Hello friends!! I am so VERY excited today and glad you are joining in the fun that we have in store for you today! You will fall in LOVE!! :)
Welcome to the SweetArt Girls and Fairy Friends Collection Blog Hop Release!!!
As you know, Elisabeth Bell and Summer (owner of BnW) have been very busy to bring together TWO really special collections designed by Elisabeth Bell in clear stamp form! There are a total of 16 awesome images being released today and they are available and will be shipped out TODAY as well!!
(So be sure you hop, skip and jump right on over to the Belles 'n Whistles Store to get them!!)
You will most certainly not only want to hop around to EACH DT's blog to drool over the gorgeous creations made with these new adorable images, but you will need to leave a comment...or enter with the InLinkz Collection for your chance to win a fabulous new image at EVERY stop along the way!!
**So BE SURE to leave your name in the collection below for a chance to win one of these really delightful images that I'm featuring on my post today!!**
Not only that, Summer is also giving away to one lucky winner a $65.00 gift certificate towards ANY stamps in the store of their choosing!! How awesome is that?!! So BE SURE to stop by the Belles 'n Whistles Blog to enter for your chance to win that!! Winners will be announced by Friday, April 8th!
Now if you just happen to randomly come here first, you'll REALLY want to start from the very beginning of the blog hop at the Belles 'n Whistles Blog. If you have gotten here by way of the talented Jodi's Blog, then you are on the right track! Don't forget to either leave a comment or enter your name for a chance to win one of the stamps featured on each DT's blog!! Now...let's get started with the eye candy FIRST!! :)
Oh she's just a darling!! I adore her "sleepy eyes"!! This image is obviously from the Fairy Friends collection and her name is "A Fairy Good Rest". You can't see the entire image on my creation because I've cut out portions around her for the circle shape. I left her wings and little hand sticking out from the circle though. I thought she would be darling just resting on top of this large flower that I have. I wanted her to look as if she was resting among a huge flower garden.
Here is the full view of the image with a watermark over it:
I've also added her to some challenges for fun:
Easy Craft Projects - sketch
CCEE Stampers - do NOT use buttons, buckles, bows or brads
Allsorts - Bloomin' Blossoms
Paper Sundaes - Spring Blossoms
The Crafty Pad - Flowers
The Crazy Challenge - flowers
And here is my creation using the new "Storytime" image from the SweetArt Girls Collection. Now, you may recognize many of these images from this collection as they are similar to the images that were sold at Sugar Nellie illustrated by Elisabeth Bell. Elisabeth has decided to discontinue those images at Sugar Nellie and re-distribute them as Belles 'n Whistles stamps!! (I'm so excited about this!!!)
I just ADORE this image!! It has a wonderful "country girl" feel to it, so I thought I'd use some yummy Vintage papers to go with her! The circle sentiment that I used is from Squigglefly. I thought this would make a really nice graduation card for a girl..or even perhaps someone who just loves to read! :) I've used my gold glitter pen for her necklace and strings on her blouse. I had so much fun coloring this image!! I hope you enjoy these creations as much as us DT had fun putting them together!! :)
Here are a few challenge for this creation:
Creative Card Crew - for a child
Penny's Paper Crafty - 1 image, 2 embellishments, 3 papers
Aud Sentiments - card for a child
CES challenge - children
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - card for child
Crazy 4 Challenges - sketch (turned up-side-down)
Papertake Weekly - anything goes with something new (stamp)
Anything Goes - pearls
OK.....now that you've stopped by my blog, your very next stop on this hop is the very lovely and talented Gini....I'm sure she's got something gorgeous to show you.....
**BEFORE YOU LEAVE, DON'T FORGET TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE INLINKZ COLLECTION BELOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF THE STAMPS YOU SEE ON THIS POST!!!!!**
In case you may get lost along the way...here is the blog hop order so you know where to go!!
>>>>Vicki - YOU ARE HERE!!<<<<<
Thanks so much for joining us today!! We hope you had fun hopping along with us and now you want to go make a purchase at the store...right?!!
100 comments :
You must be excited that this is your first BNW hop!! I am loving both of your beautiful and sweet cards!! I love the pretty giant flower on your first card.
Hugs
Jodi=)
Oh these are so lovely creations. I so love all the gorgeous flowers, you´ve used too. They just fit sooo perfect with these new stamps here and make them look even more girly and romantic. Love what you´ve done here.
Hi Vicki,
ohhh i just love the big flower on the first one and the image inside.
Very pretty card with the second image.
OH WOW WOW Vicki hun these are gorgeous, that bloom and girlie are absolutely stunning, both gorgeous cards. Joey x
Gorgeous creations as always Vicki,love your colouring and designs,the images are so beautiful.
Hugs Linda
Two very beautiful cards and such wonderful colours. The design are wonderful and really makes these images stand out!! Love them Chanelle xx
wow, I love the thinking of you one!!! Your cards are stunning!!!
Love the designs of both your cards Vicki, they're beautiful! And your B'nW images are just adorable! Sweet, sweet cards!!!
YOur cards are just gorgeous!! Not sure that I'm goignt o be able to pick a favourite!! they are all so adorable!!! Hugs xx
Gorgeous cards Vicky! Love how you have done the fairy wings and popped her on a beautiful flower. How peaceful is your storytime scene can almost hear the birds chriping away, take careX:)
Hi Vicki,
your cards are so amazing. I love the big flower on the first card with the A Fairy Good Rest-Stamp in it. And the colours of the second card... i love them both.
Greetings, Uta
I love your cards Vicki ;o)
I hop to the next one ;)
Thanks for the chance to win...
Hugs, Janneke
Hi Vicki, You have showcased the new images brilliantly and how exciting for it to be your first BnW hop. Gorgeous creations and wonderful colouring. Love them both.
hugs
Marion
All of these are gorgeous sweetie!! You simply amaze me!! Of to check out all the new stamps and good luck on your hop!
Hugs~
Dana
So beautiful cards Vicki,I love the images and the colours.
So gorgeous papers and the details.
Hugs Riet.xx
Oh my fabulous cards, love your use of silk flowers, just terrific!
Hi Vicki,
Love your gorgeous work on both:)
The little one is realy tyerd she looks so darn sweet.
Your coloring is Fab!
Very glad Elisabeth has decided to discontinue the images at Sugar Nellie and re-distribute them as Belles 'n Whistles stamps:)
I`m trilled about this Whaaaaa
Hugs flying over
byby Sonja
So pretty! I love the look on A fairy Good Rest! It's priceless!
Your cards are both gorgeous Vicki !!!
Big Hugs,
Mo
Both cards are so precious Vicki..I love the big bloom on the first one and the second one is full of country charm.. wonderful papers and your coloring is amazing :) Have a great day!!
oh WOW vicky. beautiful, cute, adorable, wonderful. theres not words enough how much i loooove them. It really looks like shes in a beautiful flower garden, its adorable and the secon card is just as beautiful.
faantastic work.
hugs.
Great cards, I especially love your idea to make the image the center of a large flower! Very cool. have a great day.
Gorgeous cards Vicki!!! Both these images are just adorable!! Love the pretty colors that you have used and your details are so pretty!! Love the "older not". That was the only one I didn't have and know I am excited to use her!! Such a beautiful card!
:)Kathy
Hi Vicki! I just love what you have created with these adorable images...the further I get into this blog hop the more images I have written down that I want! Your coloring is amazing and the deets have added to show off these darling creations! Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win!!
I love what you did with the images, the little fairy looks like she is lying on a flower, too cute. TFS.
Hugs,
Melissa D
mkds312@hotmail.com
sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com
Your little fairy that looks half asleep looks like my 1 year old grand daughter on my bed this morning...very touching...Your other card is rich in color as the books do for our lives...rich in knowledge...Thanks for sharing...Tootsie
Gorgeous cards Vicki!!! Beautiful design and the colors are spot one.
hugs, Janiel
What a great start to your first B&W's hop....your cards are just devine. I love the colors and the images are just too darn cute!
smiles...Tammy
tamminniesdesigns.blogspot.com
The cards are so pretty. I love all the pretty flowers you used!
Oh Vickie, these are drop dead gorgeous GF. Love those images and your designs are awesome. Good luck in the challenges. "Hugs" Carol
Oh my dear Friend these are STUNNING!!~
wow- zers girl, your cards are awesome!!! Love it! HUGS
I love your choice of papers combined with your images. Your details are beautiful.
gorgeous cards!! i love love love the big flower behind the little darling fairy!! =)
hugs, SannaS
I love your cards. The one met the "Storytime" image is my favorite one.
Marie-Anne
I love the idea of using the image as a flower center. Inspired.
Hi Vicki! These are both absolutely stunning! Beautiful colouring and papers.
hugs
Vanja
Sweetie your cards are fabulous. I am so glad I subscribe to your blog...that's how I found out about the hop and these wonderful new stamps. Hugs to you.
WOW Vicki both of these are adorable!! I absolutely LOVE the first card, your layout is GORGEOUS!! Happy Wednesday!
Hugs, Tammy
Beautiful cards. I love the paper you used and how you colored these gorgeous images. --Gail
I love your cards. They are amazing. I am happy that you are on the BnW team
Hugs Audhild
Such stunning works of art! Your cards are just gorgeous Hun! All you girls just ROCK, thanks for the fabby hop! Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx
Wowzers!! Sweetie!! I love your cards!! Had already checked them out when you commented on my blog but I was at work and couldn't leave a smile for you.... But now I'm here and your work is AMAZING, girl!! Love it to pieces!!! Such a colorful inspiration that just makes me soooo happy!
Hugs
Linda
PS Thanks for the heads up though... Wouldn't wanna miss this for the world!
Yayyyy Vicki! Your first blog hop with us! Woot woot! I'm so happy you're with us .. you ROCK!! And both of your creations are simply STUNNING! I love the colors on them, and your colouring is WONDERFUL!!! lol at that little fairy at the top .. she looks sooo tuckered out and ready for a nap. hehe! GORGEOUS work my dear friend!
Love,
Elise
Vicki, your coloring and color choices are amazing! Both images look gorgeous and your designs rock. Beautiful, beautiful work!
These are both so gorgeous, Vicki!!! I am loving the sweet fairies, and I ADORE the layout you used with the big flower~so CUTE!!!
What beautiful cards you made with those lovely stamps. Love them both.
Hugs, Karina
Both are such wonderful cards!!! Great job!
Soooo sweet! Lovely cards you've made. :)
Beautiful cards Vicki, I love the images and the colours.
So gorgeous papers and the details.
Hugs Natalie xx
WOW! Your story time is gorgeous look at the pretty colors and embellshiment roses... and the cute image. I love it!
both gorgeous cards and both have pearls so will fit our challenge! I love the impact of that lovely huge flower with the lovely angel image. Thanks for joining is with us at Anything Goes, K x
Fabulous cards, lady! You always put so much heart into your creations - and it shows.
Wow! What fabulous cards. I especially love the first one. What a great idea to put an image in the center of one of those large flowers. I never would have thought of that.
So amazing card, and lovely couloring!
Anita
Hi Vicki! Oh goodness these are both sooooo adorable!!! I just love them both! The big bloom on the first one is fabulous and I love the image on the second and the great scene! I know you're excited to be part of this special hop! Gorgeous work!
Oh Vickie these are just so precious. What beautifully crafted cards. I love how your framed the first image with that flower. So stylish. The colors and papers are a true treasure trove of color and design. Just gorgeous!
wow Vicki - these are fabulous! I am new to BNW stamps and when i looked at these on the store site, they were difficult to see because of the water marks, but I am finding that i love them all more than i thought originally :) i love what you have done with these images! Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations!
rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com
HAPPY BLOG HOP DAY Vicki.... This is so exciting isn't it? and WOW WOW WOW you have created some AMAZING cards here. Absolutely Beautiful. =)
Great Big Hugs,
Lynda
Both cards are so pretty! You did a wonderful job on them. I love how portions of the image are outside the circle, and how she's resting on a big flower. For the second card, you are right...that image has a country, relaxed feel. You colored it beautifully.
These are just so pretty! Beautiful work!
WOW, fabulous cards girlie =) Love em both! Thanks for playing with us at STampin Sisters in Christ challenges =)
Vicki these are both be-uuu-tee-ful! Great job! I'm so glad we are getting to hop together - yay!
hugs,
Gini
Hey Vicki~~~These are Fantastic!!!!!
I just love the display of the first card--using that bigggg flower is soooo adorable!!! Love that paper too!!
Second card is just as fabby--so soft and sweet--neat sentiment :)
GREAT JOB!!!!!
Hugz and blessings
So stinkin Sweet! Gosh these images are so amazing and you did a fabulous job bringing them to life with color! Your cards are beautiful.
Hugs Bonnie
AWWW Vicki girl you soooo rocked these new images, THESE ARE ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!!!!!!! Stunning work gf! hope you are having a GREAT week!!!
Two adorable cards! I love all of the elements you've used here!
hugs Regina
Both so darling...but my heart just loves your little fairy blossom card! OH MY!
Oh my!!! I'm running out of adjectives to compliment all of these fabulous creations! Am "In LOVE" with your precious little Fairy & the gigantic flower used to frame her!!!!!!!!!!! Too CUTE!!!
"Dream" is BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the flower print paper & the lavender & brown!!! Thank you for the lovely projects!!! Loves & Hugs
Awesome work Vicki! My fave is the first card - I am just loving your flower arrangements! sigh. Gorgeous gorgeous!
Very, very sweet cards are this!!
hugs, Nicole
I adore all the embellies and the added details just gorgeous Thank you for joining in at Anything Goes
Hugs
Tamara
OMG, Vicki...what absolutely gorgeous cards!!! Both images are colored beautifully and I just love all the fabulous details you added to both!!! Thanks for the chance to win one of the stamps!!!!
Both gorgeous cards Vicki, I love your colouring and pretty images. Thanks for taking part in this weeks CES Challenge!
Clairex
This is `Gorgeous` Vickie..love the stamps and pretty flowers ..always a pleasure to catch up with your beautiful creations TFS
Enjoy the rest of your week:) x
Whoops! I think I just left my comment on the wrong project!!! Anyway, what I wanted to say was GORGEOUS work, and love the new images, can't wait to get my hands on some.
Judi x
Wonderful cards Vicki! These images are so adorable and so sweet! I love the idea of making the image as a flower center.
Love,
Chelsea
A Fairy good rest io SO adorable. What beautiful coloring too. Love it. TFS
these cards are stunning, eye catching perfection. love them.
cheers@
These images are so adorable! Your cards are beautiful too! Thanks for joining us at Penny's!
What gorgeous cards. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.
beautiful cards! i love the pearl spray on the first one!
hugs :)
They are so sweet and lovely both of them :)
WOW Vicki...two beauties,such cute images,fab colouring and lovely layouts...perfect!
Take care
San x
omgosh Vicki, these are absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! Wowza! that big bloom, I love it! Stunning work hun!
hugs & blessings
They are both just perfect. It's all been said! How darn cute and pretty too!
Fabulous creations Vicki, love both images and your wonderful colouration - how sweet is the wee girl resting in the gorgeous flower.
Hugs,
Nicola -x-
You did a terrific job on these both Vicki..I love the big pretty flower. What a great idea..
Lovely cards!
Love them both, but the second one just stole my heart.
You have coloured her so beautiful!
TFS hellerlittle
wonderful card sgirl...love the coloring and the big flower!!! HUGS
Oh wow! Both wonderful cards and both are gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at The Crafty Pad Flowers Challenge this week & good luck in the draw!
Oh gosh Vicki!!! Both of these cards are yummilicious!!! I really love how you made that first image as the center of the flower! It looks amazing! She's so cute and has such a dreamy look on her face! Perfect sentiment for her! And your second card is fabulous! That image is amazing and I love all your detailing! Gorgeous work, hun!
hugs, Sharon
awww, these are super sweet! Love the large flower behind the image!
Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week!
Hugs
Alica ;)
These are gorgeous Vicki! Thanks for sharing with us this week at Penny's. Good Luck!!
Courtney~
This is just Lovely! Thank you for playing along at the Crazy Challenges this week
WOWWW Vicki these are two beautiful cards, that first one is so angelic that image the flower and design look awesome and I adore the colours and image of the second these are both top notch cards thank you for sharing them with us at Aud Sentiments
Hugs
Lorraine x
Wow! Both of these are super sweet - just love the images!!! I'm so glad you were able to join us for our "For a Child" challenge at Aud Sentiments.
All I can say is WOW!!! These cards are STUNNING! I love everything about them! Thanks so much for joining us at THE CRAFTY PAD. Don't forget to check out the awesome prizes up for grabs in our altered CD competition! Hugs, Ali x
Oh my golly gosh your cards are amazing! thanks for playing along at ECP this week xx
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