{New Stamp Line!} Introducing Chris Dring Designs

Here at the STAMPlorations HQ, we're saying, "Bye, February!" with a bang: the addition of a new stamp designer. I'm so stoked to welcome Chris Dring as our latest stamp designer!

Not only is Chris a cardmarker/crafter extra-ordinaire...she also has a super sense of humor that I love! The snarky sentiments she often uses in her cards are what prompted me to ask...could she please come up with a bunch of clean snarky sentiments we could carry in the STAMPlorations store? Chris will be designing stamps (and who knows what else?) under her line, Chris Dring Designs.

Her first two stamp sets are actually here -- well, they'll be available in the store beginning March 21, but they're available to pre-order at a great price + bonus products.

Annd...on Wednesday and Thursday, she and the Inspiration girls will be showcasing her fab stamps!

Most of you know Chris already but hey, I wanted us all to know a little bit more about the woman behind all that sarcasm. So I twisted her arm-- asked her to introduce herself to all of you :o)

"I think I've always had a love of all things crafty since I can remember. From drawing stick figures and making necklaces out of macaroni noodles as a kid to taking art classes throughout middle and high school, my love of art has always been in my heart. After making a living in the real world for a few decades, I rediscovered my love of crafts when I made my first scrapbook to celebrate my parent's 50th wedding anniversary.

"I had no idea what I was doing. I just bought a bunch of paper, glue, stickers and a scrapbooking magazine. It was the beginning of my love of paper crafting. That led to card making, and I haven't looked back. I love clean and layered cards, especially with a touch (or more) of sarcasm!

"Imagine my surprise when Shery reached out to me one day and asked if I would like to design some snarky stamps. To say my jaw dropped into my lap is a huge understatement, not to mention all the Happy Dancing! After getting myself under control, I of course said YES, and here we are now. Many thanks to Shery for giving me this amazing opportunity! This is truly a dream come true, and I hope that you enjoy these stamps!"

And just to whet your appetite...here are cards she made with her stamps!

So...whaddaya think about our latest stamp designer recruit? And again, check back on Wednesday when we showcase her first stamp set!

See ya!

{Inspiration Project Post #357}

Hello, STAMPlorations Friends! February is almost over. Where has time gone? Back with one last helping this month, the Inspiration girls are showcasing a selection of cards featuring stamps, dies, stencils and ephemera of their choice.

We'll still randomly draw a winner from all the comments left on our Inspiration posts, have a look and leave a comment for your entry to win a $15 prize code to the STAMPlorations store in our monthly prize draw.

 

{Inspiration Project Post #356}

Hello, STAMPlorations Friends! Hope you all had a lovely Valentine's Day yesterday. The Inspiration girls are back with a couple of cards featuring stamps, dies and stencils of their choice.

We'll still randomly draw a winner from all the comments left on our Inspiration posts, have a look and leave a comment for your entry to win a $15 prize code to the STAMPlorations store in our monthly prize draw.

 

{CUTplorations Creative Cuts} Carol Makes Mini Cup Cards!

Happy Wednesday, STAMPlorations friends! CUTplorations Creative Cuts is back to putting the spotlight on the thin metal dies we carry in the store. STAMPgirl Carol is sharing projects that showcase CUTplorations dies. Make sure you comment on this post for a chance at a $7 prize code. Every month we draw 10 winners, with the winners randomly drawn from all posts published during the month. The more posts you comment on, the more chances you have.

    

  

{Spotlight Project} Maria Has Die-cutting Fun With Scrap Strips

Well friends, I have a luxury problem. I get to move my crafting from my basement laundry room to DD's old bedroom. Woohoo! Daylight! But let me tell you, I am totally overwhelmed. How to make it perfect? And boy do I need to purge.

So when I find myself unable to deal with the ginormity (is that a word?) of it all, I submerge myself in little projects. One of which was tackling my bucket of scrap strips. You know the ones you cut off the bottom of a card or a background you made or a piece of PP. I had a blast just adhering those strips to a piece of scrap paper then decided to do some fun die cutting with them. Speaking of fun, have you ever listened to Carissa W. podcast? She's full of cardmaking tips and reminds us to have fun in the craft room too ;) Let's get to my card, shall we?

{Inspiration Project post #355}

Hello, STAMPlorations Friends! The Inspiration girls are back with a variety of cards featuring stamps, dies, stencils and ephemera of their choice.

We'll still randomly draw a winner from all the comments left on our Inspiration posts, have a look and leave a comment for your entry to win a $15 prize code to the STAMPlorations store in our monthly prize draw.

 

{Spotlight Project} Watercolour Vellum Flowers With Monika

Hi STAMPlorations Friends! Embossed and watercoloured vellum makes for very delicate flowers you can use in your projects. Here are a couple of cards I made.

{Inspiration Project Post #354}

Hello, STAMPlorations Friends! The Inspiration girls are back with a variety of cards featuring stamps, dies, stickers and shaker blends of their choice.

We'll still randomly draw a winner from all the comments left on our Inspiration posts, have a look and leave a comment for your entry to win a $15 prize code to the STAMPlorations store in our monthly prize draw.