Whimsy Stamp's Spooky Release!

It is September 10th, which means two things, one it is my 50th birthday! and two, it is Whimsy Stamp's new release!  ( I think I am more excited about the release! LOL)  I love the new ATC Book die display.  I decided to make it a box for Halloween treats though instead.  I gave it a good splattering of black paint to distress it a bit.  For the front I stamped and embossed the new Trick or Treat Stamp in blood red. 

For the edges I spread some grit paste to give it an old worn out look.  The spider is from the previously released Spiders and Die set.  I gave it a coating of glossy accents for added dimension.  I adhered everything with Crafty Foam tape. 

You won't want to miss the rest of the release! Be sure to pop by Whimsy Stamps to see it all!

Have a great day!

 

Dream

Happy Labor Day Weekend to you!

I have a card to share with you that is a bit different than I usually make.  I am not sure why, but I was in the mood to play and get grungy.  I wanted a different take on Whimsy Stamp's FaDoodle Rainbows. I stamped each section and used my Karin Brushmarkers to water color.  I cut out each section. Once dry I gave it a splatter of black and white paint.  The background was water colored using Tim Holtz inks in Kitch Flamingo, Wild Honey, and Mustard. Once that was dry I gave it a splatter of black paint.  I used the Sun Rays Stencil and Crackle Texture paste over it. I pulled out my very dusty sewing machine to add a zig zag stitch.

Everything was mounted with Crafty Foam Tape.  I added a piece of doily behind the rainbow, glitter to the clouds, and a few stars.   I stamped the sentiment and added a teeny heart from the Sweetheart Sprinkletz collection. 

It was fun to do something a bit different every now and then...take a step out of your comfort zone so to speak!

I am heading downtown today to pick up Cortney for a swim party. Can't wait to give my girl a hug today! Have a great day friends!

 

Whimsy Stamp's September Release and Instagram Hop!

Hello everyone! Today is Whimsy Stamp's September release! And they are hosting an Instagram Hop too! You will love seeing all of the new products and fun projects! And better yet?  There are prizes!

You can head over to my INSTAGRAM account or Whimsy Stamps to begin the hop!

My project today uses the new, I Want Candy stamp set.  I stamped the pumpkin on Copic friendly paper and filled in the background with black.  The sentiment was stamped on hot pink card stock, embossed in black, and fussy cut out.  I used the Slimline Pocket Die to cut the image and coordinating card stock.  Behind the pocket I used the new 6 x 6 Vintage Halloween paper.  

I added hot pink tulle, orange twine, and a pearl to the center of the bow.  The sentiment was added using Crafty Foam Tape.  

Be sure to check out our Instagram Hop and the Whimsy Stamps store!

 

Shaker Card!

Good morning! I am officially back for my 24th year of teaching!

It's already been a crazy start to the school year. Bus shortages, students transferring to our school in droves, and still dealing with Pandemic issues.  It will be another interesting year for sure!

My card today is part of the Whimsy Stamp's August release.  It uses the Space Ships Die Set. 

I first water colored some paper in shades of yellows and oranges. And a second piece in blues and greens.  Once dry, I ran it through my die cutting machine.  

I created the shaker portion of the card using the new Revealers 3 Die Set.  (The same set I used to create my pizza in my previous post.) I used the Slimline paper, Nebula. I used the packaging material from my stamps to create a shaker.  I added Starry Skies Sparkletz. 

Thank you so  much for stopping by today! 

Check out Whimsy Stamps for the full release! 

    

 

Whimsy Stamp's August Release!🍕

Today is August 20th and that means it is Whimsy Stamp's newest release!  This card was due to a happy accident and was not something I had originally planned on making.  I have been playing with creating water color backgrounds, with my Karin Brushmarkers, and then using my die cuts. I was attempting to make a "flame" for a rocket card I was making.  I used the new Revealers 3 Die set and the result to me looked like pepperoni pizza! HA! So I ran with it! ;)  

I went old school and created a chalkboard look to the background and added some bold text using the Cutie ABC Die Set.  I punched a few circles to add some "pepperoni" and a bit of Gold glitter.  (Because pizza should be glamourous don't you think?)🍕 I hand cut a "crust" and bent it and distressed it.  Twine was added along with a red gem I had in my stash.  To complete my card I added a few white hearts from the Sprinkletz Sweetheart collection. 

This release is a super fun one! I can't wait to share my other creations!

Be sure to stop by Whimsy to see the full release!

 

Thankful!

For some reason, I decided one morning to scroll through my old posts and realized that I used to chat and talk about my life and family more.  I don't seem to do much of that these days. Maybe because the Internet has gotten so big and there are so many places to visit to look at cards.  Maybe because I thought people were too busy to read about what's going on in my life.  But then I realized, this is my blog, kind of a digital journal of my life.  And when I think how long I've been blogging, this little corner of the world is important and priceless, even if it's just for me.  ;) So I totally understand if you are visiting just to look at my cards.  I know how life is, always moving at the speed of light.  But if you have been coming here for years, I hope you will scroll down to the bottom of this post for some exciting news. :)

So on to my card! This little cutie is the 3rd card I've made with Whimsy Stamp's Gnome so Thankful set.  I stamped him in Tim Holtz Distress Linen ink to give a no line water coloring effect.  I used Karin Brushmarkers.  Once everything was dry, I stamped the sentiment.  I distressed the edges with an open pair of scissors.  Just run the scissors along the edge and you get his nice torn, curled edge.  

I added some Stickles to the apple, tied a string, and added a little pink Sprinkletz to the center. 

So on to my exciting news! As some of you know, my son joined the Navy in January.  He part of the nuclear engineering program in South Carolina.  He left his girlfriend behind here.  They met at church, became friends, and then eventually started dating.  He was home in July on leave and asked her to marry him.  He tied the ring to the inside of the Bible right by their favorite verse.  It was perfect and so sweet.

This Mama got to take their engagement pictures. :)  

They are looking at next fall to get married and I couldn't be happier.  They are a great pair together, and she couldn't be any sweeter!

 

Pumpkin Spice Anyone?

Hello!

I don't want to start a war or anything, but are you a pumpkin spice fanatic? Are you the person who the first day it comes out, you are in the drive-thru giddy with excitement?  ;)  Well, that's me....LOL.  I love summer, don't get me wrong, but fall is my jam.  Something about it gets me.  The cooler weather, fall clothes, comfort foods.........

I created these little fall inspired treat boxes from Whimsy's Gnome So Thankful stamp set.  The image was stamped in Tim Holtz Antique Linen ink on water color paper.  I used a no line water coloring technique with my Karin Brush Markers. Once it was dry I splattered it with white gouache. 

I cut out the image using the Pierced and Stitched Circles Die set.  The treat box was from the Mini Treat Box Die.  I adhered the circular image using Crafty Foam Tape.  I added the sentiment, a pearl, twine and a couple of leaves from the Build-a-Pumpkin Patch Die set. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

If you would like to see Whimy's full August release so far, be sure to head on over to their store!