Whimsy Stamps May 2019 Paper Door Kit

Hello friends!  Whimsy Stamps is excited to introduce their newly redesigned Paper Door Kits!  The May 2019 Paper Door Kit - Adorable Otters is available now in the Whimsy store!

Here are the details about the newly redesigned kit:

BRAND NEW kit debuting on the 10th of each month

Each kit is a $50+ retail value for only $29.95 plus shipping

EXCLUSIVE 6x6 Whimsy Stamps designer paper pack collections, fun and creative designs on heavy weight paper with a beautiful sheen - 24 double sided sheets

TEN sheets of 8x5 x 5.5 heavy weight neutral card stock - in black and white

SPECIAL EDITION 4x6 clear stamp set "Adorable Otters" created exclusively for PAPER DOOR

COMPLEMENTING "Adorable Otters" outline die set to easily cut out the images from the 4x6 stamp set, designed exclusively for PAPER DOOR

SPECIAL EDITION "Build-a-Pond" Die Set and "Cozy Cabin" 4x3 clear stamp set introduced especially for PAPER DOOR

PRIVATE access to PDF Files with step-by-step instructions for at least 4 different projects

This is my third card using the new kit and I used the "Cozy Cabin" stamp.  If you'd like to check out the other cards I made using this set, click here and here.  This kit has so many adorable images and dies, and it's perfect for making cards for all occasions.

We've made PAPER DOOR an easy and affordable way for you to enjoy a monthly card kit:

   -   NO minimums
   -   NO subscriptions to commit to
   -   NO wait lists to sweat out
   -   NO multi-tier pricing

Each kit is a LIMITED EDITION and individual items may or may not be released at a later day.  Supplies are limited so order yours today, and unlock your creativity with Whimsy Stamps PAPER DOOR kits!

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a fabulous day!

Hugs, Anita

Batty For You

Good morning!  I've got a Halloween card featuring a cute stamp set from Your Next Stamp.

This bat is from the Fang-tastic Halloween stamp set.  There are other fun Halloween images included in the set so be sure to stop by the shop and check them out!   I stamped the bat onto Strathmore watercolor paper, colored it with my Zig markers, and then diecut it using the coordinating die.  The orange circle was diecut using the My Favorite Things Stitched Circle Stax die and the sentiment strip was diecut using the Fishtail Flags Layers die.  The purple dripping goo under the sentiment was diecut using Your Next Stamp's Dripping Goo Die.  The paper and enamel dots are from Doodlebug Design.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenge:
Your Next Stamp Sketch & Color Challenge 74


Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Fang-tastic Halloween
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - October 31st; Strathmore 140 lb w/c
Other:  Zig Markers, YNS Dripping Goo Die, MFT Stitched Circle Stax Die, MFT Fishtail Flags Layers Die, enamel dots

The Challenge #90 - Inspiration

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for our new challenge over at Always Playing With Paper's The Challenge.

Our challenge this week is an inspiration challenge and we have a beautiful picture to inspire you.  I used the Spring Flowers stamp set from Simon Says Stamp, colored everything with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, and then fussy cut them.  The sentiment is from the Everyday Greetings set by Mama Elephant.  I added some sequins to add a bit of sparkle to my card.

Be sure to stop by The Challenge to see what the rest of the DT created this week.  I hope you find some time to play along in the challenge. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Simon Says Stamp - Spring Flowers; Mama Elephant - Everyday Greetings
Paper:  Neenah; w/c paper
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, sequins

Your Next Stamp - October Feature Day

Good morning!  Today is Feature Day over on the Your Next Stamp Blog, which means that the team is sharing some new samples featuring the YNS stamps and dies.  Our theme this month is "Fall".

I used the cute cookie images from the new Waddles - Homemade With Love clear stamp set.  I colored the cookies with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and cut them out with the coordinating dies.  I also used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set and the Scallop Edge Die to cut out the designer paper and I added a few sparkly gumdrops. 

Be sure to stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today.  If you leave a comment on the YNS Blog you may be the lucky winner of a stamp set of your choice!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita
Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Waddles-Homemade With Love
Paper:  Pebbles - Harvest; Watercolor paper
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, YNS Waddles-Homemade With Love Die Set, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die Set, YNS Scallop Edge Die, YNS Gumdrops

The Challenge #43 - Inspiration

We have a new challenge today over at Always Playing With Paper's The Challenge.  Our challenge this week is a photo inspiration. 

 

 

A beautiful photo, right?  Well, I took my inspiration from the watering can, and the pinks and greens in the picture and pulled out a silly Paper Smooches image to use this week.  This fun stamp is from the Perky Plants stamp set.  I colored the image using my Zig Clean Color Brush Markers and then added some twine and a button.

 

Zig Markers used:

Sugared Almond Pink

Yellow

Light Green

Gray

Light Gray

 

Be sure to stop by The Challenge to see the gorgeous projects by the rest of the DT!  I hope you find some time to get inky and play along with us! 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful week!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Paper Smooches - Perky Plants
Paper:  Kaisercraft - Silver Bells Collection; Strathmore 140 lb w/c paper
Other:  Zig Clean Color Brush Markers, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Glossy Accents, twine, button, YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies, MFT Fishtail Flags Die

 

It's A Good Day To Be Happy

Good morning!  I hope you're having a wonderful weekend so far. 

I made this quick and easy card awhile back and realized I hadn't posted it to my blog yet.  This cute little image is from Mama Elephant's Up And Away stamp set.  I colored the image with my Zig markers and then cut it using the coordinating die set.  I used Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut the dp and white cardstock.  The image is mounted on foam tape for dimension and I added a few clear sequins. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Mama Elephant - Up And Away
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah; w/c paper
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, ME Up And Away Die Set, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die Set, sequins

Paper Smooches - Be Silly

Good morning!  I used a fun set of stamps and dies from Paper Smooches to make today's card.

This silly image is from the Perky Plants stamp set.  This set has the cutest flowers and funny sentiments!  I colored these flowers Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die from Your Next Stamp to cut the dp and the little frame around the flowers.   Then I added a few enamel dots.  A quick and easy card that I think will definitely make someone smile!

I'm entering my card in the Paper Smooches Sparks September Picture Perfect Challenge.  
 
Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Paper Smooches - Perky Plants
Paper:  Echo Park - Sweet Summertime; Neenah; 140 lb Strathmore w/c
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, enamel dots

Playful Pup

Happy Saturday!  I wanted to pop on and share a sweet little puppy card I made awhile back.

This adorable image is from Mama Elephant's Playful Pups stamp set.  This set has some really cute puppy images and great sentiments too!  I colored this puppy with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then cut him and the bone out using the coordinating dies.  The paper is from the Pebbles Front Porch collection and I cut it using Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die.  If you living my area you can pick up all the supplies for this card at The Paper Cottage. 

Zig Markers:

Light Brown, Mid Brown, Light Gray, Wine Red

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Mama Elephant - Playful Pups
Paper:  Pebbles - Front Porch; 140 lb Strathmore w/c paper; Neenah
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, Glossy Accents, Simple Stories Enamel Dots, Prismacolor Pencils (for the grass)

 

Peace + Love + Wags

Happy Friday!  I'm so glad the weekend is finally here!  It's been a long and busy week and I'm looking forward to enjoying a slow weekend ;-)  I wanted to share a sweet puppy card with you today.

This adorable image is Mama Elephants' Playful Pups.  This is a perfect set to make cards for all your puppy-loving friends!  I colored these sweeties with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then cut them out using the coordinating dies.  I cut the dp panel using Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die.  

Zig Markers:

Flesh Colour, Tea Rose, Light Green, Wine Red, Blue, Oatmeal, Dark Oatmeal, Light Gray, Gray

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Mama Elephant - Playful Pups
Paper:  Pebbles - Front Porch; watercolor paper
Other:  Zig Clean Color Brush Markers, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, ME Playful Pups Dies, Memory Box Scallop Die, Glossy Accents   

Your Next Stamp - Sketch and Color Challenge #20

Happy Friday everyone!  I hope you've had an amazing week!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for our latest Sketch and Color Challenge over on the Your Next Stamp Blog.

I reached for this cute deer from the Oh, Deer! stamp set.  This set has a trio of sweet little deer that can be used for lots of different occasions!  I colored the deer with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then cut the deer using the Oh, Deer! die set.  I do not enjoy fussy-cutting images so I love having dies for my stamp sets.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set for my panels and then the File Tab Set die for the sentiment.  I used a sentiment from the Woodland Cuties stamp set.  I used the Spring/Summer Scene Die set for the hill that the deer is standing on.  I finished my card by added a few Love Earth Gumdrops.  

Zig colors used:

Light Brown, Mid Brown, Oatmeal, Gray, Pale Pink, Tea Rose, Wine Red

 

To enter the challenge you need to follow the sketch and/or the inspiration photo.  Be sure to stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog to read the challenge details and to see the beautiful projects by the rest of the DT! 

Thanks for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Your Next Stamp - Oh, Deer! and Woodland Cuties
Paper:  Echo Park - Bundle of Joy A New Addition and Dots & Stripes; Neenah; Strathmore 140 lb w/c
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, YNS Oh, Deer! Die set, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die set, YNS File Tab Die, YNS, Spring/Summer Scene die, YNS gumdrops

Smile

Happy hump day!  I hope you're having an awesome week.  I've got a super easy card to share with you today.

I used the cute Perky Plants stamp set from Paper Smooches.  The funny images in this set are sure to make you smile!  I stamped the image on watercolor paper that I cut using a stitched rectangle die.  I colored the image with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and a Wink of Stella clear glitter marker.   Then I added a few enamel dots.  If you're in my area you can pick up all the supplies for this card over at The Paper Cottage.

Zig Markers:

Light Blue, Yellow, Bright Yellow, Light Green, Gray, Light Gray, Geranium Red

I'm entering my card in the Paper Smooches Sparks August Anything Goes Challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Paper Smooches - Perky Plants
Paper:  Echo Park - Sweet Summertime; Strathmore 140 lb w/c
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, Wink of Stella clear glitter marker, enamel dots, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Die, MFT Stitched Circle Stax Die         

The Greeting Farm - Preview Day 3

Good morning and welcome to Day 3 of The Greeting Farm's previews of the new July release!  If you have some birthdays or other special occasions to celebrate, then the stamp we're sharing today is perfect!

These sweeties are from the Make A Wish clear stamp set.  Yummy, right?  I decided to pull out the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers to color these images.  I love the bright colors you get with these markers.  After I finished coloring the frosting I wasn't crazy about the green but hey ... I'm sure it "tastes" as good as the other colors ;-)  I cut out all the pieces with the Make A Wish die set (I love that TGF is now offering dies with their images)!  I added some Wink of Stella clear glitter pen to the frosting and used Glossy Accents on the strawberries and cherries.  
 
Be sure to stop by the TGF Blog to see what the other designers are sharing today!  Our big Blog Hop for RELEASE DAY is this Wednesday, July 15 so be sure to mark your calendars cause you don't want to miss it!

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Enjoy your day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Make A Wish
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Sugar Shoppe; Strathmore 140 lb watercolor paper
Other:  TGF Make A Wish Die Set, Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, doily, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Glossy Accents, WOW White embossing powder

Have A Ball!

Good morning friends!  I hope you're having an amazing weekend so far.  I picked up a new Lawn Fawn stamp at my local shop, The Paper Cottage, a couple of days ago and found some time to play yesterday.

This sweet (pun intended) stamp is called Sweet Smiles and it was so much fun to color.  I used my new Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and water to color the image.  I love the bright colors these markers offer and I think they are so easy to use.  I colored a few extra gumballs and cut them out using the Sweet Smiles - Lawn Cuts die.  I had planned to use Glossy Accents on the glass bowl of the gumball machine.  Fortunately I tested the Glossy Accents on an extra gumball I had stamped and colored.  Since this ink reactivates (is that the right word?) when it gets wet, the GA made the ink run a little.  Since I had so many different colors of gumballs I thought I might end up with a hot mess if I used the GA so I decided not to use it.  I will definitely have to color another image with copics and try out the Glossy Accents on it - I think it would look great shiny.    I did use some Wink of Stella on the gray parts of the machine to try to give it more of a "metallic" look.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies from Your Next Stamp to cut my dp and the white watercolor paper.  I love the finished edge this die gives to the paper. 

Thank you for stopping by.  

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Lawn Fawn - Sweet Smiles
Paper:  BoBunny; Strathmore watercolor paper
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, Lawn Fawn Sweet Smiles - Lawn Cuts die, YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Marker      

It's A Good Day

Happy Saturday!  I hope you're enjoying your weekend ... and I hope you're having some amazing weather.  Once again, we've got rain, cloudy skies, and cooler than normal temps ... yuck!  Summer, where are you LOL?

Well, this cute bunny and her yummy cupcakes helped brighten up my soggy day ;-)  I've had this Carnival Cupcakes stamp set from Mama Elephant for  awhile now and finally got to play with it.  I also have some (new to me) Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens and that's what I used to color this stamp.  I've heard both good and not-so-good comments about these pens but I have to say I really like them ... a lot!  I love the bright colors of these pens and I think they're so easy to use.  Of course, having this adorable image to color makes it fun too.  The sentiment is from the Up And Away stamp set.  If you want more details on the products I used on my card, check out the small print at the bottom of my post.

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy your day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Mama Elephant - Carnival Cupcakes and Up And Away (sentiment)
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; watercolor paper
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Dies, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, sequins 

Your Next Stamp - Fun Friday Sketch and Color Challenge #17

Happy Friday everyone!  I hope you've had an amazing week!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for our latest Fun Friday Sketch and Color Challenge over on the Your Next Stamp Blog.

Isn't this butterfly fun?   It's from the new Quirky Animals Set Five clear stamp set.  If you look at the photo of the stamp set below, you'll see there are two adorable butterfly images and lots of great sentiments!  I colored the butterfly with my Zig Clear Color Real Brushes and a Wink of Stella clear glitter pen.  These Zig brushes are new to me and I've really been having fun with them.  I cut the butterfly using the coordinating Quirky Animals Set Five Dies and then applied some Glossy Accents to the sunglasses.   I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set and the Stitched Square Die Set to cut the white cardstock.  I used the Chunky Grass Die to cut the grass and then stamped the sentiment on the grass.  I used some Neon Sunrise and Mermaid Fun gumdrops to finish my card.  

 

To enter the challenge you need to follow the sketch and/or the inspiration photo.  Be sure to stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog to read the challenge details and to see the beautiful projects by the rest of the DT! 

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a great weekend.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Your Next Stamp - Quirky Animals Set Five
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Sunkissed; Neenah
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brushes, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, YNS Quirky Animals Set Five Die, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, YNS Stitched Square Die, YNS Chunky Grass Die, YNS gumdrops