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Friday, April 29, 2016

STAMPlorations Stamp Release, Blog Hop and Giveaway!

Ok, today's the day that you get to see all of the STAMPlorations Inspiration Design Team's creations with these new stamps in our Blog Hop!  So much inspiration in one place - you'll be wowed!


Did you see Shery's new set, Trendy Feathers 2, on Monday?  Here's what I made:


It's also a CASE of Donna Mikasa's CASEplorations card for April (five half-coloured feathers, five colours, sentiment, splatter) - if you haven't joined in yet, there's still time...


On Tuesday it was my turn to showcase Groovy Shoes.  I went all Warholesque with this one:


Pretty obvious - stamp, colour, stick.

Then on Wednesday Deepti showcased her new set, Smile.  Here's what I made:


I stamped that gorgeous lily image onto mixed media paper in Antique Linen, then watercoloured it with Distress Inks and painted out the background with black gesso.  It's becoming quite a habit with me, this black gesso thing.  Here's a close-up:


Then yesterday, Becca was showcasing her Strong Women set.  Here's my card:


Well, that sentiment's just made for birds, isn't it? The chick looks like it's taking its first flight.   I stamped the kingfisher first, then the chick, then drew in branches and tree trunks and painted in some leaves.  The 'fly high' sentiment is from Shery's Art Marks set.

Make sure you leave us all a comment for maximum chances to win fab prizes!  Click here for the main STAMPlorations post with links to all our blogs, and good luck!
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38 comments:

  1. Suchi29 April 2016 at 15:10

    Oh Goah!!! These are utterly beautiful cards Shirley! Happy new release! :)
    Suchi xx

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  2. Cornelia (fun stamping)29 April 2016 at 15:10

    Pure awesomeness - LOVE all of them!

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  3. Mac Mable29 April 2016 at 15:29

    So very much your own unique style and just loving your fabulous inspiration. Always absolutely amazed how you do your black gesso backgrounds, amazing!

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  4. Teresa Godines #685729 April 2016 at 15:46

    Your coloring is wonderful. I could not pick a favorite if I wanted. Thanks for the inspiration

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  5. Golden Goddess Designs29 April 2016 at 15:58

    gorgeous cards with all four sets! you rocked them all!

    Alicia

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  6. Becca Cruger29 April 2016 at 16:45

    Lovely designs - all of them! I especially liked the calla lilly painting. Don't stop with the black gesso because you make such cool things with it!

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  7. D.Ann C29 April 2016 at 17:17

    Those calla lilies are extraordinary!!
    Love how you did the speech bubble with the baby bird & momma!

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  8. Denise Bryant29 April 2016 at 17:23

    Awesome cards! Love them all, but that calla lilies card amazes me! Fabulous!!! Love the contrast with the black gesso background!

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  9. Becca Yahrling29 April 2016 at 17:24

    Your cards are so unique and beautiful. The feathers and the shoes are so cool. The calla lily is fabulous and the birdies - my favorite!

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  10. ionabunny29 April 2016 at 17:36

    Love, love, wow, love. That black gesso is a great look. Hugz

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  11. Geri29 April 2016 at 17:47

    Incredible cards Shirley...but the Calla or Canna (?) Lily framed picture made my heart skip a beat! Stunning!!!

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  12. cghundley29 April 2016 at 18:04

    Bunch of fun and
    beautiful cards!
    Love the last one.
    Carla from Utah

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  13. SD pooja29 April 2016 at 19:33

    Stunning cards I really loved the way you have used groovy shoes ! I loved the card with cala lillies too ..looks like a frame !

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  14. SD pooja29 April 2016 at 19:34

    Stunning cards I really loved the way you have used groovy shoes ! I loved the card with cala lillies too ..looks like a frame !

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  15. Glennis F29 April 2016 at 19:58

    Amazing cards, I can't pick a favourite

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  16. Loll29 April 2016 at 20:12

    LOVE all the cards Shirley. You are so incredibly talented ... these cards are AMAZING! xx

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  17. JenniferE29 April 2016 at 20:16

    Beautiful cards! Love the talk between the birds...so creative!

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  18. Tarnished Rose29 April 2016 at 20:50

    All of the cards are gorgeous.
    Marilyn

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  19. Dee Earnshaw29 April 2016 at 21:14

    Amazing looking cards and perfectly coordinated with the sentiments. Especially love the black gesso flower card - totally rocks:)

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  20. Vicki Dutcher29 April 2016 at 23:40

    Fabulous showcasing! Your Groovy Shoes is so fun!

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  21. Aileen29 April 2016 at 23:53

    Shirley you are just wonderful. I love your style and how you have highlighted these stamp sets. So cool

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  22. Lisa30 April 2016 at 02:23

    These are all beautiful but that Calla Lily Creation... omg.. jawdropping!

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  23. I Card Everyone30 April 2016 at 04:23

    These guys just flew into my basket today, along with Deepti's set - LOve what you've done with them, Shirley!!
    =]

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  24. Rahmat30 April 2016 at 04:59

    Lovely set of cards Shirley, but the black one with the flower is a masterpiece here.

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  25. Valerija30 April 2016 at 09:43

    Fantastic cards. My favourite is Calla Lily project.
    Valerija xx

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  26. Helen Gullett30 April 2016 at 13:36

    Wow! The card is fabulous and the liky art is sooooooooooooo gorgeous!!!

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  27. Unknown30 April 2016 at 18:03

    All of these cards are winners! Loved that you drew the trees with the birds... and the black gesso - great! Loved them all

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  28. Unknown30 April 2016 at 21:05

    I love your fun cards. They are bright and beautiful and the watercoloring of calla lilies is awesome.

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  29. Craftyfield1 May 2016 at 10:10

    Of course the Lilies against the black gesso have the WOW factor, high contrast and CAS design make this so striking! Still, the other cards are lovely, I especially love the feathers card.

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  30. Jerrie1 May 2016 at 11:28

    Shirley, what great cards made with the new releases. My favorite is you colorful shoe card!

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  31. Tami1 May 2016 at 12:55

    LOVE those feathers are brilliant

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  32. Taunya Butler2 May 2016 at 00:21

    So incredible impressed with the way you have taken these new sets and showcased them to the hilt!! These cards are incredible and so spectacular!!

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  33. Kim M2 May 2016 at 13:14

    These are all amazing, Shirley! Love them!

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  34. Unknown2 May 2016 at 15:27

    I love these stamp sets and cards! Thank you!

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  35. Tee 3 May 2016 at 00:47

    I love the birds and sentiment! Yes you have showcased these sets!

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  36. Zelda3 May 2016 at 01:59

    Wow, fantastic cards! Very creative and so inspiring!

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  37. Karen Dunbrook5 May 2016 at 12:32

    amazing cards mf...I don't know which one I like better. I do love the way you coloured just part of the feathers and left the other part plain...cute bird on the bird card...fun shoe card....
    hugs,
    Karen

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  38. Anita in France5 May 2016 at 14:05

    Wow, Shirley ... your range of creativity and skill is awesome ... what a spectacular collection of cards! My fave's the birds ... fun, whimsical, and such a brilliant sentiment! Hugs, Anita :)

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