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{Spotlight Project} Shirley Adds Black Marks

Hi Guys! I thought I'd explore adding black marks to get some funky modern cards.

{Throwback Thursday} Carol Does Clean and Funky Cards

Hey, STAMPlorations friends! Welcome to another Throwback Thursday post. On the last Thursday of the month, the STAMPgirls will be sharing new projects inspired by a previous STAMPlorations project...either one they made themselves or made by another STAMPgirl. And every month, we'll draw one lucky crafter to win a $15 gift code -- randomly drawn from all comments left on the Throwback Thursday post for the month, as well as from the featured designer's blog.

Today STAMPgirl Carol shares her creative takes inspired by a past project and using various STAMPlorations products.

    

{Inspirations Project Post #256}

Hello STAMPlorations Friends! Welcome to Tuesday's Inspiration Posts. Today the girls are hoping to boost your creative mojo with their nature inspired projects showcasing stamps, dies, stencils and stickers of their choice.

We'll still randomly draw a winner from all the comments left on our Inspiration posts, have a look and leave a comment for your entry to win a $10 gift certificate.

 

 

 

{Sticker Monday} Fun CAS Cards by Tenia

Happy Monday, STAMPlorations friends! We're back with Sticker Monday. Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, the STAMPgirls will be sharing projects showcasing our line of fun clear stickers. And every month, we'll draw one lucky crafter to win a $15 gift code -- randomly drawn from all comments left on the Sticker Monday posts for the month, as well as from the featured designer's blog.

From January to March, STAMPgirl Tenia is sharing her super cool projects that combine clear stickers with various STAMPlorations products. Today, Tenia has 3 super CAS cards done in her trendy and fun style.

    

{Stencil Sunday} Stenciling on Beautiful Backgrounds by Sue

Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! It's time for another helping of stencil inspiration this month. You'll get to see projects that show off how to creatively use ARTplorations stencils. And each month, we'll pick one winner of a $15 gift code -- the winner will be drawn from all comments left on the Stencil Sunday posts for the month, as well as from the designers' blogs.

STAMPgirl Sue used stencils over beautifully blended backgrounds to create her cards.

  

{Mixed Media Tutorial} Monoprinting in Transparent Layers

Welcome to my second Mixed Media tutorial! Today I am sharing a technique with the Gelli plate (or other similar product) but not in the traditional way...Unlike opaque and messy acrylic paints I used pigment inks in transparent layers in a more controlled approach.

{February 2020 Stamp Release Hop Winners}

Many thanks to everyone who joined us last week on our stamp release hop. We've drawn the winners from all comments left on the hop posts and designers' posts:

Winner of a $20 gift code:

unclaimed

Winner of her choice of stamp set from the new release:

nancy dempsey - claimed

Extra prizes -- 3 winners of $10 gift code:

Jean - claimed

Greta - claimed

kiwimeskreations - claimed

Congratulations to the winners! Please claim your prize on or before February 29. Send an email to [email protected] with the subject, "February stamp release winner". Gift code winners, please specify which store you would like to use your prize on: the main store or the digital store. Stamp set winner, please specify the stamp set from the new release you wish to receive and include your complete mailing address in your email.

Thanks again for hopping with us! The new stamps are available in the store...only a few of them left...just head to the new release section. Stay tuned for another fun hop next month, as STAMPgirl Helen has 6 brand new stencils coming to the store! And then in April, we'll be back with our 2nd Spring Fling event!

{Spotlight Project} Deepti Makes Use Of Tiny Stamps

Hello friends! Deepti here and welcome to my Spotlight feature. Today I am focusing on making use of the tiny stamp images. I decided to use tiny stamp images to build a bigger image. I made a birthday card using a little floral image. You can make variations to the same by using other images like stars, butterflies, hearts or even snowflakes for a winter card. You can also build some other image instead of a balloon... like a butterfly or a big star. Possibilities are endless. Let me show you...

{Digital Wednesday} Maria Does Cards with Digital Stamps Four Ways

Happy Wednesday! Digital Wednesday is back and every 3rd Wednesday in January, February, and March, STAMPgirl Maria will be sharing her creations spotlighting our digital images either by themselves or together with other STAMPlorations products. We'll draw one lucky crafter to win a $15 gift code -- randomly drawn from all comments left on the Digital Wednesday post for the month, as well as from the featured designer's blog.

STAMPgirl Maria created four cards using digi stamps four different ways.

  

  

{Inspiration Project Post #255}

Hello STAMPlorations Friends! Welcome to Tuesday's Inspiration Posts. Today the girls have another Spring filled showcase for you using stamps and dies of their choice.

We'll still randomly draw a winner from all the comments left on our Inspiration posts, have a look and leave a comment for your entry to win a $10 gift certificate.

 

 

 

{Things with Wings} Wing-Themed Cards by Jane and Tanja

Hello, STAMPlorations friends! It's time for another Things with Wings post. On the 3rd Monday of October, December, February, and April, STAMPgirls Jane and Tanja will be sharing wing-themed projects. And every other month, we'll draw one lucky crafter to win a $15 gift code -- randomly drawn from all comments left on the Things with Wings post for the month, as well as from the featured designers' blogs.

  

  

{Stencil Sunday} Shirley Creates Cards Using 4 Techniques with 1 Stencil

Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! We have a new batch of stencil inspiration today. You'll get to see projects that show off how to creatively use ARTplorations stencils. And each month, we'll pick one winner of a $15 gift code -- the winner will be drawn from all comments left on the Stencil Sunday posts for the month, as well as from the designers' blogs.

STAMPgirl Shirley has created 4 stunning cards using just one stencil.

  

  

{DAY FIVE} February 2020 Stamp Release: Reprise + Comment to Win!

The week flew by fast! Here we are on the final day of our February 2020 stamp release hop. Each day in the last four days, you've seen the new stamp sets in this release. If you happen to be late to the party, you can find the previous 4 posts here, here, here, and here + prizes up for grabs.

In this final post, the Inspiration team shares a few more projects featuring the new stamps.