Whimsy's New Release-Mermaid Meditations

Good morning friends! I have two cards today sharing Whimsy's new stamp set, Mermaid Meditations.  Such a beautiful set!  The first one was colored with Copics and masked off. The background was done with Tim Holtz distress inks. I did a splattering of white paint and added a shadow under her with black pencil.  I used the Wavy Pierced Rectangle die to create the frame and used glossy accents and real sand to cover it. Once dry, I added another coating of glossy accents so the sand wouldn't rub off.  I added a few leaves and flowers from the Hibiscus Flower die set. I stamped the sentiment on a strip of paper and cut it into a banner shape.  

My second card was also colored with Copics and then fussy cut.  I used the flowers and leaves from the Hibiscus die set. The background was done with the Mermaid Scales stencil.   I layered everything and added a couple of hearts from the Slimline Hearts Background Die. 

I haven't shared too many personal things on my blog lately, mostly because I am not sure how many people actually pop in over here.  But I did have to share that Cortney participated in the Artist in All at the Art Institute of Chicago.  This is her 4th time doing it, and each year seems to get better and better.  This is such a bright moment for her.....and us.  She beams and is so proud of herself! Here are a few pics from last night and what her painting sold for. :)

    

 

Howdy!

Howdy friends! I have two cards to share with you today using Whimsy Stamp's Range Rider Die set, the Rustic Mountain papers, and the Ropes and Barbs die set.  For the first card I wanted a feminine feel, so I paired the mountain paper with a soft pink card stock.  The paper was cut out using the Ropes and Barbs die set.  I cut out the silhouette image using black paper and the Range Rider Die set.  I popped it up with a bit of foam tape.  Everything was adhered to a dark green cardstock. Some twine and lace were tied to the top with a rustic button.

The sentiment is so fun! It is part of the Cowboy Obsession stamp set! I love the stitched look of it!

My second card uses the same products as my first card, but with the addition of the new Howdy Word and Shadow Die.  

For both the word and my gal here, I went crazy making them look "rusty."  Grit paste, paints in brown, orange, and salvaged patina. 

Thank you for stopping by today!

 

Whimsy Stamp's New Release!

Howdy friends!

Whimsy Stamps just had their fabulous new release! New stamps, dies, and papers! 

The stamp set I used is called, Cowboy Obsession.  It was stamped in black ink and colored with Copic Markers.  I kept the colors neutral as to not compete with the rest of the card.  The image was cut out using the Ropes and Barbs Die set.  For the barb wire portion I added Tim Holtz Grit paste and let it dry.  I dry brushed black, orange, and patina paints to achieve a rusty appearance.  When it was completely dry I added a bit of Tim Holtz Foundry Wax in Statue.  I heat set it.  Around the image itself, I added a bit more Grit paste with my finger and once dry, inked up the edges.  I also added a bit of the Foundry Wax, with my finger, to finish off the rustic look.  The papers in the background are from the Rustic Mountain paper pack.  A bit of twine and ribbon were tied to finish everything off. 

I hope you can see the "rust" on the barbed wire.  I am completely obsessed with making tthis faux rust! You will be seeing a bit more of it soon!

Thank you for stopping by!

Have a great day!

 

Birthday Cake and Birthday Pup!

Hello!

I have TWO cards to share with you today! 

My first card uses Whimsy Stamp's Birthday Wish Layering Stencil. After I inked up the image twice, I fussy cut, the cake only part, on the second one and popped it up on the plate with dimensional foam tape. I added clear embossing paste to the chocolate areas only, for a bit of glossy dimension.  I added a teeny posy from my stash.  I used the Mix and Match Scallop Rectangles and the Starlit Gala 6 x 6 paper to create the background. I couldn't resist using some clear glass glitter around the outer frame. 

My second card uses this adorable pup from the Doggone Birthdays set. He was colored with Copics.  I added a bit more depth and detail using a black colored pencil.  He was cut out using the pierced and stitched circle dies. I stamped the sentiment on a curve using my Misti. I again used the Starlit Gala paper for the background.  I tied a bit of rustic twine, added glossy accents to his balloon with a sprinkling of gold glitter.  A few star sequins and the card was done. :)

Thank you as always, for stopping by today! :)

 

Happy Doggone Birthday!

Hello friends!

I have TWO cards to share with you today using Whimsy Stamp's new Doggone Birthday set. My first card I created uses strips of cardstock in a diagonal pattern to create the perfect backdrop to my colored image.  The image was colored with Copics and given a bit more shadow and definition with a black colored pencil.  I placed packing tape over the image and then cut it out.  It is really hard to tell in the picture, but it gives it a shiny finish, which I love! 

My second card was colored with Copics and fussy cut.  I used the It's Cloudy stencil for the background.  I popped the pup and balloons up using Crafty Foam Tape.  I stamped the sentiments on an angle for a bit of fun and added some sequins and stars.  For a final touch I added red and white twine. 

Thank you as always for stopping by! I love your visits! :)

 

Fairy Special

Hello friends! I have a couple of cards to share with you today using Whimsy Stamp's new Fairy Special stamps.  These fairies are darling! I colored both images with Copic Markers and used the coordinating dies to cut them out. For the first card I used the Mix and Match Scallop Rectangle die and squished it in some ink.  I adhered the image with Crafty Foam Tape.  I added a sentiment and some tulle to the top.  

For this second card I used the circle dies and the Pastel Butterflies 6 x 6 paper pack. I added glitter to the circle "frame" as well as her wings.  I tied coordinating green ribbon vertically to finish off the card. :)

Thank you for stopping by today! :)

 

New Release From Whimsy! Old Fart Inflation!

Whimsy has done it again! These new quick cards, Old Fart Inflation are a riot! We have all felt the frustration of the prices continuing to rise and there is nothing we can do about it! ;) Except maybe complain a lot! LOL!

I used the new Portrait Dies to create the frame around the image. I cut the sentiments with the Quick Strips 4 Die set.  I added some twine and coordinating gem stones to finish the card off. 

Hope you got a chuckle out of these cards! :)

Have a wonderful day!