Hello. It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
STAMPtember is here and I’m part of a fun blog hop today sharing some inspiration using THIS new stamp set.
It’s one of my top favorites from the release because of it’s playful design and style of font. I stamped a couple sentiments on white cardstock cut with THIS die. I colored in the images by adding water to Distress Oxide Inks to create a watercolor. (Click HERE to see a Quick Crafty Tip about this.)
I mounted the pieces on to a piece of black cardstock cut with THIS same stitched die set. I splattered the rest of the watercolor on to the black cardstock using a paintbrush. I LOVE that Distress Oxide inks have pigment ink properties so that it shows up on dark cardstock.
The great thing about the sentiments is that the words around the image are open. I decided to color one of them in using a black sharpie and the other using the Distress Oxide watercolor. I added THIS on top of each letter on both cards for some shine. I also stamped and colored the sentiments on another piece of cardstock so I could cut out the shaped portion and mount it with foam tape to add dimension.
Here’s a closer look….
It’s a simple technique that adds a lot to the card. I finished up the card with a sprinkling of sequins.
KEEP HOPPING
There’s much more inspiration to see. Click HERE for the next stop on the hop and visit the talented, Anna Kossakovskaya . Click HERE to start at the beginning of the hop. Here’s the complete blog hop list…
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Kristina Werner
Yana Smakula
Kay Miller
Yoonsun Hur
Kathy Racoosin
Amy Rysavy
Nina-Marie Trapani
Kelly Latevola
Heather Ruwe (YOU ARE HERE)
Annna Kossakovskaya
Bibi Cameron
GIVEAWAY
Let’s keep this party going with a big giveaway! Simon Says Stamp is so generous. They are giving away a $50 gift code at each stop along the hop, so make sure to leave a comment. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Tuesday. Thanks Simon.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. Happy Stamptember!
Oh, and I shared a card HERE, if you’re interested in even more STAMPtember inspiration.
*I’ve linked to the entire STAMPtember release as well as supplies used on the cards I share today below…
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September 3, 2017
Cute cards!
September 3, 2017
Clean, colourful & graphic. The sentiment really gets to shibe
September 3, 2017
Your cards are so cheerful.
September 3, 2017
These are simple and fantastic cards, thanks for sharing.
September 3, 2017
So cute! I can picture these being used as adorable lunch box notes to pick up a kid's spirits. Love them! 🙂
September 3, 2017
Heather, I love how honest you are about not wanting to mess up a creation! The added white gel pen to the striped card really makes all of the colors and the fine details pop!
September 3, 2017
Adorable cards!
September 3, 2017
Loved both your card – very cheery 🙂
September 3, 2017
Another wonderful inspiration, thank you so much!
September 3, 2017
These cards are so cheerful!
September 3, 2017
Great cards…especially for kids. They're perfect encouragement cards to slip into a backpack or lunchbox!
September 3, 2017
Together card is awesome
September 3, 2017
Love the dimension you created on this cards! It gives the CAS design and little pop!! Thanks for sharing with us!!
September 3, 2017
This is an awesome blog hop with amazing inspiration from you! Beautiful cards!
September 3, 2017
Super cute cards!! Very colorful and fun!!