Mintun askartelujutut

StampARTic-MajaDesign

2012-02-12T18:27:00.000+02:00

Tänään julkaistiin StampARTicissa MajaDesignin artikkeli:) Saimme koko tiimi ihania papereita ison joukon ja tähän artikkeliin teimme kortteja "Life in the country" kokoelmasta.

Ja tässä siis minun korttini:) Ensimmäinen on Sweet Pea Stampsin leimasimella tehty, MajaDesignin vihreäsävyisillä kokoelman papereilla. Puuvillakuitulisäainetta kuvan ympärillä, värjätttyjä kukkia ym...tuttua:)

Koristelin kortin myös sisäpuolelta tällä kertaa:)

Ja tässä toinen korttini, Sarah Kayn leimalla. Nämäkin paperit ovat niin ihania, sellaisia maalaisromanttisen tyylisiä:)
Tässä kortissa testasin vihdoin (vihdoin, koska sain aineen jo paljon ennen joulua...) erilaista ainetta, struktuuripastaa, valmistaja Schjerning ja ainakin Sinellistä tätä löytyy:)
Laitoin pastaa kuvan ympärille ja myös noihin leikkaamiini avaimeen ja avaimenreikään, ei tosin näy kovin hyvin. Tykästyin tähän kovastikin, kuivuu mielettömän nopeasti ja tulee just sellainen kiva pinta. Voisin jopa sanoa että on yhtä hyvä, ellei parempi, kuin puuvillakuitulisäaine:) Joten täytynee hurauttaa varmaan Palokan Sinelliin pastaostoksille!!

Oikein mukavaa "loppu viikonloppua" ja käykäähän kurkkaamassa muiden tiimiläisten upeat kortit täältä.

StampARTic

2012-02-02T11:20:00.000+02:00

Moi, StampARTicissa julkaistiin eilen uusi haaste, tee jotain uutta. Eli sinulle jotain uutta mitä et ole aikaisemmin kokeillut. Minä olen ihastellut näitä kirjakortteja jo pitkän aikaa ja nyt oli sopiva tilaisuus vihdoin kokeilla:)

Leimakuva on Lilyn jonka olen värittänyt jo iänpäivät sitten tusseilla (jotka vihdoin sain myytyä...). Paperit ovat kaikki PionDesignin Minnenas Atelje setistä, myös kukkaset leikkelin niistä lukuunottamatta yhtä joka on Priman. Olihan se vähän sellaista näpertämistä, jooo, ja täytyy tunnustaa että neljä päivää meni tässäkin.! Toki en tehnyt ympäripyöreitä päiviä:)) Pikkasen aina silloin tällöin koska mulla on se 1,5v. innokas apuri...joka suuntaa oitis perään kun raotankin askarteluhuoneen ovea:) Ja kun kaikki pikkutarvikkeet ovat hänelle kädenulottuvilla (erityisesti kukat) niin ei aina tahdo oikein onnistua askartelu:)

Tagin taskun leikkasin myös yhdestä paperista, sopi niin hyvin tähän. Mitään tekstiä en laittanut mutta ajattelin tämän rippikortiksi, siksi risti tuossa tagissa.

Nämä paperit ovat kyllä niin kauniita että laitoinkin jo uuden tilauksen, vähän papereita jemmaan:) Vielä yksi kuva takaa..Tuonne takakanteen olisi voinut laittaa jotain..ehkä signeerausleimasimella puumerkin, mutta mulla ei vielä ole sellaista...

Tämä oli kyllä mukava tehdä joten luultavasti teen vielä lisää...Ohjeen muuten tähän löysin Tinan blogista, kiitos hänelle.
Käykäähän kurkkaamassa muiden tiimiläisten uusia juttuja täällä:)

Täällä ollaan..../ I`m still here:)

2012-01-23T11:28:00.000+02:00

Oikein hyvää alkanutta uutta vuotta kaikille:) Ehkä tämä toivotus tulee auttamattomasti myöhässä mutta parempi myöhään kuin ei milloinkaan!

Niin, viime päivityksestä on kulunut järjettömän kauan aikaa, ihan hävettää.. Täytyy tunnustaa että en ole kyllä yli kuukauteen tehnyt yhtään askartelujuttua, viimeiset Stamparticiin joskus ennen joulua. Enkä myöskään ole surffaillut blogimaailmassa joten olen auttamattomasti pihalla kaikesta..Mutta jotenkin oli sellainen fiilis että ihan oikeasti tarvitsin vähän taukoa kaiken kiireen ja hulinan keskellä:) Pitkästä aikaa nyt viikonloppuna värittelin jotain kuvia ja tarkoitus olisi saada ne korteiksi asti...

Viime päivitys siis marraskuulta, kääk!! Whimsy Stampsin uudet silloiset leimasimet..Tuo julkaisu olikin minun viimeinen Whimsyllä koska pitkän harkinnan jälkeen jäin pois sieltä, minulla ei yksinkertaisesti ollut aikaa hoitaa hommiani ja sitten oli aina oikeastaan stressaantunut olo tulevista töistä vaikka minun ei hirveästi tarvinnut sinne tehdä, mutta silti.
Luulen että minua ei kuitenkaan ole "luotu" mihinkään aikataulutettuun hommaan tässä elämäntilanteessa (iso perhe ja työ). Koskaan en voi tietää että onko minulla aikaa vai ei..kuulostaa varmaan omituiselta:)

Muutaman kuukauden päästä olen jäämässä kotiin, äitiyslomalle, vai kutsutaanko sitä enää lomaksi, pikemmin vapaaksi:) Keväällä meille syntyy siis pikku-Joonatanille ja siskoille uusi sisarus:) Tästäkin syystä olen ollut vähän puhki koko pimeän talven koska minulla oli ihan mieletön pahoinvointi ja muutenkin sairasteltiin..Onneksi pahoinvointi meni ohi ja valoisampaakin on jo!!

Ihan uusia kortteja minulla ei vielä ole mutta julkaisen nämä marraskuussa tekemäni tilauskortit, kaste- ja nimeämisjuhlaan.

Magnolian vauva, tämä oli mimeämisjuhlaan vaikka mitään tekstiä ei olekaan. Paperit olivat muistaakseni Inkidon..Perhonen on leikattu Whimsyn stanssilla.

Alempi sitten kastekortiksi, Mon digikuva. Papruista ei mitään muistikuvaa...Molemmissa korteissa tuttuja juttuja:) Maalia, harsoa ym..

Hi everyone:) I`m wishing you a wonderful New Year! Yes, I know, absolutely so late but I think it`s better late than never..

Since my last updating it has gone so long time, almost two months!! I`m really embarrassed:( But I have to say that I don`t have done anything, no cards or other crafts. I think I really need this little break from everything and hopefully now I have much more energy to do some new cards:) Actually in the weekend I colored a few images..and I really enjoyed:)

My last updating was in the November, the new stamps of Whimsy Stamps. After that I had to say goodbye for them. This decision was really difficult and hard for me, but it was better. I really didn`t found time so much to make my Dt jobs and sometimes I was absolutely stressed about this. I really miss them all, thank you Denise, Ann, Simonne and my lovely teammates for everything.

Nowadays I think it`s better for me to make cards when I have time, no scheduled, because of my big family and my work..

I don`t either have done so much cards because I have been so tired and sickness (not anymore) because of my pregnancy:) Yes, we are going to have a new baby in the spring, sibling to little Joonatan and sisters and I`m so happy:))

I don´t have a new cards but I wanted to show you these cards I made in November:) Both of them for the little baby boys:)

Whimsy Stamps November Rubber & Die Release Showcase - Day 4

2011-11-20T19:00:00.002+02:00

Hello and welcome to Day 4 of our November Rubber Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (16 November) Whimsy Stamps released this month's rubber designs and new shapeology dies. From then until 23 November the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new stamps and dies 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.

In my card I`ve used a stamp called A letter for me from Wee Stamps, designed by Sylvia Zet. The sentiment is again from Whimsy sentiments Winter Notables 1 and cut them with Notables 1.
All the papers are from Bo Bunny, my new ones:)) And once again colored flowers, cheese cloth etc....Lovely snowman charm is also from Whimsy.

I hope you liked my card but I`m sorry the photo is not so good. It`s really dark here in Finland in the eveninings so it`s quite difficult to take a photo......

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

Debbie Eastman

Dena Concienne {Special Guest}

Ellie Stover

Erin Bailey

Minna Paajanen (that`s me)

Simonne Clay

Tammy Louise Cunliffe

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 check the Whimsy Inspirations blog tomorrow for more new release creations!

Whimsy Stamps November Rubber & Die Release Showcase - Day 1

2011-11-17T19:01:00.002+02:00

Hello and welcome to Day 1 of our November Rubber Die Release Showcase!

Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

I have used lovely Cozy Winter Owl from Meljen`s collection. Isn`t this stamp so cute? I like it very much, such a perfect for the Christmas cards:)
Once again coloring with Distress Inks and papers from Basic Grey Wassail...I don`t have bought a new papers and I have so much these old ones...
I have also used new Whimsy sentiments Winter Notables 1 and cut them with, also a new die Notables 1.
A lot of colored cheese cloth and ribbon:)

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

Beate Johns {Special Guest}

Debbie Eastman

Deb Routledge {Special Guest}

Erin Bailey

Minna Paajanen (that`s me)

Stephanne Maraver

Zoe McGrath {Special Guest}

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 check the Whimsy Inspirations blog tomorrow for more new release creations!

Whimsy Stamps November stamp and die release

2011-11-16T19:00:00.000+02:00

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

Whimsy Stamps has released 20 fabulous new rubber stamps and 4 wonderful new Shapeology die sets today. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

From today until 23 November the Whimsy DT and Special Guests will be showcasing these fabulous new stamps and dies 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.

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

Beate Johns {Special Guest}

Debbie Eastman

Deb Routledge {Special Guest}

Ellie Stover

Erin Bailey

Mariska van der Veer {Special Guest}

Stephanne Maraver

Tammy Louise Cunliffe

Here is a full list of the wonderful new rubber stamps and dies released today:

5 Crissy Armstrong rubber stamps

Cool Pony ~ Penguin Skier ~ Sealed With A Kiss ~ Served With Love ~ Snow Fun

4 Kenny K rubber stamps

Brianna Blaster ~ Sexy Elf ~ Superhero ~ Toy Soldier

3 Meljen's Designs rubber stamps

Bundled Little Snowboy ~ Cozy Little Chickadees ~ Cozy Winter Owl

5 Wee Stamps rubber stamps

A Letter For Me ~ Christmas Bunny ~ Let It Snow ~ Suzi With Bunny ~ Wee Florist

3 Raindrop Echo Designs rubber stamp sets

Cozy Hands sentiments (co-ordinating die set available) ~ Sleigh Ride ~ Winter Notables (co-ordinating dies available)

4 Raindrop Echo Designs Shapeology dies

Layered Snowflakes ~ Mittens (co-ordinating stamp set available) ~ Notables 1 (co-ordinating stamp set available) ~ Elegant Notables 1 (co-ordinating stamp set available)

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, then pop by the Whimsy Inspirations blog tomorrow for the next list of showcase posts!

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

Hobbykunst ja StampARTic

2011-11-08T08:46:00.000+02:00

Eilen StampARTicissa julkaistiin artikkeli norjalaisesta suuresta askartelutarvikeliikkeestä Hobbykunstista, joka sposoroi meitä ihanilla kukilla. Minä sain turkoosin värisiä ruusuja kahdessa koossa ja lisäksi valkoisia. Osan turkooseista kukista värjäsin spraymaalilla. Ja tässä siis minun tuotokseni:)

Norwegian biggest crafting store sponsored us in the StampARTic with the beautiful flowers. I got these lovely turquoise flowers in two different sizes and white big roses. I sprayed a few of these turquoise with the white spray paint.
Here are my projects:)

Hääkortti- Wedding card

2011-11-04T09:02:00.000+02:00

Tässä taas yksi kesällä tekemistäni hääkorteista, julkaisematta jäänyt, mutta löytyi koneelta:) No, asia korjattu nyt:)
Kuva Mo:n digi ja väritetty musteilla. Paperit olivat PinkPaisleen Butterfly Garden setistä, josta olen käyttänyt muutamaa paperia lukuunottamatta kaikki:) Näin käy kyllä aika harvoin että tulisi koko setti käytettyä melkein loppuun, yleensä vain löytyy muutama kiva paperi. En vaan ole vielä löytänyt lisää tätä settiä.....

Here is a one card I have made in the summer. I found it by accident from my computer, so here it is:)

The picture is Mo`s digi and I have colored it with Distress Inks. All the papers are from Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden which I have used all the papers expect a couple ones:) Really beautiful papers and I think I need more of them but don`t have found yet:)

Tällanen kortti siis tällä kertaa. Mukavaa viikonloppua:)

I`m wishing you a wonderful weekend:)

Monochromatic card-Teen Idol from Whimsy

2011-11-03T09:25:00.001+02:00

Tänään taas vähän erilainen kortti mitä aikaisemmin:) Meillä on StampARTicissa marraskuun haaste meneillään aiheena "monochromatic" ja tämä oli minun Dt korttini. Ensimmäinen tällainen korttini jossa sai käyttää vain yhtä väriä, valkkasin vihreän.
Leima on Whimsyn Teen Idol KennyK:n kokoelmasta. Kuvan väritin Distressin vihreillä musteilla, tuli aika hauska:) Harson ja tuon verkkonauhan värjäsin omatekoisella "mistillä" ja pahviset rattaat mustetyynyillä. Paperit ovat MajaDesignin.

Lisää haasteesta voit käydä lukemassa täältä ja käydä katsomassa muiden tiimiläisten ihanat kortit.

Hi there, today I would like to show you a little bit different card than my earlier one, soooo green!! We have a challenge in the STampARTic with the theme Monochromatic and this was my Dt card. I don`t have ever before done Monochromatic card and I had so much fun to make this one:)

I have used the stamp from Whimsy KennyK`s Teen Idol. The picture is colored with green Distress Inks. The cheesecloth and ribbon under the papers are misted with Peeled Paint DI. All the papers are from MajaDesign.

You can read more about the challenge here and see other Dt`s beautiful monochromatic cards.

Joulukortti- Christmas card

2011-11-01T12:48:00.000+02:00

Moi, pitkästä aikaa Magnolian kortti:) Tämä leimasin on yksi suosikeista joita jätin itselleni, melkein kaikistahan luovuin tässä taannoin..Ja taitaa olla myös eka joulukortti kesän jälkeen...ei ehkä niinkään näytä jouluiselta:)

Hello again, today a one Magnolia card. I don`t remember when was the last time to make card using Magnolia stamp. Anyway, this is absolutely my favourite, so simple, so beautiful stamp:)

Kuvan värittelin joskus musteilla...Paperit ovat Pion Designin suurin osa kuten myös noi kaikki die cutit ja piilossa oleva tagi:) Puun stanssasin pahvista Timpan stanssilla, vähän jouduin kyllä muokkaan puuta:) Päällystin sen puuvillakuituaineella ja sitten kuivuttuaan maalasin valkoisella jonka joukkoon sekoitin Distressin Pumice Stone sävyä. Noita samoja juttuja on myös leimakuvan ympärillä ja lisäksi krakleerausmaalia.

The picture is colored with Distress Inks, almost all the papers are from Pion Design as well the die cuts and the tag which is hidden there:) The tree is made with Tim Holtz die and I have coated it with cotton fibre additive adn after that (when it`s dry) with with paint mixed with DI Pumice Stone. Around the image I have these same additives and crackle paint Picket Fence:)

Tässä on sitten toi tagi jolle on tasku kuvan takana. Narua ja nauhaa solmittu rusetiksi, yksi riipus:) Leimasin on jostain setistä, apua...en muista kenen?

Here is the tag which have a pocket under the image:) Vintage seem binding ribbon and button twine (bows), one charm:)

Leimakuvan tähdissä on lisäksi hopeaa kimalleliimaa:)

The "stars" in the picture have silver glitter glue:)

Challenges:

Just Magnolia- Christmas is coming

Magnolia Down Under Challenge- Shhh-Its a secret

Sukkersött-Blonder, Blomster, Glitter, Charms

Have a wonderful day!

Whimsy Stamps-Sweet Blossom

2011-10-30T09:49:00.000+02:00

Tässä yksi kortti jonka aikaisemmin julkaisin jo Whimsyn blogissa. Leimasin on Whimsyn Wee Stampsin Sweet Blossom ja nämä ovat siis Sylvia Zetin suunnittelemia leimoja. Kaikki tosi suloisia:) Teksti on myös Whimsyn Raindrop echo Designin Magical Mini Letter Seals setistä.

Kuvan värittelin Distressin musteilla vaihteeksi:) Vaihteeksi koska olen väritellyt kuvia muilla kynillä eivät vaan ole ehtineet vielä korteiksi asti:) Paperit ovat Pion Designin kuten myös noi "die cut" jutut. Ja lisäksi niitä vanhoja juttuja; pitsiä, harsoa, puuvillakuitulisäainetta ja vähän maalia.

Hello, today I`m showing this card to you. I have published it earlier on the Whimsy blog. The stamp is beautiful Wee stamp Sweet Blossom.

I have colored the picture with Distress Inks as usually. The text is also from Whimsy Magical Mini Letter seals designed by Raindrop Echo Designs.

I have used only one patterned paper from Pion Design and a few die cuts, also from PD. Finally just a little bit lace and cheesecloth.

Scarlett West- When I`m good...

2011-10-27T15:30:00.000+03:00

Moi, Pysseldags sponsoroi meitä StampARTicissa tänään:) Saimme kivoja tekstileimoja ja minä tein tällaisen kortin:) Koko artikkelin ja muiden tiimiläisten projektit voit käydä lukemassa ja katsomassa täällä.

Leimakuva on Whimsy Stampsin Sacrlett West KennyK:n kokoelmasta. Kuvan värittelin Copic tusseilla vaihteeksi:) Paperit ovat Priman Moulin Rouge setistä ja noi kiekurat tein Whimsyn stanssilla. Noi paperikukkaset/ruusut tekaisin Mariannen stanssilla joka mulla on ollut jo tovin muttei ole tullut käytettyä...ja itseasiassa oli ihan pakko käydä etsimässä ohjetta kuin siitä niitä kukkia tehdään kun ei oikein ymmärtänyt, joten kiitos Maiju, ja Heini kans, teidän mainioista opastusvideoista:))

Hello, today we had an article about Pysseldags which was our sponsor in the StampARTic, Scandinavian online magazine. We got some sentiment stamps what to use. You can visit here, where you can read the hole article and see other Dt`s creations:)

I got this sentiment stamp and I combined it to this Whimsy image Scarlett West from KennyK`s collection. It was really suitable for this:)

The picture is colored with Copics, for a change. All the papers are from Prima Moulin Rouge. The flourishes are made with Whimsy die.

Whimsy Inspirations Magazine Issue 4

2011-10-19T22:18:00.001+03:00

Hello, I just wanted to remind you that Whimsy Inspirations Magazine - Issue 4 has been released today! It's a full issue with never-before-seen creations from the Whimsy Stamps design team and guest designers.

CLICK HERE to open the free online magazine.

I also have a one card to show you. I have used in this card Pum Kinnie Fairy stamp from Crissy`s collection. This time I colored with Copics and I`m not sure do I like this or not? Maybe I still like Distress Inks more...

The papers are from BasicGey Wassail..yes, they are Christmas papers...But I think they was just so perfect for this. Usually I have only so light patterned papers.

Whimsy STamps October Release Showcase Day 4

2011-10-16T19:02:00.002+03:00

Hello and welcome to Day 4 of our October Rubber Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (12 October), Whimsy Stamps released this month's rubber designs and new shapeology dies. From then until 19 October the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new stamps and dies 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 12.00 PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy Inspirations blog after 12.00 PM EST on 19 October.

This time I used this lovely Christmas Dreaming on my card:) Colored with Distress Inks again. And once again not any embellishments only some flowers from Prima and Petaloo which I have sprayd with snow spray. Papers are from PionDesign and My Mind`s Eye. I have also used cotton fibre additive around the image and then colored it with DI Pumice Stone and white paint.

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

Alberto Gava {Special Guest}

Annika Ryan

Debbie Eastman

Minna Paajanen (that`s me)

Tammy Louise Cunliffe

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 check the Whimsy Inspirations blog tomorrow for more new release creations!

Whimsy Stamps October Release Showcase Day 3

2011-10-15T19:01:00.003+03:00

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

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 12.00 PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy Inspirations blog after 12.00 PM EST on 19 October.

I used this lovely Jolly Little Santa on my card. Nowadays I have colored with Copics and other mediums but this one is colored with Distress Inks. I think these colors are absolutely my favourite because it`s so easy and quick to use them:)
Papers are also my all time favourite BasicGey Wassail. I don`t have any embellishments, expect this one charm from Whimsy and one flower, on my card because the picture is quite big and all the papers so beautiful.

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

Minna Paajanen (that`s me)

Marley van der Heijden

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 check the Whimsy Inspirations blog tomorrow for more new release creations!

Hääkortti / A wedding card- Mo Manning

2011-10-13T13:54:00.000+03:00

Tässä siis jälleen yksi hääkortti, Mo Manningin digikuvasta, ehkä yksi kauneimmista mitä olen koskaan nähnyt:)
Eka kertaa halusin kokeilla "kraftille" värittämistä, olen nähnyt muutamissa blogeissa niin kauniita kortteja että!! Mulla vain ei ole noita Prismacolor kyniä mutta tahtoisin niitä niiin paljon, en vaan ole vielä raaskinut tilata. Tämän väritin Derwentin Inktense kynillä. Ehkä noilla toisilla on helpompi tai siis väri tarttuu paremmin ja varmaan riippuu myös tuosta kartongista....

Tuo "kraft" on lainausmerkeissä siksi, että mulla ei myöskään ollut sitä oikeeta kartonkia vaan tämä kuva on tulostettu muistaakseni jonkin muropaketin taakse:)) Kaikkea pitää keksiä jos ei just sillä inspishetkellä satu omistamaan tarvittavia välineitä.

Hi after a long time:) As I earlier have told, I have made wedding cards which I don`t have shown here in my blog and here is one of them. So beautiful digi from Mo Manning, I think this is a most beautiful what i ever have seen.

In this card I wanted to try coloring on to the craft. I have seen so so many beautiful cards colored with Prismacolor pencils but I don`t own these coloring mediums...I really would like to have them, maybe some day:) I used Derwent Inktense pencils for this..I didn`t either have any craft so this is printed on to the background of the rice krispies package:))

Haasteita/ Some challenges:

Bunny Zoe`s Crafts- Lace it up
Creatalicious Challenges- Anything goes
One Stop Craft Challenge- Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers- Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes- Favorite Colour Combination

Whimsy Stamps October rubber stamp and die release

2011-10-12T18:03:00.020+03:00

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

Whimsy Stamps has released 15 fabulous new rubber stamps and 2 wonderful new Shapeology die sets today. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

From today until 19 October, the Whimsy DT and Special Guests will be showcasing these fabulous new stamps and dies 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 ensuring you leave a comment on every blog listed for that day.

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 morning. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy Inspirations blog after 12.00PM on 19 October.

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

Annika Ryan

Debbie Eastman

Stephanne Maraver

Tammy Louise Cunliffe

Issue #4 of the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine will be releasing on October 19th? It's a full issue with never-before-seen creations from the Whimsy Stamps design team and guest designers.

Here is a full list of the wonderful new rubber stamps and dies released today:

4 Crissy Armstrong rubber stamps

Bart Loves Christmas ~ Christmas Dreaming ~ Jolly Little Santa ~ Little Santa Claws

4 Kenny K rubber stamps

Drama Queen ~ Lady Victoria ~ Mistletoe ~ Mrs Claus

7 Raindrop Echo Designs rubber stamp sets

Holiday Mini Postage Stamps ~ Holiday Pennants ~ Postcard to Santa ~ Seasonal Ornaments (compatible die available) ~ Stockings (compatible die available) ~ Advent Calendar ~ Holiday Postage Stamps

2 Raindrop Echo Designs Shapeology dies

Stockings Dies ~ Ornaments Dies

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

Artin hääkortti

2011-10-04T11:47:00.000+03:00

Löysin muutamia hääkortteja joita olen kesällä tehnyt mutta ovat jääneet julkaisematta joten tässä yksi niistä. Art Impressionin leimasimella tehty, tämä kuva on ollutkin aina toivottu kun on tilattu hääkortti:)

Kuvan olen värittänyt Distressin musteilla jälleen. Olenkin kovasti yrittänyt opetella Copic tusseilla värittämään kun ne on tullut hankittua, mutta jääneet vaille käyttöä ja saas nähdä milloin ehdin tekemään yhden kuvan kortiksi asti...
Papereita en muista enää kenen valmistajan mutta eipä niitä kovin tuolta näykään. Vähän itsemaalattuja kukkia ja muitakin, ym. sälää:)
Osallistun myös pitkästä aikaa The ABC haasteeseen jossa aiheena Anything Goes. Kiva kun tämä haaste tuli takaisin pitkän tauon ja uudistusten jälkeen.

"Shabby Chic" card- King Tilda

2011-09-29T13:27:00.000+03:00

Hi again:) Today I want to share with you this Shabby Chic looking card which I made some time ago for the StampARTic. Yes, still my old cards not the news...but I`m working with new ones:))

Actually I made the tutorial about making this kind of cards and you can see it here in StampARTic`s site. I hope you will like it:)

Whimsy Stamps-Sentimental Stamping

2011-09-28T09:24:00.000+03:00

Hello everyone, it has gone a long long time since my last updating, sorry. The time has gone so fast and I have been really busy with my family and my work...
I`m sure you already have seen this but I thought to remind you:)) Whimsy Stamps released on September 21th a Whimsy Inspirations Mini Magazine that focused the new September released stamps.

Here is one of my cards which one I made for the magazine:)

Have a wonderful day

Whimsy Stamps September 2011 Release

2011-09-14T18:02:00.001+03:00

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

Whimsy Stamps have released 15 fabulous new rubber stamps and one wonderful new Shapeology die today. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

From today until September 20th, the Whimsy DT and Whimsy Special Guests will be showcasing these fabulous new stamps and shapeology die 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 ensuring you leave a comment on every blog listed for that day.

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 11.00am EST tomorrow morning. All winners will be announced here on the Whimsy Inspirations blog after 12noon on September 21st.

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

Mariska van der Veer {Special Guest}

Stephanne Maraver

Here is a full list of the wonderful new rubber stamps and die released today:

3 Crissy Armstrong rubber stamps

Football Bart ~ Ock Toe Bur Fairy ~ Pum Kinnie Fairy

4 Kenny K rubber stamps

Golfer ~ Scarlett West ~ Teen Idol ~ Wasn't Me

4 Meljen's Designs rubber stamps

Acorn Mouse ~ Cat O Lantern ~ Fall Wreath ~ Little Bunny Witch

4 Raindrop Echo Designs rubber stamp sets

Autumn Letter Seals ~ Lavish Flourishes ~ Steampunk Travels ~ The Fun Life Ticket Sentiments

Raindrop Echo Designs Shapeology die

Whimsy Stamps is also offering a fabulous 10% discount on all new release stamps to all our wonderful Whimsy customers! There is no need to enter any code when checking out as the 10% discount has already been applied. (Please note that this special discount is valid for one week only and until stocks last, and expires at midnight EST on Wednesday 21 September 2011.)

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, then pop by tomorrow for the next list of showcase posts!

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

StampARTic- September Challenge

2011-09-04T13:26:00.000+03:00

Hi everyone:) If you are not yet noticed, we have a Shabby Chic challenge going right now in the StampARTic.
I made this wedding card using only Pion Design papers:)

Moi. tämän kortin tein StampARTicin syyskyyn haasteeseen jossa teemana siis Shabby Chic! Tällä kertaa ilman mitään leimakuvaa, ainoastaan Pion Designin papereita ja muuta koristetta:)

Whimsy Stamps-Queens Cutie

2011-08-30T13:19:00.000+03:00

This card is already published in the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine 1 and if you don`t have seen it yet, I`m sharing the same card in my blog:) Wonderful stamp is called Queens Cutie from KennyK`s collection. I have also used one background stamp from Raindrop Echo Designs called Street Art Background.

I have also made the Distress coloring tutorial where I used this stamped image;) You can find it here from Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine 1

Sweet Pea Stamps

2011-08-20T17:42:00.000+03:00

( Jos etsit Whimsy Stampsin "bloghoppia", löydät sen täältä)

(If you are looking at Whimsy Stamps August Release Blog Hop, you will find it here)

Siivoilin omia tiedostojani ja löysin muutamia kortteja joita en ole julkaissut täällä blogissani. Siispä tässä yksi Sweet Pea Stampsin kortti kesäkuulta:)

Tässäkään ei ole mitään tekstiä niin kuin monissa korteissani nykyään. Yleensä teen kortteja ihan huvikseni, harvemmin tilauksesta, joten jos joku haluaa jonkinlaisen niin on sitten valmiina:)

Kuvan väritin Distressin musteilla, oliskohan paperit MajaDesignin? Niin...näkyy vähän huonosti maalin (joka oli vielä märkää kuvaushetkellä) alta:) Kauheesti kaikkea hörsellystä muutenkin...
Kukat Magnolian, Kort&Godt ja Wild Orchid Crafts, pitsiä ja harsokangasta..

Haasteita:
Anything Goes Challenge-Birthday/Celebration
Crafter`s Companion-Glitter&Glitz
Paper Crafting Journey-Anything Goes
Truly Scrumptious-Lace it up
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge- Anything Go`s
Ruby`s Rainbow-Stitching

Ja sitten muuta juttua...vastaan tänne Sirpa:) Teen aika paljon eli suurimmaksi osaksi:) Whimsy Stampsin leimoilla kortteja koska olen yksi Dt tiimin jäsenistä. Toki teen muillakin leimoilla jos vaan ehdin, mutta nykyään on sellaista haipakkaa jotta hyvä kun ehtii tavallaan "pakolliset" tekeen:)) Noilla pakollisilla tarkoitan Dt hommia ja siksi pidinkin vain tämän pestin koska en halunnut jättää tätä aivan mahtavaa porukkaa!! (tällainen mainospätkä tähän:)) Nykyään kyllä teen pääasiassa vain Whimsyn lehteen mutta saatan laittaa tänne blogiinkin välillä jotain:)

Ja leimasimet tulevat Yhdysvalloista Whimsyn kotikulmilta:) Suomesta en ole löytänyt kuin yhden kaupan, Kreatinan, jossa myydään joitain Whimsyn leimoja. Joten jos joku on bongannut jossain muualla niin olisi kiva kuulla:) Euroopassa (Englannissa) Quixotic Paperie on Whimsyn jälleenmyyjä ja siellä on kyllä kattava valikoima:) Luulen että sieltä kannattaa tilata, jos tilaa, postikulujen takia. Ja miksei sitä voisi kimpassa tilata jos halukkaita on eikä yksin osaa/halua tilata. Itseasiassa voisin vaikka lupautua "puuhanaiseksi". Laittakaahan vaikka viestiä jos on kiinnostusta Whimsyn leimoihin tai stansseihin:)

Mukavaa loppulauantaita:)

StampARTic- Pysseltagen

2011-08-18T19:41:00.001+03:00

( Jos etsit Whimsy Stampsin "bloghoppia", löydät sen täältä)

(If you are looking at Whimsy Stamps August Release Blog Hop, you will find it here)

Tänään StampARTicissa esittelyssä askarteluputiikki Pysseltagen Ruotsissa:) Saimme kaikki kivat paketit ja minulle ainakin erilaisia juttuja mitä normaalisti käytän esim. värit:) Todella mukavaa puuhaa oli tehdä ja itselle ainakin haastavaa tehdä jotain ihan erityylistä vaihteeksi:)
Tässä oli siis minun pakettini

Ja tässä aikaansaannokseni, kaksi korttia ja pieni lahjarasia. Ja liuta kuvia, vähän eri valoissa otettuja:) Kyllähän se niin on että kannattaa kuvata aina valoisan aikaan jos ehtii:)

Tämän kortin kukat ja lehdet leikkasin kuviopaperin toiselta puolelta:)

August Rubber & Die Release Blog Hop

2011-08-17T19:18:00.003+03:00

Hello and welcome to the Whimsy Stamps August new rubber and die release BLOG HOP!

On August 10th, Whimsy Stamps released our August rubber designs and new dies. Today we are hosting a blog hop to celebrate this release and to share creations made using these 15 fabulous new Rubber Stamps and 3 wonderful new Shapeology Dies. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. We also have our wonderful special guests joining us for this hop - Elaine Hughes, Zoe McGrath, Alberto Gava and Iwona "Chupa" Palamountain.

The Whimsy Stamps DT have been showcasing these fabulous stamps for the past 6 days, so if you missed them be sure to hop on over to the Whimsy Inspirations Blog for some more inspiration!

Here is a full list of the wonderful new August release rubber stamps and dies:

3 stamps from Crissy Armstrong

Bart Goes Golfing ~ Butterfly Sympathy ~ Hang In There

4 stamps from Meljen's Designs

Cupcake Treat Trio ~ Monkey Toes ~ Pen Pal Mouse ~ Topsy Turvy Cake

4 stamps from Kenny K

Bathing Beauty ~ Buggin Drummer ~ Wanda Wicked ~ Wedding Garter

4 stamp sets from Raindrop Echo Designs

Bottle Cap Sentiments ~ Film Markers ~ Schoolyard Fun ~ Vintage Seed Packets

3 dies/sets from Raindrop Echo Designs

Elegant Butterflies Die Set ~ Bottle Cap Die (coordinates with Bottle Cap Sentiments stamp set) ~ Film Marker Die (coordinates with Film Markers stamp set)

Today is also the release of the second edition of the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine! The magazine features never before seen samples and tutorials from our DT members as well as some creations from our customers and fans too! This issue is crammed full of crafty goodness and best of all it's FREE! Just click the link below and you will be taken to the magazine where you can read it online or download it and save to your computer.

CLICK HERE to view the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine Issue 2

If you would like to hop along with us today and you didn’t arrive from Crissy’s blog, please CLICK HERE to return to the beginning of the hop at Zoe’s blog.

The hop starts today (Wednesday August 17th at noon EST) and ends on Wednesday August 24th at noon EST.

For this hop we have 7 different prize draws! We have not one but TWO grand prize draws, so two lucky hoppers will win a large selection of new release stamps. Grand Prize 1 will be for those who help us advertise the hop, and Grand Prize 2 will be for those who hop along with us. We also have 5 mini candy stops throughout the hop where you can enter to win a new release stamp! I'm not going to tell you where they are, so if you haven't found them you'll just have go back to the beginning and start hopping! *wink*

For my blog creation I used Butterfly Sympathy stamps set and Elegant Butterflies die.

I don`t know what to say. This poem is the most beautiful what I ever have read and it touched so much. So many beautiful memories came in my mind and I don`t have ever never feeling so sad when I made this card. I was crying all the time because this poem is almost the same which I read at my father`s funeral when he died almost two years ago. And I still miss him so much. This poem is so true, he is everywhere. And like my little girl says, we can see his star shining in the sky at nights.
Thank you so much for creating these beautiful stamps.

So now it’s time for you to continue the hop by hopping over to Simonne`s blog.

Finally, here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:

Iwona "Chupa" Palamountain

Marley van der Heijden

Thank you so much for hopping with us today and I hope you enjoy the new release!

Whimsy Stamps August Rubber Stamp Release Show Case-Day 6

2011-08-16T22:47:00.000+03:00

Hi, it`s me again...and sssssso late ......as always:) But today is the Whimsy Stamps August release showcase day number six:) I have created a one card using new Whimsy Stamps Vintage Seed Packets from Raindrop Echo Designs. These stamps are so beautiful to create sentimetnal cards:)

The papers I`ve used are from Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden. I have also used these papers for stamping:)
Some flowers and laces..and a few pearls made with Pearlmaker.

Thank you so much for visiting here in my blog and please come back tomorrow, I have one another card to show you:)

StampARTic- Tervetuloa takaisin:)

2011-08-15T23:04:00.000+03:00

StampARTic siis jälleen kehissä kesätauon jälkeen teemalla takaisin kouluun:) Meidänkin perheestä koulunpenkille lähti viime viikolla viisi innokasta koululaista joista nuorin, Anna-Emilia aloitti ekaluokan:)
Ja koska tällä kertaa teimme koulujuttuja näytille, tekaisin Anna-Emilialle eli meidän Anskulle paperialbumin jossa voi kuljettaa "tärkeitä" papereita.

Tällä aloitinkin nyt sitten hommani StampARTicin Dt- tiimissä. Hienoa että saan olla mukana tässä upeassa ja loistavassa porukassa. Kiitos:)

Whimsy Stamps August Rubber Stamp Release Show Case-Day 5

2011-08-15T22:50:00.000+03:00

Hi everyone, how are you? I`m fine althought as busy as always, that`s why my post come so late.....But as the title says, today is time to Whimsy August release showcase day number 5:)
And I have used cute stamp from Meljen`s collection called Penpal Mouse. I made a paper album for my sister`s son who is now on his second class.

Whimsy Stamps August Rubber Stamp Release/ Uusia leimoja ja stansseja

2011-08-10T19:00:00.000+03:00

Today is an exciting day at Whimsy Stamps because it's ...

Rubber stamp and die RELEASE DAY!

Just as we did last month, we are releasing our August release stamps and dies a whole week before our new release blog hop! So that means... the August New Release rubber stamps and dies are available to buy RIGHT NOW from the Whimsy Stamps store!

We are holding a fabulous new release BLOG HOP on 17 August, when we will have our usual plethora of prizes, special guests, and lots of amazing creations from our DT. From today until 16 August, the DT are going to be showcasing this month's new release stamps and dies, so be sure to stop by our blogs to see what we've created.

Here is a list of the new stamps, sentiment sets and dies we have released today:

4 Kenny K rubber stamps

Bathing Beauty ~ Buggin Drummer ~ Wanda Wicked ~ Wedding Garter

2 Crissy Armstrong rubber stamps

Bart Goes Golfing ~ Hang In There

4 Meljen's Designs rubber stamps

Cupcake Treat Trio ~ Monkey Toes ~ Pen Pal Mouse ~ Topsy Turvy Cake

5 Raindrop Echo Designs sentiment rubber stamp sets

Bottle Cap Sentiments ~ Butterfly Sympathy ~ Film Markers ~ Schoolyard Fun ~ Vintage Seed Packets

3 Raindrop Echo Designs dies

Elegant Butterflies Die Set ~ Bottle Cap Die (coordinates with Bottle Cap Sentiments stamp set) ~ Film Marker Die (coordinates with Film Markers stamp set)

They are all available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store RIGHT NOW!

Happy shopping! :)

Moikka taas:) Tänään siis uusia leimasimia ja stansseja jälleen tullut myyntiin Whimsy Stamps:n kauppaan niin kuin joka kuukausi on tullut:) Ja tällä viikolla aina 17. päivään asti (jolloin on "blog hop") joka päivä designtiimiläiset julkaisevat blogeissaan kortteja näillä uusilla jutuilla tehtynä:)) Joten käykäähän kurkkimassa:))

Laitan omasta tekeleestäni tällaisen pikkuisen "sneak peekin" näin aluksi:))

Kuulumisia/ Saying hello:)

2011-08-08T22:10:00.002+03:00

Niin se aika vaan vierähtää, nyt olen ollut jo kuukauden takas työelämässä:)) Varmaan moni on huomannutkin ettei kovin liikennettä ole täällä mun blogissani ollut mutta ei hirveästi ole ollut aikaakaan askarrella nykyään. Tästä johtuenkin olen irtisanoutunut joistakin Dt hommistani, haikein mielin kylläkin mutta toisaalta myös helpottuneena, kun en pystynyt enää kunnolla niitä hoitamaan:)) Toki jatkan edelleenkin askartelua mutta entistä hitaampaan tahtiin ja silloin kun on aikaa....hm..mulle riittää kyllä ihan viisi minuuttiakin että saan tehdä jotain, värittää vaikka kuvia:))

Korttejakin olen saanut valmiiksi asti, mutta osa on lähtenyt jo matkoille etten ehtinyt kuvaa ottaan ja osa sitten taas muita jotka joskus myöhemmin julkaisen:)
Yhden hääkortin laitan tänne näytille jonka nopsaan tekaisin, tilauksesta tämäkin:)

Well, the time has gone so fast.. I started my work almost a month ago:)) And maybe you already have noticed, that my blog has been really silent but I don`t have had so much time anymore for crafting. That is why I decided to step down some of my Dt works..and I was really sad about that, I`m still so sorry.

Anyway, I know, some day I will have a lot of time for my crafting but now my family comes first and then my main work:)) And please remember, I`m not going to disappear at all, I still continue my crafting althought a little bit slowly:))

I have done some cards and other projects which I will show you in some day:) Here is a one card where I have a photo.

Tämä siis WOJ:n leimasimilla tehty, masking-tekniikalla. Nämä kolme leimsinta ovat edelleen yksiä suosikkejani:) Väritys Distressin musteilla; tyynyillä ja täyttöpulloilla. Mekkoon laitoin lisäksi Sticklessin Platinum kimalleliimaa.

Kukat...niin...taas mun tuunaamia, valkoisella spraymaalilla maalasin kaikki, mutta ne eivät kuitenkaan näytä ihan puhtaan valkeilta. Onneksi, koska kortti on ehkä sittenkin vähän liian väritön ,nyt kun vähän pitempään katselee:)) Tarttis varmaan tehdä joskus värikkäämpiäkin...

Perhonen on Wild Orchid Craftista, alunperin kuparinvärinen mutten oikein tykännyt (väristä)...joten maalasin senkin. Muutoin nämä metallikoristeet olivat aivan ihania joten tarttis tilata varmaan lisää joskus...

Yksi ainut koristepaperi, muistaakseni Melissa Francesin 5th Avenue setistä. Ja sitä kaikkea samaa mitä korteissani on yleensä aina:))

I have used always so beautiful stamps from WOJ. Coloring with Distress Inks, both pads and refills. And for the dress I have added Stickless glitter glue Platinum.

Flowers..yes I have once again painted them with white spray paint. Maybe I should really make some colourful cards because these are always so "white" :)

Beautiful butterfly is originally copper but.. I painted it because I didn`t liked copper color:). I have ordered it and many others from Wild Orchid Crafts.

One patterned paper from Melissa Frances 5th Avenue. Everything all are the same as usually in my cards:)

Challenges:

Paper Creations Ink-Stitching

Craft Us Crazy-Anything goes

Thank you so much for looking,

The winner of Vintage Transportation sentiments

2011-07-27T21:49:00.000+03:00

Thank you for joining us for Whimsy Stamps new release blog hop! The winner have chosen by Random and she is.............

Number 29. Sharron aka Sharrahug

Congratulations!! Please contact me with your shipping information at minna.paajanen1@luukku.com

2011-07-20T19:00:00.001+03:00

Hello and welcome to the Whimsy Stamps July rubber release BLOG HOP!

The Whimsy July rubber release happened last week on July 13th, but today we are hosting our blog hop to showcase the 9 fabulous new rubber stamps and 2 new Shapeology metal dies now available at Whimsy Stamps! These new goodies are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites. We also have our wonderful special guests joining us for this hop - Deb Routledge, Elaine Hughes, Niki Estes and Zoe McGrath.

The Whimsy Stamps DT have been showcasing these fabulous stamps for the past 6 days, so if you missed them be sure to hop on over to the Whimsy Inspirations Blog for some more inspiration!

Here is a full list of the wonderful July release rubber stamps and dies:

5 stamps from Kenny K

Boogie Down ~ Holla Back Girl ~ Hot Weave ~ Spy Chick ~ Victory Kid

4 stamps/sets from Raindrop Echo Designs

A Touch of Elegance ~ Adventure Mini Postage Stamps ~ Vintage Bottle Labels ~ Vintage Transportation

2 dies/sets from Raindrop Echo Designs

Dress Form Die (coordinates with ‘A Touch of Elegance’ stamp set) ~ Elegant Flourishes

If you would like to hop along with us today, please CLICK HERE to return to the beginning of the hop at Lori’s blog. The hop starts today (Wednesday July 20th at noon EST) and ends on Wednesday July 27th at noon EST.

For this hop we have 6 different prize draws! We have one grand prize draw where one lucky hopper will win a selection of new release stamps for hopping along with us. We also have 5 mini candy stops throughout the hop where you can enter to win a new release stamp!

For my card I have used wonderful stamp "Hot Weave" from KennyK`s Glam Gang series. I have coloured with Distress Inks as usually and one paper used is from Prima:) I have used also a new die set Elegant Flourish.
A lot of white paint and a little bit cotton fibre additive:)

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. The next stop on the hop is the super talented

Deb

blog. Be sure to pop over and see what she has for you today.

You found it this is a Prize Stop, please leave your comment for a chance to win Vintage Transportation sentiments, Good Luck!!!

This giveaway will last for one week! It ends on July 27, 2011.

Finally, here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:

Lori Pachkowsky

Niki Estes (Guest DT)

Marley van der Heijden

Patricia Garcia

Denise Lynn

Minna Paajanen

Deb Routledge

Crystal Irwin

Simonne Clay

Elaine Hughes (Guest DT)

Erin Bailey

Stephanne Maraver

Donna Smith

Chris Olsen

Zoe McGrath (Guest DT)

Ann Vento

Debbie Eastman

Annika Ryan

Iris Wiechmann

Thank you so much for hopping with us today and we hope you enjoy all of the DT creations!

Hello everyone:)

2011-07-19T19:07:00.000+03:00

How are you? I`m "alive", althought I don`t have updated my blog for a long time:)) Nowadays I`m working mum again:) Yes, I started my work about two weeks ago and time has gone so fast:)) I don`t have had time so much to do anything else...I mean crafting but I will do my best:))
Here is one card to show you, my Dt card for the Deep Ocean Challenge- Ribbons.

Moikka vaan kaikille:) Enpä ole pitkään aikaan päivittänyt blogiani kunnolla, siis että saisin jonkin kortin tänne:)) Niin, olen reilun vuoden jälkeen palannut taas työelämään (huomenna tasan kaksi viikkoa):)) Ihan normaalia päivävuoroa teen joten aikaa ei kyllä hirveästi ole harrastaa enkä kovin raaskikaan tehdä mitään korttijuttuja kun pienemmät ovat koko päivän odottaneet töistä:) ja ehkä isommatkin vähän..Joskus sitten illalla kun ovat jo nukkumassa:) Eli kortteja teen edelleenkin mutta vieläkin hitaampaan tahtiin kuin aiemmin:)
Tuon kortin laitan kuitenkin näytille, Deep Ocean haasteen Dt kortti:)

Whimsy Stamps July release!

2011-07-13T22:07:00.000+03:00

Today is an exciting day here at Whimsy Stamps because it's ...

rubber stamp and die RELEASE DAY!

This month we are doing things a little differently - we are releasing the stamps and dies a whole week before our new release blog hop! So that means... the July New Release rubber stamps and dies are available to buy RIGHT NOW from the Whimsy Stamps store! Yippee!!

We are going to be holding a fabulous new release BLOG HOP on July 20th, when we will have our usual plethora of prizes, special guests, and lots of amazing creations from our DT.

From today until July 19th, the DT are going to be showcasing this month's new release stamps and dies in the lead up to our BLOG HOP on July 20th, so be sure to stop by our blogs to see what we've created.

Here is a list of the new stamps, sentiment sets and dies we have released today:

5 new Kenny K rubber stamps
Boogie Down ~ Holla Back Girl ~ Hot Weave ~ Spy Chick ~ Victory Kid

4 new Raindrop Echo Designs sentiment rubber stamp sets
A Touch of Elegance ~ Adventure Mini Postage Stamps ~ Vintage Bottle Labels ~ Vintage Transportation

2 new Raindrop Echo Designs dies
Dress Form Die (coordinates with A Touch of Elegance stamp set) ~ Elegant Flourishes

Remember, they are all available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store RIGHT NOW!

Happy shopping! :)

And a little bit sneak peek:))

The ABC Challenge bloghop and DT call

2011-07-06T23:33:00.000+03:00

Hi everyone:) At first, I`m sorry because I`m so late about this posting:)) It has happened so much to me and I have been absolutely busy about these days:)) But anyway here it comes, my card for the ABC Challenge BIRTHDAY BLOGHOP!! Yes, the ABC Challenge is already three years old and we have a fabulous bloghop with many many sponsors and wondeful prizes!! So come back to the ABC Challenge blog and "hop" every Dt blog to seeing their creations and prizes and remember to leave a comment for every blog!! This way you have a change to win:))
But now to my card:))

My sponsor is amazing Meljen`s Design with her wonderful digis and I have used one of these in my card:))

Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical rubber and digital images inspired by her kids and family. Meljen's Designs has new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, freebies every Monday and a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Designs Blog. Please visit the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at the WHIMSY STAMPS STOREto browse and enjoy Melissa's wonderful images!

4 images of the winners choice

Thank you for looking and have a wonderful week:))

Whimsy Stamps and Quixotic Paperie:))

2011-06-28T12:23:00.000+03:00

Throughout June, the Quixotic Paperie design team and friends have been celebrating the store's 2nd anniversary! Today is the final in a series of spotlights featuring stamp companies stocked at Quixotic Paperie (an online UK stockist for Whimsy), and some of the Whimsy Stamps Design Team have joined in to throw the spotlight on Whimsy Stamps!

Whimsy Stamps is owned by Denise and Kevin Lynn, with Denise as the papercrafter and Kevin illustrating their Kids Collection based on their two children. As the company has developed they have built up their collection of contributing artists, stamp collections, dies and papers.

The ranges include the Crissy Armstrong Collection; Melissa Jenkins Meljen's Design Collection; KennyK Collection; Whimsy Sentiment and dies by Raindrop Echo Designs; Whimsy Animals Collection and Whimsy Kids Collection.

Whimsy Stamps are available in the UK/Europe at Quixotic Paperie.

If you're in the US then you can find the stamps at Whimsy Stamps direct!

As part of the celebrations and the spotlight today, we have a PRIZE GIVEAWAY!

Pop on over to the Quixotic Inspirations blog to get all the details and enter the draw to win some fantastic Whimsy Stamps and more!

In my card I have used WHIMSY STAMPS beautiful stamp BABY OF MINE. Colouring with Distress Inks, mainly using Weathered Wood and Black Shoot. Prima papers, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and Kort&Godt. Once again lace, gauze and white paint:))

So now for the inspiration! Hop on over to each of the blogs below to see some fantastic Whimsy Stamps makes!

- Elaine - Judy -Kim Dellow - Mary -
- Ann - Iris - Minna - Patricia - Vicki -

Thanks for joining us and we hope you are enjoying all the Whimsy Stamps fun.

Smiles across the miles

2011-06-24T15:22:00.001+03:00

Hello everyone! One card today which I promised to show you:) Maybe you have already seen this one, in the Whimsy Inspirations Magazine (http://issuu.com/whimsystamps/docs/issue1 ). In this card I have used so lovely stamp from Whimsy Stamps called Fairy Daydreams:) Sentiments are also from Whimsy Stamps Everyday Mini Postage Stamps.

Moikka! Vielä tämä yksi kortti näytille. Luultavasti olette kuitenkin nähneet jo tämän jos olette vilaisseet Whimsyn lehteä:)) Tässä kortissa käytin Whimsy Stampsin Crissyn kokoelman leimasinta Fairy Daydreams. Tekstileimasimet ovat myös Whimsyltä:)

Coloured with Distress Inks.. Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Kort&Godt and Prima, most of them painted...surprise or not:)) A little bit gauze, crackle paint and white paint. Beautiful frame around the sentiment is from Prima. Now I`m wishing you a wonderful weekend and midsummer, maybe I will update my blog on the next week:))

Thanks for visiting here

Väritetty Distressin musteilla..Kukat WOC, Kort&Godt ja Prima, suurin osa noista tietenkin fiksattu joko valkoisella akryylimaalilla tai ihan vaan spraymaalilla:)
Vähän harsoa, krakleerausmaalia ja valkoista maalia. Kehys toisen tekstin ympärillä on Priman tuollainen die cut kuvio:)) Tässäpä tämä lyhykäisyydessään. Ei muuta kuin oikein mukavaa viikonloppua ja juhannusta kaikille tasapuolisesti:)) Seuraavan kerran laitankin tänne blogiin jotain ehkä ensiviikolla, on sen verran ahkerasti tullut nyt päivitettyä:))

Kiitos kun piipahdit täällä:)

Dt Cute Card Thursday- Challenge #170 Sketch

2011-06-23T22:56:00.000+03:00

Hello again, how are you? I`m fine and I`m so happy, we are here at our cottage again and tomorrow it´s Midsummer:)) There is so silent, no sounds of city!! And again it`s evening until I have time to write...actually I really have time but I have only enjoyed this time to being here:)

But...today it`s Thursday and time to new Cute Card Thursday with the sketch theme:)) I was asked to make confirmation card so I used this sketch for it:)) And here it is:))

I have used the stamp from Whiff of Joy:) I like this really much because it is so suitable for the many purpose:) One paper I`ve used is from the same Tim Holtz paper pad than I used in my previous pirate card:) Also a few Tim Holtz`s tickets, wooden buttons and gauze which I have coloured with selfmade mist Walnut Stain. I don`t have used sentiments for a while because I don`t have suitable or beautiful Finnish language. But I think it doesn`t always need any or what you think? Oh, I almost forgot the corners..they are die cuts painted with crackle paint Picket Fence and then I have this lovely cross charm and ofcourse...white paint as usually:) Here was all at this time and I hope you liked:) Tomorrow I will have one another card and then I will wish you a wonderful weekend and Midsummer:)

Thanks for visiting here:)

Dt The ABC Challenge- A Pirate

2011-06-22T23:47:00.001+03:00

Hi again my dear followers:) Today is the turn oh the new ABC challenge with the theme X marks the spot- A Pirate theme. I don`t have ever made a pirate themed card until now and here it is

This was also the first time when I used this lovely stamp from Magnolia. The picture is coloured with Distress Inks and all the papers are from Tim Holtz paper pad Lost and Found:)) I really love this paper pad, all the papers are so fabulous!! Ofcourse I have added a little bit gauze and white paint as usually:)

Please take a little time to look what kind of creations my other Dt friends have done:) Now I`m wishing you a wonderful evening.....or night:)

Dt Deep Ocean Challenge #2- Flowers

2011-06-21T23:39:00.000+03:00

If you are looking Whimsy Stamps June release blog hop you will find it here

Hi since a long time:) Finally I have something to share with you because it`s time for a new Deep Ocean Challenge with the theme Flowers. And here is my card where I have used the stamp called Lil Lolita- Evie from Tickled Pink Stamps.

Moi vaan! Vihdoin jotain tänne blogiin...ollaan oltu vähän reissussa joten ei kovin ole tullut tehtyä eikä päivitettyä:)) Mutta tänään on uusi Deep Ocean haaste teemalla kukkia:) Ja tässä mun korttini jossa olen käyttänyt Tickled Pink Stampsin leimasinta Lil Lolita-Evie.

I have coloured with Distress Inks, dress with Victorian Velvet, my favourite red colour:) Papers are once again from Prima, flowers from Magnolia, Wild Orchid Crafts and Kort&Godt. I have added a couple of crystal stems too as yuo can see:) Flowers are painted as usually and I have also added cotton fibre additive around the image. A little bit lace, a few tickets and pearls, that`s all:))

The sponsor is.......... Tickled Pink Stamps , who is kindly offering 3 digital images of choice for the winner:)

Väritetty jälleen Distressin musteilla, mekko Victorian Velvet värillä joka onkin mun suosikki näistä punaisista:) Paperit jälleen kerran Priman, kukat Magnolia, WOC ja Kort&Godt. Lisäksi laitoin pari tuollaista kristallioksaa joita kylläkin vähän leikkelin...Kukkia olen taas maalaillut ja sitä puuvillakuitulisäainetta leimakuvan ympärille:) Pätkä pitsiä, muutama tiketti ja puolihelmiä, siinä kaikki:) Ja sponsorinahan tällä kertaa Tickled Pink Stamps joka antaa voittajalle kolme vapaavalintaista digikuvaa:))

Kiitos kun piipahdit täällä blogissani ja kiitoksia myös todella paljon ihanista kommenteista:)

By the way, you can see my Distress Ink colouring tutorial in the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine and you will find it here:
http://issuu.com/whimsystamps/docs/issue1 .

Thanks for visiting here in my blog and thank you so much for your lovely comments

Dt Cute Card Thursday-Birthstones

2011-06-16T17:02:00.001+03:00

If you are looking Whimsy Stamps June release blog hop you will find it here

Hello everyone:) It`s again Thursday and that`s mean a new Cute Card Thursday challenge with the theme Birthstones so we want to see your cards in birthstone colours:) My colour is ruby-July:))
And here is my Dt card:

I have used two stamps from Whiff of Joy, the girl and the background, using masking technique. Papers are from Prima, Annalee collection. Selfcoloured flowers, pearls, cotton fibre additive etc:))

At this time the sponsor is Tickled Pink Stamps who is kindly offering:

1 rubber or 2 digi stamps from the Tickled Pink Lil Lolita, Lil Lad or Lil Pinkette ranges.
Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful day!

Whimsy Stamps June new rubber and Magazine release Blog Hop

2011-06-15T19:00:00.000+03:00

Hello and welcome to the Whimsy Stamps June new rubber release BLOG HOP!

We have 15 fabulous new Whimsy Stamps plus 2 new wonderful dies to show you today! These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. We also have our wonderful special guests joining us for this hop - Beate Johns, Deb Routledge, Deb Mitchell and Elaine Hughes.

The Whimsy Stamps DT have been sneak peeking these fabulous stamps for the past 5 days, so if you missed them be sure to hop on over to the Whimsy Inspirations Blog for some more inspiration!

Here is a full list of the wonderful new rubber stamps and dies being released today:

3 stamps from Crissy Armstrong

Bart’s BBQ ~ Fairy Day Dreams ~ Journey Into The Sea

4 stamps from Meljen's Designs

Garden Bird House ~ Garden Fence ~ Mailed With Love ~ Sick Little Bear

4 stamps from Kenny K

Alice Chains ~ Bling Baby ~ Showgirl ~ Surfer Dude

4 stamps/sets from Raindrop Echo Designs

The Good Life Tickets ~ Into The Farm BG ~ Summer Letter Seals ~ Thank You Tiles

2 dies/sets from Raindrop Echo Designs

Cloud Die Set ~ Hot Air Balloon Die

If you would like to participate in the hop and you didn't arrive here from Elaine`s blog, please CLICK HERE to return to the beginning of the hop at Chris’s blog.

The hop starts today (Wednesday June 15th at noon EST) and ends on Wednesday June 22nd at noon EST.

For this hop we have 6 different prize draws! We have not one but TWO grand prize draws, so two lucky hoppers will win a large selection of new release stamps. Grand Prize 1 will be for those who help us advertise the hop, and Grand Prize 2 will be for those who hop along with us. We also have 4 mini candy stops throughout the hop where you can enter to win a new release stamp! I'm not going to tell you where they are, so if you haven't found them you'll just have go back to the beginning and start hopping! *wink*

For my blog hop creation I used Journey in the Sea from Crissy`s collection

This mermaid is so beautiful:)) I have coloured with Distresses as usually and the papers are from Prima Botanically collection. A little bit lace and gauze, flowers..part of them painted:) A lot of Distress crackle paint weathered wood and white paint. All that same what I usually use in my cards but I like... I love paints and gause or cheesecloth, I don`t know how you call it:)

So now it's time for you to continue the hop by hopping on over to Patricia`s blog. I hope you liked my card:)

Finally, here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:

Marley van der Heijden

Minna Paajanen (that`s me, so you are here:))

And one more new release!!! Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Magazine

Today Whimsy Stamps is also releasing its first issue of the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine! It's packed with amazing samples from the design team and customers as well as three different tutorials that you can follow along with step-by-step. We are excited to bring you samples that have never been seen before and we hope that they will inspire you to create using your favorite Whimsy products! You can find the magazine here: http://issuu.com/whimsystamps/docs/issue1 Please feel free to leave your comments and click the Facebook "Like" button to let us know that you enjoyed it!

Thank you so much for hopping with us today and I hope you enjoy the new release! I`m wishing you a wonderful day:)

Moi kaikille:)) Tänään Whimsy Stamps julkaisee siis uusia leimoja, ovatkin jo kaupassa myynnissä:)
Lisäksi pari stanssisettiä ja..............ensimmäinen lehti, Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine. Lehdessä on tiimin tekemiä ennen julkaisemattomia kortteja, kolme tutorialia step by step periaatteella joista yksi minun tekemäni Distressin musteilla värittäminen:)) ja kaikkea muuta kivaa!!
Lehden löydät täältä klikkaamalla linkkiä http://issuu.com/whimsystamps/docs/issue1 . Mielellämme otamme kommentteja vastaan mitä tykkäsitte lehdestä ja jos oikein kovasti pidit niin klikkaa Facebook tykkää nappia:))

Oikein mukavaa päivän, vaiko illan jatkoa!!

Whimsy Sneak Peek Day 4- Meljen`s Design

2011-06-13T16:07:00.000+03:00

Hello everyone:) Welcome back to my blog, here you can see a sneak peek of Whimsy Stamps June rubber release. So it`s our 4th day before release, which is in 15th day, and DT are showing sneak peeks of some of the new Meljen`s Design rubber stamps:)) day. I have used Garden Bird House in my card:)

Really simple card at this time, not even flowers:)) One paper I`ve used is from PinkPaislee Butterfly Garden collection. A little bit a lace and gauze of two different colors. And look at the clouds!! They are really fabulous and I have made them with Whimsy Stamps to be released Cloud set!

I hope you liked my card and please visit the Whimsy Stamps blog there is a list of all participating blogs for today`s sneaks:))

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful day:)

Whimsy Sneak Peek Day 3- KennyK

2011-06-12T18:36:00.000+03:00

Hi everyone, today we have third day of Whimsy Stamps June rubber release and DT are showing sneak peeks of some of the new KennyK rubber stamps:))

I have used this wonderful BlingBaby stamp in my card:)

Sentiment is also from the new to be released Summer Letter Seals. Papers and flowers are from Prima and this time I have used crackle paint Antique Linen for painting the edges.
Picture is coloured with Distress Inks as usually. Please visit the Whimsy Inspiration blog there is a list of all participating blogs for today`s sneak peeks.

I have still wonderful news!

Whimsy Stamps is starting a new adventure and we want you to take the journey with us!
On June 15, 2011, the first issue of the *Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine* will be debuting alongside our June rubber stamps and dies. We are excited to bring to you never-before-seen creations by the design team and by some fantastic Whimsy customers. In a continuous effort to provide you with creative inspiration, this issue will be free and available to everyone. Stay tuned - you won't want to miss it!

Thanks for stopping by today:)

Dt ABC Challenge- W is for Wish

2011-06-08T18:30:00.000+03:00

Hi, what a shining day!! It`s so so warm but it`s fine and I like because here in Finland we have a quite short summer...

I don`t have made for a while 3d cards until now. I have so many lovely images and this fairy is one of them. And it´s really suitable because we have a new ABC challenge today with the theme W is for Wish. So we want to see something fairytale or just a wish for birthdays etc. from your creation:))

Moi;) Kylläpä on ollut niin ihana ja lämmin päivä, vaan onhan se edelleenkin...Kyllä on mukavaa kun ei tämä kesä niin kauan kestä:))

En ole "herran vuosiin" tehnyt 3d kortteja,muistaakseni..Mulla on kyllä jemmassa joitain ihania kuvia niin kuin tämä keijukin. Taisin varmuuden vuoksi tilata ihan useamman arkin kun olivat niin kauniita:)) Tänään onkin taas uusi ABC haaste ja teemalla W is for Wish eli voi olla jotain keijujuttua tai syntymäpäivätoivotus yms...
Ja tässä siis mun kortti

It was absolutely so so difficult to take a photo about this card:)) The flashlight reflected always the image so I had to take it this way:))

We have a fab sponsor at this time Lili of the Valley whom are offering 10£ gift voucher for the winner:))

Kyllä oli muuten vaikea kuvattava tämä kortti! En ole mikään ekspertti ja sutaisen kuvan aina nopeesti, mutta tätä piti kyllä käännellä ja väännellä!! Salamavalo heijasti nimittäin niin inhottavasti tuosta kuvasta joten piti kuvata näin vinossa:))

Sponsorina tässä haasteessa on Lili of the Valley joka tarjoaa voittajalle 10 £:n lahjakortin puotiinsa:)

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