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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Loves Rubberstamps - April Showers























Well I'm back with another card for Loves Rubberstamps and this week's theme is April Showers -so show us either  Rain Showers, Wedding Showers, Bridal Showers, or  Baby Showers type cards. We have 2 special guest Sponsors this week; Eureka Stamps & Paper Nest Dolls. So this week I decided to do a wedding card using Flourishes 'Magnolias' and 'JustRite's Botanicals Medallions & Banners'.
You can find both these stamp companies in her store here; http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/category_6/Stamps--Shop-by-Company.htm So I started off using white metallic paper for the base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I then used various white metallic paper,  white stripe metallic and light gold metallic papers for the rest. I laid down white stripe paper for my first layer and then used a piece of light gold paper that I ran thru a Cuttlebug embossing folder called 'Swiss Dots'. I then  cut out a frame using another piece of white metallic paper and cut it out using a Spellbinders die called 'Lacey Tiers' that was part of the Becca Feeken 'February Kit' by Amazing Paper Grace. I then ran the white metallic circle thru a Tim Holtz Embossing Folder called 'Damask'. I then cut out the circle overlay from the same die using light gold metallic paper. I stamped the largest Magnolia Stamp from the set called 'Magnolia's by Flourishes using black crafter's ink onto shimmery white paper. I then stamped the smallest Magnolia (3 times) from the same set again using black crafter's ink onto shimmery white paper. I colored the Magnolias using Prismacolor pencils and them out using scissors. I added some Bubblegum glitter on the Magnolias and Dazzling Rose on the buds which are exclusive to Sparkle N Sprinkle. I stamped the sentiment from JustRite Botanicals Medallions & Banners' using black crafter's ink onto shimmery white paper and used Pearl embossing powder by Clearsnap. I added some white organza ribbon along with a bow.

This week's challenge is:

                       April Showers

Create a card showing us either  Rain Showers, Wedding Showers, Bridal Showers, or  Baby Showers. 

How to play: 
Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC50. Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want. 

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, May 6th so all entries need to be in before then. 

Prize Information:


One lucky participant will be chosen using a random number generator! They will be able to proudly display our Winner's Badge on their blog and they will also win the Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher as well as any prizes being offered by Guest Sponsors that week.

We will have two different possibilities for a gift voucher prize from Loves Rubberstamps for the winner as well.

$10.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we do not carry in our store

$20.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we DO carry in our store

If you want to see what companies we carry visit our store Loves Rubberstamps

We also have Two very special GUEST SPONSORS this week!

  


Monday, April 29, 2013

Inspirational Post for Whimsy Stamps

Here I am wrapping up my birthday dealing with another snowy/sleeting day here in Alberta thinking in all my 48 years I have never seen snow on my birthday and wondering if spring will ever come. So here is  another card that I'm showcasing for Whimsy Stamps for April's release. This time I'm using Millie by Lia Stampz.
I started off using Chocolate Chip paper for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used Koshi by Basic Grey collection for the rest. I added 4 layers and then I cut out another frame using Spellbinders die called 'Lacey Tiers' that came from Amazing Paper Grace February kit that Becca Feeken designed. I then cut out the circle overlay using Lavender Lace paper from the same die. I added some Lacy Lilac glitter exclusive to Sparkle N Sprinkle. I laid a circle sticker from the same collection which I then laid Millie on top using pop up dots. I colored Millie using Prismacolor pencils and added some brown sparkle flocking on the bear. I used the sentiment by Lia Stampz and cut it out using a Curly Label punch. Then punched out a green mat using a larger Curly Label punch. I sponged Violet Mist along the edges. I added some light purple pearls as shown. I then add some light green ribbon along with a bow and 2 rhinestone flourishes. And topped it off using purple resin flowers by Webster's pages.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge - The Great Outdoors














Well I'm back with another card for Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge and this week's theme is The Great Outdoors. Our sponsor this week is The Paper Shelter and we were given the option of 3 images to use. I chose the Adorable Cowgirl as my focal image. So I printed her onto shimmery white paper and colored her using Prismacolor pencils. So I started off using Early Espresso for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I then used Bo Bunny collection called 'Prairie Chic' that fit this challenge perfectly. You can  find this in the store here; http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/item_2168/PRAIRIE-CHIC-12x12-COLLECTION-PACK-Prairie-Chic-Collection-from-Bo-Bunny.htm I added 3 layers and then used a Twiddleybitz chipboard called Musical Bars that I changed by cutting it down to fit my card and the extra pieces I glued on for fence posts. I took Ranger's Emboss It dauber to coat my chipboard and then used Lindy's Gang Two-Toned Embossing powders using Midnight Emerald Obsidian and Midnight Bronze Obsidian. I started off using the Bronze EP to cover some of the fence and then sprinkle some of the Emerald EP onto the fence all at the same time and then heat set.  I added 2 coats. I then took some hemp twine and made a lasso which I glue onto the fence. I then cut out 2 sets of  boots using blue and pink glitter paper using Spellbinders die called 'Western Broncos' made exclusively for Heartfelt Creations as well as the cowgirl hat. Then I cut up the pink boots to add dimension to the blue boots. I used the sentiment from sticker collection and then cut out a label using blue paper  and cut it out using Spellbinders die called 'Label 20'.You can find some Spellbinders dies here in the store; http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/category_358/Spellbinders.htm I added some trees that I cut out from a Cottage Cutz die called 'Rustic Sign & Trees' using green and light green paper from the same collection. I added some transparent glitter called 'Lime' and some opaque glitter called 'Emerald Green' onto the trees to add some bling.

This week's challenge is:


                           Create an Outdoor Scene 

How to play: 
Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC49. Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want. 

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, April 29th so all entries need to be in before then. 

Prize Information:

One lucky participant will be chosen using a random number generator! They will be able to proudly display our Winner's Badge on their blog and they will also win the Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher as well as any prizes being offered by Guest Sponsors that week.

We will have two different possibilities for a gift voucher prize from Loves Rubberstamps for the winner as well.

$10.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we do not carry in our store

$20.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we DO carry in our store

If you want to see what companies we carry visit our store Loves Rubberstamps

Our GUEST SPONSOR this week is!




The Design Team members will also each choose their favorite card from this challenge and the winner's will be able to proudly display a special blog badge on their blog. The Design Team favorite's from Challenge 48 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 50. ** These Winners will receive a $5.00 gift voucher for use on an order $25.00 or more ** 

Guest Designer Information:

If you would like your chance of being our  MAY GUEST DESIGNER just put GDT behind your name, or leave a comment stating you are interested! 
Guest Designers receive a 20% discount on most all items listed in our store during their term. We will also provide a link to your blog for 1 year!! Only rule is to use current images from stamp companies we carry in the store for your challenge projects and to have fun! We will contact the winner the week of the April 23rd with the announcement of the MAY'S GUEST DESIGNER March 30th.

** Be sure to Play Along in our - Weekly Blog Candy Giveaway! Just hop along with our Design Team in a Mini Blog Hop for the chance to win the hidden prize! Start the hop here on ourSensational Sunday Inspirations post **

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Inspirational Post for Whimsy Stamps

Well I'm back with another inspirational card for Whimsy Stamps. I started off using Early Espresso paper for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used Bo Bunny's collection called ' Prairie Chic Garden' for the rest. I added 3 layers and I sponged Tea Rose, Spring Green Vivid inks along the edges. I then cut out a frame using the latest Memory box die called 'Palace Oval Frame' using pink paper from Prairie Chic Garden. I then tried to cut an oval using the same die using Tim Holtz Mirrored sheets. It didn't cut all the way thru so I improvised  using Fiskars paper edgers 'stamp' scissor to mimic the frame edge. Sorry the photo doesn't do the mirrored paper justice. I printed the little girl from Kathryn Stamp Art Designs called 'Allie & Angel'. I colored her skin using Copic markers using E00, E11 and E13. I colored the rest of her using Prismacolor pencils and added some yellow glitter the centers of the flowers. I also added some rose glitter to her bows in her hair. I added some rose pearls to the frame as well as a white flower colored by using Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst spray called 'Ramblin Rose Pink'.  I added a banner from the Bo Bunny Collection called 'Cést la Vie' stickers along with the sentiment stickers. The sentiment is a bonus from Kathryn Stamp Art Designs and I just cut it out with scissors and added some color by sponging on Tea Rose, Spring Green Vivid inks on the edge.



Thursday, April 18, 2013

Shelly's Images - TTT Challenge Theme - April Showers bring May FLOWERS





Well I'm back with another card for Shelly's Images and this week's theme is to use a flower or flowers on your project (easy for all of you since the digi is already a flower). I started off using bronze metallic paper as my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used Bo Bunny collection called 'Little Miss' for the rest. I added 3 layers before cutting out a frame using the 'Lacy Tiers Die' from the Amazing Paper Graces February Kit Club that unfortunately is no longer running using copper metallic paper. I then applied double side adhesive tape to the back of the circle die and then used Hot Lips Transparent Glitter to accent the intricate die. I then printed the digital image onto acetate and onto shimmery white paper, applied double sided adhesive to acetate on the back and added Warm Highlight Glitter to the backside of the flower. I colored the glitter from the backside using my Copic Markers using the following colours YR04, YR68, R27, YG23, and G29. I then colored the other paper image using Prismacolor pencils. I placed the acetate flower on top of the paper flower using pop up dots. I then took some white flowers and colored them using Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst sprays in the following colours; Plumeria Pink, Cape Cod Coral and Salt Water Taffy. I added a Prima Marketing brown flower to the large pink flower, added pink brad to another flower and added a pink adornment to the other flower. I cut out some flourishes using orange, pink glitter paper using Tim Holtz 'Elegant Flourishes' and Cheery Lynn die called 'Fanciful Flourish'. I also printed the sentiment onto acetate and coloured it the same way as the flower. I laid this on top of a Little Miss die cut journaling & page accents.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Stamping Dragons - Steampunk

It's my turn to show off another card for Stamping Dragons and last week's challenge is Steampunk. So here is my card, I used Steampunk Lady on Globe for my inspiration. 
You can find the image here in the store; http://dragonslairdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=403_630&products_id=3081
I started off using Crumb Cake for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I then used Graphic 45 collection called 'A Ladies Diary' for the rest of my papers. I added 2 layers before add a third layer that I cut out using a Spellbinders die called 'Opulent Ovals' using a peach paper. I then cut out the insert using a blue stripe paper that I ran it thru an embossing folder by Anna Griffin called 'Pirouette'. I then cut out 4 corners using Cuttlebug dies called 'Ornamental' again using blue stripe paper. I added charms using Tim Holtz ideology line along with a strip of his filmstrip. I took a piece of metal die that spells 'Dream' by Making Memories and colored it using Tim Holtz alcohol ink in browns & blues. 

Please take time to check out other Design Team member creations!
Tracey Mowbray
Christine Garner
Bec Cook
Tina Teasdale
Angela Deasy
Jackie Smith
Jo Hood
Sarah Henderson


And with that said, its time to get crafting, and once your steampunk creations are ready, dont forget to come back and link up to our challenge. The prize for the winner is a £5 voucher to the
Oh and don't forget to come and join our little family over on Facebook.
We have started a group, just for Stamping Dragon fans. We have loads of fun things going on. We have card swaps, fun challenges, games ect ect... And once we reach 200 members, we are doing a draw for another £5 voucher to the store.. So do come and join us..
Best of luck.
Janette & the DT






Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge - Colors of Spring

Well I'm back with another card for Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge - Colors of Spring. We were given 3 images to work with from Paper Nest Dolls and I chose this digital image called 'Owen with Wooden Horse'. I printed him onto shimmery white paper and coloured him using Prismacolor Pencils. I started off using dark blue metallic paper as my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used the Vita Bella collection called 'The Beautiful Life'. I used two layers before cutting a third layer out using a Spellbinders die called 'Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents and used the stripe paper from the same collection. I then cut out a frame using the same die but I used blue paper instead just using the insert that was left over. I outline the edge of the insert using Cape Cod Smooch Ink. I placed this on top of the stripe paper using double sided adhesive and then popped up the stripe frame using foam tape. I added the boy and the wooden horse using double sided tape. I cut out 2 flourishes  using Cheery Lynn die called 'Fanciful Flourishes' using lime green glitter paper. I added 2 corner flourishes from the sticker collection to the bottom of the card and then used another ribbon sticker from the collection along with a sentiment. I added some Kiwi Kiss satin ribbon along with a bow and added 2 gems from the same collectionas shown.

How to play: 
Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC48. Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want. 

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, April 22nd so all entries need to be in before then. 

Prize Information:




One lucky participant will be chosen using a random number generator will be able to proudly display ourWinner's Badge on their blog!

We will have two different possibilities for a gift voucher prize from Loves Rubberstamps for the winner as well.

$10.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we do not carry in our store

$20.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we DO carry in our store

If you want to see what companies we carry visit our store Loves Rubberstamps

We also have a TWO very special GUEST SPONSORS this week!

Sponsors QKR Stampede & Paper Nest Dolls
          

Guest Designer Information:
If you would like your chance of being our  MAY GUEST DESIGNER just put GDT behind your name, or leave a comment stating you are interested! 
Guest Designers receive a 20% discount on most all items listed in our store during their term. We will also provide a link to your blog for 1 year!! Only rule is to use current images from stamp companies we carry in the store for your challenge projects and to have fun! We will contact the winner the week of the April 23rd with the announcement of the MAY'S GUEST DESIGNER March 30th.

** Be sure to Play Along in our - Weekly Blog Candy Giveaway! Just hop along with our Design Team in a Mini Blog Hop for the chance to win the hidden prize! Start the hop here on ourSensational Sunday Inspirations post **

WINNER OF THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE WILL BE ANNOUNCED WITH THE NEW CHALLENGE ON APRIL 16th!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Whimsy Stamp Card Challenge - #58 Pretty in Pink!



















I'm back with another card challenge for Whimsy Stamp and this week's theme is Pretty in Pink. So here is my card, I started off using pink metallic paper for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I then used an old Basic Grey collection called 'Bittersweet' for the rest. I added 2 layers that I offset  and punch out  a doily using Martha Stewart's Circle Edge punch using the Diamond Lace cartridge using pink paper from the collection. I printed out 'I Smell Spring' by Crissy Armstrong onto shimmery white paper and colored the pig using Prismacolor pencils. I then cut out 2 tags using Magnolia Doohickey dies called 'Vintage Tag' again using various pink papers. I added some pink roses from I Am Roses and a couple of stickers from Bittersweet Collection.

  We have some new changes this new year.



We have three Prizes for Three winners
Our Prize this week is
AND
Second Winner
Our Final Prize this month Is
A Mystery Rubber Stamp

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! Please Remember No more than 3 entries per challenge and all we ask is that you add a link in your blog post to tell your friends you entered the Whimsy Inspirations Challenge

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge - 3D Dimensional Image

Can you believe last year at this time I was standing along with my son with a bunch of kids from school at the 95th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge Memorial in Paris, France but this day also brings back alot of sad memories too, 5 years ago today I lost my beloved husband to Cancer. Okay so I'm back with another card for Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge and this week's theme is a 3D Dimensional Image. This will be where you pop up some part/or parts of your main image which is this adorable monkey by All That Scraps!! This is a digital image by All That Scraps but they do carry rubber stamps as well. I printed this image out 4 times so that I could pop up each part of the Monkey. I colored one Monkey entirely using Prismacolor pencils and then colored just the parts of the Monkey I wanted to use. I started off using Early Espresso paper as my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I then used Graphic 45 collection called 'Tropical Travelogue' for the rest. I added 3 layers before added another paper that had Monkeys over the entire page that I found in my stash. I then took another piece of Early Espresso paper and ran it thru an embossing folder by Tim Holtz called 'Book Covers'. I place this over another piece of paper, again running it thru another Tim Holtz embossing folder called 'Collage'. I then took some green leaf ribbon by May Arts and draped it all around the card so that it looked like vines in the jungle and placed the monkey so that he looked like he was hanging from a vine. I cut out the banner using another piece of green paper from the same collection using a Spellbinders die made exclusive to JustRite called Buntings & Buttons. You can find some of the dies that Laura carries in her store here: http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/category_360/JustRite-Custom-Dies.htm  I added some stickers on the banner along with a chipboard piece as shown from the same collection.

This week's challenge is:

                         3D Dimensional Image

How to play: 
Just upload a creation that you pop up some part/or parts of your main image which follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC47. Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want. 

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, April 15th so all entries need to be in before then. 

Prize Information:



One lucky participant will be chosen using a random number generator will be able to proudly display ourWinner's Badge on their blog!

We will have two different possibilities for a gift voucher prize from Loves Rubberstamps for the winner as well.

$10.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we do not carry in our store

$20.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we DO carry in our store

If you want to see what companies we carry visit our store Loves Rubberstamps

We also have a 2 special GUEST SPONSORs this week!

Eureka & All That Scraps

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Shelly's Images Card Challenge Theme - Use SCALLOPS






















If you are looking for SNS Blog hop, please click here http://stamping4you.blogspot.ca/2013/04/sparkle-n-sprinkle-april-blog-hop.html

Well I'm back with another card for Shelly's Images and this week's theme is 'Use Scallops'
 http://www.shellysimages.com/DigiShop/index.php?id_product=210&controller=product
I started off using Early Espresso for my base which is a 6" square card which I used the Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Squares to cut it out. I used the collection from Basic Grey called 'Senerade' for the rest. I used the green stripe paper and again cut it out using the next size down in the Grand Scalloped Squares by Spellbinders. I then cut out a doily using the newest Circle Edge Punch by Martha Stewart using the Chevron paper from the same collection. I added another scalloped square before cutting out scallops using a die called Tasteful Trim by Stampin'Up using the same paper collection. I printed the horse and sentiment onto shimmery white paper and colored the horse using Prismacolor pencils. I popped it up using foam tape. I then punched out the sentiment using a scallop punch by Stampin'Up. I sponged Chestnut Roan and Green ink along the edges to tone down the white. I added some blue/brown dot ribbon along with the bow that I found at Michael's.


Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Stamping Dragons Card Challenge - Easter


















Well it's my turn to show you what I made for Stamping Dragons Card Challenge started last week which is to make an Easter card or project. I started off using Brocade Blue paper for my base which is a 6" square card. I used the collection by Authentique called 'Hope' for the rest. I added 3 layers and then cut out a frame using Spellbinders 'Opulent Ovals' using the 'Await II' paper. I then sponged the edges using Cape Cod Smooch ink. I then printed Jiggy Easter onto shimmery white paper and colored him using Prismacolor pencils. You can find him here in the store; Jiggy Easter  I then used some funky glitter by Sparkle N Sprinkle to add some bling to the eggs, his ears and his headband. I then used a sticker from the same collection and then cut out a tag using bronze corrugated paper and a die from Magnolia called Vintage tag. I added some Baja Breeze seam binding along with a bow. I then took some white roses for I Am Roses and sprayed them using Whale Watch Blue Starburst spray by Lindy's Stamp Gang.


The theme for this challenge is:
"Easter"
Please note that we have changed the number of entries allowed per person.
2 entries is allowed per person.

Check out our facebook page as seen here; 

The group is for anyone wishing to get all the latest updates from The Stamping Dragon team.
If you wish to hear about and join in, in all the latest design, discounts, fun challenges and much more, do pop over and join us. We already have an exclusive FREEBIE waiting for you...
And do make sure to share all your Stamping Dragon creations with us..
We look forward to see you there...




Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge -Anything Goes























If you are looking for Whimsy New Digital Release post, please click here; http://stamping4you.blogspot.ca/2013/04/aprils-whimsy-digital-release-hop.html 

So I'm back with another card for Loves Rubberstamps card challenge which is 'Anything Goes' and this week's sponsor is Shape EZ by TLC.
I started off using Sahara Sand for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used the collection by Authentique called 'Grace' for the rest. I added 2 layers before cutting out the third layer using it as a frame by using Spellbinders 'Opulent Ovals' to cut it out. I then cut out another frame using peach paper using the same die. I then cut out another label using another Spellbinders 'Gold Label 4' using 'Sweetness' Paper. I sponged on Banana Custard Smooch ink on the edges of the frame. I stamped the girl with puppy from Magnolia that came free with the first Magnolia 2013 magazine which didn't have a name. I coloured her using Prismacolor pencils and popped her up using pop up dots onto the label. I added some white magnolia flowers by I Am Roses which I sprayed them using Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst spray using Alpine Ice Rose. I added a sentiment from the sticker collection which a laid on top bronze corrugated paper that I punched out using a modern punch by Stampin'Up. I then laid it on top of a scallop punch again from Stampin'Up. I added some flourishes by using Tim Holtz 'Elegant Flourishes' using green glitter paper and pink paper which I added some Salmon Transparent Glitter to it. I added some peach ribbon and bow by May Arts. 


This week's challenge is:

                                 Anything Goes!

Create a project with Anything Goes theme! 

How to play: 
Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC46 Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want. 

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, April 8th  so all entries need to be in before then. 

Prize Information:



One lucky participant will be chosen using a random number generator will be able to proudly display ourWinner's Badge on their blog!

We will have two different possibilities for a gift voucher prize from Loves Rubberstamps for the winner as well.

$10.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we do not carry in our store

$20.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we DO carry in our store

If you want to see what companies we carry visit our store Loves Rubberstamps

We also have a very special GUEST SPONSOR this week



The Design Team members will also each choose their favorite card from this challenge and the winner's will be able to proudly display a special blog badge on their blog. The Design Team favorite's from Challenge 45 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 47** These Winners will receive a $5.00 gift voucher for use on an order $25.00 or more ** 

Guest Designer Information:
If you would like your chance of being our MAY GUEST DESIGNER just put GDT behind your name, or leave a comment stating you are interested! 
Guest Designers receive a 20% discount on most all items listed in our store during their term. We will also provide a link to your blog for 1 year!! Only rule is to use current images from stamp companies we carry in the store for your challenge projects and to have fun! We will contact the winner the week of the April 23rd with the announcement of the MAY'S GUEST DESIGNER April 30th.

** Be sure to ENTER our - Weekly Blog Candy Giveaway! Just leave us a comment on our Sensational Sunday Inspirations post and you are entered! **

WINNER OF THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE WILL BE ANNOUNCED WITH THE NEW CHALLENGE ON April 2nd.


Monday, April 1, 2013

April's Whimsy Digital Release Hop




 Welcome to the April digital release blog hop!!!!

We have lots of new images to share with you today created by

So here is my card for this week's April release by Whimsy Stamps. I used "Katie" by Kathryn Stamp Art Design. I colored her using Prismacolor pencils and added some Pretty Princess glitter  to her hair and added Bubblegum glitter all by Sparkle N Sprinkle her socks and the dress. So I started off using Soft Suede paper as my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I then used Authentique 'Grace' collection for the rest. I added 2 layers before adding a third layer which I had cut out using a Spellbinders 'Opulent Ovals' leaving a frame. I then ran the frame  thru an embossing folder by Anna Griffin called 'Acanthus'. I then cut out another frame using Spellbinders 'Gold Label 4'. I sponge on some Rose Coral Fluid Chalk on both frames. I then sponged on some Banana Custard Smooch ink on the edges.  I then laid in 'Katie' inside the frame. I then cut out grass using a Memory Box grass die and sponged on some green ink. I cut out 2 flourishes using pink & green glitter paper using Tim Holtz 'Elegant Flourishes' die. I then cut out the banner using a Spellbinders die made exclusively for JustRite using different papers from the Grace collection. I then used a sticker from the same collection for the sentiment. I added some salmon colored flowers and leaves by Prima Marketing. I added 2 white daisies flowers by I Am Roses and sprayed them using Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst spray called Alpine Ice Rose Primrose.


All Whimsy Stamps digital images are 300dpi for high print quality.You can re-size, flip, or rotate to fit your own project
  To find all of today's new releases please visit the Whimsy Stamps Store
Don't forget to leave comments along the way as there will be 2 mystery DT Members who will each be choosing a winner from the comments left on their hop posts!

These winners will each win a Whimsy digital image of their choice.

The Grand Prize winner of the hop will be chosen from the very last stop, which is
Jackie Smith's Blog

 This winner will receive 5 digital stamps of their choice from the

The hop will run for 1 week and end on Monday 8th April at 12 Noon EST, when the lucky winners will be announced right here.


Below is a complete list of the hop in case you get lost along the way