Something Punched and a Sneak Peek

Hi All!

Happy Friday! Bet you're saying what is she doing here already?lol I just posted a few days ago that I was taking a blogging break and now I have a card to share! I think posting and taking the pressure off myself actually helped. I felt like making a card for the first time in weeks. And it helped that I have gorgeous new Whimsy Stamps rubber sitting here too.

Stamp Something

Today is a new challenge over at Stamp Something and so I wanted to share a card made to fit the challenge and using some brand new Whimsy products, releasing on Wednesday, June 15th. This card uses the new Into the Farm BG and Summer Letter Seals sentiments both designed by Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs.

Our sponsor this week at SS is Whiff of Joy and so I thought this sweet summer image would be perfect to pair with Ann's new background and sentiments. The challenge theme is Something Punched, so I used nesties to frame the sentiment and then used the Double Scallop Border Die available at Whimsy to have another punched element. I've threaded ribbon through the border and then added a charm, which you can find at Whimsy too. The papers are Websters Pages with a farm stand theme and they have been stitched on the sewing machine. The image was colored with Copics and then I've embellished with flowers. The edges have been distressed and I added crackle paint to the background and sentiment pieces.

This card also fits the challenges at:
Crafts and Me - #38 Stamp something
My Mum's Craft shop -  #9 punch it
Paper Pretties - Summer
A Spoonful Of Sugar -  #155 Summer - Colours, images etc
Bearly Mine - #12 Anything Goes
Craft Room Challenge - #1 Anything Goes
Everybody-Art-Challenge - #145 Distress
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes
Make it Monday - Always anything goes
Creative Cowgirls - Summertime Fun

Before I head out today, I wanted to share some other fun news with you....

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 so much for stopping by today. I'm not sure when I will be back, but I hope you have a great weekend. If you're up for a challenge join us over at SS and be sure to check out the other Whimsy peeks at our DT member blogs.