The Paper Nest's New Release Blog Hop....=)

Welcome to The Paper Nest Dolls' first 

"official" New Release Blog Hop!

Today the very talented and creative design team of The Paper Nest Dolls has put together this hop to share with you projects made using our 9 new stamps!

Top Row: Washboard Ellie, Bed Time Ellie, Bath Time Ellie

Middle Row: By Window Ellie, Flower Basket Ellie, Hippie Chick

Bottom Row: I Love Art, Old Time Owen, Ant Farm Owen

Digital versions of these stamps regularly sell for $3.00 each, but from today through Friday May 3rd you can get ALL 9 images for only $18 here in our shop!

I made a greeting card using the new Bath Time Ellie. You can find her here!

I was so excited when I was asked to do a project with the adorable stamp, Bath Time Ellie. How truly adorable is she really? You be the judge.....

Hello??? Is she not the cutest EVER? 

 I made this 5.5X5.5" square card out of Gina K card stock. I used Bazill Dark grey and very light pink card stock. The patterned paper was a scrap piece that I had laying around and unfortunately I can not remember who the designer was... =( I used Metal Stickers "photo tabs" for the 2 corners. I sewed all the sections together with white thread. I coloured the big pearls which were from the $ store which RV13. The white pearls are actually made from Liquid Pearls in white. {Remember when using the Liquid Pearls that you make this the last step of your card and let it dry thoroughly, if you lay the card flat to dry you will find they will look more like pearls instead of having a peak on them}. The image and background was cut using Spellbinder's Nestabilities Label 6.

The Copic markers I used are as follows:

Skin: E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair: E50, E51, E53 and E55

Headband, housecoat and slippers: RV10, RV11, RV13 and RV14 {I also added the polka dots with a Signa Uniball white gel pen}

Pajamas and Teddy: C0, C1, C3 and C5

I apologize I do not have more pictures of this card, normally I would add a closeup, but the closeup's picture was blurry - =(

We couldn't host a blog hop without fun giveaways! One lucky winner will receive our entire set of new images, and one lucky winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to our shop!

Participants must comment on every stop of the hop and be a follower of our blog for a chance to win! We also encourage you to become a fan of our Facebook page!

Winners will be announced on Friday May 3rd over at

 The Paper Nest Dolls blog!

You're next stop is Kelly's blog

Here's the complete lineup:

The Paper Nest Dolls

Ashley

Nikki

Kelly

Valerie

Jasmina

Lori Ann

Katrina

Lydia

Thanks so much for hopping with us! :)

Pretty Pastel's Challenge........

          It has been a long while since I entered a challenge on any blog as of late. I just can't seem to get my stuff together to get anything posted. This card was actually made for a family of a special little girl that we lost last week. Her favourite colour is purple. She was a kind hearted spirit and I will miss her dearly..... Heaven has gained another angel....
        

          The digital stamp that I used was from the ever so talented Krista from Saturated Canary. This little cutie's name is Butterfly Baby and she is absolutely adorable, you can find her here. I fell in love with her the very first moment I saw her and had to have her.... She is printed on Make It Crafty paper. I used the circle spellbinders to cut the image out. Her skin is coloured with E000, E00, E11 and R20. Her hair is coloured in E50, E51, E53 and E55. The sleeper and wings are coloured in V000, V12, V15, RV32, and RV34. Her eyes are inked with BG000 and BG01. I added some dots with a Signa Uniball white gel pen and added some sparkle with Diamond Stickles...

          The card base is a 5.5X5.5" and is made of Gina K Kraft card stock. I wrapped the edges in some ribbon that I coloured with V12. The background paper is Gina K card stock in Mother of Pearl. Unfortunately I am unsure of the patterned paper but I know it is Hero Arts. The flowers are from Wild Orchids. The butterfly charm was bought at a bead store in Victoria, BC. I also added a "made for you" heart charm which I bought from Miriam's Crafting Supplies. The pearls are from an unknown source. I also coloured a lace paper doily in V12 and used it as a frame for the image. This card was a pleasure to make, although under sad circumstances. I hope it brings a little warmth to the family who have lost.....

Hope you enjoy xo.