CHA

 I am still having withdrawal symptoms from CHA!  It was just amazing!

The thing I loved most was meeting these fabulous in real life for the first time.  I have known Denise owner of Whimsy Stamps online for almost 5 years and we always hoped one day we would meet!  Meeting exceeded all expectations, she is as lovely in person as she is online!

CHA was great but spending a whole week with part of the Whimsy family was the best thing ever!

Apologies for being photo heavy!

First day - setting up the booth!

 Ellen and Janette making up goody bags!

 Tammy's husband got roped in too!

 Ellen and Tammy, almost there!  

 Finishing touches!

 After all the hard work a fun dinner and a well deserved glass of Chardonnay!

 Apparently it was Janette's birthday, the chef was so funny!

 The booth, the first morning, right before the doors opened!

 We also met the Little Darlings team members - Becky Hetherington

 and with  Fabi

 and Sparkle dropped by the say hello, I was so excited to meet her after all these years!

Hitting the town! 

 All packed up and ready to go!

Cute Card Thursday - Beside the Seaside

This week on Cute Card Thursday the theme is Beside the Seaside!

I found this 7 Gypsies frame in Michael's for pennies the other week along with a bag of shells.  

Whimsy Stamps Riding the Waves by 2 Cute Ink are so perfect to fit into this frame!

WE are sponsored this week by Heather's Hobbie Haven, a great prize as always!

Thanks for dropping by!

Whimsy Stamps July Rubber and Die release.

Whimsy stamps July rubber stamp and die release

Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps July 2013 rubber stamp and die release

BLOG HOP!

Our brand new July release Rubber Stamps, Stamp Sets, Whimsy Shapeology Dies, Shape EZ by TLC templates and Whimsy Designer Paper 6x6 packs are now available to buy from the

  Whimsy Stamps store!!

 For a full reveal of our new release goodies, please visit the Whimsy blog . 

 To celebrate our new release, the DT are holding a blog hop today and are sharing creations made with some of the brand new Crissy Armstrong, Elisabeth Bell, Meljens Designs and 2 Cute Ink stamps!

 The blog hop has a prize of 2 new release stamps hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow.

 All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on Friday.

Here is the card I made using Crissy Armstrong's The Gangs all Here stamp and Raindrop Echo Design's Contest Ribbons which were cut out with the contest ribbons die! Also used on this card is Into the Farm background stamp also by Raindrop Echo Designs.

I am scheduling this post in advance as we will be at CHA when this goes live!  Whimsy Stamps has a booth so do pop along and say hello if you are going to be there!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our new release! Don't forget to visit the Whimsy blog tomorrow for our final blog hop!

Cute Card Thursday - Oranges and Lemons

This week our theme on Cute Card Thursday is

Oranges and Lemons

I opted to use the colours but of course you could also use the fruits.  These are not my usual colours so it was nice to break free from the chains and work outside my comfort zone!

We are sponsored this week by Whimsy Stamps which by coincidence is where my stamps are from!

I used Rad Boarder by Kenny K and Travel the Globe sentiments by Raindrop Echo Designs.

Thanks for dropping by!

WOYWW

I am about to start working on a new project.  You might guess by the bag of shells that this might turn into something of a nautical theme!

If you want to see this finished come back next week, (probably Thursday as long as my scheduling works)!

The frame was in the clearance section of Michaels!  I couldn't believe what a bargain it was!

 Here is the rest of my haul!  Almost everything here was on clearance!  I certainly went on the right day! I did actually sneak back later in the day and picked up one or two more things, well at those prices it would be a shame not to!

And something to work on when the sun goes down and the family want to watch some tv.

Now don't look too closely, this is a first, I am learning from You Tube videos.

If you have been putting off learning to crochet like I have (I did know the basics but only by working on a blanket already started) try this Crochet Summer Camp by Slugs on the Refrigerator.  Even clearer than the videos!  Next, I need to learn to follow patterns!

If you would like to know more about WOYWW or would like to join in then pop over to Julia's blog for more details!

Cute Card Thursday - Good Luck Charm

Better late than never eh?

Running a little late with this card this week!  I always find it hard to get back into crafting after having a break, resulting in my projects taking a lot longer than they should!

Here now, my card for Cute Card Thursday!

The theme this week is Good Luck Charm and we are sponsored by Whiff of Joy.

Supplies

Stamps - Whimsy Stamps Wee Sweet Sparkle,  Whimsy Stamps Everyday Mini Postage Stamps,  

Papers - My minds eye Madison Avenue 6x6pad

Dies - Whimsy Stamps Double Scallop doily die, Sizzix alphabet die, 

Embellishments - Smash pad - travel, ribbon, key charm, wooden butterfly and pearls.

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Thanks for dropping by!

WOYWW

A busy desk to show you this week.  

I have been working on finishing the inside of the mini album I was working on last week.  Mini albums take up so much space, I have to have everything out!

This is one I took earlier and finished the inside now thankfully!

Next on the agenda are the many projects I plan to make for CHA!  Yes, I am going to be there this year with Whimsy Stamps! Drop by and say hi if you are going to be there! 

Keeping this short and sweet as my internet connection is playing up today so I better post asap!

If you want more details or want to play along pop on over to Julia's blog!

Thanks for dropping by!

Cute Card Thursday - Stars and Stripes

Happy 4th July!

To celebrate the holiday we have a stars and stripes theme this week on Cute Card Thursday!

I used Authentique 'glory' papers as they have plenty of stars and stripes going on. 

I decided to finally make something out of my paperbag mini that I started a long time ago and didn't do anything with!

The new rubber stamps from Whimsy Stamps this month were so perfect for this project!

I used

Travel the Globe designed by Raindrop Echo Designs. 

I totally love this set, the passport is amazing as are the little travel stamps!

You can also just see the fabulous Whimsy Stamps Compass Die.

The passport is heat embossed with gold embossing powder to ensure a true looking appearance. 

 I made sure my passport would open so that some hidden pictures and journaling could be added!

I am also entering this into the Simon Says Stamp challenge this week where the theme is 

patriotic - I am using red, white and blue to represent not only the country I live in but also the country I was born in!

Thanks for dropping by!

WOYWW

I took a little break while we had family visiting.  They left yesterday so I am scrabbling to get things back to normal today!

So, on my desk today...

Centre stage is a little mini album.  I started this a long time ago and have finally decided what to do with it!

Hoping to have this ready to show on Thursday!

The papers I am using are Authentique Glory.

Also there are some new hexagon dies, a bargain stamp pack from TJ Maxx and of course my pencils.  I have managed to do some colouring over the past couple of weeks but not much else!

Looking forward to catching up with the WOYWWers this week after my little break!

If you want to see more or would like to join in go and visit Julia's blog!

Whimsy stamps June rubber stamp and die release

Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps June 2013 rubber stamp and die release BLOG HOP!

Our brand new June release Rubber Stamps, Stamp Sets, Whimsy Shapeology Dies, Shape EZ by TLC templates and Whimsy Designer Paper 6x6 packs are now available to buy from the

  Whimsy Stamps store!!

 For a full reveal of our new release goodies, please visit the Whimsy blog . 

 To celebrate our new release, the DT are holding a blog hop today and are sharing creations made with some of the brand new Crissy Armstrong, Elisabeth Bell, Meljens Designs and 2 Cute Ink stamps! The blog hop has a prize of 2 new release stamps hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow.

 All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on Friday.

For my creation I used Elizabeth Bell's Pretty Kitty and Raindrop Echo Designs Sun, Moon, Stars

 This is also my Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenge card.

 Today the Whimsy Stamps rubber team are posting their challenge creations on the challenge blog. You have 2 more weeks to join this month's challenge which is "Shaped Cards" and as always we have 3 prizes up for grabs: a $15 gift certificate, 5 digi stamps, and 1 surprise rubber stamp.

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

Ann Vento Deb Routledge Debbie Eastman Ellie Stover Heidy Blom Iris Wiechmann Gina - June Special Guest

Just a little reminder about our DT call which ends on 21 June! Click HERE to read all the details.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our new release! Don't forget to visit the Whimsy blog tomorrow for our final blog hop!

Cute Card Thursday - Ebony and Ivory

The theme on Cute Card Thursday this week is 

Ebony and Ivory.

We are sponsored by Bunny Zoe's Crafts.

Stamps used

Whimsy Stamps Mr Gullible

Whimsy Stamps Nautical Postage Stamps

Thanks for dropping by!

Cute Card Thursday - Too Cool for School

Better late than never!

Here is my Cute Card Thursday card for the theme

Too Cool for School.

I decided to make a graduation card as my son is graduating High School this week!

It is a little crazy here just now, we have family arriving tomorrow for a month so I have been preparing the house for the extra guests!

Stamps used

Whimsy Stamps Fun in the Sun

Whimsy Stamps Nautical Postage Stamps

Whimsy Stamps Vintage Postcard

Die

Whimsy Stamps Anchor Die

Thanks for dropping by!

Winner of the Wee Stamps......

and the winner is.......

Antoinette from Cultivate Life in Joy

Congratulations Antoinette!  You have won your choice of either 3 digital Wee Stamps or 1 rubber Wee Stamp from Whimsy Stamps. Please email me to claim your prize!

Huge thanks to Sylvia Zet who sponsored this giveaway and for having me as a guest designer during the month of May!

Whimsy Stamps May Release Review Day Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to the Whimsy Stamps May Release Review Day Blog Hop! 

 Yesterday (22 May) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies and Whimsy Designer Paper packs. From 21 May until today the Whimsy Stamps DT are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily blog hop!

 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. 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 tomorrow (Friday 24 May).

 For my blog hop card, I inked up 

Naughty Puppies by Sylvia Zet for Wee Stamps.

 They are such a cute set of little puppies.
******Giveaway Alert******
Because I am the Wee Stamps Whimsy Guest Designer this month I am able do a Wee Stamps giveaway!
Just leave a comment below to be included in the draw!
The winner gets to choose between either 3 digital Wee Stamps or 1 rubber Wee Stamp of their choice!
This Candy will end on Monday 27th May at midnight, the winner will be chosen at random and will be announced here on Tuesday 28th May!
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I created a handbag template to make this project.  

I also made this for the Cute Card Thursday Challenge this week which is

Tie it Up!  

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

Deb Routledge Erin Bailey Heidy Blom  Mary Lou Schroeder (May Special Guest Designer)

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Whimsy Stamps May Release Day Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to the Whimsy Stamps May 2013 Release Day BLOG HOP!

Today, Whimsy Stamps has released some brand new Rubber Stamps ; Stamp Sets, Whimsy Shapeology Dies and 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.

 Please visit the Whimsy blog for a full reveal of this month’s new release.

 Just as we did last month, we are now hosting a 3-day new release event each month where we will have a Sneak Peek Blog Hop on the day before the release (today!), a Release Day Blog Hop on release day (tomorrow), 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 Crissy Armstrong, Elisabeth Bell, Meljens Designs and 2 Cute Ink stamps that are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store! For today’s card I used …

Crissy Armstrong's The Little Captain, Nautical Postage Stamps by Raindrop Echo Designs and the Anchor die.  I love this release, all the nautical stamps and dies are just so fabulous together!

 This is also my Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenge card.

 Today the Whimsy Stamps rubber team are posting their challenge creations on the challenge blog. You have until June 4th to join this month's challenge which is "Anything Goes" and as always we have 3 prizes up for grabs: a $15 gift certificate, 5 digi stamps, and 1 surprise rubber stamp. To be entered into today's blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on Friday. To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Deb Routledge Debbie Eastman Heidy Blom Iris Wiechmann Simonne Clay Tammy Louise Cunliffe

Don’t forget to stop by the Whimsy blog again tomorrow for our final May Release Blog Hop! Thanks so much for stopping by and happy hopping!

WOYWW

I print way too many photos!  I won't ever fully trust technology so end up saving my pics everywhere and still print out every one that I want to keep!

Those ones on my desk are just from Christmas!

I found this Smash book in Michaels last week and thought it would be perfect for a lazy person's version of Project Life.  I am never going to keep up with a weekly thing so I am not going to try.

  This is ideal though, there are a few pages for each month of the year.  This one is the 365 Folio.

Any of you Brits remember this advert from the 70's?  It came up in conversation this morning when I was having coffee with some friends so I just had to try and find it.  You can find anything on You Tube eh?

here is the link for those the video isn't showing for  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9FsEi2us88

Guest room update, walls are back and painted yey! Just waiting for flooring and then the baseboards and we can get everything back in!  If you are wondering why I am showing my guest room in this state, this is what it was like a couple of weeks back.. following water damage.

If you would like to know more about WOYWW or would like to join us pop over to Julia's blog for more details!

Cute Card Thursday - Dancing Queen

The theme for Cute Card Thursday this week is 

Dancing Queen

I didn't have a lot of time so I coloured this sweet Mo Manning image very quickly.  I was running out of time and photographed it hastily only to realize that I had forgotten to put on some bling!

Oh well, it will be a good one to put in the mail at least!

The papers are My Minds Eye as is the sentiment stamp.

Hope you can join us this week, we are sponsored by Whimsy Stamps, a fabulous prize as always!

thanks for dropping by!

WOYWW

On my desk this week - some new stash!

Some My Minds Eye collections, they were a huge bargain, really it had to be done!

Oh, and my enormous tub of marshmallows!  I need a sweet treat whenever I have a cup of tea and these being fat free hit the mark! Of course I would prefer a nice big slab of something chocolately but I am on a health drive so fat free it is for the next few weeks at least!

 My knitting coming along ever so slowly!  With tendonitis in my elbow I struggle to do more than a few rows, I am trying to rest it as much as possible from the things that aggravate it, knitting being one of those!

At this rate at least it should be finished by winter!

update on the guest room, some progress there!

If you would like to join us this week pop on over to Julia's blog for the details!

Cute Card Thursday - Something Blue

Just look at this cutie! She is from Whimsy Stamps part of the Little Cottage Cuties range designed by Elisabeth Bell called Skippy and Bobbin.

The Keep Calm stamp is also a Whimsy Stamp in the Birthday Greetings Set designed by Raindrop Echo Designs.  The die is the Lace Doily Border Die 1, also from Whimsy stamps this has become my go to die border!

The theme for Cute Card Thursday this week is Something Blue, think this fits the bill!

WE are sponsored this week by Whiff of Joy, a fabulous prize as always!
Thanks for dropping by!

WOYWW

On my desk today is a little cutie from Whimsy Stamps that will soon be transformed into a card using the Authentique paper collection underneath.  Above those are my latest purchases, a couple of memory box dies and a lovely pack of travel stamps a la 7gypsies.

This one is for Jan, we rather enjoyed a butterbeer or 2.  

 Update on the guest room.  All dried out now although we did have a secondary leak that we found last night. We discovered that some of the water had come from an outside hose bib that has a hole in the pipe that was inside our walls!  No wonder there was so much damage, leaks from two sides!  We were just lucky that we turned on the tap last night as it only leaks when it is turned on.  The reconstruction part was about to begin today!

Just waiting for the plumber to fix the pipes now and then we should be back on schedule.  I can't wait until it is all done, this is totally stressing me out and sabotaging my mojo!

Hoping for a more pleasant picture next week!

If you would like to join in and show us what is on your workdesk this Wednesday pop over to Julia's blog for all the details!

Cute Card Thursday - Come Fly with Me!

Our theme over at Cute Card Thursday this week is Come Fly with Me!

This cute little dragon was in the Whimsy Stamps April Release and I couldn't resist using her!  I say her, although she could be used for girl or boy depending what colour you make the nappy/diaper. 

You can find the dragon here - Meljen's little baby dragon

WE are sponsored this week by Bunny Zoe's Crafts. a great prize as always.

Hope you can find time to play along!

WOYWW

Not a lot of crafting to show this week, it has been quite a week, more about that in a minute.  I am trying to work on this...... love this box which was once filled with chocolates and will soon be getting a makeover.  It will be on here on Thursday all finished.....I hope!

 My distraction at the moment......

 a leak from a waste pipe caused a huge amount of damage in our guest bedroom in the basement.  Of course this is the only room we had finished decorating in the basement since we moved into this house last year!

The walls and ceilings are pretty bad but the wooden floor just buckled upwards and it was like walking over hills and dales.  

The restoration guys have been here this afternoon and we now have no floor or skirting boards down there and there are a gazillion fans drying the room out.  It is rather upsetting but I am trying not to think about it too much and just let them get on with it!

 The reason for my absence last week, we were away on vacation in sunny Florida.  The wizarding world of Harry Potter was amazing!

 But my favourite place of all is Seuss Landing.  I could live there.  I so want a who house to live in.
Who wouldn't want to live on Bliss Street?

 My favourite ride, the cute Seuss train.  

I have just had a lovely visit with Bernie!  I only found out this morning that she was in the area and she did a little detour from her road trip to meet up with me! I have to say, she is as lovely in real life as she is in blogland!

Looking forward to catching up with all you WOYWWers this week!

If you would like to play along go over to Julia's blog for details!