Friday, September 17, 2010

Phridays are Phindy's!!! this week - Winter Cutie Blog Hop + Challenge

HAPPY Phri-day!
We have two things going on for you - First, a Hop (visit each DT member's blog + Challenge Blog and collect the nine words for a sentence and then in the comment section of the Challenge Blog enter what you think is the sentence) and Second, our weekly challenge!

  PHINDY'S PHABULOUS CHRISTMAS CUTIES BLOG HOP!

These oh-so-cute images you have been waiting for go on sale in Phindy's Shop today[link] and we're celebrating their launch with an  amazing blog hop around the DT, where you will see two Cuties used on each blog.
One random winner of the blog hop will receive TWO Christmas Cutie images of their choice! What do you have to do to win? Visit the DT's blogs and leave a comment at each one. Each blog will have a word that you need to collect as you hop along. Put the words together to make a sentence and leave your sentence in the comment section of the Challenge Blog!
Phindy is also giving an image to a random commenter on one of the DT blogs!?
Here is a full list of the participating blogs in the correct order, grab their "words" to make your sentence:

Tammy Maynard
Ann English
Annika Ryan
Linda Payne  YOU ARE HERE AND THE WORD FOR MY BLOG IS   "ARE"
Anne-Marije Poppen
Lynda Nielsen
Mary B. Giemza
Sylvia Blum
Phindys Place Challenge Blog

    our weekly challenge - this week its to support  OWH!

Now as well as the Blog Hop, we do still have our regular challenge running this week - but with a twist! Our Challenge is to support Operation Write Home by making a card - or even better several cards - and sending them to support the armed forces overseas. This week, for one week only, we have an Open Challenge where you DO NOT have to  use a Phindy's Place image, though we'd love it if you did!

 The winner of the Challenge will be chosen by Random.org and will receive an $8 Gift Certificate to the Phindy's Place store. The Pick of the Week wins a 20% off voucher for the Phindy's Place store. Don't forget that once a month we will choose an overall winner from the weekly winners and they will be offered a Guest position on the DT - and of course a free image from Phindy's Place to use for that week's challenge!

Have fun on the Blog Hop, don't forget to leave a comment here and when you're done - leave your complete nine word sentence over on the Challenge Blog.

ok, now my cards - the first one is Phindy's image "Smooch" (sentiment is old PSX stamp) I was all smiles - these are my two youngest grankids! and fits their personalities perfectly!! My Lily who is 3 and loves being the princess and my Logan, loves his big sister but is always the "pawn" in her imaginary games - he doesnt know what to expect LOL
did the close up so you could see the coloring better but I really wanted you to see her red sparkly shoes!! My grandaughter loves her "Dorothy" shoes (-:
this one is Phindy's image "Peppermint Perfection" (sentiment is random wood stamp - may be Hero Arts)
isnt he precious!!!!

long post! so didnt give card details - besides I used every red Copic I have...so just use all of yours!!

Leaving today to go spend a week with the older grankids while their parents are on a missions trip to Belize with their church...please pray for the team's safety and that hearts are open to receive Jesus as their Saviour!

hugs (and to Olga and Bill - praying he comes home today and that the road to recovery is a swift one!)

also entered in :

73 comments:

Ellis said...

Adorable christmascards and cuties! =)
Hugs, Elenor

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

This so reminds me of Dee and Ken when they were smaller. Simply adorable!

Everien said...

So cute and very beautifull

fionalawlor said...

Awww your cards are so sweet,they really do deserve the name Christmas Cuties lol
Fiona x

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Linda,
These are gorgeous cards. the images are just precious. Beautiful colouring and layouts. Brilliant work.
Will be praying for your children on theor mission trip.
Hugs,
Fiona x

vicki said...

OMGoodness, Linda! These are adorable!! Your Copics skills are awesome! We will definitely be praying for all those on the mission trip! I know you will have a blast with those grandbabies!! Blessings to you all!

Lynda Nielsen said...

oh my... I'm soooo in love with these cards of yours. You have done a FABULOUS job with them. Definitely just TOO TOO Cute for words.
Big Hugs,
Lynda

Anonymous said...

Linda, your cards are beautiful and your coloring of these Christmas Cuties is amazing!!
Hugs, Sue

DQ said...

awesome cards, love your choice of red!!

Lia said...

awesome cards I love the colors
hugs lia

Shirley said...

Linda, all the cards are scrumptious. Loved how you can identify these images with your grandchildren. I feel the same way. I also had a chuckle over using all the red you have. Good to know.

angelique (anlou) said...

these cards are so sweet
and i love the images
hugs angelique

Anonymous said...

Just Precious! Awesome detail - the coloring and shading are perfect. You are a brave one using all of that red - the red shoes are to die for!

stampqueen said...

Adorable cards - the first one was my two kiddos when they were little....

Maria said...

These are just adorable. Having fun on the hop. TFS and hugs, Maria

racinggrandma61 said...

Wonderful job. Your coloring is fabulous.

Praying for your family as they travel and do their work.

Renkata said...

Linda, your cards are precious. great paper chooise.

Anita said...

Stunning cards! Your coloring is perfect.

Philomena O'Neill said...

Oh Linda, your Cuties are absolute perfection! Fabulous work!
Thank you so much.
Phindy

Anonymous said...

Oh Linda, your cards are always so magical! REally awesome coloring - I love the soft rosey glow on their cheeks - soooo perfect! And what perfect sentiments to match! YOu always just blow me away with your level of talent!! Have a GREAT time with the grandkids!! hugz, Mary

Deonna B said...

Beautiful cards!Awesome coloring!

Anita said...

Beautiful cards and your coloring is amazing.

Annika said...

You have outdone yourself with colouring and that's saying something!!! Absolutly stunning cards!!
Hugs
Annika

Jackie M. said...

FABULOUS! From the images to the coloring and card layouts, these are simply adorable!

Rhonda Miller said...

Your cards are so great. These Cuties are adorable. TFS.

Sylvia Blum said...

awww.. so sweet! Linda, your cards are SO SO SOOOO adorable!!! Your coloring is fab and how lovely to hear that the two cuties from the 'smooches' image are like your grandkids :o)))
{hugs} Sylvia

Unknown said...

Gorgeous Christmas card Linda, love that Phindy's place image, so cute. Thanks for joining our digital sweet little girls challenge at DCD this week.
Hugs
Dawn x

Unknown said...

I've come back for the blog hop Linda, and as you already know I love your cards, especially the first one.
Hugs
Dawn x

Ann English said...

Fabulous-love them! And isn't our mutual toddler too cute for words?! Love the brother and sister act, too! Your coloring ROCKS!!! Congrats on your newest DT---you are a busy lady!

Anonymous said...

Hi!
Beautifully your card projects.
Thank you for the wonderful inspiration.
Hugs Karla

Theresa's Studio said...

Beautiful cards as always...such cuties...love them all. TFS

Patricia St Martin said...

As always they are just beautiful. It remines me of my grand daughter she use to have a pair of red sparkly shoes like Dorthey had and she would leave red sparkles all over the house. Wonderful job. Hugs!!

Alison (Groovycrafter) said...

Hi
Two gorgeous creations!!!!
I so love the little girls cute Dorothy shoes...
fantastic touch.
Thank you for joining us for our Special Challenge at CSSC.
Hugs Alison
xxx

Stacey Ezell said...

Your cards are so adorable! The first one is so sweet with the sister kissing the brother on the head! I'm going to end up wanting all of the Christmas Cuties!

Barbara said...

Your cards are beautiful. Thanks for joining us at Cowgirl Sunday Challenge. I am sure that our soldiers will appreciate them.

Moments by Marla said...

Just so sweet. Christmas is all about the little ones and these cards are just perfect. I particularly love the little guy with the candy cane. Just adorable. Thank you for the inspiration.

Tracy said...

Oh both are so sweet. Beautifully coloured.
Hugs
Tracy

Poppet said...

Beautiful cards Linda. The images are coloured beautifully and are very cute. I love the white feathery paper behind the image on your 1st card.

Thank you for sharing your cards with us at CSSC. :-) xx

Jenn Zeeb said...

I loved the red copic comment, Your cards are wonderful

Katie said...

Linda - your cards are just beautiful!I love the red sparkley shoes! My DSD had a pair just like them (unfortunately the sparkle flaked off ALL OVER my house!). I NEED that image - it reminds me so much of my daughter and son! Too cute!
Your little peppermint stick boy is adorable as well, love all that red and white!
Thanks for sharing!
Katie

Viv said...

Linda these are gorgeous!!! Love the red shoes! Your red colouring is wonderful...I'm always a bit wary of my red copics! LOL! Viv xx

Deb said...

gorgeous cards with fab details and color, thanks so much for joining us at Die Cut Dreams this week
Debs
xxx

Annie said...

Linda, your coloring is just AMAZING!!!!

Operation Write Home said...

Awwwww these are so pretty! LOVE the coloring, WOW!

Anne-Marije said...

Wow these cards are so lovely and wonderful! I love the Christmas DP you've used!
xxx Anne-Marije

Sonia said...

These images are so sweet, its the first time i have come across Phindy's images. These are great cards, love your colouring and cards.
Hugs Sonia xx

Gina said...

Fabulous cards Linda, love the "excitement" in the childrens faces :D Thank you for playing along at Cowgirls Sundays XXX

Kerttu said...

Beautiful cards with gorgeous images. Thanks for a great hop.
Hugs
Kerttu

Jennifer Scull said...

your cards are just so darling! thanks for the reminder to pull out the mulberry paper. I haven't used any of mine in ages.....

but most especially I will be praying for hearts to come to our precious Saviour! how wonderful! :)

enjoy your weekend!

April said...

Thanks for stopping by the ranch and playin in the CSSC....hope to see you next week!
~Huggz, April with Cowgirl Up

Betty Benton said...

I'm hopping! Your cards are stunning! Have fun with the kiddos!!

Marie Bingaman said...

These precious images make for wonderful cards! As with all the other bloggers I have visited along this hop, your coloring is just as fantastic! :)

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Awww, how cute are these images? Two totally lovely cards - great coloring, wonderful DPs and embellies! Love 'em both!

Hugs,
Linda

Davi said...

FAbulous images and two gorgeous cards!!

Kleeblatt said...

Wonderful cards. I like it.
Thanks for playing by CSSC. Hope to see you next week.
Hugs Monika

Jennifer Moore said...

Both your cards are super cute. Love the image you used in the first one.

Shelly Schmidt said...

Wonderful cards- such sweet images! Your coloring- as always- is absolutely wonderful!!!

Claire said...

So beautiful and those sparkling shoes are fab! thanks for joining us at CSSC and good luck, hope to see you next time too :-)
Claire xx

Scrappycath said...

Beautiful cards!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Lovely cards Linda, thanks for sharing them during this hop!

Jacqueline said...

These are amazing!!! I just started seeing these Phindy's images and I am in love with them!! You have created two beautiful cards! Thanks for playing along with us at The Wild Flower Patch!

Mary Ski said...

Sweet cards! I love your coloring - especially the candy cane one. Supposedly reds are one of the hardest Copic colors to work with, but your card looks fantastic!

The Other Patti Sue said...

Both cards are absolutely precious GF! Lovin the ruby red slippers!

Anne said...

Oh Linda these are lovely - what brilliant sparkly red shoes!
Have fun with your grandkids, hope the Belize mission goes well
Hugs
Anne

Renee said...

So so adorable!

Jan Garber said...

The DT at Phindy's does an amazing job with the Copics! I am inspired and overwhelmed at the same time! Love the sparkly shoes, too!

redwasher1 said...

Linda, I love your cards as always they are works of art!!! I also love your humor!! You rock!!

dee marie said...

Hi there!! Thanks so much for stoppin' by my blog and for my hug! I feel like I have been the busiest woman on earth lately - no time for anything! LOL! Your latest creations have been fabulous (as usual)! So great chatting - talk to you soon! dee

Angie Williams said...

Oh, these are darling cards!

Anna R said...

Linda- Love that peppermint card...I think that image may be my favorite so far.

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness, I love your cards! Your coloring is always amazing! and Congrats on the design team!

Dru said...

These are both darling Linda - Love them!!

Carrie said...

oh my how sweet are these 2 cards. Love them both

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