Thank You Whimsie Doodles

It is the end of 2010 which signals the end of my assisgnment to the Whimsie Doodles Design Team. Being a Doodle-licious Diva has been great fun. I have worked with an amazing group of creative and talented women. I have learned a great deal from them; not only have I gained 'artsy' knowledge, but I also have gained technical knowledge. They have been generous with their expertise and patient with me while I learned. Melyssa, owner and designer of Whimsie Doodles, has been generous with her stamps and images. It has been a pleasure working with her products. Thanks Melyssa and Divas! It has been an awesome experience! The best to you in 2011!

This tag is for the current Whimsie Wednesday Challenge "Thanks a Million". The challenge is to create a 'thank you' card or project. You can read the details of the challenge HERE on the Whimsie Doodles blog.

Recipe:
Whimsie Doodles Snowboy's Stars (I used part of the image.)
Papertrey Ink white and khaki cardstock
Copic markers
Sizzix tag die
Nestabilities dies
KI Memories brads
My Mind's Eye paper
Sewing machine and thread
White ribbon sprayed with Glimmer Mist
Bazzill cardstock pink and blue
Making Memories star button
Pink embroidery thread
Computer font (QK)
Colorbox pink ink

I also am entering this tag in
Cute Card Thursday Callenge #145
Phindy's Friday Challenge #36 Thank You
Paper Issues Something New
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #91 Snow

Thanks for stopping by! Happy New Year! LC

Inventory Blow Out Sale

Yes, you read that correctly. Your Next Stamp is having an inventory sale. Check out the sale HERE.

Some items are 50% off! Check those out HERE. What a great way to spend that Christmas money in your pocket and get some awesome stamps at the same time. Can't beat that!

Let's get shopping! I'm on my way over there right now! LC

Card Share

One of my favorite card designers is Pam Sparks. Her blog post for today shows her 5 favorite Christmas cards for 2010. You can see them HERE. I am the proud owner of this one.

Her work is so beautiful. I don't know how she can bear to part with it, but I'm glad she does! Thanks Pam! I love it and will cherish it. It is going on a scrapbook page! Linda C

Christmas Eve

       Merry Christmas to my Family and Friends!

iCopic, Do uCopic?

I am so excited to announce that I have been chosen to be on the first iCopic.com Design Team!! Can I get a WOO HOO from all my blog friends?! (Thanks!) You can check out the announcement HERE. I am super excited! You know how much I love and use my Copic markers!! iCopic.com is an awesome store selling Copic markers, accessories, paper, and ink. iCopic.com also carries a wide variety of stamps, including SP and Company by Samantha (iCopic DT leader). The iCopic DT will have opportunities to work with Samantha's stamps along the way. Too much fun!

Here are the other creative ladies chosen to be on the team with me.

Wanda
Oh my! Be sure to check out her blog! She has awesome creations for your visual enjoyment! Eye candy!

Alyssa
Alyssa has some great projects on her blog. Take a look at her birthday binder and her altered elf stocking.
I especially like the elf stocking with the rusty metal and jingle bells. I love altered items!

Well, I'm off to bake for my family and the neighbors. We have our annual 'Griswald' family Christmas tonight. Always a hoot...the only thing we reallly need is an RV parked out front! We have everything else!

Merry CHRISTmas!

Fhiona Goes Sledding

Here is a clean and simple card I made with Your Next Stamp's Fhiona and Her Penguin Friend.
Good news....she is 20% at Your Next Stamp . I really like YNS's winter stamps with Fhiona and her friends.

Recipe:
YNS Fhiona and Penguin stamp
Papertrey Ink white cardstock
Memento black ink
Copic markers
Bazzill cardstock
Me and My Big Idea paper stack
Kraft cardstock
Glossy Accents
Quikutz font

Check back tomorrow for my news!!!

Stay warm and enjoy CHRISTmas!

Whimsie Wednesday

Hi Friends! It is my turn to host the Whimsie Doodles Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #61. I decided today's challenge would be to create a birthday card or project, and I used Whimsie Doodles new stamp set, 'Have Cake' for my creation.

Have you seen the new Whimsie Doodles 'Have Cake' stamp set? It is awesome. There are 5 sentiments and 12 images in this 17-piece rubber stamp set. It can be purchased HERE.

Here are my creations.

                                                 inside of card

I created a double pocket pouch from a brown paper bag and decorated it with Cosmo Cricket paper and Whimsie Doodles 'Have Cake' images.

Recipe:
Whimsie Doodles 'Have Cake' stamp set
Cosmo Cricket paper stack
Bazzill cardstock
Papertrey Ink ink for distressing
black embroidery thread from stash
black button from stash
white ribbon dyed with Glimmer Mist
brown paper bag
Really Reasonable Ribbon twine
Tim Holtz die
sewing machine and thread
EK Success punch
Copic markers

Now it is your turn to create a card or project for the challenge. When you have completed your project link it to the Whimsie Doodles Blog and leave a comment. You have until Dec. 28 to complete your project, link it, and leave a comment for a chance to win a free Whimsie Doodles image.

We look forward to seeing what you design for the birthday challenge! Have fun with it!
Thanks for stopping by! Merry CHRISTmas! Linda C

Kylie has Candy!

Kylie at Kylie's Kraft Room has candy....boy, does she have candy. Look at this! Stamps, bling, ribbon, flowers...all the things we love for our projects!!

You should run right over to Kylie's BLOG and check it out! It would be awesome to win this, huh?
Thanks Kylie for the chance to win!

Get Organized for 2011

I want to show you what I did with a $1 notebook from Michaels. I thought it might be the answer to staying organized during Christmas (too late for this year...lol). The tabs are ready to be labeled...maybe gift ideas, card list, recipes. What are your thoughts for the tabs? This was not difficult to alter and was a fun project.

I used Tilda with Fir from Magnolia-licious.

Recipe:
Tilda with Fir stamp
Papertrey Ink cardstock
Memento black ink
Copic markers
Bazzill cardstock
K&Co. paper
My Mind's Eye paper
American Craft ribbon
Dress It Up snowfall buttons
jingle bells from stash
Quickutz tab
SU tab punch
Stickles
Glossy Accents
Martha Stewart ink

I am entering this in the Paper Cubed December challenge. Maybe I should make a run to Michaels and get a handful of these $1 notebooks!!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a Merry Christmas! Linda C

A Blog Favorite

One of my favorite blogs, Mish Mash, has a great give-away to celebrate the completion of her 12 Days of Christmas. She has had some great projects for the holidays, and there are also yummy recipes I want to try. The 12 Days of Christmas starts HERE.

Here is my favorite project from the 12 Days....Double Pocket Pretties made from brown paper bags.
You can read the details HERE on Day 3.

Even though Christmas is almost here, and you may not have the time to create these 'pretties' now, remember Valentine's Day is not far away. They would make great projects to create after the frenzy of Christmas is over.

I'll be back later with a card to share. Merry Christmas! LC

Mindy Has Blog Candy!

Yes, Mindy has blog candy!! Check it out at Stampin' Mindy! Mindy want to reach 1000 followers by the end of the year. Will you help her reach her goal and possibly win a prize? Visit her blog to see the details HERE. Good luck Mindy!

iCopic Lover's Final 2010 Challenge

Can you believe that title? Is it really time for the last challenge of the year? It seems only several months ago when I was posting about my 60 influential people, and yet, that was 11 months ago! Where did that time go?

iCopic Lover's Final 2010 Challenge involves some interesting colors for this time of the year. The colors make me think of the beach, sand, and summer clothes. It would be easy to stamp a beach scene or a tropical drink, but I decided to make the challenge more challenging for me. I decided to stick with the season we are in and make a Christmas card using the iCopic Lover's colors.

Here are the colors for iCopic's #10 challenge.

There are 'happy orange', 'so saffron', and 'soft suede'.

Here is my card.

Recipe:
Stampin' Up image
Papertrey Ink white cardstock
Memento black ink
Copic markers
Bazzill cardstock
Quickutz font
brads and star from stash
Pink Paislee paper

Hope you have time during this busy season to get out your Copic markers and give these colors a try.
Surprise yourself!

Stay warm, be careful, and remember it's CHRISTmas! Linda C

Let's Party at YNS

It's challenge time at Your Next Stamp, and YNS is having a party! Yes, the challenge (#32), issued by Karen this week, is to create sometime party-ish.....card, invitation, favor, etc. You can find additional challenge details HERE at the Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog. Also the Design Team Stars' creations are on the blog for your viewing pleasure.

I decided to create a festive door knob hanger to use during Christmas. I know how tempted children and many adults are to shake, feel, and peek at the presents under the tree. Here is my creation.

I used Your Next Stamp's Merry Mouse Candle stamp for my hanger. You can find the stamp HERE.

Recipe for the hanger:
Merry Mouse Candle stamp from YNS
Papertrey Ink white cardstock
Memento black ink
Copic markers
Stickles
Chalk
Glossy Accents
Papertrey Ink inks for distressing
Nestabilities
Cloud 9 epoxy dots
My Mind's Eye papers
Hanger from Hobby Lobby
Buttons and bells from stash
Really Reasonable Ribbon twine
Quickutz font
Bazzill cardstock
Yes! paste from Michaels


We hope you decide to create a project for the YNS challenge. Due to the holidays there are 3 weeks for you to create something awesome. Be sure to link your creation to the Blog.

Here is the information about the PRIZES!

1. Winner – one lucky winner will be chosen by random.org to win $10 in YNS Stamp Bucks (to spend on YNS stamps) and the Winner Blinkie to proudly display on their blog!


2. Top Pick – one lucky entry, chosen by the YNS DT, will win $5 in YNS Stamp Bucks (to spend on YNS stamps) and the Top Pick Blinkie to proudly display on their blog! [NB You must use a YNS stamp on your creation to be eligible to win the Top Pick prize].


Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I appreciate you! Be careful, stay warm, and remember it's CHRISTmas!  Linda C

Christmas Countdown at Whimsie Doodles

Seems like everybody is counting down to something. Of course, right now it is Christmas. Kids can tell you how many days, hours, minutes until Old St. Nick arrives. I can remember watching tv on Christmas Eve with Griffin when he was young, and the weatherman would announce that Santa had been spotted by radar. His eyes would light up! Those were magical times!

Now the 'Christmas Countdown' is at Whimsie Doodles. Doodle-licious Diva Alicia has issued the Whimsie Wednesday Challenge (#61) on the Whimsie Doodles Blog. You can find specific details about the challenge HERE.

Here is the 'Christmas Countdown':
     On your card or project you are challenged to have:
          5 Accents (brads, eyelets, buttons, etc.)
          4 Papers
          3 Shapes (can be 3 of the same or 3 different)
          2 Corners (can be rounded or fancy)
          1 Image

Here is my challenge card:

                                                   
I have 5 buttons, 3 designer papers and 1 cardstock, 3 snowflakes, 2 fancy corners, and 1 image.
I used Whimsie Doodles Leah in PJ's  for my image. Isn't she adorable in her fancy sleepwear?

Recipe for my card:
Whimsie Doodles Leah in PJ's
Papertrey Ink white cardstock for image
Copic markers
Glossy Accents
Bazzill cardstock
K&Co. Christmas stack
Spellbinder Nestabilities snowflake dies
Bazzill rhinestones
Buttons from stash
Martha Stewart baker's twine
Sizzix corner die

We are looking forward to what you will create for this 'Countdown' challenge. I found this challenge to be fun and interesting; I had a good time deciding what to use for the numbers. Be sure to link your creation to the Whimsie Doodles Blog for a chance to win a prize.

Thanks for dropping by. Stay warm, drive safely, and remember the meaning of CHRISTmas. LC

Winter White

When I look out my window I see snow covering everything...the ground, the trees, and the streets. What an awesome sight as I prepare my inspiration challenge project for Magnolia-licious. How fortunate for me to have real inspiration as I gather my materials.

Yes, the challenge for the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog is a 'White Christmas' Challenge. Here is the inspiration picture. You can get more details about the challenge at Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.

The challenge is to create a card or project based on your interpretation of this picture. What are you inspired to create?

Here is my creation:

I created my Christmas ornament with Tilda with Christmas Letters from Magnolia-licious. Diana, owner of Magnolia-licious, has a great selection of Tildas, Edwins, sentiments, scenery, and stamping supplies. Be sure to check out the December specials while you are there.

Recipe for my ornament:
Tilda with Christmas Letters stamp
Papertrey Ink white cardstock
Memento black ink
Copic markers
Snowflake ($1 store)
Snowflake buttons (Hobby Lobby)
Branch (Ben Franklin Crafts)
Flower Soft white
Wiltons doily (Michaels)
Ribbon

I am entering this ornament in the Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge HERE. It is also a 'photo inspiration' challenge.

Be sure to link your creation to the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog when you have it completed. Diana is offering an awesome prize!!

  Thank you for stopping by and leaving your comment. I hope you are well, warm, safe, and ready for the holiday.
Linda C                                                                    

A Sale at Whimsie Doodles

Just in time for creating Christmas cards, Whimsie Doodles is having a 20% off sale on the entire store!
Hurry to Whimsie Doodles and check out Leah, Deer Friend, the Angels, and the Snowmen!
The sale is scheduled for Dec. 12th-19th (at midnight). The coupon code is SAVE20.

And there is more!!! Woo Hoo!
With every purchase Melyssa, Whimsie Doodles owner and designer, will email you this free image!!

Isn't this a cute image?! I can hardly wait to print and color it!

Thanks for stopping by. Linda C

Clean and Simple

Today's challenge (#31) for Your Next Stamp is from Jenny, and her challenge is to make a 'Clean and Simple' Christmas card. A 'clean and simple' card generally is one that has a great deal of open space, little or no embellishment, and can be duplicated very easily. This type of card is great for mass production.

You can check out the Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog to see the creations from the YNS Design Team Stars. We also have 2 guest designers, Melissa and Angela. You want to be sure to check out their creations for this challenge. Also on the blog you can read about the 2 prizes being awarded!

Here is my 'clean and simple' Christmas card. I used YNS Fhiona's Snowman.

Recipe:
Your Next Stamp 'Fhiona's Snowman'
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Papertrey Ink White Cardstock
Copic Markers
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Spellbinder Nestabilities
Bazzill Cardstock
Glossy Accents

When you have completed  your 'clean and simple' Christmas card be sure to link it to the YNS Challenge Blog in order to be considered for the prizes. We look forward to seeing what you design.

Thanks for stopping by! LC

Winter Blues at Whimsie Doodles

No, we are not sad at Whimsey Doodles.....Winter Blues is the new Whimsie Wednesday Challenge at Whimsie Doodles. The challenge issued by Joy is to create a card or project that is primarily blue. You can check out the details of the challenge HERE.

For my challenge card I used a new Whimsie Doodles December release, Deer Friend. He is so cute!

Card Recipe:
Whimsie Doodles 'Deer Friend' digital image
Papertrey Ink white cardstock
Copic markers
Sharpie white poster paint pen
Bo Bunny designer paper stack
Recollection snowflake embellishment
Bazzill cardstock
Sewing machine and thread

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
iCopic Lover #9
Stamptacular Sunday #88
7 Kids College Fund Challenge #10


We look forward to seeing what you create for the Winter Blues Whimie Wednesday Challenge. Be sure to link your creation to the Whimsie Doodles Blog when you have completed your project for a chance to win a prize.

Thanks for stopping by. Linda C

Magnolia-licious Challenge

With the holiday season upon us the Magnolia-licious Challenge dates have been changed to accommodate all your busy card makers and crafters! The December 7th challenge is a color challenge. Here are the colors Chrissy chose: blue, pink, and green. You can check the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog for the details.

Here is my card for the color challenge:

This is Tilda Hanging Ornaments from Magnolia-licious.

Card Recipe:
Magnolia stamp Tilda Hanging Ornaments
Papertrey Ink white cardstock
Memento tuxedo black ink
Copic markers
Bazzill cardstock
Bazzill decorative strip (originally white sprayed with Glimmer Mist)
Glimmer Mist
Kaiser pearls
Stickles
My Mind's Eye designer paper
Quickutz corner punch
Spica pens


When you have completed your Magnolia challenge card be sure to link it to the Challenge Blog HERE for a change to win a prize. There's a prize, you ask?? Yes, and a great one at that!
Diana, owner of Magnolia-licious, is giving a $25.00 gift certificate for the winner drawn by random. Woo Hoo! How awesome is that?!!



Ok, now it's your turn to create a card or project with the colors Chrissy chose for the challenge. We look forward to what you come up with. Be sure to link it to the Challenge Blog.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and stay warm!  Linda C

Whimsie Doodles December Release

Today is the day to see what Melyssa has designed for the Whimsie Doodles December release. You can check out the new releases HERE. You can see them HERE also.

This is one of my cards for the December release. This is Santa Leah . Isn't she cute!?

Recipe:
Whimsie Doodles Santa Leah (digital)
Papertrey Ink white cardstock
Copic markers
Martha Stewart punch
Glossy Accents
Cloud 9 holly embellishment
Martha Stewart baker's twine
buttons from stash
Bazzill cardstock
Me and My Big Ideas paper stack
rub-on from stash

Thanks for stopping by. Check out the Doodle-licious Divas' blogs to see what they created for the December Whimsie Doodles release. Their addresses are on the side of my blog. There are some cute creations!

Have a good day! LC

Whimsie Doodles Sneaky Snippets

Tomorrow Whimsie Doodles will release the December images. Curious?

Here are some 'Sneaky Snippets'. What do you see?

You can see more 'Sneaky Snippets' on the Whimsie Doodles Blog HERE.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for my card made with one of the new releases. See you then! LC

$1 Stocking Stuffer

Are you like me? Do you enjoy looking through the $1 bins at Michaels and browsing down the aisles of the dollar stores? It's alot like going to the thrift stores. The idea is to look at items not as they are but as they could be. I constantly am looking for items that can be altered or re-purposed. Last week at Michaels for $1 I purchased a small box that held memo-sized sheets of paper. This is how I altered it.

I covered the box with patterned paper, tied a ribbon around it, and added a Your Next Stamp (Tea Time Fhiona) image to the back. I think it makes a cute little 'thank you' gift or a great stocking stuffer. Easy peasy!

Here are several blogs I want to share with you. These ladies are great 're-purposers'.
      Check out Missy's re-purposing of a can for Christmas packaging HERE
      Vicki does a great job of taking the usual and creating awesomeness. Check out her frame HERE
       Nicki shows how to create Christmas gift wrap from a cereal box HERE

Thanks for stopping by. Check back tomorrow for more ideas on re-purposing and altering $1 store and thrift store finds. Don't forget to leave a comment! I appreciate it. LC

Whimsie Doodles Challenge

It is my turn to issue the Whimsie Wednesday Challenge (WWC#59), and I decided to use an inspiration picture for my challenge. Here is my picture. This is a Dr. Martens' Taupe Victorian Flowers boot and can be seen HERE. I think these boots are super cute....and if the weather is bad enough to wear boots, you might as well be cute! :)

Here is the card I created using the Dr. Martens as inspiration. It is Whimsie Doodles Winter Leah wearing her brown boots surrounded by flowers!

Recipe:
Whimsie Doodles Winter Leah
Papertrey Ink white cardstock
Copic markers
     R20, 22, 24,27,29
     YG91, 95, 97
     E000, 00, 11, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 99
     W00, 1, 3, 5
Bazzill cardstock
Kaiser pearls
Prima flowers
Recollections flowers
K&Co. designer paper
Martha Stewart punch
Recollections flourish
Glimmer Mist 'Santa Baby'
Hero Arts flowers

I look forward to seeing what you create after looking at the Dr. Martens. You can check out the details of the challenge HERE. After you have completed your creation remember to link it to the Whimsie Doodles blog for a chance to win a prize!!

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your visit and your comment! Linda C