Compliments from the other side of the Sea!

Good Morning everyone!  I have participated in a few of the Secret Santa projects this Holiday season.  It was my choice to participate and receive names of a crafty person from the states instead of sending my holiday greeting over seas.  It is easier to track the package, a bit less expensive so the gift can be larger, and it can be sent a bit later!  With my schedule this year, I needed those few extra days to prepare my packages.  

INGREDIENTS: 

Noor Happy Holidays Christmas Ornaments Die

Treasured Times Vintage Santa Sentiment

Shape EZ Whale template

Shape EZ Poinsettia template

Shapeology wave die 

I decided to make this project for all of my crafty friends over seas!  Sort of a Cyber Greeting card to bring some holiday cheer from the states!  I've created the Shape EZ Whale template and decorated it with part rubber sentiment and part home made one!  I've also created the Shape EZ Poinsettia template and paired it with a fabulous NEW set of Noor dies called Happy Holidays Christmas Ornaments Die which was perfect for that little bit of holiday bobble this project needed! 

 MEDIUMS: 

Momento Black Ink

Vintage Photo distress ink

 EMBELLISHMENTS: 

Ranger Glossy Accents

Coated string

holly berries from stash

Stickles star dust

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

Earth and sky, woods and fields, 

lakes and rivers, the mountain and 

the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, 

and teach some of us more than we can 

ever learn from books.  

John Lubbock

 
 If you enjoy a good 3D project or just need a special box or bag, stop by my ETSY Store above for the available 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! There is always a NEW Shape "EZ" cut files are available!

  Thank you for visiting,

 

Guiding Light CHA project

Yes, yes, all of my projects this month are very ship oriented!  Tee hee!  I have an excellent reason for this!  I'm going to be on my very first cruise ship with hubby and mom and dad.  The Royal Caribbean Cruise ship called "Brilliance of The Sea".  I've paid for the litte off shore excursion, the trip is going to include a complete manucure with mom and two pre paid dinners in the on ship Italian restaurant!  Yum!

A while back I watched a tutorial on how to use a candle flame and some photo paper and rubber stamps to create this beautiful backdrop.  Again no coloring, just some beautiful coordinated dies and some string!
Easy Peasy!

INGREDIENTS: 

Guiding Light Sentiment by Raindrop Echo Design

“By The Sea” Design Paper by Michelle Roos

Anchor, Captains Wheel and Sailboat Shapeology Die

Design Papers are Kraft, Bazzill and Michelle Roos

MEDIUMS: 

Momento and Ranger Distress

 EMBELLISHMENTS:

The Twinery thread

Cuttlebug emboss folder Circles

INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: 

If you enjoy a good 3D project or just need a special box or bag, stop by 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,

Choo Choo Caboose

Choo Choo Caboose

Challenges Entered:

Crafts4Eternity Challenge- Non Traditional Christmas

Delicious Doodles - Inspired by a Movie - (The Polar Express)

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

I created this for a magazine submission and it was created with my Shapeology die design!  The dies were simply the perfect size, shape and with the right DP paper, perfect for this lovely masculine card made for Grandpa Hank at Christmas!

 INGREDIENTS: 

 Choo Choo Train Border Shapeology Die
Canvas Home Basics, Echo Park Collections

 MEDIUMS: 

Ranger Distress Ink

 EMBELLISHMENTS:

Home Basics ribbon
 Cocoa Twine
Cuttlebug Clockworks Embossing folder
Buttons Galore and More Color Blends buttons

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

    Sometimes you should just say Choo Choo!

  Thank you for visiting,

 

Be at Ease

My Sea Shore

By Tammy Louise

 Today's project is one of my very favorites made for the July CHA release this past summer!  All the lush Roos papers and those incredible dies made this sunshiny card a delight to make.  It's not always the colred stamped image that makes a card special after all. tehe

This project and loads and loads of more inspiration can be found in the Whimsy Stamps Magazine both in paper and online so be sure to check it out here.

INGREDIENTS: 

Sea Shells on the Sea Shore Sentiment by Raindrop Echo Design

Palm Tree Shapeology Die

SeaShore Elements Shapeology Die

Whimsy WOC roses

Whimsy Charm

 Whimsy Pink Petal Designs Lemon Chiffon Ribbon

 “By the Sea” Roos Design Paper

 MEDIUMS: 

 Momento and Ranger Distress

 EMBELLISHMENTS: 

Kaiser Craft Pearls

Wilton Doily

Spellbinder Die Labels one

WOC Daisies

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

"Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely."

                                                 ~ Karen Kaiser Clark


 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,

 

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge #82

Challenges Entered:

Feeling Crafty Challenge - Autumn

Inspire Creations - Autumn

Der Challenblog - Autumn

The Cupboard Trilogy - Autumn/Fall/Halloween

TokBobok - Autumn/fall

All of today's ribbon ingredients are from the Really Reasonable Ribbon Store!  I've used the Light Blue Netting,  The NEW Burlap Center Stitch Brown, and The Jute String Cocoa.  I'm a ribbon lover that just can't resist my little surprise package every month full of layers, texture and color!  Bonnie's ribbons are gorgeous and ever so affordable!  Now I can get all of my WOC flowers there too! 

 RRR Challenge theme #82  "Autumn Leaves"!

  Won't you join me for the next challenge here for Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge Blog.   Hope you get inspired to!  

Create anything you like;  card, layout, multi media piece, tag, ATC, hair bow, you can dream it, you can enter it!   Just be sure to follow the theme above and use ribbon/lace or trim somewhere on your project to qualify.

  

Stop here also to find loads more inspiration from the talented RRR design team for the challenge to get you started.  All of the sample projects feature ribbon from  Really Reasonable Ribbon. 

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Now, let's see your Autumn Leaves!

We will be selecting our top three favorite projects to feature so stop back to see our picks along with our next challenge theme. 

Here's what you need to do:

* Create a new project using the posted theme. A layout, card, ATC, home decor item, hair bow, or anything your can think of.

* You may enter as many times as you like, but you're asked to provide newly designed projects. No back-linking please.

* All projects must also include some sort of ribbon/lace/trim.

* Post your project on your blog or an online gallery (using code RRR76)  Please provide a direct link to your post, not an entire blog.

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Thanks so much for playing and good luck!

I've altered another dollar store frame today and used some delightful dies from the Whimsy Stamps Store.  The idea was to show off these ribbons on the inside and out of this project as I entirely covered the ledge of the frame with some beautiful satin and then made the hanger from the same ribbon.  Added a bit of a bobble for elegance and with the blue hues mixed with the browns made a leafy project that can be hung all year round!

INGREDIENTS: 

Really Reasonable Ribbons (links above)

Leaf Trio Shapeology Die Set

Dollar Store Frame

Kolette Hall Sentiment

The Paper Studios Medallions Embossed Ivory DP

Notable 2 Shapeology Die from Whimsy Stamps

About 5 layers of each leave were stacked for depth almost like a charm

MEDIUMS: 

Ranger Distress Ink - Faded Jeans

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

Tim Holtz ideaology Bauble

INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

 

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,

 

Whimsy Release with Crissy Armstrong

8 short days left to WIN! 

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

Our brand new August release Rubber Stamps & Stamp Sets, Whimsy Shapeology Dies, Shape EZ template 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 and Kenny K 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 here on the Whimsy blog on Friday.

HOP WITH ME TODAY! 

It's the final day for the August Whimsy Release and I'm sharing a project with the adorable New Crissy Armstrong Stamp "Trick or Treat".  The fall season and especially the Halloween holiday has always been close to my heart because both of my darling little ones were October babies.  All of the costume making opportunities and the beautiful colors in Michigan have made some wonderful family memories for me.

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes
Happy Campers - use a stamp
Papercrafting Journey - Anything Goes
Baffies Kreativladen - Dog, cat
House that Stamps Built - Things with Wings
Lady Anne's Challenge - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafting - Dies/Punches 

Full Hop List here! 

I made the cute little marquis design filling in the background of the image by masking off the stamp first then using a template to sponge on distress ink in three coordinating colors.  Then I popped on some liquid pearls to add texture and depth.  I created a little side walk scene with the fence, bike and pumpkin ribbons.  Almost looks like the best night ever!  Don't you think?

Adding the great ribbons from the Really Reasonable Ribbon store and those adorable WOC mums just topped it all off for me.  I hope you enjoy it!

INGREDIENTS: 

Sentiment is Everyday Honey Comb by Raindrop Echo Design

New Vintage Bicycle Shapeology Die

New Honey Comb Die Set

Viny Fence Border Die

Crissy Armstrong (NEW) Trick or Treating Stamp 

Dp is Authentique Geniun Collection

Grand Calibur Stately circles and Decorative labels 1

 MEDIUMS: 

Copic colors: B41 and B93

BG0000,000,10

C1,3,00

E49,44,41

Y21,26, YR 68,18

W1,3,5,7

Ranger Distress Ink Scattered Straw, Stormy sky and gathered twigs

Signa Ink White

 EMBELLISHMENTS: 

Tulip liquid pearls

Really Reasonable Ribbon Pumpkins, Light Blue Netting, Checkerboard Satin Maize 

Cosmo Daisies WOC

Blue and White Chrysanthemums WOC

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

When the Power of Love overcomes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace! 

Jim Hendrix

 

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,

 

Dream by the Seaside with Whimsy Inspirations Magazine issue #12

Find this in issue #12 of the free online Whimsy Inspirations Magazine with several more lovely DT inspirations!

Seaside Dream

By Tammy Louise

I think this stamp is my favorite from the release and I do love to watercolor.  The Viny fence border shapeology die and waves border are the perfect editions to the scene and that little anchor charm from Whimsy makes this my favorite of all my projects that month.  I want that puppy!  lol  Enjoy!

The August Whimsy release is scheduled for the 20th of August and we're going to show you the newest rubber artist creations "Time For Tea" in all it's splendor so don't' miss it!  Also I'll have a new candy listed so if you follow me now, you won't miss it!  Good luck!

INGREDIENTS: 

 Lil’ Jack and Bobbin Seaside Dreamin from E. Bell

Wave Border and Viny Fence Border Shapeology Die

Sentiment is “Take Flight” by Raindrop Echo Design

The Paper Studio,Creative Imagination Iron Orchid Design and DCWV DP

Grand NB label 1 and NB Label 1

 MEDIUMS: 

Stampin Up Water Color Pencils

 EMBELLISHMENTS:

Industrial Chic Charm

Spare Parts Brads

MIC round Leaves chipboard

RRR ribbon

Martha Stewart Kite Stickers

Stickles

Maya Road Canvas flag

Jolees boutique Dragon Fly

Recollections Mulberry flower

Whimsy Stamps Charm

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

“Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.”
- Robert Henri

    

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,