Friday, April 24, 2015

STAMPlorations Blog Hop - Small Birds



Hello sunshines! Today I have for you something very sketchy and grungy and cute all at the same time! It's day five and the final day of the STAMPlorations new release blog hop. 


Five new sets were released this month and I am jumping up and down because I get to show off the new  SMALLBIRDS stamp set, designed by the fabulous Shirley Bampton. 


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From the first moment I laid eyes on these sketchy birds I fell in l-o-v-e. They are so artsy and adorable and I can't wait to make oodles and oodles of cards with them.

First I stamped one of the teensy birds from the set, colored it in with a POP of bright ink, and then masked it. 


Next, I busted out the gelatos and made a background in various colors then I used some of the stamps from the Mixed Media Grunge set and added some really cool colors prints to the outer edges. Then I added some doodly edges with Faber Castell artist pens. 



Aren't those little guys just the tweetest? Ok. Ok. I know, bad pun. I would say I'm sorry, but I'm not. 


We're giving away tons of prizes for those who come hop along with us! Check out what the rest of the team made! You'll find links to all our projects here.
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Stops on the hop:

Darnell - Guest Designer
Vicki

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I'm going to send my creation on over to the following challenges: Mixed Media World - Use Bright Colors; Aud Sentiments - Things with Wings; Addicted to Stamps - Anything Goes; and Uniko Studio - Things with Wings

Thank you for stopping by! Just a heads up - I probably won't be around much this weekend. I'm traveling back home to help my parents with my grandma's estate sale. It's going to be a rough time for me, personally, so any good thoughts you can send my way will be MUCH appreciated. 

67 comments:

  1. Wow these are so seriously cool!! I love the brightness and the birds. Amazing cards!!! Xx

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    1. Just popping back to say thank you for entering this stunning card at Mixed Media World! It's absolutely beautifully bright :)

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  2. Hey Becca...these cards are so cute and colorful. Makes you smile ! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  3. Wow..I loved the bright bird ! You have done fab job with gelatos n grunge stamps..Awesome bright bold cards !

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  4. O.M.G. Seriously fabulous! Just love all of 'em. Pinning, CASEing, drooling.

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  5. Mind blowing! All the three sets are the masterpiece of your art work! So bright and colorful and the birdies are soooooo cute, love it!

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  6. Absolutely adorable, Becca! Love the bright colors, the doodling, and the bits of grunge!

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  7. Becca those birds are the tweetest!!!! love the bright colors from the Geleto's and the grungy look of the doodles, circles, strips and chevon stamps. Sending lots of love your way for the emotional weekend ahead of you, remember that the items being sold are just things. Your memories are yours forever! Safe travels there and back.

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  8. Such a gorgeous set of cards - those colors - swoon! You made those little chicks come to life!
    BTW - I forgot to tell you I had a special greeting for you on my blog - hop on over, if you have time!
    http://fun-stamping.blogspot.com/2015/04/come-and-celebrate-with-me.html

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  9. All versions of your cards are so cute and adorable.

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  10. What a gloriously colourful set of cards Becca, love them. :)

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  11. After seeing your cards, I feel like I have had the unique thrill of traveling to the center of a rainbow, Becca! You blow me away with your extraordinary designs!! It's been amazing playing with you guys this week!!

    I'll be thinking of you this weekend and I'm sending positive thoughts to you and the family that you will remember your grandma with very few tears, lots of fond stories, and lots and lots of laughter! That's what she would want!! Big hugs, Darnell

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  12. Cannot be sorry for puns...impossible. Ooooh, oooooh, oooooooh! Wow! Enough of the sound effects, but that's how I reacted when I saw these fantastic cards. You are the master gelato user. And these little birds just make me squeal. So great the way you've combined them.

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  13. Cannot be sorry for puns...impossible. Ooooh, oooooh, oooooooh! Wow! Enough of the sound effects, but that's how I reacted when I saw these fantastic cards. You are the master gelato user. And these little birds just make me squeal. So great the way you've combined them.

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  14. These are amazing cards you crafted for the final day! Have a safe journey with your folks!

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  15. Aww, you have made 3! And I was so thrilled about one already, :=). Love the strong colours and grungy feeling, and those birds look like they are glowing, fabulous.

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  16. Super cards. Love all the colors you used. I just received the grunge collection. Can't wait to get it inky.

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  17. Becca - wonderful, vibrant and amazingly incredible cards!!! Love the way you used colors to accent these tweetest birds!! As for your weekend - I will be thinking of you and hoping that you will be warmed by memories of your Grandma and that you will feel her love envelope you as you handle and touch her things!! You are loved and will be thought of!!

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  18. Oh my goodness I am speechless, such a pretty and artsy feel you have achieved on these cards :) Simply incredible !

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  19. Love these birds. Your little guys are so cute with the bright backgrounds. Have a great weekend and embrace those feelings, the good and the sad. Hugz

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  20. Wonderful cards full of color. Love the addition of the birds too.

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  21. I LOVE your beautiful backgrounds! These are amazing!

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  22. Your cards are gorgeous, Becca! Love the variety of colours you used in your showcase! I think these birds are my favourites of the new releases!

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  23. I love my gelatos. Now I have new inspiration. I just love the backgrounds you created. TFS

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  24. Gorgeous cards Becca, love the vivid colours.I remember reading a comment on a blog that has given me lots of comfort at times, "Don't be sad that I'm gone, be glad that I was here". Hope your weekend goes well for you and your family, Cathy x

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  25. Gorgeous cards Becca, love the vivid colours.I remember reading a comment on a blog that has given me lots of comfort at times, "Don't be sad that I'm gone, be glad that I was here". Hope your weekend goes well for you and your family, Cathy x

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  26. Oh what a fab set!! I just love those colors!!!

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  27. A fabulous fun trio of cards Becca, love these! Sending some hugs to get you through what will no doubt be a difficult weekend...think of the good times! Carol x

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  28. Love the mixed media effect - great coloring of the birds

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  29. Really cute cards, Becca! So colorful and fun.

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  30. Becca! Best wishes and kind thoughts your way, hugs!
    I love all your color variations, so fun! Thanks for sharing all your amazing makes along this awesome Hop!~kim

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  31. These birds are so cute and I saw some others who have made cards with them and all are so unique. I love the bright colours you used. You see, your grandmom was thinking of you-make something bright and cheerful and birds always sing:) It will be a tough weekend but you will share in memories by crying and laughing and bonding

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  32. Sending mega positive thoughts and hugs your way, Becca. I understand...very deeply...what a challenging time this is for you. My father's passing is still raw and fresh! The opportunity to spend time with your parents, sharing memories and tears, will do you a world of good. Big loves! As for your cards...oh yeah, baby! Gems, every one! I'm not a 'bird fan', because they scare me (you should see the size of the ravens here; I talk nicely to them!), but you're shifting my attitude! This set on my wish list! Safe travels; warm moments!
    Hugs~c

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  33. Me, too -- I love the sketchy birds! And even more now that I see your cards, Becca. They are absolutely beautiful! Love the gelato backgrounds and the bright little birds.

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  34. Stunning brightness and beautiful colors Becca. Loving those gorgeous sketchy birds so much. Thanks for sharing the brilliant make! Hugs xx

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  35. Darling! Love these and the bright colors!! ♥

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  36. Wow, wow, wow--you're an artist, Becca! Have a safe trip. I know your folks will be so grateful you're there.

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  37. Seriously Becca!!??!! These are phenomenal!!!

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  38. You're right Becca, these birds are adorable! Love your cards, hugs Carole Z X

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  39. Oh yes! I'd be in 7th heaven too....soooo versatile & such cuties!!!! Love the way you've used those bright colours & frames with them on this set of cards:):)

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  40. Wow I love how you have used these little tweeties with the gelato backgrounds, just perfect.

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  41. Sending you and your family big hugs and prayers for this weekend. I hope along with the inevitable sadness you have lots of happy remembrance too. Sorry haven't been by for a while, lucky me tho I have lots of totally inspiring art of yours to look through :) loving your work with the gelato x

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  42. Thinking of you and sending lots of positive thoughts, Becca. It's such a hard thing to have to go through. Praying for you and your family.

    Your cards are stunning!! The colors are so vibrant and beautiful!! You've made me want to go play with my gelatos!! Those birds are so sweet!! Love these!!

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  43. Awesome cards! They are so cool! Take care this weekend xxx

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  44. These cards are so cool. I love those bright little birds and how you used the gelatos for the background. It is such a cool effect!! I hope all goes well with your family. My Dad is moving and selling a lot of my mother's stuff. It is so hard. I wish I could keep it all but it is not possible. Big hugs!!

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  45. I love the long skinny card and the vibrant colors. Love how you have used tjos set amd tje graphics by the bird!! Nice seeing you this weekend!!

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  46. These are stunning cards - love the way you have masked the birds and then made the background.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  47. Such gorgeous backgrounds on these cute cards:)

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  48. WOW!! I just love these Becca!! So colorful and fun!! GORGEOUS!!! Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Addicted to Stamps & More! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*-DT member

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  49. Sending positive thoughts x
    Your card is a joy, the little bodies are so cute and love the grunge look. Thanks for joining ATSM

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  50. wonderful colours and sentiments .Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments challenge good luck Ginny ♥

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  51. WOW! These are fun, fabulous and so striking.
    Love your colour choices and they showcase the stamps perfectly.
    Thanks for playing along at ATSM and it's 'things with wings' over at Uniko Studio if you fancy popping them in over there too that would be great. Sarah

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  52. oh ♥WOW♥!!! how flippin' cool are those??!?! b/c YES, you've totally addressed my first thought which was that the birds are ADORABLE but pretty small... well HEY, that's no problem, now i know *exactly* what to do! (seriously... these are amazing...) ♥

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  53. I just love your cards and these cool stamps.
    Love how free they look, very artsy indeed ;)
    Thanks Becca!

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  54. Love Love Love your cards; the doodling around really rocks!

    Sending thoughts and prayers your way as you travel to help your parents with our grandma's estate sale. Hugs, Vickie

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  55. OH, and your doodling has inspired me to try it; I have a card base that the watercolors went beyond the stencil I used and now I know how to fix it! Thanks for your inspiration.

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  56. Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  57. Wow, Becca, these are so cool! Love everything about them especially your doodled borders! Hugs xxx

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  58. Wow, Becca, these are so cool! Love everything about them especially your doodled borders! Hugs xxx

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  59. What a super set of cards. Love the bold, bright colours and the doodled borders. Great work. Thanks so much for playing along with ASM this week.

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  60. I already raved about your cards earlier, but now the official - Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at ATSM!

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  61. Loving these doodly looking birds. They were made to be done in the bright pops of colors you have here. Great doodly borders too!

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  62. Gorgeous background with all the bright colours!

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  63. These are amazing....the colouring and styling are fabulous! Beautiful work! ;-)

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  64. Becca I start from here to leave you some love
    that birdie is too cuuutee
    and the BG is adorable..
    lovely cards\
    jump to your new post now :)
    hugs
    Monika

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