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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Sparkle N Sprinkle Winter Wonderland Blog Hop

Hi Everyone! Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Winter Wonderland Blog Hop that is running from November 15 - 18.  If you have arrived here by way of Charmagne's creative blog, then you are at the right place. If not you might want to start at the beginning at the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog so that you can leave a comment on every designer's blog to be able to win some fun prizes! I cannot believe that Christmas is almost upon us! So we have created some Christmas and winter cards to get you into the spirit! I hope you will stop and leave a comment on each designer's blog and get inspired along the way! Now on to the two cards I made. On the first card I used this sweet little Christmas bird image called Nestle in for Christmas 0342-119P. On the left side of the card I used 2 1/2" Tear-ific Tape SAT11, added Cloud Nine velvet glitter GM2000 to it and adhered the gold outline ornament stickers to the glittered area. Next I colored inside the ornament stickers with copic markers. I used the Spellbinders ornament die to cut out the bird that I pop dotted to the card. You can see full instructions by clicking here.



On my second card I used this lovely Candle Centerpiece 0510-198N image. I decided to make a window using a die to have it look like you are peering into a warm and cozy home around Christmas time! You can click here for the full instructions.


Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. Be sure you visit all the designer's blog and leave a comment so that you will be able to win some wonderful prizes! Now hop on over the blog of the very talented Cammy!

46 comments:

Keri Brown said...

Both cards are wonderful but I truly love your ornament card... Such vibrant colors and such a perfect image... TFS!!!

Shona Erlenborn said...

Oh how pretty both cards, but the cheery little bird all decked out in his bright cheery colors, gets my vote.

Barbara Bruder said...

Both of your cards are great and I really love the card with the window.

Julie Z said...

Both great cards - I love all the bright colors on your Nestle In! But you window looking in on the warm & cozy candles is so sweet too! Love 'em both April!

Brenda said...

Beautiful coloring job on both, but the bird is gorgeous! So bright and cheerful and love the extra ornaments on the side. The candles glowing in the window are fabulous.

Debi said...

Your ornament card has such vivid colors, I love it. The bird is perfect.
And looking through the window at the candles give your second card a warm, homey feeling. Great ideas.

Jacqueline Smith said...

OMG those cards are so awesome, love the colouring job and all the details on your card are fantastic!

Gen said...

I love love love the bird..and the candle glowing is such a great idea!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Wonderful cards. TFS

Cheryl B said...

Love both your cards, the bird is so cute!

Unknown said...

Such pretty cards....I love Nestle in for Christmas...he is always so much fun to color!

Karin said...

I'm thinking how can April possibly top what she does every week on the blog, and well there you go again! The ornament birdie card is simply beautiful! The colors are gorgeous and the gold embossing looks amazing! I love the cozy look to your second card too!

Anne Temple said...

WOW! Both are stunning and your coloring is fabulous.

Donna Ellis said...

April, two completely different cards! Both absolutely beautiful! So pretty in your details and layers, April.

Shanna Shands said...

Your first is above and beyond amazing. I love you bulbs. They look like they are stained glass. Amazing.

Verna Angerhofer said...

What beautiful cards. I am really getting enthused for the holidays now. My favorite is the ornament one though. Thanks for sharing.

Karalee said...

I love the colors you chose for your first card, and the addition of the ornaments. And I absolutely love, love your second card. I'm going to have to put that Candle Centerpiece stamp on my wish list.

Candy Meyers said...

I love both of your cards. Each one is unique and wonderful. Great ideas, Thanks loads,
Candy Meyers

crafty grandma said...

Beautiful cards!!! like them both. TFS

Julie said...

Your first card is extra colorfull and cheery, yoour second card deserves a warm spot in my heart

Linda said...

April both of your cards are so pretty. I love the colors in the first card. The second card is very traditional colors and I love that too.

elf1023 said...

Love your cards, especially the bird. Beautiful coloring.

Unknown said...

Wonderful ornament card. I've wanted to try a "window" look for my cards, now I know where to start. Thank you

SusanHnSC said...

Hi April - love your cards - the window is really pretty. And the ornament, too! See you soon!

SanuraScraps said...

Love the ornament card. Very nice!

Frann said...

Very nice cards, both of them! I love the way you used the outline stickers on top of the glittered panel. Beautiful coloring too.

E. Marie said...

April, I love these. I love how you combined the ornament die with the ornament stickers on the first card and the lovely candle is so pretty shining through the window.

Beverly Baxley said...

Both are so nice. Isn't it putting you in the mood for Christmas? I want to see more of the lovely window.

Happyone or South Coast Sheila said...

I just love your cards, especially the ornament one with the bird in it. Thanks for the inspiration.

Roxie said...

I love both of your beautiful cards. Great job.

KristiDaroci said...

Elegant and amazing!

NWFlamingo said...

Nice. I especially like the candle card.

ChristineR said...

Two nice cards April. Thanks for sharing. I'm having lots of trouble posting comments because of people's robot detectors.

carrie said...

Great cards. I really like the first one with the variety of techniques and layers used. I like having the two different kinds of ornaments on the same card and the blue on the bird really pops.

Tigerberry said...

April, I love the cards. I especially love what you did with the Nestle in for Christmas stamp, making it part of the ornament theme. Beautiful card.

Laurie said...

Both cards are really pretty!

Cat said...

Your cards are stunning! Such gorgeous colors and LOs!

Kim S said...

Love the cards. I have the bird stamp.. or I did before Marie borrowed it LOL

Kim S
kasot@aol.com

Gerlinde said...

Both beautiful, April, as usual! Love that little bird with the ornaments and the candles are gorgeous!

Sue said...

Wow, April, both cards are fantastic.

Hugs
Sue

HelenM said...

the bird card is my favorite

namabear said...

April, I just luv the stamp nestle in for Christmas I will just have to get it LOL. Luv the bird card he is just to cute. Your candle card is pretty. Thanks for sharing.

christi said...

great coloring and layout on both card. love the peek into the window. i'm going to have to check out the velvet stuff. it's gorgeous.

Pamela said...

Beautiful cards! Impressive coloring.

Unknown said...

Awesome cards I like your candle card looks warm like sitting by the fire place. Your bird is too cute.

Sandra Kersting said...

Your colors are very vibrant and the "window" is beautiful.

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