I used the new "Handcrafted with Love" stamp set, along with the "Heart Mandala" Stencil. This new stamp set is designed to be used on the backs of cards, on "happy mail" envelopes, on tags to attach to handmade items such as knitted, crocheted, sewn, quilted, baked or stitched items, or maybe on care tags to be attached to these items. There are SO MANY stamps in this set, there's something for everything!
I used Distress Oxide inks over the heart mandala stencil, and then stamped the "hand crafted" stamp over the top. The distress oxide ink resisted the black ink a little bit, so you can still see the stenciled image within the black stamped image.
I wanted to make another card with this set, so I chose two stamps (coloured with care and the paintbrush image) and created the splashes of colour using Distress Oxide inks and a hand-cut mask. I added some party to the colour using a white gel pen.
Make sure you check out the Simon Says Stamp blog, where you will find the complete list of blog party participants! Each one has a super-special code that you can use at Simon Says Stamp to get a free gift - you can see the special code for my post to your right :)
There are different codes to find at different blogs, so make sure you check out everyone's post - there are some amazing fun gifts to find!
Thanks for visiting :)
Very pretty the light colors are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Michelle and I really like that you made a mask for the paint splashes and added the "party" confetti to them. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteCreative use of the crafty stamp set.
ReplyDeleteLove the fact these stamps are for the backs of cards or anything hand crafted. Love the design and colors on yours.
ReplyDeleteSo original! Lovely cards.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are SO CREATIVE, Michelle! LOVE the candles with the colors coming up from them! ;) A SUPER JOB!!! ;)<3
ReplyDeleteCute cards! TFS!
ReplyDeleteSuch great cards and colors.
ReplyDeleteWow. Love that your using these stamps in the non-traditional way!!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards!
ReplyDeleteOooh these are so pretty! <3
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is so good. Love the soft background colors of the first card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. And fairly simple to make. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to showcase the handcrafted stamp. Love the mandella stencil and the colours you chose. The little paintbrushes are very cute and this is a great card too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBoth so delightful!! Thanks for the inspirations.
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow colors and those brushes!
ReplyDeleteThese are simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAwesome creations, Happy SSS STAMPTEMBER! I especially love the heart mandala card!
ReplyDeleteReally great cards ... I love that you used the small images/sentiments and made them the focal points
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love that second card. It looks so fun. Your other card is lovely also.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Simon release, fun rainbow cards you made!
ReplyDeleteOk I think Ive lost track of the blogs that I visited on this STAMPtember celebration so if Ive already commented I apologize. Both cards are great! I love the heart mandala. The Handcrafted with Love is the next stamp on my purchase list. Thanks for sharing your talent.
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