Boy this is going to be a photo heavy post! I’ve got two projects to share as part of a blog hop to celebrate the new STAMPtember release and the fun that’s going on all month-long. More on the hop below but for now lets jump in to the cards :D I’ve linked all supplies at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links used.
I will try and keep my descriptions brief seeing as there’s such a lot going on and I know you will want to be hopping along too. I used the new Thankful die on this card – I really like the current trend of having a shadow to a beautiful word die as it really helps it pop from the background. To create the cluster of elements I used a sprig of berries from Cottage Stems and a lovely long leaf from Tropical Leaves.
I used the gorgeous Birch Tree Window as a backdrop to my bunch of berries and leaves, selectively coloring in the tree trunks and leaves with Copics. I cut the panel with a Stitched Rectangle, mounted over patterned paper and on to a Fog card base.
For my next card I really enjoyed coloring the gnome and fairy house from the Secret Garden set. I stamped the images in Intense Black ink and colored with Copics before die cutting with their matching dies.
I mounted these on a Stitched Rectangle blended with Willow and Olive inks.
The sentiment is stamped in Onyx Black and then partially die cut with a Basic Banner die to give a banner with two ribbon ends.
MORE INSPIRATION
I have two other posts using new STAMPtember goodies; the Hydrangea Blooms and Happy Howlidays sets if you’d like to take a look. You can see those posts here and here :D Have you had chance to look at the new STAMPtember release yet? I’ve a comprehensive overview on this post, however, here’s a few of the highlights for me.
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Lawn Fawn’s Happy Howlidays set is a sure-fire hit. I love seeing Laura Bassen designing sets now; the You Matter set is so heartfelt. The ready to color scene from An Arctic Christmas is great fun. The Hydrangea Blooms is classically beautiful. I am always in need of a good number set for birthdays. I can see the Birch Tree Window die being a favorite backdrop. The Plush Little Owl is adorable (post coming soon). Finally, envelopes; I am so happy to see this staple in the Simon line :D
BLOG HOP
Phew, thanks for sticking with me until the end! Now the fun part for you, Simon have organised the most amazing giveaway as part of STAMPtember – a dream craftroom giveaway! I must admit when I saw the video for this my jaw dropped! Register to win the Dream Craft Room Giveaway HERE.
Now it’s time to hop on along to …..
Yoonsun Hur!!
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Kristina Werner
Jennifer McGuire
Shari Carroll
Nina-Marie Trapani
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes <- you are here!
Yoonsun Hur
Wanda Guess
Suzy Plantamura
Yana Smakula
Amy Rysavy
Lorraine Aquilina
Kathy Racoosin
Kelly Latevola
Sarah Moerman
Heather Ruwe
Heather Hoffman
Nichol Spohrs
SUPPLIES
You can find links to the supplies I’ve used below; click on the picture or wording to get taken directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can read my affiliate and product disclosure here. I truly appreciate your support.
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Summary of the project which gives all the views of the card in one photo :D I’d love if you pinned and called by on Pinterest :D
Such great looking cards! I love that gnome seen, so nicely colored.
Love the cards – the bright colors and clean designs really pop!
Wonderful cards, the birch tree card is so beautiful, you are very talented, thank you for sharing it with us