Emma's Swing- Whimsy

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Emma's Swing- Whimsy

7:23 AM | Posted by Chris Olsen, Glowbug | | Edit Post

Happy Thursday Everyone!! Boy is the week just flying by. I can't believe the weekend is upon us again. Tomorrow morning we leave for Virginia for my nephew's wedding on Saturday. I am not near ready with packing, getting my posts ready for while I am away, or finishing all my housework! Oh well...

Today I have a quick post as I am out the door very shortly. Whimsy is carrying both rubber stamps and digital images in their store!! Last week they had a new digital release and I have yet to use all of them. I just love them and just had to ink up Emma's Swing illustrated by Kevin Lynn, Denise's husband (talent must run in the family!!) and Ann's digi sentiment set Emma Swinging Sentiments. I had so much fun coloring her. I have a confession to make....I colored her in orange. Orange is one of my least favorite colors!! I was trying to challenge myself to think outside of the box a little instead of sticking to my comfort zone. Despite the orange....I think she looks o.k....

I used some Basic Grey Paper and colored the image with prisma and gamsol. I used the Saturday Sketch. I so am enjoying the frame spellbinders (Scalloped Edge Frame Spellbinders) sent to me by my dear friend and just can't seem to get enough of using it on my creations. It is just so versatile. The branches are created with a fern stamp from SU.

Recipe:
stamps: Whimsy Emma's Swing illustrated by Kevin Lynn and Ann's digi sentiment set Emma Swinging Sentiments
Paper: Basic GreyAccessories: Scalloped Edge Frame Spellbinders, brown satin ribbon, MS border punch, Prima flower, MS butterfly punch

Challenges:
Saturday Sketch
Penny's Challenge: 2 dp, 3 embellishment and ribbonFlutter By Wednesdays: butterfly, angel or fairy
Paper Play: digi or stamp and bling
Practical Scrappers~punches
Wee Memories~ stitching
Totally Papercrafts: stitching
A Time to Craft: Too cute
Papertake Weekly: Shiny, Sparkle and special (choose one or all 3)
Crafty Calendar- Great Outdoors
One Stitch At A Time - going dotty
Creatalicious - Flowers and Wings
Paper Scissors Rock: die cuts and punches
Alphabet Challenge - B is for Butterflies
The Crafty Pad- punches

oh...I mentioned this the other day but just in case you missed it....

Some Whimsy news to share!

SAVE WITH OUR SPRING SALE!

Now through May 16th!

Most rubber stamps across all our rubber stamp collections are on sale for 20% to 40% off!

Prices are as marked, no coupon code necessary.

Offer valid on in stock merchandise while supplies last. Offer can not be combined with any other offers. Sale includes only rubber stamps, no digital images, sentiments or embellishments.

There will be another new release coming on MONDAY, May 17!! Woohoo!!

Thanks for stopping by and for all your sweet comments!! I so appreciate you all!!

hugs,
Chris

Labels: digital, Whimsy

44 comments:

Crystal said...: Chris this is GORGEOUS sweetie, WOW I LOVE how you used Emma, the colors are great and totally love your framing!!!!! Look at all those layers girl you are amazing!!!!! Big Hugs!; May 13, 2010 at 7:58 AM
Marley said...: Gorgeous card Chris!! I love the colours and the design papers and the image is wonderful! xMarley; May 13, 2010 at 8:32 AM
Patti J said...: Hi Chris! I absolutely LOVE the orange! That's a huge color this spring, and your card is just beautiful! Girl, you ROCK!!! Have a safe trip, and enjoy the wedding!; May 13, 2010 at 9:12 AM
LINDA said...: WOW!!Another simply gorgeous card.. Love the design and all the wonderful details.. Very beautiful!!
Hugs, Linda; May 13, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Riet said...: What a beautiful card Chris,i love your image and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx; May 13, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Jane, at Thepaperaffair said...: Enjoy your time away and wedding. Orange, LOL - I like it, you are so funny. Beautiful card and new dies. Blessings, jane; May 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Becky said...: I think she looks great in orange :). The card is just lovely and love how you stitch on your cards, haven't tried it yet.; May 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Jan Hennings said...: Such a sweet card! Have a safe trip :); May 13, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Naoual said...: Stunning work Chris! LOVE that colour combo and your colouring is beautiful as always.

Hugs, Naoual xx; May 13, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Random Acts of Krafting said...: Just love the colors! Very pretty indeed.
Hugs
Tanya; May 13, 2010 at 11:48 AM
coldwaters2 said...: Totally gorgeous the colours I adore as well as that beautiful image and flower...awesome work as always Chris
Hugs
Lorraine x; May 13, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Marlene said...: Again, so much beautiful detail!! It all flows so perfectly! Love it!; May 13, 2010 at 1:34 PM
~Denise Lynn~ said...: This is gorgeous Chris! I LOVE the orange, wow! Amazing details and coloring as always. Loving the framing and ribbon too, beautiful work!; May 13, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Deb said...: Fantastic card Chris, you made orange look amazing, I avoid it too normally, so pretty! Have a great weekend, hugs debx; May 13, 2010 at 2:19 PM
Danni said...: I think that you did a fab job with the orange! Such a pretty card!!; May 13, 2010 at 3:07 PM
Betty Wright said...: Ambrosia NEVER looked so good, Chris! Wonderful colors, coloring, and over the top detailing! Beautifully done!; May 13, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Joy said...: such a pretty card! way to step outside of your box...the orange came out so pretty. love how you framed her and the flower is gorgeous! hope you have a blessed Thursday!; May 13, 2010 at 4:08 PM
Sharon Caudle said...: STUNNING card, Chris! I love the papers and beautiful colors! Enjoy your trip to Virginia!
hugs!
Sharon; May 13, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Lisa said...: Hi Chris, Gorgeous card! I love the beautiful image and gorgeous colours.

Thanks for joining us at the Crafty Calendar Challenge.

Lisa x; May 13, 2010 at 4:42 PM
Suzi Mac said...: Hi Chris, this is just adorable, love the colour scheme and the image is so cute. Great colouring. Thank you for joining us at The Crafty Pad this week.

Hugs Suzi x; May 13, 2010 at 6:50 PM
cheryl said...: looks okay this is just stunning hun gosh whatever you do it would turn out brilliantly bless you for joining us at OSAAT love hugs cheryl xxxxxxxxxx; May 13, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Grace said...: Just as cute as can be Chris! I do like her in orange!!! I'm struggling with orange today too! But it's nice to step out every now and then! You can't make a bad card you know!!! Love it!!!; May 13, 2010 at 7:22 PM
Nancy said...: Beautiful, Chris!! Another stunning card!! Thanks for fluttering with us this week!; May 13, 2010 at 8:43 PM
Lacey Stephens said...: Fantastic card, Chris!! I love orange on cards. They scream "summer" and also "fall" to me! Silly how the same color can mean two different things!! Your stiching is always amazing!! And your coloring is just gorgeous!!
~Lacey; May 13, 2010 at 9:03 PM
Deb Neerman said...: WoWzA, Chris, this is fabulous! Love the fall tones and that adorable image ... so beautifully colored!

Have fun at the wedding ... and have a great weekend!!; May 13, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Vicki said...: Oh wow this is a gorgeous card Chris...I actually love the colors you used and love how you framed the image...new to your blog and am having fun looking around...have a great weekend!

Vicki; May 13, 2010 at 9:54 PM
Beth aka BR-T said...: This card is astounding I love the multiple layers in just the framing of the image alone! Beth; May 14, 2010 at 1:00 AM
Glenda J said...: Chris - this is so gorgeous. I love all of your little details - comes together to make a fabulous card. Thanks so much for playing along with my Random Amusing Challenge.; May 14, 2010 at 1:53 AM
Sam said...: This lovely Chris and looks fab in orange. Thanks for joining us here at OSAAT this week and good luck in the other challenges too. Enjoy the wedding hun.
Take care
Sam x; May 14, 2010 at 5:41 AM
Lesley said...: Stunning card Chris! Beautiful image and colours! Thanks for taking part in the Alphabet Challenge xx; May 14, 2010 at 5:42 AM
thread-bare said...: This is a gorgeous card x Thanks for joining in with us at OSAAT xx Clare (DT) x; May 14, 2010 at 7:02 AM
Cheryl said...: WOW beautiful colours,love the stitching and all the fabulous layers!!! Thanks for joining us at Creatalicious!!
xx; May 14, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Spyder said...: Blogger's not letting me comment!! One more try!!
Another brilliant Card! Love those colours together,thank you for joining us at OSAAT's for our Polka Dot Challenge this week!!
((Lyn))!!; May 14, 2010 at 1:33 PM
made by fifi said...: great card - thank you for joining in the alphabet challenge this week x; May 14, 2010 at 2:38 PM
Debbie said...: What a sweet card, love the papers and great colouring. :)

Thanks for joining us at the crafty pad

xxDebbie CPSdesigns; May 14, 2010 at 2:46 PM
Lisa in Texas said...: Lovely details and colors! Your work is beautiful! Thanks for joining us this week at Practical Scrappers!; May 14, 2010 at 5:48 PM
Unknown said...: Stunning card and beautiful image, Thanks for joining us over at OSAAT, hope you call back again soon, Good Luck
Sarah xx; May 14, 2010 at 7:04 PM
Maria Matter said...: oh I love the border around Emma, beautiful!!!
hugs & blessings!; May 14, 2010 at 9:21 PM
Tammy said...: This is a lovely card...adorable image.
Thanks for joining OSAAT this week. Smiles...Tammy; May 14, 2010 at 10:19 PM
Tammy said...: Really lovely card and love the colors. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT this week. Hope to see you again.; May 14, 2010 at 11:14 PM
Susan Says (Stupid Stuff) said...: Gorgeous card, and thanks very much for joining in with our Dotty challenge at OSAAT this week, don't forget to check back later today to see the new challenge, and good luck! :D; May 16, 2010 at 4:09 AM
Corinna said...: This is gorgeous! I'm not a big user of orange either but you should did a great job with it today!

Corinna
Practical Scrappers DT; May 16, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Jenny said...: LOVELY... love it!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) Thanks for playing at wee Memories! I posted a new challenge today... hope you get to come play again!! :) :) :) :) :) Have a great day!; May 16, 2010 at 2:43 PM
Courtney said...: This is such a stunning card! Thanks for joining us at Penny's. Hope to see you back!

~Courtney~
PPCC DT; May 19, 2010 at 10:11 PM