Whimsy and Stars Studio

Winners of the Christmas Design Team Blog Hop!

Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner:

Carla Suto
http://carlasstampingspot.blogspot.com

She won the Grand Prize of THREE Digi Stamps of her choice!

Surprise!
I also have 7 additonal winners of ONE Digi Stamp!!

Congratulations to:

Mandy - http://amandacruxton.blogspot.com/ 

Audrey - http://audreypettit.wordpress.com/

Lynda - http://positive-force.blogspot.com/

Karin - http://peppermintpattys-papercraft.blogspot.com/

Sue - http://bearhousecreations.blogspot.nl/ 

Karen - http://karensdigi.blogspot.com/ 

Carol Hirsch

(All winners: Please send your email to [email protected],
I will send you an email with info on how to claim your prize)

Thank you everyone for particpating in our Blog Hop
and for your wonderful love and support to my art!

2013 Winter Design Team call!

Looking for some experienced and talented designers to join our current fabulous Design Team for 2013 Winter Season!

Card Designers who are experienced in coloring, great layouts and active in blogging.

The call will be open until October 31st. The guest designers will have the chance to play with my latest digi designs for a term of 3 months (with the possibility for extension)

DT Term from January 2013 to March 2013

Requirements:

1. Have a blog & be an active blogger
2. Able to commit to a 3-month term.
3. Create 3 monthly projects or cards using the Whimsy and Stars Studio digi designs. Our DT is a flexible one, you can post your 3 projects with flexibilty.
4. Share it with your group of friends. Enter your cards in challenges, hops and other avenues to promote Whimsy and Stars. Post your card on the Splitcoaststampers Gallery, Facebook, Crafters Digital Art Center or any other stamping community forums.
5. Have the ability to take good photography with good lighting and styling.

Benefits:

1. You will receive the latest released digi designs from the Whimsy and Stars Studio store.
2. Your name and blog will be posted and promoted on the Whimsy and Stars blog and Facebook and posts will be also promoted on Twitter.
3. You will receive a Whimsy and Stars Studio DT badge for your blog.
4. You will also receive special sneak peeks at new digi releases before its announce to the public.

Additional information:
This call is open worldwide. International applicants are welcome!

What do you have to do to enter the DT Call?

• Send me an email with some information about you
• Send me a link to your blog. You can also send me a link to photos of your cards
• Please e-mail your application to: [email protected] by October 31st, 2012.
• Put DT Call in the subject line

Can't wait to start receiving all of your awesome submissions.

Remember, the deadline for submitting your email application/entries is October 31, 2012. 

Have a wonderful week!

 

Cute Digi Stamp feature: Rosie

Today I'm featuring the Digital Stamp: Rosie
and the beautiful work of our designer, Cheryl (Design Team).

Visit Cheryl's blog to read about this beautiful card and her "card recipe"
http://shestamps.blogspot.com/2012/05/true-beauty.html
 

Digital Stamp: Rosie 
Available now at my Etsy store:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/99756434/digital-stamp-rosie

Stay tuned, I will be showcasing more designs and DT cards with you in the upcoming weeks.

Have a wonderful weekend!!
Love


 

Fab News & Special Thanks to my Fabulous Design Team

Mark your calendars!

Wednesday, April 11: 
NEW cute Digi Stamp FREEBIE! Visit this blog or my Facebook group page and Fan page for more information. The freebie will be available only for a very limited time.

Thursday, April 19:
NEW Digital Stamp Release!! Can't hardly wait for you all to see them :)

So grateful to my wonderful and talented Winter Design Team (Jan.-Mar.2012). We had an amazing Winter DT Season! 

Their dedication and constant support have been my rock and source of great inspiration. They have taken my little designs to the next level and have created magic.....inspiring us all with all of their unique talents. Always coming up with great ideas and techniques....These ladies are top-notch!

I would like to recognize my dear Design Team and sweet friends: Angela Kelley, Chelsea Comer, Cheryl Gorka, Kathy Curry, Christine Pennington, Michelle McDaniel, Debra Miller, Holly Mays, Lis Murphy and Tracy McDonald. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I'm really proud of you girls!

Heartfelt Thanks to my dear friends: Holly Mays, Lis Murphy, Chelsea Comer and Angela Kelley. These ladies are very dear to me as well as working in my Design Team. They are going to be taking a little break from our Design Team but they will be returning soon. I'm already missing them! (Sending my love, girls! xo)

Welcome to our 2012 Spring Design Team: Cheryl, Kathy, Christine, Michelle, Deb and Tracy. So awesome to have you in my Design Team!!

 

Design Team Showcase: Celebrating Spring!

Here at Whimsy and Stars we are celebrating the arrival of Spring, especially Easter! It is such happy season, filled with color and inspiration.

A time for renewal and embracing blessings. Easter is a time of reflecting on the deep meaning of life and to be thankful for the good things to come.

Today, I’m excited to showcase the works of our talented Design Team and also introduce to you our brand new member of our fabulous Team!

A warm welcome to the talented Tracy MacDonald from I Wanna Build A Memory: http://iwannabuildamemory.blogspot.com/2012/03/welcome-spring.html

I’m so happy Tracy accepted my invitation to join our DT. She is great addition to our Team of designers! Thanks Tracy! We all are excited to have you in our Whimsy and Stars’ family!

Here is Tracy’s first DT card for Whimsy and Stars Studio, featuring “Spring Chickie” Digi Stamp.

A special THANKS to my dear Design Team: Angela, Chelsea, Cheryl, Christine, Debra, Holly, Kathy, Lis and Michelle. For our friendship, for all of your hard work and sharp work ethic. Love ya girls!

Card designed by: Cheryl (DT)
Digital Stamp: Springtime Toadstool

Card designed by: Kathy (DT)
Digital Stamp: Springtime Basket Bunny

Card designed by: Debra (DT)
Digital Stamp: Springtime Toadstool

Card designed by: Christine (DT)
Digital Stamp: Easter Egg Lamb



Card designed by: Lis (DT)
Digital Stamp: Springtime Basket Bunny

Card designed by: Michelle (DT)
Digital Stamp: Joyride Ducky

 

Card designed by: Chelsea (DT)
Digital Stamp: Mimi Bug Sunflower

Card designed by: Angela (DT)
Digital Stamp: Joyride Ducky

Card designed by: Holly (DT)
Digital Stamp: Lilly

I wish you an artsy week!
Love,

Chocolate Cupcake Goodness and DT ideas!

I love Pinterest! Have you seen my little boards? I hope you can add me to your Pinterest.

I’m inspired by all of the gorgeous photos and ideas! Been looking at ideas for Valentine’s day projects and found this fabulous recipe….which also made me think of some of our Design Team cards….

Check this pretty cupcake…from SixSistersStuff.com

(photo from http://www.sixsistersstuff.com)

I’m so going to try this recipe! Are they the cutess thing ever?!! You can find the recipe here:

http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/valentines-day-neapolitan-cupcakes.html

I wanted to share with you more fabulous Valentine's Day ideas from our Design Team inspired by the color palette of rich chocolate, reds, pinks and white…

Here is a great idea by Angela using a Hershey bar as a gifty!

For this project Angela used my “Lucy Valentine” Digital Stamp.
Want to try this layout? You can visit Angela’s blog and check the card recipe and measurements: http://www.angelakelley.blogspot.com/2012/01/whimsy-and-stars-lucy.html

And talking about chocolate…I saw these cards and immediately thought about chocolates and strawberries. Love it!

These cards are from Cheryl and she is featuring so many fabulous techniques using paper piecing, stitching, layering of all those gorgeous papers and fantastic coloring.

For this one she used my “Sending Love” Digital Stamp.

Check Cheryl’s blog for her card recipe: http://shestamps.blogspot.com/2012/01/iloveu.html

For this card she used “Valentine Girly” Digital Stamp. She masked off the image and covered the background with pink shimmer mist too! Beautiful card!

Visit Cheryl’s blog for her card recipe: http://shestamps.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentine-girl.html

This card is from Lis featuring “Valentine Bear” Digital Stamp.

I just love of the layers and Lis’s fantastic coloring technique using ProMarkers. Check her blog post: http://mycraftblogumentary.blogspot.com/2012/01/whimsy-and-stars-studio-guest-dt-card_15.html

This latest card from Lis features “Valentine Little Boy” Digital Stamp.

Thank you to Angela, Cheryl and Lis for these beautiful cards! I will continue posting more works from our Design Team throughout the month. They truly are an inspiring Team!

Oh!! I almost forgot..!! Check this Red Velvet cupcake from Better Homes and Gardens magazine! The recipe looks pretty easy! http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cupcakes/red-velvet-cupcakes/

ps: yeap, you guessed it, I LOVE LOVE cupcakes! I even watch the "Cupcake Wars" TV Show! LOL!!

I hope this cards and recipes inspire you to try some cute projects for Valentine's Day! I know your loved ones and friends would be touched by one of your creations!

Have a wonderful week!

More Valentine's Day Inspiration from our DT!

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and our Design Team have been busy bees creating precious cards in celebration of this special day!

Here is another collection of pretties for our inspiration! I hope you are encouraged to create cards for your loved ones and dear friends. Nothing compares to the joy of opening our mailboxes and receiving some love and happy mail :)

All of these cards feature my latest collection of Valentine’s Digi Stamps available at my Etsy store. http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhimsyAndStarsStudio

Have you seen my new cute rubber stamps sets?

Card design by Kathy (Design Team)

Oh my goodness! Today I received this cutie card by my sweet friend, Kathy Curry (Design Team). I love the cheery color palette, the fab coloring and all the glittery touches, totally love the orange bow too! Visit Kathy's blog for info on this card recipe willstampforwine.blogspot.com/2012/01/tuesday-morning-sketches-129.html.

She created this card using my new rubber stamp set: "Happy Birthday".

My little collection of rubber stamp sets are available at my Etsy store. I ship them directly from my studio and each set come signed by me :) Happy Mail directly to your mailbox!

The rubber stamp sets are made of high-quality, deep-etched red rubber and come already mounted on EZ-Mount Foam ready to be trimmed. You can use them with your acrylic stamp blocks. Each set comes packaged in a cello bag.

At this time I have five sets available….

I'm working on my ✿ NEW SPRING COLLECTION of Rubber Stamp Sets ✿ and soon you will be able to be part of helping me select which designs will go to the press! I'm really excited and looking forward to show you all of the new cute designs!

Stay tuned!

love,

Great Idea! Paper Piecing with Digi Stamps

Here is a gorgeous and fabulous idea by my dear friend, Holly Mays (Design Team). What a clever idea! She created this cute card using my “Cups of Kindness” Digital Stamp and using paper piecing as her main technique.

Holly has a fabulous blog and shared this tutorial on her blog: http://hollysangels.blogspot.com/2012/01/cup-of-kindness.html

Great tip from Holly: “The paper I used was smaller than normal copy paper size. I put a bit of tape at the bottom of the patterned paper and adhered it to white copy paper. I ran it through the printer.”

 

Next Step: “I put double stick tape on the back of the patterned paper and cut the cups out ~ I then attached them to my white cardstock.”

Final Step: “After paper piecing the cups ~ I colored the flowers with copic markers. Bling was added to the center of the flowers ~ LoVe me some BLiNg!”

A special THANK YOU to our DT: Holly, for her wonderful project!

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I’m really excited about this New Year! In the upcoming weeks I will be sharing more wonderful ideas from our Design Team and more! Stay tuned!

Are you part of my Facebook Group? I invite you to join me! You will love hanging out with a wonderful and very talented group. We share lots of great ideas and tips, and once a month you are able to enjoy my exclusive FREEBIES!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/whimsyandstars/

 

Have a wonderful week!

Love

Valentine's Day Design Team Showcase! Pretties!

Here at Whimsy and Stars Studio we are celebrating the blessing of Friendships and Love! This month I will be sharing with you gorgeous cards from our Design Team along with other cute blog posts in the anticipation of Valentine's Day!

I'm excited to share with you our first Design Team Showcase of the year! These ladies have been working hard making so many gorgeous cards! It's going to be a wonderful season for sure!

A huge thanks to our dear Design Team for their dedication and love! I'm so inspired by their work!

DT Card by Kathy
Digi Stamp: Valentine Bear
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65337266/digi-stamp-valentine-bear

DT Card by Angela
Digi Stamp: Lucy's Valentine
http://www.etsy.com/listing/89361268/digital-stamp-lucys-valentine 

DT Card by Cheryl
Digi Stamp: Sending you Love (set)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67592396/digi-stamp-sending-you-luv-set 

DT Card by Chelsea
Digi Stamp: Valentine Girly
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65337545/digital-stamp-valentine-girly 

DT Card by Holly
Digi Stamp: Cups of Kindness
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73051179/digi-stamp-cup-of-kindness
 

DT Card by Lis
Digi Stamp: Valentine Girly
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65337545/digital-stamp-valentine-girly

DT Card by Christine
Digi Stamp: Sending Love (set)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67592396/digi-stamp-sending-you-luv-set

 
DT Card by Michelle
Digi Stamp: Valentine Girly
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65337545/digital-stamp-valentine-girly

DT Card by Debra
Digi Stamp: Valentine Girly
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65337545/digital-stamp-valentine-girly

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Have a wonderful week, dear friends!
Love,

 

Special Thank You to our Fall/Winter Design Team

What an amazing Fall season this has been! I've had the privilege of working with one of the most talented group of designers. Each one shine with their unique style! They have made my little designs simply shine! I want to thank them with all my heart for all of their hard work and their contributions....for sharing Whimsy and Stars Studio with some many! I feel blessed to had the opportunity to working with them.

Thank you so much for all of your hard work! I just love you girls! You all made this season a very special one!

• Angela Kelley  http://www.angelakelley.blogspot.com/ 
• Chelsea Comer  http://www.inkystamps2.blogspot.com/
• Cheryl Gorka http://shestamps.blogspot.com/
  
• Cheryl Rowley  http://cheryllrowley.blogspot.com/
• Christine Pennington: http://christines-creativetherapy.blogspot.com
• Danni Bindel  http://dannisdreamscrafts.blogspot.com/
• Debra Miller: http://creamcityangels.blogspot.com/
• Jennifer Tidwell http://jeniflipflop.blogspot.com/
• Kathy Curry  http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com/
• Kris Breach http://inksomething2.blogspot.com/
• Lis Murphy  http://mycraftblogumentary.blogspot.com/
• Michelle McDaniel  http://michellescreativejourney.blogspot.com/
• Tricia Traxler http://www.simplystamping.blogspot.com/ (blog on vacation)

I was looking at all of their gorgeous cards during all of this season and it was so hard to select just one card of each designer, so many favorites to choose from!
 

Much love and gratitude!
love,

Precious DT Works! NEW Rubber Stamps & Digis

 
Digi Stamp: Winter Friends
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84108114/digi-stamp-winter-friends
DT Card by Lis


NEW Digi Stamp: Winter Friends

NEW! Rubber Stamp Set: Friends
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83615691/rubber-stamp-set-friends
DT Card by Michelle


(Set of 3 images and 1 sentiment)

Digi Stamp: Felicity
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84105289/digi-stamp-felicity
DT Card by Kathy

 

Digi Stamp: Acorn Pumpkin Teddy
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81214721/digital-stamp-acorns-pumpkin-teddy
DT Card by Angela


Digi Stamp: Dancing Love
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67590798/digi-stamp-dancing-love
DT Card by Cheryl G.


Digi Stamp: Pilgrims
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81215155/digital-stamp-pilgrims
DT Card by Jennifer

Digi Stamp: Snowball Boy
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84106221/digi-stamp-snowball-boy
DT Card by Chelsea

Digi Stamp: Blessed Harvest
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81214039/digital-stamp-blessed-harvest
DT Card by Cheryl R.


Digi Stamp: Snowman & Girl
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84106571/digi-stamp-snowman-and-girl
DT Card by Tricia

 
Digi Stamp: Felicity
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84105289/digi-stamp-felicity
DT Card by Kristine


Digi Stamp: Acorn Squirrel
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81213817/digital-stamp-acorn-squirrel
DT Card by Christine


Digi Stamp: Sunflower Teddy
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81216000/digi-mro-sunflower-teddy
DT Card by Debra

 

Have a wonderful weekend!
Love

Celebrating the arrival of Fall!

I’m so happy Fall has finally arrived! Here in Central Florida we are starting to feel a bit of cooler temperatures and we are thrilled! Pumpkin patches, harvest festivals, wonderfully-smellin’ candles, precious gatherings…so many warm and fantastic things about Fall! This is such perfect season to send some cards to those who you love...to let them know you are thinking about them...

Let me share some wonderful Fall-inspired cards...

Card by DT: Kristine
Digi Stamp: Pilgrims

 
Card by DT: Lis
Digi Stamp: Acorn Pumpkin Teddy

Card by DT: Kathy
Digi Stamp: Pumpkin Girl

 
Card by DT: Cheryl
Digi Stamp: Acorn Squirrel


Card by DT: Tricia
Digi Stamp: Pumpkin Tiny Girl

 
Card by DT: Kathy
Digi Stamp: Acorn Pumpkin Teddy

 
Card by DT: Tricia
Digi Stamp: Acorn Squirrel

 

Happy Fall everyone!! I wish you a wonderful week! Thank you so much for visiting me here and for welcoming my art to your artsy homes :)

PS: Stay tuned! The Winter/Christmas Digi Collection is arriving on Tuesday, October 18!!

love,

Design Team Fall & Halloween Inspiration! Lots of wonderful projects!

"The woods are full of fairies;
the sea is full of fish;
the trees are full of golden leaves;
let's make an autumn wish…"

 
Card by DT: Kristine
Digital Stamp: Silly Candy Corn

 
Card by DT: Jacqui
Digital Stamp: Acorns Pumpkin Teddy

 

Card by DT: Jennifer
Digital Stamp: Pumpkin Girl 

Card by DT: Cheryl G.
Digital Stamp: Acorns Pumpkin Teddy

Card by DT: Michelle
Digital Stamp: Sunflower Teddy

Card by DT: Angela
Digital Stamp: Pumpkin Girl

 

Card by DT: Jennifer
Digital Stamp: Acorns Pumpkin Teddy



Card by DT: Lis
Digital Stamp: Halloween Girl


Card by DT: Tricia
Digital Stamp: Pumpkin Girl

Card by DT: Cheryl R.
Digital Stamp: Blessed Harvest 

 
Card by DT: Chelsea
Digital Stamp: Sunflower Teddy

Card by DT: Danni
Digital Stamp: Acorn Girl

 
Card by DT: Kathy
Digital Stamp: Halloween Girl

A Big Thank You to our Design Team for these Stunning cards!

Thank you for visiting my little blog :) and for all of your emails and dear comments! I just love you!!

Wish you all a great week!
love
 

NEW! Fall Digi Stamp Collection finally here!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhimsyAndStarsStudio

They are finally here! Brand NEW Digi Designs and the return of your Fall favorites from last Fall season!

Here are the work of our Fabulous Fall/Winter Design Team! So many gorgeous cards and ideas!!

Card by DT: Kathy. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Alex's Pumpkin"


Card by DT: Angela. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Pumpkin Kitty"

Card by DT: Kristine. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Pumpkin Girl"

Card by DT: Cheryl G.. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Pumpkin Kitty"    

Card by DT: Cheryl R.. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Alex's Pumpkin"

Card by DT: Chelsea. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Alex's Pumpkin"

Card by DT: Tricia. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Candy Corn"

Card by DT: Danni. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Pumpkin Girl"

 

Card by DT: Michelle. Featuring Digi Stamp: Acorns Pumpkin Teddy

NEW! Fall Digi Sneak Peek! Welcome NEW Design Team!

Proud to introduce our Fall/Winter Design Team!
A warm welcome to our NEW DT! Here is a beautiful showcase of their creations featuring some of the latest digi stamps arriving to my store on Tuesday, September 6th!! Mark your calendars!

 
Kristine Breach http://inksomething2.blogspot.com/

Lis Murphy  http://mycraftblogumentary.blogspot.com/

Cheryl Gorka http://shestamps.blogspot.com/

 
Angela Kelley  http://www.angelakelley.blogspot.com/

Tricia Traxler  http://www.simplystamping.blogspot.com/

 

Jennifer Tidwell http://jeniflipflop.blogspot.com/
 

 
Cheryl Rowley  http://cheryllrowley.blogspot.com/
 

Michelle: McDaniel  http://michellescreativejourney.blogspot.com/



Chelsea Comer  http://www.inkystamps2.blogspot.com/

 

Danni Bindel  http://dannisdreamscrafts.blogspot.com/

 

Jacqui Dennis http://jacqui47.blogspot.com/

 

Kathy Curry  http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com/

Cheery Inspiration from our Summer Design Team!

A special THANK YOU to our wonderful Summer Design Team!

 
Card by DT: Sara. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Floaty Boy" 

Is hard to believe our Summer season is about to wrap up. It has been truly a wonderful summer and our Summer DT created such gorgeous collection of cards and projects! Kept us inspired all summer long!!

To: Angela, Chelsea, Danni, Dorcas, Jackie, Jerusha, Kathy, Kendra, Kristen, Lis, Michelle, Nancy, Pat, Sara, Stephanie and Tricia:

Thank you for all of your work and your beautiful creations. I appreciate every single thing you have done to share the vision of Whimsy and Stars Studio. You all made this Summer a fabulous one with all of your cute cards and great blog postings! You have inspired me!

 

Card by DT: Lis. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Floaty Boy" 

Card by DT: Danni. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Little Ladybug" 

Card by DT: Angela. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Sunshine Teddy" 
 

Here is my Summertime Design Team and their beautiful blogs, please stop by and visit them. You will be inspired! They are truly a sharp group of ladies and friends.

Danni  http://dannisdreamscrafts.blogspot.com

Chelsea http://www.inkystamps2.blogspot.com/

Jerusha  http://www.ilovepapercrafting.blogspot.com

Dorcas http://dorcasdesigns.blogspot.com/

Nancy http://www.southernyankeecrafter.blogspot.com/

Kathy  http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com

Angela  http://www.angelakelley.blogspot.com

Michelle http://michellescreativejourney.blogspot.com

Sara  http://mylittlepaperaddiction.blogspot.com

Jackie  http://stampingsister.blogspot.com

Kristen http://www.scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/

Pat  http://just4fun2-pat.blogspot.com

Lis http://mycraftblogumentary.blogspot.com/

Stephanie http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com

Tricia  http://www.simplystamping.blogspot.com

Kendra  http://kendrawietstock.blogspot.com

 

Card by DT: Pat. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Little Girl Garland" 
 

 

Card by DT: Kathy. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Back to School"  

Card by DT: Tricia. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Searching" 
 

Card by DT: Dorcas. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Dancing Love" 
 

Card by DT: Jackie. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Birdhouse Girl" 
 

Card by DT: Nancy. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Little Ladybug" 

Card by DT: Jerusha. Featuring Digi Stamp: "SuperBoy" 

Card by DT: Kendra. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Posie Fairy" 

Card by DT: Michelle. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Baby's Teddy" 

Card by DT: Chelsea. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Posie Ballerina" 

Card by DT: Kristen. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Sunflower Teapot" 

Card by DT: Stephanie. Featuring Digi Stamp: "Ballerina Teddy" 

THank you my friends for a truly fabulous Summer here in Whimsy and Stars Studio! Have a wonderful week! Remember, the NEW FALL Digi Collection arrives September 6th!!

love,

Subtle color schemes . Golden hues . Design Team inspiration

Card by DT: Lis
Digital Stamp: Sweet Pea Baby
Visit Lis' blog for her post about this card: http://mycraftblogumentary.blogspot.com/2011/08/whimsy-and-stars-studio-guest-dt-card.html 

Card by DT: Dorcas
Digital Stamp: Alex Flowers
Visit Dorcas blog post for more info on this card: http://dorcasdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/08/for-you.html


Card by DT: Tricia
Digital Stamp: Faith Flowers
Stop by Tricia's blog and read more info on this card:
http://simplystamping.blogspot.com/2011/08/sweet-mojo.html 

Thank you Lis, Dorcas and Tricia!! Stay tuned, I will be posting more gorgeous creations from our Design Team!! Next: Cheery & Happy Colors!! Happy Orange tones!

Back to School! Ideas for Cute Cards!

Here some great ideas for Back to School cards!



Digital Stamp: “Back to School”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73051449/digi-stamp-back-to-school

Card by DT: Michelle
Check her latest blog post for more fab ideas!
http://michellescreativejourney.blogspot.com/2011/08/back-to-schoolreally.html

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My kiddos are returning to school on August 22, just around the corner! We are in the midst of school supplies shopping, new shoes, new clothes and making sure we have everything for that first week of school. Kids are excited to go back to school and see all of their friends and make new ones. I still can't believe my boy is entering middle school! And my girl is going to 10th grade! Oh Lord, can't believe it! I'm so incredibly proud of them, they are such great and good kids. Truly blessed to be their Mama.

At this time I'm working on new digis coming soon to my Etsy store and can't hardly wait to show you all of the new designs coming in the next few weeks!

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Here are some past cards created with this cutie digi stamp. I couldn't resist sharing them with you once again...love them!

  
Card by DT: Kathy
Stop by her blog and check this blog posting:
http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com/2011/05/whimsy-and-stars.html


Card by DT: Angela
Here is her post featuring this card: http://angelakelley.blogspot.com/2011/05/end-of-school-year.html

Card by DT: Kendra
Visit Kendra’s past blog post using this digi: http://kendrawietstock.blogspot.com/2011/05/thank-you-for-teacher.html

Card by DT: Stephanie
Vist Stephanie’s blog for more info on this card: http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/2011/05/couple-cards-and-birthday.html


 
Card by DT; Tricia
You can stop by Tricia’s blog and see her posting for this cutie card: http://simplystamping.blogspot.com/2011/04/just-note.html

I wish you a fabulous week!

love

NEW Summery Digi Stamps are here! Ten New Designs!

These Digis are now available at my Etsy store! 
http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhimsyAndStarsStudio


Inspiration from our fabulous Design Team!

Card created by DT: Angela
Digital Stamp: Coffee Girl

 
Card created by DT: Michelle
Digital Stamp: Floaty Girl

Card created by DT: Danni
Digital Stamp: Floaty Girl 

Card created by DT: Jackie
Digital Stamp: Balloon Baby



Card created by DT: Angela
Digital Stamp: Watermelon Boy 

 
Card created by DT: Kathy
Digital Stamp: Baby’s Teddy

 

Card created by DT: Kathy
Digital Stamp: Watermelon Boy 

 
Card created by DT: Danni
Digital Stamp: Summer Mimi Bug

 
Card created by DT: Chelsea
Digital Stamp: Floaty Boy

 

Card created by DT: Lis-M
Digital Stamp: Floaty Girl

 
Card created by DT: Lis-M
Digital Stamp: Floaty Girl

 
Card created by DT: Tricia
Digital Stamp: Sweet Pea Baby Pod

 
Card created by DT: Jackie
Digital Stamp: Floaty Boy

 
Card created by DT: Jerusha
Digital Stamp: Watermelon Boy


Card created by DT: Lis 
Digital Stamp: Little Ladybug

 
Card created by DT: Jerusha
Digital Stamp: Baby’s Teddy

 
Card created by DT: Stephanie
Digital Stamp: Floaty Girl

 

Card created by DT: Stephanie
Digital Stamp: Sweet Pea Baby Pod

 
Card created by DT: Nancy
Digital Stamp: Baby’s Teddy


Card created by DT: Sara 
Digital Stamp: Sweet Pea Baby Pod

Card created by DT: Pat 
Digital Stamp: Floaty Girl

 

NEW! Springtime Guest Designer Team Showcase

So happy to share with you the latest creations
of our Springtime Design Team:

Thank you ladies for your beautiful work! xo

 
Card created by DT Pat Sergeant
Digital Stamp: Mimi Bug Sunflower


Card created by DT: Mina
Digital Stamp: Birdhouse Girly


Card created by DT: Michelle
Digital Stamp: Searching
 

Card created by DT: Jackie
Digital Stamp: Superboy 

Card created by DT: Tricia
Digital Stamp: Cups of Kindness


Card created by DT: Kathy
Digital Stamp: Rosie Posie

 
Card created DT: Kendra
Digital Stamp: Sunshine Teddy


Card created by DT: Jerusha
Digital Stamp: Dancing Love

Card created by DT: Angela
Digital Stamp: Back to SChool 

Card created by DT: Danni
Digital Stamp: Mimi Bug Gardener

Card created by DT: Sara
Digital Stamp: Birthday Chickie 

Card created by DT: Stephanie
Digital Stamp: Back to School 

Five Talented Designers join our Summertime DT!

A special thank you to all the wonderful ladies who kindly submitted their entries for the Summertime DT call. I appreciate your support and interest in my art :) It means a lot to me. Selecting just five entries from over 35 applications was a very hard process!

I'm so happy to introduce to you our FIVE New Designers joining our fabulous Summertime Guest Designer Team! 

1. Dorcas http://dorcasdesigns.blogspot.com/
2. Nancy http://www.southernyankeecrafter.blogspot.com/
3. Lis http://mycraftblogumentary.blogspot.com/
4. Kristen http://www.scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/
5. Chelsea  http://www.inkystamps2.blogspot.com/

Summertime DT:
Danni Bindel http://dannisdreamscrafts.blogspot.com

Jerusha Borden http://www.ilovepapercrafting.blogspot.com
Kathy Curry http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com

Angela Kelley http://www.angelakelley.blogspot.com

Michelle McDaniel http://michellescreativejourney.blogspot.com

Sara Quenell http://mylittlepaperaddiction.blogspot.com

Jackie M. Rakoski http://stampingsister.blogspot.com

Pat Sergeant http://just4fun2-pat.blogspot.com

Stephanie Serrano http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com

Tricia Traxler http://www.simplystamping.blogspot.com

Kendra Wietstock http://kendrawietstock.blogspot.com

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Studio News!

At this time I'm working on new cute illustrations for the Summer Digi Stamp Release coming this month. As soon as I have a target date I will let you know so you can mark your calendars! 

Have an artsy-filled week!

love

Design Team Spotlight: Kathy Curry

This week I will be sharing with you the latest works of my Design Team as we wrap up our first season together! I’m so, so proud of my Team! Forever grateful!

Today I’m featuring the work of our Kathy Curry (Design Team).

For this precious card she used three of my latest digi stamp designs: Alex Present, Birthday Wishes and Alex Birthday.

For this card Kathy used my cute “Superboy” Digi Stamp.

And for this cheery card Kathy used my Digi Stamp called “Birdhouse Girly”

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♥ Thank you so much Kathy! ♥

This Month's Guest Designer Team Showcase

I'm so happy to share with you some of the latest works of our Guest Design Team, such beautiful cards! Thank you so much ladies for your hard and gorgeous work!

This precious card was created by our DT Kendra. She paper pieced the digi stamp image by running 3 different patterned papers through her printer and cutting them out.



She used this month's "FREE Gifty with Purchase" promo digi stamp (the special promotion with the purchase of $6.00 in digi images from my store).

Here are more fabulous creations from the Design Team!


Card by DT: Kendra
Digi Stamp: Back to School 

Card by DT: Kathy
Digi Stamp: Birthday Chickie

Card by DT: Mina
Digi Stamp: Girl with Kitty 

 
Magnet by DT: Michelle
Digi Stamp: Cups of Kindness 

Card by DT: Tricia
Digi Stamp: Birdhouse Girl 

Card by DT: Jackie
Digi Stamp: Cups of Kindness 

Card by DT: Jerusha
Digi Stamp: Feel Better Soon 

Card by DT: Angela
Digi Stamp: Alex with flowers 

Card by DT: Danni
Digi Stamp: Rosie Posie 

Card by DT: Pat
Digi Stamp: Ballerina Teddy 

Card by DT: Stephanie
Digi Stamp: Girl with Garland 

Card by DT: Sara
Digi Stamp: Cups of Kindness 

love,

NEW Release! Digi Stamp Spring Collection!

Available now at my Etsy Store!
See special offer! (read below)

 

(From April 28 to May 31, 2011)
With the purchase $6.00 or more from my
Etsy store you will receive this cutie digi stamp.

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Inspiration from our Guest Design Team...

Digi Stamp: Cup of Kindness
Card by DT: Tricia Traxler


Digi Stamp: Superboy
Card by DT: Kendra Wietstock

Digi Stamp: Birthday Chickie
Card by DT: Michelle McDaniel


Digi Stamps: Birthday Chickie, Birthday Wishes and Ballerina Teddy
Card by DT: Mina Hartley


Digi Stamp: Cup of Kindness
Card by DT: Kendra Wietstock


Digi Stamp: Birdhouse Girly
Card by DT: Angela Kelley



Digi Stamp: Birthday Wishes
Card by DT: Jerusha Borden


Digi Stamp: Ballerina Teddy
Card by DT: Danni Bindel


Dig Stamp: Feel Better Soon
Card by DT: Jackie Rakoski


Digi Stamp: Rosie Ballerina
Card by DT: Michelle McDaniel

Dig Stamp: Superboy
Card by DT: Sara Quenell



Dig Stamp: Birdhouse Girly
Card by DT: Stephanie Serrano

Digi Stamp: Cup of Kindness
Card by DT: Kathy Curry


Digi Stamp: Superboy
Card by DT: Jerusha Borden


Digi Stamp: Ballerina Teddy
Card by DT: Angela Kelley


Digi Stamp: Cup of Kindness
Card by DT: Sephanie Serrano

Digi Stamp: Rosie Ballerina
Card by DT: Tricia Traxler


Digi Stamp: With All of my Heart
Card by DT: Kathy Curry


Dig Stamp: With All of my Heart
Card by DT: Pat Sergeant

 
Digi Stamp: Mimi Bug Gardener
Card by DT: Kendra Wietstock

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A Special Thank You to my wonderful Guest Designer Team
for their hard work and constant stunning creations!
You ladies are truly a special group!

Love ya girls!!!

 

Guest Design Team Showcase! Springtime & Easter Themes

Thank you so much to our wonderful Guest Designer Team for this precious collection of cards! So cheery & inspiring!

These cards feature digi stamps available at my Etsy store.

Card by Mina 
Digi Stamp: “Searching”  
http://www.etsy.com/listing/70680266/digi-stamp-searching

 

Card by Mina Hartley
Digi Stamp: “Springtime Basket Bunny”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67591976/digi-stamp-springtime-basket-bunny

 

Card by Kathy Curry
Digi Stamp: “Girl with Kitty”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/58615781/digi-mro-girly-w-kitty

Card by Kathy Curry
Digi Stamp” “Springtime Basket Bunny”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67591976/digi-stamp-springtime-basket-bunny


Card by Kathy Curry
Digi Stamp: “Searching”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/70680266/digi-stamp-searching

Card by Pat Sargeant
Digi Stamp: “Easter Basket Bunny”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67591577/digi-stamp-easter-basket-bunny?ref=v1_other_1
 

Card by Michelle McDaniel
Digi Stamp: “Springtime Basket Bunny”
 http://www.etsy.com/listing/67591976/digi-stamp-springtime-basket-bunny

Card by Jackie Rakoski
Digi Stamp: “Spring Chickie” 
http://www.etsy.com/listing/58617388/digi-mro-spring-chickie



Card by Tricia Traxler
Digi Stamp: “Sending You Luv Set”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67592396/digi-stamp-sending-you-luv-set-w-3



Card by Jerusha
Digi Stamp: “Spring Garden Chickie”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67592116/digi-stamp-spring-garden-chickie?ref=em


Card by Tricia Traxler
Digi Stamp: “Searching”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/70680266/digi-stamp-searching


Card by Danni Bindel
Digi Stamp": “Dancing Egg & Chickie”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68131896/digi-stamp-mro-dancing-egg-chickie


Card by Sara Quenell
Digi Stamp: “Faith’s Flowers”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65338030/digi-mro-design-faith-flowers


Card by Stephanie Serrano
Digi Stamp: “Spring Boy & Girl”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65337857/digi-mro-design-spring-boy-girl

Card by Jerusha
Digi Stamp: “Dancing Egg & Chickie”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68131896/digi-stamp-mro-dancing-egg-chickie

 

Card by Kendra Wietstock
Digi Stamp: “Searching”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/70680266/digi-stamp-searching

 

 

Card by Mina
Digi Stamp: “Dancing Egg & Chickie” http://www.etsy.com/listing/68131896/digi-stamp-mro-dancing-egg-chickie

 

Have a wonderful week!
Love,

Guest Designer Team Showcase

Hi there!*Happy Springtime!

I'm so happy Spring is here!

Wonderful things are "brewing" here in  the studio. New digis are coming really, really soon along with some giveaways!! So stay tuned :) 

Our wonderful Guest Designer Team have been working hard and creating so many gorgeous cards! I'm truly inspired and blown away by the level of workmarship and talent! I'm grateful and proud of our Team! 

Here are some of the latest creations of our Design Team...

Guest Designer Team
SHOWCASE
(click on each photo and it will take you each card DT posting in their blog)

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Angela Kelley
Digi Stamp: Girl with Kitty

 

 

Tricia Traxler
Digi Stamp: "Dancing Egg & Chickie"

 

Silke Kittmann
Digi Stamp: "Alex Birthday"

 

Danni Bindel
Digital Stamp: "Hugs Teddies"

 

Kathy Curry
Digital stamp: "Spring Chickie"

Jerusha Borden
Digital Stamp: "Searching"



Stephanie Serrano
Digital Stamp: "Rain or Shine"

 
Sara Quenell
Digital Stamp: "Alex Birthday"

  Pat Sergeant
Digital Stamp: "Molly's Cupcake"



Mina Hartley
Digital Stamp: "Flower Girl"

 

Michelle McDaniel
Digital Stamp: "Spring Boy & Girl" 

Kendra Wietstock
Digital Stamp: "Spring Garden Chickie"



Jackie M. Rakoski
Digital Stamp: "Rain or Shine"



Have a wonderful week!

love,

 

Stunning card for a Baby Shower ~ by Guest Designer Mina

 

Our Guest Designer Mina sent me this stunning card! Simply gorgeous! She colored the digi image using Distress inks and paper pieced her dress using this beautiful embossed paper. Love all the embellishments and details like stitching and layering. I love it!! Thank you so much Mina!

Visit Mina's blog post to learn more about the creation of this card: http://pinkpuds.blogspot.com/2011/02/ooooohhhhh-look-what-i-got-fussy-fancy.html

She use one of my latest Digi Stamp designs called "Blessed Expectancy" available at my Etsy store. A perfect design for Baby Showers or for a sweet card for one of your expecting friends :)

A Big Thank You to all my fabulous Fans!

I'm so grateful and touched by the overwhelming response to my digi designs. Digi stamps are going to homes not only here in the United States but countries like Canada, Puerto Rico, Germany, Peru, United Kingdom, Sweden, Australia and Africa! How fantastic! Thank you for welcoming Whimsy and Stars designs to your homes!

What's the latest doodles I'm working on? I'm working in brand new designs for The Angel Company's brand new catalog coming this Summer and I'm also designing new digi stamps coming early this April! A happy Busy Bee here!

Have a wonderful week!

love,

Adorable Step Card from our Guest Designer ~ Kathy Curry

 

Such clever technique and so cute! Love it!!

For this precious card Kathy used two of my new digi stamps:

“Molly’s Cupcake” and “Alex Birthday” available at my Etsy store.

(Click the thumbnails and they will take you to this digi listings)

For more information and card “recipe” on this project, visit Kathy’s blog post: http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com/2011/03/whimsy-and-stars-step-card.html

Thank you Kathy!

Some good news! I began adding some sample cards to some of my digi stamp listings (on my Etsy store) making it a bit easier to visualize how the digis would look on a card. I want to thank all of my wonderful Guest Designer Team and faithful Whimsy and Stars fans who have been sending me such precious sample cards to feature here on this blog and on my Etsy store. Thank you so, so much!! Keep them coming!! xo

Have an artsy week!

love,

We got TWO winners of "Molly's Cupcake" Digi Stamp!

We got 2 Random Winners of "Molly's Cupcake Digi!

Thank you so much everyone for visiting my blog
and for leaving such special comments!

Here are the winners of the
BRAND NEW Digi: Molly's Cupcake!

Congratulations, Kim Yu!

 http://piggyandminniemouse.blogspot.com/

 

Congratulations, Chelsea Comer!

http://www.inkystamps.blogspot.com/

 

I want to also thank our Guest Design Team
for making this Digi release such special one!

You girls ROCK!!!

 

Brand New Cute Digi Stamp Release! Meet Molly's Cupcake :)

Introducing "Molly's Cupcake" Digi Stamp!

AVAILABLE NOW at my Etsy store!

Click here to go directly to this listing.

I just love this cutie design and must confess, it was hard to wait all this time to share it with you :) I hope you welcome "Molly's Cupcake" to your home and have a blast coloring her.

A Fabulous Chance to win this cutie digi!

I'm going to be giving away not one but TWO FREE "Molly's Cupcake" Digis! For a chance to win all you have to do is leave me a comment on this blog post by Thursday, March 10, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. I will enter all of the names and randomly select two winners which will win this BRAND NEW Digi release! The winner will be announced here on Thursday, March 10 around 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

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I'm proud to share with you the gorgeous work of our Guest Designer Team! Thank you so, so much ladies for such fabulous work and been part of this great release!

 

Whimsy and Stars Studio Design Team Showcase!

 

 Silke Kittmann

 

Mina Hartley

 

Michelle McDaniel

Tricia Traxler

 

 Jackie Rakoski

 

Angela-Kelley

 Stephanie Serrano

 

Pat Sergeant

 Angela Kelley

 

 Kendra Wietstock

Danni Bindel

 

 Jerusha Borden

 

Kathy Curry

 

Tricia Traxler

 

 Sära Quenell

 

Michelle McDaniel

 

I invite you to Visit my store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhimsyAndStarsStudio 

Thank you for visiting my blog and for welcoming my art to your home! Have a great week! 

Remember to leave a comment here so you can be part of the random giveaway!!

Welcome Guest Designer: Pat Sergeant {Spring Garden Chickie card}

Welcome to our Guest Designer Team, Pat Sergeant!

Let me introduce you to Pat's beautiful work. When I first saw Pat's cards I felt in love on how she layers and embellish her cute cards. When you visit her blog you see some many gorgeous cards and fantastic coloring!

So happy she joined our Team!! Thank you Pat!

Visit Pat's blog here and get inspired! http://just4fun2-pat.blogspot.com/

For this cutie card Pat used my "Spring Garden Chickie" Digi Stamp available at my Etsy store

Welcome Guest Designer: Jackie Rakoski {Faith's Flowers Card}

Welcome to our Guest Designer Team, Jackie Rakoski!

Jackie is such fantastic addition to our team! Her card layouts are stylish, so well coordinated and I love how she selects her color schemes. I also love how she "pops" the stamp images!

Thank you Jackie! So awesome to have you in our team!

I invite you to visit Jackie's blog and read her post about this cutie card and see all of her beautiful work http://stampingsister.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweet-faith-flowers.html

For this card Jackie used my "Faith Flowers" Digi Stamp available at my Etsy store:

Love,

 

Welcome Guest Designer: Sära Quenell {Birthday Turtle card}

 

Welcome to our Guest Designer Team, Sära Quenell!

When I saw Sära's blog and all of her sharp work and I was thrilled for her to be part of our Team. You will notice her unique style. Her layouts are so well put together and her eye for composition and color are fantastic! Love all the dimensional touches too!

Visit Sära's blog so you can get more information on how she designed this card using my FREE "Birthday Turtle" Digi Stamp: http://mylittlepaperaddiction.blogspot.com/2011/03/birthday-turtle.html

Thank you Sära for such precious card and for designing for our team!!

Love,

Welcome Guest Designer: Stephanie Serrano {Birthday Teddy Card}

Welcome to our Guest Designer Team, Stephanie Serrano!

I love Stephanie card designs! One of the things I like of her cards is how she stitches her cards and layers all the papers together to create such sharp-looking cards. I also love her card sketches and coloring.

You must visit her blog as see her beautiful work! http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/2011/02/whimsay-and-stars-studio.html

I'm so excited to have Stephanie in our Team! Thank you Stephanie!

For this precious and happy card Stephanie used my "Birthday Clown" Digi Stamp

Love,

Welcome Guest Designer: Jerusha Borden {Birthday Card & Girly Card!}

Welcome to our Guest Designer Team, Jerusha Borden!

When you see Jerusha's blog and work you simply have to smile! Her work is so sweet and I love her usage of color. I'm thrilled to have her in our Team :)

I invite you to visit Jerusha's blog for more great ideas http://ilovepapercrafting.blogspot.com/2011/03/whimsy-and-stars.html

 

For this adorable Birthday Card Jerusha used my digi stamp "Alex Birthday" from my Etsy store:

Here is another card (girly-girly) from Jerusha:

She used my "Girl with Kitty" Digi Stamp

Welcome Jerusha! Thank you for been part of our Team!

love,

Welcome Guest Designer ~ Kendra Wietstock {Cute cupcake card!}

 

Welcome to our Guest Designer Team, Kendra Wietstock!

Meet Kendra's beautiful work! How fantastic to have her in our Team! One of the things I love about Kendra's projects is her eye for card design (awesome card sketches), color schemes and coloring. You must visit her blog and get inspired!

Visit Kendra's blog here: http://kendrawietstock.blogspot.com/2011/03/exciting-news.html

For this girly card Kendra used my "Sweet Cupcakes" Digi Set (2 cupcakes on the set) available at my Etsy store. 

Thank you Kendra!! I'm so happy to have you in our talented team!

Love,

 

Welcome Guest Designer: Danni Bindel {Two Cute & Cheery Cards}

Welcome to our Guest Designer Team, Danni Bindel!

Cheery and super cute are two words that come to my mind when I think of Danni's cards! Her work is always so adorable and I love her use of color in her projects! (Check her coloring!)

So, so happy to have her in our Team!!

For more information on the "Rain or Shine" card visit Danni's blog post: http://dannisdreamscrafts.blogspot.com/2011/02/rain-or-shine-friends.html

Thank you Danni for all of your great work! Love ya!

For this card Danni used the Digi Stamp: "Rain or Shine" available at my Etsy Store:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67590480/digi-stamp-rain-or-shine-friends

 

Here is another adorable card from Danni. (love her coloring too)

She used my "Dancing Love" Digi Stamp from my Etsy Store.

 

Thanks Danni for your great work!

love,

Welcome Guest Designer: Silke Kittmann (Silli) {Birthday Turtle Card}

Welcome to our Guest Designer Team, Silke Kittman!

I'm proud to introduce to you the work of Silke. We are so excited to have Silke in our fabulous group. Her work is know for the "layering" techniques, selection of papers and putting all together in the fabulous coloring techniques.

Please visit Silke's blog for more information on this precious card: Silke's Blog

Thanks Silke for joining our Team! We are so, so happy to have you!

UPDATE as of 5/31/11:

For this card Silke used my "Birthday Turtle" digi, which is now available at my Etsy store.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/75788568/digi-stamp-little-birthday-turtle  

Love,

 

Welcome Guest Designer: Angela Kelley {Dancing Queen Card}

Welcome to our Guest Designer Team, Angela Kelley!

It's so fantastic to have Angela in our Design Team! Her work is always so beautifully-coordinated and well crafted. I love her selection of colors and coloring techniques.

Visit Angela's blog for more information on this cheery and beautiful card: http://angelakelley.blogspot.com/2011/02/more-exciting-news.html

For this card Angela used my Digi Stamp "Dancing Queen" available at my Etsy store:

Welcome to our Team, Angela! So, so happy to have you!!

Love,

Welcome Guest Designer: Tricia Traxler {Cards: Faith Flowers & Spring Garden}

Welcome to our Guest Designer Team, Tricia Traxler!

I'm so happy to introduce to you the beautiful work of Tricia. You must visit her blog and see the quality of her work and great eye for color. We are proud to have her in our Team!

http://simplystamping.blogspot.com/2011/02/faith-flowers.html

For this precious card Tricia used my Digi Stamp "Faith Flowers"

 

Here is another precious card by Tricia. 

 

For this cute and cheery card she used the "Spring Garden Chickie" Digi Stamp

Please visit Tricia's blog for more inspiration and great ideas!

Thanks Tricia for sharing your work with us!

Have a wonderful week!

love,

 

 

Welcome Guest Designer: Kathy Curry {Cards: SpringTime Bunny & Birthday}

Welcome to our Guest Designer Team, Kathy Curry! 

She designed this beautiful card and she emailed me to let me know she just won the Sketchy Thursday challenge at Eat, Sleep, Stamp! We are so happy! Here is the link: http://eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/tracyc/2011/02/sketchy-thursday-119.html

Visit Kathy's blog to read her blog post and get the card "recipe": http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-wednesday.html

For this card she used my "Springtime Basket Bunny" digi stamp: http://www.etsy.com/listing/67591976/digi-stamp-springtime-basket-bunny

 

Here is another cute card she designed using my Digi "Alex Birthday"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65336951/digi-mro-design-alex-birthday

 
I invite you to visit Kathy's blog and see more of her beautiful work and get additional information on the materials she used for these precious cards!  http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-wednesday.html

Thank you Kathy!

Love,

 

 

Welcome Guest Designer: Michelle McDaniel {Flower Girl Card}

Welcome to our Guest Design Team, Michelle McDaniel!

I'm so happy to have Michelle in our Team! Her work is sharp and so cheery!

For this precious card Michelle use the "Flower Girl" Digi Stamp. http://www.etsy.com/listing/59623397/digi-mro-flower-girl

Visit Michelle's blog and see detailed information on this card and see more of Mischelle's work:
http://michellescreativejourney.blogspot.com/2011/02/fbw-143-hello-friend.html

Thank you Michelle!

Love,

 

Happy! Just a couple of days to announce the Guest Designers Team!

So, so hard to make the final selection, these ladies are amazing! Deadline in this coming Sunday, February 20th, so if you are thinking about it you still have time to enter.

Have a fabulous and artsy weekend! Love

 

 

Few more days left...looking for some happy Guest Designers & Card Makers

Few more days left...FEBRUARY 20th

I'm looking for some happy Guest Designers to help me in the next couple of months in spreading the Whimsy and Stars love around the web...new digis are coming soon!

Read more information here:

http://whimsyandstarsstudio.typepad.com/blog/2011/01/official-word-out-looking-for-talented-guest-designers.html

Would love to see your blog and card samples, drop me an email :)

love,

Official Word out! Looking for talented Guest Designers!

  

 

Great News! Official Word Out!
Announcing Whimsy and Stars Studio'
Call for Guest Designers

Looking for some experienced, whimsy-inspired paper crafting designers to be part of the very first-ever Whimsy and Stars Studio Design Call!

Brand New Cheery Digis are coming soon and I need some extra helpers to get the word out!

The call will be open until February 20th. The guest designers will have the chance to play with my digi designs for the next 3 months (with the possibility for extension).

**International applicants are welcome!!**

Requirements:

1. Have a blog & be an active blogger
2. Able to commit to a 3-month term.
3. Create a weekly project or card using the Whimsy and Stars Studio digi designs you will receive.
4. The Digi designs should be the focal point of your designed project.
5. Post your weekly project/card on your blog.
6. Share it with your group of friends. If possible, post your card on the Splitcoaststampers Gallery, Facebook, Crafters Digital Art Center or any other stamping community forums.
7. Have the ability to take good photography with good lighting.
8. Add the Whimsy and Stars Studio blinkie to your blog.
9. Have close communication with me :) via e-mail.

Benefits:

1. You will receive 4 digi designs of your choice from the Whimsy and Stars Studio store.
2. Your name and blog will be posted and promoted on the Whimsy and Stars blog and Facebook and posts will be also promoted on Twitter.
3. You will also receive a limited-edition, exclusive guest designer digi by Mabelle R.O.
4. You will received a Whimsy and Stars Studio Guest Designer badge for your blog.
5. You will also receive special sneak peeks at new digi releases before its announce to the public.

Additional information:
This call is open worldwide.
You can submit as many projects as you like.

What do you have to do to enter the Guest Designer Call?

• Send me an email with some information about you (Your Full name. things you love, things that are important to you, anything you would like to share with me about you as a person)
• Also send me a link to your blog
• You can also send me a link to photos of your cards
• Tell me why would you like to be part of this team and what you love about Whimsy and Stars Studio.
• Designers who are chosen to be on the team will be notified via email no later than February 25, 2011.
• Please e-mail your application to: [email protected] by February 20th, 2011.
• Put Guest Designer Call in the subject line

I'm so excited and can't hardly wait to start checking all of your awesome submissions!!

Love,