Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Whimsy and Stars Release Day

Today is the big day at Whimsy and Stars, the holiday/winter release is in the shop. Mabelle has quite a selection of great digis being released and is running a special today! So hurry on over there, you are going to want all of these adorable images!

I've combined this cutie with some new Christmas paper from Jillybean soup for a fresh and fun holiday card. I really like these non traditional colors. Check out the Whimsy and Stars blog for lots of great inspiration from the DT using the new images.

Challenges:
Sketch Saturday - 3E - SKETCH* #177 see challenge for further details
Cupcake Craft - Buttons and Bows
Ooh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Let it Snow (ends 30th Oct)
Christmas Inspirations - 2W, 2E, must be Christmas - (1st week) Die Cuts or Punches
Crafting When We Can - 2W, 2E, C5 - (1st week) Christmas (ends 29th Oct)

Card Recipe:
Image: Whimsy and Stars
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI ssw, Simply Chartreuse, Dark Chocolate, Spring Rain, Prints from Jillybean soup
Extras: copics, stickles, nesties snowflake dies, PTI button and twine, SU ribbon, corner rounder, Bella's Baubles in pickle juice, cuttlebug embossing folder 
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20 comments:

  1. Sara I.October 18, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Absolutely adorable!! LOVE those papers and your design totally rocks!! The ribbon is precious and she's colored to perfection!
    ~hugs

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  2. JeniOctober 18, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful Kathy! Love the layers and DP. Great layout. ~jeni ;)

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  3. KimCreateOctober 18, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful!
    Kim :)

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  4. MarieOctober 18, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    WOW this is an utterly adorable card. Love the layered DP and the beautiful embellishments.

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  5. CherylOctober 18, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Oh my gosh! Kathy your card is stunning! I love the papers and design. Your coloring/shading is gorgeous.

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  6. CARLA PREDIGEROctober 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Lovely card. Nice colouring. Thanks for joining us at Christmas Inspirations challenges.

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  7. SandyOctober 18, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    It is getting to be that time of the year - gasp, gasp! You make the cutest cards Kathy.
    Sandy

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  8. ChelseaOctober 18, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    great card!

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  9. KarliOctober 18, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Luuuuuv the patterned papers & non-traditional is right up my alley :) fabulous card as always, my friend. ~ hugs

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  10. Angela KOctober 18, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Very sweet card! TFS

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  11. DoneldaOctober 19, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love how you have used the blue to color in the fluffy stuff!! and I adore that little snowflake-button embellishment at the bottom!! I am going to try making one of those!!

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  12. AngelaOctober 19, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Wow, your layering and details are gorgeous!

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  13. BrossArtAddictionOctober 19, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Wow, fabulous card! Such a sweet image and love the embossed background! Thanks for joining us this week at Sketch Saturday and Good luck! :D

    Hugz & TFS,
    xx Tracey/SS-DT xx

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  14. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I love it!! Awesome layout and yes love love love the colors.
    Debra

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  15. LouiseOctober 19, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Beautiful card love your colour choice,thanks for joining us at Cupcake Craft this week.
    Louise xx

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  16. KristineOctober 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Hi Kathy! :) THis is super CaUTE! Love your pretty coloring of the image and your DPs are perfect with the li'l trees *Ü*

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  17. debby4000October 21, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Oh gorgeous, beautiful card and cute too.
    luv
    Debby

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  18. CazzaOctober 21, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    What a fantastic Christmas Card, I love the bright DP's you've used and your colouring is AMAZING!
    Thanks for joining in the fun with us this week over at Sketch Saturday :o)
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  19. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Awww...This is such a pretty and lovely card!Love the soft colours and lovely details! Thanks for joining us at The Cupcake Craft Challenge this week! Good Luck! Hugs and sunshine!/Sari

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  20. chilli pipOctober 30, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    love all the layers and your choice pf papers is fab .Thanks for joining at Ooh-la-la

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