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 4, 2017
You make clean and simple look so easy. 😀
September 4, 2017
Really fun cards! I love the extra dimension you added!
September 4, 2017
Such a cute card.
September 4, 2017
I love the graphic playful look of your cards. So fun!
September 4, 2017
Fantastic cards Heather! I love how you layered the star and clouds! TFS
September 3, 2017
Fun stamps and awesome cards.
September 3, 2017
Popping the cloud and star was a great idea.
September 3, 2017
Like that these are beautiful and easy! Great cards to just say hello. I love them!
September 3, 2017
So sweet and fun. I love your colors, patterns, and inspiration! Just lovely creations. Thanks for sharing.
September 3, 2017
So fun! Great colorful and clean looking card!
September 3, 2017
So simple yet elegant. Great cards.
September 3, 2017
Two beautiful, happy cards ! Thank you for the inspiration !
Greetings from Belgium.
September 3, 2017
Cute cards. Nice and clean and simple!
September 3, 2017
Love your cards! So bright and cheerful!
September 3, 2017
Super cool cards Heather! Great coloring! I also like the black version. The splatters look great on the black background.