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**GIVEAWAY** CAS-UAL FRIDAYS STAMPS March Release Blog Hop

March 31, 2017

Happy Friday! Today’s post is perfect for celebrating Fridays, because CAS-ual Fridays Stamps just released brand-stinking-new products!

We are celebrating this release with a special blog hop and I am so honored to be a part of it. Are you ready to check out some projects I have to share? Make sure to scroll all the way down because there are fun giveaways as well!

First project I prepared was using the Modern Petals stamp set – It comes with various designs, great for creating backgrounds or focal points! I took out the biggest image from the set and stamp multiple times using three different blue shades of inks. You can see that it goes from light blue to dark blue, creating perfect tone for a male or female.

I also off stamped a bit when working on this background. You can see that the image overs the whole top portion of the card but it covers partially as it moves down.

For the sentiment, I used So Pretty stamp set and heat sent the sentiment with white embossing powder on a black card stock. Natural twine goes really well with a black card stock, so I jumbled up a few strands to create a “mat” for the sentiment, and added few sequins as a final touch.

For the 2nd card I used one of my favorite stamp from the release, Floating. It is so cute! I wanted something warm and colorful for this card, so watercolor background was the route I took. I mixed a bit of yellow, orange, and green colors to set the tone. Any watercolor medium would work for this.

After the background colors were fully dried, I stamped the floral hot air balloons in black ink multiple times using MISTI to get a crisp and dark coverage. I added the sentiment from the set with a bright blue ink for a contrast, added a couple of clear drops for a finishing touch.

I hope you enjoyed my projects! Which stamp set is your favorite from the release? What’s on your wishlist? I’d LOVE to hear from you!! Please share below in the comment section. Next stop on the hop is Kelly, make sure to stop by and leave her some love!

SUPPLIES

See below for all the products used in today’s project. Click SSS for Simon Says Stamp, EH for Ellen Hutson, or AMZ for Amazon. I participate in several affiliate programs where I get a small commission at no additional cost to you when products are purchased through links I share here. Thank you for your support!


GIVEAWAYS

  1. Be a winner of $20 gift certificate to CAS-ual Fridays Stamps shop! Make sure to leave a comment below and other stops no this hop to maximize your chance to win some goodies! 5 randomly chosen winners from participating blogs will enjoy the prize. Giveaway closes on Saturday, April 1st, 11:59pm EST.
  2. CAS-ual Fridays Stamps is also giving away one $50 gift certificate!! To enter this give away, leave a comment on their blog and one lucky winner will be selected! Giveaway closes on Saturday, April 1st, 11:59pm EST.

All winners will be announced on Sunday, April 2nd. Good luck!

BLOG HOP

Please see below for full list of wonderful designers participating in this blog hop!

  • CAS-usal Fridays Stamps
  • Lydia Evans
  • Laurel Beard
  • Nicole Picadura — YOU ARE HERE
  • Kelly Griglione
  • Jeanne Jachna
  • Vicki Dutcher
  • Irit Shalom
  • Taheerah Atchia
  • Shona Chambers
  • Lisa Bankes-Lahiff
  • Nora Noll
  • Kimberly Bliss Rendino

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Nicole
Cardmaker, stamper, watercolor enthusiast, and planner lover

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59 Comments


Preeti D.
March 31, 2017 at 7:24 am
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wow such pretty cards 🙂 totally love the floating stamp set ! the vibrant water colored background you’ve created is perfect. thanks for sharing



Sarah
March 31, 2017 at 7:27 am
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The balloon is pretty and has lots of detail for sure. But I love the modern petal card! It’s bold and I love the fade on colors. Fun!



Janet Zeppa
March 31, 2017 at 7:38 am
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I love the watercolour behind the hot air balloon! I think So Pretty might be my favourite.



Mary Holshouser
March 31, 2017 at 8:06 am
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Love the balloon. The background is so
pretty and fills in the balloon os
nicely. Great card.
thanks for sharing.



Gwendolyn
March 31, 2017 at 8:08 am
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What a creative way to create a background with ombre in ombre look, love it!



Sharon
March 31, 2017 at 8:16 am
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Beautiful cards! Like the versatility of the Floating stamp.



Shelly
March 31, 2017 at 8:26 am
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Awesome cards!



sandie munro
March 31, 2017 at 8:54 am
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I do love your arty look



Karen L K
March 31, 2017 at 9:45 am
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Very nice ombre look! That hot air balloon looks great over the watercoloring!



Kelley
March 31, 2017 at 9:45 am
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Love love the floating stamp along with what you did with it. It is definitely on my to buy list.



Avra Williams
March 31, 2017 at 9:54 am
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Love your balloon card!



Carla Hundley
March 31, 2017 at 10:04 am
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Lovely work on your
cards. I love the second
card with the balloon.
Very pretty and I do
love this set.
Carla from Utha



Heidi
March 31, 2017 at 10:32 am
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The blue watercoloring with Modern Petals is so pretty. Perfect for a masculine style card!



Julie Wexler
March 31, 2017 at 11:49 am
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Love your use of the modern petals stamp- one of my top faves in the release… leaving a corner unstamped gives a more whimsical touch, and you have my creative wheels turning re: other backgrounds I have that could depart from the fully structured , fully stamped look



Daria Zender
March 31, 2017 at 12:09 pm
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Love the ombre look on the first card – and, I agree, it would be a good card for male or female. Your pretty watercolor bg is perfect for that sweet balloon image.



vicki dutcher
March 31, 2017 at 12:52 pm
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Awesome use of ombre with that blue card!



Nora
March 31, 2017 at 1:18 pm
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Oh these cards are pretty!! I LOVE the blue, modern petals card. It is so pretty!!



Cynthia Cole
March 31, 2017 at 2:02 pm
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Great cards using the new stamps.



Elise S.
March 31, 2017 at 2:03 pm
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These are beautiful! I especially love that blue ombre design 🙂



Annie Solomon
March 31, 2017 at 2:14 pm
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Love both your cards, but the using the stamp from Floating is especially cool. I can’t believe how pretty it is. when I do watercolor washes, they just come out looking like a bunch of blobs, lol. Nice to see how it’s done!



Marcia
March 31, 2017 at 2:18 pm
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Cute cards! Love the twine bundle behind the sentiment!



Naama E
March 31, 2017 at 2:25 pm
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Love your air balloon card! It’s such an awesome stamp and your design combines vibrant and delicate perfectly – just gorgeous ❤



Kathleen Mc
March 31, 2017 at 2:51 pm
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Lovely cards. Not easy to get this range over here in the UK.
Loving the Floating image. Unusual.
Kathleen Mc x



Dawn Skene
March 31, 2017 at 3:11 pm
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Beautiful cards! My favorite set is Modern Petals.



Michele Gross
March 31, 2017 at 3:47 pm
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I love these!! I’m so glad you could join us for our first big release blog hop! It was so much fun having you along 🙂



Dana M
March 31, 2017 at 4:17 pm
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Fabulous cards Nicole! I love the bold graphics of the blue card and the bold water coloring on the second.



Sue ld
March 31, 2017 at 5:31 pm
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I like the pretty shades of blue on the first one and the watercolor background for the floral balloon.



Lynnea Hollendonner
March 31, 2017 at 6:16 pm
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Both of these are delightful…but I’m in love with the blues in the Modern Petals card!



Janet Ingraham
March 31, 2017 at 8:32 pm
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Great water coloring. So pretty



Rose W
March 31, 2017 at 8:33 pm
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Neat cards! I really like the last card and hope to try it soon. Thanks for sharing.



Teresa Doyle
March 31, 2017 at 9:14 pm
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These are great Nicole. My #1 fav in this release is the So Pretty sentiment set. ♥ it!



Cheryl Jones
March 31, 2017 at 9:49 pm
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Hi Nicole,

I love the 1st card, especially the colors. But my favorite is the one with the hot air balloon.

Cheryl Jones



Michelle W
March 31, 2017 at 11:11 pm
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Such pretty cards Nicole!



Gilda (McStamper)
March 31, 2017 at 11:40 pm
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Love your great cards. The blues are beautiful.



Jan
April 1, 2017 at 12:10 am
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Love them! They’re so pretty



Susan White
April 1, 2017 at 4:02 am
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Very pretty cards! I love the hot air balloon too.



FeM
April 1, 2017 at 5:00 am
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You cards are pretty. I like the background you created with the petals set.



Maye M. L.
April 1, 2017 at 6:40 am
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Amazing cards. Your blue ombré card is very attractive. I love the porential these sets pack. Cheers



Angie
April 1, 2017 at 11:51 am
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Love your style! Great cards and showcase of the new sets!



Lady Joyful (Charlotte E)
April 1, 2017 at 12:09 pm
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Such beautiful cards! I adore the balloon from the Floating stamp set, and the watercolour background you created highlights it perfectly.



Carmela Hubler
April 1, 2017 at 12:30 pm
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Love your card with the floral balloon. Very cute and unique stamp. Your cards are beautiful.



Denise Bryant
April 1, 2017 at 12:51 pm
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Pretty cards! Love that hot air balloon!



Holly Paplow
April 1, 2017 at 1:27 pm
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Blue is my favorite color so I really like the thinking of you card!



Linda Gorman
April 1, 2017 at 1:58 pm
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Thanks for sharing! I love your cards!!!



NatQuebec
April 1, 2017 at 2:00 pm
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Very nice cards



Carey Nusbaum
April 1, 2017 at 2:48 pm
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Awesome cards! I love your blue card because that is my favorite color, and I love your background! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!



Lauren Lovato
April 1, 2017 at 3:08 pm
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Ooh I love the fading blues on the first card! Lovely work!!



Laurie
April 1, 2017 at 3:09 pm
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Cute cards! I love the blue one.



Regina Cooper
April 1, 2017 at 3:24 pm
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I love the way you use inks, reinkers. My two favs are the modern petals and the floral hot air balloon set. Your cards are beautiful!



Kerys
April 1, 2017 at 4:58 pm
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Love your cards! Love the blue flower petal card – how you used the 3 different shades of blue. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂



Kirsty Vittetoe
April 1, 2017 at 5:44 pm
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Ahhhh… so beautiful!



Larissa Heskett
April 1, 2017 at 6:08 pm
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BEAUTIFUL Projects!! LOVE the First one especially!! =) THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!



Carla Hundley
April 1, 2017 at 6:40 pm
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Gorgeous cards and
I love the Floating
stamp.
Carla from Utah



Tammy B
April 1, 2017 at 6:57 pm
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Your cards are amazing! I really like the floating stamp set. It’s so pretty.



Kara
April 1, 2017 at 8:20 pm
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So darn gorgeous!! Thinking of you is stunning



Denise
April 2, 2017 at 4:47 am
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Love your cards and the beautiful backgrounds. That air balloon is such a great image. Thanks for sharing.



Andrea Shell
April 2, 2017 at 6:07 am
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Fabulous cards! Love the ombre background with Modern Petals.



Heidi
April 5, 2017 at 9:21 am
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I just love the backgrounds on these cards, they are so different but awesome!



Anj
April 11, 2017 at 11:50 am
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Gorgeous!



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