Whimsy Release Inspiration

The January release over at Whimsy Stamps included this cutie appropriately called "Sweetheart" from Time for Tea.  First of all, I gotta tell ya, their designs are just plain simple stinkin' adorable.  But the second thing I want to mention about them is that they are really a blast to color.  There is just enough detail to help you with shading and contours, but not too detailed that you can't add your own twist on things.  I love coloring their stamps.

Another note to mention on this card is the January release also included some wonderful new stamp sentiments by the one and only Simonne Clay of SC Design.  They are called "Fairy Tale Dreams" and are a perfect fit for the new die cut called "Crown Die".  I have seen so many wonderful ways to use this die, I just know it will be a favorite of mine.

Jump on over to the Whimsy site to check out all the new releases!  And don't forget there is still time to join our challenges.

I will be entering this card in these challenges:

Make it Monday - Linky party

Love to Scrap - Anything goes

Craft Your Passion - Girly girl

Milk Coffee Challenge - Girly challenge

Charisma Cardz - Inspired by a movie - Cinderella

New Tiddly Challenge - and a catch up!

Wow - huge weekend here!  I coach a girls club volleyball team and we had a three day tourney this last weekend!  I have to give a shout out to my girls here!!!!  They ROCKED IT!  Winning our bracket and finishing with a championship plaque!  (Sorry, had to brag a bit!)

Now on to the main reason for being here.  Today is the first day for a new challenge at Tiddly Inks.  We want to see your project featuring primary colors!  (Red, yellow and blue for those of you who might not remember your grade school art classes).  Our design team has some great inspiration for you at the site and to boot, there are some new images that will have you rolling right along... Go check it out!

For my card I used the adorable image called "Whatever Blooms", colored with my Copics, then put on some bright and fun primary papers.  I added a simple statement in the middle of a die cut flower and finished it off with a little ribbon.  

(Sorry about the wonky camera angle, but I was trying to hurry so I could get to a volleyball match...hehe).

Now for the catch up... Because I was so preoccupied with the tournament this weekend, I totally spaced out our Inspiration Friday post at Tiddly... So I thought I would toss that one in here today.

This adorable stamp is called "Ellie Says Be Happy" and was part of the huge release from a couple of weeks ago.  Again she is colored with my Copics, then some great Basic Grey papers are layered, finished off with some blooms, a ribbon and a great quote stamp for the sentiment.  Colorful and cheery!!!!

I would like to enter the red, yellow and blue card in the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Linky party

Papertaike Weekly - Lovely layers

Love to Scrap - Anything goes

Paper Makeup Stamps - Add dimension

Craft Your Passion - Girly girl

Quirky Crafts - Layer it up

Tiddly Throwback Thursday

I warned you this was going to be a busy week on my blog, right?  Well, today I have another one to share...

This is probably the most iconic Tiddly image in my mind... I have loved her from the very beginning.  How can you not just smile at that adorable little honeybee?  She is called "Happy Bee Day" and comes in both digital and clear stamps.  

It took me a while to come up with a design to match the wonderful image, but once I figured out what I wanted to do, it came together easily.  I love the feel the background papers created... Almost a mix of vintage and shabby chic... just love it!

This card also is the inspiration for a challenge on our Facebook page.  Check it out here to have a chance to win Tiddly prizes!

This card will be entered in the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - Banners/Pennants
Penny's Paper Crafty - Something old, something new (old image, new punch, new embossing folder)
Crafting by Designs - Anything goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes
Paper Makeup Stamps - Anything goes
Make it Monday- Linky party
Once Stitch at a Time - Anything goes
Stamping Sensations - Wings/Fantasy/Fiction
Crafty Catz - Anything goes
Paper Crafting Journey - Emboss that

Whimsy Facebook Challenge!

So, we have started a new Facebook challenge with the Whimsy Stamps page... another chance for people to win some great images!!!  You can join in the fun here if you are already a member, or ask to join the group for lots of great inspiration, chatter and Whimsy lovin'.

I used a great new image from Crissy Armstrong called Cuddle Bunny to make this simple spring/Easter card.  I kept the colors soft and the design simple to highlight the adorable image.  Sometimes simple is all you need!

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Linky party

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Something old and something new (stamp=new, papers=old)

Crafting by Designs - Anything goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything goes

Paper Makeup Stamps - Anything goes

Challenge time at Tiddly Inks

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!!!!!

Time for a new challenge at Tiddly Inks and we are going seasonal with a Valentine's Day theme.  Jump on over to our challenge blog for some inspiration and a chance to join in the fun.  You could win some great Tiddly images!

For my card I used the stamp called "Wren - Heartfelt Love" - inked with my Copics.  I went softer on the design papers, and realize I pumped up the contrast a little too much on the photograph.  The hearts really don't glow!  LOL.

I would like to join the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Linky party

PaperTake Weekly - Anything goes

Paper Makeup Stamps - Anything goes

Lexi's Creations - Valentine/love

OLLCB - Use a heart

Craft Your Passion - Love is in the air

Sweet Stampers - Love/Valentines

V's Sweet Ideas - Red/white/pink

Milk Coffee - Valentines Love

New Release Day at Tiddly Inks!

It's going to be a busy week on my blog this week.... Lots and lots going on! 

 

Today we have a great release over at Tiddly Inks to share with you.  The introduction of some new characters and get ready because they are ADORABLE.  Hop over and meet Chloe and Ellie!  They can be purchased in both digital form and clear stamps. 

 

Plus it's bonus time - there's a 40% discount on ALL stamps in the store.... That's right, the entire store is 40% off!

 

I'm only go to show off one of the cards I made here - I'll be sharing the rest soon though.  Here is Chloe Darkwing - I'll share a little story that comes with her as well explaining how she got her dark wings.

 

 

Stop back by tomorrow for our new challenge with Tiddly Inks!  You will just "LOVE" the theme we have coming up!

 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

 

Make it Monday - Linky party

One Stitch at a Time - Anything goes

Drunken Stampers - Anything goes

Crafty Catz - Anything goes

Totally Gorjuss - Sunny colors

Cute Card Thursday - New new new