STAMPlorations inspiration #199

Welcome to another Tuesday inspiration from the STAMPlorations inspiration team where the team members feature stamps from one of our talented stamp designers.

Today I've chosen one of Big Grins stamps. Remember to get an extra 20% off when you place an order if you use my discount code STAMPGIRLMARIA.

STAMPlorations Funny Kinda Love stamp

pigment inks

white embossing powder

Have you seen our CUTplorations inspiration photo for January? It was my inspiration, as was the bokeh challenge at CAS Mix it Up. I decided to try bokeh on black cardstock with my neon pigment ink pads. This is what happens! BTW, here's a great video if you 've never given bokeh a try.

For more inspiration with this stamp set, check out this card. Or this one.

Remember, you could win yourself a $10 GC to the store just by leaving a comment on the January inspiration posts. Check out today's post here. So happy you stopped by.

I'm stopping by at:
CAS Mix Up - January

Craft Stamper - Take it Make it January
SSS Wednesday Challenge - Something New (bokeh on black CS)
Time Out - Loving

STAMPlorations inspiration #119

Happy Valentine's Day!

And welcome to Tuesday's inspiration from the STAMPlorations inspiration team! As you know, we're all featuring stamps from one of our talented stamp designers.

Today we're using Becca's Big Grins stamps. From now until Feb 20 you can get most of Big Grins stamps at 10% off in the STAMPlorations store!

It's Gelli plate print time here on the blog. Ready for a Valentine's Day inspired card using Funny Kinda Love?

I started with the stamp set and a print with Valentine-y acrylic paint colors. Since I need a card for a young couple that just got engaged I opted for the image and the "congrats" sentiment. I heat embossed the image white onto red CS. I heat embossed the sentiment (and the heart) red onto a scrap of the Gelli print. Was originally going to put the sentiment onto white CS but then liked the idea of it blending better into the BG, although still providing a bit of dimension. Not too much though, so it wouldn't compete with the image of the couple! I fussy cut both and adhered them. Stitched around the edges and my card was done!

And if you're interested, here is another card using Funny Kinda Love.

So from now until next Tuesday, Becca's Big Grins stamp line is 10% off. With the STAMPGIRLMARIA discount on top, now is definitely the time to pick up any of Becca's stamps on your wish list, don't you agree?