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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Got my Head in the Clouds!

 Hello Again! 

Welcome to Day #2 of our May Release Features! 



These wonderful stamps match the cloud dies that many of you already own and love!   The sweet sentiments are a perfect fit for this fun and whimsical set.

  • Stamp set includes 4 images
  • Set measures approximately 4" 4"
  • The striped cloud image measures approximately 2 1/2" x 1 1/4"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set is $11
I like to try to use stamps in unconventional ways, and that is exactly what I did with this set. When I looked at the clouds as anything but clouds, the first thing I saw was a cupcake! 


 I stamped the largest cloud in Blushing Bride and cut it out with its matching die.  I inked the edges with Versa Magic Perfect Plumeria chalk ink.  The cup liner is cut out from corrugated white paper and colored with a diluted bit of Pool Party reinker.  I made the cherry by stamping the small cloud image in Raspberry Ripple and then using a small circle punch to punch out the cherry.  The sentiment is from the Little Boy Toys set.  

And, as I could not get enough of the Landscape Silhouette set, particularly the African plains image, I had to do a sunset image of Africa!  This time my cloud images and matching dies are found in a tree!
  Don't you just love the versatility of these clouds??  I stamped the clouds on River Rock cs using Old Olive and Lucky Limeade inks and die cut them out.  I sponged my background on Naturals White cs and stamped a bit of a landscape silhouette image (duck in pond image) off the left side of the paper.  The sentiment is from another new set, Across the Miles.  
The tree trunk is free handed; the branches are made by using a Memory Box branch die.   
Check out some of the fabulous samples made by the talented DT in the thumbnails 
below.

 Be sure to leave a comment on each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, May 17th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, May 20th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Lee Ann :) 

 Supplies used-
Cupcake card-
Stamp-Sweet n Sassy Stamps- Head in the Clouds, Little Boy Toys 
Ink-SU Blushing Bride, Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple, Pool Party reinker; Versa Magic Perfect Plumeria 
Paper-white cs, SU Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit and Patio Party dsp
Other-corrugated paper, Pool Party baker's twine, Circle punches, SU lace doily

Africa card-
Stamps-Sweet n Sassy Stamps-Head in the Clouds, Across the Miles, Landscape Silhouettes
Ink-So Saffron, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Calypso Coral, Archival Black, Memento Black, Lucky Limeade, Old Olive
Paper-SU Naturals Ivory, Naturals White, Early Espresso, retired dsp
Other-sewing machine, SnSS cloud dies, sponges, sticky note (to mask sun) and circle punch, dimensionals, Memory Box die  
  
 
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33 comments:

  1. JanetteMay 12, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    OMG- these are awesome!! Great job thinking out of the box.

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  2. Sue DMay 12, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    I like the creative ways you used these cloud stamps!

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  3. Jean BullockMay 12, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Wow, these stamps are very versatile. Love the cupcake card. Using corrugated paper was a great idea. Great stamping and coloring on both cards. Well done!

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  4. BridgetMay 12, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    You're so creative, Lee Ann, you've given me some great ideas here, thank you! Just beautiful!

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  5. Giovana May 12, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Wow Lee Ann!! They are great creations! Thanks for the ideas ;)

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  6. PatiMay 12, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    What fun, how creative! Love your use of the cloud stamps & dies, and your sunset card!

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  7. itzamitziMay 12, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    What clever ways to use the clouds! I think the tree is the most unique. I like seeing new uses for "old" tools. Thanks.

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  8. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Oh my gosh - I can't get over the many ways you can use this stamp set! I love the way you used it on the tree and the one on the cupcake -- I would have never thought to use it that way. Cool cards!

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  9. stampingbowdMay 12, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Wow!!! I love to use my stamp sets in different ways! You really rocked the clouds stamp! Love the cupcake and the tree card is amazing!!! Gorgeous cards!

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  10. Kris BMay 12, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Wonderfully creative! I never would have thunk to use the stamps as the top of a cupcake or tree! Your cards are lovely and unique! TFS God bless!!

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  11. Monika/BuzsyMay 12, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Very clever Lee Ann! Awesome ways using the clouds! Especially love the tree one. :) Happy Mother's Day!

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  12. CathymacMay 12, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Love, love the creativity and the beauty of these two cards, Lee Ann! It's always fun to see how differently the stamps and dies can be used and you've provided some wonderful inspiration here! God Bless!

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  13. Just MeMay 12, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    OMG what a clever way to use the cloud stamps and dies. Both cards are lovely.

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  14. JanisMay 12, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Of course that is a cupcake top!! I would never have thought of it until you had done it up that way. Sooooooo cute. Your creativity knows no bounds!!!

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  15. HeatherMay 12, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I totally did NOT see a cupcake when I looked at the set and the dies, but I'm so glad YOU did! It is adorable!! And they also make perfect African trees! Great job!

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  16. zehraMay 12, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Beautiful, love our out of box thinking, the sunset is gorgeous

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  17. cardscookiecarrotcakeMay 12, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Beautiful cards! I totally love the cupcake, you're very creative. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  18. CealMay 12, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    love how you showcased how versatile this set is, gorgeous cards

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  19. jean w.May 12, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Love your creativity with the clouds!!! Also love the quote by Elisabeth Eliot.

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  20. StampingJudyMay 12, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Well done --lots of interesting elements here!

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  21. Scrappin' DivaMay 12, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    Wow! Some great uses for the clouds other than clouds. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  22. Mary KMay 12, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Love your unique style, such cute ideas from clouds!

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  23. PBrown9624May 13, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Great cards! Love that you came up with more ways to use them other than the original.

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  24. SueMay 13, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Oh my gosh..love the idea for the cupcake card. I have the dies already but would love this set!

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  25. GayleMay 13, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    very clever and creative use of the "clouds"

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  26. JaneenMay 13, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    how great to see the different uses for the cloud stamp. i never would have thought of these. love the trees.

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  27. JayneMay 13, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    This card is fabulous! Have you ever thought about putting a "follow this blog by email" button on your blog. I'd love to automatically get updates from you. You're so talented.

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  28. K. JoyMay 13, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    I love the clouds used on a tree! What a fun idea! Gorgeous sponging too - I love the overall "feel" of your Africa card. :)

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  29. SabrinaMay 13, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Both of your cards are beautiful!

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  30. MarieMay 13, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    It is always so much fun to join these hops because you get such great ideas! Who would have thought of using clouds for frosting! How great is that. Another idea for my idea stash. You all are just awesome for sharing your ideas so freely. Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful stamp set.

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  31. keeleykatsMay 13, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Very clever! Both of these are super cards! Thanks for the great ideas!

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  32. Donna JonesMay 13, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Hi Lee Ann,
    Great ideas for the cloud stamps, loving your African sunset :-)
    Donna Jones

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  33. TerryMay 13, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Lee Ann! Wow! An African card when our prayer group supports a friend's DH who is in so Africa a few weeks. Cobras are such a threat to which we NAs have no experience/ smarts. Pray.
    African stylization and creamery sweets all from one die cut and variety stamping, Aren't You Simply the Nines!!! Lee Ann!!! with SNSS stamps and dies. Good go, girl! blessings. Keep Looking UP! mt23stamperatyaho

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