Thursday, June 1, 2017

Whimsy Inspiration - Lil Flower Faerie

Hi Everyone!

Here is another card I came during May for Whimsy Stamps, using Lil Flower Faerie by Kirsten Winkelbauer.


I've also used Lovely Lavender digital papers by Tracey Wray and the Happy Birthday to You sentiments by Jessie Banks.


I coloured the image with Copic markers, die-cut into an oval and double mounted onto Tracey's pretty papers.



Hope you like it!
 
Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products:
Lil Flower Faerie by Kirsten Winkelbauer, Lovely Lavender digital papers by Tracey Wray, and Happy Birthday to You sentiments by Jessie Banks, all available at Whimsy Stamps.
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics, Distress Inks 'Frayed Burlap';
Papers: C/S - Bazzill; DP -
as above;
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts paper flowers, Want2Scrap pearls, MFT Oval STAX;
Tools/Other: Manual die-cutting machine, 3D foam pads.

Whimsy Inspiration - Sleeping Cutie

Hi Everyone!

Here are the cards I made for Whimsy Stamps DT during May...

This first card features the sweet 'Sleeping Cutie' from Sylvia Zet's Wee Stamps, available at Whimsy Stamps.


My image is stamped in Momento Tuxedo ink and coloured with Copic markers, then cut into and circle.


The papers are from the Nitwits "Stuffed With Love" digital collection, and I've added the sentiment that comes with the image to a tab element from that kit.



I've embellished the card with Guipure lace, a ribbon bow and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. Hope you like it! 

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: '
Sleeping Cutie' from Sylvia Zet's Wee Stamps available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics, Distress Inks 'Frayed Burlap';
Papers: C/S ; DP - Nitwits "Stuffed With Love" digital collection
Embellishments: WOC mulberry flowers, crochet lace, ribbon, MFT Circle STAX;
Tools/Other: Computer & printer, Tim Holtz/Tonic Studio scissors, manual die-cutting machine.



Monday, May 1, 2017

Whimsy Inspiration - Pretty Big Flowers

Hi Everyone!

And here's the final catch-up card for April!

I made this card using the absolutely gorgeous Clearly Whimsy Pretty Big Flowers clear stamp set, designed by Ellen Haxelmans.


I've also used Vintage Woods digital papers by Tracey Wray and the Smiles, Happy, and Celebrate Word Die Set.


I coloured the flowers with Copic markers, and fussy-cut and double mounted shaped layers for extra dimension.


Hope you like it!
 
Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: Pretty Big Flowers clear stamp set by Ellen Haxelmans, Vintage Woods digital papers by Tracy Wray, and Smiles, Happy, and Celebrate Word Die Set all available at Whimsy Stamps.
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics, Distress Inks 'Frayed Burlap';
Papers: C/S - Bazzill; DP -
as above;
Embellishments: Want2Scrap pearls
Tools/Other: 3D foam pads.

Whimsy Inspiration - Sunflower Smiles

Hi Everyone!

Here's the second of my catch-up cards for the month of April...
This card features the sweet Sunflower Smile set from Krista Heij-Barber. The papers are from the Fresh Rose digital kit by Tracey Wray.


The sentiment is from the Penguin Gardener stamp set, and the word dies are from the 'Smiles, Happy, and Celebrate Word Die Set' and 'Birthday, Wishes, and Magical Word Die' Set, and all of these great products are available at Whimsy Stamps.
 

I've coloured the gorgeous sunflowers using Copic markers, and layered Tracey's beautiful papers with cheesecloth.


I finished with Wild Orchid Crafts paper flowers, seam binding bows and pearls.

Hope you like it!
 
Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products:
Sunflower Smile set by Krista Heij-Barber, Fresh Rose digital kit by Tracy Wray, Penguin Gardener stamp set, and the word dies are from the 'Smiles, Happy, and Celebrate Word Die Set' and 'Birthday, Wishes, and Magical Word Die' Set, all available at Whimsy Stamps.
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics, Distress Inks 'Frayed Burlap';
Papers: C/S - Bazzill; DP -
as above;
Embellishments: WOC seam binding and paper flowers, Want2Scrap pearls
Tools/Other: manual die-cutting machine, distressing tool, 3D foam pads.

Whimsy Inspiration - Kangaroo Love

Hi Everyone!

I'm so sorry I haven't been blogging lately! I'm still here, and still very busy crafting. I have, however been down with the dreaded flu twice in the last few of months, and it's left me playing catch-up!

So here are the cards I made for Whimsy Stamps DT during April - better late than never, right??  ;-)

The first card features an ADORABLE stamp (I'm not biased at all being an Aussie!) called Kangaroo Love from Krista Heij-Barber.


I've also used Krista's Sunflower Smile sentiment set, and both are available at Whimsy Stamps.


Hope you like it!
 
Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: '
Kangaroo Love' digital stamp and Sunflower Smile sentiment set, both by Krista Heij-Barber, Lovely Lavender digital papers by Tracy Wray, all available at Whimsy Stamps.
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics, Distress Inks 'Frayed Burlap';
Papers: C/S - Bazzill; DP -
as above;
Embellishments: WOC seam binding and paper flowers, Want2Scrap pearls
Tools/Other: manual die-cutting machine, 3D foam pads.


Friday, February 17, 2017

Whimsy Inspriration - Bee-Cause!

Hi Everyone!

Here is a card I made for the February Whimsy Stamps release, using the sweet Bee-Cause stamp by Krista Heij-Barber.


I've also used the super fun Slip 'n Slide die set, April Showers digital papers by Tracy Wray, Vintage Digital sentiments by Bev Rochester and Summer Breeze Enamel Dots, all available from Whimsy Stamps.


The stamped images are coloured with Copic markers, and fussy-cut, then arranged onto my card to create a little garden scene.


The butterfly 'flies' across the card to visits the flowers using the fabulous and easy-to-use slider slot. I finished the card with some bright Whimsy enamel dots. Hope you like it!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: '
Bee-Cause' digital stamp by Krista Heij-Barber, Slip 'n Slide die set, April Showers digital papers by Tracy Wray, Vintage Digital sentiments by Bev Rochester and Summer Breeze Enamel Dots, all available at Whimsy Stamps.
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics, Distress Inks 'Frayed Burlap';
Papers: C/S - Bazzill; DP -
as above;
 Embellishments: Nestabilities Petite Ovals and Petite Scalloped Ovals
Tools/Other: manual die-cutting machine, 3D foam pads.

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Whimsy Stamps February Release - Day 3

Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the final day of our 
Whimsy Stamps February 2017 Release!

You can find all of the awesome new stamps right HERE at Whimsy Stamps!

Don't forget to check out the FaceBook Inspirations Group where we are sharing all the new release makes and having some fun games with prizes.

For my card today I've used a stamp from our fabulous new Whimsy artist, Kirsten Winkelbauer called Floral Waves


I've also used the beautifully bright Over the Rainbow digital papers by Tracy Wray, Vintage Digital sentiments by Bev Rochester, Vines die set and Winter Wishes Enamel Dots, all available from Whimsy Stamps.


The image is stamped with Momento Tuxedo ink and coloured with Copic markers, then fussy-cut and added to the card.


The sentiment is die-cut with a Kaisercraft die, the edges inked and added to the card. I finished with a Whimsy Vine die and some Wild Orchid flowers.

Hope you like today's card... And hope you have enjoyed our wonderful Whimsy February Release! Have a happy week and I'll be back soon with more inspiration!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: '
Floral Waves' from Kirsten Winkelbauer,
Over the Rainbow digital papers by Tracy Wray, Vintage Digital sentiments by Bev Rochester, Vines die set and Winter Wishes Enamel Dotsavailable from Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics markers,
Distress Frayed Burlap;
Papers: C/S - Bazzill; as above
;
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts Sweetheart Blossoms, Cherry Blossoms and Roses

Tools/Other: Kaisercraft P.S. I Love You die set, manual die-cutting machine, computer & printer.