Welcome, this month for the Stamp ‘N Hop blog hop (try saying that fast when you are tired) we are focusing on the gorgeous items in the 2nd Sale-a-Bration release. Don’t you just love the chance to earn more amazing free goodies, I know I do.
I have chosen to use the Eclectic Expression stamp set for today’s blog hop. I have to admit this stamp set was not the first item I saw when I opened the brochure. It isn’t as flashy and obvious as the other options but I have come to love these more abstract sets. With a set like this I usually stamp everything out just to see what the images look like and how they relate to each other and here is what I came up with.
Method in my madness
I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock 5⅞” by 2¼” and stamped the small spotted circle randomly leaving large gaps between each circle. I initially stamped in Pear Pizzazz ink but ended up changing this to Tranquil Tide. Taking the smaller of the ‘splotchy’ images I stamped around 2 of the spotty circles to form flower petals, slightly overlapping looks better. I repeat this using Daffodil Delight ink then Peakaboo Peach ink rotating the stamp to give the flowers a different look. Having decided I didn’t like the Pear Pizzazz I stamped the spotty circle again in Tranquil Tide ink onto scrap Whisper White cardstock and punched them out using the ½” Circle Punch. I added these to the centre of each flower using Tombow Liquid Adhesive.
www.crafty-rootes.com – Eclectic Expression by Stampin’ Up!
I mounted the stamped panel onto a layer of Calypso Coral cardstock 5⅞” by 2 ½” using Tombow Liquid Adhesive. I planned to add this panel to a Thick Whisper White card base but felt there was something missing. After a bit of faffing I took a strip of Daffodil Delight cardstock 5⅞” by ½”, punched it out using the Decorative Ribbon Border Punch and added it to the right side using Tombow Liquid Adhesive. I added the whole panel to the Thick Whisper White card base using Tombow.
www.crafty-rootes.com – Eclectic Expression by Stampin’ Up!
I stamped the sentiment from the Badges & Banners Stamp set in Tranquil Tide ink onto scrap Whisper White cardstock and punched it out using the Duet Banner Punch. I used the same punch to punch a piece of Tranquil Tide cardstock which I added to the back to give a shadow effect. I added this to the card front using Tombow on the right and a Stampin’ Dimensional on the left. A scattering of Iridescent Sequins finished added a little sparkle to the card.
www.crafty-rootes.com – Eclectic Expression by Stampin’ Up!
I hope you like my card share today. Please hop on and see what the lovely Britney Vanderlaan has to share today. Or hop back to see what Melissa Tennison shared.
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Eva Pottsova (Crafting With Angels)
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Details of the products I used for this project can be found below. Please visit my blog again soon.
Mo x
Supplies used:
Stamp sets
Eclectic Expressions & Badges & Banners
Cardstock
Thick Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Tranquil Tide & Whisper White
Ink Pads
Daffodil Delight, Peakaboo Peach, Calypso Coral & Tranquil Tide
Punches
Decorative Ribbon Border Punch, Duet Banner Punch & ½” Circle Punch
Tools
Paper Trimmer, Stampin Scrub and Stampin Mist, Paper Piercer, Bone folder and Scissors
Blocks
A, B & H
Adhesives
Tombow Liquid Adhesive & Stampin’ Dimensionals
Accessories
Iridescent Sequins & Whisper White Envelope
You had the same idea as me with stamping a flower out of one of the images. Super cute card. Love it.
I know Sharleen, great minds think alike x
So creative! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Amy, so glad you like it
Great use for this set!
Thank you Joanne, glad you like it
This is such a creative use for this stamp set. Great job!!
Thank you Rebecca, have to say it was a pure accident!
So creative, and very springy! I like it!
Thank you Rachel, we could do with a bit of Spring!
What a great idea to make flowers out of the spot stamp!
They are fun aren’t they Danielle, glad you like them
Your flowers are so fun!
Thank you April, so happy you liked them
Seriously freaking out as to how genius this is!! Love love love it!!!
Great use of layers and accents for your project. Nice job.
Thanks Kim, glad you liked the card x
very pretty and clever card, thanks for sharing
Thank you Linda
that’s one fun and creative project. TFS
Thank you Eva, glad you liked it
Love the method in your madness Mo! Lovely card, TFS
More madness than method I fear Susan x
What a fun idea to create a flower the way you did! Very fun card!
Thank you Melissa, i really like the flowers as well
Such a great project and card. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you Christina, glad you liked it
Oh I love what you’ve done here. What a great use of these little images. Love that set. Thanks for sharing x
Your flowers are wonderful! What a great way to use the stamp set. Thank you for the inspiration!
great design, and clever use of this stamp set!
Thank you Tracy, glad you liked it
Your project is stunning! I love how you’ve thought outside the box to create such a beautiful card! TFS!
I love the fun bright colors! Lovely!
What a fab card Mo. Love how you’ve created those flowers – very creative!