Raindrop Echo Designs

Time flies!

2021-01-23T15:43:00.000-08:00

It's hard to believe that I've taken such a long hiatus from crafting. I must admit, it's not like riding a bike. The creative connections in my brain and hands are not what they used to be!

So much has changed, but it's amazing to see the evolution of the paper crafting industry over the past 7 years. Gorgeous new products, trends, and innovations!

That's it for now - I want to keep this "return" post short :)

This card was made for the MFT Stamps Wednesday Sketch Challenge - Sketch 525.

Stamps: Avery Elle

Dies: MFT Stamps Grande Greenery Solid and Outline, Wonky Stitched Rectangles

Other supplies: Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Glue

Whimsy Stamps June Release Day!

2013-06-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps
June 2013 rubber stamp and die release BLOG HOP!

Our brand new June release Rubber Stamps & Stamp Sets, Whimsy Shapeology Dies, Shape EZ by TLC templates and Whimsy Designer Paper 6x6 packs are now available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store!!

To celebrate our new release, the DT are holding a blog hop today and are sharing creations made with some of the brand new Crissy Armstrong, Elisabeth Bell, Meljens Designs and 2 Cute Ink stamps! The blog hop has a prize of 2 new release stamps hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

To be entered into today's blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on Friday.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ann Vento
Deb Routledge
Debbie Eastman
Ellie Stover
Heidy Blom
Iris Wiechmann
Gina - June Special Guest

Here's my card for today using Sweet 'n Sassy along with an older sentiment set called Spell it Out.

Just a little reminder about our DT call which ends on 21 June! Click HERE to read all the details.

Finally, here is a full reveal of the wonderful June release. Don't forget to visit today's DT and leave a comment on their blog posts to be entered into our prize draw!

[Please note that the following pictures are not to scale]

4 Crissy Armstrong rubber stamps
Hay Whatzup Buttercup ~ Not Fat Fluffy ~ Special Friends ~ Flourish Tree

4 Elisabeth Bell rubber stamps
Polka Dott ~ Pretty Kitty ~ Sweet n Sassy ~ Tweetest Friends

4 Kenny K rubber stamps
Delores Dammage ~ Princess Pia ~ Cool Boarder ~ Rad Boarder

2 Meljen's Designs rubber stamps
Lots O Love Octopus ~ Pool Shark

2 Wee Stamps rubber stamps
Sweet Sparkle ~ Wee One

3 2CuteInk Rubber stamp sets
Party Pets ~ Riding the Waves ~ Tons of Summer Fun

2 Momas Collection rubber stamp sets
In Your Heart ~ Life Begins

3 Raindrop Echo Designs rubber stamp sets
Seashells on the Seashore ~ Sun Moon Stars ~ Travel the Globe

6 Shapeology dies
Compass ~ Globe ~ Palm Tree ~ Seashell Tag ~ Seashore Elements ~ Sun Moon Stars

6x6 Paper Stacks
By The Seas ~ Purple Cottage Charms

24 sheets per pack - 12 designs, 2 of each printed on heavy weight slightly textured papers.
Acid and Lignin free.

2 Shape EZ by TLC templates
Seashore Shell Card ~ Whale of a Card

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our new release!
Don't forget to pop back tomorrow for our final blog hop!

Whimsy Stamps June release sneak peak!

2013-06-18T09:00:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to the
Whimsy Stamps June Release
Sneak Peak Blog Hop!

Today the Whimsy DT and our June Special Guest, Gina, are kicking off our June release by sharing sneak peeks of some of the brand new Wee Stamps, Kenny K and Momas Collection stamps that will be available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store TOMORROW!

For those of you who are new to Whimsy Stamps, we hold a 3-day new release event each month: a Sneak Peek Blog Hop on the day before the release (today), a Release Day Blog Hop on release day (tomorrow), and finally a Review Day Blog Hop the day after the release.

Each blog hop has a prize of 2 new release stamps hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw! To be entered into today's blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on Friday.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ann Vento
Bev Rochester
Debbie Eastman
Heidy Blom
Iris Wiechmann
Jacque Beddingfield
Mariska van der Veer
Gina Landis (June Special Guest)

For today's hop, I've used Wee Stamps' Sweet Sparkle, a sentiment from the Sun, Moon, and Stars set, along with the matching Sun, Moon, and Stars die set.

Don’t forget to stop by the Whimsy blog again tomorrow for the full reveal of our brand new release and to take part in our New Release Blog Hop!

Thanks so much for stopping by and happy hopping!

Whimsy Stamps April 2013 release - review day

2013-04-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Whimsy Stamps released its new rubber stamps and dies for April. Today we're having a release review day blog hop and I'm one of the participants. Here's a list of the other participants in today's hop:

Ann Vento (me)

Tammy Louise Cunliffe

I used Meljen's Designs' Little Baby Dragon. It's so adorable!! I also used some oldies, but goodies: a sentiment from the Welcome Baby Sentiments and the rattle die cut is from the Welcome Baby dies set.

Whimsy Stamps products: Little Baby Dragon, Welcome Baby Sentiments, Welcome Baby dies set; Coloring Medium/ink: Copics on XPress It Blending Card; Papers: Authentique; Embellishments: May Arts stripped twill ribbon; Tools: Cuttlebug

Whimsy Stamps April 2013 Release Day blog hop!

2013-04-24T09:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps April 2013 rubber stamp and die release BLOG HOP!

Today, Whimsy Stamps has released some brand new Rubber Stamps & Stamp Sets, Whimsy Shapeology Dies, Shape EZ by TLC templates and Whimsy Designer Paper 6x6 packs. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

You may have noticed that we have changed our rubber release schedule this month. We are now hosting a 3-day new release event where we have a Sneak Peek Blog Hop on the day before the release (yesterday), a Release Day Blog Hop on release day (today), and finally a Review Day Blog Hop the day after the release (tomorrow).

Each blog hop has a prize of 2 new release stamps hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

Today we are excited to share sneak peeks of some of the brand new Crissy Armstrong, Elisabeth Bell, Meljens Designs and 2 Cute Ink stamps that are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store!

To be entered into today's blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on Friday (26 April).

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ann Vento
Debbie Eastman
Ellie Stover
Heidy Blom
Iris Wiechmann
Simonne Clay

For today's release, I've used the new What a Loot, Mini Backgrounds, and Birthday Greetings stamps. Isn't this elephant just adorable?! The Birthday Greetings set is geared more towards greetings to put on the inside of cards. It was a set suggested by our Whimsy DT member Ellie :)

Whimsy Stamps: What a Loot, Mini Backgrounds, Birthday Greetings, Balloon Cluster; Coloring Medium/ink: Copics on XPress -It Blending Card; Papers: Basic Grey; Embellishments: May Arts stripped twill ribbon; Tools: Inkssentials Distressing Tool

If you would like to join Whimsy Stamps as our Guest Designer for our June 2013 release please go to the Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 30 April 2013.

Finally, here is a full reveal of the wonderful April release. Don't forget to visit today's DT and leave a comment on their blog posts!

[Please note that the following pictures are not to scale]

4 Crissy Armstrong rubber stamps
I'll Protect You ~ Liberty's Friend ~ Tuffy's Gift ~ What a Loot

3 Elisabeth Bell rubber stamps
Sailor Bay's Sandcastle ~ Skipper and Bobbin ~
Lemon Pepper's Beach Bucket ~ L'il Jack and Bobbin Seaside Dreamin'

4 Kenny K rubber stamps
Baseball ~ Batter ~ Hot Doctor ~ Hot Fuzz

2 Meljen's Designs rubber stamps
Rag Rabbit's Trinkets ~ Little Baby Dragon

2 Wee Stamps rubber stamps
Flower Fairies ~ Rosetta

3 2CuteInk Rubber stamp sets
Crafty Cats ~ Little BIrdie Told Me ~ Sweet Froggies

4 Momas Collection rubber stamp sets
Buld a Rose Bush ~ Finally Spring ~ Lovely Orchids ~ Vibrant Violets

4 Raindrop Echo Designs rubber stamp sets
Birthday Greetings ~ Fairy Fantasy Circle Postmarks ~ Mini Backgrounds ~ Retro Letter Seals

5 Shapeology dies
Fairy Silhouette ~ Fancy Circle ~ Retro TV ~ Vine Fence Border ~ Wave Border

6x6 Paper Stacks
Back 2 Basics ~ Funky Flowers

24 sheets per pack - 12 designs, 2 of each printed on heavy weight slightly textured papers.
Acid and Lignin free.

3 Shape EZ by TLC templates
Diaper Card ~ Flip Banana Card ~ TV Card

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Whimsy Inspirations Magazine

The new Whimsy Inspirations Magazine - April 2013 Issue 12 will be available later tonight! It features never-before-seen creations from our wonderful Magazine Staff as well as many stunning creations by the Whimsy DT, Special Guests and Friends of Whimsy. So grab a cup of your favourite beverage while you're settling in tonight (or tomorrow morning for some crafters), and CLICK HERE to open the *free* online magazine and be prepared to be blown away!

Visit the Whimsy Stamps store to pre-order/purchase print copies of the current and selected past issues of the Whimsy Inspirations Magazine.

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Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our new release!

Whimsy Stamps April 2013 Release - Sneak Peak day

2013-04-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to the Whimsy Stamps

April Release Sneak Peak Blog Hop!

We have changed our rubber release schedule from this month onwards. We are now going to host a 3-day new release event where we will have a Sneak Peek Blog Hop on the day before the release (today!), a Release Day Blog Hop on release day, and finally a Review Day Blog Hop the day after the release.

Each blog hop has a prize of 2 new release stamps hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

Today we are excited to share sneak peeks of some of the brand new Wee Stamps, Kenny K and Momas Collection stamps that will be available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store TOMORROW!

To be entered into today's blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced here on the Whimsy blog on Friday (26 April).

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ann Vento
Amanda Reed (April Special Guest Designer)
Bev Rochester
Deb Routledge
Iris Wiechmann
Jacque Beddingfield
Janette Garcia
Simonne Clay
Tammy Louise Cunliffe

For today's sneak, I've decided to make two cards. This one uses an image from Moma's Collection from a set called Finally Spring. All her flowers are so sweet.

Stamps: Whimsy Stamps Finally Spring; Coloring Medium/ink: Copics on XPress-It Blending Card; Papers: Echo Park (I think); Embellishments: May Arts ribbon; Tools: Cuttlebug, Inkssentials Distressing Tool, Spellbinders dies

The second card uses a fairy from the Wee Stamps Flower Fairies set. I've also used a sentiment from the Fairy Fantasy Circle Postmarks set and glued it against a die cut from the Fancy Circle die.

Whimsy Stamps products: Whimsy Stamps Flower Fairies, Fairy Fantasy Circle Postmarks, Fancy Circle die; Coloring Medium/ink: Copics on XPress-It Blending Card; Papers: Fancy Pants; Embellishments: WOC flowers; Tools: Martha Stewart leaf punch, Spellbinder die

Don’t forget to stop by again tomorrow for the full reveal of the new release and our New Release Blog Hop!

Thanks so much for stopping by and happy hopping!

Tiddly Inks and Whimsy Stamps team-up

2013-04-01T19:46:00.003-07:00

Hi everyone!

I have some cards to show you made from the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine Issue 11 (available online HERE and in print HERE) release back in January. They feature cards from the Whimsy Stamps and Tiddly Inks company team-up. The Tiddly Inks images were so fun to work with :) Our next magazine will be releasing in April so stay tuned for details about that!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Whimsy Stamps products: Love Letter Seals, Double ScallopHeart Doily Die; Tiddly Inks stamp: Wryn - Close to my Heart; Coloring medium: Copics on X-Press It Blending Card; Papers: Bo Bunny Love Letter, vellum paper for Double Scallop Heart Doily die cut, glitter cardstock for sentiment; Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, pearl spray, hemp cord, Tools: Spellbinders die, Cuttlebug

Whimsy Stamps products: Celebration Pennants; CelebrationCircle Pennants, Banner Pennants Die Set, Circle Pennants Dies, Double ScallopBorder Die; Tiddly Inks stamp: Wryn Grow A Little Love; Coloring medium: Copics on X-Press It Blending Card; Papers: My Mind’s Eye The Sweetest Thing Lavender; Embellishments: May Arts twill ribbon, hemp cord; Tools: Spellbinders die, Cuttlebug, Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool; sewing machine

Whimsy Stamps products: Celebration Mini Tickets, Corner Dies Set, Swirly Balloon Border Die; Tiddly Inks stamp: Wryn Birthday Girl; Coloring medium: Copics on X-Press It Blending Card; Papers: My Mind’s Eye Lucky In Love; Embellishments: rhinestones; Tools: Spellbinders die, Cuttlebug, Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool; sewing machine

Whimsy Stamps March 2013 - Showcase Day 6

2013-03-26T09:00:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to Day 6 of Whimsy Stamps

March Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (20 March) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs, new Shape EZ templates and new Whimsy Prints. From then until 26 March the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guest are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop!

At the end of release week, we will draw 3 winners from the comments left on our designers' daily mini blog hop posts and each of these 3 winners will win 2 new release stamps! You have 24hrs to enter each daily mini blog hop by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day. The prize locations are secret, so be sure to hop and leave comments every day to win!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...
Ann Vento (me!)
Bev Rochester
Debbie Eastman
Ellie Stover
Erin Bailey
Heidy Blom
Janette Garcia
Louise Hodge (GDT)
Melissa Andrew
Simonne Clay
Stephanne Maraver

For today's showcase, I have a very simple card to show you using the new Singing in the Rain sentiment set and Umbrella Die set. Sorry for the terrible photo! This was done very last minute and I didn't have time to take many pictures or do much photo editing.

Whimsy Stamps Product: Singing in the Rain, Umbrella Die, Cloud Die Set; Papers: MME; Tools: Cuttlebug, Swiss embossing folder

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join Whimsy Stamps as our Guest Designer for our May 2013 release please go to the Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 27 March 2013.

Whimsy Stamps March 2013 - Showcase Day 5

2013-03-24T09:00:00.002-07:00

Hello and welcome to Day 5 of Whimsy Stamps

March Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ann Vento (me!)
Debbie Eastman
Michele Roos
Simonne Clay
Heidy Blom

For today's showcase, I've used an image from our new artist: Monika Martinson! She has such gorgeous florals :) This one is from the Summertime Blooms set. I've framed it in front of the new Daisy Doily Die. The sentiment is also new from the Spring Silhouettes Notables 6 set.

Whimsy Stamps Product: Summertime Blooms, Spring Silhouettes Notables 6, Daisy Doily Die, Corners Die Set, Notables 6 Die; Coloring Medium/ink: Copics on XPress-It Blending Card; Papers: MME; Embellishments: Viva Decor Pearl Pen, May Arts webbed ribbon; Tools: Cuttlebug

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join Whimsy Stamps as our Guest Designer for our May 2013 release please go to the Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 27 March 2013.

Whimsy Stamps March 2013 Showcase Day 4

2013-03-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to Day 4 of Whimsy Stamps

March Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...
Ellie Stover
Deb Routledge
Tammy Louise Cunliffe
Jacque Beddingfield
Ann Vento (me)
Louise Hodge (March GDT)

Whimsy Stamps Product: Let's Party, Everyday Button Sentiments, Vintage Fancy Corners, Button Die, Swirly Balloon Border Die; Coloring Medium/ink: Copics on XPress-It Blending Card; Papers: MME; Embellishments: ; Tools:

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join Whimsy Stamps as our Guest Designer for our May 2013 release please go to the Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 27 March 2013.

Whimsy Stamps March 2013 release!

2013-03-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps March 2013
rubber stamp and die release!

Today, Whimsy Stamps is releasing 27 fantastic new Rubber Stamps & Stamp Sets, 6 wonderful new Whimsy Shapeology Dies, 2 fabulous new Shape EZ by TLC templates, 2 beautiful Whimsy Designer Paper 6x6 packs, and 2 *NEW* gorgeous sets of Whimsy Prints. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

We are thrilled to announce that Monika Martinson has joined our talented group of stamp illustrators! Monika draws the most beautiful floral images and we are releasing 4 gorgeous rubber stamp sets illustrated by Monika for Whimsy Stamps this month. Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps family, Monika!

From today until 26 March, the Whimsy DT and our March Special Guest Designer, Louise Hodge, will be showcasing these new products with a daily mini blog hop. At the end of release week, we will draw 3 winners from the comments left on our designers' daily mini blog hop posts and each of these 3 winners will win 2 new release stamps! You have 24hrs to enter each daily mini blog hop by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day. The prize locations are secret, so be sure to hop and leave comments every day to win!

At the end of release week (Wednesday 27 March) a release round-up will be posted on the Whimsy blog together with a list of winners.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ellie Stover
Janette Garcia
Melissa Andrew
Michele Roos
Tammy Louise Cunliffe

If you would like to join Whimsy Stamps as our Guest Designer for our May 2013 release please go to the Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 27 March 2013.

Finally, here is a full reveal of the wonderful March release. Don't forget to visit today's DT and leave a comment on their blog posts!

[Please note that the following pictures are not to scale]

4 Crissy Armstrong rubber stamps
Am I a Keeper? ~ Crown of Daisies ~ Hip Hippo-ray ~ Summer Pony

3 Elisabeth Bell rubber stamps
Goldie Locks ~ L'il Bells Snack Time ~ Skippydee and Indiana

4 Kenny K rubber stamps
Blonde Bombshell ~ Total Drama ~ What If? ~ Wise Guy

2 Meljen's Designs rubber stamps
Hunny Bunny ~ Lazy Susan Buggies

2 Sylvia Zet rubber stamps
Birthday Baby Boy ~ Love You Slow Much

3 2CuteInk Rubber stamp sets
Bundles of Joy ~ It's Play Time ~ Let's Party

*NEW ARTIST* Monika Martinson
Cup of Sunshine ~ Spring Tulips ~ Summertime Blooms ~ Tiger Lily

5 Raindrop Echo Designs rubber stamp sets
Everyday Button Sentiments ~ Fun Life Tickets 2 ~ Singing in the Rain
Spring Silhouettes Notables 6 ~ Vintage Fancy Corners

6 Shapeology dies
Button Die ~ Daisy Doily ~ Dandelion Border
Lace Border ~ Mini Lace Doily Die ~ Umbrella Die

6x6 Paper Stacks
Designer Grunge ~ Vintage Harmony

24 sheets per pack - 12 designs, 2 of each printed on heavy weight slightly textured papers.
Acid and Lignin free.

2 *NEW* sets of Whimsy Prints
Birthday Wishes (Crissy Armstrong) ~ Make a Wish (Elisabeth Bell)

The "Whimsy Prints Collection" are beautiful sets of hand-colored images which have been digitally reproduced and die-cut into various shapes. The "Birthday Wishes" pack contains 3 sets of 4 images illustrated and hand-coloured by Crissy Armstrong. The "Make A Wish" pack contains 3 sets 4 images illustrated by Elisabeth Bell and hand-coloured by Simonne Clay. Whimsy Prints are printed on 100lb premium coated paper and professionally die-cut leaving smooth edges. Each pack contains 12 die-cut printed toppers.

2 Shape EZ by TLC templates
Flip Basket ~ PIllow Box

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our new release!

Whimsy Stamps February Release - Showcase Day 6

2013-02-25T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to Day 6 of Whimsy Stamps

February Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (20 February) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs and new Shape EZ templates. From then until 26 February the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guest are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop!

Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 27 February.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ann Vento (me)

Even though we're still having winter weather here, I have a very summery card to share using Shelley from Wee Stamps. I've used a sentiment from the Summer Oval Letter Seals set and framed it against a die cut from the The slippers stamp is from the To The Beach sentiment set and cut out using the matching die from the Beach Bum Dies Set. I've also used the Lace Doily Corner Die 1 from last month's release.

Whimsy Stamps products: Shelley, Summer Oval Letter Seals, To The Beach, Beach Bum Dies Set, Lace Doily Corner Die 1; Coloring medium/ink: Copics on X-Press It Blending Card; Papers: Fancy Pants Beach Babe 6x6 paper pad; Embellishments: none; Tools: Cuttlebug

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join us as our Guest Designer for our April 2013 release please go to our Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 27 February 2013.

Whimsy Stamps February Release - Showcase Day 5

2013-02-24T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to Day 5 of Whimsy Stamps

February Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ann Vento (me)
Deb Routledge
Heidy Blom
Iris Wiechmann
Janette Garcia
Melissa Andrew
Michele Roos
Simonne Clay - slight delay, post coming soon :)

Today's card uses one of my favorite images from KennyK: Elf Queen. I've used an older sentiment from the Magical Mini Letter Seals set and framed it behind a die cut from the Slider 2 die. I chose to hand-cut the sentiment, but since the Slider 2 Die is open-faced and the mini letter seals and postmarks are small enough to fit in it, you can use it with sentiments other than the Lovely Spring Sliders 2 sentiments. I've also used the Vines Die Set and Corners Die Set on this card.

Whimsy Stamps products: Elf Queen, Magical Mini Letter Seals, Slider 2 die, Vines Die Set and Corners Die Set; Coloring medium/ink: Copics on X-Press It Blending Card; Papers: BasicGrey Lucille 6x6 Paper Pad; Embellishments: WOC flowers, Prima flowers, lace trim; Tools: Cuttlebug, Ranger Ink Blending Tool

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

Whimsy Stamps February Release - Showcase Day 4

2013-02-23T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to Day 4 of Whimsy Stamps

February Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ann Vento (me)
Colleen Schaan
Deb Routledge
Erin Bailey
Jacque Beddingfield
Louise Roache (Special Guest Designer)
Tammy Louise Cunliffe

Today's card is one the simpler side. It uses a sentiment from the new Vintage Seed Packets 2 set and the new Seed Packet Die. I used vellum for the Seed Packet Die and folded it up following the embossing lines. I've also used a die cut using the Gift Tag Die Set to create a tag for the sentiment to be adhered to.

Sorry for the blurry photo, but here's one with the tag inside the folded up Seed Packet Die

Whimsy Stamps products: Vintage Seed Packets 2; Seed Packet Die; Gift Tag Die Set; Papers: American Crafts XOXO paper pad; Embellishments: hemp cords; Tools: Cuttlebug, sewing machine

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

Whimsy Stamps February Release - Showcase Day 2

2013-02-21T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of Whimsy Stamps

February Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ann (me)

Bev

Colleen

Deb

Debbie

Jacque

For today's card, I've used another new image from Elisabeth Bell called Spring Pick. The sentiment is from the new Lovely Spring Sliders 2 set and cut out using the Slider 2 die. The flowers were created using the Layered Flowers die set.

Here's a close-up of the flowers

Whimsy Stamps products: Spring Pick, Lovely Spring Sliders 2, Slider 2, Layered Flowers die set; Coloring Medium/ink: Copics on X-Press It Blending Card; Papers: My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing - Honey; Embellishments: rhinestones, May Arts twill ribbon; Tools: Cuttlebug

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

Whimsy Stamps February 2013 release - Showcase Day 1

2013-02-20T09:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps February 2013
rubber stamp and die release!

Today, Whimsy Stamps is releasing 22 fantastic new Rubber Stamps & Stamp Sets, 5 wonderful new Whimsy Shapeology Dies, 2 fabulous new Shape EZ by TLC templates, and 2 beautiful Whimsy Designer Paper 6x6 packs. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

From today until 26 February, the Whimsy DT and our February Special Guest Designer, Louise Roache, will be showcasing these new products with a daily mini blog hop. Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day.

At the end of release week (Wednesday 27 February) a release round-up will be posted on the Whimsy blog together with a complete list of winners from the daily mini blog hops.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12.00pm EST tomorrow:

Ann Vento (me)
Debbie Eastman
Ellie Stover
Heidy Blom
Iris Wiechmann
Louise Roache (Special Guest Designer)
Stephanne Maraver
Tammy Louise Cunliffe

Here's my card today using the new Strawberry Swing image by Elisabeth Bell along with an older sentiment from the Friendship Notables 2 set.

Stamps: Whimsy Stamps Strawberry Swing and Friendship Notables 2; Coloring Medium/ink: Copic on X-Press It Blending Card; Papers: Pink Paislee Secret Crush; Embellishments: lace trim; Tools: Whimsy Stamps Notables 2 die, sewing machine, Cuttlebug

Finally, here is a full reveal of the wonderful February release. Don't forget to visit today's DT and leave a comment on their blog posts to be entered into the draw to win a new release stamp!

[Please note that the following pictures are not to scale]

4 Crissy Armstrong rubber stamps
Cradled By The Moon ~ Fistful of Flowers ~ Flowers For You ~ Pregnant and Loving It

4 Elisabeth Bell rubber stamps
Bunny Bunting ~ Bunny's Choice ~ Spring Pick ~ Strawberry Swing

4 Kenny K rubber stamps
Basketball ~ Elf Queen ~ Pitcher ~ Warrior Princess

2 Meljen's Designs rubber stamps
Cuddle Bun Baby ~ Fluffy Bunny

2 Sylvia Zet rubber stamps
Love Me Do ~ Shelley

3 2CuteInk Rubber stamp sets
I Do ~ Just For You ~ Write Paint Create

3 Raindrop Echo Designs rubber stamp sets
Bingo Card ~ Lovely Spring Slider 2 ~ Seed Packets 2

5 Shapeology dies
Caged Love Bird ~ Ivy Post Fence ~ Layered Flowers ~ See Packet ~ Slider 2

6x6 Paper Stacks
Easter Eggstravaganza ~ New Beginnings

24 sheets per pack - 12 designs, 2 of each printed on heavy weight slightly textured papers.
Acid and Lignin free.

2 Shape EZ by TLC templates
Celebrate Spring Cupcaker holder ~ Daisy Flower

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our new release!

Whimsy Stamps Challenge - Fancy Edges!

2013-01-30T01:00:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

Today the Whimsy Stamps DT is sharing some inspiration for the current challenge at the Whimsy Stamps Challenge Blog. This month's challenge is Fancy Edges so super easy :)

I've created a simple card using an image from the Love and Hugs set. The sentiment is from the Simple Everyday Greetings and the card base was cut out using the Double Scallop Doily Die. Make sure to head over to the Challenge Blog to enter and see what prizes are up for grabs!

Whimsy Stamps Products: Love and Hugs, Simple Everyday Greetings, Double Scallop Doily Die; Coloring Medium/ink: Copics on X-Press It Blending Card; Papers: MME Gnome Sweet Gnome; Embellishments/Tools: Cuttlebug, WOC flowers, Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool, Spellbinders die

Also, the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine, Issue 11 is now live! You can see the full issue online HERE or you can purchase the print version HERE. Make sure to check out all the awesome inspiration from the DT along with some very special guest designers!

Whimsy Stamps January 2013 Release - Showcase Day 7

2013-01-29T09:00:00.001-08:00

Hello and welcome to Day 7 of Whimsy Stamps

January Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (23 January) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs, Shape EZ templates and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ann (me!)
Deb
Heidy
Mariska
Erin
Simonne

For today's card, I've used the super fun Farmer's Daughter from KennyK along with a sentiment from the Everyday Sliders 1 set. The sentiment was cut out using the Slider 1 die. I know I've mentioned this before, but I love that I can cut out the sentiment in just one pass since it's open-faced! I've also used the new Balloon Cluster Die. I cut out out twice (once on kraft and once on patterned paper), then handcut the balloons for the patterned paper and layered it over the kraft die cut.

Whimsy Stamps products: Farmer's Daughter, Everyday Sliders 1, Slider 1 die, Balloon Cluster Die; Coloring Medium/ink: Copics on X-Press it Blending Card; Papers: Crate Paper Farmhouse; Embellishments/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders die, Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join us as our Guest Designer for our March 2013 release please go to our Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 30 January 2013.

Whimsy Stamps January 2013 Release - Showcase Day 6

2013-01-28T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to Day 6 of Whimsy Stamps

January Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (23 January) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs, Shape EZ templates and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers. From then until 29 January the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop!

Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 30 January.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...
Ann Vento (me!)
Bev Rochester
Colleen Schaan
Ellie Stover
Erin Bailey
Heidy Blom
Jacque Beddingfield
Simonne Clay
Stephanne Maraver
Sylvia Blum

For today's card, I've used the lovely Bella Sole Collecting Daisies by Elisabeth Bell. It's another sweet image that can be used for any occasion. I've paired her up with a sentiment from the Everyday Sliders 1 and cut out the sentiment using the Slider 1 die. The original intent of the Sliders dies are that you're supposed to be able to put a ribbon through them and slide around the sentiment to where you want it, but I've seen so many of the designers using them in such different, creative ways!

I've also used the beautiful Lace Corner Doily 2 die designed by the lovely and talented Tammy Louise Cunliffe. As you can see, these corner dies can be used for more than just corners :)

The card has a lot of stitching on it and I've managed to use some gorgeous paper from a recent shopping splurge. Looking at the picture, it looks like the image is tilted a little funny, but I think it might have just been the way I took the photo.

Whimsy Stamps products: Bella Sole Collecting Daisies, Everyday Sliders 1, Slider 1 die, Lace Corner Doily 2 die; Coloring Medium/ink: Copics on X-Press it Blending Card; Papers: MME The Sweetest Thing Lavender; Embellishments/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders die, WOC flowers, MME lace trim, pearl spray, sewing machine

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

Just Flying By...

2013-01-27T09:27:00.001-08:00

Happy Sunday! The weekend flies by too quickly :)

Speaking of flying by, I thought I'd finally share this card that I've had made for a while, but have never posted. It uses the adorable image from Whimsy Stamps by Elisabeth Bell called Lil' Sweet Tweeter. The sentiment is from the Whimsy Stamps Take Flight sentiment set and placed it against a die cut from from the Whimsy Stamps Kites Die Set. It's a rather simple card so not very many embellishments except for the ribbon :)

Stamps: Whimsy Stamps Lil' Sweet Tweeter, Take Flight Sentiments; Papers: I don't remember (either BasicGrey or MME); Embellishments: May Arts webbed ribbon; Tools: Whimsy Stamps Kites Die Set, Cuttlebug

Whimsy Stamps January 2013 Release - Showcase Day 4

2013-01-26T09:00:00.001-08:00

Hello and welcome to Day 4 of the Whimsy Stamps

January Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Gail Lass - January Special Guest
Ann Vento
Colleen Schaan
Deb Routledge
Michele Roos
Bev Rochester

For today's showcase, I have some very CAS cards to share using the Balloon Cluster Die. They took about 5 minutes to make each and that was really because I couldn't decide on which embossing folders and which ribbon/twine to use, lol. I always struggle with manly birthday cards since they're the ones I need most often so I'm very happy with how these turned out!

Whimsy Stamps products: Balloon Cluster Die; Papers: MME Kraft Funday Everyday Fun; Embellishments/Tools: Cuttlebug, Cuttlebug embossing folders, May Arts stripped twill ribbon, red hemp cord

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

Whimsy Stamps January 2013 Release - Showcase Day 2

2013-01-24T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of Whimsy Stamps January Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (23 January) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs, Shape EZ templates and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers. From then until 29 January the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop!

Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 30 January.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ann (me!)

For today's card, I've used the glamorous KennyK image called Happy Hour. I used the new Balloon Cluster Die and Swirly Balloon Border Die along with an older sentiment from the Aged to Perfection Notables 3 set. The diecut of the Balloon Cluster Die was embossed using the Swiss Dots embossing folder then inked to show the embossing. That's really all there is to this card! No embellishments, but it still somehow looks busy, lol.

Whimsy Stamps products: Happy Hour, Balloon Cluster Die, Swirly Balloon Border Die, Aged to Perfection Notables 3; Coloring Medium/ink: Copics on X-Press it Blending Card; Papers: BasicGrey Plumeria; Embellishments/Tools: Cuttlebug, Viva Decor Pearl Pen, Spellbinders die

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

Whimsy Stamps January 2013 Release - Showcase Day 1

2013-01-23T09:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps January 2013 rubber stamp and die release!

Today, Whimsy Stamps is releasing 22 fantastic new Rubber Stamps & Stamp Sets, 5 wonderful new Whimsy Shapeology Dies, a fabulous new Shape EZ by TLC template, a beautiful Whimsy Designer Paper 6x6 pack, and 2 stunning new Whimsy Prints Collection. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

From today until 29 January, the Whimsy DT and our Special January Guest, Gail Lass, will be showcasing these new products with a daily mini blog hop. Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day.

At the end of release week (Wednesday 30 January) a 'Release Round-Up' will be posted on the Whimsy blog together with a complete list of winners from the daily mini blog hops.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12.00pm EST tomorrow:

Gail Lass - January Special Guest
Ann Vento
Colleen Schaan
Debbie Eastman
Deb Routledge
Ellie Stover
Sylvia Blum

For today's showcase, I've decided to share with you my card using Floraline! Such a sweet image. I've also used a sentiment from the Everyday Sliders 1 set and cut out using the Slider 1 die. I've also used the new Lace Doily Corner 1 die.

Want to hear some exciting news?! Whimsy now produces open-faced dies so that you don't have to create an alignment tool because you can see the sentiment through the die! Check out the graphic below for an explanation of what I mean:

Anywho, here's my card :)

Whimsy Stamps Products: Floraline, Everyday Sliders 1, Slider 1 die; Coloring medium: Copics on X-Press it blending card; Papers: BasicGrey Lucille; Embellishments/Tools: Cuttlebug, American Crafts brad, ribbon, sewing machine, Tim Holtz distressing tool

Finally, here is a full reveal of the wonderful January release. Don't forget to visit today's DT and leave a comment on their blog posts to be entered into the draw to win a new release stamp!

[Please note that the following pictures are not to scale]

4 Crissy Armstrong rubber stamps
Bart on St Paddy’s Day ~ Party Pig ~ Wind Beneath my Wings ~ Young Spring Fairy

4 Elisabeth Bell rubber stamps
Bella Sole Collecting Daisies ~ Floraline ~ Polly Picnic ~ Tilly’s Flowers

4 Kenny K rubber stamps
Farmer’s Daughter ~ Frieda Flapper ~ Handyman ~ Happy Hour

2 Meljen's Designs rubber stamps
Cupcake Mouse ~ Teacup Mouse

1 Sylvia Zet rubber stamp
Dreamy Dragon

3 Cute 2 Ink Rubber stamp sets
Furry Friendship ~ Happy Birthday To You ~ Love and Hugs

4 Raindrop Echo Designs rubber stamp sets
Everyday Sliders 1 ~ Friends & Family Mini Postage Stamp ~ Simply Everyday Greetings ~ You’re Invited

5 Shapeology dies
Slider 1 ~ Balloon Cluster ~ Swirly Balloon Border ~ Lace Doily Corner 1 ~ Lace Doily Corner 2

6x6 Paper Stack
In The Garden

24 sheets per pack - 12 designs, 2 of each printed on heavy weight slightly textured papers.
Acid and Lignin free.

Shape EZ by TLC template
Ice Cream Cone

Whimsy Prints
Love and Friendship (Elisabeth Bell) ~ Sweet Valentine (Crissy Armstrong)

The "Whimsy Prints Collection" are beautiful sets of hand-colored images which have been digitally reproduced and die-cut into various shapes. The "Love and Friendship" pack contains 3 sets 4 images illustrated by Elisabeth Bell and hand-coloured by Simonne Clay. The "Sweet Valentine" pack contains 3 sets of 4 images illustrated and hand-coloured by Crissy Armstrong. Whimsy Prints are printed on 100lb premium coated paper and professionally die-cut leaving smooth edges. Each pack contains 12 die-cut printed toppers.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our new release!

Scrapbook layouts

2012-12-24T10:23:00.001-08:00

Can you believe I have something other than a card to share?? I've actually been scrapping :) It's been so long, years in fact, since I've made scrapbook pages. I really enjoyed making these and hopefully I can stick to it this time. All these photos were from our Chicago trip from September 2012. We went alone so the photos are the typical "hold out the camera with your hand" technique ;) Oh and I have no clue how to take photos of scrapbook pages. These all came out rather dark despite being taken outside.

Skydeck at the Willis Tower

Supplies: Whimsy Stamps Vines Dies set, Whimsy Stamps Vintage Lamp Post, Whimsy Stamps Eiffel Tower, Whimsy Stamps Picket Fence, Whimsy Stamps Hot Air Balloon, Whimsy Stamps Stylized Notables 1, Make it Crafty N1 Fancy Collection, Martha Stewart border punch, WOC flowers, K&Company sticker, doily, Memento and Versamark inks, pearl spray, DCWV Coral Couture 12x12 Stack, Ranger distresser

Lincoln Park Zoo Carousel

Supplies: Cheery Lynn dies, WOC flowers, May Arts webbed ribbon, lace trim, Unity stamp, American crafts pearl brads, Ranger Crackle Paint, Ranger distresser, DCWV Rustic 12x12 Stack, Stickles

Lincoln Park Observatory

Supplies: K& Company sticker ("vacation"), Unity stamps, Cheery Lynn die, WOC and Prima flowers, MS border die, DCWV Mod Retro 12x12 Stack, "Chicago" title made using the Zing, Memento and Versamark inks

Skydeck at the Willis Tower

Supplies: K&Company stickers, May Arts ribbon, button, hemp cord, letters stickers, MS border punch, Jolee sticker, DCWV Belle Cafe 12x12 Stack

Whimsy Stamps December Release - Showcase Day 5

2012-12-21T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to Day 5 of Whimsy Stamps

December Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Monday (17 December) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs, Shape EZ templates and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers. From then until 23 December the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop!

Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 24 December.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ann (me!)

I have a somewhat simple card to share today using Bella Sole Special Delivery by Elisabeth Bell. I've used a sentiment from the new Key To My Heart set. Other than that, there's just lots of pretty papers and ribbons/lace trim on this card :)

Whimsy Stamps products: Bella Sole Special Delivery, Key To My Heart; Coloring Medium/ink: Copics on Xpress It Blending Card; Papers: Authentique Gathering; Embellishments: MME lace and ribbon; Tools: Grand Calibur, Nestabilities

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join us as our Guest Designer for our February 2013 release please go to our Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Monday 24 December 2012.