Thursday, July 1, 2010

Time to splash on into some candy!

Hello again, thanks for sticking with me on this busy posting day... please be sure to scroll down for my Tickled Pink preview and CA&Friends blog hop. :)

So I mentioned before that there may be some more mermaids making their way to Sweet November Land and they have finally found their way here and are ready to enjoy the long days of summer in this magical place. There are four new flippered friends to introduce you to and I've got the first two here today.
First up is Shimmer Redkelp... most of the year Shimmer makes her home off of the Pacific Coast. She travels with her sea otter pal, Otto, to all the best kelp beds from Washington to California. Shimmer has a chill, laid back attitude and she is always up for a fun game of tag or hide and seek. And if you are ever driving up the Pacific Coast highway and see a flash and sparkle out on the water it just may be Shimmer waving a quick hello. :)
Shimmer's candy kit includes one Sweet November Shimmer Redkelp and Otto rubber stamp, one 6x6 sheet of Reminisce silver paper, eight 6x6 sheets of Heidi Grace Beyond the Sea paper, one Kraftin Kimmie starfish stamp, Prima e.line pearls and gems, Making Memories paper flowers, Tsukineko Shimmer Spritz, ribbon, buttons, four card blanks, four envelopes and my card.

Next up is Ocean Wavedancer. Ocean is a free spirit who loves the vast playground of the open waters... the further from land the better (unless she's visiting SNLand that is). Her best friend is Echo the dolphin and together they leap and dive in an aquatic ballet of their own creation. Ocean always gets excited when a storm rolls through because the wild waves provide hours of entertainment and fun! :)


Ocean's candy kit includes: one Sweet November Ocean Wavedancer and Echo rubber stamp, one 6x6 sheet of Reminisce silver paper, 6x6 sheets of Sassafras Lass Whale of a Tale and Sweet Scully papers, one Kraftin Kimmie bubbles stamp, Prima flowers and e.line pearls and gems, Tsukineko Shimmer Spritz, ribbon, buttons, Maya Road star stick pin, four card blanks, four envelopes and my card.
Now all you have to do for a chance to win is leave a comment on this post. If you link to this candy on your own blog that is great and much appreciated but not a requirement... I want everyone to be able to play along. And when I say everyone, I mean everyone... I will ship the candy anywhere in the world so all you mermaid lovers out there are encouraged to play! :)The candies will stay open through this Sunday, July 4th and I will announce the randomly generated winners on Monday, July 5th. Which just so happens to be the official release date for all of this month's new stamps over at ATS!
And after you have left a comment here, be sure to check out the magic Traci has created with these lovelies as well... she just always blows me away! :)
I have two more mermaids who are very anxious to meet all of you so come back tomorrow when it will be their turn to bask in the spotlight!

Supply list (Shimmer):
cardstock- Bazzill and PTI
paper- Heidi Grace Beyond the Sea
stamps- Sweet November (Shimmer Redkelp and Otto), Stampendous (sentiment)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and rich cocoa, Colorbox dark brown chalk ink
Kaiser Craft droplets
Ranger Stickles and Liquid Pearls
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E21, E13, R20, R14
hair- E50, E51, Y21, Y26, E33, 0
eyes- BG72, BG75, BG78
everything else- E40, E41, 0, R14, R17, E08, BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18, YG11, BV000, V01, BV01
Otto- E41, E42, E43, E44
Supply list (Ocean):
cardstock- Bazzill and PTI
paper, die-cuts- Sassafras Lass Whale of a Tale
stamps- Sweet November (Ocean Wavedancer and Echo), Kraftin Kimmie (sentiment), Basic Grey (bubbles)
ink- Memento tuxedo black, Colorbox blackbird chalk ink, Autumn Leaves blue
ribbon
Maya Road star stick pin
Ranger Stickles and Liquid Pearls
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, r20, R22
hair- T3, T5, T7, T9, 110, 0
everything else- B000, B21, B23, B66, R30, R32, R43, R000
Echo- C00, C0, C1, C3, BG0000


117 comments:

Melissa S said...

They are both so fantastic!! I can't wait to get my hands on them. That little otter is adorable!!

Lorraine said...

wow Amy you make the best cherry cards ever i love the colours you use they are both stunning and thankyou for the chance of winning an amazing prize your awesome xx

Amanda said...

OMG These are just wonderful and so cute. Lovely Cards Amy and I love this new mermaid series - just Fantastic

Mariska said...

I adored the first mermaids and these two are also SO cute! Shimmer has to be my favorite with her gorgeous hair and bandana. Can't wait to see what you've got to show us tomorrow!

xxx
Mariska

Tara said...

I absolutley love these stamps they are so cute!!

Angie said...

OMGosh, I can't believe it! You have totally outdone yourself with these two! I love your mermaids so much, and I'm saving up my pennies to buy them ALL asap! But I'd love to win one in the meantime, hint, hint! lol!

Unknown said...

OMG, amy...i have to get these gorgeous mermaids, too! beautiful designs!

♥Rach♥ said...

You know I love them both but Shimmer is my total fave, I just LOVE her the best but they are both just beautiful Amy! Fantastic and fun cards too!

Jessie said...

They are awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!

Kim said...

You are so unbelievably talented, your new stamps are amazing!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

FINtastic! thanks for the chance to win too!

Larisa said...

wow!! they are so beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win them )))))

Rosa Forino said...

non mi รจ arrivato ancora nulla.... ma tento la fortuna, magari ne vinco un'altro di kit ;-) saluti dall'italia

Bananastamper said...

Oooh, these are fantastic mermaids! Great cards too!

Cassie_lu said...

Both look amazing. I am going to have to save my pennies to buy me some :)

Anna said...

Oh, my gosh! Love them! Love the otter! Too cute!

Anonymous said...

Oooooooooh!!!! I love your new mermaids!!!! I also really appreciate the little animals you add, they're so darn cute!!!

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed real hard!!!

Sue D said...

Great mermaids! My granddaughter likes to stamp with me and she would love these.

jacque4u2c said...

OMG These are just wonderful and so cute. I just think they are just the best I have seen all day of blog hopping!!! Just adorable!

gobeagirl said...

ONGoodness Amy. Both of your sets are just Wonderful. I love the idea of Shimmer waving hello off of the water. You can just see it... I am so keeping my fingers and toes crossed. I just love your stamps and the background info that you give really helps you to get to know each and everyone. hehee..Have an awesome day. Hugs, Lisa

Mary said...

These are just wonderful, beautiful mermaids and gorgeous cards.

Jamie N. said...

Wow they're both so adorable. I love Shimmer's bandana. And Echo & Otto are soooo cute!

kadie said...

Oh my gosh! These are my favorite ones yet! I love the flowing whimsy of them both...I especially love Shimmer Redkelp's head scarf! Just more outstanding creations; both in the stamps and in the cards! Thanks for inspiring us all in this craft, Amy!

Jacilynn said...

These are so amazingly cute! love them both.
x

Danni said...

Oh goodie!! More mermaids!! Love them both!! Fun!!

~* steph :) *~ said...

i love shimmer and otto, amy! otto is the cutest otter i've seen! i used to love collecting things with otters when i was young. love ocean and echo too! awesome awesome cards! the first one is so dreamy and beautiful, feels like you're in the ocean. i love the second one's colors and the DPs. thanks so much for sharing and have a great day! *hugs* steph :)

Dawn said...

more mermaids... the gods have listened! these are stunning! thanks for the chance at this wonderful candy!

Unknown said...

So nice stamps! Your cards are so beautiful. TFS :)

Moni said...

Fab cards, love them and images are so fab.Thanks for the chance to win them. Hugs;moni

Tracey said...

Your cards are gorgeous!!

Janell said...

Oh my goodness, I love the ocean, mermaids and dolphins being my favorite. I came to your blog from the Anya hop and I'm glad I did so I can see these stamps. Great job on both of your cards.

Rhonda Miller said...

Oh my goodness, these are soo cute. I love their little frineds. TFS.

fairie said...

Oh Amy, these are beautiful creations. I love them both and have my fingers crossed.

serina said...

i luv mermaids! these are both so pretty!

Nina T.T. said...

Wow! Both of the mermaids are soo cute. I really like Shimmer with the red bandanna!

Shazza said...

your cards are both fabulous, great images. Thanks for the chance to win some candy
x
x

JenRaff said...

I love your mermaids sooo much!!! They are spectacular!!! Not going to lie -- I really want to win one!! :)

Kelly Booth said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE your Mermaids Amy!!! The second one with the Dolphin is so fun and the First one has got the Sweetest Face....
Hugs!!

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

Wow! I adore them both! But I NEED that lil Otto! and I love Shimmer's bandana like cap! Very pretty!
Like always, I am inspired by your creations, Amy :)
hugs, margie

Jenny said...

Hi Amy!
These mermaids are so pretty! I just love the little animal buddies that accompany them too.
Thanks for the chance to win!

Jenny
crazyforpaper.blogspot.com

WickedPixie said...

Oh Amy...WOW...I am speechless at the beautiful, perfect scenes you have made with these lovely ladies!! :-)Traci

Maylee said...

These are sooo cute! Just adore their sweet facial expressions.

Mimi said...

OMGosh...and you have two more???Amy, you're breakin' my piggy bank!! hehee! These are really beautiful! can't wait till tomorrow! ;)

Angela said...

These are absolutely wonderfull!!!!
:-)

Pam Varnell said...

Woohoo, I was so hoping for more mermaids this month. You have more fabulous cuties here. Love them Amy.

Nicole said...

I am loving these mermaids! Can't wait for the other two :) Beautiful cards Amy!

Claireabelle said...

Gorgeous Amy!
x

eva said...

that is the cutest little otter! love your cards.

kris said...

More fabulous mermaids!!!!! i'm still waiting to get my hands on your first release!! these girls are a perfect addition!! Thanks for the chance to win!! =D

Anonymous said...

Oh, Amy, these are just beautiful - I can't wait to get my hands on them! xox, Deborah

Mocha-Latte Crafts said...

Hi Amy,
I came here for the Anya blog hop, but these mermaid cards are just beautiful. I love how you design your cards. I will have to look more closely at this line of stamps, so thank you for that. Cheers, Tanya R.

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

OH these are BOTH gorgeous, but I'm especially partial to Ocean. I just love her hair!

Kimberly S said...

Wow Amy, they're wonderful! Love the friends (Otto and Echo) too....so cute!!! Gorgeous coloring, and such fabulous inspiration! :)

Shirley N said...

Ohhh Amy, your mermaids are beautiful! I especially love Shimmer--she's gorgeous--and your card is awesome! Love her pal Otto swimming at the top,your kelp and mostly your coloring! Both cards are beautiful!!!

Unknown said...

OOooooo I love them both! You are such a fantastic artistic Amy-I always so look forward to your new releases! Hugs, Rowena

Mary said...

These mermaids are just the cutest anywhere!

Jessica Fitzgerald (aka MommaJess) said...

wow both kits are amazing. Thanks sol much for the opportunity to win. I just love the new Sweet November stamps.

Maria Therese said...

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo how I love your new mermaids!! Especially the first one!!

Jennifer McGee said...

Love the candy and your cards are gorgeous. Thank you so much for your generosity.

Anne B. said...

The cards are STUNNING! I love the little otter swimming at the corner of the card. So cute!

These mermaid stamps are so lovely.

ChickieChirps said...

So gorgeous Amy! I just love your mermaids! Of these two, I especially love Shimmer Redkelp and Otto (I think it must be Otto that draws me, reminds me of my Burmese cat). I'm so excited that your mermaids are available in non-digi format!

Arabella

Pรถydรคn kulmalla nรคpertelijรค said...

Wow! Gorgeous cards, Amy! And the new mermaids are stunning. I love the little otter, he's so cute.

Joy said...

oh what fun! love the candy and those mermaids are darling! love your cards that you created too. so much fun! have a great weekend!

Alyssa S said...

These mermaids are fabulous! Love your mermaid swimming in the grasses - so pretty!

HazelQ said...

Lovely cards Amy, I like how you colored those stamps, they look gorgeous. Thank you for the chance to win ;)
Hugs
Hazel Q.

Shaela said...

wow, these are fabulous!! I totally need to go get a couple... I was anti-mermaid until I saw your SN cuties and now I think I "need" them, sigh. Great cards! :)

Jovita AKA Tia Goofy said...

FABULOUS!! love your coloring, super job. thanks for the chance to win.

Paula (PEP) said...

I stumbled across this post whilst looking at the Tickled Pink new release. Astonished & yes I'd love the chance to use one of these. Thank you for offering candy like this. Both the cards you made are delightful - that little otter is brilliant the way he is looking down. Looking forward to seeing the next mermaids.
Paula (PEP)
http://pepcraftchallexp.blogspot.com/

Lisa Summerhays said...

Great cards! Love the little sea otter floating on the top.

Loz said...

Oh Amy, these are gorgeous! I love your papers, they're perfect! ♥

Debbie Pamment said...

Oh WOW - these are just perfect!!!! Amazing layouts and your choices of papers - fab!
xXx

Jeanette said...

Hi Amy,

These are gorgeous! I just love how sweet they are and your coloring is really amazing! Thanks for the chance to win some wonderful candy!
Hugs Jeanette

Theresa Dagostino Forge said...

What could be more exciting than more mermaids?? theyre beautiful!

♥ Kristy Woods ♥ said...

Both cards are sooo fabulous! I always love the dp and colours you use, amazing! I really must ink up my SN mermaide I have.
Kristy xx

Barbara Sproatmeyer said...

Very cute! Once my daughter finds out, I'm in trouble! She's done nothing but color your other wonderful mermaids over, and over again! :-) We finally went out an bought her own set of (kid's) markers so we could color together. :-D

Barbara Sproatmeyer said...

P.S. Shimmer's head wrap is wonderful! My other daughter wears a lot of head bands and wraps and this will be one stamp she can relate to.

Allison said...

You are so cute with your little writeups! I love how your characters have a backstory. I cant wait for my first order of mermaids to come in... now im wishing I had waited til after these guys came out to ATS! Thanks for the chance to win!

BJ said...

AMY!!!!! You are smokin GF!!!! Can't wait to see the other 2. Hubby is going to ban me from the computer!!!! But I can't help it they are just tooo cute.

Sonya said...

OMG! These are both incredibly adorable. I am so excited to see the little otter, they are my favorite animal!!! I am so happy to have finally found a rubber stamp of one and the mermaid is very sweet too! Thanks so much for this super fantastic chance to "maybe" win your fabulous blog candy.

donna mikasa said...

Yay for mermaid goodness! Each one is cuter than the next and I LOVE the little animal friend you pair with them, too! Just too dang cute!

Anonymous said...

OMG yay more mermaids!!! aww these are just gorgeous!!! my poor bank balance with the release of sooooo many stamps. hehe
hugs
xxx

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh, Amy! More cuties? Wow! I am loving your mermaids! Great cards! Love them both!

Lysa said...

You're definitely killing me with all these phenomenal mermaids! Can't wait to see the next to- I'm guessing they will be just as fabulous!

Thanks for a chance to win them (they've been added to my blog sidebar too!)

Hugsxx

JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com) said...

They're both so adorable! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

Tasha said...

Wow these are awesome, love the second one - she is beautiful> Both cards are gorgeous, great colours
love tasha xx

FarHai said...

They are awesome! :)

Alice said...

awww.... they are soooooooo beautiful! LOVE that little otter guy! you are amazing, Amy! i LOVE your mermaids and am looking forward to getting them!! thanks for the chance to win!!

Debi said...

So amazingly cute (referring to your images) and your cards are beautiful.

crafty amy said...

Wow ok I thought the last set of mermaids were gorgeous and these are keeping the standard very high :D I am going to have to get every single one of them and yet again the exra's are just as cute as the mermaids.

Thank you for another chance to win.

Huge hugs

Amy xx

Joyce said...

These little ladies are the "bomb'. You rock Amy! Keep em coming.

Leanne said...

Simply gorgeous! I'm lovin' this series of mermaids Amy! Your creativity is awesome! I can't wait to purchase these lovely ladies and their adorable BFFs.
Fantastic cards.

Beth aka BR-T said...

Amazing Amy you are the best! Beth

DivineLeona said...

gorgeous, gorgeous... I simply love your mermaids and their little friends =)
Shimmer Redkelp is my favorite =)
Hugs Thea

Brandi said...

Love your mermaids ~ They are both wonderful! :)

Niki Estes said...

Oh, I love these, too, Amy! They are all just beautiful!

Carisa said...

omgosh, she is adorable!

Rachel Hope said...

CUTENESS! I Must have the Redkelp...my boss's last name is Otter! :)

Alicia Garcia said...

SQUEEE! The little friends just keep getting cuter! You are *killing* me! The mermaids are beautiful...gonna have to just get teh whoel darn family! :)

ann marie said...

fantastic love them

Tanya said...

Amy your cards are beautiful once again!!

Great colors!!

Crafty Jenn said...

Oh my!! I LOVE both of your newest mermaids! They both look like they're ready to have loads of fin, I mean FUN! Hee hee!

<3 Jenn

Melissa said...

oh wowee - so cute loving these!

Aud said...

Your images are just incredibly gorgeous, and your cards are too!♥♥♥

Hugs,
Aud

Mette said...

Amy. Thos are just gorgoeus. Love visiting your blog - always puts me in a good mood with your bright colours.
Thank you for a chance to win.

Hugs, Mette

joni h said...

Your mermaids are so playfully fun! I love their names! Can't wait for them to make their debut! Gotta have them all! Happy 4th of July!

Barb said...

I am loving these mermaids... so sweet! The names alone make you smile. Fantastic work!

gocanucksgo said...

Great work on the cards! Thanks for doing these amazing giveaways =)

Janine said...

omg i have to have them all. I really love the one with sea otter and octopus best!!!! such cute cards you made. way to go!!!!
Janine Allen

Heidi Brawley said...

Awe! These cards are just AWESOME!!! I am a total mermaid lover!!! I have to have all of these cuties.
~Heidi Brawley

Anonymous said...

Yep these ones are adorable too, think your going to make me spend some pennies hunni, lol

Gorgeous creations as always
Suzi
xxx

Suvenkorento said...

So adorable! I just might have to buy all your mermaids Amy :)

Mel said...

OMG totally fab! They just get so much better!
Love the wee dolphin!
Hugs melly xxx

Tracey Feeger said...

The cards and the stamps just rock sweets. Count me in.
mwah
Trace

Bobbi said...

Your mermaids and cards are beautiful!

Paper, Ink, Color! said...

Amazing work again! These mermaids rock! I can't wait to get them!

Karyn Schultz said...

wow, these new degigns are amazing. I just love Shimmer!! thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

Sammi said...

STUNNERS also... I particularly love the one with the dolphin - Ocean Wavedancer!
(hugs)
Sammi