Whimsy Stamps Challenge: Shape Cards

Greetings!

Happy hump day to you! Two more days left before the weekend. Today kicks off another Whimsy Stamp challenge and this time we want you to get in shape by making a Shape card.  Don't be a square!  Pull out your most unique shaped card and join us for another fun challenge!  I used the image Whimsy's "Connor on Bike" to make my card.

Here's my creation...

Connor on Bike

I used a 5x5 base to make my card.  I used a SVG that I cut on my Cricut to create my card.  I layered some grey Bazzill cardstock and added designer paper from Cloud9Design.  I then layered the image on the Bazzill cardstock.  I colored my image with Copics B12, B14, B16, B29, C1, C3, C5.  I finished my card off with a sentiment from Whimsy, buttons and silver dots from my stash.

Don't forget! You don't have to use a whimsy image. It would be great if you did though, and it doesn't have to be a card. We welcome all paper projects.

Our Prize this week is...

Dont' forget also...As well as a random winner being chosen each challenge one lucky player who has used a Whimsy Stamps image (rubber or digital) will have the opportunity to be a guest designer for a future challenge.If you have used a whimsy Image and would like to be a future guest please add GDT to your name when entering, The guest designer will be able to choose a digi stamp of their choice from the store to create their guest card too!

Remember anyone can enter our challenge and we don't mind you combining with other challenges either! Please Remember No more than 3 entries per challenge and all we ask is that you add a link in your blog post to tell your friends you entered the Whimsy Inspirations Challenge.

I hope that you will join us for this week's challenge.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenge(s):
365 Cards:  3 Shades of a color (blue)
Cards for men:  Men/Boys
Party Time Tuesday:  Anything Goes
Digi Makeover Challenge:  Anything Goes
Love to Create Challenge:  Anything Goes
Paper Playtime:  Say it with Sentiment/Anything Goes
The Cutie Pie Challenge:  One for the boys
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge:  Add 3 of something 3 cardstocks and 3 shades of blue

Now get to creating...

Remember: There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Birdie Brown's Retro phone and Tammy's Scrapin Corner "Anything Goes" Challenge #16

Greetings!

Happy Monday! It's that time of the week for another challenge over at Tammy's Scrapin Corner. This week's theme is Anything Goes and we have two awesome sponsors this week... Scrapper's Delights and MarkerPop (formerly ICopic). I am multi-tasking with this post, because I have chosen to use the image from Birdie Brown's June Challenge "Retro phone," so that I may enter in that challenge as well.

Here's my creation...

BB Retro Phone

I started created my card using Kraft cardstock, SU cardstock and some dp from MME Miss Caroline "Dilly Dally" 6x6 paperpack.  This has quickly become one of my FAV paperpacks and coming from a woman who has over 50 6x6 paperpacks is saying a lot. lol  Anyways, I then added some oober cool Chevron diecuts from the very generous and super kind Bird.  I asked if she would make these and she did and I knew they woul dwork well with Birdie Brown's Retro phone.   I colored my phone up using Copics R35, R37, BG11, BG13, BG15.  The perfect sentiment is from Paulette over at Create with TLC.  To tie everything together (lol), I added twine at the bottom.

Well, I hope that you will join us for the challenge this week. Also, below you will find a posting for some yummy blogcandy from me that expires June 30th, so you don't want to miss out!

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenge(s):
Birdie Brown - Retro phone digi provided
Gingerloft - Red, White and Blue
Great Impressions - Diecuts or Punches


Now get to creating...

Remember: There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #15 Ribbon or Bows

Greetings!

Happy Monday!  It's that time of the week for another challenge over at Tammy's Scrapin Corner.  This week's theme is Ribbon or Bows and we are once again sponsored by Bugaboo's Stamps.  I chose to work with the Silhouette - Hummingbird image this week.  I tried a new technique on this image that allows me to blend colors without using a marker.  I also created a three tiered card by making 3 easle cards in one!  This creation is full of new stuff as you will see.

Here's my creation...

Card Opened

Card Closed

Well, I started out using some yummy purple (and olive) cardstock from SU.  I cut them out using the Spellbinder's Mega Nestibilities Label #8.  I layered dp from Jodie Lee designs Nature Garden Collection.  I added ribbon from SU and added flowers from Wild Orchid Flowers.  The leaves are from Crealies Creative  dies and the flourish behind the image is from Spellbinders. 

The image...
The Bugaboo Silhouette image comes in black; however, using MS Word I changed the colors and blended in other colors.  I used a Copic E41 to color around the trim of the image.  I finished the card off with eyelets. 

The layout of the card...
Basically I created this card by using the basic techniques of an easel card.  I will put a tut together on how I actually made it later.

Well, I hope that you will join us for the challenge this week.  Also, below you will find a posting for some yummy blogcandy from me that expires June 30th, so you don't want to miss out!

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenge(s):
Great Impressions - Diecuts and punches
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Flowers in bloom
EmergencyCrafters:  Birds, Butterflies or anything with wings (hummingbirds)

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

CANDY'S GOT CANDY!!

Greetings!

UPDATE:  You can now get the M&M badge. Also, I am told (thanks Sassy) that Mr. Linky is acting like a Diva so make sure you comment, because I will be pulling the names from there as well. 

Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday...Happy Birthday!
(Steve Wonder version- lol)
 I hope that you are having a FAB day, because I am!!  Today I turn the big 40 and I am so excited, because the alternative just isn't acceptable. lol  I have a weekend packed full of FUN.  God has given me the gift of life and some added presents of  blue skies and lots of warm weather.  I thought this would be an excellent time to give-a-way some blog candy, because I would love if you parteeeeeee with me!! 

Here's how it will work...

1.  You must be a follower of my blog!  (Fair enough, right?)
2.  Link up your name using the Linky tool below.
3.   Leave me a comment on this post sharing your wisdom about turning 40 or one thing you would like to do before turning 40 (if not 40 yet).  I love to learn!
4. Tell your friends!  (Don't keep all this yumminess to yourself!)

Here's a nifty little badge that you may choose to display...

Me if I was an M&M (just arms in legs chocolate too) - lol

Easy peasy!  Just complete these four things and your name will be entered in the drawing to win one of the 4 - $10 gift certificates to four of my favorite online shopping places.  It was hard to pick four, but I have a theme going. lol

My FOUR favorite online shopping places (this time around)...

 

Create with TLC - great place to shop for Wordart!

 

Whimsy Stamps - wide variety of stamps, digis and dies!

Oozak - where I buy my Copics and so much more!

 

Scrapper's Delights - fun digis and excellent scrapbooking kits!

As I stated, it was hard to narrowe it down to four; because I am a shopaholic and I truly love all the stores I come across.  I will offer more candy down the road and will rotate my favs!  However, I must say that Create with TLC will always make the list, because Paulette's brilliant mind comes up with the perfect wordart to match whatever I am doing at the time.  I have created my own wordart for some of my creations, but if I have brain fog...Paulette comes through. 

Okay, enough gibber from me.  I hope that you will join me for this FAB 40 parteeee!!  I will announce the lucky 4 winners on July 1st!  This blog candy expires on June 30th so plenty of time to get your yummy on.

Don't forget to follow my blog, link up below and leave me a bit-o-honey of wisdom in the comments about turning 40 or what you would like to do before turning 40!

Whimsy Stamps "Button and Bows" challenge

Greetings!

Happy hump day to you!  Two more days left before the weekend.  Today kicks off another Whimsy Stamp challenge and this time it all about the buttons and bows.  I used the Inspirational Cross 2 designed by Kathryne's Stamp Art Designs.

Here's my creation...

Inspirational Cross 2

I started out with a white cardstock base (thanks Kim's mommy) added SU cardstock and layered dp from Jodie Lee Designs "Nature Garden Collection" 6x6 paper pack.   I also added flourishes and flowers from Wild Orchids flowers.  The ribbon is from Michaels and the button (with Stickles on top) is from Oriental Trading.  I had some bling from my stash so I added that to the cross and flourishes.  I colored my cross using Copics YG61 and YG03.  I edge my card using a white gel pen.

Don't forget! You don't have to use a whimsy image. It would be great if you did though, and it doesn't have to be a card. We welcome all paper projects.

Our Prize this week is...

Dont' forget also...As well as a random winner being chosen each challenge one lucky player who has used a Whimsy Stamps image (rubber or digital) will have the opportunity to be a guest designer for a future challenge.If you have used a whimsy Image and would like to be a future guest please add GDT to your name when entering, The guest designer will be able to choose a digi stamp of their choice from the store to create their guest card too!


Remember anyone can enter our challenge and we don't mind you combining with other challenges either! Please Remember No more than 3 entries per challenge and all we ask is that you add a link in your blog post to tell your friends you entered the Whimsy Inspirations Challenge.

I hope that you will join us for this week's challenge.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenge(s):

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #15 "For the boys!"

Greetings!

It's the boys turn this time around.  Tammy's Scrapin Corner challenge #14 "For the boys."  We are sponsored by "Meljens Designs" this time around.  So look through your papers and embellishments and put together a card meant for a boy (or man) and come play!
Here's my creation...

I created a page layout this time around using a picture I took of my little nephew Caden.  Caden is two and he has been going through his terrible twos. lol  This particular picture was taking during a game of monsters we were playing.  He wanted to scare me.  *smile*  I used Meljens cars (which I paper pieced) and the Scrapbook kit from Scraporchard. 

I hope that you will join us and show-off your creative side! 

Challenge(s):
Dream Valley Challenge:  For that special guy (my nephew)
One Stitch at a Time:  The man in your life (my nephew)
Little Claire's challenge:  Male Theme

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities of creativity!

Greetings!


I am here to share with you a scrapbook page I made using the new release Mobile phone. I also used pages and elements from Scrapper's Delights "Baby Girl" set.

Here's my creation...

I have been putting together a digital scrapbook of my little niece Aaliyah and the idea to do this page came to me. There are so many possibilities for this mobile phone and I wanted to show you how to put pictures and text on the phone.

Also, don't forget that a new challenge is up "It's a male thing" that runs from June 6th - June 16th. I hope that you will join us! My creation is actually inspired by a male...my nephew. This is little girl and I am putting this book togehter for both he and his wife who is in the army.

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #13 "For the Girls"

Greetings!

Happy Monday!  It's time for another challenge over at Tammy Scrapin Corner Challenge.  This week's challenge is sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps and our theme is "For the Girls."  So pull out all your girly embellishments, flowers, ribbons etc, and join us for this week's challenge.

Here's my creation...

Girlz - Bare feet

I created this card using 6x6 craft paper and layered SU red and blue cardstock.  I also stitched designer paper from MME's Miss Caroline "Dolly Up" collection.  I used Spellbinder's "Circle Butterfly" and "Circle" diecut for the image and mat.  I digital paperpieced the girl's dress and shaded it with R89 Copic.  I also used Copics to color the butterflies as well as a white gel pen to added dots and stripes.  To finish the card off I added some buttons and bling. The butterfly is a SU diecut.

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Challenge(s):
Come and get it Challenge:  Flowers and Butterflies (my dp has flowers and butterflies)
Quirky Crafts:  Something you would see in the sky (my butterflies)
Crazy4Challenges:  Add butterflies
Catch the Bug:  Anything Goes

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Whimsy Stamps "June Release" Blog Hop

Greetings!

Welcome to the June digi release blog hop!!!! 

If you have found your way to my tiny slice of the blogosphere, I hope you hopped here from the Tammy Ortiz's blog.  If not, you are missing out on all the FUN.  Here is the list of participants...

Sarah McLaughlin

Charlene Brown

Kim Bell

Tammy Ortiz

Candy Geeter  {{ME}}
Tammy Davison
Joann Burton

We have lots of new images to share with you today created by Mooncookie Gallery, StampArt Design by Kathryne, Crissy Armstrong and Lia Stampz. All Whimsy Stamps digital images are 300dpi for high print quality.You can re-size, flip, or rotate to fit your own project.

  To find all of today's new releases please visit the Whimsy Stamps Store.

Don't forget to leave comments along the way as there will be 2 mystery DT Members who will each be choosing a winner from the comments left on their hop posts! These winners will each win a Whimsy digi image of their choice.

The Grand Prize winner of the hop will be chosen from the very last stop, which is Joann's Blog.  This winner will receive 5 digital stamps of their choice from Whimsy stamps.

The hop will run for 1 week and end on Friday 8th June at 12 Noon EST, when the lucky winners will be announced right here.

Here's my hop creation using Crissy's Baseball Boy...

I created a pennant card using my Cricut.  I layered dp paper and cut out the image and mat using Spellbinder's Square diecut.  I cut the stars out using my Spellbinder's Star diecuts.  I colored my little guy using Copics YG61, YG67, YR12 and W00.  Please note:  The image is the little baseball boy only.  I merged him with a background I created.

Okay, now on to TAMMY DAVISON (Yep, I have a Tammy before me and after me on this hop.  Makes it easy for me to remember my place. *smile*).

Challenge(s):

Paper Play Challenge:  Use two of anything  (I used stars)

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Now get to hopping...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!