Doggie Little Graduate

Happy Hump Day Everyone! Here is a card I made using one of the new Whimsy images from the April release. The cue image is called Doggie Little Graduate and is from Whimsy's Crissy Armstrong Collection.

I colored the image using Copic Markers. Other Whimsy products I used: Heart Border Die from Whimsy's Shapeology collection and the sentiment is from the Clearly Whimsy *NEW* 'Hand Lettered Thoughts' set.


My second card is a CAS style card featuring Clearly Whimsy's *NEW* 'Mom's Layered Flowers' by Nina-Marie Trapani.

I used the heart die from the Sketched Elephants die set to create the heart stencil. I also used the Clearly Whimsy  'Distressed Backgrounds'. Sentiment, little hearts and flowers are from the *NEW* 'Mom's Layered Flowers' set.

Thanks for your visit.

Hugs,

Whimsy April 2016 Rubber Release - Day 1 and Clear Release Day 3

 Welcome to our ...

 

April 2016 Whimsy Stamps Rubber Release

 

Over the next 3 days we will showcase 11*BRAND NEW* red rubber stamps. All of these new products are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and from selected Whimsy Stamps retailers.

To celebrate our new release we want to give our fans some chances to win Whimsy cash! We will be selecting 3 random winners and posting their names on the Whimsy Blog Monday, April 18th at noon ET. Each of those lucky winners will receive a $25 Whimsy Store Gift Voucher. For all the details on how to enter please visit the Whimsy blog!

 

Here is my creation for Day 1 using Oceanna from the MiRan collection

I colored her using Clean Color Real Brush Pens from Kuretake.  Papers are from BoBunny and the flowers are from my stash. The sentiment is from the Hand Lettered Encouragements set  and the die I've used is from the Vines Die Set.

 

 

It is also Day 3 of our ...

 

Clearly Whimsy Stamps April Release News and Inspiration

  All of these new products are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and from selected Whimsy Stamps retailers!

Today we are sharing creations made using Our Spring Wreath and coordinating dies

 

Here is my creation using this awesome set by Nina Marie 

 

 Hope to see you tomorrow again when our release celebrations continue!

 

Hugs,

Clearly Whimsy Stamps April Release Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of our ...

 

Clearly Whimsy Stamps April Release News and Inspiration

Over the next 5 days we will showcase 4*BRAND NEW* Clear stamps,and 2*BRAND NEW* Shapeology crafting die!    All of these new products are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and from selected Whimsy Stamps retailers on Wednesday, April 13th

Today we are sharing creations made using Mom's Layered Flowers 

Here is what I came up with:

First I stamped the large flowers with Versamark ink and heat embossed using snow white detailed embossing powder. I then sponged the background orange with Distress Inks Spiced Marmalade. Then I stamped the smaller flowers in the background with Avery Elle pigment ink 'Fizz' and used the same stamp to 'fill' the large embossed flower petals using Mama Elephant pigment ink 'Apple'. The sentiment and little heart is also included in the set. To embellish I used 2 orange sequins and Stardust Stickles on some of the flowers.

Check out all the other creations with this set from my super talented DT-sisters and our fabulous guests here on the Whimsy blog.

Hugs,

 

Clearly Whimsy Stamps April release - Day 1

Welcome to the ... Clearly Whimsy Stamps April release... 

 

The CWS design team and Guests will be sharing some amazing creations made with these new stamps and dies over the next 5 days. The fun will begin at noon ET each day so be sure to check back daily.  Then on Wednesday, we will release 4 new Clearly Whimsy Stamps clear sets and 2 new coordinating Shapeology crafting dies for purchase in the Whimsy Stamps shop.

To celebrate our new release we want to give our fans some chances to win Whimsy cash! We will be selecting 3 random winners and posting their names here on Monday, April 18th at noon ET. Each of those lucky winners will receive a $25 Whimsy Store Gift Voucher.  For all the details please visit the Whimsy Blog

 

Here is my creation for day 1 of the release...

This cute little Baby Bunny is from the "Baby Animals" set by Nina-Marie Trapani for Clearly Whimsy Stamps. I colored the Bunny using Distress Ink markers. The sentiment comes with the set and the die cut word "baby" is from the matching Baby Animals Die Set. I also cut out the Bunny with a matching die from this set. The little hearts are also dies from the set. The flourish die is the Shapeology Vines Die set. DP is Maja design. 

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you visit all my fellow DT sisters and guests blogs for their show stopping creations! A list of participants will be on the Whimsy blog.

Hugs,

Whimsy Digital Magazine is back!!!

So have you seen the new edition of  Whimsy's e-magazine? Whimsy Stamps popular digital magazine is back and it is available HERE and it is for FREE.
Don't you think it's time now for a break ;-) ... get a cup of coffee and enjoy a full magazine of inspiration, ideas and beautiful projects.

Here is one of my creations from the magazine using Krista Heij Barbers Spring Chick, as well as the Stitched Tag Dies, Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles and the sentiment is from  the Handemade From Me Clearly Whimsy set.

The image was colored using my Clean Color Real Brush Pens from Kuretake. DP is from MME and I embellished the card only with some sequins and 2 white enamel dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

March 2016 Whimsy Stamps Rubber Release

Welcome to Day 3 of our ...

 

March 2016 Whimsy Stamps Rubber Release

 

Over the past 2 days we were showcasing 13*BRAND NEW* red rubber stamps  All of these new products are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and from selected Whimsy Stamps retailers.

 To celebrate our new release we want to give our fans some chances to win Whimsy cash! We will be selecting 3 random winners and posting their names here on Monday, March 21st at noon ET. Each of those lucky winners will receive a $25 Whimsy Store Gift Voucher. Visit the Whimsy Inspirations Blog for all the details and how to enter!

 

 

For my card to day I chose Elephant with Bouquet from Whimsy's Lee Holland collection. I colored it using Distress Ink Markers. This elephant image is the cutest. I am in love <3! It just makes me smile :-) 

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget all the new images are availabe in the Whimsy store now!

Hugs,

March 2016 Whimsy Stamps Rubber Release

Welcome to Day 2 of our ...

 

March 2016 Whimsy Stamps Rubber Release

 

Over the next 2 days we will showcase 13*BRAND NEW* red rubber stamps  All of these new products are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and from selected Whimsy Stamps retailers.

 To celebrate our new release we want to give our fans some chances to win Whimsy cash! We will be selecting 3 random winners and posting their names here on Monday, March 21st at noon ET. Each of those lucky winners will receive a $25 Whimsy Store Gift Voucher.  

 There are 9 ways you can enter for a chance to win and the best part is you can do only one or two of these or even all eight, totally up to you! The more you do, the more chances you have to enter! Visit the Whimsy Inspirations Blog for all the details and how to enter!

Here is my creation for today using Maya by MiRan

This time I got my Distress Markers out to color. The sentiment is from the Clearly Whimsy set "Handmade from me" which has been released last week.

Make sure to stop by again tomorrow for more inspiration!

Hugs,

Clearly Whimsy Stamps March Release - Final Day

Welcome to Day 5 of our ...

Clearly Whimsy Stamps March Release News and Inspiration

 

Over the past 4 days we showcased 4*BRAND NEW* Clear stamps and 2*BRAND NEW* Shapeology crafting die!   All of these new products are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and from selected Whimsy Stamps retailers Today.

Be sure to check out the giveaway post for all the ways you can enter to win special prizes on the Whimsy Blog.  And also be sure to visit the DT blogs and special guests to see all of their awesome inspiration! 

 

Here is my card for the final day ...

 

 ...using the Sketched Elephants clear set and the matching Sketched Elephants and Hand Stitched Nested Rectangle  Shapeology dies.  This time I colored with Copics and used linen structured  white cover cardstock as my card base. The sentiment comes with the clear stamps set.

Thanks for celebrating with us!

Clearly Whimsy Stamps March Release Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of our ...

Clearly Whimsy Stamps March Release News and Inspiration

This week we will showcase 4*BRAND NEW* Clear stamps,and 2*BRAND NEW* Shapeology crafting die!    All of these new products are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and from selected Whimsy Stamps retailers on Friday.

 Today we are sharing creations made using our Hedgehugs Clear Stamp set
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Our design team members and Special Guests have been working hard on their creations featuring these new products. Visit the Whimsy Inspirations Blog to see all their gorgeous work and to visit the DT's and GDT's blogs.

Here is my project for today using this super cute stamp set 'Hedgehugs' and the Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles Die Set.

 

I stamped the images onto Fabriano Artistico hot pressed, extra white watercolor paper using Versamark ink and heat embossed with detailed snow white embossing powder. I colored using Clean Color real brush pens. I love these because you can really achieve so many different effect with these. From a distressed look to an almost Copic like look. Also fine detailed work is possible due to the fine real brush nibs - see the grass. I am usually a real Copic enthusiast but at the moment I am totally hooked with these :-D
I then cut out the image using the largest of the Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles Dies and adhered it to my card base with foam tape. The sentiment is also from the 'Hedgehugs' set.

Only embellie is a black enamel dot. Oh I love these dots but they are quite expensive. :-/ While searching the web I found a tutorial on how to make your own from pony and perler beads.... soooo simple! And these beads are available at a very affordable price. Just put them on a parchement lined baking sheet and bake at 400F for 8-12 min., depending on your oven. Make sure the whole in the bead faces up and they will melt beautifully into shiny dots :-) It is a bit smelly though, so make sure you open the windows and your kitchen is well ventilated. These beads are available in tons of different colors and also come in different sizes. The perler beads are even available striped or multicolored. 

Hope you liked my creation and please come back tomorrow for our last inspiration day and  then these wonderful new stamp sets and dies will be availabe in the Whimsy Store!

Hugs,

 

Clearly Whimsy Stamps March Release - Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of our ...

Clearly Whimsy Stamps March Release News and Inspiration

This week we will showcase 4*BRAND NEW* Clear stamps,and 2*BRAND NEW* Shapeology crafting die!    All of these new products are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and from selected Whimsy Stamps retailers on Friday.

Today we are sharing creations made using our Handmade From Me Clear Stamps and Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles Die Set.

 

Here is what I came up with using both sets:

Thanks for visiting today and make sure to stop by tomorrow for our Day 4 celebrations!

Luv 'n Hugs

Clearly Whimsy Stamps March Release - Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of our ...

Clearly Whimsy Stamps March Release News and Inspiration

This week we will showcase 4*BRAND NEW* Clear stamps,and 2*BRAND NEW* Shapeology crafting die!    All of these new products are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and from selected Whimsy Stamps retailers on Friday.

Today we are sharing creations made using our Hand Lettered Encouragement Clear Stamps.

 

Here is my creation with todays new clear stamp set:

Thanks for stopping by today and hope to see you tomorrow for day 3 of our release celebrations!

Hugs,

Clearly Whimsy Stamps March 2016 Release - Day 1

Welcome to the Clearly Whimsy Stamps March 2016 Release Day 1

Welcome to the debut release of Whimsy Stamps newest artist/illustrator Nina-Marie Trapani! 

Nina-Marie has created 4 new clear stamp sets and 2 new Shapeology crafting dies to complement the stamp sets. Each day this week our design team and special guests will be sharing the new products and then on Friday, March 11th customers will be able to purchase them from the Whimsy Stamps Shop.

Our designers and special guests will be showcasing one of the new stamp sets and dies each day and will be sharing the endless possibilities available with these new products. 

Be sure to pop over to the Whimsy Stamps blog each morning to see a peek at the creations with links to the designers blogs. We will have chances to win prizes all week long as well! We hope you will join in from today Monday, March 7th through Friday, March 11th for all the new release festivities!

For all the details and how to enter the prize draws please visit the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Blog!

Here is my creation for today using the Sketched Elephants Clear Stamps and Coordinating Sketched Elephants Die Set. 

I stamped the elephant, the party hat and the balloons onto Fabriano hot pressed Artistico Extra White watercolor paper using Versafine black ink. I colored them with my Clean Color bursh markers and cut them out using the coordinating sketched elephant dies. My card measures 4 1/2 x 6 inches. I cut out the circle on the left side of the card and adhered a piece of teal cardstock behind the front panel of the card. I then added the cut out images on top of it using foam tape to make them pop even more. The banners where cut out from matching DP and layered on top of each other. The sentiment is included in the stamp set and was stamped with Versafine black ink. To finish the card off I added a teal sequin and a few teal pearls.

  

 

Thanks for visiting and lease come back tomorrow for more inspiration

from the new Clearly Whimsy March Release!

Sweetie

Hello stamping friends, hope you are all having a great Thursday. Here I am today with some more Whimsy - Wee inspiration for you.

This is Sweetie ...well that fits her pretty well, don't you think?! :-)  

I colored her using Kuretake/ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and my new traditional Japanese water colors Gansai Tambi, also from Kuretake. I love these. They are very opaque, bright and have an almost buttery consistency. Quite different from normal watercolors. 

The image was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black onto Fabriano Artistico Extra White, hot pressed, 100% cotton, watercolor paper. 

I also added some shabby white embossing enamel around the image and on the mat frame. The sentiment is from Clearly Whimsys "Into The Woods" set.

Thanks for visiting,