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2020 Spring Fling Blog Hop and Linky Party

Hello everyone! Welcome to the STAMPlorations Spring Fling Blog Hop and Linky Party! We’re kicking off this Spring season in a fun way.

For this blog hope today, I made this Spring themed mixed media card to share with you all.

I am a believer that we all are meant to bloom in wherever we are planted and strive through any circumstances. Life is a gift. Don’t give up, bloom my friends… bloom!

On my mixed media card, I used: Petals 2 – ARTplorations Stencil – Helen G. Designs , Brick Wall – ARTplorations Stencil – Helen G. Designs, Leaf Prints 3 – ARTplorations Stencil, Inspirational #1 – Clear Stickers, Mixed Media Elements Stamp Set, Mixed Media Grunge, Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies – CUTplorations, Color Confetti – ShakerBlends

I used heavyweight cardstock for the background because I did several layers with stencils and various mediums.

I used basic stencil by adding Distress Oxide ink pads on the stencil with blending brush, and also stamping with stencil technique.

When I was done building up the stenciled background, I added a thin layer of white gesso around the cardstock to mute some of the colors. And I added some Gelatos around the edges of the cardstock for some shading. After that I dried it with craft heater.

Next, I used second generation stamping and third generation stamping technique to add extra texture on the background with the stamps and VersaFine Clair ink pads.

I dries the whole panel one more time to make sure all dried well and then I cut it with the medium size stitch rectangle die. I added the background panel on a white card with permanent adhesive runner.

I added the sticker sentiment on a piece of white cardstock. After that, I trimmed it with paper trimmer. Then, I added the sentiment label on the card with 3D foam tape.

I embellished the card with some of the circle sequins from the Confetti Shaker Blend pack using dries-clear permanent glue.

I hope this card brings some smiles on your face and give a spark of idea to create. For more Spring Fling inspirations, head over STAMPlorations Blog.

GIVEAWAY

There several ways for you to have chances to win the amazing prizes. You can join the linky party at STAMPlorations Blog, leave comment on STAMPlorations Blog, and leave comment on each designer’s blog. Commenting and linking up end on Sunday, May 31. The winners announced on June 10 in the May winners announcement post at STAMPlorations blog.

SPRING FLING SALE

All throughout May, all products in the SPRING FLING section are 15% off instantly + 20% using code STAMPGIRLHELEN and that means you can save up to 35% off on your order!!!

Thank you so much for hopping by my blog today. I hope you all stay safe and healthy… Have a wonderful day!

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Thursday Coffee Break | Have Faith, Stay Strong 3D Card

Hello everyone! It’s Thursday… It is time to take a little coffee break with me. To be honest with you all, I really need a good break after all this “stay at home” situation. Simply, having a girls’ night out with my girl-friends will do. We love to just go out, have coffee, dinner, and talk talk talk.

But… My friends… we all are maybe feeling stuck and helpless right, still have faith that things will get better and stay strong because we all are in this together.

“And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭11:22‬ ‭ESV‬‬

I made this card for you all today for the Thursday Coffee Break at Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog.

On my card today, I used Peony Hugs Digital Stamp Set and Wild & Whimsy Digital Paper Pack from Graciellie Design.

I colored them with SN Illustrator Markers and Sparkle Clear Brush.

Visit my post at Coffee Loving Blog for a simple tutorial how to make the 3D shape on the mug.

I hope this will bring joy and hope in your heart, and smiles on your face today. May you all have a caffeinated, fabulous. Thank you so much for stopping by!

“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭27:14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

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Clear Scraps | Mixed Media CAS Card ~ Be Still

Hello everyone… Today, I would like to share a mixed media card that I want to share with you all.

I share the tutorial at Clear Scraps Blog on how to create this mixed media CAS card using the 6″ Hibiscus Flower Stencil and 3 x 12 Peace Be Still Stencil, and watercolor paint, texture paste, fine glitter, Gelatos (or any coloring medium you prefer), permanent pen.

You can create any kind of projects using Clear Scraps stencils. They have various sizes at the store. Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

I hope this card will bring you joy and comfort, a reminder that you can be still in the Lord and wait upon the LORD, knowing there is hope in Him and that He is the mighty God who will send help.

“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37:7‬a ‭NLT‬‬

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46:10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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#SpreadJoyNotGerms Blog Hop | Find Joy

WELCOME TO THE AMAZING #spreadjoynotgerms BLOG HOP!!!! This is the LARGEST Blog Hop I ever participate! We are spreading joy through creativity this week and we are here supporting each other because #weallinthistogether ❤️

There are 31 Sponsors!!!  The prizes will be randomly drawn from all the blogs and all the comments. To enter the giveaway… You can leave as many comments on as many blogs as you can! You will find discounts and freebies offered by these companies. 

Deadline to enter is April 24 for prizes. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 27 on Catherine and Alexandra’s blogs.  You can list a few of the prizes and all the info will be found on Catherine Pooler’s blog and Hedgehog Hollow’s blog.

This is a HUGE BLOG HOP…. if you ever get lost, please go back to Catherine’s and Alexandra’s blogs. And you should arrive from KARY LIM. And today… Here’s my card using the stamps, stencils and sequins from STAMPlorations.

I heat embossed using the Petals 3 ARTPlorations Stencil and sprinkle with some Color Burst powder on it. After that I cut it with circle dies. I cut another dark blue cardstock with stitched circle die. I stacked them together with permanent adhesive glue. I added it on a white card.

I stamped the Say It Big – Joy Stamp Set with VersaFine Clair Ink Pad on a white cardstock and then fussy cut it. I added the sentiment on the card with 3D foam tape.

I added some of the mini gold stars from the Color Confetti ShakerBlends sequins.

That’s my CAS card. I hope this give you some joy and smiles on your face today.

“My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything.”
‭‭James‬ ‭1:2-4‬ ‭NET‬‬

EXTRA GIVEAWAY – ENDED

Shery is so generous to let me give this extra giveaway…. I am giving away a $10 gift code to STAMPlorations Store. Leave comment here on my blog post by April 24, at 11:59 PM EST. I will draw the winner and will announce on April 27 on my blog and STAMPlorations blog.

WINNER IS: ELIZABETH ROBERTS. CONGRATULATIONS! I have contacted the winner via email. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

And…. before you go to the next hop… I have a special discount code for you to use on STAMPlorarions Store. You can save 20% on all your order by using: STAMPGIRLHELEN at check out.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! You next stop is VON MARIE. Stay safe and healthy!

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Clear Scraps | Simple Blending Technique With Stencil

Alleluia! Rejoice… He has risen from the death! He has has overcome the death and this give us hope. We have a reason to rejoice in this season even though we are living in the hard situation these days.

Today, I am sharing a a simple blending technique with stencil tutorial at Clear Scraps Blog. It is a basic, quick and easy technique I used to make these Easter cards. I used Clear Scraps 4×6 Sunrise Stencil.

And the Easter stamp set and die set are from A Jillian Vance Design. The dye ink pads I used areCatherine Pooler Inks (Tiara, Tiki Torch, Tutti Frutti) and VersaFine Clair Nocturne.

You can create any kind of background with this simple blending colors with stencil technique and Clear Scraps stencils. I hope you will give it a try.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Have a wonderful day!