I'm in Print!!!

The lovely Denise Lynn, owner of Whimsy Stamps, gave me the opportunity to design a card or two for the magazine Complete Cardmaking. My cards are in the latest issue and each one has been awarded a whole page. How fab is that! Here's a peek at the pages, I'll post the cards on my blog at a later date. Some of my fellow teamies from the Whimsy Digital Design Team have also been featured. The magazine comes with a CD full of images, papers and fonts...


Card number one...

Card number two...

It's time for a new challenge at Whimsy Stamps...

It's Wednesday so that means it's time for a new Whimsy Stamps Inspirations challenge! Our theme this week is Bingo. Please go to the challenge blog for more details.

I have made a card using a gorgeous Crissy Armstong image called Birdie Friend. I love this image and have teamed her with some gorgeous Bazzill papers, just HAD to have these ;-) I followed the top Bingo line of Pearls, Image and Flowers...

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Totally Gorjuss - Something New (papers & ribbon)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Anything Goes
Marianne Design Divas - Spread Your Wings
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
I Love Promarkers - Use a Digi
Crafts & Me - Add a Ribbon
Divas by Design - Anything Goes

Supplies:
Image - Birdie Friend by Crissy Armstrong coloured with Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Papers -Vintage Marketplace by Bazzill Basics
Flower - ebay
Buttons - Pretty Little Ribbon Shop
Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons
Pearls - The Hobby House
Tools - Quickutz corner die, Marianne Design Creatables butterfly die LR0158, Woodware leaf punch, Stardust Stickles, brown chalk inkpad

Don't forget you don't have to use a Whimsy item to enter the challenge (it would be great if you did though!)

Don't forget also...as well as a random winner being chosen each challenge one lucky player who has used a Whimsy Stamps image (rubber or digital) will have the opportunity to be a Guest Designer for a future challenge. If you have used a Whimsy Image and would like to be a future guest please add GDT to your name when entering. The Guest Designer will be able to choose a digi stamp of their choice from the store to create their guest card too!

Remember anyone can enter our challenge and we don't mind you combining with other challenges either! All we ask is that you add a link in your blog post to tell your friends you entered the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenge.

A Lil Cutie...

This is one of my cheat cards using a topper. I love this image and have teamed him with some of my fave papers at the minute...

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Hotshot Craft - Die-Cuts (I used a die-cut topper)
Crafts & Me - Fabulous Flowers
Bearly Mine - Anything Goes

Supplies:
Image - from the Wee Suzi's Garden topper set by The Hobby House
Papers - Roses by cArt-Us
Buttons - stash
Ribbon - not sure?
Pearls - Whiff of Joy
Flowers - ebay
Tools - brown chalk inkpad

Denny with Watering Can

I made this card using a gorgeous freebie digi from the wonderful Pink Gem Design webshop. I have again cheated and used the already coloured image. I have also followed the sketch for the current Pink Gem challenge. I don't usually do sketch challenges but loved this one. I have used artistic license and added lots of extra bits and bobs, hope that is allowed...

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
A Gem of a Challenge - Sketch
Die-ing for a Challenge - Anything Goes with Dies
Crafts & Me - Fabulous Flowers
Paperplay - Summer Lovin'
Just Inspirational Challenges - Week 30

Supplies:
Image - Denny with Watering Can by Pink Gem Designs
Papers - Boho Chic by First Edition
Flowers - ebay
Pearls - ebay
Ribbon - Pretty Little Ribbon Shop
Tools - Circle & scallop circle Nesties, Quickutz corner die, Marianne Design Creatables butterfly die, Memory Box Fancy Blossoms die, brown chalk inkpad

I'm being careful...

I've made a cute card to share today using a gorgeous fun image by Lia Stampz, he doesn't look very safe on that apple does he...?

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Anything Goes
OSAAT - Anything Goes
CYDA - All Creatures Great & Small
I Love Promarkers - Use Die Cuts

Supplies:
Image - Hedgehog coloured with Promarkers
Papers - Tea Party by Dovecraft
Flowers - stash
Seam binding - Crafty Ribbons
Lace, pearl hearts & buttons - Pretty Little Ribbon Shop
Tools - Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish die, Quickutz corner die, brown chalk inkpad

It's time for a new challenge at Whimsy Stamps...

It's Wednesday so that means it's time for a new Whimsy Stamps Inspirations challenge! Our theme this week is Anything Goes - fab or what!

I have made a grown up ladies card for this challenge, I adore this image and have teamed her with some beautiful Michele Roos papers, an elegant sentiment and the mandatory blooms and flutterbies...

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
CES - Anything Goes (bye ladies, I've loved joining in with your challenges!)
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Blossoms & Butterflies
Bunny Zoe's - Anything Goes
That Crafty Place - Monochromatic
One Stop Craft - Monochrome
I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes
2 Sisters - Make It Girlie

Supplies:
Image - Flap-Happy coloured with Promarkers
Papers - Violet Spring by Michele Roos
Sentiment - from the Fanciful Birthday Notables 1 set
Flowers - made using the super fab Fancy Blooms die from Memory Box plus a lil bloom from my stash
Ribbon - Pretty Little Ribbon Shop
Pearls - The Hobby House & stash
Tools - Marianne Design Creatables butterfly dies, Elegant Notables 1 die, brown chalk inkpad

Don't forget you don't have to use a Whimsy item to enter the challenge (it would be great if you did though!)

Don't forget also...As well as a random winner being chosen each challenge one lucky player who has used a Whimsy Stamps image (rubber or digital) will have the opportunity to be a Guest Designer for a future challenge. If you have used a Whimsy Image and would like to be a future guest please add GDT to your name when entering. The Guest Designer will be able to choose a digi stamp of their choice from the store to create their guest card too!

Remember anyone can enter our challenge and we don't mind you combining with other challenges either! All we ask is that you add a link in your blog post to tell your friends you entered the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenge.

Gorgeous Teddy Bo...

This is my second ever Teddy Bo card. I have currently left the envelope blank and will add some details when I know who I am going to give the card too. I love this lil chap and have teamed him with some beautiful cArt-Us Roses papers...

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Teddy Bo - Button Up
Anything Goes - Things With Wings
Crafts & Me - Punches & Die Cuts
Papertake Weekly - Cute, Cute, Cute

Supplies:
Image - Sending You A Note coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers
Papers - Roses by cArt-Us
Ribbon, buttons & heart pearls - Pretty Little Ribbon Shop
Pearls - ebay
Tools - Marianne Design Creatables L0158 butterfly die, Quickutz corner die, brown chalk inkpad

Beary Cute...

I have used a super cute bear image to make this card. I think he's adorable...

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Blossoms & Butterflies
By The Cute & Girly - Spring is in the Air
Crafty Calendar - Things with Wings
Papertake Weekly - Cute, Cute, Cute
2 Sisters - Anything Goes

Supplies:
Image - Little Bear Garden Delight coloured with Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Papers - Spring Drop by First Edition
Seam binding - Crafty Ribbons
Flowers - stash
Pearls - stash
Tools - circle & scallop circle Nesties, Hobbycraft butterfly punch, Quickutz corner die, brown chalk inkpad for distressing

Say it with flowers...

This card is for my mum's birthday next weekend from my boys. I won the runner's up prize at One Stitch At A Time last week (thank you ladies) and this is the image I chose. I think it's just beautiful and perfect for my mum...

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Anything Goes - Things With Wings
CRAFT - Use Buttons
Craft Your Passion - Lots of Texture
Crafty Catz - April Showers/May Flowers
Delicious Doodles - Bingo (punches, DD image & flowers)
OSAAT - Here Comes Summer
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Birthdays

Supplies:
Image - Floral Watering Can by Delicious Doodles coloured with Promarkers
Papers - Boho Chic by First Edition
Lace - Pretty Little Ribbon Shop
Flowers - stash
Buttons - Ladybug Crafts
Alpha stickers - Bo Bunny
Pearls - stash
Tools - c'Art Us Lily border punch, Hobbycraft butterfly punch, Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish die, brown chalk inkpad for distressing

Come have a peek...

The wonderful Kathy aka StampArt Design draws gorgeous images sold exclusively by Whimsy Stamps and Kathy has just started her first very own blog. Please pop over to share some love and grab yourself a beautiful freebie image - just click on the pic above. I also have a card featured on Kathy's very first blog post - I am so honoured, thank you Kathy x

It's time for a new challenge at Whimsy Stamps...

It's Wednesday so that means it's time for a new Whimsy Stamps Inspirations challenge! Our theme this week is Spots & Dots.

I have made a card using a fab Lia Stampz image called Nishi. I have kept my card pretty simple...

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Creative Craft - Anything Goes
Just Tracy's - Anything Goes

Supplies:
Image - Nishi coloured with Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Papers - Isabelle by First Edition
Flowers - Fancy Blooms by Memory Box
Buttons - Pretty Little Ribbon Shop
Pearls - The Hobby House & stash
Tools - brown chalk inkpad

Don't forget you don't have to use a Whimsy item to enter the challenge (it would be great if you did though!)

Don't forget also...as well as a random winner being chosen each challenge one lucky player who has used a Whimsy Stamps image (rubber or digital) will have the opportunity to be a Guest Designer for a future challenge. If you have used a Whimsy Image and would like to be a future guest please add GDT to your name when entering. The Guest Designer will be able to choose a digi stamp of their choice from the store to create their guest card too!

Remember anyone can enter our challenge and we don't mind you combining with other challenges either! All we ask is that you add a link in your blog post to tell your friends you entered the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenge.

Full Bloom...

It's May digi release day at Whimsy Stamps and there are lots of fab new images and beautiful papers. Please hop over to the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations blog to join in the monthly hop, there are lovely prizes up for grabs!

For my card I have used a gorgeous floral image designed by Kathy Kittmer aka StampArt Design. I have teamed the image with some beautiful new Michele Roos digi papers. The card is for my mum for her birthday...

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Anything Goes - Things with Wings
OSAAT - Here Comes Summer
MAWTT - Garden or Flowers
I Love Promarkers - Flower Power (floral image)
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Creative Craft - Anything Goes

Supplies:
Image - Full Bloom by Kathy Kittmer coloured with Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Papers - Vintage Summer Garden by Michele Roos
Sentiment - from the Fanciful Birthday Notables 1 set by Ann Vento
Lace - Pretty Little Ribbon Shop
Flowers - My Mum's Craft Shop and Crafty Emma's Store
Gems - Melissa Frances
Alpha stickers - Bo Bunny
Tools - Circle & scallop circle Nesties, Elegant Notables 1 die, Quickutz corner die, Marianne Design Creatables butterfly die LR0158, Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish die, brown chalk inkpad