Bookmark and Tags Die Set Instagram Hop - Vintage Mixed Media Tag

Hey Whimsy Fans! Some of the Whimsy Stamps Creative Team are doing an Insta-Hop bringing you inspiration using the amazing Bookmark and Tags die set. This die collection has 17 dies and is perfect to create bookmarks and tags of all shapes and sizes.

Be sure to visit my Instagram account here for all the details on how you can hop along and have a chance of winning a $25 gift certificate to Whimsy Stamps. 

For my project I decided to make a shabby chic mixed media tag. In addition to the Bookmark and Tag die set I also used these Whimsy products:
Flight of the Butterflies stamp set, Butterflies stamp set, Twinkle stencil, Connected Bubbles die, Poppy Flower die, Floral Impressions papers. 

Here is how I created my tag:

I started out by cutting the large tag from the Bookmark and Tag die set 4 times from heavy weight watercolor paper (I used Canson XL cold press), layered and adhered them on top of each other. 
Then I cut the large tag once from the Floral Impressions papers. As the sheets are not big enough to fit the whole tag I cut two parts and glued both as top layer onto my watercolor paper tag. Because I am decorating my tag the seam will not be visible once the tag is finished.

I then used white Gesso and gave my tag a light wash to dull the colors a bit and give it a vintage look. After that I used the twinkle stencil and added some texture here and there using modeling paste. After everything was dry I physically distressed the edges using a distressing tool as well as Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy. Finally I added white and gold sprinkles using white and gold acrylic paint. Now my tag base is done.

To create some embellishments I die cut the Connected Bubbles die as well as the leaves die from the Poppy Flower die from mixed media paper. I used different shimmer color sprays to color my die cuts (pink, blue and teal). To the Connected Bubbles die cut I also added some gold dots using a DecoColor oil based gold metallic marker.I stamped the large butterfly from the Butterflies stamp set onto a piece of the Floral Impressions papers with Versamark ink, heat embossed with white embossing powder and fussy cut the butterfly.

Other embellishments I used are some mulberry flowers, flower centers, a piece of lace, burlap string, cheese cloth and tulle ribbon.

I arranged everything on my tag and glued it down using heavy gel and super thick tacky glue. I used one of the smaller tags from the Bookmark and Tag die set for my sentiment which is included with the Flight of the Butterflies stamp set. To finish the vintage look of the tag I added more white Gesso to the flowers and leaves as well as gold and white acrylic paint sprinkles and distressed some more parts with Brushed Corduroy Distress ink. 

Link list of Whimsy products used:

 

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Floral Impressions

Here are two cards using the absolutely gorgeous NEW Floral Impressions paper pack from the most recent release. 

I kept both cards simple to really let these beautiful papers take the spotlight. On the first card I only added a die cut frame and diet cut word instead of a sentiment. A few clear dew drops finish off this card. (all products I used are linked below).

The second card is even more CAS as the the first and I just added the large word die Happy and a simple stamped 'birthday' together with a few clear confetti sequins. 

Whimsy Stamps products used:

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Whimsy Stamps Mid April Release & New Product Reveal!

Hey Whimsy Fans - it's release day including a new product reveal. Whimsy Stamps expanded it's already versatile line of products - Slimline Embossing Folders - WooHoo!! 

I am showcasing both of the brand new slimline embossing folders on my creations today. All Whimsy products I used are linked below.

Here is my first card using the following new products: NEW Mushroom Mushup, NEW Gnome Friends, NEW Slimline Thatched Embossing Folders.

I also used Slimline Wonky Windows 1 die as my card frame and some of the butterflies from the Flight of the Butterflies clear stamp set. I colored the images with Derwent Inktense Blocks & Derwent Coloursoft Pencils. 

To create the background I used the NEW Slimline Thatched Embossing Folder with green cardstock and ran a gold pigment ink pad over it so only the raised part gets inked. 

On my second card I used the NEW Slimline Wave Length embossing folder together with the NEW Slimline ZIG ZAG Edger dies.

This is a pretty simple card with the white embossed BG and colored zig zag stripes on top. I stamped the Magnificent from the Fantabolous clear stamp sentiment set right on top of the zig zag strips using Versafine Clair Nocturn ink. The rest of the sentiment was stamped onto white cardstock, cut out and added with foam tape.

Whimsy Stamps products used:

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I will be back tomorrow with more new release creations!

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Hello There Sunshine - Whimsy Stamps Mini Release April 1st

Hello there Sunshine! 

It's the 1st of April and that means it is Whimsy Stamps release time again! Whoop whoop! I can tell you this mini release is fantabulous with amazing products. You can browse them all in the store here.

For my release project today I made a slimline shaker card featuring the NEW Sending Sunshine stamp set & Slimline Buttercup papers together with previously released dies - all listed and linked below.

Oh I just love these adorable bunnies! I colored the image using Chromaflow pencils. These are new from Derwent and are wax based pencils but are harder than Prismas. The pigment is rich and they layer and blend smooth and beautifully. I used Bristol paper and stamped with Versafine Clair Nocturn ink. Did you know that Whimsy has also quite a selection of Sparkletz and Sprinkletz as well as sequins in the store that are perfect as shaker fillings! 

I also made a matching envelope to go with my slimline shaker card using the NEW Slimline Envelope Builder die set. This set is awesome! It is perfect for all your slimline cards and there is a die for a liner insert too! To create my liner I used the NEW Slimline Buttercup papers.

I stamped the front of the envelope with the included flower stamps from the Sending Sunshine set to match my card. 

I also used the address and addressee embossed shapes that are included with the NEW Slimline envelope Builder die set to give my envelope a professional look.

Whimsy Stamps products used:

        

Thanks for stopping by today! 

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Spectacular Zen Garden Flowers

Hello Friends!

I'm here today with my last card for this month. I was inspired to do a mixed media project using the beautiful flower rubber stamp Zen Garden from Deb's stamp line at Whimsy.

I also used many other stamp and stencils available in the Whimsy store that I linked below. 

Whimsy products used:

Thanks for stopping by and remember tomorrow is release time again at Whimsy Stamps! 
Come back here for more inspiration.

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