Whimsy inspired issue2 summer 2016

Summer 2016, Issue 2

Whimsy Inspired e-magazine Cards, Special Projects and Tutorials, Sneak Peeks and more!

July Release week July 11th thru the 15th 1st Annual Craft Retreat - Sept 30th

Fun in the Sun Tutorials

CAS Stamping

Project Ideas and more…

Contents

Inside this issue‌ Craft Retreat Weekend Info - pg 3 Newly Released - pg 5 Summer Fun - pg 15 Tutorials Scrap Tags - pg 21 Aerogram - pg 28 Project Ideas Gable Box - pg 26 Treat Holder - pg 43

Christmas in July - pg 27 Sneak Peeks- pg 34 June Card Kit - pg 42 Credits - pg 40

Just a Note Summer has officially begun and our team members have been working like crazy to bring you beautiful eye-candy featuring all of our new summer and celebration themed products. Issue 2 of our Whimsy Inspired e-magazine is full of fun in the sun themed goodness that we hope will spark your creativity this season! We also have some sneak peeks at new products releasing this month, some tutorials and special projects, and lots more!

We wish you happy reading from all of us at Whimsy Stamps!

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Whimsy Stamps 1st Annual Weekend Craft Retreat Friday, September 30th through Sunday, October 2nd 2016 Marriott Courtyard Orlando Lake Nona Resort Orlando, Florida Need a weekend getaway to relax and get your craft on? Want to meet new people while learning new crafty tips and techniques?

Join us for 3 full days of crafting and classes, friends and fun with some games, prizes and more, all while enjoying a weekend away in sunny Orlando, Florida. This retreat is hosted by Denise Lynn, owner of Whimsy Stamps, with classes taught by our talented Whimsy artists and designers.

Our Teacher Line Up: Whimsy artist Crissy Armstrong Whimsy designer Faye Wynn-Jones Whimsy designer Linda Levoir Whimsy designer Alanna Moses Whimsy designer Iris Wiechmann What to Expect: 5 in depth classes taught by our talented teachers - spread out over 3 days - classes will include coloring tips with various mediums, crafting techniques and special projects multiple craft projects each day open room time at end of each day to continue crafting chance to make new friends and have fun with like minded crafters games, prizes, and goodie bags.

Event Cost: $359 for the 3 days of classes and projects $100 non-refundable deposit to hold spot, remaining balance due by August 1st, 2016 **Please note this event cost does not include hotel, transportation, or food **We can only accommodate 36 people at this weekend event. Please book early to reserve your spot .

Important: Attendees will be required to bring a basic crafting tool kit to the retreat weekend - including coloring medium, scissors, adhesive, etc.

A full list of supplies will be emailed to all attendees one month prior to the event.

Project and class kits will be supplied to each attendee and will include card stock, papers, embellishments, stamped images, and more.

Each attendee will also receive a goodie bag of new Whimsy products not yet available to the public.

Hotel Information: Marriott Courtyard Orlando Lake Nona 6955 Lake Nona Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32827 +1-407-856-9165 Cancellation Policy: $100 non-refundable deposit due to requirements and hotel contract Cancellations made before July 15th will receive a refund of the amount paid, less the $100 non-refundable deposit.

No refunds after August 1st, however you will receive the kits for all projects made at the retreat.

Every case will be reviewed individually. A full/partial refund and/or transfer may be offered upon consideration.

To purchase your deposit now, please CLICK HERE. www.whimsystamps.com

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Newly Released

Card by Shannah Bartle Whimsy Stamps Products: Bee Happy from our Crissy Armstrong collection and Whimsy ‘Summer Breeze’ Enamel Dots; Materials: Nitwits Bee-Lightful Collection, Tuxedo Memento ink, Copic markers (BG000/11/53/72, C00/1/3/5/7, R20, Y11/17/38), Frayed Burlap Ranger Distress Ink, Memento London Fog & Dandelion inks, HOTP Label dies, Wild Orchid Crafts Satin ribbon, Roses & Crochet Lace, Stardust Ranger Stickles, Kaisercraft Snow pearls (coloured with Copic C5), 3D mounting foam; Tools / Other: Manual die-cutting machine, computer & printer www.whimsystamps.com

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Card by Linda Levoir Whimsy Products Used: Beary Fun from our Lee Holland Collection, Summer Breeze 6x6 paper, Summer Breeze Enamel Dots; Materials Used: Versafine Ink Onyx Black, Hot Pressed Water colour paper, Distress Ink Markers - Antique Linen, Walnut Stain, Twisted Citron, Spiced Marmalade, Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder, Glue, Foam Tape.

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Card by Shannah Bartle Whimsy Stamps Products: Wedding Odd Couple from our Crissy Armstrong collection and Whimsy ‘Summer Breeze’ Enamel Dots; Materials: Bella Boulevard Riley Collection, Tuxedo Memento ink, Copic markers (C00/1/3/5/7/9, E31/33/35/42/43/44, R20/81/83/85, W00/1/3/5/7, Y21/38, YR24), Kaisercraft Decorative Die Labels, Wild Orchid Crafts Rose & Sweetheart Blossoms; Tools / Other: Manual diecutting machine Card by Shannah Bartle Whimsy Stamps Products: Mariposa from our Wee Stamps collection; Materials: Nitwits Daisy Collection, Tuxedo Memento ink, Copic markers (BG000, G40/43/46, R20, Y21/17/38, YG61/63/67, YR21/23/24), Antique Linen Ranger Distress Ink, Nestabilities Lacey Circles, MFT Circle STAX, Crochet Lace, Kaisercraft Snow pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Roses, Gardenias & Sweetheart Blossoms, Stardust Ranger Stickles, 3D mounting foam; Tools / Other: Manual diecutting machine, computer & printer

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Card created by Shannon McComb Whimsy Stamps products: Clearly Whimsy Stamps Ocean Journeys and Ocean Journeys Sentiments; Materials Used: watercolor paper, Zig clean color brush markers, sequins, glue dots, Versafine ink

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Card by Michelle Oatman Whimsy Stamps Products: Hay Horsey from our Crissy Armstrong collection, sentiment included with stamp; Matericals Used: cardstock, designer paper, Copic markers, flower embellishments, sewing machine for stitching accents.

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Card by Bridget Curnow Whimsy Stamps Products: Bee Happy from our Crissy Armstrong Collection; Materials used: card stock in white and black, designer papers from Echo Park, Prisma pencils, cloud dies.

Turn to page 11 for a how to on making your own Double Z Fold card

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Double Z Fold Materials Needed: White Card stock about 280 GSM 5 1/2" x 11" White Card stock about 280 GSM 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" Paper trimmer Scoring board Bee Happy stamp set by Crissy Armstrong How To: Pick up the larger piece of your white card LANDSCAPE. Score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2" and decorate as desired then Z fold your card Pick up the smaller piece of your white card LANDSCAPE. Score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" and Decorate as desired then Z fold your card Adhere right hand side of the smaller card to the inside back, right hand side Adhere left hand side of the smaller card to the front left of the card

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Card by Tracy Wray Whimsy Stamps Products: Hello Balloons from our Krista Heij-Barber Collection, It’s a Party 6x6 papers; Materials: cardstock, flowers, die cut embellishments from Noor! Design, Copic markers, sewing machine for stitched details, sentiments made on computer, Creative Expressions Finishing Touches-Beaded Swirl Flourish, Gusso paint and Time Holts distressing tool on card edges. www.whimsystamps.com

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Card created by Vicki Parson Whimsy Products used: Need More from our Clearly Whimsy Collection, It’s a Party papers and dots; Materials used: VersaMark ink, Brilliance Graphite Black, Copic Markers: E25, E23, Y13 – silver gel pen, white EP, white card stock, brown card stock, foam tape, Wink of Stella glitter pen, scissors

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Card created by Crissy Armstrong Whimsy Stamps Products: Wedding the odd Couple from our Crissy Armstrong Collection; Materials Used: Copic markers, Memento Ink, card stock, ribbon, charm, adhesive, die machine and frame dies www.whimsystamps.com

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Summer Fun

Project created by Vicki Parson Whimsy Products: Snappy Birthday from our Krista Heij-Barber collection ad part of the June monthly card kit; Materials Used: Copic Markers: B000, R39, R29, R27, R24, R22, YG13, YG25, Y11, Y13, C05, E15, E13, E11, Y02, Y08 – gel pens, fine glitter, white ink for sponging tan card stock, scissors, foam tape, liquid glue, score board Surprise Pop Up Box Card tutorial can be found on Splitcoast Stampers HERE

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Cards created by Vicki Parson Whimsy Stamps Products: Snappy Birthday from our Krista Heij-Barber collection, It’s a Party 6x6 papers, It’s a Party Enamel Dots; Materials Used: – Both of these are A2 sized cards - Yellow card stock base & ribbons on both cards are from the Whimsy June 2016 card kit, Copic markers: (for crab gatefold) – B000, BG72, B24, R39, R29, R24, R22, Y08, Y15, YG25 (for starfish Z-fold) – B00, B000, E000, E00, E02, E41, E42, Y11, Y13, gel pens, fine glitter, liquid glue

For a video tutorial on how Vicki created these adorable cards, please click HERE

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Drinks Anyone?

Project created by Ellen Haxelmans Whimsy Products: Clearly Whimsy Stamps Squeezed stamp set and Shapeology Squeezed Dies and Sentiment Banner Dies; Materials Used: Copic markers, die cut letters, die cutting machine, adhesive, sewing machine and thread, drinking straws.

This is a great accent for those Summer BBQ food tables or as an accent on a cake. You could make mini banners with a single straw and add them to cupcakes.

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Card created by Shannon McComb Whimsy Stamps products: Clearly Whimsy Stamps Squeezed stamp set, Shapeology Squeezed Dies, Hand Stitched Border Dies; Materials Used: card stock, watercolor paper, ink refills, Zig clean color brush markers, sequins, glue dots, Versafine ink

Card created by Shannon McComb Whimsy Stamps products: Clearly Whimsy Stamps Squeezed stamp set, Shapeology Squeezed Dies, Hand Stitched Border Dies; Materials Used: watercolor paper, Zig clean color brush markers, card stock, Versafine ink

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Under the Sea

Card by Bridget Curnow Whimsy Stamps Products: Snappy Birthday from our Krista Heij-Barber Collection; Materials used: cardstock, Stonehenge Cotton watercolor paper, Prisma Color pencils.

All the bubbles were hand drawn and the background colored with Prisma pencils.

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Card created by Vicki Parson (A2 size top folding card) Whimsy Stamps Products: Snappy Birthday stamp set from Krista Heij-Barber; Whimsy Shapeology Hand Stitched Rectangles Nested dies, Whimsy Shapeology Honey comb dies (included in June card kit), Everyday Mini Sentiments clear stamp set Materials Used: Brilliance Graphite Black pigment ink (Copic friendly), white and tan card stock, ribbon and sequins are all from the June 2016 card kit, blue, dark blue, light blue and green ink refills, water with paint brush, Sea salt, watercolor paper, foam dots, white, blue and clear gel pens, Copic markers (B00, BG10, BG49, BG45, E15, E13, E11, E02, E00, E000, R00), Ranger Liquid Glue

Card created by Vicki Parson Whimsy Stamps Products: Snappy Birthday stamp set from Krista Heij-Barber; Whimsy Shapeology Stitched Circles dies, Everyday Mini Sentiments clear stamp set Materials Used: white card stock, Copic Markers: E00, E11, E30, BG000, BG10, BG45, BG49, RV66 – Whimsy Stamps Shapeology Stitched Circle dies, Gansi Tambi watercolor, paintbrush, water, corner chomper, Kraft ink, VersaMark ink, white EP, craft foam, liquid glue *Check out the card kit video on how to create the Salted Background technique cut out with the honey comb dies!*

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Tutorial Using scrap pieces of desginer papers to create adorable gift tags.

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Tracy has made 3 very simple tags using scraps of paper she had left over from creating other cards. She loves the new paper pads from Whimsy so much she didn’t want to waste any of it!

Summer Breeze and It’s a Party 6x6 Designer paper pads were used to create these tags

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Simply cut a tag shape or use a die, add some stripsof paper. Then rip and tear them to add texture or try a distressing tool to roughen up the edges. Add a little white gesso paint to the edged of the tag for more texture.

Tag with sentiment focal point

Whimsy Stamps Products: It’s a Party designer paper, Birthday Greetings from our Whimsy Sentiments Collection; Materials Used: flowers, ribbons, die cuts, stitched edges done with sewing machine, twine, adhesive, gesso paint

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Images as the focal point Use already colored up images that you have laying around. See how simple it is to quickly turn your scraps into something special .. We hope you’ll give it a try!

Whimsy Stamps Products: Jillian and Friends from our Wee Stamps Collection; Summer Breeze designer papers and enamel dots; Materials used: flowers, hemp twine, distressing tool, Copic markers, adhesive

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Card by Tracy Wray Whimsy Products Used: When it Rains clear stamp from our Krista Heij-Barber Collection; Materials Used: distressing tool, twine, hole punch, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Copic markers, gesso paint, adhesive

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Project Idea

Gable Gift Box

Project by Vicki Parson Whimsy Stamps Products: June monthly card kit, including Snappy Birthday clear stamp set, Whimsy Shapeology Stitched Tag Dies, Materials Used: Copic markers: E11, E02, E00, E000, B01, B00, YG11, YG13, YR02, Y06, R24, Gel pens, Watercolor paper, water, paintbrush, refill inks in blues and greens, large sea salt, linen thread, foam tape, kraft ink, blue ink for sponging around polka dotted papers, liquid glue www.whimsystamps.com

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Christmasin July

Card by Linda Levoir Whimsy Stamps Products: Heidi from Wee Stamps collection, Shapeology Layered Snowflakes Dies; Materials Used: Versafine Ink - Onyx Black, Hot Pressed Water colour paper, Distress Ink Markers - Antique Linen, Walnut Stain, Tumbled Glass, Snow themed design papers, White Card Stock, Ribbed Kraft Card stock, Walnut Stain, Distress Ink Pad, Gesso, Glitter, Glue, Foam Tape, Cheesecloth, Paper flowers, Frosted Berries, Glittery Ribbon, Gems, Sable Water Colour Brush Sizes 000 and 00, Circle Die, Frame Die, Paper Trimmer, Distressing Tool (or scissors), Scissors, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer www.whimsystamps.com

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Tutorial How to make an aerogram?

An aerogram is where the letter and envelope are one and the same. It was used during World War 2 to send secret messages. Ellen thought that was so creative and had to make a modern looking aerogram to share with all of you!

Turn to page 35 for supplies

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Step 1: Creating the envelope. Ellen used a plastic stencil as a guideline. You can also use an envelope score board or tear a paper envelope open and use that as a guide.

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Step 2: The second step was the most fun part; decorating the envelope. In the middle part of this envelope Ellen used the rectangle and scalloped frame from the “Shaker Builder Sweetest Birthday” dies. This is perfect to write your notes on. The inside was further decorated with “Playful Pups” and “Playful Pups Add Ons” and sentiments from the “From a Friend” stamp set.

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Step 3: For the outside decoration, Ellen used another dog and sentiment (“Playful Pups” & “From a Friend” stamp set). And the stamps from our “Handmade From Me” stamp set did make this aerogram look like a real envelope.

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Step 4: The last step is to give your envelope a perfect closure. For something like this, Ellen didn’t want the recipient to have to tear open the envelope as it would ruin the aerogram. Therefore, she used Velcro on every piece that normally needs glue. The Velcro doesn’t need to be expensive… Ellen actually recycled hers from a cornflake package. :)

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Whimsy Stamps Products: Clearly Whimsy Stamps Playful Pups and Playful Pups add-ons, From a Friend, Handmade From Me; Materials used: envelope stencil, Copic markers, embossing powder, heat tool, adhesive, Velcro, scissors

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Sneak P eeks Coming in July

Card created by Linda Levoir Whimsy Stamps Products: Birthday Beauty from our Little Cottage Cuties collection; Materials Used: Versafine Ink - Onyx Black, Hot Pressed Water colour paper, Distress Ink Markers Vintage Photo, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Peacock Feathers, Seedless Preserves, Shabby Shutters. Coloured Card stock, Jewel Coloured Design Papers, Satin Ribbon, Decorative Chipboard Pieces, Tsuseinko Brilliance Ink, Paper Flowers, Coloured Gems, Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder, Distressing Tool (or Scissors), Scissors, Fancy Frame Die, Small Circle Die, Glue, Foam Tape, Wink of Stella Pen www.whimsystamps.com

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Card created by Jeanette Comerford Whimsy Stamps Products: Ellie and Mouse from our Crissy Armstrong Collection, Card Builder Many Thanks Die Set, Friend Large Word Die; Materials used: Ink, card stock, Copic markers, ribbon, sequins, white accent pen.

Card created by Jeanette Comerford Whimsy Stamps Products: Hugs ’n Fishes from our Krista Heij-Barber Collection, Slip ‘n Slide Dies, Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles Dies; Materials used: Ink, card stock, die cutting machine, adhesive, foam tape, Copic markers, reinkers and sponge

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Card created by Iris Wiechmann Whimsy Stamps Products: Clearly Whimsy Stamps Bold Statements, Circles, Circles, Circles, Summer Breeze Enamel Dots; Materials used: Versafine Ink, Mama Elephant Pigment Ink, card stock

Card created by Iris Wiechmann Whimsy Stamps Products: Clearly Whimsy Stamps Love is a Flower, Card Builder Many Thanks Dies, Summer Breeze 6x6 papers; Materials used: Versafine Ink, Mama Elephant Pigment Ink, card stock, die cutting machine, adhesive, foam tape, stamp positioning tool, stickles glitter glue

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Card created by Alanna Moses Whimsy Stamps Products: Clearly Whimsy Stamps Bold Statements; Materials used: PTI pure poppy, orange zest, lemon tart, winter wisteria, new leaf, Hawaiian shores, royal velvet inks , card stock, glitter card stock, foam tape

Card created by Alanna Moses Whimsy Stamps Products: Clearly Whimsy Stamps Bold Statements, Retro Flowers, Summer Breeze Enamel Dots; Materials used: card stock, watercolor paper, distressed inks, acetate, white embossing powder, heat tool, adhesive

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Card created by Bridget Curnow Whimsy Stamps products: Ice Cream Love from our Art by Mi Ran collection; Materials Used: card stock, designer papers, Copic markers, adhesive.

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Card created by Bridget Curnow Whimsy Stamps products: Mouse and Butterfly from our Lee Holland collection; Materials Used: card stock, designer papers, ink, Copic markers, adhesive

Card created by Alanna Moses Whimsy Stamps Products: Clearly Whimsy Stamps Love is a Flower, Card Builder Many Thanks Die Set; Materials used: Versafine Ink, card stock, sequins, Altenew Forest glades, Frayed leaf, Evergreen, Sea glass, Dusk, Desert night ink pads, adhesive, die machine

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Card created by Tracy Wray Whimsy Stamps products: Hugs ‘n Fishes from our Krista Heij-Barber collection; Materials Used: card stock, desginer papers, Copic markers, adhesive, cheese cloth, distressing tool, white accent pen, Memento Ink

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Card created by Bridget Curnow Whimsy Stamps products: Ellie and Mouse from our Crissy Armstrong collection; Materials Used: card stock, designer papers, Copic markers, adhesive, die cuts and die machine.

July 2016 card kit sneak peek!

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June Card Kit available now

Projects by Vicki Parson Whimsy Stamps Products: June “Happy Birthday” card kit contents.

More details about projects can be found throughout this issue. Watch Vicki’s kit video HERE

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Project Idea Treat Holder

Project by Vicki Parson Whimsy Stamps Products: Whimsy Shapeology Honey Comb Die and other June card kit items; Materials Used: purchased plastic kid’s shovel, 3” x 6” gusseted Cellophane Bag (cut off at top to fit shovel), purchased salt water taffy to fill treat bag, Whimsy Stamps Hand Lettered Encouragement Clear set, Versamark ink, white EP, linen thread www.whimsystamps.com

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Credits Whimsy Card Contributors: Bridget Curnow, Crissy Armstrong, Ellen Haxelmans, Iris Wiechmann, Linda Levoir, Michelle Oatman, Shannah Bartle, Shannon McComb, Tracy Wray, Vicki Parson Tutorials: Ellen Haxelmans and Tracy Wray

Special Projects: Vicki Parson

Whimsy Illustrators: Crissy Armstrong, Elisabeth Bell, Krista Heij-Barber, Lee Holland, Mi Ran Jung, Nina-Marie Trapani, and Sylvia Zet

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