Thursday, April 28, 2016

My Latest Stamp Set - Strong Women!! + GIVEAWAY

It's here! It's here! It's here! 

Can you tell that I am jumping up and down with excitement?! WHAT is here, you ask? Well, the release of my newest (and new favorite) STAMPlorations stamp set Strong Women - designed by yours truly! 


 Actually, this is one of FOUR new sets being released this week at STAMPlorations. They are all super awesome and the cool thing is we are giving them all away!!! That's right, one lucky commenter on the release posts will win the whole kit & kaboodle - all four sets!!


I designed three cards for the release. The first two were more clean and simple, and I decided to try my hand at the pop up technique (which I've never done before.) I'm pretty chuffed at how they turned out.


Both of these cards were colored with Faber Castell Gelatos and smudged with my finger. 
Then I embossed the sentiments. 


My last design is a COMPLETE departure from the first two arsty beauties, but more in line with my love of all things shabby chic & distressed. 


I layered a bunch of BoBunny papers and added a swath of flowers. A gold ribbon from Paper Temptress finished off the look. 

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A Bit About the Inspiration for this Stamp Set:


I thought about all the women in my life who've helped me to become who I am. My sisters and my cousin, Amber, who've been with me through highs and lows. My friends who've endured my craziness. My aunts and my grandma who helped to shape me. Shery from STAMPlorations, who has given me an opportunity I've never dreamed of having. 

I am so blessed.

I want to give a special shoutout to my momma and the ways she's always enabled me to be a strong, independent woman. 

My mom (much like myself) is a wee bit of a workaholic, often spending 10-12 hours a day working, if you included her commute times. While she had 4 kiddos, she went back to school full time and double majored in 4 years. She's always been driven and strong and I know those qualities are what inspire me to be who I am today. She never blinks twice at saying what needs to be said (and some things that don't) and I love her so, so much. 

 

One of the sentiments in the set is "I Hope You Dance Like No One is Watching". This is my mom's song for all of her children. She's so proud of all of our successes, and I'm so proud to be able to admit that dreaded event: yep - I am turning into my mother. Happy (early) Mother's Day, momma! 

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And now - back to the regularly scheduled programming. Strong Women is now available in the STAMPlorations shop at a special discounted price! 
 
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I hope you'll go stop by the STAMPlorations blog, leave a comment and try to win the release for yourself! Plus I LOVE reading your comments cheering me on. Because, after all, YOU are all strong women in my life, too!

62 comments:

  1. Amazing cards Becca ! loved how you have let the words shine on your cards,A big hello to your Mom,loved reading about her :)

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  2. Congrats on your new set Becca, it's very inspiring!! All of your creations look amazing as always my dear! :)

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  3. Gorgeous and beautiful sentiments Becca. Such a useful set. Love your cards. Hugz

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  4. Those sentiments are really strong and beautiful.
    Love them all. And I love your beautiful cars too.
    Valerija xx

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  5. Congratulations on the beautiful stamp set! Lovely sentiments and your cards to feature it are all gorgeous!

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  6. Such beautiful and meaningful sentiment and gorgeous inspiration today, thank you x What beautiful words on your blog today, so thoughtful and enjoyed reading it x Loving the two artsy cards and the layering of the flowers and vintage style of the third one, very creative ideas x

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  7. Stunning cards. I love how you used the gelatos. Your sentiments are very uplifting. TFS

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  8. your cards are wonderful Becca and i love the sentiments in the "women" set - and your mom should be just as proud of you as you are of her!

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  9. wonderful cards! I love them all but the last yellow one is great! fantastic sentiments! great job!

    Alicia

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  10. Sweet Strong Becca, I Love your story and photo of you and your momma. Congratulations on the perfect stamp set for Strong Women. Your cards are beautiful examples of ways your sentiments can be used. TFS your talents my friend.

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  11. You had a fabulous role model, didn't you? The fact that you're both so proud of eachother is proof of how resilient, strong and loving you both are. Good show, girl. Love this stamp set and the words you chose to include on it. Your cards are as inspirational as you are, young lady.

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  12. Wonderfully touching sentiments Becca!

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  13. Loved your whole post today, Becca! Congrats on designing this great sentiment set, and I loved all your cards today! That last one is my favorite.

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  14. Your sayings are just
    wonderful and love all
    the beautiful cards!
    Congrats on your set.
    Carla from Utah

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  15. What a sweet story of your Momma, Becca!! Such a beautiful photo of you both!! Congrats on your new stamp set!! I love, love the sentiments!! Your cards are amazing!! You've showcased the stamps perfectly!! Congrats again my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  16. Wow, Becca, this stamp set sentiments are so perfect for so many occasions and the fonts you used are striking. Thank you (and your mom. LOL) for inspiring me today:)

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  17. Oh Gosh Becca! These sentiment are so meaningful and deep! I love the cards you have made! I am loving the fact that there are so many strong women supporting you in your life which has shaped you into a strong girl yourself! Stay blessed! :)

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  18. Oh Becca, I am so happy for you and the growth of your new stamp line! So fabulous. These sentiments are truly extraordinary. Big hugs, Autumn

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  19. Awesome sentiments and cards. Congrats on your new set.

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  20. Congrats on a wonderful set of sayings.
    Marilyn

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  21. Such a sweet and empowering Sentiment set. Love, love, love! Gorgeous cards...love how versatile this set is.

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  22. Wow! BIG Congrats Becca!!! So happy for you! This sentiment set is just fabulous and really very useful! You have made an amazing work with it and with all your inspirational cards! Love all them, but expecially the wonderful last one...!!
    Your mum has to be so proud of you, you are a very sweet strong lady :D Love the photo with you both!

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  23. Well, you know how I feel about you, your cards, your work, and this particular stamp set, Becca. I love reading about your mom - she's one amazing and strong woman who has raised an equally amazing and strong daughter! Big hugs and lots of love to you both :o)

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  24. Congrats on your new set - there are some amazing sayings there. Love the cards too, especially the last one

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  25. Becca, beautiful sentiments and cards!

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  26. Becca your cards are fabulous as always and lucky me that Strong Women is coming home to me--yay! I think it is wonderful that you are celebrating your Mom as a strong woman in your life. Her success gives me goosebumps--and I know you are following right along in her footsteps!

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  27. What an amazing set of stamps, well done you. The cards are amazing and stamps sure to be a success xx

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  28. Amazing & beautiful sentiments, Becca. Just like your cards (I especially love the 3rd - distressed - one! A lot!).

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  29. Congratulations on your new set, so happy for you Becca!! Your cards are beautiful, as always. The first two are vibrant and modern. The last is so you!! But I think the photo of you and your mom steals the spotlight. You two are so cute!!

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  30. Wonderful new sentiments and lovely cards

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  31. I am a sucker for sentiments and quotes, so this has to be my favorite set in this release, great job Becca! Loving the cards, all are perfect with the choice of sentiments, and feminine too.

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  32. What an amazing sentiment collection -- love the sayings and fonts! Way to go, Becca!

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  33. Just love your inspiring new collection! I so enjoyed reading your lovely post too!

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  34. Wel...it seems like there are much worse ways to turn out...lol! No wonder you are so awesome! LOVE this set.....yes...it will be mine.....

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  35. Becca what a wonderful tribute to your Mother - you are blessed to have each other - treasure her while you can!
    Love your stamps, they are amazing and beautifully designed, as are your cards.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  36. Congratulations Becca for your new stamp designs, the words are so nice and encouraging!!
    All cards with these stamps are just beautiful!!

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  37. love all the encouraging sentiments included in this set! something different from my sentiment collection.

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  38. love all the sentiments and cards, but specially the 3rd card!!

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  39. Love these cards. The sentiments are fabulous! It would be an incredible treat to win this release.

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  40. Just coming by to tell you how much I love your new set!!!! It will be used often, I am sure of that! Fun picture of you and your Mom - I guess moms always say a bit too much to their daughters - they mean well. YOu might to the same thing too one day....Lovely picture of the two of you together!

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  41. Beautiful cards! I love every one! My mom always had a lot of faith in me too!
    Take care!
    Michele

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  42. These are such wonderful encouraging sentiments!! Your cards are beautiful!

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  43. Wonderful stamp set, and I loved reacing about your inspiration for this set.

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  44. I think we are somewhat familiar with these sentiments, but to have them gathered all in one set is definitely a dream come true -- for you and for us stampers too. And the fonts are perfect! Nice tribute to the strong women who surround you, and a sweet photo of you and your mom. Your cards are fantastic, and the colors of the Gelatos are rich and vibrant. Amazing creations my friend, and a hearty congratulations to you!! Bev

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  45. Congrats Becca! How exciting! Your stamp designs are awesome and your samples are gorgeous! Love the mix of pretty blossoms and sentiments!

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  46. All of your cards are gorgeous, Becca! What a fabulous and sweet way of saying encouraging words to others. Your mom is beautiful /)

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  47. Love the back-story to this set, Becca. Wonderful set of sentiments, an gorgeous cards!

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  48. What a beautiful photo of you and your mom, Becca!!!! And congrats on a new stampset!!! You have made wonderful cards with the new stamps!!!! May I ask you to please draw my name!!!! ;)
    Have a great day!!!!!
    Hugz

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  50. Becca, amazing cards and so powerful , beautiful sentiments. I love your stamp set.

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  51. Love your Gelatos smudging technique, great look! And the sentiments are so inspiring...

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  52. Becca, this is such a nice set! It is perfect to use on the front of a card or on the inside. This set is very inspirational!

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  53. OK I love this set like beyond Amazing. Can you share what the flower stamps are as I may need them also.

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  54. Your cards and tributes to the special women in your life - your mom in particular - are 'from the heart' moving! Your new set: bsolutely amazing sentiments (some make me tear up!). I want to make a card with each one, build up a stash, and give them to my niece and sister-in-law whenever they (or I!) need a spirit boost! I LOVE the "What if I fail...but what if you fly?. I know that my niece, as she gets older, will need to remember this...and I want to be the Aunty C who reminds her...of that, as well as the importance of dancing, of letting her know she's beautiful, of reminding her that she is one of the best things EVER to have happened in my life. You've created a must-have here, Becca!
    Hugs~c

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  55. Becca - you are an AMAZING woman and I just love how strong and confident you are!! This new stamp set is awesome and your cards are just beautiful!!

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  56. I love these cards and sentiments!

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  57. Been away & just catching up now... You are ROCKING with your stamp sets... Go you... A fine example take from your Mum, obv:):) love all the cards - especially that shabby chic card... So pretty:):)

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  58. You named the set right with these heartfelt sentiments! Beautiful creative cards!

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  59. Your cards here are so pretty and the sayings are great. Your mom is proud of all you do. Cherish your mom as you do. I loved having my mom in my life and loved being able to call her every day or, when she lived with me, coming up to her apartment and talking with her about everything. She was my grounding, my biggest fan and I could count on her to always be there for me. Now, with the dementia taking even more of a hold, she knows me and I see hints of how she was with me but it is not her and it is painful. I would give anything to have her back as she used to be. Give your mom a hug and a kiss as I know you do.

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  60. Wonderful cards to show case those awesome sentiment. Congratulations on the new set!

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  61. Oh WOW!! LOVE your cards. I think the red gelato one is my favorite, though. It is so rich. Such a lovely photo of you and your mother. Mine died when I was 23 and I wish I could talk to her each and every day.

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