WHIMSY "Try It Tuesday" #15

OMG!!  Hang onto your sox people -- it is June NEW RELEASE DAY for WHIMSY....... and if you love water as much as I do, (even bottled) you will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this months' releases.  I have a smattering of them in my hot little hands......and I am IN LOVE!!  Ideas are exploding from my well-earned silver haired head --  like a bag of popcorn in a microwave.
I have a quick and easy-peasie masculine card for you today, just in time for Father's Day.........  dressed up with a smattering of feminine touches to "pretty-it-up" add some interest. This ship is breathless........  I always think of my Dad when I see a sailing ship.  Dad came to Canada from England working on a vessel much like this one, running away from home at the age of 14, after my widowed Grandmother remarried. 
OK,  I do get carried away with memories at times - so let's get on with the real reason for this post.  WHIMSY "TRY-IT TUESDAY #15!!! 
The base card uses a 4 1/4" x 11" piece of cardstock, scored in half at 5 1/2".  The secret to the edge of this card is finding a border punch that punches a full border, punching from one side. (this one is the fancy lace border from SU)  Leaving a center panel (1 3/4" in this case) to be decorated with a DP (or not).
Now for the image.  I stamped the ship once onto a piece of mottled blue DP (from stash) and twice onto white cardstock. Working from the background of the sails, pieces were cut from the stamped white images and glued over the DP image for a 3D look.  The paper pieced image was cut into a 3" circle and matted with a slightly larger die cut and sponged with TH Tea Dye Distress Ink. Two copic markers (BV13, BV17) were used to darken the areas of the inside area of the ship and the water. A Sukura White Pen was used to give the illusion of whitecaps on the water. Really easy-peasie would be to stamp the image onto the white cardstock and sponge a sky / water background. (I always do things the hard way).
This Stamp Set, (3 images and 3 sentiments) is such a mystery, I don't even know it's name!!
Do check into the The Whimsy Stamps site to see all the goodies and  the Whimsy Blog to see all the delicious-ness the DT creates.
Materials used:  Mysterious New Whimsy  Release, Memento tuxedo black, TH Tea Dye Distress ink, 1/2 sheet of Card stock, 1/4 sheet of card stock, pieces of White Cardstock (copic) and DP, Copic markers:  BV13, BV 17, Ribbon and flat back pearls (from stash). Double border punch,
The cutouts on the front of the card limited the sentiment size so it wouldn't peek through. A die cut similar to the front image was cut rom contrasting cardstock, then a sponged sentiment was 3D taped to the die.
A wide bow to the bottom of the card and flat back pearls to the punched border were added for a feminine touch interest.
Hope this has given you some inspiration to "stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it along to brighten someone's day".
Next week, I will attempt to show you a different card fold from one very large circle.  See you then!

Try It Tuesday - for Whimsy Stamps

Hi all.  I hope your week has been full of sunshine and the warmth of Spring.  Here in the interior of BC it has been weird.  Tonight a thunderstorm took our power out and brought a torrential downpour of chilling rain.  Thus a very quick and cute card for Try It Tuesday.
Have you seen the latest stamp sets from "2 Cute Ink"??  They are so adorable! I'm using one of the images and a sentiment from the "Crafty Cats" set today.  Take a look at the complete set of 3 images and 5 sentiments - do you have a friend who loves sewing, knitting or crocheting? This is a purrrrr-fect set to have. 

Materials used:   Crafty Cats by Heidi Schwoerer, Cougar white copic card stock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Copics: E93, E97, BG10, BG04, Oval and Scalloped Oval die cut, scalloped border punch, SU embossing folder, seam binding and brad, DP from Echo Park. From Stash, brown, aqua and vanilla cardstock.
Sometimes CAS (clean and simple) is best.  I'm feeling very under the weather with bronchitis, so today, CAS is mandatory.
Until next week, "Stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to make their day."
Rubber hugs, whimsy wishes,

Try it Tuesday # 13

Hi all, for another "Try It Tuesday" for Whimsy Stamps.  I've constructed a Center Step Card for you today using a set from Monika Martinson (Momas) called Build a Rose Bush.

I don't have a tutorial for you today, but I will give you the measurements.
I started with a piece of 6" x 11" white cardstock. I used 100lb weight cardstock for a sturdy card.  (The EK Success Lattice Border punch measures 1 1/4". )  Both the left and right side were punched on the long edge, starting at 1 1/2" from bottom to 1 1/2" at the top. If not punching - then cut a line - by measuring over 1 1/4" and cutting a vertical line from 1 1/2" bottom to 1 1/2" top.  The 3 1/2" Center panel  was scored in half, at 5 1/2".  A mountain fold was created at the 1 1/2" mark for each side panel and a valley fold 1" from that. Close your card at this point and it will create a natural fold for the two side panels.  A spellbinders die was used to create the scalloped bottom edges.  The white panels are matted with a Bo Bunny DP.  The image from "Build A Rose Bush" was stamped onto Cougar White cardstock for copics with Memento Tuxedo Black, colored with copic markers and die cut using the overlapping image technique.  The inside is matted with the same Bo Bunny DP with a Scalloped Circle stamped with "Life is a sweet bouquet of special moments"
I'm not totally happy with this card and if I had another 4 hours, I would do it over from scratch, but I do need to sleep:( I'm hoping that you will take the Center Step card idea and try one for yourself.  Finished card measures 6" x 5 1/2" and folds flat for mailing at regular postage.
Materials used:  Build A Rose Bush, Cougar White Cardstock (for copics), Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Copic Markers:  RV10, RV21, RV23, RV29, YG93, G40, YG63, YG97, Viva Decor Gold Pearl Pen (centers of flowers),  Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap, Spellbinders large scallop die, and oval die, EK Success Lattice Border Punch, Bo Bunny DSP from stash.
Remember, Stamp up a Storm, Ink up a Wish and send it on to someone to make their day.

Try It Tuesday - Rose is on the move

Hi all, I keep believing that Spring is going to appear any day now.  Wherever Rose is, there is spring and she's on the move - Riding her bicycle in the glorious sunshine and fresh, clean air. 
I've used a wonderful stamp, that I've been eyeing for quite a while - Rose's Bike Ride, a Wee Stamp for Whimsy Stamps.  While rummaging through old card ideas, I came upon a template for a "Simple Slider Card", and decided that Rose would be a great example.  The tutorial for the card, can be found here.  I have adapted the measurements to suit the image.
My card measures 6 1/2" x  5 1/2".  I started with a piece of Cardstock measuring 12" x 6" scored at:  1/2"; 5 1/2";(mountain folds) 10 1/2"; 10 3/4" 11 1/4" and 11 1/2".  (Valley folds).  I started a tutorial, but my eyes gave out along with my camera battery.  

Notice that Rose slides to the right when the tag is pulled.  I haven't stamped the tag as yet - but will add a signed sentiment before the card is given away.
Materials used: Rose's Bike Ride, Cougar White (copic card stock), Memento Tuxedo black ink, Copic Markers:  R00, E11, R20, E30, E31, E34, E37, BG01, BG05, B04, BG10, BV02, C0, C01, YG24, Sakura Stardust Pen, Sakura White Gel Pen. 
Materials from stash:  Flowers, Ribbon, Brad, Grass Punch, MS Border / Corner punch, Butterfly charm, Stickles.
My intention was to cut Rose out, however, cutting off all the beautiful squiggles that add such wonderful detail to the stamp would have been lost - so a messy cut was what happened.
Remember, Stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to make their day.

Whimsy "Try it Tuesday" #11

Did you miss last Tuesday's Newsletter?  Totally my fault.  We changed location and our cable / wi-fi was not hooked up to send.  It took a couple of days to get back on track - but thankfully tech support managed to fix the situation.  Never-the-less, this should have pre-posted from my home computer - and it didn't - My old brain is not clever enough to try to second guess an electronic device. 
I have a short, but sweet, post for todays "Try It Tuesday" using a sweet digital image with a bonus Sentiment set from StampArt Design called Ari & Toby. Kathryne has captured these sweet little children at their cutest.

Materials used:  Toby & Ari, by StampArt Design, Cougar White (copic paper), Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz distress ink), Glossy Accents (puddle and butterfly), Copic Markers:  R00, E11, R20, E30, E34, E35, R22, R23, R24, R29; BG10, BG13, BG31, C4, C7
From Stash:  Gathered Lace, Friends button, Flowers,Butterfly punch,  and leaf punch.
The image was colored and easily cut out to be popped on top of the DP with foam dots for dimension. The sentiment was cut in a circle and sliced to fit under a slit in the rainbow DP (Websters Pages). Glossy Accents were added to the puddle, Butterfly and bow on the umbrella.
Until next time - "Stamp up a Storm, ink up a wish, and send it on to someone to make their day."
Rubber hugz, Whimsy wishes,

Try It Tuesday #10 - Spring Bringer

Hi all for another Whimsy Try It Out Tuesday.  My heart goes out to those who lost loved ones or were injured in yesterday's tragic events in Boston.  It is sad that there are people in this world that will harm innocent people for some unknown reasoning in their sick minds.

On a very much lighter note.  I have a little card today to bring some Spring happiness into your life. Since we are all so ready for Spring to happen for real, I've created a card to  (shove, kick, boot)....ummmm, help, it along using Spring Bringer, a Wee Stamp designed by Sylvia Zet for Whimsy Stamps. Isn't she adorable??!!

Supplies used:   Spring Bringer; Xpress It Blending Card, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Designer Papers by Michele R Designs for Whimsy Stamps, Copic Markers:  Skin: R00, E11, R20   Hair:  E30, E34, E35  Wings:  RV52, RV0000  Clothing:  RV0000, RV10, RV63, RV66, RV69  G24,  Flowers:  Y17, RV63, RV66,  Sakura Glitter Pen, Glossy Accents (wings), SU small and large Butterfly punch, SU Colored card stock, EK Success border punch, Sewing Machine (huh!!??) and flowers from stash.

Inside my card,  I've added a special surprise - Butterflies.  








LOTS of Twirling Butterflies.
The tutorial for the Twirling effect can be found at SCS where there is a Video which can give you the visual effect.  My card finished is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". The bulk of the inside will probably require a box envelope to send and extra postage.  Did I have fun playing??!!  Sure did, it was fun to construct - and that's why I enjoy card making - the challenge and seeing the final results. Giggles can often be heard coming from my Craft Room....... which send my dogs into a tilted head pose.....  (ok, their mommy is a bit strange).

Additional Supplies used for inside:  Designer Papers by Michele R Designs, SU Butterfly punches, unknown stamp, Skewer (painted white and cut to size), string and rhinestones......Oh, almost forgot -- paper beads.

I really have to add that I absolutely love the Designer Papers by Michele R Designs, which until recently were only available to me through digital format.  Our LSS started to carry them and they are absolutely gorgeous and are a  6"x 6" size - perfect for cards.  She has added glossy elements to the paper that are stunning.  I almost hated to cut into them.  Absolutely Beautiful!!

I will be entering this card into the following challenges:
Whimsy Inspirations - Pretty in Pink
Bearly Mine - Spring flowers
Totally Gorjuss # 179 - Spring Shades

Until next time - Stamp up a Storm, ink up a wish, and send it on to someone to make their day.
Rubber hugz, Whimsy wishes,

Try it Tuesday #9

Hi all, for another Try It Tuesday.
I’ve been playing in my craft room with the Lace Doily Border 1 Die; Lace Doily Corner 1 Die; and Vines Die.
I must admit I was very skeptical ordering these dies, because I looked at the intricate details and did not think that I would be able to cut them without lots of problems……….. NOT. I was so pleased at the details that showed up after cutting!! WOWSERS!! The die cuts actually look like hammered tin. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! I separated the die cut from the die and just ran my finger over it to remove the little bits…….NO POKING !!! I am so impressed!!
A LITTLE TRICK WHEN DIE CUTTING: Put a layer of plain old wax paper between your die and cardstock……… Separates the die cut from the die like butter! Well worth the hassle of not having to poke out all those intricate little pieces.
Do you remember that saying………. The best laid plans o’ mice an’ men gang aft a-gley……… Yep, it happens! I had what I considered a wonderful image colored, to mess up. Ergo my plans for that project!! Which brought me to using a different image. Which is why I’m waaaaaaaay behind schedule on posting.
My finished project for today is a Double Gatefold Card. Why double? Instead of a normal gatefold – It has an extra flap with an image added to overlap the gatefold.
My husband often asks me why I don’t make just ordinary cards – you know like a piece of paper folded once………. Well, I love different folds! Makes card making all the more fun.

If you wish to challenge yourself to make the Double Gatefold – the secret is to start with a 12” x 5 ½” piece of cardstock. Then you score along the 12” edge at: 2”, 4”, 8” and 10”. That will give you the base to decorate however you wish. You can also use an 11” x 5 ½”…..and work out the measurements for scoring (have fun with that one.....lol).
Materials used: Goldie Locks, an Elisabeth Bell image for Whimsy Stamps, 12 x 51/2” white cardstock; 4 - 1 7/8” x 5 3/8” black pieces; 4 – 1 5/8” x 5 1/8” pcs, DSP; Xpress It Blending card; additional DSP and Black for matting; Vines Die; Copic Markers: Skin: R00, E11, R20 Hair: E 25, E29, E27 Clothing: Y20, Y21, Y26, Y28 Misc: C1, C4, YG24. Butterfly, ribbon and brads from stash.
Did you happen to notice the flowers in the bottom left corner??
I used the Lace Doily Border 1 Die for them. I did mention that I was “PLAYING” in my craft room, didn’t I?? LOL

I started with the Lacey Die cut…….. In the next photo you can see the cut marks (in black) for each petal. NOTICE the intricate details of the die!!!
You will need 8 petals for each flower. Overlap the cutouts of the petals and glue in place. Four petals will create one layer for the flower.

Here are some layered flowers created, using a ¼” circle punch to add a center to the flowers, and sponging the edges with ink.  Pretty......

Here is the image of my “Crinkled Flowers". The flat layers were sponged with ink with a brad added for the center, then literally pummeled, pinched, folded and scrunched!
As I mentioned before……. I was playing.
Now my disaster for the day……. Oh my intentions were so cotton-pickin’ good……. But my finished product was way toooooo big for my already finished card and I made a very noticeable boo-boo:(
The image is a Chrissie Armstrong image called Crown of Daisies. She is just so pretty. The copics used are the same as above. The reason I am showing you this is because………… Once again, I cut the Lace Doily Border 1 Die into sections and added them to the image to make a border. WOWSERS ………. Oh my, I love the embossing – looks like a hammered tinplate!

Well, that is all I have to show you for today. “Remember, stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to brighten their day.
Til next week, Rubber hugs, and Whimsy Wishes,

Hidden Message Easel Card Tutorial

"Hidden Message" Easel card Tutorial

Closed View – flat for mailing.

Open View – for display.

Side View – to show footprint of card when open.

Materials used:

"Gracie" from StampArt Designs, exclusively for Whimsy Stamps", Xpress It Blend Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, DP from stash, Flowers - assorted Whimsy Buds, Copic Markers:  Skin: R00, E11, R20;  Dress: V12, V15, B60, V28;  Hair:  E30, E50, E53, E23, Grass:  YG25, G24, G40; Fence:  E13; E53, E33; Glossy Accents (butterfly and flower in hair), Sakura Glitter Pen, Ribbon (wired) from stash. DP and card stock from stash.

Supplies to Gather:

• Matted image 3 3/8" x 4 1/4"
• DP 4 1/8 x 5 3/8"   and 3 3/8" x 1"  (this allows for border punching edge)
• Sentiment piece 3 3/4" x 5 1/2"  (white)
• Tag  3 1/4" x 5 1/2"   (white)
• Cardstock  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• 1" strip of white ( allows for border punching edge)
• Misc.  D/S tape, foam tape, ribbon, flowers, corner rounder and scallop punch. 

(NOTE:  For the photos of the tutorial I have changed color of paper and DP)

1. Flip DP to wrong side and mark 5/8" margins on all four sides.   Before cutting - mark the top margin with dotted lines  _ _ _ _ to indicate a score line.

2. Drop down 1 3/4" and mark on each side of inner box.  _ _ _ _ to score.

3. Measure down another 1 3/4" and mark again _ _ _ _ to score.

4. Cut around the other 3 cut lines, which will give you a 3-sided frame.

5. Your DP will look like this.  Valley, Mtn, valley fold.  (ignore the green cardstock.)

6. Flip DP over and apply adhesive to the bottom 1/2" of flap.

7. Line bottom of Tag with very bottom of ½” flap (centered) and adhere.

8. Center your tag behind your DP. Open the flap – Stamp sentiment onto frame showing through the window.

9. Cut a 1" x 4 1/4" strip of white and scallop punch one edge.  Adhere it to the back of the DP (between the DP and tag) to just peek over the edge.

10. With the backside of the DP up - run a line of double sided tape on the edge of the two sides and the bottom.  Do not touch the edge of the tag with the tape. Remove backing of tape and centre the piece over the matted sentiment.

 

 

 

 

11. Adhere your matted image to the 1 3/4" section above the bottom flap, leaving the top half free.

12.  Apply double sided foam tape to the bottom flap and adhere the DP, snuggling it up to the bottom edge of the matted image. The scallop will overhang a bit.

13.  Embellish card to your liking.

I added a wired ribbon bow to the top of the tag

and some ribbon and flowers to the flap.

Remember, stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to make their day!

Rubber hugz, Whimsy wishes,

Whimsy "Try It Tuesday" #8

Hi all!  Hope you had a good Easter Weekend with family and friends! The weather here in the interior of BC has been incredible, beautiful and warm.
My card today is using a digital stamp called "Gracie" from StampArt Design. She is just one of the adorable images











available in the digital category.  I've had her colored since I first laid eyes on her...... perfect for a Spring card.
   My card is a "Hidden Message" Easel card.   
Materials used:  "Gracie" from StampArt Designs, exclusively for Whimsy Stamps", Xpress It Blend Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, DP from stash, Flowers - assorted Whimsy Buds, Copic Markers:  Skin: R00, E11, R20;  Dress: V12, V15, B60, V28;  Hair:  E30, E50, E53, E23, Grass:  YG25, G24, G40; Fence:  E13; E53, E33; Glossy Accents (butterfly and flower in hair), Sakura Glitter Pen, Ribbon (wired) from stash. DP and Cardstock from stash.
Hidden Message Tutorial: 

Materials

Materials

• Matted image 3 3/8" x 4 1/4"
• DP 4 1/8 x 5 3/8"   and 3 3/8" x 1"  (this allows for border punching edge)
• Sentiment piece 3 3/4" x 5 1/2"  (white)
• Tag  3 1/4" x 5 1/2"   (white)
• Cardstock  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• 1" strip of white ( allows for border punching edge)
• Misc.  D/S tape, foam tape, ribbon, flowers, corner rounder and scallop punch. 

(NOTE:  For the photography of the tutorial I have changed color of paper and DP)

1. Flip DP to wrong side and mark 5/8" margins on all four sides.   Before cutting - mark the top side of the margin with dotted lines  _ _ _ _ to indicate a score line.
2. Drop down 1 3/4" and mark on each side of inner box.  _ _ _ _ to score.
3. Measure down another 1 3/4" and mark again _ _ _ _ to score.
4. Cut around the other 3 lines.

5. Your DP will look like this.  Valley, Mtn, valley fold.  (disregard the green underneath).
6. Flip DP over and apply adhesive to the bottom 1/2" of flap.
7. Center the tag behind the width and align and adhere it to the bottom edge of flap.
8. Cut a 1" x 4 1/4" strip of white and scallop punch one edge.  Adhere it to the back of the DP to just peek over the edge.

9. With the backside of the DP up - run a line of double sided tape on the edge of the two sides and the bottom.  Do not touch the edge of the tag with the tape. Remove backing of tape and centre the piece onto the matted sentiment.
10. Test your tag to see if it moves freely.
11. Adhere your matted image only to the 1 3/4" section above the bottom flap.  
12.  Apply double sided foam tape to the bottom flap and adhere the DP, snuggling it up to the bottom edge of the matted image.

13.  Embellish card to your liking.
Remember "Stamp up a storm, ink up a wish - and send it on to someone to brighten their day".