Whimsy 24 Days of Christmas Event

Today is Day 13 of the 24 Days of Christmas! I have the privilege of being part of this super neat Christmas Event which is sponsored by Denise Lynn, the owner at Whimsy Stamps. What a great way to thank all of the supportive Whimsy fans who follow the Whimsy Blog throughout the year. It's not too late to join the fun. New followers are always welcomed. There are prizes galore--a grand prize and random prizes throughout the 24 fun days! So be sure to participate as much as you can!!!!

If you missed Day 1 with all of the rules and information about this event, please click HERE for all the info.....trust me you do not want to miss this one!

 

Here is my card using Time for Tea- Santa Baby by Jo Davies

 

 Here is a closer view of Santa Baby colored with Copic markers.

 Here is view of the inside of the card. I have made two flaps that are glued down. The one on the right holding the hot chocolate package and the other just perfect for placing a gift card, money, or a sweet note. I have cut slits on the spine of the card so that I could pull the ribbon through securing the candy cane and adorning the outside of the card.

 Here are the Whimsy products used: 

Santa Baby

Layered Snowflake Dies 

Frosty Night

 

Now don't forget you must visit the Whimsy Blog for full details! 

Thanks for visitng!

Hugs;

Janette

Little Birdie Told Me plus CHA

Today I want to share a couple of CAS Birthday cards that I made for  

The Whimsy Stamps Challenge 

It is the Rubber DT turn to showcase Whimsy Stamps following the challenge theme.

The topic this week is:
Ribbon and Lace

You don't even have to use a Whimsy image on your challenge creation to win the fabulous prizes. Just come on over and share your ribbon and lace project.

Here are my cards.

I am using  Little Birdie Told Me  by 2cute ink. And I have decided to make it on kraft. I just love coloring on kraft with my Copic markers. Both of the sentiments come with the stamp set and I think they are just so cute!
 

 My embellishments have been kept to a minimal; but I will say that I LOVE the lace tape. It comes in a roll with adhesive already in place. Ready to cut and put down on your project. It is so easy and takes away the messy ordeal that can sometimes happen when trying to attach lace to any project. Check out this one(Lace Tape - Ivory No. 2) and other Lovely Tapes HERE.
 ***Plus they are discounted 25%! Oh man I just gotta stock up now!

On a different note; I AM GOING TO CHA! Ohhh my gosh! I am so excited. This will be my first time there and I will be in the Whimsy Booth; I am nervous and excited. I am not sure exactly what to expect but think it will be loads of fun and think that there will be lots to see.
If anyone has tips or recommendations please share. And if you are also attending don't forget to come and give us a visit:0)

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs;
Janette

Whimsy Post- Seaside Dreamin'

Today I would like to share my post for the Whimsy Blog here; I am showing a card that I made for Whimsy Magazine # 12. I was pleased at the outcome of this card. I can say that this is one of my favorite colors ever!

 Here is a closer look at Little Jack and Bobbin Seaside Dreamin' If you are interested in colors used please refer to pg. 5 of the magazine here. Also used Friends and Family Mini Postage Stamps; I have added some color to the postage with my Copic markers!

I also wanted to share how I have done the background using Wave Border Die.
I have first airbrushed the clouds with Bev Rochester cloud template. Next I have run this cardstock 3 times through my cutting matchine each time moving the wave die. I have left the paper attached at the ends; but you can cut across and then just piece the parts together.

 Next I have added score tape to adhere between waves and dimensional squares on the waves so that they can pop out.

 Here is my card base completed before adding my image.

Hope this mini tutorial has made sense.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs;
Janette

Special Delivery

Hello Everyone! I know that I have been distant lately and I really hope that my followers are still with me.

Today I wanted to share one of my creations from a previous issue of Whimsy Magazine Issue #11. that I am sharing on the Whimsy Blog.  I love that all Whimsy magazines are available to go back and review at any time. Check this issue out for a full step-by-step tutorial on how to make this cute Notepad Cover.

Thanks for stopping by;

Hugs!
Janette

Whimsy Magazine and a Late Card

Hello Ya'll!

Have you seen the newest issue of Whimsy Magazine? It is filled with so many tutorials and fabulous creations. Grab a cup of coffee and check it out:0)

Also I am way late in showing my card for the Whimsy Challenge but I wanted to share it anyway; plus you still have 8 days to enter in the challenge:0)

The theme is Pretty In Pink! And here is my card using the following Whimsy Products:
*NEW Rosetta, Vintage Fancy Corners ,  Mini Lace Doily Corner 1 Die, Whimsy Romance

 Here is a closeup of this super cute image colored with Copic Markers. Love all the roses:0)

 Here is a slanted view. OMG how hard is it to part with these gorgeous WOC flowers! Can anyone relate?!?

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs;
Janette

Hot Fuzz- Whimsy Stamps April Rubber Sneak Peak

Hello and welcome to the Whimsy Stamps

April Release Sneak Peak Blog Hop!

We have changed our rubber release schedule from this month onwards. We are now going to host a 3-day new release event where we will have a Sneak Peek Blog Hop on the day before the release (today!), a Release Day Blog Hop on release day, and finally a Review Day Blog Hop the day after the release.

Each blog hop has a prize of 2 new release stamps hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

Today we are excited to share sneak peeks of some of the brand new Wee Stamps, Kenny K and Momas Collection stamps that will be available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store TOMORROW!

To be entered into today's blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced here on the Whimsy blog on Friday (26 April).

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

Ann Vento
Amanda Reed (April Special Guest Designer)
Bev Rochester
Deb Routledge
Iris Wiechmann
Jacque Beddingfield
Janette Garcia---ME
Simonne Clay
Tammy Louise Cunliffe

Here is my card for today's sneak hop using Kenny K's Hot Fuzz:

Here is a slightly larger view of this sexy beauty colored with Copic Markers.

I really love the new Birthday Greetings sentiments; used it on the inside of my card and "Keep Calm" sentiment is also part of this fabulous set. Also used Mini Backgrounds(Birthday Wish List).

Thanks for stopping by; really hope you enjoy today's hop:0)

Hugs;

Janette

Whimsy Stamps Challenge-Stitching

This week it is time for the Rubber DT to share creations to go along with this month's  Whimsy Challenge; and this time it is:

Stitch It Real or Faux

 Here is my card using NEW Summer Pony by Crissy Armstrong. I have decided to go all soft in my coloring and I think it came out nice. I have also uded Whimsy Romance papers by Michele R. The sentiment stamped on vellum paper is from Lovely Spring Sliders 2. I also had fun adding and layering some of the NEW Vintage Fancy Corners.

 

Here is a closer look at my colored image and where you can get a better view of the layered corners:0)

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Cards und More -#78 Spring
Bearly Mine -#79 Girly Pink!
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - #214 Sewing/Stitching Real or Faux
Crafty Cardmakers - Friendship
Creative Creations Challenge Blog - Things with the letter B (Bunny, Butterflies)
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs;
Janette

Pitcher

Okay so this post is late but better late than never right? 

I wanted to share a card that I have made for this weeks Whimsy Challenge.

Challenge #56 Add Some Metal

When I first heard this challenge I immediately thought... BOY card! 

So here is my card; simple but colorful.

 Here is a closer look at newly released in rubber Pitcher by Kenny K.

 Here is a closer look at some of my metal; even my mini tickets are a bit metallic :0)

Thanks for stopping by;

 Hope to see you playing along this weeks challenge:0)

 Here is a list of other challenges I would like to enter this card into:

365 Cards -Twine me Up
Addicted to CAS #7 Masculine
A Gem of a Challenge - #69 Button it
Ladybug Crafts - the colour blue
Lia Stampz Challenge -Child's birthday

Hugs;

Janette 

Kitten Mini Composition Book

Hello peeps! Today I would like to share a itty bitty project

 These are quite small measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4; just the right size for this little cutie.

I have stamped one of Playful Kittens by Sylvia Zet Kitties on PTI Cardstock; then colored with Copic markers. Embellishing with bling, an Ornate Corners,  Lace Tape - Ivory No. 2, a flower.

 

Here is a closer look at my furry friend. I have added some texture to the fur by dotting my color instead of doing any kind of blending.

 This project goes perfect with the current Whimsy Challenge of Fancy Edges. Hope you can take a peak for your chance of winning.

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges:

Copic Marker Europe - Anything goes with Copic Markers
Forever Friends - Animals &/or Butterflys &/or Birds
Hanna & Friends - #164 (W2 of 2) Anything Goes
Sarah Hurley Challenges - #77 - Anything but a Card
Southern Girls - #62 Bling it on
Creative Belli - 162 Rhinestones
Flutterby Wednesdays -#226 open

Thanks for stopping by:0)

Hugs;
Janette

Whimsy Challenge and Magazine

I wanted to share a card that I have made for the Whimsy Challenge.

Challenge #55 Fancy Edges 

***There are two awesome prizes up for grabs and You DON'T have to use Whimsy Stamps

Here is my card:

 Here is a closeup of Bella Sole-Gifts of Love; she reminds me so much of so many women in my life. My Mom and Aunts with that sun hat and those roses; I just had to have her and coloring was so much fun. I have colored her using my trusty and oh so loved Copics:0)

 Whimsy Inspirations Magazine

As announced earlier today, the new Whimsy Inspirations Magazine - January 2013 Issue 11 is now live! It features never-before-seen creations from our wonderful Magazine Staff as well as many stunning creations by the Whimsy DT, Special Guests and Friends of Whimsy. So grab a cup of your favorite beverage, CLICK HERE or on the magazine cover below to open the *free* online magazine and be prepared to be blown away!

Visit the Whimsy Stamps store to pre-order/purchase print copies of the current and selected past issues of the Whimsy Inspirations Magazine.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

• Bearly Mine -  #71 Hearts Galore 
• Deep Ocean Challenge - #44 Love and Lace 
• Going Grey With Scrap-Creations - Valentines
  Creative Card Crew - #29 Girly
•  Loves Rubber Stamps -  #36 Have A Heart
•  Inky Chicks -Becky's Bingo* (Flowers, Lace, Pearls)
• Sweet Stamps - #102 Valentineor Love

Thanks for stopping by:0)

Hugs;

Janette

Whimsy Rubber Release Review

Hello  All;

I have been so relaxed and taking it easy that I completely forgot to post my card for the December Rubber Review for Whimsy. So I thought better late than never:0)

 Here is a closeup of Turtle's Friend colored with Copic Markers on Kraft cardstock.

 Turtle Body-G46, YG07, YG03 Shell-YG97,95, 93, 91 Bottom-YG95,91 Spots YG03, 00,000 Butterfly-YR18,04,Y17    I so often on a mission to get all the colors written and then I start having so much fun that I forget to keep on writing the colors down. I have used a veriety of colors on the glass.

Sentiment: Whimsy-Just a Note Notables 6
Embossing Folder: Crafter's Companion- Regal Frame

Thanks for stopping by and I really hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and New Years.

Hugs;
Janette

ABC Challenge - E for embossing
Cards Galore - Anything Goes
Freshly Brewed Monthly Challenge -Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper - Anything goes
Loves Rubber Stamps - #32 Anything Goes

Get Well- Whimsy Release Day 4

Hello and welcome to Day 4 of Whimsy Stamps December Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Monday (17 December) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs, Shape EZ templates and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers. From then until 23 December the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop!

 Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow.

All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 24 December. To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Janette -----Me:)

Debbie Eastman

Michele Roos - Special Guest

 
 Today I would like to share a get well card. I just absolutely love this Naughty Nurse from Kenny K. I have a huge sweet spot for Kenny K images and am so happy to be able to work with rubber. It is my medium of choice:0) So without further delay here is my card:

 I have colored my image with Distressed Markers; so fun to color with!
Skin-Tattered Rose/Blush-Worn Lipstick, Spun Sugar/ Dress-Weathered Wood/ Reds-Fired Brick,Barn Door/ Hair-Walnut Stain, Wild Honey/ Ground-Pumice Stone/ Outline-Broken China

 I have also tucked in a Notables stamped and embossed with white powder on red cardstock. Love the matching Die. Then I wrote with a gel pen a little Get Well note:0)

 Hope you enjoyed my card;

Hugs;
Janette

P.S.  The entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.

If you would like to join Whimsy Stamps as their Guest Designer for the February 2013 release, please CLICK HERE for all the details. Entries close at 12.00pm on 24 December.

Whimsy Team and Release

I have some totally awesome news to share; I am now part of the Whimsy Magazine Team. It is truly a dream come true to be part of such a fantastic company and working with so many designers that I admire is just super sweet. I am still in disbelief of being so fortunate. Thanks Denise and Ann so much for this opportunity.  Melissa Andrew is also a new addition to DT members to the Whimsy family.

I couldn't wait to start and so have joined this Months release.

Welcome to Whimsy Stamps December 2012 rubber stamp and die release!

Today, Whimsy Stamps is releasing 20 fantastic new Rubber Stamps & Stamp Sets, 5 wonderful new Whimsy Shapeology Dies, a fabulous new Shape EZ by TLC template and 2 beautiful Whimsy Designer Paper 6x6 packs. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.


Here is what I have done using Playful Kittens stamp set and the Key and Lock Dies; these baggies are filled with Nugget individually wrapped with DP.

 I have embossed the lock and added it to the back of the baggie. I couldn't have the key without its lock:) I LOVE these dies!

 Here are closer shots of the Kittens colored with Copics.

Colors used: *Kitten-C2,C0 /E30 / R32, R30 *Reds-R59, R29, R24 *Pinks-RV23, RV000 *Ground-W3,W1 *Outline-E30 also used to outline die cut paper border,

 From today until 23 December, the Whimsy DT and Special Guests will be showcasing the new products with a daily mini blog hop. Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day. At the end of release week (Monday 24 December) a 'Release Round-Up' will be posted on the Whimsy blog with a complete list of winners from the daily mini blog hops. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12.00pm EST tomorrow:

Ann Vento
Ellie Stover
Iris Wiechmann
Janette Garcia<~~Me
Melissa Andrew
Alberto Gava - Guest Designer
 Beate Johns - Special Guest

If you would like to join us as our Guest Designer for our February 2013 release please go to our Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Monday 24 December 2012.

For a full reveal of this month’s fabulous release, please visit the Whimsy blog. Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the new release!

Hugs;

Janette

Published on Whimsy Magazine Issue #7

I am not sure where my days go as I feel like I haven't really been doing anything! Well some days ago I showed a peek of my very first published card; and today I am back to post it here:0) I am so happy to have met one of my goals for this year.

So here is my card that was published in the Issue #7 Whimsy Magazine; I truly love this mag since they always have such fun tutorials and also such FAB inspiration!

 This card is fairly simple but the paper (Lily bee design) ais so pretty that I didn't want to cover it up so much.  Here is a closeup of Wee Florist. Aint she so super cute; reminds me of my Mother; this will be her Mothers day card this year.

I have colored her with Copics used: Hair E59, E57, E33 Skin-YR01, E00, E000, R20 Leafs: YG67,YG25,YG01 Bucket-BV25, BV23, BV20  and then I got lost:0)

Thanks for stopping by; BIG hugs!