Hello my crafty and creative friends!
Happy Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day
and Welcome to Day #5
of
Blue Knights Rubber Stamps New Release Sneak Peek Week and GIVEAWAY!
Yes...
There will be a BIG BLUE KNIGHT New Release (20+ stamp sets)
Yes...
There will be a BIG BLUE KNIGHT New Release (20+ stamp sets)
on Sunday...
and Yes..
and Yes..
There's a giveaway right here at my blog...
SO be sure to leave a comment after each blog post this week.
You'll get one chance for each comment left.
I'll announce the names of the 2 winners here at my blog on Sunday.
(Giveaway is opened to those with a US mailing addresses)
And now...
some cards...
You'll get one chance for each comment left.
I'll announce the names of the 2 winners here at my blog on Sunday.
(Giveaway is opened to those with a US mailing addresses)
And now...
some cards...
created with the soon-to-be-released KIND WORDS BOUQUET stamp set
I created 3 different cards wit this stamp set...
each very different than the others.
In honor of Valentine's Day...
I created this first card.
I stamped the image and colored it with Copic markers.
After the image was colored...I die cut the image with a heart shaped die.
I used the die as a stencil...to add some light blue ink to the background.
By leaving the die cut shape in the die...the die acts like a stencil...
each very different than the others.
In honor of Valentine's Day...
I created this first card.
I stamped the image and colored it with Copic markers.
After the image was colored...I die cut the image with a heart shaped die.
I used the die as a stencil...to add some light blue ink to the background.
By leaving the die cut shape in the die...the die acts like a stencil...
masking the outer edges of the die cut shape..
(in this case..the heart shaped image piece).
When the inking was complete...I removed the die
When the inking was complete...I removed the die
and had a nice crisp clean white edge around the heart.
I chose a Love themed sentiment...
hand cut the sentiment banner and the mat for the banner...
added the second part of the sentiment to the matted water color look print paper...
and this is what I wound up with.
hand cut the sentiment banner and the mat for the banner...
added the second part of the sentiment to the matted water color look print paper...
and this is what I wound up with.
For the second card...
I wanted to create a card that is great
for those who aren't into coloring...or might be hesitant to color a detailed image.
First...I inked the background color with 4 different ink colors...
Next...I stamped the image with Versamark ink...
First...I inked the background color with 4 different ink colors...
Next...I stamped the image with Versamark ink...
and heat embossed the image with white fine detail embossing powder.
I chose a beautiful turquoise-like metallic card stock for matting.
and added a sentiment from Blue Knight's BIRTHDAY WISHES stamp set
cut and matted the sentiment piece...
and to finish the card I added a few clear Nuvo Drops
I chose a beautiful turquoise-like metallic card stock for matting.
and added a sentiment from Blue Knight's BIRTHDAY WISHES stamp set
cut and matted the sentiment piece...
and to finish the card I added a few clear Nuvo Drops
Okay my non-coloring friends...
Here ya go..
Lots of color
Here ya go..
Lots of color
without coloring.
I decided to make the last version of this card a water colored card
for a third and different look.
I added a sentiment...
I added a sentiment...
and matted the image piece with black card stock...
For the largest mat layer...I chose a print that complemented the water coloring.
For the largest mat layer...I chose a print that complemented the water coloring.
You can see the print mat layer in this photo...
KIND WORDS BOUQUET is full of surprises...
It's very versatile...
and can take on different looks based how how you choose to add color.
I'm glad that I added color 3 different ways
I'm glad that I added color 3 different ways
and I hope that today's cards inspire YOU
to explore all kinds of possibilities with color...
whether it be markers...pencils..ink...or embossing.
This wonderful stamp will be available
This wonderful stamp will be available
at the BLUE KNIGHT RUBBER STAMPS web site this Sunday
along with lots of other new release stamp sets!
Thanks for joining me for Day #5 of
Thanks for joining me for Day #5 of
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Sneak - Peek Week!
Don't forget to leave a comment below...to be "in" on the GIVEAWAY.
(And...it's not to late to leave a comment
Don't forget to leave a comment below...to be "in" on the GIVEAWAY.
(And...it's not to late to leave a comment
under the blog posts for Day#1..2..3 and 4)
Have a great day , my friends...
See you tomorrow...for Sneak-Peek Day #6 !
Michelle.
Have a great day , my friends...
See you tomorrow...for Sneak-Peek Day #6 !
Michelle.
Very pretty stamp set. I like all the cards, but the heart is perfect for today!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heidi...this was a fun stamp set to create with...so many possibilities!
DeleteLove the second card...easy peasey~ Your coloring of the Kindness Bouquet is lovely. Thanks for sharing your talent, Michelle.
ReplyDeleteThank YOU....and Thanks so much for visiting today and following along!
DeleteMichelle, I love the idea of using the die shape to cut out the flower image and then shading the image. Clever! Might have to try this! Love all these flowers by Blue Knight. TFS!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteIt's always EXTRA fun creating cards when one stamp or stamp set inspire so many different possibilities..
For me...This was one of those stamps!
Hi Michelle!!! Thanks for showing us the new cards!!! I’ve been looking forward to seeing all the different techniques you have been using!!! Great inspiration!!! I need to start making some more cards!!! Thanks again!!! Have a fabulous day creating!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Paula!
DeleteThe white embossed version is perfect for trying out your new brushes!
What a gorgeous bouquet and what beautiful cards! I love how you did each of these!
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch Jean!
DeleteOMG--one is prettier than the next. I love them all. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much El!
DeleteWhat a great stamp set and you used it so well on your wonderful cards. All are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Verna!
DeleteLove the flowers in the vases.
ReplyDeleteThanks John
DeleteI love each and everyone of you charming cards. I know ur favorite images are flowers. Your love shows through with each and every card you createdπππ
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kat....
DeleteI truly enjoyed creating each and every one of this weeks cards...
Wow more beautiful cards Michelle
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Theresa!
DeleteThey’re all beautiful, but I love the middle one the most! Did you emboss the image before water coloring? I have watercolor paper on my shopping list & will be looking for some watercolor videos on your YouTube!
ReplyDeleteHI Diane....
DeleteThe middle card wasn't water colored... :)
It was inked with an assortment of ink pads...
After the card stock was inked...I stamped the image with Versamark..and heat embossed with white EP
Thanks! Nice to know I already have those supplies on hand! π
DeleteMichelle,love the versatility for the stamp!
ReplyDeleteThey all are so beautiful in there own way!
In this day 5 they are all my favorite! Love the color’s in all , and the white embossing powder is a wonderful touch ! And brings out the turquoise !
Can’t wait for day #6! ππ’ππ’ππ
BIG thanks to you, my always so kind friend.
DeleteLove the turquoise! So pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Danya!
DeleteWow! Hard to believe it's only one set! Gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch Patti!
DeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisha!
DeleteBeautiful cards. My first time on your site.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sharon!
DeleteSo glad that you visited the blog!
So pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly!
DeleteI love how the middle card turned out! All are beautiful, but for some reason, the middle card just awwwes me!
ReplyDeleteLynn!
DeleteYou can do that!
The middle card is a very easy card to make.... (I promise ;) )
Beautiful floral bouquet stamp! I especially love the first one with the stamp in a heart shape! Very lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Cindy!
DeleteMichelle the first card is my favorite since I love those colors and love anything with hearts - but they are all great cards. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Debbie!
DeleteI love all three techniques. Can't decide which I looked best and it made me really love this set.
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch Shelly!
DeleteThis is a great stamp....it's very versatile, I think
Love the technique of using the die as a stencil and the bonus of a border around it.
ReplyDeleteYES Susan!
DeleteCAS loving me is always happy when things re looking clean...neat and crisp..Using the die as a stencil always helps with that when inking.
All of the stamps are just beautiful and you created some fabulous cards! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kelly!
DeleteMichelle,gorgeous cards love them all πππ’πΉ
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