Dynamic Duos - Using Just Two Colors BLog Hop

Hello Stamping friends,

Welcome to another blog hop with the Stampers Dozen. Today iur challenge is using just two colors. Not as easy as it sounds sometimes. Hope you are inspired.

I went with an old favorite, Artistic  Impressions. I love that this set is still with us. I use it often.

I used parakeet party and sweetbsorbet for my two colors. I wanted the smaller flower lighter so I  just stamped on scratch paper first before stamping on the card.

I cut the white layer in half diagonally and stamped the images on the bottom half. The top half I  stamped the hello full strength  and then again without reinking. 

Once I  finished stamping I  embossed the remaining stark white part with the dots folder that is an online exclusive. It finishes off the card wonderfully.  I also cut some tiny strips of paper in the two colors to hid the hard edge of the embossing folder.

I even stamped the inside of the card to make it pretty. Why should the outside be the only thing that is pretty?

Don't forget to keep hopping by clicking the links below to see more beautiful  cards.

Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Hello Stamping Friends,

Hope you are enjoying this beautiful spring weekend. After this week's snow (5" at my house), I am more than ready to enjoy a warm 70 degree day. And to add to that we have a great blog hop with Crafty Collaborations for the monthly Share it Sunday. Be sure to scroll to the bottom for the links to more crafty inspiration.

I used the Artistically Inked stamp set. It's not retiring and I'm so happy with that. I love this set. It's beautiful and so easy to make pretty cards.

I stamped some images directly on the Basic white layer to make it look like a collage. Then I stamped a few pieces on scrap paper, cut them out, and added them with dimensionals to make them pop. 

Product List

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set [154542] $24.00	Stacked Stone Cling Background Stamp [152556] $17.00	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115320] $8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202] $8.75	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $7.50
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $7.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $7.50	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] $7.50
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $7.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00

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Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Hello Stamping Friends,

 

Glad you are here for today's blog hop: Technique Tuesday. This blog hop technique is focusing on inks. There are so many things you can do with ink so you better make some time to try the techniques you are going to be seeing throughout the blog hop. 

I decided to used reinkers for the main focus of my technique. It's the baby wipe techniqe. I will show you below what I did for the background on this card. I wanted to use the Daisy Garden stamp, but I didn't want to color in the flowers by hand.

Another fun thing I tried was using only half of the large stamp on my card, so I stamped it only on the left side of the card. Gives you a lot more options when using those large background type stamps. Honestly, it's the first time I've ever done that. I always think I need to use the entire thing. Needless to say, I will be doing that more often. I love how it looks.

This is the baby wipe with all the reinkers on it. I used Mossy Meadow and Crushed Curry to make the background "ink pad."  It is baby wipes stacked about 5 high and then drop the ink on the pad in any pattern you'd like.  Then just take your stamp to the pad like you would any regular stamp pad to ink it.

Just a little close up of the greeting for you to see. I used the small daisy punch to bring the daisy theme all together. Daisies were my mom's favorite flower, so I often want to create with them to keep her spirit alive. Her and my dad were married in July and even had daisies in their wedding. So I thought it's the right time of year to make this card.

Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to keep hopping. Click the links below.

Product List

Daisy Garden Cling Stamp Set [155079] $22.00	Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set [154542] $24.00	Drybrush Cling Stamp Set [152599] $17.00
Medium Daisy Punch [149517] $16.00	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199] $8.75	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $7.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [133651] $3.75
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131158] $3.75	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

A Little Bling Goes a Long Way

Hello Stamping Friends,

This week with the Sisters in Stamping we are sharing some great cards featuring bling. Who doesn't love a little (or a lot) of bling? I mean, I do, so that means everyone else does too, right?

I used the Artistically Inked stamp set for my card. When I saw this set in the new catalog, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. It's such a beautiful set. The coordinating designer series paper is also beautiful, although I didn't use it on my card this time.

I used 2021-2023 In-Colors designer paper under the flowers and greeting banner. for that extra pop of color. The ribbon isn't tied on to the banner it is just attached with adhesive and scrunched while putting it on. This makes a little bit of ribbon go a long way, but adds a great element to your card.

Here's a little close up, so you can see the bling. Isn't it great? And adds the perfect little touch to the finished card.

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Product List

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set [154542] $24.00	Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155714] $7.00	2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571] $7.00
2021–2023 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155641] $11.50	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131201] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75
Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155668] $8.75	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $7.50	Magenta Madness Classic Stampin' Pad [153117] $7.50
Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad [155670] $7.50	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00