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stamp review crew: honey bee

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Hello friends! I am excited to be hopping once again with the Stamp Review Crew. If you are not familiar with The Stamp Review Crew, we are a group of international Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators who hop together on the first and third Monday of the month to bring you some great inspiration. Each blog hop features a different stamp set. You can find all of the blog hops archived on the Stamp Review Crew blog. Today we are shining a spotlight on the Honey Bee stamp set.

This stamp set is so much fun to work with. For my first card, I was inspired by one of my favorite Disney characters with a love for Hunny – Winnie the Pooh! I was thinking about the scene where he gets stuck in the honey tree and honey is dripping all around him.

I created a Crushed Curry watercolor wash to try to create a similar look.

I added a couple of bees, some Golden Honey DSP and some die cut honey comb for added texture.

My second project continues the dripping honey theme.

This time I added the panel to a card base embossed with the Corrugated 3D emboss folder.

I think that Silly Ol’ Bear would approve, don’t you? Time for you to continue your way to more creative inspiration through the blog hop. From here you can head over to Linda by clicking the NEXT button below or you can go back to Holly by clicking the PREVIOUS button

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stamp review crew: forever blossoms

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Hello crafty friends and welcome to another Stamp Review Crew blog hop! Taking the stage today is the beautiful Forever Blossoms form the Mini Catalog. I believe the large sprig is a cherry blossom. (I’m guessing based on the fact that Cherry Blossoms is the coordinating die set.)

I started with a color scheme of various shades of pink. I used Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, and Lovely Lipstick. For the first card, I started with a water color wash for the back ground. I added a little Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral for more color depth.

Once the water color was completely dry, I stamped the flower sprig in black ink and added some white accents with a white color pencil. Then I colored the petal with some Wink of Stella for a delicate shimmer. The card base is stamped with All Wired Up in Flirty Flamingo.

For the second card, I glued down strips of card stock for an ombre look. I heat embossed the flowers in white and colored them in with the same color Stampin’ Write markers to make them stand out. This panel was then stamped with the Crackle background using VersaMark ink for a subtle background. I added Wink of Stella to the flowers for sparkle and cut the panel with a stitched rectangle die. The sentiment is on one of the Stitched So Sweetly dies with a little glimmer paper for more sparkle. Finished off with some vellum sprigs and a few rhinestones.

I love the delicate sparkle on these cards. It’s really giving me some springtime vibes. Sigh. That’s a long way off. Let’s go see what the rest of the design team has in store for this beautiful set! You can head over to Ann by clicking on the NEXT button below or go back to Lauren by clicking the PREVIOUS button.

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stamp review crew: broadway birthday

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Hello, my crafty friends! It is time for another exciting Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop! In the spotlight today: Broadway Birthday. I must say, I was particularly drawn to this set when it was first released. Hmmmm, I wonder why?

I have two projects to share today. I used the same color scheme for both: Terracotta Tile, Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White.

I am really pleased with how these turned out. I love how the color pops against the black and white. Let’s take a closer look.

The sentiment is embossed in white on Basic Black card stock. I colored the word “never” with Dark Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends. I created an ombre look by stamping “WISH” once, then stamping again in each color without re-inking the stamp. For the top Daffodil Delight I stamped a third time without re-inking. It is faint and didn’t show up in the photo, but it is there.

For my second card, I started with the awesome black and white striped pattern from the Golden Honey Specialty DSP. I LOVE black and white stripes.

The Mango Melody Starburst circle is embossed with the Subtle 3D embossing folder for some added texture.

Are you ready for some more Broadway Birthday inspiration? Head on over to the incredibly talented Charlet by clicking on the NEXT button below, or you can go back to the amazingly creative Linda by clicking on the PREVIOUS button.

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stamp review crew: swirly frames

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Hello crafty friends! We are going to send out 2019 with one last Stamp Review Crew blog hop for the year! What a year of inspiration it has been. Join the SRC design team as we shine a spotlight on Swirly Frames.

Swirly Frames is generally a set to use as a back ground or subtle detail. It was a fun challenge to take a set that is usually in a supporting role and put it center stage. For my first card, I drew inspiration from the upcoming Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration catalog and the stunning Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper. This paper looks like it came from an art gallery. So I thought why not make a card simulating an art display.

I overlapped some squares and added bits of the dsp to look like they were framed. A few Glitter Enamel Dots add some fun detail. Colors used are Gorgeous Grape, Lovely Lipstick, Granny Apple Green, and Coastal Cabana.

My next card was inspired by art projects we did in elementary school. we would draw a bunch of random shapes and color in sections that overlapped. I decided to do the same with the two circle stamps in the Swirly Frames set.

I colored the circles with Stampin’ Blends: dark highland Heather, Light Bermuda Bay, dark Lovely Lipstick, dark Granny Apple Green. The WISH is from the Broadway Lights die set.

I think Swirly Frames is great in a leading role, don’t you?

Now it is time for you to continue on with the SRC blog hop. Head on over to Cindy and her fantastic creations by clicking on the NEXT button below. Or you can go back to Holly and her inspiring projects by clicking on the PREVIOUS button.

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stamp review crew: happy tails

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Welcome back for another Stamp Review Crew blog hop! Today’s feature is actually two different sets: Happy Tails and Nine Lives. The SRC design team has some great inspiration for both dog and cat lovers.

I am definitely a dog lover, so my creations use the Happy Tails set. I also added the coordinating Dog Builder punch. I love this pups silhouette. It gave some of the smaller images in the stamp set a chance to shine.

I stamped the tiny bone in Crumb Cake, some images second generation, and Whisper White. I added some sponging around the edges and some white ink spatters. I punched out the dog, cut out the negative image with a stitched circle die and mounted some Calypso Coral gingham dsp behind.

I had to make a fun little treat for the four legged family members as well.

I filled a little cello bag with mini dog treats, tied it shut with some linen thread and polka dot ribbon. The tag is a stitched circle die cut of Calypso Coral gingham dsp.

Our whole family is a bit dog crazy. My husband and I have two dogs: a 15 year old Shih Tzu named Pippin and a 3 year old Yorkie named Elphie. Our daughter and son-in-law have three dogs: Ruffy, Belle, and Mose. And our son has a beagle mix named Jemma. Our middle daughter has to be different. She has a bunny named Winnie. Animals outnumbered people for last year’s Christmas photo!

Now, continue on the SRC blog hop for more inspiration featuring our four legged friends! From here you can go on to the talented Chalet by clicking on the NEXT button below. Or you can go back to the creative Heidi by clicking the PREVIOUS button. Either way, be sure to travel through the entire blog roll. You don’t want to miss anything!

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stamp review crew: Cup of Christmas

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Hey, crafty friends! So glad you decided to stop by today. You are in for a treat, today is the Stamp Review Crew blog hop featuring the Cup of Christmas stamp set from the 2019 Holiday catalog. This is a great set for lovers of coffee, tea or hot cocoa.

The really fun thing about this stamp set is the two mug images are reversible! Check out a great product video Stampin’ Up! has showing this new type of stamp HERE. But, come back. I have two awesome cards to share with you!

My first card I took advantage of the reversible feature so I could have mug handles going both directions.

Mugs stamped in Coastal Cabana on Coastal Cabana card stock and a little bit of Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper make for a fun non-traditional Christmas color combo. I stayed with this same color scheme for my second card as well.

Combine the Cup of Christmas stamp set with the coordinating Cup of Cheer dies for a great Christmas wish for your favorite coffee (or hot cocoa) lover!

Thanks for stopping by! Continue the blog hop by clicking the NEXT button to go to the talented Chalet or the PREVIOUS button to go back to the creative Holly.

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stamp review crew: dino days

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Welcome! The Stamp Review Crew is hopping again to get your creative juices flowing with some great inspiration featuring the Dino Days stamp set. This set isn’t only for little kids. My kids are all grown, but I am LOVING this adorable set. These sweet dinos are just so cheerful!

For my first card I went with a lot of white space with pops of color. I took the color scheme from the DinoRoar DSP. I love how the DSP, dino spine and detail stamp carry the triangle motif throughout the card.

For my second card, I again took inspiration from the DinoRoar DSP.

This sweet dino looked like he needed a snack. I cut off some leaves from the Leaf Ribbon and gave him some to munch on. I really like the Melon Mambo Gingham DSP with this. It gives a fun background for the grass.

From here you can head on over to Lauren and her fun creations or go back to Chalet and her wonderful inspirations. Just click on one of the buttons below. But, be sure to make your way through the complete blog hop. You don’t want to miss any of the great projects the design team has to share with you!

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stamp review crew: stitched all around

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Hello crafty friends! What better way to kick off a new month than a fantastic Stamp Review Crew blog hop! Today we are featuring Stitched All Around stamp set.

The sentiments in this set are a lot of fun to work with. I decided to step out of my color comfort zone and work a bold color scheme of Poppy Parade, Mango Melody and Pineapple Punch and Basic Black.

For my first card, I started with a gradient watercolor wash with the leaf border stamped in black.

I also repeatedly stamped the stamp of x’s on the card base to mirror the gradient pattern. Sentiment is stamped in black Stazon on watercolor paper and colored to match the watercolor panel. Flecks added with my Basic Black Stampin’ Write marker. I also embossed the sentiment in white on black card stock and cut out just the word sunshine for added emphasis. I punched out some vellum daisies to layer behind the sentiment and added some rhinestones. Here is a closer look at the sentiment flower.

For my second card, I stuck with this same color scheme.

I stamped the leaf border in Poppy Parade, Mango Melody and Pineapple Punch, then ran my aquapainter over them for the watercolor look. It is hard to see, but the sentiment panel was etched top and bottom with the stitching from the coordinating Stitched Labels dies. The center og the flower is some black bakers twine that I knotted and threaded through a hole I punched in the center of the daisies punched out of Pineapple Punch 6×6 DSP stack. The black polka dot paper is not Stampin’ Up!, but I love the contrast it provided.

If you are doing the hop in order, I am the final stop today. If you started somewhere in the middle, never fear! You can keep going by clicking the NEXT button below. It will take you to Betty who kicked off our hop today. Or you can click the PREVIOUS button to go back to Chalet.

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stamp review crew: birch

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Welcome! So glad you are joining me today to check out the fun Stamp Review Crew blog hop featuring the Birch background stamp. I knew this was a must have stamp the minute I saw it. I really love wood textures and have always loved the look of birch wood. Now, I can have that look – in any color I choose!

My first card I stayed with the traditional white birch look and used Gray Granite ink.

I think the Coastal Cabana gingham print is a great contrast with the birch look. Let’s open the card and take a peek.

I layered the gingham dsp and three flowers on the left so they are in the same place as the ones on the card front. A fun detail is how the scallop circle is mostly hid when the card is closed. The Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral flowers are from the Flourish and Well Written die sets.

My second card had a more subtle Birch look. I used Crumb Cake (stamped off) ink on a Crumb Cake panel.

I added some sponging with Whisper White ink for a more rustic look. The Daisy Lane daisy is colored with Watercolor Pencils, but not watercolored. Isn’t the white pencil on the crumb cake card stock fun!

Are you ready for more amazing Birch inspiration? Head on over to the talented Heidi or you can go back to Holly and her wonderful creations. Then make your way through the full blog roll. You won’t be disappointed.

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stamp review crew: above the clouds

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Welcome to another Stamp review Crew blog hop! We have some great creative inspiration for you today featuring the Above the Clouds stamp set. What is it about a hot air ballon that is so cheerful? These make great cards to cheer someone on. I plan on setting these aside for next year’s graduation cards.

I worked with the same color scheme for both of today’s cards. Mango Melody, Poppy Parade and Pool Party.

I love that this set has a coordinating punch making it super easy to give that cheerful ballon some dimension. The bottom of the Pool Party panel is done with the Pretty Label punch.

My second card has a Crumb Cake card base with some clouds added with the cloud stencil and embossing paste. I love the texture it gives. I think this is my favorite sentiment in this set. The balloon heading off the top of the card gives a feeling of motion to compliment the greeting.

Now, you’re off to great places to check out the rest of the Stamp Review Crew design team! You can head on to the creative Holly by clicking the NEXT button below. Or you can go back to the talented Charlet by clicking the PREVIOUS button.

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