Monday 16 March 2020

ARTplorations New Release


Today I'm excited to have the chance to show you some projects I have created for the release of Helen's new stencils over on the STAMPlorations blog. Helen has created six new super fun stencils. I'm happy to join the other designers in the STAMPlorations Inspirations team to create projects using the new stencils. We are having a blog hop to celebrate Helen's new stencils and hope you will hop along with us. If you leave comments as you hop along, you will be entered in a draw to win some of Helen's new stencils! You have until April 8th to leave comments. You don't have to comment on all blog posts, but the more comments you leave, the more chances you will have to win.



For my first project, I used the Clouds stencil and inked using the edge of the stencil to create a sky in blues, pinks and purples. I stamped the balloons from Tweet Love, coloured them with matching Copics and fussy cut them. The sentiment is die-cut using Everyday Sentiments



For my second card I used the Petals2 stencil for creating a monoprint instead of applying ink through it. I used Distress Ink pads in Mustard Seed, Abandoned Coral and Peacock Feathers directly onto the stencil, misted it with water and pressed against watercolour paper. I die cut the monoprint and another piece of shimmering silver card using Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies. I then added some gorgeous mandala die cuts from Bloomdala Bliss: Felicity using the same grey shimmering card. Last, I heat embossed one of the lovely sentiments from Bloomdala Bliss in white onto black card and added a few clear adhesive gems for that little extra bling.



For my third card, I used the Brick Wall stencil to create my background. I used various shades of red and brown inks to create the brick wall, and splattered water onto the card for extra interest. Then I die cut the panel using Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies. I stamped the beautiful florals from Softly and watercoloured them with Distress Inks. Last, I stamped one of the sentiments from Noteworthy 3 onto vellum. 

I hope you enjoyed the projects and are having fun hopping along with our blog hop!

Stencils: ARTplorations Helen G Designs CloudsPetals2Brick Wall
Stamps: STAMPlorations Tweet LoveBloomdala BlissSoftly
Ink and colouring: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Copics




If you feel like doing a bit of shopping, you may want to check out the STAMPlorations Springtime Sale in the STAMPlorations store!
Products in the SPRINGTIME section are
20% off instantly until March 31
No code needed! Simply add qualifying products to your cart and the discount is automatically applied.






21 comments:

Cathy F said...

I'm in lust with those clouds ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

Esther Asbury said...

Great take on the new stencils -- I especially like your soft cloud background on the first card!

sharon g said...

Your colorful clouds look amazing! I am going to try that today...

Gail said...

All stunning work here - the brick wall stencil is my favorite but each stencil and art work is very lovely! TFS

MadeByMeghanK said...

These are all gorgeous! I LOVE the brick wall! What beautiful cards!

Verna Angerhofer said...

I love the stencils and the way you used them. Your work is so inspiring!

JenniferE said...

Such great cards! Love all of the stencils, flowers and colors you’ve used!

Germaine said...

Each card is so different, but they are all fantastic!

Heather said...

These are all so pretty!! It was hard to choose, but I think the second one is my favorite!

Sue D said...

Wonderful cards. Love the colorful clouds and cute balloons on the first one.

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

The cloud card is so serene with the colors and single balloon, great job! Each card after gets more intricate, but just as lovely.

Ms. Tamp said...

Wonderful look of the clouds and the flower stencil.

Jean said...

Great use of these wonderful stencils!!

Dana M said...

Beautiful cards! Such wonderful variety of styles and fabulous inspiration using the new stencils.

Gloria said...

The clouds are amazing! So beautiful and very talented.

Lili Sulastri said...

Lovely take on using the cloud stencils. Great inspiration

KT Fit Kitty said...

Your cards are so pretty! Really loving the sky behind the balloons! I love the look of stencilling and would like to incorporate more stencilling on my cards! Thanks for this awesome new release and gorgeous inspiration!

AndreaH said...

Love the colours of the clouds on your first card, very unusual to me, also love how you've used the flowers on the 2nd card also. Thank you for sharing and the inspiration
X X

Tina Z. said...

amazing cards, I love the clouds!

Janis said...

Spectacular cards!! I am totally loving those dreamy clouds in the pretty colors!
<3 J

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Valerija said...

Beautiful work as always!
Love your cards!
Valerija xx