Monday, September 15, 2014

Jungle Bells 1


Welcome to Day 1 of our ... 2014 Holiday Release - Part 1
We are super excited to announce that this month's release is our very first HOLIDAY RELEASE of 2014! We have so many fantastic holiday stamps and dies this year that we have split them into 2 releases. We are releasing part 1 of the collection this week, and will release the second part next month. Over the next 3 days we will reveal 22 *BRAND NEW* red rubber stamps/stamp sets and 7 *BRAND NEW* coordinating die/die sets. They will be available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and selected Whimsy Stamps retailers on Wednesday. We are thrilled to welcome Linda, Lis and Stephanne as our Guest Designers for this release. We are also excited to welcome some of our artists as guest designers this month. Welcome ladies!
PRIZE ALERT ... We have hidden a fabulous prize of a $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE at one of the stops on today’s hop! We will draw the lucky winner from the comments left here and on today’s design team posts (listed below), so be sure to visit everyone and leave a comment at every stop to be entered into the draw. Today we are excited to show you the brand new Crissy Armstrong, Meljen Designs, Elisabeth Bell and Raindrop Echo Designs stamps and dies being released this month. For a full reveal of these stamps, hop on over to the Whimsy blog! 
 For today's project, I used "Jungle Bells One" and coloured it with my Copics.  
Hat: R20, 22, 27, 46, 59, RV99, 0
Lion: E51, 53, R20 (ear) body shaded with BV20, 23
Mane: Y00, 15, 17, YR14, 23, E39, 55, 49, BV00, 0
White of Hat: BV20, 00, 0
Nose: E29, 49, 0
Background: BG000, 00, BV20, 23, R000
Here are the three images I'm releasing with Whimsy this month: 



So now it's time for you to continue today's hop! Don’t forget to leave a comment at every stop along the hop to be entered into the draw to win a $15 gift certificate:
Danni Bindel Linda Klaringe (GDT)
Louise Roache
Crissy Armstrong (GDT)
Jacque Beddingfield
Iris Wiechmann
Bev Rochester
Stephanne Maraver (GDT)
  Shelby Thomas
Shannah Bartle
Be sure to visit the Whimsy blog again tomorrow for the second day of sneak peeks. Thanks so much for visiting today. Happy hopping!
Posted by Crissy Armstrong at 9/15/2014 12:00:00 PM

39 comments:

  1. MargreetMonday, September 15, 2014 at 1:44:00 PM EDT

    Gorgeous card with awesome coloring of the lovely stamp! Love your other stamps too!
    xxx Margreet

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  2. Dr Sonia S VMonday, September 15, 2014 at 2:37:00 PM EDT

    Love the cutie lion the most
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  3. AnonymousMonday, September 15, 2014 at 2:47:00 PM EDT

    Darling. Love the shabby look, all of the layers, and the wonderful coloring of the Santa lion
    thanks for sharing a delightful card.

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  4. chrilvianMonday, September 15, 2014 at 2:49:00 PM EDT

    what a cutie

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  5. PysselbusMonday, September 15, 2014 at 3:04:00 PM EDT

    Wow!! What a fab lion!! And your coloring is to die for!!! Love all of it!!! And the precious card!!

    Hugs
    Linda

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  6. Glittered PawsMonday, September 15, 2014 at 3:30:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful - love the lion and the mane - looks so real. Very cute holiday stamp

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  7. SueMonday, September 15, 2014 at 4:03:00 PM EDT

    This is stunning. I love the image (well I love all your images!), amazing colouring and gorgeous detailing too.
    Sue xx

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  8. ElainaMonday, September 15, 2014 at 4:06:00 PM EDT

    I love that Lion and the way you have used him is lovely

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  9. JoanneOMonday, September 15, 2014 at 4:41:00 PM EDT

    So much to look at on your card! Love it and the lion is so cute!

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  10. LindaMonday, September 15, 2014 at 4:51:00 PM EDT

    This card is greee aaaaaaat! Love how the lion is all decorated up for Christmas! Very cute card!

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  11. https://adiecrafty.blogspot.com/Monday, September 15, 2014 at 5:59:00 PM EDT

    Fabulous card
    hugs adie

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  12. JenéeMonday, September 15, 2014 at 6:31:00 PM EDT

    I so like all three of those images, but the lion (Jingle Bells) is definitely my favorite. It is beautiful, delightful and charming. The card is wonderful.

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  13. cghundleyMonday, September 15, 2014 at 6:48:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful card and the
    coloring is awesome!
    Carla from Utah

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  14. Tina MMonday, September 15, 2014 at 6:53:00 PM EDT

    Your coloring is stunning!! Great card and showcasing of that darling stamp.

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  15. CherylQuiltsMonday, September 15, 2014 at 7:41:00 PM EDT

    Oh, Crissy, what a beautiful Christmas card! I just love this Christmas lion so beautifully colored! And your beautiful decorative elements add even more loveliness! And you've stitched for the ODBD Shining the Light challenge! So glad you've joined us!! Hugs!

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  16. Kristie W. Monday, September 15, 2014 at 8:04:00 PM EDT

    Gorgeous card, Chrissy!! Your animal images are precious!

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  17. Ruth GMonday, September 15, 2014 at 8:46:00 PM EDT

    Super sweet lion! I just adore those jingle bells tied to his mane and tail! Wonderful coloring and beautiful card! TFS!

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  18. Patty Sue 2Monday, September 15, 2014 at 8:59:00 PM EDT

    I am seriously in love with the Lion....he is a must have! Now if I can just figure out how to color him like this I will be happy. Could you send instructions? LOL!

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  19. Sue DMonday, September 15, 2014 at 9:00:00 PM EDT

    Adorable--great layers and coloring.

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  20. EdieMonday, September 15, 2014 at 9:11:00 PM EDT

    This is truly a prize winning card. It really expresses your creative ability. Awesome! So thrilled you chose to share it with us at 613 Avenue Create.

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  21. DanniMonday, September 15, 2014 at 9:53:00 PM EDT

    I adore your coloring! and I really adore these stamps! Perfect for me to create with this holiday season and give to my co-workers since I work at a zoo! :) You are just so talented!! Wonderful card!

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  22. Chana MalkahMonday, September 15, 2014 at 10:02:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful design, Crissy! The image is delightful and your treatment of it is really wonderful.
    Hugz,
    Chana Malkah, Owner
    613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog

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  23. Denise BryantMonday, September 15, 2014 at 11:06:00 PM EDT

    Great layering and details on your darling card! Fabulous job in coloring too!

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  24. OliviaMonday, September 15, 2014 at 11:07:00 PM EDT

    The coloring of the mane is fabulous. Great card.

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  25. UnknownTuesday, September 16, 2014 at 3:34:00 AM EDT

    An exciting release for sure! LOVE the lion to bits! I'm sure all the other stamps will be just as amazing, they always are! xx

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  26. UnknownTuesday, September 16, 2014 at 3:44:00 AM EDT

    Can't stop looking at this fabulous card Crissy! The colouring is superb as always, but the rich colours on this fabulous lion have to be stared at for at least 3 days to appreciate how majestic he is! LOL

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  27. heidyTuesday, September 16, 2014 at 3:58:00 AM EDT

    Wow stunning card Chrissy and I love your stamps!!
    XXX Heidy

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  28. UnknownTuesday, September 16, 2014 at 6:07:00 AM EDT

    What a fabulous card, the image is gorgeous and your design is beautiful xx Thank you for joining us over at http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
    Sandie (Divas by Design DT)
    http://fairytaledaydream.blogspot.com/

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  29. Pat KTuesday, September 16, 2014 at 7:07:00 AM EDT

    Wow, amazing creation Crissy....I'm making a list. hugs, Pat K x

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  30. loulouTuesday, September 16, 2014 at 7:55:00 AM EDT

    Crissy, you are so talented. I love your jungle bells collection they are all so adorable. You colouring is spectacular. How do you get the hat to look like velvet? Your design and embellishing are amazing too.

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  31. NanasniftynitchTuesday, September 16, 2014 at 10:37:00 AM EDT

    Cute lion, and you colored him so beautifully. Love his feet! lol
    xo Nana

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  32. Donna RudyTuesday, September 16, 2014 at 2:45:00 PM EDT

    Oh my gosh! LOVE this image - okay all of them! My Christmas wish list just grew....................again!

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  33. GailTuesday, September 16, 2014 at 3:06:00 PM EDT

    i love your coloring..and i sooo love the lion and elephant stamps..tfs..huggzz

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  34. Teresa Godines #6857Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 3:58:00 PM EDT

    Adorable image. Love all of your great layers. TFS

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  35. NikkiWednesday, September 17, 2014 at 9:37:00 PM EDT

    These are both adorable love how you coloured and shaded everything hugs Nikki

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  36. Mary LouWednesday, September 17, 2014 at 9:40:00 PM EDT

    Hi there Sweet Crissy....stunning, fun, adorable images!!! OMG I am always in awe of your coloring skills....that hat looks like velvet...I just want to touch it:). Happy fall!!! This time of year I remember some pics you shared last year:)
    Big hugs

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  37. tonniesfreubelhoek.blogspot.comThursday, September 18, 2014 at 7:32:00 AM EDT

    thanks for joining us at sister act this week and good luck
    hugs Tonnie DT

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  38. stephanneSunday, September 21, 2014 at 1:12:00 PM EDT

    This is beautiful Crissy and I love the images you've drawn up for this release!!
    hugs, stephanne

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  39. Chris Olsen, GlowbugSunday, September 21, 2014 at 7:54:00 PM EDT

    Oh Crissy, what a sweet image!! I am so glad to have the opportunity to see your gorgeous drawing and the creation you made with it. Gorgeous my friend!! Your colors, layers, distressing and textures, and stitching are such wonderful touches. Thanks for joining us at ODBD this week!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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