Wednesday, October 5, 2011

And we're hopping...

Hello and welcome to the Wee Stamps for Whimsy Stamps BLOG HOP!
On Sunday we announced the wonderful news that Whimsy Stamps is exclusively releasing Sylvia Zet's beautiful wee stamps collection in rubber! Whimsy Stamps is releasing 6 new Wee Stamps for Whimsy Stamps today and these new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. The Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests have been showcasing these fabulous stamps for the past 3 days, and today we are celebrating their release with a BLOG HOP!

We are delighted to welcome our wonderful special guests who are joining the Whimsy DT for this hop - 
and Sylvia Zet herself! 
The hop starts today (Wednesday October 5th at noon EST) and ends on Tuesday October 11th at noon EST.
For this hop we have 5 different prize draws! One lucky hopper will win the entire new release of 6 stamps. We also have 4 mini candy stops throughout the hop where you can enter to win a new release stamp! I'm not going to tell you where they are, so if you haven't found them you'll just have go back to the beginning and start hopping! *wink*
If you would like to hop along with us today and haven’t arrived from Simonne’s blog, please CLICK HERE to return to the beginning of the hop at Ann’s blog.

For my card I used Silver Fairy - isn't she just delightfully charming and serene!  I also used Winter Letter Seals set.
I used a combination of markers here - her hair, wings, shoes and dress are done with Spectrum Noir markers. I got two sets (browns and turquoises) as a test and was seriously unimpressed at first, especially with that bullet nib thingy and with a way they seem to squirt out the ink. I was thinking about getting rid of them but then had a I WILL NOT BE BEATEN BY A FLIPPIN' MARKER moment and, well, got crackin, lol

The skin is done with Copics, I used a bit pinker and cooler tones as it IS supposed to be a wintery picture and methinks a fairy should have given it a bit thought before she wandered out so scantily clad. I am at the moment experimenting using strong purples as my shadow colours, still in early stages but I already like it better than using grays.
Oh, and that cool webbed ribbon is a pressie from our fabulous ANN, thank you SO much - I am a lucky gal to have friends like yourself!!
So now it’s time for you to continue the hop by hopping over to Tab’s blog. Finally, here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:

Here are the challenge I wish to enter:
Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes
 Heart Song Inspirations - 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
Touch Twin Markers and more - C5, 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Color Challenge* (ends 8th Oct) 
Emerald Faerie Garden - 2W, 3E, SIO, P1/15 - Challenge #10: Punches/ Dies 
Sparkles Forum Christmas - M, Christmas, P1 - Christmas Songs
A Gem of a Challenge - 2W - 1stW - #31 With love at Christmas (with a heart) (big doily heart)
Wee memoriesC4,  #70 Use your favourite technique(s) (distressed edges, paper piercing, marker colouring
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - 3E - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - 1E - Things with Wings
Jingle Belles - Christmas - Peace on Earth
Meljens Designs - SIO -  Shapes: Use a circle and a square in the same creation
Samuel Taylor's Challenge - M, C3 - (September) Create a Christmas card using any rubber stamp
 
Thank you so much for hopping with us today and I hope you enjoy the new release!
 Hugs


107 comments:

Dorcas said...

Wow, she's beautiful, Annika!

Crafty Loops said...

Such a beautiful card, I love the image and the colour is so pretty. Really lovely. Lee xx

heidy said...

Amazing Annika,it's breathtaking gorgeous!
Hugs Heidy

Ellibelle said...

OMgoodness, Annika, this is breathtaking! Your coloring is truly amazing, no matter what coloring mediums you use. I just love the color combo you used for this card! Gorgeous snowflakes too!

Kim Kelley said...

I love it! It is amazingly beautiful! TFS

Mariska said...

The way you colored this Silver Fairy is just not normal!! You give her such a mysterical look, LOVE everything about this card!
xxx
Mariska

Gesa said...

wow she's so beautiful looks like she is real and will hop out of your card! It's amaizing how you colourd her.
~Gesa

Christina C. said...

Your card is drop-dead GORGEOUS!!!!
What a beautifully colored image....simply breathtaking!

Christina - Pieces of Dreams said...

Very, very pretty. love the colours of the fairy, beautiful.
Chris x

Zora said...

Your Whimsy stamps cards are greate, they are beautyful :O)

Sylvia Blum said...

Wow, Annika! As always you did an amazing job on the colouring!!! I soooo so so so adore your ability to colour in stamped images and your eye for details is just stunning!
{hugs} Sylvia

Nikki said...

love your art its so cute

Nikki said...

I love the blue. it is beautiful too.

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, your cards is so pretty. TFS.

Rosalee said...

This card is Fabulous Annika. I so love that image and your coloring is super beautiful. TFS.
Hugs, Rosalee

dragonllew said...

gorgeous card this is one of my favourite images from this collection.
Jenny x

Unknown said...

Hi Annika, love this fairy and the colouring looks gorgeous. I love to hear people telling about their experience with all these new markers that are now coming out. These Spectrum Noirs are dirt cheap but I was reluctant to buy any. I do like the colour you used on the dress though, very deep colour, lovely!! Hugs, Frea

Glennis F said...

Beautiful card - your colouring is lovely

pinky said...

Stunning work Annika, who doesn't love these gorgeous images!! Thanks for the hop.
Pinky

Denise said...

Stunning - beautiful image and your colouring is totally awesome xx

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

I am in awe of your coloring on this creation Annika!! I just love how deep and vibrant it is!! You fairy is gorgeous and your layout is equally gorgeous!! Love the blue and snowflakes!!
hugs,
Chris

Lisette Morris said...

So beautiful! Your coloring is stunning!

Pink Dandelion said...

Beautiful card, love this cute image. Debs xx

Anonymous said...

Hello Annika
wooowww....your card is stunning; the image is beautifully colored and gorgeous design.
**Karla

Margreet said...

Gorgeous card Annika....so much eyecandy...love your colouring of that fab stamp!
xxx Margreet

Mimi said...

beautiful coloring!! amazing details on this gorgeous card! TFS! ;)

Geri said...

Hi Annika,
Your card is a true wonderland! Very nice colouring!
Hugs, Geri

Sherry Kushibab said...

Okay, so your coloring is to die for beautiful.....the depth and shadows that you were able to create are just fabulous.....a lovely, lovely card.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous, I love the blues!

Natalie Z said...

OMG...! What a gorgeous card Annika! These images are so fantastic, I really like everyone, and all of them...
Hugs Natalie xx

TLC DESIGNS, LLC said...

This fairy is colored so well, she looks lie you could pic her up and walk off with her! So glad you joined us in the Hop!

Thanks for the tip on the dark purple to shade too!
Hugs
Tammy Louise

Danni said...

Stunning creation! Just gorgeous!

Kim H said...

I love the blues and color choices. The added details of stitching and bling are wonderfully done. Thank you for sharing.

Moni said...

Gorgeous card and image is so cute. Fab colour combo. Hugs, Moni

pinky said...

Opps! Should have added thanks for joining us at C4E this week.
Pinky

Uta said...

Your card is so beautiful. I like it!

Hugs, Uta

Mary Lou said...

Oh oh oh~~I am speechless again Annika!!! Gosh I want to color with you ;) I am staring at this --picking out ideas :) God bless you and thanks

Patti Jo said...

You certainly achieved some rich beautiful colors with those pens! Gorgeous card Annika! TFS!

LindaS said...

It's so beautiful that I can't figure out what words to use. Amazing colors.

Dena said...

Annika! You have completely inspired me with your coloring! What a fabulous idea to use purple as a shadow color. In the oil world, we use lots of blues and purples, so why not the stamping world! Your coloring skills are out of the world amazing!
Hugs, Dena

Sharon in Arizona said...

oh my!! what a bea-u-ti-ful card!!! colors are heavenly and love the snowflakes and all the glitter!! thanks for sharing, hugs, sharon :o)

Marie-Anne said...

What a lovely card. I love the colors you've used.

Marie-Anne

Maryann Laursen said...

Oh my god, this is just so me. You have just picked all my favorites here ha ha. I LOVE the blue shades here soo gorgeous and I just LOVE lace too and there´s lots of it here too, this is soooo stunning dear friend, and I just sooooooooooo so love it.

Lydia said...

this is sooo beautiful xx love how she comes out of the frame xx

Shirley N said...

Just stunning, your coloring is gorgeous Annika! Beautiful layout too!

Unknown said...

what a beautiful card that you did thank for showing

Cheryl said...

Wow - Your coloring is stunning! Your card, with all its pretty details, is fabulous.

Heidi Brawley said...

Your card is Gorgeous. love your coloring!
Hugs, Heidi

Maria Therese said...

Gorgeous card and stunning coloring ♥

Shan said...

Your card is darling. Hope you have a wonderful week.

Hugs
Shannin

Sylvia Zet said...

Love all 3 of your cards!

Anonymous said...

WOW your card is stunning. Love the colour and layout.
Sharon x

Lorraine said...

Wow, stunning! I love your coloring of that sweet new image!

Anonymous said...

How could you not love the colouring on the stamp, it's just gorgeous!

Marie Bingaman said...

Oooo, la, la! What lovely coloring! :)

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

Wow! What a gorgeous card! You colored her beautifully! Love the background too. So very pretty!
I'm loving these new sweet images.
Huggies ~
Sharron♥

Teri said...

Oh, I am so glad you "beat" the markers, because this is simply stunning!!! I love the colors, so deep and rich!! Beautiful!!
Teri

June Nelson said...

Shes beautiful and one of my favourite images I loved colouring her, beautiful xxxx

Linda Carson said...

Absolutely dazzling! Your artwork is always picture perfect I don't care what you say!!

Shirl said...

As usual, your cards are always beautiful and your colouring out of this world, Annika!

Elise said...

Annika .. I can't even begin to tell you how AMAZING your colouring is! It simply takes my breath away when I look at this! Wow wow wow .. .INCREDIBLE! Your details on every single thing is simply STUNNING! Love it!

Hugs,
Elise

downrightcrafty said...

gorgeous creation thank you for sharing with us at the Emerald Faerie Garden
Hugs Kate xx

Katharina said...

Wonderful card!! Thanks for the chance to win.

Hlora said...

Very bright job! Love this image! the card is fantastic!!!

Larisa said...

It is adorable ;) The colouring is fantastic - very good colours!

Crea Astrid said...

Wowwww, what a beautiful card you made with a lovely stamp. Nice coloring and lovely details.

Hugs AStrid.
http://creaastrid.blogspot.com/

mellem said...

Hopping around these lovely cards

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Such a precious card!!

Renkata said...

wow dear Annika, such a special and amazing card.

Annie said...

wow! what a gorgeous card with this fabulous fairy!
hugs, annie x

Aartje said...

What a beautyful bloghop is this. I saw on your blog another fantastic beautyful card.
Love Aartje

Heather said...

Such amazing colouring, she looks amazing :)

NanaConnie said...

Absolutely gorgeous! There's nothing else to say. Thanks for playing along at Heart Song this week. Please share your wonderful work with us again regularly.
NanaConnie HSI DT

Love crafts forever said...

Your colouring are super gorgeous. Thanks for the wonderful Hop.
Hugs Nataliya

Erin- said...

WOW. Stunning! Your coloring is fantastic. You certainly will not be beaten by a marker! LOL :)

lauren bergold said...

what an utterly AMAZING card!!! sooooo very beautiful and perfectly thought out! fanciful and fun! <3

Tracy said...

I have to clean up a drool puddle after I type this! Absolutely spectacular! The colors are so vibrant. Glad you won the fight with the pens. LOL LOVE IT!

Tanya said...

wow, this is a real stunner, totally gorgeous girl!

Lisa said...

Hi Annika! I have been a huge fan for quite some time! I have been MIA for a few months but trying to get back into the swing! lol Your creations are awoul! You are truly an inspiration!!!
Big Hugs!

Anne H. said...

WOW - your card is gorgeous, Annika!
An adorable image and your coloring is fab! Beautiful colors and lovely details.
Anne

Jagerbaurin said...

I realy love your card and that image is so sweet how the little girl is sitting there with his little bear. The colours are fantastic thanks for showing
Sabine

Dobra said...

Wow your card is gorgeous
Beautiful!!!!!!!

Svetlana said...

Great card!!!

Sandie said...

You KNOW I love it!! Wonderful colouring as always!

Pink Stamper Girl said...

Amazing coloring on this beauty! I love the colors and embellies you used, gorgeous! This is one of my favorite of the release and its wonderful to see all the different ways how people have colored them.
Fun hop!
Hugs, Briana

SmilynStef said...

I loved reading about how you combined your colors to achieve such a fabulous image ... so glad you joined us at jingle belles.

Pam said...

Love your beautiful card Annika! Gorgeous coloring!
Hugs,
Pam:)

Cathy Fongjoyo said...

Sweet and whimsical card~ your coloring is AMAZING!!! love all the details too. Thanks for joining us at Wee Memories Challenge :)

Stempelkobold said...

Your card is awsome! The image is so lovely but your coloring is gorgeous! Have a great weekend, Dominique

Paula said...

Fabulous card and wonderful colouring! Thanks for joining us at a gem of a challenge!

Paula.x

http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

Annika, she is gorgeous! Wonderful coloring and the snowflakes are lovely!

Bernie said...

Wow this is fantastic! Love your papers, color combo and your coloring jaw dropping stunning! Of course that image is adorable.
Blessings Bernie

MagsB said...

So, so beautiful! I'm trying to get to grips with Spectrums, too - your colouring is just gorgeous! Brill work!!

luv, Mags x

Sharon Caudle said...

WOW! I feel like I could look at this card for hours and still not take in all it's beauty!! Fantastic card! Thanks so much for joining in our birthday celebration at Papertake Weekly, and hope you join us again soon!
hugs, Sharon

Mandy said...

Fabulous card,love the image and your colouring and colours are beautiful...Thanks for sharing with us at A Gem of a Challenge,hope to see you next time...
Mandy x

Anne said...

oh wow she's adorable, love the cool colours on this card
Anne x

Crystal R said...

Love how you coloured her. She really comes to life.

mandy said...

gorg card hun your coloring is amazing she reali comes 2 life love the doily heart its so cute hugs mandy xxx

Debbie said...

Wow this is a stunning card.Love the blue colour scheme.I love this stamp she is so sweet.Love Debbie Johns x

alethea said...

OMG, this is just gorgeous!!! Love the blues and all the snowflakes!! Hugsxx

Anneke said...

Ooh Annika, your card is soo amazing!! I love this Sylver Fairy!!
hugs Anneke

Jessica Buffa said...

Gorgeous coloring, wonderful embellishments, and love all that glitter!
Happy to have hopped into your blog!
:O)
Jessica

Amy Johnson said...

Soooo pretty! Love all the layers of snowflakes!

Lynne said...

Fabulous card. Wonderful coloring.

Jilly said...

So exquisite and really impressive color you done on it. Disney's Peter Pan and the Tinker Bell movie series provide an enchanting entertainment with unforgettable fictional fairy characters. I created one of the fairies from this movies.
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vicmbee said...

very sweet image .... thanks for joining in with the Emerald Faerie punch/die challenge xxx vicki xxx

Maxines Craft Room said...

I'm not normally speechless......but Wow!

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