Bunny Blowing Kisses

 Hello!  I have a couple of  Valentine's Day cards to share today.  I usually only make two cards for Valentine's day but this year my list has expanded.  With every one so isolated, I have a much bigger list of people to send cards to in an effort to spread a little cheer.

The layout of the first card is my usual style / comfort zone.  Layers, designer papers, stitching...

For the second card, I tried to step out of my comfort zone and create a CAS card.  I don't know if this is considered CAS because there is still a lot going on but it was fun to try something a little different. 

Which do you like better?  

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a great day!

Supplies:

• Stamps:   Bunny Blowing Kisses digital stamp from Lee Holland Art
• Paper:  Pink Paislee's Cupid Collection and My Minds Eye Love Me 6x6 paper pad
• Copic markers

Challenges:

• Always Fun Challenges - (W, 3E, Top 3 Awarded)  #197 - USE YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS  ( my favorites are Copics, Designer papers, Starbucks coffeed sleeves, Twine, Buttons)
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #2 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Crafty Catz - W, 3E - No. 534  -  ANYTHING GOES w/Optional Twist: Tie It Up
• Pattie's Creations - M, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – JAN  - No. 178 - ANYTHING GOES  (Closes Feb 4th)
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #46 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Bastel-Traum (M, P15) #97 – Love
• Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) Always Anything Goes
• Creative Craft Cottage Challenges (M, P7, F, E3) #136 - Must use a Digi
• Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3, use hand coloured image) #34 - Anything Goes
• House That Stamps Built W,3E - Anything Goes
• Paper Shelter W, 3E - Digital Image
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E – Layer
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #2 - Anything Goes

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

Watermelon Boy

This big slice of watermelon practically has my mouth watering.  Doesn’t it look yummy?   This week I wanted to use this sweet, summer image (Watermelon Boy) for my Whimsy & Stars Studio project.

I colored this image a couple of weeks ago but didn’t have a chance to actually make the card.   Somehow during that time, a dirty spot mysteriously showed up on my colored image.    Since I didn’t have time to recolor it and I didn’t want to trim the image down too much more, I decided to use some of my washi tape stash to make some little flags to hide the spot.  
I’m going to keep this short.  I’m just getting back from visiting my aunt and uncle in Virginia.  Elizabeth and I spent a long week end with them at their B&B on Smith Mountain Lake and had a wonderful time.  (If you are looking for a beautiful vacation spot, you can check out their website at http://www.lovestoneinn.com/)

Thank you for stopping by!  

 

 

 

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Supplies:

• Stamps:  Watermelon Boy (digital stamp) by Whimsy & Stars Studio
• Inks:  None
• Papers:  Neenah Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Paper Studio black CS, Pink Paislee Hometown DP pack
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Copic markers, EK Success punch
• Embellishments:  Bella Blvd yellow chevron washi tape, misc. washi tape, Twinery Baker’s Twine

Challenges:

• Digi Makeover Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Endless Summer
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Paper Playtime - 2W, F - (1st week) Anything Goes  (ends 12th Aug)
• Tammy Scrapin Corner - Anything Goes (2 entry only)
• Victorine Originals - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Summertime (ends 5th Aug)
• Whoopsi Daisy - SIO - Lots of Layers
• Catered Crop – Washi tape
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Sweet n' Sassy Digi Challenge - SIO, must use digi – Flags / Banners
• C.R.A.F.T. - 5E - Use stitching
• Crafts and Me - #94 Anything goes
• Digistamps 4 Joy - 2W, SIO  - #47 polka dots and stripes
• Whimsy Inspiration - 3E, SIO - #49 Summer Fun
• Bearly Mine - 2E, SIO - #46 Anything Goes
• Creative Craft Challenges - 2W, 3E -  Summertime  (Week 2)
• Jackson's Digital Expressions - 3E SIO -   Anything Goes + Optional Sketch
• Party Time Tuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #79 Anything Goes
• The Stamping Boutique - Anything Goes
• Twisted Tuesday - Free For All- Anything Goes

Walk on the Ocean

Remember that song from Toad the Wet Sprocket?  I use to love it.  Anyhow, that song was running through my head when I was working on this scrapbook page.  I wanted to scrap these pictures from our trip from Virginia Beach this spring.   Liz wanted to swim in the ocean SO BAD, but it was too cold.  You can see her pouty face in the bigger pic because I wouldn’t let her put on her swim suit.  (I’m such a meanie!)  The round pic is her running out of the ocean after I gave in and said she could put her feet in. 

 

 

 

I’m going to keep this short.  We are having people over later today so I’m off to clean the house.   Have a great weekend!  Thank you for stopping by!

 

In case you forgot about Toad the Wet Sprocket, here is the video for “Walk on the Ocean”.

 

 

Supplies:

• Papers:  Papertrey kraft CS, Pink Paislee Nantucket paper pack
• Ink:  Distress Ink Antique Linen
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Papertrey Edgers #1
• Embellishments:  Twinery Caribbean baker’s twine

Challenges:

• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Simply Create Too - 2W - Week 1, Summer / Vacation 
• C.R.A.F.T. - 5E - Splashy/water
• Little Red Wagon - #140 beach
• Creatalicious Challenges - M, P15, F - (ends Jul-14) Anything goes
• Cupcake Craftroom - 3E, P1 - Lots of layers
• Crazy Amigo Challenge – Vacation
• Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
• Crafty Bloggers Network - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Anything Goes
• Lexi's Creations - 2W - (2nd week) At the Beach
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO -  Anything Goes

Whimsy & Stars First Blog Hop

** Please click here or scroll down for my Polkadot Door blog hop post**

Welcome to the first Whimsy and Stars Blog Hop!   You should have arrived here from the Whimsy & Stars Studio blog.  If not, you might want to start at the beginning so that you don’t miss out on anything.
Here is the complete blog hop list in case you get lost along the way.

Whimsy & Stars Studio 

Cheryl  (You are here!)

Christine

Debra

Kathy

Michelle

Tracy

The Design Team has been busy  creating beautiful projects with the NEW Spring Release Sets. Make sure you stop at each blog along the way to check out all of the inspiration, and don't forget to leave a comment at each stop! Two random lucky readers will win this week's New Released Digi Stamp design!   Now if that is not enough, Mabelle released a new Digi today, be sure you check it out!   

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait until summer arrives.    Floaty Girl brings to mind warm summer days spent by the pool.   With her cute little pigtails, she reminds me of my daughter when she was younger.
 



I wanted to add a few freckles but I was running out of time and was afraid that I would make a mistake and “wreck” my image.   What do you think?  Does she need some freckles?




Today Mabelle is releasing new image in honor of the blog hop.  Meet Amelie!  Isn’t she as cute as a button and already to play on the beach?



In case you missed it, here is the Spring Digi Collection released a couple of weeks ago.





We would also love it if you played long with us by creating projects with any of the Whimsy & Stars Studio designs, the more you enter the more chances you have at winning the prize.   Pull out your Whimsy & Stars studio images and join in the fun!  Be sure to link up your project in the linky tool.

Here is a list of all the blog hop participants.  Remember to join in the fun and link up if you make a project using a Whimsy & Stars Studio image.

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Your next stop on the hop is the talented Christine’s blog.  I know she has something wonderful to share with you.

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Floaty Girl (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio
• Inks:  None
• Papers:   Neenah Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Bazzill Basics blossom CS, Pink Paislee Hometown Summer DP pack
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Stampin’ Up edge punch, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  the Twinery baker’s twine, misc. button, Sakura white gel pen

Challenge:

• Creative Mondays - 2W - (1st week) Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Paper Playtime - 2W, F, (1st week) Anything Goes
• Tammy Scrapin Corner - Anything Goes
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Here comes Summer
• A Gem of a Challenge - 2W - 1stW - #45 Pink Blue and Green
• Crafty Ann's - 2W, SIO - Week 1, Stitching
• Crafty Catz - 1E – Anything Goes
• Fussy and Fancy - 2W - Week 2, Punches / Dies
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - (ends May-08) Anything goes
• Divas by Design - 2E - #32 buttons/bows
• Inky Impressions - SIO - anything goes
• Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

We’re going MONOCHROME!

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The new Sentimental Sundays challenge is MONOCHROME (with a sentiment)! This one was a bit of a challenge for me. I generally try to avoid monochrome projects because they intimidate me. But I gave this one a try and am pretty happy with the results.

I’m going to keep this post short since I am late getting it up. Drop by the Sentimental Sundays blog to see the other fabulous MONOCHROME (with a sentiment) creations from the rest of the DT and download your free sentiment set from Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs. I can’t wait to see your MONOCHROME project.

Have a great day!

Supplies:

• Stamps: Sympathy (digital sentiment) by Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs
• Inks: Copic reinkers (to die ribbon) &
• Papers: Papertrey white CS, Bazzil Basics CS, Pink Paislee Think Big & Imagine from the 365-degree collection
• Tools: Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders nestabilities dies
• Embellishments: Ranger Liquid Pearls, Hug Snug cream seam binding, lace

Challenges:

• Flourishes – BBB14 Monochrome
• 2 Sisters Challenge – Let’s get sentimental
• Addicted to Stamps – Stitching
• Aly’s Sunday Challenge – add a bow
• Anything Goes Challenge – Vintage/Shabby chic
• Catered Crop – FTR21 (I used sentiment stamp, ribbon, lace, stitching)
• Craft Your Passion – Anything Goes
• Crafty Ann’s Challenge – Make yourself uncomfortable
• Creatalicious - anything goes
• Deep Ocean Challenge – Lace
• Emerald Fairies Garden Challenge - Pearls
• Pile It On – Layers
• Pink Elephant – Vintage
• Shelly's Images-Terrifically Thrilling Thursday – Anything goes
• Stampavie – Pearls & Lace
• Stamptacular Sunday – Just Sayin’
• Wags N Whiskers – Lace

Love ya!

Wow! It has been a busy week so far. I almost forgot to post my project!

On Sunday night, one of my dogs tangled with a skunk. Not only did she get sprayed but she was bit 3 times. (Thank goodness all the drama was after “True Blood” finished.) We looked on-line and saw that the “old wives tales” solutions such as tomato juice are no longer recommended. We mixed up a solution of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap, put it on her and had to hold her still for 5-10 minutes. (You can find more on this HERE. This solution is what was recommended by our vet too.) I’m happy to say that the solution seemed to work pretty well although my house was a little smelly the next day. We also made a trip to the vet to get a rabies booster and for them to check out her bites. She seems to be doing fine and since she was up-to-date on her vaccines, we really don’t need to worry too much about the bites.

My daughter’s softball team also won their division. Yeah Cougars!

Added to that, it is fiscal year end at the company I work at. Enough said about that. I don’t want to bore you all but suffice to say I feel like I am running around like a mad woman.

With all this going on, I felt like I could use a hug so when I saw Meljen’s Designs Teeny Mouse Hugs in my files, I knew I had to use it. I think this card is going in my box for OWH.

Before I forget, Melissa is releasing some new, yummy images today. Check these out! They will be available today in the Whimsy Stamps store.

The new challenge on the Meljen’s Designs blog is a sketch challenge. The sketch was created by our Meljen’s teamie, Dianna. Stop by the Meljen’s Designs blog to find out all the challenge details.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamps: Teeny Mouse Hugs by Meljen’s Designs on Whimsy Stamps, Handwritten Notes from Papertrey
• Inks: Close To My Heart chocolate ink
• Papers: Neenah Solar Crest white CS, Papertrey dark chocolate CS, Cupid Collection from Pink Paislee
• Tools: Copic markers, sewing machine
• Embellishments: The Twinery baker’s twine, misc. button & ribbon

Challenges:

• Craft Your Passion – Seeing Red
• Cutie Sunday – Animals
• Delicious Doodles – Cute & Cuddly
• Paper Crafting Journey – Anything goes
• Paper Shelter – Anything goes
• Stampavie – more than 3 layers
• Stamp N Doodle – Animals
• Top Tip Challenge – T is for…? (Twine, Teeny Mouse Hugs)

Sentimental Sundays Celebrate Summer Blog Hop

Welcome to the Sentimental Sundays “Celebrate Summer” blog hop. Tuesday, June 21^st, is the official first day of summer in the northern hemisphere and we are ready for all the summer fun to begin. For our friends down under who are moving into their winter months and may not feel like creating a summery project, they may be making “Sparkly or Shimmery” projects.

You should have arrived here from Ann E.’s blog. If not, you might want to start the hop at the beginning, the Sentimental Sundays blog, so that you don’t miss anything.

For my project, I used Mo Manning’s digital image, Janie in July. I love this image. Janie reminds me of how my daughter looked a few years ago. I think she had a pink swim suit almost identical to this.

I’m not really comfortable coloring people. If you follow my blog, you might have noticed that I don’t ever do cards with people on them. Okay, I take that back. I have done 2 other cards where I have colored people. Trust me, you don’t want to look for them. Anyhow, I made a goal to try to practice my coloring and use some images with people over the summer. This card is the first step (after studying LOTS of coloring tutorials.)

The Sentimental Sundays team is still having our usual challenge this week. We hope you will join in our “Summery or Sparkly” (plus a sentiment) challenge. Our sponsor is the talented Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs. The challenge prize will be four INDIVIDUAL sentiment sets from the Raindrop Echo Designs Whimsy Stamps Digital Collection.

As you hop along with us, don't forget to leave comments along the way. There are 3 mystery DT members who will each choose a winner from the comments left on their blog hop posts. The 3 winners will each win a $10 gift certificate to Whimsy Stamps! The hop ends on Friday, June 24^th at midnight EST. The winners will be announced on the Sentimental Sundays challenge blog on Sunday, June 26th.

Your next stop on the hop is Lou Mac. I know she has something wonderful for you. If you should happen to get lost along the way, you can find the complete blog hop list on the Sentimental Sundays challenge blog.

Thank you so much for hopping by.

Supplies:

• Stamps: Janie In July by Mo’s Digital Pencil
• Inks: None
• Papers & CS: Neenah Solar Crest CS, misc pink cs, Pink Paislee Hometown Summer DP pad
• Tools: Copic markers, Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey banner dies
• Embellishments: Misc. pink trim, misc. alpha stickers (from Target $1 spot)

Challenges:

• AI Factory Challenge – Summer fun
• Alota Rubber Stamps – Summer
• Aly’s Stamping Challenge – All about the kids
• AUD Sentiments – Summertime
• Bee-Crafty – Summer’s here
• C.R.A.F.T. challenge – stitching
• Charisma Cardz – Pink & Green
• Crafting For All Seasons – Summer
• Crafts 4 Eternity – R embellishments (round, letter stickers)
• Crafty Purple Frog – Your Favorite Things (Copic markers)
• Delightful Challenges – Anything Goes
• Digi Doodle Shop’s Best – Stitching
• Digital Tuesday – Gingham
• For Fun Challenge – Summer Fun
• Gimme A Break – Anything Summer
• Scrap Creations – Anything Goes
• Just Some Lines – Spotty / Dotty
• Lollipop Crafts – Inspired by Song (Hot Fun in the Summertime by Sly & the Family Stone)
• Moving Along with the Times - Inspired by Song (Hot Fun in the Summertime by Sly & the Family Stone)
• My Mum’s Craft Shop – Seeing Spots
• One Stop Craft Challenge – Stick it (used alpha stickers)
• Paper Play – At the Beach
• Rubber Café - Summer
• Scrapbook Sisters – Bunting or banners
• Southern Girls Challenge – Anything Goes
• Stamp & Create – Summer
• Sundays with Crissy – Here Comes The Sun
• Tiffany Doodles – Steppin’ Into Summer
• Top Tip Challenge – open challenge
• Whimsie Wednesday Challenge – use dies
• Whoopsi Daisy – Free & Easy

Meljen's Designs - Punny Valentine

This morning when I was watching the weather report on the news I realized I forgot to type up my Meljen's Designs post for today. So I am trying to hurry up and get this typed before I start getting ready for work.

I used the new release to paper piece a Valentine's day card for my daughter.




I love this release! I know, I say that every week, but I really do love these cute, punny images. Here is a look at the entire set which is available on Whimsy Stamps today.



Join in the new, Gift Tag challenge today on the Meljen's Designs blog for your chance to win some Meljen's Designs digis. You can find all the details on the Meljen's Designs blog.

Where you a winner from the Meljen's Designs Lots-O-Love blog hop last week? You can check HERE to see if you were the winner of the Hearty Hippo image that I was giving away during the hop. You can check on the Meljen's Designs blog to see if you were the Grand Prize winner.

Thank you for stopping by!


Supplies:

• Stamps: Apple of My Eye by Meljen's Designs on Whimsy Stamps
• Inks: Distressed Inks Antique Linen, (SU Ruby Red)
• Papers: PaperTrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, Georgia Pacific CS, Pink Paislee's Cupid Collection DP
• Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabiliteis (PTI ticket die), Stampin' Up edge punch, copic markers
• Embellishments: Twinery pink bakers twine, misc button, misc glitter glue

Challenges:

• Alota Rubber - Valentine
• AUD sentiments - corny Valentines sentiments
• Bee Crafty - hearts
• Card Makin' Momas - Valentine
• Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
• Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes
• Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
• Crafty Calendar - love
• Crafty Card Makers - hearts
• Crafty Pad - Love is in the air
• Crafty Purple Frog - Valentine
• Creative Card Crew - for a loved one (my DD)
• Creative Cow Girls - Valentine
• Creative Stamp Friends - Valentine
• Cutie Sunday - hearts
• Digital Tuesday - Valentine
• Do It With Digis - Valentine
• Double Dutch - Valentine
• Everybody Art Challenge - Valentine
• Glenda's Random Amusing Challenge - Gingham
• OSAAT - anything goes with a digi
• Ooh La La - for some one special (my DD)
• The Pink Elephant - Valentine
• Saturday Challenge - Valentine
• Scrapbook Sisters - Valentine
• Sisterhood of Crafters - Valentine
• Stamp Something - Digi day
• Stamps R Us - Valentine
• The Latte Lounge - Valentine w/glitter or bling
• Tiffany Doodles - Valentine

Meljen's Designs - Extra Special Release

Melissa Jenkins, artist & owner of Meljen's Designs, created a special release of digital images in honor of her father, Keith Smith, who passed away a year ago today. She designed this set to celebrate his life and love of fishing.

Melissa is giving away the Fisher Moose digital image to one winner. To enter the drawing, share one loving memory of a favorite family member or friend on the Meljen's Designs blog . You can get another chance to win by sharing another memory on the Meljen's Designs FaceBook page. The winners will be announced next Monday.

Here is a look at the entire release which is available on Whimsy Stamps.

Don't forget you still have time to enter the "Food" challenge on the Meljen's Designs blog for your chance to win some free digis. "Like" Meljen's Designs on FaceBook so you can keep track of all the new releases, DT inspiration, challenges and chances to win free Meljen's digis.

Thank you for stopping by today! Stop by the Meljen's blog to give Melissa a hug today.

Supplies:

• Stamps: Fisher Moose by Meljens Designs, Great Day To Fish sentiments from Raindrop Echo Designs (both available on Whimsy Stamps)
• Papers & CS: Neenah Crest solar white CS, PaperTrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, Pink Paislee Old School DP
• Inks: Distressed Ink Old Paper
• Tools: Copic markers, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities, My Favorite Things Die-namics Jumbo Ric-Rac, ProvoCraft Swiss dots embossing folder, PaperTrey Linen & Canvas Impression plate, Paper piercing tool
• Techniques: Faux stitching

Challenges:

• ABC DT Challenge - Sew Special (faux stitching)
• AI Factory - Die Cut or Punch
• Anything Goes challenge - Emboss it
• Cards for Men - Animals
• Crafty Card Makers - Dry Embossing (on 2 rectangle panels & ric rak)
• Creative Belli - Something old (sentiment, ric rac die both unused), Something new (images), Something borrowed (sketch), something blue (blue markers used on overalls)
• Digi Doodle Shop Best - Don't forget the men
• Drunken Stampers -Sewing
• Fairy Tale Challenge - Everything Goes
• For Fun - Embossing (on 2 rectangle panels & ric rak)
• Fresh Brewed Designs - Show off your style
• Fuzzy Wuzzy - Seasonal Project (Summer season)
• Gem of a Challenge - Challenge 10-sketch
• GingerLoft - Great Outdoors
• Paper Pretties - Embossing (on 2 rectangle panels & ric rak)
• Pixie Dust - About the men or boys in our life
• Stamp Challenges - Digi Day
• Wee Memories - dust off the DP