Monday, December 19, 2011

Making Merry with TGF's 3rd Annual Customer Hop!



Welcome, friends! I hope you've been having fun so far, hopping along for the Christmas holiday! Since I know this hop is HUGE, I'll try to keep my post short & sweet.



For the hop, I chose to work in the HOLIDAY category with this Christmas card, pairing Angel Anya with papers & stickers from The Girls' Paperie "Tinsel & Twig" collection. (And I'm entering this into this month's Farm Fresh Challenge - Ah, it feels so good to use the stash!) I went a little wild with the paper piecing on this image, but I love the effect. Making the rosette was a bit more challenging than I expected, but I am hooked on this look.


On the inside, I kept it simple with some border stickers and a sentiment (also retro) from Stampin' Up!

Now for the real good stuff: PRIZES! In addition to the two Grand Prizes that will be drawn for the participant's creations, a random hopper will ALSO win the ENTIRE upcoming January Release! That's 6 sets in all- a HUGE prize...and the only way to win is by participating in the blog hop! So if you're just getting started, head on over to the TGF Blog, and be sure to visit everyone on the hop. Enjoy & have a very blessed Christmas! And remember, JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!

54 comments:

Jessica Diedrich said...

Oh how i LOVE THIS! your coloring is so beautiful and that flower is adorable! This card is just darling, Catherine! SO glad you could join us on the hop today! I am really so happy you're here- I've missed ya!

Heidi Brawley said...

AWE Gorgeous Xmas card! love all the paper piecing on it too!
Hugs, Heidi

Annette Allen said...

awesome fun card...love how you paper pieced the image...TFS

mousekemom said...

Darling angel and love the paper piecing!

Suzi McKenzie said...

Oh Catherine, How wonderful to see you crafting again, hope your well.

I love how you've paper pieced Angel Anya, such a beautiful creation.

Wishing you a very blessed Christmas
Hugs
Suzi
xxx

Desirée said...

What a lovely card Catherine! Love all your paperpiecing! I have recently purchased Angel Anya and haven't inked her up yet, this is a great reminder!

Sarabeth aka Sarita said...

what a beautiful card-i love your flower!

sarabeth

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

What an adorable card!!! Love your coloring!

Doodlecraft said...

What an angel! She is a cutie! Great coloring, Great work! Merry Christmas! :)
Nat

eva said...

this is so pretty! love the paper piecing and that hair coloring! happy holidays!

Denice said...

I think you found the perfect paper for this angel's wings...as all your choices on this card are wonderful! Fab card!
Holiday Blessings,
:Dx
Denice

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

Such a sweet holiday card! Love that you paper pieced her wings! and the rosette is so pretty! Love it all :) xo

Geekay said...

I love how your card turned out.

GK
pkanchana8@hotmail.com

Jamie said...

Love your card! Awesome coloring!

Jamie
http://jamiek711designs.blogspot.com/

Jas said...

Beautiful and sweet! TFS, Hugs,Jas

Creations by Shirl said...

love the paper piecing...very cute...

Gwen's Busy Little Hands said...

Wonderful coloring and paper piecing. Fabulous!

Smiles!
Gwen

Susan said...

Great ideas! the paper piecing was awesome.

faithnme said...

I think the paper piecing is just Beautiful.. and soo is your rosesette.. Love everything about your card.

Hugs

Lou Mac said...

Woaaaaahh!! THIS.. I LOVE!! That paper piecing has just rocked my socks - her wings are just something else. I always add glitter to wings on images as a cop out - but I GOTTA try this next time. Inspiration RIGHT here!!
Gorgeous little rosette, you couldn't have made it any more diddy, could ya girl?! Yummy colours and perfect finishing touch with the border stickers on the inside!!

Thank you so much for sharing - one of my faves so far!!

P.S The little pooches in your sidebar are C-YOOT!! xo

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card. I love the colors you've chosen.

Anonymous said...

Catherine: This Anya Angel is adorable!!! Love the paper piecing!!

Lisa said...

Love your little rosette! She's beautifully colored and pieced!

Marsha said...

What a cute card ! Always fun to join in on all the fun @ these TGF Blog Hops !

Your dogs Charlie and Cyrus look cute too ;-) I am a big dog lover and also a professional dog walker and trainer :-D

Bonnie Lynn said...

Oh your little angel is adorable!! TFS her today.

Anonymous said...

Such a pretty card. Love the flower.

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

Beautiful Catherine! I love her wings!

lati said...

Love the card!! Great job!!

Rachael said...

Such beautiful colouring! A gorgeous card! Rachael :) xx

Anonymous said...

I love all the detail on your card, very nice.

Tash Daly said...

Wow, I love your colouring, her hair in particular is awesome!! Her paper pieced dress is so cute and I love the flower with the bow. :-) Merry Christmas.

Lorraine said...

What a beautiful card and love your coloring of that adorable image!

Unknown said...

This is so pretty! Wonderful coloring!

Kellie said...

I'm so enjoying this hop! Everyone has made such wondeful things. Great card!

Grandma Bonnie said...

Pretty, so pretty.

RiNNE said...

Beautiful colors and paper - piercing!

Anita said...

Amazing card! The rosette with the button is a great embellishment.

Cara said...

Your coloring is fantastic! What an adorable card.
Cara

The Wolverina /// said...

Oh she is so darn cute! I love her hair coloring!! Your rossette is so pretty and works so well! Awesome job!

Chelsea said...

She is so cute in Christmas colors!! Love the rosette.

Amber J said...

She looks adorable. I love the way you colored her hair.

Simply Sandy said...

How precious...love the layers and the sweet angel!

Sammi said...

This is so beautiful Catherine!! LOVE your colouring!! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and much love and laughter as you celebrate the birth of our great Lord and Saviour!!
xxx

Kim Ricketts said...

This is amazing!! I love all the details!

Kim

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

Love the colours, so pretty and warm.

tracey said...

Your coloring and paper piecing are both gorgeous Catherine. TFS.

kris said...

Great card!! i absolutely LOVE your paper piecing!!

Jan Garber said...

Such an adorable card and I really love the way you kept the sentiment so simple! Happy holidays!

Carisa said...

omg, i absolutely adore how you paper pieced angel anya!!!!

kim.scrapper said...

Angel Anya is adorable and you did a great job on this card, tfs

Kim (kim.scrapper@yahoo.ca)

Leanne said...

Hi Catherine!
She is one of my all time favorites and you've given her some wonderful colors. Wonderful job!
;)

~*Joni said...

Eek Catherine! This looks like it should be an ornament! What a beautiful card you've created for the hop, I never thought of coloring Angel Anya's legs as festive tights - just brilliant and so perfect for the holidays.

Lucianna Dilsaver said...

Beautiful card, I love your rosette with your stunning image :)

My Scrap Diary said...

Adorable card!
Jess M