Friendship Hop for Simonne!

Hi Everyone!

Today the Whimsy DT members are hosting a  friendship hop in honor of a special member of the Whimsy Stamps family, Simonne Clay! Simonne has been a fixture here at Whimsy for many years and we all just wanted to show our appreciation for all that she does for each of us and for sharing her amazing talent as an illustrator. :)

 I wanted to use one of Simonne's own stamps, so I used her fabulous 'Chalkboards 2' sentiment set, available at the Whimsy Stamps store. This would be one of my absolute fave go-to birthday and friendship card stamp sets!

The papers are from Kaisercraft 'Storyteller', and I used a Nestabilities Decorative Labels 8 to frame the sentiment.

Thank you so much for all you do for us Simonne! And hope you are loving the love!! {{{HUGS!!}}}

And now it's time to continue with the Friendship Hop in honour of our sweet Simonne...

Whimsy Blog
Alanna Moses
Debbie Eastman
Ellie Stover
Amy Kolling
Iris Wiechmann
Danni Bindel
Heather Pulvirenti
Jen Carter
Louise Roache
Shannah Bartle
Shelby Thomas
Becky Carafa
Bev Rochester
Deb Routledge
Crissy Armstrong

Denise Lynn

Hope you have enjoyed all the creations, and please feel free to leave some love and a message for Simonne on the Whimsy Blog!

See you next week!

 

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Chalkboards 2' set by SC Designs (Simonne Clay), available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Distress Ink 'Antique Linen'.
Papers: Cardstock - Bazzill; DP - Kaisercraft - 'Storyteller' 6x6 and embellishments;
Embellishments:
Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities Labels 8 and Decorative Labels 8, Mounting Foam, Inkssentials Sponging Tool.

Whimsy Inspiration - Christmas Scene Builder

Hi Everyone!
I have some Whimsy inspiration to share with you today!

For this card I inked up the new 'Christmas Scene Builder' set by SC Designs, available at the Whimsy Stamps store.

 

I had a lot of fun creating this scene as I've never attempted a night sky before. I sponged it using several different colours of Memento Dew Drops, and using post it notes to mask for the snow and moon.

 

I then stamped the images directly onto the card (masking a bit in front of the trees to look like snow drifts). I added some snow with a Signo white pigment pen.

 

I framed the scene with dark blue cardstock, then white, and a final layer of dark blue, before mounting onto a white card base.


Hope you like it!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Christmas Scene Builder' set by SC Designs (Simonne Clay), available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo', 'Summer Sky', 'Paris Sky', and 'London Fog' Ink.
Papers: Cardstock - Bazzill; DP - n/a;
Embellishments: n/a;
Tools/Other: Inkssentials Sponging Tool and sponges, Post-It Notes, Uniball Signo 'White' Pigment Pen.

Whimsy Inspiration - Winter Wonderland Tutorial

Hi Everyone!

I have some Whimsy Inspiration to share with you today!

This week I shared a short tutorial on the Whimsy Inspiration Blog using the gorgeous new image and sentiment set called 'Winter Wonderland' from Simonne Clay (SC Designs). So I thought I'd pop it on here too ;)

 

You’ll need:

Whimsy Stamps ‘Winter Wonderland’ sentiment set by SC Designs (Simonne Clay)

Whimsy Stamps ‘Fancy Label Die’

white cardstock

Bazzill ‘Simon' cardstock

Memento ‘London Fog’ and 'Rhubarb Stalk' Ink

Spellbinders Nestibilities ‘Romantic Rectangles’

Manual die-cutting machine

Kaisercraft 'Red' Pearls

1. Trim a piece of white cardstock to 6 1/4" x 8 1/2", then score and fold to create a card blank. Cut a piece of  teal cardstock 6 1/8" x 4 1/16" and attach to the card front. 

2. Die cut a Romantic Rectangle from white cardstock, and attach to card.

3. Trim another piece of white cardstock to 5 3/5" x 3 3/8" (which will fit neatly inside the romantic rectangle). Onto this piece stamp 'Winter Wonderland' birch trees in London Fog ink several times, leaving a gap on the right hand side (for your deer later). For added interest shift your stamp to get different 'heights' on your trees.

4. Stamp several more trees around the first ones and in the gap, this time 'kissing' your inked stamped onto a tissue first to leave just whispy impressions with the remaining ink. 

5. Stamp the Winter Wonderland deer with Rhubarb Stalk ink in the gap in the trees.

 

6. Adhere stamped scene to card.

7. Die cut a Fancy Label Die from teal cardstock, and trim a piece of white cardstock to fit neatly inside. Stamp with Winter Wonderland sentiment in Rhubarb Stalk, and add to left hand side of card. Finish with a couple of tiny red pearls.

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Whimsy Stamps September 2014 Release - Day 2

Hello again, and welcome to Day 2 of our...

2014 Holiday Release - Part 1

This week we are releasing 22 *BRAND NEW* red rubber stamps/stamp sets and 7 *BRAND NEW* coordinating die/die sets this week, and they will be available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and selected Whimsy Stamps retailers TOMORROW!

Today we are excited to show you the brand new Art by Mi Ran, Time for Tea Designs, Wee Stamps and SC Design stamps and dies being released this month. For a full reveal of these stamps, check out the Whimsy blog.

For today's hop, I have inked up this absolutely gorgeous new image and sentiment set called 'Winter Wonderland', from our very own lovely Simonne's SC Designs. I loved creating with this set, and am planning on making many of my Christmas cards with it this year.

 

I stamped some of the gorgeous tall birch trunks in Memento 'Rich Cocoa', leaving a gap in the centre to stamp my Brilliance 'Coffee Bean' deer. I added a sentiment from the same set in Memento 'Rhubarb Stalk', and scattered snowflakes (also from this set) in Memento 'London Fog'.

Then I framed this scene with dark brown, and attached to a white square card.
To finish I added Stickles for some sparkle on the snowflakes.

So now it's time for you to continue today's hop! We are thrilled to welcome Linda, Lis and Stephanne, as well as some of our artists, as our Guest Designers for this release. Welcome ladies!

PRIZE ALERT ... We have hidden a fabulous prize of a $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE at one of the stops on today’s hop! The lucky winner will be drawn from the comments left on today’s design team posts (listed below), so be sure to visit everyone and leave a comment at every stop along the hop to be entered into the draw:

Bev Rochester
Shannah Bartle
Mi Ran (GDT)
Ellie Stover
Debbie Eastman
Iris Wiechmann
Lis Murphy (GDT)
Danni Bindel
Jacque Beddingfield

Be sure to visit the Whimsy blog again tomorrow for the Release Day Grand Hop!

Thanks so much for visiting today and happy hopping!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Winter Wonderland' by SC Designs (Simonne Clay), available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Rich Cocoa', Rhubarb Stalk' and 'London Fog 'Ink, Brilliance 'Coffee Bean'.
Papers: C/S - Bazzil; DP - n/a;
Embellishments: Ranger 'Stardust' Stickles.
Tools/Other: n/a

Whimsy Inspiration - Chalkboards 2

Hi Everyone!
I have some more Whimsy inspiration to share with you today!

For this card I again inked up the 'Chalkboards 2' sentiment set by SC Designs, available at the Whimsy Stamps store. Love this set!

This card is fairly similar to one I made a couple of weeks ago, but I thought it was worth showing how fab this set is for adapting to different people and occasions. This time I needed a Birthday card,  so I stamped the birthday sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Ink. I cut it out with Nestabilities Labels 8, and sponged around the edge with Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap'.

 

I framed this with the matching Nestabilities Decorative Labels 8, and added it to my card made with My Mind's Eye - 'Hattie' 6x6 papers. (I've been hoarding these for AGES!!)

To finish I added a triple twine bow, some roses from Wild Orchid Crafts, and pearls.

Hope you like it!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Chalkboards 2' set by SC Designs (Simonne Clay), available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap'.
Papers: Cardstock - SU 'Espresso'; DP - My Mind's Eye - 'Hattie' 6x6;
Embellishments:Twine, Kaisercraft 'Pewter' Pearls, WOC Roses;
Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities Labels 8 and Decorative Labels 8, Mounting Foam, Inkssentials Sponging Tool.

Whimsy Inspiration - Chalkboards 2

Hi Everyone!
I have some Whimsy inspiration to share with you today!

For this card I inked up this awesome sentiment from 'Chalkboards 2' set by SC Designs, available at the Whimsy Stamps store. I just love these sentiments and can see myself using them for SO many cards!

 

I stamped the sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Ink, cut it out with Nestabilities Labels 8, and sponged around the edge with Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap'.

 

I framed this with the matching Nestabilities Decorative Labels 8, and added it to my card made with My Mind's Eye - Lost and Found 'Sunshine' 6x6 papers. (Love these!!)

To finish I added some felt ribbon (made into a bow with a pearl brad), and some roses.

Hope you like it!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Chalkboards 2' set by SC Designs (Simonne Clay), available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap'.
Papers: Cardstock - SU 'Espresso'; DP - My Mind's Eye - Lost and Found 'Sunshine' 6x6;
Embellishments: Spotlight Velvet Ribbon, Kaisercraft 'Chocolate' Pearl Brads, Kaisercraft 'Pewter' Pearls, WOC Roses;
Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities Labels 8 and Decorative Labels 8,Mounting Foam, Inkssentials Sponging Tool.

Whimsy August Rubber & Die Release - Day 1

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to Day 1 of the ...
Whimsy Stamps August rubber stamp and die release!

Over the next 3 days we will reveal the new August 2014 Whimsy Stamps products. Whimsy is releasing 11 new red rubber stamps/stamp sets and 3 coordinating die/die sets this week, and they will be available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and selected Whimsy Stamps retailers on Wednesday.

Today we are excited to show you the brand new Elisabeth Bell, Time for Tea Designs and SC Design stamps being released this month. For a full reveal of these stamps, check out the Whimsy blog!

For today's project, I have inked up this sweet new image from Time 4 Tea Designs called 'Cozy Cardi'. I have also used a sentiment from the new 'Chalkboards 2' set from  SC Designs.

I stamped the image and sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Ink, coloured the image with Copicmarkers, and sponged around both pieces with Distress Ink.



 

The papers are from Basic Grey 'Pyrus' 6 x 6 paper pad, and I only had small pieces left so arranged them in a pattern with wide lace covering where they didn't quite meet! (cheeky I know!)

  

I framed the image and sentiment with Nestabilities Romantic Rectangles and attached with mounting foam. To finish I embellished with some roses and pearls.

So now it's time for you to continue today's hop! We are thrilled to welcome Hellen Pearce, Sheri Willshire, Tabbatha Sandoval and Tracey Murphy as our Guest Designers for this release. Welcome ladies!

PRIZE ALERT ... We have hidden a fabulous prize of a $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE at one of the stops on today’s hop! The lucky winner will be drawn from the comments left on today’s design team posts (listed below), so be sure to visit everyone and leave a comment at every stop along the hop to be entered into the draw:

Bev Rochester
Tracey Murphy (GDT)

Jacque Beddingfield
Shannah Bartle
Sheri Willshire (GDT)
Debbie Eastman
Iris Wiechmann
Danni Bindel

Be sure to visit the Whimsy blog again tomorrow for the second day of sneak peeks.

Thanks so much for visiting today. Happy hopping!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Cozy Cardi' by Time 4 Tea Designs, 'Chalkboards 2' sentiment set by SC Designs. Both available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics (E000/00/11/23/25/27/30/31/42/43/44, BG72/75, R20, YG91/93/95, YR12/15/27, W1), Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap'.
Papers: Cardstock; DP - Basic Grey 'Pyrus' 6 x 6 papers;
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts Roses and Guipure Lace, Want2Scrap 'LeCreme' Pearls.
Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities 'Romantic Rectangles', Mounting Foam, Inkssentials Sponging Tool.

Whimsy Inspiration - Summer Watermelon

Hi Everyone!
I have some more Whimsy inspiration to share with you today!

For this card I inked up this sweet little fellow 'Little Jack and Bobbin Summer Watermelon' from Elisabeth Bell, and also used 'Everyday Moment' sentiments by Simonne Clay Designs. Both of these are available at the Whimsy Stamps store.

 

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Ink, coloured with Copic markers, and used Pearlescent chalks for a soft sky.

 

I remembered I have this cute digital paper freebie with little wagons and think it was the perfect fit for this little guy ;)



I liked how clean and bright this card came out - I don't often get to make little boy cards with 3 nieces so this was a fun change!

Hope you like it too!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Little Jack and Bobbin Summer Watermelon' from Elisabeth Bell,  'Everyday Moment' sentiments by Simonne Clay Designs. Both available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics (E000/00/11/23/25/30/31/33/40/42/43/44, BG11/53/57, R20/22/24/27, YG11/13/61/63/67, Y32/35/38), Distress Ink 'Antique Linen'.
Papers: Cardstock - SU; DP - Pixels & Co / Wishing Well Creations 'Playful' Mini Kit;
Embellishments: Spotlight Ribbon, Kaisercraft Teal Pearls;
Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Mounting Foam, Inkssentials Sponging Tool.

July Facebook Challenge - Summer Ice Cream

Hi Everyone!
Today I'm here to share my card for this months Whimsy Stamps Facebook Challenge! 

Please hop over and join the Whimsy Stamps and Inspiration Facebook Group  (if you haven't already) and play along with our July challenge - you could win a $15 Whimsy gift voucher!
The Whimsy Rubber DT are sharing our inspirational creations throughout the first weeks of the month, but you have the whole month to enter!

The theme for July is "Favourite Colours"!



One of my favourite colour combinations (among MANY!) is Blue & Yellow, so that's what I chose to go with today!

I made this card using the adorable new 'Little Apple Blossom Summer Ice Cream' from Elisabeth Bell, 'Fluttering By Sentiments' by Simonne Clay Designs, and the Whimsy 'Vines Die Set'. All of these are available at the Whimsy Stamps store.

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Ink, coloured with Copic markers, and used Pearlescent chalks for a soft sky.

 

I used burlap, jute and real sea shells for my embellishments for a real seaside / nautical feel.

Hope you like my card... and I hope you'll join us in the  Whimsy Stamps Facebook Challenge!

Have a great week!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Little Apple Blossom Summer Ice Cream' from Elisabeth Bell, 'Fluttering By Sentiments' by Simonne Clay Designs, 'Vines Set' Shapeology Die. All available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' and 'Rich Cocoa' Ink, Copics (E000/00/01/11/23/25/30/31/41/42/43, B91/93/95/97, R20/24, YR14, YG11/13/61/63/67,  Y32/35/38), Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap', Pebbles Pearlescent Chalk;
Papers: Cardstock - SU; DP - Sweet Shoppe Designs 'By the Seaside' digital papers;
Embellishments: Sea shells, Wild Orchid Crafts White Sweetheart Blossoms, Jute string, Burlap, Want2Scrap 'Le Creme' Pearls;
Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities 'Romantic Rectangles', Mounting Foam, Inkssentials Sponging Tool.

Whimsy Stamps July Rubber & Die Release - Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the ...
Whimsy Stamps July rubber stamp and die release!

This week Whimsy Stamps is releasing 14 new red rubber stamp/stamp sets and 4 coordinating die/die sets, and they will be available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and all selected Whimsy Stamps retailers ... TOMORROW!

PRIZE ALERT ... We have hidden a fabulous prize of a $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE at one of the stops on today’s hop! The lucky winner will be drawn from the comments left on today’s design team posts (listed below), so be sure to visit everyone and leave a comment at every stop along the hop to be entered into the draw.

Yesterday we sneak peeked the new Elisabeth Bell, Time For Tea Designs and Raindrop Echo Designs products. Today we are excited to show you the brand new Crissy Armstrong, Wee Stamps and SC Designs stamps and dies being released this month. For a full reveal of these stamps, check out the Whimsy blog!

For today's project, I have inked up the adorable new 'So Nuts About Home' by Crissy Armstrong. Isn't he such a little cutie with his chubby, full cheeks?!
I also used 'Life's Moments' sentiments by SC Designs and 'Fancy Label Die', and embellished with 'Vines Die Set'.

 

 

I coloured this sweet guy with Copic markers, and gave a bit of sky background with pearlescent chalk.

Hope you like him and his new home!

So now it's time for you to continue today's hop! Don’t forget to leave a comment at every stop along the hop to be entered into the draw to win a $15 gift certificate:

Bev Rochester
Simonne Clay
Mary Johnson (GDT)
Jacque Beddingfield
Ellie Stover
Shelby Thomas
Danni Bindel
Debbie Eastman
Bridget Curnow (GDT)
Shannah Bartle

Be sure to visit the Whimsy blog again tomorrow for the release day grand hop!

Thanks so much for visiting today. Happy hopping!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products:  'So Nuts About Home' by Crissy Armstrong, 'Life's Moments' sentiments by SC Designs, 'Fancy Label Die', and 'Vines Die Set' - available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' and 'Rich Cocoa' Ink, Copics (B01/02, E07/30/31/33/35/39/40/41/42/43/44/47, G40/82/85, YG11, YR02, W1), Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap', Pebbles Inc Pearlescent Chalk;
Papers: Cardstock - SU 'Espresso', 'Pear Pizzazz', 'Natural Ivory'; DP - Sweet Shoppe Designs 'Go Adventure' digital papers;
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts Teal Cherry Blossoms and Brick and Orange Roses, Want2Scrap 'Le Creme' Pearls.
Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, MFT Ovals STAX.

Whimsy Inspiration - Sunflower

Hi Everyone!

I have some inspiration to share with you today using stamps from our most recent Whimsy Stamps Rubber and Die Release.

This card was made using the adorable "Sunflower" from Time 4 Tea Designs, and "Life's Moments" sentiment set by SC Designs. I have also used the Whimsy Lovely Lace Tape 'Ivory No 5'. All of these are available at the Whimsy Stamps store.

 



I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Ink, coloured with Copic markers, and sponged around image with Distress Ink.

 

I framed the image with a romantic rectangle Nestie, and layered onto my digital papers from Sweet Shoppe Designs. I finished with a couple of flowers and pearls.

Hope you like my card!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: "Sunflower" from Time 4 Tea Designs, "Life's Moments" sentiments by SC Designs and Whimsy Lovely Lace Tape 'Ivory No 5' available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo', Distress Ink 'Antique Linen'.
Papers: Cardstock - Bazzill; DP - Sweet Shoppe Designs 'Summer Days' digital papers;
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts White Sweetheart Blossoms, Kaisercraft 'Copper' Pearls;
Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities 'Romantic Rectangles', Mounting Foam, Inkssentials Sponging Tool.

Whimsy May Rubber & Die Release - Day 3

Hi Everyone and welcome to Day 3 of the

Whimsy Stamps May rubber stamp and die release!

It's RELEASE DAY at Whimsy Stamps!! The entire May release is available now to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and from all good Whimsy Stamp retailers!!

PRIZE ALERT... We have hidden FOUR prizes of 2 new release rubber stamps somewhere on the Whimsy DTs blogs throughout our 5-day release event this week. As the location of the prizes are secret, be sure to leave a comment on ALL the stops on each daily blog hop to maximize your chance of winning! The lucky winners will be drawn over the weekend and announced on the Whimsy blog next week.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Danni Bindel (May Guest Designer)
Debbie Eastman

Ellie Stover
Iris Wiechmann

Linda Kläringe (May Guest Designer)

Shannah Bartle

Shelby Thomas



For today’s card I've used one of Cathy Delanssay's new stamps called "Fee 2". I've also used the new "Fluttering By" Sentiments (with the included butterflies!) by Simonne Clay Designs, and "Notables 7 Die" by Raindrop Echo Designs.

I coloured the image with Copic markers, and sponged around the edge with Distress Ink 'Antique Linen' for a softer look.

The papers are from the Sweet Shoppe Designs "Vintage Harbor Blossom" digital kit, and the frame around the image was cut on my new Silhouette Portrait, using a cut file from the Silhouette Online store (Design #59022).

 

The sentiment is stamped in Memento 'Rich Cocoa', sponged around the edge and framed with matching Notables 7 diecut. I stamped, coloured, and fussy cut 4 butterflies (that are included in the fabulous "Fluttering By" sentiment set), and double layered them on the card to give dimension. I finished with a die cut butterfly, flowers, pearls, and a sweet butterfly charm!

Hope you like it!
See you again on Friday for another new release card!


Here's what I used for my card:
Whimsy Stamps Products: "Fee 2" by Cathy Delanssay, "Fluttering By" by Simonne Clay Designs, and "Notables 7 Die" by Raindrop Echo Designs. 
Ink/Colouring Medium: Memento 'Tuxedo' and Memento 'Rich Cocoa', Copics (E000/00/04/11/25/27/29, R20, YR18/20/21/23/24/27), Distress Inks 'Antique Linen' & 'Frayed Burlap';
Papers: Cardstock;, DP - Sweet Shoppe Designs 'Vintage Harbor Blossom' digital papers;

Embellishments: Recollections Floral Embellishments 'Brown' (Thank you Stacy!!), Kaisercraft 'Pewter' Pearls, I Am Roses 'Cream' Cherry Blossom, 'Red Brick' Rose and 'Autumn' Rose, 'Butterfly' Silver Charm, Silhouette Online Store Design File #59022, Mounting Foam;

Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Silhouette Portrait Electronic Cutting Machine, and Personal Computer with Printer, Shapeabilities Les Papillions Two, Sponging Tool, Tim Holtz 'Tonic' scissors for fussy cutting.

Mini Chalkboards #2!

Hi Everyone!

Hope you are having a happy week!

Well I did say I was going to make another of these fun slider cards... so here it is! :) But in different colours and papers to give a very different feel.

Again I've used the  new "Mini Chalkboards" sentiments set from Simonne Clay's  SC Designs Collection, because I love how they fit perfectly in the centre. ;) Of course you can find these at the Whimsy Stamps store.

 

I used the same Silhouette slider-card template by Lori Whitlock, but this time I got a bit more adventurous and added a couple of extra layers (easily created using the Silhouette software 'Offset' feature).  

 

The papers are from Sweet Shoppe Designs 'A Walk In the Park' digital kit, and the cardstock is 'Naturals Ivory' from SU. I've used Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap' around all edges for an aged look.

 

To finish my card I added a Gardenia and some White Sweetheart Blossoms from I Am Roses.



Hope you like my card!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products:"Mini Chalkboards" sentiments set from SC Designs Collection  available at Whimsy Stamps.
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap';
Papers: Cardstock - SU; DP - Sweet Shoppe Designs "A Walk In the Park" Digital papers;

Embellishments: Gardenia and Sweetheart Blossoms from I Am Roses.

Tools: Silhouette Portrait electronic cutting machine, Lori Whitlock 'Slider-Card' available at the Silhouette Online Store, Inkssentials Sponging Tool.

Whimsy April Facebook Challenge!

Hi Everyone!

Today I'm here to share my card for this months Whimsy Stamps Facebook Challenge! 

Please hop over and join the Whimsy Stamps and Inspiration Facebook Group  (if you haven't already) and play along with our April challenge - you could win a $15 Whimsy gift voucher!
The Whimsy Rubber DT are sharing our inspirational creations throughout the first weeks of the month, but you have the whole month to enter!

The theme for April is "Something Sweet"!



This adorable image is from our March Whimsy Stamps New Release, and is called "Miss Chloe Vignette" by Elisabeth Bell. I have also used the fab "Girl Talk" Sentiments from "Simonne Clay Designs" - think I'll be using this set a lot!

 





The sketch is from Sketch Saturday, but I've had some trouble with Blogger and couldn't get this posted in time to enter. I haven't entered challenged for ages and think I need to get back into it for the added inspiration!

 

The papers are from a digital kit at Sweet Shoppe Designs called "A Bushel and a Peck", and I've also used a couple of the printed embellishments. I finished with a bow, flowers and some pearls.

Hope you like my card... and I hope you'll join us in the  Whimsy Stamps Facebook Challenge!

Have a great week!

Here's what I used on my card:
Whimsy Stamps Products: "Miss Chloe Vignette" by Elisabeth Bell, and "Girl Talk" by "Simonne Clay Designs" available at Whimsy Stamps.
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics (B0000/000/00/01/02, E000/00/02/04/11/23/25/27/41/42/43/50, R11/20/22/24/27/29, YG17, Y26), Distress Ink 'Antique Linen' and 'Frayed Burlap';
Papers: Cardstock - Bazzil; DP - Sweet Shoppe Designs 'A Bushel and a Peck' digital kit;

Embellishments: I Am Roses 'Sweetheart Blossoms'& Roses, Spotlight Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Kaisercraft 'Snow' and 'Chocolate' Pearls.

Tools/Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Mounting Foam.

Mini Chalkboards Slider Card

Hi Everyone!

 In case you are getting a distinct feeling of déjà vu... yes you have seen this card before! For some reason the post with this card vanished (including the lovely comments from Maxine D and Sandra H... grrr!)

Since it's one of my Whimsy DT creations I'm putting it right back where it belongs, and telling it to stay put! ;) (Not that Blogger ever listens to me!)

This was the first thing I made using my new Silhouette Portrait, and the first of two 'Slider cards'.

I used the fabulous new "Mini Chalkboards" sentiments set from Simonne Clay's  SC Designs Collection, available at the Whimsy Stamps store. I love how perfectly theses sentiments fit in the centre with this design.

I used the Silhouette slider-card template by Lori Whitlock, and the papers are from Sweet Shoppe Designs 'I Am Enough' digital kit, and the cardstock is 'Dark Blue' from CM.
 

The sentiment is stamped with Memento 'Tuxedo', and I used Distress Ink 'Old Paper' around all edges. To finish I added some roses from I Am Roses.

Hope you like my card!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products:"Mini Chalkboards" sentiments set from SC Designs Collection  available at Whimsy Stamps.
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Distress Ink 'Old Paper';
Papers: Cardstock - CM; DP - Sweet Shoppe Designs "I Am Enough" Digital papers;

Embellishments: Roses from I Am Roses.

Tools: Silhouette Portrait electronic cutting machine, Lori Whitlock 'Slider-Card' available at the Silhouette Online Store, Inkssentials Sponging Tool.

Whimsy Stamps March Rubber & Die Release - Final Day!

Hi everyone and welcome to the final day of the Whimsy Stamps March Rubber & Die Release week!

Today the Whimsy DT is holding a blog hop to share creations made with the brand new Wee Stamps and Time 4 Tea Designs stamps that were released on Wednesday. All of our March release is now available to buy from the Whimsy Store and all good Whimsy Stamps retailers!

We have hidden FOUR prizes of 2 new release rubber stamps somewhere on the DT’s blogs throughout the 5-day release event.  As the location of the prizes are secret, be sure to leave a comment on ALL the stops on each daily blog hop to maximize your chance of winning! We will draw the lucky winners over the weekend and announce them here on the Whimsy blog on Monday (March 24th).

For my card today I used the adorable new "Pretty Petals" by Time 4 Tea Designs,  along with a sentiment from the fab new set from SC Designs Collection, "Girl Talk". I seriously had problems with this set... but instead of my usual problem of not being able to find a sentiment to match my card/image, my problem was deciding which one to use! I LOVE this set and see myself using it a LOT - especially with 3 nieces. It will be perfect for all sorts of little girl (and big girl!) cards!

The papers are from a digital kit by Sweet Shoppe Designs called "Be You: Hopeful", and I also paper-pieced her pretty little dress with this. The image is coloured with Copics (listed below), then fussy cut out and mounted with foam for extra dimension.

I finished it off with just a few roses and pearls. Hope you like it!

To take a peek at the rest of the team's creations, please click on the links below...

Ann-Marie Sinfield
Bev Rochester
Heidy Blom
Jacque Beddingfield
Kathy Tanner
Shannah Bartle
Simonne Clay

 Hope you all have a fabulous week!

Here's what I used for my card:

Whimsy Stamps Products: "Pretty Petals" by Time 4 Tea Designs, and "Girl Talk" by SC Designs Collection, both available at Whimsy Stamps.
Ink/Colouring Medium: Memento 'Tuxedo', Copics (E000/00/01/11/23/25/27/40/41/42/43/44/95, R20,  BG000/01/53), Distress Inks 'Antique Linen';

Papers: Cardstock - Bazzil, DP - Sweet Shoppe Designs "Be You: Hopeful" digital kit;

Embellishments: , Kaisercraft 'Snow' Pearls, I Am Roses White and Peach Roses;

Tools/Other: n/a.