The Remarkable InkBig Blog Hop: Thank You Cards

Welcome to the Blog Hop for July 2017. This month our theme is Thank You cards.  You may just be starting the blog hop here at my blog – Stampin' Artfully or may have come from the person previous to me in the list. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects. At the moment you are visiting Stampin' Artfully. 

A few days ago, I had a blog post (see it here) called With One Stamp, using one flower image from the new Painted Harvest stamp set, along with a few different sentiments. This is going to be a new feature on my blog, where I encourage you to see your stamps in a different way, stretching your imagination to the possibilities of the images in the various stamp sets you own/need or are "must haves". All products Stampin' Up!

I have a dear friend named Vicki. We have been friends since about 1992. We started stamping at about the same time. When she saw the samples on my blog post from a few days ago, she mentioned that the flower image from Touches of Texture might work in a similar fashion. When she mentioned that to me, my immediate thought was, I bet I could layer it on top of the base flower from Painted Harvest. Well...as you can see, it works! 

I stamped the largest flower image from Painted Harvest (available September 1st) twice with Crushed Curry. I stamped the grungy flower image from Touches of Texture with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. The sentiment is from Thoughtful Banners, stamped with same black ink and punched out with the Classic Label Punch. The black rhinestone I used (yes, I'm squealing right now!) will be available in the new holiday catalog September 1st. I will be randomly applying them to just about everything I stamp. 

Thanks for taking part in our blog hop, there are so many amazing ideas and inspiration you don’t want to miss. Remember that currently you are at my blog – Stampin' Artfully, so check the blog hop line up list to see who is next in the list.

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. 

Artfully Yours,

With One Stamp: Painted Harvest

When I first started stamping, I didn't have very many supplies. I would work and re-work the stamp images I had, using them for backgrounds, design elements, etc, mostly in ways that the stamp wasn't really intended to be used. I'm not talking about word stamps necessarily, although there are MANY uses for random word stamps. Once I had my interesting design, I would find a word stamp that worked with the design. This makes for a great way to stretch your stamps and get your creative juices flowing. I am planning on making this a regular feature on my blog. All products Stampin' Up!

Today, I'm going to show you three ways I used the largest flower stamp from the new Painted Harvest set, available in the new holiday catalog on September 1st. The top layer of each card is watercolor paper. 

For the card above, each image was stamped three times on top of each other to deepen the color. I used Lemon Lime Twist and Bermuda Bay inks. Then I spritzed it with water and let gravity do its job. I thought the sentiment from the Colorful Seasons stamp set worked perfectly for this. Sometimes the design "tells" you which words you need!

For the card above, I only used Bermuda Bay. I stamped it repeatedly using, first, second and third generation image stamping. (sometimes called "smack down technique") Basically, you are stamping the image three times before inking it up again. I love the way the color kind of feathers out. The sentiment is from Painted Harvest. I added a tiny bit of bling to this card. 

For the above card, I randomly stamped the image all over the background, not really paying any attention to placement. I stamped it until I had the color I wanted and then spritzed it with water at the top of the page and once again, letting gravity do its job. I used Bermuda Bay and Lemon Lime Twist inks. The sentiment is from Painted Harvest. 

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. Live in the US and need a catalog? Just let me know. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! Click on the header above to find out more info on how you can earn free stamp sets just by shopping with me. Earn Frequent Buyer Rewards!

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

InKing Royalty Blog Hop: Fall Favs

Welcome to InKing Royalty's August Blog Hop!  Today's Blog Hop is filled with projects inspired by some of our favorite Fall-themed products.  What fun!  Stampin' Up!'s catalogs (both the Annual Catalog and soon-to-be-released Holiday Catalog) are filled with so many fun products for the Autumn holidays - and we are excited to share our creations with you today.  After you read my post, I hope you'll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

I was completely honored to be asked by the famous Brian King to participate in his InKing Royalty Blog Hop! Since the theme is Fall Favs, I immediately thought of using the new Painted Harvest stamp set (with matching punch) from the new Holiday Catalog available September 1st. The artistic nature of this set had my name written all over it. All products Stampin' Up!

Look how artsy the flowers look! This set has some great images along with a coordinating punch for the little leaf image. 

I used Crushed Curry for the bottom flower image, Cajun Craze (stamped off once) for the second or top flower image and Soft Suede for the flower center. I used the tiny dot stamp to emboss gold dots on the center of each flower. I used Old Olive for the leafy bits. The curved piece on front is Soft Suede cut curvy with a die, but could be done free hand. I embossed it with the Layered Leaves Dynamic Embossing Folder. 

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you'll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop,  Julie DeMatteo over at The Paper Pixie. There's lots of inspiration to be found in this group - and you don't want to miss it!

Artfully Yours,

​Thank you for hopping along with us.  If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:

1. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
2. Candy Ford at Stamp Candy
3. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
4. Kim Jolley at Stampin' Artfully
5. Julie DiMatteo at The Paper Pixie
6. Robbye Hamilton at Miss Hammie's Crafts
7. Lisa Pretto at Ink Big Academy Stamps
8. Lynn Kolcun at Avery's Owlery
9. Robin Myren at Songbird Designs by Robin
10. Racheal Shedeed at Bluebonnet Stampin'
11. Shawn de Oliveira at Shawn Stamps
12. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
13. Jennifer Spiller at Westside Paper Creations

Butterfly Birthday

Is it really August 13?? This card is one I did for the Splitcoast Creative Crew this past May. Doesn't it just scream summer? 

For more details on this card and a link to the actual tutorial, which is "embossing folder stamping", click here. I used two of the new In Colors, Tranquil Tide and Lemon Lime Twist. 

Moving on...

Stampin' Up! is giving non-demonstrators (click here to "remedy" your non-demonstrator status!), a chance to pre-order the bundle below. Great way to get started on your Christmas cards instead of waiting for September 1st to start your them! The entire clear mount bundle is only $45 plus tax & shipping, the wood mount bundle is only $52 plus tax & shipping. 

Watch the video below for ideas and hints for using this bundle. 

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. Live in the US and need a catalog? Just let me know. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! Click on the header above to find out more info on how you can earn free stamp sets just by shopping with me. Earn Frequent Buyer Rewards!

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Starts Today: Fall Into Savings with Paper Pumpkin at 50% Off

Starting August 11 and ending September 10, first time Paper Pumpkin subscribers enjoy 50% OFF their first (September) kit!  You won’t want to miss out on October and November’s kits, either! These will be CUTE and FESTIVE!

If you subscribe from August 11–September 10, Stampin’ Up! will deliver September’s beautiful Paper Pumpkin kit straight to your door, complete with everything you need to make handmade and shareable projects—all for 50% off!

WHAT'S INSIDE YOUR MONTHLY BOX?

With Paper Pumpkin, you'll save time and money while you build a collection of crafting supplies. Every month you'll receive a unique stamp set with an ink spot (that won't repeat a color in a 12-month period). In no time at all, you'll have a variety of stamps and ink to use on other projects. In addition, your first kit includes a free clear stamping block that you'll use every month. 

Details of the promotion:

• For first-time subscribers only.
• You must subscribe by Saturday, September 10, 2017; 11:50 PM (MT).
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• 50% Discount applied to September’s kit ONLY.   After that, the price for each month’s kit will return to the regular price of $19.95 (which includes shipping).
• Enter the promo code, HALFOFF0917 upon checkout.
• Unless you cancel, your membership will continue at full price after your first kit. 

To order your 50% off kit and subscribe thru ME, please visit Paper Pumpkin and enter code HALFOFF0917 to receive 50% off the September kit. 

Watch the video below to learn more about this limited time offer to try Paper Pumpkin at 50% off.

Why Paper Pumpkin? 

• The convenience of everything you need for projects arriving at your door every month.
• Exclusive photopolymer stamp sets to either start or add to your collection.
• Very little prep work to be able to craft.
• Trying new techniques.
• Great way to spend time with family and friends.
• Purchasing past kits and refills (when available) so the fun never ends.
• Variety of projects and products each month. 
• Sharing ideas with a community of online crafters.
• It's like your birthday or Christmas every month when the box arrives!

Learn more about what you can expect in a Paper Pumpkin kit by watching the Stampin’ Up! video demonstrations of past kits here. 

Questions? Don't hesitate to email me, link in right sidebar.

Artfully Yours,