~ Introducing Whimsy Stamp's July 2019 Paper Door Kit ~

Welcome Whimsy Stamp Fans to Whimsy's New Paper Door July 2019 Kit!

This month's theme is all about giraffes!  I absolutely love giraffes...they are gentle giants!  I especially love to feed them...they have the softest tongues.

What is Whimsy's Paper Door Kit?

BRAND NEW kit debuting on the 10th of each month.
Each kit is a $50+ retail value for only $29.95 plus shipping.
EXCLUSIVE 6 x 6 Whimsy Stamps designer paper pack collection on heavy weight paper with a beautiful sheen - 24 double sided sheets.
TEN sheets of 8.5" x 5.5" heavy weight neutral card stock - in black and white.
SPECIAL EDITION 4 x 6 clear stamp set "Giraffes" created exclusively for PAPER DOOR.
COMPLEMENTING "Giraffes" outline die set to easily cut out the images from the 4 x 6 stamp set, designed exclusively for PAPER DOOR.
SPECIAL EDITION "Zebra Stripes" mini background rubber stamp and "Giraffe" stencil introduced especially for PAPER DOOR.
PRIVATE access to PDF files with step-by-step instructions for at least 4 different projects.

What truly makes PAPER DOOR special is that there is no subscription...that's right...NO subscription.  You pick and choose which kit you want to receive each month!

Click HERE for more information and to order this kit.



My project is a shaker card design showcasing, what I think is, the momma giraffe.  I just adore this image and she was so incredibly fun to color.  How stinkin' cute is her expression?!

I have her nestled in some comfy leaves from the Leaf Foliage 2 Die Set.  Doesn't she look comfy?!  When you order this kit, you will receive the step-by-step instructions to make this card.  How fun is that?!

~ Additional Whimsy Stamp's Products ~

Zig Zag Stitched Rectangles Die Set

Pierced and Stitched Circles Die Set

Leaf Foliage 2 Die Set

Quick Strips Die Set

~ Copics ~

Giraffe:  Y11 Y13 Y15 Y19 YR23

Snout:  E50 E51 E53

Spots:  E33 E35 E37

Hooves: C0 C1 C3 C5 C7
Eyes:  C0 C1 C3

~ Misc. ~
Acetate

Sequins

Silver Rhinestones

Each kit has a retail value of over $50 and is selling for only $29.95 plus shipping.  Even better is that you can add other products with the kit to reach the free-shipping threshold (I don’t know about you, but I LOVE free shipping!).  If you haven’t ordered your kit yet, you might want to do it soon: PAPER DOOR kits are famous for selling out fast!  Order your kit HERE today.

**I participate in Whimsy Stamp's affiliate program.  That means I receive a commission when products are purchased through links here on my blog. (At NO additional cost to you).  This allows me to be able to make more projects to share and hopefully inspire you!  From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate your support!!!

Happy Stamping!

~ Trick-or-Treat...Who Can It Be? ~

Thinking of You Marci is all set to go trick or treating!  The theme for today's Inspiration Friday is turquoise and black.  I tried coloring up Marci in traditional colors, however, as I was coloring her she kept telling me she really wanted to be Franken"Marci" for Halloween.  Yes, when I am creating, my stamps and designs tend to talk to me either as I am actually in the process of creating or in my dreams.  It may sound crazy but I am ok with that...lol...and Marci is now very happy and ready to trick or treat!

You can't be a Franken"Marci" without a few scars and bolts, which I added with my multi-liner, a touch of turquoise tint (BG10) and some platform shoes.  Plus, she makes such a cute Franken"Marci" I felt she needed a spiderweb crown to complete her outfit!

La-La Land's Icicle Border Die reminds me of Frankenstein's hair so I couldn't help but add that to my card to give it an extra spooky look and you can't go trick-or-treating without something to put your treats in so I cut off the pumpkin from the the little girl in the Happy Boo To You Clear Stamp Set and gave it to Franken"Marci" to put all her goodies in.

Now for the important part!  "Thinking of You Marci" is a cute little girl in an adorable outfit and in order for me to create her costume I needed to add a few embellished details.  When you add details such as a nose, stitches, bolts, etc., like I have done on Marci, this is called "Creative Color Placement and/or Details."  I asked Irina Blount, the owner of La-La Land Crafts, if it would be ok with her if I added these details.  Irina was gracious enough to allow me to be creative and listen to what Marci wanted!  Every company has their own Angel Policy and it's usually listed on their website.  If you do not see it posted, you need to contact them and get permission before you change someone else's artwork. There are some companies and artists who will not allow you to enhance or change their images...so please be respectful and check first and honor their wishes...Thank You!

~ La-La Land Crafts ~

Thinking of You Marci Rubber Stamp

Happy Boo To You Clear Stamp Set
Double Stitched Hills Border Die
Open Hearts Doily Border Die
Haunted Hill Border Die
Spiderweb & Spider Die
Cameo Frames Die
Icicles Border Die
Ghosts Die

~ Copics ~

E04 - Lips

C0 C1 C3 C5 C7

BG10 BG11 BG13 BG18

0.3 and 0.05 Black Multi-liners

Happy Stamping~

~ Nicolette ~

~ A Special Scenic Birthday Wish ~

This DoveArt's Canoe Stamp from Whimsy Stamps makes the perfect masculine card or the perfect card for the nature lover.  There are so many design possibilities with this stamp.  I chose to put it in my series of card designs using the monochromatic with a pop of color technique.  In this series of card designs I am also using the Basic Stitched Ovals Die Set on every card.  I love finding different ways to use the same set of dies on each card design to give them their own special look.  On this card the image is cut out twice with two different sized ovals and popped up using dimensional foam tape at different heights with the smaller oval being higher than the bigger oval.  It really gives the canoe that 3-D dimension I was going for.  I not only used the larger oval die to cut half an oval out of the black cardstock but I also embossed this piece with the Wire Fence Embossing Folder by Darice.  This element in my design gives the card balance and the embossing along with the red twine and black rhinestones gives the card texture.

 You can see my first card design in this series HERE.  

~ Whimsy Stamps ~

Canoe Rubber Stamp

Birthday Wishes Sentiments Digital

Basic Stitched Ovals Die Set

Wire Fence Embossing Folder

~ Copics ~

C1 C3 C5 C7 C10

R24 R27 R29 R59

0- Blender

Stay tuned for the next cards in this series!

Happy Stamping!

~ Nicolette ~

~ All Things with Love ~

Happy World Card Making Day!!!  Today I want to share with you this beautiful DoveArt's Heart Tree stamp from Whimsy Stamps.  This Heart Tree can be used for so many different occasions not just Valentine's Day.  I think it would make a beautiful wedding, anniversary or even birthday card.

I totally love making monochromatic cards with a pop of color which is a perfect technique for making a sympathy card.  I decided to color just one falling heart red to convey my heartfelt sympathy.  I just love the message this design conveys to the recipient!

~ Whimsy Stamps ~

Heart Tree Rubber Stamp

Deepest Sympathy Clear Stamp Set

Basic Stitched Ovals Die Set

~ Copics ~

C0 C1 C3 C5 C7 C10

R24 R27 R20 R59

0 - Blender Pen

Happy Stamping!

~ Nicolette ~

~ Happy Fall from Foxy & La-La Land Crafts ~

Happy Friday Everyone,

I'm back sharing with you today my La-La Land Craft's Inspiration Friday creation.  The theme is fall leaves.  Foxy is enjoying a beautiful fall day amongst the trees and blue sky.  I used the Birch Trees Die to cut out a few tree trunks out of some really cool woodgrain paper I had.  I colored them with my Copic E30 to give them a more realistic look and to bring out the cream color of the background paper. 

To create the beautiful blue sky, I used my airbrush machine, torn paper towel and my Copic B41...  super quick and easy.  This technique makes the perfect sky background!

~ La-La Land Crafts ~

Stay Foxy Rubber Stamp

Birch Trees Die

Leaves Confetti Die

Lattice Bracket Die

Nested Frames Large Die

~ Copics ~

Foxy:  E33 E35  E57 E08 R11 and C1 C3 C5

Tree Trunks:  E30

Sky:  B41

Eye:  White Gel Pen

Foxy's Fur:  Blending Solution and Terry Cloth

 Happy Stamping! 

~ Nicolette ~

~ O Christmas Tree...O Christmas Tree ~

Doesn't this lil' penguin from Whimsy Stamps make the cutest Christmas tree or even better, a Christmas present?!  He has so much Christmas cheer to spread around!  This scene was so much fun to create...I am really happy how it turned out.  

I used the large oval die from Whimsy Stamp's Basic Stitched Ovals Die Set and cut in half to make the rug.  I used Darice's Stripe Embossing Folder to make the plank wall and La-La Land Craft's Presents Border Die.  The presents are easy to cart apart to spread the presents around.  I added foam tape to the presents on the rug to give a more 3D effect.  

Products Used

Whimsy Stamps:   Penguin Christmas Tree

Whimsy Stamps:  Basic Stitched Ovals Die Set

La-LaLand Crafts:  Presents Border Die

Waffle Flower:  Lacy Layers Die
Waffle Flower:  Lacy Layers 2 Die

Darice:  Stripe Embossing Folder

Copics

Penguin:  C10 - C00 C1 C3 C5

Cheeks:  R20 - 0 Blender

Beak & Feet:  YR65 YR68

Teals:  BG10 BG11 BG13

Reds:  R24 R27 R29

Multi-liner:  .03 or .05

Happy Stamping!

~ Nicolette ~

~ Sweet Christmas Wishes ~

 This cutie patootie stamp called Penguin Candy Cane from Whimsy Stamps is ready to send out the sweetest of Christmas wishes this season.  Don't you just want to pinch her little cheeks?! I couldn't resist using this yummy pink and white paper with sweet treats all over it for this image.  I just love all of these layers and how just pops of pink and teal really make this card stand out.  

 I think I need her hat, too!

~ Whimsy Stamps:  Penguin Candy Cane ~
Lawn Fawn:  You're Sweet Line Border
Waffle Flower:  Lacy Layers Die 

Waffle Flower:  Lacy Layers 2
Darice:  Dot Embossing Folder

~ Copics ~
Penguin:  C10 - C00 C1 C3 C5
Cheeks:  R20 - 0 Blender
Beak & Feet:  YR65 YR68
Pinks:  R81 R83 R85
Teals:  BG10 BG11 BG13

Happy Stamping!

~ Nicolette ~

~ La-La Land Craft's - Santa's Helper Baby Luka Gift Box ~

Hello Everyone,

Today I am sharing with you my 3D Inspiration Friday Design Team project for La-La Land Crafts.  I decided I wanted to make an easel card on top of a gift box.  I had so much fun creating this box and am so happy how it turned out!  It is the perfect size to put a gift card, money, a pretty bauble or some sweet treats.

~ La-La Land Craft's ~

Santa's Helper Baby Luka 

Santa's Helper Baby Marci (Sentiment)

Christmas Lights Die

Filigree Candy Cane Die

Filigree Christmas Tree Die

Nested Frames Lg. Die Set

Stitched Scallops Border Die

~ Copics ~

Skin:  E50 E51 E21

Cheeks:  E93 & 0 Blender

Eyes:  B91

Pacifier:  B91 B95 B97

Reds:  R24 R27 R29

Grays:  C00 C1 C2 C3

Happy Stamping!

~ Nicolette ~

~ Christmas Joy ~

This adorable stamp called Penguin Christmas Sweetheart from Whimsy Stamps is ready to send some Christmas love to all your family and friends.  I love how this card turned out to look like a present.  The scallop and middle strips actually wrap around the card and slide off and the card opens up from the center.   This card would be perfect if you were giving someone a gift card.  All you would have to do is adhere the gift card with a piece of double stick tape to the inside of the card.  It would feel like they were opening up a present!

~ Whimsy Stamps:  Penguin Christmas Sweetheart ~

Lawn Fawn:  Stitched Scalloped Borders

Your Next Stamp:  Bow-tiful Little Bows Die Set

~ Copics ~

Penguin:  C10 - C00 C1 C3 C5

Cheeks:  R20 - 0 Blender

Beak & Feet:  YR65 YR68

Reds:  R24 R27 R29

Multi-liner

Blender Solution & Texture Rag

Happy Stamping!

~ Nicolette ~

~ Penguin Peek-a-Boo ~

It's time to shake it up Penguin style!  I couldn't resist putting these adorable Penguins from Whimsy Stamp's Penguin Holiday Squares Clear Stamp Set into this peek-a-boo die from Lawn Fawn.  I liked that I was able to just make one section of the die-cut a shaker.  I created two window scenes using the Winter Wonderland Border Die from Cottage Cutz and the the wavy die from the Pierced Border Trio Die set from Whimsy Stamps.  The Itsy Bitsy Polka Dot Backdrop Die from Lawn Fawn added the perfect snowy backdrop to the card.

What's a snowy scene without some bling!  Crystal Glitter from Stampendous and Nuvo White Crystal Drops add the perfect touch to finish off this super fun card.

~ Whimsy Stamps:  Penguin Holiday Squares Clear Stamps ~

Whimsy Stamps:  Pierced Border Trio Dies

Lawn Fawn:  Peekaboo Backdrop
Lawn Fawn:  Itsy Bitsy Polka Dot Backdrop

Cottage Cutz:  Winter Wonderland Border

Copics
Penguins:  C10 - C00 C1 C3 C5
Cheeks:  R20; 0 Blender
Beaks:  YR65 YR68
Teals:  BG10 BG11 BG13
R24 R27 R29
Multi-liner
Blender Solution/Texture Rag

Misc. Products Used:  Craft Medley Creative Essentials Sequins in Rouge & Go Green; Diamond Dust; Stampendous Crystal Glitter; 3M Foam Tape; Heavy Acetate; Nuvo Glue Pen; Nuvo White Crystal Drops

Happy Stamping!

~ Nicolette ~

~ Big Bunny Squeezes ~

This will be the bonus card in my class over at The Paper Collage in Peoria, AZ on April 28th.  This card features the new Hugs Bunny set from Whimsy Stamps.

You can find all the class info on my blog under Class Schedule in the tabs above.  I hope you can join us!

Whimsy Stamps:  Hugs Bunny

Copic

R81, R83, R85

E31, E33, E35

W1, W3, W5

YG25

Multi-liner .05

Blender Solution/Texture Rag

Happy Stamping!

~ Nicolette ~

~ Bunny Fly By ~

Here is the third card we will be making in my class at The Paper Collage in Peoria, AZ on April 28th.  I just couldn't resist making a bunny themed class featuring the new Bunny Balloons set from Whimsy Stamps!  He's so FLUFFY!!!

You can find all the class info on my blog under Class Schedule in the tabs above.  I hope you can join us!

Whimsy Stamps:  Bunny Balloons

Whimsy Stamps:  Fly By

Whimsy Stamps:  Stitched Cloud Dies

Copic

R81, R83, R85

W1, W3, W5

B000

Blender Solution/Texture Rag

Happy Stamping!

~ Nicolette ~

~ Up, Up and Away ~

Hi everyone,

I love making shaker cards so I couldn't help but put one in my class over at The Paper Collage in Peoria, AZ on April 28th.  This class features all the adorable bunnies from the new Bunny Balloons set from Whimsy Stamps.

You can find all the class info on my blog under the Class Schedule in the tabs above.  I hope you can join us!

Whimsy Stamps:  Bunny Balloons

Whimsy Stamps:  Stitched Cloud Dies

Whimsy Stamps:  Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles

Copic

B000, B00, B01, B02

R81, R83, R85

C1, C3, C5

Y13, Y15

Happy Stamping!

~ Nicolette ~

~ Bunny Whimsy ~

Hi all,

Bunnies are one of my very favorite animals and that is why I chose them to be the theme of my very first class at The Paper Collage in Peoria, AZ on April 28th.  This is one of the cards we will be making. We will be using the new Bunny Balloons set from Whimsy Stamps.  Isn't this bunny absolutely adorable?!   

You can find all the class info on my blog under Class Schedule in the tabs above.  I hope you can join us!

Whimsy Stamps:  Bunny Balloons

Whimsy Stamps:  Shaker Maker Circle Square Combo

Copics

E31, E33, E35

Y13, Y15

R81, R85

Happy Stamping!

~ Nicolette ~