Welcome to the Hero Arts blog hop! I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share some of the latest and greatest 2010 catalog stamps with you.
To get us started… take a look at this fab Poppy Background. I have to admit, poppies are my favorite flowers, and so I couldn’t wait to create with this one! It’s also a cling stamp which makes it really easy to stamp and super easy to store. Click on below to see a larger image.
I stamped the negative-space image using brown ink on white cardstock, and then colored it in with a variety of Copic markers (see supply list below). I added small dots of Diamond Stickles to the flower centers for extra shimmer. The sentiment comes from a new 2010 PolyClear set called “Essential Messages”. Don’t you just love the classic font?
Supplies:
* CG140 Poppy Background
* CL371 Essential Messages
* Memento Rich Cocoa Ink
* Diamond Stickles
* White and black cardstock
* Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder
* Copic Markers: Y11, R22, R08, R29, YG03, G24
Next up are two birthday cards featuring a butterfly from the new Antique Engravings set. I pulled out my Copics again to color each butterfly. Next, I trimmed them out and added some thin black wire to create antennae. By adding glue dots to the center of each butterfly, you can pop up the wings for dimension. The card base was made from two Nestabilities scalloped circles (with the back one creased so the card will open easily), and the sentiment comes from the Essential Messages set again. (I know I’m going to use this one again and again!) Add some bling to your card using small 2mm gemstones for a butterfly trail…
Supplies:
* CL383 Antique Engravings
* CL371 Essential Messages
* Memento Bamboo Leaves Ink
* White & green cardstock
* Green Patterned Paper (Marcella & Basic Grey)
* Black wire (Making Memories)
* Nestabilities Scallop Circle and Classic Circle Dies
* Copic Markers: Y11, Y21, V17, V04, V15, B24, B21, W3
* CH112 2mm Gemstones
Want to see more? Well hop on over to TIFFANY ERVIN’S BLOG next for more creative inspiration! Thanks for dropping by and happy stamping!
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December 19, 2009 at 7:43 am
I love your cards. The Antique Engravings Clear Stamp Set is a must hve.
December 19, 2009 at 7:52 am
Such stunning colouring of both the Poppies and the Butterflies – just gorgeous!!
December 19, 2009 at 7:54 am
really sweet work and how exciting to be a part of this hop
December 19, 2009 at 8:05 am
Fabulous cards…
Happy holidays…and such fun…
December 19, 2009 at 8:05 am
Just beautiful!
December 19, 2009 at 8:06 am
Stunning!
December 19, 2009 at 8:07 am
Just gorgeous!
December 19, 2009 at 8:50 am
The round cards are very cute!
December 19, 2009 at 8:55 am
Beautiful cards! Love Poppy Background with your gorgeous coloring. Love others, too. TFS!
December 19, 2009 at 8:58 am
Fantastic coloring! So much talent and inspiration on this hop!
December 19, 2009 at 9:04 am
The always amazing Laura has done it again! If you need an idea for who to send that last card to… you know the one with the purple butterfly?? I know someone who would love to have that one in her office!
December 19, 2009 at 9:14 am
These cards are stunning!
December 19, 2009 at 9:21 am
Laura, your cards are just beautiful! I also love them using the scallop circle Nesties…great idea!
December 19, 2009 at 9:27 am
LOVE those poppies!
December 19, 2009 at 9:57 am
the poppies are really popping out from the card…i love them…
the butterfly card is beautiful on a circle scallop..
December 19, 2009 at 10:36 am
The poppies are so beautiful!
December 19, 2009 at 10:46 am
Love your round cards.
December 19, 2009 at 10:52 am
Those poppies are gorgeous
December 19, 2009 at 10:59 am
Fabulous! I love the two circle Birthday cards you made!
December 19, 2009 at 11:04 am
Beautiful cards. thanks for sharing your ideas.
December 19, 2009 at 11:15 am
Love your cards. Just beautiful!!!!
December 19, 2009 at 11:26 am
Those poppies are wonderful! I have a flowerbed full of them and this stamp is a great reminder that spring will come.
December 19, 2009 at 11:27 am
I love your cards! I don’t get what you mean by you stamped the negative-space image though. How do you do that?
December 19, 2009 at 11:38 am
I love what you’ve done with the poppies! It gives me a great idea, so now I have to go out and buy that one so that I can see whether it turns out as great in real life as it looks in my head. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
December 19, 2009 at 11:49 am
I love your birthdaycards. They are so beatiful.
December 19, 2009 at 11:56 am
Those poppies are gorgeous and for me, that stamp is a must-have. I, too, am a poppy lover. Thanks for that particular card. I love it!
December 19, 2009 at 12:10 pm
I cannot believe the variety of uses–all beautiful–for that poppy! Must, must, must have it!!
December 19, 2009 at 12:15 pm
beautiful cards, thank you for sharing.
December 19, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Wow! I just love your poppy card. The colors are breathtaking!
December 19, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Beautiful cards! I love how you colored the poppies!
December 19, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Poppies and Butterflies – what perfect stamps to use. Love what you have done.
December 19, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Love the way the poppies “pop” in your card – beautiful work!
December 19, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Gorgeous poppy stamp card.
December 19, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I love the butterfly cards!
December 19, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Good job on your cards!
December 19, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Great new stamps and what a terrific show of ways to use them!
December 19, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Oh my gosh those poppies are amazing and the butterfly is not to shabby. thanks for sharing your talent. enjoyed it very much.
December 19, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Laura your cards are so beautiful! I love the colors and the polka-dot embossing
December 19, 2009 at 1:49 pm
wow, cards are stunning. The poppy is amazing. So classy and stunning. Love the bright color.
December 19, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Lovely cards
December 19, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Lovely cards.
December 19, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Lovely cards – your coloring really popped your designs
December 19, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Such pretty circle-cards. Thank you for the inspiration =)
December 19, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Your vibrant poppy card is stunning. And I love the butterfly cards too. I’m going to bookmark you!
December 19, 2009 at 3:36 pm
beautiful cards–so crisp and fresh! very nice work!!
December 19, 2009 at 3:40 pm
The Poppy card is just beautiful, coloring in the image just added to the card. I already put that stamp on my wish list
December 19, 2009 at 3:43 pm
I love the vibrant colors in the poppies card. So pretty. Thanks for sharing.
December 19, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Your cards are beautiful. I love your use of color and your layouts. Thanks so for sharing. I can’t wait to get that Poppy stamp.
December 19, 2009 at 4:14 pm
I’ve never come across your blog before. Your cards are gorgeous. Those poppies look real and I love the butterflies. Too cute. I’m on a total butterfly kick, so those really caught my eye
December 19, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Gorgeous cards! Love the coloring. Thanks for sharing!