STAMPlorations October Stamp Release Blog Hop - Day 1

Its time for another release party at STAMPlorations :) I am super excited about this Blog hop for a few reasons, one I have another of my stamp set "Friends and Flowers" being introduced here, two I am so excited to see the cards my teamies have created and we have tons of prizes...

Just for our blog followers and October stamp release blog hop participants,

from October 20 to 31:

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Plus take 5% off any 1 or all of the 3 stamp sets we're spotlighting this week! Use code TAKE5.

*Our shopping cart accepts multiple coupons!

THE PRIZES - 

• SEVEN (7) commenters randomly drawn from the designers' blogs will each win a $10 gift certificate.
• ONE (1) commenter randomly drawn from the STAMPlorations blog will win a $25 gift certificate.
• THREE (3) players randomly drawn from the Fall Flower Flash Linky Party will each win a stamp set from the new release.

Today we are throwing the spotlight on Friends and Flowers 

Here are my cards using this set...

To make this card, I did some water color wash on the base panel, once it was dry, I did some stamping with the sentiment to create a subtle BG. I then stamped, colored and fuzzy cut the image and adhered it on base panel. To finish I added PPP sparkling clear sequins :) I am sharing this at The Daily Marker 30 day coloring Challenge and 613 Avenue Create #146 - Anything Goes!

and now my second card...

To make this, I stamped and fuzzy cut the image along the front panel. I then colored it with Spectrum Noir markers. On the card base I did some Inking with Distress Bundled sage and added some Delicata ink gold splatter on front panel. To finish the card, I added the sentiment. I am sharing this at MUSE #138 - Anita Bowden 

Don't forget to comment on this post and rest of the hop, HERE and link up your own fall flower theme creation for your chance to win the stamp sets. The commenting closes on October 25th.

Enjoy and hop with us ! 

Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me a comment.

STAMPlorations Spotlight - CAS with Mixed Media Stamps!

Hello friends! Today I am up with a spotlight project over at the STAMPlorations blog. This is my 23rd spotlight feature and I hope I will be able to inspire you.  I am showcasing a step by step process to make this card 

So, here's a look into the finished card ...

I have used Mixed Media Elements, the October 2015 Stamp Club set and Fond Expressions - 2

    

Please head over to STAMPlorations Blog for a photo tutorial on this. click HERE. Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment :)

STAMPlorations Inspiration - October 12th 2015

Hello friends! Today at the STAMPlorations blog, we have got more inspiration for you. You can check out the Inspiration Posts HERE and we invite you to CASE one of our cards and link it up to the Inspiration CASE Playground. You are not required to use STAMPlorations stamps to play along, You can use any stamps from any company as long as you are making the card for fun.

At the end of the Inspiration Post on the STAMPlorations blog you will find InLinkz which will be open until the November 5th and wait we also have prizes. One winner will be randomly drawn from all entries to win a $15 gift certificate towards your purchase at STAMPlorations (or your choice of any 2 ARTplorations stencils). We will also be highlighting the best CASEs.. Sounds like fun !!

So let me show my second inspiration card for the month of October...

To make this card,  I used Shery Russ Designs - Yuletide Cheer and an old set Oh Christmas tree This time the focus was creating a nice and cold snowing winter scene :)
All I did was some stamping and water coloring with distress inks. I also sprinkled some wate to create my snowflakes and added additional dots with a white gel pen.
I am sharing this at The Daily Marker 30 Day coloring challenge (Kathy's creations are an amazing inspiration to me), Simon Says Monday Challenge - Wonderful Watercolor and Virginia's View #19 - All things colored.

 

Head over to our STAMPlorations blog to get more inspiration. Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment.

ATCAS #74 - Sparkle

We are back with a new challenge at Addicted to CAS . This time the host of the challenge is very talented Sarah and she has chosen the code word... SPARKLE. Who doesn't love the sparkle :) so what are you waiting for get your sparkle on and play along :) 

Our winner will win $20 Gift certificate from our amazing sponsor Happy Little Stampers

I wanted to stick with the Christmas theme as I am building up my Christmas stock :). Here's my card...

 

To make this card, I created a window (using SSS Double stiched rectangle dies) and on the card base I did some inking and stamping to create a bokeh scene (using Dee's Artsy Impressions - Christmas Bell Medley set and Vignette Retro Mod shapes) The dots were stamped in Delicata Gold ink. To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment and also added some sequins and acetate to my window.
I am sharing this at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown - October Color Challenge and Inkspirational #93 - GLOW

 

Here is a close up into the gold sparkle :)

Our DT has come up with some amazing projects this week. Pop over to our ATCAS challenge blog here and take a peek. I am looking forward to the challenge this fortnight and am very excited to visit your blogs. 

Have fun in creating CAS card :) and thank you for visiting my blog.

STAMPlorations Inspiration - October 9th 2015

Hello friends! Today at the STAMPlorations blog, we have got more inspiration for you. You can check out the Inspiration Posts HERE and we invite you to CASE one of our cards and link it up to the Inspiration CASE Playground. You are not required to use STAMPlorations stamps to play along, You can use any stamps from any company as long as you are making the card for fun.

At the end of the Inspiration Post on the STAMPlorations blog you will find InLinkz which will be open until the November 5th and wait we also have prizes. One winner will be randomly drawn from all entries to win a $15 gift certificate towards your purchase at STAMPlorations (or your choice of any 2 ARTplorations stencils). We will also be highlighting the best CASEs.. Sounds like fun !!

So let me show my first inspiration card for the month of October...

To make this card,  I used my Dee's Artsy Impressions - Chritmas Bell Medley again. This time the focus was creating a nice and cold winter scene :)

All I did was some inking to create my blue sky on the panel. some stamping of the pine needles in shades of green. I also applied some embossing paste to create the snowfall using a Heidi Swapp stencil. Then to add interest I masked and stamped the bells, colored them and adhered them after fuzzy cutting with some foam dots. To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment. I hope you enjoyed this card too :) I am sharing this at House of Cards October challenge - Add Texture and/or Color Inspiration

Head over to our STAMPlorations blog to get more inspiration. Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment.