Whimsy Stamps Countdown to Christmas - Day

Hello Crafty Friends and welcome to Day 6 of the Whimsy Stamps Countdown to Christmas.
 

December 6th / Saint Nicholas Day is a special day in Germany (and other European countries of course) where I'm from originally. We celebrate this day in remembrance of  historical Saint Nicholas also called Nicolas of Myra or Bishop of Myra and his legendary habit of secret gift-giving.

Usually kids will get boots filled with candy, fruit, nuts and small gifts. We always celebrated in the evening of the 6th when I was a child but some already had their boots filled in the night from the 5th to the 6th depending on which part from Germany you are from.

This is why I picked Santa's Glee today for my card. I thought it's the perfect image for today :-) He is available in the Whimsy store as digital stamp from the Crissy Armstrong collection. 

I also used two dies from the Whimsy Shapeology collection: Merry - large word die and  Hand Stitched Borders. I kept my card simple to have the focus on the image. Only three small dots from the Christmas Cheer Enamel Dots and a red sequin embellish my card.
 

Here is a list of Copic colors I've used:

Santa's Cloth

Red: R22, R24, R46, R59
White: C5, C3, B41, C1, C00
Shoes and Belt: C10, C8, C6, C4 B41
 

Santa's Face and Hair

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R02

Hair: W6, W4, W2, W0
 

Other

Santa's List: E50, E53 T2
Pencil: E57, E50

Outline: B000, B00

 

Thanks for stopping buy today .

Whimsy Stamps Digital Shop Grand Re-Opening!

The long-anticipated Day is here!! Welcome to
Whimsy Stamps Digital Shop Grand Re-Opening!
Whimsy has a selection of images, sentiments and papers that are now available to purchase, download and use immediately!

This is my creation using  N’ice Friends 2 colored with Copics

I also used Purple Winter digital papers, Snowdrops digital paper as well as the newly released Snowflake dies. 

Copic colors used:
Blue: B000, B00, B02, B04, B06
Purple: BV0000, BV00, BV02, BV04, BV08
Snowman: BG000, BG90, BG93
Birds: E50, E51, E53
Nose and beaks: YR15, YR07
Cheeks: R30, R02

Digital images are great because you can flip images, use the computer to “mask” and combine images and backgrounds, and re-size everything to suit your personal projects before you print them off. Please read the Terms Of Use with each product purchased for all the details.

Digital images are so easy to use. And they can be printed again and again, as many times as you like for your own personal crafting needs! What a bonus, especially when it comes to patterned paper - no more need to hoard a paper stash - once you have purchased and downloaded Whimsy’s Digital paper packs, you can print off your favourite sheets as many times as you like! What’s more, you can customize the size of the sheet you are printing (there’s less wasted paper that way). How about that, crafters! Surely it doesn’t get much better than that!

Look at what’s being released at Whimsy today!

Whimsy will be releasing new digital products on the first of every month, so mark your calendars and be sure to join the release party on FB where we will have games and award prizes to randomly drawn players. In fact, get on over to FB https://www.facebook.com/events/789460344529297/permalink/790111334464198/ where the party has just started (Nov 1, 12 PM EST)! If you play the games, you could win something Whimsy-cal. The more you play, the greater your chances. (Exciting, right!?) But don’t leave just yet!

You have just got to see what the rest of the Whimsy Digi Designer Divas, and our Very Special Guest Zoe from Make It Crafty have created with the digi’s. We are showing off our gorgeous cards for you over the next two days, November 1st and 2nd. Go visit each blog to see what magic each Diva has cooked up. Your eyes will bug out of your head and your jaw will hit the floor. You’ve been fairly warned. Jussayin!

  Iris Wiechmann (you are here)
  Maria Sabina, 

Jeanette Inkspots, 

Denise Lynn & Miss E, 

Linda Levoir

Tracy Wray
Crissy Armstrong

Thank you for stopping by! Don’t forget to join the Release Party on Facebook to get in on your chance to win Whimsy-cal prizes!! Bye for now!

Sweetest Christmas

Hello blogging friends and Happy Thursday! Sharing a card today made with the new Whimsy Stamps Holiday Sweet Treats die and clear sets from the October release as well as the Winter Afghan background stamp which has been released last month.

In addition I also used the Christmas Cheer papers and one of the Stitched Border Trio dies.
The Winter Afghan background was embossed with gold embossing powder to give this CAS card some more depth and some bling.

Have a great rest of the week

Hugs,

Day 3 of the Whimsy October release

Day 3 of the Whimsy October release. Here is a little ornament I made using Candle Light by Sylvia Zet. This was one of my class projects for the Whimsy Retreat 2 weeks ago in Orlando.

I colored the little snowman using Copics.

Here's the back:

Papers I've used for my project are from the Whimsy Winter Wishes 6x6 paper pad. The large snowflake is a plastic glitter tree ornament. The smaller snowflakes are die cut using the Shapeology Snowflake dies. To cut out the image and the glitter circle I've used the Slip 'n Slide die set.

Don't forget out Release Party Event is still ongoing. To join just pop over to the Whimsy group any time through Sunday the 16th of October. We hope to see you all there!

Hugs,

Day 2 of the Whimsy Stamps October Release

Welcome to Day 2 of the Whimsy October Release! Today I have a card to share which features one of Lee Hollands new stamps called Snow Couple.

I've colored the image using Copics and added some SnowTex and glitter for some 3D effects :-)

Copics used:

Green: YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99
Red: R17, R24, R59, T3
Snowman: W0, W1, W3
Snowgirl: BG90, BG93
Mittens and girls hat: E40, E41, E42, E43
Snowman hat: W0, W1, W3, W5, W7, W9
Present and booklet: E50, E52

Make sure you come back tomorrow for another day of release fun!

Hugs!

Whimsy Stamps October 2016 Release

Hello and welcome to our October 2016 release!

 

This month we released 3 new clear stamp sets and 1 coordinating Shapeology die all designed by Nina-Marie, 1 new clear set and 2 new rubber stamp illustrated by Krista Heij-Barber, 4 new rubber stamps illustrated by Crissy Armstrong, 2 new rubber stamps illustrated by Art by Mi Ran, 4 new rubber stamps illustrated by Lee Holland, 4 new rubber stamps illustrated by Elisabeth Bell, and 2 new rubber stamps illustrated by Sylvia Zet. 

 

All of the new products are now available to purchase from the Whimsy Stamps shop as well as with retailers world wide.

Today kicks off our October 2016 release party over in our Whimsy Stamps and Inspirations Facebook group. Our design team members are sharing creations made with the new products and you can join us for games, fun, and a chance to win Whimsy prizes too.

 

To join our release party event, just pop over to the Whimsy group any time from today, the 12th through Sunday the 16th of October. We hope to see you all there!

 

Here is my first card for this release using a rubber stamp illustrated by Crissy Armstrong called Christmas Bunny Row.

 

 

 

 

My card has been inspired by a card the lovely and super talented Crissy taught us at the Whimsy Craft Retreat. Thanks for the inspiration Crissy :-D She taught us how to achieve this amazing snowflake background with Copics and a gel pen. On my card here I've added mini snowflakes using a stencil, modeling paste and super fine glitter. Unfortunately the glitter is not showing in the photo. But I can tell you it is super shimmery and sparkly :-)
I've used Copics to color the super cute Bunnies. DP is from Whimsy's Winter Whishes DP. I've also used the Snowflake dies, Holly Vine die, Pierced Border trio dies and Build a Poinsettia die. To embellish my card I've used SnowTex, super fine loose glitter, mulberry paper flowers, stamens & berries, coarse glass glitter, metal corner, chiffon ribbon, some cheese cloth and Winter Wishes enamel dots with glitter effect.

 

Copics used:

Bunnies Fur: C0, C2, C5, C7 / R30, RV42
Cloth: B32, B34, B37, B39 / YR30, Y23, Y26, Y28 Holly: YG67, YG25, YG21 / R22, R27, R59

Sky: B41
Snow: B00

Happy crafting!

Whimsy Stamps September Release

Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps September Release

After having major computer issues I am baaaaaack ;-) I am late for Whimsy's September release but better late than never, right? That's why I am going to show you all 3 of my creations for this months super duper cute release in one blog post.

here we go...first a Christmas tag I made featuring the amazing NEW Build a Poinsettia die as well as the NEW Whimsy Designer Papers Christmas Cheer and matching Christmas Cheer Enamel Dots. They are matte effect and are beautiful! I also used an older die called Holly Vine die.

My second card shows the NEW Big Balloon Celebration Clearly Whimsy Stamp set and matching NEW Big Balloon Celebration die set on a CAS card. I used pigment inks to stamp.

Last but not least here's my card showcasing Sweetly Susie by Elisabeth Bell. I colored her using Distress Ink markers and the DP is from the NEW Winter Wishes designer paper. I used the Holly Vine die again. The snowflake dies are from the Layered Snowflake die set.

Thanks for stopping by and don't miss out on the fun celebrations in our facebook group!

Hugs,

Day 2 of the Whimsy August Release Party

Welcome to day 2 of the Whimsy Release Party.Come and celebrate with us. In our Facebook group you will see lots of inspiration with these new stamps and dies and in the store all the new goodies - rubber and clear -  are ready to buy!! We also have lots of fun games going on where you can win Whimsy cash.

Yay...please meet the Barnyard Band :-) Oh my how cute is this clear stamp set by Nina-Marie Trapani. Soooo super sweet. For my card I've picked the little piggy and the mouse and stamped this little scene. Using also the music notes, grass and flower stamp from this set. :-D

For a change and because I haven't used them in ages I've colored the image with my Derwent Inktense Pencils.

Here are the colors I've used:

Tan

Neutral Grey
Red Oxide

Carmine Pink

Sea Blue

Light Olive

Oak

Dark Aquamarine

Sicilian Yellow

Poppy red

Spring Green

Hugs,

Whimsy August 2016 Release

Today kicks off the Whimsy August 2016 Release Party over in our Whimsy Stamps and Inspirations Facebook group. The Whimsy DT will be sharing gorgeous makes with the new products releasing today, Wednesday, August 10th. You can join us for games, fun, and a chance to win Whimsy prizes.

To join our release party event, just pop over to the Whimsy group any time during the week from Wednesday, August 10th through Friday, August 12th.

Here is a holiday tag I made using Moose Friennds by Crissy Armstrong:

I stamped onto Fabriano Artistico Extra White hot press watercolor paper using Versafine ink. Coloring medium of choice was Distress Markers. I also used the Holly Vine Die.

Distress markers used:
Gathered Twigs
Ground Espresso
Frayed Burlap
Forest Moss
Hickory Smoke
Pumice Stone
Victorian Velvet
Aged Mahogany
Black Soot

 

 

Make sure to stop by tomorrow again for more release inspiration!

 

Hugs,

 

Whimsy August 2016 Release Party

Hey Everyone! Today kicks off the Whimsy August 2016 Release Party over in our Whimsy Stamps and Inspirations Facebook group. The Whimsy DT will be sharing sneak peeks at the new products releasing on Wednesday, August 10th. You can join us for games, fun, and a chance to win Whimsy prizes.

To join our release party event, just pop over to the Whimsy group any time during the week from Monday, August 8th through Friday, August 12th.

Here are my two creations for today: 

 

 I used the NEW Autumn Blessings stamp set and coordinating dies to create this Fall style CAS card. Available Wednesday, August 10th in the Whimsy Store

 Here I used the NEW Bold Banner Dies and Stamps, also available Wednesday, August 10th in the Whimsy Store.

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you all at our release festivities in our FB group! 

Hugs,

Hugs 'n Fishes - Happy Birthday

Happy Friday Friends! Perfect for the end of the week, a happy little birthday card! :-) This little fella is an image by Krista Heij Barber, called Hugs 'n Fishes and was released with Whimsy's July release. Isn't that the happiest little fish? Sooo cute!

I only used part of the image and colored using my Distress Ink Markers. The image was stamped onto Fabriano Artistico hot press watercolor paper - my favorite because it's extra white and super smooth.

Here's a close-up. I tried to catch all the shimmer I put on the background 'water' but that's quite difficult. I used a Wink of Stella clear brush pen (I loooove these!) for that. It's so nice and shimmery, wish you could see it.

This is the whole image

 

Distress Markers I've used to color:

Wild Honey
Dried Marigold
Abandoned Coral
Barn Door
Aged Mahogany
Vintage Photo
Tumbled Glass
Broken China
Salty Ocean
Mermaid Lagoon
Evergreen Bough

Peacock Feathers

Hugs and have a happy weekend!

Miss You

Hey Everyone! Just a little mid week post from me to share a CAS creation I made using Clearly Whimsy's Love is a Flower set and Bold Statements.

I stamped the flower using three different shades of ink, starting with the lightest first. The pistil was embossed using silver embossing powder. Then I cut out the flower using the largest die of the Stitched Tag Dies and added some ribbon and a button. I covered my card base partly with DP and sprinkled some aged silver embossing enamel on the blank part. Attaching the tag with foam tape and adding the sentiment and finished is a fairly quick CAS card :-)

Hugs and thanks for stopping by!

Strawbery Mice & Giveaway!

Hey Folks and Happy Saturday! I have a Whimsy creation to share today. It showcases one of the newly released images by Lee Holland called Strawberry Mice.When I first saw this image it put a huge smile on my face. It is such a cute happy stamp :-)

I also have an awesome giveaway for you today :-D Scroll down to see how and what you can win ;-)

Once again I colored using my Distress Markers. I am totally neglecting my Copics at the moment, I know...lol. But I just don't feel like Copic coloring at the moment....

These beautiful papers I've used are from Maja Design. I found them while browsing through my huge paper collection. I haven't bought any new designer papers for over a year now and I am so proud of myself :-D Aren't these colors so sweet, romantic and feminine? -love!- Perfect for an anniversary card. The Picket Fence die is also from Whimsy stamps as well as the sentiment banner die which is part of the *NEW* Card Builder - Many Thanks Die Set. The sentiment is from the  *NEW* Love is a Flower clear set. Flowers are mostly from WOC and the beautiful Guipure lace I found a while back at Walmart for an insanely good price. All other embellies are from my stash.


Ok and now onto the giveaway :-) Wanna now what is up for grabs? ;-) ....ok here we go...

 

I am giving away one (1) Set of the Whimsy Shapeology Hand Stitched Nested Rectangle dies over on my facebook page. Here is the link: CLICK  Just like the post, leave a comment and share with your friends. Easy peasy! I will pick a winner on Monday July 24th!

Hugs,

Whimsy July Release - Final Day

Welcome to the Final Day of the Whimsy July Release. Come and visit us in our facebook group you will see lots of inspiration with these new stamps and dies. Everything is availabe to buy in thje STORE now - rubber and clear!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/505531066185531/

For my last creation I've used an Elisabeth Bell stamp called 'Birthday Beauty'

Again I've colored using Distress markers. I also used the NEW Many Thanks clear sentiment set.
Also used: Swirly Balloon Border die, Vines Die Set and Sentiment Banner dies.

Hugs,

Day 3 of the Whimsy Release Party

Welcome to day 3 of the Whimsy Release Party. Today we have new rubber to show :-D 

Come and celebrate with us. In our facebook group you will see lots of inspiration with these new stamps and dies and in the store all the new goodies - rubber and clear -  are ready to buy!! We also have lots of fun games going on where you can win Whimsy cash and a contest where the prize is a seat at our Whimsy Craft Retreat this fall in Orlando...woohoooo. So don't miss this!!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/505531066185531/

I've used a Lee Holland stamp today for my card. It's called 'Mouse on Flower' which is just too adorbale <3

I've colored with Distress Markers, DP is from Teresa Collins "Blessed" paper pad. The sentiment is from the NEW Bold Statements. Butterflies are cut out with the Shapeology Butterfly Border die.

Hugs and see you tomorrow for Day 4 of our July Release Creations,

Whimsy July Release Day 2

The July 2016 Whimsy Release Party continues....

Hey Folks, Happy Tuesday and Welcome to Day 2 of the Whimsy July Release Party! Make sure to hop on over to our Whimsy FB page for some really AWESOME prizes ....like a chance to win a spot at our Craft Retreat....how does that sound?? ;-) https://www.facebook.com/groups/505531066185531/

Here are my 2 cards for today. Made with some of the new stamps and dies, they will be available to buy tomorrow :-) www.whimsystamps.com

Card made using Card Builder Many Thanks Die Set, Love is a Flower stamp set and Whimsy Designer Papers Summer Breeze

Happy Camper card featuring Camper's Road Trip stamp set and Summer Breeze Enamel Dots

Make sure to stop by tomorrow for even more new release inspiration as tomorrow the Rubber Stamps Sneak Peeks start ;-) 

Hugs,

Whimsy Stamps July 2016 Release Party - Day 1

July 2016 Release Party

Hey Everyone!

Today kicks off the Whimsy July 2016 release party over in our Whimsy Stamps and Inspirations Facebook group. The Whimsy DT will be sharing sneak peeks at the new products releasing on Wednesday, July 13th. You can join us for games, fun, and a chance to win Whimsy prizes.

To join our release party event, just pop over to the Whimsy group any time during the week from Monday, July 11th through Friday, July 15th.

 

Here is a slider card I made with the **NEW** Card Builder Many Thanks Die Set, Many Thanks stamp set & Slip 'n Slide Dies. - all available in the Whimsy Store on Wednesday!! Furthermore I used the Whimsy Designer Papers Summer Breeze with the matching Summer Breeze Enamel Dots from last months release.

 

 

 

 

My second card for today is very CAS using the **NEW** Bold Statements - also available in the Whimsy Store on Wednesday -  and an older clear set called Circles, Circles, Circles as well as the
Summer Breeze Enamel Dots again. I soooo love these enamel dots - can you tell? lol

 

 

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you all at our release festivities in our FB group event! 

 

 Hugs,

Whimsy Stamps June Rubber Release - Final Day

Welcome to Day 3 of our ...

Whimsy Stamps June Rubber Release News and Inspiration

Over the past 2 days we showcased 9 *BRAND NEW* red rubber stamps, 2 new Clearly Whimsy Sets and Brand new Whimsy Designer Papers and Enamel dots.  All of these new products are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and from selected Whimsy Stamps retailers.

For all the details on how to win some Whimsy Cash please visit the Whimsy Inspirational blog and don't forget to visit my fellow DT members blogs to see their awesome projects with these new products!

Here is my creation for today:

This time I did not color my image. I just stamped Summer Daisy with a brownish-orange ink, cut it out with the Stitched Tag die set and distressed the edges of the tag with brushed corduroy distress ink. I used the new Sentiment Banner dies to stamp my sentiment on which is from the Handmade from Me Clearly Whimsy Set. DP is from the NEW Whimsy Papers Summer Breeze. Other Whimsy dies used: Picket Fence die and Butterfly border die.

  Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,