Wednesday, September 09, 2015

STAMPlorations and NBUS #5!

For the PETS Special Stamp Release + Comment to Win post, click here.

Hey, STAMPlorations friends! Popping by to let ya'll know that STAMPlorations is one of the sponsors of the current NBUS #5 challenge -- a super fun challenge hosted by the equally fun and uber fab Darnell.


If you play along (you must use a never-before-used-schtuff item in your project, of course!), you could be the lucky winner of a $25 gift certificate from STAMPlorations. If you've been following our blog, you know that we've been releasing some awesome stamps every week. It's going to get better -- because we have four (4) holiday themed stamps we're releasing every Wednesday beginning next week. You'll have lots to choose from for sure :o)

I'm excited to be part of NBUS #5 and when I had 30 minutes to myself yesterday, I went to my temporary craft table in the living room and played. (Hubby, MIL, and my mom teamed up yesterday afternoon in taking care of my little Kathryn so I could rest and do something to relax for an hour or two.)


I've got two NBUS items in my quickie one layer card: Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolor set and the upcoming October/November stamp club set, Mixed Media Elements. I placed the Old Rose Prints stencil on the card base and then watercolored the roses. Next I stamped the French script and dotty grunge border, as well as the scribble scallop border from Artsy Border Maker over the roses. I finished the card by stamping the sentiment from the Bold Sentiments: Journey set.

In addition to the $25 gift certificate I'm donating to NBUS #5, I'd like to give one crafter a prize for commenting on this post.

So just leave a comment on this post by September 18 and one randomly drawn commenter will win her choice of 4x6 stamp set from the shop. There are 28 sets to pick from with at least 4 more new sets to be added over the next couple of weeks!

STAMPlorations products I used in my card:

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Mixed Media Elements
5x7 October/November 2015 stamp club set
(available to stamp club subscribers beginning September 20; available to non-stamp subscribers beginning October 1)

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Artsy Border Maker 4x6 stamp set


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Have fun!




50 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card Shery (spelled your name wrong on the first try! Sorry :) You packed in so much color this is amazing!

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  2. Hi Shery, glad you are back at the craft table. My apologies to Kathryn for spelling her name wrong on the card. Ooh, love mixed media elements. Need to have a word with you about those. Hugz

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  3. Hey, at first I heard her name was Caroline, so I did worse than spell it wrong on your card, haha! Luckily, you are a sweetheart and won't mind. I think your card is an amazing cornucopia of colored roses, Shery!! Thank you so much for generously sponsoring my NBUS Challenge #5 AND offering your readers a chance at another prize here on your dedicated post! It means the world to me that you spent your rare relaxation moments showcasing and supporting NBUS!! Mwah! Hugs, Darnell

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  4. And at this precise moment, who better than you to know that life IS a Journey...and you're embarking on fabulous new path with your Miss Kathryn! Your card is absolutely gorgeous, infused not only with vibrant colours and beautiful images, but emotion. I love that your husband, mom-in-law and mom tag-teamed to give you some relaxation and 'creative expression' time. Time for you to be 'you' and for them to do some bonding! Awesome post; awesome card!
    Hugs~c

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  5. Looks like you are boldly heading out on the at journey with your bold colors, bold type, and bold roses. Glad you got to relax and play a little.

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  6. Hi Shery!! glad you are enjoying some crafty time!! Your card is so beautiful!! Love the colors!!
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  7. The love of a family to allow you some craft time...wonderful card too.xx

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  8. love, love, love this stencil! it makes a wonderful background! thanks for the opportunity!

    Alicia

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  9. Hello Shery! Glad you are back with a blast and give love to your princess! Your card is fill with full of textures, love that watercolored roses and artistic borders and a perfect sentiment!!!
    Hugs!

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  10. Shery I am so glad you have the support around you to be able to have a wee snippet of time to create, and what a wonderful creation you made!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  11. Shery - You are so generous and you do so much for us crafters - THANK YOU!!! So glad you were able to have a quiet minute so you could create and you create a ROSY Masterpiece!! So beautiful and so rich with bold, gorgeous colors!!! Best wished to you all!!

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  12. LOVE your card! (Wish I was that productive in that short a time frame!) :-) Kudos to you and good for you and the quiet break -- Nice to see such a support system!

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  13. What a fantastic card!! Love the mixed media element set and you make it work so well!! I bet the grandma's loved getting to hold Katheryn.

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  14. NBUS+STAMPlorations!!! What an awesome combination...
    What a cool card Shery...love the colours!

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  15. Glad to see you back Shery! And could make this amazing card by taking the time out...Loving the generous sponsorship for NBUS.. :) Give hugs to little Kathryn! Take care.
    Suchi xx

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  16. Beautiful card, Sheryl! I love the warm colors you used with the rose stencil--very appealing. thanks for sharing!
    :) Marie

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  17. Absolutely stunning Shery, love the hot warm colours you've used on this one. Your family sound heavenly. Taking over so you could have some me time, that is a rare and very precious thing. Hope you get to play again soon and your wee little one lets you get some rest too Karen x

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  18. Just visited the NBUS site -it is awesome. Thank you so much for sharing the link with us and your generous sponsorship. I have so many stamps that I have bought but never got round to using - now I have no excuse. LOL
    Love your cheerful card and especially the new mixed media elements you used:)

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  19. Gorgeous card, Shery! I love the Old Rose Prints stencil and the beautiful vibrant colours you've used. Glad you're getting a bit of crafting time! Kathryn is such a pretty name!

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  20. Love the bright, bold colors - perfect for fall! So glad you got time for yourself. Wishing you the best!

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  21. Don't know where you find the time (thank God for husbands and Grandmas, huh) but I'm pleased as punch you did. What a spectacular card. Love those new mixed media elements and that rose stencil is awesome when it's put to use by someone who knows what they're doing. Perfect for NBUS...gorgeous card.

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  22. So glad you got some "me" time to make this gorgeous card!!! Hugs to you!

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  23. Congratulations on Kathryn's birth! Wow--being a momma just made your creativity even better, Shery! One of my favorite cards & now I have to have the rose stencil!

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  24. Love the layers of colours and textures you created!
    Congrats on the birth of your daughter! So happy for you :)

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  25. Congratulations on the birth of your daughter!! I love this card, it's stunning!!

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  26. Hard to believe that is a one layer card! The mixed media elements stamp set is going to the top of my wish list. Congratulations on the new addition to your family!

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  27. I can't believe you whipped up this beauty in between looking after Kathryn. My brain was absolute mush in the first few weeks that both of my kids were born. I'm so impressed!! Its an incredible card and I'm so glad your sponsoring Darnell's challenge, its always so much fun!!

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  28. Wow, what a spectacular card! I have to say that I never use stencils because I don't quite know what to do with them but this is great motivation! Thanks for sponsoring on the NBUS challenge!

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  29. Just love the combination of stencils and stamps AND colors you used on your card. I really need to take the plunge and try some stencils. Love what you do with them.

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  30. Absolutely stunning Shery! I like the ombre colored roses, and it is a very vibrant card, glad you found some time to craft.

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  31. This is just gorgeous with all those colors and great design! LOVE how you used the stencils for an all-over background that just pops! Thanks also for sponsoring on Darnell's challenge.

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  32. Welcome back Shery. Your beautiful glowing mixed media card is so cheeful. Your thrill of being a new mommy shows in your creative card. Hugs, Nancy

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  33. Pretty card! I love that Old Rose Prints stencil! Great colors on your card and fun details!

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  34. Wonderful card. Love the bold colours and the stencilled roses. Must be grest to have such a supportive family around you to allow you a little crafty time. Thanks for sponsoring Darnell's NBUS challenge and offering an extra prize here.

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  35. I love how you worked in all the bold colors! What a striking card. So glad you are sponsoring NBUS#5.

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  36. Lovely to have doting family around to help with little Kathryn, congrats and so nice for you to find some time to make this happy colourful card - fabulous work Shery

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  37. I'm glad you got a bit of creative time, your card is gorgeous. I love the rose stencil, and the way you created the multi-coloured effect with it is stunning.

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  38. Hi Sherry,
    wonderful and vibrant card.
    Super design too.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  39. Ooohhh - Those Old Rose Prints are gorgeous! Thanks for sponsoring NBUS#5!

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  40. Gorgeous card and beautiful stamps-thank you for sponsoring the lovely Darnell :)
    Nessa xxx

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  41. Stunning card it's so bright and cheerful :) sure to brighten up someones day and thanks for Sponsoring Darnell too

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  42. Wow! This card is really gorgeous! Only 30 minutes-awesome!!!
    Thanks for sponsoring the NBUS challenge.

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  43. Your card is so gorgeous and vibrant! Your background fits the sentiment perfectly! Thank you for supporting Darnell's NBUS challenge!

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  44. Fabulous card, Shery - even super special 'cause you found time to be so creative with a new baby in the house!!

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  45. Such an awesome card - I love the colors you used and how it all came together in 30 minutes! Thank you for sponsoring / supporting Darnell's NBUS Challenge - it's amazing to see how many people support Darnell's love for NBUS and how many crafters are playing along!!

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