Wowza! There's a lot going on around here in crafty land!! It's all good!! SOOOO many beautiful new stamp collections coming out lately, and lots of Christmas already this year. I guess it's good if you're organized and ready to start Christmas! (I am not that organized! LOL) I do love sharing everything with you and introducing you to new goodies from my favorite companies. Today is a big blog hop to celebrate the 8th anniversary of Sunny Studio Stamps! Yiipppeeee! Congratulations to Mendi for eight fun years of creativity!! Here's to many more! To go along with the anniversary, there is a brand new release, and there are prizes and discounts! Please scroll to the bottom of my post for Prizes, Sale Codes, Supply lists, and the Blog Hop List!! It's going to be fun hop for sure. I have two Christmas cards to share with you today. If you're new here because of the hop - welcome! XOXO
My first card today features the brand new Woolen Mittens Dies, the brand new Diamond Die, and some old favorites from Sunny Studio!! It's a cozy card perfect for any winter occasion. I used pink and aqua because I love those colors for holidays... My finished card is an A2 white card base, layered with striped paper, then that big cozy mitten!!
Here's a side view of my card to show all the layers and elements. I die cut out all the pieces from colored cardstock and used distress inks to add shading. I also generously splashed on some white paint 'snow'!
I die cut the mitten from pink cardstock and then ran it back through my Big Shot using the new Diamond cover die - love that look!! I die cut some pretty aqua snowflakes to add color and wintery goodness...
I thought this was the perfect sentiment for a mitten card!!
For a little embellishmnent, I die cut out the small tag and added a snowflake and red twine...
There are so many pretty details in this die set! I love the holly.... And I love that the cuff has two pieces to mix and match more colors.... I stamped some aqua snowflakes around the mitten...
My second card for today features the brand new Holiday Hugs stamps and dies!! It's the cutest bear, and he has items he can hold in his hands. Of course I chose the mug of cocoa for him to hold! I debated making him a white polar bear, or a fluffy brown bear.... He is colored with Copic Markers and I love his colorful scarf! My finished card is an A2 card base...
Here's a side view of my card. I used the pretty striped background in red and white because it reminded me of candy canes... I stamped and colored the bear and mug and colored with Copics. I added white gel pen accents and a bit of glitter on the marshmallows....
There is a separate die cut included in the die set, and it cuts out his hands so he can hold the items. It's so clever! I added his mug and a little heart for good measure...
I used Stazon ink on vellum to add my sentiment....
SALE SALE SALE!! Sunny Studio will be offering 20% off Sunny Studio branded products (excluding clearance and new release products) using discount code EIGHTYEARS at checkout through August 29th!! Limit one discount code per order. They will also automatically include a free mini snowflake die on all orders!! How exciting!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today to help celebrate the anniversary for Sunny Studio! I love their stamps and I'm so happy to help Mendi share her exciting anniversary. Wishing you a blessed and happy day today! XOXO
PRIZE INFORMATION! Sunny Studio has generously given each of us a $25 gift certificate code to give away on our blogs for a total of $425 in prizes throughout the week. WOW! The contest will run through Monday, August 28th. To enter to win, please leave a comment here on this blog post! Sunny Studio will announce all winners on the Sunny Studio blog on Friday, September 1st, and will email all the winners their shopping codes directly! GOOD LUCK!!
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TODAY'S FABULOUS BLOG HOP LINEUP!
Sunny Studio
Wanda Guess
Rachel Alvarado
Sandy Allnock
Marine Simon
Tammy Stark
Caly Person
Isha Gupta
Bobbi Lemanski
Gladys Marcelino
Tina Henkens
The colors you have used on these cards ae really lovely. they brighten up the Christmas theme of the cards. I love the bear card, just something about a fat bear that is so cute. But I really love that mitten. I am envisioning a shaped card just using the mitten- love that it is large. Also love how you embellished it with the snowflakes.
Posted by: Pat Vilbaum | 08/29/2023 at 08:08 AM
Nothing more humbling than a hug from a cute Xmas bear 🐻 love your neat tidy design! Thanks
Posted by: Carmelle | 08/29/2023 at 08:02 AM
Wonderful cards. Love the cute bear.
Valerija xx
Posted by: Valerija | 08/28/2023 at 09:22 PM
Super cute cards! Love the colors of the bear card!
Posted by: Joan Lucht | 08/28/2023 at 08:43 PM
Love that cute bear
Posted by: Diane Zalusky | 08/28/2023 at 08:20 PM
I admire all your lovely card designs.
Posted by: Shar Zar | 08/28/2023 at 07:18 PM
The mitten card is adorable! I love the use of die cuts to create a cute card.......
Posted by: Margaret | 08/28/2023 at 06:35 PM
Such a cute and charming little bear, all ready for the holidays with the whimsical colors and warm cuppa! Your coloring is amazing! TFS!
Posted by: Kelly Santi | 08/27/2023 at 04:45 PM
This release has such fun stuff! I love that pink mitten. Do you remember those clips that use to hold your mittens to your coat sleeves? My Mom always knitted our mittens, so we did not want to loose one!!! Lovely job, I love it all. TFS
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 08/27/2023 at 06:57 AM
Adorable cards! I love that cute hugging bear!!
Posted by: lee | 08/26/2023 at 04:02 PM
oh these are just darling
Posted by: Dee Earnshaw | 08/26/2023 at 10:11 AM
Sweet card with the pretty pink mitten, and I love your card with the charming bear too! Love your beautiful layering and color combos!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 08/26/2023 at 09:12 AM
These are beautiful cards, Wanda. Thanks for sharing your talents and this inspiration.
Posted by: Vicki Wahl | 08/26/2023 at 08:54 AM
Such cute cards!! I really like the Woolen Mittens Die.
Posted by: Holly M | 08/26/2023 at 07:57 AM
Lovely cards, Wanda!
Posted by: Rosalie D B | 08/26/2023 at 07:06 AM
Your Holiday Hugs card is adorable.
Posted by: Cynthia Cole | 08/26/2023 at 06:39 AM
I love, love, love these cards!
Posted by: Teresa Hall | 08/26/2023 at 06:08 AM
That bear is adorable!!!
Posted by: rkokes | 08/26/2023 at 05:39 AM
I love all of the added details on the mitten design and the bear is so cute! Fabulous designs!
Posted by: Lauryne Cunningham | 08/26/2023 at 04:07 AM
Such cozy and cute cards! Very adorable bear card!
Posted by: Cindi Green | 08/25/2023 at 08:51 PM
What wonderfully cozy cards!
Posted by: Alexandra Y | 08/25/2023 at 08:21 PM
Love the little bear card.... nice coloring...
Posted by: Virginia Ellison | 08/25/2023 at 05:38 PM
That bear is so cute, but I'm always in love with mitten dies!
Posted by: Stacy H. | 08/25/2023 at 05:02 PM
Fabulous cards!
Posted by: Kathy j in Ellicott City | 08/25/2023 at 04:48 PM
Very fun card designs! The bear & mitten dies were some of my favorites. Look forward to even more designs from you .
Posted by: DeVon Young | 08/25/2023 at 03:53 PM
I need this bear! I didn't realize how versatile he is until I saw all the different versions in the hop. I can never resist bears!
Posted by: Elayne Catey | 08/25/2023 at 12:09 PM
Cute bear and sweet mitten card.
Posted by: Sue D | 08/25/2023 at 11:46 AM
Such adorable cards!! The bear is so cute!!
Posted by: Berina | 08/25/2023 at 10:50 AM
Adorable cards Wanda. The bear is so very cute.
Posted by: Mel H | 08/25/2023 at 10:31 AM
Very cheerful cards! Love your color choices! Pink is a great color for Christmas cards!
Posted by: Vicki H | 08/25/2023 at 10:20 AM
Adorable! Your cards are so special!
Posted by: Jade | 08/25/2023 at 10:03 AM
Your holiday cards are so darling! That little bear has stolen my heart!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | 08/25/2023 at 09:27 AM
Adotable as always. In the mood for Christmas.
Posted by: Emma Sleppy | 08/25/2023 at 09:23 AM
You used my 2 FAVORITE new items. I would love to use the mitten die to make a banner. And the bear is so cute. I love the colors you chose
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | 08/25/2023 at 09:19 AM
I like how your created a design on your cute mitten!
Posted by: kathy dumpert | 08/25/2023 at 08:32 AM
Such pretty as well as cute cards! You've used most of my faves from this fun release!
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | 08/25/2023 at 08:30 AM
What darling creations! Love both!
Posted by: ann hale | 08/25/2023 at 07:45 AM
I love the bear sooo much! And your mitten is perfect!
Posted by: Meghan Kennihan | 08/25/2023 at 07:18 AM
Love the bear!
Posted by: Fran Simkins | 08/25/2023 at 07:15 AM
Love that you made the bear card into a postage stamp! Super cute!!
Posted by: Marlene Sestokas | 08/25/2023 at 07:13 AM
Such a cute bear! I like the pinks you used for Christmas.
Posted by: Lisa K | 08/25/2023 at 07:01 AM
Really love this bear! That mitten is cute too!
Posted by: Lynn Chan | 08/25/2023 at 06:57 AM
I really like the way you used two dies to create the background for the bear. Thanks for that idea the red showing around the bear is great
Posted by: Lee Manuel | 08/25/2023 at 06:47 AM
Cute cards! Love the big pink mitten!
Posted by: Ann H | 08/25/2023 at 06:45 AM
Wanda, your little hugging bear is so sweet! Beautiful look and great coloring!
Posted by: Michele K. Henderson | 08/25/2023 at 05:39 AM