Saturday, September 19, 2009

RELEASE DAY!! Yipee!!!


Hi Precious Peeps!
Today is the day my images are going LIVE at Squigglefly! You can now purchase and download my release as well as any of the images they have to offer and use them immediately. Is that cool or what!
I have had a blast drawing these images to share with you! The participation in the blog hop boggled my mind! Ha! Boggled the blogger. Say "boggled the blogger" fast, ten times. ;-)
In fact all the lovely comments you left me brought this humble artist to tears. Your kindness really touches me. I'll say thank you to everyone here, but when I can, I will try and pop over to pay you a more personal visit too.
I will be drawing a name and announcing the winner of the blog hop grand prize approx noon EST and announce it soon afterwards. That should be exciting!
I had always wondered how people used stamped images that overlapped the frames of Nestie dies. I am a bit mechanically challenged, and can't figure stuff like that out! So I was really grateful when Rach, my card making idol from England, posted this very good tutorial on her blog! It is so easy to follow, Rach, thanks! Now not much of Oswalda's hat sticks out, but now that I know how to do it, next time I'll make more of the image overlap the frame. I think it looks so cool to do that!
I have to thank Rach also for sending me the really gorgeous deep purple Prima flowers I used on this card. They match Oswalda's hat band so perfectly! Thank you Rach! Not just talented, but sweet as can be, that Rach! If you haven't seen her blog yet, you are totally missing out!
I colored Oswalda with Copics after printing her onto Manga Drawing pad by Canson, using my inkjet printer. I will try to remember that some of you like when I list the colors I used and do that next time.
Hey, this weekend is Digi Day at Scrapbook News and Review magazine, or SNR Card Universe as some refer to it!! They have a couple of challenges with prizes to be won as well! It all starts at SNR on Saturday at 8 pm EST, 7 pm Central. I hope to get time to check it out!
Thanks again for visiting, and thank you so much for all the uplifting things you have been leaving on my posts this week. It really amazes me, how people so freely bless each other with praise and encouragement. And it only does GOOD things for the soul of both the giver and the receiver. I wish I could give everyone a big hug!! xx

36 comments:

  1. Hiya Chrissie been and looked and goin to buy later, they are fabulous!!! although I wouldnt expect anything less from you. Tried the blog hop but got stuck,never mind eh, have a wonderful day and congratulations xxxxxxx

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  2. Aww! She's so lovely! I'm totally gonna go try watercoloring again tomorrow...after I go to the art supply store and buy some more paintbrushes. LOL! Thanks again for the Videos!

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  3. Oh wow congratulations, I will definitely be doing some shopping, am already a big fan of yours.
    Hugs
    Pinky

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  4. Once again Congrats Crissy !!!!

    Your images are awesome !!!!
    I'm sure they will be a big succes.

    Hugs,

    Peggy

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  5. Oh Crissy!!! This is fabulous! I am so happy about your joining Squigglefly!!! I have missed your fabulous images and now I can have them..right now!!!How FUN!!!
    LOVE Oswalda...too cute for words!
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  6. Wow Oswalda looks gorgeous, coloured to perfection. Beautiful floral detail and super sentiment. I agree re Rach - she sure is an awesome crafter too and ever so helpful.
    Hugs,
    Nicola -x-

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  7. Hi Chrissie

    Missed the blog hop yesterday :-( but am off to squigglefly now to see your images - cos if this little cutie is anything to go by I am so going to want some.
    Congrats on the release of your images - you must be soo excited.

    Beccy x

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  8. Oswalda is one good-lookin' chick! Love your illustrations, and I can't wait to see more!

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  9. Ohhhhh...your card is beautiful and the coloring is fabulous! I love the POP of the yellow flower on her hat! Love the card and I love all of your digis! Can't wait to use them!

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  10. Hiya sweetie, love this image that you have illustrated, she is awesome, fantastic colouration...
    your card is wonderful too, so glad that you found some use for the flowers sweetie..
    and how sweet are you... what kind words.. i am blushing... big hugs to you my friend.. good luck in your new ventures... (not that you need any luck... you are a star!)
    Rachxx

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  11. Chrissy this is fabulous, I love it. Good luck in your new role and look forward to seeing more of your creations. Jo x

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  12. Oh Crissy, another great image. I'm so in love with your pile of cats one - been waiting for release day ever since. Now I GOT IT. Can't wait to use them.

    Love Lily

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  13. Oh Chrissy...this is an amazing image...love the Fabulous, Fun Flare you have....... "FFF"

    My hat is off to you girl!!!!

    lots of hugs.......Brenda

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  14. What a darling card Crissy! I love the angle you placed the image panel at. Isn't it fun to learn a neat little trick from a fellow stamper? I think you did a great job letting Oswalda's hat peek out of the box!
    I'm chuckling at your sentiment Dah'ling!

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  15. oh i definitely want to go shopping with her! what a classy babe!

    hugs,

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  16. A gorgeous card Crissy! I just came from checking out your new releases - they are fabulous darlin! Well done!!

    Have a fabulous weekend!! xx

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  17. This is adorable, Crissy!! I'm quite digi-challenged....I think my printer just isn't up to the task....but I will drool from afar!

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  18. WOW! Crissy, she is gorgeous! I love this card. The colours are so bright and fun. Fabulous job.

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  19. Crissy,
    I love all your images & so excited to have you part of the Squigglefly team!! Your coloring is fantastic and really love the sentiment you used here! :)
    Jenny

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  20. This card is positively fabulous! I just love it. You are indeed an incredible artist.

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  21. This looks so fab!! Congrats again! I am off to check out the images now!!

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  22. Another gorgeous card and love the image. Congrats on the release day!
    Love the card and your coloring is so beautiful!
    Hugs,Connie

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  23. Oh wow!! Crissy, she looks funtabulous girl!! Your coloring is perfection!! The red color really makes the image come to life!! :) Such lovely images...can't wait to see MORE!!! have a great weekend!!

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  24. Crissy, this is fabulous!!!
    The Lord certainly has gifted you, thank you for using it to spread joy!!!!
    Blessings, Maria

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  25. Congratulations on the release Crissy, they're all fabulous! I know it's going to be a huge success and some of your beauties have already popped over the pond to me, they like it here too, they told me ROFL!!! Big hugs, Chris xx

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  26. too, too cute, Crissy! Glad to know your creative designs will keep rolling out.

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  27. Gorgeous card Chrissie. Love the image you've used and the colouring is just amazing. Good luck in your new venture, I'm off now to have a look at the rest of your fabulous illustrations. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Hugs Michele x

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  28. wo very gorgeous card and fab stamp I love your work !!!!
    hugs coco

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  29. Hello Chrissy,

    What a beauty;-) Congratulations on the release Crissy.

    Hugs,
    Ellenxxx

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  30. such a brilliant image!! Love how you have used it!!

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  31. Crissy, "Oswalda" is adorable! What a hoot! I LOVE it. So happy your designs are available at Squigglefly. I'll be checking them out. Thanks for sharing this super cute card. Hugs,

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  32. Having been looking forward to this and you have excelled (not surprised). What fabulous designs and this card WOW she is just gorgeous. Blessings
    Michelle

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  33. Oh, Crissy, the new images are adorable!! I love them all! Huge congrats!

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  34. Oh, she is stunning! Love her hat! She makes me laugh! I am going to check out that tutorial! Thanks Crissy for continuing to bless us with your amazing artwork!

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  35. I love the ostrich, that is so clever using the feathers as a dress!

    Cazzy x

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  36. Way too cute! An old bird like me . . . LOL! She's adorable!

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