Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine - Issue 13

Sentimental Stamping

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Guest Spotlight: Alyce Keegan

Meet the Whimsy Team

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Customer Creations

tutorials

New Release: June 2013

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Time for Tea Designs

Burnished Velvet

Copic Coloring: Skin with Violet Shading

Whimsy Rewind

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Sentimental Stamping

Copic Coloring: Animal Texture

Digi Highlights

project focus 26 Beyond Cards 28 Into the Country 35 Summer Splash 40 Old Wild West

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Altered Cans Airbrushed Clouds

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Bird Nest Embellishment 75 Die Pile With Washi Tape

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Distressed Ink Coloring

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Editors Notes Saying Goodbye Credits, Whimsy Connection, Contact Info Hello crafty friends,

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Hello Whimsy Friends!

Welcome to our July 2013 edition of the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine.

We are please to bring you another issue filled with beautiful card creations, handy how to’s, 3D projects, informative tutorials, and more. We hope you find issue. this issue exciting and inspiring!

We thank you for your continued support of our efforts to bring crafters creative and fun ways to use our Whimsy Stamps products. Until next time, happy crafting from your friends at Whimsy Stamps!

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As always, sincere thanks and gratitude goes out to you, the Whimsy fans, for supporting our publications.

I would also like to welcome our new addition to the the Whimsy team: Time for Tea Designs! We are excited to feature this exciting new artist in this

These pages are filled with wonderful new creations and information tutorials that we’re sure you’ll go back to over and over again. I always look forward to seeing the creativity in the Beyond Cards, Sentimental Stamping, and Tutorials sections and the design team has again delivered!

We hope that you enjoy this publication, and as always, we are forever grateful for your support! Until next time!

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New Release These new fresh and fun designs will fit all those special summery craft projects.

Card created by Tammy Louise Cunliffe Whimsy Products: Sweet Sparkle image by Sylvia Zet, Sentiment is Apple of my eye by Monika at Whimsy; Papers: Bazzill; Mediums/Ink: Copic - hair E31,35,37,50, skin is E00,000,02,11,13,21 and R20,30, C0, YR12,14,18, G12,14,17, R81,83,85, Y00,Y35, Sakura glaze, Gelly Roll glaze, Ranger Distress Ink; Embellishments: WOC flowers, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Studio G glitter flue; Tools/Other: Fiskars Emboss Plus Š Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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Card created by Tammy Louise Cunliffe Whimsy Stamps Products: Wee One image by Sylvia Zet, Shape EZ Rolled Bag, Whimsy Pink Petal flowers, Leaf Trio and Vines Shapeology Die, Notables 5 Die, Whimsy Ribbon, Simple Sayings Notables 5 by Raindrop Echo; Papers: GCD, Creative Papers Online, Bazzill; Mediums/Inks: Ranger Distress, Studio G Pigment Ink, Coppics/Skin E000,E00,E11,E13,E21, R20,R30, G20,21,24, Hair E33,35,37, BG70,72,75, BV00,01,02,04,08; Embellishments: WOC flowers, gcg glitter glue, liquid pearls; Tools/Other: Martha Stewart Punch, 3 M transparency sheet

Card created by Lori Pachkowsky Whimsy Stamps Products: Farmers Breakfast; Coloring medium/ink: Copic Markers, Prisma Colour Pencils; Paper: DCWV Celebration; Embellishments: Banner, twine, button; Tools/Other: Tim Holtz Walnut stain for sponged edges, Martha Stewart Fan Punch.

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Card created by Lori Pachkowsky Whimsy Stamps Products: Pretty Kitty, Lovely Spring Sliders 2, Slider Die; Coloring medium/ink: Copic Markers, Prisma Colour Pencils; Paper: Close to My Heart; Embellishments: Gems, ribbon, ricrac, butterfly stickers, flowers; Tools/Other: Tim Holtz Walnut stain for sponged edges, sewing machine.

Card created by Shannah Bartle Whimsy Stamps Products: Rubber Stamp “The Little Captain" by Crissy Armstrong, Sentiment - "Summer Oval Letter Seals" by Raindrop Echo Designs; Paper: Bazzill &CM Cardstock, "Lil Sailor" papers by Sweet Shoppe Designs; Ink / Colouring Medium: Memento Tuxedo Ink , Copics (W1/3/5, E000/00/11/43/44, B91/93/95, R24/27), Chalks for sky, Distress Ink 'Antique Linen' for edges; Embellishments: SU 'Natural Trim' Ribbon, SU Designer 'Naturals' Buttons, Mounting Foam, Staples, Kaisercraft Red Pearls; Tools / Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities Petite Ovals, Petite Scalloped Ovals.

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Card created by Janette Garcia Whimsy Stamps Products: Cutie Crab; Seashore Elements, Seashells on the Seashore; Papers: We R Memory KeepersGone Surfin’; Papertrey Ink Stampers Select Cardstock, Bazzil Cardstock; Ink/Coloring Medium: Memento Black; Copic- Crab-R17, R14/ OutlineBG34, BG32, G00, G000, Colorless blender/ Sand- E43, E40; Embellishments: RecollectionsBling, Seambinding, CharmStash; Tools/Other: Cuttlebug; Spellbinders, Burnished Velvet

Card created by Patricia Garcia Whimsy Stamps products: Bonnie, Seashells by the Seashore sentiment, Seashore Elements die; Ink: stazon,; Coloring Medium: distress reinkers; Papers: design papers: Tim holtz, card stock: American crafts; Embellishments: flowers,ribbon, twine- my stash. Embossing powder: stampendous; Tools: sewing machine Š Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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Card created by Patricia Garcia; Whimsy Stamps products: Sweet Sparkle, Birthday Greetings, Vintage Fancy Corners; Ink: stazon; Coloring: distress reinkers; Papers: design papersprima, card stockAmerican crafts; Embellishments: flowers, lace- my stash, mushroomlocal cake shop, embossing powder- stampendous; Tools: sewing machine

Card by Shannah Bartle Whimsy Stamps Products: Rubber Stamp “Wee One” by Wee Stamps, "Spell It Out" stamp set, “Banner Pennants Die Set”; Paper: Bazzill Cardstock, "Sweet Thing" digital papers from Sweet Shoppe Designs; Ink / Colouring Medium: Memento Tuxedo Ink , Copics (E000/00/11/31/33/41/42/43/44, C00/1/3/5, B91/93/95, G40/82, R20/22, W1), Distress Ink 'Stormy Sky'; Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts Blue and Pale Green Roses and White Sweetheart Blossoms, Kaisercraft Snow Pearls, Mounting Foam; Tools / Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities Lacey Squares, CM Corner Rounder.

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Card by Melissa Andrew

Whimsy Stamps products: Elisabeth Bell Sweet n Sassy Rubber Stamp, Contest Ribbons Rubber Stamp and Die; Papers : Card stock: Bazzill Avalanche White and Maroon Design Paper: Echo Park Here & Now by Lori Whitlock; Tools/Other: Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, White Sheer Ribbon

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Card by Tammy Louise Cunliffe; Whimsy Products: Scarecrow Shapeology Die, Contest Ribbons Sentiment by Raindrop Echo Design; Papers: Georgia Pacific stock; Medium/Ink: Momento, Ranger Distress Ink; Embellishments: Really Reasonable Ribbon, Spare Parts The Paper Studio Brads, Recollections Washi Tape; Tools/Other: Cuttlebug embossing folder, Crop-A-Dile.

Card created by Tammy Louise Cunliffe; Whimsy Products: Sea Shells on the Sea Shore Sentiment

by Raindrop Echo Design, Palm Tree Shapeology Die, SeaShore Elements Shapeology Die, Whimsy roses, Whimsy Charm, Whimsy Lemon Chiffon Ribbon; Papers: “By the Sea” Roos Design Paper; Mediums/Inks: Momento and Ranger Distress; Embellishments: Kaiser Craft Pearls, Wilton Doily, Spellbinder Die Labels one, WOC Daisies; Tools/Other: Cuttlebug embossing folder

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Card by Shannah Bartle; Whimsy Stamps Products: Rubber Stamp “Delores Dammage” by Kenny K, Sentiment - "Everyday Sliders 1" by Raindrop Echo Designs; Paper: Bazzill Cardstock, Echo Park "Be Mine" papers; Ink / Colouring Medium: Memento Tuxedo Ink , Copics (E000/00/11/41/42/43, C1/3/9, 100, B00, BG02, R81/83/85/89, Y21), Uniball Signo White Pen, Distress Ink 'Spun Sugar' for edges; Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts Roses, Kaisercraft Rhinestones, Grosgrain Black Ribbon, Mounting Foam; Tools / Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities Lattice Rectangles.

Card created by Shannah Bartle Whimsy Stamps Products: Rubber Stamp “Sweet Sparkle” by Wee Stamps; Paper: SU Pool Party Cardstock, "The Good Life" Digi papers from Sweet Shoppe Designs; Ink / Colouring Medium: Memento Tuxedo Ink, Copics (E000/00/11/35/41/42/51/53, BG11/13, R11/12/14/17, Y26/32/35), Distress Ink 'Antique Linen' for edges; Embellishments: Red Cherry Blossoms, White & Red Sweetheart Blossoms, Aqua Satin Ribbon and White Crochet Lace all from Wild Orchid Crafts, Mounting Foam;

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Time for Tea designs Whimsy Stamps is excited to be welcoming a brand new artist to our team, Jo Davies. Jo is the illustrator behind the Time For Tea Designs stamps. Her cute, quirky, and fun designs are a dream to color and work wonderfully on cards, scrapbook pages, and more.

Card created by Simonne Clay; Whimsy Stamps: A Time For Tea Designs - Heart Balloon, Raindrop Echo Designs Sun Moon Stars; Whimsy Shapeology Dies: Country Heart die, Dainty Notables 4 die, Notables 4 die; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad; Colouring Medium: Copic Markers; Paper: Carta Bella 'Devoted' 6x6 paper pad; Embellishments: Ribbon, Twine, Flowers, Half pearls; Other: Sewing machine and white thread Š Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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Card created by Melissa Andrew; Whimsy Stamps products: Time for Tea Heart Balloon, Contest Ribbons Rubber Stamp and Die; Papers : Card stock: Bazzill Avalanche White, Red and Navy; Tools/Other: Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Hemp Twine, Recollections Glitter Hearts, blue pearls

Card created by Melissa Andrew Whimsy Stamps products: Time for Tea Bookish Rubber Stamp, Raindrop Echo Sun Moon Stars Rubber Stamp, Contest Ribbons Die; Papers : Card stock: Bazzill Avalance White, Xpress it Blending Paper Design Paper: Elle’s Studio Serendipity Flowers; Tools/Other: Copics, Versamagic ink: Persimmon, 4.5 Lace Doily, Basic Gray Candy Buttons, twine, wooden button

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Card created by Iris Wiechmann Whimsy Stamps Products: Fall Love, I Heart You Tabs 2 Sentiments, Birthday Greetings, Tabs 2 Die, Mini Lace Doily Corner 1 Die; Papers: Whimsy Designer Papers Funky Flowers; Ink/Coloring Medium: Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black; Embellishments: Organza ribbon, rhinestone, Stickles glitter glue, burlap ribbon, mulberry paper flowers, heart charms, heart crystal stem, Glossy Accent; Tools/Other: CutterPillar paper cutter, Cuttle Bug die cutting machine, Magnolia swirl die, Memory Box mini heart die.

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Whimsy

Rewind

Our designers have created some new ways to use some of our past release products. We hope you will find inspiration and new ideas for using your Whimsy favorites.

Card created by Crissy Armstrong

Whimsy Stamps Products: Fistful of Flowers, Party Mini Letter Seals, Whimsy Buds; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink Faded Jeans, Distress Ink Scattered Straw; Colouring: Copic Markers; Papers: DCWV Garden Party Stack, Basic Grey Picadilly, Make It Crafty Blending Card; Embellishments: Flat back pearls, Spellbinders Floral Ovals, Spellbinders Damask Accents, Spellbinders Small Circles, Ribbon from Michael's; Tools: Cuttlebug, glue gun, Miracle Tape

Card created by Patricia Garcia; Whimsy Stamps products: Floraline, Simple Sayings Notables 5, Notables 5 die; Ink: stazon; Coloring: distress re inkers; Papers: design papers- MME, card stock- American crafts; Embellishments: flowers, ribbon, nest, pearl sprig- my stash, crochet trim- wal mart, glitter- ranger; Tools: sewing machine

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Sentimental Stamping Sentiments have many uses, whether as accents or finishing touches on your creation or even when they take center stage as the main focal point of a project. See how our designers have shined the spotlight on the various sentiments and dies available at Whimsy.

Card created by Sylvia Blum; Whimsy Stamps Products: Contest Ribbons, Simply Everyday Greetings, Contest Ribbons Dies; Papers: Cosmo Cricket, October Afternoon; Ink/Coloring Medium: Versafine inks, Distress inks; Embellishments: red sequins; Tools/Other: Big Shot Š Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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Card created by Sylvia Blum Whimsy Stamps Products: Welcome to the Big Top; Papers: Carta Bella; Ink/Coloring Medium: Versafine inks; Embellishments: Kaisercraft pearls, Stickles; Tools/Other: Big Shot, Spellbinders dies

Card created by Sylvia Blum; Whimsy Stamps Products: Sun Moon Stars, seam binding ribbon “Straw”; Papers: Stampington & Co; Ink/Coloring Medium: Hero Arts inks; Embellishments: Kaisercraft rhinestones, star charm; Tools/Other: Big Shot, Spellbinders dies

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Card created by Sylvia Blum Whimsy Stamps Products: Simple Sayings Notables 5, Notables 5 Die; Papers: Echo Park Paper; Ink/Coloring Medium: Hero Arts inks, Tombow marker; Embellishments: baker’s twine; Tools/Other: Big Shot

Card created by Sylvia Blum; Whimsy Stamps Products: Birthday Greetings; Papers: Fancy Pants; Ink/Coloring Medium: Hero Arts inks; Embellishments: Kaisercraft rhinestones; Tools/Other: Big Shot, Spellbinders dies

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Our Design Team have been busy creating these fantastic cards using images and sentiments from the wide variety of options found in our digital stamp collections.

Card created by Shannah Bartle; Whimsy Stamps Products: Digital Image “Ahoy” by Lia Stampz, Sentiment from "Summer

Oval Letter Seals" by Raindrop Echo Designs; Paper: SU “Espresso” Cardstock, “Lil Sailor” papers and embellishment set from Sweet Shoppe Designs; Ink / Colouring Medium: Copics (E000/00/11/31/33/35/40/41/42/43/44/47, B91/93/95, BG000, W1, R27/29); Embellishments: Jute Net Ribbon, Seaside Novelty Craft Buttons, Mounting Foam © Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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Card created by Marilyn Scheller Whimsy Stamps Products: Baby Boo Bears Set, Double Scallop Tag Die; Papers: DCWV’s Preppy Princess Stack; Coloring Medium: Copics: Hat: W7, W5, W3, W1, W0, R20, R00; PJ’s: R85, R83, R81, R00; Blanket: YG67, YG63, YG61; Skin: E11, E00, E000, R22; For shading, I sponged Tim Holtz’s; Tumbled Glass Distress Ink around the image; Embellishments: For around the circle edges, I heated white embossing powder from the bottom. The pearls, flowers and glitter paper are from the stash; Tools/Other: After cutting out the paper with the Double ScallopTag Die, I sponged around the edges with Tim Holtz’s Spun Sugar Distress Ink. The hearts and lettering were cut with various Sizzix dies

Card created by Marilyn Scheller; Whimsy Stamps Products: Gardening by Lia Stampz, Magical Letter Seals, Whimsy Fancy Circle Die; Papers: My Mind’s Eye So Sophie Collection; Coloring Medium: Copics: Jeans: B97, B95, B93, B91; Box/Shirt: YR24, YR23, YR21, YR30; Can/Boots: C7, C5, C3, C1; Skin: E11, E00, E000, R22; Embellishments: I mixed some white, purple and gold embossing powder together, sprinkled around the edges and heated from the bottom; Tools/Other: Cuttlebug

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Card created by Marilyn Scheller; Whimsy Stamps Products: Cool Cat’s Lifesaver digi stamp; Papers: My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found 3; Coloring Medium: Copics: Cat: E37, E35, E31, E51, E21, E00; Tube: YR24, YR23, YR21, YR20, B34, B32, B45; Clouds: BG70, BG10; Embellishments: Recollections clear brad which was colored with a yellow Copic marker; Tools/Other: computer generated sentiment Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Star, Taylored Expressions Clouds die

Card created by Marilyn Scheller; Whimsy Stamps Products: Whatzup Dog digi stamp, Animal Sentiment digi sentiment (I used Paint.net to remove the graphic from the sentiment) , Michelle Roos Back 2 Basics paper Coloring Medium: Copics: Dog: E39, E37, E35, E33, E31, E51, E21; then over the already colored ears, muzzle, chest and head tuft with YR21; Footpads: E97, E95, E93; Bone: C3, C1, C0; Collar: R29, R24, R22, R30, YR21, Y28; Embellishments: Tim Holtz brads; Tools/Other: Cuttlebug, Sizzix Bigz Primitive Star die

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Card created by Marilyn Scheller; Whimsy Stamps Products: Lulu digi, Double Scallop Tag Die, Mini Envelope Die, Treasured Moments sentiment ; Papers: Prima; Coloring Medium: Copics: Pants: B97, B95, B93, B91, B00; Shirt: G24, G21, YG01; Hair: Y23, E37, E35, E33, YR21, YR23; Skin: E13, E11, E00, E000, R22; Grass: G99, G97, G95, G93; For shading, I softly sponged Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass Distress Ink around the image and Tim Holtz Bundled Sage Distress Ink around the tag and grass on image; Embellishments: Ribbon Girl Dimante button, ribbon and pearls from stash; Tools/Other: Cuttlebug

Card created by Marilyn Scheller, Whimsy Stamps Products: Boy Love digi; Papers: My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found 3 Collection; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copics: Pants: W5, W3, W1, W0; Shirt: B97, B95, B93, B91; Hair: YR23, Y23, E35; Skin: E13, E11, E00, E000; Shoes: C7, C5, C3, C1; For shading, I softly sponged Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass; Distress Ink around the image; Embellishments: Prima wood button, Basic Grey brads; Tools/Other: Cheery Lynn Polynesian die, Star Dust Stickles

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Card by Marilyn Scheller; Whimsy Stamps Products: Row of Flowers digi stamp (I used Paint.net to erase 3 of the flowers), Springtime sentiment; Papers: My Mind’s Eye Funday; Coloring Medium: Copics: Flower Petals: R85, R83, R81, RV10; Center: YR14, YR24, YR23, YR21; Leaves/Stem: YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93; Embellishments: A bit of Tim Holtz Old Paper Distress embossing powder was added to the center of the flower, Tim Holtz brads

Card created by Shannah Bartle Whimsy Stamps Products: Digital Image “Full Bloom 2” and Sentiment by StampArt by Kathryne, "Notables 1 Die", “Mini Lace Doily Corner 1 Die”; Paper: SU 'Crumb Cake' Cardstock, "Tea & Crumpets" Free Digi Kit by Amanda Thorderson Designs; Ink / Colouring Medium: Copics (RV11/32/34, YG91/93, E41/42/43, B0000/52), Distress Ink 'Antique Linen' for edges; Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts White Roses, Kaisercraft Snow Pearls; Tools / Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities Petite Ovals, Petite Scalloped Ovals, MFT Die-namics Faux Crochet Border Die. © Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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Card created by Shannah BartleWhimsy Stamps Products: Digital Image “Charlie Fishing on a Rock” and Sentiment by StampArt by Kathryne; Paper: SU 'Espresso' Cardstock, 'Lakeside Retreat' papers from Sweet Shoppe Designs; Ink / Colouring Medium: Copics (E000/00/11/31/33/41/42/43/44/47, W1/3 YG11/13/61/63/67/91/93, YR04, B0000/91/93/95), Chalks for sky, Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap' for edges; Embellishments: Artsy.licious Splendid Velvet Ribbon 'Willow', Kaisercraft Pewter Pearls, Buttons; Tools / Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities Fleur de Lis Rectangles, SU Scalloped Scallop Punch.

Card created by Shannah Bartle

Whimsy Stamps Products: Digital Image “Pregnancy” by Lia Stampz, “Mini Lace Doily Corner 1 Die”; Paper: Bazzill cardstock, “Just Bee” digital paper from Sweet Shoppe Designs; Ink / Colouring Medium: Copics (BG000/11, E000/00/04/11/41/42, R11, YG91/93/95/97), Distress Ink 'Antique Linen' for edges; Embellishments: Sentiment from “Critters Down Under” by Lawn Fawn, 'Pale Aqua’ and ‘Ivory’ Roses, White Sweetheart Blossoms and Crochet Lace from Wild Orchid Crafts, Kaisercraft Snow Pearls, Mounting Foam; Tools / Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat. © Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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project focus ● Beyond Cards ● Into the Country ● Summer Splash ● Wild Old West

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For this issue our team of designers have focused their beyond cards creations on tags and altered items. Each of these projects shows new and creative ways to use Whimsy images, sentiments, and dies!

Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe: Ingredients:

· 500 grams of small strawberries, hulled and washed · 350 grams of castor sugar · Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon · 1 sterilized jam jar Preparation: 1. Place the strawberries, lemon juice, zest and sugar in a large saucepan. Heat over low heat and simmer gently until the sugar dissolves. (Note: Always simmer the fruit and sugar really slowly. This process extracts the fruit's natural pectin.)

2. In a separate saucepan, boil the jam jar for 10 minutes. Once sterilized, remove from heat and dry thoroughly.

3. Once the sugar has dissolved, turn the heat up to medium-high and boil the mixture rapidly for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Do the ‘wrinkle test’. If jam is ready then remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes or until the edges of the jam sets slightly. Pour jam into the warm jam jar and then let it cool completely before sealing.

5. If the jam doesn't wrinkle the first time, keep boiling it for another 5 to 10 minutes and then test again.

Store the jam in sterilized jam jars for several months.

Jam Jar created by Shannah Bartle; Whimsy Stamps Products: Rubber Stamp “Homemade” by Monika Martinson; Paper: Bazzill Cardstock; Ink / Colouring Medium: Memento Tuxedo Ink , Copics (YG03/63, BG96, RV10/14, R37, Y32, W1); Embellishments: Kaisercraft Snow Pearls, Mounting Foam, Twinery Red Twine, Red Satin Ribbon, Fabric scrap, Uniball Signo Gold Pen; Tools / Other: Pinking Shears, Jar of Homemade Strawberry Jam.

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(Wrinkle Test: To check and see if it’s ready or not, place a spoonful of jam on a saucer and put it into the fridge for a minute or two.

Touch it with your finger and if it "wrinkles", it's ready. If not, boil it for another 5 or 10 minutes and then check again.)

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Card created by Iris Wiechmann; Whimsy Stamps Products: Eiffel Tower die, Whimsy Designer Papers 'Back to Basics'; Papers: Kraft Cardstock; Embellishments: Pearl swirls, mulberry paper flowers, burlap string, pearl brad, lace, ribbon, lace tape, eyelet, crystal stem; Tools/Other: CutterPillar paper cutter, Cuttle Bug die cutting machine.

How To: Cut kraft cardstock 6" x 4". Cut pattern paper 5 7/8" x 3 7/8". Cut off upper corners from both layers. Adhere pattern paper onto kraft cardstock. Set eyelet in the upper center. Die cut Eiffel tower from pattern paper. Cut banner label using paper cutter. Adhere burlap ribbon, lace tape and burlap string to lower part of tag. Glue on Eiffel tower and banner label. Decorate label with embellishments, silk ribbon and lace.

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Into country the This month Whimsy is taking a trip to the county fair with our Into the Country themed products.

Created by Tammy Louise Cunliffe; Whimsy Stamps Products: You Moove Me by Crissy Armstrong, Contest Ribbons Sentiment

by Raindrop Echo Designs, Shapeology Dies: Contest Ribbon and Scarecrow;Papers: Bazzill stock and Cryogen; Ink/ Mediums : Tulip beads in a bottle, Copics ( Nose and utter R20,R30, Spots RV00,RV32,RV34,hide E0000,E000,E21, E04, grass G20,G21,bow Y21,Y35,Y38 ,hair is E50,E41,E42, bell YR20, YR14, YR24, Ranger Distress Ink, Sakura White Glaze, Luminarte Radiant Rain Twiinkling H20; Embellishments: White lace is RRR, Stickles, Rose Silk and pink/orange organze RRR;Other Tools: Martha Stewart clay mold, NB labels 18 Š Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine 28 July 2013, Issue 13

Card created by Melissa Andrew Whimsy Stamps products: Meljen’s Designs Victorian Bird Cage Rubber Stamp, Monika Martinson Garden Party Rubber Stamp; Papers : Card stock: Cryogen Curious White Design Paper: My Mind’s Eye Fiddllesticks; Tools/Other: Versamagic ink: Wheat and Sahara Sand, Recollections paper flowers, mulberry paper blossoms, Prima Crystals

Card created by Janette Garcia; Whimsy Stamps Products: Special Friend, Giddy Up, Cowboy Die Set; Papers: Kaisercraft- Secret Admirer; Papertrey Ink Stampers Select Cardstock; Ink/Coloring Medium: Memento Black; Copic- SkinYR01, E00, E000/ Blush-R22, R20/ Hair-YR24, YR21, Y11/ Jeans- B45, B93, B91/ ShirtR35,R14, R12/ Horse HairE77, E74, E70/ Horse BodyE81, E50/ Flowers-BG15, G00, RV17, R43/ Grass-G46, G40/ Outline-B000; Embellishments: Wild Orchid Craft-Flowers, Studio OnePearls, Gem Stickers-Bling, Flowers-Stash; Tools/Other: Corner rounder; Foam squares.

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Card by Lori Pachkowsky; Whimsy Stamps Products: Ellabelle and Garden Party Sentiment; Coloring medium/ink: Copic Markers, Prisma Colour Pencils; Paper: K & Company; Embellishments: Flowers, pearls, Ribbon, lace, cheesecloth, button, twine; Tools/Other: Scissors for distressing, Tim Holtz Walnut stain for sponged edges, Martha Stewart Fan Punch.

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Card created by Iris Wiechmann; Whimsy Stamps Products: Garden Party; Papers: Whimsy Stamps Designer Papers 'Funky Flowers', Gina K heavy cardstock; Ink/Coloring Medium: Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black; Embellishments: Silk ribbon, pearl brad, pearls, Stickles glitter glue, eyelets; Tools/Other: CutterPillar paper cutter, Cuttle Bug die cutting machine, Spellbinders opulent ovals.

Card created by Janna Sicard Stamps: KK Cheyenne, Fun Life 2 Tickets; Papers: 4th of july papers from stash; Ink: Copics, Memento; Embellishments: cowboy hat charm, glitter pens, ribbon from stash Š Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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Card created by Patricia Garcia Whimsy Stamps products: Skippy and Bobbin, Anchor die, Nautical Postage Stamps, Postage die; Ink: stazon; Coloring: distress reinkers; Papers: design papers: maja design, card stock: American crafts; Embellishments: flowers, ribbon, Pom Pom trim: my stash; Tools: sewing machine, Martha Stewart border punch, Martha Stewart leaf punch

Card created by Patricia Garcia; Whimsy Stamps products: Cutie Crab, Seashore Elements die, Vacation Postcard, Palm Tree die; Ink: stazon; Coloring: distress reinkers; Papers: design papers- fancy pants, card stock- American crafts; Embellishments: ribbon- wal mart, embossing powder- stampendous

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Card created by Melissa Andrew Whimsy Stamps products: Monica Martinson Life Begins, Cottage Garden Papers; Papers : Card stock: Bazzill Avalanche White, Purple and Witch Hazel, Desing Paper: Whimsy Cottage Garden; Tools/Other: Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Spellbinders Circle Die and Sizzix Big Shot

Card created by Melissa Andrew; Whimsy Stamps products: Crissy Armstrong The Gangs All Here, Sentiment; Papers : Card stock: Bazzill Brown, Webster’s Pages Master Plan, Crate Paper DIY Shop – Décor; Tools/Other: Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, My Mind’s Eye enamel dots, red button, red this ribbon, Close to My Heart crochet flower

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Card created by Marilyn Scheller; Whimsy Stamps Products: Apple of My Eye stamp & sentiment, Whimsy Fancy Circle Die; Papers: My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found 2 Collection; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copics: Blossoms: RV11, RV10, RV000; Buds: RV11, RV10, RV000, R85, R83; Leaves: YG67, YG63, G82 and then I went over the whole leaf with YG03; Branch: I used a Copic Multiliner and drew the corner of the branch a little longer and then colored it with E37, E35, E33; For shading, I softly sponged Tim Holtz Spun Sugar; Distress Ink around the image; Tools/Other: Shabby Pink Frantage around the outer edges

Card by created Marilyn Scheller; Whimsy Stamps Products: Donkey & His Friends, Holiday Circle Pennants, Circle Pennants Die; Papers: My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found 2 Collection; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copics: Donkey: C7, C5, C3, C1, C0, R30. After colouring, I wet a corner of a facecloth with Copic Colorless Blender and gently dabbed it down to give the fur a mottled look; Scarf: E55, E53, E51, E50; Bird: E99, E97, E95, Y00, Y38; Sky: I sponged Tim Holtz’s Tumbled Glass Distress Ink using a cloud template I made; Grass: YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91; Embellishments: Prima wood buttons, brads are from the stash; Tools/Other: Cuttlebug

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Whimsy is diving into summer with these fun summer time images, sentiments, and dies. Life’s a beach!

Created by Iris Wiechmann; Whimsy Stamps Products: Lighthouse die, Clouds die, Seashore Elements die, Seashore Elements sentiments; Papers: Whimsy Designer Papers: One For The Boys, Back 2 Basics, Cotton Candy; Ink/Coloring Medium: Memento Rich Cocoa; Embellishments: Rhinestone, Stickles glitter glue, burlap ribbon, crab charms, hemp cord; Tools/Other: CutterPillar paper cutter, Cuttle Bug die cutting machine, Memento London Fog for distressing edges.

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Card created by Iris Wiechmann; Whimsy Stamps Products: Riding the Waves, Seashore Elements dies; Papers: White cardstock; Ink/Coloring Medium: Prisma Pencils, Memento Tuxedo Black; Embellishments: Bakers Twine, Stickles glitter glue; Tools/Other: CutterPillar paper cutter, Cuttle Bug die cutting machine, corner rounder punch How To: Cut white cardstock 11" x 4". Score at 5.5" and fold in half. Using punch cut lower corners round. Stamp image and sentiment using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Color image with Prisma Pencils. Cut out starfish from kraft cardstock. Adhere bakers twine and starfish to card.

Card created by Janette Garcia; Whimsy Stamps Products: Pool Shark; Nautical Postage Stamps, Seashells on the Seashore, Contest Ribbons Die, Postage Stamp Die; Papers: Bo Bunny-Family Is; Papertrey Ink Stampers Select Cardstock; Ink/Coloring Medium: Memento Black; Copic- Body-BV25; BV23, BV20, C3, C1, C0/ Cheeks-YR16, YR12/ Sunglasses-R59, R29, R05/ Yellow- Y17, Y13, Y11/ OutlineBG32, G00, G000; Embellishments: Queen & Co-Goosebumps Bling; Bakers Twine; Tools/Other: Cuttlebug; Spellbinders Die; Crop-a-dile Š Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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Card created by Shannah Bartle; Whimsy Stamps Products: Rubber Stamp “Cutie Crab" by Meljen Designs, "Elegant Flourishes" Dies, "Notables 2" Die; Paper: Bazzill 'Parrot' and CM Dark Blue Cardstock, Echo Park "Sunshine" papers; Ink / Colouring Medium: Memento Tuxedo Ink , Copics (E04/40/41/42/43/93, B0000, R20/22/24/27/29); Embellishments: Green Carnation, Navy Blue and Red Astor Daisies from Wild Orchid Crafts, Red and Snow Kaisecraft Pearls, Mounting Foam; Tools / Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, MFT Die-namics Sweet Stack Labels, MFT Circle STAX, Computer Generated Sentiment.

Card created by Shannah Bartle; Whimsy Stamps Products: Rubber Stamp “Keep Swimming” by 2 Cute Ink; Paper: Red Bazzill Cardstock, "All Wet" papers from Sweet Shoppe Designs; Ink / Colouring Medium: Memento Tuxedo Ink, Copics (BG000/02, Y17, W1/3, R24), Chalks for sky; Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts Aqua Cherry Blossom and Red Sweetheart Blossoms, Martha Stewart Blue Gems, Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Mounting Foam; Tools / Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities Deckled Rectangles.

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(Right) Card created by Shannah Bartle Whimsy Stamps Products: Rubber Stamp “Fun in the Sun” and Sentiment by 2 Cute Ink; Paper: SU Cardstock, Echo Park "Splash" papers; Ink / Colouring Medium: Memento Tuxedo Ink, Copics (BG000, B00, YG11/13/17, Y17, YR14/17, RV0000/10/21, W1), Chalks for sky; Embellishments: Kaisercraft Pink Rhinestones

(Below) Card created by Melissa Andrew; Whimsy Stamps products: 2 Cute Ink Riding the Waves Rubber Stamp; Papers : Card stock: Bazzill African Daisy and Copic X-Press It Design Paper: Echo Park A Perfect Summer; Tools/Other: Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Red Ribbon, Silhouette Cameo and Tags cut file, staples and stapler

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Card created by Shannah Bartle;

Whimsy Stamps Products: Rubber Stamp “Pool Shark" by Meljen; Paper: Bazzill Cardstock, Echo Park "Splash" papers; Ink / Colouring Medium: Memento Tuxedo Ink, Copics (C00/1/3/5, R20/24, Y32/35/38, B0000); Embellishments: Kaisercraft Red Pearls, Ranger Stickles 'Arctic Ice'; Tools / Other: Cuttlebug and Embossing Mat, Nestabilities Lacey Circles, Scalloped Circles, Taylored Expressions Wave Border, MFT Die-namics Circle STAX, Computer Generated Sentiment. © Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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Whimsy is racing to the rodeo with these new designs featuring some Cowboy and Native American inspired products.

Card by Lori Pachkowsky; Whimsy Stamps Products: JessiJane, Giddy Up, Cowboy Die Set; Coloring medium/ink: Copic Markers, Prisma Colour Pencils; Paper: Bo Bunny; Embellishments: Flowers, pearls, Ribbon; Tools/Other: Scissors for distressing, Tim Holtz Walnut stain for sponged edges Š Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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Card created by Iris Wiechmann; Whimsy Stamps Products: Cheyenne, Giddy Up Sentiments, Vines Die Set; Papers: My Minds Eye; Ink/Coloring Medium: Copic Markers, Memento Tuxedo Black; Embellishments: Pearls, rhinestones, button, burlap string, ribbon, mulberry paper flowers, velvet leaves, Stickles glitter glue, pearl hat pin, pearl heart, chipboard corner; Tools/Other: CutterPillar paper cutter, Cuttle Bug die cutting machine, Zutter paper distresser, Distress Ink 'Walnut Stain' for sponging.

Card created by Janette Garcia; Whimsy Stamps Products: Wyanet; Contest Ribbons Die, Sun Moon Stars Sentiment, Vintage Fancy Corners; Papers: My Mind’s Eye- Blink of an Eye; Papertrey Ink Stampers Select Cardstock; Ink/Coloring Medium: Memento Black; Copic- Skin-E13, E11, E00/ Blush-R35, R22/ Hair-N9, N7, B24/ Turqouise-BG49, BG45/ Clothes-E99, E35, E33, E31, E30/ Trim-E09, E08/ Headress-YR27, YR21, BG 57, BG53, BG000/ Rock-E42, E40/ Outline-YR21, YR30; Embellishments: Lovely Tapes- Lace Tape - Ivory No. 2; Wild Orchid Crafts-Flower; Seam binding; Queen & Co-Goosebumps Bling; Tools/Other: Cuttlebug; Spellbinders Die

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Card created by Patricia Garcia; Whimsy Stamps product: Wyanet, Simple Sayings Notables 5,Notables 5 die, lace tape; Ink: stazon; Coloring: distress reinkers; Papers: design papers: prima, card stock: American crafts; Embellishments: flowers, twine, ribbon, pearl-my stash jewel brads- the paper studio, embossing powder- stampendous; Tools: sewing machine, Tim holtz butterfly border die, Martha Stewart leaf punch

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Card created by Marilyn Scheller; Whimsy Stamps Products: Lomasi stamp, Circle Postmarks Sentiment, Corner dies; Papers: Glitz French Kis; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copics: Clothes/Boots: E37, E35, E33, E31, R24; Hair: E29, E25, E21, E35, Y32, YR23; Bells: Y28, Y11, BV31; Raccoon: W5, W3, W1, W0, R24; Flowers: B45, B41, R22, R20, YG95, G99, YG25; Skin: E11, E00, E000; For shading, I softly sponged Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass Distress Ink around the image; Embellishments: Pearls & flowers from the stash; Tools/Other: My Favorite Things Fishtail Die, Shabby Blue Frantage around the outer edges

Card created by Melissa Andrew; Whimsy Stamps products: Wee Wyanet Rubber Stamp; Papers: Card stock: Bazzill Avalance White and Red, Design Paper: Simple Stories Summer Fresh; Tools/Other: Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Red Buttons, Baker’s Twine

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Our Guest:Alyce For this issue we are proud to introduce our readers to an amazingly talented designer, Alyce Keegan! Alyce is our guest for this issue and has shared beautiful cards in her own signature style.

Card created by Alyce Keegan; Whimsy Stamps Products: Wyanet; Papers: Prima Fairy Rhymes; Ink/Coloring Medium: Copic Markers:Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, R20; Hair: W3, W5, W7, R59; Outfit: E40, E41, E43, E44, E47; Aqua Details: BG000, BG01, BG05, BG09; Purple Details: V000, V01, V04, V06, V09; Rock: E11, E13, E15, E18; Embellishments: Prima Flowers, Tim Holtz Weathered Clock Die, Live and Love Crafts Scalloped Venice Lace and Rhinestone Lace, Prima Metal Butterfly Paperclips, Prima Almanac Wood Tickets, Shabby White Frantage; Tools: Vintage Photo Distress Ink and Applicator, Distressing Tool

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Card created by Alyce Keegan; Whimsy Stamps Products: Ellabelle Collecting Eggs; Papers: Prima Divine; Ink/Coloring Medium: Copic Markers: Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, R20; Hair: E53, E43, E57; Outfit: Peach R00, R11, E95, RV34, R59; Aqua BG000, BG13, BG49; Flowers: BV000, BV13, BV08; Baskets: E11, E13, E15, E18; Embellishments: Prima Flowers, Prima Wood Clock, Prima Fairy Rhymes Button, Live and Love Crafts Rhinestone Lace, Prima Metal Butterfly Paperclips, Twine, Cheesecloth, Adhesive Pearls, Shabby White Frantage; Tools: Vintage Photo Distress Ink and Applicator, Distressing Tool

Card created by Alyce Keegan; Whimsy Stamps Products: Polka Dott; Papers: Pion Design; Ink/Coloring Medium: Copic Markers: Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, R20; Hair: E21, E25, E29; Outfit: Purple BV000, BV00, BV02, BV13, BV08 Blue B91, B93, B95, B97, B99; Hat: E41, E43, E44, E47; Basket: E11, E13, E15, E18; Apples: R22, R29, R59, YG03; Grass: G21, G94, G99; Sky: B00, B91, B93; Clouds: C0, C1, C3, B60; Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers, Live and Love Crafts Shabby Bark Heart, 3mm Pearl String, Maya Road White Frame, Live and Love Crafts White Seam Binding and Antique Bell Lace, Prima Fairy Rhymes Buttons, Prima Metal Bird Paperclip, Cheesecloth, Adhesive Pearls, Shabby White Frantage; Tools: Vintage Photo Distress Ink and Applicator, Distressing Tool

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Introducing some of the talented members of the Whimsy Stamps design team. These ladies are important members of the Whimsy family and we are honored to share their work with you!

Card created by Tammy Louise Cunliffe; Whimsy Stamps Products: Shape EZ Dress and rolled flower and tipped flower, Shapeology dies/Elegant Butterflies, Leaf Trio, Welcome Baby, Button, Sentiment is Everyday Buttons by Raindrop Echo Designs, Whimsy Charm; Papers: Recollections, GCD, Bazzill; Mediums/Inks: Ranger Distress Ink, Color Box chalk; Embellishments: Really Reasonable Ribbon ruffle and leaves and button, Lace and doily /stash, Jump ring/create hanger, Stickles, Kaiser Craft Rhinestones; Other tools: Spots & dots Cuttlebug emboss folder, Cricut

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Card created by Heidy Blom; Whimsy Stamps Products: Mea Western, Vintage Birthday tabs 1, Corner die, Tab 1 Die; Papers: Glitz "Yours Truly"; Ink/Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Embellishments: Charm, Ribbon, Pearls, Handmade Flowers

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Card created by Melissa Andrew; Whimsy Stamps products: Wee One Rubber Stamp, Raindrop Echo Sun Moon Stars Rubber Stamp, Whimsy Lace Tape; Papers : Card stock: Bazzill Avalanche White and Artesian Pool Design Paper: Echo Park Bundle of Joy Boy; Tools/Other: Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Maya Road Baker’s Twine, Prima Crystals, Stardust Stickles

Card created by Debbie Eastman; Stamps: Life Begins; Coloring Medium: Spectrum Noirs: Leaves LG4 LG5 DG3; Flowers PP3 PP4 PP5 HB1 HB3 LV2 EB3 GB5; Background TB1 TB2 TB3 BT1 Blender; Papers: Papermania Sweet Nothings, Hunkydory Luxury shaped cards; Other: Spellbinders circle and scallop Die

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Created by Iris Wiechmann Whimsy Stamps Products: Sun Kissed, Summer Seals sentiments, Country Heart die, Vines dies set, Elegant Butterflies dies set, Picked Fence die, Corner dies set; Papers: Basic Grey; Ink/Coloring Medium: Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black; Embellishments: Silk ribbon, pearls, rhinestone, Stickles glitter glue, lace tape, mulberry paper flowers; Tools/Other: CutterPillar paper cutter, Cuttle Bug die cutting machine, Tim Holtz Butterflight border die, Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy for sponging edges

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Card created by Simonne Clay; Stamps: Birthday Baby Boy, Everyday Button Sentiments; Dies: Swirly Balloon Border die, Circle Pennants die set, Button die; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad; Colouring Medium: Copic Markers; Paper: MME Lime Twist 'Fly a Kite' 6x6 paper pad; Embellishments: Baker's Twine; Other: Sewing machine and white thread

Card created by Ellie Stover; Whimsy Stamps Products: The Gang's All Here, Welcome to the Big Top, Celebration Mini Tickets ; Dies: Contest Ribbons die set, Mini Ticket die; Papers: bazzil (red), neenah (white) SU (brown), My Minds Eye DP (Miss Caroline 6x6 pack); Embellishments: twine, eyelets, twill ribbon; Tools: scallop border punch (SU) 1/2" circle punch (EK); Other: Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils & baby oil for coloring, barn roof template from google search engine, ink applicator tool, ranger distress inks for applying to edges of stamped image and sentiments

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Created by Lori Pachkowsky; Whimsy Stamps Products: Party Pets; Coloring medium/ink: Copic Markers, Prisma Colour Pencils; Paper: Dollar Store, Close to My heart Cardstock; Embellishments: Brads, ribbon, flowers, gems; Tools/Other: Tim Holtz Walnut stain for sponged edges, Liquid pearls, computer for sentiment, sewing machine.

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By Iris Wiechmann

Productreview If you are like me, a passionate paper crafter, then you are obsessed with papers, especially with 'Designer Papers' (also called patterned papers or background papers). You'll never have enough!

I'm mostly a card maker this is why I'm always on the lookout for smaller, tighter patterns / 6x6 papers.

This is one of the many reasons why I love the Whimsy Designer Paper range designed by Michele Roos exclusively for Whimsy Stamps. The pattern size is perfect for card making as well as for scrapbooking or other paper projects. The ideally selected, coordinating patterns in each pack sparkle the inspiration. It is always a variety of stripes, dots, flowers/theme related objects, solids, patterns, plaids, etc. in each pack.

Each 6x6 paper pack contains 24 sheets (12 designs, two of each design) of high quality, textured vellum paper. The great paper quality makes it a pleasure to work with. They won't soak through if liquid glue is used and the heavy paper also adds to the solidness of cards or other paper projects created.

The color palettes used for the Whimsy Designer Papers are amazingly vivid, and brilliant. The surface of the paper is nice and smooth and has a satiny shine to it:

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When cutting the papers they won't fray.

I've had nice clean cuts each and every time.

They are also perfect for distressing due to the stronger paper: I used my electric distressing machine and the paper didn't tear, it distressed nicely. Even when I was forcing it through the machine back and forth to get a heavier distressed look (right side) it was not a problem at all.

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Here are samples created using Whimsy’s Designer 6x6 papers

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Creations These beautiful creations were crafted by some of our Whimsy Fans! Make sure that you check out our Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine for magazine call announcements because you could be the next fan feature in the next magazine!

Card Created by Manderly; Stamps: "Charlie Fishing on a Rock" with Bonus Sentiment StampArt Design by Kathryne, Sentiment is also available in "Fun Fishing Sentiments" and Dolar Digi Deals "Sentiments - Fishing Fun" StampArt Design by Kathryne; Coloring Medium: Prisma Pencils; Other: Memory Box Dies

Card byMaderly Stamps: "Jem" - StampArt Design by Kathryne, Sentiment is in Dollar Digi Deals "Sentiment - Fairy Wishes" StampArt Design by Kathryne, Butterflies are from "Happy Spring" StampArt Design by Kathryne; Coloring Medium: Prisma Pencils; Tools: Sizzix Dies; Embellishments: Flowers and Lace from Wild Orchid Crafts, Metal Word Charm by Tim Holtz

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Tutorial by Janette Garcia I would like to show how fun it is to cover a whole image with glitter. Using the correct tools you will be able to transform a great image into a brilliantly sparkly one. This technique is super fun; getting all the glitz yet still being able to see the image.

Supplies: ● Colored image ●Scor-Pal double sided adhesive sheets ●Crystal Glitter Ritz - Ultra Fine Glitter ●Die Cut Machine (optional)

1 Step 1: First you will need to cut down the adhesive sheet to your colored image size.

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Be careful not to touch too much of the adhesive; and lay it on top of the colored image. Rub firmly so that you avoid air bubbles.

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4 3 Step 3 and 4: *Optional- Die cut your image. The image is visible through the white protective sheet. This makes it possible to align the image.

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Step 7 and 8: Now you will begin to rub in circles with your finger. (Burnishing) Once you have rubbed (burnished) the entire image you can tap off any excess

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Step 9: You can now fold your paper to funnel the glitter back into the container.

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Step 10 and 11: The finished result is a colored image burnished with glitter. It is hard to capture on picture but it is quite pretty.

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Tutorial by Iris Wiechmann In this coloring tutorial I like to show you my way to color skin with violet shades. I use violet for skin when I want deeper, more prominent shadows. I also think it gives the skin a more natural live-like look.

There are many different color combinations for skin and the skin colors I chose for todays tutorial are E000, E00, E21 and BV00 for deep shadows. I also use the colorless blender. Usually I use more colors but for demonstrating purposes it is easier with just these 3 skin colors plus one for shadows.

The image is from Whimsy's Kenny K collection called 'Tex' and just perfect for a skin coloring tutorial as it has lots of skin to color. The ink I used for stamping the image is Memento Tuxedo Black (dye ink) and the paper I used is X-press It! The X-press It paper is one of my favorites for coloring with alcohol markers. I like the great blending capabilities of the very smooth surface and that it can take up a lot of color before it gets over saturated and starts bleeding over the lines. This is important if you color using lots of layers.

Step 1: I start with my lightest color, E000. This will be also my highlight color. Usually I like to have some uncolored areas (or almost uncolored) for highlights but not for the skin. I think this just doesn't look natural. In this case where there is a lot of skin to color I start with a small part of skin. Focus on this area first and then go on to the next.

This is important as alcohol markers blend best when wet.

The alcohol based markers don't stay wet as long as e.g. water based markers. The alcohol in the markers evaporates faster. To keep the paper moist you have to work fairly quick and on smaller areas. I saturate the paper with my lightest color it is also my base skin color. You can do circle motions or kind of flicking strokes whatever you like best. I personally never do circles, just don't like it too much. I always do light flicking strokes.

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Step 2: With my next darker color, E00, I mark where the shadows in his face naturally will be with the light coming more from the front/right side. In this step I don't use too much color, just do more like marking where the shadow areas will be.

Step 3: I then go in with my E000 again and slightly blend/smooth out the colors. For blending I also always use light flicking strokes.

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Always only blend the lines don't go over the whole darker area with a lighter marker too often as this will fade out your darker color pretty quickly.

Step 6: Let the image dry slightly before you add your violet color.

Then just light handed add the violet shade to the darkest areas. Do you see how it makes the image pop? You can leave it like it is with the harsh lines or blend in very carefully with flicking strokes just the outer lines of the BV00 color using E00. I'm not a fan of these harsh shadow lines so I slightly blended it in (you can see that on the next picture). I prefer to have more like a violet tinted shade. But this is all a matter of personal preference. Š Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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7 Step 7: Very carefully I blended in the BV00 with my E00

marker. Now go to your next area and start again with E000 first to saturate the paper in that area and then marking the shadow areas with E00 and blend again with E000.

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10 11 Step 10: Let dry slightly and add the violet shade again with BV00. Going back in with E00 and E000 if desired to blend.

Step 11: In this manner continue coloring the rest of the skin. To have a little break from all the skin color I went ahead and colored the rest of the image for a little change. You can see I still have parts of his body to color.

For the jeans I used B91, B93, B95 and B97. The hat and the chaps are colored with E40, E41, E42, E43, E44. For his gloves and hat band I used browns from the E30's range. Hair and all other gray/silver parts are cool

Here is the finished image, ready to be used on a project. As a final step I used the colorless blender and went over the highlight areas carefully to make them even a bit brighter. I hope you liked my skin coloring tutorial with violet shades and that I could give you some useful tips and inspired you to give it a try.

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Animal Texture Tutorial by Tammy Louise Cunliffe Copic markers can blend colors beautifully for images that portray human images, nature scenes as well as animals. Today I’m coloring the “You Moove Me” cow image by the Whimsy Artist Crissy Armstrong. The image is drawn in a cute almost quilt like manner, so the color choices are entirely open and don’t require a realistic style. The creation of the look of texture and design on a cows hide can also be created with the Copic ink. Let’s get started with the basic coloring then with the same colors, add some texture dots to the more shadowed areas!

Step 2: Use G21 directly under the cow to create the darkest areas and keep the ink tight up to the outline of the animal and grass, then pull the G21 outward with G20 and repeat this until you’re happy with the look.

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Step 3: Choosing E04, E21, E000 and E0000 for the hide color, starting from the lowest edge of the legs, belly, tail, neck and behind the legs in the areas of shadow, use E04.

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Step 9: Repeat the coloring from center and at edges toward the center of the section with a smaller stroke outward and very close to the line with Y38. Then to blend the colors, pull the darkest out with the medium color and do the same pulling the medium color out with the lightest color toward the center of the section.

Step 10: Choose three more colors for the patches and utter and in order to create a dimensional look here, I’ve used the darkest color (RV34) in a tiny almost dotted stroke at the inside of the line, pulled it into the center with the medium color (RV32) again with a very small stroke and blended the color toward the center with the lightest color (RV00) almost leaving a white section in the center and used a 0 colorless blender to smooth the edges.

11 Step 11: For the nose and utter sections I colored the outer edge with R20 for a rosy but fleshy look

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10 12 Step 12: I blended the R20 out with the R30 inward in circles for a small section that needed to look like skin

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Step 16: E04 was used in a thin stroke at the image lines for shadowing

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Step 15: The face is covered with E000 first and E21 from the outer edges inward leaving the center (eye area) in E000

Step 17: E21 was used to pull the E04 toward the center in small strokes

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19 Step 19: I used E50 to color in the cow hair entirely and E41 to move inward from the edges

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Altered Cans

Tutorial by Janette Garcia

Are you the type of person that saves packaging because you are already imagining a project?

Well; let me tell you that I have about 20 baby formula cans that I have saved to make into something pretty. The day has come and I will be altering a couple of cans into a neat pencil holders.

Supplies Needed: ● Can- any size ● Designer papers ● Adhesive - wet foam squares ● Colored image

Step 1: First you will need to strip off any label that the can has. Once stripped and cleaned then you can add your designer paper. I have measured my size by putting the paper on the can; marking the

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Next, I have wrapped bakers twine around the body of my can (this will be part of the design); and some bling towards the bottom. For a much neater look; you can add rows of twine towards the top and bottom of the can. I like adding the twine to help the paper stay in place.

Step 2: My 12inch paper doesn’t cover all the way around. So I will add a strip of reverse (coordinating) paper. I like adhering the paper with wet adhesive making sure to go right to the edges so that it gets glued down snuggly.

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Step 4: It is helpful to bend the image before adding it to the can. This will help the image curve with the can and not stick out

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Step 5: I have used foam squares to give the image some dimension.

Step 6: I have completed my cans by adding names, banners, and sentiments.

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airbrushed

clouds

Tutorial by Janette Garcia I thought I would share my favorite way to make clouds for my cards. I saw a tutorial from Bev Rochester and thought it would be fun to do the same technique using my Copic airbrush system.

Supplies: ● Airbrush System ● Copic Markers ● Cloud Template

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Step 1: First you must make your template. Bev has a printable one HERE that you can print and trim.I have made the second one by using cloud cutouts and gluing them to a strip of paper. You could even make your own.

Bev’s Template Link: http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/2011/06/clouds -template.html

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Step 2: It is a good idea to protect your workspace with a paper or nonstick mat. I place the template towards the top of the paper and spray using short bursts of air. I like to start spraying on my template and then move onto the paper so that I do not have harsh bursts of ink.

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Step 3: Next, move your template down and shift to either left or right. This is important because you do not want your clouds to be identical rows. Alternate sides and even tilt the template a bit to get a more natural end result.

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Step 4: I like to focus the ink in the dips in the clouds. When shifting your template down you must leave room in between layers. The white area(covering with template) is your cloud area. If you do not leave any white then your clouds will not be defined.

These clouds are so fun and quick. I love how soft and airy the result is.

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Card by Janette Garcia; Whimsy Stamps Products: Tex; Simple Sayings Notables 5, Notables 5 die; Papers: Crate Paper-Random; Papertrey Ink Stampers Select Cardstock; Ink/Coloring Medium: Memento Black; Copic- Skin-E13; E11, E00/ Hair-E29, E25/ Eyes-YG67, YG11/ Gloves-E37, E35/ Jeans-B99, B97, B95/ Belt-E19, E17, BV25, BV20/ Hat-E81, YR30/ Outline-BG32, G00, G000, Colorless blender; Embellishments: Buttons-Stash; Gem Stickers-Bling; American Crafts-Cord; Tools/Other: Airbrush Clouds-BG34 (using tutorial on previous pages.)

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Tutorial by Patricia Garcia In this tutorial I would like to show you how to make a beautiful birds nest embellishment to decorate your crafting projects.

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Supplies: ● Burlap ● Strong glue ● Scissors ● Twine ● Flat pearls or gems

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Step 2: Make a small slit in the burlap, but not all the

Step 1: Cut out a small circle from burlap.

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Step 3: Add glue to

Step 4: Make a

one of the sides of the slit and overlap and press firmly. This is why I recommend a strong glue so you won't have to wait till it dries to continue your nest.

Your nest should look like a bowl shape.

smaller one using more burlap and glue to the center of the nest.

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Step 5: Cut some twine and twirl the twine in a circle like shape, add some glue and glue down to the burlap.

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Step 6: Glue some flat pearls or gems to the center of the nest.

Step 7: Finished nest embellishment.

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Die Pile washi tape Tutorial by Tammy Louise Cunliffe A fun tutorial using Washi Tape and Whimsy Stamps Shapeology metal dies to create a one of a kind keepsake.

Supplies Needed: ● My project finished size is 4 ¼ x 5 1/2 ● Washi Tape (Pinks and Black) from Recollections and Tim Holtz ● Ribbon is from Whimsy (Pink Petal) ● Dies are Lock and Key Set Shapeology by Raindrop Echo Design ● Pink crystal ribbon Hobby Lobby ● Sentiment is Just a Note Notables 6 ● Turbo Tacky Glue ● Ranger Distress Stain ● Luminarte Radiant Rain twinkling H20 by CI ● Tim Holtz foliage ● Spare Parts Lock and Key Brads The Paper Studios

Whimsy Stamps Products: Just a Note Notables 6 sentiment set, Lock and Key die set, Blush ribbon; Paper: cards tock for base; Embellishments: Washi tape, metal accents brads, pink crystal ribbon; Other: Tacky Glue, Distressed Ink, Foliage, die cutting machine.

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Step 1: Cut stock paper to the same dimension of your card face

Step 2: Choose your favorite Washi tapes and begin covering your stock topper starting from one of the short edges (butting up evenly to each new tape design) all the way up to the end of the topper.

3 Step 3: Turn your topper over and fold under any of the remaining tape for that finished look

4 Step 4: Divide the length of your cards short side by 4 even sections and use your cutter to make 4 even strips. My card is 4.5” so my strips are 1 1/6” each.

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Step 5: Turn every other one upside down to miss match your design and create your weaved look.

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Step 6: I adjusted the strip a bit and added a pink strip matching my one tape design all the way through, but this is not mandatory, it just turned out that I liked the way it looks. Glue these strips to the card base, cut any excess off from the short edges

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Step 8: Cut slits for the ribbon in the seam of your card with a straight blade

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Step 11: Your die cut is not a 3 dimensional embellishment!

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Step 13: Then mainly around the edges and some on the glittered pattern on the top, add the Vintage Photo Distress stain to where the key will look aged.

Step 12: Cover the entire key front and back with Distress Stain, I’ve used Spun Sugar so the key will not only have an aged vintage look but will be more feminine

14 Step 14: For the final touches, some radiant rain twinkling H20 gold on the edges will give the key a rich metallic look. Š Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

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15 Step 15: Because of the glittered design of the DP on top, the stains will be lighter in the glittered areas. This adds texture and romance to your embellishment.

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Step 16: Assemble your embellishments onto your card and don’t skimp on the silky ribbon!

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Distressed Inks Tutorial by Patricia Garcia

For this coloring tutorial I will show you the way I color faces on my Whimsy images using Distressed Inks.

Supplies: ● Whimsy Stamps image stamp ● Paintbrush ● Distressed Ink re-inkers

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Do this step on all the face and until you cover all the face, leaving the

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Saying Goodbye Sadly, two of our very talented Whimsy Stamps Magazine Staff Designers will be leaving us after this issue. Lori Pachkowsky and Sylvia Blum have both been amazing assets to our Staff Team and we will all miss them dearly. Thank you both for all the time, commitment, dedication, talent, and friendship you have all so freely shared.

Please don’t be strangers! Best wishes for the future.

Lori Pachkowsky

Whimsy Stamps Products: Sweet Sparkle; Coloring medium/ink: Copic Markers, Prisma Colour Pencils; Paper: Bo Bunny; Embellishments: Pearls, floral ribbon, lace, ribbon, pearl brads, flowers; Tools/Other: Tim Holtz Walnut stain for sponged edges, Martha Stewart Small Fan Punch, Die Cut Dreams Die Cut.

Sylvia Blum

Whimsy Stamps Products: Fairy Fantasy Circle Postmarks; Papers: My Mind’s Eye; Ink/Coloring Medium: Hero Arts inks; Embellishments: baker’s twine; Tools/Other: Big Shot, Spellbinders dies

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Project contributors: Debbie Eastman Ellie Stover Heidy Blom Iris Wiechmann Janette Garcia Lori Pachkowsky Marilyn Scheller Melissa Andrew Patricia Garcia Shannah Bartle Simonne Clay Sylvia Blum Tammy Louise Cunliffe

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Editors: Ann Vento Denise Lynn …and as always, thank you to all our customers for your continued support of Whimsy Stamps products!

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