STAMPlorations Holiday TAGplorations Challenge

Hello! It's TAGplorations challenge time at STAMPlorations, and all we want you to do is create a tag (or a card/journal/scrapbook page with a tag on it) on any holiday theme, and upload it to our Holiday TAGplorations challenge for a chance to win any of these prizes:

• $25 prize code to ONE (1) randomly drawn participant to the Holiday TAGplorations Challenge whose project features a STAMPlorations product
• $15 prize code to ONE (1) randomly drawn participant to the Holiday TAGplorations challenge
• Choice of Tag Dies to ONE (1) randomly drawn participant to the Holiday TAGplorations challenge
• $7 prize code to THREE (3) randomly drawn commenters

And that's not all - when you're shopping in the store, if you use my code STAMPGIRLSHIRLEY during checkout, not only will you get 20% off all stamps, stencils and dies, but a paper goods sampler ($7 value) will automatically be added to your order.

Here's my tag:

I've used my Bee's Knees Layered Poinsettias stamp set, and a diecut from the Christmas Sentiments Phrase Dies set.

Join in the fun over at STAMPlorations, and don't forget to use my code ;)

STAMPlorations - Retro Gratitude

"STAMPcuts™ are ready-to-use die-cut typography pieces that add bold, beautifully layered sentiments to cards, journals, scrapbook pages, and creative projects.

So these aren't simply "sentiments" -- they're "die-cut typography pieces".

Retro Gratitude brings together 15 ready-to-use die-cut typography pieces featuring layered retro lettering in warm autumn-inspired colors. From heartfelt focal sentiments to versatile single-word pieces, this collection makes it easy to add personality and dimension to cards, scrapbook pages, journals, mixed-media projects, and more.

For my first card, I simply used a card front from Quick Cards #13 Autumn Leaves, and a sentiment from the Retro Gratitude pack.

For my second card, I've used an ATC from Sweet Autumn ATC pack and Leaf Prints 4 stencil for the background.

Check out the full range of STAMPcuts™ over at STAMPlorations, and while you're there you can get 20% off stamps, dies and stencils using my code STAMPGIRLSHIRLEY.

STAMPlorations Perfect Pairs - Serene Winter Part 2

 

Hello!  You saw my two cards on Tuesday using nothing but STAMPlorations Perfect Pairs (apart from my ink and cardstock).  Today I've made a couple more using additional supplies.

For the first card I stencilled white texture paste through the Dots All Over stencil, and added Stickles to the snow globe and blades.

For the second card I chose the barrel of pine cones and teamed it with some Analog Grunge paper and the Merry Christmas from Christmas Sentiments Phrase Dies.

Check out the full range of Perfect Pairs over at STAMPlorations, and while you're there you can get 20% off stamps, dies and stencils using my code STAMPGIRLSHIRLEY.

Seize The Birthday - Geometric + Word Die/s

Hello!  Nance is hosting our latest challenge at Seize The Birthday, and she's asking us to use geometric designs and word dies.

Or, if this doesn’t float your boat, you can play along with any birthday-themed creation with our Anything Goes theme.

I used a Tim Holtz embossing folder which I grunged up using distress paints, and a die from Seth Apter.  Pop on over to the Seize The Birthday blog for more inspiration from the design team and our Surprise Party Guests, and join in the fun!

STAMPlorations Perfect Pairs - Serene Winter

Hello!  I'm sharing more STAMPlorations Perfect Pairs, this time it's the Serene Winter set.  You get a phrase stamp, a sentiment stamp and enough ephemera to make several cards really quickly, without adding anything from your stash apart from ink and card.

For this first card, I repeat-stamped the phrase in Distress Picket Fence on kraft card, then attached the birdie to the birdhouse and added Stickles glitter to the pine leaves and cones.  Once dry, I attached them t the card front.

For my second card, I grouped three of the ephemera pieces together and added Stickles to the pine cones, then stamped the sentiment at the top.  That was a very quick and easy card!

Pop on over to the STAMPlorations store where you can find this set, and others in the range.

While you're there, if you use my code STAMPGIRLSHIRLEY you can get 20% off all stamps, dies and stencils.

Perfect Pairs - Blooms & Sunshine Part 2

Hello peeps, I'm back with more inspiration from the STAMPlorations Perfect Pairs Blooms & Sunshine set, this time adding from my stash of stamps and stencils to make a couple more cards.

For the first card, I added stamps from the 5x7 Mixed Media  Elements, Mixed Media Grunge and Scribbly Splattery Grunge sets.

For the second card, I stamped my Tea Blend Word Art on the card base, then added the ephemera.

Pop on over to the STAMPlorations store fore more Perfect Pairs and lots of other goodies, and while you're there, you can get 20% off stamps, stencils and dies with my code STAMPGIRLSHIRLEY.

STAMPlorations Perfect Pairs - Blooms & Sunshine

Need to make a card in a hurry?  How about trying STAMPlorations Perfect Pairs, a complete coordinating card making system.  All you will need is a blank card base and some ink, and you could be creating cards in minutes!

Here are two cards I made using the Blooms & Sunshine set, which includes the lovely 'Sending Sunshine'  stamp and a splat stamp.

But you needn't stop there - I'll be back with a couple more cards adding other STAMPlorations products.  Meanwhile, take a look at what the team have created with other Perfect Pairs here on the STAMPlorations blog.

And if you're ordering from the STAMPlorations store, don't forget to use my code STAMPGIRLSHIRLEY for 20% off all stamps, dies and stencils.