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ART JOURNALING, MIXED MEDIA, MY STENCILS, STAMPLORATIONS

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

CARDS, MY STENCILS, STAMPLORATIONS

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

CARDS, MY STENCILS, STAMPLORATIONS

STAMPlorations 13th birthday celebration – DAY 2

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Hello and welcome to DAY 2 of the STAMPlorations 13th birthday celebration!!

For this days project I used following NEW PRODUCT: the Henna Pattern stencil and the Profile 2 stencil. The card also features older product: the Mixed Media Grunge stamp set and the Sweet Cravings stamp set´s sentiment.

I first placed the Profile 2 stencil onto a white card base, then directly inked with various yellow and pink/red and brown toned Distress Oxide Inks thru the stencil creating a multi-colored face image. I also used the same ink tones to add some random stamping to the hair using the Mixed Media Grunge stamp set. I then went on to outline the image with a black pen along the stencil lines. After that I used a light green Distress Oxide Ink tone with the Henna Pattern stencil to add details to the background. Finally, I finished the card with a Sweet Cravings set stamped sentiment.

Here is peek into the new stencils:

How to celebrate with us:

  • DAILY GIVEAWAY: you can enter this one by commenting on the STAMPlorations blog DAY 2 celebration post with your absolute favorite new product featured one of the projects of that day. One winner will be drawn from the daily post and will win the specific product of your choice.
  • SHOPPING PERK: For US participants there will be free shipping on orders of 25 USD or more, valid thru the celebration week only. Plus a freebie of the moth for orders.

The birthday celebration will go until 3rd of July. This will also be the day when the Wishlist party will officially close. The winners will be announced on Monday, the 6th of July.

Hope you will join in with us and celebrate 13 years of STAMPlorations!!
xx, Sanna

CARDS, MY STENCILS, STAMPLORATIONS

Wish you the best – STAMPlorations May challenge reminder

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Hello everyone! Today I am stopping by to remind you of the current STAMPlorations May challenge. It is still possible to join in on the fun and submit your creations!!

Just go HERE and play along!!

I used a gelli printed collage paper (made with Onions in Raws stencil and a gel plate) to stamp the FEATHERY stamp images onto it with black ink.

For a strong contrast I used a dark blue cardstock to adhere the fussy cut feathers on. A simple stamped sentiment (from the same stamp set) added on white paper with some enamel hearts finishes the card off.

I like the clean and simple look of this card. Now is your turn. Make sure to follow the rules (read here) and submit your take latest 30th of May to be eligible for prizes. Also, don´t forget to have fun creating!!!
xx, Sanna

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STAMPlorations Spring Fling blog hop and linky party!!!

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Hello everyone! Today is the day – we have a blog hop and linky party prepared for you at STAMPlorations!! Are you ready??

This is my take on a spring theme! I used the Onions in Raws stencil with a gelli plate to create a gelli printed collage paper background for my card. On top I added a ATC paper goods piece from the set called Color Me Spring ATC. I also added a few paper flowers to top and bottom of the ATC piece to create more texture. Some half pearls and the card was done. I didn´t add a sentiment this time.

Here are some details of the hop and linky party:

The event starts on Monday the 11th of May at 6:00 AM PDT and ends on Wednesday, May 20th at 11:59 PM PDT.

Winners will be announced on Friday the 22nd of May at the STAMPlorations blog at 8:00 AM PDT.

A) For those, who join in by creating and linking, there will be prizes as follows:

– 1 Top Winner will get a $25 prize code to the STAMPlorations shop
– 1 Runner-Up will get a $15 prize code to the STAMPlorations shop
RULES: One project entry per person.

B) For those, who will be hopping (commenting on the blogs):

– 3 winners will get their choice of a $10 prize code OR any $7 product
– 3 winners will get a $10 prize code for the digital store
RULES: One project entry per person.

C) BONUS:

The first 7 persons to link up their project on the STAMPlorations blog will each win a spring themed Paper Goods Sampler Bag!! These bags come with 12+ pieces of ephemera, ATCs and card fronts.

How to Join the Fun 📏

1️⃣ Hop & Comment: Leave a comment below then head to the STAMPlorations blog to visit the  rest of the designers and leave some love on their posts as well. 

2️⃣ Create & Link: Upload your favorite new spring-themed project to the Linky tool at the bottom of the Spring Fling blog post.

As always, also feel free to use my discount code at the store:

Have fun hopping and creating!!!Good luck!!
xxx, Sanna

CARDS, MIXED MEDIA, MY STENCILS, STAMPLORATIONS

STAMPlorations April Anything Goes Challenge

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Hello everyone! It´s again time to share the STAMPlorations April “Anything Goes” challenge with you!

For this months challenge I´ve created a card using the Ephemera Edges Collage paper as my card background paper. On top of that I´ve added plenty of stenciling thru various STAMPlorations stencils from my line there ( Lattice, Leaves 2, Clustered Hearts and Tapestry). On top of the stenciled ink layers I´ve also added a light pink texture paste layer thru one more stencil (Leaves 1).

The sentiments are “Hey Sunshine” clear stickers from the STAMPlorations collection and I´ve matted them onto inked paper strips to make them stand out more from the background. The flowers are hand drawn from my 100 day project back in 2024 (watch the video here).

As always, you can use my discount code for your puchases at the STAMPlorations store:

I hope you join in with us on this months challenge! You can read about how to play along over here and the challenge rules are listed here. Happy crafting and see you at STAMPlorations challenges!!!
xx, Sanna

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New ATC spring projects – STAMPlorations

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Hello everyone! STAMPlorations has some gorgeous new ATC fronts out. I´ve created some cards with the new ATCs:

I started by creating gelli prints with ARTplorations stencils “Molecules”, “Evolution” and “Art Flowers 2” and my Gelli Arts gel plate. I used those collage papers as card backgrounds.

For the first card I created a cluster with Ephemeral Edges collage paper, a Retro Femme ATC and some green burlap. For additional decor I used white half pearls and STAMPlorations clear stickers.

The second card also has a gelli printed collage paper background and a stamped sentiment (Hello You stamp set). As a centerpiece I used the gorgeous Whimsical Homes ATC card. Decorated with small white half pearls on each edge.

For the last card I´ve used another gelli printed collage paper as a background. As a centerpiece a Color Me Spring ATC butterfly card. I´ve also added a strip of Ephemeral Edges collage paper to the ATC and some clear stickers. As a decor element, again some white half pearls here and there. I also added some stamping to the collage paper with Distress Oxide Inks and Art Marks 3 stamp set.

I loved creating cards with these ATCs! They are sturdy 325 gr paper, so you could use them various purposes. And the designs and colors are just dreamy!!

Like always, you can use my discount code at the store:

Happy crafting, shopping and happy Spring!!!!
xxx, Sanna