Quick Craft Show gift ornament

Extra little Gift for the 2013 Craft Show!  Sorry about the photos but I made as many of these as possible last year and was up half of the night to do it!  These are just some quick photo's indicating how simple but really beautiful these quick and easy ornaments can be! Lovely isn't she?

INGREDIENTS: 

E. Bell Holiday Print

Celebrate It Ornament

Michelle Roose Papers at Whimsy Stamps

 MEDIUMS: 

Memento

Copics

 EMBELLISHMENTS: 

Offray Ribbon

WOC flowers

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: 

Let us remember that the Christmas heart is a giving heart, a wide-open-heart that                                                  thinks of others first.

                                                                                       George Matthew Adams

Thank you for visiting,
 

Polar Bear Ornament

Let's make our trees gorgeous this year with some DIY ornaments!

decorate your print any way you like! I've used Icecycles

INGREDIENTS: 

Crissy Armstrong Polar Bears Oval precolored Whimsy prints

Celebrate It Holiday ornament

Martha Stewart Leaf Punch

gently curl you print into a tube gently as to not truly bend any of the print paper

 MEDIUMS: 

Quick Dry Tacky Glue

Throw in some snow and some ribbons that are tied into bow coordinating of course and glue some ribbon around the ornament

 EMBELLISHMENTS: 

Offray Ribbon

FloraCraft Twinklets

Buffalo Snow

Pink/Blue Offray Ribbon

Green Ruben Ribbon Offray

Prima Pearl Panache White Wedding

WOC flowers

Prima mini Rose

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

Give all you little ones a hug this Holiday, YOU'LL love it!

 Thank you for visiting,

 

Really Reasonable Ombre Organza bows

My Wee stamp candy link here throughout the month of September

Monday already?  I suppose that's as good a time as any to share another way to incorporate your Really Reasonable Ribbons into your card in such a way that really makes it POP!  

I've used a Whimsy Print from the Elizabeth Bell collection so there was NO coloring involved!  Makes things go so much faster! 
  Then I've designed one of my favorite style of card, the 1/2 split card.  Just one 5 x 5 piece of stock scored in half!  I've used the beautiful Sheer Ombre Peach/Yellow colored organza 5/8 inch wide ribbon and made several little bows around the frame!  They resemble butterflies I think?

The hole piercing tool gave texture all the way around the edge and some lovely gems bring in the bling!  The inside of the card was embellished with a Cherry Cake tag and it was also wrapped in matching ribbon.

  Some times the most simple card can become the most inciting to try huh?

For this and other great inspiration on how to use your Really Reasonable Ribbons in a different way, stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings blog today!    If you've made something for the Back To School season, don't forget to enter it to win in the Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge, there are still 4 more days left to play!   

INGREDIENTS: 

Whimsy Prints: E. Bell "Make A Wish" 

DP is Funky Flowers by Michelle Roos

Sentiment is Snippet Set 2 by Raindrop Echo Designs

Spellbinders die Lacey Circles

Shapeology Daisy Doily Die 

Cherry Cupcake Tag Shapeology Die

 MEDIUMS: 

Momento Ink

Ranger Distress Ink "Victorian Velvet"

 EMBELLISHMENTS: 

Sheer Ombre Peach/Yellow Organza Really Reasonable Ribbon

Kaiser Craft Rhinestones

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

 Just because you had a bad day, 

doesn't mean you have

a bad life.

Stay positive!

If you enjoy a good 3D project or just need a special box or bag, stop by the Whimsy Stamps Store available today for my Shape "EZ" product line of Cut templates like bags, boxes, flowers, and cards with tons of add on's! These templates can help you make any project just the way you like it. Over and Over again! The NEW Shape "EZ" cut files are available today!

 Thank you for visiting,

 

Always and Forever with Ribbons!

Hello ribbon lovers!  I've got a simple and lovely gift idea to share today!  I guess I've been in the mind set of crafting things that other people would buy to give as gifts lately.  I've been working very hard to create items other than cards for CHA!  It's coming so quickly . . . Just 2 days and I'm off to Vegas!   I hear it's hot so I'd better find my swim suite! tehe

For today's project . . .  years ago I purchased about 20 paper/cardboard frames from Hobby Lobby, on sale of course (wink), and decided that they could easily be made into lovely gifts with the right theme and objects.  What better than loads of 3/8" Butterfly Multi Grosgrain and  those Moss Green Jumbo Maya leaves ribbons you can find at my favorite ribbon store Really Reasonable Ribbons.  Not to mention the adorable pre-colored Whimsy print and one of the Leaf Trio Shapeology die cuts!  

The frame is covered with some of my scrap paper, and glued onto the back of the frame.  The love birds are part of the Sweet Valentine Whimsy Prints (pre colored) collection.  The Recollections pearl is altered with my Copics to offset the color of the birds, and the Really Reasonable Ribbons used here bring the frame to life!  I was so glad I decided to extend the large green leaf ribbon across the bottom, adding texture, elegance and that finished look to the whole theme.  A bit of Tule behind the birds for that cozy nest look and Voila'! Done! 

 For some challenge fun, the Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge right now is "Sizzlin Summer Colors and Ribbon" and there's plenty of time so come over and play along!  Till then, ta ta for now!  Thanks for joining me and I hope you're inspired to alter some of those great finds!

Sentiment is part of the "Always and Forever" Raindrop Echo Designs Collection at Whimsy Stamps

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

If i had a penny for everytime i found myself thinking of you; I would be rich.
- Kate Summers

 

If you enjoy a good 3D project or just need a special box or bag, stop by the Whimsy Stamps Store available today for my Shape "EZ" product line of Cut templates like bags, boxes, flowers, and cards with tons of add on's! These templates can help you make any project just the way you like it. Over and Over again! The NEW Shape "EZ" cut files are available today! 

 Thank you for visiting,

 

Shape EZ and ABC Christmas Challenge

My Candy is still available for the next 4 days! Interested,  click here

I bet I know what your thinking?? . . . WhAAAT!  a Christmas card?  Yes!  But in my defense, I'm playing with the ABC Christmas Challenge today!  Trying to get ahead of the game and showing off one of my favorite Shape EZ templates and a great print from Crissy Armstrong's Holiday Wishes available at the Whimsy Stamps Store!  

The challenge is being sponsored by the Shape EZ templates available at Whimsy Stamps

Play the E for eyes down for the game of Bingo, so play along won't you here at the 

ABC Christmas Challenge? 

The Challenge is for two weeks so there is plenty of time.

I'm going to play with the bottom row with Ribbon, Animals and Die Cuts!

INGREDIENTS:

Shape EZ Rolled Bag
Whimsy Prints by Crissy Armstrong Holiday Wishes
Sentiment by Raindrop Echo Design "Christmas Tree in Words"
DP is The Paper Studios Bella Bohemia
Nestabilities Die Scalloped Circle
Spellbinders Fur De Lis Square dies
Leaf Trio die
Notables 5 Shapeology die

 MEDIUMS: 
Versafine Vintage Sepia

 EMBELLISHMENTS: 
Offray ribbon
Dress It up Button
handmade Ribbon Rose (tutorial here)

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

- Winston Churchill

 If you enjoy a good 3D project or just need a special box or bag, stop by the Whimsy Stamps Store available today for my Shape "EZ" product line of Cut templates like bags, boxes, flowers, and cards with tons of add on's! These templates can help you make any project just the way you like it. Over and Over again! The NEW Shape "EZ" cut files are available today!

 Thank you for visiting,

Candy Winner + Whimsy Prints

November Whimsy Release Candy Winner at the end of this post!

Whimsy Stamps introduced a product in October to supply you lovely paper craft lovers with a simple way to produce projects in a pinch!  You can make anything with these pre cut pre colored prints.  shape them into your favorite Spellbinder die shapes, fussy cut them, top them onto a card, book markers, candles, decorate bags, the list goes on and on!  The best thing is, they are already beautiful pieces of artwork in them selves so no matter what you choose to put them with, they can only add the the beauty.

The Design team has been busy creating with them as well in our free mini Whimsy Prints magazine you can find here.

One of the largest craft sales of my season was coming up and I knew I needed some great gift ideas for the Holiday season so I got out the dollar store candles I purchased ages ago and designed some lovely little projects including today's.  I hope you enjoy them and give them a try yourself.  They're quick and easy and make a perfect gift for anyone!

INGREDIENTS:  

Whimsy Prints by Crissy Armstrong "Whimsy Magic Prints"

Adhesive is quick dry Craft Bond

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

Ribbon is Offray  

pearls are Mark Richards Glitter Domes, 

O ring is Tim Holtz

Eyelet is American Crafts Metal finish

INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

Random.org chooses . . . .drum roll please . .#6

Joy! at Morning Glory Card Studio!  You are the winner of the Snowman Tag die!  Congratulations Joy, please contact me so I can get him right over to you for all your Holiday creating! Thank you all for joining, I wish random.org could choose all of you and keep an eye out for the fabulous December release candy a bit earlier this month due to the Holiday!

If you enjoy a good 3D project or just need a special box or bag, stop by the Whimsy Stamps Store available today for my Shape "EZ" product line of Cut templates like bags, boxes, flowers, and cards with tons of add on's! These templates can help you make any project just the way you like it. Over and Over again! The NEW Shape "EZ" cut files are available today!

 Thank you for visiting,

 

Win Prints, hop with Whimsy and Mini Magazine

Hi everyone and welcome to the Whimsy Prints BLOG HOP!

In October, Whimsy Stamps announced the release of a BRAND NEW Whimsy Stamps product line - the Whimsy Prints Collection.

Today, you can see loads of inspiration from Whimsy in a 

free online mini magazine! 

The Whimsy Prints Collection are beautiful sets of hand-colored images which have been digitally reproduced and die-cut into various shapes. Whimsy Prints are printed on 100lb premium coated paper and professionally die-cut leaving smooth edges. Each pack contains 12 die-cut prints (3 sets of 4 images).

The Crissy Armstrong prints are lovingly hand-colored by Crissy Armstrong herself:

The Elisabeth Bell prints have been hand-colored by our talented Senior Designer Simonne Clay:

Whimsy Prints Collection are very straight forward and easy to use. They can be attached directly to your project with glue or double sided tape. Use them as is or cut to fit the needs of your project. One of the benefits of using Whimsy Prints is to cut back on the amount of time needed to hand color images. To summarize, it is a great way to make quick projects when time is of the essence! These are also wonderful for beginner crafters and kid projects.

If you joined us for our last 2 releases, you may have seen some of the beautiful projects our DT and Special Guests have created using these prints. Today we are showcasing these gorgeous Whimsy Prints with a special BLOG HOP! In addition to our regular Special Guests, we are delighted to welcome both Crissy Armstrong and Elisabeth Bell who are joining us for this hop!

The hop starts today (Friday November 30th at 12.00PM EST) and ends on Monday December 3rd at 12.00PM EST.

For this hop we have 4 different candy stops where you can enter to win a set of Whimsy Prints. The location of these candy stops is a secret, so if you haven't found them, please go back to the beginning and start hopping!

If you would like to hop along with us today and haven’t arrived from Elizabeth Bell's blog, please CLICK HERE to return to the beginning of the hop at Bev's blog.

INGREDIENTS: 

Whimsy Ingredients: Crissy Armstrong Print, Snowflake Mini Seal, Snowflake Mini Letter Seal Sentiment; Papers:Recollections card stock ,Reminisce DP

 MEDIUMS: 

 Ink: Copic on sentiment; 

 EMBELLISHMENTS: 

Embellishments: Recollections pearl, snowflake ribbon stash; tools Nestability labels Seventeen die

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

"You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read." ― Charles "Tremendous" Jones

    

Finally, here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:

Bev Rochester
Debbie Eastman
Denise Lynn
Jacque Beddingfield
Ellie Stover
Simonne Clay
Ann Vento
Heidy Blom
Elisabeth Bell
Tammy Louise Cunliffe  (YOU ARE HERE)
Iris Wiechmann
Crissy Armstrong

If you enjoy a good 3D project or just need a special box or bag, stop by the Whimsy Stamps Store available today for my Shape "EZ" product line of Cut templates like bags, boxes, flowers, and cards with tons of add on's! These templates can help you make any project just the way you like it. Over and Over again! The NEW Shape "EZ" cut files are available today!

 Thank you for visiting,