Another Card for Elizabeth Crafts Design Team Call

Here is another card that I submitted to Elizabeth Craft Designs Design Team Call. I started off using black metallic paper for my base which is 6" square card. For the rest I used Bo Bunny collection called 'Serenity' for the rest. The first layer I used green paper  and laid down black circle paper on top using pop up dots.  Before I popped up the third layer on top of the black circle paper, I added some gold mesh ribbon. I cut out the bamboo trellis (727) die by ECD using kraft corrugated paper which I highlighted using Inka Gold 'Brown Gold' ink. I added a gold bow and wrapped some beads as shown. I used the Asian Vases (SKU 2516) by ECD which I applied the Vase onto double sided adhesive which is backed onto shimmery white paper, then applied Warm Diamond Silk Microfine Glitter by ECD to cover the whole card.  I then colour the vase using Copic Markers using the following colours YR12, YR24 and YR27. You can see the technique by Els Van de  Burgt on YouTube as seen here. I added some gold flowers using a green brad and coin that I found at Michael's as seen in the left hand corner. For the bottom left corner, again added some gold flowers and added a sentiment from Prima Marketing using brown brads. I also added some chipboard pieces from Graphic 45 Bird Song.

Supplies Used:

Paper: Black Metallic Paper, Bo Bunny Serenity Collection, Kraft Corrugated Paper
Dies: Bamboo Trellis (727) by Elizabeth Craft Designs
Other: Warm Diamond Silk Microfine Glitter (640),Peel Offs Asian Vase black (SKU 2516)- Elizabeth Craft Designs, Graphic 45 Bird Song Chipboard, Gold Flowers- Prima Marketing, Finnabair Mechanicals 'Plate & Labels', Bo Bunny Serenity Brads, YR12, YR24, YR27 - Copic Markers, Inka Gold 'Brown Gold'

Another Card For Elizabeth Crafts Designs

As you know I entered Elizabeth Craft Designs Design Team called early February and made the team stating March 1st. So I thought I would show you my designs that I entered. So here is first card using a modified Tri-Shutter card. I started off using Basic Black for the base and using Graphic 45 'Bird Song' for the rest. On the 2 larger sides I added 3 layers with the last one using a piece of Japanese paper. I then added some red metallic ribbon along with an Asian coin. I then die cut out Bamboo Trellis using corrugated paper. I then cut the trellis in half as shown. I then used Elizabeth Craft Designs Peel Off called 'Lace Fan 1' black as shown.  For the middle, I used 2 layers of paper and then used a black circle cutout for one side and the orange for the other. I then cut out the Koi Fish silhouette  by ECD using silver shimmer sheetz by ECD which I then coloured using Tim Holtz alcohol ink using Orange, Red and Yellow. I then cut the overlay for the Koi fish by ECD using Black Velvet Sheet also by ECD. I popped these fish by using pop up dots. I also used a Bo Bunny 'Serenity' Trinket for the middle. I then used ECD Glitter Holly Borders Gold/Silver (7051) for middle as shown. I then cut out some paper lantern from Graphic 45 called 'Enlightenment' and then added Glossy Accents by Ranger to add dimension.

Supplies Used: 

Paper: Basic Black- Stampin'Up, Graphic 45 Bird Song, Japanese paper -on hand
           Black Velvet Sheets - Elizabeth Craft Designs

Dies: Koi (742), Bamboo Trellis (727) - Elizabeth Craft Designs
Other: Peel Offs - Lace Fan 1 black (SKU 1279), Glitter Holly Borders Gold/Silver (7051)  - Elizabeth Craft Designs
            Bo Bunny 'Serenity' Trinket, Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks -Orange, Red, Yellow,  Glossy Accents - Ranger, red metallic ribbon, asian coins - Michael's

Exciting News at Elizabeth Craft Designs

I have some really exciting news, Elizabeth Craft Designs has announce their first ever Design Team!! I'm really happy to say that I accepted a position with their Design Team as seen here. I can't wait to start playing with their products starting March 1st, 2014! 

JustRite Friday Challenge #112 - Color Inspiration

 JustRite is having a Color Inspiration this week so, all you need to do is simply create a card or project using the colors and inspiration photo provided. Well it's been awhile since I have done a card or even done a challenge. My mojo has been AWOL since Christmas. So I started off using a light peach metallic paper for the base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I then used Kaisercraft collection called "Key to my Heart" for the rest. For the first layer I used a light blue paper and I over stamped in the four corners using corner stamp using a stamp from the JustRite collection called Lace Vintage Labels Three using Tim Holtz Distress ink called 'Tumbled Glass'. I also did it on the second paper using the same stamp but changed the ink colour to Antique Linen. For the third layer I using this technique by Splitcoaststampers called 'Layered Gesso Background' to add some interest. I then stamped the medallion from the same stamp set using Versamark and embossed using Ranger's  'Gilded Gold'. I then coloured some of medallion using Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals called 'Blue Hawaiian blue'. I then stamped the corner twice, again using Versamark and embossed using Ranger's  'Gilded Gold'. Then I painted the corners using the same colour which I then popped it up using pop up dots on top of the medallion. From the same stamp set, I used the sentiment which I used black crafter's ink to ink the stamp and used clear embossing powder, stamping on the middle part of the medallion which I cut out using scissors. I cut out 2 corners using Filigree Corners by Becca Feeken using gold glitter paper. I added 3 kinds of seam binding by Stampin'Up in the following colours; Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze and Rose Red. I added a red Velvet Wild Rose flower by Petaloo.

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

I can't believe today is the first day of 2014!! Happy New Year Everyone, today I thought I would show you some of my favorite projects/cards that I did last year 2013. When you click on the title it will take you back to the original post.

January 2013- Sparkle N Sprinkle Fancy Folds

February 2013 - 

Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge - Anything Goes

March 2013- SNS Favorite Technique


April 2013 - 

Stamping Dragons Card Challenge - Easter

May 2013 - Whimsy Stamps - Happy Mother's Day

June 2013 - Shelly's Images - Beach Theme


July 2013 - 

Unity Stamp Company is having a Creative/Color Contest

August 2013 - Shelly's Images -Oh Scrap!


September 2013 - 

Flourishes - Get in Shape – September Release Challenge!

October 2013 - 

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #240 ~ Paper Piecing & A Special Contest!

November 2013 - 

Something new for me - Mix Media Journal Cover

December 2013 - 

Shelly's Images - Welcome Winter

So that's a wrap for 2013, it was a really busy year for me being on 5 different Design Teams which I have truly enjoyed all of them. I have decided that in 2014, I would take a break from Design Teams and truly do something for me whether it was Mix Media, or Scrapbooking, teaching or just making cards for myself. Who knows? I have signed up for  3 online courses which will hopefully give me some more inspiration, anyways I will leave you with this "May all your "new beginnings" be happy ones and for those of you who are looking for one I hope the one you find fills your heart and your mind with everything positive. "To new beginnings and happy fresh starts"! CHEERS!!" Stay Inky!!!

24 Days of Christmas Event - Day 15

To thank you all for your continued support of Whimsy Stamps, the Whimsy design team are holding a fun Christmas event here on the blog in the run up to Christmas!

Everyday from the 1st to 24th of December, a member of the design team will be sharing a brand new Whimsy holiday creation here on the Whimsy blog. Included in these daily posts will be a LETTER. Visit us everyday, make a note of each letter and keep them safe. Once you have collected all 24 letters, you should be able to unscramble them and make a 4 word phrase. Email your phrase to whimsystampscontests@gmail.com by 31st of December 2013, and if you've guess correctly, you will be entered into the draw to win a fantastic GRAND PRIZE! But that's not all! We will also be running some fun SPOT PRIZES throughout the entire event. The prizes could be hidden here on the Whimsy blog or on our design team member's blogs, so be sure to leave a comment here and on our DT's blog posts each day to be in with a chance to Win!!

 Well it's bittersweet day for me, as it's my last post for Whimsy Stamps, I have decided to take a break from DT's. So here is as my creation for the 24 Days of Christmas which is sponsored by Denise Lynn, the owner at Whimsy Stamps. What a great way to thank all of the supportive Whimsy fans who follow the Whimsy Blog throughout the year. There are prizes galore--a grand prize and random prizes throughout. I started off using Early Espresso for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I then used 'TimberGrove' by Fancy Pants Designs for the rest. I added 3 layers which I offset the last 2. I cut out various snowflakes using Memory Box dies using light blue, white and dark brown metallic paper. I printed out the Penguins using shimmery white paper using the "Penguins are Present" by Crissy's Digi's. I coloured the image using my Prismacolor pencils and added some black flocking to the Penguin. I also added some white glitter to the pompom and to the face of the little penguins. I added a sentiment as well from Whimsy Stamps


I have entered this card in the following challenges:
1) Loves Rubberstamps Challenge

Shelly's Images - TTT Challenge Theme - Welcome Winter

Wow it's been a really long time since I made a card for Shelly's Images but life has been hectic!! This month's challenge is a Winter Theme- Make Winter themed projects and include a snowflake. Oh Boy is it cold here in Alberta, right now it is -17C with a windchill of -29C. So I'm staying warm and working on my Christmas Cards. So here is my card, I started off using a dark blue metallic paper for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I then used Bo Bunny's collection called 'Woodland Winter' for the rest. I added 3 layers and then added 2 acrylic snowflakes that I found at the Dollar Store. I then I add Tim Holtz alcohol ink to colour the snowflakes using Silver, Stream and Denim. One of the snowflakes I added some white glue and sprinkled on Tim Holtz Distress Glitter Tumbled Glass and Faded Jeans. I then printed out the "Snow Sign" by Shelly's Images twice onto shimmery white paper and then I inserted the sentiment 'Happy Holidays'  into the sign. I then colored the sign using my Prismacolor pencils. I popped up the sign onto the second sign using pop up dots. I then added some DecoArt's Snow-Tex onto the sign using a palette knife and while it was still wet sprinkled on Tim Holtz Distress Glitter Tumbled Glass and Faded Jeans. I added some silver ribbon along with a bow and added a white snowflake brad to the bow.