Thursday, January 24, 2019

Size Doesn't Matter

WOW!  Talk about getting excited about new stamps!  The geek is coming out of me again.
This is one of the new sets from Kindred Stamps January Release.

Size Doesn't Matter

And I have to say, I had sooo much fun making these cards.  I even had a go at making my own backgrounds using my copic markers ( inspired by Amy Young and Jammie Clark).  And I loved how they turned out.
The first one is my favourite.  Between the character, the grass around the path and the storm clouds with the sunrays peaking through, I love the simplicity of this.  Looks almost like a postcard.


This next one was the first design I sketched for this set.  And I love the use of real chain.  I was originally going to draw the chain in but so glad I didn't.  A little 3D on a card does not hurt at all.  And I love the little smoky background behind the characters, so easy to do with Distress Oxides. 


Here is another hand drawn background.  This is the second version  The first one was a little to sandy coloured and didn't fit the mood for the theme, so then I went with my W copic family.  The  rock, the"creature"and ring are sitting on, is popped up with foam tape.  All the sentiments used on these cards are actually from this same stamp set. They fit so perfectly with the theme too!


This last one is very simple.  A mix of oxides to make the background then copic for the trees.  I felt it needed something else so I added the ferns to make it look like a little snap shot of these fellows, walking on a log, on their journey.  

I hope you enjoyed my creations  as much as I did making them.  


The entire Kindred Stamps January release will be available Friday, January 25th at 8am PST/11am EST. Be sure to check out the Kindred Stamps blog on Friday for the full product release as well as the complete line up of all the Kindred Stamps Design Team projects from release week! If you visit and comment on all of the designers' blogs this week, you could win $15 in Kindred Stamps shop credit! So join the Fan Club and release event, show the design team some love, and get ready to empty those wallets this Friday!

50 comments:

  1. These cards are seriously incredible!! You've outdone yourself on these, sweets!! xoxo

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  2. Love these! How did you do the sun rays with copics? Blender pen to remove some ink?

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    1. White ink stenciled on top? I've got to know! 😉

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    2. LOL you crack me up! Yes it was white ink over a stencil. The grey clouds were Oxide ink. Thanks for looking!

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  3. I seriously love those sunrays on your first card! I'm going to have to try that!

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    1. Thanks Lynne. Don't forget to share your creation with us!

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  4. O my gosh.. I am in love with ALL these.. How on earth did you do that cave rock background?

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    1. Oh.. and.. did you put a REAL chain on that one???

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    2. MIchelle the rock background was just random hand drawn stones to fit together in pencil first. Then started with the darkest colour (in between rocks) then worked my way to the centre of each stone, from darkest to lightest.

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    3. And yes the chain is real. Looked so much better than my hand drawn attempt! Hahaha

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  5. These are beautiful, rich background scenes! The first one is easily my favorite. So much depth and dimension in it!

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  6. Holy cow your scenery is jaw-dropping!! These are amazing!!!

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  7. That scenery is amazing. I cant get over those sun rays.

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    1. Thanks Meg. I was over the moon with how they turned out too!

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  8. Absolutely amazing coloring. Blown away by this set.

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  9. Unbelievable work so in love with your work !! AMAZING

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  10. OMG! your backgrounds and "scenes" are just amazing!!!!

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  11. The backgrounds are superb. I love the details.

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  12. These are all seriously so awesome! From the details to the coloring...just amazing!

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  13. All of them are amazing!!!!!! I can’t pick a favourite. Can’t wait for my set to arrive

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  14. These cards are brilliant, and your coloring, wow! Can't pick a favorite, just love them all! Real chain with the ring, perfect!

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  15. Fantastic projects! The 'with this ring' card is my favorite (although it was hard to choose!) and you're right...the 3D chain makes the card amazing!

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  16. Love them all. Especially the one with the sun rays! Your coloring is perfect!

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  17. These are all fantastic! Your coloring is stunning and you created so many fun cards with these stamps!

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  18. Beautifully done. Thanks for the inspiration

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  19. Love them all! I want them 😂

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