Spreading Christmas Cheer

 Over the last 2 weeks I have been trying to make cards to send to a senior community.  After all these months of isolation and with the holidays around the corner, I wanted to share encouragement and cheer.  I used 2 designs that were easy to replicate and used supplies on hand. I used up a lot of designer paper scraps.  All together I have 41 cards that I am sending.

Here is the first design with a variety of digital stamps, papers, and sentiments.

And here is the second design.

And I forgot to take a good photo of just a single card on this one.   It uses the same image with different papers from the same pack.

If you would like to send some cards, here is the information on where to send them.  Please share with your friends!  Cards or notes from crafters, children, or anyone that wants to send some encouragement are welcome.

Note from Danielle:

Thank you for stopping by today!

Digital Stamps all printed on Georgia Pacific white card stock and colored with Copic markers 

• Christmas Puppy by Tiddly Inks
• Frosty Face by Meljens Designs
• Gingerbread Boy by Whimsy & Stars Studio
• Holly Berry by The Stamping Boutique
• Santa Jump, Santa Letter, Santa Gift by Birdie Brown
• Santa Baby by Digi Shack
• Seven Christmas Birds by From the Heart Stamps
• Snow Friends by Prairie Fairy Designs
• Joy Garland by Meljens Designs

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - M (1st Sunday), 8E, Any Craft Accepted (check for recognition each week, top DT choices, winners, and crafter's voting by on-line community) - (November) Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist: Cute Critters
• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #27 Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Crimbo Crackers 2W, Must Be Christmas Related #221 Anything Goes  (W2 of 2)
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Anything Goes
• The Paper Funday M, 4E, #23 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist Christmas/HolidayB
• Double D Challenges 2W,1st/3rd Wed, E3 - Santa Hats/Mood Board* (W1 of 2)
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #45 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) Always Anything Goes
• Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) December - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #84 - Anything Christmas Goes  (week 2)
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes

Whimsy & Stars Studio

I have a sad post to share with you today.  I decided to step down from the Whimsy & Stars Studio design team.   I have really enjoyed my time working with Mabelle and the team.    With my family responsibilities along with my new job, I find I have less and less time to craft.

 

I wanted to share some of my favorite projects created using Whimsy and Stars Studio images.   (If all works as planned, you should be able to view them as a slide show.)

 

My Favorite Whimsy & Stars Studio Projects VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

 

I love working with all of Mabelle’s sweet images.   I know I will be stalking her blog and loving all of her new images.

 

Thank you for stopping by!

Whimsy and Stars Studio - Easter Egg Lamb

 

Happy Tuesday!  Today I have a card that I made using Easter Egg Lamb from Whimsy and Stars Studio.  Can you believe Easter is right around the corner? 

 

 

Since I started my new job, I am really having problems crafting.  I think my head is jammed so full of all the new information that I am trying to learn that it has squeezed my mojo out.  I hope it comes back soon.

Have a great day! 

Supplies:

• Stamps:   Easter Egg Lamb  (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio
• Inks:  None
• Papers:   Neenah Classis Crest solar white CS, Bazzill Basics aqua CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Fancy Pants Time for Spring 6x6 paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey Victorian Lace die, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Misc. buttons,  Sakura white gelly roll pen
• Font: Everytime I Miss You from Kevin & Amanda (available HERE)

 

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Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
• No Matter Which Challenges - M, F, must use stamp (rubber or digi) - (March)Anything Goes
• Opus Gluei - JFF, 2W - (2nd week) Spring has Sprung
• Creatalicious Challenges - M, P15, F - Lovely Easter
• Digi Haven Anything Goes Challenge - P1, M – Easter
• Lia Stampz Challenge - 1E, P15/29, SIO - Easter/Spring
• Mad for Markers - M, P1, Must use Copics – Easter
• The Stamping Shack Blog - 2W, P1/15, E3, SIO – Easter
• A Gem of a Challenge - W - #71 Easter Spring
• Di's Digis Designs 3E 2W SIO - (W1 of 2) Easter Spring
• My Sheri Crafts - 2W -  #106 (W1 of 2) Easter
• Avadares – M - Easter or Spring, March 21st
• Simply Create Too - 2W - Week 1, Easter or Bunnies
• DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - 3E –  #105 (Ends 31st Mar) Easter
• Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #103 Easter
• Stampavie and More -2W, JFF - #189 Easter
• Digi Makeover Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Easter/Spring
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes

Whimsy & Stars Studio–St. Patty’s Teddy

If you have followed my blog for awhile, you probably remember that I love St. Patrick’s day.    I have my playlist already with bands like the Pogues, Seven Nations, the Tossers and Flogging Molly.  The corned beef is ready to go into the pot. 

In keeping in the spirit of the week, I had make a card using sweet St. Patty’s Teddy from Whimsy & Stars Studio.  He is such a sweetie!  

 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a fabulous St. Patrick’s day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  St. Patty’s Teddy (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio
• Inks:  None
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest solar white CS,  Papertrey white & green CS, Lily Bee Design Handmade 6x6 tiny table
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders oval die, Fiskars edge punch, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  May Arts burlap twine, misc. button

 

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
• Creative Inspirations Paint - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Go Green
• Gingerloft - 2W - (1st week) The Colour Green
• Hobbycutz  - 2W, 3E, SIO - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Use a Digi
• Scrappy Frogs - M - (March) Green/St Patrick day
• Broken Box Stock – 2W, 3E, SIO  – Week 2, St Patricks Day
• Card Makin' Mamas - 2W, 2E, cards only –week 2, Green
• Creative Corner-Go Green
• Digi Haven – 3E, must use a digi – week 2, Green
• Inspire Me Fridays – Anything Goes always
• Pattie's Creations - 2W, 2E, SIO, include an image –week 1- Green for St. Patrick's
• QKR Stampede – 4E, SIO – Show Us the Green/St. Patty's Day
• Simply Create Too - 2W - Week 2, St Patricks day or use mostly green
• Sweet n' Sassy Digi Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Go Green
• Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - Week 1, Go Green
• Crafty Creations - #212 Green
• Inky Impressions - SIO - #100 St. Patrick's Day or Green
• Simon Says Stamp – Green
• Celebrate the Occasion - 1E - #102 Luck of the Irish
• Going Grey With Scrap-Creations - 2W, 2E - Go Green
• Papertake Weekly -W- Anything goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner - 2E on anything goes weeks – Shamrock
• The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - cards - Happy St Patrick's Day / Green
• Cuttin & Stampin Challenges W, 3E - St Patricks Day
• Flourishes Timeless Tuesday W- #212 Go Green (incorporate some green)
• Party Time Tuesdays W, 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #111 Luck of The Irish

Whimsy & Stars Studio - Bee Happy

Hello and welcome to the Whimsy and Stars Studio March blog hop.  The design team will be showing off TWO new adorable images, Spring Bees and Welcome Spring.   

 

If you arrive here from  the Whimsy & Stars Studio blog, you are on the right track.  If you are just joining us, you may want to start at the first stop on the hop, the Whimsy & Stars Studio blog, so you don’t miss out on anything.    Don’t forget to leave a comment at each stop for your chance to win!  Two random winners will win a digital image of their choice from the Whimsy and Stars Studio store.  

 

For my project I used the new image, Spring Bees.    Aren’t  they sweet?   My card design was inspired by an old Deconstructed Sketch.  I added a few layers, stitching, and some of my favorite October Afternoon papers to make a cheery card.

 

 

Here is a peek at both new images. 

 

 

 

Your next stop on the hop is the talented CHRISTINE.

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:   Spring Bees (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio
• Inks:  none
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Bazzill Basics Aqua CS, October Afternoon Sidewalks paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders nestabilities, Stampin’ Up photo corner punch, Papertrey tiny tag die, Copic markers, Close To My Heart corner punch
• Supplies:  Ranger Buttercup Liquid Pearls, Ranger Crystal Stickles, misc. baker’s twine
• Techniques:   Custom rub on  (tutorial HERE)
• Fonts:  Everytime I Miss You from Kevin & Amanda.  (available HERE)

Challenges:

• Artistic Inspirations - W, E3 - Things with Wings
• Crafty Bloggers Network - M, SIO - (March) Spring or Pastels
• Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO, F, must use digi - (1st week)Springtime
• Digi Makeover Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Take Flight
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes
• Paper Playtime - 2W, F - (1st week) Anything Goes
• 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
• Cupcake Inspirations - Pick Your Fourite Challenge from 199 Cupcake Inspirations Challenges (Challenge 168)
• Joanna Sheen Challenge - 2W, SIO, F - (2nd week) Layers It Up
• That Craft Place - 2W, 1E - (1st week) Anything Goes
• The Ribbon Girls - Must use ribbon - Add Ribbon or Twine
• Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - 3E, 2W -week 2, buttons and bows
• Inspire Me Fridays – Anything Goes always
• QKR Stampede – 4E, SIO – 3 of something (3 dp)
• 4 Crafty Chicks - #131 You've got me in [Stitches]
• Craft Us Crazy - 2W - #38 (W1 of 2) Anything goes
• Inky Impressions - SIO - #99 Splash of Red
• Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Whimsy & Stars Studio - Spring Hat Bunny

Hello!  Happy Tuesday!  Today I have a card to share with you made using Spring Hat Bunny (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio

 

 

I tried a new (for me) technique although it is hard to see it in the photo.  I wet a scrap of burlap with Copic colorless blender and pressed it to the bunny’s hat to add some texture.    At this time, I didn’t put a sentiment on the card because I usually only need a couple of Easter cards.  I left it blank so I can use this for Easter or another occasion.

 

Thank you for stopping by today!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Spring Hat Bunny (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Bazzill Basics blue CS, October Afternoon Sidewalks paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Stampin’Up edge punch, Big Shot, Papertrey Layerz Mat Stack #1, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Twinery honeydew baker’s twine, Hug Snug seam binding, misc. buttons

 

Challenges:

• Artistic Inspirations - W, E3 - Buttons & Bows
• Cards in Envy - 2W, Cards no thicker than 1/4" - (1st week) Polka Dots and/or Stripes
• Crafty Bloggers Network - M, SIO - (Feb) Anything Goes
• Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO, F, must use digi - (1st week)Anything Goes
• Digi Makeover Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes
• No Matter Which Challenges - M, F, must use stamp (rubber or digi) - (Feb) Ribbons and Bows
• Bloggers - JFF – Cut it out, die cut
• Inspire Me Fridays – Anything Goes always
• MilkCoffee Challenge - 2W, 3E, SIO - (W1 of 2) Make it Cute
• Simply Create - must be digital or papercraft, follow - Always anything goes
• Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - Buttons and Bows

Whimsy & Stars Studio–Molly’s Cupcake

Hello!  Today I have a card using Molly’s Cupcake from Whimsy & Stars Studio.    

 

 

Isn’t she a cutie? Of course I had to color her to look like my daughter.   I used a white gel pen to add polka dots on her top and hat.  

I’m sorry this post is so short.  I’m trying to think about something to chat about but I have nothing.

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day! 

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Molly’s Cupcake (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio, Mega Mixed Messages from Papertrey Ink
• Ink:  Close To My Heart Tulip
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft CS, My Mind’s Eye Miss Caroline Dolled Up paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey Journaling tag die & XL rick rack die, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Papertrey button twine, misc. button, Sakura white gelly roll pen, Kaiser Craft pearls

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Challenges:

• Crafty Bloggers Network - M, SIO - (Feb) Anything Goes
• Forever Friends -  Biweekly challenge (1st week): Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes
• MyGrafico - 2W, SIO - (deadline Feb 24) Anything Goes
• The Crazy Challenge - 2W, 4E - (2nd week) Birthday
• The Paper Girls - 2W, layouts, cards - (2nd week) Twine
• Catered Crop - 2W - (2nd week) Polka Dots
• Eclectic Ellapu - 2E - Anything Girly 
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Anything Goes
• Scrappy Frogs - M - (Feb) Red and/or Pink
• Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E - Week 2 stitching real or faux
• Inspire Me Fridays – Anything Goes
• Sweet Pea Stampers - M, SIO, E3 -week 1 use a digital stamp
• 4 Crafty Chicks - #128 Pink and Red
• Moving Along With The Times - 3E - Only girls allowed
• Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - Buttons and Bows

Whimsy & Stars Studio February Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the February Whimsy and Stars Studio blog hop!   We are introducing two NEW February Digi releases, “Birthday Ladybug” and “You’re a Star”.    You have come here from the first stop on the hop, the Whimsy & Stars Studio blog.  If not, you might want to start at the beginning so that you don’t miss out on the DT’s gorgeous projects.  TWO random winners will be selected from the comments left during the hop to win ONE Whimsy and Stars Studio digi of their choice.  Be sure to leave a comment at each stop on the hop to increase your chances of winning.  The blog hop will run until Friday, February 8th, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

For my card, I used the new image “You’re a Star”.  I thought she would make a fun birthday card.  Her    dress is paper pieced and shaded a bit with my Copics.  

 

 

 

Your next stop on the hop is the talented CHRISTINE. 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  You’re A Star (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio,  Tiny Tags from Papertrey
• Inks:  Close To My Heart Crystal Blue
• Papers:  Papertrey white & kraft CS, October Afternoon Sidewalks DP pad, Neenah Classic Crest solar white CS
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey Tiny Tags die, Stampin Up edge punches, Copic markers, Xyron sticker maker
• Embellishments:  October Afternoon Sidewalks chipboard, Kaiser gemstones, Twinery Caribbean baker’s twine, Hug Snug winter white seam binding, misc. button, Close To My Heart glitter

 

 

Challenges:

• Cards by Lady Anne / Monday Anything Goes Challenge - M, E4 - Anything Goes
• Crafty Bloggers Network - M, SIO - (Feb) Anything Goes
• Forever Friends -  Biweekly challenge (2nd week): Use Ribbon or Lace
• Love to Create - 3E – Celebrate
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes
• Paper Playtime - 2W, F - (1st week) Border Punches
• The Crazy Challenge - 2W, 4E - (1st week) Birthday
• The Paper Girls - 2W, layouts, cards - (1st week) Twine
• Whoopsi Daisy - W, SIO - Ribbon and/or Lace
• 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
• Catered Crop - 2W - (1st week) Polka Dots
• No Matter Which Challenges - M, F, must use stamp (rubber or digi) - (Feb) Ribbons and Bows
• A Gem of a Challenge - W - #65 Gingham or Checks
• Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO - Anything Goes
• One Stop Craft - 2E W - #214 Anything goes
• Speedy and Friends - #145 Paper Piecing
• Inspire Me Fridays – Anything Goes
• ABC Challenge - P1/15 -  G is for Going Dotty
• The Crafting Cafe - M, P1, E1, sometimes SIR - Anything goes
• Art Impressions Stamps Challenge - 2E, SIO - #98 Piece it together - Paper Piecing
• Crafty Ribbons - 2W, SIO - #37 (W1 of 2) Anything goes with ribbon
• Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

Whimsy & Stars Studio Blog Hop

All My Heart

Hello!  Happy Tuesday!  I have another Valentine’s Day card to share with you today.  This little sweetie is Valentine Girly (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio.

 

 

I’m still trying to work outside my comfort zone.  Look at all that white space again.   And glitter too!  No buttons or twine either.  I think I’m starting to shake….

The new February Whimsy and Stars Studio images are going to be released soon.  Mark your calendar for our blog hop on Tuesday, February 5th.

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Valentine Girly (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio, Tiny Tags II from Papertrey Ink
• Inks:  Stampin’ Up Real Red
• Paper:  Papertrey white CS, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Fancy Pants Love DP pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Stampin’ Up photo corner punch, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Michael’s red glitter glue, Sakura gelly roll opaque white pen

 

Challenges:

• Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO, F, must use digi - (2nd week) Girly
• Digi Makeover Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Hearts Galore
• Love to Create - 3E - Anything Goes with a Sentiment
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes
• Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO (anything goes with Melonheadz image) (2nd week)- Use a Digi
• MyGrafico - 2W, SIO - (deadline Feb 10) Anything Goes
• Squigglefly - W, SIO - Have A Heart, Please!
• The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - cards – Hearts
• 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
• Dream Valley Challenges - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Girls, Girls, Girls
• Gingerloft - 2W - (1st week) Love is in the Air
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Use a Digi
• Platypus Creek Digitals - 2W, SIO (freebie available) - (2nd week) Valentines
• Drunken Stampers - W - #112 All that Glitters
• Inspire Me Fridays – Anything Goes
• Sweet Pea Stampers - M, SIO, E3 -week 3 Clean and Simple no embellishments
• C.R.A.F.T. - 5E - #191 Valentines Day/Love
• Sisterhood of Crafters  - 2W, 3E - hearts

Valentine Teddy

Hello and Happy Tuesday!  I have a new card using an adorable teddy bear from Whimsy and Stars Studio.     I love this little guy!  He is so easy to color and can be used for so many things, not just Valentines Day.

 

 

I’m still working at CAS style.  I still can’t make a single layer card but I’ll get there some day.    I used up some DP scraps that I had saved from last year.

Here is a peek at the full digi stamp set.  You can click on the to go directly to the Whimsy and Stars Studio Etsy shop to purchase him.

 

 

Thank you for stopping!  I hope you have a great day!

 

Don’t forget to check out my blog candy while you are here.  Click on the photo below to see the details.

 

 

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Sending You Luv set (digital stamp) from Whimsy and Stars Studio
• Inks: none
• Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Pink Paislee Cupid collection DP
• Tools:  Big Shot, Seeing Dots ProvoCraft embossing folder, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Misc. dew drops & gem stones

 

Challenges:

• Cards by Lady Anne / Monday Anything Goes Challenge - M, E4 - Anything Goes
• Digi Darla Challenge - W, SIO - Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes
• Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - must include Kraft cardstock - Use Your Scraps
• MyGrafico - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• Stamp and Create - M, 1E/week - (Jan) Love
• 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
• Dream Valley Challenges - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• Glitter n Sparkle - Use a Digi
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Anything Goes
• Platypus Creek Digitals - 2W, SIO (freebie available) - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• The Squirrel & the Fox - 2E, 2W - (1st week) Anything Goes
• Inspire Me Fridays – Anything Goes
• Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (W1) Anything goes
• Simply Create - must be digital or papercraft, follow - Always anything goes

Lucy’s Valentine

Hello there!  I hope your week has gotten off to a great start.   Today I am sharing a Valentine’s Day card that I made using “Lucy’s Valentine” from Whimsy and Stars Studio.     I think I am going to give this card to my daughter.  She walked into my craft room while I was coloring Lucy and thought she was really cute.

 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Don’t forget to check out my blog candy.  Click on the photo below for all the details.

 

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Lucy’s Valentine (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio, Handwritten Notes from Papertrey Ink
• Ink:  Stampin’ Up Going Gray
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest CS, Bazzill White CS, Crate Paper Paper Hearts DP pad, misc recycled textured paper (heart)
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Sweet n’ Sassy heart scallop border die & heart die, Copic markers, Copic airbrush system
• Embellishments:  The Twinery maraschino baker’s twine, Psssst! Shimmer Spritz, Sakura White Gelly Roll pen, misc. washi tape and button

 

Carta Bella Beautiful Moments 6x6 Double-sided cardstock pad Bazzill Classic White 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock Beetle Black - Bazzill 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock

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Challenges:

• Incy Wincy Designs - W - Something New (used a new image)
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes
• MyGrafico - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Anything Goes
• Stamp and Create - M, 1E/week - (Jan) Love
• Totally Stampalicious - W, SIO - Buttons & Bows
• 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
• Dream Valley Challenges - 2W, 3E - (1st week) Anything Goes
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Something New (used a new image)
• Opus Gluei - JFF, 2W - (2nd week) Free for All
• Robyn`s Fetish - Anything Goes
• 2 Sisters - #125 Anything goes
• Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO - Anything goes
• Outlawz Challenges  paper ala mode  - anything goes
• Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E - Week 1 - Animals & Pets.
• Fussy and Fancy - 2W – Week 2, Furry Friends
• Inspire Me Fridays – Anything Goes
• QKR Stampede – 4E, SIO – Anything Goes
• Sweet n' Sassy Digi Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Something New (new image)
• Simply Create - must be digital or papercraft, follow - Always anything goes
• Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - anything goes

Whimsy and Stars Studio January Blog Hop–Lucy with cupcake

 

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Welcome to the January Whimsy and Stars Studio blog hop.   If you are just joining the hop, you may want to start at the beginning at the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog so that you don’t miss out on anything.    TWO random hoppers will be picked to win one Whimsy and Stars Studio digital image of their choice.   So, the more hop blogs you comment on, the better your chances to win.  The hop ends on Tuesday, January 8 at 7:00 PM EST.

 

For my project, I decided to use the new image,  Lucy With Cupcake.   I can always use more birthday cards in my stash and she is so cute I just couldn’t resist.

 

 

Here is a look at both images being released today.

 

 

 

Your next stop on the hop is the talented Christine.    I know she has something gorgeous for you.

 

Here is the entire blog hop order in case you get lost along the way.

1. Whimsy & Stars Studio http://whimsyandstarsstudio.typepad.com
2. Cheryl   http://shestamps.blogspot.com
3. Christine  http://christinescreativetherapy.wordpress.com/
4. Kathy  http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com/
5. Lesa  http://punkydoodlepapers.typepad.com/
6. Lesley  http://www.alwaysplayingwithpaper.blogspot.com/
7. Marsha  http://www.stampingdownsouth.blogspot.com/
8. Melissa  http://8ers.blogspot.com/
9. Suzanne  http://sparklingscrapper.blogspot.com/
10. Tracy  http://iwannabuildamemory.blogspot.com/

Thank you for hopping with us!

 

Check out my blog candy!  Click on the photo for the details.

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Lucy with Cupcake (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio, Tiny Tags from Papertrey Ink
• Inks:  Close To My Heart Hollyhock
• Papers:  Neenah Crest Solar White CS, Papertrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, My Mind’s Eye Lime Twist Life of the Party paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey Tiny Tags die, Stampin’ Up edge punch, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Hug Snug ivory seam binding, May Arts twine, Kaiser Craft pearls, Spica clear glitter pen, misc. button

Challenges:

• 4 Crafty Chicks - #123 Ribbons and Bows
• Forever Friends - M - (January) Birthdays
• Little Miss Muffet Challenges -  2W, 1E, SIO - #50 (W2) Anything Goes
• My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - 2W, 3E - (W1) Gettin Girly
• Paper Play - 2E - 13 W1 Celebration
• Shelly's Images - SIO, 2W - (W1) Anything Goes
• Simply Create - must be digital or papercraft, follow - Always anything goes
• Crafty Creations - #202 Anything goes
• Inky Impressions - SIO - #91 anything goes
• Jen's Digis - 2W #1 Celebration
• Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - anything goes
• Simon Says Stamp - New something  (a new image)
• The Stamping Chef - 2W – Celebrations
• By the Cute & Girly - P1, M, 1E/craft type - Cute and girly
• One Crazy Stamper - M, P1, E5 - Anything goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes

Snow Wonderful

Christmas is just a week away!   I feel more ready than I usually do at this point.   For once I am not running around like a stressed out maniac!  Woo hoo!

This is my last Whimsy & Stars Studio Christmas card to share for the year.   I thought I was done with Christmas cards but I just couldn’t resist coloring one last Whimsy & Stars Studio image, especially because I love this snowman.

 

Mark your calendar for the next Whimsy & Stars blog hop coming up on January 8th to see the new images for January and for your chance to win prizes.

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a a wonderful day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Snowman and Girl (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio, Snow Wonderful from Verve Stamps
• Inks:  Close To My Heart Cranberry
• Papers:  Neenah crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft CS, October Afternoon Holiday Style paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey Journal Tabs die, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Venetian Red Hug Snug seam binding,  the Twinery  Carribean baker’s twine, Paper Studio pearls, misc green and snowflak button

Challenges:

• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Use a Digi
• Robyn`s Fetish – Snowmen
• Freshly Brewed Monthly Challenge - M, 5E, SIO, P1 - #125 Christmas
• Ladybug Crafts - M, P1, 3E - Christmas and/or winters
• Lia Stampz Challenge - 1E, P15/29, SIO - Winter holidays
• Natalie and Amy's Challenge - M, P30 - Winter wishes
• Really Reasonable Ribbon - P1/15, use ribbon - Anything goes plus ribbon
• Sparkles Forum Christmas - M, Christmas, P1 - Button or bow
• Sunny Challenges 2W, P1/15, 1E (2E followers) Winter holiday card
• PapercraftJunkies Challenge 2W, P1/15, E3, SIO, BINGO (Ribbon, pearls, pink)
• Avadares – M - Anything with a digi
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Make It Monday – Anything Goes
• Jingle Belles - 2W, Christmas - Week 2, Anything (Holiday) Goes
• Just Add Ink – Just add Christmas
• Pattie's Creations - 2W, 2E, SIO, include a digi / stamped image –Wk 2,Christmas Card
• Pause, Dream, Enjoy – W – Snow
• QKR Stampede – 4E, SIO – Snowmen, snow angels, snow fun, snowballs
• Raise The Bar - W – Let it snow
• Stampin' For The Weekend - 2W, 1E – Week 2, Let it Snow
• Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - Week 2, Anything Goes
• Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - (W2) Anything goes with seasonal sentiment
• Craft Us Crazy - 2W - #32 (W2) Christmas/Winter and/or Favourite Embellishment (baker’s twine & buttons)
• DRS Designs - 1E, SIO - #53 Ribbon
• Happy Campers - 2W, 3E - #6 (W2) Winters Here
• Lexi's Creations - 2W - (2nd week) Snow
• Love to Create - 3E - Anything Goes
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner - 2E on anything goes weeks - Anything Goes

One Little Christmas Tree

The entire time I was working on my card, the song “One Little Christmas Tree” was going through my head.   Do you remember that one?  (If not, you can hear it here.)  “One little Christmas tree can light up a home….”  Isn’t it perfect with this cute image?

Speaking of this cute image, did you get a chance to download this from the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog a couple of weeks ago?   If not, it’s too late now but make sure you sign up as a follower so that you don’t miss out on any future freebies.   (You can also keep in touch in the Whimsy & Stars Studio group on Facebook HERE.)

 

 

I tried something different (for me) again.  This card fits in a business sized envelope.  I also wanted to use the negative space from the die cut letters.    The only difficulty that I had was running the PTI card stock through my printer.  Although I love their paper, my printer is not a fan and doesn’t want to run it through with out jamming.

I hope you have a fabulous week!  Thank you for stopping by.

 

Stamps:

• Stamp:  Xmas tree (digital stamp) limited time freebie from Whimsy & Stars Studio
• Inks: Distress Inks Antique Linen
• Papers: Papertrey kraft CS, Authentique Wonder paper pad, Starbucks coffee sleeve
• Tools: Sewing machine, Copic makers, Big Shot, Papertrey alphabet dies, Stampin’ Up photo corner punch (to create the fishtail in the pennant), Die-Namics Stacking Stars die
• Embellishments: Inkssentials Glossy Accents, Jenni Bowlin Malted Milk paint dabber, Gold Spica pen, Crinkled Vanilla Bean seam binding, Timeless Twine baker’s twine, misc. button & jingle bell

 

Challenges:

• Christmas Card Challenges - 1E, must be Christmas - Die Cuts
• Dream Valley Challenges - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Christmas
• No Matter Which Challenges - M, F, must use stamp (rubber or digi) - (Dec) Christmas
• Pile It On – Embellishments
• Robyn`s Fetish - Christmas Cards
• The Ribbon Girls - 2W, Must use ribbon - (2nd week) Christmas Projects
• Little Claire's - M, 3E, SIO - #27 Christmas
• Speedy and Friends - #136 A Christmas Card, use Red and Green
• Stamp your Life - M 3E SOR - 1st Challenge Anything goes
• Sweet Stampin - 2E, must Stamp - Dies and Punches
• Broken Box Stock – 2W, 3E, SIO  – Week 2, Happy Holidays
• Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E - Week 1,Oh Christmas Tree
• Fussy and Fancy - 2W – Week 2, I Love Christmas
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Jellypark Challenges - 2W, 2E, SIO – Week 2, Stars are Brightly Shining
• Jingle Belles - 2W, Christmas - Week 2, Anything (Holiday) Goes
• Pattie's Creations - 2W, 2E, SIO, include a digi / stamped image –Wk 1,Christmas Card
• QKR Stampede – 4E, SIO – Holiday Cheer
• Stampin With The Dragon - 2W, SIO – Anything Goes
• Sweet n' Sassy Digi Challenge - SIO, must use digi – Christmas
• Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - Week 1, Anything Goes
• Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - (W1) Anything goes
• C.R.A.F.T. - 5E - #184 Christmas
• Craft Us Crazy - 2W - #32 (W1) Christmas/Winter and/or Favourite Embellishment (Twine & button)
• Delightful Challenges - 1E, SIO - All about Christmas
• Paper Play - 2E - #49 Christmas is coming
• Shelly's Images - SIO, 2W - (W1) Christmas is in the air
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Make it Monday at the Kraft Outlet – anything goes with kraft

Did you win?

 

 

Don’t forget to stop by the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog to see if you are a lucky winner from the blog hop.     There is one Grand Prize winner of 3 digi stamps and 7 surprise winners of 1 digi stamp!

Whimsy & Stars Studio Blog Hop

 

 

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! To get ready for the season, the Whimsy and Stars Studio team is having a blog hop to show off all the Christmas and winter themed images available from Whimsy and Stars Studio and to introduce the new Winter 2013 design team members!

If you just arrived from Whimsy & Stars Studio blog, you are on the right track! If not, please start at the beginning of the hop at the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog to make sure you don't miss out on anything. Hop along and leave a comment for each member of design team.  The hop will end on Friday, December 7th at midnight EST.  One random winner, to be announced on the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog on December 8th, will be picked from all the comments received to win the Grand Prize of THREE DIGI STAMPS. 

 

I am really feeling in the Christmas spirit this year. That is really saying a lot since my brother nicknamed me Scroogie McGrinch the last few years. I know, I know… on my blog I would still post Christmas cards but I really wasn’t feeling it. But, I am a strong believer in “fake it until you make it”. Act happy and energized (or in the mood for Christmas) and the next thing you know, you are starting to feel it. (Any of my Jazzercise friends want to give me a “Woo!”?) Any how, this year it is the real deal. I am feeling it my friends!   I have been playing Christmas songs since mid-November and am really enjoying making holiday projects.  I especially like how this one turned out.

 

 

For my project, I used the image the image “Xmas Tag” which is currently the image you can receive as a special gift with purchase.    In fact, for the duration of the hop, Mabelle is offering a special gift with purchase. With any order from the Whimsy and Stars Studio Etsy store, you can select one of two special images, Stocking Ted or Xmas Tag as your free gift.   Here is a look at both of the digis.

 

 

 

Since we are showing off Mabelle’s adorable Christmas and Winter digital stamps, I thought I would show you some of my favorite projects that I have created with them in the past.  Her images are just the sweetest and so fun to work with.

 

 

 

Thank you for hopping with us today! Your next stop on the hop is the talented  Christine's blog.

 

Don't forget to leave a comment at each stop on the hop to increase your chance of winning the Grand Prize!

 

Here is the entire blog hop list in case you get lost along the way:

Whimsy & Stars Studio http://whimsyandstarsstudio.typepad.com/

Cheryl http://shestamps.blogspot.com/ (you are here!)

Christine http://christinescreativetherapy.wordpress.com/

Debra http://creamcityangels.blogspot.com/

Kathy http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com/

Lesa http://punkydoodlepapers.typepad.com/

Lesley http://www.alwaysplayingwithpaper.blogspot.com/

Marsha http://www.stampingdownsouth.blogspot.com/

Melissa http://8ers.blogspot.com/

Suzanne http://sparklingscrapper.blogspot.com/

Tracy http://iwannabuildamemory.blogspot.com/

 

Thank you for hopping by!

 

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Xmas Tag (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio  (currently free gift with purchase)
• Inks:  Distress Inks Antique Linen
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft CS,  Paper Studio black CS, Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas paper pad, Starbucks coffee sleeve
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey Victorian Lace border die, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Spica gold glitter pen, American Crafts white ink pen, doily, Tattered Angels Snow Queen glimmer mist, Hug Snug black seam binding, Papertrey button twine, Paper Studio gold metal stickers, Jenni Bowlin button, Jenni Bowlin malted milk paint dabber, misc. button & jingle bell

 

Challenges:

• Cards Galore - M, P1 – Christmas
• Cupcake Craftroom - 3E, P1 - Anything for Christmas
• Ladybug Crafts - M, P1, 3E – Christmas
• Natalie and Amy's Challenge - M, P30 – Christmas
• Oozak - M, P1, 3E - Anything goes plus red
• Corrosive Challenges - 2W, 2E - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• Great Impressions - M, 3E, SIO - (Dec) Anything Goes
• No Matter Which Challenges - M, F, must use stamp (rubber or digi) - (Dec) Christmas
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Anything Goes
• The Crafty Pad - SIO - Stitching Real/Faux
• The Ribbon Girls - 2W, Must use ribbon - (1st week) Christmas Projects
• Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO - Anything goes
• Little Claire's - M, 3E, SIO - #27 Christmas
• My Sheri Crafts - 2W - 2ndW #99 Tis the Season
• Make it Monday – Always anything goes
• Stamp your Life - M 3E SOR - 1st Challenge Anything goes
• Avadares – M - Anything with a digi
• Broken Box Stock – 2W, 3E, SIO  – Week 1 Happy Holidays
• Cards by Lady Anne - Sentimental For Friday - M,E4, must use sentiment - cards unless specified - Anything Goes
• Fussy and Fancy - 2W – Week 1, I Love Christmas
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Jingle Belles - 2W, Christmas - Week 1, Anything (Holiday) Goes
• QKR Stampede – 4E, SIO – Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas
• Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - Week 2, Christmas
• Copic Marker Europe - M, must use Copics - A Christmas Card
• Crimbo Crackers - 2W, must be Christmas - #29 (W2)  Anything holiday/festive goes
• Pixie Dust Studio - SIO - Winter Holiday Creations
• Crafts and Me - #112 ribbon or trim
• Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - Anything Goes
• Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #92 Christmas
• Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
• Whimsy Inspiration - 3E, SIO - #53 Traditional Christmas colors