Friday, August 1, 2014

A good time to stay in and cuddle Day 5 IO New release Blog Hop


I saved my two FAVE cards for the last day of the Hop~

Winter is a good time to stay in and cuddle. I think so..... I have to be honest, i'm not a huge fan of the cold, but I LOVE snowmen, pretty snowfalls; the kind where the flakes are huge and fluffy and fill the sky. I love the look of snow on the pines and cardinals! I don't like the cold, but I enjoy building a snowman, skating on the lake (although I'm not a great skater) and a drive on a dry road in the winter to take in all the wintery scenes. Other than that....Winter IS a good time to stay in and cuddle!!!

I used several stamps and Dies for this snowy winter card

Gingham Mitten
Cuddle
Chillin
Mitten Die
Snowflake Die Set
Large Snowflake
Fir Trees

Paper: Something Blue-Prima
Colouring: Prism Pencils







So I truly hope you enjoyed my projects this week! I know I sure enjoyed creating them!!!

Please head over to the IO Blog to get the details for prizes...I know that there will be TWO winners today!!! 

Is it a long weekend in the USA as well as Canada? If so, enjoy!

I'm looking forward to a few days off!

Keep your eyes peeled for more IO creations! I have some saved up to share next week!


Happy Stamping

~~Vicki--
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62 comments:

  1. GabbyAugust 1, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Beautiful snowman card! LOVE the stamps, coloring and all of your wonderful design elements. :) Great monochromatic wreath card. :)

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  2. AnonymousAugust 1, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Eileen L. said....

    Both of your cards are gorgeous but I have to admit Im partial to snowmen, and that sentiment is adorable. Love the colors on your second card, it looks so pretty.

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  3. Crafty Math ChickAugust 1, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    Love the pretty soft colors you used in your snowman card and the touch of sparkle you added to your lovely wreath. Thanks for five days of beautifully inspiring projects for us to drool over!

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  4. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    soft prett colors and love it

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  5. HeatherAugust 1, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    WOW, these are just superb. The dies are so neat, great layering.

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  6. JoAugust 1, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Wow great job, love your cards, thx

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  7. Bev WilkinsonAugust 1, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    Your first card.blew me away w the great soft colors and all the details and layering.

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  8. stamping sueAugust 1, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    what an elegant background scene for that cute snowman. the wreath card is simply devine.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  9. RozyAugust 1, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Wow! Beautiful cards. I esp. like the coloring and shading of the second card.

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  10. Barbara M.August 1, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Wonderful Cards, I especially love the snowman scene. The colors are so soothing.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 1, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Wonderful cards - the collage is very well done!! I love the colors on the wreath card. Thanks for all your ideas!!

    Faith in Florida

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  12. Tami B.August 1, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    I can see why these would be your favorites. They are both wonderful.

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  13. Larissa HeskettAugust 1, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWWOW!! These are BOTH AMAZING Cards!! =) I LOVE the BEAUTIFUL Designs and Colors and the FUN touches of Sparkle you've added!! =) THANKS SO MUCH for sharing ALL week your Creations have ALL been so INSPIRING and I LOVE several of the New Products!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  14. Auntie EmAugust 1, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Those are beautiful cards! The sweet mitten and snowman must be for someone very special. There are so many great things to see on it. I love the pearl trimmed gingham mitten and the snowman with all his trees. The snowflakes with the glittery touches are beautiful and the sentiment is so sweet.
    Then I come to the second card and it's amazing too! I love the sparkly touches on the wreath and the branch tucked under the image. The tone on tone stamping on the back ground is lovely!
    Beautiful work! Thank you so much for sharing! :)

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  15. BirgitAugust 1, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Such sweet cards! They are both wonderful!

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  16. The Hardy StamperAugust 1, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Wow! I'm in love with your first card - it's so sweet and the pale vintage colours are just perfect!

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  17. KT Fit KittyAugust 1, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    Your cards are beautiful!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 1, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Love, love, love both cards!!!!

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  19. Sharon UnderwoodAugust 1, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL cards! Love them both!

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  20. SusanKAugust 1, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Wow, what fabulous cards! No wonder you're on the design team!

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  21. PennyAugust 1, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    The first card is so soft and pretty, what a fantastic sentiment! The twig is lovely, so easy to reproduce for christmas cards.I adore the pale blue berries!

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  22. ShonaAugust 1, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Love,love,love that first card !! All the layers and the details are just perfect! The second is beautiful too, but the first one stole my heart!

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  23. CraftyfieldAugust 1, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    I loved the first card with its glittering snowflake and then I saw the second one... It's so perfect for adults, fresh and contemporary, an idea to file away...

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  24. PattyAugust 1, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    Both cards are amazing, but I absolutely LOVE the snowman card!!! Thanks for a wonderful week of inspiration. Have a great weekend! It's a long weekend in Canada too😄

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  25. Sue DAugust 1, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    Very pretty creations! I like the colors on both and the sparkle.

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  26. Rachel B.August 1, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    Great cards! The second one is stunning!

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  27. snazzyjjAugust 1, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Wow such beautiful winter wonderlands.

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  28. Kathy KrugAugust 1, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    You mix of patterns and dies is fabulous. Love a all the details and dimension.

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  29. MariLynnAugust 1, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Both of your cards are gorgeous. I especially love your first one. The sparkle of the snowflake looks like little diamonds. The colors and layout have such a vintage flair. Great job.

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  30. lisa808August 1, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Fabulous cards!

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  31. GinnyAugust 1, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Love both of these cards.

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  32. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Both of these cards are just great. I especially love the one with the wreath.

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  33. Joyce ErbAugust 1, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    I really adore your first card. Love the choice of papers and die cuts to set off this cute snowman

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  34. Vivian C.August 1, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    Lovely soft cards. The use of the mitten as a background layer is a great idea.

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  35. SuzieJAugust 1, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    I like the mixture of mediums used. Beautiful cards

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  36. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Fantastic cards!!! Have really enjoyed all of your projects this week!!!

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  37. ShereeAugust 1, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    The depth of the pink card as well as the embellies just puts the pink card over the top while the serene elegance of the teal card is just stunning... thanks for sharing!!

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  38. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    Love the snowman card, absolutely beautiful!!!

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  39. Miriam PrantnerAugust 1, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Beautiful card! I love how you used the dies and added sparkle!

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  40. Linda TAugust 1, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Oh my goodness you're cards are just adorable! Love everything thing about them. I love snowmen!

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  41. KatieAugust 1, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    That little snowman is too cute! And that snowflake is amazing!! Love your second card too, love the pine in the same color as the card and the wreath. Beautiful job! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  42. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    Beautiful cards! You did save the best for last!

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  43. Pattie J.August 1, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    both of these are super. I love the unusual colors for the snowman and accents. gorgeous. and the second one with the bright blues and texture is magnificent. I could frame both of them.

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  44. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Great cards and so different from each other. I think the first one is my favorite!

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  45. Helena (Gvendalen)August 1, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    So beautiful cards! Love your colouring. hugs, Helena

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  46. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    Two outstanding cards. The colors of both are beautiful. Love your design.

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  47. MarshaAugust 1, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    Both are masterpieces!

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  48. Tammy P.August 1, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    Love the dusty pinks on the snowman card, and the shade of blue on the wreathe card captures a sense of cold.

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  49. cheryltownleyAugust 1, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    That Pine Branch die is definitely on my must-have list for this Christmas. I love the way you have used it.

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  50. Denise BryantAugust 1, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    Beautiful cards! Love the setting for that darling snowman, and the gorgeous snowflakes as embellishments! And the wreath on the aqua card... lovely!

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  51. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Oh my, your card your pink card is so beautiful and very femine. Your second card is really pretty.

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  52. sharrilouAugust 1, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    Darling cards, love the colors you used.

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  53. JudysAugust 1, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    Love your winter scenes, both are lovely coloring and designs. Thanks for sharing.

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  54. SueAugust 1, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    Two gorgeous card! Love them both!

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  55. Carol H.August 1, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    Oh wow! Your cards are so beautiful! Especially the first one! Love the pink gingham, snowman, and frosty snowflakes!

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  56. Patt H.August 1, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    What awesome cards! Both are beautiful. The wreath is a stamp I now have to have. Will add it to my long, long list!

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  57. AnonymousAugust 1, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    Beautiful cards. I agree with you about the cold, snow looks pretty but it is still cold. The combination of stamps and dies and embellishments make the snowman card extra special. The wreath card is unusual and the colour is gorgeous. Love the sparkle on both cards. Thank you for sharing today.
    Jacquelene L
    Canada

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  58. Rosy NewlunAugust 1, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    Accck!!!! These are BRILLIANT!

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  59. CarolAugust 2, 2014 at 1:07 AM

    Yikes - you've reminded me that the white stuff will return to us here in Ontario before you know it! Hope the coming one isn't as harsh nor as long as the last one. Beautiful cards, Vicki. I especially like the hues of colour and the Twiggy Wreath on the second card.

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  60. BeachsidelynnAugust 2, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    Both cards are stunning, but I especially love the wreath.

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  61. Linda S.August 3, 2014 at 12:06 AM

    Both cards are a delight. So many interesting things to feast our eyes on. Super job.

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  62. BeckyAugust 5, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Vickie, these are just stunning!

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Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I hope you have a wonderful day and I very much appreciate your sweet comments!

*****Vicki*****

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