A farewell

     This is kind of a sad post today.  I have decided to step down from the Whimsy and Stars Studio team.  It was a hard decision.  Mabelle is such a sweetheart and the team is just wonderful.  However, as the days go by I find myself with less and less time to spend on my crafty hobby.  When it becomes all about stress to fulfill deadlines and nothing about fun I think it's time to make some changes.  I will really miss this sweet team and Mabelle recently began a new adventure with the Craft's Meow that I hope will turn out amazing.
     So here's my last card as a member of the DT.  I've used "Springtime Toadstool" and created a very CAS card.
     Have a fabulous weekend and a blessed Easter!

Supplies:  Paper--American Crafts, Recollections, Kraft Outlet Light Kraft, Copic XPress-it Blending card; Stamp--Whimsy and Stars Studio "Springtime Toadstool", sentiment from MFT "Love Birds"; Ink--Copics, Ranger Archival Jet Black, Sakura white gel pen; Tool--Nestabilities Standard Circles and Classic Scalloped Circles, MFY Fishtail Banners, Bow Easy; Miscellaneous--Diamond Stickles, Michaels ribbon

Welcome Spring

     There are so many wonderful spring colored cards floating around out there in bloggie land.  Everyone is ready for green and flowers, bird and bees, and warmer weather.
     I have a card from you today using one of the newly released images from Whimsy and Stars Studio called "Welcome Spring".  She's already got her flowers and butterflies.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

2 Sisters--flowers for spring
Di's Digi Designs--Easter/Spring
QKR Stampede--dreaming of spring
Moving Along with the Times--spring is in the air
Crafting for all Seasons--spring into spring
Eureka Stamps--spring has sprung

     Hope this brings a bit of cheer to your day.  ☺


Supplies:  Paper--My Mind's Eye "Sunny", MFT, Georgia Pacific, Copic XPress-it Blending card; Stamps--Whimsy and Stars Studio "Welcome Spring", sentiment from Create with TLC; Ink--Copics; Tools--MFT Die-namics Sentiment Strips, sewing machine; Miscellaneous--Recollections pearls, Yellow and Orange Stickles, Glossy Accents, Michael's flower, orange trim from my stash

March Whimsy and Stars Studio Blog Hop

     Time for our monthly Whimsy and Stars Studio blog hop.  You should have reached my blog from Suzanne, but if you didn't you can go back to the Whimsy and Stars blog and start from the beginning so you don't miss anything from my DT sistahs cause I'm the caboose of this train.  ☺  Leave us some love if you can.

     Mabelle is releasing two brand new spring digis and boy are they cute!

     I had this awesome sketch on my drawing board from Sweet Sunday Sketch (not current now) that I wanted to use so badly and when Mabelle sent us the new digis I got so excited cause the Spring Bees were just perfect for the sketch.  It's kind of hard to tell from the photo, but I printed the bees and flower out a second time and they are popped up on foam dots for a 3D effect.  It's really cute IRL.

     I was trying to figure out how I wanted to do the flower center when I remembered I had found those cool orange Martha Stewart micro beads a long time ago on clearance.  Makes for a fun middle huh.

     I won't apologize for sticking a new song in your heads.  It's a good one.  LOL  

     The hop will end at 7:00 p.m. EST on Friday, March 8 and Mabelle will be selecting two winners from the comments who will each receive one free digi.  Happy hopping!

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations--things with wings
Digi Makeover--take flight
Make It Monday--anything goes
Creative Inspirations Paint--anything goes
Avadares--Easter or spring
QKR Stampede--three of something


Supplies:  Paper--My Mind's Eye "Sunshine", Recollections, Krft Outlet Light Kraft, Copic XPress-it Blending card; Stamp--Whimsy and Stars Studio "Spring Bees"; Ink--Copics; Tools--Nestabilities Standard Circles and Classic Scalloped Circles, Memory Box Classic Scallop die, Lil' Inker Stitched Sentiment Flag die; Miscellaneous:  Michaels buttons, Kraft Outlet Hang Tag String, Black Diamond and Stardust Stickles, Martha Stewart Micro Beads, Glossy Accents

He is Risen

     I have another little Easter cutie to share with you from Whimsy and Stars Studio.  You can find other Easter/Spring images in the W & SS store by Mabelle.

     I have blogaversary candy up for grabs through the end of this month if you're interested.

Supplies:  Paper--My Mind's Eye "Lavender", Georgia Pacific, Copic Xpress-it Blending card; Stamp--Whimsy and Stars Studio "Little Lamby"; Ink:  Copics; Tools--Nestabilities Classic Ovals, EK Success Dotted Scallop edge punch; Miscellaneous:  Kraft Outlet Hang Tag String, buttons and lace from my stash

Gathering eggs

     I have a little cutie to share with you today from Whimsy and Stars Studio.  Mabelle's little critters are always so sweet.  This image is called Gathering Eggs and can be found in The W &SS store.  Easter will be here before we know it and there are some really cute Easter/Spring images in the store.
     If you have any W & SS cards you'd like to share hop on over to the FB page and post them.
     I'd like to enter this card into the Easter/Spring challenge over at Send a Smile 4 Kids.

Supplies:  Paper--Pink Paislee, My Mind's Eye, Georgia Pacific, Kraft Outlet Brown Kraft, Copic XPress-it Blending card; Stamp--Whimsy and Stars Studio Easter Basket Bunny; Ink--Copics; Tools--Martha Stewart Lace Edge punch, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Banner; Miscellaneous--Hug Snug seam binding, Kraft Outlet Hang Tag String, The Paper Studio button

Whimsy and Stars Studio February Blog Hop

     Welcome to the Whimsy and Stars Studio February Blog Hop!   You should have reached my blog from our lovely Suzanne, but if you didn't go back to the Whimsy & Stars Studio blog to start from the beginning.
     New month, new digis.  YAY!  Here are the two cuties Mabelle is releasing today, Birthday Ladybug and You're a Star.

For my card I decided to use the little ladybug and go dotty crazy!

     Here's the list of my wonderful W & SS design team sisters.  Hop along and leave some leave at each blog for your chance at being one of TWO random winners who will win ONE Digi Stamp of their choice.  You have until February 8th at 7:00 p.m. EST to hop.

    

Whimsy & Stars Studio

Cheryl

Christine

Kathy

Lesa

Lesley

Marsha

Melissa

Suzanne

Tracy (You're here!) 

     I have blogaversary candy up for grabs.  You can find all the details here.
     Have fun hopping!

Supplies:  Paper--My Mind's Eye Union Square and Rosy, Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card; Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio "Birthday Ladybug", sentiment from Create with TLC; Ink--Copics; Tools--Nestabilities Standard Circles and Scalloped Circles, Lil' Inker Mini Bow

Mine, all mine

     Yep, another Valentine.  This time it's using a Whimsy and Stars Studio digi called Lucy's Valentine.  Isn't she sweet.  I got to use another one of my fun new purchases, the cute little heart banner from Simon Says.  I added some Martha Stewart glue for glitter and covered it with fine red glitter.  Nice and shiny.
     Be on the look out for another fun hop the first week of February for the Whimsy and Stars DT.  Mabelle will be releasing some more new images.
     A big thanks to all of you who prayed for my daughter's fiance.  He did very well through the surgery and if he'll behave himself should have a good recovery.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Loves Rubber Stamps--have a heart
Shopping Our Stash--valentines, hearts, red, love
Sweet Stamps--valentines or love
ABC Challenge--Valentine's Day
Artistic Inspirations--love/anything goes
The Pink Elephant--hearts
C.R.A.F.T.--Valentine's Day/love

     I'll be back tomorrow with something for There She Goes so please come back.

Supplies:  Paper--Recollections, Georgia Pacific, Copic XPress-it Blending card; Stamp--Whimsy and Stars Studio "Lucy's Valentine"; Ink--Copics; Tools--Nestabilities Standard Circles and Scalloped Circles, Simon Says Heart Banner, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Banner, sewing machine; Miscellaneous:  Diamond Stickles, Scribbles paint, fine glitter

The heart of an angel

     And I do!  ☺  I could use a few of those myself if you have any leftovers hanging around.  I've just been in a bit of a slump the last few weeks.  Not much crafting mojo or drive to do much of anything.  But enough about that.
     This card was created using the "Angel Heart" image from Whimsy and Stars Studio.  You can find it along with some other Valentine style images in the W&SS store.  I used some beautiful papers that I won a while back from my friend Jennifer Dunn as part of a blog candy she gave away.
     While I'm thinking about it W&SS has a Facebook page and we'd love for you to join the group and feel free to post any cards you make with W&SS images.
     Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Supplies

• Paper:  Momenta, Bazzill, Copic Xpress-it Blending card
• Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio "Angel Heart", sentiment from Create with TLC
• Ink:  Copics
• Tools:  Nestabilities Standard Circles and Scalloped Circles, Martha Stewart heart border punch, MFT Die-namics Solid Bracket Border and Sentiment Strips, sewing machine
• Miscellaneous:  Diamond  and Vintage Photo Stickles, Recollections pearls

Whimsy and Stars Blog Hop

     It's blog hop time for Whimsy and Stars Studio.  For January Mabelle is releasing two new digis, Wintertime Boy and Lucy's Cupcake.  Lucy was previously available in rubber, but now you can get her in digi form.

     I've used Wintertime Boy and colored him with Copics.  For the sentiment I die cut the tag four times and layered it for body.

     I know you guys already know how blog hops work, but just in case, make sure you hop by all the stops on the list below and leave the DT some love on their projects.  Mabelle will be giving away one digi stamp of your choice to TWO lucky winners.

     You can find both of the new releases in the store along with lots of other cuties including some sweet Valentine images so pop over to the store and take a peek.  Here's the complete list for the hop.  Make sure to start from the Whimsy and Stars Blog so you don't miss anyone.  Since I'm the last stop you missed everybody else if you start here.  hee hee

Whimsy & Stars Studio http://whimsyandstarsstudio.typepad.com

Cheryl   http://shestamps.blogspot.com

Christine  http://christinescreativetherapy.wordpress.com/

Kathy  http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com/

Lesa  http://punkydoodlepapers.typepad.com/

Lesley  http://www.alwaysplayingwithpaper.blogspot.com/

Marsha  http://www.stampingdownsouth.blogspot.com/

Melissa  http://8ers.blogspot.com/

Suzanne  http://sparklingscrapper.blogspot.com/

Tracy  http://iwannabuildamemory.blogspot.com/

     The hop will end January 8th at 7:00 EST.  Have fun hoppin'!

Supplies

• Paper:  We R Memory Keepers "Winter Frost", Bazzill, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio "Winter Boy", There She Goes Clear Stamps sentiment
• Ink:  Copics
• Tools:  Spellbinders Double End Tag
• Miscellaneous:  Wal-mart buttons, Recollections brads, Hang Tag String

Stocking Teddy

     Wow, only four days until Christmas!  This year really has just flown by hasn't it.  Are you done with your shopping?  Is the tree trimmed and Christmas dinner planned?  I still have a few little things left to buy but actually managed to slow down enough this year to just enjoy.

     I do have a little tag to share with you today using Whimsy and Stars Studio's "Stocking Teddy".  He was a freebie with purchase during our last blog hop.  I hadn't used my Prismas in ages so I got them out along with some kraft paper and colored this little guy up.  I'm not so good with my pencils but if you want to see someone who is check out my friend Jane at Box of Colours with projects like this one.

     I'm not quite sure if he's a prezzie or if he's hiding out trying to catch Santa coming down the chimney.  ☺

     Hope you enjoyed my posts this week.  Things are going to be pretty quiet here on my blog for the rest of the year.  Just a couple more posts and then 2013 here we come!  I'll have an official Merry Christmas post next week, but if for some reason some of you might not make it back around then I'll go ahead and wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  May your day be blessed with the love and joy of family and friends.

     I'd like to enter this little guy in a few challenges:

Little Red Wagon--Christmas tag

Craft-Room Challenge--make a tag

Twisted Tuesday--tags and smiles (cute images always make me smile and so does using dies)

The Pink Elephant--holiday gift tags

Pink by Design--tag you're it

     Happy Friday!

Supplies

• Paper:  K & Company "Yuletide", DCWV Metallic Stack, Kraft Outlet Lunch Bag Kraft, Bazzill
• Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio "  , There She Goes Clear Stamps "Sparkly and Bright" sentiment
• Ink:  Prismacolor pencils and OMS
• Tools:  Crop-a-dile, Nestabilites Labels Eight, Memory Box Jingle Bells die
• Miscellaneous:  We R Memory Keepers eyelet, red suede yarn from my stash

Blog Hoppin' with Whimsy and Stars Studio

(If you haven't had a chance to cast your vote over at Fashionista I'd really 

appreciate it if you'd pop over and vote for my card.  Here's the link.)

     It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  To get ready for the season, we are having a blog hop to show off all the Christmas and winter themed images available from Whimsy and Stars Studio and to introduce the new Winter 2013 design team!

     If you just arrived from Suzanne's blog, you are on the right track!  If not, please start at the beginning of the hop at the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog to make sure you don't miss out on anything. Hop along and leave a comment for each member of  design team.  The hop will end on Friday, December 7th at midnight EST.  One random winner, to be announced on the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog on December 8th, will be picked from all the comments received to win the Grand Prize of THREE Digi Stamps.
     Decorations, the spirit of giving, and showing love to those we know and don't make this season so special.  I'm not really sure why we don't practice it all year long it's so wonderful.  I've used Mabelle's new "Christmas Tag" digi on my card.  I colored the image with Copics and then added Glossy Accents to the berries.

     I tried to get a better picture of the shine of the Glossy Accents on the berries.  It looks so cool in real life.

     Since we're showcasing the winter and Christmas images from W&SS I thought I'd pop in another pic of the card I posted last week using "Snowball Boy".

     Isn't he a cutie!  

     For the duration of the hop,  Mabelle is offering a special gift with purchase. With any order from the Whimsy and Stars Studio Etsy store, you can select one of two special images, Stocking Ted or Xmas Tag.

                                   

     Thank you for hopping with us today!  I'm the end of the hop, but we'd sure love it if you popped back in to the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog and let us know what you thought of the hop.  

     Don't forget to leave a comment at each stop on the hop to increase your chance of winning the Grand Prize!

     Here is the entire blog hop list in case you get lost along the way:   

Whimsy & Stars Studio

Cheryl

Christine

Debra

Kathy

Lesa

Lesley

Marsha

Melissa

Suzanne

Tracy  (you are here)

     Hope you enjoy the hop!

Supplies

• Paper:  Simple Stories "Handmade Holiday", Recollections, Kraft Outlet Brown Kraft and chipboard
• Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio "Christmas Tag"
• Ink:  Copics
• Tools:  sewing machine, Crop-a-dile
• Miscellaneous:  Hug Snug seam binding, Hang Tag String, Recollections pearls, Glossy Accents, Yellow Stickles, We R Memory Keepers eyelet, button from my stash

Free digi day at Mabelles

     Thursday, November 29th is Digi Stamp FREEBIE Day at Whimsy and Stars Studio!
Mabelle will be giving away this adorable  Christmas tree digi stamp as a FREEBIE on the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog.

     It will be available for download on the blog from Thursday, November 29th until Saturday, December 1st at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

     Hugs!

Snowball fight!

     I have a Mabelle card for you today.  This fun image called Snowball Boy can be found in the Whimsy and Stars Studio etsy store.
     I started with a base card of white and then cut a mat of Bazzill which I embossed with a snowflake embossing folder.  To dress the mat up a bit I broke out some white embossing powder for some frosty fun.  The image was colored with Copics, doubled matted and layered on top of another triple matted panel.  If you're wondering why I chose the olive green color for his sweater that color is in the cute little snowman DP.  It just got covered up.  ☺  The snowflake is a Maya Road chipboard piece I covered with Gesso and then glitter.  I think I managed to convey the feeling of cold on this card don't you.  LOL
     Be on the look out tomorrow for some special news from Whimsy and Stars Studio.
     I mentioned I'd try to take some photos of the goodies I picked up on vacation.  It took three pictures to get it all in.  LOL  Sorry for the bad lighting.  The packaging was reflecting everything.

     I was shopping with vacay and Christmas mini albums in mind so a lot of it is for those projects.
     Here are a few photos from the trip.  Unfortunately I didn't bring my zoom lens camera so I didn't get very good pics of the big bear we saw, plus he was a lazy bear and just wanted to lay under the tree in the grass.  The first pic is the view from our cabin and the other two are some residents of Cade's Cove.  Those turkeys felt pretty darned safe strutting around there considering it was Thanksgiving day.  LOL

          I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Sisterhood of Crafters--embossing
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
Bearly Mine--blues and silver
Creative Card Crew--anything goes
elke Kaart een Feestje--non-traditional Christmas colors
Going Grey with Scrap-creations--Merry Christmas
Ladybug Crafts Ink--snowflakes
Oldie But a Goodie--let it snow (ribbon is from last Christmas)
Party Time Tuesday--anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown--lots of layers
Eureka Stamps--let the holiday fun begin
Lexi's Creations--Christmas
Love to Create--non-traditional Christmas colors
Make It Monday--anything goes
Tammy's Scrapin Corner--let it snow
The Paper Girls--Christmas
Totally Stampalicious--let it snow
Addicted to Stamps--Christmas Time
Corrosive--anything goes
PanPastelUK--frosty and bright
The Crafty Pad--add some glitter
The Hybrid Chick--winter photo inspiration
Challenge Up Your Life--first snow
Sketch Saturday--sketch
Fussy and Fancy--feeling blue

     Hope you have a wonderful day!

Supplies:

• Paper:  My Mind's Eye, Bazzill, Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio "Snowball Boy"
• Ink:  Copics
• Tools:  EK Success Corner rounder, MFT Mini Tabs, Cuttlebug embossing folder, heat gun
• Miscellaneous:  Stampendous White embossing powder, Recollections brads, Celebrate It ribbon, Maya Road chipboard snowflake, Hang Tag String, button and glitter from my stash

One little, two little pilgrims

     I'll be just about to hit the road for vacation when this posts.  I am so sorry for not making it by your blogs this weekend.  Trip prep took more time than I expected.  I'll be around to visit next week.  ☺
     This image is from Whimsy and Stars Studio.  Aren't they a sweet pair.  I colored them with Copics and used a paper piercer to match the MS border punch.  The letters were stamped, cut out, inked, and layered on top of some brown Bazzill.
  Even though this is a Thanksgiving image and I wish you all a wonderful day with your families (for those of you who are celebrating) consider this a personal thanks to all of you who visit and bless me with your friendship.
     Okay, there will be lots of goodness from There She Goes coming your way here starting tomorrow. Fun stuff so please come back and take a look.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Lexi's Creations--Thanks/Thanksgiving
Lollipop Crafts--we are thankful
Love to Create--give thanks
Make It Monday--anything goes
My Craft Spot--Thanksgiving
Tammy's Scrappin Corner--anything Thanksgiving or fall
The  Pink Elephant--giving thanks
Creative Inspiration Paints--thankful for you
Hybrid Chick Card Caravan--thankful
My Sheri Crafts--Give thanks
Pause Dream Enjoy--thank you
Aud Sentiments--use Thanks on your card

     Be blessed!

Supplies

• Paper:  Cosmo Cricket, Simple Stories, Bazzill, Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio, Studio G alphabet
• Ink:  Copics, Vintage Photo Distress ink
• Tools:  Martha Stewart Cherish edge punch, paper piercer, EK Success corner rounder
• Miscellaneous:  button from Michaels, Hang Tag String

A pumpkin for Alex

     I have another fall inspired card for you today that uses Whimsy and Stars Studio's "Alex's Pumpkin".  I colored him up with Copics and used some more of the papers from the gorgeous Simple Stories "Harvest Lane" collection.  Slowly but surely figuring out how to work in all those MFT dies I splurged on.  ☺
     I also added a bit of lace cause that's the special ingredient this week at the Catered Crop.  Linda wants to see lace on your projects so pop over there and play along.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge--stitching real or faux
Digital Tuesday--thankfulness
Going Grey with Scrap Creations--give thanks
Shopping Our Stash--thank you or Thanksgiving
Use It Tuesday--be thankful (the twine and lace are both hoarded items)
Cards for Men--anything goes
Lexi's Creations--Thanks/Thanksgiving
Make It Monday--anything goes
Stamp and Create--lace
Pile It On--let's be thankful
Sentimental Sundays--thanks/Thanksgiving
Di's Digi Designs--fall colors
My Sheri Crafts--give thanks
Card Makin Mamas--thanksgiving/Thank You
Poodles Parlour--Thanksgiving/Thank You
Stampin for the Weekend--stitching
Wags n Whiskers--be thankful
Aud Sentiments--thanks

     Hope you're having a great week!

Supplies

• Paper:  Simple Stories "Harvest Lane", Bazzill, The Paper Studio, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio "Alex's Pumpkin", Stampendous sentiment
• Ink:  Copics
• Tools:  MFT Die-namics Mini Tabs and Harlequin, sewing machine
• Miscellaneous:  hemp cord and lace from my stash, Recollections brads

Hi Nut!

     This is my second sad post.  If you remember last week I mentioned I was leaving a second team besides ADFD.  I've been with The Kraft Journal challenge since it first started and it has been such a wonderful experience.  Our DT Coordinator, Beth Moore, is a dream to work with and I've met so many great designers as the roster changed.  Babette Switzer's wonderful products have been so much fun to work with and her kraft cardstocks can be found on almost every card I make.  I will really miss designing for this team.    Here's sending a huge thank you to Beth and Babette!
     So here are the deets for my final posting for TKJ.  I started with a base of Brown Kraft Cover Weight cardstock matted with Buff Ivory Cover Weight cardstock and designer papers.  The sketch I used was this week's Flutterby Wednesday.  You need to use a butterfly or fairy for their challenge so this little guy doesn't qualify even if he were a flying squirrel.  LOL  The image is from Whimsy and Stars Studio and is colored with Copics.  I wrapped the panels with 7 Gypsies Gypsy Market Seam Binding and added a tag with a handwritten sentiment and a little acorn stamp from one of my There She Goes Clear Stamp sets.
     I hope you'll continue to drop by TKJ and play along with the challenges.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion--fall
Kaboodle Doodles--fall themed items
Ribbon Girls--October color challenge
2 Sisters--Halloween or fall colors
My Sheri Crafts--fall
Wags 'n Whiskers--fall colors

     Have a fantastic Monday and to those of you in the path of Sandy--STAY SAFE!

Other Supplies

• Paper:  Simple Stories "Awesome", Bazzill, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio "Acorn Squirrel, There She Goes "Pumpkins on the Vine"
• Ink:  Copics
• Tools:  Nestabilities Standard Circles and Lacey Circles, MFT Die-namics Scalloped die, Cuttlebug Tiny Tags
• Miscellaneous:  Michael's rhinestones