Friends of True's Inky Antics Swirly Spring Blog Hop

 

 

Welcome to the "Friends of True's - Swirly Spring" BLOG HOP!

If you are here from Lisa's blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened onto the RRR blog, you will want to head back to True's blog where it all starts. There will be a prize package donated by Inky Antics that includes True's entire, newly released, Swirly Spring stamp line!!

 

 

I had the pleasure of creating some cards for you using the stamps from my favorite set 'Swirly Butterflies'.  I L.O.V.E. it!!

 

 

Now those of you who know me know that I have leaned toward CAS designs lately, embellished with lots of pretty ribbons and trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon, mainly because I just don't have much time to craft.  So, please be kind since I have not colored in ages.  It's a darned shame too because I have a huge Copic collection and I just don't have time to practice my coloring.  (Hey, I never said I didn't have time to shop!)

 

Here is my first card.  This one is done with colored pencils which I really never use.  I see some potential here because I kind of like the results and it feels kind of easy to control the colors application and blending.  My background is one of the beautiful papers from Inky Antics made to coordinate with the stamps sets. 

 

 

Now, I just love that the stamps sets are clear stamps.  For someone like me who needs to stamp the images 2 or 3 <hundred> times because they are not happy with the coloring results, you can set up your scene the way you want it right on the acrylic block and leave it that way until you are done.  Just stamp it out however many times you need to.

 

 

For my second card I broke out the Copics.  Not too bad.  :)

This also has two of the pretty coordinating papers from Inky Antics for the background.

 

 

Now, for those of you who have very limited crafty time like me, I love the fact that all the sets also have several sentiments.  It makes them very versatile, and when you need a card - like 5 minutes ago, you can pull out a sentiment and whip one together with no coloring necessary.

 

 

I hope you are enjoying the blog hop so far.  So many beautiful projects!  I am going to have to pick up a couple more of the sets real soon so I have them on hand for future projects.  Love, love, love 'em!!  Enjoy the rest of your trip through.

 

Make sure to leave a comment on every stop, to increase your chances of winning the prize package. One lucky commenter from a randomly picked blog will win all 6 stamp sets! The winner will be announced on True's Blog on Monday, March 11th.

 

Your next stop on the hop is Suzanne's blog and you don't want to miss it.  It's always a treat for me to visit her blog!

Don't forget, Really Reasonable Ribbon has a Design Team Call going on right now.  You can find the information HERE.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a super day!

 

~ Bonnie ~

 

Supplies

Card 1

Ribbon:  1/4" and 7/8" Capri Blue Grosgrain, 5/8" Capri Blue Diamond Satin, 5/8" Garden Rose Shimmer Satin
Stamps and Papers:  Inky Antics
Other:  Bow Easy Tool, Scor-Tape, Spellbinder Dies, colored pencils

Card 2
Ribbon/Trims:  Sun Rose Seam Binding, 3/8" White Crochet Lace, 5/8" Capri Blue Diamond Satin and Cotton Candy Baker's Twine
Stamps and Papers:  Inky Antics
Other:  Spellbinder Dies, Flower from Wild Orchard Crafts and button

Card 3
Ribbons/Trims:  1.5" Turquoise Netting, 7/8" Turquoise Double-faced Satin, 7/8" Turquoise Butterfly Multi Grosgrain 
Stamp:  Inky Antics
Other:  Bow Easy Tool, Scor-Tape, Spellbinder Dies and embossing folder, McGill butterfly punch