The very sweet and talented Em of Art From The Heart has organised this fabulous Chinese New Year blog hop! Chinese New Year starts officially on Sunday 10 February but we decided to celebrate a little earlier to give you time to play with the FREE digis being given away! And not only are there freebies, if you join in the hop you can win the BIG prize! But I'll get on to that later cos I love to tease!
This is a long post, so settle in! I have made two cards (as I do have a large Chinese family!) and here is my first make using the sweet Deasy Designs digi...
Oh he is soooo cute!!! Both images and sentiment come in this digi set and I simply matched them up with Julie Billingsley Forevermore digi papers.
My second card (made for my parents) uses the very gorgeous Sparkle Creations Chinese New Year Rin...
I haven't done a tri-fold card for aaaages but think it worked quite well with these papers. These are Crate Paper Pink Plum papers and I used the new CC Designs Cutters Cherry Blossoms die. The ric rac ribbon is velvet so it gives it a touch of luxury and the border is used with a very old pair of Fiskars decorative edge scissors. I have a whole set of these scissors that I don't use any more now I have my punches and dies - I really should give them away or use them!
Here's who you'll be hopping with us for a chance to win one of five fabulous prizes listed below:
Designers
Artists/Sponsors
~ Prizes Worth $230!!! ~
Celebrate with us by leaving a comment on all designer and artist/sponsor blogs! Pick up your free digis and cut files along the way and create something for a second chance to win. If you create something for the Chinese New Year, please post your project using the InLinkz Tool on Emily Leiphart's post. Here's what you could win:
Lucky 8 Prize Pack
$100+ Value
Sponsor Prizes
Avocado Arts - 4 stamp sets
Fresh Squeezed Stamps - 1 stamp set
Mama Elephant - $20 gift certificate
So you should have come here from the lovely Kryssi Ng and you now need to hop off to the equally lovely Miriam Prantner!
That's it for now - I'll be back later with my Make It Crafty Valentine's hop and Bellarific Friday posts!
103 comments:
These are SOOOO cute! Love all the details!
Mary, these are stunning! I knew you would blow me away with your colour and composition. Thank you so much for contributing your talent to this hop!!
Gorgeous cards Mary! The first one is a bit cheeky and the second so elegant and stylish and both fit the theme perfectly.
Mary, you've created another two fabulous cards! The first is cute and whimsical and the second is elegant and striking!
Two very different but brilliant cards Mary J! Happy New Year for Sunday xx
Gorgoues cards! The trii-fold card for your parents is simply beautiful. Funny I have the same "problem" with my biker of decorative edge scissors too. Happy New Year!
AMAZING cards!!!! Your coloring is absolutely FANTASTIC!!! And I love the different papers and layers you incorporated into your cards! Happy New Year!
Great details, Mary! Super cute cards!
I'm just in love with that sssweet little ssssnake!
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Oh Mary both your cards are just stunning! I love the first card as he is just cute and I think anytime you can make a snake look cute you must have talent. :O) I love the card you made for your parents as well. She is just gorgeous and so are the papers that you have used. I haven't made a tri-fold in forever as well and I just might have to make one this weekend. Hugs Lisa
Aw, your cards are so pretty! Love all the colors and your coloring is adorable.
Such an elegant CNY cards, Mary! Wishing you and your family "Gong Xi Fa Cai"! thanks for the great inspiration!
These two are just fabulous , I love round cards and this one is just so cheeky !! Lol
And I love pink so both cards are winner for me !!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend Mary
Hugs Susie xx
Absolutely gorgeous,fabulous colouring and details.xxx
Both cards are totally fantastic hunny, but I own up, I love that little snake so much!! Hugs Sxx
Ok, there's something I have to admit ... I hate snakes. I mean, really, really hate them. They scare me. But even so I find this little fella veeery cute. He's probably the only snake that could make me go all "awww". ;)
I think both of your cards are awesome! Hugs! xx
Your Rin card is so sweet - I love how it folds! And OMG, that little snake...adorable - love the perfect colouring & the fabulous patterns & colours :)
Love how you user the cute snake. And the card for your perents is gorgeous. Bye Irene
WOW!! Such fabulous cards. I love both the images , your colouring is beautiful and the papers and layouts are just wonderful.
Sue xx
I simply LOVE all your fabulous details!
These are both awesome card!!
What a fun image MaryJ!!
XXX Heidy
WOW, so cute. I love these images - so beautifully coloured as always Mary. TFS, hugs,x
Wow, the BIG popping colors and patterns are WONDERFUL!!!
All of your cards are just beautiful!!
Fabulous cards! The circle card with the adorable snake is just too cute!
Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing :)
Very cute cards. Thanks for sharing during the hop!
woow... what a cute card! love your cards...
awesome cards...love the digi's from Deasy.. Happy Chinese New Year..
Mary, these are stunning.. especially love the fun snake and the bright colors but the other one is ever so pretty too. The image is so sweet, love it :) .. off to hop along :D Wishing you a Happy Chinese New Year xxx
Wow - these are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing! :)
Wish You a Very Happy New Year.
Such a pretty card and the snake is so cute..
These are too cool! I love the snake sticking out his tongue, and the colors of the papers on the second card are gorgeous!! Wonderful work!
both so gorgeous mary.your designs are stunning and really fab images :D
xx coops xx
super fun cards!!!
I love the patterned papers you used on the tri-fold card. They are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!
Great cards--love the cute snake.
oh goodness, what fun cards!!! completely loving the LO of the lil snake card!
Eeeek,both of your cards are so cute! I love the pinks and reds on your second card!
awesome coloring. Love your cards, especially the creative fold.
Awesome cards, love the snake, he is adorable!!
great cards...love the cute snake and the circular shape of the first. I love the use of the border scissors (easy to forget about them right?) to add detail to your last card.
Your coloring always makes me feel unworthy! Gorgeous cards, I especially love the first one, love the shape and that cute snake!
Nice creations are totally fun :-)
That snake is too cute and I just LOVE the way your second card open ups! Stunning! Thank you!
Lisa
trop bien, fun et super joli! biz
Your cards are so cute and well created. Happy new year!
Such fun cards for Chinese New Year! I love the shapes of these cards, looks great! Hugs, Hanneke
Mary, you strike again with your gorgeous creations! Love, love the cute snake and they scare me even if I was born in the year of the snake! Your tri-fold is fab darling. From my family to yours, Kung Hee Fat Choy!
Beautiful cards--I'm in love with that snake!
Beautiful cards!! I love the trifold one,so colourful!! Very creative. Thanks for sharing!!
aww, such an adorable little snake! so cute!
Fabulous cards - I especially like the snake card - it is just soooo cute - Happy New Year to you!
that snake is so cute!
Love the second card - great fold.
Sandra ltb
Great cards. This snake is great. TFS.
Great projects!!Thanks for sharing!
Love this idea for a blog hop! Your Chinese lady with cherry blossoms is the cutest! Your parents will love the card. Gung Hay Fat Choi, Mary!
The more I see this snake, the more I like him -- and especially the way you've coloured him. :) The card for your parents is equally fabulous.
Mary.....you have made 2 beautiful cards! You color soo well.....:)
I love that snake! Can't wait to get him printed and colored- I've been looking for a 'cute' snake just for this new years and he is just perfect!
Beautiful creations! I'm sure your parents will love the trifold card!
Love the snake card! And your second card is so pretty and elegant. Your parents will love it
Mary, thank you so much for using my digi...it's so adorable and fun!! Lovee your second card too :)
Your tri-fold card is fantastic. Love the bright colors.
Wow, I love your fancy fold card and sweet creation!
Love your cards teamie!!! As always adorable coloring:)
Happy New Year!!
beautiful cards! that's an adorable snake!! and such a pretty tri-fold card! ;D
Thank you so much for sharing your awesome cards with us!!!
Amazing cards! Love Melania's snake!!!
lovely cards!
awesome creation... love the colors...
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Mary J...awesome! Very well done. Happy New Year. Enjoy.
O wow! That is some prize - what a lucky winner for who does win. Your cards are cool -the snake is cute and the pink card is very sweet :)
These are the best cards yet! love the colors!
I simply adore that snake ! Love the cards !!!
That snake is tooo much! Very cute! and your little lady is adorable too. Very nice projects!
Love the rich paper you used with the Sparkle Creations stamp. Great job and Happy New Year.
oh your coloring is amazing really great cards and happy Chinese New Year...
Wonderful cards! Especially love the colours on the circle card with that adorable snake. Great colouring too!
So cute and beautiful! Amazing colouring too!
Wow, you've got skillz Girl! I am always in awe of your TSG creations for our challenges and these projects are SO beautiful as well! Happy New Year! I hope the year of the snake will be a good one for you!
~ Meredith
Love the color and details.
beautiful coloring on these!
Thanks for sharing- even the extras ( not hop cards)- I do love the wedding card! The tri-fold is a great awakening for me- I too have not done one are aaaaages- maybe I will tonight :)
Beautiful cards!
Hey Mary J - I'm trying to catch up on all of your beautiful creations! EEK how cute are these cards! Your coloring & designs are gorgeous as ever!
Pretty snake card, love the colors!!
I love them both! What beautiful colors!
These cards a re so rich and wonderful! Love the tri-fold (need to remember to do that). You are amazing. Thanks for sharing this wonderful time and culture with us.
Your cards are sooo pretty, Mary! Love the gate fold.... :)
Happy New Year!
Just awesome coluring, Mary!! I especially love the papers you chose for Rin. Happy Chinese New Year; all the best in the year of the snake!
Wow these cards are spectacular! I LOVE that darling little snake card and the beautiful card you made for your parents!
You are one busy girl! Fabulous cards!
Super cute snake card!!! beautiful coloring on the second card
WOW! Great cards and great idea for a blog hop!! Happy New Year!!
I just LOVE the way you color!
Great cards! Love your coloring!
DeniseB
So cute? Love that snake!
They are both wonderful, but I REALLY like the snake. hee hee. Fun cards!
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