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Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers blog hop – STAMPlorations

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Hello and welcome to the Coffee Lovers Fall/Winter blog hop! I am sharing some STAMPlorations coffee themed inspiration for this hop :-).

My take for the hop is this card, created with plenty of STAMPlorations goodness.

I used Distress Oxide inks in “antique linen” on the background. Then added the Dot´s ´n Beans stencil on top and stenciled with Distress Oxide Ink “aged mahogany” and “walnut stain” thru the stencil onto the background.

Next I took some Gansai Tambi golden pigments and added some random droplets here and there. After that I chose a Flowers + Coffee Focal Front image as a focal point for the card and adhered it on place.

Finally I inked a piece of white cardstock with the same ink tones, like on the background and adhered a All Things Coffee clear sticker onto the strip of paper. I cut the piece into size and adhered it onto the card.

How to play along:
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  2. SEE WHAT THE STAMPLORATIONS DT MADE HERE
Make sure to create projects and link them to the Coffee Lovers original post (link above)!! Prizes are based on PARTICIPATION rather than commenting -> the more projects are linked up, the more chances there are to win!!!

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STAMPloration prizes include: 1 Winner for a $25,- prize code and 2 Winners of a coffee-themed digital stamp of winners choice

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Additional STAMPlorations generosities!! 30% off coffee-themed products during 6th until 13th of November. No code needed! Also, if you order, also put my name (Sanna) in the additional comments section during checkout and you will get a coffee-themed paper goods sampler in your order for free.

Have fun!! And good luck to all participants. And don´t miss out on the special offers mentioned above :).
xxx, Sanna

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More cards with STAMPcuts Retro Gratitude words

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Hello there! Today I´m sharing a second set of STAMPcut cards created using the new Retro Gratitude typography pieces by STAMPlorations.

On my first card I´ve used the Henna Pattern stencil and doodled a background pattern for the typography piece. I repeatedly drew the same areas of the stencil next to each other with a golden gel pen and colored the areas with it. After that I outlined every single pattern with a white gel pen to make them stand out more.

After that I adhered the Retro Gratitude sentiment into the middle and added a small enamel heart next to it. I also outlined the card with a white gel pen to give it more shape.

For the second card I used a green paper on the background that I stamped with the Simple Expressions: Happiness clear stamp and a Distress Oxide Ink. I covered the whole background with the stamp image and created a DIY patterned paper that way.

I used the Retro Gratitude typography piece as a focal point on the card and added a few golden pigment droplets around it. Next to the droplets I also added a few enamel dots for additonal decor.

These typography pieces are great as focal points, because they are bold, sturdy and big. Just grab a sentiment you like and create a card around it. And you don´t need much – just a piece of patterned paper and the sentiment will do. If you prefer more, go for that embellishment stash and add tiny bits and bobs. Have fun!!
xxx, Sanna

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Cards with STAMPcuts Retro Gratitude words

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Hello there! STAMPlorations has released two sets of fabulous new typography pieces called STAMPcuts. The set I played here with is called Retro Gratitude.

For this card I used a piece of orange paper as a background to which I had added a stencil pattern with the Henna Pattern stencil using Distress Oxide Inks. The focal piece is a typography piece adhered on place with 3D-foam and next to it I added a Autumn Cozy – Ephemera piece. For interest I added a few enamel dots, too.

For the second card I used the Quick Cards #14 – Fall Leaves and Pumpkins A2 Card Front as a background piece. To that I added a Retro Gratitude typography piece as a focal point and a few enamel dots as decor.

These cards were fast and easy to make thanks to the typography pieces and the card fronts. You don´t necessarily need anything else, except and adhesive to make them.

By adding just a few embellishments or stenciled details, you can add a touch of creativity, but if that is not your thing, these sets work beautifully on their own!
Happy crafting,
xxx, Sanna

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Perfect Pairs Blooms & Sunshine cards – STAMPlorations

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Hello everyone! This time I am stopping by to share a few more cards created with the Perfect Prairs Blooms and Sunshine stamp and ephemera set by STAMPlorations.

For this card I´ve used the Old Letter Pocket Backdrops paper as my starting point. After that I used yellow and pink Distress Oxide inks to stamp the ink splatter images with the Blooms & Sunshine stamp set onto the paper. I then added paper flowers in similar colors in clusters and adhered half pearls into the middle of each flower. For a centerpiece I stamped the stamp sentiment on pink paper and adhered it on place.

For the second card I first inked the white card base with old paper Distress Oxide Ink tone, then placed the Modern Envelops stencil onto the background and wiped some green ink thru it.

Next I chose a focal image from the ephemera that comes in the set and adhered it with 3D-foam onto the card base. In addition I stamped the sentiment on white cardstock and inked the edges to match the look of the focal image. I also added some black outlining around the card to repeat the black lines also on the card edges.

I had so much fun making these cards! It´s so easy and fun to create with this set. There is plenty of ephemera in the set to choose from and you can create so many different cards with just using the set as is or adding bits and bobs to it from your stash.

Have fun creating,
xx, Sanna

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Art journal page – STAMPlorations

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Hello everyone! Today I am stopping by to share another art journal page with you. For this page I´ve again used plenty of STAMPlorations products, acrylic paints, stamps and stamp inks as well as clear stickers, washi tape and a portrait image.

I started off by applying yellow paint onto the background. On top I wiped some magenta stripes and paint droplets. After that I took out some STAMPloration stencils and applied light pink, light blue and mint green paints thru them. The stencils used are called: A Whale´s Tale, Abstract April Showers and Retro Hearts.

Next I applied a thicker layer of green paint and did some asemic writing onto it with a mark making tool.

Then I sprayed some brown spray ink and let it run freely down the paper. I also added some splatters in same color.

After that I added some clear stickers to edges of the page here and there. I used the STAMPlorations Newsprint Background Bits #1 for this purpose.

After that I added some stamping with the Mixed Media Grunge stamp set using blue, gray and black stamp inks with the stamp set.

For finishing touches I added a portrait picture from my 2023 Artist Almanac, a fussy cut sentiment in german, some date stamping and some washi tape for decor. I also applied some blue ink splatters for contrast.

Here are some details of the finished page:

I hope I could inspire you to play with stencils on your journal!!
Happy creating!
xx, Sanna

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Still the same girl – Art Journal Page

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Hello everyone, I played in my art journal again. This time creating a heavily layered and stenciled page with STAMPlorations stencils and goodies.

Here is how I made the journal page:

I started off with a palette knife and Distress Paints (light pink and light peach tones) and a hint of bright yellow paint here and there. On top of that layer, after it was dry, I placed the Painted Scales stencil and added light pink (kitsch flamingo) Distress Oxide Ink thru it. I added the pattern here and there on the page.

Next I changed the stencil pattern to Molecules and the Oxide Ink to spiced marmalade and added more stenciled patterns to the page. I applyed the pattern very randomly and freely, without giving it any particular thought, where to place the pattern. I was basically just playing.

Next I wanted to add a pop of colour, so I swapped to salvaged patina (one of my all time favorite colors from Distress Oxide Inks) and the Rainbows stencil. I didn´t create rainbows thought, but instead made circle patterns by combining the half circles together. I love this stencil for it´s versatility.

After stenciling, I changed to stamping to add even more layers. I used the Mixed Media Grunge stamp set and orange, red, pink, grey and green Distress Oxide tones to add more interest to the page.

After stamping I wanted to add some spray ink to the page. I placed the journal on a piece of paper (standing up) and sprayed the top of the page with light green Glimmer Mist. I let the mist run along the page all the way to the bottom. The fun happens, when the water soluble inks mix with the mist and create interesting effects on the page. I also didn´t mind the stenciled patterns and stamped images getting partly wiped away from the mist.

After misting the top, I flipped the page 180 degrees and repeated the step on the “bottom”. That way I had spray “runnings” beginning from both sides of the page.

As a focal point I added a big doilie ephemera from my older stash as a background for the Retro Femme ATC piece. I wrote the sentiment by hand onto a kraft paper with a black marker and fussy cut and adhered it next to the focal image. I also used a date stamp to add the actual date to the page for reference.

I also added some alpha stickers to the ATC image. Well, actually it´s the leftover carrier sheet bits I used here, not the actual alpha stickers. But I loved the effect they created with the see-thru parts.

Like always, here is my discount code for the store, just in case you want to stock on some STAMPlorations goodies:

This journal page has all the colors that make me happy! What´s your go-to summer color combo?

Happy crafting,
xx, Sanna

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Search – Art Journal page

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Hello everyone! Today´s page is a share from my art journal. This one is done with STAMPlorations stencils and stamps mainly.

For the background I first added light pink and yellow Distress Paints with a palette knife without any specific plan. Just added very randomly. On top I used the Henna Pattern stencil with a pink Distress Oxide ink tone. I stenciled the image twice next to each other, for the second image I just flipped the stencil around to make a mirror image. I love the pattern it created!

Next I took some brown Distress Oxide Ink out and stenciled the Profile 1 stencil image onto the page on top of the previous layers. Next to that I added some Abstract Notes stencil pattern with the same ink color. Now that the stenciled layers were done, I wanted to decorate the lady´s hair with flowers. Therefore I stamped flower with the Blooming Buds stamp set and leaves with the Leaves of Thanks stamp set onto the page with black ink. I let the ink dry properly and then colored the leaves and flowers with acrylic markers.

After that I wrote the quote to the page with a black acrylic marker. I still wanted to add a few more flowers, so I took some collage paper out and stamped ore Blooming Buds images onto it. I then fussy cut the images and adhered them to the previously stamped and colored images in clusters. For finishing touches I added some white Dina Wakley Gloss Spray splatters an da stamped sentiment from the Blooming Buds stamp set.

I had a lot of fun creating this page. I hope it inspires you to play with STAMPlorations stencils abit!! Here is again the discount code for the store:

Happy crafting,
xxx, Sanna

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Art journal page with STAMPlorations stencils

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Hello everyone! Today I´m sharing another page from my art journal. This time I used STAMPlorations stencils in the process.

for the background I used tinted light blue and old paper toned Distress Paints. I applied those with a palette knife to the background very randomly. On top of that paint layer I used Distress Oxide Inks with following stencils: Abstract Notes and Modern Envelopes. You can see some hints of pattern here and there in light beige and green ink tones.

Next I used some black Distress Oxide Ink with the Profile #3 stencil to make the face pattern. I placed the images around the edges to create a big free space for a sentiment in the middle of the page. Next I wrote a bold sentiment with an acrylic black pen and finished the page off with some Dina Wakley Gloss Spray ink splatters in magenta.

I really like how this page turned out. I also hope I could inspire you abit to play and have fun with STAMPlorations stencils. Also, upon purchase, feel free to use my discount code for 20% off your order at STAMPlorations:

Happy crafting,
xxx, Sanna

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Stenciled card idea

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Hello there! I´ve got a stenciled card share up for you today. This is made using STAMPlorations products with some bits and bobs from my older stash.

For this card I first made a collage paper with a gel plate and the Evolution stencil. I then cut the piece to match the card size. Before adhering this piece on place I stenciled in red and orange toned Distress Ink tones and the Henna Pattern stencil below the area where I wanted to attach the collage paper piece. I also outlined the Henna Pattern with a dark brown marker to make it stand out from the background even more. After that I adhered the collage paper piece on place.

For the sentiment I used a Rubber Dance stamp set called “Feathery”. I stamped again using brown ink to keep the colors similar. After that I added some golden pigment droplets here and there on the white space and a row of two different ribbons as well as layered paper flowers and a brad to finish the card off.

I recently went thru my stash and noticed that I have quite an amount of ribbon collected over the years. Thus, I will try and incorporate some ribbon to my cards in the future.

I hope I could inspire you to use some stencils in your cardmaking projects. Also hop over to the STAMPlorations blog to see more inspiration and join the never ending challenge. And like always, here is your discount code for the STAMPlorations store purchaces:

Happy crafting,
xx, Sanna

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Soft pink toned card

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Hello everyone! I´ve been playing with STAMPlorations products again. This time I´ve used some very old rub-ons and flowers from my stash and combines those with new STAMPlorations products.

For this card I took a peach toned cardstock as a base, then added some older white rub-ons on top. I wanted to add a very light stenciling on top with the Henna Pattern stencil and light pink Distress Ink. I like how you need to take a second look on the card to really see the second background layer. It makes the card so much interesting.

Next I arranged 3 flowers on top of each other. Two paper and one fabric flower – these are all older product from my stash.

I then mounted the piece onto a white card base and added a sticker sentiment. This is from the new STAMPlorations Floral Magic clear sticker set. I love the softness of this card and the fact that I could incorporate some old with the new.

Happy crafting,
xx, Sanna