Category: Whimsy Stamps

Art Inspiration, Cards, Catherine Pooler Designs, Whimsy Stamps

Starry Christmas

Ruth Cooper

Hi Angels!

I sure was hoping to get more done today but a migraine just put a stop to that. I will be so glad when allergy season takes a break.

I did make a 2nd card from the Verity Biddlecombe class video. She encouraged looking at your everyday stencils to see if they can be used for Christmas.

I came up with this neutral beauty.

I don’t often work in tone on tone but I was watching a video a week or so ago and the idea popped to try the Champagne Mist Decofoil Metallix on craft cardstock. It’s been hard to find lately so if you have Nuvo Mother of Pearl Embellishment Mousse it’s a very similar shade. After applying it through Whimsy Stamps Star Dangle stencil, I thought maybe Christmas red or green would be great but I actually love the tone on tone look. Very country elegant. I used Catherine Pooler Designs Merry Christmas sentiment die and found a scrap of cream metallic paper in my scraps to match the cream card base. The overall subtle metallic shimmer makes the card.

I hope you are looking forward to some crafty fun this weekend.

Art Inspiration, Bits & Pieces, Gloriously 60 Art Challenge, Unity Stamp Co, Whimsy Stamps

Gloriously 60 Day 42 Art – Adventure

Ruth Cooper

Hi Angels!

It’s been a long but fun day as I had the granddaughters today. So I dove into the infamous Bits & Pieces box & the scraps for tonight’s card.

This neutral design is great for the guys. The train was leftover from a class last year using Whimsy Stamps Enjoy the Journey set & the sentiment if from Unity Stamp Co Scout Adventure set.

Off to get some rest.

Have a Fabulous Saturday!

Cards, Creative Tips, Watercolor, Whimsy Stamps

Peaceful Birthday

Ruth Cooper

Hi Angels!

We had a wee bit of snow for New Year’s day here in Oklahoma. Always love to see the earth blanketed with fresh snow.

With a break from posting most of last month, let’s crank 2021 into high gear with fresh inspiration.

Our Christmas week is very busy with our oldest son’s birthday on the 21st and our oldest daughter’s anniversary on the 22nd, which usually means we get the granddaughters for a sleepover, then it’s straight into Christmas.

I did find some time to create for their special occasions.

First up is Matthew’s birthday card using Whimsy Stamps Canoe set.

Who doesn’t enjoy a peaceful day at the lake? This image is stamped on watercolor paper and I used my Koi watercolors to color it in. Variation & shading are still a struggle but I keep working on these techniques.

When we create we are always our own worst critics. I have 2 tips to share:

1. If you are getting frustrated or feel a lot of uncertainty, walk away from your project for awhile. Then go back and look at it with fresh eyes.

2. If you find yourself trying to “fix” a section over and over again it can be the hardest thing to just stop & let go. Repeat step one and see how it looks later. Chances are it’s just fine.

My favorite saying – “There are no mistakes in creating just creative detours.” And if you really hate it chances are it’s only a few cents worth of paper, ink, paint, etc. Trash it and start fresh.

I am finishing up working some of my set up, goals & project lists for the New Year but they are almost done. It’s nice to have a long holiday weekend to take care of some planning.

I hope you have had a wonderful first day of the New Year!

Cards, Classes, Whimsy Stamps

Enjoy the Journey

Ruth Cooper

Hi Angels!

I put a bow on the cards for my masculine card class with tonight’s creation and got a bit of tidying done in the studio. Win-win.

You can ask anyone that knows me well that I do not usually work in vintage/sepia/rustic/distress very often. However when I saw the new Manly collection by Authentique, I knew it would be perfect for guy cards. This brick pattern was perfect for this card.

I used Whimsy Stamps Enjoy the Journey stamp set with a dark gray instead of a black to stamp the train & Fired Brick Distress Oxide to stamp the sentiment. I popped the brick paper over the stamped image to create more of a window effect.

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend with some creative time too!

Don’t forget to spread some kindness!