Tuesday, December 15, 2009

"Mercy" Me...LOTS going on this week!...

Hello again! 

Whew!  How about that CLUB ANYA blog hop last night?!  WOWZA!  Talk about a hoppin' hangover!  Not to mention the fact that I've been spending a lot of time here on my blog this week, and it's ONLY Tuesday!  You know what that means?   It's time for Mercy's TUESDAY sketch Challenge!..and it's a GOOD one (ok, are there ever NOT good ones?  No, but...you know what I mean ;)

Here is this week's MTSC52:


For my card today, I used the NEWLY released (and I mean NEW as in...TODAY!) Miss Anya LOVE set.  I {heart} this set like you wouldn't believe...in fact they just MIGHT be my fave Miss Anyas now and you guys KNOW I don't say that lightly!  You can check out Miss Anya LOVE along with the other Anya releases, available today at The Greeting Farm!  YAY!


I used some really fun DP from Imaginisce and the paper is SU-Riding Hood Red and Old Olive.   This deliciously BLINGY snowflake is from K&Co.  Isn't it FABBY????

I'm gonna keep this short today, but I do hope you'll stop by and visit Mercy's blog and the rest of her AWESOME Muses:
One more TEENY weeny thing....  ;)

I FINALLY took the plunge and opened my own SHOP.   I have been asked to do this by a few people and just didn't really have the time to sit down and plug everything in.  Before I started blogging and designing for stamp companies, I had my own website and it actually did pretty well, all things considered.   However, I want my Design work to remain the focus of my blog and stamping, so this is a happy medium, I'd say.

Anyway, I found an AWESOME site called SHOP HANDMADE that my friend Joni uses and I thought I'd give it a try!   I'll be adding as I go along but figured, why not, right?  So thanks for all your support and we'll see how it goes!  My Mom's friends will be happy, if anything ;)  Thanks for stopping by today, guys!  ENJOY this day!

37 comments:

Peggy said...

Adorable card!! Congrats on your shop!!

Sammi said...

ooh... gorgeous card! What a lovely sketch and love your take on it!!
oh and congrats on your shop.. bet you'll sell heaps on there!!
xxx

Shirley N said...

This is a gorgeous card--love her!

kris said...

Yay Jess!!! Congrats on your shop!!! i'll pay a visit soon! i'm still dizzy fromall that hoppin'! that was fantabulous! and what a pretty card today! Love that image... awesome take on the sketch too! =D hugs, kris

Cindy Haffner said...

Congrats on open your card shop. Love your sweet Anya she is one of my favorites too.

Jenn Borjeson said...

Gorgeous cards, love this new set!

Julie said...

Beautiful Miss Jessica! Love the card...and now off to check out your shop! :)

Lisa H. said...

well it's no wonder you've been on the puter so much-you've got a full plate this month!!! love all the work you're doing and your store looks great,too! Love your card, it's too, too cute!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is absolutely gorgeous Jessica!! Love the sweet image, the coloring, the dp, the Christmasy colors and the glittery snowflake!! Gorgeous take on the sketch!!

Unknown said...

another amazing sample this week, jess! love the papers, the glittery snowflake accent, and your gorgeous coloring! :)

Yvette said...

What a beautiful card Jessica! LOVE this new stamp and the way you colored her up!

Congrats on the opening of your new shop!

Kelly Booth said...

So cute Jess....I Love what you have done with that sweet girl!

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

OMG! I can't decide what I love most! Adorable Miss Anya! Great paper and embossing! and the snowflake is the perfect accent :)

Congrats and good luck with the new store!
Happy Tuesday! ~ margie

Elena said...

Congratulations on the new shop, Jessica! I'm so happy for you!!! :)
Love your Miss Anya card! Great choice of the papers, and what a gorgeous snowflake you added!

Unknown said...

Jess...You have made Mercy's sketch into the perfect card! I love everything about this!! You are an amazing artist!!! Good luck with your shop Hon!! You so totally deserve every success!! Xx

Amy said...

This is beautiful Jess, Miss Anya looks GORGEOUS all dolled up for Christmas!

Karen Motz said...

This is darling! Love the sparkly snowflake and she looks ready for a holiday party!!

Sparkplug17 said...

Such a darling card! I love the snowflakes.

Sheri Gilson said...

Darling card Jess!! Congrats on the store!!

Lynn said...

Love the store! I started one on etsy last month! Good luck with it! Your cards are beautiful as always! :)

Beth said...

Congratulations on your store! How exciting! Oh, and the card is divine, too! :) Beautiful job - and best of luck to you!!

Danni said...

Best of luck with your new venture. I need to spend more energy on my etsy site, sigh.
Anyhoo, love your card!! Just so wonderful!!

Danielle L. said...

Oh Fab-o card Jessica! Loving the colors and that snowflake is glittery perfection for this card. :)

Sammye Jo said...

Love it! Great job! and you are going big time again with your shop :) Good Luck!!!!! XoXO- SJ

Unknown said...

This is totally gorgeous, Jess! I love this traditional colors togehter! Anya looks so pretty siting here!
Congrats on your shop! I started one but never took the time to finish the final touches. I am such a procrastinator!

Randi said...

So gorgeous!! I love that you've been using your new Miss Anyas for hoiday cards!! Fabulous!! Another incredibly layered layout!! Love it!!
Your shop looks fab!!! I'm sure those amazing cards will be sold out fast!

NinaB said...

Awesome coloring, Jessica. Your take on the sketch is simply beautiful.

Lelia Pierce said...

Gorgeous card, Jessica! Congrats on your shop, girly! I wish all the luck in the world!

Hugs,
Lelia

Pam Varnell said...

OMG, I love this card Jess. She is so pretty sitting on that oval frame. And your coloring .... TDF!! Hugs!!

Mary Giles said...

She is adorable and great colors too! That fabby snowflake really sets the party mood. Congrats on your new shop!

Tasha said...

Wow this is stunning Jess! I can see why she might just be your fave! Although i personally think its way to close to call lol!
Love this card its so sassy and the snowflake adds that great sparkle
love tasha xx

Jodi Collins said...

Oh!! Ah!!! She is GORGEOUS Jess! AHHHHHHH-mazing girlie!!!

Kim said...

She looks so pretty in red, beautiful card!

Shirley said...

Shis is just adorably cute and the card is truly pretty!

Lisa Hjulberg said...

Love love love your card, and I can't wait until my set of Miss Anya Love stamps arrives (maybe tomorrow)! And good luck with your shop, Jess! It's bound to be successful, as you are so full of zeal and love for crafting... it's contagious!

Anonymous said...

Another damn 'swank' pose girl! LOL Actually, she should be sitting on a piano!! Love it! And congrats on the 'shop'. I am going to go in and look around right now.

Kim Costello said...

This is BEAUTIFUL Jess so lovely and congrats on the shop I really should follow suit and sell some of my makes too! HuGs Kim :)