Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Stamping with Sweetened Condensed Milk: My Very First Guest Design!!


So there I was. Just staring at my computer screen when up pops a message from the amazing Shery Russ of STAMPlorations. She asked me to Guest Design! After jumping up and down in glee (thanks, Shery, for helping me burn off some of the Christmas cookie calories) I gladly accepted!

 If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you know how much I adore the sketchy, gorgeous designs Shery and her team create. The girls over at STAMPlorations are some of the best in the business and have left some amazing encouragement on my designs. 

 For the STAMPlorations Blog, I produced a tutorial on how to stamp with sweetened condensed milk, an old technique my grandma taught me. 


Not many people have heard of this technique and it creates the most amazing, textural cards. 





If you guys wouldn't mind popping by the STAMPlorations blog to leave me a bit of love today, I would really appreciate it. I promise you'll learn all about a GREAT new technique!



Thanks for following! And if you're new to my blog, thanks for stopping by! Leave me a comment and follow my blog and I'll be sure to return the favor. :)


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29 comments:

  1. Monika ReeckDecember 16, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Beccaaaa yaaay for being GDT yeah
    your card always amazing I like he mixed media you always show
    and I promise to hop to see your technique and thanks for visiting me and leave me some love..but you forgot to see my christmas card in red and white LOL..its okay...
    Hugs, Monika

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  2. Julie BDecember 16, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Great tutorial Becca, such an unusual technique that certainly fits the vintage bill! :)

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  3. DeeptiDecember 16, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Wow! Becca incredible and so very creative, out of the box projects :) Loved them. So glad to have u as our Guest Designer !

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  4. AnonymousDecember 16, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Brilliant !!

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  5. Shery RussDecember 16, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    Thank you, Becca, for being an awesome guest designer! Your spotlight project is fantastic and I'm grateful to feature you on the STAMP blog today! You rock! :o)

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  6. CarolDecember 16, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    I've got to give this a go Becca, not sure how much will end up on a card though as it may get eaten!! I've just recently discovered Stamplorations and joined their stamp club so look forward to joining in their challenges next year. Carol x

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  7. LauraJane:)December 16, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    Great seeing you over at STAMPlorations!! Hope to see you there again and often:)

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  8. LindseyDecember 16, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Congrats on the GDT! And perhaps this is a way for the husb to like condensed milk? :D Popping over to check out the tutorial...

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  9. JerrieDecember 16, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Bravp Becca. Fantastic job...but how do you rate?? Mom never showed me that technique...maybe I should have come to the Valentine extravaganza!! Hope to see you in more spotlight projects.

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  10. Lizzy HillDecember 16, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    Off to see - intriguing!!!

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  11. ~amy~December 16, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    oooohhhh.....sounds intriguing!

    Off to check it out AND congrats!!

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  12. KT Fit KittyDecember 16, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    Congrats, Becca! Well deserved! You are so creative! I'll head on over and check it out...

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  13. BirgitDecember 16, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    Wow-Condensed milk? I never would have thought of that. Congrats on being a guest blogger

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  14. UnknownDecember 16, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    You did good, Becca :) I had no idea about this technique and your tutorial over at STAMPlorations is fantastic! YAY!! GOOD FOR YOU!! Keep up the good "work"!! XOXO-Shari

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  15. Monica taylorDecember 16, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    Condensed milk? I am running over there now to check this out. Can't wait!

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  16. PaulaDecember 17, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    I'm amazed that this is an 'old' technique from your grandmother... I've never even heard of it before! Makes me wonder what else in the kitchen is stamp worthy, lol. Thanks for sharing the tutorial :)

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  17. GretaDecember 17, 2014 at 1:05 AM

    Congrats! Off to check your post, Becca!

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  18. lostinpaperDecember 17, 2014 at 1:30 AM

    Congrats on your GD gig Becca! And as for stamping with condensed milk, it looks like so much fun... I'm not sure much would make it onto my stamp and I may need to do a little jumping myself if I tried this technique!

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  19. NonniDecember 17, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    Thanks for being our GD Becca and what an inspirational project! I love the aged look stamping with condensed milk gives. I'd have NEVER thought that in million years! Cool! xxx

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  20. Dotty JoDecember 17, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    Wooohooo! Jo x

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  21. UnknownDecember 17, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    I remember this, vaguely, from years ago! On my way to STAMPlorations to check it out :)

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  22. *Vicki*December 17, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    You are right....never heard of this technique before! Quite interesting and I love that you are not afraid to work with different media in your designs like this!! Off to check it out and congrats on your first GDT spot my friend!

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  23. wendipooh13December 17, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    oh my gosh I have NEVER heard of it, what a cool technique!!! love your project and off to leave ya some love :)

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  24. KarrenDecember 17, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Fantastic technique and cards. I've tried stamping with milk before but not condensed milk.

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  25. UnknownDecember 17, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Goodness, Becca, condensed milk? :) I must admit I have never heard of this before. I heard of the milk technique and heating it etc... but not this one.. How cool! Must check it out! Congrats on the GDT post! xxx

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  26. shirley-beeDecember 18, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Great to have you as GD, Becca! Fab tutorial - never stamped with condensed milk before!!

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  27. DarnellDecember 21, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    Oh, girl, I am so, so tickled for you! That Shery is one smart cookie to recognize your talent and have you be such an inspirational Guest Designer on the team!! Whoot!! I'm heading over ... Hugs, Darnell

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  28. Jessi FoganDecember 21, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    EEEK! I can just picture your happy dance :) They are beyond lucky to have you! Now I'm off to check it out :)

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  29. ionabunnyJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Fun technique, although I really would prefer to just drink it ROFL. Hugz

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