Make a Wish .....

Happy Sunday folks .....

We're still partying away for the STAMPlorations 3rd Birthday Blog Hop/ Linky Party .... have you joined in the celebrations yet?

Don't worry there's still time ....... use the mood board below to inspire you to create a birthday/party themed project and link it up on the STAMPlorations Blog.

And don't forget ....... if you visit and leave a comment on each of the DT's blog posts you'll be in with a chance of winning one of the fabulous prizes on offer (you can find all the details on the STAMPlorations Blog)

OK .... lets keep this party going shall we ....... I've got another inspiration piece for you today using the brand new STAMPlorations Kathryn's BIG Wishes stamp set.

This is a fab set to have in your collection ..... suitable for any age, male or female, and not just for birthdays either.  What about using the candle for Christmas cards!  

And guess what ..... there's matching dies too.  Yes that's right ...... STAMPlorations are now making their own matching dies to some of their stamp sets! (shhhh ..... don't tell anyone but they'll be launching VERY soon!!  Keep an eye on the STAMPlorations blog that's all I'm saying!)

Anyway ..... back to my card.  I've kept things very clean and simple here and all pretty in feminine pink!

I've simply stamped and embossed the large candle from the set, across the bottom of a piece of white cardstock, using my new favourite embossing powder .... Ranger's Liquid Platinum ....I love it!!!

The candles have then been painted with the pretty Vintage Rose colour from the Prima Alchemy Acrylic Paints ....... just look at the shimmer and shine ...... and that's just one coat!

I added a touch of sparkle to the flames ......

A greeting on the front ...... (there's that gorgeous embossing powder again!)

And a little something on the inside ......

All the stamps used are from the same set ..... told you it was a good set to have!

Don't forget there's still time to join in the fun, and if you leave a comment here and on the rest of the DT blogs then you'll be in with a chance of winning one of the fab birthday prizes ..... see the STAMPlorations Blog for full details.

Happy stamping!  and Happy 3rd Birthday STAMPlorations!!!!

Thanks for popping by .... enjoy the rest of your day.

Cheerio until next time

Happy Birthday to You .... Happy Birthday to You ......

Happy Birthday dear STAMPlorations
Happy Birthday to You!!!

Happy Wednesday folks ......

It's been a while since I blogged ....... but the holiday is over and things are getting back to normal again.

It's a very special day today ...... STAMPlorations is 3 years old ... whoo hoo!!!  and it's party time.
Over the next few days Shery is holding a Birthday Blog Hop to celebrate along with a Linky Party so you can all join in the fun.

There's a special stamp release to mark the occasion ..... Kathryn's Big Wishes by Dee's Artsy Impressions and lots of other new goodies too .... see those matching dies!!!
There's also prizes up for grabs .... comment on the blog posts and link up to the party to be in with a chance of winning.  You'll find all the details on the STAMPlorations blog
Commenting closes on July 5th and the winners will be announced on July 7th .......  so come on, join in the fun.  Use the mood board below to inspire you to create a project with a party/bithday theme, post it on your blog, along with the mood board and link to the party ..... simple

I've been playing with the new stamps, and they're so much fun ......

You can't have a party without balloons ..... lots of them!

I simply stamped the large balloon and embossed using Ranger's Liquid Platinum embossing powder. I made a mask for the balloon and continued to stamp the image across my piece of card.
They were coloured using Copic Markers, and I finished them off with a touch of  clear Wink of Stella

The strings are from Dee's Balloons and Banners set

and the words are from a set called Party Time

You can see I've added a touch of colour to the background using my favourite acetate smooshing technique ..... and there's also a little something on the inside

Are you in the party mood now? ....... remember create a project with a birthday/party theme,  post it on your blog, or Flickr, Instagram etc., and link it up to the STAMPlorations page.  Show the mood board in your post, comment on the STAMPlorations Blog and the DT posts  to be in with a chance of winning one of the fab prizes.

Thanks for popping by .... enjoy the rest of your day.

Cheerio until next time ....