Shape EZ release Hop and some great prizes!

Good Morning!

Today is a very exciting day for everyone at Whimsy Stamps Store!  There is a new product available today some of the DT at Whimsy have been very busy and even more creative with my "NEW" SHAPE EZ files and we would love for you to stop by each of their blogs, check out their projects and leave them a message to be in the contention for some wonderful prizes.

If you would like to hop along with us today, please CLICK HERE to start the hop at Debbie's blog.

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

Debbie Eastman
Ann Vento
Ellie Stover
Iris Wiechmann
Stephanne Maraver
Sylvia Blum
Tammy Louise Cunliffe

Shape EZ templates will enable you to create unique projects for every day use or use the templates to create special one of a kind projects. 

These templates and cut files make your projects quick and "EZ" depending on your choice of embellishments. 

These templates come with options, empowering you to choose to include extras such as windows, pockets, or even inserts of designer paper that will perfectly fit inside the base form.  

Shape EZ is an exclusive product you can use over and over again from TLC with Whimsy - an affordable way to create in your way.  

We are releasing 6 fabulous Shape EZs today:

Shape EZ Dress


Shape EZ Flip Ornament


Shape EZ Flower Swirl


Shape EZ Gift Pouch


Shape EZ Poinsettia


Shape EZ Rolled Bag

 The NEW Shape EZ 

 Cut files available today!

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I'm sharing a project today called Shape EZ Dress cut file and I'm doing it tutorial style to show you how easy these forms are with or without a cutting machine.  Also,  If you would like to win this:

 $25 gift certificate at the Whimsy store 

The Whimsy store winner is Jill from Jills scrapping, Congratulations Jill and have fun with the Shape EZ section when shopping!

All you need to do is leave your information in the link below before Monday and I will draw a name with the random gadget to give away the gift certificate.

And, because I love sharing and giving, I have some additional candy to offer for the following few weeks right from my own personal stash, say until 11-20!  So I will keep this post at the top of my blog till then.

 Join in on my additional Candy by:

As shown in the photo;

 Bag 'O Buttons in Pastel and Bright from The Paper Studio

Wild Orchid Craft Flowers "in photo"

Product from all over the world that I love on my projects I get from Creative Papers Online as follows:

1 yard each of 9 types of fabulous hand dyed ribbon from around the world in colors called Horn, Maple Sugar, Black iridescent,River Rock, Antique gold and more!

The 6x6 hand cut DP right from Japan in three different patterns

Last but not least, the collection of Film Strip Sentiments from Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy Stamps.

1.  Becoming a follower if you aren't already, 

2.  Grab the html code below the Shape EZ badge and share it on your blog

3.  Then add your link below and then I'll draw a name on the 20th and send the goodies off.  

The winner of my individual Candy is Deonna, from For the Love of Cardmaking, Congratulations Deonna, thank you for participating and have fun with all your new goodies!

That's it, I hope you stop by the store and check out the product files and the samples, maybe pick a few up and design for the Holidays your way!

Some of the easiest to use and create from projects are at Whimsy!  Yes, you heard me right!  Now you can buy this beautiful dress shaped digi file to use over and over again.  The project I'm sharing with you today is available at the Whimsy Stamps Store from the new Shape EZ digital line.

Let's make this lovely dress shaped card together in 15 to 20 minutes!

This project from start to finish takes about 15 minutes when the embellishments are ready to go and is such an elegant way to show someone you care.  This card is made with the "dress and swirl flower" files, along with the double border die and the baby die cutters from the shapeology line available from the Whimsy store.  This is one stop you won't want to miss!  Join me as I give you step by step instructions and walk you through this entire project!

You don't have to have a cutter, just choose to print from the PNG file you will receive with every download and hand cut the same project you see here.  All files are minimum 300 dpi and sent in JPEG,PNG,PDF and SVG and you will receive them zipped.  Quick and easy.

choose the size to cut your project with the SVG format and cut out the base (instructions included)

Choose your favorite DP and cut out the insert (included in the  zip file)  that will fit perfectly inside the base on PDF file

All the forms are ready to be assembeled

I chose to cut three different sizes of the swirl flower from the digital zip file on two different DP (flower is sold separately or can be combined with other purchase for a lower price)

prepare your favorite embellies

I chose to distress the DP insert page with Ranger Ink to create more contrast from the base 

I combined a paper border from the Whimsy double scalloped border die cut with an elegant lace from my stash and wrapped around the insert dress shape

This dress has lovely incoves perfect for lace borders, I added ribbon from stash to finish off the dresses ruffle look

I rolled the swirl flower, distressed the edges (flowers aren't white at the edges hehe) then added a pearl to each

I rolled each leaf shape inward to create depth in the leaves

Distressed the rattle and added the Sentiment from the Raindrop Echo Design w/Whimsy "Pennant" collection and added the liquid pearls

goodness, gracious, it's the 15 minute marker and the project is complete

The charm is added to the cutoff rattle die cut and don't forget, I added some of the elegant ruffle lace to the designated (not just round) shaped sleeve area and the card is complete!

Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes (ends 12th Nov)

Marks Finest Papers -Use your Scraps Roses with scraps

Sweet Stampin - Anything goes

Paper Pretties - Embellish

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

close up of flowers, which have long petals that can be turned outward to show off the beautiful hand made paper I've chosen

The second insert cut with the SVG image is added to the inside

It was my pleasure to share this project with you today and I hope I have shown you how you too can create beautiful projects fast, easy and at a price you can afford.  The Digi files are available in the Whimsy Stamps Store now and keep an eye out for future forms as well!  Visit the store here and happy shopping!

Like to make one of this or several other choices available, stop by and do a little shopping at Whimsy Stamps Store here?  Grab the logo badge html code file from my side bar and pass the word onto your followers as well, sharing and inspiring is what we do best!  Also, keep an eye open for additional cut files in the near future!

There are links here, not sure why it says 0 but all will be considered! *smiles*

 INGREDIENTS: 

Whimsy Stamps Shapeology "Double Scalloped Border Die"

Whimsy Stamps Shapeoloty "Welcome Baby Die Set"

Shape EZ "Dress" digi image

Shape EZ "Swirl Flower" digi image

McGill leaf punches

Martha Stewart leaves punch

 MEDIUMS: 

Ranger Distress Ink, Spiced Marmalade, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen

Memento Ink "Black"

 EMBELLISHMENTS:

Hand made flowers

The Paper Studios Pearls

Charm from stash

Ribbon from stash

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: 

Always follow your dreams!

 Thank you for visiting
,

I'm with Whimsy!

I have some fantastic news to share with my friends, family and everyone that enjoys my work!  Recently, I entered a DT call for the Whimsy Stamps Rubber images team and I received word that I have been chosen to work with the terrific team.  I can't wait to use images from the great artists that are with Whimsy Stamps!  I want to say thank you to those that have encouraged me and left me very inspired messages regarding this assignment as well as Denise from the Whimsy Stamps Co.  I'm so happy to be continuing my work with Raindrop Echo Designs Sentiments too! (My favorite Sentiments! perfect for all of my needs)

So I want to share a little of what's new at Whimsy with my announcement:

Whimsy News and Events: 

September News and Events: 

Digital Stamp Release Sept 1st! 

 

New digis from Crissy Armstrong, Moon Cookie Gallery, StampArt Design by Kathryne, Raindrop Echo Designs, and our newest digital artist Lia Stampz! 

Lastest Rubber Stamp News and Events: 

August Rubber Stamp Release: Available August 10th!

3 new stamps from Crissy Armstrong, 4 new stamps from KennyK, 4 new stamps from Meljen's Designs, and 4 new sentiment sets and 3 new dies from Raindrop Echo Designs!

                                Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Magazine!

Second edition released today! 106 pages filled with samples, tutorials, and more! And this issue is free of charge and can be viewed online or downloaded to your computer for future use. Click on the image below to read now!

New Products For September too!  Stop by and see them all!

The Beauty of Spring!

I've been going outside of the box a lot lately but today I thing I've gone right past the box and onto the floor with this one!  I've never done anything like it before but because this digi image is so open and whimsy and delicate, I didn't want it to be precise and defined so I went from digi image onto white paper to spotting Ranger Distress in in two different colors by hand with a distress sponge.  But before that I thought it would be an ideal look if the shape of leaves were masked off first.  So I played it by ear and went for it and in the meantime, I took loads of photos.  I hope you get inspired to try it and enjoy it as well!  

I have to warn you, It's really messy!  But a ton of fun!

 "removeable" tape runner on leaves

spray from 8 inches to cover pad and combine colors

be sure to get close to leaves to enhance their shape

dry first then remove leaves and add highlight color

Wow, Friday already!  And today we are showing off some of our favorite stamps from Stamping Dragon Designs.  There are so many new stamps and great deals right now as well so don't miss out!  Also, join us for the Bugaboo sponsored Recipe challenge running until next Friday. 

Three 3 papers, Three embellies and 1 image!

INGREDIENTS: 

Bazzill Stock " French Vanilla"

Tim Holtz Distress tool

McGill Punch "leaves"

Martha Stewart "leaves"

Image is "Spring Beauty" ~Dragon Designs

Sentiment was saved under Marion with Create TLC

with sentiment on front 

with Sentiment inside

 MEDIUMS:

Copic Markers for altered flowers

Ranger Distress Ink:  Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick, 

Walnut Stain, Wild Honey, Spun Sugar

Tattered Angels glimmer mist "Saphire" and "Meadow Green"

Smooch "Nautical Navy" and "Shabby Pink"

Signo "White"

 EMBELLISHMENTS:

Wild Orchid Crafts flowers/ altered

Rope Ribbon from stash

 Prima Flowers "Ameruse Duchessmix"

Challenges Entered:

AI Factory ~ Handmade color on image or DP
Craft Us Crazy ~ Anything Goes
Paper Play ~ In the garden
Digi Doodles ~ Anything Goes
PaperCraft Star ~ Anything Goes
The Sisterhood of crafters ~ simply Handmade
Aud Sentiments ~ Make your day or smile
Digi's with an attitude ~ Anything Goes 

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: 

You must do the things you think you cannot do.
- Eleanor Roosevelt

 Thank you for visiting,

Golden Bleach

This has been a great week!  Other than the power outage!  Three more invitations to craft shows before the summer is over and the annual Christmas/Holiday craft sale is reserved already.   Busy?  Yes, but I'm going to try to make Christmas cards for as many challenges as possible for the remainder of the year to prepare for the biggest card giving holiday!  Thanks for joining me again. . . I hope you enjoy today's project, being that it was very new for me!  Who new the Burgundy stock would bleach yellow?  I think it gave it a very rich lustrous feel!

In case you didn't guess, there is a new challenge beginning today at Sentimental Sundays Challenge sponsored by Raindrop Echo Designs and it's "Inky Fingers ~ Try a new technique!  Sounds fun huh?  It never hurts to broaden your horizons so I wanted to try the bleach effect.   I saw a tutorial on Stamp TV and imagined using up some of the old Stampin Up stock I've had for 10 years or longer.  I also used flock on the mittens and hat which I've never used before and instead of coloring with all copic, I dry distressed the boots, and snow suit to test out the shading abilities of dry painting.

On to the details of my newest piece of greeting art. But before I do, there is also a giveaway by the lovely and talented Antoinette I wouldn't want you to miss out on, so be sure and visit her.  Don't forget to hop over to for the new challenge and great inspiration.  I always love to see your projects!

INGREDIENTS: 

Bazzill Stock

Mo Manning Kai in the Snow 

Sentiment by Raindrop Echo Design w/Whimsy

Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Squares Large

Stamping Up Stock

Bleach as an ink pad

Stampin Up Holly Set

 MEDIUMS: 

Copic Markers:  E000,E00,E11,R20,C00,C1,B41,R39,B000,B00

Ranger Distress Ink: Tea Dye

Spun Sugar

Tumbled Glass

Fired Brick

Signo White Pen

Zing Gold Powder pen

Zig fine emboss pen

 EMBELLISHMENTS: 

Recollections Mulberry flowers, sugar coated

Christmas Ribbon gold fence

Martha Stewart Flocking powder "swan"

Home made pin w/ beads

Christmas Ribbon Burgundy

Challenges entered:
Fabs Xmas Cards ~ July
My Creative Place ~ Christmas Anything Goes
Moving Along With The Times - Xmas in July
Charisma Cardz - It's All About the Flowers

Do It With Digi's - Spots or Stripes

Aud Sentiments - Sentiments with at least two words

The House That Stamps Built - Christmas in JulyRepeat Impressions DCC76 Designer’s Choice Challenge.

Little Red Wagon - Christmas in July

The Paper Shelter - Lots of Dots

The Paper Variety - Christmas in July

Creative Craft Challenges - Pretty Blossoms

Deep Ocean  - Cards

Tuesday Throwdown - Christmas in July

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: 

If you see something new, try it!  If you now something new, share it!

 Thank you for visiting,