STAMPlorations~ Wanderlust Travel!

Hello Crafty Friends, there's a WANDERLUST Icons and Dies Inspiration post here...be sure to check out what the DT Gals made using the new Wanderlust Series!! Simply Amazing!!! Be sure to leave them some luv too! :o)

Today I'm showcasing two makes using the Airplane and Travel Suitcase,  and passport stamps..these are all the larger versions  from the  Stamp lab WANDERLUST Collection! Woot Woot!

First up, is a card I made using the "ROAD TRIP" Phrase die along with the Large Travel Suitcase Stamp. 

I started with Solar White CS and stamped the Suitcase image all around the base in Onyx Black Versafine Ink. I then stamped onto red CS and embossed it in Clear Embossing Powder. I then fussy cut the image out and adhered it to the card on top of one of the previously stamped images. I die cut the "Road Trip" phrase once in black and once in red CS and offset them onto each other onto the card. Once done, I added some black paint splatters and layered the base to red CS and a Black Card base. 

Next up I did a Travel Journal using the "Make Memories" Phrase die along with the large Airplane and Travel Suitcase,  and passport stamps. 

I started with a Journal Base, created from the Sizzix Journal Die, that was layered with TH Postale Tissue Wrap and colorwashed with Red JD Aqua Pastel. I then added a little map I created by cutting Atlas Paper and folding and adhering to the cover. I then added the Airplane I fussy cut out from Watercolor paper and watercolored with Distress Inks.

 I also stamped and embossed the passport image onto red CS and fussy cut out and adhered to the cover. The "Make Memories" Phrase didn't all fit, so I connected the M's in the phrase. :) 

I stamped the  Airplane and Travel Suitcase,  and passport stamps onto Shrinky Dink paper with StazOn Inks, fussy cut out and baked. I then attached them to TH Swivel Clasps and attached to the spine. Aren't they adorable? I just love how they turned out.  

I created Envelopes for the inside of my journal using Atlas paper and created the inserts using CS, Watercolor and Kraft papers.  

I sure hope I've inspired you to get crafty today! Oh and don't forget if you use code "STAMPGIRLAMY" you can get 20% off your purchase! :o)

Oh and don't forget there is still time to join in this  month's "FOCUS ON THE SENTIMENTS" Challenge. 

STAMPlorations~ Wanderlust Tags!

Hello Crafty Friends, it's time for some inspiration for this month's "FOCUS ON THE SENTIMENTS" Challenge. 

Rather than our normal monthly challenges, there is just one MONTHLY CHALLENGE with a theme for you to play along with.  All projects are welcome, just ensure you follow the theme. Easy Peasy right?

You can check the challenge rules and prize info here. 

There's also a WANDERLUST Inspiration post here...be sure to check out the amazing makes of the DT! :o)

Today I'm showcasing the WANDERLUST EXPRESSIONS 1 Sentiments and the Large Sailboat and Large Travel Suitcase  Stamplab Stamps! :o)

I started with 2 Tags from the Manila Tags Die Set cut out of Strathmore Mixed Media Paper. I  created a wavy stencil out of Acetate and used Distress inks (Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry, Salty Ocean and Mermaid Lagoon) with a blending tool to create my backgrounds. 

I then stamped the Sailboat and Travel Suitcase onto Book Paper and fussy cut out and adhered to my tags. 

I stamped the two of the sentiments from the Wanderlust Expressions 1 set with coordinating Archival Inks and finished with paint splatters. 

I sure hope you will join us this month for the FOCUS ON THE SENTIMENT Challenge.  Be sure to check out the other designers beautiful makes here for more inspiration using more of the newly released WANDERLUST sentiments. Be sure to leave them some luv too! :o)

STAMPlorations~ Sanna's Stencil Release Hop!

Woohoo! STAMPlorations is having a Hop showcasing the lovely Sanna Lippert's Stencil Designs!

Be sure to  check out all her amazing designs...trust me, you'll LOVE THEM!! 

I used Trees 1 and Flowers 2 and made an art journal page:

I used my Mini Art Journal ..which was a kiddies MDF book. I applied DecoArt NEON acrylic paints  with a brayer. Once dry, I applied a little white gesso with the brayer to soften the background. I then created a Circle mask from acetate and used the same bright acrylic paints thru the FLOWERS 2 stencil . This mask allowed for me to create the "flower bubbles" on my page. 

I then used black acrylic paint thru the TREES 1 Stencil as I felt my page needed some black. I then used my Jane Davenport pen around my "bubbles" and doodled to highlight them. 

I finished with my sentiment from Create Bold Sentiments set and the CUTplorations Uppercase Die set. 

I sure hope I've inspired you today and be sure to continue hoppin' as there are some AMAZING prizes up for grabs:  one winner of $20 gift certificate and two winners will win their choice of 3 Sanna Lippert Designs stencils! Winners will be randomly drawn from comments left on the STAMPlorations blog and participating designers blogs so be sure to leave comments along the way!

STAMPlorations~ Give Thanks Blog Hop!

There's a big  happening over at STAMPlorations today!

We have a lot of designers with some wonderful GIVING THANKS makes and some amazing prizes! There's also a linky party for you to share your THANKFUL/GRATEFUL makes, so be sure to hop along and link up!

Today I have 2 tags using alcohol inks and the new Gratitude is the Blossom - Typografia Thankful and Something to be Thankful for - Typografia Thankful stamp sets. 

I created backgrounds using different warm colors of Alcohol Inks and cut them out using TAGplorations- Tags 1. I then stamped the  Gratitude is the Blossom - Typografia Thankful and Something to be Thankful for - Typografia Thankful sentiments with Jet Black Archival ink and added some doodles using Metallic Sharpie pens. Some Skittles finished them off. 

Here's my Something to be Thankful For tag:

I also used flowers from the Large Dogwood stamp set and fussy cut them out for my Gratitude Tag

I hope you've enjoyed my makes...now hop on to Helen Gullett's page for her lovely tag!

Here's the  Blog Hop order in case you are just joining in:

and don't forget

STAMPlorations~ Motivate Blog Hop!

Good morning crafty Friends, STAMPlorations is having a blog hop to showcase the stunning Typografia MOTIVATE stamps..be sure to check them all out. 

Prize: One commenter will win their choice of 3..yes 3!! Typografia Motivate stamps! The winner will be randomly drawn from all comments left on the STAMP blog and participating designers' blogs...so be sure to comment on all of them!

Winner will be announced on Tuesday, October 17.

That's not all though...all  Typografia Motivate stamps are 5% off during this hop and if you  use code "STAMPGIRLAMY" you can get another 20% off...so that's 25% total....woohoo!! 

 I used Create the Future, Do What You Can and Great Love to create a set of 3 adorable Tags with great motivational messages! 

I started with the largest CUTplorations Manila Tags and covered them with Script DP from Recollections. I inked the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink to age them. I added some Lindy's Stamp Gang "Steampunk Sepia" Starburst Spray for a bit of distressing and added the doily, twine and vintage photos. I embossed the Typografia Motivate Sentiments onto Kraft using Gold, Copper and Champagne Embossing Powders and fussy cut them out. Sequins and Linen Ribbon finished them off. 

Using Create the Future

Using Do What You Can

and lastly, using  Great Love

I sure hope I've helped MOTIVATE you to get crafty today! Don't forget to comment on all the designers makes to be eligible for the prize and have fun shopping using code "STAMPGIRLAMY". 

STAMPlorations~ 4th Birthday Blog Hop!

Yay!! It's STAMPlorations 4th Birthday and to celebrate we are doing a Happy Birthday Blog Hop!

There is something new this hop though...there is a wishlist Link up...this is where you get to create a wishlist for a chance to win $50 worth of products from your wishlist! How sweet is that? 

Wishlist Link-Up :

• Participants must go to stamplorations.com, create an account, and add items to their wishlist. Then they add the link to their wishlist to the Inlinkz on the blog.
• Wishlist link-up will open a week before the blog hop, on June 19th. That post will contain the link-up with a step-by-step short video on how to link-up their wishlist. Easy Peasy! :o)
  

Prizes:

• Three (3) randomly drawn winners from all comments left on the STAMP blog and participating designers blog will each receive a $25 gift certificate to the store
• One (1) randomly drawn winner from comments left on our Facebook page will win a grab bag consisting of new products worth up to $30
• One (1) randomly drawn winner from comments left on our Instagram page will win a grab bag consisting of new products worth up to $30
• Two (2) randomly drawn winners from the Wishlist Link-Up will each win the products in their wish list (up to $50 MSRP)

Here are my makes using some fabulous new goodies from STAMPlorations!

First, here's a tag to celebrate YOU using Sentiments from BOLD SENTIMENTS: GORGEOUS and CUTplorations Oval Shaker Balloons dies

I started with a tag cut from Plaid Designer paper from MME and embossed the Gorgeous sentiment in white. I cut out the balloons in colors to match the plaid background and embossed the "Simply" sentiment in white. The red balloon is adhered with 3D foam tape for added dimension. Some twine and a paper-pierced edge for a faux stitched look finished it off. :o)

Next up, is a little fun and bright card for a Happy Birthday! I used Happy Birthday Sentiment set- Can I just say I LURVE the fonts used in this set??? so much fun! I embossed the "Birthday" sentiment in white and watercolored the background using Jane Davenport's Watercolor Brights set. Once dry, I stamped the "Happy" sentiment in Jet Black Archival Ink. I finished with the adorable  little shaker present using the CUTPlorations Gift Builder #2 die set.

Layered onto yellow and blue cardstock and finished with some black Nuvo Enamel Drops. 

Don't forget to link up AND..yes there is more... ALL the products in the store, including this new release, are 15% off until July 7, 2017....AND if you use the Discount Code STAMPGIRLAMY you get another 20% off....so yep that's a total of 35%!! Happy Shoppin'! ;o)

Be sure to check out the other great makes from the design team girls all week for some AMAZING inspiration!

STAMPlorations~ Things With Wings Hop Reminder!

Hi Crafty Friends, I'm back to remind you that STAMPlorations is having a

So you still have plenty of time to hop along and comment on the blog and the designers beautiful "THINGS WITH WINGS" projects or link up a Spring themed project  here for your chance to win the following prizes

-Three randomly drawn winners from all comments left on the STAMPlorations blog and participating designers blog will each receive a $10 gift certificate to the store

- One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive Trendy Butterflies 2 + either Flutter Zen 1 or Flutter Zen 2 layering dies

-One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive Sweet Spring Wishes stamp set + Dragonfly layering dies

- One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive the Trendy Spring Blooms dies

- One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive the Sweet Spring Wishes phrase dies

- One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive a $20 gift certificate to the store.

Amazing prizes right??? :o)

Here's my makes using ARTplorations Two Feathers Stencil, STAMPlorations Smile 

& Trendy Feathers 2 stamp sets and CUTplorations Smile Word Die

I went with fun Spring Colors and of course Feathers are "Things with Wings". I started with some old Library cards that I applied Gelatos in random color blocks. I laid the Two FeathersStencil on and applied white acrylic paint around the stencil so only the Gelato's beneath the feather peeked through. 

I then stamped feathers from the Trendy Feathers 2 set onto acetate with StazOn Ink in Olive Green and Blazing Red and fussy cut it out once dried. I adhered it to the stenciled feather with a thin line of clear glue. 

 

I then stamped sentiments from the Smile Stamp Set and added the Smile diecut. I finished with a fun doodled border using Sharpie Markers and adhered it to a CS base. 

I loved how these turned out and they were so fun to make. I sure hope I've inspired you to Link Up and to continue Hoppin' along! 

STAMPlorations~ Things With Wings Blog Hop!

Hi Crafty Friends, to help celebrate Spring, STAMPlorations is having a

So hop along and comment on the blog and the designers beautiful THINGS WITH WINGS projects or link up a Spring themed project  here for your chance to win the following prizes

-Three randomly drawn winners from all comments left on the STAMPlorations blog and participating designers blog will each receive a $10 gift certificate to the store

- One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive Trendy Butterflies 2 + either Flutter Zen 1 or Flutter Zen 2 layering dies

-One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive Sweet Spring Wishes stamp set + Dragonfly layering dies

- One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive the Trendy Spring Blooms dies

- One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive the Sweet Spring Wishes phrase dies

- One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive a $20 gift certificate to the store.

Amazing prizes right??? :o)

Here's my make using Trendy Butterflies 2

I started with a piece of watercolor paper and added a layer of water to the paper for my base, then I added Magenta, Blue and a bit of Yellow, Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors to the wet paper. I then stamped small butterflies from the set onto Vellum in Gray StazOn ink and fussy cut out.

 I stamped the larger butterflie onto watercolor paper I painted with the yellow watercolor and fussy cut out. I added a sentiment and key to the large butterfly and some washi tape finished it off. 

And here's the inside of my card using sentiments from the SMILE STAMPlorations set:

I hope I made you smile today :o)

STAMPlorations~ Hello Sunshine!

Good Morning Coffee lovers, today marks another day in the

Coffee Loving Cardmakers Spring Blog Hop

and STAMPlorations is one of the amazing Sponsors!

Be sure to join in using any tea, coffee or cocoa images with a SPRING theme. :o)

Today, I made a card using Rise and Grind Stamp set. 

I started with a 4 x 5.25' piece of watercolor paper and added Distress Oxides in Cracked Pistachio and Wilted Violet onto my craft sheet, spritzed with water and smooshed my paper onto it - drying it in between layers so my colors didn't get muddy.

 I thenstamped the image onto Design Paper from my stash and cut them out and paper pieced it together onto my card. I used Distress Crayons to highlight the image. I stamped the sentiment from the same set in Purple Archival Ink and finished with some Washi in green and purple. 

I sure hope you've been inspired to join in this fun hop!

I'd like to enter in the