Friday Special: My #1 Favorite Crafter!!!!!! :D

Woohoo!!!!!  The day has FINALLY arrived and I get to present to you today's über talented guest designer!!!!!!  She is a favorite of many, many crafters, including myself!!!!!!!!  :D  I actually have a list of my favorite crafters and this artist/crafter comes in at #1--the very first one at the very top of my list!!!!!! :D :D :D So you can only imagine how elated I am that she is taking over on my blog today!!!!!!  :D  Her name is Vicky Papaioannou and she lives in Greece!!!! *waving*  She's also the author of the blog "Clips-n-Cuts", where she frequently shares posts of her beautiful artwork!!!  Vicky also has a YouTube channel where she weekly posts the most A-MAZE-ING video tutorials you will ever see!!!!!!!  You MUST check it out here and subscribe!!!!  Warning:  I guarantee you will be HOOKED for life!!!!!!!!  I look forward to every Sunday, because I get to watch a new video from her... It's like waiting for my favorite TV show--I even find myself humming to the tune in her videos!!! HA! (;   Her style is the one I identify myself most with, because it's a variety of many techniques, especially ones I absolutely adore (and I know her favorites, too)--paper piecing, embossing, creating adorable little scenes AND using LOTS of colors!!!!  She is a true artist... Actually, she is the definition of an artist!!!!!!!  She creates masterpieces and I can't brag enough about her genius creativity and how she comes up with the most breath-taking ideas--she's out of control I tell ya!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

Anyways, I am beyond stoked and honored to have her guest post on my blog today... I can hardly contain my excitement!!!!!  I am leaping for joy!!!!!!  Hahahaha!!! (:  Thank you, Vicky for giving me the privilege of accepting to guest design on my blog today and for creating quite the treat for all my beautiful blogger readers and crafty friends to enjoy!!!!  Hoping this isn't the last time you come by and delight us with your visit!!!! (;

And now, lovely readers, I leave you with the genius, mind-blowing artist, VICKY PAPAIOANNOU!!!!! ♥

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Hi everyone! I am so happy to share here a couple of cards!
Grisel is such a talented, sweet and generous lady and it is a true honor to be a guest here today!

I made a couple of Christmas cards using one of the cutest stamp sets out there. It is called “Happy Winter” by Deasy Designs and I happened to get one before the company stopped the production of their clear stamps.

So here is my first card.

And here is a closer look

While I was creating the card I took some photos along the way.

That stamp set and the Aspen Frost paper collection are so inspiring!  So here is another card I made using patterned paper and paper piecing.

and here is a closer look

Hope my cards were inspiring! Don't waste your time! Start making your Christmas cards if you haven't done already. Christmas is just around the corner!

Thank you Grisel, for introducing me to your readers and for your hospitality! I had fun taking over your blog today!!! 

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Vicky