Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine Issue 8

●A recap of recentlyreleased stamps and dies

●NINE wonderful newtutorials!

● FREEBIE Shape EZtemplate by TLC

● Introducing two newmagazine staff designers

● “What’s Your Style?”Feature - what’s yours?

●April showers, May flowers- spring projects!

● Beyond Cards:scrapbooking

…and many more!

Whimsy StampsApril 2012, Issue 8�

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The Tidbits2 A Note from the Editors

Product Focus4 Recently Released22 Sentimental Stamping34 Whimsy Double Take: Angel Cody36 Custom Rubber Stamps72 Shape EZ with TLC

Project Focus28 April Showers, May flowers38 CASE Simonne12 For Mom and Dad46 What’s Your Style?

Beyond Cards76 Scrapbook pages78 Mini album

Company Team-up:58 Little Darlings Stamps

Do It Yourself!16 Feather Blending by Iris Wiechmann20 Pull Ribbon Flower by Patricia Garcia31 Flip Card Tutorial

by Iris Wiechmann44 Tissue Mod

by Tammy Louise Cunliffe53 Scalloped Circle Flowers

by Tammy Louise Cunliffe66 5-Minute Satin Flower

by Tammy Louise Cunliffe69 Criss Cross Card by Lori Pachkowsky80 Mother’s Day Tag by Sylvia Blum87 Kidz Kraftz by Toby Keenan

The Usual83 Digi Highlights90 Customer Creations

The Nitty Gritty92 Whimsy Family & Credits

Hello Crafting Friends,Whimsy is pleased to bring you another edition of our Inspirations Magazine. This issue willbe our last bi-monthly release, but fear not, we will continue to bring you new issues,however they will release quarterly and focus on seasonal projects, and new tutorials,and creative ideas. We are always excited to share these issues with you and recently wehave had many requests for print options. We want you to know we are hard at workresearching and trying to find a solution that will offer our customers the best quality at areasonable price. If the possibility arises for print versions, we will make them availablethrough the Whimsy shop.

In this issue you will find gorgeous projects and cards, informative tutorials, and some veryspecial creations and guest designer features. We hope you enjoy the pages of Issue 8

and will share it with your crafting friends. From all of us at Whimsy Stamps we wish you a fabulous Spring Time!

- DeniseHello Whimsy fans,The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming; spring has sprung and so has thelatest issue of the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine! This issue is filled withwonderful new creations from the Whimsy team and guest designers.

In these pages you will find a recap of some of the new images that were recentlyreleased as well as ideas on your Mother’s and Father’s Day cards. As April showersbring May flowers, we definitely had to include some wonderful spring creations foryou, too.

I hope you enjoy this issue and thank you once again for our continued support ofour publications!

- Ann

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My name is Sylvia Blum, I'm a mom to four boys(aged 7 to 19) and two dogs and wife to a verysupportive husband.

We live in the beautiful Southwest of the BlackForest (Germany). I work full time as a softwaredeveloper and project manager by day, and bynight I am a passionate paper crafter, cardmaker and stamper. Being creative and playingwith paper and stamps is my little escape fromthe everyday stress.

I was on the Whimsy DT for one year in 2011 andloved it! I'm thrilled that I have now been giventhe opportunity to work with the beautiful WhimsyStamps sentiment stamps and dies again as amagazine staff designer!

Hello all, my name is Tammy Louise Cunliffe andI'm an orange & red Gerber oving MarilynMonroe style enthusiast.

I love everything showing the strength of womenlike Amelia , Betsy and Elizabeth! Married 24years, mother of two and a resident of The GreatLakes State of Michigan. I recycle everythingand I believe that if it's hand made, it's worthwhile. With every post there is a InspirationalThought because I feel without inspiration, it's justno fun. My paper crafting began with thephoto's of my first child and went from scrapbooking to sentimental card making and now Iincorporate my love of coloring in my greetingcards and crafts. As a DT member, designer ofthe SVG cut template line "Shape EZ by TLC", andnow designing die templates in the Shapeologyline at Whimsy, my journey can only get better asI am just thrilled to be working with all of theextremely talented artists that make up theWhimsy Stamps Team helping to inspire all of you.

Whimsy is proud to introduce you to our newest Magazine Staff Designers, Sylvia Blumand Tammy Louise Cunliffe! These talented ladies will knock your socks off with theirbeautiful creations. Sylvia’s specialty is working with clean and simple design andTammy is our Shape EZ rock star!


Stamps: Birthday cupcake, Vintage Birthday Tabs 1; Papers: DCWV Celebration; Ink: Memento, Tim Holtz wild honeyfor edges; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Embellishments: twine, pennants, ribbon, button; Tools: corner punch

by Lori Pachkowsky

The projects showcased in this section of the magazine display the wide variety ofimages, sentiments, and dies that can be found at Whimsy Stamps, many of whichare from our most recent releases. But you can see how well new complimentsolder and vice a versa!

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Createdy by Marley van der Heijden;Stamps: Cinnamon Sugar, EverydaySayings Notables 4; Papers: CratePaper; Ink: Memento; ColoringMediums: Copics; Tools: Notables 4die, Paper Cutter, Cuttlebug, Glue;Embellishments: Flowers, Pearls,Martha Stewart butterfly punch,Ribbon, Leaves

Createdy by Patricia Garcia; Stamps:Dandelion Girl, Friendship Notables 2;Coloring Medium: Copic Markers;Papers: Design Papers- Basic Grey,Card Stock- American Crafts;Embellishments: Double Scallop BorderDie- Whimsy Stamps, Flowers, Stamens,Ribbon- The Little Boutique Etsy Shop,Pearl Swirls- Want 2 Scrap; Tools: WhimsyStamps Notables 2 die, SewingMachine, Leaf Punch- Martha Stewart,Nestabilities Circle Dies




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Createdy by Patricia Garcia; Stamps:Lemon Pepper, Aged To PerfectionNotables 3; Coloring Medium: CopicMarkers, Prisma Colored Pencils; Papers:Design Papers- Basic Grey, Card Stock-American Crafts; Embellishments:Flowers, Shabby Ribbon - The LittleBoutique Etsy Shop, Bakers Twine- MyStash, Glitter- Ranger; Tools: Notables 3Die - Whimsy Stamps, Vines Die Set -Whimsy Stamps, Sewing Machine

Createdy by Ellie Stover; Stamps: Angie,SU small baby sentiment; Coloringmedium/ink: Faber Castell PolychromosPencils, memento tuxedo black ink,tattered rose distress ink for sponging;Papers: My Minds Eye (Lost and foundcollection - Madison Ave), Stampin Upand Neenah; Embellishments:paperflowers, organdy and grosgrain ribbon,half pearles, glitter; Tools/Other: WhimsyStamps Vines Die Set, flowers and leavesdie (MFT), labels die (nestabilities), tagcorner punch (stampin up) paper doily,janome sew mini; sentiment computergenerated











Stamps: Wee Snippets Cake, Aged to Perfection Notables 3; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Papers: Design Papers-My Minds Eye, Card Stock- American Crafts; Embellishments: Flowers, Stamens, Silver Cord- The Little Boutique Etsy Shop,Ribbon,Pom Pom trim- Michaels, Rhine Stones- Heidi Swapp; Tools: Sewing Machine, Leaf Punch- Martha Stewart,Notables 3 Die- Whimsy Stamps

by Patricia Garcia





Createdy by Patricia Garcia; Stamps:Amy, Ticket Notes; Coloring Medium:Copic, Prisma Colored Pencils; Papers:Design papers-My Minds Eye, Card Stock-American Crafts; Embellishments: BraidedTrim, Shabby Ribbon, Flowers - The LittleBoutique Etsy Shop; Tools: SewingMachine, Ticket Die - Whimsy Stamps,Border Punch- Martha Stewart, LeafPunch- Martha Stewart

Createdy by Marley van der Heijden;Stamps: Apple Blossom, Party Mini LetterSeals; Papers: Maja Design; Ink:Memento; Coloring Medium: Copics;Tools: Cuttlebug, distress tool;Embellishments: flowers, pearls, leaves

How to: I cut the papers how I wantthem and place them on my card. Theedges I distressed with the tim holtzdistress tool. I stamped my appleblossom image and color this girl withthe copic markers. I place her on mycard. Then I have thorn of some cornersfrom the design paper and place themin the corners of my image. I stampedthe party mini letter seals and cut themout with my scissors, I place it on the rightof my image. Then I decorated the cardwith Butterflies, flowers, leaves & pearls.








Createdy by Patricia Garcia; Stamps:Birthday Cupcake, Celebration CirclePennants; Coloring Medium: CopicMarkers, Prisma Colored Pencils;Papers: Design Papers-Basic Grey,Card Stock- American Crafts;Embellishments: Mesh Trim, ShabbyRibbon, Flowers, Stamens- The LittleBoutique, Bakers Twine- My Stash;Tools: Sewing Machine, CirclePennants Die- Whimsy Stamps

Stamps: Sun Kissed, Everyday Mini Postage Stamps, Lavish Flourishes; Papers: Glitz Design Paper; Ink: Memento;Coloring Medium: Copics; Tools: Mini Postage Die, Martha Stewart Border Punch-floral, Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts-Nesting Flowers-Vine-Scalloped Circle-Butterfly

by Marley van der Heijden











by Lori PachkowskyStamps: Ryder Cole; Papers: Basic Grey and Bazzill Basics khaki card stock; Ink: Memento; Coloring Medium: CopicMarkers; Embellishments: Text from Cosmo Cricket Paper Pad, Button & twine, suede lacing.

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Createdy by Marley van der Heijden;Stamps: Chloe, Everyday Mini PostageStamps; Papers: Maja Design; Ink:Memento; Coloring Medium: Copics;Tools: Mini Postage Die, Picket FenceDie, Corner Dies, Cuttlebug, MarthaStewart Butterfly Punch, Crackle paint;Embellishments: flower lace, pearls

Createdy by Heidy Blom; Stamps:Cinnamon Sugar, Vintage Birthday Tabs 1;Papers: My Mind’s Eye - Howdy Doody;Coloring Medium: Copics; Embellishments:Ribbon; Tools: Picket Fence Die, Sewingmachine












Stamps: Bart Goes Golfing, Film Marker Sentiments; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers, Prisma Colored Pencils; Papers:Design papers-My Minds Eye, Card Stock- American Crafts; Embellishments: Mesh Trim-The Little Boutique Etsy Shop,Chip Board Letters- Prima, Button- Prima; Tools: Sewing Machine

by Patricia Garcia

This time of year brings us the chance to say thank you to all the moms and dads inour lives as wel celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Day. Whimsy has a variety of differentimages perfect for both of these special occasions.




Createdy by Lori Pachkowsky;Stamps: Sun kissed, VintageBirthday Tabs 1; Papers: K &Company Classic K Charlotte; Ink:Memento, Tim Holtz Walnut Staindistress ink; Coloring Medium:Copic Markers and prismacolourpencils with blending stump;Embellishments: Wild Orchid Craftsflowers, pearl brad, cheesecloth,doily, lace, butterfly; Tools: distresstool, Corner Die

Createdy by Patricia Garcia;Stamps: Wee Suzi, For the Womenin Our Lives; Coloring Medium:Copic Markers, Prisma ColoredPencils; Papers: Design Papers- MyMinds Eye, Card Stock- AmericanCrafts; Embellishments: Fancy Trim,Flowers, Stamens- The LittleBoutique Etsy Shop, Leaf Punch-Marthe Stewart, Border Punch-Martha Stewart, Rhine Stone Swirl-Want 2 Scrap; Tools: SewingMachine








Createdy by Shannah Bartle; Stamp:Meera by LiaStamps (digi) Papers:Cardstock-CM, DP- Bella! 'Oriental Chic'paper pad; Coloring Medium: Copics;Tools: SU Scalloped Punch, MFT Die-namics Leafy Flourish, Mounting foam;Embellishments: Kaisercraft WhitePearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Poppy (white),and Roses.

Createdy by Patricia Garcia;Stamps: Wee Florist, Aged toperfection Notables 3, For theWomen In Our Lives; ColoringMedium: Copic Markers, PrismaColored Pencils; Papers: Designpapers- My Minds Eye, Card Stock-American Crafts; Embellishments:Flowers- The Little Boutique EtsyShop, Crochet Trim- My Stash;Tools: Sewing Machine, Stapler,Leaf Punch- Martha Stewart, Swirl-Magnolia, Notables 3 Die-WhimsyStamps









Stamps: Chef, Ticket Notes; Ink/Coloring Medium: Memento tuxedo black, Copics, Copic Airbrush System; Paper: BoBunny, Bazzill; Tools: Ticket Die, EK Sucess small butterfly punch; Embellishments: Stickles, ribbon, rhinestones, button,mulberry paper flowers, shimmer sheer spritz, 3D Lacquer, Spica glitter pens, chandelier garland

by Iris Wiechmann



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This Copic blending technique is used if you like to blend twodifferent colors together. In this little tutorial I like to show you myway of using this technique. I used the yellow-greens (YG21-YG23-YG17) and a pink-violet tone using red-violets (RV52-RV55-RV19).

by Iris Wiechmann

The image is aWhimsy digitalimage from theMoon CookieGallery collectioncalled Leslie theTulip Fairy. I enlargedthe image a little soit is easier to showthe coloring on thetulip. I thought thetulip is just perfect fordemonstratingfeather blending asthere ae a lot twotoned tulips.

Step 1: Choose thedarkest color of one ofthe two tones. Start onone end of the flowerwith light and quickfeathering strokes. In mycase YG17. The fringededges you can see iswhat you want whenfeather blending.




Step 2: Now take yournext lighter color whichis your mid tone (YG23)and continue in thesame way with lightfeathery strokes. It isimportant with thistechnique to use a lighthand.

Step 3: Now take yourpalest yellow-greenand work with the samemotion strokes towardsthe middle of the tulip.But don't go any furtherthan the middle fornow.

Step 4: Start on theopposite end with yourdarkest color of thepink-violets which isRV19


Step 6: With the palest pink-violet tone,RV52, work your way towards themiddle and finally meeting the yellow-greens. It's important to always uselight feathery strokes as you blend into the opposite color because youdon't want to end up with a grubbylooking color. Only the light featherystrokes will give you a nice blend andyou don't want to have color blockseither.

Step 5: Next use your midtone RV55 as you didbefore with the yellow-greens

Step 7: Now take your lightestgreen again and with the sametype of strokes blend into thelightest pink.


Step 8: Viceversa with thelightest pink.

Step 9: Now you can go over your whole image a few times to get the depth of color you are trying to achieve.And voila, you are done blending together yellow-greens and violet-pinks! Have fun feather blending!


Step 2: Start Pulling Both ends of the string, pleating theribbon and tying a knot a bit tight.

Step 3: Your Ribbon should look like this, starting to takeform of a flower.

Magazine Staff Designer Patricia shows us how transform a simple piece ofribbon into a beautiful flower accent in this simple step by step tutorial. Usethese ribbon embellishments to jazz up your cards, scrap book layouts,

by Patricia Garcia

Supplies: Pull Ribbon (AssortedColors and Styles), Scissors, Brads

Step 1: Cut Desired Length of Ribbon, depending on thesize and pleats of the flower. I cut these at about 6 1/2inches.


Step 4: Snip Off Both Ends of string. Step 5: Now your Ribbon looks like a flower and is readyfor a center, I like adding Brads but I think you could addanything pretty.

Step 6: The Final results, I added different brads for different looks, the possibilities are endless.

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Stamps: Everyday Circle Postmarks; Coloring Medium: Tombow Dual Brush pen; Papers: Teresa Collins; Tools:Spellbinders Paper Arts; Grand Calibur die cutting machine, mini sewing machine; Embellishments: Kaisercraftrhinestones, grosgrain ribbon from stash, dimensional foam adhesive

Sentiments have many uses – they can be accents or finishing touches on yourcreation or even take center stage as the main focal point of a project. See how ourdesigns have shined the spotlight on the various sentiments and dies available atWhimsy.

by Sylvia Blum




Createdy by Deb Routledge;Stamps: Vintage Transporta-tion; Coloring medium &ink:Rangers Distress Ink Wal-nut Stain; Papers: Authen-tique 'journey collection';Embellishments: screw topbrads;Tools/Other: sewingmachine, nestabilities die,corner punch

Createdy by Sarah McLaughlin;Stamps: Gratitude Sentiments byRaindrop Echo Designs (digital);Papers: Blue Cottage Charms byMichele Roos Designs;Embellishments: Lace from CuddlyBuddly, Gems by Melissa Frances;Tools/other: Marianne DesignCreatables Butterfly die (LRO158);Quickutz Corner die; Memory BoxFancy Blossoms die; Deckle edgerectangle Nestabilities die; brownchalk inkpad









Stamps: Celebration Circle Pennants, Party Hat Sentiments; Dies: Circle Pennants Dies, Party Hats Die Set; Coloringmedium/ink: Tombow Dual Brush pens; Papers: My Mind's Eye; Embellishments: Kaisercraft rhinestone; Tools/Other:Spellbinders Paper Arts Grand Calibur die cutting machine

by Sylvia Blum






Createdy by Evi De Herdt; Stamps: LoveSentiments by Raindrop Echo Designs(digital); Papers: KaiserCraft [LoveLetters]; Embellishments: corners andflowers by WOC, pearls; Tools/Other:swirl (Cuttlebug) and butterfly punches(Martha Stewart)

Createdy by Evi De Herdt;Stamps: Love Sentiments byRaindrop Echo Designs (digital);Papers: KaiserCraft [Love Letters];Embellishments: corners andflowers by WOC, pearls;Tools/Other: swirl (Cuttlebug) andbutterfly punches (MarthaStewart)







Stamps: Friendship Notables 2; Papers: My Mind’s Eye, American Crafts; Inks: Versafine, Distress Inks, Sakura gel pen;Tools: Silhouette SD machine, Notables 2 Die, Fiskars and EK Success punches; Embellishments: Kaisercraft rhinestones,Glue Dots Mini, VBS double sided adhesive

by Sylvia Blum




Created by Marilyn Scheller; Stamps:Love Sentiments by Raindrop EchoDesigns (digital); Papers: Magnolia SpringBlossom Papers; Embellishments: I’veused some of the hearts cut out from theedges & used some flatback pearls frommy stash; Tools: Memory Box HeartDelights

Createdy by Evi De Herdt; Stamps:Love Sentiments by Raindrop EchoDesigns (digital); Papers: First EditionPapers " Spring Feast"; Embellishments:Flowers by WOC, ribbon; Tools/Other:butterfly punches







by Marilyn SchellerStamps: Froggy by LiaStampz (digital, includes the sentiment); Papers: Fabscraps; Colouring Medium: Copic Markers;Embellishments: Twine, Basic Grey stitched fabric brad; Techniques: Clear Dewdrops colored with blue copics andused glossy accents for the raindrops and splashes

As they say, “April showers bring May flowers!” Check out the fabulousrainy day and bountiful floral creations from our designers.



by Ellie StoverStamps: Everything's Just Ducky, Celebration Circle Pennants; Coloring Medium/Ink: Faber Castell Polychromos pencils,Memento tuxedo black ink, SU soft sky ink; Papers: Basic Grey (Marjolaine DP), SU DP for paper pieced umbrella andrainboots, Neenah and SU card stock; Embellishments: prima flowers, brads, clear heart shaped button, twine, sticklesglitter; Tools/Other: Picket Fence Die (Whimsy Stamps), Circle pennants die (Whimsy Stamps), cloud template (SU-retired), grass punch (MS), sponge for creating sky







Created by Iris Wiechmann; Stamps: SunflowerBuggies, freebie sentiment from Whimsy Stamps;Ink/Coloring Medium: Memento tuxedo black, Copicsand Copic Airbrush System; Designer Paper: BasicGrey – Piccadilly; Tools: Spellbinders labels 18, MarthaStewart border punch, Nellie Snellen rose and leafpunch; Embellishments: Whimsy buds, other mulberrypaper flowers, Stickles, ribbon, lace, rhinestones,buttons, brad, ladybug charm, head pins, coarseglass glitter, hemp cord, brad, small pearl heart.

Learn how to make this flip cardon the next page!




In this tutorial I would like to show you how to make a flip cardbase which is not only square or rectangular. You can actuallypick whatever shape you like using your dies. For my card Idecided to use Spellbinders Labels 18 die.

What you need:- cardstock piece 5 1/2 x 11inches (heavy cardstock isbest, e.g. 110 lbs)- die of your choice- pencil- ruler- bone folder- die cutting machine

Step 1: Score and fold your piece of cardstock at 5 1/2 inches

by Iris Wiechmann


Step 3: Position your die in thecenter of the left side of yourcard, using your marks as a guide.Secure the die with a piece of lowtack tape.

Step 2: Now measure and mark thecenter (2.75 inches) on top andbottom of the left side of your card.

Step 4: Now we have to cut it out. I usemy die cutting machine as I normallywould with just a little twist. Because weonly want to cut out half of the shapefor our flip card. In my case I use theCuttlebug. My sandwich for this is A-plate on bottom, then the B-Plate andthen the cardstock with the attacheddie on top (see picture).


Step 5: The last part of my sandwich is theC-plate. This is also my standard sandwichto cut thin dies (I know a lot of you do itwith the die facing up, but this is how I likeit best). The difference is that you onlycover half of the die with the C-plate. Thisway only that half of the die gets cut outwhich is covered by the C-plate. Usingyour marks on the card as a guide again.Now run it through your machine -making sure it doesn't shift. This is the onlypart that's a bit tricky. But if you do sometest runs you get used to it pretty quick. Itis really not difficult at all. I only used thistechnique with my Cuttlebug but I'mpretty sure it works similar with othermachines.

Step 6: This is how your card looks after you cut it. Step 7: Before we can finally fold it we need to score itagain. Score from your top mark down to where your

die cut shape beginsand from your bottommark up to the die cutshape (see picture). Nowfold it to the left. Andvoila your are done!

Your flip card base is nowready to be decorated.Please see my finishedflip card on page 30.

Have fun making flipcards and I hope youenjoyed the tutorial.


by Lori PachkowskyStamps: Angel Cody; Papers: Basic Grey and Prima; Ink: Memento, Tim Holtz Wild Honey distress ink; Coloring Medium:Copic Markers; Embellishments: Feather, ribbon, buttons, twine; Tools: Large, small star punch

Lori and Iris have both used Angel Cody, but in very different ways and for twodifferent occasions! Make the most out of your stamps by finding various ways to putthem to use!



Stamps: Angel Cody; Papers: Stampin’ Up; Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Copics; Paper: Stampin Up!; Tools: BirthdaySentimentables; Embellishments: cherry blossoms. Other paper flowers, moonstone brad, ribbon, Stickles, lace, button,rhinestone

by Iris Wiechmann





Whimsy Stamps carries a large variety of customizable rubber stamps.Our artist Raindrop Echo Designs will create a design tailored to yourspecifications, one that fits your style and crafting needs. Visit the shopto see the wide selection of options available!

Here are just some of the testimonials by ourcustom rubber stamp owners:

“I adore my personalized seal. I use it on every card andproject I create and I love that I can insert matching designpaper to rest of the card in the heart of the stamp to makeit match the card. Every single impression is perfect, I love itto bits!!” - Mariska van der Veer

“I use mine on every card I make and get so many lovelycomments on the stamp” - Bev Rochester

“Perfect impression each and every time” - Simonne Clay

“They are the perfect finish to every card, I love mine, so domy kids who both insisted on having their own made!” - DebRoutledge

“ I absolutely love mine! It stamps perfectly every time and Iuse it so often that it has a permanent home on an acrylicblock.” - Niki Estes

“ I love my custom winter stamp!! It is great for the back ofthe card or as a focal point on the front!” - Erin Bailey�


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Create and Selectively Edit,that’s what CASE is all about!This month we challenged ourstaff designers to CASE one ofWhimsy’s own talented DTmembers, Simonne Clay!Simonne lends her amazingtalents and coloring skills to thegorgeous creations she makesfor Whimsy. As a long standingand beloved member of theWhimsy family we wanted topay tribute to Simonne’sbeautiful work! Here are someof our favorite creations bySimonne and the CASE cardscreated by our designers inhonor of her work!

Whimsy Products: Madison Attitude, VintagePostcard, Everyday Mini Postage Stamps; Papers:Crate Paper Portrait, Kraft card stock; ColoringMedium: Copics, paper piecing technique onshopping bags and hat; Embellishments: ribbon,flowers; Tools: Shapeology Mini Postage Die,Martha Stewart Border Die and Leaf Punch Die

By Simonne ClayWhimsy Products: Celebrate Big!; Papers: BasicGrey, red and yellow card stock; ColoringMedium: Copics; Embellishments: Ribbon; Tools:Nestabilities, border die, corner die, andembossing folder








Inspired by “Celebrate Big”; Stamps: Birthday Pile Up; Papers: DCWV Celebration; Ink: Memento; Coloring Medium:Copic Markers; Embellishments: Ribbon; Tools: Corner dies set, Stampin' up edge punch

by Lori Pachkowsky




by Iris WiechmannInspired by “Celebrate Big”; Stamps: Sweet Little Donkey, Circle Postmarks; Papers: Lily Bee Designs - Head over Heels,Cardstock: Colorbok black; Ink : Memento tuxedo black; Coloring Medium: Copics; Tools: Corner Dies Set, EK Sucessflower punch; Embellishments: Stickles, lace, ribbon, rhinestones




Created by Tammy Louise Cunliffe, inspired by “CelebrateBig”; Stamps: Birthday Letter Seals, Amy; Papers: Bazzillstock, Tissue Paper, 3M Projector Sheets, Bo Bunny CrushDot, Bazzill Strawberry Cheesecake Two Scoops; Ink:Ranger Distress Ink; Coloring Medium: Copics, ColoredPencils with Gamsol; Tools: Mod Podge, Nestabilities LargeScallop Circle Grand; Embellishments: Flower Soft"Autumn, " Make It Crafty Butterfly Swirls Chipboard, ThePaper Studios Spare Parts Brads, Ribbon from Stash




Inspired by “Madison Attitude”; Stamps: Apple Blossom, I Heart You Tabs 2 ; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers, PrismaColored Pencils; Papers: Design Papers- Maja Design, Card Stock- American Crafts; Embellishments: Fancy Trim,Ribbon,Flowers, Gold Cord-The Little Boutique Etsy Shop, Charm- My Stash, Corner Die Cut- Sizzix, Flat Pearls- Kaiser Craft,Charm- My Stash, Leaf- Martha Stewart; Tools: Sewing Machine, Tab 2 Die- Whimsy Stamps

by Patricia Garcia





Inspired by “Madison Attitude”; Stamps: Cute Cupid, Treasured Moment Tickets; Coloring medium/ink: Copic CiaoMarkers; Papers: My Mind's Eye; Embellishments: flowers from WOC, ribbon; Tools/Other: Stickles (Crystal and Star Dust),Ticket Die and alignment tool, distressing, border punches by Martha Stewart

by Evi de Herdt





I recycle tissue paper when sent with gifts by tearing outa portion that is larger than the stock paper I've decidedto cover with it. Like above, the tissue paper had tears init from the tape so the center was the largest colorvariety non ruined portion.

Step 1: I use Mod Podge to adhere it to the stock and toput a shine and crinkle effect on the stock

Step 2: Drop and spread the Mod Podge on the surfaceshape of stock for your project

Step 3: Cover entirely and quickly

Texture and design with Mod Podge - Can’t find the perfect Design Paperfor your project or are you looking to put a personal touch to a specialproject? Look no further than the dollar store and their outstandingdesigns and colors of Tissue Paper.

by Tammy Louise Cunliffe


Step 4: When placing the tissue paper on the stock, andcrinkle it inward while being sure to cover all of the out-side edges

Step 5: Start to cover the tissue paper with ModPodge while pulling in from the outside edges andcovering the wrinkles and leaving them intact, pullas much of the tissue inward as to not leave muchto cut away from the edge.

Step 8: Trim away the entire edge of excess tissue paperdown to the stock

Step 6: Leave this to dry thoroughly on a surfacethat will not stick

Step 7: Be sure to not leave "puddles"of glue at thecreases as it will be too gummy and take away fromthe effect of texture

Step 9: This is the finished product to be used for texture,,color and layer to your project. This method can be usedon small die cuts, the entire base of the card instead of DPor on items such as chipboard.

You can see Tammy Louise finished project on page 41!


by Lori PachkowskyStamps: Lemon Pepper; Papers: Prima; Ink: Memento, Tim Holtz Vintage Photo distress ink; Coloring Medium: CopicMarkers; Embellishments: Doily, lace, ribbon, lock embellishment, handmade ribbon flowers, Misc. flowers, pearls,cheesecloth; Tools: Whimsy stamps Vines Die Set, Misc: Tim Holtz white crack paint

What’s Your Style? Clean and simple, one layer, shabby chic, focused ona sentiment, layered & embellished, bold & bright? The creations here area sampling of the various ways Whimsy Stamps products can be used toachieve a different look and style all your own.




Createdy by Doreen O’Brian; Stamp:Dandelion Girl, Love Mini Tickets; Papers:Nitwits; Inks/Coloring Medium: Promarkers,chalk; Tools: Mini Ticket Die, MarianneCreatables Dies-Heart, Double sided tape;Embellishments: Seam binding -Wild Orchid,Pinflair Gel

Createdy by Wendy Keenan;Stamps: Lemon Pepper, I HeartYou Tabs 2; Papers: Tim Holtz-Shabby Chic; Tools: Tab 2 Die,tree die, branch punch;Embellishments: ribbon, gems,flowers









Created by Tammy Louise Cunliffe; Stamps: Sympathy Bugs,Everyday Sayings Notables 4; Papers: Bazzill Stock, Bo Bunny VickiB collection; Ink/Coloring Medium: Distress Inks, Copics, GellyRoll; Tools: NB Classic Scalloped circles; Notables 4 die;Embellishments:Bandage Roll, Offray Satin Saddle Hot Pink ribbon,WOC 2 Tone Strawberry Pink Wild Rose 30MM, Websters Pagesbloomers Spring, Green Ribbon gifted, Flower Soft Lilac, MarthaStewart Flocking powder cosmos, Stickles Cotton Candy, OrangeRed, Fruit Punch, Bag ' o Buttons from The Paper Studios





Stamps: Angie; Sentiment: Celebration Circle Pennants; Ink/Coloring Medium: Memento tuxedo black, Copics;Designer Paper: Basic Grey - Two Scoops, Cardstock: Recollections dark teal; Tools: Whimsy Shapeology: CirclePennants dies; Embellishments: Whimsy Buds: cherry blossoms and sweet blossoms. Other: paper flowers, Stickles,lace, ribbon buttons, rhinestones, chipboard star, glitter, white paint

by Iris Wiechmann







by Sylvia BlumStamps: Aged To Perfection Notables 3; Dies: Party Time Notables 3 Die; Coloring medium/ink: Tombow Dual Brushpens; Embellishments: Kaisercraft rhinestone; Tools/Other: Spellbinders Paper Arts die cutting machine, square andcircle dies, embossing folder




by Sylvia Blum

by Ann Vento

Stamps: Film StripSentiments; Papers:Bazzill Cardstock, BoBunny Press;Inks/Coloring Medium;Distress Inks, SakuraGel pen;Embellishments:Want2ScrapNestabling pearls, SewSweet crinkled seambinding, JenniBowlindecorative pearl pin;Tools/Other:Spellbinders Paper ArtsGrand Calibur diecutting machine+ Lacey Oval,Scalloped Oval,Classic Oval dies

Stamps: EverydaySayings Notables 4Papers: My Mind’s EyeBright Side;Inks/Coloring Medium;Memento Tuxedo Black;Embellishments: crochettrim; Tools/Other: WhimsyStamps ShapeologySwirly Tree Die,Spellbinders die, paperpiercer







Stamps: Darling Dalmation, Love Mini Tickets; Papers: Gina K Pure Luxury 120lbs; Ink: Memento tuxedo black, DistressInks Shabby Shutters; Coloring Medium: Copics, Copic Airbrush System; Tools: Cuttlebug die, Cuttlebug borderembossing folders, EK Success corner rounder punch; Embellishments: baker’s twine maraschino red, ribbon, button,Stickles

by Iris Wiechmann






In this tutorial, Tammy’s shows you another way to use your Nestability dies.We all know they cut our paper, but did you know, they will cut through anylightweight material? With these scallop circle cloth pieces, you can createa one of a kind embellishment for your project. Even mix and match colorsthat will coordinate with your specific needs. An use any gems, brads oreven buttons in the center to add that bling.


Step 1: I used two different sized Spellbinder circles and 3layers of material at a time and did very little snipping tofinish the cuts with the Cuttlebug

Step 2: 9 of each size circle for two different flowers

Step 3: Fold the circle in half

Step 4: Fold the circle in half again


Step 5: Then fold the circle a third time in half

Step 7: When the 8 petals are on the string as above, pulltight to enclose them

Step 6: When you sew through, make sure all of thelayers are included and about 1/8 inch away from thecorner for fullness of flower

Step 8: Shape a circle with the flower petals fromthe bottom and close the circle by sewing the firstpetal to the last

Step 9: Still upside down, place the last petalover and bring string up through


Step 10: Squeeze the flower and sew the bottomcircle to cinch the petals closely together aroundthe tips of the petals

The flowers are complete, turnthem over, fluff them and adddesired embellishments. Theside view shows the twodifferent size circles used andthe height of the flower.


Created by Tammy Louise Cunliffe;Stamps: Spring Bringer, EverydaySayings Notables 4; Papers: Bo BunnyCrush; Coloring Medium: Copics,Gelly Roll Clear Star, Pentel WhitePen; Embellishments: Ribbon fromOffray, Satin and Tulle, Celebrate ItFloral Pics; Tools: Shapeology VinesDie Set, Notables 4 Die, Cuttlebugembossing folder Birds and Swirls,Spellbinders Grand Scallop Ovals

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Stamps: Little Darlings - Fresh Picked Flowers, Aged to Perfection Notables 3; Ink/ Coloring Medium: Memento tuxedoblack, Copics and Prisma Pencils for Outline; Papers: Bo Bunny - Sweet Tooth Collection, Bazzill pink and turquoise andwhite cardstock; Tools: Notables 3 die, Picket Fence die, Swirly Tree die; Other: EK Sucess small retro flower punch,Spellbinders dies; Embellishments: Stickles, Mica Flakes white, ribbon, lace, pearls, mulberry paper flowers

In this issue we are joined by the talented team from Little Darling Stampsand owner Angie Hunt as we share how well Little Darling Stamps work withWhimsy sentiments and dies! Our DTs have joined together to create thebeautiful projects seen here in our company team up feature!

Here’s a few words from Angie Hunt: “Little Darlings Rubber Stamps is amanufacturer/distributor of rubber craft stamps. We began our journey in2011 with the creation of the Little Darlings characters and have sinceadded Cutie Pies and Background stamps. This year we have plans to addeven more products to our line and will be debuting them at CHA in July.”

by Iris Wiechmann










by Sarah WinterStamps/Dies: Little Darlings Cutie Pies Ballerinas, Whimsy Stamps Shapeology Corner Dies Set, Celebration CirclePennants; Papers: glitz pretty in pink; Coloring Medium: distress inks skin –tattered rose,antique linen ,walnut stain, dress-victorian velvet ,worn lipstick black soot, hair –antique linen, walnut stain ,vintage photo black soot; Embellishments:ribbon, flowers, pearls






Createdy by Debbie Eastman;Stamps/Dies: Whimsy Stamps Aged toPerfection Notables 3 and Notables 3Die, Spiral notebook border die, LittleDarlings Catch a Falling Star; Papers:Basic Grey Oxford; Coloring Medium:Copic Ciaos; Embellishments: Kanbanruler stamp, Flat Backed Pearls

Createdy by Ellie Stover; Stamps: WhimsyStamps Everyday Sayings Notables 4, LittleDarlings Stamps Soooo Big; Coloringmedium/ink: Copic Markers, bashful blueink, chocolate chip ink; Papers: Stella &Rose Mabel Papers (My Mind's Eye),Neenah white, chocolate chip, crumbcake; Embellishments: ribbon, brads;Tools/Other: picket fence die (WhimsyStamps), lace border die (MFT), ovalpunch (SU), scallop circle nestabilities,sewing machine













Createdy by Debbie Eastman;Stamps/Dies: Whimsy Stamps Retrobottle Sentiments, Bottle CapDie, Calendar Background, LittleDarlings Cutie Pies Me & My TeddyBear; Coloring Medium: CopicCiaos; Papers: Echo Park A Boys Life;Embellishments: Flat backed Gems

Createdy by Janiel Corley; Stamps:Whimsy Stamps Ticket Notes, LittleDarling Stamps World Civics 101;Coloring Medium: Copic Markers,distressed inks around all paperedges; Papers: Graphic 45, BasicGrey, My Minds Eye, Bazzillcardstocks; Accessories: Pearls(Queen & Company) zipper pull tag(Tim Holtz) Braiding Cord (Elmer's)tulle, Paper flowers Ribbon from ,mystash; Tools: Ticket Die (WhimsyStamps) sewing machine;Techniques: I have used the TicketDie to make a beautiful decorativeedge. I have cut many and then cutthem in half and popped them justunder the papers edge.














Stamps: Whimsy Stamps Postage Stamp Sentiments and Everyday Mini Postage Stamp Sentiments. Little DarlingsStamps Cutie Pie - What a Sweetheart; Ink/Coloring Medium: Copics; Embellishments: Martha Stewart border punch forhandle and then ribbon flower placed over the top of handle from Joanne Fabrics, Oval and Scalloped ovalspellbinder die. Ribbon bow from Joanne Fabrics; Other: Basket from Target as well as the items in the basket

by Angela Wood






Created by Ruby Montes; Stamps: Whimsy Stamps For the Women inOur Lives, Little Darlings What a Sweet Heart; Dies: Whimsy ShapeologyDies"Picket Fence"; Mediums: Copics on MIC Blending Card; Paper:Bazzil,Generations,"Simple Stories"; Embellishments: Flowers: PrimaPaloma Collection,Wild Orchids, KAISERCRAFT, Ribbon Lace: Lost andFound 2 Blush,"Rosy"; Other: Ultra Fine Flower Soft,"Sage"






Createdy by JanielCorley; Stamps: WhimsyStamps Ticket Notes, LittleDarlings Flowers for You;Coloring Mediums: Copicmarkers, distressed inksaround all paper edges,Tattered Angel's glam onlarge rose; Papers: KaiserCraft, Sweetwater, MyMinds Eye, Bazzillcardstocks; Accessories:Pearls (Queen &Company), paperflowers (Kaiser Craft &Prima Inc.), doily,butterfly charm, leathertrim with eyelets, feathers,glitter tape, tulle, twillribbon (all from my stash);Tools: Fancy Ticket Die(Whimsy Stamps) sewingmachine

Createdy by Ellie Stover;Stamps: Everyday SayingsNotables 4 (WhimsyStamps), What aSweetheart (Little Darlings);Coloring medium/ink:Copic Markers, ChocolateChip; Papers: Lost & FoundMadison Avenue (My Mind'sEye), Neenah white, rosered, chocolate chip;Embellishments: crumbcake seam binding, sticklesglitter; Tools/Other: VinesDie Set (Whimsy Stamps),Nestabilities labels 8, sewingmachine












Created by Ann Vento;Stamps: Whimsy StampsFriendship Notables 2, LittleDarling Stamps Spring is inthe Air, Soooo Big and FreshPicked Flowers; Coloringmedium/Ink: Copics onMake it Colour blendingcard; Papers: Pink PaisleePrairie Hill Petite PaperPack; Embellishments: juteloop trim; Tools: WhimsyStamps Shapeology VinesDies Set, Spiral NotebookBorder Die

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Who doesn't love those soft ,silky beautifully symmetrical flowerson their projects? If you have 5 extra minutes and want to save

some pretty pennies, try this great tip for yourself!

What you need:- circle die cuts- die-cutting machine- satin, tulle, and variousother types of fabric- pearls- candle and match


Step 1: Once the circles are cut, I use open flame, but theheat tool works as well, do not leave the material directlyunder flame too long as the material will over brown. Practice and avoid burning Step 2: This petal is sealed and automatically curled

up from the flame


Step 5: I place the pearl brad from Wild Orcid Crafts in thecenter and wiggle it through the material and clasp in theback

Step 6: Here are some of thesamples done within 5 minutestime, and the toastier one onthe right is my favorite! It lookeslike a perfectly aged blossombut the softer looking bloom isthe one for this project!

Step 3: I've cut from two shades of satin, one cotton and one from tulle for texture, the tulle and the lightest satin arefrom the same size die

Step 4: Layer your flowers as desired from large tosmall, some of the flowers can be 4 and 5 layers,others are with 3, this is your preference and eachproject can look entirely different with the variousstyles!



Stamps/Dies: Angel Cody, Lavish Flourishes, Friendship Notables 2; Cloud Die,Notables 2 Die, Vines Die Set, Corners Die Set; Papers: French Poetry Print byCreative Imaginations DP, NB Standard circles and scalloped circles ScrapDP; Coloring Medium: Copics; Embellishments: Ribbon by Offray, Sandy Lyon,Sticker Design, Pearl brads by WOC, The Paper Studios Pearl Stickers, Star DustStickles









Step 2: Score both pieces of 12 x 6” cardstock in the centre.Now take a ruler and place it over the card stock from thecentre fold to one of the corners. Using and exacto knife cutalong the ruler line.

Step 3: Take your other piece of 12 x 6cardstock and match the ruler the same asabove and cut. Please not you want to cutthis triangle section on the opposite side asabove. See photo. So that once joined thetwo sections will overlap.

Step 1: To form the criss cross part you will need one piece of 12x12 cardstock cut in half. A 5.75 x 5.75 inch pieceof contrasting cardstock. Two pieces of designer paper 5.5 x 5.5 inches.

Tired of making plain old square cards? Well here is a tutorial from StaffDesigner Lori which shows us how to make a fun criss cross card with pullout insert! Follow her step by step tutorial and go from plain to pizzazz!

by Lori Pachkowsky


Step 4: Glue one pieceof cardstock on theother so it looks like this.

Step 6: Glue the designer paper to the cardstock. (Note:You will not need the remaining two designer paper

triangles.) I wanted my papers to contrast. Ifyou would like them to match then you onlyneed use one piece of 5.5 x 5.5 inch designerpaper cut diagonally.

Step 7: Glue these pieces to the matchingsections of the card base. For the insidepiece run a small strip of double stick tapeacross the bottom and secure. Do the sameto the top triangle.

Step 5: Score the 5.75 x5.75 and two 5.5x5.5 inch squares


Created by Lori Pachkowsky; Stamps: Cinnamon Sugar;Colouring Medium: Copic Markers, Prisma Pencils for grass;Paper: Basic Grey Sweet Threads; Embellishments: Brads,Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, star dust stickles; Tools:Whimsy Stamps Butterfly Die Set, Recollections leaf punch,circle and oval cutters.

For the inside pullout part I used a Piece of 5.5 x 5.5 inchcard stock. It is decorated with designer paper and a greatWhimsy Sentiment from the Funny Friend Sayings digitalsentiments set. I also cute two circles and folded them inhalf to make the tabs. You can design this part as you wish.Finish decorating the front with your image andembellishments.





by Tammy Louise CunliffeCreated by Tammy Louise Cunliffe; Stamps/Other: Tutu Sweet, Everyday Sayings Notables 4; Shape EZ Butterfly FlipTemplate; Papers: Bazzill stock; Tim Holts Shabby Chic DP; Coloring Medium: Copic Ink, Ranger Distress Ink, Gelly RollClear Star ink; Embellishments: Tulle from stash, Recollections gemstone stickers, Handmade flower, Kaiser CraftRhinestone stickers; Tools: Notables 4 die

Tammy Louise has been hard at work crafting new templates andcut files for the Shape EZ by TLC collection at Whimsy. This monthwe released files perfect for your spring time projects. The lovelyprojects in this section have been created by Tammy Louise toshowcase the new cut files – Wedding Dress, Butterfly Flip Card,Umbrella Card, and Cloud Flip Card!








Stamp/Other: April Sunshine, Ticket Notes; Shape EZ "Cloud Flip Card" template by TLC; Papers: Tim Holtz "Shabby Chic"DP, Bazzill Stock; Coloring Medium: Copic, Ranger Distress Ink, Momento; Embellishments: Say it in crystal by Prima, Rec-ollections Gemstone Sticker , Martha Stewart Butterfly sticker Lace Butterfly, Wilton heart paper doily, Whimsy Ribbon"Pearl", Arnold Grammers Angel Wings, Kaiser Craft Paper Blooms, Prima Mini Rose, WOC dew Drop Brad, Robyns NestDew Drops






by Tammy Louise CunliffeStamps: Aged to Perfection Notables 3, For the Women in Our Lives; Shape EZ template: Umbrella Flip Card; Papers: MyMinds Eye, Creative Papers Online Design Paper for flowers and leaves; Ink/Coloring Medium: Ranger Distress Inks,Studio G Pigment Ink; Tools: Martha Stewart Leaf Punch; Embellishments: N3 Fancy Chipboard by Make It Crafty,Hand made Tipped Scallop Flower by TLC, Ranger Crackle Paint "Picket Fence,” The Paper Studio pearl stickers,Diamond Stickles, Offray Organza ribbon, Say It In Crystals by Prima Line pearls






Created by Tammy Louise Cunliffe;Stamps/Other: Love Letter Seals, LavishFlourishes, Shape EZ "Wedding Dress"template by TLC, Shape EZ "Swirl Flower"template by TLC; Papers: Color Bok stockpaper, The Paper Studio DP - "Baby BluePaisley:Glitter Stock, Creative PapersOnline; Ink/Coloring Mediums: Mementoblack ink, Stampendous "Pearl LustureEmbossing Powder," Ranger Distress Ink;Tools: Martha Stewart Leaf Punch, CreativeMemories corner punch; Embellishments:Recollections gemstone stickers, CelebrateIt Floral Pick (White), Modern RomanceFloral Sprays, Recollections FloralHandmade Mulbury flowers

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by Marley van der HeijdenWhimsy Stamps Dies: Pedestal Tag - Hearts; Papers: My Mind’s Eye; Tools: Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch;Embellishments: flowers, pearls, Glimmermist, Letter Stickers

For this issue, our team of designers have focused their beyond cardscreations on making scrapping! We are showcasing some scrapbookpages as well as a special mini album. Each of these projects shows newand creative ways to use Whimsy images, sentiments, and dies!



by Patricia GarciaStamps: Little Fairy Friend; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Papers: Maja Design; Embellishments: Epoxy Tag- MakingMemories, Paper Doily- Cake Supply Store, Flowers, Bead Trim- The Little Boutique Etsy Shop, Brads-Recollections, Flatpearls-Kaiser Kraft, Rub on Letters- Making Memories; Tools: Sewing Machine



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Stamps: Celebration Circle Pennants, Friendship Notables 2, Celebration Mini Tickets, Adventure Mini Postage Stamps,Thank You Tabs 1, The Good Life Tickets, Lavish Flourishes, I Heart You Tabs 2, Love Postage Stamps, Party Mini LetterSeals, Aged to Perfection Notables 3, Custom Rubber Stamp Frame 1; Papers: Echo Park-Life is Good; Dies: Vines DieSet, Circle Pennants, Notables 2, Mini Ticket, Mini Postage Stamp, Double Scallop Border, Tab 1, Ticket Die, Corner DieSet, Spiral Notebook Border, Vintage Lamp Post, Pedestal Tag - Hearts, Postage Stamp, Picket Fence, Notables 3; Tools:Martha Stewart Floral Band Edge punch, Cuttlebug (continued on next page)































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(supplies continued) glue, papercutter, Martha StewartRibbon loop punch, Martha Stewart Grass Punch, MarthaStewart Butterfly punch, Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts: Branch &Berries Nesting Flowers (CreatingMemoriesinTime.net), Chocolate Alphabet, Billboard Sign, Handprint Alphabet,Butterfly, Flourish Die, Vine, Garden Alphabet, Nesting Stars, Film Strip; Embellishments: Prima Flowers, Chipboard,Pearls, Rub Ons, Ribbon, Buttons, Rhinestone Corners, Thickers, Metal frame, Stickers, Paper clip, Rhinestone Swirls,Butterflies, Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers, leaves and other flowers


With just a few simple supplies you can transform a piece ofcardboard into a fabulous gift tag! Following Slyvia as she showsus how to make the beautiful gift tag for Mother’s Day!

by Sylvia Blum

Supplies:- large manilaluggage tag- scraps ofpatterned paper- ruler- paper piercer- paper cutter- white gel pen- white ink- white paint- pearls- embellishments

Step 1: Gather your supplies: a large manila luggagetag, and some scraps of patterned paper.Then glue the papers on your tag and cut awayoverlaying pieces of paper

Step 2: Use a paper piercer and a ruler to create a fauxsewing border around the tag.


Step 3: Using a white gel pen, draw the ‘faux sewing’ where you poked the ‘stitching holes’ before. Then distressthe edges of the tag with some white ink and use some white paint and make some random white splatters onthe tag

Step 4: Lightly draw a stylized butterfly‘tail’ with a pencil onto the tag, thenuse your paper piercing tool to followthe lines. After you’ve piercedeverything you can erase the pencillines with an eraser

Step 5: Use some tiny white pearls to put them ontothe ‘tail’

Step 6: Die cut a tag using the ‘Double Scallop Tag’ dieand stamp ‘with Love’ (from the ‘Filmstrip Sentiments’set), distress it and adhere to the large tag




Step 7: Add a butterfly (who’s tail you’ve alreadycreated in step 4) and some more embellishmentsand you are done with a neat tag that you caneither give away for Mother’s Day or just tosomeone else who’s special to you!


by Heidy BlomStamp: Bunny Doll by Crissy’s Digis; Paper: Me to You "Spring chic;"Coloring Medium: Copics; Tools: Magnolia die,Fancy flourish die set, Sewing Machine; Embellishments: Handmade flowers, Ribbon, Pearl, Eggs from a local store

Our Digital Design Team have been busy creating these fantastic cards using imagesand sentiments from the wide variety of options found in our digital stampcollections. Each month the Whimsy Digital Arists release new images, sentiments,and papers – join us on the 1st of each month for these releases!



Createdy by Shannah Bartle; Stamp:Babe at the Beach by Crissy’s Digis,Background - "The Beach" from MakeIt Crafty; Papers: Cardstock - PTI, DP -Echo Park 'Summer Days';ColoringMedium: Copics; Tools/Other:Spellbinder Nestabilities - LatticedRectangles, Labels 18, MountingFoam; Embellishments: Kaisercraft RedPearls, Crocheted Lace, Wild OrchidCrafts Sweetheart Blossom

Createdy by Marilyn Scheller; Stamps:Bunny Doll by Crissy’s Digis; Papers: Isabelleby First Edition Papers; Colouring Medium:Copic Markers (Bunny – E33, E31, E50;Tummy & Foot Pads – R81, RV10, RV000;Flower – C1, V000, V95; Heart – RV29,RV42);Tools: Memory Box Single Swirl;Embellishments: Stampin Up BlushingDiamonds Glitter, My Mind’sEye brads




Createdy by Marilyn Scheller; Stamps:Meera by LiaStampz, FriendshipNotables;2 Papers: Basic Grey’s Curiodesign; Colouring Medium: CopicMarkers (Hair – C7, C5, C3, C1; Skin – E11,E0, E00; Dress – E08, YR02, YR00, E87,YG63, YG 61; Bowl – E39, E37, E35; Fruit –R14, R02, R00); Embellishments: GlitzGiant Rhinestones and small blackrhinestones from my stash; Tools:Notables 2 Die, Memory Box TwirledHeart

Createdy by Marilyn Scheller; Stamps:One Cool Cat by Crissy’s Digis,Celebration Circle Pennants; Papers:Bo Bunny & My Mind’s Eye; ColouringMedium: Copic Markers (Fur – C7, C5,C3, C1; Umbrella – B97, B95, B93, BG00;Chair – E25, E23, E13, E11);Embellishments: Glossy Accents for thesunglasses lens & icecubes;Techniques: For the sky, I used BevRochester’s cloud template, andgently rubbed in distress ink. The sandwas created by dabbing in Aleene’sGlitter Snow and when dry, I brushed inE15, E13&b YR31 with Copicmarkers;Tools: Circle Pennants Die, Nestabilities,corner punch, distressing tool











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by Evi De HerdtStamps: Froggy by LiaStampz, Birthday Postage Stamp Sentiment and Treasured Moments Tickets, post stamp by Eline'sHuis; Coloring medium/ink: Derwent Pencils; Papers: Echo Park [This & That] - brown and green cardstock; Embellish-ments: Glossy accents; Tools/Other: Shapeology Ticket die



This is a very special tutorialbrought to you by one of ourkid crafters, Tobby Keenan!Toby is 8yrs old, the youngestof five boys. He loves colouringand making cards just like hismum, our digital DT memberWendy Keenan. He lovessitting in her craft room to craftthe day away with Wendy. Heis really good at colouring andhas watched Wendy colourand he even try's to copy howshe does shadowing. He is veryartistic and a very sweet kindboy. We are very honored tohave Toby share his talents inthis issue!

by Toby Keenan


Created by Toby Keenan; Stamps:Hang in There; Papers: LimitedAddictions up up and away, BrownBazzil paper for matting; ColoringMedium: Promarkers;Embellishments: Ribbons, Flowers,Stickers; Tools: Leaf punchwoodware



Stamps/Dies: Scarlett West, Adventure Mini Postage Stamps and Mini Postage Die; Paper: Tim Holtz; Coloring Medium:Tim Holtz Vintage Photo and misc pinks; Copics - Brown clothes- E21 base, E13, E15, E17, E37; Pink clothes- R20 base,R81. R83. R85; Skin- E000, E00, E21, E11; Hair- E21 base, E25, E27, E57; Greys- C1, C3, C5, C7; Embellishments: Ribbonsfrom Really Reasonable Ribbons & The Ribbon Carousel, Steampunk Clockworks- from a Steampunk neclace I boughtspecifically to reproduce on a card, Studio G glitter glue; Tools: Magnolia tag die, Tim Holtz distressing tool for edges,Tim Holtz filmstrip

by Corry Smyrski

These beautiful projects were created by some of our Whimsycustomers. Thank you for taking the time to create and share with us!





Createdy by Rea Custer;Stamps: Wee Suzi; Papers:Twitterpated Ivory and Pink, DPStampin’ Up; Ink: Distress InksTools: Swirl Leaf Die;Embellishments: pearls, bluemesh are from stash, flowers,stickles

Createdy by ReaCuster; Stamps:Vintage Seed

Packets; Papers:River Rock-Stampin’ Up, stash;Ink: Distress Inks;Tools: Curling RoseDie-CC Designs;Embellishments:Burlap, shabbyribbon, button,pearls from stash,Stickles, browntwine-May Arts





OwnerDenise Lynn

Rubber ArtistsCrissy Armstrong

Elisabeth BellKennyK

Meljen’s DesignsRaindrop Echo Designs

Sylvia Zet

Digital ArtistsLiaStampz

LivvyBo DesignsMichele Roos

Moon Cookie GalleryShape EZ by TLC

StampArt Design by Kathryne

MagazineStaff DesignersIris WiechmannLori Pachkowsky

Marley van der HeijdenPatricia Garcia

Tammy Louise CunliffeSylvia Blum

Marilyn SchellerToni Poyser

Graphics DesignerRaindrop Echo Designs

Coordinators &Senior Designers

Simonne Clay(Rubber DT Coordinator)

Crystal Irwin(Challenge Sponsorship

Coordinator)Debbie Eastman

(Digi TeamDT Coordinator)

Senior RubberDesignersAnn VentoErin Bailey

Iris WiechmannLori Pachkowsky

Marley van der HeijdenPatricia Garcia

Rubber DesignersEllie Stover

Heidy Blom �Niki Estes

Sylvia BlumStephanne Maraver

Tammy Louise Cunliffe

Digital DesignersAlissa WellsAni RusevaCarly Wilson

Charlene BrownDoreen OBrian

Evi De HerdtJackie Randolph

Juelmarie MorganKim Bell

Marilyn SchellerSarah McLaughlin

Shannah BartleSuzanne McKenzie

Tammy OrtizToni Poyser

Wendy Keenan

Special GuestDesigners

Beate JohnsBev RochesterDeb Routledge

Dena ConcienneJacque BeddingfieldMariska van der Veer

Michele Roos

Guest DesignersAlberto GavaJanna Sicard

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magazine would not be possible!

Editors:Denise LynnAnn Vento

Little Darlings DT:Angela WoodJaniel CorleyRuby MontesSara Winter

Whimsy DT Contributors:Heidy BlomMarilyn SchellerShannah BartleEvi De HerdtDeb RoutledgeSarah McLaughlinSylvia BlumLori PachkowskyEllie StoverPatricia Garcia

Marley van der HeijdenDebbie EastmanIris WiechmannTammy Louise CuliffeDoreen O’BrianWendy & Toby KeenanAnn Vento

Customers:Corry SmyrskiRea Custer

Retailers:Heather’s Hobbie HavenHerazz ScrapbookingLoves Rubber StampsStamp and Create

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Whimsy Stamps Angel PolicyWhimsy Stamps, LLC is an “Angel” Company. We welcome ourcustomers to use our stamps on any HAND MADE artworks. Itemswhich are hand made are those which have been HAND STAMPED,created by hand, and have not been mechanically reproduced.

You may sell all hand made creations, which contain Whimsy Stampsimages. All hand made creations must be full projects or cards, notjust stamped images. Please do not mechanically, graphically, orelectronically reproduce any of Whimsy Stamps designs and/orimages, this also includes photocopying.

The sale of Whimsy Stamps images is strictly prohibited. This includeshand stamping the image and then selling it as a "topper" or blackand white or pre-colored image to another person or business entity.All Whimsy Stamps rubber and digital images are intended for yourpersonal use and enjoyment. You may not redistribute any of ourdesigns, this includes rubber designs, digital designs, and customproducts. Distribution includes but is not limited to: sharing via email,trading, swapping, lending, duplicating, posting to the internet, orreselling. Please respect the rights of our artists. All Whimsy Stampsdesigns and images are copyright protected and may not becopied without permission. Whimsy Stamps images and designs maynot be used to create logos or trademarks.

Appropriate credit should be given to Whimsy Stamps, its artists, andour design team members whenever possible.

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