STAMPlorations Day - Focal Fronts

Today I am focusing on focal fronts, and clear stickers.

I started with using the Wonky Stitched Grid Texture Cover Plate Die.  I am big on background texture, and this worked perfectly for this card. [These Cover Plates are also on sale Buy 1 get 50% off 2nd one]

I went through my pre-cut/pre-colored Flowers & Coffee Focal Fronts and chose this fun "summer"  image.  While I no longer drink Frappuccinos, I certainly have had my share over the 20 years I worked there!  They are quite a fabulous summer drink.

I also used an All Things Coffee Clear Sticker for my sentiment.  Unfortunately, it got lost within the pretty colors. I should have probably adhered it to vellum first, then added it to my card (Next time 😉) It says "First drink coffee, then do stuff".

That's it for today's card.  I very happy with this summer feel card.

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STAMPlorations Day - NEW Simple Expressions

Introducing:

Shery has added a fun new line!  You can see them all HERE.

I'm using the Collect image. I'll be honest here - I didn't know how these stamp sets worked.  After seeing a sample I slapped my forehead. Yeah, I'm a visual learner! One image frames, and 1 image fills in.  All that said, I just used the outline image.  Fortunately, that works also! [whew!]

These sentiments work beautifully with the Blue Blooms ATCs too.  Using a postage die [from my stash], I cut up the ATCs and clustered them together.

I then gold embossed the Simple Expression on vellum.  Over on the STAMPlorations blog are many more samples [using them "correctly"] and pairing with other paper products from the store.  It is worth checking out.

While this next card doesn't use a Simple Expression, it does use the Blue Bloom ATCs. 

I paired this ATC with the Skinny Sentiments.

 Shery is of course offering an amazing special launch price deal: 

When you purchase a Simple ExpressionsSimple Expressions stamp set, you can add one coordinating Paper Goods Pack at 40% off. Mix and match with our Card Fronts, ATC Packs, Collage Sheets, Pocket Backdrops, and Ephemera Cut-Outs Sheets to build a creative toolkit that's ready for cards, journals, tags, mixed media projects, and so much more.

See you next week with more STAMPlorations!

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STAMPlorations Day - Focus on Stickers

For this STAMPlorations day, I am focusing on some really pretty, and fun stickers.  I don't use stickers a lot, but these made such a fabulous background I had to use them.

I used the very pretty, and delicate Botanicals Backgrounds Clear Stockers for the card panel background, and the Coffee Feel Good Clear Stickers.  I think the bolder font goes really well with the floral images.

And then, for a fun focal, I used the Doodled Coffee & Tea Colorables.  Yep, no stencil coloring here!  Colored, by hand, with my Copics. 

The price point for these sets of stickers is AWESOME! Botanical Backgrounds is $7.00 and you get 16 stickers [4 of each design], and the Coffee Feel Good Stickers you get 32 [!] stickers, again, for $7.00! [8 sheets of 4 different sentiments.]  Absolute amazing price.  However, that said, you can save even more with my 20% off code, plus get a free set!  To make it easy for you, you can click HERE to see ALL the different sets of the stickers offered.

See you next week~

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STAMPlorations Day Featuring Card Fronts

It's time again for another fun STAMPlorations Day.  As stated, for today, I am focusing on card fronts and other paper products offered by STAMPlorations.

Junk Journal College

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When I looked at the package of card fronts I saw ATC's.

I have a basic step system that I follow when making these fun tiny works of art.  I start with 31/2 x21/2 size card - in this case, I cut one of the panels in half, then sized accordingly.  I adhered down a strip of self made stamped tissue paper, and lightly brushed on some acrylic paint.  I then use a stencil with some modeling paste, placing either 3 times around the card, or just stencil over the entire card.  I used the Patches Stencil for both of these cards.

Once all is dried, I ink up the edges of both the panel, and the ephemera images, and start layering some images; Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut Outs, and a sentiment from the Nostalgia #1 Clear Stickers.  The last step is punching a hole, and adding some ribbon.  Following these basic steps is helpful for me to be happy with the end result.  Have you ever made ATC's?

Shery is offering a fabulous Card Fronts VIP Subscription [click for more info]. As usual, I recommend since her prices are amazing, AND, you get a store wide discount of 25% off as long as you are a subscriber.

I'll be back next Wednesday sharing more of the STAMPlortions products.

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AAA Card Challenge #318 - Follow My Lead

We are following Marlies.

Following Marlies card, I went with the coffee theme, and then the sketch, using images from STAMPlorations All Things Coffee Ephemera Cut Outs, and The Coffee House Papers.

The sentiment is also from STAMPlortions; After Coffee stamp set.

Ok, your turn!  Come on over to AAA Card Challenge #318, and show us your follow of Marlies card.

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STAMPlorations: The Bee's Knees Collection Part 2

PART 2 - STAMPlorations is having a mini release!  The sets are created by Shirley Bampton, the line of stamps, The Bee's Knees.  I have a lot of fun creating with this line - it's fun, and very artsy!

Today I am sharing the Layered Poppies stamp set:

[This is watermarked] 

For the sentiment on both of these cards I used the super fun Spring Magic Stickers. [**These are only $7 - see my coupon below]

You can pop on over to the STAMPlorations Blog to see more cards using this fun set of stamps, plus, maybe even win one of these sets~

If you are interested, you can use my code STAMPGIRLVICKID to save 20% off your purchase, plus  a **freebie too!

Don't forget about the 13th Birthday celebration too!

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STAMPlorations: The Bee's Knees Collection Release

STAMPlorations is having a mini release!  The sets are created by Shirley Bampton, the line of stamps, The Bee's Knees.  I have a lot of fun creating with this line - it's fun, and very artsy!

I'm starting with the Layered Mushrooms stamp set:

You can pop on over to the STAMPlorations Blog to see more fun cards using this fun set of stamps, and maybe even win one of these stamp sets~  

If you are interested, you can use my code STAMPGIRLVICKID to save 20% off your purchase, plus  a freebie too!

Don't forget about the 13th Birthday celebration also!

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STAMPlorations Day: Featuring Collage Papers

It's time for another STAMPlorations Day - today I am showcasing the beautiful Collage Papers; Botanical Beats.

These 70# matte papers are just stunning.  Once again, you can make a beautiful card so fast your head will spin.  There are 2 package options for purchasing; 9 sheets (3 of each design) or 15 sheets (5 of each design). You can see the designs for the Botanical Beats HERE, or, you can see all of the beautiful collage papers HERE.

To finish off this card, I used the fun Birthday Wishes Phrase Die [sold out].  You can see the other Word Phrase Dies HERE.

Feel free to browse the STAMPlorations store!  [Sheri's offers are pretty incredible].  Plus, you can use my code to save 20% off.

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