Friday, April 24, 2015

STAMPlorations Spotlight Week - SmallBirds


It's our final day of the STAMPlorations April Release Spotlight Week.  Today we're turning the spotlight on the other set that I designed for this release, The Bee's Knees SmallBirds:


I love 'em!  The kookaburra/kingfisher was one of the first stamps I made with my stampmaker last year, although it was slightly bigger than the version in this set.  Today I've stamped the puffin onto watercolour paper, coloured it with Distress Inks, then sloshed more Distress Inks around the base to look like sky and grass and rocks (hopefully!).  The sentiment is from the Fond Expressions set that we showcased on Day 1.

Prepare yourself for more inspiration from guest designer Darnell and the rest of the Design Team.  You'll find links to all our projects here.  Make sure you leave a comment on each blog for a chance to win prizes:

  • FIVE (5) commenters randomly drawn from the designers' blogs will each win a $10 gift certificate.
  • ONE (1) commenter randomly drawn from the STAMPlorations blog will win a $25 gift certificate
  • and there could well be some surprise prizes ;)


Stops on the hop:

Darnell - Guest Designer

I hope you've enjoyed the hop, and good luck with the commenting!
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36 comments:

  1. Cornelia (fun stamping)24 April 2015 at 15:19

    Yeahh, those birds really scream out WATERCOLOR me! FAB!

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  2. Verna Angerhofer24 April 2015 at 15:39

    Using watercolor really works well with those little birdies. I love the set and love how you made use of it too. Your card is wonderful!

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  3. Julie B24 April 2015 at 15:52

    Such great sketchy stamps. love that puffin's bill! :)

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  4. Darnell24 April 2015 at 16:19

    That looks like a small canvas suitable for framing, Shirley! I'm in awe!! It's been a fun week with you, thank you!! Hugs, Darnell

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  5. New Creations24 April 2015 at 16:33

    What a terrific water coloring and spotting the little birdie so cutely, just love it!

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  6. Christine Kiehl24 April 2015 at 17:42

    This is an amazing water color card! Very creative! Finished the week with a bang!

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  7. Sari / Granne24 April 2015 at 17:48

    Beautiful! Piece of art I would say.

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  8. designbydonna24 April 2015 at 18:10

    Beautiful water coloring. It makes the bird really pop.

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  9. SD pooja24 April 2015 at 18:24

    I loved the play of watercolors on your card :)

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  10. Deepti24 April 2015 at 20:02

    Gorgeous water coloring !

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  11. Michele K. Henderson24 April 2015 at 20:40

    Beautiful card! The coloring is amazing!

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  12. conil24 April 2015 at 20:40

    Fabulous watercolor. That bird is perfection.

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  13. Ann24 April 2015 at 20:48

    So creative! Love the watercolored background with that adorable Puffin.

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  14. KT Fit Kitty24 April 2015 at 20:49

    So beautiful! Love your watercolouring!

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  15. Teresa Godines #685724 April 2015 at 20:53

    Beautiful water coloring. TFS

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  16. D.Ann C24 April 2015 at 23:38

    I just love the puffin and your fab water coloring!

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  17. Bonnie25 April 2015 at 00:24

    What a lovely puffin, Shirley! All of these birds are fun! Love the soft gray watercolor.

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  18. Vicki Dutcher25 April 2015 at 00:39

    Over the top - fabulousness!

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  19. joy25 April 2015 at 00:53

    This is my favorite set of the whole release, Shirley! Love your card.

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  20. TangledBlueRose25 April 2015 at 01:01

    So masterful! I love your watercoloring! Such a great design. Thanks so much for sharing all your wonderful makes each day of this Hop!~kim

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  21. cm25 April 2015 at 02:37

    Your puffin reminds me of a verse I remember from my childhood that begins, "There once was a puffin,just the shape of a muffin, who lived on an island in the bright blue sea..." I won't bore you with the rest, but let's just say you've convinced me - one who is terrified of birds, especially the hippo-sized ravens we have here - that I 'need' this set! Awesome card; awesome showcase! Your magic has worked!
    Hugs~c

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  22. Asmah Zainal Abidin25 April 2015 at 03:00

    I love watercolor paintings...your card is full of gorgeousness Shirley. I'm inspired, tqsm and hugs.

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  23. Brandi R25 April 2015 at 03:09

    Wow this is stunning! GORGEOUS card!!! ♥

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  24. Karen M25 April 2015 at 08:13

    Wow Shirley! Your card is stunning and I love all your new bird stamps...you are very talented:) Hugs xx

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  25. Greta26 April 2015 at 05:29

    Your bird images are wonderful! Love your beautiful card!

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  26. kiwimeskreations26 April 2015 at 08:56

    Great watercoloouring effect around the puffin Shirley - a great card.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  27. Craftychris26 April 2015 at 14:29

    Wonderful watercolour card! xxx

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  28. Jerrie26 April 2015 at 15:09

    Shirley, love how you have muted the bush under the bird. It is a great CAS card!!

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  29. Dee Earnshaw26 April 2015 at 16:51

    OH this looks like a water cooler painting - gorgeous!!!

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  30. Geri27 April 2015 at 17:23

    Another stunning display of your amazing talent! You SERIOUSLY need to start framing these beauties!

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  31. Monika Skinner27 April 2015 at 19:23

    Your puffin looks as if it had just flown in from Aberdaron! Great watercoloured scene. Hugs xxx

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  32. Monika Skinner27 April 2015 at 19:23

    Your puffin looks as if it had just flown in from Aberdaron! Great watercoloured scene. Hugs xxx

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  33. 2amscrapper27 April 2015 at 22:03

    I really like your background!

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  34. Anita in France27 April 2015 at 23:10

    Love the unstructured watercolouring (or sloshing!) with the sketched puffin, Shirley ... he looks right at home! Anita :)

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  35. ionabunny28 April 2015 at 06:21

    Beautiful. Love the way you have coloured this. Cute puffin. Hugz

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  36. maria f.29 April 2015 at 19:45

    So on this card... DS has left the premises and DH has just realized that he's been talking to himself. But the sentiment echoes what DS really thinks. Just doesn't say.

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