Thursday, June 30, 2016

STAMPlorations Third Birthday Blog Hop - Day 2


It's Day 2 of the STAMPlorations third birthday blog hop and linky party!  Today I've made a quick one-layer card using the reverse side of the candle.  I inked it with Distress Inks (surprise, surprise!) and spritzed before stamping.



Pop on over to the STAMPlorations blog to see some more fabulous inspiration from the team, and if you comment, share, like, and/or link up here's what you could win:

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Prizes for creating and linking up a party/celebration/birthday project:
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39 comments:

  1. Fun card and very cleverly made - thanks for the inspiration:)

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  2. Clever girl...this is a brilliant way to use these stamps.

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  3. I love stamps that can be used several ways... what a bonus that you can use both sides of the candles.

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  4. Very interesting technique to use the reverse side of the stamp - not sure I've seen that before. I like it!

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  5. Very cool colors you chose for your candles. Fabulous card

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  6. Thanks for sharing another way to use this set. Great card.

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  7. How clever to ink up the reverse side of your candle stamp with DI's. Great watercolor effect. TFS Shirley and Happy Birthday STAMPlorations. Hugs, nancy

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  8. Great effect with the Distress inks! Love your card!

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  9. Awesome celebration CAS creation, love it!

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  10. What a fun birthday card..love its simplicity..

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  11. I loved this technique on my to try list !Loved the card !

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  12. Great color on these candles!

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  13. Love those watercolored candles! Your card is super sweet!

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  14. i've always loved this technique!

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  15. My goodness pal...you are on one heck of a creative roll. Keep them coming cuz I love seeing what you create! No surprise that I love, love, love this one layer, CAS beauty!

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  16. Fantastic watercoloring and such a neat idea!

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  17. Love your BIG candles for this special birthday!

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  18. Love your fun, multicolored candles!

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  19. Nicely done! I don't stamp with my distress inks, too. Maybe it's time to try ;)

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  20. How cool this is! What a great technique and a beautiful look!

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  21. Such a great candles. Love your card.
    Valerija xx

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  22. Love the look of your candles on this one-layer wonder of a card!! Love its' CAS-ness and the colors are so pretty!!

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  23. Fun and so cool, Shirley ... love how the 'wobbly' edges of the candles hint at a flickering flame! Hugs, Anita :)

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  24. Cute watercoloring on candles. Love your card.

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  25. Beautiful water colored candles design.

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  26. Terrific design
    on your card,
    love the candles.
    Carla from Utah

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  27. Terrific design
    on your card,
    love the candles.
    Carla from Utah

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  28. What a gorgeous technique! Loving your colour combo as well!

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  29. Cool candles...love the 'loose' water-colour contrasted with the crisp sentiments! Striking!
    Hugs~c

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