Friends

 Today is another release day at Whimsy Stamps.

Meljen's Designs is release some new great digital images. 

Take a look at Whimsy Stamps Store to see them.

I have not been feeling too great these past 2 wks as I am on

a new medication and well the side effects have really gotten

to me. I'm waiting to hear back from my Dr on what we are going to try now. 

So today, instead of using one of Meljen's Digital images

that are being release today, I decided to try my hand at

embossing.  I wanted to do something that didn't require too much

thought and well using my copics does. I got my

order in the mail last week with some new stamps and one of the 

dies and well, they just seemed to be calling to me to use them.

So, for my card today I have used a combination of 2 stamp

sets and one of the new dies

that were just released from Raindrop Echo Designs

at Whimsy Stamps .  The stamp sets are Postage Stamp Sentiments and

Birthday Postage Stamp Sentiments and the new Postage Stamp Die.

These can be found in the Whimsy Stamps Store Here and Here and Here.

I took one of the small circular sentiments and stamped it randomly

using Top Boss onto my Kraft Cardstock and embossed it with

Black Detail Embossing Powder. I then stamped my bigger

postage stamps onto Cryogen card stock and embossed those 

using Blue, Green and Purple sparkly embossing powder.

I then used the Postage Stamp Die to cut all three of them out.

Here's a Close up of the 3 Postage Stamps:

I then added some ribbon and bows across the bottom of the card to finish

it off.

Thanks for coming to visit today and I hope you will go to the Whimsy Stamps

Blog and check out what the other Design Team members have 

created with these great stamps and images. 

Hopefully I'll be back to my normal self soon and will be back

to coloring with my Copics.

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Whimsy Stamps Postage Stamp Sentiments, Whimsy Stamps Birthday Postage Stamp Sentiments
Paper: Kraft Card Stock, Cryogen Card Stock
Copics: NONE
Accessories: Top Boss, Black detail embossing powder, purple, blue and green sparkly embossing powder, Whimsy Stamps Postage Stamp Die, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Sweet Stamps Flower Challenge

 Today is our third challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. 

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp 

you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. 

Our challenge this week is ......

Flowers

For my card today, I have used "Rose Heart Wreath Large". 

 I began by stamping the Rose Heart Wreath onto Cryogen White Card Stock

with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with my Copics. 

I then cut out my image using my dies and while

the image was still in the die, I sponged some Satin Rose Shades Dye ink

around the edges.  I used some yellow ribbon and criss crossed

them and then added a bow and also a Flower Charm.  

I also added a few paper Roses in the bottom right corner to 

finish off my card. 

Here's a closeup of my colored image:

Please be sure to visit the Sweet Stamps blog 

to see what the rest of the design team has come up with and

to play along with us for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree at Sweet Stamps. 

Also, don't forget to check for the winners of last week's blog hop.

 

Challenges Entered:
Alota Rubber Stamps

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Sweet Stamps Rose Heart Wreath Large
Paper:
Copics: YG67, YG63, G20, Y18, Y15, Y13, Y11, B63, E25
Accessories: Shades Die ink in Rose Satin, roses, charm, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Spring Fever Blog Hop with The Stamping Boutique

We are hosting a "Spring Fever" blog hop this month ! We are
all sick of the snow and would love a little sunshine and flowers to pop in
so we decided to bring them on ourselves! And bring it we did!!

You'll have to make sure you hop to every design team blog.
Make sure you comment on EACH blog post for TSB to be eligible
for the prize, our 4 new spring images.

You will need to start at Amanda's blog and work your way through
the group! At The Stamping Boutique, there will be
an Inlinkz where you can post your comment after you have
completed the hop!! From this list, the winner will be chosen
randomly.

The hop will run from Saturday, February 19th 12AM EST
and you will have until Sunday, February 20th 6PM EST.
After that time, the comments will be tallied and the winner will be
randomly picked.

You should have came here from Dardi's blog, if not please
go back to the beginning of the hop, which is, Amanda's Blog.

Today I have used a digital image called "Bunny Egg".

I printed my digital image out onto Cryogen Card Stock and

colored it with my Copic Markers.  I cut around my

colored image, but left a little edge all the way around

it.  I took and folded up one corner of the background

paper and added a brad.  I then took and cut out 

a few of the Easter Eggs and added them to the

bottom right corner on the green card stock and also

right above the brad.  I then added a bow in the upper right

corner.  

We were challenged to use the following sketch for our card:

 I kinda flipped it around for my card.  I also left 

off the sentiment so that I can add it later if I want to.

Here is a close up of my image:

Isn't she cute???  There are so many cute 

images in The Stamping Boutique Store, so go check them

out, you'll be glad you did...

Now continue on the hop to Heide's Blog.....

If you get lost along the way, you can go back
to the beginning Amanda's blog or to

The Stamping Boutique Challenge Blog for a list

of all the blogs participating in today's hop.

Another look at my card:

Don't forget to leave some love for each of us, as you never

know if there are any hidden prizes along the way....

Here's a list of the Design Team blogs participating in the
Spring Fever Blog Hop today:
Amanda
Christy
Christy Dillman
Colleen
Collette
Crystal Dennett
Dardi
Dawn Bennett (YOU ARE HERE)
Heide
Jennifer
Kecia
Kendra
Louise Forsyth
Marie Bridgeman
Melissa
Michelle Single
Miranda
Pat Sergeant
Rhonda
Sara
Stacie
Suzi McKenzie
Tracey
The Stamping Boutique Challenge Blog

Project Recipe:
Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Bunny Egg
Paper: from my stash (unknown)
Copics: E37, E35, E33, E31, R20, R81, R83, R85, G07, Y13
Accessories: glitter brad, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Meljen's Designs New Release at Whimsy Stamps

 Happy Thursday Everyone,  

Here to share some, 

New Digital images from Meljen's Designs

at Whimsy Stamps.

I know you are going to love this new line of birthday cuteness, 

you can see all of the new collection in Whimsy Stamps Store.

 

Today I am sharing one of the new release images with you. 

My card features this adorable little guy  "Meljen's Birthday Cake Mouse".

I used some fun papers from Die Cuts With A View - Sweet Stack.  

My image is printed onto Cryogen Card Stock, 

and I used my favorite Copics for coloring up the image, 

and of course had to have the sparkle going on with Stickles, 

then ribbon and pearls from my stash.

I also used my new Martha Stewart Punch Swirling Lace for the two corners.

A close up of my colored image with all the stickles added.

Don't forget to check out the Whimsy Stamps Store 

to see the other great images that are now 

available from Meljen's Designs.

Challenges entered:

Colour Create Challenge Blog - challenge #64 chocolate, strawberry and cream

Dutch Dare Card Challenge - sparkle/glitter/bling

 Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Sweet Stamps Blog Hop

Today Sweet Stamps is excited to present
new Wildlife rubber stamps by Jacqueline Hill.
Not only is Jackie joining us today, but she will be 
a new member of our design team.  We are having a blog hop to
showcase these wonderful new stamps.  Please visit each
team member's blog and collect a letter. Once you collect all the
letters, unscramble them to reveal the 2 word phrase. Then return to 
the Challenge blog and leave a comment with the answer.
We will be choosing one winner to receive all of the new Wildlife stamps.
We will also be awarding random prizes of rubber stamps chosen from
the readers who comment on each member's blog, so be sure to leave 
some love along your way.  If you get lost along the way, 
you can always return
to the Challenge Blog for a list of the DT members in hop order. 
Blog Hop winners will be announced on Monday, February 21st
before our next challenge.  You should have arrived here
from Jackie R's blog, if not return to the Challenge Blog 
and start at the beginning.

For my card today, I have used the stamp

called "Horse Portrait Oval".

Here's a close up of my Horse image.

I chose to color my horse like a dapple gray.

I stamped my image on Cryogen card stock and

colored it with copics.

For the inside of my card, I used a few more

stamps from this great wildlife collection.

For the inside top, I used the "Whoa" sentiment

 stamp and the "2 Horse Silhouette" stamp.  I 

stamped these stamps using brown ink onto my blue card stock.

I also added more ribbon and another bow.

For the bottom half of the inside of my card:

I stamped the "Horse Portrait Oval" onto

brown card stock using white ink. 

Here's another pic of the inside together:

 And one last picture of my card front:

The letter to collect from my blog is "S".

Now it's time to continue by hopping over to Jeannie's blog.

Challenges entered:
Bearly Mine Challenges - challenge #4 Ribbons and Pearls
Crafty Ho's Challenge Blog - challenge sketch or blue/brown color combo
Southern Girls Challenge - blue and chocolate


Project Recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Stamps Wildlife collection by Jacqueline Hill
Paper: Dark Brown Card Stock, Blue Card Stock
Copics: W5, W4, W3, W2, W1, W0
Accessories: pearls, ribbon, charm

Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Happy Valentine's Day

Today I'm going to finally show my Valentine Card that I made for my husband. 

 I have used another Kenny K image. 

This image is called "Devastatia".

I thought it would make the perfect Valentine Card

for my husband.  I tried not to add too much

to my card as it is for a guy, so I ended up using a big red heart.

Here's a closeup of my image:

The inside looks like this:

And one last picture of the front of the card again.....

Challenges Entered:
The Crafty Pad Challenge 108 - Hearts
Gingerloft Challenge 11 - The color Red
Stamps R Us - Challenge 14 Valentines/Love

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Kenny K Devastatia Digital image, Rain Drop Echo Designs Love Sentiments and Love You Sayings digital sentiments
Paper: from my stash
Copics: C1, C3, C5, C7, R22, R24, R27, R29, E29, E27, E25, E21, E11, E00, E000, E0000, R20, W1, W3, W5, W0
Accessories:  red pearls, ribbon, Spellbinder Heart die, Spellbinder Scalloped Heart die

Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Etsy Inspired Challenge - The Stamping Boutique

The Stamping Boutique is 

sponsoring the Etsy Inspired Challenge blog today.

We were to go to 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/glowgirl16 and look around

and find an item or two that inspires you and to create

a project based on that item. 

Here is the item that caught my eye:

I just love the Teal and purple colors..... 

with a splash of yellow mixed in.....

And here is my project based on this item:

The image I used is called "Frolicking Fairies" from

The Stamping Boutique store.

My sentiment is from Heartfelt Creations. 

Here is a close up of my image:

The purples and teal colors in the Etsy picture is what caught

my eye.  This is such an awesome color combo

and I just had to try them together. 

Of course it is a color combo that I would

never have thought would look great together,

so I really did get inspired to try something new....

Here is one last look at my card:

Isn't it great....

Please check out The Stamping Boutique Challenge Blog 

for more inspiration from the rest of the Design

Team.

Project Recipe:
Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Frolicking Fairies, Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch Swirls (sentiment)
Paper: Bazzill
Copics:V12, V15, V17, Y11, Y13, Y15, BG10, BG11, BG13, BG15, W1
Accessories: Martha Stewart Border Punch, yellow ribbon, purple pearls

Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Cupcake Mouse

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday to Deb

Happy Birthday to you....

Tuesday was the birthday of a good friend of mine

so in celebration of her Big Day, I 

made her a Birthday Card using

the "Cupcake Mouse" digital image from Meljen's

Designs for Whimsy Stamps. 

I really love this image.  

I was going for a Bright and Cheerful card,

I think I managed that. 

I also added lots of Sparkle with my

Viva Decor Glitter Liner.

Here is a picture of the inside:

Hope You had a GREAT Day DEB.....

Challenges Entered:
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Sweet Treats
Simply Create Challenge #37 Bold and Bright

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Whimsy Stamps "Cupcake Mouse" Meljen's Designs
Paper:
Copics:
Accessories:

Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Apple of My Eye

It's time again for Whimsy Stamps to release some 

new digital images from Meljen's Designs. 

If you haven't checked out all of Mellissa's designs,

you should, they are all so cute and you will want a bunch of them.

They can be found at the Whimsy Stamps Store.

Today I have used a digital image called "Apple of My Eye".

I just love these images from Melissa Jenkins.  They are

so easy to color and they look so great on cards.

Here is a closer look at my image:

Now tell me isn't this a cute image?? 

I printed the image out on Cryogen Iridescent Card stock

and colored it with my copics.  Can you see the sparkle in the picture

above??? I LOVE this paper....

Here is one last look at my card for the release today:

Take a look at the other Designers on the Whimsy Stamps blog to 

see what they have created with Meljen's Designs being

release today, Thursday Feb. 9th....

And don't forget to go to the Whimsy Stamps Store to 

check out all the other great digital images and rubber

stamps that they have. They also have a few

great dies to go with some of the sentiment stamps.

You'll be glad  you checked them out....

Challenges Entered:
Dutch Dare Card Challenges - Love is in the Air/red/white/pink
Delightful Challenges - Get Punchy - use punches or die cuts
DYSU Challenge Blog - challenge #6 Ribbon
C.R.A.F.T Challenge #89 Valentines

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Meljen's Designs Apple of My Eye digital image
Paper: DCWV Sweet Stack paper pad
Copics: G28, G24, G21, R22, R24, R27, R29
Accessories: Martha Stewart border punch, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Whimsy Stamps Rubber Release Sneak Peek Day 5

Today is Day 5 

of the Whimsy Stamps Sneak Peeks 

for the new rubber stamps being released on February 9th.

To see which DT blogs are participating in today's

Sneak Peek, go to the Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Blog.

Hope you will join us on February 9th, for the

Release Party for the new

rubber stamps from

Crissy Armstrong

Kenny K

Meljen's Designs

Raindrop Echo Designs

You don't want to miss out on all the FUN !!!!

All the new stamps will be in the Whimsy Stamps Store 

on February 9th...

 Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Shades of Pink

Today, I bring you my very first post and challenge for the
Very First Sweet Stamps Design Team.

 You can find the Sweet Stamps Blog is HERE .
For our first challenge,

we were challenged to use Pink as the main color and to use any

Sweet Stamps rubber stamp. 

I chose to use the stamp called Rose Oval.  This is 

such a great stamp and has many uses.  I sat here

trying to figure out if I wanted to cut the inside oval out

and have a card with a window, but in the long run 

I decided not to.  I just may make a window card with this stamp

in the future...

Here's a close up of my colored image:

I stamped the stamp onto Cryogen Iridescent White card stock 

with Memento Ink and colored with my copics.  

My main card base is cut out using French Scalloped Flair XL Stackers Nesting Dies.

I used the largest die to get an almost 6x6 card.

The swirls were made using the Marianne Designs Creatable Circle Frame and Elements die.

Please check out all the other great projects that the Design Team has made.  You can

see the list of blogs on the Sweet Stamps Blog.

Here is a peek at what the inside of my card looks like:

For the inside, I used the same dies and added another bow and a few swirls. 

Thanks for coming and checking out my project for Sweet Stamps.

Don't forget to head over to the Sweet Stamps Blog and see what the

rest of the Design Team has created. And please enter the
Challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree at Sweet
Stamps Store.


Challenges Entered:

Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog - Spring Flowers
Let's Ink It Up - Romance/Valentines Day
Copic Creations - cool colors
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Love is in the Air

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Sweet Stamps Rose Oval 7020
Paper:  Bazzill, DCWV, Cryogen
Copics:  R85, R83, R81, YG67, YG63, G20, V12, YR12, B01, B00, Colorless blender pen
Accessories: ribbon, sparkly brads, Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad, Marianne Designs Creatable Circle Frame and Elements die , French Scalloped Flair XL Stackers Nesting Dies

Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Whimsy Stamps Rubber Release Sneak Peek Day 4

Today is Day 4 of the Whimsy Stamps

Rubber Sneak Peeks.

Today the DT's will be showing you glimpses of

the new sentiment sets and a couple of new dies that go with them.

I do not have anything to show today, but come back tomorrow to

see what the next Sneak Peek will be....

To get the list of DT blogs that are participating in the Sneak

Peeks go to the Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Blog HERE.

All these new rubber stamps

will be released in the Whimsy Stamps store on

February 9th.

 Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Whimsy Stamps Rubber Release Sneak Peek Day 3

Today is Day 3
of Whimsy Stamps Rubber Release Sneak Peeks.
We have some Sneak Peeks of the NEW Kenny K
rubber stamps today.

Be sure to check out all the DT blogs listed on the
Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Blog
for a glimpse of the new rubber stamps being released on February 9th.

For my Sneak Peek,

I have used a new rubber stamp by Kenny K
called "Uptown Angel".

I have paired Uptown Angel with some Wild Side digi Ticket Sentiments.

The ticket sentiments are also available at Whimsy Stamps store.

There is also a Ticket Die to make cutting out the tickets easier.

Here's a close up on my image:

She is of course colored with my copics on Cryogen Iridescent White cardstock.

I am so in LOVE with the Basic Grey paper pads.  For today's 

card I have used the last of my Sugar Rush papers. 

I like the way that all the papers in the pad coordinate

with each other. I just bought about 5 other Basic Grey

paper pads, so be on the lookout for more cards using them.

And here's the inside of my card:

I just used more of the papers from the Sugar Rush 

paper pad and my Martha Stewart border punch and then added 

some ribbon and bows. 

Continue looking at my fellow DT's blogs listed on the Whimsy

Stamps Inspiration Blog for more Kenny K sneak Peeks today !!!!

And come back tomorrow for more Sneak Peeks !!!!

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Kenny K Uptown Angel rubber stamp, Raindrop Echo Designs Wild Side Ticket sentiments
Paper:  Basic Grey Sugar Rush collection, Cryogen Iridescent White Card stock
Copics:  B97, B95, B93, B91, R85, R83, R81, YR24, E11, E00, E000, E0000, R20, E29, E27, E25, E21, W0, W1, W3, W5, W7
Accessories: Martha Stewart Border Punch, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Acetate Card

Today I joined in all the fun over at Paper Craft Planet for the Digi Days with The Stamping Boutique.  I loved seeing what the rest of the DT had made.  So I decided to join in the fun.  

I have used the Digital image called "Bag of Hearts".  I took my acetate and ran it through my Big Kick with the Swiss Dots embossing folder.  I then took some score tape and placed it diagonally accross the front of the card and then added some glitter to the tape.  I also took my ribbon and wrapped it around my card, using score tape to hold it in place.  Then added a bow.  

I really like how this card turned out, so I may be using more acetate on my cards.

Here's a close up of my image:

And here's another picture of the card:

Challenges Entered:
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: Valentine's/Love

Project Recipe:
Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Bag of Hearts digital image
Paper: acetate, cryogen white card stock, pink card stock
Copics: W3, W1, W0, R24, R27, R29
Accessories:  Ribbon, glitter

Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn

Whimsy Stamps Rubber Release Sneak Peek Day 2

Today is DAY 2
of the Whimsy Stamps Rubber Release Sneak Peeks.
Check out the DT's blogs listed on the Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Blog 

to get a glimpse of the new rubber stamps that are being released from

Meljen's Designs.  These new stamps will be available

in the Whimsy Stamps store on February 9th.

 

Today I have used a new rubber stamp that is being released by Meljen's Designs

for Whimsy Stamps called "Baby Bunnys Bottle". 

This image just calls for a new baby card. 

I made this card for my neighbor who is having a baby girl any day now.  

Hope she likes it....

Here's a close up of the "Baby Bunnys Bottle" image. 

It is of course colored with Copics. 

On the front of the card I have used a digital sentiment "New Addition",

from Raindrop Echo Designs called "New Beginnings Sentiments 2".  

This sentiment is also available in the Whimsy Stamps store Here.

I decided to make another shaped card, this time I used the Scalloped Circles Grand Dies. 

And now for the inside of the card:

On the inside of the card,

I am using another Digi sentiment from Raindrop Echo Designs

called "Gracie's Rose digi Sentiments 3". This

sentiment is available at the Whimsy store also, HERE.

Don't forget to take a peak at the rest of the DT to see what Sneak Peeks they have to show you.....

You can go to the Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Blog to see who is

participating in the Sneak Peek hop....

Project Recipe:
Stamps: Meljen's Designs Baby Bunnys Bottle rubber stamp, Raindrop Echo Designs New Beginnings digi Sentiments 2,  Raindrop Echo Designs Gracie's Rose digi Sentiments 3
Paper: DCWV Nana's Nursery Baby Girl papers
Copics: E29, E27, E25, E21, R20, R85, R83, R81, Y18, Y15, Y13, Y11
Accessories: Wild Orchid Crafts Roses, Spellbinders Grand Scallop Circle dies, Spellbinders Grand Calibur, ribbon from my stash

Thanks for stopping by, 

Dawn