Wednesday, January 30, 2013

January Release - Mini Blog Hop Winners

Hi Whimsy fans!

On 23 January we released this month's fabulous new rubber stamps, Shapeology dies, Shape EZ template, Whimsy Designer paper pack and Whimsy Prints pre-colored toppers. Over the past week the Whimsy Stamps DT together with our Special Monthly Guest have been showcasing these gorgeous new goodies, and each day we held a 24hr mini blog hop where you could enter to win a prize! So without further ado, here are the lucky randomly-drawn winners from those draws who each win a new release stamp:

Wed 23 January ~ Drawn from the comments left on Colleen's post:
Lynda from http://positive-force.blogspot.com/

Thu 24 January ~ Drawn from the comments left on Tammy Louise's post:
Sandra H from http://sandra-nanagramps.blogspot.com/

Fri 25 January ~ Drawn from the comments left on Ellie's post:
Jopie from http://jopieskaarten.blogspot.com/

Sat 26 January ~ Drawn from the comments left on Deb's post:
Patty from http://hapscrappy.blogspot.com/

Sun 27 January ~ Drawn from the comments left on Erin's post:
Sylvie from http://frlfanta.blogspot.com/

Mon 28 January ~ Drawn from the comments left on Jacque's post:
Christine Harrop from http://christinescardsandcrafts.blogspot.com/

Tue 29 January ~ Drawn from the comments left on Heidy's post:
Mieke from http://letnietopderommel.blogspot.com/


Thank you to everyone who visited the blogs of our fantastic DT and guest and left such wonderful comments. Please would the winners email Denise with your full contact details so that your prizes can be mailed out to you as soon as possible.

We would also like to thank our January Special Guest Designer, Gail Lass, for sharing her talent with us this month and showcasing our new release with her gorgeous creations. Here are her wonderful January release creations:




We will announce the winner of our March 2013 Release Guest Designer Contest here on the Whimsy blog on 6 February.  Thank you to everyone who applied!

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Whimsy Inspirations Challenge


Our monthly challenge is in full swing over at the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenge blog. Today the rubber team are posting their challenge creations, so be sure to stop by the challenge blog to take a peek.

You have until February 12th to join this month's challenge which is "Fancy Edges" and we have 3 prizes up for grabs: a $15 gift certificate, 5 digi stamps, 1 surprise rubber stamp.

You don't have to use a Whimsy image on your challenge entry, but of course it would be great if you did!

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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 favourite 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.

Newsletter DT and New Magazine

Hello and Happy Wednesday!

We hope you are all having a great week.

Today, I want to announce our new Newsletter DT member. But first, I would like to say a huge thank you to all the fabulously talented ladies who entered our DT call. The applications were all lovely and we are grateful to each of your for sharing a bit about yourself and about your work. Each of you possess a unique style and talent for crafting thus making it a very difficult decision to fill the position. We based our choice on someone who we felt had both creative artwork talent as well as skilled writing abilities. And sadly, there is only one position to fill, so without further ado...

Our new Newsletter DT member is Madge Haycock! Welcome to our Whimsy team Madge! We look forward to all your weekly newsletter inspirations!

Today, also marks the release of our newest Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine! Issue 11 is now available free of charge to read online at our membership with Issuu. We will also have a print version available to preorder through the Whimsy Shop later today. The print versions are expected to arrive in the next couple of weeks.


We hope you have a fabulous Wednesday! Happy crafting!

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

January Release - Final Showcase Day

Hello and welcome to the Final Day of Whimsy Stamps January Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

Last Wednesday (23 January) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper pack, Shape EZ template and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers. From then until today the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Monthly Guest, Gail Lass, are showcasing these fabulous new goodies 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.

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 here on the Whimsy blog TOMORROW!

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

Ann Vento
Deb Routledge
Erin Bailey
Heidy Blom
Mariska van der Veer
Simonne Clay

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join us as our Guest Designer for our March 2013 release please go to our Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 30 January 2013.

Monday, January 28, 2013

January Release - Showcase Day 6

Hello and welcome to Day 6 of Whimsy Stamps January Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (23 January) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper pack, Shape EZ template and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers. From then until 29 January the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Monthly Guest, Gail Lass, are showcasing these fabulous new goodies 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.

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 here on the Whimsy blog on 30 January.

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

Ann Vento
Bev Rochester
Colleen Schaan
Ellie Stover
Erin Bailey
Heidy Blom
Jacque Beddingfield
Simonne Clay
Stephanne Maraver
Sylvia Blum

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join us as our Guest Designer for our March 2013 release please go to our Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 30 January 2013.

Sunday, January 27, 2013

January Release - Showcase Day 5

Hello and welcome to Day 5 of Whimsy Stamps January Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (23 January) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper pack, Shape EZ template and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers. From then until 29 January the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Monthly Guest, Gail Lass, are showcasing these fabulous new goodies 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.

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 here on the Whimsy blog on 30 January.

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

Gail Lass - January Special Guest
Debbie Eastman
Michele Roos
Mariska van der Veer
Erin Bailey
Simonne Clay
Stephanne Maraver
Melissa Andrew

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join us as our Guest Designer for our March 2013 release please go to our Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 30 January 2013.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

January Release - Showcase Day 4

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

On Wednesday (23 January) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper pack, Shape EZ template and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers. From then until 29 January the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Monthly Guest, Gail Lass, are showcasing these fabulous new goodies 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.

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 here on the Whimsy blog on 30 January.

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

Gail Lass - January Special Guest
Ann Vento
Colleen Schaan
Deb Routledge
Michele Roos
Bev Rochester

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join us as our Guest Designer for our March 2013 release please go to our Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 30 January 2013.

Sweet Valentine Idea

StampArt Design by Kathryne as an adorable line of teddy bear digital images called Little Bear. And one that is perfect for your special Valentine is her Little Bear Personalized Sweater.

Add that special personalized touch!

Choose the sentiment from the choices available,
with your choice of name to go on the sweater.

There is a BONUS file included with Little Bear's Personalized Sweaters
so you can reuse the image without the custom name added.

Here are some samples...


Customize your own design with your choice of name.

Your Valentine will LOVE it!!
Have fun!

Friday, January 25, 2013

January Release - Showcase Day 3

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of Whimsy Stamps January Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (23 January) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper pack, Shape EZ template and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers. From then until 29 January the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Monthly Guest, Gail Lass, are showcasing these fabulous new goodies 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.

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 here on the Whimsy blog on 30 January.

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

Debbie Eastman
Ellie Stover
Michele Roos
Beate Johns
Heidy Blom

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join us as our Guest Designer for our March 2013 release please go to our Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 30 January 2013.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

January Release - Showcase Day 2

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of Whimsy Stamps January Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (23 January) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper pack, Shape EZ template and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers. From then until 29 January the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Monthly Guest, Gail Lass, are showcasing these fabulous new goodies 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.

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 here on the Whimsy blog on 30 January.

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

Ann Vento
Debbie Eastman
Tammy Louise Cunliffe
Jacque Beddingfield

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

If you would like to join us as our Guest Designer for our March 2013 release please go to our Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 30 January 2013.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

January Rubber Stamp & Die Release



Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps January 2013 rubber stamp and die release!

Today, Whimsy Stamps is releasing 22 fantastic new Rubber Stamps & Stamp Sets, 5 wonderful new Whimsy Shapeology Dies, a fabulous new Shape EZ by TLC template, a beautiful Whimsy Designer Paper 6x6 pack, and 2 stunning new Whimsy Prints Collection. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

From today until 29 January, the Whimsy DT and our Special January Guest, Gail Lass, will be showcasing these 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 (Wednesday 30 January) a 'Release Round-Up' will be posted on the Whimsy blog together 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:


If you would like to join us as our Guest Designer for our March 2013 release please go to our Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 30 January 2013.

Finally, here is a full reveal of the wonderful January release. Don't forget to visit today's DT and leave a comment on their blog posts to be entered into the draw to win a new release stamp!

[Please note that the following pictures are not to scale]

4 Crissy Armstrong rubber stamps
Bart on St Paddy’s Day ~ Party Pig ~ Wind Beneath my Wings ~ Young Spring Fairy





4 Elisabeth Bell rubber stamps
Bella Sole Collecting Daisies ~ Floraline ~ Polly Picnic ~ Tilly’s Flowers




4 Kenny K rubber stamps
Farmer’s Daughter ~ Frieda Flapper ~ Handyman ~ Happy Hour




2 Meljen's Designs rubber stamps
Cupcake Mouse ~ Teacup Mouse




1 Sylvia Zet rubber stamp
Dreamy Dragon




3 Cute 2 Ink Rubber stamp sets
Furry Friendship ~ Happy Birthday To You ~ Love and Hugs










4 Raindrop Echo Designs rubber stamp sets
Everyday Sliders 1 ~ Friends & Family Mini Postage Stamp ~ Simply Everyday Greetings ~ You’re Invited







5 Shapeology dies
Slider 1 ~ Balloon Cluster ~ Swirly Balloon Border ~ Lace Doily Corner 1 ~ Lace Doily Corner 2






6x6 Paper Stack
In The Garden

24 sheets per pack - 12 designs, 2 of each printed on heavy weight slightly textured papers.
Acid and Lignin free.



Shape EZ by TLC template
Ice Cream Cone


Whimsy Prints
Love and Friendship (Elisabeth Bell) ~ Sweet Valentine (Crissy Armstrong)

The "Whimsy Prints Collection" are beautiful sets of hand-colored images which have been digitally reproduced and die-cut into various shapes. The "Love and Friendship" pack contains 3 sets 4 images illustrated by Elisabeth Bell and hand-coloured by Simonne Clay. The "Sweet Valentine" pack contains 3 sets of 4 images illustrated and hand-coloured by Crissy Armstrong. Whimsy Prints are printed on 100lb premium coated paper and professionally die-cut leaving smooth edges. Each pack contains 12 die-cut printed toppers.





Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our new release!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

White on White


Hello Whimsy Fans, Iris here! Today I want to show you one of my creations I made for the Whimsy Inspirations Magazine that was published in October using dies instead of an image as a focal point.
It's a 'White on White' card. Little bit different from my usual cards but I like to do something different in between.


I used the following dies from Whimsy's Shapeology Collection: Holly and Berries die, Vines die set, Star Spangled Tag die, Double Scallop Border die, Notables 5 die. And also a BossKut Poinsettia die. The background was embossed using a Cuttlebug embossing folder. Sentiment is from the Whimsy 'Christmas Sayings'.

Here are some more pictures:




Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you all join us tomorrow for our new Rubber Stamp and Die Release!!!

Hugs,
Iris

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Saturday Inspiration

Hello!

Hope you are having a great weekend. Today I wanted to share a few DT cards using rubber stamps and dies. Hope you have a great weekend!



card by GDT Zoe using Xmas Hamster

card by GDT Mariska using Ruby and Friendship Tickets, Ticket Die


Friday, January 18, 2013

Li'L Montanta

Hi ya everyone!  Melissa here today to share this adorable card I made using the ever-so-sweet Elisabeth Bell image Li'l Montana.  I colored her with my Copics and used an Echo Park paper from the Sweet Day pad.  The sentiment is from Raindrop Echo Designs, A Touch of Elegant Furniture.  My favorite newly discovered item from Whimsy is the lace you see in the background.  I love lace but often hate pulling out my glue gun to adhere it to my creation.  Did you know Whimsy carries a number of awesome lace tapes?  LOVE them and the one I used on this card is called Lace Tape White No. 8.  I hope you enjoyed today's creation and join us for the new release next week!