Friday, December 19, 2014

Friendship Hop


Hello welcome to our friendship hop in honor of Simonne!

Simonne has been a part of the Whimsy family for many years and today we wanted to share our love with her and show her how special she is to us. Thank you for everything you do for all of us at Whimsy, Simonne!

For those of you who don't know Simonne allow me to share a bit about her. Not only is she a super talented card maker, skilled Copic colorer, and brilliant Whimsy illustrator, she is also an amazing person. I have had the pleasure of working with Simonne over the years and have developed a true friendship with her. It always amazes me how attached we become to our crafty friends, some of whom we have never actually met in person. I could not imagine my days without having her to chat with and laugh with and just share day to day stuff with. She always makes me smile!

Our DT have come together today to share creations made especially for Simonne. We hope you will hop along with us and check out the fun cards and personal messages to Simonne. And we might even have a little treat to give away for one or two participants also! So be sure to leave comments on all the DT blogs along the way and we will draw 2 random winners who will be given one of our Clearly Whimsy Stamps sets designed by Simonne herself!

For my card today, I have used the stamp sets Happy Hello and Happy Everything along with the Stitched Border Trio Dies and Sweet Large Word Die.

I created the background using Memento inks in a rainbow of colors and the 2 circle burst stamps from Happy Everything. Then I used more rainbow colors of ink and smeared those on a scrap paper and then cut the sweet with the Sweet Large Word Die. I've embellished with some red twine and used foam tape to add dimension to the top layer. The friend word is from Happy Hello.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Simonne, we love ya!



17 comments:

Gloria Shirr (purpleglo) said...

Fabulous Card Denise! I think it is great that you are celebrating Simmone. She sounds like a wonderful lady! Thanks for a chance to win. I love Whimsy; and have lots of their rubber stamps; and a few digital ones. Happy Holidays! Hugs, Gloria

http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com

EriEs said...

it is very yummy card :D, love this rainbow colors, it is so fresh. thanks for chance to win

Margreet said...

Great goodbye card!
xxx Margreet

Judith said...

So pretty Denise - I just love the bright colours hugs Judith x

Mary Holshouser said...

Love all of the colors used in the card. makes it so bright and cheerful.
thanks for sharing a wonderful card.

Sue said...

How lovely to have this special blog hop.
Your card is gorgeous, I love the design and wonderful colours.
Sue xx

BMW said...

This card is so nice and bright and happy ~ she will love it! Thank you for sharing your creation with us!!

Anet's Crafting said...

Beautiful CAS card Denise, I love the layout and pretty background. I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and all of the best for the New Year. Anet x

Mary Lou said...

Beautifully bright sweet card Denise!!
Hugs and Merry Christmas

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Fabulous colors and design on your card!

Jean Bullock said...

Excellent card. I love the rainbow coloring.

Sol said...

Sweet Colors!!.. I have started to want this die.. Love the word.. Great Card for a Friend!!.. Great CAS card!!. Merry Christmas!!

Crissy Armstrong said...

Beautiful work Denise, as always! Simmone's stamps surely lend themselves so perfectly to the CAS style, and this card is a great example. It is also fun to do stamping techniques and play around that way too, which her stamps are also perfect for. I love your choice to use the colours of the rainbow. You're amazing!!

Dee Earnshaw said...

Such a bright, fun card - your friend will adore this CAS - the sentiment is perfect for the design of this card

Jade said...

Wow! What a brilliant and colorful card for a wonderful friend. So sorry to know Simonne is leaving Whimsy. Thank you for offering a Clearly Whimsy Stamp set by Simonne to a lucky winner.

SemSee said...

Oh Denise! I think I've hopped about 5 times since Friday, and every time I hop, I am in tears by the end. Then to read what you have written ... I just don't know what to say! You are an amazing, wonderful person and I am so honoured to call you my friend. Thank you so much for organising this hop, and thank you so much for EVERYTHING! Your friendship, support, encouragement, laughter and love. Love ya too, sweetie! xoxox

Mary-Anne V said...

Great rainbow themed card.