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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Holiday Hop Days with DCWV and Hampton Art

Hello and welcome to day one of the two-day DCWV/Hampton Art Holiday Hop!

DCWV and Hampton Art are two companies that go above and beyond to provide a wide selection of products from classic, to vintage, to trendy and modern. So, when we decided to team up it was only natural that we would want to show you some variety.

Day #1 of our hop is all about vintage! Whether you are talking lace and pearls and soft weathered colors or distressed, grungy, and aged, if you love all things vintage we have some beautiful projects to show you today!

Hop Beginning
Vivian Keh
Jan Garber
Dana Warren
Hilde Stolk
Gini Williams Cagle - You are here
Rita Barakat
Linda Abadie
Tessa Buyse.com/ )
Beverly Sizemore
Karla Der
Gloria Stengel
Amanda Philips
End of Day 1
If you have come here from Hilde's blog then you're on track! If not, you should go back to the DCWV blog  and start the hop from there!




Of course, there are prizes! So be sure to leave comments on all of the blogs for your chance to win.  For today's prize, Hampton Art is offering this great package!

I've been making Christmas cards for months now, so decided it would be fun to try something a little different....so I ended up going a little bit steampunk on my creation.


I colored my ballerina with Copics, and then fussy cut. I added some glittery details to her costume using Smooch Glitz.  The flowers were made with Rose Creations from the Heirloom Christmas paper stack, and had a little bit of the Smooch Glitz added to them as well.  Nestled among the flowers and sprockets, are peppermint candies, stamped from this set as well. I edeged the card with some crocheted ribbon, and sprinkled Fairy Dust Glitter around the edges of the card (because Christmas is always sparkly in my book!)


These products worked great together - and I hope you enjoy seeing the different ways all of the designers used them!


Hampton Art Stamps
Clearsnap
DCWV
Spellbinders
May Arts Ribbon



Now, the next stop on this hop is Rita Barakat. Have a very Merry Christmas!


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60 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 12, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    I love this! I haven't tried steampunk before but you do it beautifully.

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  2. JuPooh65December 12, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Absolutely lovely! The layering is beautiful! You have inspired me to layer. :) Thanks for sharing your talent with us. :)

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  3. Caroline D.December 12, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful and fun!!

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  4. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    LOVE the flower... Great job!!

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  5. Diana FernandezDecember 12, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Fabulous! I especially love that piece of chevron paper! Just beautiful!

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  6. ileneDecember 12, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    I love Steampunk! Thanks for showing such a great project. I love the crochet edging and the glitter!

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  7. LydiaDecember 12, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Awesome! Love steampunk. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!

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  8. Lu L.December 12, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Sprockets and peppermint candies...who would have thought of using that combination on a Christmas card!?! I love it! The crocheted edging and the sparkle around the edges is just beautiful!

    Lu

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  9. Wendy December 12, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Beautiful card! The flowers are amazing! I love the pearl accents in the centers!

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  10. LamanuelleDecember 12, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Splendide!! Quelle belle carte! Bises. Nadine

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  11. LamanuelleDecember 12, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Splendide!! Quelle belle carte! Bises. Nadine

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  12. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I love this! Oh Gini, this is perfect! Steampunk! Ballerinas! Just awesome! Thanks so much for participating in the hop!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 12, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Great project, Gini! Love that luscious cluster. - Vivian

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  14. Jan GarberDecember 12, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    I really like your vintage punk look! So many pretty layers!

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  15. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    I love this look. Everything works so well together.

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  16. Holly and little peopleDecember 12, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Who doesn't love a little sparkle at the holidays? Its the one time a year we get to add a lot of sparkle too!

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  17. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Love all the details on your lovely card, expecialy the little touches of glitter !

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  18. Stampin2dayDecember 12, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    wow..I would never have thought to mix a ballerina with steam punk and ending up with a beautiful Christmas card...this is so so cool and so so beautiful!

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  19. ScrappinLitaDecember 12, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I would just love receiving that Christmas card. It would be part of my decor for years to come. Great job!

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  20. Jennifer HDecember 12, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Love how you made a Christmas card without actually being a traditional card. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. JackieDecember 12, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    very nice card .

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  22. VanessaDecember 12, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Really love this ballerina...I must find this for my stamp stash!

    Gorgeous card! thanks for the inspiration.

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  23. Dayna SabrinaDecember 12, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    This ballerina is so beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  24. Ms ScrapmessDecember 12, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Gorgeous!!!! Love the effect of steampunk ballerina!

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  25. JenDecember 12, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    I love the Christmas banner atop of this!! What a piece of art!

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  26. Sue DDecember 12, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Awesome card--I like the ballerina and all the flowers.

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  27. Donna NuceDecember 12, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Gorgeous flowers! The card is beautiful! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  28. Adora ConcepcionDecember 12, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    gorgeous card Gini!!!

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  29. AnonymousDecember 12, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Beautiful flowers and I love how the image just dances out to you!

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  30. TraceyDecember 12, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Very nice card. Love the flower. Great Job!

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  31. DeAnna GoenDecember 12, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Your card is beautiful! I like how you mixed the candy pieces in with the flowers. Great idea!

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  32. LizDecember 12, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I adore vintagr ahhh swoon on the dcwv and hampton goodies

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  33. KrayDecember 12, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Your card is so pretty! Love this vintage look!

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  34. Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft CafeDecember 12, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Gorgeous card! love the flowers and ballerina girl on your card.

    Luanne

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  35. joydee1963December 12, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Great ballet dancer.Great flowers,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  36. Memories by MandaDecember 12, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    I love the crocheted ribbon and how you combined the cogs with soft items and the feminine dancer

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  37. AmandaPaperDecember 12, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Excellent!

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  38. Becky DunhamDecember 12, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Love the way you added steampunk to this card Gini! My daughter is all about steampunk these days and she would love this! Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  39. CathyinMNDecember 12, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Lovely card! There are so many different elements and textures to it -- very fun and interesting. TFS!

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  40. Miriam PrantnerDecember 12, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Great fussy cutting and the flower are amazing!

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  41. KarenDecember 12, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    The layering is so awesome...very feminine!

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  42. AngelaDecember 13, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    Beautiful! Love the different look.

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  43. TracyM #6773December 13, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    Beautiful card - LOVE your flower and ballerina with the touch of steampunk!!!

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  44. PamDecember 13, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Love all the sparkle !

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  45. Amy MartinDecember 13, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Your card is so pretty. I love all your details.

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  46. ...a/k/a DJScrappiness...December 13, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Wow! Wow! Wow! That is some card! Awesome!!! ~ Doris

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  47. KathyDecember 13, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Wow! Who wouldn't love to receive this lovely card? It will become a keepsake for sure!

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  48. nanapuddinDecember 13, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Awesome! love the crocheted flowers!

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  49. Sarah BiswabicDecember 13, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Your card is beautiful! bbiswabic@new.rr.com

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  50. Sherry ButcherDecember 13, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    this is great, love the steampunk, the layers go together so great. TFS

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  51. Gloria StengelDecember 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    This is swoon worthy! I just adore it!

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  52. karahowardDecember 13, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Love the roses and the peppermints hiding in with them.

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  53. Amanda PhillipsDecember 13, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    So pretty,all that glitters is golden. ")

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  54. KhristenDecember 13, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Gorgeous card, I love the trim around the edges!!

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  55. BethWDecember 13, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Really like the hint of steampunk with the delicate ballerina.You did a beautiful job on this card!

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  56. CarolDecember 13, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    So pretty!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  57. marg0006December 14, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    You did a wonderful job with the flowers. Soooo pretty.

    marg0006 at verizon dot net

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  58. Kim HDecember 14, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    wonderful layering and textures, love the use of fairy dust glitter. thank you for the inspiration.

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  59. Lisa BDecember 14, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Your vintage/steampunk look turned out fabulous! I would have never thought to put sprokets and peppermints together, but you proved that they work nicely together.

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  60. Pamela HaskinDecember 15, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Your ballerina is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing her.

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