Friday, April 17, 2020

Spread joy not germs blog hop!

Hello!

Welcome to the Spread Joy Not Germs special blog hop hosted by Catherine Pooler and Hedgehog Hollow! Thirty-one companies are participating with more than 50 prizes and over 150 crafty bloggers all coming together to help spread a little joy one card at a time! There are a lot of stops on this hop but the more comments you leave on the blogs, the more chances you have to win prizes. The deadline to enter is April 24 and winners will be announced on Monday, April 27 on the Catherine Pooler Designs and Hedgehog Hollow blogs.

I am participating with The Greeting Farm today and sharing another BRAND NEW DIGI SET that is hitting the TGF store today called Front Porch. With this latest set you can easily layer all the latest social distancing digis to create fun indoor/outdoor scenes between the different characters. For my card I actually did a bit of mixing and matching between clear stamps and digis. First I stamped up the new Gift Ian FB using the back side of Ian and the little teddy bear that also comes in the set, then I masked him off before printing this porch scene with Quarantine Life Anya over him. Once the mask was removed it totally looked like Ian was stopping by to check on his friend from a safe distance. Because I was working with a larger clear stamp to start, all of the digi elements had to be pretty large as well so I decided to make a slimline card to fit everything on into the scene. The Scalloped Card Panels and Banners die set from Trinity Stamps (another wonderful hop sponsor) was just what I needed to give this slimline scene a pretty decorative edge.

Now you will want to head over to Pear Blossom Press for the next stop on the hop.
Thanks so much for stopping by, stay safe and stay crafty my friends!   
 Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It
digital stamps- The Greeting Farm (Front Porch set and Quarantine Life set)
stamps- The Greeting Farm (Gift Ian FB and Call Me Ian)
ink- Memento tuxedo black 
Trinity Stamps slimline scalloped card panels and banners 
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00
ian hair- E97, E08, E18
clothes- B91, B93, B95, B97, FYG1, YG23, G07, G29, C5, C8, C9
teddy bear- E31, E34, E35, 100, Y11, Y21, Y18
anya hair- E50, E51, E43, E55
clothes- C1, C3, BV13, BV17, BV29
porch- W1, W2, W3, W4, W5
planters- BG15, BG09, B39, YG01, YG25, G94
door mat- YR23, YR24, E39
door- BG70, BG90, B91, C3, C6
porch light- T5, BG01
siding- E40, E41, E81, E84

130 comments:

Christine Dol said...

Amy your cards always tell a wonderful story. You make your images come to life! Have a wonderful weekend.

Diane said...

I love your coloring. It's wonderful that you post the copic markers too!

Gina K said...

This is beyond precious...TGF needs to just take all of my money! You always inspire me.

Billie Sue Woolley said...

Christine is right, your card does tell a story. Thanks for the list of copic colors!

Barb said...

This card is stunning--it does put a smile on my face! Thanks for participating!

Pennie said...

Adorable card!

Mary Holshouser said...

Sad commentary on the world today.
Wonderful way to promote the
social-distancing. thanks for
sharing txxmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

Nicole said...

awwwww, this is adorable. It's perfect for this crazy time we are going through. Thank you for sharing!

Justin Averill said...

This is one of the most perfect cards that I've seen to represent what we're going through right now. Wow. Thank you so very much for sharing this adorable project!!

Vannessa Osbourn said...

Very sweet! Loving all these slimline cards!

Gail said...

Beautiful coloring and lovely card --TFS and being part of the hop-- blessings - Gail waving from Michigan

Vivi Casale said...

that is an adorable card! love it!
xxx
Vivi

Michelle Sacca said...

Amy, such an awesome card. You are truly blessed making these characters come to life!! 😍

Priya said...

I love your work and love how to create incredible scenes out of simple image.You make them look like they so easy. Love this card..

Mary Ellen Lounsbery said...

What a sweet card!

Blankina said...

Ohh Amy this card is so pretty love that back Ian stamp and that hair colouring and the scene fab, joining the big bloghop and thanks for your inspiration not only today, husg Blankina

lm54lowe@aol.com said...

This card represents what so many of us are feeling. Love this card!

Isabel Z said...

This is a little work of art!

abhoneyab said...

I love these! I can't get enough of all the cards I've been seeing with these images!

Evangeline said...

Awe! I simply wanted to hug these two adorable characters. Thank you for spreading joy.

Kim said...

Absolutely love your card!!

Isabel Z said...

Your coloring is amazing!

Peri said...

I always love to see your colouring, Amy. Thank you for your inspiration xx

*Vicki* said...

Your fabulous coloring always puts a smile on face!! What a darling scene Amy!! TFS!

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Awy, as always, your coloring just amaze me. Fab card.

Connie Lutz said...

Very sweet card - spot on for today's situation!

Natalie said...

Such a sweet card for this time in history

Jennifrann said...

Oh my gosh! This is too cute. I can't stand it!

stampcz said...

How cute!

Virginia said...

So cute and so inspirational to send to friends and family at this strange time in our lives.

MadeByMeghanK said...

Your coloring is outstanding! What a cute scene!

Jaspere said...

Love it! I bought the porch set last night and can’t wait to use it.

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Amy, this is absolutely amazing hun! Your sweet scene utterly melts me. Such a perfect reflection of life right now! Incredible job with these gorgeous images. So so perfect. Hugs, Wends xoxo

Christine said...

This card is just so sweet and in-the-moment! Very beautiful and extremely touching!

Unknown said...

That is really cute.

Cecilia said...

Such a beautiful card!

abhoneyab said...

Great idea! This is so awesome to do! Thank you!

Pamela Duncan said...

Oh my goodness - my favorite so far in the hop! I just got the free mask this morning, can't wait to use it with my stamps. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration

Alexandra said...

This so perfectly catches what our reality is right now. Beautifully done.

Doni High said...

Perfect card for a pandemic!

Lynn McAuley said...

Melts the heart!! I love it!! And colored so beautifully!!

Dolly LaBelle said...

My absolute favorite! Must have this set. Thank you for sharing!

Kelly said...

awwwww this card really captures the world right now. beautiful coloring

mamawcindy said...

I think your cards tells it all about what we are all going through. Great coloring. Thanks for sharing it and stay safe.

Lisa said...

What a amazing scene you created! Love it! And thank you for the Copic colors!

Amanda Wilcox said...

Absolute perfection, as always!!! Fabulous scene and impeccable coloring.

Lisa said...

Oh my... I always love your artwork Amy and this does not disappoint! Just awesome!!

Cindy said...

The first thing that came to my mind when I saw your card was "awww" and some tears. Beautiful card.

berucrafts said...

awww. so cute and your stunning coloring. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.

Hugs
Ute
DT Whimsy Stamps

Diane said...

Awwww. Your card will bring bittersweet memories. Beautiful coloring! Thanks for sharing!

Marylin S said...

Thank you for participating in this blog hop, and for sharing the joy with us!

sharon g said...

Really nice coloring. I have a lot to learn.

Karyn said...

That is how life looks these days. Nice coloring

Unknown said...

Great card for the times...

Laurie K. said...

Wow an entire story in one cute card front.

Jane Harrah said...

Cute card and a wonderful hop. So much talent!

Michelle said...

One of the best slimline cards I've seen! It's not only cute (the little animal behind is back) it's beautiful with your coloring.

Cheryl said...

Your coloring skills are AMAZING!


Cheryl
http://shestamps.blogspot.com/

Sugar Land Scrapper said...

The perfect card for this crisis time! Thanks for sharing!

CJordan7496 said...

Wow!!! This card is amazing!!! Thank you!!!

ksdavis1947 said...

Amazing coloring on your card. Perfectly sums up our Covid-19 experiences.

Debbie said...

What a precious card and amazing coloring & shading - WOW!!!!!

Cathy said...

This is such a sweet card. It makes my heart melt.

Chrystyna said...

Cute card! Thanks for sharing!

Dawn Fields said...

Aww! I absolutely love this!

Janet said...

I love this card! Awesome job!!!

mumbird3 said...

Very timely card design!

Joy Wilson said...

Fabulous card! This makes my heart smile!
Hugs, Joy
Joyfully Stamps

Laurie said...

Thanks for sharing this darling card!

Carol Wortman said...

Amazing and magnificent coloring. WOW JUST WOW! Definitely a smile giver for a special caregiver. Thanks and please stay safe and well!

Nandini said...

Thanks for the amazing inspiration! This card is really beautiful!

Ava Gavloski said...

great card for the world today

Karen B. said...

This card pulls at my heartstrings, what a perfect scene!

Teri S. said...

Amy, I haven't seen a card I like better so far that truly sums up the world situation right now & how we should be with eachother. I adore this!! I don't know how you incorporated a digi stamp, which I've never used, with a "real" stamp, but you did it beautifully. And the fact that the little guy on the porch is holding a teddy gave me a melty feeling & a smile. Thanks!

Fikreta said...

Card is super adorable!
Stunning coloring!

gail said...

cuteness overload!

Lisa Byers said...

I love this!! Well thought out!! Beautifully colored, just gorgeous!!

Jean said...

Darling card! perfect for this hop! Thank you to all who have come together!

Amy Martin said...

Such a cute card and image. Perfect for our current stay at home status. Thanks for sharing.

Mirella said...

This is mind blowing, Amy....! But then again, pretty much everything you create is! :*

Sidelle Menon said...

love the card and especially the coloring on it!

ksplumlee said...

Great card. I love the Medic Digis from The Greeting Farm. I've already got them and can't wait to start using them. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

Lagene said...

Awesome creation! Awesome event to spread Joy during these uncertain times! Thanks for the chance to win!

Donna Hawkins said...

Great coloring but oh my gosh what a fun and adorable card. Thanks for helping to spread joy.

Cindi said...

Gorgeous card! I love the scene you created and just love, love, love your coloring!

Debbie Bonner said...

Amy, this card is Awesome. The scene, the coloring the sentiment, all of it. Thanks so much.

Mendy said...

Gorgeous coloring, and an appropriate card for this time we are going through.

Kristina "Tina" said...

Wow, how amazing and creative and that coloring.

Roberta Stevenson said...

Amy, love your amazing colouring! Your such a talented artist and colourist! Love your cards. Thanks for spreading some joy today and being part of this amazing hop!

creativetimewithme said...

Your cute slimline card is adorable<3<3<3 Stay healthy! Stay safe! Stay crafty!

Sammy said...

Such a lovely card, and beautifully coloured!

Kristie Goulet said...

Adorable card and amazing coloring! Thank you for helping to spread joy!

Crafty Amy said...

This is such an adorable card. I LOVE it :D

Huge hugs

Amy xx

Anonymous said...

wow what a wonderfully creative scene you created = thanks for sharing

Vivian C. said...

Awesome card. Your coloring is fabulous!

KimC said...

Such a perfect card for this time we find ourselves in. So colorful and creative. Thanks for sharing.

Tami said...

I absolutely do not color unless a gun is held to my head. Your coloring skills are mad and incredible. I'm in awe!

Heather said...

This is sooooo adorable!!! The scene is fabulous and your coloring is absolutely stunning!!

Bonnie Peffer said...

Super cute slimline card. Your copic coloring is outstanding. Great job! TFS!

Denise Bryant said...

What an adorable scene! Your coloring is so beautiful! Love the scene you created with these awesome designs! Thanks for spreading joy!

Lauryne Cunningham said...

That is just the sweetest card! Beautiful coloring!

Annamarie's Blog said...

Gorgeous card. Simple shows what the situation is nowadays! So Cute! xx

Kristina H said...

This card scene is AMAZING! Your cards are always fantastic. As well as your superb coloring!

Karthikha said...

Aww this card totally touched my heart! Such beautiful coloring, and love the scene, perfect for the times we are in now!! <3

Germaine said...

Such a precious card, documenting the times we are living in!

cebelica said...

Superb colouring, superb scene... Amazing card! xx

Ms. Tamp said...

Nice coloring. Great scene created.

Robin M said...

Cute card! Great job coloring.

Jen said...

Super cute. Lovin’ the hop.

DorothyA said...

That is such an awesome card! I'm new to digi art so it's fun to see what an experienced artist can create. I really can't tell the difference. The boy with the bear is so sweet! Thanks for sharing!

TracyM #6773 said...

CUTENESS GALORE :)
LOVE your scene and AMAZING colouring, PERFECT for spreading JOY!
Thank You for sharing and INSPIRING!

paperplay said...

So much talent in this card. I don't use digi art but yours is so impressive. I long to color hair like you.

Lynn Hill said...

What a precious digi stamp!! Your artwork on that stamp generated actual emotions for me because I have loved ones that I miss a lot and my MIL lives alone in a retirement village where they are asked not to leave their homes.Thanks for sharing in this gigantic blog hop!

Reneeleeak said...

Beautiful Card! Love everything about it. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

Susanne Wichert said...

What a nice card! :)

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

What a sweet card. I love that little boy and his teddy bear. Thanks for sharing

Kathy Dippner said...

Wonderful card! The slimline looks really nice with your design. Thank you for sharing.

Jennifer C. said...

Oh, that sweet teddy bear behind his back! 💙 Thank you for participating in this excellent way to encourage stay-at-home!

Dana M said...

Wow, absolutely amazing card! Stunning coloring and fantastic scene. So perfect for the current events.

Sandee Lunneborg said...

Oh, so sweet! As always your coloring is so amazing!! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!

Valerija said...

A very cute and adorable card.

JulesP- Aus said...

Wow I love this Amy. Such a big The Greeting Farm fan and you have made such a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing!

Mary-Anne V said...

Such a great image. I love the teddy bear behind the visitor.

Katie Ann Brooks said...

aww, the cute bear!

Karen Hoskins said...

Amy I just love your card. Thanks for sharing it. It gives me some inspiration. Please stay safe.

Larissa Heskett said...

SWOON!! I LOVE the Card that you shared!! AMAZING Coloring and Design as usual!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!

DJ said...

This card is amazing thanks for what you do in the inspiration

Connie said...

Hi Amy :) Your card is 100% precious!!! Awesome coloring! Thanks for inspiring me :)

Sue D said...

Love this cute scene.

Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft Kloset said...

Just darling!!! Love your design, your coloring is amazing, and a slimline design too...just precious! Thanks for a wonderful hop and the inspiration!