Friday, 21 September 2018

Studio Katia September 2018 Release Blog Hop


Hello Friends and welcome to the Studio Katia Fall 2018 Release Hop!! I can't begin to tell you how excited and honoured I am to be taking part in the release celebration.

I created two card projects to share with you today featuring the amazing new Fall release

The moment I saw the "A Cup Of Thanks" stamp set, I knew I just had to colour it up. I could picture the card I wanted to create instantly and if I'm being honest, my card turned out even better then I had envisioned. I used my Copic markers to colour the flowers, cup and saucer and then went overtop with my coloured pencils to add a bit more depth and pop to my colouring.


The stamp set comes with coordinating dies to cut out the main image but what I really love is that it also comes with two beautiful word dies. One says,"Thanks" and the other that says, "Tea"
I decided to diecut multiple "Thanks" out and stack them on top of themselves to create a really think word diecut. To finish it off, I coloured the bottom half with a soft yellow Copic marker and added some glitter for some extra sparkle. 


Finishing my card off was made super easy with the new Dotted Patterns Set 3...this set is so versatile . I only used a few elements from the set and was able to achieve a stunning layout. Really the possibilities are endless and I am so happy to have that die set in my collection as it is sure to get a lot of use. 
Lastly I added a few Clear Drops from the Clear Drops Mix to my card to finish off my card.


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My second card is very fun and playful using the Kobi The Super Bear stamp set. 
I really enjoyed colouring him up and the Copic colouring hardly took any time at all. The stamp set has really cute sentiment and some really awesome word bubbles that are just classic. I diecut everything using the coordinating dies and created a simple Distress Oxide background that I diecut using the background die from Dotted Patterns Set 3 To finish off my card, I added a few red crystals from the July Crystals mix


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Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed my card creations. 

Oh and one last thing!! I almost forgot to mention that there is a BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY!!!
Studio Katia is giving away TWO $50 CAD gift certificates on each day of the Hop, winners will be chosen from the comments left on all blogs of the Hop! If that isn't enough there will be a $25 Gift Certificate offered at each stop of the Blog Hop So be sure to leave a comment below.

You should have arrived from Vicky Papaioannou and Svitlana Shayevich is your next stop. If you get lost you can find the full hop list below or visit Studio Katia Blog!





69 comments:

  1. GASP! Stephen, your showcases are absolutely stunning! The teacup florals: breath-taken-away with your colouring and design. Super Hero Kobi...cute AND classy! I can tell you had fun designing these cards; they're infused with joy and, as always, your abundant creativity! Thank you for the smiles AND inspiration on this snowy Alberta morning....
    ~carol

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    1. Congratulations! Please send me an email. You are the winner of the $25 gift card for Studio Katia

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  2. Love your colouring on the teacup. So pretty, thanks for sharing.

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  3. What great cards! So colorful and fun!

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  4. WOW!!! swooning over you cards Stephen.

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  5. Stephen, I love the dimension you got with your first card! The Cup of Thanks stamp set is lovely and your coloring technique of copics plus colored pencils creates such depth! Your second card, Superhero Kobi, is adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. OMG! I love that superhero Kobe! And your background with the stars is amazing!

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  7. The two cards are so different - and each so awesome. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Oh I just LOVE the floral cup! Beautiful cards! Happy I found you!

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  9. Love that teacup stamp. Beautiful coloring!

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  10. New follower! Your cards are stunning!

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  11. Love your cards! I especially love the cups of thanks. Your coloring is beautiful!

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  12. The Cup of Thanks is my fave of this awesome release
    and I love how you colored it. Great design, too. The
    bear is so very awesome sauce!!

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  13. Gorgeous cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Love that superhero Kobi! The tea cup is lovely too. Your coloring is amazing.

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  15. Wow! Your coloring is AMAZING!!! Your tea cup looks real! Both cards are outstanding! You are a fantastic designer and Studio Katia was so smart to include you in their blog hop! You've made their new release shine! Can't wait to order so many great goodies from them!

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  16. Stephen, your Kobi bear card (love the stars sparkling at the top) and your cup of tea coloring are da' bomb! Such great takes on the superhero and the wonderful frame you placed the cup of tea upon. I really enjoyed seeing your work and glad to have new place for inspiration and find out about all kinds of crafty things!

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  17. Your coloring is perfect!! You really do a great job!! I absolutely love the teacup. So beautiful!!

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  18. Beautiful coloring and cards!!

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  19. Your card is gorgeous! The coloring is beautiful. What a great inspiration!

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  20. Love your work and the use of the stamps! thank you for sharing, they are wonderful!

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  21. Wow, amazing colouring and such gorgeous cards! Thanks so much for this fabulous inspiration!

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  22. Amazing pair of cards Steve! You are very talented! I love the second card with the Super bear!! Fantastic!

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  23. Love your cards! The first one is gorgeous and the super bear is so cute! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  24. Great cards. Love the beautiful teacup and the super bear is so cute.
    Thanks for sharing...

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  25. Love your sweet cards with sweet detailing!

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  26. My grandson would love the superhero card! Thanks for sharing!

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  27. GORGEOUS FLOWERS! And I love your super hero, coloring and background!

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  28. Love your Cup of Thanks card, definitely my favorite stamp in the new release. TY

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  29. Awesome cards! Thank you for sharing!

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  30. Lovely cards! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  31. Beautiful coloring on the flowers and teacup! im not so good at blending colors.I love that card!

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  32. The flowers in the cup are so pretty!

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  33. Great cards! The cup of thanks card is stunning!

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  34. I LOVE your projects! Your coloring is gorgeous!

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  35. Gorgeous cards Stephen, love the A Cup of Thanks stamp set you used, your colours are stunning. I am a flower lover and Studio Katia makes awesome flower stamp sets. Tank you so much for showing these beauties.

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  36. Wow, amazing cards! Stunning coloring and designs. Fantastic!

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  37. WOW ! Both your cards are stunning. Love the colour used on the first card & how you've used your copics so well, envious, & Super Kobi looks so fun with his pop out colours & effect. Thanks, I've not seen your work before but I'm glad I have now.

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  38. Nice job on your cards!! Love the new Studio Katia release and the July crystals too! I also love the finished look of the cards using the Dotted Patterns set 3, will have to get that!

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  39. Your Thanks card is stunning! Fabulous coloring

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  40. the flowers are fabulous.
    The shading is great.
    Love Super Bear - up, up and away.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  41. The second card is very fun while the first one elegant! Love both!

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  42. Absolutely gorgeous and fun cards! I am especially loving the first card! I am a major flower fanatic! I just love that you colored the vase in a really pretty green it just makes the flowers really stand out! I also love the soft blended background! Very subtle but yet adds so nicely to the card!

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  43. What wonderful cards...love that tea cup image with the flowers overflowing!

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  44. luv these cards! great dimension!

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  45. WOW your coloring on the Thanks card is magnificent! I know I won't come close but I'm sure going to try your copic/pencil technique. Of course Super K is adorable :) Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration.

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  46. Love the bright colours! Lovely cards!

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  47. Beautiful card with A Cup of Thanks, with fabulous coloring! Adorable superhero card!

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  48. These are lovely! The cup of thanks really did turn out amazing. And the way you did the sentiment is both bold and subtle at the same time, which doesn't even make sense, but there you go. And then Kobi the superbear is fabulous; you chose the perfect embellishments to go with your coloring and design. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  49. Bears have always been my superheroes and I love your sweet, nostalgic card. The Cup of Thanks is a beautiful design and you've colored it so magnificently. It is one of my favorites of this release.

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  50. Great job on both cards. Love your coloring on the Cup Of Thanks and the colors are perfect.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  51. Fabulous cards! Love the coloring on the teacup!!

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  52. Great cards- very creative.Thanks for sharing.

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  53. Your coloring is great on your cards! I especially like how you did your fun Kobi bear card.

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  54. Beautiful flower with teacup card and the super bear card is awesome!!

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  55. Two unique card...especially like the floral tea cup design. tfs

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  56. Your coloring is awesome.. The texture and blending on your hero card are stunning.

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  57. Oh my! Adorable cards!!! Love so much your great colouring!!!

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  58. Great coloring on both and I like the star background on the second one.

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  59. Oh my goodness! That first card is gorgeous! I love the color combo-especially against that pink background. Your bear is super cute and I love the embossed element. Your coloring is wonderful!

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  60. Wonderful colouring! I particularly love your florals!

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  61. Love the florals, such wonderful colouring!

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  62. Great cards! I especially love the second one, wonderful texture and sparkle from teh stencil!

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  63. Gorgeous floral card!!! Both of your cards are great.

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  64. These are two great cards ! Your floral one is just amazing !! I love everything about it : the light ombré on the sentiment, the soft smooth pinky background, the beautiful coloring you made on the cup. Perfect !! 👌 And your Kobi is so fun !! And again I love everything about it ! The gorgeous bold background, the color combo you choose, the slighty offset doubled bubble for the sentiment... yep, everything I said ! Thanks so much for this wonderful inspiration ! Love, Marjorie
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

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