Ocean Friends

Hello!

I have a couple of cards to share with you today using Whimsy Stamp's Ocean Friends stamp set. 

My first card I created a shaker card using the Polaroid Die.  I stamped each image on a square and colored them with Copics.  I added water behind them using the fish using the Making Waves Stencil.  I added acetate behind the frame and popped it up using 3D Foam Strips.  I added some sequins, clear rhinestones, and clear mica flakes.  I added "water" to the outside of the frame as well.   

My second card was created with the same set, but I did some masking and used my Prisma Colored pencils.  I did hand draw a bit of seaweed along with some that were stamped from the set.  I added water again behind the image and added some pink tulle to finish off the card. 

Thank you for stopping today! :)

 

Gopher It!

Good morning friends! I have 3 cards to share with you using this adorable new set called, Gopher It, by Whimsy Stamps.  The first two cards were done with Copics and the last card, I did a no line coloring, colored pencil technique. This first card was colored and cut out using the Wonky Stitched Rectangles Die.  The brown plaid paper is from the Cottagecore 6 x 6 paper collection.  I added this little paper clip from my old Stampin' Up days.  (It has to be VERY old! LOL)

This card was done the same way as above.  Same supplies, except I used a button instead of the paper clip to embellish it. 

My last card I decided to do a no line coloring with colored pencils.  It has been a hot minute since I've done that technique! I ended up changing this little gopher's face a bit, not intentionally, but it ended up rounder and maybe a bit more bear like?  But I thought he was still cute, even if it didn't quite look like a gopher. ;)  Sometimes it's fun just to play.  I added a couple of sequins and called it done.  

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I hope you have a wonderful week!

 

Too Hot to Haunt!

Hello friends!

Just a quick post to share this fun card using Whimsy Stamp's Summerween Scream stamp set!  It is such a fun set! Halloween and summer?  Yes!  This set is going fast and once it's gone, it's gone! I colored the image using Copics and used the coordinating dies to cut her out.  I added clouds to the background using the, It's Cloudy stencil.   I added waves for her to float in using the Making Waves Stencil.   The frame was created using the Wavy Pierced Rectangles Die. 

Thanks so much for popping by! Have a great day!

 

Summerween!

Hello!

I have two fun and quick cards to share with you today! Both cards were created using Whimsy Stamp's new Quick Card Fronts, Summerween! Even vampires and mummies need a vacation! LOL!

To add interest to the images I used the Wavy Pierced Rectangles Die set.  I popped the outer portion up with Crafty Foam Tape.  I cut the sentiment into a strip and adhered it vertically.  I added a few little embellishments to finish off the card and called it done. 

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Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Summer-ween!

Hello friends! Whimsy's new release is so much fun!  Take two of my favorite things and smoosh them together....summer and Halloween!  This adorable stamp set is called Summerween Scream.  I colored them in using Copics and used the coordinating dies. The Mermaid Scales stencil and clear embossing paste were used for all 3 backgrounds.   The cards were cut using the Mix and Match Scallop Rectangle dies. 

This one is my favorite! Looking back, I wish I had used more "summery" colors.....next time! ;)

Thank you for popping by!

 

Armadillo love!

Hello friends!

I am officially on summer break! So happy to have some time off and enjoy the summer.  

I have a quick post today sharing a new stamp set from Whimsy Stamps called Arma-delight.  I colored this cute little critter with Copics and added a bit of shading with a black colored pencil.  The frame is from the Mix and Match Scallop Rectangle dies.  They were inked in pink and orange. A little bow and tiny heart were added as a finishing touch. 

Off to do a bit of gardening today and celebrate my 33rd wedding anniversary tonight!

Enjoy your day!

 

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. :)