Friday, April 27, 2012

"The Peekers" Blog Hop with SCACD!

Hi friends! By now I'm sure you've heard the news that a brand new crop of "Peekers" by Elizabeth Bell for SCACD was released a couple of days ago! Susana is also re-introducing some of the gorgeous Guardian Angels. Available for purchase now are the:



We wanted to celebrate the release of these fabulous stamps with a fun blog hop full of inspiration from the entire SCACD design team as well as a few special guests. To make sure you don't miss any stops on the hop, just start over at the SCACD Store Blog where you will find the complete list of links. If you've been following along, you will have arrived here after visiting with the lovely Dianne

I have two cards to share with you today. The first features the sweet "Puppy Peeker" from the Sweet Home Peekers. The papers are all from the fantastic 6x6 pad from Simple Stories "Fabulous". I absolutely love this paper pad. It has several papers with different tags and labels, some of which include sentiments like the "BFF" label on my card. Others are perfect for journaling your own message. (it would also be great for use in scrapbooks or Smashbooks) The corner embellishment was made with the Memory Box Madera Corner Die. To finish it off, I distressed the paper edges, sponged with them with brown ink and added pearls made with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen



She was stamped on Neenah cardstock with Memento Ink and coloured with Copics. The box was paper pieced with kraft carstock. 


My second card features "Meadow Peeker" who is also part of the Sweet Home Peekers. The papers on this card are from Kaisercraft Blae and Ivy...oh, and this paper pad just happens to be on sale right now for 20% off!!  It also includes some die cut borders and tags, one of which I used on this card. I used the Memory Box Delicate Vine Die to create the vine. Once again, I reached for my Viva Decor Pearl Pen to create the pearls. 


The scene was mostly coloured with Copics, but I used some ShinHan Touch Twin markers to colour her red dress. The sky was sponged in with blue ink and a hand cut cloud template. 



All the new stamps are available for purchase as individual stamps or as complete collections which are available at a discounted price. You will only find them at SCACD and at Quixotic Paperie for our international friends living across the pond. :)

It is now my pleasure to send you off to visit with the lovely Crystal. :)

Happy hopping!!

Blessings, 

Melanie




17 comments:

Patti J said...

Love these new images, and you've showcased them beautifully! Thanks for sharing :)

Alexandra Lundgren said...

Melanie, every time I look at the hair on images you color I am amazed. You are SUPER talented!!

The cards are both gorgeous! Love the paper piecing of the puppy box, BRILLIANT! The sky on Meadow Peeker makes the scene complete.

Chrissy D said...

Ohhh SWEET! Love your coloring and designs - the added flourishes with the dies really add a special "something extra" to your project! TFS! Hope you have a BLESSED day!

Shelby said...

Your card design is impeccable and your coloring is fantastic! You've showcased these cuties just wonderfully.

Shelby

Anki said...

Your colouring is out of this world. Love it! Have a wonderful weekend my friend! Kramis - Anki

Cathi said...

Fabulous cards! I love the paper piecing on the box - great idea!! Your coloring on both images is awesome! I just love the fence - it is so realistic!! Just beautiful work!

Amanda R said...

Beautiful Melanie! Love the little sentiments you were able to use and your coloring of the fence is amazing! Have a great weekend!

Amanda R said...

Beautiful Melanie! Love the little sentiments you were able to use and your coloring of the fence is amazing! Have a great weekend!

Kathi said...

Awwwww cuteness!

Both cards are fabulous with amazing coloring and design!

Pop's Cards said...

Hi sweetie these are both stunning love the colour choices too gorgeous work huggles Pops x x x

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous coloring as always, Melanie! And loving the papers, distressing and details!

Danni said...

Gorgeous cards! Very sweet!

RoseC said...

Awww, Melanie . . . these images are wonderful and you've displayed them beautifully. TFS! Hugz, ~ Rose

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

These are both so adorable, love them

Carol Hirsch said...

Beautiful cards, love them both. Thanks for sharing.

Crystal said...

Melanie these are AWESOME!!!!!! Your coloring of these images is amazing girly!!!!

Dawn Louise said...

So sweet and creative, they're both brilliant hun x