2nd Annual Amber Ink Holiday Blog Hop

*** Second post for today, scroll on down for the Whimsie Doodles December release ***

Welcome to our second annual 

 Amber Ink Holiday blog hop!

This year our alumni are tapping into their inner elves for some fun and frolic.

We've made our list but you'll probably want to check it twice.
Or check it thrice. We just don't know who'll be naughty or nice.

There are 23 commenting spots to be precise
And 23 prizes to help entice.

So see those badges down below?
Roll the dice. Let elf magic flow…

Hop Monday thru Tuesday and the gift winners will be drawn on Wednesday.  One Grand Prize winner will receive an Elf of the Shelf gift set, so be sure to visit every single elfin spot. The final list will be sent to Santa, so remember… the only person you are really competing with is your elf. 

There is an elf that lives in my own house during the holiday season and he reports back to Santa each night (we know, we saw Santa yesterday and he confirmed it!  Plus, Santa knew a lot about what was going on in our house!).  My children love getting out of bed in the morning (shockingly so) to find the new location our elf is sitting.

This little guy is for my DD so that she will have an elf in her room each day.  She could also take the tag off and turn it into a bookmark.

Thanks for coming. Now hop on to Jenn's blog!!!
Head over to the Amber Ink blog if you get lost along the way or in case you need to take a break for hot chocolate and sugar cookies!


Smiles,
Julie

Whimsie Doodles December Release

It's time for the December Whimsie Doodle release!  IF you are not yet in the holiday spirit then I promise you that all the images in this release will get you singing Christmas carols!

First up is Santa and his reindeer on a wild ride with "Santa Express".

More of the Simple Stories paper that I love using with the Whimsie images and lots of coloring!

Next is a CAS card with one of the many snowmen included in the new release, this one is appropriately named "Snowman".  

I had so much fun coloring up these images.  I should write that DD and I had fun.   She did good with the copics and I figured worse case scenario I would have to buy new nibs.  Stay tuned for some of her creations as she still needs to turn each into cards. 

There are so many great images in this release! Now be sure to check out the rest of the DT {see the sidebar} and the Whimsie Doodle's blog, right before you go shopping!  

Smiles,

Julie

A Peek at Whimsie Doodles' December Release

Do you see what I see?

There may just be a few Christmas carols playing in my head!
And, this may be caused by the Whimsie Doodles' December release!

The December release for Whimsie Doodles is OVER THE TOP cute!!!  Stop back tomorrow for a full look at the cards I am sharing for the release. 

Smiles, Julie

Flashback Friday 18.0

It's time for a new Flashback Friday Challenge. 

This time around, the challenge is to repost your first project with an owl on it. 

I am flashing back to 2009 where I found my first "owl" card... 

Weird photo angle, but I still love that little owl from Little Paper Shop!  Gees, this also makes me wonder when was the last time I pulled out my watercolor pencils?  That is what I like about flashing back.  It is a chance to revisit and improve upon!  Plus, it is sooooo easy to play along!

Smiles,

Julie