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Saturday, December 28, 2019

My last Christmas cards of 2019

Here are the last of the Christmas cards I made this year. A little late I'm afraid, but only just able to photograph and type after hand surgery.

These are all stamps from Whimsy Stamps and I think they are my favorite releases this year. They were all colored using prismacolor pencils.

I love the Ellie Elephant stamps by Crissy Armstrong. This card uses Ellie the Special Reindeer and papers from Echo Park.


The next is Ellie's Bauble, Christmas Ellie-ments and papers from Echo Park.


I also love the newly released owl sets - there are so many to choose from! This card uses one of the owls from Happy Owlidays Too and papers from Doodlebug. 


I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and have a Happy New Year!
See you in 2020!

Happy Crafting x


Ellie the Special Reindeer Rubber Cling Stamp Ellie's Bauble Rubber Cling Stamp Christmas Ellie-ments Happy Owlidays Too Clear Stamps

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Our theme at Cute Card Thursday this week is 'Anything Goes'. 
As always, we welcome your own interpretation. 

I used another cute image from CC Designs for Whimsy Stamps - Iggy.


I printed out the image onto white cardstock and colored her in with my prismacolor pencils. I used some tumbled glass distress ink with the Whimsy Stamps Polka Dot Stencil to create a very subtle snowfall background. I cut this out and rounded the edges of the panel.

I used Whimsy Stamps Gingham Background stamp with some VersaFine CLAIR 'Glamorous' ink to create the red background panel.

I stamped the sentiment from the Whimsy Stamps Frosty Hugs stamp set and die cut the banner out with the Whimsy Stamps Quick Strips die set. The green banner and oval are die cut using papers from my stash and the same die set.

This was adhered to silver, and red cardstock and then all of this was adhered to a standard A2 white card base.

We are sponsored this week by Di's Digi Stamps, a great prize as always! 

Hope you can join us!


Thanks for looking.
Happy crafting x

Iggy - Digital Stamp Polka Dot Stencil Gingham Background Rubber Cling Stamp VersaFine CLAIR Ink Pad - Glamorous *NEW Frosty Hugs Clear Stamps Quick Strips Die Set

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Our theme at Cute Card Thursday this week is 'Anything Goes'. 
As always, we welcome your own interpretation. 

I used the adorable 'Snowy' digital image from Whimsy Stamps for this card.



I printed out the image and colored her in with my prismacolor pencils. I then fussy cut her out.

I used papers from Lawn Fawn's Snow Day 6x6 paper pad.

I cut out the red cardstock using Whimsy Stamps Card Builder Windows die set. The banner was cut out using the Whimsy Stamps Shaker Maker Banner die set.
I used my We R Memory Keepers tab punch and then pieced the card together, cutting the other cardstock pieces out with my paper trimmer.

This was all adhered to a standard A2 white card base.

We are sponsored this week by All Dressed Up Stamps, a great prize as always! 

Hope you can join us!


Thanks for looking.
Happy crafting x

Snowy - Digital Stamp 
Card Builder Windows Die Set Shaker Maker Banner Die Set

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Whimsy Stamps December Digital Stamp Release

It is the start of the new Whimsy Stamps digital release for December - another great release!

I used the adorable 'Frosty' image by CC designs, available from the Whimsy Store.


I printed the image onto white cardstock and used my prismacolor pencils to color him in.

The background came from the recent whimsy retreat. It uses the Snowflake Frame rubber stamp, stamped with VersaMark Watermark ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder. I cut this down to a 5" x 3 3/4" panel.

I used Whimsy Stamps Frosty Hugs clear stamp set to stamp the sentiment with VersaFine CLAIR Nocturne (black) ink. I cut this out using the Shaker Maker Banner die set. I added some red cardstock and used a white gel pen to add some detail.

I added the banner to the snowflake panel and added some snowflake brads from my stash. I then adhered it to a standard A2 white card base.

I finished the card off by popping up the image using some foam dots.

Don't forget to check out the latest Whimsy Stamps Digital Stamp release this month - lots of great images for any occasion.
Thanks for looking!
Happy Crafting x

Frosty - Digital Stamp Snowflake Frame Rubber Cling Stamp *NEW Frosty Hugs Clear Stamps VersaFine CLAIR Ink Pad - Nocturne (black) Shaker Maker Banner Die Set

Monday, December 2, 2019

Whimsy Stamps December Digital Stamp Release

It is the start of the new Whimsy Stamps digital release for December - another great release!

I used the adorable 'Christmas Hamster' image , available from the Whimsy Store.



I printed the image onto white cardstock, along with the black border, and used my prismacolor pencils to color him in.

I used Whimsy Stamps You're My Jolly stamp set to stamp the sentiment with VersaFine CLAIR Nocturne (black) ink. I cut the panel out and adhered it to a standard A2 white card base.

I finished the card off with some gems from the Sparkletz Snow Crystals set.

A quick and easy CAS style card.

Don't forget to check out the latest Whimsy Stamps Digital Stamp release this month - lots of great images for any occasion.
Thanks for looking!
Happy Crafting x

Xmas Hamster - Digital Stamp You're My Jolly Clear Stamps VersaFine CLAIR Ink Pad - Nocturne (black) Sparkletz - Snow Crystals

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Cute Card Thursday - Gold

Our theme at Cute Card Thursday this week is 'Gold'. 
As always, we welcome your own interpretation. 


I used the 'Glisten & Glow' 6x6 paper pad from Recollections for this card.
I used My Favorite Things Collage Cover Up die to cut out the patterned paper squares and white grid background. I cut out a piece of black/gold cardstock measuring 4 1/4" by 5 1/2" and pieced the grid and squares back together on top.
The tag was a cut apart from the paper pack. I added some gold ribbon and twine and popped it up on top of the grid.
This was all adhered onto a standard A2 white card base.
We are sponsored this week by Crafty Doodle Chick, a great prize as always! 

Hope you can join us!


Thanks for looking.
Happy crafting x

 


Thursday, November 21, 2019

Cute Card Thursday - Winter

Our theme at Cute Card Thursday this week is 'Winter'. 
As always, we welcome your own interpretation. 

I used an old favorite stamp of mine - 'Swanky Snowdudes' from Paper Smooches. I love the fun images and fonts for the sentiments in this set.


I stamped the images onto white cardstock, colored them with prismacolor pencils and aded some white gel pen detailing on them. I then fussy the images out.

I used a Whimsy Stamps circle die and Whimsy Stamps Shaker Maker Banner die to cut out the patterned paper. The patterned paper is from this month's Whimsy Stamps Paper Door kit. 

I added some bakers twine to the banner and adhered it to the blue cardstock panel. I stamped the sentiment from the same Paper Smooches stamp set.

I popped up the circle on foam tape and added the snowmen.

I adhered all of this to a standard A2 white card base.

We are sponsored this week by Di's Digi Stamps, a great prize as always! 

Hope you can join us!


Thanks for looking.
Happy crafting x

Swanky Snowdudes Pierced and Stitched Circles Die Set Shaker Maker Banner Die Set

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Whimsy Stamps November Paper Door Kit - #3

We are back with another awesome Paper Door Kit for November - 
Christmas Hoo.
This month’s kit is full of some really fun, amazing products!



Each kit will include: 
  • EXCLUSIVE 6x6 Whimsy Stamps designer paper pack 'cozy winter' collection - fun and creative designs on heavy weight paper with a beautiful sheen - 24 double sided sheets
  • TEN sheets of 8.5x5.5 heavy weight neutral card stock - in black and white
  • SPECIAL EDITION 4x6 clear stamp set 'Christmas Hoo' created exclusively for PAPER DOOR
  • COMPLEMENTING 'Christmas Hoo' outline die set to easily cut out the images from the 4 x 6 stamp set, designed exclusively for PAPER DOOR
  • SPECIAL EDITION 'Mountain Majesty' die  introduced especially for PAPER DOOR
  • PRIVATE access to PDF files with step-by-step instructions for at least 4 different projects
    Without further ado, let me share one of the projects I created with this amazing kit.



    There are so many fun possibilities with these stamps, dies, papers and goodies!
    I stamped the images onto white cardstock using VersaFine CLAIR Nocturne (black) ink and colored them in with my prismacolor pencils. I used the coordinating dies to cut them out.

    I used the Pierced and Stitched Circles die and the Shaker Maker Banner die to cut out the 2 white patterned cardstock pieces. I wrapped some red bakers twine around the banner.

    I cut a panel of blue patterned cardstock measuring 4" x 5 1/4", and stamped the sentiment from the kit at the bottom.

    I adhered the banner piece to the base and then popped up the stitched circle on foam tape. I then added the two owls.

    I adhered the whole panel onto a standard A2 white card base.


    Each kit is a $50+ retail value for only $29.95 plus shipping.

    We’ve made PAPER DOOR an easy and affordable way for you to enjoy a monthly card making kit:


    NO minimums


    NO subscriptions to commit to


    NO wait lists to sweat out


    NO multi-tier pricing


    Each kit is a LIMITED EDITION and individual items may  or  may not be released at a later date. Supplies are limited so order yours today, and unlock your creativity with Whimsy Stamps PAPER DOOR kits!
    This month's kit is sure to sell out fast so don't wait around to order!

    Thanks for looking!
    Happy crafting :D x

    VersaFine CLAIR Ink Pad - Nocturne (black) Pierced and Stitched Circles Die Set Shaker Maker Banner Die Set

    Cute Card Thursday - Festive

    Our theme at Cute Card Thursday this week is 'Festive'. 
    As always, we welcome your own interpretation. 

    I used Whimsy Stamps 'Candy' digital image by CC Designs for this theme. I just love the candy canes!



    I printed out the image and colored her in with my prismacolor pencils. I then fussy cut her out.

    I stamped the sentiment from Whimsy Stamps Penguins Winter Adventure stamp set, onto patterned papers from Lawn Fawn's Really Rainbow Christmas paper pad.

    I used Whimsy Stamps Shaker Builder - Sweetest Birthday die set (now retired) to cut the red scalloped frame.

    I adhered the elements, adding some bakers twine, to the base of a standard A2 white card base. All papers are from Lawn Fawn's Really Rainbow Christmas 6x6 paper pad.  

    We are sponsored this week by All Dressed Up Stamps, a great prize as always! 

    Hope you can join us!


    Thanks for looking.
    Happy crafting x

    Candy - Digital Stamp 
    Penguins Winter Adventure

    Wednesday, November 13, 2019

    Whimsy Stamps November Paper Door Kit - #2

    We are back with another awesome Paper Door Kit for November - 
    Christmas Hoo.
    This month’s kit is full of some really fun, amazing products!



    Each kit will include: 
    • EXCLUSIVE 6x6 Whimsy Stamps designer paper pack 'cozy winter' collection - fun and creative designs on heavy weight paper with a beautiful sheen - 24 double sided sheets
    • TEN sheets of 8.5x5.5 heavy weight neutral card stock - in black and white
    • SPECIAL EDITION 4x6 clear stamp set 'Christmas Hoo' created exclusively for PAPER DOOR
    • COMPLEMENTING 'Christmas Hoo' outline die set to easily cut out the images from the 4 x 6 stamp set, designed exclusively for PAPER DOOR
    • SPECIAL EDITION 'Mountain Majesty' die  introduced especially for PAPER DOOR
    • PRIVATE access to PDF files with step-by-step instructions for at least 4 different projects
      Without further ado, let me share one of the projects I created with this amazing kit.


      There are so many fun possibilities with these stamps, dies and papers!

      I stamped the images using VersaFine CLAIR Nocturne (black) ink and colored them using my prismacolor pencils. I then used the coordinating dies to cut them out. 

      I used the Card Builder Windows die to cut out the white patterned cardstock panel and wrapped some blue twine around it. I adhered this to a panel of blue patterned cardstock cut at 4" x 5 1/4".

      I added the images onto the front of the panel using foam tape, and then adhered this to a standard A2 white card base. I finished the card off with some snow marker to give a little dimension to the snow on the sign.
      Each kit is a $50+ retail value for only $29.95 plus shipping.

      We’ve made PAPER DOOR an easy and affordable way for you to enjoy a monthly card making kit:


      NO minimums


      NO subscriptions to commit to


      NO wait lists to sweat out


      NO multi-tier pricing


      Each kit is a LIMITED EDITION and individual items may  or  may not be released at a later date. Supplies are limited so order yours today, and unlock your creativity with Whimsy Stamps PAPER DOOR kits!
      This month's kit is sure to sell out fast so don't wait around to order!

      Thanks for looking!
      Happy crafting :D x

      VersaFine CLAIR Ink Pad - Nocturne (black) Card Builder Windows Die Set

      Sunday, November 10, 2019

      Whimsy Stamps November Paper Door Kit - #1

      We are back with another awesome Paper Door Kit for November - 
      Christmas Hoo.
      This month’s kit is full of some really fun, amazing products!



      Each kit will include: 
      • EXCLUSIVE 6x6 Whimsy Stamps designer paper pack 'cozy winter' collection - fun and creative designs on heavy weight paper with a beautiful sheen - 24 double sided sheets
      • TEN sheets of 8.5x5.5 heavy weight neutral card stock - in black and white
      • SPECIAL EDITION 4x6 clear stamp set 'Christmas Hoo' created exclusively for PAPER DOOR
      • COMPLEMENTING 'Christmas Hoo' outline die set to easily cut out the images from the 4 x 6 stamp set, designed exclusively for PAPER DOOR
      • SPECIAL EDITION 'Mountain Majesty' die set introduced especially for PAPER DOOR
      • PRIVATE access to PDF files with step-by-step instructions for at least 4 different projects
        Without further ado, let me share one of the projects I created with this amazing kit.



        There are so many fun possibilities with these stamps, dies and papers!
        I can’t tell you how I made this card, but if you purchase a kit, you will receive a link to a PDF file with step-by-step instructions so that YOU can recreate it to your heart’s content.  😉  Now, if you want to get your hands on this awesome kit, be sure to place your order.  You don’t want to miss this one, I promise!


        Each kit is a $50+ retail value for only $29.95 plus shipping.

        We’ve made PAPER DOOR an easy and affordable way for you to enjoy a monthly card making kit:


        NO minimums


        NO subscriptions to commit to


        NO wait lists to sweat out


        NO multi-tier pricing

        Each kit is a LIMITED EDITION and individual items may  or  may not be released at a later date. Supplies are limited so order yours today, and unlock your creativity with Whimsy Stamps PAPER DOOR kits!
        This month's kit is sure to sell out fast so don't wait around to order!

        Thanks for looking!
        Happy crafting :D x