Whimsy Party Penguin

Hi Everyone!
Sorry I haven't been around much lately... but I'm hoping to get back on track with regular postings!
Here's a card that I made for Issue 11 of the Whimsy Inspiration Magazine.
Issue 11 of the Whimsy Inspiration Magazine is available in a Digital version HERE... or the Full Print Copy is available from the Whimsy Stamps store HERE.
And don't forget Issue 12 has just been release too - you can buy the print version in store now or visit the digital version HERE!
For this card I used the adorable "Party Penguin" by Meljen's Designs, coloured with Copics (colours listed below). I also used "Celebration Pennants" by Raindrop Echo Designs and the WhimsyBanner & Pennants Dies Set - all these can be found at the Whimsy Stamps Store. My papers are Cosmo Cricket 6x6 'Togetherness', and I popped the cute little penguin up on Nestabilities Picot Circles.

Hope you liked my card!

Recipe: Whimsy Stamps Products: "Party Penguin" by Meljen's Designs, "Celebration Pennants" by Raindrop Echo Designs and Whimsy Banner & Pennants Dies Set.
Colouring Medium/Ink: Copics  (C00/1/3/5/7, W1/3, R000/20/22/24/27/29, Y13/17/32, BG000/11/13);

Papers: Cardstock - CM C/S, DP - Cosmo Cricket 6x6 'Togetherness';

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts Astor Daisies - Red, Sweet Heart Blossom - Yellow, Want2Scrap Pearls - Red & Teal, Ranger Stickles - Waterfall and Yellow;

Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities Picot Circles, MFT Stax Circles.

Whimsy Inspiration - Happy St Patrick's Day!

Hi Everyone!
Hope you've all had a great week!
Just wanted to share a card with you that I made this week for St Patrick's Day, using the new "St Patrick's Day Sentiments" from Raindrop Echo Designs. This fab set is available at Whimsy Stamps in digital format, and I just easily changed the colour to suit my card.
I also used the pretty "Emerald Isle Digital Papers" by Michele Roos Designs (also available at Whimsy Stamps), and finished it off with some bling, flowers and sheer ribbon.

Hope you like my card!

Have a lovely week everyone - and may the luck of the Irish be with you!
Love & Hugs,





Recipe: Whimsy Stamps Products: "St Patrick's Day Sentiments" by Raindrop Echo Designs, and "Emerald Isle Digital Papers" from Michele Roos Designs, available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Distress Ink 'Shabby Shutters';

Papers: Cardstock - CM, DP - "Emerald Isle Digital Papers" from Michele Roos Designs Embellishments: Green Carnation, Pale Green Roses and White Sweetheart Blossom from WOC, Kaisercraft Rhinestones, Sheer Ribbon;

Tools/Other: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities Fleur de Lis Squares, embossing mat.

Whimsy Inspiration - Special Delivery

Hello again!
As I can't show you any of my current creations just yet, I thought I'd share a card with you that I made for Christmas!
This card appeared in the Whimsy Inspirations October Magazine (Issue 10) - this is available in a smaller Digital version HERE... or the Full Print Copy is available from the Whimsy Stamps store HERE.
This sweet image is "Little Angel" from Lia Stampz, and I've used one of the "Garden Bun Bun Fairy Sentiments" from Raindrop Echo Designs, both available at Whimsy Stamps.
The papers are Cosmo Cricket 'Mitten Weather', and I know I used a great sketch at the time - but it's been too long for me to remember who it was from!
Hope you like my card!

Have a great week!

Love & Hugs,





Recipe:
Whimsy Stamps Products: "Little Angel" from Lia Stampz, and "Garden Bun Bun Fairy Sentiments" from Raindrop Echo Designs, available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Copic Markers, Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap';
Papers: Cardstock - SU, DP - Cosmo Cricket 'Mitten Weather';
Embellishments: Cream Guipure Lace, Holly Leaves & Berries, and Roses from WOC, Kaisercraft Red Pearls and Mounting Foam;
Tools/Other: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities Picot Circles, Circles and Labels Four, MFT Faux Crochet Lace Die and embossing mat.  

Christmas Whimsy Inspiration

Hi Everyone!
Only one week until Christmas now! Hope everyone is feeling calm and peaceful, merry and bright!  ;) Well... I hope that things are coming together and aren't tooooo stressful at least!
What are your plans for Christmas Day? We are having Christmas at our place this year, and have had fun putting up the tree and preparing for my family - especially my gorgeous little nieces! Christmas Eve is forecast for 39C, so we are thinking a BBQ is a good idea. :)

This week I want to share a card I made using the adorable new StampArt Design by Kathryne digital images. I used "Noelle" bear, and then flipped and positioned "Sweetie Bear" next to it, with the Bonus sentiment from Noelle above them. I love that you can merge any of Whimsy's digital images to create little scenes - so much fun and so easy to do!

Hope you like it!

Wishing you all a FABULOUS Christmas - forget the fuss and fancy, and just create special memories with your family and friends!

Love & Hugs,




Recipe:
Whimsy Stamps Products: Images - "Noelle" and included Bonus sentiment, and "Sweetie Bear" from StampArt Design by Kathryne, available now at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Copic Markers;
Papers: Cardstock - CM, DP -"Once Upon a Christmas: Celebrating" digital papers by Sweet Shoppe Designs;
Embellishments: Want2Scrap Pearls, SU Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon; Wild Orchid Crafts Holly and Berries;
Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and embossing mat, Nestabilities Fleur de Lis Squares.

Addie the Acrobat Whimsy Inspiration

Hi Everyone!
Hope you had a happy weekend!
Just wanted to share a card that I made using an image from our Whimsy December Digital Release called "Addie the Acrobat" by Crissy Armstrong. Isn't she adorable? And as my beautiful newborn niece is named Addison I just had to use it lol!

Hope all your Christmas plans are coming together - not long now!

Have a happy week!

Love & Hugs,





Recipe:
Whimsy Stamps Products: Image - "Addie the Acrobat" by Crissy Armstrong and available now at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Copic Markers;
Papers: Cardstock - CM, DP -"Christmas in Toyland" digital papers by Sweet Shoppe Designs;
Embellishments: Kaisercraft Red Pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Red Satin Ribbon;
Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and embossing mat, CM Custom Cutting System Circles.

Whimsy Inspirations Challenge #52

Hi Everyone!!
It's Whimsy Inspiration Challenge time again! Our theme this time is "All Things Sparkly!"
We'd love for you to join us! You don't have to use a Whimsy image, but it would be great if you did;) And it doesn't have to be a card - we welcome all paper projects. Don't forget to check out the challenge details - and your chance to be a Guest Designer with us - over at the Whimsy Inspirations Challenge Blog!

Isn't this snowman adorable? He is the cute "Flakey Friends" by StampArt by Kathryne. I've also used the 'Let it Snow' from "Christmas Sentiments" by Raindrop Echo Designs, and the fabulous "Whimsy Layered Snowflake Dies", all available from Whimsy Stamps.
To give him a bit of background I cut some little houses from some digi paper and cropped them around him, so at least he doesn't look all alone out in the snow! And I just love aqua and red together so they were the colours I chose. I did go a little crazy with the Stickles... but he IS a snowman, and the theme IS 'sparkly', so I had a valid excuse LOL!!

Hope you like my Sparkly Snowman!

And a close up...

So join us for this weeks Whimsy Inspiration Challenge #52 - "All Things Sparkly"!
You could win 5 Free Digital Stamps of your choice, so click on the link above and get creating!

Thanks for visiting!!

Love & Hugs,


Recipe:
Stamp: Images - "Flakey Friends" by StampArt Design by Kathryne, and 'Let it Snow' from "Christmas Sentiments" by Raindrop Echo Designs, both from Whimsy Stamps. 
Ink and Colour: Digital Image, Coloured with Copics, Distress Ink 'Tumbled Glass'
Paper: C/S - CM, DP - "Winter Wonderland" Digital Papers from Sweet Shoppe Designs
Accessories: Nestabilities Lattice Rectangles, Wonky Rectangles, "Whimsy Layered Snowflake Dies" CM Circle Punch, Kaisercraft Red Pearls, Clear Rhinestones, Wild Orchid Crafts Red Satin Ribbon, Ranger Ice Stickles 'Crystal Ice'.

Whimsy October Digital Release - Day 2

Hi Everyone!
Welcome to Day 2 of our October Digital Stamp Release Showcase! On Monday 1st October, Whimsy Stamps released this month's new Digital designs. So from then until 4th October the Whimsy Stamps Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with Daily Mini Blog Hops, and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way, and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00pm EST (or 5pm UK) tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy Inspirations Blog on 5th October.

Here is my card for today!

This little girl looks like she's really enjoying the mellow Autumn sunshine - soaking up the last of the golden rays before the air turns cool and crisp...
This image is "Pumpkin Patch" by Dana's Digis and I teamed it with "You Are My Sunshine" from "Emma Swinging" Sentiments by Raindrop Echo, all found at Whimsy Stamps.
I used Basic Grey 'Pyrus' papers and a sketch from Willow Sketchie Challenge - Favourite Things.

To take a peek at all of today's fabulous new release creations, (and leave comments to enter the prize draw!) please click on the links below...

Carly Wilson
Charlene Brown
Jackie Randolph
Joann Burton
Juelmarie Morgan
Kelly Mannix
Rosica Ivanova
Shannah Bartle (that's me!!)
Tammy Davidson
Wendy Keenan

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store - along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy Inspirations Blog tomorrow for more New Release creations!


I am sharing this card in the following challenges:
Willow Sketchie Challenge - Favourite Things

See you tomorrow!

Love & Hugs,

Recipe:
Stamp: Images - "Pumpkin Patch" by Dana's Digis and "Emma Swinging" Sentiments by Raindrop Echo, from Whimsy Stamps. 
Ink and Colour: Digital Image, Coloured with Copics, Distress Ink Tumbled Glass for sky.
Paper: Cardstock - CM, DP - Basic Grey 'Pyrus' 6x6
Accessories: Nestabilities Lacey Squares, Fancy Tags, CM Corner Rounder, Kaisercraft Chino and Chocolate Pearls, Francheville Vintage Lace Ribbon, Wild Orchid Crafts Roses.

Whimsy October Digital Release - Day 1

Hi Everyone!!
Welcome to Day 1 of our October Digital Stamp Release Showcase!

On Monday 1st October, Whimsy Stamps released this month's new Digital designs from...

Moon Cookie Gallery

 Stamp Art Designs by Kathryn

Dana's Digi's

Lia Stampz

From now until 4th October the Whimsy Stamps Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with Daily Mini Blog Hops and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way, and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00pm EST (or 5pm UK) tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy Inspirations Blog on 5th October.

And speaking of winners, it looks like this little cutie-bear has just won the grand pumpkin prize! Isn't he adorable? This image is "Little Bear Pumpkin" by StampArt Design by Kathryne and I teamed him with "Autumn Sentiments" by Raindrop Echo for this card. 
The papers are from Basic Grey (one is from Marrakesh the other is Boxer), and I used the current  Papertake Weekly Sketch #72.

Hope you like him!

And a close up....

To take a peek at all of today's fabulous new release creations, (and leave comments to enter the prize draw!) please click on the links below...

Charlene Brown
Doreen O'Brien
Jackie Randolph
Joann Burton
Michelle Oatman
Nicole Gent
Sarah McLaughlin
Shannah Bartle (that's me!!)
Wendy Keenan

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store - along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy Inspirations Blog tomorrow for more New Release creations!


I am sharing this card in the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly Sketch #72

See you tomorrow!

Love & Hugs,

Recipe:
Stamp: Images - "Little Bear Pumpkin" by StampArt Design by Kathryne and "Autumn Sentiments" by Raindrop Echo, from Whimsy Stamps. 
Ink and Colour: Digital Image, Coloured with Copics
Paper: C/S - CM, DP -Basic Grey Marrakech Boxer
Accessories: Nestabilities Circles, Fleur de Lis Accents, Dark Brown Grosgrain Ribbon, Kaisercraft Chino Pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Roses.

Whimsy Inspirations Challenge #51

Hi Everyone!!
It's Whimsy Inspiration Challenge time again! Our theme this time is "Anything Goes!"
We'd love for you to join us! You don't have to use a Whimsy image, but it would be great if you did;) And it doesn't have to be a card - we welcome all paper projects. Don't forget to check out the challenge details - and your chance to be a Guest Designer with us - over at the Whimsy Inspirations Challenge Blog!

This month the Whimsy Inspiration Challenge is being sponsored by the fabulous Shape EZ Templates by TLC, and the whole DT have been busy creating fun things to show.

For this project I've made the Shape EZ Designer V Purse and Shape EZ Mini Rosette (the tissue paper flower), and used "Violet Spring Digital Papers" by Michele R Designs - all of these are available at the Whimsy Stamps Store.

As our Challenge Theme for this month is "Anything Goes", you can let your creativity go wild! It would be a great time to try your hand at something different - maybe a 3D project like one of Tammy's Shape EZ Templates!? ;)

Hope you like my attempt!

And when it's open...

Join us for this months Whimsy Inspiration Challenge #51 - "Anything Goes"!
You could win the amazing Shape EZ "Star Spangled Die and Cutting Template", so click on the link above and get creating!

Thanks for visiting!!

Love & Hugs,

Recipe:
Stamp: Images - Shape EZ Designer V Purse and Shape EZ Mini Rosette, available at the Whimsy Stamps Store.
Ink and Colour: Digital Template
Paper: Cardstock - CM, DP - "Violet Spring Digital Papers" by Michele R Designs available at the Whimsy Stamps Store.
Accessories: MFT Die-namics Decorative Doily Duo, Faux Crochet Border, Vintage Flourish, and Leafy Flourish, Lilac Tissue Paper from stash, Kaisercraft Snow Pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Cream Satin Ribbon, Ribbon buckle, Pearl Spray, and Roses.

Whimsy September Digital Release - Day 4

Hi Everyone, and welcome to Day 4 of our September Digital Stamp Release Showcase! On Saturday 1st September, Whimsy Stamps released this month's new Digital designs. So from then until 4th September the Whimsy Stamps Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with Daily Mini Blog Hops, and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way, and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00pm EST (or 5pm UK) tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy Inspirations Blog on 5th September.

Here is my card for today!

And a closer shot...

Well here we are with my final card for the September showcase! This little cutie is called "Pumpkins Fifty Cents" by Crissy's Digi's, and is available now from Whimsy Stamps. Pumpkins aren't in season here at the moment (we've just burst into Spring!), so 50 cents would be a real bargain!
For this card I used the current Sweet Sketch Wednesday #169 - just flipped it to suit my image! I used country looking papers from the DCWV 'Amber Autumn Stack', and added some Grosgrain ribbon and garden twine for a rustic feel.
Oh my gosh this really makes me feel like pumpkin soup... Hope you like my card! ;)

To take a peek at all of today's fabulous new release creations, (and leave comments to enter the prize draw!) please click on the links below...

Carly Wilson
Jackie Randolph
Shannah Bartle (that's me!!)
Wendy Keenan
Charlene Brown
Kelly Mannix
Tammy Davidson

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store - along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you've enjoyed our Showcase of New Release creations!

Love & Hugs,


Recipe:
Stamp: Images - "Pumpkins Fifty Cents" by Crissy Armstrong, available from Whimsy Stamps.
Ink and Colour: Digital Image, Coloured with Copics
Paper: Cardstock - CM, DP - DCWV 'Amber Autumn Stack'
Accessories: Nestabilities Fleur De Lis Rectangles, MFT Die-namics Leaf Flourish, Mounting Foam, Kaisercraft Copper Pearls, Brown Grosgrain Ribbon, Garden Twine, Wild Orchid Crafts Wild Roses.

Whimsy September Digital Release - Day 3

Hi Everyone, and welcome to Day 3 of our September Digital Stamp Release Showcase! On Saturday 1st September, Whimsy Stamps released this month's new Digital designs. So from then until 4th September the Whimsy Stamps Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with Daily Mini Blog Hops, and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way, and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00pm EST (or 5pm UK) tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy Inspirations Blog on 5th September.

Here is my card for today!

And the close up...

Well we don't really "do" Halloween here in Australia - although there are a few kids who've picked up on the idea of free lollies these days, so we occasionally get a little ghoul at the door lol! We always make sure to have some bags of goodies ready just in case ;)
So being that it isn't big here, I have to say this is my very first actual Halloween card. But this little witch was so adorable I couldn't resist. Firstly, the cute curls reminded me of my gorgeous nieces, and secondly, her name is "Samantha". As a little girl I loved the show 'Bewitched', (and yes I wished I was Tabitha and tried to Twitch my nose) so I've made a "Halloween Exception"!
This cute little "Samantha" is by Lia Stampz, now available from Whimsy Stamps, and the Halloween Ticket Sentiments are by Raindrop Echo.
I've fussy cut and double mounted her on a swirly embossed background to make her stand out, and the bats and witches on the paper took away the need for too much embellishment. I just added the tickets for the sentiments, and some ribbon and the lace - which sort of looks cob-webby ;) - and I was done! Hope you like my sweet little witch!

To take a peek at all of today's fabulous new release creations, (and leave comments to enter the prize draw!) please click on the links below...

Carly Wilson
Doreen O'Brien
Jackie Randolph
Joann Burton
Michelle Oatman
Nicole Gent
Sarah McLaughlin
Shannah Bartle (that's me!!)
Wendy Keenan
Candy Jeter
Kelly Mannix
Rosica Ivanova

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store - along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy Inspirations Blog tomorrow for more New Release creations!

See you again tomorrow!

Love & Hugs,

Recipe:
Stamp: Images - "Samantha" by Lia Stampz, and Halloween Tickets by Raindrop Echo, all from Whimsy Stamps. 
Ink and Colour: Digital Image, Coloured with Copics, Edging with Distress Ink 'Shabby Shutters'.
Paper: Cardstock - Core-dinations, DP - 'Halloween' Free Digital Papers from Shery K Designs.
Accessories: Nestabilities Petite Ovals, Nestabilities Petite Scalloped Ovals, Tim Holtz Swirls Embossing Folder, SU 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon 'Black', Wild Orchid Crafts 'Guipure Black Lace'.

Whimsy Inspirations Challenge #50

Hi Everyone!!
It's Whimsy Inspiration Challenge time again! Our theme this time is "Lots of Layers!"
We'd love for you to join us! You don't have to use a Whimsy image, but it would be great if you did;) And it doesn't have to be a card - we welcome all paper projects. Don't forget to check out the challenge details - and your chance to be a Guest Designer with us - over at the Whimsy Inspirations Challenge Blog!

I hope everyone has enjoyed the Olympics as much as we have! What a fabulous and exciting couple of weeks it's been. Good old GB sure did put on a fab show, and I know our UK family and friends have had a blast! (Not sure what to do with ourselves now that it's over though LOL!)

So onto my card... This little fellow just might be dreaming of being in the Olympics one day! ;)
He is the cute "Little Bear Canoe Adventure" (and included Sentiment), by StampArt by Kathryne, available from Whimsy Stamps.
I'm a big fan of cards with lots of layers, and have real trouble making CAS or single-layer cards, so this challenge was right up my alley! I often use Sketch Challenges to find new layouts - if you don't use them give them a go - they can give you some great new ideas.

Hope you like my little canoeing bear!

And a close-up...

So join us for this weeks Whimsy Inspiration Challenge #50 - "Lots of Layers"!
You could win 5 Free Digital Stamps of your choice, so click on the link above and get creating!

Thanks for visiting!!

I am sharing this card in the following challenges:

Love & Hugs,

Recipe:
Stamp: Images - "Little Bear Canoe Adventure" and included Sentiment by StampArt Design by Kathryne, from Whimsy Stamps. 
Ink and Colour: Digital Image, Coloured with Copics
Paper: Cardstock - CM, DP - "Into the Woods" Digital Papers from Sweet Shoppe Designs
Accessories: Nestabilities Circles, Picot Edge Circles, SU Scalloped Scallop Border Punch,  Kaisercraft Chocolate Pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Curly Wild Rose and Cream small Roses.

Whimsy August Digital Release - Day 4

Hi Everyone, and welcome to Day 4 of our August Digital Stamp Release Showcase! On Wednesday 1st August, Whimsy Stamps released this month's new Digital designs. So from then until 4th August the Whimsy Stamps Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with Daily Mini Blog Hops, and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way, and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00pm EST (or 5pm UK) tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy Inspirations Blog on 5th August.

Here is my card for today!

And a closer shot...

Well here we are my final card for the release showcase! For this card I went all 'artsy'! This lovely image is called "Artist" and is by Dana's Digi's. I just love her sweet face and beautiful eyes! She has a dreamy quality about her so I used a sentiment from "Framed Word Sentiments" by Raindrop Echo Designs (just without the border). Both  the image and sentiment are available from Whimsy Stamps. I followed the current Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 164, which has a 'tag' tucked behind the image. I decided that for this card a little painting was more appropriate ;) I chose colours that my Mum would like as she is the professional 'Artiste' in our family!

To take a peek at all of today's fabulous new release creations, (and leave comments to enter the prize draw!) please click on the links below...

Candy Jeter
Carly Wilson
Jackie Randolph
Jo Davies
Joann Burton
Kelly Mannix
Michelle Oatman
Nicole Gent
Rosica Ivanova
Sarah McLaughlin
Shannah Bartle (that's me!!)
Tammy Davidson
Tammy Ortiz
Wendy Keenan

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store - along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you've enjoyed our Showcase of New Release creations!

I am sharing this card in the following challenges:
Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 164
Bearly Mine Challenge #46 - Anything Goes
Die-cutting Divas Challenge #76 - Anything Goes
DTC Challenge #171 - Monochromatic
The Poodles Parlour - Anything Goes

Love & Hugs,

Recipe:
Stamp: Images - "Artist" by Dana's Digi's, and Sentiment from "Framed Word Sentiments" by Raindrop Echo Designs both available from Whimsy Stamps. Picture frame image taken from free web image.
Ink and Colour: Digital Image, Coloured with Copics
Paper: Cardstock - CM, DP -Basic Grey 'Porcelain' 6x6 Papers
Accessories: Nestabilities Deckled Rectangles, Basic Grey Lilac Pearls, Martha Stewart White Pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Wild Roses.

Whimsy August Digital Release - Day 3

Hi Everyone, and welcome to Day 3 of our August Digital Stamp Release Showcase! On Wednesday 1st August, Whimsy Stamps released this month's new Digital designs. So from then until 4th August the Whimsy Stamps Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with Daily Mini Blog Hops, and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way, and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00pm EST (or 5pm UK) tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy Inspirations Blog on 5th August.

Here is my card for today!

I went all girly for today's card - little girls and flowers and butterflies! I wanted all my cards to be really different over the 4 days, so I needed something a little shabby chic and feminine for the mix! This image is "Flower Girl" by Moon Cookie Gallery, from Whimsy Stamps, and is certainly 'girly'! I also used some Digital Papers by Michele R Designs, also available at Whimsy. You can see which ones I used below - they are so easy and convenient! I distressed and shaded everything for that shabby vintage look. Hope you like it!

To take a peek at all of today's fabulous new release creations, (and leave comments to enter the prize draw!) please click on the links below...

Carly Wilson
Charlene Brown
Doreen O'Brien
Jackie Randolph
Joann Burton
Jo Davies
Kelly Mannix
Michelle Oatman
Shannah Bartle (that's me!!)
Tammy Ortiz
Wendy Keenan

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store - along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy Inspirations Blog tomorrow for more New Release creations!


I am sharing this card in the following challenges:
Stamping with the Dragon Challenge - Sketch
Die-cutting Divas Challenge #76 - Anything Goes (with die-cut)
Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #126 - Pretty Papers
The Stamping Boutique Challenge #44 - Anything Goes
Ooh-la-la Creations Challenges Challenge #110 - Recipe
Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #21 - Anything Goes with Any Artist
The Shabby Tearoom Week #125 - Sweet Summertime + Photo Inspiration
The Crafty Pad Challenge #181 - Things with Wings

See you again tomorrow!

Love & Hugs,

Recipe:
Stamp: Images - "Flower Girl" by Moon Cookie Gallery, from Whimsy Stamps. 
Ink and Colour: Digital Image, Coloured with Copics, Shading with Distress Ink 'Burlap'.
Paper: Cardstock - CM, DP - 'Spring Blossom' Digital Papers, plus Butterflies cut from 'Softly Spring' Digital Papers both by Michele R Designs and from Whimsy Stamps.
Accessories: Nestabilities Petite Ovals, Nestabilities Petite Scalloped Ovals, Kaisercraft Denim Pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Seam Binding .

Whimsy August Digital Release - Day 1

Hi Everyone!! Welcome to Day 1 of our August Digital Stamp Release Showcase!
As you can see we have a new format for our Digital New Releases - and this is GREAT news for you! You now have more gorgeous creations to see, and more chances to win as we'll be doing a 4 Day Release Showcase, each with a Mini Blog Hop. You now have a chance to win on each day - how cool is that? ;)

So today, Wednesday 1st August, Whimsy Stamps released this month's new Digital designs from...

Moon Cookie Gallery

 Stamp Art Designs by Kathryn

Dana's Digi's

Crissy's Digis

Lia Stampz

Michele R Designs

From now until 4th August the Whimsy Stamps Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with Daily Mini Blog Hops and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way, and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00pm EST (or 5pm UK) tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy Inspirations Blog on 5th August.

Here is my card for today!

And another angle...

This image is the adorable "Mouse Wagon" from Moon Cookie Gallery, and is available from today at Whimsy Stamps. I chose some sweet country/fruity papers to go with my little Mousie, to match with the yummy goodness in the cart. The whole thing kind of ended up feeling like a strawberry patch - but that's ok as it makes me feel that spring isn't toooo far away! Roll on some sunshine to help kick this flu! ;)

To take a peek at all of today's fabulous new release creations, (and leave comments to enter the prize draw!) please click on the links below...
Carly Wilson
Charlene Brown
Doreen O'Brien
Jackie Randolph
Joann Burton
Jo Davies
Michelle Oatman
Rosica Ivanova
Shannah Bartle (that's me!!)
Tammy Ortiz
Wendy Keenan

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store - along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy Inspirations Blog tomorrow for more New Release creations!

I am sharing this card in the following challenges:
Bearly Mine Challenge #46 - Anything Goes
Die-cutting Divas Challenge #76 - Anything Goes (with die-cut)
Everybody Art Challenge #201 - Summertime
Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge - Summer Fun
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge #82 - Focus on the Ribbon
Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #21 - Anything Goes with Any Artist
Truly Madly Crafty July Challenge - Animals
Pattie's Creations Challenge #49 - Animals and Insects
The Poodles Parlour - Anything Goes with Bugaboos

See you again tomorrow!

Love & Hugs,

Recipe:
Stamp: Images - "Mouse Wagon" by Moon Cookie Gallery, from Whimsy Stamps. 
Ink and Colour: Digital Image, Coloured with Copics
Paper: Cardstock - CM, DP - 'A Bushel and a Peck' digital papers from Sweet Shoppe Designs
Accessories: Nestabilities Lacey Squares, Kaisercraft Chocolate Pearls, Martha Stewart White Pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Red Satin, Strawberry Red Wild Roses, Paper Rose Leaves and White Sweetheart Blossoms.

Whimsy Inspiration Challenge #49

 Hi Everyone!!
It's Whimsy Inspiration Challenge time again! Our theme this week is "Summer Fun!"
We'd love for you to join us! You don't have to use a Whimsy image, but it would be great if you did! And it doesn't have to be a card - we welcome all paper projects. Don't forget to check out the challenge details - and your chance to be a Guest Designer with us - over at the Whimsy Inspirations Challenge Blog!

Well it's the middle of winter here in Australia, and I've been struck down with the dreaded Flu, so some "Summer Fun" sounds great right about now! I didn't feel much like card-making - but getting on with it and focusing on a bright, summery card was the perfect cheer-me-up!

This cute image is "Little Bear Ducky" by StampArt Design by Kathryne, available from Whimsy Stamps. The adorable image comes with the Bonus Sailors Hat (which I couldn't resist!) and a heap of cute sentiments (yep used one of them too!), so it's a great value for money set!
The Little Bear's rubber ducky is paper-pieced to make it look different from the real duckies, and I used Sweet Stop Sketch - SSS168.

Hope you like it!

And a close-up...

So join us for this weeks Whimsy Inspiration Challenge #49 - "Summer Fun"!
You could win 5 Free Digital Stamps of your choice, so click on the link above and get creating!

Thanks for visiting, and have a great week!!

I am sharing this card in the following challenges:
SSS168-Sketch with a Spin and a Prize

Love & Hugs,

Recipe:
Stamp: Images - "Little Bear Ducky" by StampArt Design by Kathryne, from Whimsy Stamps. 
Ink and Colour: Digital Image, Coloured with Copics
Paper: Cardstock - CM, DP - "Don't Cry, Blue Skies" Digital Kit from Sweet Shoppe Designs
Accessories: Nestabilities Rectangle, Edgeabilities Classic Triple Scallop, MFT Die-namics Oval Tab, Kaisercraft Teal Pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Deep Turquoise Cherry Blossom and Yellow Sweetheart Blossoms.