Thursday, November 20, 2014

day 4 of STAMPlorations november release hop


Welcome to Day 4 of the November Stamp Release Blog Hop here at STAMPlorations! For complete info on our hop, including how you can win stamps, click here.

Today, we're putting the spotlight on CityGirl, another fabulous stamp set that Shirley Bampton designed. We'll be picking one commenter to win this set so c'mon fashionistas, leave a comment here and on the rest of the STAMPlorations girls' posts for a chance to win.

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I made two cards. Challenged as I am when it comes to coloring, I went B/W on the first one.


Only added Glossy Accents to her shades and some pink lips. I think it works well with the doodled frame. For some pizazz I added a sentiment die cut from stamped vellum and the secondary sentiment from the set. And that smidgen of Freckled Fawn thin washi? I think it's so cool ;)

TIP: Make a dot in the corners of your card before doodling a frame. Gives you a starting point and destination for your eye/pen when you draw the lines.

More B/W on the second one, but I added some paper piecing with PP from Basic Grey's PBJ. And a heat embossed sentiment and two black gems.


Remember to comment on all the stops to increase your chances of winning stamp sets. Good luck.

*** The stops in the hop*** 
Debra | Deepti | Kylie | Maria | Monika | Nonni | Shery | Shirley |Vicki

22 comments:

Jerrie said...

The stylish birthday rocks!

Anonymous said...

Hi Maria. Love the doodled border and touches of colour on your first card, very stylish. And your second 'best legs forward' card is simply cool, great use of this girlie stamp! have a lovely day! hugs Monika xxx

New Creations said...

Love the image simply stamped with shades for a style and doodling a border around her make it cool. And love the paper piecing on second one and highlighting the image!

shirley-bee said...

Oh wow, Maria! These are fabulous! I love the b/w card with the sketchy border and pop of colour, and the second card is inspired - I love the row of legs with the one image highlighted so boldly. Love those stripy tights!

Becca Cruger said...

That second card just gets me! You have such a way with using images unexpectedly and this one seriously just gives a wow factor! Amazing work!

Vicki Dutcher said...

How AWESOME! I love the partial image use!!

joy said...

totally awesome cards!! I love both of them!

lbwright22-loopylou said...

two incredible cards. You are brilliant at doing B&W with just a touch of colour- soo stunning

cm said...

Classy and oh, so stylish! The more often I see that trendy coat, the more I want one...in every colour imaginable! Your second card...WOW!! I'll take a pair of those stockings, too! Fabulous showcase!
~c

Darnell said...

Two more outstanding cards, Maria! I especially love that second card with the stylin' stockings! I love, love this design!! Hugs, Darnell

Iris said...

Great cards - love that mysterious looking lady on the first one and the fancy stockings on the second.
isoscia at aol dot com

JenniferE said...

Love the splash of pink on the first card and love the red and stockings popping on the second card.

Indy's Designs said...

Wow! Both are fabulous! Love the repeated legs--great way to use the stamp!

My Paper Epiphany said...

We can always rely on you to be original - I just love both your cards!

Christine Kiehl said...

Wow, you are so creative!! I love how you used the legs in the second card, so cool! I like how you think, your style! Inspiring for sure! Thank you for all your shares on the fun new hop!

Rubeena I. said...

lovely cards!!

Sari / Granne said...

Fab details!

Loll said...

Two creative and unique designs Maria --- awesome! Loll xx

Anita in France said...

Stylish and so chic, Maria ... the chevron stockings are stunning! Anita :)

Unknown said...

Very clever use of this stamp,like it

Unknown said...

That is just fabulous, both of them. At quick look I didn't realize the letters on stamped vellum on first one. Just enough colours to make it interesting and inspiring. And the second one makes a point BIG time.
Great cards.

(AJ) ArtJypsy said...

Fun. love both of your cards.

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