tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81067377225808717862024-03-06T07:59:33.384+00:00Another Messy CrafterAnnikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.comBlogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-75282874479972388512011-10-18T16:43:00.000+01:002011-10-18T16:43:00.150+01:00Simple and fast<div align="center">
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Hello and welcome to <b>Day 6</b> of our <b>October Rubber Die Release Showcase</b>! <br />
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On Wednesday (12 October), <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/">Whimsy Stamps</a> released this month's rubber designs and new shapeology dies. From then until 19 October the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new stamps and dies with a <b>daily mini blog hop</b>.<br />
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Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have <u>24hrs to enter each prize draw</u>.<br />
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To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to <u>leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00 PM EST tomorrow</u>. All winners will be announced on the <a href="http://whimsystamps.blogspot.com/">Whimsy Inspirations blog</a> after 12.00 PM EST on 19 October.<br />
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This is a really simple card which I have kinda pre-designed for those pre-Christmas panic moments when you have about 12 cards missing...</div>
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I am using new <strong><a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products">Christmas Ornaments sentiment set</a></strong> with <strong><a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products">matching dies</a></strong>.</div>
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To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations by the Design Team, please click on the links below...<br />
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<a href="http://anothermessycrafter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annika Ryan</a> (meeee)<br />
<a href="http://scrapstampandbemerry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Erin Bailey</a><br />
<a href="http://sylviastamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sylvia Blum</a><br />
<a href="http://handmadebytlc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tammy Louise Cunliffe</a></div>
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Remember that the entire new release is available to buy <b>right now</b> from the <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps store</b></a> along with all your Whimsy favourites.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check the <a href="http://whimsystamps.blogspot.com/">Whimsy Inspirations blog</a> tomorrow for more new release creations!Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-43861111348052039552011-10-16T15:33:00.000+01:002011-10-16T19:34:22.090+01:00Disregarding the traditionsHello and welcome to <b>Day 4</b> of our <b>October Rubber Die Release Showcase</b>! <br />
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On Wednesday (12 October), <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/">Whimsy Stamps</a> released this month's rubber designs and new shapeology dies. From then until 19 October the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new stamps and dies with a <b>daily mini blog hop</b>.<br />
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Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have <u>24hrs to enter each prize draw</u>.<br />
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To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to <u>leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00 PM EST tomorrow</u>. All winners will be announced on the <a href="http://whimsystamps.blogspot.com/">Whimsy Inspirations blog</a> after 12.00 PM EST on 19 October.<br />
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The stamps I am using:<br />
<a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_35&products_id=1393&zenid=315bd16dbdb4f4785709100219a2d0fa"><b>Lady Victoria</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products_id=3808"><b>Postcard To Santa background stamp</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products_id=3807"> <b>Holiday Mini Postage Sentiments set</b></a><br />
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I am also using a <b><a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=30&products_id=1139">Cloud Die Set</a></b> - cut them out from kraft, stamped with a crackle background and distressed with chalk ink and acrylic paint. All the papers, fabric and ribbons are altered with dark brown chalk ink, linen acrylic paint and copper ultra fine glitter. <br />
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The image is coloured with Copics, using entine E40-ies, E79, V99 & 100 (black)<br />
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The snowflakes and gears are <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=239_240"><b>Make It Crafty chipboard</b></a>, altered with pearlescent felt tip pens & gold gel pen.<br />
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To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations by the Design Team, please click on the links below...<br />
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<a href="http://loshakeratoalberto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Alberto Gava</a> {Special Guest}<br />
<a href="http://anothermessycrafter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annika Ryan (meeeeee)</a><br />
<a href="http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Eastman</a><br />
<a href="http://mintunaskartelujutut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Minna Paajanen</a><br />
<a href="http://handmadebytlc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tammy Louise Cunliffe</a></div>
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Remember that the entire new release is available to buy <b>right now</b> from the <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps store</b></a> along with all your Whimsy favourites.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check the <a href="http://whimsystamps.blogspot.com/">Whimsy Inspirations blog</a> tomorrow for more new release creations!<br />
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Challenges:<a href="http://alteredalice.blogspot.com/">Altered Alice</a> - <em> </em>Use Something that Twinkles or Shines AND/OR you can bring some Spookiness (ends 28th Oct) <em> </em><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafting When We Can</a> - <em>2W, 2E, C5</em> - (1st week) Christmas</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Crafty Pad</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - <i>SIO </i>- Monochromatic</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">Creatalicious Challenges</a> - <i>M, P15 </i>- <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><u style="background-color: white;">Distress your Edges</u></span></b></span></span><br />
<a href="http://craftyannschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="color: #004b91;">Crafty Ann's</span></a> - <i>2W, SIO</i> - Inspired by a Christmas Song (Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - yes, I know my mind is twisted..)<br />
<a href="http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="color: #004b91;">Fabulous Friday</span></a> - A Fancy Trim<br />
<a href="http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="new">Aud Sentiments Challenge</a> - <i>2W</i> - (1st week) Use any Sentiment (Winter Theme)<br />
<a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new">ABC Christmas Challenge</a> - <i>2W, Christmas</i> - use your old stash (all the metal bits, acrylic paint, fabric, glitter<br />
<a href="http://ribboncarouselchallenge.blogspot.com/">Ribbon Carousel Challenge</a> - <i>must include spooled item</i> -Sparkle & Bling <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Thanks for popping by!!</span><br />Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-45387056588571638482011-10-14T17:00:00.000+01:002011-10-14T23:01:56.761+01:00A very merry card<div align="center">
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Hello and welcome to <b>Day 3</b> of our <b>October Rubber Die Release Showcase</b>! <br />
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On Wednesday (12 October), <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/">Whimsy Stamps</a> released this month's rubber designs and new shapeology dies. From then until 19 October the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new stamps and dies with a <b>daily mini blog hop</b>.<br />
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Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have <u>24hrs to enter each prize draw</u>.<br />
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To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to <u>leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00 PM EST tomorrow</u>. All winners will be announced on the <a href="http://whimsystamps.blogspot.com/">Whimsy Inspirations blog</a> after 12.00 PM EST on 19 October.<br />
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I used <b><a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_5&products_id=1388">Bart Loves Christmas</a></b> on my card, along with <b><a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products_id=3806">Holiday Postage Stamps sentiment set</a></b>.<br />
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The image was coloured with Copics, then smothered in glitter and Glossy Accents.<br />
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I made the pins with pearls I got from <b><a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=239_38">Quixotic Paperie</a></b>. The paper is by Crate Paper. I also used <b><a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_40&products_id=1320">vintage seam binding</a></b> and <b><a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_8&products_id=1346">cute stocking charm</a></b> from Whimsy.<br />
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To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations by the Design Team, please click on the links below...<br />
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<a href="http://anothermessycrafter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annika Ryan</a><br />
<a href="http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Eastman</a><br />
<a href="http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ellie Stover</a><br />
<a href="http://semsee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simonne Clay</a><br />
<a href="http://sylviastamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sylvia Blum</a><br />
<a href="http://handmadebytlc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tammy Louise Cunliffe</a></div>
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Remember that the entire new release is available to buy <b>right now</b> from the <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps store</b></a> along with all your Whimsy favourites.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check the <a href="http://whimsystamps.blogspot.com/">Whimsy Inspirations blog</a> tomorrow for more new release creations!<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafty Ribbons</a> - <i>2W</i><i>, SIO </i>- (1st week) Ribbon and Lace<br />
<a href="http://ribboncarouselchallenge.blogspot.com/">Ribbon Carousel Challenge</a> - <i>must include spooled item</i> -Sparkle & Bling<br />
<a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.com/" target="new">Bunny Zoe's Crafts</a> - <i>M, 1E</i> - (October) Lace (ends 13th Nov)<br />
<a href="http://cardsformen.blogspot.com/" target="new">Cards For Men</a> - <i>2W, must be masculine</i> - (1st week) Make us Laugh<br />
<a href="http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com/">Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps</a> - <i>SIO</i> - #99 Sparkle and Shine<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new">Secret Crafter</a> - #155 Anything goes as long as it sparkles</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-84694523411629185742011-10-13T14:35:00.000+01:002011-10-13T14:35:21.538+01:00Blog Candy Winner!Every good thing has to end some time and <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/"><b>Make It Crafty</b></a> blog hop is now officially over.<br />
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I know, sad...<br />
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But on a positive note it's time to announce the winner of my little candy.<br />
So, who is the owner of those goodies??<br />
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The Hat has spoken and it's <span style="font-size: large;"><b>GEA </b></span>from <a href="http://geashobbyblog.blogspot.com/"><b>Gea's Hobbyblogg</b></a>!<br />
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Congratulations, Gea and please contact me with your address so I can send you the sweet stuff! :)Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-50203323802204875592011-10-12T17:00:00.000+01:002011-10-12T18:01:01.249+01:00Whimsy October Release - Little Santa Claws<div align="center">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to <b><a href="http://whimsystamps.com/" target="_blank">Whimsy Stamps</a> October rubber stamp and die RELEASE DAY</b>!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.whimsystamps.com/" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps</b></a> has released 15 fabulous new rubber stamps and 2 wonderful new Shapeology die sets today. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps store</b></a> along with all your Whimsy favourites. <br />
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From today until 19 October, the Whimsy DT and Special Guests will be showcasing these fabulous new stamps and dies with a <b>daily mini blog hop</b>. Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you will have <u>24hrs to enter each prize draw</u> by ensuring you leave a comment on every blog listed for that day.<br />
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To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to <u>leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow morning</u>. All winners will be announced on the <a href="http://whimsystamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Whimsy Inspirations blog</a> after 12.00PM on 19 October.<br />
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And there's even more fabulous news! Issue #4 of the <a href="http://issuu.com/whimsystamps/docs"><b>Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine</b></a> will be releasing on October 19th! It's a full issue with never-before-seen creations from the Whimsy Stamps design team and guest designers.<br />
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I am using Little Santa Claws image by Crissy Armstrong on my card, along with Stockings sentiment set (there is a compatible die available too but I was silly enough not to get it).<br />
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I used a combination of different pencils to colour in that adorable pup - mainly Derwent Drawing Pencils which are great for colouring skin and fur.<br />
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The sentiment stockings are stamped with red and green Memento ink and coloured quickly with Copics. Then I sprinkled on some Flowersoft to create furry borders.<br />
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To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations by the Design Team, please click on the links below...<br />
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<a href="http://anothermessycrafter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annika Ryan (me)</a><br />
<a href="http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Eastman</a><br />
<a href="http://stagnantlycreative.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stephanne Maraver</a><br />
<a href="http://handmadebytlc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tammy Louise Cunliffe</a><br />
<a href="http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.com/2011/10/whimsy-stamps-october-rubber-stamps.html">Ellie Stover </a></div>
Here is a full list of the wonderful new rubber stamps and dies released today:<br />
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<u><b>4 Crissy Armstrong rubber stamps</b></u><br />
Bart Loves Christmas ~ Christmas Dreaming ~ Jolly Little Santa ~ Little Santa Claws<br />
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<u><b>4 Kenny K rubber stamps</b></u> <br />
Drama Queen ~ Lady Victoria ~ Mistletoe ~ Mrs Claus<br />
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<u><b>7 Raindrop Echo Designs rubber stamp sets</b></u><br />
Holiday Mini Postage Stamps ~ Holiday Pennants ~ Postcard to Santa ~ Seasonal Ornaments (compatible die available) ~ Stockings (compatible die available) ~ Advent Calendar ~ Holiday Postage Stamps <br />
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<u><b>2 Raindrop Echo Designs Shapeology dies</b></u><br />
Stockings Dies ~ Ornaments Dies<br />
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Don't forget to visit today's DT and leave a comment on their blog posts to be entered into the draw to win a new release stamp, then pop by the <a href="http://whimsystamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Whimsy Inspirations blog</a> tomorrow for the next list of showcase posts!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our new release!<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://cardsundmore-challengeblog.blogspot.com/">Cards und More</a> - <i>2W, must stamp</i> - #38 Lace & Buttons 2nd Week<br />
<a href="http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/" target="new">Crafty Cardmakers</a> - <i>2W, C15</i> - (2nd week) Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://karensdoodleschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="new">Karens Doodles</a> - <i>1E, SIO</i> - Distress It<br />
<a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/">Mojo Monday</a> - Sketch<br />
<a href="http://www.cardcupids.org/blog/" target="new">Card Cupids</a> - Use a Decorative Punch of Some Type<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">Crafty Emma</a> - E3 - #57 Seeing Red</span><br />
<a href="http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="color: #004b91;">Raise The Bar</span></a> - furry friends<br />
<a href="http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com//" target="new">C.R.A.F.T. </a>- <i>5E</i> - <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Bright Colours </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-25234810108273261182011-10-05T17:00:00.000+01:002011-10-05T18:55:38.843+01:00And we're hopping...<div align="center">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello and welcome to the Wee Stamps for <a href="http://www.whimsystamps.com/" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps</b></a> BLOG HOP!</span></div>
On Sunday we announced the wonderful news that <a href="http://www.whimsystamps.com/" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps</b></a> is exclusively releasing Sylvia Zet's beautiful wee stamps collection in rubber!
Whimsy Stamps is releasing 6 new Wee Stamps for Whimsy Stamps today and these new goodies are available to buy right now from the <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps store</b></a> along with all your Whimsy favourites.
The Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests have been showcasing these fabulous stamps for the past 3 days, and today we are celebrating their release with a BLOG HOP!<br />
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We are delighted to welcome our wonderful special guests who are joining the Whimsy DT for this hop - <a href="http://quixoticcards.com/" target="_blank"></a></div>
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<a href="http://loshakeratoalberto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Alberto Gava</a>, </div>
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<a href="http://sendingyoualittlesmile.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mariska van der Veer</a>, </div>
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<a href="http://jacquesmagnolias.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jacque Beddingfield</a>, </div>
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<a href="http://denasstampingcorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dena Concienne</a>, </div>
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<a href="http://tabbycraftdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tab Robinson</a> </div>
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and <a href="http://sylviazet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sylvia Zet</a> herself! </div>
The hop starts today (Wednesday October 5th at noon EST) and ends on <b>Tuesday October 11th</b> at noon EST.<br />
For this hop we have 5 different prize draws! One lucky hopper will win the entire new release of 6 stamps. We also have <b>4 mini candy stops</b> throughout the hop where you can enter to win a new release stamp! I'm not going to tell you where they are, so if you haven't found them you'll just have go back to the beginning and start hopping! *wink*<br />
If you would like to hop along with us today and haven’t arrived from <a href="http://semsee.blogspot.com/"><b>Simonne’s blog</b></a>, please <a href="http://raindropechodesigns.blogspot.com/"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a> to return to the beginning of the hop at <a href="http://raindropechodesigns.blogspot.com/"><b>Ann’s blog</b></a>.<br />
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For my card I used<a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_267&products_id=3772"> <b>Silver Fairy </b></a>- isn't she just delightfully charming and serene! I also used <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products_id=2575"><b>Winter Letter Seals set</b></a>.<br />
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I used a combination of markers here - her hair, wings, shoes and dress are done with <b>Spectrum Noir </b>markers. I got two sets (browns and turquoises) as a test and was seriously unimpressed at first, especially with that bullet nib thingy and with a way they seem to squirt out the ink. I was thinking about getting rid of them but then had a I WILL NOT BE BEATEN BY A FLIPPIN' MARKER moment and, well, got crackin, lol<br />
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The skin is done with <b>Copics</b>, I used a bit pinker and cooler tones as it IS supposed to be a wintery picture and methinks a fairy should have given it a bit thought before she wandered out so scantily clad. I am at the moment experimenting using strong purples as my shadow colours, still in early stages but I already like it better than using grays.<br />
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Oh, and that cool webbed ribbon is a pressie from our fabulous <a href="http://raindropechodesigns.blogspot.com/2011/10/whimsy-stamps-wee-stamps-blog-hop.html"><b>ANN</b></a>, thank you SO much - I am a lucky gal to have friends like yourself!!<br />
So now it’s time for you to continue the hop by hopping over to <a href="http://tabbycraftdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/10/wee-stamps-for-whimsy-stamps-blog-hop.html"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tab’s blog</b></span></a>.
Finally, here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:
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<a href="http://raindropechodesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ann Vento</a><br />
<a href="http://twinklesglow-glowbug.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chris Olsen</a><br />
<a href="http://handmadebytlc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tammy Louise Cunliffe</a><br />
<a href="http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Eastman</a><br />
<a href="http://denasstampingcorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dena Concienne</a>
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<a href="http://stagnantlycreative.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stephanne Maraver</a>
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<a href="http://sylviastamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sylvia Blum</a>
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<a href="http://jacquesmagnolias.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jacque Beddingfield</a><br />
<a href="http://scrapstampandbemerry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Erin Bailey</a><br />
<a href="http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ellie Stover</a><br />
<a href="http://sendingyoualittlesmile.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mariska van der Veer</a><br />
<a href="http://loshakeratoalberto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Alberto Gava</a><br />
<a href="http://semsee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simonne Clay</a><br />
<a href="http://anothermessycrafter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annika Ryan</a>
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<a href="http://tabbycraftdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tab Robinson</a><br />
<a href="http://sylviazet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sylvia Zet</a></div>
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Here are the challenge I wish to enter:<br />
<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/" target="new">Paper Take Weekly</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://heartsonginspirations.blogspot.com/">Heart Song Inspirations</a> - <i>1E, SIO -</i> Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://touchtwinchallenges.blogspot.com/">Touch Twin Markers and more</a> - <i>C5, 2W, SIO</i> - (2nd week) Color Challenge* (ends 8th Oct)<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://emeraldfaeries.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Emerald Faerie Garden</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> - <i>2W, 3E, SIO, P1/15 </i>- Challenge #10: <b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Punches/ Dies</span></u></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sparkles Forum Christmas</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> - <i>M, Christmas, P1 </i>-<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"> <b><u>Christmas Songs</u></b></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="new">A Gem of a Challenge</a> - <i>2W</i> - 1stW - #31 With love at Christmas (with a heart) (big doily heart)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://suchins.blogspot.com/" target="new">Wee memories</a> - <i>C4, </i> #70 Use your favourite technique(s) (distressed edges, paper piercing, marker colouring</span><br />
<a href="http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="color: #004b91;">Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge</span></a> - <i>3E</i> - Anything goes<br />
<a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="color: #004b91;">Crafty Catz</span></a> - <i>1E</i> - Things with Wings<br />
<a href="http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #004b91;">Jingle Belles</span></a> - <i>Christmas</i> - Peace on Earth<br />
<a href="http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/" target="new">Meljens Designs</a> - <i>SIO</i> - Shapes: Use a circle and a square in the same creation<br />
<a href="http://samueltaylors.blogspot.com/" target="new">Samuel Taylor's Challenge</a> - <i>M, C3</i> - (September) Create a Christmas card using any rubber stamp<br />
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Thank you so much for hopping with us today and I hope you enjoy the new release! <br />
HugsAnnikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com107tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-34141000272742776762011-10-04T12:26:00.000+01:002011-10-04T12:26:44.283+01:00This is as autumnal as I can get..<div align="center">
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Hello Whimsy fans!
On Sunday, <a href="http://www.whimsystamps.com/">Whimsy Stamps</a> announced that we will now be releasing Sylvia Zet's adorable wee collection exclusively in Whimsy rubber! How exciting!
This month <a href="http://www.whimsystamps.com/">Whimsy Stamps</a> will be releasing six <b>Wee Stamps for Whimsy Stamps</b> rubber stamps on 5 October: <b>Autumn Happiness ~ Rose's Bike Ride ~ Silver Fairy ~ Sweet Blossom ~ Wee Suzi ~ Winter Fairy.</b>
The <b>Whimsy Stamps DT</b> have been sharing some fabulous <b>sneak peeks</b> of these darling stamps in the lead up to their release tomorrow (Wednesday 5 October). We will be holding a fantastic BLOG HOP tomorrow to celebrate the new release, so be sure to join the fun at 12.00PM (EST) as we will be giving away the entire release to one lucky hopper as well as having a few secret prize draws scattered throughout the hop.<br />
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And here is my take on Autumn Happiness - plenty of mucking with watercolours for sure!! I have to say my hubby loved the coloured-up image so I don't really know if I should be real happy or slightly alarmed, lol.<br />
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I love those papers though - they are from <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_258&products_id=3537"><b>Authentique Halloween pad</b></a> and I think I might get addicted to that line of papers as well. Do NOT tell my hubby!! <br />
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To take a peek at today's amazing sneak peek projects, please visit the DT listed below...
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<a href="http://twinklesglow-glowbug.blogspot.com/">Chris Olsen</a><br />
<a href="http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Eastman</a><br />
<a href="http://scrapstampandbemerry.blogspot.com/">Erin Bailey</a><br />
<a href="http://semsee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simonne Clay</a><br />
<a href="http://stagnantlycreative.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stephanne Maraver</a><br />
<a href="http://sylviastamps.blogspot.com/">Sylvia Blum </a><br />
<a href="http://handmadebytlc.blogspot.com/">Tammy Louise Cunliffe</a></div>
Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check back tomorrow for our fabulous new release blog hop!<br />
Hugs! Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-18795506710334680322011-10-02T17:00:00.000+01:002011-10-02T19:27:51.131+01:00A Wee Taster<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Whimsy fans!
We are super excited to announce that from October, <a href="http://www.whimsystamps.com/">Whimsy Stamps</a> will be releasing Sylvia Zet's adorable wee collection exclusively in Whimsy rubber!
<a href="http://www.whimsystamps.com/">Whimsy Stamps</a> will be releasing six <b>Wee Stamps for Whimsy Stamps</b> rubber stamps this month on 5 October:
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<b>Autumn Happiness ~ Rose's Bike Ride ~ Silver Fairy ~ Sweet Blossom ~ Wee Suzi ~ Winter Fairy</b></div>
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The <b>Whimsy Stamps DT</b> are going to be sharing some fabulous <b>sneak peeks</b> of these darling stamps over the next <b>3 days</b> in the lead up to their release on Wednesday 5 October! We will be holding a fantastic BLOG HOP on 5 October to celebrate the new release, so be sure to join us then as we will be giving away the entire release to one lucky hopper as well as having a few secret prize draws scattered throughout the hop.
To take a peek at today's amazing sneak peek projects, please visit the DT listed below...
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<a href="http://anothermessycrafter.blogspot.com/"></a> <a href="http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Eastman</a><br />
<a href="http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.com/">Ellie Stover</a><br />
<a href="http://semsee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simonne Clay</a><br />
<a href="http://stagnantlycreative.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stephanne Maraver</a><br />
<a href="http://handmadebytlc.blogspot.com/">Tammy Louise Cunliffe</a><br />
<a href="http://cocoacards.blogspot.com/">Iris Wiechman </a></div>
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I am using a Winter Fairy on my card - I stamped her in gray Versafine ink and coloured with watercolours keeping it very soft. The papers are old Christmas papers from OA and Papermania, all brushed with white acrylic paint and sprinkled with a bit of aqua glitter while the paint was still wet. The filigree corners and medallion are a <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=239_240"><b>chipboard by Make It Crafty</b></a>.<br />
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The sentiment is from <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_5&products_id=610"><b>Peace On Earth set</b></a>.<br />
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Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-76990159929728757082011-10-01T18:28:00.001+01:002011-10-01T19:21:31.797+01:00Tutorial - Cloudy Watercolour SkyI have been promising to do couple of watercolour sky tutorials for a while - here's finally the first one for that sky: <br />
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Things you need:<br />
Watercolour card - the sturdier the better<br />
Kitchen paper or tissue<br />
pre-mixed washes (diluted paints or inks) in blue, red and grey. This technique gives the best results with watercolours but is totally possible with distress inks too.<br />
Medium brush (round or filbert - I like filbert but that's personal preference) <br />
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If you want to use that technique as a backdrop for the image, cover the image with masking fluid first. NOTE - never use masking fluid on top of painted area - it will pull off paint when you try to remove it. Guess how I know that...<br />
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I recorded this tutorial very late after recording two other ones, as a result I seem to have lost the gift of remotely coherent speech. Fair play to you if you manage to understand anything!!<br />
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Thank you for popping by!<br />
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Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-21485746389542635792011-09-29T15:09:00.000+01:002011-09-29T15:43:18.585+01:00On the subject of Zoe's birthday again......and with huge apologies for being late - I meant to be late just one day but fell asleep last night and never got to the 'puter.<br />
<a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/card-making/products/Zoe-All-Excited-Digi-Stamp.html"><b>Here's Zoe All Excited</b></a>, probably because it's her birthday!
Or was her birthday.
Or she is excited because it was her birthday two days ago.<br />
That doesn't make sense and now my head hurts :D
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Oh, and I had a lovely plan for a sentiment too, that's before I discovered that my inkjet was parched dry.All-in-all it's the usual uber-organized me.<br />
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The background paper and pink matting paper are from Basic Grey, made the flowers myself and pleated loads of sheer ribbon to trim the image. <br />
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Don't forget <a href="http://www.makeitcolourful.com/news/christmas-blog-hop"><b>Make It Crafty blog hop</b></a> is still going strong and <b><a href="http://anothermessycrafter.blogspot.com/2011/09/happy-birthday-zoe-make-it-crafty-hop.html">check out my candy too</a>!</b>! :)<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">Penny's Paper-Crafty</a> - <i>2W</i> - #63 anything goes<br />
<a href="http://stampinroyalty.blogspot.com/" target="new">Stampin' Royalty</a> - <i>3C</i> - #91 keep it simple<br />
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<a href="http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com/" target="new">Celebrate the Occasion</a> - <i>1E</i> - Any Occasion- Must Use Ribbon<br />
<a href="http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="new">Deep Ocean Challenge</a> -<i> 2W </i>- Happy Birthday<br />
<a href="http://scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/" target="new">Going Grey With Scrap-Creations</a> - <i>2E</i> - It's A Girl Thing<br />
<a href="http://thestampingboutique.ning.com/forum/categories/challenges-1/listForCategory">Crafters`s Cafe Progressive Challenge</a> - Happy Birthday PLUS "Terrible Twos"<br />
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Hugs<br />
<br />Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-11532814989347329512011-09-27T11:00:00.000+01:002011-09-27T20:45:29.381+01:00Happy Birthday, Zoe - Make It Crafty hop and CANDY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ZOE!!!! </b></div>
To commemorate this joyous occasion, we're so excited to bring you
a Birthday Blog Hop disguised as a Christmas Blog Hop!! We wanted to
celebrate <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/crafts-blog"><b>Zoe's</b></a> Birthday in style so there are lots of inspiration,
prizes, freebies and even a gallery album for you to express your own
birthday greetings. ;D This is one hop you don't want to miss and it
only goes from now until October 12th!<br />
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The general theme for
this hop is Christmas and what fun would a hop be without some new
images?! <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/crafts-blog">Zoe </a>has released some fabulous new holiday themed images and
they are a must on anyone's holiday list - but the best part is you get
<span style="font-weight: bold;">15% off ALL the Christmas digis</span> from now until Sunday, October 2nd. Click on this link <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/card-making/categories/Digital-Stamps/Holidays/Christmas/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see them all.) <span style="font-style: italic;">Be warned, the coupon code is only for this week even thought the blog hop is for two weeks</span> - so make sure to grab them at this sale price while you can!<br />
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Before we get to the hop, there's more details and a surprise in order...<span style="font-size: large;"><b> Everyone in this blog hop is giving away <span style="font-weight: bold;">Blog Candy!!</span> </b></span>
Whoohoo!! You'll have two weeks, until October 12th, to visit each
member in the hop below and winners will be announced on Friday,
October 14th on their individual blogs. Feel free to grab the badge
below and display it on your sidebar to spread the word about Zoe's
Birthday and Blog Hop!<br />
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I'd ask if you're ready for some
inspiration yet, but wait... we've got yet another surprise for you!!
We contacted one of Zoe's artists (S.H.) who also wanted to participate
and drew us this gorgeous party girl for the occasion. Thank you!! <br />
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This
is "Party Girl Zoe" and isn't she ca-ute! We wanted to make sure
everyone was included in our celebration so we're giving away <span style="font-weight: bold;">Part Girl Zoe as a freebie </span>to
everyone who wants to join in and spread some birthday cheer!! All you
need to do is create a new project using a Make it Crafty image or
chippies and upload it into the gallery <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/gallery/" target="_blank">HERE</a> by October 12th. Then email Barbara at <a href="mailto:ForgottenScraps@gmail.com" target="_blank">ForgottenScraps@gmail.com</a> with a link to your project to claim her!<br />
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You should have arrived here from <a href="http://www.angelwoodcrafts.blogspot.com/"><b>Angela's blog</b></a> - if not, I would suggest you jump straight to<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.makeitcolourful.com/"><b>Make It Colourful blog</b></a> </span>and start the hop from the beginning. Believe me, you don't want to miss a thing! <br />
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Aren't the new images just freakin' AWESOME!!! There is a lot of variety in new release but I chose to practice with these cute manga adorables - <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/card-making/products/Angel-%26-Cherub-Together-Digi-Stamp.html"><b>Angel and Cherub together</b></a>. They are also available separately but I couldn't possibly bear to keep them apart.<br />
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I am still learning how to colour that style of an image and having great fun with it! I did go a bit overboard with angels robe and shading around her eyes and as a result she looks slightly grubby and suffering with sleep deprivation. Just like me, really.<br />
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I also used some cute snowflakes and flourishes from <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=239_240"><b>Make It Crafty chipboard range</b></a>, just dabbed them with white pigment ink.<br />
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The papers are from Prima new<a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_195&products_id=3610"><b> North County </b></a>Christmas pad, which is delightfully vintage and different. The sentiment is a<a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_15&products_id=395"><b> digi by Raindrop Echo Designs</b></a>.<br />
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And now to the candy - I have all this lot to give away to one lucky commenter! Just pop your name onto the linky list!<br />
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Now it's time to hop on - your next stop is <a href="http://delphinesplace.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Delphine's</b></span></a> amazing blog!<br />
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The challenges:<br />
<a href="http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Boots</a> - <i>2W, SIO -</i> (2nd week) Wings<br />
<a href="http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com/">My Mum's Craft Shop</a> - #24 Boys and Girls<br />
<a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/" target="new">Top Tip Tuesday</a> - <i>3E</i> -2 Or More, Ribbon, Twine, Lace, Fabric<br />
<a href="http://www.alyssundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new">Aly's Sunday Challenge</a> - <i>1E, 2W</i> - (temporarily monthly) Bows<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://kennykkraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kenny K Krafty Girlz</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - <i>1E, SIO</i> - Christmas Card</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="new">2 Sisters</a> - #58 Gingham or Plaid</span><br />
<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/" target="new">Marks Finest Papers</a> -#74 Things with Wings<br />
<a href="http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="color: #004b91;">Raise The Bar</span></a> - things with wings<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span> <br />
<a href="http://just-hanna-stamps.blogspot.com/">Hanna And Friends</a> - #112 Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/">Paper Sundaes</a> - #88 Anything Goes<a href="http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
<a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/">Creative Inspirations</a> - Let's Celebrate <br />
<a href="http://magicalmondaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new">Magical Mondays </a>- <i>2W, mystical/fantasy image</i> - (2nd week) Christmas in September<br />
<a href="http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/">My Craft Spot</a> - 1E - Ribbon<br />
<a href="http://papercreationsink.blogspot.com/" target="new">Paper Creations Ink </a>- <i>2W </i>- (2nd week) Buttons or Bows<br />
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Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com104tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-19940723475521798242011-09-26T09:58:00.002+01:002011-09-26T10:01:24.213+01:00White mistLast Saturday's challenge at <a href="http://www.makeitcolourful.com/"><b>Make It Colourful</b></a> was (and still is) creating white mist. I really wanted to play but was colouring very last minute and top of this bit a lot more than I could chew - I decided to do a no-black-lines version of <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/card-making/products/Zoe-All-Excited-Digi-Stamp.html"><b>ZOE ALL EXCITED</b></a>. Which was a bit of a madness, considering how detailed the image was and how small I printed it out.<br />
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It took me about triple the usual time to colour that image and I'm slow to start with!! Never mind the fact that I botched it up anyway. And now that I'm looking at her again I notice that I didn't finish off her eyes - properly - *headdesk*<br />
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I tried to publish it yesterday but Blogger was NOT playing ball and wouldn't let me into my posting area at all. <br />
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I used <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/card-making/products/Maritime-Abode-Digi-Stamp.html"><b>Maritime Abode</b></a> from Steampunk release behind her, printed out as light as possible. Background was created with BV20/23/25. I then lifted out some lighter areas with colourless blender and went at it with white pigment ink to enhance the "mistiness". One of the main reasons for that exercise was to show that you don't always have to use your background stamp as detailed images, rather like silhouettes. It gives a cool feel of distance.<br />
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I haven't got a chance to make a card with that image yet but I will this week, just wanted to show you the results of my playtime and maybe encourage you to create some white mist too! Would love to see your results!! See you at <a href="http://www.makeitcolourful.com/"><b>Make It Colourful!! </b></a>:)<br />
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Oh, and stay tuned for <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/"><b>Make It Crafty</b></a> Christmas release hop tomorrow - you're gonna be wiped off your feel with the amount of pure talent out team sports!!<br />
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HugsAnnikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-43957653934590686152011-09-24T16:38:00.000+01:002011-09-24T20:07:33.218+01:00A card and TWO tutorials - I know, I'm MAD :DJust as I had accepted that autumn is here to stay the weather man has promised hottest weather for whole of this year for next week! Great. Just after I had put all the summer clothes away, never mind that kids have grown out of their light clothes and therefore don't have any.<br />
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All that aside, here's a very autumnal-looking card for you!! That little (breathtakingly CUTE) fairy by Crissy Armstrong is called <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_5&products_id=1334"><b>Pum Kinnie Fairy</b></a> and she is available from Whimsy Stamps. The sentiment is from <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_3&products_id=1339"><b>Steampunk Travels set</b></a>.<br />
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The image was coloured with Prismas on kraft card and I recorded two tutorials - how to colour a pumpkin and leaves. You can watch them if you scroll down.<br />
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The papers are from <b><a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_195&products_id=3612">Prima Romantique pad</a></b> (freakin' LUSH), all edged with different flourishes from<a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_3&products_id=1340"><b> Lavish Flourishes stamp set</b></a>. I made the pins myself using various <b><a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=239_2_3">spacers</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=239_38_162">pearls</a>.</b> The bling fourishes I just eyeballed, only tools being a bottle of glue and pile of<b><a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=239_38_137"> loose flat-back gems</a></b>. The flowers were also stamped with flourishes, then layered and I created centers with some link charms, flat back gems, <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=239_38_39"><b>big flat back pearls</b></a> and generous blobs of <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=183_184"><b>Viva Pearl pens</b></a> used as an adhesive.<br />
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The challenges:<br />
<a href="http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="color: #004b91;">Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge</span></a> - <i>3E</i> - Autumn Days<br />
<a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="color: #004b91;">Crafty Catz</span></a> - <i>1E</i> - Autumn<br />
<a href="http://www.lilypad.inlinkz.com/"><span style="color: #004b91;">Lily Pad</span></a> - <i>2W</i> - bling<br />
<a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/"><span style="color: #004b91;">Our Craft Lounge</span></a> - <i>SIO</i> - patterned papers<br />
<a href="http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="color: #004b91;">Raise The Bar</span></a> - things with wings<br />
<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="color: #004b91;">Stampin For The Weekend</span></a> - <i>2W, 1E -</i> what a cutie<br />
<a href="http://paperworksco.com/blog/"><span style="color: #004b91;">Paperworks</span></a> - photo inspire*<br />
<a href="http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.com/" target="new">4 Crafty Chicks</a> -Fall/Autumn<br />
<a href="http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/" target="new">Art Impressions Stamps Challenge</a> - <i>1E, SIO</i> - For the Girls<br />
<a href="http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/" target="new">Delightful Challenges</a> - <i>1E, SIO</i> - Happy Fall Y'all!<br />
<a href="http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">Little Miss Muffet Challenges</a> - <i>2W, 1E, SIO</i> - <i>Second week</i>; Things With Wings<br />
<a href="http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">Paper Play</a> - <i>2E</i> – Autumn Leaves<br />
<a href="http://theplaydatecafe.blogspot.com/" target="new">Play Date Cafe</a> - Color Challenge: <span class="Apple-style-span">Picture Inspiration</span><br />
<a href="http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/" target="new">Crafting for all Seasons</a> - <i>2W </i>- #10 fall colors<br />
<a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">Crafty Creations</a> - #136 fairies<br />
<a href="http://www.ibrakeforchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">I Brake For Challenges</a> -<i>2W, SIO -</i> Fall<br />
<a href="http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/" target="new">Paper Pretties</a> - <i>SIO</i> -PPC172 fall<br />
<a href="http://www.scrapbooksisters.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="color: blue;">Scrapbook Sisters</span></a> - #53 autumn colors<br />
<a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/" target="new">Tuesday Throwdown</a> -#67 Fall<br />
<a href="http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/" target="new">Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet</a> - <i>must include Kraft cardstock</i> - Fall/Autumn<br />
<a href="http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/">My Craft Spot</a> - 1E - Fall Leaves<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pile It On </span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Colours of Fall/Autumn</span><br />
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HugsAnnikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-11800656716056192642011-09-20T13:40:00.000+01:002011-09-20T13:40:14.917+01:00Whimsy mini hop - Kenny KHello and welcome to <b>Day 6</b> of our <b>September Rubber Die Release Showcase</b>! <br />
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On Wednesday (Sept 14th), <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/">Whimsy Stamps</a> released our September rubber designs and new shapeology die! From then until September 21st, the Whimsy Stamps DT will be showcasing these fabulous new stamps and shapeology die with a <b>daily mini blog hop</b>.<br />
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Each mini blog hop will have a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you will have <u>24hrs to enter each prize draw</u>.<br />
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To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to <u>leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 9.00am EST tomorrow morning</u>. All winners will be announced on the <a href="http://whimsystamps.blogspot.com/"><b>Whimsy Inspirations blog</b></a> after 12noon on September 21st.<br />
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Today we are showcasing the new<b> Kenny K stamps and Raindrop Echo Designs sentiment stamps</b>. To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations by the Design Team, please click on the links below...<br />
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<div align="center"><a href="http://anothermessycrafter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annika Ryan</a><br />
<a href="http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Eastman</a><br />
<a href="http://sendingyoualittlesmile.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mariska van der Veer</a> {Special Guest}<br />
<a href="http://sylviastamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sylvia Blum</a><br />
<a href="http://handmadebytlc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tammy Louise Cunliffe</a><br />
<a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/crafts-blog" target="_blank">Zoe McGrath</a> {Special Guest}</div><br />
On to my card - I used <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_35&products_id=1328"><b>Teen Idol image stamp</b></a> and sentiment from <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_3&products_id=1338"><b>Fun Life Ticket set</b></a>.<br />
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Please promise me you will ignore couple of bad smudges where I went in shading and discovered that image wasn't completely dry yet!!!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a candy!Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-15872658442699356662011-09-17T16:24:00.002+01:002011-09-17T20:02:43.395+01:00A mini hopTo be entered into today's Whimsy Stamps mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to <u>leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 9.00am EST tomorrow morning</u>. All winners will be announced on the <a href="http://whimsystamps.blogspot.com/"><b>Whimsy Inspirations blog</b></a> after 12noon on September 21st.<br />
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Today we are showcasing the <b><a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_29">new Meljen's Designs stamps</a> </b>along with the<b> new Raindrop Echo Designs Sentiment stamps</b>.<br />
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I am showing you a cute <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_29&products_id=1329"><b>Acorn Mouse</b></a>. The image was coloured with Whispers markers.<br />
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The papers are all from my scraps bag - I think there some October Afternoon there and some Crate paper.<br />
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To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations by the Design Team, please click on the links below...<br />
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<div align="center"><a href="http://loshakeratoalberto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Alberto Gava</a> {Special Guest}<br />
<a href="http://raindropechodesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ann Vento</a><br />
<a href="http://anothermessycrafter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annika Ryan</a> (you are here)<br />
<a href="http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Eastman</a><br />
<a href="http://scrapstampandbemerry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Erin Bailey</a><br />
<a href="http://sendingyoualittlesmile.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mariska van der Veer</a> {Special Guest}<br />
<a href="http://sylviastamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sylvia Blum</a></div><br />
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Remember that the entire new release is available to buy <b>right now</b> from the <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps store</b></a> along with all your Whimsy favourites.<br />
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<div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Challenges:</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com/" target="new">Card Makin' Mamas</a> - <i>2W, 2E, cards only</i> - punches</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://craftyannschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="new">Crafty Ann's</a> - <i>2W, SIO</i> - something outside comfort zone (fancy fold.makes my hands shake, that)</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/" target="new">Fabulous Friday</a> - punches</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://stempelsonne.blogspot.com/">Stempelsonnen Challenge</a> - <i>2W, 3E, must have stamp as main focus</i> - brown, orange, green</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/">Our Craft Lounge</a> - <i>SIO</i> - color photo inspire</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.allwayssomethingcreative.blogspot.com/" target="new">Always Something Creative</a> - Challenge#14 <b><span class="Apple-style-span">Autumn</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://hobbystuggu.blogspot.com/search/label/Utfordringer" target="new">Heidi's Hobbystuggu</a> - <i>M, 1E, cards only</i> - <b><span class="Apple-style-span">Fall Colours</span></b></span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/" target="new">Going Grey With Scrap-Creations</a> - <i>2E</i> - Unique Fold </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Forever Friends</a> - <em>2W, SIO, must include animal</em> - (2nd week) Use your Dies </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://happichallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new">Happileigh Scrappin</a> - <i>SIO</i> - Anything about Autumn /Fall (Colours, Holidays, Leaves...etc</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/" target="new">Stamps & Fun = Creativity</a> - Animals</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</u></span></b></span>Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-72491971183398257912011-09-14T17:00:00.003+01:002011-09-14T21:00:22.664+01:00Whimsy - A Smokin' September Release Is HERE!!<div align="center"><a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store"><img src="http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss167/denisestamps/Sept2011release.gif" width="250" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to <b><a href="http://whimsystamps.com/">Whimsy Stamps</a> September rubber stamp and die RELEASE DAY</b>!</span></div><br />
<a href="http://www.whimsystamps.com/" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps</b></a> have released 15 fabulous new rubber stamps and one wonderful new Shapeology die today. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps store</b></a> along with all your Whimsy favourites. <br />
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From today until September 20th, the Whimsy DT and Whimsy Special Guests will be showcasing these fabulous new stamps and shapeology die with a <b>daily mini blog hop</b>. Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you will have <u>24hrs to enter each prize draw</u> by ensuring you leave a comment on every blog listed for that day.<br />
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To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to <u>leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 11.00am EST tomorrow morning</u>. All winners will be announced here on the Whimsy Inspirations blog after 12noon on September 21st.<br />
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To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations by the Design Team, please click on the links below...<br />
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<div align="center"><a href="http://raindropechodesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ann Vento</a><br />
<a href="http://anothermessycrafter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annika Ryan (me-me-meee-eeee!!!)</a><br />
<a href="http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Eastman</a><br />
<a href="http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ellie Stover</a><br />
<a href="http://scrapstampandbemerry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Erin Bailey</a><br />
<a href="http://sendingyoualittlesmile.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mariska van der Veer</a> {Special Guest}<br />
<a href="http://stagnantlycreative.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stephanne Maraver</a></div><br />
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Here is a full list of the wonderful new rubber stamps and die released today:<br />
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<div align="center"><u><b>3 Crissy Armstrong rubber stamps</b></u><br />
Football Bart ~ Ock Toe Bur Fairy ~ Pum Kinnie Fairy<br />
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<img border="0" height="155" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SuVDTOrlwz4/TmyUFzVZDiI/AAAAAAAAFwY/_apBOJClgKc/s200/Football%252BBart%252BONLINE.jpg" width="200" /> <img border="0" height="195" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gLi5zzw1UU8/TmyUIZQnEZI/AAAAAAAAFwc/uhR_ghxkHYc/s200/Ock%252BToe%252BBur%252BFairy%252BONLINE.jpg" width="200" /> <img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DeM_W7aKJGM/TmyUIydeu2I/AAAAAAAAFwg/60u44oruORY/s200/Pum%252BKinnie%252BFairy%252BONLINE.jpg" width="166" /><br />
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<u><b>4 Kenny K rubber stamps</b></u> <br />
Golfer ~ Scarlett West ~ Teen Idol ~ Wasn't Me<br />
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<img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l4YSFfX1-NI/TmyTHcaod-I/AAAAAAAAFwI/1YIBRYfBAsU/s200/GOLFER%252BONLINE.jpg" width="92" /> <img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-awp5KiKyoNE/TmyTSWPisiI/AAAAAAAAFwM/snzKKL2g3Do/s200/ScarlettWest%252BONLINE.jpg" width="98" /> <img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IXgMywKiUgk/TmyTTFHw-xI/AAAAAAAAFwQ/hyj26oxZGdc/s200/TeenIdol%252BONLINE.jpg" width="91" /> <img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6awje3itt7o/TmyTTk4QUCI/AAAAAAAAFwU/cIiqYaR3AYc/s200/WasntMe%252BONLINE.jpg" width="89" /><br />
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<u><b>4 Meljen's Designs rubber stamps</b></u><br />
Acorn Mouse ~ Cat O Lantern ~ Fall Wreath ~ Little Bunny Witch<br />
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<img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Wgie3C0NFw/TmyUtKmqLcI/AAAAAAAAFwk/TnRZq6BpL2M/s200/Acorn%252BMouse%252BONLINE.jpg" width="181" /> <img border="0" height="195" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bc-DjitAhv4/TmyUtq2e_AI/AAAAAAAAFwo/LgHDbheFKHg/s200/Cat%252BO%252BLantern%252BONLINE.jpg" width="200" /> <img border="0" height="197" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-151-V80NP10/TmyUuW3Z0kI/AAAAAAAAFws/R0R01wZhbeo/s200/Fall%252BWreath%252BONLINE.jpg" width="200" /> <img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E4AlLFCKQM8/TmyUu4HkxPI/AAAAAAAAFww/ReiMCal4gHs/s200/Little%252BBunny%252BWitch%252BONLINE.jpg" width="93" /><br />
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<u><b>4 Raindrop Echo Designs rubber stamp sets</b></u><br />
Autumn Letter Seals ~ Lavish Flourishes ~ Steampunk Travels ~ The Fun Life Ticket Sentiments<br />
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<img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TlIo7Wb-Q2g/TmyVFknn3pI/AAAAAAAAFw0/AZYIOgr356A/s200/Autumn%252BLetter%252BSeals%252BONLINE.jpg" width="200" /> <img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ggbiVmyzw_4/TmyVGHc5i1I/AAAAAAAAFw4/IEojJG4Bfd4/s200/Lavish%252BFlourishes%252BONLINE.jpg" width="200" /> <img border="0" height="133" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zBepKWJadwE/TmyVGTSjA7I/AAAAAAAAFw8/E9x00RRFpiM/s200/Steampunk%252BTravels%252BONLINE.jpg" width="200" /> <img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gatAYNHwhRI/TmyVG-VxDrI/AAAAAAAAFxA/3Kqinmzl2jk/s200/The%252BFun%252BLife%252BTicket%252BSentiments%252BONLINE.jpg" width="120" /><br />
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<u><b>Raindrop Echo Designs Shapeology die</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.whimsystamps.com/">Whimsy Stamps</a> is also offering a fabulous <span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">10% discount on all new release stamps </b></span>to all our wonderful Whimsy customers! There is no need to enter any code when checking out as the 10% discount has already been applied. (Please note that this special discount is valid for one week only and until stocks last, and expires at midnight EST on Wednesday 21 September 2011.)<br />
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And now to my card. The stamps I used were: <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_3&products_id=1340&zenid=a061f9d779bc09a3b116a46d38b2d055"><b>Lavish Flourishes</b></a> (stamped on twill tape), <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_5&products_id=1335"><b>Ock Toe Bur Fairy</b></a> (the main image) , <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_3&products_id=1338&zenid=a061f9d779bc09a3b116a46d38b2d055"><b>The Fun Life Tickets</b></a>(stamped with Stazon on acetate).<br />
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Don't forget to visit today's DT and leave a comment on their blog posts to be entered into the draw to win a new release stamp, then pop by tomorrow for the next list of showcase posts!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our new release!Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-55285317622914400512011-09-09T09:00:00.005+01:002011-09-09T20:26:09.146+01:00A wee hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today is the day we've been waiting for - the gorgeous new Sylvia Zet images are being released by SCACD Stamps! There are EIGHT fantastic and utterly adorable images, all exclusive to SCACD Stamps in yummy red rubber, and they are all available now.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The stamps are all now available, and if you just have to have them all, you can grab them in discounted sets! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red;">US/Canada:</span> You will find the stamps in <a href="http://susanascustomartandcarddesign.com/categories_sz4scacd_stamps.php" target="_blank">the Sylvia Zet section at Susana's Custom Art & Card Design HERE</a>.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red;">UK/Europe:</span> You will find the stamps in <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12_104_264" target="_blank">the Sylvia Zet section at Quixotic Paperie HERE</a>.</b></div>To celebrate, we've got a hop for you today, filled with inspiration from the SCACD and Quixotic Paperie design teams PLUS some special guests! We hope you will hop along with us as we introduce you to Loli & Shellie, Poppy and the rest of their friends!<br />
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<b>You should have hopped here from <a href="http://maryjdesigns.blogspot.com/">Mary Johnson's blog</a></b><b>. If you're just joining us and would like to start the hop at the beginning, then pop back to the start over at <a href="http://www.quixoticcards.com/blog" target="_blank">ELAINE HUGHES' BLOG</a>.</b><br />
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A complete hop list can be found over on the <a href="http://heartsandhugz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SCACD Store Blog</a>.<br />
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I got a beautiful stamped called Hope to play with. And play I did - it was my first time to attempt pencil layering on hot-pressed white watercolour paper. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHaz1_4XUG20PndxrmUzytzd5q-nu3QmyixbVF7DLB-MvQyIXGQ1Hm5fe6yJ21okV0M0akeVo0TgGTD56kEubIq8YRm_SB5AvTpSXMDnfFEd2LeR_sBFR2seP7d5BSzO1zP5-Hiq5lP5c/s1600/annika+wee+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHaz1_4XUG20PndxrmUzytzd5q-nu3QmyixbVF7DLB-MvQyIXGQ1Hm5fe6yJ21okV0M0akeVo0TgGTD56kEubIq8YRm_SB5AvTpSXMDnfFEd2LeR_sBFR2seP7d5BSzO1zP5-Hiq5lP5c/s640/annika+wee+007.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I used a mixture of different pencils - Derwent Drawing Pencils, Derwent Coloursoft (have about of those, lol), Prismacolor & Faber-Castell Polychromos (good for details). I stamped image with Memento London Fog but now wish I had chosen something lighter, the stamp lines are still a bit too strong. PLEASE don't look for the light source on that one - I must have got a bit confused halfway through, now that I look at it.<br />
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<b>Challenges:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com//" target="new">C.R.A.F.T. </a>- Children<br />
<a href="http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">Crafts and Me</a> - #51 buttons and bows<br />
<a href="http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com/" target="new">Flutterby Wednesdays</a> - anything goes (all month)<br />
<a href="http://kelleykidschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">Kelley Kid's</a> - <i>1E, SIO</i> - girly girl<br />
<a href="http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/" target="new">Little Red Wagon</a> - #97 diecut<br />
<a href="http://papercreationsink.blogspot.com/" target="new">Paper Creations Ink </a>- <span style="font-family: inherit;">Vintage or Distressed Look</span><br />
<a href="http://www.thehybridchick.com/">The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan</a> - <em>2W -</em> Use Twine<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="new">2 Sisters</a> - #55 Friends</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://ecpchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">ECP Challenges</a> - <i></i> Yellow</span><br />
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<b>Happy hugs! </b>Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-60986615731226175482011-09-05T12:13:00.001+01:002011-09-05T12:45:03.101+01:00Steamin' hot-hot-hotHi my friends! Long time, no see - I know. Been trying to juggle full-time work and the not-so-lethal-but-incredibly-draining plague that has bestowed it's not-so-gracious attentions upon me. And my son.<br />
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So, before it gets really cold and damp I would like to show you a really warm and summery card. It was first published in <b>Whimsy Magazine</b> along with loads of inspiration and tips from the rest of Whimsy DT so <b><a href="http://issuu.com/whimsystamps/docs/issue2">click on this link</a></b> and get yourself a nice cup of coffee. You'll be there for a while!<br />
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I used <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_221&products_id=3528"><b>Bathing Beauty</b></a> from Whimsy Stamps and combined it with <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/card-making/products/The-Beach-Digi-Stamp.html"><b>The Beach digi stamp</b></a> from Make It Crafty. I stamped <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products_id=3253"><b>Good Life Tickets</b></a> on acetate in white and black Stazon, cut them out and layered slightly askew so it looks like white letters have a shadow. More readable that way. I also used bits from <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products_id=3313"><b>Vintage Bottle Labels Background</b></a> behind the image.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8WA5dq3aWA6W4uEukodkI9av05a8BwghqU9BfQnuVG9ewya6WbvddshqGz8a89MA-w3IqISLiVu60VC3PZoOTBB_qM0uS_k9pNkq4ULaFXCFz8IeAzxI-vD_tBi_cRl4BTDelBbFbKXo_/s1600/annika+020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8WA5dq3aWA6W4uEukodkI9av05a8BwghqU9BfQnuVG9ewya6WbvddshqGz8a89MA-w3IqISLiVu60VC3PZoOTBB_qM0uS_k9pNkq4ULaFXCFz8IeAzxI-vD_tBi_cRl4BTDelBbFbKXo_/s640/annika+020.JPG" width="612" /></a></div>The image was coloured with a combination of different things: Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and Caran 'Dache Swisscolour Water Soluble Pencils (30-tin). I used soft pastels to do the sky - don't know the brand as I got the box from discount store, works totally fine for my needs. I laid down the yellow first, rubbed with paper towel and then added orange, violet and red, blending them all with paper towel again.for a last thing I added some white on horizon, to indicate the sharp last light of setting sun.<br />
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I used Faber-Castell and Caran D'Ache pencils for the girl because they allow more detail and obscure the outlines less.<br />
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<i>Winsor and Newton acrylic paints in White, Yellow Ochre, Permanent Sap Green and Gold<br />
Tattered Angels glimmer Mists in Cinnamon, Coffee and Gold</i><br />
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Challenges I'm entering<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.com/"></a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.gingerloftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gingerloft</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - <i></i> (1st week)<i> </i>Create a Sky</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I Did It Creations</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - Girly Girls</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://kennykkraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kenny K Krafty Girlz</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Vintage/Grunge</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One Stitch At A Time</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - Use a Digi</span><br />
<a href="http://letsinkitup.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
<a href="http://opus-gluei.blogspot.com/">Opus Gluei</a> - <i></i>(2nd week) Roses or Rosettes<br />
<a href="http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stamptacular Sunday</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - <i>Must use a stamp </i>- Anything Goes (It's my first time doing a sunset that way)</span><br />
<a href="http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cupcake Inspirations</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - Photo Inspiration*</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://drunkenstampers.wordpress.com/" target="new">Drunken Stampers</a> - <i></i>Fruity Summer Day Cocktails</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://ellephantasticchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">Ellephantastic</a> - <i></i>September Here come the girls</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><i> </i><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="new">Sweet Stampin</a> - <i></i> Anything but Birthday</span><br />
<a href="http://www.doitwithdigischallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new">Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge</a> - <i></i>add flowers<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><i> </i><br />
<a href="http://kelleykidschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">Kelley Kid's</a> - <i></i> hot Summer/bright colors<i> </i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com/" target="new">Flutterby Wednesdays</a> - <i></i> #169 celebrate<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
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Big hugs!Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-91145518342522428612011-08-29T14:31:00.000+01:002011-08-29T14:31:59.923+01:00Weddings...againI don't have much to show you, didn't get into the craft room at all over the weekend. <br />
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This card is the second one of the wedding cards I made last week. I used the <a href="http://stampartic.blogspot.com/2011/04/magic-card-tryllekort-tutorial.html">fold tutorial</a> I found on StampArtic again. It's a bit different and looks suitably fancy :)<br />
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Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-2484518452613001782011-08-26T00:35:00.000+01:002011-08-26T00:35:52.810+01:00Whimsy Blog hop winner and - yes - a card, finallySorry I am so late drawing the winner for Whimsy blog hop - I am still settling in to work and kinda lost track of days, lol<br />
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Without further ado - Random.org has spoken:<br />
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And here is the first of two commissioned wedding cards I've been working on. The image is by Whiff Of Joy. Don't look at colouring, I was TOTALLY uninspired. TOLD you I don't like making wedding cards.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3mvVI_7zVb7b7yd57FPET-evHjUSoKEpFt8JWEVimOHFrWob6LiHi2o9k4lX_XDX7fvtgIBTMe1lTUtCajeSa82wHLoYapmlFum9tz5buWSR8vyONEKLP5w6Uw9YNr3JqrNLTKKXFr7Y/s1600/annika+mermaid+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3mvVI_7zVb7b7yd57FPET-evHjUSoKEpFt8JWEVimOHFrWob6LiHi2o9k4lX_XDX7fvtgIBTMe1lTUtCajeSa82wHLoYapmlFum9tz5buWSR8vyONEKLP5w6Uw9YNr3JqrNLTKKXFr7Y/s640/annika+mermaid+007.JPG" width="516" /></a></div>What I DO like is <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=239_240"><b>Make It Crafty Chipboard</b></a> and Echo Park <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_181&products_id=3393"><b>Victoria Gardens papers</b></a>. Lush stuff! Me approves!<br />
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HugsAnnikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-32717065552840350412011-08-17T17:00:00.008+01:002011-08-17T17:18:57.522+01:00Whimsy August Rubber Stamp Release Blog Hop<div align="center"><a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss167/denisestamps/Aug2011blinkie.gif" width="300" /></a> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello and welcome to the <a href="http://www.whimsystamps.com/" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps</b></a> August new rubber and die release BLOG HOP!</span></div><br />
On August 10th, Whimsy Stamps released our August rubber designs and new dies. Today we are hosting a blog hop to celebrate this release and to share creations made using these 15 fabulous new <b>Rubber Stamps</b> and 3 wonderful new <b>Shapeology Dies</b>. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Stamps store</b></a> along with all your Whimsy favourites. We also have our wonderful special guests joining us for this hop - <a href="http://quixoticcards.com/" target="_blank">Elaine Hughes</a>, <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/crafts-blog" target="_blank">Zoe McGrath</a>, <a href="http://loshakeratoalberto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Alberto Gava</a> and <a href="http://ipalamountain.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Iwona "Chupa" Palamountain</a>. <br />
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The Whimsy Stamps DT have been showcasing these fabulous stamps for the past 6 days, so if you missed them be sure to hop on over to the <a href="http://whimsystamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Whimsy Inspirations Blog</b></a> for some more inspiration!<br />
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Here is a full list of the wonderful new August release rubber stamps and dies:<br />
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<div align="center"><u>3 stamps from Crissy Armstrong</u><br />
<b>Bart Goes Golfing ~ Butterfly Sympathy ~ Hang In There</b><br />
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<u>4 stamps from Meljen's Designs</u><br />
<b>Cupcake Treat Trio ~ Monkey Toes ~ Pen Pal Mouse ~ Topsy Turvy Cake</b><br />
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<u>4 stamps from Kenny K</u><br />
<b>Bathing Beauty ~ Buggin Drummer ~ Wanda Wicked ~ Wedding Garter</b><br />
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<u>4 stamp sets from Raindrop Echo Designs</u><br />
<b>Bottle Cap Sentiments ~ Film Markers ~ Schoolyard Fun ~ Vintage Seed Packets</b><br />
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<u>3 dies/sets from Raindrop Echo Designs</u><br />
<b>Elegant Butterflies Die Set ~ Bottle Cap Die (coordinates with Bottle Cap Sentiments stamp set) ~ Film Marker Die (coordinates with Film Markers stamp set)</b></div><br />
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Today is also the release of the <b><a href="http://issuu.com/whimsystamps/docs/issue2">second edition</a></b> of the <b>Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine</b>! The magazine features never before seen samples and tutorials from our DT members as well as some creations from our customers and fans too! This issue is crammed full of crafty goodness and best of all it's FREE! Just click the link below and you will be taken to the magazine where you can read it online or download it and save to your computer.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://issuu.com/whimsystamps/docs/issue2" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to view the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine Issue 2</a></div><br />
If you would like to hop along with us today and you didn’t arrive from <a href="http://quixoticcards.com/?p=5563"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Elaine's Blog</b></span></a>, please <b><a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/crafts-blog">CLICK HERE</a></b> to return to the beginning of the hop at <b><a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/craft-projects/whimsybloghop-2">Zoe’s blog</a></b>.<br />
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The hop starts today (Wednesday August 17th at noon EST) and ends on <b>Wednesday August 24th</b> at noon EST.<br />
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For this hop we have 7 different prize draws! We have not one but <b>TWO grand prize draws</b>, so two lucky hoppers will win a large selection of new release stamps. <b>Grand Prize 1</b> will be for those who help us advertise the hop, and <b>Grand Prize 2</b> will be for those who hop along with us. We also have 5<b> mini candy stops</b> throughout the hop where you can enter to win a new release stamp! I'm not going to tell you where they are, so if you haven't found them you'll just have go back to the beginning and start hopping! *wink*<br />
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I am using a beautiful set by Crissy Armstrong called <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_118&products_id=3527"><b>Butterfly Sympathy</b></a>. It is one the most amazing sympathy stamp sets I have ever set my eyes on and I did not really do it justice. :(<br />
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I decided to try stamping a bit differently - I embossed the image in white and used vibrant shades of watercolour. When I was finished I realized it wasn't really suitable for a sympathy card like that so I used <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products_id=2784"><b>postage stamp sentiment set</b></a> instead.<br />
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I used a lot of heat embossing on that card. I stamped one of the background papers with butterflies from the same sympathy set and embossed them in sparkly powder. All the edges of the papers were embossed with a mix of UTEE and pearly powders. The metal butterfly charms and resin flowers were dyed with white Stazon ink.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Congratulations! You have arrived to the end of our fab hop and boy do I have a treat for you - a whopping grand prize! </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>ALL those stamps could be yours:</b></span><br />
<b style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit;">Film Markers, School Yard Fun, Butterfly Sympathy, Hang in There, Penpal Mouse, Monkey Toes, Wanda Wicked and Buggin'Drummer</b><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pop your name to the linky collection at the end of the post and keep your fingers crossed!</b></span><br />
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Finally, here is a complete blog hop list in hopping<br />
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Thank you so much for hopping with us today and I hope you enjoy the new release!<br />
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<b>Don't forget to sign up for the candy! </b><br />
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</script>Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-41754403637688785332011-08-15T07:00:00.002+01:002011-08-15T14:58:51.268+01:00Trying something newI have been meaning to try and colour with pencils on black cardstock before and finally got around to it! The result is ... interesting. The jury is still out if I like it or not.<br />
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<a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products_id=3519"><b>Film marker sentiment </b></a>is from a brand new Whimsy set and I cut it out with a <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products_id=3523"><b>matching die</b></a>.<br />
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Don't forget to check out <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/"><b>Quixotic Paperie shop</b></a> for a summer sale and lots of new goodies! :)<br />
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Challenges:<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stampin' Sisters in Christ</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - Music (Sheet music, music notes, instruments or singing)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new">Crafty Calendar</a> - <i>M, 1E</i> - August: Hot Colours!</span><br />
<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/" target="new">Marks Finest Papers</a> -#68 Distressed Card<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://craftuscrazy.blogspot.com/" target="new">Craft Us Crazy</a> - <i>2W, 3E</i> - Anything goes in August</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="new">Little Miss Muffet Challenges</a> - <i>2W, 1E, SIO</i> - Outside the diecut</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/" target="new">Meljens Designs</a> - <i>SIO</i> - Use Black</span><br />
<a href="http://crazyamigochallenge.wordpress.com/" target="new">Crazy Amigo Challenge</a> - Anything goes <br />
<a href="http://theburtonesquedolls.blogspot.com/" target="new">The Burtonesque Dolls</a> - 2W, <i>JFF</i> -<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> <span style="color: black;">2nd week -</span> <span style="color: black;">The Lighter side of Burton</span></span><br />
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Thanks for popping by!Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-54552749721774529852011-08-14T11:00:00.003+01:002011-08-14T20:37:18.602+01:00Here's an old biddy trying to be cool!!! :)I have two bits of news for you. First - I hit a respectable 40 years today! I am officially old enough to forget about diets and pronounce my ample padding a normal order of things and just get on with it.<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I wish.</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Secondly - <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store">Whimsy Stamps</a> & <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/card-making/" target="_blank">Make it Crafty</a> have come together to create a fun Urban Themed digi collection!</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkm-3wV-X36JsRngE0H6Vpdyc9yDqD5lf3_9C5xON6JfJIf1YR-0-9H1MO9Qr_CUEG3TvOFezDLZkTgoMfyPO700LPW8pELUAAwhlNesQ-jTqsiprFvbH8k_CYBZ5XgzSjlZRhPY1q9c5L/s1600/ws-mic-badge-an.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkm-3wV-X36JsRngE0H6Vpdyc9yDqD5lf3_9C5xON6JfJIf1YR-0-9H1MO9Qr_CUEG3TvOFezDLZkTgoMfyPO700LPW8pELUAAwhlNesQ-jTqsiprFvbH8k_CYBZ5XgzSjlZRhPY1q9c5L/s1600/ws-mic-badge-an.gif" /></a></div><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Ann Vento has whipped up her magic and designed an incredible collection of <br />
funky wall sayings, city landscapes and of course a range of super cool street signs.</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_15" target="_blank">Check out the Sentiments collection HERE</a></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Make it Crafty is trying something new offering all the different elements for you to build your own urban backdrop.</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/card-making/categories/Digital-Stamps/New-Release/" target="_blank">Check out the Urban Street Collection HERE</a></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Then of course, what better characters to incorporate into such a scene than the fabulous <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_35" target="_blank">KennyK rubber stamps</a> available from Whimsy Stamps!</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Our incredibly talented Design Teams have had a blast playing with all the different elements to bring you LOTS of inspiration!</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We have broken it in to TWO HOPS<br />
<a href="http://crafteezee.blogspot.com/2011/08/urban-scene-whimsey-and-make-it-crafty.html"><b>HOP A Starts Here</b></a> & <b><a href="http://anothermessycrafter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HOP B Starts HERE at my blog!</a></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">There will be a winner for EACH HOP and if you hop your way through BOTH, you’ll go in the draw for the GRAND PRIZE TOO!</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">HOP A & B Winners will each receive a $15 voucher from both Whimsy Stamps and Make it Crafty</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">GRAND WINNER will win our full Urban Digital Collection<br />
4 Digi Sentiment sets by Ann Vento & the Urban Elements Collection from Make it Crafty</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">You are currently on HOP B and should have arrived to the very beginning, you lucky duck - just keep hopping along to enjoy wonderful masterpieces of amazingly talented crafters.</span><br />
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I combined <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_35&products_id=1208"><b>Hot Weave</b></a> Kenny K stamp with different urban background elements from <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/"><b>Make It Crafty</b></a>. I also used a sentiment from City Talk digital sentiment set by <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_15"><b>Raindrop Echo Designs</b></a>. Then I printed barbed wire from the same set in full scale on pearlescent paper and heat embossed in silver. Afterwards I went at it with different ink pads and silver leafing pen.<br />
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I have also used a new<b> <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products_id=3518">Bottle Cap sentiments rubber stamp</a> </b>set by Whimsy with a matching <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products_id=3522"><b>bottle cap die</b></a>. It looks cooler irl - because of the shine the sentiment doesn't show very well on photo :(</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH89EkVVZg_U37gG8ZVGuNNXStLqhwjxH0BxOz1KnOqC9fFP8mRkC1QkCqZfjAyu0WwE0nxFsKQyX2mFGe6H3M98JMuit2pn-6_NOoJcF4n_NLJzdW3lSzg8laaMn1himqSnLgqgm8111w/s1600/annika+wh+mic+hop+001c.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH89EkVVZg_U37gG8ZVGuNNXStLqhwjxH0BxOz1KnOqC9fFP8mRkC1QkCqZfjAyu0WwE0nxFsKQyX2mFGe6H3M98JMuit2pn-6_NOoJcF4n_NLJzdW3lSzg8laaMn1himqSnLgqgm8111w/s640/annika+wh+mic+hop+001c.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>The image is mainly coloured with Copics - there are some little shading areas addes with Caran D'Ache Swisscolour pencils.<br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; text-align: center;">Your next stop on HOP B is <a href="http://applesandpearscards.blogspot.com/"><b>CAROLE</b></a>, but before you go make sure you leave a comment below!</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">You have until August 21<sup>st</sup> 8PM Australian QLD time to make your way through the hops!</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><b><i><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Be there... or be square!</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;">Challenges:</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/" target="new">Challenge Up Your Life</a> - <i>2W, 1E</i> - #50 No patterned paper</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup" target="new">Colour Me Creative Copic's Challenge</a> -3E, 2W - <i>must use copic's </i>- #24 Colour your embellishments and must be Friendship themed</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.com/" target="new">Charisma Cardz</a> - <i>3E, C10</i> – Distressing</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/" target="new">Crafty Sentiments</a> - <i>1E, SIO</i> - Punches and Die Cuts </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/" target="new">Do You Stack Up?</a> - <i>3E</i> - Emboss it</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.com/" target="new">Ruby's Rainbow</a> - <i>2W, JFF</i> - #9 Gems</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="new">A Spoonful Of Sugar</a> - <i>1E </i>- #162 Happy Birthday</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/" target="new">Paper Take Weekly</a> - Grow Your Own- use hand made or altered flowers<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span> (my flowers are made from jewellery findings, brads and glass effect gel)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/" target="new">Sweet Stamps </a>- <i>1E, C10, SIO</i> - Bling It Up </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://theburtonesquedolls.blogspot.com/" target="new">The Burtonesque Dolls</a> - 2W, <i>JFF</i> -<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> <span style="color: black;">2nd week -</span> <span style="color: black;">The Lighter side of Burton</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;">Thanks for popping by!</span><i><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></i></b></span>Annikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com97tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-30054684719121454352011-08-12T08:45:00.000+01:002011-08-12T08:45:42.809+01:00Keeping it simple. Really.This week threw quite a few things at me - the biggest one being that I'm starting back at working on Monday. As you can imagine I've been mad busy trying to sort things out and amongst other things I have needed to make a sad decision to step down from quite a few design teams. <a href="http://sundayswithcrissy.blogspot.com/"><b>Sundays With Crissy</b></a> is amongst them so that is my last card for them. :(<br />
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The theme for August is KISS - Keep It Simple, Sweetie.<br />
You see, I made an honest, no embellies-involved, one layer card!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SSp1FabLmsp1xByJ4YZc9M-BQ16u9xrYHN9Ib3FbIvMFNYKzFOU2LejgFFiKT3dGUDy4X0XRMAlpqAfC9Q41dH9cB-WfFZsLMeDQ1S3uDp-ZtLffETnIvmdfDKoYY-QKjE1kFbqSsq7M/s1600/annika+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SSp1FabLmsp1xByJ4YZc9M-BQ16u9xrYHN9Ib3FbIvMFNYKzFOU2LejgFFiKT3dGUDy4X0XRMAlpqAfC9Q41dH9cB-WfFZsLMeDQ1S3uDp-ZtLffETnIvmdfDKoYY-QKjE1kFbqSsq7M/s320/annika+006.JPG" width="305" /></a></div>The image is called<b> <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_14&products_id=1219">Forget Me Not</a></b> and I just printed it on kraft base along with a sentiment by <a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_15"><b>Raindrop Echo Designs</b></a>. All I really did then was to colour the image with Faber-Castell Polychromos and Caran D'Ache Swisscolor pencils.:) <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdlI8XaNHxh5ePtxl-fUgTqZrtu4VM36Y5jPDm-I6gktKsSpLrt69DmcgT4WA2x4fcmsygld4v6hVwwUjNOPjRsArPxM3AH8TbviY688cCFuMlPGVstxKOJAlebaWcBAyljJWjpfTPOw_/s1600/annika+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdlI8XaNHxh5ePtxl-fUgTqZrtu4VM36Y5jPDm-I6gktKsSpLrt69DmcgT4WA2x4fcmsygld4v6hVwwUjNOPjRsArPxM3AH8TbviY688cCFuMlPGVstxKOJAlebaWcBAyljJWjpfTPOw_/s320/annika+005.JPG" width="246" /></a></div>Thanks a million for popping by and happy crafting!!<br />
HugsAnnikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11017332402784141503noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106737722580871786.post-54539813837159487972011-08-08T07:38:00.001+01:002011-08-08T07:38:01.650+01:00A wee rodent problem here...I am not sure how I would react if a mouse popped up from my birthday cake but it sure looks cute on the card!<br />
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This stamp is called <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_215&products_id=3170"><b>Birthday Cake Mouse</b></a> and it's by Whimsy Stamps. I used my plain old watercolours and loads of glitter to perk it up. The banners are from <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_30_81&products_id=3158"><b>Whimsy Celebration Pennants</b></a> set, stamped on patterned paper and heat embossed.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimo4EKEupTFhEIMsej5c5tjCL-vQr13WVMI3ukAk6KCpN5QpZVWonP1V0IR8-6EUiMUNclC4wspZKRZjuly_qaBU_wzvapWe3vcCaBEjUQLk7vvwy08j7Z-ouUcmk7WeHlpQZ9xdXN8igM/s1600/anika+q+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimo4EKEupTFhEIMsej5c5tjCL-vQr13WVMI3ukAk6KCpN5QpZVWonP1V0IR8-6EUiMUNclC4wspZKRZjuly_qaBU_wzvapWe3vcCaBEjUQLk7vvwy08j7Z-ouUcmk7WeHlpQZ9xdXN8igM/s640/anika+q+001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The papers I used are from<a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_72&products_id=2951"><b> Basic Grey Life Of The Party</b></a> pad. Flowers are made with <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=213_214&products_id=2523"><b>Marianne's Floral die set</b></a>. I also used <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=213_218&products_id=2919"><b>Whimsy Double Scallop Border die</b></a>.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2MbDnFTlhwdF2Qbp7x07Gki8-sxDA_H_-6KJVmsJlUWlLmVX1bXBJADBuyqZusHAJnjLKNCJ-mObZiwIYQq8sTBIV3QWIIaJ25jKtOBX4McsGGk_mN45_cQpiXUwksuDPjCDQ4WFFFmB4/s1600/anika+q+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2MbDnFTlhwdF2Qbp7x07Gki8-sxDA_H_-6KJVmsJlUWlLmVX1bXBJADBuyqZusHAJnjLKNCJ-mObZiwIYQq8sTBIV3QWIIaJ25jKtOBX4McsGGk_mN45_cQpiXUwksuDPjCDQ4WFFFmB4/s640/anika+q+003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>And now a bit of enabling - have you noticed that Quixotic is now carrying new <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_258"><b>Authentique 6x6 paper pads</b></a>? Boy they are lovely - I think I absolutely NEED that blue one - it's so hard to find papers in those hues for some reason!<br />
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My another awwwww-moment are <a href="http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12_255_256"><b>Rick St Dennis bears and clowns</b></a> - so quirky and fun and fabquality of artwork!!<br />
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Thanks a million for popping by and happy crafting!<br />
Annika<br />
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