Summer Lovin

Hello it's a bit late in the day but it's time for a new Challenge at Totally Gorjuss, this week we want to see your Summer Cards, Yes Summertime is the theme for this weeks challenge.



I decided on this image from Whimsy Stamps by Kenny K, she is called Show Girl. I prettied her up with nice Summery colors and these pretty papers. I colored this pretty lady with Copic Markers, the border punch is from Martha Stewart. My sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps, these are the New Summer Letter Seals, these are currently out of stock but soon will be in stock.



My flowers are from IamRoses.I gave them the Stickles treatment and loaded them with Glitter. Thanks for peeking in and I hope you are enjoying your Saturday!!

Sneak Peek # 6 and a card to Share

Hello it's Sneak peek #6 at In2Stamps and this is the image it's called "Flying Kitty", isn't it just adorable, I look forward to making some cards with this cute image, so versatile! There's still time to enter all the Peeks for your chance to win the stamps, it's really easy to enter, for full details go to the In2Stamps inspirations Blog, Good Luck!!!



I also have a card to share with you, I have had this one for a few days now, this is called Holding Hands, available at the In2Stamps online store. I colored this image with Copic Markers, I used these fun papers from Basic Grey, Love this line!!



My sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps, these are the Everyday Mini Postage Stamps
and of course I used the Mini Postage Stamp Die for a perfect cut!



Thanks for peeking in!!

Challenges:
Stamp Insanity- Anything

Sneak Peek #4 New Releases and a chance to win

Hi everyone,
A new day, a new sneak peek. Today sneak peek # 4 of In2Stamps new releases coming out soon.

This adorable and gracious stamp is called "Ashton bending" and has been illustrated by the very talented Daria from Anako Art. Isn't this such an elegant image? This gorgeous stamp can be used for several occasions (especially for a Thank You card) and ... Well it seems you can ink up this stamp a lot of times and make someone very happy with it :-)



Would you like a chance of winning this stamp? And even better! You get the chance to play along 14 times with in2stamps giveaway, and have more chances of winning one stamp (or maybe even more) by participating in this great giveaway!!

Go to the In2Stamps Blog for all the details, you will not want to miss this!!!

Design Team Call

Hello just wanted to peek in and let you know that Sundays With Crissy is having a Design Team Call, if you love making cards/projects and working with Digis then this call is for you. Go to the SWC Challenge blog for all the details, Good Luck!!

Sneak Peek #1 and a card to share!

Hello I have a new card to share with you using this New stamp from In2Stamps, Daisy with her Puppy. I love how the cute little puppy came out, I colored them with Copic Markers. I went with these puppy themed papers from Basic Grey, the cute little bone charm I got from my friend Jacilynn.



It's a really large image, perfect for all your craft needs!



Finally it's here starting with our very first sneak peek of 14 brand new stamps that will become available by the end of this month. In2Stamps very first new stamp that they're introducing is called "Ashton with swing" illustrated by Anako Art. Look at that pretty dress and her eyes, and ... well she is totally charming and so adorable don't you think?

Ashton with swing will become available to order at In2Stamps Online store by the end of July.



Would you like a chance of winning this stamp? And even better! You get the chance of playing along 14 times with In2Stamps giveaway, and have more chances of winning one stamp (or maybe even more) by participating. Go HERE for all the details (Its really easy)

Cherish each passing moment!

Hello it's time for a new Challenge over at Totally Gorjuss, this week we have a sketch for you to follow. I love working with Sketches, it just makes it easier for you to build up your card.



I used this cute Liam from Stamp Enjoy, by the way this is the newest release. Did you see the cute harmonica he is playing? I colored him with my good old copics. The tag was made with a die from Whimsy Stamps and I just stamped the Music notes stamp also from Whimsy to decorate the tag. My ticket sentiment is also from Whimsy,these are the Treasured Moments Tickets, I love these tickets!!



Thanks for peeking in!!



Challenges:
Catch the Bug- Anything goes
Crafty Emma-Woodland Creatures
Bling it on-Anything Goes

Dancing Willow

Hello it's a new Challenge over a One Crazy Stamper Blog, this month we have a recipe Challenge, 1 image, 2 design papers, 3 embellishments! Easy right?? You have plenty of time to to get your project started and join us on this new challenge for the chance to win $25 gift card to the OCS Shop.



I decided to use Dancing Willow, available at OCS online store. I colored Willow with Distress Reinkers. It had been quite some time since the last time I took these out.My sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps and so is the Scallop border die, by the way if you live in Canada these are available at OCS online store or from the USA at Whimsy.



My papers are from Maja Design, love the fun color coordination, I don't have many yellow and blue cards and I really liked this one. My flowers I got at IamRoses, look at the Gardenia (I love it)!! I added platinum Stickles after distressing all of the edges of my papers.



Inks Used-vintage photo,black soot,tumbled glass, stormy sky,tattered rose, mustard seed,walnut stain

Ambreen

Hello I hope you are enjoying your Summer, it has been really nice here, not too HOT. As long as it stays in the high 70's we are ok. Well I do have a new card to share with you. I made this one between breakfast and lunch, it just seems like I never get out of the kitchen.



I used Ambreen Portable available at Stamp Enjoy. I really enjoyed coloring this pretty girl with her really long hair, I used really deep turquoise on her to kind of match my papers.



Thank you for your visit and enjoy your day!!

Fairy Daydreams

Hello today I have a card to share with you using this cute stamp from Whimsy Stamps Newest release called Fairy Daydreams by Crissy Armstrong. The first time I saw this stamp, I knew I had to have her. I just love how she is resting on this flower don't you?



I used the Double Scallop border die also from Whimsy Stamps. Did you know that if you live in the UK you can get all your favorite Whimsy Products from Quixotic Paperie. Elaine has a large selection of stamps and other craft accessories!





My image was colored with Copic Markers, I really wanted to make a plain card and I was very happy with my results! Thanks for swinging by!!

Wishes Of A Happy Birthday!

Hello today's card is for the Challenge going over at Totally Gorjuss, this week our challenge is Ribbons and Lace. Cute challenge theme this week, I love to embellish my cards with Ribbon and of course Lace too!



I used this cute Tilda image for this weeks Challenge, I colored my image with Copic Markers. My sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps,the stamped Music Notes image on my craft tag and the border die. My flowers are from IamRoses, I love the Gardenia and the Cherry Blossom and did you see the Crochet Flower? This one is from IamRoses too, just too cute!



My papers are from Maja Design
. Oh these hurt when I cut thru them, I love the color and the design!

Whimsy Blog Hop Candy Winner!!

Hello I am here to post the winner of the Whimsy Blog Hop Stamps Mailed with Love and Garden Fence is #35 Janette!!!! Yay Janette please contact me with your address so we can get your goodies out to you!! Thanks everyone for playing!!!

Summer Time Bliss

Hello thanks for peeking in, I have a card to share with you using this cute image from C.C. Designs called Sweet Kiki La Rue available at One Crazy Stamper online store. They have everything you need for all your craft needs!



I colored Kiki with my copic markers, OCS has a large variety of Copics at really great prices too. My sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps these are the New Summer Letter Seals. I stamped it on Craft Cardstock and I inked the edges for an old look.



Have a wonderful day!!

Time To Celebrate

My I am late, this was supposed to be up on Saturday morning but for one thing or another time just flew by! Well this card was made for the challenge this week at Totally Gorjuss, our challenge is Pearls and Swirls! Go on and get all your pearls out and make some swirls and join us this week on TG!!



I decided on this cute image from Magnolia, the pearls and swirls at the bottom. I colored my image with Copic Markers, I colored Tilda in Blues to match my beautiful papers from Maja Design.

The tag tucked under the image and and my circle sentiment are both from Whimsy Stamps. Double Scallop Tag Die, its sold out right now but I am sure in no time it will be in stock. The sentiment is from the set Party Mini Letter Seals. My flowers are from IamRoses, I gave them a good squeeze of Stickles, I love the glittered look!

Cheers to You!!

Hello thanks for peeking in, I have been so busy with all the end of school activities including my sons High School Graduation and my daughters 6th grade promotion, everything went smooth and the kids are officially off for Summer!



Well its my turn to post on the Whimsy Inspirations Blog and I decided to share this card with you, this card was published on the Whimsy Magazine, did you see it?? Well she is Vickie Lee Vicious. She was colored with Copic Markers, I really wanted to make her in some kind of Hot Pink and these are the results :)!



My sentiment is also from Whimsy Stamps, I have used these so much on my cards and I Love them, these are the Party Mini Letter Seals Sentiments. The tag behind the flower arrangement is also from Whimsy Stamps and you can find it HERE!!



My flowers are from IamRoses, Love the Chocolate brown and Pink combo with a white Cherry Blossom in the middle. Thanks for swinging by!!

Whimsy Stamps June Stamps Release Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Whimsy Stamps June New rubber release Blog Hop!




We have 15 New Whimsy Stamps plus 2 new wonderful dies to show you today! These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps Store along with all your Whimsy Favorites. We also have our wonderful Special guests joining us for this hop Beate Johns,Deb Routeledge, Deb Mitchell, Elaine Hughes!

The Whimsy Stamps Design Team have been sneak peeking these fabulous stamps for the past five days, So if you missed them be sure to hop on over to the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Blog for some more inspirations!

Here is the full list of the wonderful stamps and dies being released today:

Bart's BBQ (Crissy Armstrong)
Fairy Day Dreams (Crissy Armstrong)
Journey into the Sea (Crissy Armstrong)

Garden Bird House (Meljen's Designs)
Garden Fence (Meljen's Designs)
Mailed with Love (Meljen's Designs)
Sick Little Bear (Meljen's Designs)

Alice Chains (Kenny K)
Bling Baby (Kenny K)
Showgirl (Kenny K)
Surfer Dude (Kenny K)

The Good Life Tickets (Raindrop Echo Designs)
Into the Farm Background (Raindrop Echo Designs)
Summer Letter Seals (Raindrop Echo Designs)
Thank You Tiles (Raindrop Echo Designs)
Cloud Die Set (Raindrop Echo Designs)
Hot Air Balloon Die (Raindrop Echo Designs)

If you would like to participate in the blog Hop you should have arrived from MINNAS Blog, if you just stopped by and would like to begin the Hop please start at the beginning at Chris's Blog.

The hop starts today (Wednesday June 15th at noon EST) and ends on Wednesday June 22 at noon EST

As the blog hop is rather long, we are going to have several opportunities throughout the hop for hoppers to win prizes. There will also be candy stops every few blogs where we will be giving away one of the new release stamps.

For my Blog Hop creation I used Alice Chains by Kenny K, Did you see this creation in the Magazine?? I colored my image with Copic Markers. I wanted to use some dark colors and I really like how this deep purple turned out! I also used the stamp image from Time Flies and the Party Mini Letter Seals sentiments.




My papers are Maja Design (Love these) and my Flowers are from IamRoses.





You found it this is a Prize Stop, please leave your link below with Mr.Linky for a chance to win Mailed With Love and Garden Fence, Good Luck!!!





Now please continue the hop to Iris's Blog so you can see what awesome creation she had done!!

Whimsy Stamps is starting a new adventure and we want you to take the journey with us! the first issue of the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine will be debuting alongside our June rubber stamps and dies. We are excited to bring to you never-before-seen creations by the design team and by some fantastic Whimsy customers. In a continuous effort to provide you with creative inspiration, this issue will be free and available to everyone!!