Tuesday, October 6, 2009

My Favorite Things October Blog Hop!



Welcome to the My Favorite Things October blog hop! If you arrived here from Cindy's blog, you're right on track. If you just happened to stop by, be sure to hop back to the beginning, with Kim.

What do you think so far about all the new stamp sets that will be released tomorrow night? If you're the "gotta have it all" type, the One-Click Collection is for you. By purchasing it, you'll receive all of the new stamp sets AND the October Triple Scoop freebie! What is Triple Scoop? It's a new program that rewards you with a designated free set anytime you purchase three or more full size sets ($15.95 or higher). Want to know what the October Triple Scoop set is?? It's Here's the Scoop! To take advantage of the Triple Scoop program, just be sure to click the Triple Scoop "Add to Cart" button so you can receive your free set.

Next up, a few words about tonight's card: I love the image and this particular sentiment from the new set called A Balanced Holiday. Gosh, is this ever my wish for all of us as the holidays rapidly approach! I colored the image with Copics and Prismacolor pencils. The ornaments are stamped separately, trimmed out, and adhered with a glue pen. The color scheme is pulled from the Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses patterned paper that I used. Some machine-stitching, buttons, ribbon, and glitter serve as finishing touches.

The next stop on the hop is JESSIE, who I know will have something absolutely delicious for us to drool over!

Thanks so much for stopping by!



Stamps: A Balanced Holiday (My Favorite Things, to be released on 10/7)
Paper: MFT Perfect Paper Panels, Papertrey Scarlet Jewel, New Leaf, and Aqua Mist card stock, Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses dp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Old Paper Distress
Accessories: Copic markers, Prismacolor pencils, glue pen, clear glitter, Spellbinders Piercabilities, paper piercer, sewing machine, Papertrey pink button and ribbon, red and green button from stash, Blue Moon star charm, foam adhesive

Size: 5 1/2" square

91 comments:

StampOwl said...

wonderful card Amy

Jessie/knightrone said...

WOW Amy!! This is stunning!!

Barbara said...

GASP! Amy, your coloring is out of this world!!! And your card is just gorgeous!

Unknown said...

droooool.... is this EVER beautiful or what?

Simone P. said...

Hi Amy.
Love the card and I really like this image. It is a must have. Great coloring and I like how you mixed your Copics with color pencil.

Chrissy said...

Beautiful coloring! I love the buttons too!

Christina Fischer said...

THUNK. That was the sound of my jaw hitting the floor.

Every detail is perfect!

Bonnie Lynn said...

Awesome!!!! Just simply awesome!!!

Peggy said...

What a super fabulous card!! I think I am going to have to have this set, along with Flopsey!!

Dawn B. said...

This is beautiful Amy.. I love your shading on the tree.. Don't I wish that the holidays did not have to be a balancing act...Great job.

Lisa said...

Thanks so much for sharing. I think this set is fabulous! Thanks so much!!

Lisa H. said...

AMY, a perfectly balanced card. love the colors and your mix of textures.

JenMarie said...

Gorgeous!

Erin Smetak said...

Absolutely stunning card! I love everything about it!!!! Fabulous job, Amy!!!! :)

Shawna said...

Way cute!

Dawnll said...

Unbelievable coloring...you are amazing sweetie.Love that card

Crafty Math Chick said...

WOW - your shading on that card is amazing!

Unknown said...

Just wonderful, Amy! Love the stitching and all the other details!

Nancy said...

Beautiful card, love the shading on the tree

Kathy K said...

My stamping IDOL has done it again. Amy, the color-scheme is to die for, and the card is just fabulous. I love the "snow!"

Jaymerz said...

This is beautiful!! Fantastic Card.

hmscrap said...

I love your card. My credit card is starting to tingle in my pocket as October 7th could be a big day for it LOL.

Karen Motz said...

This is GORGEOUS Amy!!! Love your colouring and all the fabulous detail!

Chris said...

your coloring if fabulous

Kelli Hull said...

**sigh** to color like that, stitch like that but MOSTLY to control the glitter like you did! LOL WOW it SO doesn't look hoochie-ish at all but yet, glitter and I become hoochie... Well, I guess it will be what it will be... HOOCHIE ME! I LOVE GLITTER

HighDesertGal said...

This is beautiful and with buttons too. I really need to add to my copic collection.

christina hay said...

very pretty! fun and elegant

Melody said...

Beautiful card! Your coloring is amazing!

Piali said...

Very pretty and fun!!! love the ornament on the tree...

Linda said...

Amy your work never fails to impress me. Again today I love the colours you've used...they are such a beautiful match with the papers you've chosen. That is certainly a great image and sentiment together.....aaah I know I wish for the same thing *lol*.

g said...

this is just gorgeous- your coloring is always spectacular! the bow/charm and buttons are such a sweet touch too!

Cindy Haffner said...

Wower's girl I love your coloring, awesome job.

Angela S. said...

Another gorgeous card Amy.. and your coloring is absolutely beautiful...Such a cute image and sentiment...

JessicaK said...

Amazing Amy! Love the stitching and the teeny charm with the ribbon.

Gail said...

beautiful card!great details :)

Tanya said...

Very beautiful card!
Nice blog!!!
Thanks.

Marimer said...

Decirte que es perfecto es poco, el stamp coloreado es una preciosidad y el diseño, colores y detalles, con botones que hacia tiempo no veia en los trabajos, parece que se fue la moda, todo es fantástico. Besitos.

Randi said...

Wow! Your coloring is absolutely exquisite!! Amazing shading!! Beautiful layout! Love that rich red ribbon with the star charm!

Sherri Thacker said...

Love the sewing on this !!! Such a great image!

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

Beautiful card, really super!
Hugs Jacqueline

Angy said...

Great job coloring and matching the dp. Love the added detail of the star tied to the ribbon

Karin Hall said...

I love your card

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Fabulous!!!

It's a good life!
Terri E

Dawn Easton said...

Gorgeous holiday card, Amy! Love your colouring!

Kim said...

Unbelievable coloring! Can you make about 60 of these for me?? LOL!

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous card Amy! All the little details you've added make this card a stunner. What kind of glitter did you use?

hobbydiva said...

Just GORGEOUS Amy!!!! Some day, I'll learn to color like you! lol

Megan said...

This is so pretty!!

Mary said...

Beautiful card!

Mary

Unknown said...

I love the coloring of the stamp!

Renata van Miltenburg said...

Love the stamp together with the sentiment. Also your perfect choice of papers, the pretty bow with star-charm and the button accent!

Groetjes, Renata

Kelly Ellis (kraftykelly) said...

OMGoodness... your colouring is incredible and all that machine stitching... I've gotta get me a machine! Your card is amazing!

Jackie said...

Wow, this card is stunning! I love how you colored the main image, simply wonderful!

Darsie Bruno said...

such a sweet card, love the colors in it!

Leslie Rodriguez said...

Great card! Love the dp you chose.

Donna said...

Beautiful card......

Sandra H. said...

WOW, very, very nice!!!

Unknown said...

This is a great set!

Unknown said...

Love the peek. Great card, love the paper

kadie said...

This card is FANTASTIC!! As always, you do such BEAUTIFUL and inspiring work, Amy!!

Donna Baker said...

spectacular!

Catherine said...

I'm gaga over your fabulous coloring on this! Not to mention a fab layout and great papers! Awesome!

Christine said...

Love your card! It is beautiful. The stitching really gives it that extra special touch! I need to figure out how to use my sewing machine properly.

Dina said...

i just adore EVERYTHING about this card!! the DP is delightful your image and sentiment are a MUST HAVE...it is too fabulous!! Great coloring and I love how you popped the ornaments up!

Anonymous said...

What a great card!! Great DP!! and love the charm!! This set is a MUST have!!!! :)
Jennik

Gail said...

Awesome card!!!

ScrappyKy said...

Wow, Amy! Fantastic, as usual. I love your choice of papers. They set off the image perfectly. And that charm is just the right touch. I love it!

Jenn said...

Amy this card is absolutey adorable! :) I love it!!!

Yvonne Jackson said...

A fabulous christmas card, love everything about it.

Dawn said...

Beautiful card! I love this DP and the stamp too of course!

Michele Boyer said...

Wow! Your coloring is just amazing! I love this, Amy!

Pam Varnell said...

This is absolutely stunning Amy. Your coloring is to die for. Love the ribbon and the charm. Just a beautiful card. Hugs!!

Debbie Minter said...

I love your accents on this card.

Tracey said...

This is gorgeous Amy! I love it!

AShu93 said...

Great coloring & I like how you tied the charm in the bow.

Linda Carson said...

Picture perfect!

Judy Rozema said...

Wow - the coloring and highlighting is just amazing! What a super cute card!!

LaurieM said...

i like how this stamp can be used in so many ways. i really enjoyed you sharing your card. :)

Chriss Blagrave said...

What a perfectly balanced gorgeous card!

ann marie said...

love these card. sooo. cute

Linda said...

STUNNING!!

Elena said...

Gorgeous card! Your coloring is so amazing! Really love the layout of this card!

MiamiKel said...

What an absolutely divine holiday card! Your paper, layout and beautifully colored image are just perfect! TFS!

Sonya said...

Gorgeous! Perfect coloring!

Keep Smiling! ~ Sonya
http://thepinkpaperpenguin.blogspot.com/

Amy Rohl said...

I'm gasping with Barbara at your fabulous, mouth watering coloring! Can you teach me how to do that?! Ü

Amy

Anonymous said...

I LOVE THIS!

Unknown said...

wonderful card

Anonymous said...

Wow, not only is it a phenomenal card, but the coloring is WOW!

Conniecrafter said...

very fun image, like the border at the bottom and the different stitching!

Joan Ervin said...

Such a darling card, Amy....I love the super cute image and your coloring is over the top GORGEOUS!!!!

Anonymous said...

adorable image and your coloring is fantastic!!