Whimsy and Stars Snowball Boy

Greetings!  I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and no one was caught on the "naughty list".   We had weather in the 80's the weekend before and on Christmas day.  The grandchildren had a fabulous time playing outdoors.  We are "hunkering" down now for colder weather, but alas no snow in sight anytime soon.  I could not resist making a "snowy" card.  My grandson turned 12 on the 27th and I always make him a masculine themed card for his birthday, so this card serves a dual purpose.

Here is my card for today's post, which can be found in the Whimsy and Stars Studio Shop titled Snowball Boy.  

Thanks for stopping by today!  Whimsy and Stars has rubber stamps and digis that will suit your every need.   We would love for you to visit our blog and show us your creations on our Facebook page!

Challenges entered:

Cute Card Thursday - anything goes

Whimsy and Stars New Digi Release and a Challenge!

Welcome to the  Whimsy and Stars Studio new digi release and...a Christmas card C-H-A-L-L-E-N-G-E!  We have a new  digi to show you featuring Mabelle's new design "Shine" .   There are more new Christmasl and Winter designs in her store here.   All digis are available in instant download!  Visit the Whimsy and Stars blog for the challenge details!

Introducing Shine:

And my card:

I used American Craft design paper, Kringle and Co., added a Memory Box "Snowflake tree" diecut and made a poinsettia flower for the tree base.  I colored "Shine" with Copic markers.  

Thank you for joining us today!  Don't forget to enter our challenge and pickup your free digi.  

Thanks for visiting today, I hope you will take time to visit Maybelle's store and look us up on Facebook too!

Whimsy and Stars Gingerbread Girl

Greetings!  I hope everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving.  I love being with family and celebrating the blessings of this holiday.   We are definitely barreling towards Christmas now, homes are already decorated with lit trees showing in the windows.  Soon there will be Christmas caroling and the aroma of baking filling the house.

Today I'd like to share my Gingerbread Girl with you, which can be found in the Whimsy and Stars Studio Shop titled "Gingerbread Boy".  Silly me, I had already decided on a color theme of pink and green and colored the icing pink before I realized "she" should have been a "he"!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today, I appreciate all your comments and support.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Challenges entered:

Simon Says Anything Goes Challenge

Crafty Girlz Challenges

Cute Card Thursday

Crafty Ribbons Challenge

Patties Creations Challenge

Snowflakes and Ornaments

I really love creating and sharing my Whimsy and Stars Christmas cards with you!   Today my newest creation, "Ornament Girl" has been published on the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog here.  Christmas is approaching with the speed of lightning!  I just can't believe some people have already started putting up their Christmas decorations - I need to finish and tuck away all of Thanksgiving first.   

Ornament Girl

Ornament Girl is available as an instant digi download in the Whimsy and Stars store here. I really enjoyed coloring her with my Copic markers and adding the snowflakes  I cut with Stampin Up's Festive Flurries dies.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog today, I appreciate all your comments and support.

challenges entered:

CMC Copic Challenge

Make It Monday

Challenges4Everybody

Crafty Calendar Challenge

Whimsy and Stars Design Team Showcase and Holiday Sale

Greetings everyone!  Today Whimsy and Stars Studio has another new Christmas digi to introduce to you, "Christmas Snowman".   There are lots more new Christmas and Winter designs in Mabelle's store here.   All digis are available in instant download!  One lucky random winner will be chosen and will receive one digi image of their choice.  Here is my holiday tag:

And...did I mention "Sale"?  Mabelle is offering 25% off on every order of $6.00 or more starting today through November 30th.  Just use code WSSTHANKS2013 to receive your discount at checkout.

Thank you for hopping with us today!  Don't forget to leave a comment on each design team member's blog which is listed on my sidebar.  This will increase your chances of winning a digi of your choice.  

Thanks for visiting today, I hope you will take time to visit Maybelle's store and look us up on Facebook too!

New Christmas Digi and Design Team Showcase!

Greetings everyone!  Today Whimsy and Stars Studio is proud to introduce another new Christmas digi, "Snowy".   There are lots more new Fall and Winter designs in Mabelle's store here.   All digis are available in instant download!  One lucky random winner will be chosen and will receive one digi image of their choice.

Introducing "Snowy"

I chose my blue design paper from My Mind's Eye "Sweater Weather" collection.  I embossed my snowy landscape and highlighted with distress ink.  My snowflakes were cut with a Martha Stewart punch and my sentiment was a freebie.  "Snowy" was colored with Copic markers. I love the Christmas season and all the adorable images available, I think this is going to be one of my favorites! 

Here is my "Snowy" creation:

I chose my blue design paper from My Mind's Eye "Sweater Weather" collection.  I embossed my snowy landscape and highlighted with distress ink.  My snowflakes were cut with a Martha Stewart punch and my sentiment was a freebie.  "Snowy" was colored with Copic markers.  This is definitely going on my list of favorite digis!

Thank you for hopping with us today!  Don't forget to leave a comment on each design team member's blog which is listed on my sidebar.  This will increase your chances of winning a digi of your choice.  

Thanks for visiting today, I hope you will take time to visit Maybelle's store and look us up on Facebook too!

challenges entered:
Challenges 4 Everybody
One Stitch At A time
Jingle Belles
613 Avenue Create
Creative Inspirations
Crafts-Too Challenge You

Whimsy and Stars Studio Design Team Blog Hop

Welcome to the  Whimsy and Stars Studio design team showcase blog hop and new digi release!  We have a new Winter digi to show you featuring Mabelle's new design "Holly Girl".   There are more new Fall and Winter designs in her store here.   All digis are available in instant download!  One lucky random winner will be chosen and will receive one digi image of their choice.

Introducing Holly Girl:

She is just adorable and definitely has a head start on Christmas.  Here is the card I created  using "Holly":

I'll just provide a brief description and then on to the blog hop!  I used My Mind's Eye Stella Rose "Christmas Wish" design paper and colored my image with Copic markers.  I added a Creative Memories trees border punch and Smooch vanilla shimmer to her wings. 

Thank you for hopping with us today!  Don't forget to leave a comment on each design team member's blog which is listed on my sidebar.  This will increase your chances of winning a digi of your choice.  

Thanks for visiting today, I hope you will take time to visit Maybelle's store and look us up on Facebook too!

Challenges entered:
Eureka Stamps Challenge #60 - anything goes
Christmas Cards All Year "Round
IDIC Challenge #180
613 Avenue Create Challenge #40
Christmas Card Challenge #45
Challenges 4 Everybody
One Stitch At A Time

Whimsy and Stars Jolly Christmas

I couldn't wait to share a Christmas card with you today!  I know we haven't even celebrated Halloween or Thanksgiving yet, but I've already started making Christmas cards.  It's never too early to get a head start on Christmas!  This adorable digi is Jolly Christmas: 

Jolly Christmas is available as an instant digi download in the Whimsy and Stars store here.  I used Basic Grey's Jovial design paper, Spellbinders diecut, Cricut cuts, Sizzix embossing folder and colored my image with Copics

Thanks for visiting my blog today, I love reading your comments and appreciate all your support!

Crafter's of Faith September Blog Hop

On the last day of every month, my blogging group take turns hosting a challenge.  This gives us a chance to flex our crafty fingers and interact with all our friends on Crafter's of Faith.

This month's challenge is "anything goes" with a scripture of our choice.  I chose Psalm 91:1.

Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the most High will rest in the Shadow of the Almighty.

I live only about 45 minutes from the Outer Banks and was just thinking about "hurricane season" and how we have been so blessed this year.  This verse has always brought me such comfort and peace.

I used an Art Impressions stamp colored with Prismacolor pencils and a Darice embossing folder.  I also used Spellbinders dies to cut out my image and corresponding background.

Thanks for visiting my blog today I appreciate your comments and support!  My sister's blogs are listed on my sidebar, please take a moment and give them a look and some love!

                                                                      

Whimsy and Stars Autumn Harvest

I'm thrilled to be sharing one of Mabelle's fabulous fall creations with you today, "Acorn Squirrel".    She is getting ready for a long cold winter by harvesting acorns:

I chose "Farmhouse" patterned paper from Crate Paper and colored my image with Copic markers.   I cut my leaves with a Creative Memories punch and used a "Fall" stamp I found in my local Michaels.  

I just love that adorable bonnet!  You can purchase this cutie as an instant digi download from the Whimsy and Stars store here.  There are also other new fall creations to choose from.

Thanks for stopping by today!  I love reading your comments and appreciate your support.

Challengers entered:

Craftin Desert Divas

The Artistic Stamper

Craft Your Passion

Bitten by the Bug 2

Just for Fun

Aud Sentiments

Whimsy and Stars Design Team Blog Hop

Welcome to the  Whimsy and Stars Studio design team showcase blog hop and new digi release!  The new Fall design team has some gorgeous creations to show you featuring Mabelle's new digi "Pumpkin-Sunflower".  Mabelle also has more new Fall and Winter designs in her store here.   All digis are available in instant download!  One lucky random winner will be chosen and will receive one digi image of their choice.

Introducing Pumpkin-Sunflower Teddy:

What an adorable teddy!  He is so cute sitting on the pumpkin holding a leaf.  

I'll just provide a brief description and then on to the blog hop!  I used My Mind's Eye Stella Rose "Mabel" design paper and colored my image with Copic markers.  I added a Creative Memories border punch fence and decorated with leaves punched from a Creative Memories punch.  A little dash of distress inks was used on the fence and leaves.

Thank you for hopping with us today!  Don't forget to leave a comment on each design team member's blog which is listed on my sidebar.  This will increase your chances of winning a digi of your choice!  

Thanks for visiting today!  I hope you will leave us a comment and take time to visit Maybelle's store.   Whimsy and Stars Studio is also on Facebook too!

Back to School!

I can't believe summer is "almost" over!  When the yellow school buses start coming by my house early in the morning, I feel like it's a brand new season.  I fell in love with this digi by Mabelle, "Back to School".  

I just love the huge pencil and the happy look on that adorable face!  I have one grandchild in kindergarten this year who was "bustin" at the seams to get started and then older grandchildren who were dreading the start of another school year.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Whimsy and Stars has rubber stamps and digis that will suit your every need.   We would love for you to visit the new blog and show us your creations on our Facebook page!

Crafters of Faith August Blog Hop

Well, sadly summer is officially over after today, it just seemed like it went by way too fast this year!   I have had a fabulous week at Pawley's Island in South Carolina and leaving for home in a few hours.  The weather was perfect and the ocean was just delicious.  The best part was spending time with my daughter, SIL and grandchildren.  This was the perfect way to say adieu to summer.

For this month's challenge, Kelly asked us to create a card honoring our mom or dad.  Her inspiration came from Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you."  My dad is still alive so I am honoring him today with a card I created based on his love for farming.

The background is from a Create with TLC image and the tractor is from a JPEG image I had in my files.  I don't believe my dad ever drove a tractor that old, but he did not have a canopy or luxuries of today's models.  I loved to ride up and down the rows with him whenever I got the chance.

Please take a moment  and visit my blogging sister's blogs and see their creations.  They are listed on my sidebar.  Wishing everyone a blessed day and a happy and safe Labor Day!