The background for my #FloridaStrong project was custom made for that card. I dug out the tools for carving rubber stamps and decided I was going to make a hurricane symbol. Below are a few photos of how I did that. When it was done, I stamped it randomly on the background in a blue then I used distressed inks in lighter colors to color the whole paper blue.

Metal Dies:
Up in the Clouds die set
Wild Weeds die set
Wonky Stitched Rectangles die set
Notched Rectangles die set
No-See All Season Tree die set

Stamps:
#FloridaStrong clear stamps

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

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All the artists at Whimy Stamps have come together to create a limited edition #FloridaStrong themed stamp to help in relief efforts of Hurricane Ian. 100% of sales will be donated to a SW FL local organization. This is the image that I created which depicts a girl who is returning baby sea turtles to their habitat after rescuing them from an unsafe beach location. She would also be good for just plain ol’ sea turtle love. This is the original drawing that I colored up and then created a card

Metal Dies:
Up in the Clouds die set
Wild Weeds die set
Wonky Stitched Rectangles die set
Notched Rectangles die set
No-See All Season Tree die set

Stamps:
#FloridaStrong clear stamps

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

I really don’t know where I’m at but hopefully will find my head soon. It’s exhausting to run around without it. 😉 I’ve hit a rough patch but I think I’m ready to crawl out of this dark hole. Thank you to everyone who has left comments for me and well wishes.

I don’t have a card to share that I’ve made but I do have one that my daughter, Ami/Amelia, has made. She used the pre-release Woolly Bear Kids Inspiration stamp from Whimsy Stamps. (Release date to be announced later.) Thanks for your support and I look forward to sharing some inspiration from me soon. In the meantime, you’ll find new releases at Whimsy Stamps including another reindeer set.

Stamps:
Woolly Bear Kids Imagination clear set

All the reindeer from the newest set (Reindeer Games Jingle All the Way) have come out to play! I wanted to get all four on the same card and thought of this design with the Slimline Film Strip die. I used a little color outside of the reindeer to help create the scene but hoped it didn’t take away the focal point of those four adorable reindeer. I don’t think it did and I loved how it turned out.

Metal Dies:
Wonky Stitched Rectangles die set
Tree Assortment die set
Stitched Border Die Trio die set
Slimline Film Strip die set
No-See All Season Tree die set
Merry and Bright Word and Shadow die set

Stamps:
Reindeer Games Jingle All the Way clear set
Celestial Zodiac Background rubber stamp

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

For the reindeer to come out and play! This is the fourth reindeer from the Reindeer Games Jingle All the Way set and I also used a word from the Merry and Bright Word and Shadow die. I wanted to go for a warm feel even though it was a winter scene and I wasn’t sure how I was going to accomplish that. I started with the wording and colored it yellow. For the wording shadow I was going to go with black and I’m glad I didn’t – instead I pulled in some colors from the reindeer to tie it in. I think that’s what did the trick, or at least, this scene feels more warm to me.

Metal Dies:
Snowy Trees die set
Stitched Border Trio die set
Merry and Bright Word and Shadow die set
Forest Majesty die set
Wonky Window 4 die set

Stamps:
Reindeer Games Jingle All the Way clear set

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

From the Reindeer Games Jingle All the Way set, today I chose to use the one that is jumping to taste snowflakes. This one reminds me of Pinkie Pie and how she hops around everywhere which brings a smile to my face. I used a bunch of other dies to make this scene and kept them all white except for the sentiment. For the sentiment, I used just the first word of Merry and Bright Word and Shadow die. With this little amount of coloring, I think the background is what really pulls it all together – that is a sheet from Blurry Flurries 6×6 paper pack. However, the funnest part of this is the reindeer! I put this one on a Wobble so it will spring into action (see photo below). I think these reindeer are a must have to every collection. 😉

Metal Dies:
Snowy Trees die set
Stitched Border Trio die set
Merry and Bright Word and Shadow die set
No-See All Season Tree die set
Up in the Clouds die set
Sprinkles Scallops Rectangle die set

Stamps:
Reindeer Games Jingle All the Way clear set

Other:
Hampton Springs Action Wobble
Blurry Flurries 6×6 paper pack
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper