Whimsy Stamps Product Spotlight Guest - School Time!

Hi friends!   I'm stopping by with a cute back to school card.   I know a lot of you probably have already sent your kids back to school, but here in the northeast, our kids go back in September.   My kids' first day is next Thursday, so this week is a mad dash for last minute supplies, figuring out first day outfits, and soaking up the last bit of summer!

My card uses the super cute School Time stamp set by Whimsy Stamps.   I did a bit of masking with the books, pencil cup and mouse - isn't he so cute perched atop the stack of books?   I added some accents to the card in the form of ruler washi tape (in my stash for ages - I was so glad to finally use it!), and Glossy Accents for the studious mouse's glasses!

I hope you've enjoyed this look at the School time stamp set - there are lots of fun images in this set - it's perfect for back to school and graduation as well!!  Thanks for stopping by!

Whimsy Stamps Product Spotlight Guest - Autumn Blessings

Hello!   I'm guesting over on the Whimsy Stamps blog today, sharing a couple of cards I've created using the new Autumn Blessings stamps and dies.  I am SOOOO ready for fall!

My first card showcases the pumpkins from the stamp set - I used a rock-n-roll technique to ink them with a bit of shading.   Aren't the font choices for these sentiments gorgeous?!  

My next card uses just the smaller stamps from the Autumn Blessings stamp set to create a background.   The sentiment was stamped on a matching piece of cardstock with several of the maple leaves stamped in Versamark for a subtle addition.   

I hope you've enjoyed my cards - are you ready for fall yet, or wanting to hang onto summer for a bit longer?   Personally, I can taste the pumpkin spice lattes and smell the leaves in the air, lol!   

Stop by again tomorrow for Newton's Nook Designs' latest Inky Paws Challenge!!

Whimsy Stamps Product Spotlight - Bold Banners

Happy Friday, everyone!   This month I'm guesting with Whimsy Stamps and today I'm focusing on their new Bold Banners stamp set and Bold Banners dies!

 I wanted to use the banner dies as a design element for my entire card, so I cut a variety of banners out from different patterned and solid papers.   I adhered them across a black piece of cardstock leaving just enough of a gap between them to create a diamond-like space.   I added some clear rhinestones to the "diamond" areas.   I stamped the sentiment with Versafine black ink onto one of the banners, taping off the ends so that it only extended between the stitched lines.   I then added clear embossing powder over the top and heat embossed.   I adhered the sentiment banner on foam tape for some added dimension.

I hope you've enjoyed my card!!   I'll be back again next week spotlighting another new stamp set from Whimsy Stamps.   Have a FABULOUS weekend!!

Saturday Spotlight with Whimsy Stamps

Hi guys!   Happy weekend!   Hope you'll join me over at the Whimsy Stamps blog to check out how I made this card, and join in by creating a project inspired by my card for a chance to win a Whimsy Stamps gift certificate.   Be sure to check it out!