There’s a new release at Whimsy Stamps today and I enjoyed making this card to showcase some of those products. I fist took the laughing elephant from the Elephantastic Elephants clear set then paired it with the new background and sentiment stamps. And if you’ve noticed I used one of my favorite pairings on the dies that frame it all. This little elephant is one of my favorites and is really fun to color. This time around, I went with a simple gray color but then really focused on the highlights of her tummy, face, hands and such. She makes me giggle. … oh and before I go, I must say that I love the new Whimsy Blending Brushes!

Metal Dies:
Extreme Postage die set
Wonky Stitched Rectangles die set
Wonky Window 4 die set

Stamps:
Elephantastic Elephants clear set
Free Spirit Sentiments clear set
Chippy Paint Background rubber stamp

Other:
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes LARGE
Whimsy Blending Brushes SMALL
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

They really do make me happy. They seem to be always used at celebrations or at times that we need cheering up. There must be a science between balloons, happiness, appreciation and love. If you find an article about it then send it my way. Nevertheless, I enjoyed using the Party Animal Balloons clear set to create this card. I went with pastel colors and a soft green background. With the sentiment I chose, I think this is versatile enough that I can use it for almost any occasion.

Metal Dies:
Zig Zag Stitched Rectangles die set
Notched Rectangles die set
Big Hugs Word die set
Grass and Cloud Edger die set

Stamps:
Party Animal Balloons clear set
also available Party Animal Balloons Outline die set

Other:
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Looking for a Father’s Day card or one to send to your handyman or hubby for a job-well-done? I think this is the perfect combination with the Fill a Stuff Jam Packed clear set nestled in the Fill a Holiday Truck clear set – there’s even a spot on the sign to add a name. The truck is by far my favorite part because it reminds me of my Grandpa’s truck – although this one looks in better shape. However, I was surprised at how well the wood paper worked with this card.

Metal Dies:
Rounded Rectangles die set
Mountain Majesty die set
Many Thanks Word die set
Thank You So Much Word die set

Stamps:
Fill a Stuff Jam Packed clear set
Fill a Holiday Truck clear set

Other:
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Farmhouse 6×6 paper pack
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Have you noticed my card layout for the last three days? Each of them use the Extreme Postage die set along with the Wonky Stitched Rectangles die set to create the base. I love this combination and it reminds me of postage stamps, hand writing letters and post cards. It’s such a nice feeling to me. So for this card I chose to use the same combo and created this cute thank you card using the Party Animal Balloons clear set. I thought this would make an excellent card to send out for a gift thankfully received. This layout could also be done with a birthday sentiment instead of the thank you – just swap the words for something that works for you.

Metal Dies:
Extreme Postage die set
Wonky Stitched Rectangles die set
Grass and Cloud Edger die set
Many Thanks Word die set

Stamps:
Party Animal Balloons clear set
also available is the Party Animal Balloons Outline die set

Other:
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper