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Best Witches

I made this card a while back for Whimsy Stamps, but never got around to posting it here on my blog.  I figure I better post it today since it is Halloween! :)

This adorable little witch is called Hazel.  I think this has to be one of the cutest Halloween images ever.  I just love Sylzia's Zet illustration style!  I used some patterned papers from Cosmo Cricket's Matilda paper pad.  The ribbon is actually cheesecloth that I dyed with a black spray ink.


I stamped the image on copic x-press it cardstock with tuxedo black memento ink and colored it with copic markers.  (I don't remember the colors because I made this card over a month ago.  Sorry!)  I masked the image and sprayed the sky.   Then, I added some shading to the clouds with gray copic markers.


The sentiment is from Catslife Press.  I love their seal sentiments!

Hope you all have a safe and happy Halloween!

Niki

Special Birthday: Whimsy Stamps October Release Showcase Day 7

Hello and welcome to Day 7 of our October Rubber & Die Release Showcase! On Wednesday (October 24th) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs and Shape EZ templates. From then until October 30th, the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24 hrs to enter each prize draw.

For my card today, I used the adorable Birthday Baby Girl image from illustrator Sylvia Zet.  I have a niece whose birthday is coming up next month so I thought this image would be perfect for her card.

I used patterned papers from the Miss Caroline: Dolled Up paper pad from My Mind's Eye.  I stamped the image on copic x-press it cardstock with tuxedo black memento ink and colored it with copic markers.  I used some stickles to add some sparkle to the candle flame, the centers of the flowers, and the little floating bubbles.

I used the Double Scallope Doily Die to die cut the white frame around the image.  The sentiment is from the Party Mini Letter Seals stamp set.  I used a variety of flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and added some Star Dust stickles to the edges of the petals so they sparkle. 

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on October 31st. To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

 Debbie Eastman
Erin Bailey
Heidy Blom
Iris Wiechmann
Niki Estes (you're here)
Simonne Clay
Stephanne Maraver
Sylvia Blum
Alberto Gava - Guest Designer
Bev Rochester - Special Guest
Pops Morfitt - Special Guest

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Niki

special birthday card supplies:
Stamps: Birthday Baby Girl, Party Mini Letter Seals (Whimsy Stamps)
Cardstock: X-Press It (Copic), white
Patterned Paper: Miss Caroline: Dolled Up (My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Embellishments: flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts)
Dies: circle nestability (Spellbinders), Double Scallop Doily (Whimsy Stamps)
Copic Markers

Christmas Ornaments: Whimsy Stamps October Release Showcase Day 5

Hello and welcome to Day 5 of our October Rubber & Die Release Showcase! On Wednesday (October 24th) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs and Shape EZ templates. From then until October 30th, the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24 hrs to enter each prize draw.

(You can click on all the photos to see a larger version.)

Since this was a Christmas release, I wanted to use some Christmas images to make ornaments as gifts for my children.  I used an image from this release as well as images from past releases.  I have two sons and a daughter so I tried to create ornaments that weren't too girly (for the boys) so that meant no lace and such on their ornaments.  (Please excuse the snow that is shaken out of place in this photo as I didn't see it when I was taking photos.)

I stamped all the image on copic x-press it carstock with tuxedo black memento ink and colored them with copic markers.  Then, I die cut the images and added foam adhesive around the edges, snowy glitter in the middle, and a piece of clear cardstock over the top to create a shaker.  Then, I added frames around the front to cover the foam adhesive.

This cute Santa and Teddy Portrait image is from illustrator Crissy Armstrong.  It is such a sweet image.  For the boys' ornaments, I added a larger cardstock circle behind the image to help them stand out and wrapped maraschino baker's twine around the shaker to cover the foam adhesive.  I added a string to hang the ornaments, a bow with a button center and bells tied to the tails, and some white poinsettias and holly berries to the top.

This adorable Snow Fun image is also by Crissy.  I thought it was perfect for a shaker ornament because it looks like they are sledding in the snow.

I chose this beautiful Heidi image from illustrator Sylvia Zet for my daughter's ornament.  I finished her ornament a little differently than the boys' ornaments.  I added some lace behind the image and wrapped some pearl string around the foam adhesive to cover it.  (I've had that pearl string in my craft stash for a very, very long time so I have no idea if you can still buy it some place.)  Since I didn't have any red in the image, I didn't want to use the same holly berries so I added some white berries instead.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on October 31st. To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Debbie Eastman
Heidy Blom
Niki Estes (you're here)
Simonne Clay
Tammy Louise Cunliffe
Bev Rochester - Special Guest
Michele Roos - Special Guest

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.

Hope you're having a great weekend!

Niki

ornament supplies:
Stamps: Santa and Teddy Portrait, Snow Fun, Heidi (Whimsy Stamps)
Cardstock: X-Press It (Copic), cotton candy, wild cherry (My Favorite Things), green
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Embellishments: Maraschin0 twine (The Twinery), Raspberry Twine (Divine Twine), Sweet Tooth buttons (My Favorite Things), white poinsettias, red holly, white berries (Wild Orchid Crafts), white crocheted lace, pink pearl string
Copic Markers

Trick or Treat: Whimsy Stamps October Release Showcase Day Two

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of our October Rubber & Die Release Showcase! On Wednesday (24 October) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs and Shape EZ templates. From then until October 30th, the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

Since Halloween is just around the corner, I had to use the adorable new Batty Boo image from illustrator Sylvia Zet.  When I saw this image earlier this year as a digital image offered by Sylvia, I was hoping Whimsy Stamps would release a rubber version and I'm so excited they did!  Isn't is so cute?!

I stamped the image on copic x-press it cardstock with tuxedo black memento ink and colored it with copic markers.  I used some patterned papers from October Afternoon's new Witch Hazel paper pad along with some buttons and washi tape from the same line.  I finished my card off with some Halloween baker's twine and a sentiment from Catslife Press. (The Halloween twine is Divine Twine which I am placing an order with soon so let me know if you want some.  You can find all the info here.)

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on October 31st. To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below... 

Erin Bailey
Niki Estes (you're here)
Deb Routledge - Special Guest
Mariska van der Veer - Special Guest
Michele Roos - Special Guest

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Niki

Trick or Treat card supplies:
Stamps: Batty Boo (Whimsy Stamps), sentiment (Catslife Press)
Cardstock: X-Press It (Copic), white
Patterned Paper: Witch Hazel (October Afternoon)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Embellishments: buttons, washi tape (October Afternoon), Halloween baker's twine (Divine Twine)
Copic Markers

Christmas Choir: Whimsy Stamps September Release Showcase Day 4

Hello and welcome to Day 4 of our September Rubber & Die Release Showcase! On Wednesday, September 19th, Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs and Shape EZ templates. From then until September 25th, the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop!  Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

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For my card today, I used two new images from illustrator Crissy Armstrong called Christmas Choir Boy and Christmas Choir Girl.  I love these new images and had to use them together on a card.  I wanted the scene of the little kids and animals singing to really be the focus of the card sto I went with a very clean and simple design.

I stamped the Christmas Choir Boy image first on copic x-press it cardstock with tuxedo black memento ink.  Then, I masked the image and stamped the Christmas Choir Girl image.  I colored the scene with copic markers.  Then, I masked both images and used my air compressor and a custom copic marker  (3/4 YR30 & 1/4 YR31) to spray the background.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on September 26th.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

 Alberto Gava {Special Guest}
Colleen Schaan {Special Guest}
Deb Routledge {Special Guest}
Ellie Stover
Jacque Beddingfield {Special Guest}
Niki Estes (you're here)
Pops Morfitt
Stephanne Maraver

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.   Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow for more new release creations!

Have a great weekend!

Niki

My Girl: Whimsy August Release Showcase Day 3

Hi Everyone!  Welcome to the Whimsy August Release Showcase Day 3 blog hop! On Wednesday (22 August) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, new Shapeology dies, new digital papers and new Shape EZ by TLC.

From then until 28 August the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 29 August.

 
My daughter chose one of the new images for her keepsake box I created for her.  (You can see the box I created for my oldest son here.)  This little cutie is called  Summer Fairy and was drawn by illustrator Sylvia Zet for her Wee Stamps line.  My daughter loves pink so I had to paint her box pink.  I chose an assortment of patterned papers from several different companies.  After trimming them to the size I wanted, I stitched them together and added a paper doily.  I wrapped some lace from Wild Orchid Crafts and some seam binding around the papers before adhering them with mod podge to the box.

I stamped the image on copic x-press it cardstock with tuxedo black memento ink and colored her with copic markers.  (I will list the colors below.)  I added an assortment of flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.  Before adding them, I added some stardust stickles to the flowers and let them dry.  (I'm also playing along with the current Wild Orchid Crafts Challenge which is Summer Flowers.)

I added a sentiment from Lili of the Valley's For Her Sentiments set.  The "love you" is from October Afternoon's Farmhouse flower sack.  The silver filigree corners and 5mm white pearls are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the butterfly is a mistable canvas piece from Prima.  I sprayed it with some mister huey's and added some star dust stickles to it.  After it was dry, I wrapped some black thread around the center and created some antenae by coating the thread with glossy accents.  Once it was dry, the antenae were stiff and stayed in place.

I stitched some layered buttons to the center of my bow using denim baker's twine.  (Buttons are from My Favorite Thing's Bubblegum button pack.)  I also added a little heart charm.

I added some Silver Sunrise Thickers along the bottom along with some more pearls and a 40mm classic sweet baby pink rose and some 40mm rose leaves along with more 5mm pearls.

I lined the inside of the box with a piece of pink patterned paper that my daughter chose.  To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Ellie Stover
Erin Bailey
Niki Estes  (you're here)
Heidy Blom
Tammy Louise Cunliffe
Lori Pachkowsky

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow for more new release creations!

Have a great weekend!

Niki

my girl keepsake box supplies:
Stamps: Summer Fairy (Whimsy Stamps)
Cardstock: X-Press It (Copic), dark blue
Patterned Paper: Willow Path - Woodland Park, stripes - Cakewalk (October Afternoon), Malibu - Shoreline (American Crafts), Thermos - PB & J (Basic Grey), Little Lady - Just Dreamy 2, Dilly Dally Adventures - Miss Caroline (My Mind's Eye), Vintage Fans - This & That (Echo Park)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Embellishments: 5mm white pearls, baby pink aster daidies, 4mm baby pink closed rose buds, 40mm rose leasves, 2 tone baby pink 15mm open roses, 25mm wild roses, 2 tone baby pink 40mm classic sweet baby pink roses, silver filigree corners, white lace (Wild Orchid Crafts), denim twine (The Twinery), canvas butterfly (Prima), silver sunrise thickers (American Crafts), doily, seam binding
Copic Markers:
skin: E000, E00, E11, R00, R20
dress/shoes: B91, B93, B95, B97, B99
hair: E31, E33, E35, E37, E29
wings: R00, R20, R21, R22
sky: BG0000, BG000
grass: YG61, YG63, YG67, G29

Happy Birthday: Whimsy June Release Showcase Day 7

Hi Everyone!  Today is the last day of the showcase by the design team and special guests featuring the newly released stamps, dies, and templates.  Each day of the mini hop has a prize hidden somewhere on one of the blogs so be sure to leave comments along the way.

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For my card today, I pulled out the cute Fluffy Hanging in There image from Sylvia Zet's Wee Stamps line.  I colored the image with copic markers and used some patterned papers from October Afternoon's Fly a Kite paper pad.  It's an older line, but still one of my favorites.  I added lots of stitching, some crocheted lace, carribean teal twine, and some paper roses from Wild Orchid Crafts.  See that great scalloped circle behind the image.  That's the Double Scallop Doily Die from Whimsy.  (I begged Ann to create a die like this and I just love it!!)  I'm also playing along witht the current Wild Orchid Crafts challenge which is Punch It Out (use punches or dies while creating your card).  The sentiment is from the Treasured Moments Tickets stamp set.

Tomorrow there will be a release round up post over on the Whimsy Blog.  Be sure to pop in to see if you're one of the lucky winners.  To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12:00PM EST tomorrow:

Ann Vento
Erin Bailey
Iris Wiechmann
Lori Pachkowsky
Niki Estes (you're here)
Stephanne Maraver
Tammy Louise Cunliffe
Michele Roos - Special Guest

Thanks for stopping by!  Hope you all have a great week!

Niki

Happy Birthday card supplies:
Stamps: Fluffy Hanging in There, Treasured Moments Tickets (Whimsy Stamps)
Cardstock: X-Press It (Copic), cream
Patterned Paper: Fly a Kite (October Afternoon)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Dies: circle nestability die (Spellbinders), Double Scallop Doily Die (Whimsy Stamps)
Embellishments: 8mm baby pink rosebuds, 4mm baby pink rose buds, aqua roses (Wild Orchid Crafts), carribean teal baker's twine, crocheted lace, pink button
Copic Markers:
squirell: E31, E33, E35, E37, E29, R01, R02
basket: E23, E25, E27
flowers: R20, R22, R46
sky: BG000

Fairy Happy Birthday: Whimsy Stamps June Release

Hi Everyone!  I can't believe how long it's been since I posted last.  Things have been busy with family stuff and I haven't been creating cards much lately.  I did get a chance yesterday to sit down and create a card to share one of the new Whimsy Stamps images.  Such cute new images!

Today, Whimsy Stamps is releasing 19 new rubber stamp images, 5 Shapeology Dies, and a Shape EZ files.  All the new stamps are available for purchase in the Whimsy Store.   You can see the entire release over on the Whimsy blog.

From today until June 26, the Whimsy DT and Special Guests will be showcasing these wonderful new stamps and dies with a daily mini blog hop. Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you will have 24hrs to enter each prize draw by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day.

(you can click on the photos for a larger version)

For my card, I used the new Mountain Lily image from Sylvia Zet's Wee Stamps line.  It's such a beautiful image and so much fun to color!  I used patterned papers from My Mind's Eye's Stella Rose paper pad and colored the image with copic markers (listed below).  The sentiment is from the Magical Mini Letter Seals set.  I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.  (I'm playing along with the Wild Orchid Crafts Challenge which is Anything Goes.)

At the end of release week (Wednesday June 27th), we will post a Release Round-Up on the Whimsy blog. This will include a selection of DT work from the new release week together with a complete list of winners from the daily mini blog hops. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12:00PM EST tomorrow:

Colleen Schaan (Special Guest)
Heidy Blom
Iris Wiechmann
Niki Estes (you're here)
Stephanne Maraver
Tammy Louise Cunliffe
Zoe McGrath (Special Guest)

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.

Whimsy Stamps is very excited to announce that they have decided to release the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine in PRINT! The first issue is on sale as a pre-order from TODAY! Here is a peek of the cover together with some info about what you will find within...

 Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine: Tips & Tutorials, Volume I For this issue, we have gathered some of our favorite tutorials from previous online publications and packed them into an exciting 86-page bound book. We will guide you through how to color using various mediums (Copics, Tim Holtz® Distress Inks, colored pencils, etc.), how to create unique embellishments for your creations (flowers, trinket pins, stamped charms, etc.) and how to create fancy cards (book cards, criss cross cards, flip cards, etc.) that will be sure to impress the recipient. Grab up this issue and and let your creativity flow!

Available to pre-order NOW from the Whimsy Stamps store!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow to find out if you're a winner! 

Hope you all have a great week!

Niki

Fairy Happy Birthday card supplies:
Stamps: Mountain Lily, Magical Mini Letter Seals (Whimsy Stamps)
Cardstock: X-Press It (Copic), white
Patterned Paper: Stella and Rose (My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Dies: oval nestability dies, scalloped oval nestability dies (Spellbinders)
Embellishments: 2 tone baby pink sweetheart blossoms, baby pink cherry blossoms (Wild Orchid Crafts), clear rhimestones (Adro), orange rhinestones (Kaiser), orange flowers, lace tape (Love My Tapes), ribbon
Copic Markers:
skin: Eooo, Eoo, E11, E13, R00, R20
hair: E43, E44, E47, E49
shirt: R30, R32, R35, R37
vest: BG70, (custom blend 3/4 BG70 / 1/4 BG72), BG72, BG75, BG78, N1, N3, N5
pants: YG93, YG95, YG97
shoes: E31, E33, E35
wings: YR01, YR12, YR15, YR16, YR18, BG70, (custom blend 3/4 BG70 / 1/4 BG72), BG72, BG75, BG78, R00, R30, R32, R35, R37
flower: YR01, YR12, YR15, YR16, YR18, YG93, YG95, YG97
grass: YG61, YG63, YG67, G28
sky: B000

Dream the Impossible: Whimsy May Release Showcase Day 4

Hi Everyone!  Welcome to Day 4 of the Whimsy Stamps May Release Showcase!  On May 23rd, Whimsy Stamps is released 20 new rubber stamp images, 5 Shapeology Dies, and 3 Shape EZ files.  All the new stamps are available for purchase in the Whimsy Store.   You can see the entire release over on the Whimsy blog.

From May 23rd until May29th, the Whimsy DT and Special Guests will be showcasing the new stamps and dies with a daily mini blog hop. Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you will have 24hrs to enter each prize draw by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day.

(you can click on the photo for a larger version)

I used the absolutely gorgeous Hopeful image from Sylvia Zet's Wee Stamps line.    It think this might be one of my all time favorite images.  It's just beautiful!

I colored the image with copic markers (listed below) and used some patterned papers from My Mind's Eye's Dolled Up paper pad.  I used a sentiment from the Magical Mini Letter Seals set and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.  (I'm also playing along with the current Wild Orchid Crafts challenge which is Anything Goes.)

At the end of release week (Wednesday 30 May) we will post a Release Round-Up on the Whimsy blog. This will include a selection of DT work from the new release week together with a complete list of winners from the daily mini blog hops. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12:00PM EST tomorrow:

Michele Roos - Special Guest
Niki Estes (you're here)
Stephanne Maraver
Tammy Louise Cunliffe

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow to find out if you're a winner! 

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Niki

Dream the Impossible card supplies:
Stamps: Hopeful, Magical Mini Letter Seals (Whimsy Stamps)
Cardstock: X-Press It (Copic), pink
Patterned Paper: Dolled Up (My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Dies: labels 8 nestability dies (Spellbinders)
Embellishments: 8mm baby pink open roses, 2 tone baby pink sweetheart blossoms, 20mm baby pink open roses, 5mm white pearls (Wild Orchid Crafts), stick pins, paper doily, pink ribbon
Copic Markers:
skin: E000, E00, E11, E13, R00, R20
hair: E42, E44, E47, E49
pants: BG70, (3/4 BG70 & 1/4 BG72 custom marker), BG72, BG75, R83, R85, R89
shirt: R11, R12, R14, C1, C3
belt: E51, E53, E55, E57
necklace: Y35, BG70, (3/4 BG70 & 1/4 BG72 custom marker), BG72
candle: C1, C3, E51, E53, E55, E57
flowers: R81, R85
sky: B0000, B000
grass: YG61, YG63, YG67

Welcome Baby: Whimsy Stamps May Release

Hi Everyone!  Today, Whimsy Stamps is releasing 20 new rubber stamp images, 5 Shapeology Dies, and 3 Shape EZ files.  All the new stamps are available for purchase in the Whimsy Store.   You can see the entire release over on the Whimsy blog.

From today until 29 May the Whimsy DT and Special Guests will be showcasing these wonderful new stamps and dies with a daily mini blog hop. Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you will have 24hrs to enter each prize draw by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day.

For my card today, I used the adorable Baby Boy Ellie image from illustrator Crissy Armstrong.  Isn't he so cute?!  I colored the image with copic markers (listed below) and used some patterned papers from My Mind's Eye's Everyday Flair paper pad.  The sentiment is from the Welcome Baby Sentiments set.

At the end of release week (Wednesday 30 May) we will post a Release Round-Up on the Whimsy blog. This will include a selection of DT work from the new release week together with a complete list of winners from the daily mini blog hops. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12:00PM EST tomorrow:

Beate Johns - Special Guest
Colleen Schaan - Special Guest
Debbie Eastman
Ellie Stover
Iris Wiechmann

Niki Estes (you're here)
Tammy Louise Cunliffe

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow to find out if you're a winner!  Have a great week!

Niki

Welcome Baby card supplies:
Stamps: Baby Boy Ellie, Welcome Baby Sentiments (Whimsy Stamps)
Cardstock: X-Press It (Copic), cream
Patterned Paper: Everyday Flair  (My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Dies: circle nestability dies (Spellbinders)
Embellishments: wooden button, charcoal baker's twine
Copic Markers:
diaper: B00, B01, B02, B04
hat: YR30, (special blend - YR30, YR31), YR31, Y35
elephant: W1, W3, W5, W7
lollipop: E31, R00, R20, R21, R22
sky: BG0000
grass: YG61, YG63, YG67, YG97