STAMPlorations are releasing a few new stamp sets this week. Today is Day 1 of their blog hop celebrations, and I am up with Shirley showcasing her new Carved Flowers set.
I absolutely love this set, it offers so many possibilities of building flowers, bouquets and block printed borders.
Today I am sharing my first few ideas for quick and unusual cards.
First up is a simply stamped background with the larger flowers being inked up in tow tones of yellow (Aurore and Miel Izink inks) and the small ones being inked up in Miel and Cire (orange). I created some movement by stamping more or less diagonally across my front panel and finished off by adding a few contrasting sequins.
Next up is a block printed border with splatters and bold die-cut sentiment.
The leaves from the set can also be used as buds. I simply inked them up with brush markers and added the stems with a watercolour brush. Framing one of my buds creates a bold focal point.
My last one is a bit more artsy. The flowers and leaves were inked up and spritzed with water before stamping for a loose watercoloured look. For a bit more dimension and interest, I die-cut a label and slightly raised it up by popping a couple of pieces of card underneath. A doodled border finished my card off.
These are my four projects. To check out how Shirley used her set and to join the fun, pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog. Leave comments along the way for your chance to win one of four $15 coupon codes which will be randomly drawn from all the comments left during the release on the STAMPlorations Blog and the participating designer's blogs links to which can be found here on the STAMPlorations Blog. Commenting is open from today, January 14, until January 31.
All of the 4 new sets will be on sale at 10% off during the release until 31st January. You can use my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout to get an added 20% off that sale price.
That's it from me for today. Have fun hopping!
hugs
Monika xxx
Here is what I used from the STAMPlorations Shop.
Remember to use my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA for a 20% discount on their stamps, dies and stencils. This discount code works on SALE items too.
Gorgeous cards Monika. Love that bright and beautiful congrats card. Hugz
ReplyDeleteThese are all fabulous, Monika, thanks for showcasing the stamps so beautifully. :)
ReplyDeletelove how creative you are in using these stamps - thanks for the inspiration:)
ReplyDeleteI love the yellow! They are all beautiful! What a great set!
ReplyDeleteI just love all the different ways you can use this stamp set! Such lovely CAS cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are really fun cards! They are bright and colorful and have a fun, artsy vibe! I really like the colors too!
ReplyDeletewonderful designs with the news set :)
ReplyDeleteI like the colorful and creative cards you made with this set.
ReplyDeleteJust yummy! Lovely work with lovely products!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards made with this stamp set.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! And I adore the artsiness of the 3rd card. I've always loved that pretty frame and I just love that whole design. Beautiful cards, Monika.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty and artistic cards! Great sets
ReplyDeleteLOVE how you used the images from this fun new stamp set. Wonderfully graphic and fun card designs.
ReplyDeleteYou had a great time with this set - I am liking very much the orange in the background of the first creation
ReplyDeleteWow! Your cards re fabulous! I love how ypu created the side design (pink & blue) with what I am guessing is supposed to be a leaf. And your rose bud in the frame/window is awesome too!
ReplyDeleteThe vibrant colors of your card designs is a treat to see. Thanks for sharing such great designs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! I think my favorite is the one using the leaf as a bud. Genius and the frame is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLoving the sunny yellow roses!
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards showcasing the versatility of this new and wonderful stamp set!
ReplyDeleteThese are all fun! I like the geometric background you created with them, too! Always great to see out-of-the-box ideas!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all fresh
ReplyDeleteand fabulous! I like the fun
border that you made.
Beautiful cards, Monika! Love the sunshine spread by the trail of yellow flowers and adore the way you framed the bud!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your cards. The congrats card is a really cool use of these stamps!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards-fun and creative!
ReplyDeleteLove this Carved Flowers set! So many possibilities! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards. Love the colors you chose. Bright and fun!!. Love this set.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteamazing design!
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