Seasons of Stamping
17. Jason Casper — Stampin‘ Dad
18. Barbara Furlong — The Love of Stamping
19. Tricia Gillam — Soul Stamper
What a collection! I really like the bird ones – you colored them so realistically – love it! 🙂
Love your projects for the hop. The edges of the “hug” look divine inked up. hugs, M
I like the layout for the dog cards. I will try this today! Thanks, Ann!
lorijane
You’ve done a wonderful job! Love how the scallop trim goes so well with the filigree brad. The coloring on the hummingbird is amazing, and I love Missy’s Valentine’s memorial card, such a sweet story, but it made me leak.
Deb B
Gorgeous!!! As always, you never do anything but gorgeous!!
Awesome cards Ann! I just might have to buy this little guy now. Too sweet!
Absolutely beautiful. It’s a shame we don’t get the same stamps here in the UK.. love the little humming bird.
Your doggy card is so lovely too.
thanks for nipping over to my blog, that means alot.. and as for the words, you are most welcome!
Jo xx
Oh, Ann! All of your cards are just beautiful! I love the colors you used on the Spring Song card! Just gorgeous! But, Missy’s card is my favorite and will be the perfect addition to her memory box. Thanks for sharing all of them!
Ann, I just love both of these cards! The coloring truly is FANTASTIC and the texture is wonderful!
I haven’t really been a fan of D is for Dog, but you really did an amazing job with this set – I just love that card!
Your dog cards are fabulous! I love the heart with the paw print on it!
Wonderful array of artwork! Love all your cards! That hummingbird is a Masterpiece.
Your Spring card is gorgeous! I love the embossing. The coloring on the hummingbird is exquisite. I don’t know very many people who can watercolor like you. Missy’s Valentine was so appropriate. I loved the paw print on the heart. ~Bonnie~
Leslie said …
I too love the D is for dog set and Missy is loving your work on her behalf from her new watchpoint. She is most definitely with you, she is just above you rather than at your feet. Love you!
Ahhh SPRING! Gorgeous card Ann – coloring is so striking and pops off the page!!
And Missy’s card is beautiful too!! Sending you extra cyber hugs Ann!!
Wow, your coloring on the Song Bird card is gorgeous – that hummer looked like it might fly away it looked so real! Your tribute to Missy is beautiful. I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs
You are a true artist!
I love all of your cards and appreciate you taking the time to show us versatility in stamp sets.
Oh Ann, these are wonderful. Your sense of detail is just unmatched. XO
Gorgeous as always Ann! I loved the first one and then was consistently amazed at all 4 cards!
Wow Ann, you certainly made lots of cards. They are all lovely and so colorful. I do like all of the texture in your first card and I love your bow. If only I could tie a bow like that!
Sending you Hugs & Blessings.
Mary
I love your cards. The dog cards are so sweet. You’ve have inspired me, with your little bird, to pick up my Aqua Painter™ and work with some watercoloring today.
Oh, Ann, I can’t even find the words for these projects! They are incredible. Your hummingbird card is sheer perfection, and I, of course, love your dog card. Another beautiful and loving tribute to Missy. I also love your previous cards using these items. I told Mike on his blog that I think I need to buy the Dog stamp set now! Your projects are wonderful!
I love your hummingbird card! The coloring you did is awesome! So pretty.
Okay Ann, they’re ALL fabulous hun! Awesome images (colored perfectly) and I love all of your color/paper choices and embellies too!
Gorgeous cards Ann. Your coloring techniques are flawless!
Mike
You are the coloring master – wow! Song BIrd is gorgeous! Missy’s card is wonderful as well – she must have been the perfect Valentine!
Gorgeous cards. Love those colors and all that texture. I just did Song Bird too… *smile* I needed a coloring fix. lol Hugs,
Love the cards. I must case your dog card for my hubby from our “kids”.
Hugs Yvonne