Loves Rubberstamps- Design Day and Flourishes New Release Challenge - Let’s Hop!!

 I decided to combine my Design Day for Loves Rubberstamps and to play in the Flourishes New Release Challenge Flourishes welcomes you  to the kick off of our December release! Today the entire Flourishes Design Team is ushering in a challenge and YOU could walk away winning all of our new sets for December! Here’s how to get in on the fun. All you need to do is play in the…..We’re going to HOP on over to each designer’s blog. At each stop, you’ll find another clue for our progressive challenge! Stacy Morgan will start the hop and by the end you’ll have 8 “ingredients” that you’ll need to use for your cards or creations in order to be in the running!

  ...and here are the 8 requirements for our creations:
1. Anything but an A2 card
2. Use a floral
3. Add ribbon or lace
4. Inspiration photo (on right)
5. Add a tag
6. Add rounded corner or die w/curvy edges
7. Add antique flair w/distressing or sponging
8. Use die cut or punch

So here is my creation; 
1) 6" Square card using Spellbinders  Grand Label One and blue metallic paper
2) I used Poinsettia & Pine by Flourishes
3) Used Baja Breeze & Rose Red Seam binding for ribbon
4) Used the colors in the photo
5) Added a tag using Spellbinders Grommet Tag and sentiment from the same set
6) I rounded edges using Label One
7) I sponged French Blue Fluid Chalk and Orchid Pastel
8) Used the Lotus Pendant and Lace Doily Accents all by Spellbinders 

You can a find Spellbinders, Flourishes 'Poinsettia & Pine and Tim Holtz that I used at Laura's store; http://lovesrubberstamps.net

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! - Create a Winter Scene with a Snow feature...

Today is my brother's 40th Birthday, and it's the only time my mother said she was ready for Christmas! Well I'm back with another card for Loves Rubberstamps and this week's challenge is Let it Snow! Let it Snow! - Think - outdoor scenes, snowflakes, snowmen, igloos & penguins, polar bears on glacier ice... etc! ** This week's SPONSOR IS KENNY K **

I used 'Ice Skate Kate' by Kenny K and colored her using my Prismacolor pencils and I also used white flocking on her tutu. I was trying to create a card that look like she was skating on a open pond with trees all around. So I started off using Night of Navy paper for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size.  Then I used Bo Bunny latest collection called 'Powder Mountain' for the rest. You can find the paper pad here in the store; http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/item_1345/POWDER-MOUNTAIN-6x6-Scrapbook-Patterned-Paper-Pack-from-Bo-Bunny.htm I also used a paper that looked like a sheet of ice which I have had for years which I ran it thru an embossing folder called Birds & Wreath by Sizzix, I then used some white striped metallic paper to make the snow hills. I ran them thru a paper crimper for added effect and to give my trees a starting off point. I cut out the row of background  trees twice using Tim Holtz 'Tree Line' On the edge die using blue paper and light blue paper by Bo Bunny. I then cut out various trees using Tim Holtz 'Snow Tree and Cottage Cutz 'Rustic Sign & Trees and again using the paper from Bo Bunny line. On the dark blue trees I used a Sakura glue pen and added some 'Shaved Ice' by Stampendous for snow. On the 2 light blue trees I used  Viva Decor holographic glitter liner and then sprinkled on blue highlight glitter by In The Making Enterprises over top, to look like snow. I stamped the sentiment from Impression Obsession set called '' Let it Snow' using black crafter's ink and emboss using dark blue embossing powder from Clearsnap. I cut that out using an Anja's Large Oval by Marianne Designs. I added some foam snowflake stickers that I had on hand.
Create a project that uses Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Think - outdoor scenes, snowflakes, snowmen, igloos & penguins, polar bears on glacier ice... etc! **

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 LRSBC30. 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, Decmber 17th 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 our Winner'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 have a very special GUEST SPONSOR this week!

 This week's SPONSOR IS KENNY K **

I entered this card in the following challenges;
1) http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.ca/2012/12/199-winter-scene.html
2) http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.ca/2012/12/all-about-christmas.html
3) http://craftascene.blogspot.ca/

DDC # 41 - Snow Fun with Bling

Well I'm back with another Card for Digi Darla's and this week's challenge is Snow Fun with Bling! I started off using Early Espresso paper for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size.
I used S. E. I. collection called 'Christmas Mint' for the rest. For the first layer I used a stripe paper (Peppermint Bark) followed by a red stripe (Cinnamint). I then used Butter Creams for the third layer. I cut out the fourth layer by using Spellbinders 'Romantic Rectangles' and the paper called 'Nonparelis'. I used the presents from the Christmas Mint paper and attached them with foam tape to the bottom. I then added green, red and brown glitter to 2 of the presents. I used Digi Darla's 'Dot in Winter' for my image and colored her using Prismacolor pencils. I added some Sparkle N Sprinkle flocking in the following colors; Twinkling Clouds, Cherry Sparkle, Night Sky and Paprika which are available here;http://sparklensprinkle.com/o/index.php?cPath=171_169
I added some rhinestone flourishes which were clear and I took out my airbrushing machine along with a green and red Copic marker to color them. I added some light green/ dark green satin ribbon by May Arts.

Loves Rubberstamps Design Day

Well I'm back with another card for my Inspirational post at the Loves Rubberstamp's blog. So here is another Christmas card using Impression Obsession's Marshmallow Mug. I started off using Island Indigo paper for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I then used Tim Holtz Shabby Chic paper stash for the rest. I used 2 layers and then use a light gold paper for the 3rd layer. I then ran it thru a Cuttlebug embossing  folder called 'Swiss Dots'. I then cut out a frame using Spelbinders 'Asian Motifs' and then cut a square piece of gold metallic paper to fit inside the frame. Once again I ran it thru a Cuttlebug embossing folder called 'Script'. I then took a Tim Holtz distress strain called 'Pumice Stone' and used it over top. I then cut out a teacup using Spellbinders 'Nested Teacups' and ran it thru Tim Holtz embossing folder called 'Snowflakes'. I cut the base for the teacup using a Cottage Cutz die called 'Teacup with Saucer /teabag'. I highlighted the teacup using Blue Iris Fluid Chalk. I stamped the Marshmallow Mug using black memento ink and colored using Prismacolor pencils. You find this stamp at the store here; http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/item_1300/MARSHMALLOW-MUG-Cling-Mounted-Rubber-Stamp-by-Alesa-Baker-from-Impression-Obsession.htm I also used a Marvy Snow Writer pen to add dimension to the marshmallows and pompoms which I also added some blue glitter. I also added white flocking to the snowman and his hat & scarf. I then laid the marshmallow cup on top using pop up dots. I added a sentiment from Justrite called 'Christmas Vintage Labels One' and again you find Justrite in the store here; http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/category_307/JustRite-Papercraft.htm
I stamped it using black crafter's ink and embossed using gold embossing powder. I then added some ribbon that I found at Michael's.
You can also find Tim Holtz, Spellbinders and Memento inks at Laura's store here; http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/

Shelly's Images - One Last Stop

Well I'm back with another card for Shelly's images using this awesome image seen here; 
I started off using dark metallic paper for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. Then I used Bo Bunny's newest collection called 'Powder Mountain' for the rest. I colored the image using Prismacolor pencils and then used a Marvy snow writer to add dimension to his hat, fur on his coat and pants and to the little bunny. I then cut out a frame using Spellbinders 'Romantic Rectangles' using dark blue paper from the collection. I used a chipboard piece from Kaisercraft and used Tim Holtz distress stain in Chipped Sapphire to color it. I had these snowflakes on acetate in my stash so I used them on top of the wooden snowflake aw well as the jewelled snowflake in the left hand corner. I found these at Michael's. I added some ribbon along with jewel pin plus another little snowflake and the sentiment came from the Bo Bunny collection called 'Layered Chipboard.

Stamping Dragon Card Challenge - Anything Goes

I'm back with another card for Stamping Dragon Designs and this week's theme is 'Anything Goes'. So here is my card which I used gold metallic paper for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used the Pion Design papers called 'Waiting for Santa 2' for the rest. I cut out the Santa from the paper called 'Santa is Coming' and popped him up using foam dots. Using the other side from this paper I ran it thru a Tim Holtz embossing folder called 'Bricked & Woodgrain set'. I printed the sentiment called 'I heard the Bells Ring' by Stamping Dragons which you can find here; http://dragonslairdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=529&products_id=2810
I cut this out using Spellbinders 'Label Seven' and then cut a frame using the Christmas Flower paper. I cut out the Street Lamp Post by La-La Land Crafts die and I added some double sided tape to the lantern and added some red and yellow glitter. I added some gold ribbon with a bow that I found at Michael's and added 2 basic pearls to the Lamp Post.

Day 4 of our December Digital Stamp Release

Hello and welcome to Day 4 of our December Digital Stamp Release Showcase! 

On Monday (3rd December) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new digital designs, From then until 6th of December the Whimsy Digital DT are showcasing these fabulous new  goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop!

I started off using white metallic paper for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. For my first layer I used S.E. I collection called 'Silver Valley' and then used various gold and white metallic papers for the rest. For the last layer I used a white metallic paper and then ran it thru a Sizzix Embossing Folder called 'Loving Thoughts'.
I  printed out the candle image and sentiment by Kathryn Stamps Art Designs using shimmery white paper and colored it using Prismacolor pencils and added red glitter to the berries. I then added gold glitter to the sentiment using a Sakura Glue pen.  You can find both  these images together here in the Whimsy Store; http://www.whimsystamps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_38&products_id=2202&zenid=0evsaf8l3vccraht3iq5s nsfh4
I then cut out a wreath using  Impression Obsession die called 'Twig Wreath' and used the white paper from the collection called 'Silver Valley'. I then used the pine needle die to cut out the needles using gold metallic paper and cut the holly leaves out of silver metallic paper. I popped up the candle using pop up dots and then added the pine needles and the holly leaves. I punched out the sentiment using Decorative label punch and then cut out a mat by using scissors and following the outline of the punch. I then took out my Marvy Snow marker pen and added some snow to the pine needles. I added some gold ribbon & bow that I found at Michael's.

Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

To be entered  into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow.

 All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 7th December

 To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Day 4

Jackie Randolph 

Kelly Mannix

Michelle Oatman

 Jackie Smith 

Lisa West 

Tracie

Suzi Mckenzie

Judith Hall

Kim Taylor

Christine Garner 

Juelmarie Morgan- 

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow for more new release creations!