Whimsy Stamps July Release, psssst, I'm a prize stop!!

Hello and welcome to the Whimsy Stamps July rubber release BLOG HOP!

The Whimsy July rubber release happened last week on July 13th, but today we are hosting our blog hop to showcase the 9 fabulous new rubber stamps and 2 new Shapeology metal dies now available at Whimsy Stamps! These new goodies are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites. We also have our wonderful special guests joining us for this hop - Deb Routledge, Elaine Hughes, Niki Estes and Zoe McGrath.

The Whimsy Stamps DT have been showcasing these fabulous stamps for the past 6 days, so if you missed them be sure to hop on over to the Whimsy Inspirations Blog for some more inspiration!

Here is a full list of the wonderful July release rubber stamps and dies:

5 stamps from Kenny K
Boogie Down ~ Holla Back Girl ~ Hot Weave ~ Spy Chick ~ Victory Kid

4 stamps/sets from Raindrop Echo Designs
A Touch of Elegance ~ Adventure Mini Postage Stamps ~ Vintage Bottle Labels ~ Vintage Transportation

2 dies/sets from Raindrop Echo Designs
Dress Form Die (coordinates with ‘A Touch of Elegance’ stamp set) ~ Elegant Flourishes

If you would like to hop along with us today, please CLICK HERE to return to the beginning of the hop at Lori’s blog.  And if you are well on your way through the hop, then you should have arrived here from the talented Erin Bailey's blog!! The hop starts today (Wednesday July 20th at noon EST) and ends on Wednesday July 27th at noon EST.

For this hop we have 6 different prize draws! We have one grand prize draw where one lucky hopper will win a selection of new release stamps for hopping along with us. We also have 5 mini candy stops throughout the hop where you can enter to win a new release stamp!


I'm showcasing the new Adventure Mini Postage Stamp Set by Raindrop Echo Designs.



(this item is on ebay, in case you are interested, check it out HERE)

I've also used the Vintage Postcard background stamp in place of designer paper on the bottom of my card, the rest of the paper is Pink Paislee and K & Co. I've coloured the Sarah Kay image in distress inks and given her an everyday makeover (she's a Christmas image) by adding FlowerSoft to the holly berries and grass to the ground.


For my pullout tag, I've used the whimsy shapeology Double Scallop Tag Die and stamped a couple of cancellations from the mini postage set on it.



A view of the inside of the card:


I've stamped the images on white cardstock with Old Paper distress ink for a soft background effect, this could be a journaling square or a plae for a picture, or just as is:


I've stamped the images onto white CS and distressed in Frayed Burlap:


And, the back:


I'm gonna pop this in at
ASFOS Create a Tag (there's a tag on here!!)
Bearly Mine Crafts Tag, You're It!!!
Crafty Catz Tags Challenge
Sketch SaturdaySketch

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. The next stop on the hop is the super talented Donna Smith's blog Be sure to pop over and see what she has for you today. And then remember to leave comments and enter for your chance to win the prizes on offer along the hop too!

Finally, here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:

Lori Pachkowsky
Niki Estes (Guest DT)
Marley van der Heijden
Patricia Garcia
Denise Lynn
Minna Paajanen
Deb Routledge
Crystal Irwin
Simonne Clay
Elaine Hughes (Guest DT)
Erin Bailey
Stephanne Maraver YOU ARE HERE
Donna Smith
Chris Olsen
Zoe McGrath (Guest DT)
Ann Vento
Debbie Eastman
Annika Ryan
Iris Wiechmann

Thank you so much for hopping with us today and we hope you enjoy all of the DT creations!

Now, if you'd like to be in for a chance at winning these cutie patootie Kenny K stamps, be sure to leave a comment (about my card....) and also leave your name with Mr. Linky!!