Sunday, March 08, 2015

ARTplorations Blog Hop - Day 1


Did you know that STAMPlorations has its own range of stencils, called ARTplorations?  You do now!  We're having a three-day blog hop to showcase these stencils, and there will be plenty of chances to win if you hop along.


I started by layering some papers onto my card, then outlined one of the flowers from the Bold Florals stencil, and one leaf from the Leaf Prints stencil, using a fineliner.  Then I traced over the lines with a black Posca pen and added a stalk.  I added colour and shading to the flower and leaf with Distress Markers, and stamped the sentiment from Hashtag Authentic.  The little zigzag in the top left is from Patchwork Frenzy: Graphic Pentagons.

So pop on over to the STAMPlorations blog to see the fabulous inspiration from the rest of the design team, but before you go, leave me a comment for a chance to win:

SIX (6) winners (2 winners per day) will receive their choice of ARTplorations stencil. Winners will be randomly drawn from all comments left on the designers' blogs.

THREE (3) winners will each win a $15 gift certificate. Winners will be randomly drawn from comments left on the STAMPlorations blog.

And there may well be some surprise prizes!
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46 comments:

  1. KT Fit Kitty8 March 2015 at 14:30

    This is so pretty! Love how you did this!

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  2. Vicki Dutcher8 March 2015 at 14:35

    Oh so fabulous~ I have always liked the torn look :)

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  3. Deepti8 March 2015 at 14:38

    Such a cool look with those warm colors, the torn paper looks awesome !

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  4. Brandi R8 March 2015 at 15:19

    Fab card! Love that background and very pretty papers! ♥

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  5. SmilynStef8 March 2015 at 15:36

    Love those torn paper borders ... great use of patterns

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  6. Karen Dunbrook8 March 2015 at 15:38

    I so love coming here and seeing what you have been up to! Great card...such a warm, sunny feel...well done
    hugs,
    Karen

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  7. Susanne Vargas8 March 2015 at 15:51

    Fabulous way to use stencils!

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  8. Dotty Jo8 March 2015 at 15:52

    Great way to use stencils... across patterned paper, Jo x

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  9. Tenia Nelson8 March 2015 at 15:55

    LOVE!!

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  10. Tenia Nelson8 March 2015 at 15:56

    LOVE!!

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  11. Julie B8 March 2015 at 16:22

    How creative Shirley, never thought of using DP as a base. :)

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  12. SD pooja8 March 2015 at 17:23

    Fun way to use the stencil to draw ! loved the layering of pp too :)

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  13. Suchi8 March 2015 at 17:42

    Such a pretty card! amazing stenciling! Loved it!
    Cheers!
    Suchi xx

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  14. conil8 March 2015 at 18:11

    Now, see, I can never make my patterned paper look that good. Love the juxtaposition of it with your stencilling.

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  15. New Creations8 March 2015 at 18:22

    Love the torn patterned paper borders, perfect look and the colors on your card. Very nice! Love the fab style of stenciling and hint of zigzag at the top corner is just amazing!!!

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  16. hellerlittle8 March 2015 at 18:54

    great !!! love the fineliner using and a bold flower is became a hole flower *lol
    CU hellerlittle

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  17. Becca Cruger8 March 2015 at 18:56

    Those torn off strips are fab!!! This card just makes me wish for spring!

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  18. Lou Sims8 March 2015 at 19:27

    Fantastic take on using the stencils; very effective. Lou x

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  19. Monika Skinner8 March 2015 at 19:49

    Shirley, love how you combined two of the stencils to create this beauty of a flower. 😀 x

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  20. cm8 March 2015 at 20:00

    Stencils paired with patterned paper...who knew how gorgeous this could be? Apparently YOU and thank you for sharing this new combination (to me, anyway) with us. Sooo pretty!
    Hugs~c

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  21. joy8 March 2015 at 20:28

    Love your use of the stencils, Shirley. And your card design is so pretty.

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  22. TangledBlueRose8 March 2015 at 21:12

    Love the layers and gorgeous flower! Lovely card!~kim

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  23. Unknown8 March 2015 at 21:19

    Brilliant design, Shirley. Xx

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  24. Jerrie8 March 2015 at 22:11

    Love the layering. A fineline give it edges and you can fill the color in. There are tons of ways to use stencils...I am going to play tonight.

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  25. JenniferE8 March 2015 at 22:32

    LOVE this card! Fabulous colors, love the torn papers, great inks....just fabulous!

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  26. Bobby8 March 2015 at 23:04

    This is so artsy, Shirley. I love the idea of the torn paper, and using a stencil to draw around gives me ideas.

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  27. Carol8 March 2015 at 23:37

    This is beautiful Shirley, very striking. Carol x

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  28. Rahmat9 March 2015 at 00:30

    Great idea to mix and match 2 stencils, you have inspire me to that, I have both these.

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  29. Lynne9 March 2015 at 01:42

    Adding the torn paper on top of the stenciling makes this card.

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  30. nancy littrell9 March 2015 at 04:48

    Love your graphic bright and creative card Shirley. Your outlined stencil images and torn layers of DSP are so fun! TFS Shirley.

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  31. Unknown9 March 2015 at 08:47

    I love this flower stencil and the way you used it. I love the pattern paper and the zigzag does the trick also. I gave me some great ideas which I would love to try very soon. The card is awesome.

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  32. ~amy~9 March 2015 at 11:16

    WOW!

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  33. Deonna B9 March 2015 at 15:22

    I love all of the layering on your card and the use of your stencil. Great Work! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  34. Cornelia (fun stamping)9 March 2015 at 16:21

    Bold and beautiful!

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  35. ionabunny9 March 2015 at 21:31

    Oh my, this is so gorgeous. Reminds me of deserts and native art. Hugz

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  36. Lizzie T a/k/a Wifelady9 March 2015 at 22:37

    Awesome card!!! I love that graphic flower over those papers!

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  37. My Paper Epiphany9 March 2015 at 22:38

    Fantastic collage of papers, stencilling and stamping!

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  38. D.Ann C9 March 2015 at 23:28

    The black outline makes it pop! FAB!

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  39. Teresa Godines #68579 March 2015 at 23:39

    Love the beautiful colors. TFS

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  40. Geri10 March 2015 at 00:26

    You make it sound soooo easy! Simply 'tracing around the flowers' and 'adding a stem' would take me a month of Sundays to complete! Love the torn paper!

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  41. Robyn Oliver10 March 2015 at 10:01

    Shirley - great card and you've bought us back to basics with tracing the outline - so much new stuff for us to use these days. Great cards with the torn layers as the base for the flower.

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  42. Peanut10 March 2015 at 14:26

    SO pretty! That flower stamp is fab.
    hugs Asha

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  43. Sheila H11 March 2015 at 00:42

    Awesome :)

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  44. crimson12 March 2015 at 02:55

    I like the bright colors! Your card is so pretty...n I like the torn strips of patterned paper.

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  45. Monika Reeck13 March 2015 at 07:08

    Soooo sweeet flower card Shirley love that tore paper accent...clever used that stencil...luv your card..hugs.Monika

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  46. Anita in France14 March 2015 at 14:40

    Those 'fields' of patterned paper are so cool, Shirley ... and what a sweet bloom ... the black outlining really makes it pop! Anita :)

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