Tuesday, March 1, 2016

STAMPlorations inspiration #64

Welcome to the first March STAMPlorations inspiration post. You may remember my Lake Huron sunrise from my last inspiration post. I made two cards out of one stamped image from New Beginnings. This is what I did with the "chunk" die cut from the first.


I had applied Distress Inks to Neenah CS and stamped the image in black Versafine. Then I had decided that was just way too much goodness for one card, so I had die cut a chunk out of it using a Lifestyle Crafts diamond die.

So to spread the goodness, I stamped the image again on a white cardbase and took that diamond and adhered it where it fit the design. I felt that a circle would be a good complement to the rectangle and diamond shapes, and mimic the sun, so I heat embossed a sentiment from Floral Bliss onto a black circle and popped it up. CAS. But bold CAS.

Here are both cards from the one stamped image.


This was another of those creative sessions where I have no plan of attack, and after a few detours a card (or two) happen. Love it when that happens. Does that happen to you too?

Check out the inspiration from the other DT members and remember to leave a comment to be in the running for a prize!

This is my last coloring entry at Kathy R.'s 30 Day Coloring Challenge. I'm playing at Inkspirational where the theme is Geometric (rectangle, diamond, circle - geometry played a large role in my design actually). And at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday where it's Anything Goes.  And finally, at Penny Black and More where we're to use Stamps and Dies.

19 comments:

Mac Mable said...

Was looking forward to seeing where the chunk went. Gorgeous CAS card with that fabulous pop of colour x

Diane Jaquay said...

Super cool, creative design, Maria!

Lin said...

WOW, this is a stunner, Maria! Love that bright splash of sunrise color! Thanks for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!

Kelly Griglione said...

maria f., these are both amazing!! How smart of you to make your image into two different cards. They're more interesting AND you have two of them. How can you lose?! Way to go for using your chunk right away and not let it sit in a pile of "extras".

Cris G. said...

Two gorgeous cards... can't choose a favorite!

Darnell said...

The Mister just walked by. "You're drooling," he said, "Are you looking at chocolate porn again?" "No," I answered, something even better!" Hugs, Darnell

Suchi said...

I am drooling over both of your cards!! So gorgeous! :)
Suchi xx

brenda said...

A really delightful card and such imaginative stamping and inking, many thanks for joining in at Penny Black and More challenge.

B x

Kim M said...

Fantastic card! Love the intense colours you achieved on your diamond chunk. Really cool idea to do what you did and a great way to use up scraps. Love it! Nice to see you playing over at Inkspirational too! :-)

*Vicki* said...

Love both of your designs with the spotlight technique!! The colors are really bright and vivid and stunning!! :)

alexandra s.m. said...

Gorgeous Maria!
Such striking design and intense colors!

Becca Cruger said...

These cards are just breathtaking! Such a cool composition!

Greta said...

Wow--amazing! Yes, I have to say usually I just go with the flow--not a plan!

Anita in France said...

Bold CAS indeed, Maria ... so striking and gorgeous ... equally as fabulous as it's partner! Card detours ... yep, love it when that happens ... so much fun seeing what evolves! Hugs, Anita :)

Whisper said...

Aaaah lovely and thanks for joining us at Penny Black & More this month, Luv Sam x

Ksenija @Sweet Kobylkin said...

Amazing! Love your inventive approach, with one stamp you created so much different cards!

Unknown said...

graphic fantasticness!!!!

cm said...

WOW! The intensity of your rich, jewel-palette diamond is incredibly eye-catching, especially with the New Beginnings stamp. And it's sibling...another mouth-watering gem! Your "detours' lead to some pretty amazing destinations...
Hugs~c

sandie said...

Such a creative idea Maria. The bold shapes and vibrant colours just pop out. Thanks fir joining Ink

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