{Mixed Media Tutorial} Fun Stencil and Gel Plate Technique with MariLynn

MariLynn here with a really fun technique that I learned recently and I have been having so much fun I want to share with you. Of course it starts with my gel plate. (How I crafted before my gel plate I don't know. I have so much fun with it.)

I placed my Bold Florals mini stencil on top of my gel plate.

May Challenges Extra Projects -- Have You Played Yet?

Hello, fantastic and fabulous STAMPy and ARTsy friends! Welcome to your mid-May challenge reminder and additional inspiration post. Thank you to all of you who have already supported our challenges and shared your creativity with us this month. If you haven't had a chance to play along yet, there is no time like the present to do so.  As always, our design team have created new gorgeous projects to inspire you to play along with our challenges. Why not pick a challenge that you wouldn't normally play along with? If you go outside your comfort zone you might discover something new and exciting. Maybe you usually only do CAS. Why not try Mixed Media? Or if you have never created a tag, make one in May! We can't wait to see what artistic creations you come up with.

If you're new to our blog, please take a moment to become familiar with the challenge guidelines -- we would hate for anyone to be voted by the team as a winner or be randomly chosen as a top pick and then not qualify for the prize because they didn't follow the rules. 

       

      

      

    
     

{Introducing} STAMPlorations Digital Stamps Guest Design Team

Hey, all! I'm so pleased to introduce to you our first digital stamps guest designers! Beginning in June, they will be sharing projects that showcase our digital stamps. Not going to keep you all in suspense so here they are:

{Spotlight Project} Shirley Makes Poinsettias With Bloomdala Bliss

Hey peeps!  I was looking at the Bloomdala Bliss stamp set, and one of the images reminded me of a poinsettia.  I still have my Christmas poinsettia plant which refuses to give in (despite me rather than because of me!) so I thought I'd make a Christmas card in its honour.

{Special Release!} A TON OF FUN and WILD AND FREE from Big Grins by Becca Cruger + Giveaway

Hey, STAMPlorations friends! We're having the special release of two fabulous new stamps designed by STAMPgirl Becca for her stamp line, Big Grins by Becca Cruger!

A Ton of Fun | Wild and Free

Take a look at the awesome creations by the girls in the Inspiration team. Make sure you visit their blogs and leave a comment there for a chance at the prizes (more info on that at the end of this post!)

MONIKA

SHIRLEY

MARIA

CORNELIA

VICKI

DEEPTI

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How the mini release hop works:

• Comment on this post.
• Visit the designers' blogs and comment on their featured project(s).
• Commenting closes on Friday, May 31, 11:55 p.m. Pacific.
• We'll randomly select TWO winners: one winner of a $15 gift code and one winner of her choice of any in-stock Big Grins by Becca Cruger stamp set.
• Winners will be announced on June 10 in the May winners post.

A Ton of Fun and Wild and Free now available in the shop and until May 31, they're 10% off instantly!

Happy hopping!