Scraps & Stamps

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!

Nicole March 31, 2017
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59 Comments

  1. wow such pretty cards 🙂 totally love the floating stamp set ! the vibrant water colored background you’ve created is perfect. thanks for sharing

  2. 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!

  4. Love the balloon. The background is so
    pretty and fills in the balloon os
    nicely. Great card.
    thanks for sharing.

  10. Love love the floating stamp along with what you did with it. It is definitely on my to buy list.

  12. Lovely work on your
    cards. I love the second
    card with the balloon.
    Very pretty and I do
    love this set.
    Carla from Utha

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  20. 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!

  22. Love your air balloon card! It’s such an awesome stamp and your design combines vibrant and delicate perfectly – just gorgeous ❤

  26. Fabulous cards Nicole! I love the bold graphics of the blue card and the bold water coloring on the second.

  27. I like the pretty shades of blue on the first one and the watercolor background for the floral balloon.

  31. These are great Nicole. My #1 fav in this release is the So Pretty sentiment set. ♥ it!

  32. Hi Nicole,

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

    Cheryl Jones

  38. Amazing cards. Your blue ombré card is very attractive. I love the porential these sets pack. Cheers

  41. Love your card with the floral balloon. Very cute and unique stamp. Your cards are beautiful.

  46. 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!

  50. Love your cards! Love the blue flower petal card – how you used the 3 different shades of blue. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

  56. Love your cards and the beautiful backgrounds. That air balloon is such a great image. Thanks for sharing.