Whimsy Stamps January Release - Day 1

Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the first day of the  

Whimsy Stamps January 2017 Release!

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

We are having a party ALL WEEK at our FaceBook Inspirations Group where we'll be sharing all the new release makes and having some fun games with prizes.

My card today features a sweet stamp called Betty and Bob from Wee Stamps. I've also used the Dragon Digital Sentiment set, and both are available at Whimsy Stamps.

 
The image is stamped in Momento Tuxedo ink, coloured with Copic markers, then fussy-cut and popped onto my card.

The papers are from Nitwits Fairytale Dreams digital collection, and I've embellished the card with flowers and pearls.

Hope you like today's card... I'll be back on Friday with another new release creation.

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Betty and Bob' from Wee Stamps and Dragon Digital Sentiment set, available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copic markers;
Papers: C/S - ; DP - Nitwits Fairytale Dreams digital collection;
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts paper flowers, Kaisercraft Lush pearls.
Tools/Other: Manual die-cutting machine, 3D foam pads, Tim Holtz / Tonic Studio scissors, computer & printer.

Whimsy Stamps August Release News & Inspiration - Day 3

Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the final day of our  

Whimsy Stamps August 2016 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 the cute & fun stamp called 'Kissing Penguins' from Krista Heij-Barber.

I've also used the 'Snowflake Border Die', 'Layered Snowflake Dies' and 'All You Need Is Love' sentiment set, all available from Whimsy Stamps.

My penguins are stamped in Momento Tuxedo ink and coloured with Copic markers,then cut into an oval. The papers are from the Nitwits 'Snow Family' digital collection, and I've embellished the card with ribbon, flowers and pearls.

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

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Kissing Penguins' from Krista Heij-Barber, and 'Snowflake Border Die', 'Layered Snowflake Dies' and 'All You Need Is Love' sentiment set, all available from Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics markers;
Papers: C/S - Bazzill; DP - Nitwits 'Snow Family' digital papers;
Embellishments: Nestabilities Petite Ovals dies, WOC roses, Want2Scrap pink pearls.
Tools/Other: Manual die-cutting machine

Whimsy Inspiration - Froggie Friends!

Hi Everyone!

I have another card to share with you today from the fabulous Whimsy Stamps June 2016 Release!

My card today features the cute & fun 'Froggie Friends' and the included sentiment from the Crissy Armstrong Collection, available at Whimsy Stamps.

My frolicking froggies are stamped in Momento Tuxedo ink and coloured with Copic markers, then (very carefully!) fussy-cut and mounted onto the swampy lily-pad I prepared for them earlier.

Their new Home-Sweet-Swamp is created using Nitwits 'On Nitwit Pond' collection, and I've fussy-cut several items to give it a homey feel.

I finished with some flowers from Wild Orchid Craft, as a welcome home gift!

Thanks for visiting, and hope you have a wonderful week!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Froggie Friends' and included sentiment from the Crissy Armstrong Collection, available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics (BG000, R20/22/24, E23/25, Y11, YG03/17/23/61/63/67), Distress Inks 'Frayed Burlap';
Papers: C/S ; DP - Nitwits 'On Nitwit Pond' digital collection;
 Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts Roses and Sweetheart Blossoms;
Tools/Other: Computer & printer, Tim Holtz/Tonic Studio scissors.

Whimsy Stamps June Release News & Inspiration - Day 2

Hi Everyone!
Welcome to Day 2 of the  

Whimsy Stamps June 2016 Release!

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

The Whimsy Stamps Design Team are sharing our new product creations with you over the next few days... and you have loads of new ways to win, so don't forget to check out the Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Blog!

My card today features the most bee-utiful image ever from the  Crissy Armstrong Collection called 'Bee Happy'. There are several adorably sweet-faced bees and lots of cute sentiments making this set as sweet as honey! 'Bee Happy' is available right now at Whimsy Stamps.

The image is stamped in Momento Tuxedo ink and coloured with Copic markers, then fussy cut and popped onto my card with 3D foam mounts.

The papers are from the Nitwits Bee-lightful collection, and I've also used the cute hive element from the kit.

I finished with some Stickles on their wings, and a couple of the wonderful new Whimsy enamel dots.

Hope you like today's card... I'll be back tomorrow with another new release creation!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Bee Happy' image and sentiment set from the Crissy Armstrong Collection, and 'Summer Breeze' Enamel Dots, available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics (BG000/11, R20, C00/1/3/5/7, Y11/17/38), Memento London Fog & Dandelion;
Papers: C/S - Bazzill; DP - Nitwits 'Bee-lightful' digital collection;
Embellishments: WOC rose, Ranger Stickles Stardust.
Tools/Other: Tim Holtz Tonic Scissors.

Whimsy Inspiration Challenge - Challenge #92

Hi Everyone!

Today I'd like to share with you my Whimsy Inspiration Challenge card!
The Whimsy Inspiration Challenge theme for April is

"Add Ribbon"!  

My card today features the sweet little 'Bunny on Present' from the Lee Holland Collection. I have also used the 'Everyday Moments' sentiment set, both are also available at Whimsy Stamps.

The image is stamped with Momento Tuxedo ink, coloured with Copic markers, then fussy cut and added to the centre of an oval die.

The papers are from the Nitwits 'Butterfly Garden' Collection, and I added crochet lace and grosgrain ribbon to fit in with the Whimsy challenge. 

I finished with a few Kaisercraft Hot Pink pearls.

Don't forget to join this month's Whimsy Inspiration Challenge for a chance to win a great prize!

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Bunny on Present' from the Lee Holland Collection, and 'Everyday Moments' sentiment, both available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics (W00/1/3/5/7/9, BG000/00, B91/93/95, R20/81/83/85), Pebbles Pearlescent Chalks;
Papers: C/S ; DP - Nitwits 'Butterfly Garden' Collection;
 Embellishments: MFT Oval Open Scallop Doily, MFT Label die, Kaisercraft Decorative Label dies and Snow Pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Roses and Sweetheart Blossoms;
Tools/Other: Manual die-cutting machine, Tim Holtz/Tonic Studio scissors.

Whimsy Inspiration - Spring Time Elephant

Hi Everyone!

I have some cards to share with you today from the fabulous

Whimsy Stamps April 2016 Release! 

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

This card features a sweet stamp called 'Spring Time Elephant' from the Lee Holland Collection. I love how whimsical and sweet Lee's stamps are... and they are perfect for any occasion. Of course they are all available at Whimsy Stamps.

The image is stamped in Momento Tuxedo ink and coloured with Copic markers, then fussy-cut and mounted onto a Romantic Rectangle.

The papers are from the Nitwits 'Daisy' Collection, and I've used some of the elements from this kit also.

I finished with a few Kaisercraft Snow pearls.

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Spring Time Elephant' from the Lee Holland Collection available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics (BG000, B91/93/95, YG11/61/63/67, YR21, Y38, W00/1/3/5/7/9);
Papers: C/S - Bazzill; DP - Nitwits 'Daisy' Collection & elements;
Embellishments: Nestabilities Romantic Rectangles, Kaisercraft Snow pearls.
Tools/Other: Manual die-cutting machine, 3D mounting foam, computer & printer.

Whimsy Inspiration - Spring Chick!

Hi Everyone!

And here's some more Whimsy inspiration for you!

Here is a card I made using the adorable 'Spring Chick' rubber stamp from the Krista Heij-Barber Collection available at the Whimsy Stamps store.

The image is stamped with Momento Tuxedo ink and coloured with Copic markers.

The papers are from the Nitwit Collection 'Snow Family' digital papers. I made a bow from grosgrain ribbon and added some pretty blue lace, and then finished with some paper roses and a few pearls.

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Spring Chick' by Krista Heij-Barber available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics;
Papers: C/S - Bazzil; DP - Nitwit Collection 'Snow Family' digital papers;
Embellishments: SU grosgrain ribbon, Spotlight blue lace, Kaisercraft Snow pearls, Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts;
Tools/Other: n/a.

Digi Bells GDT - Letters To Santa!

Hi Everyone!

I'm back today with another Guest DT card for The Digi Bells!

This time I have used a sweet digital stamp from Elisabeth Bell called 'Letters to Santa'. This image can be found along with the whole Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection HERE.

The sentiment is from the Whimsy Stamps 'All You Need is Love' stamp set, and I have also used the Whimsy Stamps 'Layered Snowflake Dies'.

The image is coloured with Copic markers, and the sky is shaded with chalks. The papers are from the Nitwits Collection 'Christmas Thicket' digital kit.

I used Fun Flock for her coat and hat, and Stickles to give some sparkle to the snow. I finished with some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and some pearls.

Hope you like my card... have a wonderful week!

Here's what I used:
Stamps Products: 'Letters to Santa' from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection, 'All You Need is Love' sentiment and 'Layered Snowflake Dies' from Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics (); Distress Inks 'Frayed Burlap';Papers: C/S Bazzil, DP - Nitwits Collection 'Christmas Thicket' digital kit;
Embellishments: Stampendous Fun Flock, Ranger 'Stardust' Stickles, Kaisercraft Snow Pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Roses and Sweetheart Blossoms, Pebbles Pearlescent Chalks, Lace, Nestabilities Petite Scalloped Ovals;
Tools/Other: Manual die-cutting machine, Tim Holtz/Tonic Studio scissors, 3D mounting foam.

Whimsy Stamps February Release News & Inspiration - Day 1

Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the first day of the  

Whimsy Stamps February 2016 Release!

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

The Whimsy Stamps Design Team are sharing our new product creations with you over the next few days... and you have loads of new ways to win, so don't forget to check out the Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Blog!

My card today features the absolutely adorable 'Sweetie' from Wee Stamps. How cute is she? I have also used the 'Double Scalloped Doily Die' available at Whimsy Stamps.

My Sweetie image is stamped in Momento Tuxedo ink and coloured with Copic markers, and I've sponged it with Distress inks.

The papers are from the Nitwits 'Time for Tea' digital collection, and I've embellished the card with ribbon, lace, flowers and pearls.

Hope you like today's card... I'll be back tomorrow with another new release creation.

Here's what I used:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Sweetie' from Wee Stamps, and 'Double Scalloped Doily Die' available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics (E000/00/04/11/21/25/29/42/44/47, BV17/31/34, R20, YG61/63/67), Distress Inks 'Antique Linen';
Papers: C/S - Bazzill; DP - Nitwits 'Time for Tea' digital collection;
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts Roses and Sweetheart Blossoms, Spotlight Satin Ribbon, Lace, Want2Scrap Lilac pearls.
Tools/Other: EK Success Rock Fern Punch, Manual die-cutting machine.

Digi Bells GDT - Meadow Magic!

Hi Everyone!

I'm back today with another Guest DT card for The Digi Bells!

This time I have used the other new digital stamp released this month from Elisabeth Bell called 'Meadow Magic'. This image can be found along with the whole Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection HERE.

 

The Let It Snow sentiment is from the Whimsy Stamps 'Winter Wonderland stamp set, and I have also used the Whimsy Stamps 'Layered Snowflake Dies'.

The image is coloured with Copic markers and then fussy cut. The papers are from the Nitwits Collection 'Snow Family' digital kit, and I've also fussy cut several elements to create a little snow scene.

I used some Stickles to give some sparkle to the snowflakes, and a few pearls to finish.

Hope you like my card... have a wonderful week!

Here's what I used:
Stamps Products: 'Meadow Magic' from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection, 'Winter Wonderland sentiment and 'Layered Snowflake Dies' from Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics (B000, BG000/01/02, BV000/20/23/25/29, E000/00/04/11/21/25/29/42/44, R20/22/24/27/29, YG11/13/17/61/63/67, YR16/18/21/24, Y17); Distress Inks 'Tumbled Glass' & 'Shabby Shutters'.
Papers: C/S - XPress It, Bazzil, DP - Nitwits Collection 'Snow Family' digital kit;
Embellishments: Ranger 'Stardust' Stickles, Kaisercraft Bliss Pearls;
Tools/Other: Manual die-cutting machine, Tim Holtz/Tonic Studio scissors, 3D mounting foam.

Whimsy April 2015 Release - Grand Blog Hop!

Welcome to the ...

Whimsy Stamps April release BLOG HOP!

The DT have been sharing some amazing creations made with new stamps over the last couple of days, and today we are celebrating their release with a GRAND BLOG HOP!

You can see all the stamps and dies from this release, along with the last 2 days hops at the Whimsy blog. And the entire new release is available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store RIGHT NOW!

Well the image I'm using today was so cute that I couldn't resist making TWO cards! (Well actually I had two ideas and couldn't decide which to go with so just did both lol!)
I've used the new image from Krista Heij-Barber called 'Pirate Boy', available from Whimsy Stamps.

Here's the first card...

 Another view...

And a close up of the cute little Pirate Boy ;)

The images were stamped with Memento ink and coloured with Copic markers. I fussy cut around them all ready to use for each card. The digital papers and cute matching elements are from the Nitwit Collection 'Land Ho' kit, and I kind of went a little crazy with them. ;)

Here's the second card...

 

Another angle...

 And another close up...

 

I hope you like them!

So now it's time for you to continue today's hop!

One lucky hopper will win a $25 gift certificate!  To enter the draw, simply leave a comment at EVERY stop along the hop by 12.00pm noon on Friday April 17th.

Here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:
 

Shannah Bartle
Cindy Hoesel
Danni Bindel
Iris Wiechmann
Ellie Stover
Chitra Nair
Shelby Thomas
Natalie Dever

 

Thanks so much for visiting today and see you again soon!

Here's what I used for both cards:
Whimsy Stamps Products: 'Pirate Boy' by Krista Heij-Barber, available at Whimsy Stamps;
Colouring Medium/Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo' Ink, Copics (E000/00/04/11/21/25/29/42/43/44/47, R20/22/24/27,  B91/93/95, W00/1/3/5/7/9), Distress Inks 'Frayed Burlap';
Papers: C/S - Bazzil; DP - 'Land Ho' digital papers and elements from Nitwit Collection;
Tools/Other: Inkssentials Sponging Tool.