BnW Spring Release Blog Hop!!!


****** My Sneak Peek Candy Winner will be announced tomorrow April 7th!!!******

Welcome to the Belles 'n Whistles Spring Release Blog Hop!!! Today is the day! 16 new stamps are being released and are available and shipping as of today!!! There are 2 new collections, the Fairy Friends Collection and the Sweet Art Girls Collection. I'm sure the Sweet Art Girls are familiar to some of you already ;-)

If you arrived here today from Lynda's blog you are on the right track. If not please go back to the Belles 'n Whistles Inspirational blog to start the hop off right!

If you like to win some prizes please leave comments on all participating blogs! There will one grand prize, a $65 Gift Certificate for one randomly drawn winner on the Belles 'n Whistles Inspirational blog! To be eligible for this prize you must leave comments on all blogs!!! In addition each DT member is giving away 1 stamp of the highlighted stamps on their blogs! Blog Hop runs until April 8th when the Winners will be announced!

On my first card I like to show you today I used 'Lilipad Dreams' from the Fairy Friends Collection. I colored using only Prisma Pencils and no Blender. DP is from Creative Impressions and MME. Dies are Spellbinders and Magnolia. Border punch is from MS. I added Stickles for some glitz.




On her wings I added (on top of the Prismas) Twinkling H2O's 'Iridescent Blue'. You can see it on this picture as I took it from a different angle.




The inside is decorated to match the outside.





The DP I used here is from KaiserCraft. I colored her with Copics this time. Punches/dies use are from EK Success and Marianne Design. All embellies are from my stash.



Now it's time for you to hop on. Your next stop is Lils' blog! Thanks for playing along in our release hop and don't forget to leave your comments on each stop of the hop to be eligible for all the prizes!!! Have fun and good luck to all!

Hugs,


Comments

  1. Maryann LaursenApr 6, 2011, 3:07:00 AM

    WAUW I´m the first? I don´t think, that has ever happened before ha ha ha.
    I love both your cards, but especially the penpal card is just what I like. And I so love the colors, you´ve used on thisone too, but they´re both really well done and your coloring is just perfect.

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  2. JodiApr 6, 2011, 3:12:00 AM

    Iris both cards are just gorgeous!! I love your color combos and layouts!!
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  3. RenkataApr 6, 2011, 3:24:00 AM

    Wow this is such a sweet and cute fairy. Love the second card colours combo.

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  4. Shirley NApr 6, 2011, 3:51:00 AM

    Both cards are so beautiful! Love your adorable images and your beautiful coloring!

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  5. aletheaApr 6, 2011, 4:05:00 AM

    I am loving these new fairies but I really love the new sweetarts collection!! They are just gorgeous and I can't decide which is my favourite!! Your cards are amazing!!Hugs xx

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  6. Linda . JApr 6, 2011, 4:07:00 AM

    Beautiful cards Iris, love the colours and the gorgeous designs on both.
    Hugs Linda

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  7. Flutterby TrinaApr 6, 2011, 4:32:00 AM

    Both your cards are stunning! I love the lily pad dreams, her wings look so real! Your colouring is amazing!!! xx

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  8. Maria ThereseApr 6, 2011, 4:47:00 AM

    Gorgeous!!

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  9. JoshyliliApr 6, 2011, 4:48:00 AM

    Hi,

    oh, what a gorgeous card! The new stamps are so cute! I hop to the next one ;)

    Thanks for the chance to win...

    Best regards Jasmin

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  10. UtaApr 6, 2011, 6:11:00 AM

    Hi Iris,

    what wonderful cards. The new stamps are so cute and you created such beautiful cards with them. I like the colours you used and all the details. Great!

    Greetings, Uta

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  11. JannekeApr 6, 2011, 6:32:00 AM

    I love your cards ;o)
    I hop to the next one ;)
    Thanks for the chance to win...

    Hugs, Janneke

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  12. MarionApr 6, 2011, 6:38:00 AM

    Hi Iris, Oh my, two stunning cards and I love them both. The new additions to the range are just gorgeous. Beautiful work.
    hugs
    Marion

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  13. ♥ Sonja Bekker ♥Apr 6, 2011, 6:59:00 AM

    Hi Iris,

    WoW WoW twice WoW

    Gorgeous creations and I just adore these stamps of Ellisabeth
    The little cute one reminds me of my never had daughter,so so sweet.

    hugs
    sonja

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  14. Lynda NielsenApr 6, 2011, 7:00:00 AM

    GORGEOUS Iris... Absolutely Gorgeous work on both of these cards... I definitely need some distress ink coloring tips from you. =)
    Huggles
    Lynda =)

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  15. ClaudineApr 6, 2011, 7:21:00 AM

    I love the way you colored your images. The glitter on the fairy makes it so magical. Great job!

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  16. Lillian AApr 6, 2011, 7:24:00 AM

    Both creations are adorable - love the soft, subtle colors on the images and the card layouts are super - very pleasing to the eye!
    And, of course, fairies NEED to have glitter.

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  17. *SHeRRy B*Apr 6, 2011, 8:56:00 AM

    Your cards are wonderful! The stamps are so cute and your designs are great!

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  18. TracyApr 6, 2011, 9:09:00 AM

    Love your cards and so excited to see a new BnW release!

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  19. KathyApr 6, 2011, 9:10:00 AM

    Iris both of these are beautiful!!! Love your coloring of course and the colors you have used for both are so pretty!! I always love the details you use as well!
    Both these collections are gorgeous!
    :)Kathy

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  20. veltaApr 6, 2011, 9:22:00 AM

    Lilipad Dreams is a favorite of mine right now and you knew just how to color and sparkle this darling image! You have inspired me to pull out my H2O's and try them again. Love all of Bells n Whistles images and your second one is no different...expertly colored and both cards were designed with perfection!!! TFS :)

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  21. AnonymousApr 6, 2011, 9:27:00 AM

    Oh my goodness!! Iris, your coloring is always amazing to me!! I love the papers and the added buttons on the first project!! So adorable and your second card holds one of my fav images that I never ended up buying, but thanks to Summer..it's here!! :) You've done a wonderful job sweetie! Smiles, Vic

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  22. Paper BagleyApr 6, 2011, 9:38:00 AM

    The direct feeling of softness is wonderful, your art is expressed well with the images Thanks for the feeling...Tootsie

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  23. UnknownApr 6, 2011, 9:50:00 AM

    I love your cards, I am in love with these new images. So cute. TFS.
    Hugs,
    Melissa D
    mkds312@hotmail.com
    sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com

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  24. Janiel/ jannyApr 6, 2011, 9:55:00 AM

    Both are beautiful Iris!!!
    Love your style..
    hugs, Janiel

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  25. TammyApr 6, 2011, 10:18:00 AM

    These are two beautiful...I mean beautiful cards! What great new stamps that have come out.
    smiles...Tammy
    tamschrm at aol dot com

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  26. CherylApr 6, 2011, 10:27:00 AM

    I love what you did with lillipad dreams. The colors and the scrollwork on the left side.And I didn't know how I felt about pen friend until I saw her on your blog. She is cute and sassy!.

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  27. LoriApr 6, 2011, 10:29:00 AM

    Great new stamps and both your cards are beautiful.

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  28. Melissa MApr 6, 2011, 10:43:00 AM

    You are so creative! Love your designs and the glitter gives your fairy a magical touch!

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  29. CraftinGrannyApr 6, 2011, 10:43:00 AM

    Lovin the new stamps but I love all EB stamps.....lol Beautiful cards with gorgeous coloring and embellishing. "Hugs" Carol

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  30. SharmanApr 6, 2011, 11:01:00 AM

    Both of your cards are awesome. They are colored so nicely. Love the colors on both of them. Nice job.

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  31. UnknownApr 6, 2011, 12:21:00 PM

    Love the glittery dress! and how cute is the sweet little girl!

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  32. DebbyApr 6, 2011, 12:28:00 PM

    Wow! both cards are fabulous! You have creates works of art. hugs

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  33. Steph AckermanApr 6, 2011, 12:31:00 PM

    These cards are just lovely.

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  34. TiaKeasApr 6, 2011, 12:36:00 PM

    So beautiful and I love glitter! Thank-you!!

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  35. SannaSApr 6, 2011, 12:39:00 PM

    beautiful card!! this image is my favorite!! =)
    hugs, SannaS

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  36. 1jmassApr 6, 2011, 12:44:00 PM

    I thought I loved the bright colors of the first one until I saw the neutral tones on the second one. Both are gorgeous.

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  37. VanjaApr 6, 2011, 12:44:00 PM

    Oh, Iris, these are absolutely stunning! Fabulous colouring.
    hugs
    Vanja

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  38. Marie-AnneApr 6, 2011, 12:48:00 PM

    Your cards are absolutely gorgeous! I love them both a lot.

    Marie-Anne

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  39. cdm317Apr 6, 2011, 12:57:00 PM

    Fantastic cards! Your coloring is beautiful!

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  40. GailApr 6, 2011, 1:06:00 PM

    I think the fairy card is adorable! The next card is wonderful! I love how you colored both of them and the DP papers are perfect for the images and layout. Great job! --Gail

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  41. superdidineApr 6, 2011, 1:50:00 PM

    I love your cards they are very cute

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  42. AudhildApr 6, 2011, 2:00:00 PM

    Beautiful cards. I love your creations. The litle fairy is so cute. It is such an honour to work with you

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  43. CarolApr 6, 2011, 2:50:00 PM

    Gorgeous work Iris! I luv both of your projects. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

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  44. PysselbusApr 6, 2011, 2:55:00 PM

    Ohhh! Iris; love your cards!! The pen pal card is especially amazing... Love the colors you've used!!

    Have a great day!
    Hugs
    Linda

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  45. WellniftyApr 6, 2011, 3:07:00 PM

    Two lovely cards, so cute
    Chris x

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  46. EliseApr 6, 2011, 3:38:00 PM

    Hi Iris! You always wow me with your colouring skills .. and this is no exception! Both of your creations are absolutely GORGEOUSLY STUNNING!!!

    Big Hugs!
    Elise

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  47. x laura xApr 6, 2011, 3:39:00 PM

    wow i love the pen friend stamp, that will be a must.
    x laura x

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  48. AnneliesApr 6, 2011, 3:43:00 PM

    Both cards are great! That first stamp is so sweet, but I also love the girl with attitude :) Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

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  49. KarinaApr 6, 2011, 3:45:00 PM

    Both of your cards are gorgeous. The new stamp is so cute... love it so much.
    Hugs, Karina

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  50. Bev B.Apr 6, 2011, 3:50:00 PM

    Awesome cards and like both of them. Love the color choices.

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  51. KristinApr 6, 2011, 4:03:00 PM

    Soooo cute, that little fairy sleeping! Love her! :D

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  52. Becky DunhamApr 6, 2011, 4:44:00 PM

    These cards are gorgeous Iris! i think you chose my favorite stamps from each collection! These images are so adorable - I love them all but these 2 are my favorite!

    rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

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  53. Natalie ZApr 6, 2011, 4:49:00 PM

    Both your cards are stunning! The new stamps are so cute... love them so much.
    Hugs Natalie xx

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  54. AnonymousApr 6, 2011, 5:23:00 PM

    I just love sweet image and super pretty colors!

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  55. PCMApr 6, 2011, 5:54:00 PM

    Oh, how I LOVE the Lilipad dreams. How adorable is that!! Reminds me of my children when they were young. I am SO glad to see the return of the pen pal girl too - you have colored both so nicely. TFS

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  56. Melanie-JaneApr 6, 2011, 6:13:00 PM

    Deine Kartenn sind bezaubernd Iris. Alles immer so schön in Szene gesetzt. Die neuen Motive von bnw sind einfach der hammer.
    Lieber Gruss
    Melanie Jane

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  57. UnknownApr 6, 2011, 6:18:00 PM

    Both cards are amazing creations!
    I really like the glitter, and colouring skills:)

    Anita

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  58. Gina KApr 6, 2011, 7:17:00 PM

    Both cards are adorable. I love the bling and buttons on the fairy card, and the color combination and design of the second card. They're both wonderful!

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  59. UnknownApr 6, 2011, 7:24:00 PM

    Aww... These images are so cute and your cards are simply beautiful! Just love all your details and coloring!

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  60. AlaineApr 6, 2011, 7:43:00 PM

    Both of these images are so sweet. Love how you colored them up!

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  61. UnknownApr 6, 2011, 8:22:00 PM

    Iris, these are both gorgeous! I love how gently you color - just amazes me!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  62. Mary LouApr 6, 2011, 9:54:00 PM

    Hello Iris~~great color combos!! A pen friend has always been a fave of mine and you made her soooo beautiful!!! Love all the sparkles on Lilypad :0
    Thanks so much
    Blessings

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  63. Sassy ScrapperApr 6, 2011, 11:05:00 PM

    Oh WOW Lilipad Dreams is absolutely precious. Both cards are gorgeous, you did an amazing job with your coloring.
    Hugs Bonnie

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  64. DooDuhhApr 6, 2011, 11:17:00 PM

    ADORABLE!!! PRECIOUS!!!Both the cards are WONDERFUL!!! I must say I am partial to the penpal...fabulous color scheme!!!
    Loves & Hugs

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  65. LilianApr 7, 2011, 12:43:00 AM

    Gorgeous gorgeous cards Iris! I love your coloring of the darling images too. :)

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  66. freakyApr 7, 2011, 1:04:00 AM

    Both cards are so sweet, but my favourite is the one with the sleeping fairy, she is so lovely!

    hugs, Nicole

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  67. JoyceApr 7, 2011, 1:38:00 AM

    I really do love both of your creations. Fab job!

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  68. MoApr 7, 2011, 3:24:00 AM

    Liebe Iris!
    Deine Karten sind traumhaft schön, beide eine wahre Augenweide !!!
    Das zweite Motiv habe ich auch und ist eines meiner allerliebsten...
    Herzlichst,
    Mo

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  69. JudiApr 7, 2011, 6:57:00 AM

    FABULOUS cards Iris! I don't know which I like best.

    Hugs

    Judi x

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  70. ChelseaApr 7, 2011, 7:21:00 AM

    Hi Iris, wow! Amazing cards and beautiful images. I love the color combo on the second card, it's unique to me and so pretty.
    Love,
    Chelsea

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  71. NewbieApr 7, 2011, 9:12:00 AM

    Beautiful cards, spectacular coloring! LOVE the H2O and glitter on the fairy! The color combos on the cards are beautiful.

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  72. JacilynnApr 7, 2011, 11:57:00 AM

    wow, so very cute. great work

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  73. Hannah ClarkApr 7, 2011, 12:38:00 PM

    Wow! Your projects are so amazing! Those images are so cute and you've coloured them beautifully!

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  74. JennApr 7, 2011, 12:50:00 PM

    Beautiful cards, beautiful colours and beautiful images, what a combonation. Thanks for sharing

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  75. MiraApr 7, 2011, 2:08:00 PM

    These both are absolutely beautiful!

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  76. tanjaApr 7, 2011, 5:17:00 PM

    How adorable! I love the card
    xxxtanja

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  77. Leonie CastroApr 8, 2011, 1:37:00 AM

    Love the stamps! You did a good job love the color combo.

    hugs,
    Leonie

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  78. JanelleApr 8, 2011, 1:37:00 AM

    Your cards are just wonderful! I am so excited by this new stamp release.

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  79. hellerlittleApr 8, 2011, 3:36:00 AM

    Hey Iris,
    what wonderful cards. The new(released) stamps are so cute and you created such beautiful cards with them. I like all the details. Great! TFS hellerlittle

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