Distinctive Touches

Whimsy Stamps June Release Day #5 - Guest Designer!

Hello and welcome to Day 5 of our June Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (June 20th) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, new Shapeology dies and new Shape EZ by TLC.

From then until June 26th the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop!

Today I'm showcasing the sweet new Mountain Lily image.  I really wanted to keep her "earthy" like a little mountain nymph, so I used my earth tones and greens and creams on this card.  Not my normal color palette, but I like the softness the card has. 

Supplies Used
Cardstock:               X-Press It Blending Card (Imagination International Inc.)
                              Candlelight (Bazill)
Patterned Paper:    Jubilee Designer Mat Pad (K&Company)
                              Nature Garden Collection (Prima)
Stamps:                  Mountain Lily and Definition Notables #4 (Whimsy Stamps)
Ink:                        Expresso Truffle and Toffee Crunch (Memento/Tsukineko)
Copic Markers:        skin - E000/E11/E33/E04/BV02
                              hair - HR30/YR31/Y26/YR15
                              shirt/trim - W00/W3/W5
                              wings - Y00/YR21/YG000/YG11/T1/Clear Sepia
                              pants/jacket - E81/E84/E87
                              flowers - B41/B63
                              ribbons - YG95/YG99
Other:                    Label 18 and Romantic Rectangles Dies (Spellbinders)
                              Chipboard Flourish (painted cream)
                              Crystal Gem Flourish - airbrushed with E42 (Zva Creative)

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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 on the Whimsy blog on June 27th.

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

Colleen (you are here)
Debbie
Erin
Bev
Michele
Lori

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

 

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow

for more new release creations!

Whimsy Stamps June Release Day #3 - Guest Designer!

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of our June Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (June 20th) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, new Shapeology dies and new Shape EZ by TLC.

From then until June 26th the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop!

Today I'm showcasing another adorable animal image... this one is called Cubbin' Around and it's  fabulous for just about any occasion!  I created a cute little "love" greeting for a friend who's in need of a hug. 

Supplies Used
Cardstock:        X-Press It Blending Card (Imagination International Inc.)
                        Terra Cotta, Candlelight, and Kelvin (Bazzill Basics)
Patterned Paper: Buttercup Collection (Lilybee Design)
Ink:                  Peanut Brittle (Memento - Tsukineko)
Stamps:            Cubbin' Around and Retro Bottle Cap Sentiments (Whimsy Stamps)
Copic Markers:  cubs - YR30/Y21/YR12/YR24
                        cheeks/ears - YR82/R21/R85
                        ground - N0/T1/W1/W3/0
                        sky - B41/0
Other:              Sepia Multiliner, foam tape

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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 on the Whimsy blog on June 27th.

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

Colleen (you are here)
Ann
Ellie
Bev
Lori

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

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow for more new release creations!

Whimsy Stamps June Release Day - Guest Designer!

Welcome to Whimsy Stamps June rubber stamp and die RELEASE DAY!

I had such a great time playing along with the Whimsy DT last month that I decided to join in the fun again this month!!

Today, Whimsy Stamps is releasing 19 wonderful new rubber stamps & stamp sets, 5 fabulous new Shapeology dies and an adorable new Shape EZ file. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.

From today until 26 June the Whimsy DT and Special Guests will be showcasing these wonderful new products with a daily mini blog hop. Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you will have 24hrs to enter each prize draw by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day.

I'm showcasing a precious new image called Piggy Bath! I paired it with a sentiment from the new Definitions Notables 4 to create a precious little greeting.  Perfect for a baby, birthday or even anniversary card. 

Supplies Used
Cardstock:        X-Press It Blending Card (Imagination International Inc.)
                        Tink Pink, Ballet and Brown (Bazzill Basics)
Ink:                  Toffee Crunch and Angel Pink (Memento - Tsukineko)
Stamps:            Piggy Bath and Definitions Notables 4 (Whimsy Stamps)
Copic Markers:  Pig - RV000/R30/RV52
                        Cheeks/Hearts - R83/R85/R89
                        Hooves - RV95
                        Mud - W00/E42/E33
Other:              Sepia Multiliner, mini-clothespin  

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At the end of release week (Wednesday 27 June) we will post a Release Round-Up on the Whimsy blog. This will include a selection of DT work from the new release week 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:

Colleen Schaan (Special Guest)

Heidy Blom

Iris Wiechmann

Niki Estes

Stephanne Maraver

Tammy Louise Cunliffe

Zoe Mitch (Special Guest)

For a full reveal of the new products released today, please visit the Whimsy blog.

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Whimsy Stamps is also very excited to announce that they have decided to release the

Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine in PRINT!

The first issue is on sale as a pre-order from TODAY!

Here is a peek of the cover together with some info about what you will find within...

Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine: Tips & Tutorials, Volume I For this issue, we have gathered some of our favorite tutorials from previous online publications and packed them into an exciting 86-page bound book. We will guide you through how to color using various mediums (Copics, Tim Holtz® Distress Inks, colored pencils, etc.), how to create unique embellishments for your creations (flowers, trinket pins, stamped charms, etc.) and how to create fancy cards (book cards, criss cross cards, flip cards, etc.) that will be sure to impress the recipient. Grab up this issue and and let your creativity flow!

Available to pre-order NOW from the Whimsy Stamps store!

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the new release!

Make It Crafty Challenge - Sharp Cast Shadows

Ever want to know the secret to creating great cast shadows?  Head on over the to Make It Crafty Blog for my post on "Sharp Shadows - Coloring Inspiration" 

I'm in Las Vegas today teaching a GREAT group of folks about cast shadows, light source, and so much more! 

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

He's All That - CardMaker Blog Hop

Welcome to the "He's All That" blog hop for the CardMaker Blog group! 

Today I'm excited to be bringing you inspiration to help celebrate the GUYS in your life!  Whether it's a father, son, husband or grandfather, get BIG smiles with this simple card...

 

 

This card features a BIG image from Whipper Snapper that is colored up with Copic markers.  I paired it with an extra-large sentiment from MFT and left the layout super simple. (No buttons, bows or frillies for the guys in MY life!  LOL)

Are you ready to celebrate the man in your life?  Head on over to the other designers hopping along today to see more masculine inspiration!

Kimberly Crawford
Carolyn King
Colleen Schaan (you are here)
Anya Schrier
Trudy Sjolander
Michelle Woerner
CardMaker Blog

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Supplies Used
Cardstock:             Capers and Kraft (Bazzill Basics)
                             X-Press It Blending Card (Imagination International Inc.)
Patterned Paper:   Generations Collection (Simple Stories)
Stamps:                 Kroner (Whipper Snapper Designs)
                             Big Greetings (My Favorite Things
Ink:                       Tuxedo Black and Expresso Truffle (Tsukineko)
Copic Markers:      skin - E40/E21/E23
                            hair - C5/C7
                            Tshirt - W1/W3/0
                            shirt - E81/E84/E87/YG00/YG99
                            hat - YG91/YG93/YG95/YG97/YG99
                            shoes - E11/E23/E37
                            jeans - B41/B91/B93/B95/B97/B99/B39
                            ground - W1/W3/W5
                            background - BG70/BG72/E81/E84/0
Other:                   Hemp Twine

 

Thanks for stopping by today... have a Colorful One!

Colleen

 

Picking Colors - My Though Process

Check out the  CardMaker blog today

for my post where I walk you through my thought process on

picking colors for images and card projects. 

(Image by Mo Manning)

Thanks for stopping in!

Have a Colorful Day -

colleen

MIC Copic Coloring Tutorial - Coloring Foliage

I did it!!! 

My first post over on the new Make It Crafty blog...featuring a Coloring Tutorial. 

Click HERE to stop over and read my Coloring Foliage Tutorial and see how I colored up this adorable image!

Thanks for stopping by - have a Colorful Day!

At the Movies!

Lights... Camera... Action!

Two great companies have paired up and are super excited to be bringing you a combined Hollywood Release!

Simply Betty Stamps has a range of characters from Betty Monroe to Action Chris the movie director,  while Make It Crafty has a slew of background scenes perfect to mix and match with the fabulous characters!!

Today and Tomorrow (June 1st & 2nd) the design teams will inspire you by showcasing fabulous projects using the new images.

The magic continues on June 3rd when we bring you a fun guessing game...Guess That Movie!

Will you be able to guess which movie each project portrays??  (Don't worry - we will be giving you some clues along the way!)

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During college, I spent one summer working in a movie theater and my project brought back memories... the creaky maroon seats, the floor sticky with soda, the sound of popcorn crunching! My inspirational project combines Make It Crafty's "Watching Movies" background (merged two together flipping one) with Simply Betty's "At the Movies Jude". I colored the image with Copics (listed below) and then cut out Jude and popped her up on foam tape to really be sitting front and center.  I'm guessing she's watching a comedy... maybe Bridesmaids? 

Copics Used:
Skin - E00/E21/E33/BV00
Hair - Y21/Y26/E23/E57/E29
Shirt - G21/G24/G28
Jeans - B91/B93/B95/B97
Glasses - C5/W5/C9
Cup - B12/B24/B29
Popcorn - Y02/YR31
Seats - R22/R08/R56/R37/R89
Arm Rests - W00/W1/W3/W5/W7/N10

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Want to win images from the new release?  Just hop along with the designers today and tomorrow and leave a comment on each post.  There will be FOUR winners each day receiving a surprise character with matching background digi stamps.

Today's hoppers are:

Barbara
Colleen (you are here!)
Betty
Cindi
Viv
Alison
Jenn D
Suzi
Lelia
Carole

And don't forget about the Guess That Movie challenge!  On June 3rd, guess 6 out of the 12 movies portrayed during the hop and you will have a chance to win one of the following:

Grand Prize

A DVD Movie of your choice PLUS the whole collection of MiC & SBS digi stamp Hollywood release images (WOW)

Second Prize
The whole collection of MiC & SBS digi stamp Hollywood release!

Can't wait?!!
We know some of you just can't wait, so both Betty and Zoe are offering you 25% off their Hollywood collections between June 1st and June 3rd!

Click Here for Simply Betty Stamps & Click Here for Make it Crafty!

We hope you have lots of fun "At the Movies" with us this weekend!