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How Does Your Garden Grow? - Whimsy & Stars Studio Blog Hop

Good Sunday morning to you friends and Happy Cinco de Mayo!  I know I've been a bit out of touch lately, but the legislative session is an all consuming situation.  The light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter by the day and we are now in countdown mode!  I simply can't wait to get back to my studio! 

My nutty schedule being what it is, I've yet to complete my project for the Whimsy & Stars Studio Blog Hop today.  However, Mabelle, being the sweet boss she is, totally understood and gave me a little more time to complete it.  I would be remiss if I didn't show you the cutie patootie image we are releasing today. . .

 

Her name is Garden Joy!  Isn't she just darling?  Now, just because I don't have a project to show you, doesn't mean that my blog might not be the one from where the winner will be chosen!  So be sure to leave a comment and this precious image could be yours for FREE!

Don't miss your chance to win! Here are links to all the design team!

Whimsy and Stars Studio / Mabelle R.O
Kathy Curry
Lesa Smaligo - That's me!
Lesley Croghan
Marsha Sanderlin
Melissa Oeters
Suzanne Bier

A Whimsy & Stars Studio Easter Wish!

HE IS RISEN!  What a glorious day to celebrate!  Happy Easter to all of you!

While we all know, Easter is not about the bunny, it is fun to have bunnies of all kinds around during the spring and Easter season!  Case in point. . .check out this little guy who made his home in my flower bed. . .

Needless to say, my daughter wanted to keep him - needless to say, mom said absolutely not.  And, how about this little guy?

We are joining friends for brunch and I wanted to take a little gift to their nine month old son, Peyton.  I made the tag for bunny using Whimsy & Stars Studio Little Lamby.  I love that we can join the cute images of Easter with the true meaning of the cross.  Here are a couple of close ups. . .

May God bless your day!  Happy Easter!

Whimsy & Stars Studio Blog Hop - New Releases - March - It's All The Buzz!

Hello friends!  Long time, no blog.  The legislative session seems to have intruded on my stamping territory as of late!  But never fear - neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor crazy bills introduced - shall stop me from participating in the March Whimsy & Stars Studio blog hop!

You should have joined me from Kathy's Blog!  And, when we are finished, you should head over to Lesley's Blog.  Now, without further delay. . .

Today, Mabelle is releasing two of the absolute cutiest digi's on the planet. . .take a look. . .

 

 

I know you simply can't stand how cute these are, right?  I mean seriously!  I decided to play along with Spring Bees!

To be completely honest, I feel in love with these bees from the first moment I saw them!  You could easily call it "honey at first sight". . .

I started with the amazing Sweet Sunday Sketch from Karen Giron, which you can see here. . .

And, to be completely honest, I actually started by coloring the Spring Bees a few days before and then decided to search for the perfect sketch!  I printed the precious image on cardstock and then colored it with Copic markers. 

Did you know that Whimsy & Stars Studio has precious Easter and Spring digi's?  Yes!  In addition to the two new releases, there are several wonderful images that will fit perfectly into your spring stamping wardrobe! 

As a reminder, there are prizes to be won during the hop!   For the giveaway Mabelle is going to be selecting TWO random winners who will win ONE Digi Stamp of their choice.  So just leave a comment on this post for your chance to win!  It's as simple as that! 

Again, hop on over to  Lesley's Blog!  Trust me, you won't want to miss a thing!

Whimsy & Stars Studio Blog Hop - New Releases - February!

Good morning friends!  Welcome to the February Blog Hop featuring the newest releases from Whimsy & Stars Studio!  We have two precious new digi's this month - You're A Star and Birthday Ladybug.  I am so excited to be featuring the sweet Birthday Ladybug!

Rather than a card, I created a cutie patootie tag which is perfect for a wrapped gift or bag.  I printed Birthday Ladybug on white cardstock and colored her with Copic markers.  I added some squiggy eyes for a whimsical affect and borrowed a sentiment from My Favorite Things.  A quick and easy project! 

Here's a look at both the darling new releases. . .

Don't miss a chance to win!  Just leave a comment on each of the design team members blogs and you could win the new release digi of your choice!

Our DT Showcase Blog Hop will run until Friday, February 8th, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Here a list of all the girls playing this month!  Good luck!

Whimsy & Stars Studio    http://whimsyandstarsstudio.typepad.com
Cheryl      http://shestamps.blogspot.com
Christine  http://christinescreativetherapy.wordpress.com/
Kathy  http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com/
Lesa  http://punkydoodlepapers.typepad.com/ (THAT's ME!)
Lesley  http://www.alwaysplayingwithpaper.blogspot.com/
Marsha  http://www.stampingdownsouth.blogspot.com/
Melissa  http://8ers.blogspot.com/
Suzanne  http://sparklingscrapper.blogspot.com/
Tracy  http://iwannabuildamemory.blogspot.com/

Whimsy & Stars & Sweet Sunday Sketch

It's been a crazy-busy week, but not too crazy-busy for me join the ever fabulous Karen Giron for her Sweet Sunday Sketch!  Here's a quick look at the sketch. . .

And here's my creation featuring the adorable Lucy's Valentine from Whimsy & Stars Studio. . .

And here's a close-up. . .

I printed sweet Lucy on white cardstock and colored her with Copic markers.  I chose some super fine white glitter for the heart - adding just a touch of sparkle!  The sentiment is from the new No Matter What collection by Verve.

We are just a few short days away from the newest release by Whimsy & Stars Studio!  Two DARLING images will be released and you will see some amazing samples from the design team (including your's truly!) Be sure to join me on February 5th! 

 

My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club #108

All You Need Is Love. . .

Good morning friends! I am thrilled to be at my computer posting this gorgeous Saturday morning!  I have been sick for a full seven days now with THIS dreadful disease.  I won't share details, but this flu kicked every ounce of my being.  My diet over the past seven days has consisted of water, gatorade and crackers.  I've lost a little over eight pounds and the site of food still makes my stomach churn.  My bed and I are no longer on speaking terms since I have been a constant resident there for six full days.  Today I am about 40% myself today and that allowed me the energy to drag myself to my stamping room for some much needed healing therapy!

Today I decided to join Kim and MFT Girls for their Wednesday Stamp Club!  Here's a look at the sketch. . .

I saw all that wide open space and knew I had to play!  Here's my take on the sketch. . .

I used stamps from FOUR different MFT Sets -

Clearly Sentimental About You

Inspired by Love

Inspired by Music

and, the beautiful, but sadly, retired set of BoHo Blossoms!

As you can see, I stamped various hearts from the sets and created a collage.  I used Memento Tuxedo Black & Angel Pink inks.  I tried and failed at the chalkboard technique.  But I will try it again!  I roughed up the edges of all the layers and added the burlap, lace & seam binding ribbon which I recently purchased from Verve. The heart charm from Inky Impressions was the final touch! 

I hope you all have an amazing Saturday!

As for me, I'm just going to hope for something other than crackers. . .it's the little things. . .

A Desconstructed Whimsy and Stars Studio Kind Of Day!

I am so excited to be posting a new creation with one of my Whimsy & Stars Studio Digi Stamps!  I am also excited to be posting a card created by using the Deconstructed Sketch #83!  Why is this all so exciting?  Well, for two reasons. . .

1) I am part of the Whimsy & Stars Studio Winter Design Team, and I am thrilled to be sharing one our Valentine digi stamps with you. . .and,

2) I am "auditioning" for the Deconstructing Sketch Design Team!

Double the pleasure - double the fun!!

Here's a look at the sketch. . .

And here's my take. . .

I printed Whimsy & Stars Valentine Bear on Stampin' Up Whisper White card stock.  I colored the cutie patootie bear with Copic markers!  I've been working so hard on my coloring and I would love your thoughts! Here's a close up. . .

I am still working on my shading and practice makes perfect - so I will keep working!  However, I do love how the overall project worked out!

Be sure to stop by the Whimsy & Stars Studio Store and check out all the darling Valentine digi's!  And, tell Mabelle that Lesa sent you! 

Wish me luck!

My Favorite Things Guest Designer Contest - January 2013

Good morning stamping friends!  It's the start of a new year and the first guest designer contest for My Favorite Things!  What better way could there be to start off the new year than to be chosen to join Kim and her amazingly talented group of designers?  I couldn't find a reason not to try!  So here goes!

First, we started with a designated sketch. . .

 

 

And here's my creation. . .

Don't you just L-O-V-E it? I had the idea in my head to make something using the wonderful Die-namics!  I went back and forth between the Jumbo Snowflake and the Layered Heart.  I mean, it's still winter and there is still snow, so that certainly justified the snowflake.  But don't you kinda feel sorry for the snowflake?  Poor thing gets caught up in all the hubub of Christmas and most snowflakes are taken down with the tree, including those that were in my house. 

So, alas, I chose the heart - or should I say heartS!  I cut seven of those babies, put each one through the embossing folder, scor-paled 'em down the middle, glued them together and antiqued the edges.  I hope they understand and appreciate all the work in put into this project! 

Here's a close up. . .

Now the heart may be beautiful and all, but the sentiment truly makes the card.  Don't you agree? 

It's from the Clearly Sentimental about Romance Collection.  One thing I can say for sure, if I am leaving this aforementioned labor intensive heart with anyone, they better darn sure care for it! 

Well, wish me luck!  I know there will be hundreds of amazing and wonderful creations out there in MFT land!  And, even if I don't win, I will still always "heart" My Favorite Things! 

Whimsy & Stars Studio Blog Hop - New Releases!

Good morning friends!  It's January 5th - time for you take a peek at the new release from Whimsy & Stars Studio!  This morning marks the release of two brand new digi stamps!  Now you should have joined me from Kathy's Blog, but if you didn't - no worries! Just click HERE to start at the beginning with Mabelle's blog! 

So - without any further delay, may I introduce you to Lucy's Cupcake and Wintertime Boy!

 

Today I chose to feature Lucy's Cupcake! Take a look. . .

Lucy is just too sweet (and I don't mean her cupcake)!  I printed her on a piece of blending paper at 50% and colored her with Copic markers.  I decided to sparkle up her cupcake and hat with some Icicle Stickles (say that ten times fast), but I had a heck of a time trying to photograph the shine!  Regardless, I think you get the idea. . .

The best part about the Blog Hop (aside from the fabulous creations, of course) is YOUR chance to win!  Just leave a comment on each of the design team member's blogs between now and January 8th and you could win!  There will be TWO winners this time around - so good luck! 

I would LOVE to chat more, but there is so much more for you to see!  Off you go to Lesley's Blog I know she has an amazing creation to share with you!

And, don't forget to visit Mabelle's sweet Whimsy and Stars Studio shop for a collection of precious Valentine stamps! 

See you soon with another Whimsy and Stars Studios creation!

Whimsy & Stars Studio New Release Blog Hop - TOMORROW!

Don't forget to join me tomorrow for the Whimsy & Stars Studio Blog Hop!  We will have TWO new releases to share and prizes too!