Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Kung Hee Fat Choy!

Happy New Year! Or at least start getting ready for the new year! Today marks the beginning of our introductory posts for our Release #4 images! Yay! First up are the Firecracker kids. I really really wanted an image with firecrackers and sis really delivered with this stamp. In Hawaii, New Years is a big thing, no matter what race you are and fireworks are a BIG part of it. But now that the laws have changed, I'm sure the next generation won't know all the fun we had growing up! Poor things yah?



Since these images are more Chinese, I went with my favorite red, black and gold color scheme. This washi paper reminded me of firecracker paper, so I thought it matched well. Also used one of my new favorite Spellbinder dies to mount the kids on. This is actually a cut down version of the stamp. I decided to cut out the kids and firecracker string, but the stamp image also contains bursting fire crackers and paper in between the kids. Since I had cut out the paper and sparks, I decided to make my own sparks using gold glitter stickles. Oh yah, and can you tell I tried out Amy's Superhero hair technique? Thanks Mama for the blue Copic!


And do you likey the inside of the card? By special request, Island Scrapbooking now makes these "Kung Hee Fat Choy" sentiments. They work really well with these new year's images, don't 'cha think?


Oh yes, can't forget the other stuff I used... embossing folder is by Cuttlebug- came in a set with other asian embossing folders. And the die used behind the words is by Papertrey ink.

Are you ready to enter to win some candy? OK here's the rules again:

  1. Follow this blog publicly (we are not able to confirm if you follow privately and you will not be eligible to enter).
  2. Tell everyone about our new releases on your blog (appreciated but not required to enter).
  3. Tell us what your favorite New Year's memory is!
  4. Leave a comment on THIS POST to be eligible for the Firecracker stamp. Please post your comment by 10/31/11 at 11:59pm HST.
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24 comments:

  1. Creations by ShirlOctober 25, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Such a great festive card to bring in the good luck for 2012! Love the coloring and great details on the layout of your card design.....
    Such a fab card....

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  2. KateOctober 25, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    This is so cute and your coloring is perfect.

    Hugs,
    Kate

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  3. AliOctober 25, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    I love this card, outside and in! These new year stamps are just so cute. I'm looking forward seeing the rest of the release.

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  4. AngieOctober 25, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    You've done it again. This card is just beautiful plus all the extra work that you put in. Love Sister Stamps and I am looking forward for the new release.
    My favorite time of the the New Years is all the loud firworks and the next day family gathering and sharing great food all day long.

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  5. LeanneOctober 25, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Whoa! This is sooo cute Jenny! I love both the inside and the outside! Gr8 job on the hair. the red, black and gold are perfect, and these two are so cute! Love the dies! ;)

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  6. Jenny V.October 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    The new set for the New Year are just too adorable. My fav New Year memory is when my grandma was alive she would make these yummy mochi balls with glaze brown sugar and another food. I really miss her cooking. And just having all my family there meant so much too her. She wouldn't even let us bring other foods she would want to do all the cooking her self and would remind us that she was cooking all day for us and how much we truely appreciate her hard work in her cooking.

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  7. ShellyOctober 25, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Hi! This is too cute! You colored them so beautiful. I'm still learning just bought copics for the very first time only got 12 to start with hopefully I will collect more. Thanks for sharing your card and for a chance to win.

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  8. kraftkatOctober 25, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Very cute, love your coloring and the new images! The firecrackers remind me of all the New Years celebrations we spent at my Grandma's house, lighting the long strings of 'crackers and sparklers. Good memories :-)

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  9. Annie's CreationsOctober 25, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Yay...can't believe it's almost time for the 4th release already! Super excited!

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  10. Creative GrammieOctober 25, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Hi Jenny,
    This is so cute! I would love to win this Firecracker couple. And I need to get the "Kung Hee Fat Choy" sentiment.
    I love that we can create a Chinese or Japanese theme to these Asian cuties. Those are also my favorite colors to use when I go with an Asian theme.
    For Chinese New Years' celebrations, my Mom used to put these Chinese "candies" that she would by from China Town, in her old lacquer Chinese candy box with sectionals. Candy meaning candied coconut, chestnuts, ginger, hasu etc. She woudl also place lycee (spelling?), wrapped in red paper in the rice, flour, sugar, fruits etc. That was so they would be plentiful next year. And New Year's day we would go look for them so we could go buy other treats.
    Your card reminded me that I should continue this tradition with my grand children as well. I haven't done this since my mother past 2 yrs ago.
    Thanks for sharing that gorgeous card and offering this wonderful give away. Hope I win this new release.

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  11. Creative GrammieOctober 25, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    P.S. Your release date is right on my Mom's birthday!

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  12. TfridayOctober 25, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Love these images. Awesome coloring too. My fond memory of New Years is all the fire cracker smoke on Oahu. And all the strands of fire crackers on light poles at almost every household. It would be so loud that it would take a few minutes to hear again. What fun!?! TFS...

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  13. KYdOctober 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    You did such a great job on this card! Everything came together so perfectly. I'm glad to know Island Scrapbooking makes those dies. I wonder where I can get here on the mainland. The gold glitter stickles was a nice touch for the firecrackers.

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  14. SuiLanOctober 25, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Aww, I love this stamp! I never make Christmas cards because the Holidays are just too crazy busy... But every year for the past 11 years I send out Chinese new years cards. So thank you so much for these cute images, I'm so excited!
    My favorite memory is the old real chinese paper firecrackers. They just seemed louder and call me crazy but they smelled good too! haha!

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  15. WongstoOctober 25, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Love the fact that you have this line of Sister Stamps! I really like the interior of the card, especially the fabulous embossing of the gold paper with Cuttlebug folder.

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  16. krisOctober 25, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    This is a WONDERFUL creation!! i love the HAPPY image! i know what you mean, so junk they are starting to ban fireworks! that is a BIG part of our culture here!! Excited to see what else you have in store for us!

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  17. PatriciaOctober 26, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    super cute card and stamp i love it my favorite memorie is spend the new year with my family =)

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  18. MimiOctober 26, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the traditional gold and red colors. Pretty embossing on the inside too! TFS! ;)

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  19. AmyOctober 26, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Beautiful card, love the colors and the kids really 'pop'! Your cards are amazing, Jenny!
    It really sounds like you all had much more exciting New Year's celebrations than I ever had! We just got to stay up watching movies and playing games with the family then counting down for the ball drop in Times Square and then off to bed, you gals had way more fun!

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  20. LindaOctober 26, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Hey Jenny ~ yet another amazing card! Thanks so much for creating this fantastic asian line of rubber stamps! Can't wait to see what the New Year brings! Like the other local gals, my fav memory has to be playing firecrackers with my family. Remember the baby camels, and then the big red checker bombs? Those were the good old days ... and OH! Who can forget all the food! Japanese style you go from house to house on New Years Day and eat something at every house you go to! Big hugs to you my friend! Hope to be blogging more!

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  21. Angie SOctober 28, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Super cute card! Love the hair color. I just remember as a child being able to stay up late & watch the fireworks. TFS & chance to win.
    angie

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  22. JeniOctober 31, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    So adorable!

    I think my favorite New Year's memory is just my whole family sitting down together on New Year's Day and eating breakfast together before going to church. We're normally all over the place so it's nice.

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  23. LeonaOctober 31, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Love the new stamps. Very cute and brings back memories.

    My favorite New Year's memory was watching fireworks, eating Jai, and receiving a Lai See from my parents, and grandparents.

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  24. sunflower sueOctober 31, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    This card is just soooo fun. One of my favorite memories is the smoky fireworks. Just love this stamp!

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