Thursday 25 October 2012

Happy Holidays and Sad Farewells....


Hey!

The day is here! The sneaky peeks from The Craft's Meow October Release we've been showing you the past week are now available to view in full, and purchase!

The Craft's meow

We're celebrating the new release in the traditional TCM way with a blog hop and a chance for you to win the entire release! You should have hopped here from the TCM Blog.

For my blog hop card I combined three sets - I surprised myself with that. Ha!

Happy Holidays

This card features a fab, distressed sentiment from Holiday Foundations; some funky retro snowflakes from Christmas Cheer and some trees from the set that's free with a $50 spend at the TCM Store this month, O Christmas Tree (designed by myself!)

The smaller tree is simply a larger tree trimmed down - easy peasy! I really do have a soft spot for the chevron tree even though there are many other designs to stamp from the set. Just don't tell the other trees in the set, OK? *wink*

In order to qualify for the chance to win the entire October release, be sure to comment on every blog in the hop. Next up is the super Elizabeta Kushner so hop across there for more inspiration!

Now I don't like to end my blog posts on a sad note, but after an amazing 7 months with The Craft's Meow it's now time for me leave. :( I'd like to take the opportunity to thank the whole of the TCM DT (both past and present) for being so fun, fabulous and supportive. I'd also like to extend a HUGE thank you to Lisa, who had so much faith in my designs. I would never have been able to have achieved my dream of designing my own stamp set and getting it manufactured without you, thank you so much! You made this inky gal's dream come true and I'll never forget it :) 

Catch ya later!







Card Deets
{Happy Holidays}
Stamps: Holiday Foundations, O Christmas Tree, Christmas Cheer (The Craft's Meow)
Ink: Rich Cocoa (Memento)/Latte, Fern (A.Muse Ink)
Cardstock: Kraft, Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink)
Accessories: Gems (Hero Arts)/Promarkers (Letraset) - to create coordinating bling!

48 comments:

~amy~ said...

The sets combine perfectly! Awesome card!

I'm certain that you will be greatly missed at TCM!

Lindsay said...

What a fabulous card Aimes! LOVE the colors! You will certainly be missed at TCM! I will still be stalking your blog, you can run, but you can't hide! ;0)

Ita said...

Hi this is a card that would be outside my comfort zone ,but will give it a try.
Smiles
Ita from Ireland

canadian_liner said...

Love your graphic-inspired trees! and the colour combo on your card... Loverly. Enjoy your vacation week!

Beate said...

Your new sets look amazing! I hope you will keep designing stamps!
Hugs and smiles

maria f. said...

OK, I'm surprised... More stamp sets with your name to come in the future. From somewhere?!?!? Will keep "watching". Have a great holiay, BTW.

Jingle said...

This is a GORGEOUS card! I love this!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

This is amazing! I love the kraft background and you really made those sets shine! I am so sad to see you go but will follow you around wherever you are! :)

Mommy25 said...

Sorry to hear you're leaving! These trees are some of my favorites. Youre an amazing artist. Also i love your adorable card! Beautiful.

Maria said...

love your card very cute

Mandy said...

Gorgeous card Amy !

xx

Amy Martin said...

Wonderful card. Simple and so pretty...Love it.

Miriam Prantner said...

Beautiful cards! Sad to hear that you are moving on, I always loved seeing your use of these stamps....BUT I'm a follower, so I won't miss a thing! :)

Vickie Z said...

Wow...three sets!! Wonderful card! Just saw the full reveal of your new set and I Love it!!! All the different trees are wonderful! Congrats!

Anonymous said...

Lovely card as always. Sorry to see you move on. You been such an inspiration! Take care.

Sue McRae said...

Love how you combined images from the different sets to create this charming scene!

Kelly said...

such a "clean" card. love the yellow with the kraft!

Rosemary said...

love your card... so clean, crisp and just fabulous!

Nicole Doiron said...

What a pretty card! Thanks so much for sharing!

Amy Kolling said...

Aimes! No no! I don't want to see you go! I absolutely love your new tree set! (I'm really really partial to the chevron tree too!) I love your card with the hills and Karen's new distressed sentiment! You will be missed by me! xx

Ivana Camdzic said...

Hi Aimes!! Thank you so much for the sweet words on my blog!!! It is so great to be back and so wonderful to see your lovely creations again! Sending hugs!

Brenda said...

Really? That is sad news! Good luck with your next endeavor. Your card is amazing. I love that you combined three sets for this gorgeous card. The colors give it such a calm, peaceful feel.

Debby said...

Oh Aimes you are killing me with your tree set - STUNNING! I will miss your TCM posts but hope you have something crafty planned so I won't miss my inspiration fix from you :)

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

I totally love that tree stamp. I like how you used it on your card. You will be missed. Thank your for all of your wonderful inspiration.

Karen B. said...

It's a sad day indeed. Gosh, I'm going to miss seeing your breathtaking creations with the new releases at TCM. Look at this card, it is the epitome of perfection! What a wonderful use of the three sets together, and still keeping it CAS and true to you.

Dana F. said...

Oh, that card... clean, trendy, beautiful! <3 While I'm sure you will be missed at TCM, I'm also curious to find out about new things coming your way. I'm totally convinced you have an ace up at least one of your sleeves :)

Lagene said...

Great Tree card! Great tree stamp!

Indy's Designs said...

Fabulous! Love the background snowflakes!

Emily Keaton said...

This is beautiful, Amy! I've loved seeing your gorgeous designs all week long. :)

Anonymous said...

Great card. Love those trees.

Lynn said...

Oh Aimes...sorry to see you go! I'm adding your set to my order tonight! I love your beautiful card. Have a wonderful time in Canada!

Unknown said...

beautiful! your designs will be missed...love your style of cards and stamps both!

Maureen said...

aw, Duchess....all good things must come to an end, eh? Or maybe it's just making way for something even MORE fabulous...these things have a way of coming full circle...especially when you're surrounded by good karma. When's the trip? Are you packing yet?

Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary S said...

Sooo sorry to see you leave.. but still will be following.. love the card and I want those trees also.

Penny L. said...

lovely colors on your card....I don't think I've tried those together but will definitely keep them in mind because they look GREAT on your card!

Anonymous said...

Really cute combination of stamps!

Mary-Anne V said...

Sweet card...love the use of grey and white. All the best with you new adventures... always love visiting your blog.

Caroline said...

WOW I love your card's I was just doing a bit of blog hopping and came across your blog. Caroline xxx

Sue D said...

I like how you combined stamps from 3 sets--lovely!

Gayatri said...

Aimes! I will miss working with you @ TCM! Your work is always inspirational. Will miss your stamp sets @ TCM too! But there is always FB and Uniko Studio to keep in touch:)
Gorgeous card as always, Aimes!

Romaine said...

I really like the way you have combined these and the unexpected colour palette!

Larissa Heskett said...

AWESOME CREATION!! So sad to see you leave the TMC group, but I know you will go on to do AMAZING things!! Looking forward to hearing whats next for you!! =) THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Kim said...

Wonderful CAS card... These sets are great paired!

Lea L. said...

This is awesome! Love those trees, and the sentiment on the snowy hill!

Loly Borda said...

Awesome card! What a great idea to combine different sets. TFS

Ruth S said...

Great card - the pops of bling are a fun accent for the trendy chevron trees ;)
Rx

Katie Berberich Handmade said...

I'm pretty sure you are going to be very missed :( I loved your stamp sets, they were great to work with -you did an ace job!
Now it's time for a new dream :)
Thanks so much for your great comments on my cards, I loved reading them all.
Enjoy your week off, I bet you need it and totally deserve it!
Katie x

Jennifer Rzasa said...

So pretty!

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