Wohooo!! it took a while to sink in... This happy news happened towards the end of June and to keep it a secret was a tough job. Not any more!! So, the news is that I am on the design team of STAMPlorations. STAMPlorations is a fairly new stamp company started by Shery Russ in June 2013. She is popular in the blog land for her artistic Mixed media cards. The stamps from STAMPlorations are unique and artsy and help you in creating some of the most gorgeous cards.
My first experience with these stamps began when I won a stamp set at CASology. I truly loved the quality of their clear stamps both in terms of stickiness and ink coverage. Then surprisingly I was invited by Shery to join there STAMPlorations Birthday blog hop and it was during that time , Shery asked me to join the team. I was like are you serious!! I was in total disbelief LOL. And the rest is history, I am officially on their team now :) Hope I will exceed Shery's expectations and will be able to give you some good inspiration to look forward to.
So now comes the challenge and my card, it's a Bi-weekly Sketch challenge #16. This challenge ends on August 1st and the winners would be announced on August 5th.
I love the VIGNETTE - Tree Silhouette stamp set and wanted to showcase them. The tree are so beautiful and very realistic. To make the card, I masked the card creating a vertical panel, then I Inked it with distress inks. I removed the mask and Stamped the trees in two shades of blue. Finally, I heat embossed the tree and the sentiment from VIGNETTE - Trendy Feathers. To finish the card I added some sequins.
I am entering this card to a few challenges - Color Me #29, ABNH #48 - Sheet Cake, The Paper Players #205 - Monochromatic CAS and Curtain Call - Anything Goes!
Be sure to ckeck out STAMPlorations blog for some amazing inspiration by our lovely team and don't forget to play along.
Hope you like my very first inspiration as a STAMPlorations DT. Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment.
Supplies used - Stamps: STAMPlorations VIGNETTE - Tree Silhouette, VIGNETTE - Trendy Feathers; Inks: Distress Chipped Sapphire and Peacock feathers, Versamark; Versafine Blue Lagoon; Whisper Opaque White embossing powder; Sequins - Neat and Tangled; Post it notes for masking
Gorgeous Dee, love how the sequins echo the water splashes. :)
ReplyDeleteYou should never be disbelieving when people discover your astounding talent!! This card is no exception. On a one-layer card, you have created amazing depth! An absolutely gorgeous scene.
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are on the Team with us! WELCOME! You know I love your cards and today's is FABULOUS!!
ReplyDeleteA BiG HAPPY CoNGRATS !! WOnerful news Deepti..n card too !
ReplyDeleteLOVE your card, Deepti - and what a stunning debut for your first card as an "official" DT at STAMPlorations! The background is lovely, and those trees...wow! Your style and flair is awe-inspiring!
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Fabulous Dee, love everything about this--the colours, the water droplets, the embossing!! Thank you for sharing with us at the Curtain Call!
ReplyDelete...and congratulations Dee, you will be awesome at Stamplorations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Deepti!! You will do her justice!! LOVE your card!!
ReplyDeletecongrats on your dt position, deepti!! can't wait to see what inspiring projects you create!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go! So happy for you Deepti!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Deepti, you will love the team, they are such good fun. And you started with a fabulous card, love the silhouettes x
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous - I just always love your style - glad to have you on the team!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great news Deepti! Congratulations! Your card is so beautiful!
ReplyDeletecongratulations Deepti ! Beautiful card :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the DT position! Well done! Totally deserved, your work in amazing! Ingrid x
ReplyDeleteDeepti, you are artist. Not just a card maker, an ARTIST. I love your cards and you make me swoon every time I visit your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing along with us at Colour Me…! this week!
Julia
CMCC Design Team
Congratulations Deepti. Your card is so cool.. :)
ReplyDeleteLook at you go girl!! This is wonderful news and so well deserved, I mean just look at this card ~ BEAUTIFUL!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Deepti...so happy for you! Your designs are amazing...lucky STAMPlorations!
ReplyDeleteGreat to have you on board, Deepti. This is oh-so-lovely. Showcasing those trees? Mission achieved.
ReplyDeleteDeepti - what a gorgeous monochromatic card! I love you're masked panel and the embossed elements, along with the water droplets that echo the shape of the sequins. Congratulations on your DT role with Stamplorations and thanks for playing along with both Colour Me...! and The Paper Players this week.
ReplyDeletewow...so excited for you! Congratulations...your card is amazing too, I love those colors and wonderful design.
ReplyDeleteHi Deepti. You've worked wonders with the Tees. Love it. Welcome to the STAMPlorations Team. Have a lovely day! Hugs Monika xxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your fabulous news! This card is really gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Happy Crafty News, Miss Lady!! AWESOME card!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations, Deepti! You are a wonderful addition to that team! And this card shows why! It's amazing as always! Love that background and the way you did the trees!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Deepti. Ive no doubt at all that ull be blowing us away with your creations. Im totally in love with this card of yours, the shadows and dimension on a one layer card....fantastic.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! No surprise you were picked with incredibly beautiful & creative cards like this one, Deepti!
ReplyDeleteHuge congrats on the new DT!!! So excited for you and can't wait to see all your wonderful creations.
ReplyDeleteLove this card. The colors are so pretty and those trees.....outstanding!
Lynn
Congrats Deepti!! So exciting! And your card is gorgeous. Love the soft sponging and splattering ... and your trees are awesome! Loll xx
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Love your card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Deepti. Love the white embossing with the blue sponging. Simple, but very elegant. Thank you for linking your card up at the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteYour card is nothing short of amazing, Deepti! I'm a huge fan because you rock at inking and sponging and this card only proves what an asset you are to STAMPlorations! So THANK YOU for saying yes...even if at first you had to ask if I was serious LOL!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! What a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteCongrats of your new DT, very well deserved! Your card is stunning! Love that sponged panel with those gorgeous trees.
ReplyDeleteHello Deepti,
ReplyDeletecongratulations on joining the DT STAMPlorations :-) I'm sure it's the perfect choice for the team. Cards like everything you do-perfect. I'm happy for you.
Congratulation and wish you a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteThe szene on your Card Looks amazing!!
Congratulations Deepti! I love your card, always an art piece that you create, in my eyes!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Deepti, and BIG congratulations on your new design team!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on joining the design team - well deserved! This card is stunning - love the inked panel. Thanks for joining us at A Blog Named Hero :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blue strip and trees. The white embossing really sets it off, too. Thanks for playing along with us at A Blog Named Hero!
ReplyDeletePS: Congratulations on your new design team position!
Oh my goodness...CONGRATS, Deepti! I am so excited that you'll be on the DT at STAMPlorations!!! I know you will be an asset to the team, and that Sheri will really enjoy having you to share your beautiful creations using her stamps!
ReplyDeleteI really love this card! Your inked panel is gorgeous, and I love how you embossed one of the trees in white...so clever, and so elegant! Congrats again on your wonderful news!
Big congratulations, Deepti. Love how you used these stamps... beautifully done, as always.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS, well deserved!!!!!!!!!! Love this card MUCH!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you, Deepti, but I do think that THEY are the lucky ones here!! Awesome card. Love the depth you achieved with the dark trees and the one white one on top!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous technique! Very dramatic! Thanks for playing with the paper Players!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the DT this card is amazing! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Deepti! Such a pretty, simple CAS image....but that background is incredible!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I just tried to buy this stamp, because you have inspired me, but it's out of stock! Oh well...
ReplyDeleteOh, and Big Congrats! I can see why Shery chose you!
ReplyDeleteStunning! Love that background!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the team, Deepti! LOVE the colours you achieved here and embossing one of the trees is genius xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I know you will do an amazing job on the DT. Your first card is stupendous. It is like these stamps were made for you.
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