Clearly Whimsy Stamps Sneak Peeks Day 2

Hello there and welcome to day two of the Clearly Whimsy Stamps debut release sneak peeks. Today myself and the rest of the DT and GDT are sharing more peeks with you. If you hop along with us like yesterday and leave us a comment on every step of the way you will be entered into the draw to win a $15 gift certificate to spend in the Whimsy Stamps Store. All of the cards and links to the blogger sharing today are on the Whimsy Stamp Blog.

 

For my card today I have used the new Feeling Fruity stamp set along with the Feeling Fruity Die set. I have first made the base which is all white on white as you can see. I have cut a tag using a Sizzix die and then punched a whole in the top and added some WRMK Floss to it. This has been added to the base with 3D foam pads. I have then stamped the sentiment from the stamp set, cut this out and popped on top of the tag. The strawberry has been cut using the die set and then liberally covered using the Wink of Stella clear brush pen. This has been added tot he tag with more 3D foam.

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Here is the rest of the hop list for today:

 

Amy Kolling

Deb Routledge

Jen Nelson

Simonne Clay (designer of the amazing products)

Heather Pulvirenti

Maureen Merritt

Rosemary Dennis

 

Thank you so much for visiting me today. Please join us tomorrow for the grand blog hop. We have two fantastic prizes of new release goodies to give away to two lucky hoppers.

Clearly Besotted Challenge - Stamp Your Own Background

Hello there, today there is a new Clearly Besotted Challenge being set. This month the challenge is to stamp your own background. For the background on my card, I have stamped the dots from the Background Builder set on to some PTI Winter Wisteria CS using Versamark ink. I have then taken one of the hearts from the Love Hearts Die Collection and cut this from some PTI Royal Velvet CS before running through my Cuttlebug using the Sizzix Plaid EF. I then cut the banner die from the Tag Along Set and stamped the sentiment from the A Little Sentimental on to it. I have finished off the card by cutting the smaller of the two butterflies in the Butterfly Wishes Die Collection with vellum and glittered them using the Wink Of Stella pen and added rhinestones to their bodies.

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The winner of the challenge will receive four Clearly Besotted stamp sets. For full details please visit Stephanie's blog and take a look at the other DT creations as well! Unfortunately I have some sad news to share as well. Maureen (Moe) is having to step down from the DT to concentrate on her studies. She will be surely missed but I wish you all the best with your Masters Moe! Thank you so much for visiting me today.

Yellow Butterflies

Hello, my name is Michelle and I am obsessed with butterflies! :0) Sorry to use them again but as soon as I saw the latest CASE Study Challenge I had this idea in mind. 

I love the sketch that Lisa Spangler used on her card and thought it would look pretty with butterflies. I loved her background too. I have used the Hero Arts Envelope Pattern on mine and inked it lightly with PTI Lemon Tart ink. It is very subtle but I love the effect and I just love those butterflies!

Because you cannot really see the background effect in the top pictures I just wanted to darken one to show you:

 

Thanks so much for visiting me today, I really do appreciate it. Today I should be getting some sort of results from my allergy testing, thank you to those who sent wishes. Have a lovely day!

Harvest Berries Butterfly

This is the card I made for Mum's Birthday this year. I used the Harvest Berries background from PTI and the butterfly is from the Sixxiz & Hero Arts Antique Flower and Butterfly set - unfortunately I have lost the dies somewhere so had to cut it out by hand!

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When In Doubt ... CASE!

A few months ago I was lost for inspiration for a card for my Grandma's birthday, I wanted something pretty but just wasn't sure, then I remembered seeing this amazing card by Stephanie Wincott and of course had to CASE it. I changed it around a little but as you can see kept it pretty close to the original.

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Paul Texting

Hello all, here is a card I have made for my cousin. I have used the fab Paul Texting by Mo Manning for Stampavie and coloured him with Copics; cut out and added to base with DST. The base is Bazzill Kraft CS and a sheet of Echo Park Little Boy - Sailboats paper. I have then wrapped around with SU Linen Thread and added a triangle cut from Bazzill Basics Stonewash CS and a button added on top. The '18' has been cut using the Sizzix Girls Are Weird alpha set from more Bazzill Kraft. I have gone round all the papers/cardstock with my Tim Holtz Edge Distresser tool.

STAMPS: Mo Manning. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Bazzill Basics, Echo Park. TOOLS: Sizzix Girls Are Weird Alphabet Set, Tim Holtz Edge Distresser, Copic Markers - skin: E000, E00; browns: E41, E42, E43, E44; blues: B91, B93, B95, B97, B99; shadow: W1, W3, W5, blender pen. EMBELLISMENTS: Stampin' Up! Linen Thread, button from stash.

Lovely weather here in Surrey today, I have got my hair cut ready to return to work on Wednesday! Thank you for the lovely messages of support. I will be back tomorrow with the winners for the papers giveaways.

You Know You're Old When ...

I have made this card for my Aunt who is turning 60 this week ... she has a great sense of humour so I when I was this image by Bugaboo Stamps I knew I had to use it on her card! I have printed Stella out and coloured her with Copics adding touches of glitter and glaze to her glasses. I have mounted her with DB Swimming Pool CS added to base with 3d foam. The sentiment is also by Bugaboo but I changed the font to suit my needs; this has been printed directly onto a sheet from the DCWV The Linen Closet Stack and then also added to base with 3d foam pads. The base is a layer of Bazzill Kraft CS followed by a layer of DB Dragonfly CS then another sheet from The Linen Closet Stack. Elegant Peacock Seam Binding wrapped around and tied in a bow using the Bow Easy. The 'Happy Birthday' is rub ons by Bazzill Basics and the '60' has been cut out using the Sizzix Sizzlits Girls Are Weird alpha set and then glittered with DB ultra fine glitter. Bazziil Jewels added to finish. I hope she likes it!

STAMPS: Bugaboo Stamps. CS: Craftwork Cards, Anita's, Bazzill Basics, Doodlebug Designs, Die Cuts With A View. TOOLS: Sizzix Sizzlits Girls Are Weird Alphabet Set, Copic Markers, Doodlebug Designs Ultra Fine Glitter. EMBELLISHMENTS: Bazzill Basics Word Rub Ons, Bazzill Basics Self Adhesive Jewels, Seam Binding by The Ribbon Girl.

Mistletoe Mice

Here is another card I have made using one of the very cute Gillian Roberts stamps available at Dies to Die for. I have stamped the image and coloured with Copic markers adding glitter to the Mistletoe berries, cut out and added to base with DST. The base is simply a layer of red DB CS added to a white card blank followed by a layer of red grid DB paper - both can be found at DTDF. Ribbon {Stampin' Up! from the lovely Jules} wrapped around and tied in a bow. Snowflake cut using a Sizzlits die from Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS added with a white button. Message stamped {elzybells} at the bottom to finish.

STAMPS: Gillian Roberts for Stampavie, Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Stampin' Up! ribbon, button from stash, Sizzix Sizzlits Snowflakes #15 die, Karen Foster Scrappers Floss, Copic Spica At You glitter pen, Copic Markers.

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Anniversary Hearts

The very talented Kerry made this card a while back, I thought it was so stunning that I had to CASE it! Thanks so much for the inspiration Kerry, I hope you don't mind me CASEing it! I have changed the colours and made it into an Anniversary card, I am quite pleased with it {except for the greeting being slightly wonky}. I added a strip of red CS to a white card blank followed by a strip of Doodlebug heart paper {those red flowers are flocked!} and then a strip of white that has been run through my Cuttlebug using the Victoria embossing folder and then added some satin ribbon on top. Hearts cut using a Sizzlits die and added with 3d foam pads. Gem stones added to finish. Greeting stamped from the Woodware 'Tiny Greetings' clear set underneath. This card is made for my cousin and her husband who are celebrating their one year anniversary, I made their Wedding placecards using red & pink and gem stones so I hope they like it and it compliments their memories of their Wedding Day.

STAMPS: Woodware. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs, Bazzill Basics. ACCESSORIES: Sizzlits die, Cuttlebug Victoria Embossing Folder, red ribbon from stash, Papermania Adhesive Gems.

Male Quick Card

I had to make a really quick male 60th Birthday card yesterday so I thought I would get out my Stampin' Up! Rock Star Card Elements Kit, it is great for making quick male cards. I have used the green cardstock as the base and added strips of the patterned paper, stars added with 3d foam pads and then stamped the greeting from the Elzybells Little Hello set. The '60' has been cut from DB black CS using the Sizzix 'Girls Are Weird' alpha set.

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Stampin' Up! ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Sizzlits Girls Are Weird Alphabet Set.

Elzybells Valentines Bear

Elzybells is releasing some gorgeous valentines stamps on Monday and us DT have some sneaky peeks for you! Here is mine for day one. I have stamped out the gorgeous bear and coloured him in with Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor, cur him out using Nestabilities and added to base with 3D foam pads. The base has been made by layering up DB pink CS and running the lighter shade through my Cuttlebug using a Sizzix Texturz plate. Sizzix heart die cut from DB velvet CS and message added on top with baby heart. Check back later ... I may have another sneak peek for you!!

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Anitas, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Nestabilities dies, Sizzix Texturz Kit #3, Sizzlits Heart, Stars and Tag die, corner rounder punch.

Merry Christmas Mum

This is the card I have made for my mum using the gorgeous Elzybells Juggling Eskimo stamp {my fave of this year I think!} I have stamped him out and coloured with Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor, adding glitter to his coat with my Spica pen, cut out with Nestabilities and added to base. Base has been made by layering up DB Lilac CS and Sprinkles paper. Sizzix swirls cut out with white and added behind snowflakes - some of which are 3D mounted and cut with glitter CS. Gem stones and pearls added to finish. Are you following the Elzybells Advent Calendar?

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Craft Creations, Doodlebug Designs, Doodlebug Designs Sprinkles paper, Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coated. ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Snowflakes #15, Sizzix Decorative Strip 'Swirly', Nestabilities Dies, Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coated brad, Papermania Adhesive Gems & Pearls, Copic Spica At You glitter pen.

PTW - Dawnys Sketch #4

I have made this card for my Grandparents following the fab sketch over at PTW. The image is Elzybells coloured with Copics with the star gliittered, the paper is SU! Dashing Designer. Snowflakes die cut and layered up with a Dew Drop on the top, sentiment is also Elzybells. Apologies for the dark photo.

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Airondack Pitch Black. CS: Anitas, Bazzill Smoothies, patterned paper by Stampin' Up! Designer Dashing Series. ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Snowflakes #15, Dew Drop, Stampendous glitter, Copic Markers.

Elzybells Challenge 9 - Red, Gold & Green

This fortnights challenge has come from the fabulous Steph. The challenge is to use red, gold and green on your card and of course Elzybells stamps. Here is my card. I have used the ever so cute Reindeer & Sleigh stamp and coloured with Copic markers adding glitter to the sleigh with my Copic Spica pen. I have added to base with 3D foam pads. The base has been made by layering up red CS on to a DL card and adding a strip of SU! paper down the middle. I have then wrapped ribbon around and added a snowflake. The snowflake has been cut from opaque acetate using a Sizzlits die and gold ink rubbed on. I do like this card even if I do say so myself!! Sorry the pic is so small but 'cos the card is so long it won't fit! Go check out the full details of the challenge and the amazing cards by the DT on Elizabeth's blog.

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Airondack Pitch Black. CS: Anitas, Doodlebug Designs, Stanpin' Up! Dashing patterned paper. ACCESSORIES: Sizzlits Snowflake #15 die, Ribbon by Papermania, Copic Spica At You glitter pen, Copic markers.

CCT - Snow & Snowflakes

"This week we would like to see 'snow' or snowflakes on your card"

As I liked the purple card I made for PTW, I thought I would make another in pink for this weeks CCT challenge. I have made it slightly bigger and used Craftwork Cards paper combined with an Elzybells sentiment. I hope everyone has a lovely weekend, I shall mostly be tidying up/sorting out my craft room {again!!}

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Anita's, Doodlebug Designs, patterned paper by Craftwork Cards. ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Snowflakes #15 die, Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coating, Nestabilities dies, ribbon by Ribbon Oasis, Copic Spica At You glitter pen.

PTW - Let It Snow!

"This weeks challenge is Snow! Anything snow related - snowmen, snowflakes, snowy scenes etc!"

I have used the gorgeous Juggling Eskimo by Elzybells {coloured with Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor} for this challenge combining it with Doodlebug CS, embossing and my gorgeous new snowflake die {covered with DB Sugar Coating}. It is lovely to be able to participate in some challenges again and I must say I do like this card even if I do say so myself!!

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps, Studio G. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder, Nestabilities, Sizzix Snowflakes #15 die, Copic Spica At You glitter pen, Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coating, Ribbon by Ribbon Oasis.

SW Flourishes Challenge

STAMPS: Spiral Whisper. INK: Airondack Pitch Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs, patterned paper by Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Craftwork Cards Mini Message, Sizzix Scribbles Swirls Die, EK Success corner rounder punch, Copic At You Spica glitter pen, Copic markers.

Happy 21st

I have completely been inspired by a card made by Janet following the Isamaki Sketch for the card below. I have made it for my cousin's 21st on Monday. I have first layered blue CS on to a white card blank then added layers of CS in different shades of blue. I have then coloured Craftwork Cards chipboard numbers with my black Copic marker and added them to one of the layers. The greeting is a Pebbles Inc rub-on and the stars are Sizzlits dies. I have gone round them with a black pen adding little stitches. Two brads to finish.

CS: Anita's, Bazzill Basics. ACCESSORIES: Craftwork Cards chipboard numbers, Sizzlits Hearts, Stars & Tag die, Bazzill Basics brads, Pebbles Inc rub-on, black Copic marker, black Copic fineliner.

My First Sizzix Character!

Apologies I haven't been around much lately. I have been so busy with university work that I have had hardly any time to make any cards sadly. I had a 2,500 word essay to do last week (now handed in) and this week I have a 20 minute presentation to do on Thursday (Argghhh my worst nightmare!) so I am busy writing and preparing for that.

Thankfully I had a small amount of time to make a card for my cousin who graduated a little while ago. I decided to get on and make the card without the PB stamp that I wanted as I was running out of time. I saw the Sizzix graduation outfit at The Glitter Pot and thought it was ideal. I have simply made the sizzix character with lots of different CS and added this to a DL card blank with 3D foam pads. I have added a strip of black Bazzill Bling CS accross the bottom of the card and added a Mini Message, again with 3D foam pads. I had to draw the face on myself (hoping to get my hands on the rub-ons soon), I know it is not great but it is my first attempt. My cousin is a fellow cardmaker so I hope she will understand the thought that went into making this card! Apologies the pic is so small but this is as big as I can get it!

CS: Craftwork Cards Softies, Bazzill Bling, Bazzill, Payper Box. ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Dress Ups Body die set, Sizzix Dress Ups Girl Hair die set, Sizzix Dress Ups Gradulation die set, Craftwork Cards Mini Messages.