Stamp Anniething February Previews - Day 3

Hello Friends!

Welcome to the final day of previews for the February release from Stamp Anniething.

Today I am showcasing Kevin - You're My Pot Of Gold stamp set and coordinating outline die as well as the Woven Dots stencil and finally the Lucky word die. These awesome new items are now available for purchase on Friday the newly redesigned Stamp Anniething online store.

I stamped out Kevin - You're My Pot Of Gold , coloured him up using Copic markers and then cut him out using the coordinating outline die.

Always Follow Your Creative Heart

 

Stamp Anniething February Previews - Day 2

Hello Friends!

Welcome to the second day of previews for the February release from Stamp Anniething.

Today I am showcasing Cherise - You Overwhelm Me stamp set and coordinating outline die as well as the Hello Floral Shaker Add On Tag. These awesome new items will be available for purchase on Friday, February 4th in the newly redesigned Stamp Anniething online store.

I stamped out Cherise - You Overwhelm Me, coloured her up using Copic markers and then cut her out using the coordinating outline die.

I created the background using the floral element from the Hello Floral Shaker Add On Tag as a stencil. I really love how it turned out.

I did some basic ink blending on card stock and then die cut it out using Hello Floral Shaker Add On Tag

To finish off my card I used a piece from the new Spring Surprise 6x6 paper pad and placed it behind the tag die cut 

Always follow your creative heart

 

Stamp Anniething February Previews - Day 1

Hello Friends!

Today we are kicking off previews for the February release from Stamp Anniething.

Today I am showcasing Louise - You Crack Me Up stamp set and coordinating outline die as well as the Woven Dots stencil. These awesome new items will be available for purchase on Friday, February 4th in the newly redesigned Stamp Anniething online store.

I stamped out Louise - You Crack Me Up, coloured her up using Copic markers and then cut her out using the coordinating outline die.

I created the background using the Woven Dots stencil and Stamp Anniething hybrid inks. 

The sentiment was stamp on black cardstock and heat embossed using white embossing powder from Stamp Anniething. I die cut out the word "YOU" using the Annie's Alphabet die set and then popped everything up using foam tape.

Always follow your creative heart

Kawaii Cutie - Coffee and Friends

Hi Friends! 

Welcome to the final day of previews for the Kawaii Cuties line from Stamp Anniething. 

Today I created a project using a must have stamp set for all the coffee lovers out there... "Coffee and Friends" stamp set and coordinating outline dies.

I started by stamping out and colouring a few images from the "Coffee and Friends" stamp set then cutting it out using the coordinating outline dies.

I used "Annie's Alphabet" die set to spell out "Friend" and then heat embossed one of the sentiments from the stamp set on kraft card stock using white embossing powder.

The background was ink blended using Distress Oxide inks and Coffee Bean stencil. 

To finish off my card, I aded a few water droplet embellishments.

All the new Kawaii Cuties goodies are now available for purchase in the Stamp Anniething online shop.

Always follow your creative heart

 

Kawaii Cuties - You Bake Me Crazy

Hi Friends! 

Welcome to the third day of previews for the Kawaii Cuties line from Stamp Anniething. 

Today I created a project using 3 adorable sets that work perfectly together. The sets I used are, "You Bake Me Crazy", I Will Never Dessert You", and finally "Life Is What You Bake It". All three sets come with coordinating outline dies.

I started by stamping out a selection of images from all three stamp sets, colouring them up using Copic markers then cutting it out using the coordinating outline dies.

I hope you enjoyed my card creation today. The new Kawaii Cuties goodies will be available in the Stamp Anniething online store on Saturday January 15th.

Always follow your creative heart

 

Kawaii Cuties - Love You Bunches

Hi Friends! 

Welcome to the second day of previews for the Kawaii Cuties line from Stamp Anniething. 

Today I created a project using the hilarious "Love You Bunches" stamp set and coordinating outline dies.

I started by stamping out and colouring the broccoli images from the "Love You Bunches" stamp set then cutting it out using the coordinating outline dies.

I created a clean and simple card layout for this card. I achieved this by simply stamping out the broccoli image multiple times in different directions to create my own pattern paper background. 

I used the Annie's Alphabet die set to spell out the word "YOU".

To finish off my card, I stamped and heat embossed the remainder of the sentiment using white embossing powder and added a few iridescent sequins.

I hope you enjoyed my card creation today. The new Kawaii Cuties goodies will be available in the Stamp Anniething online store on Saturday January 15th.

Stamp Anniething Products Used:

Love You Bunches stamp set and coordinating dies

Annie's Alphabet die set

Always follow your creative heart

Kawaii Cuties - Love Bug

Hi Friends! 

Welcome to the first day of previews for the Kawaii Cuties line from Stamp Anniething. 

Today I created a project using the adorable "Love Bug" stamp set and coordinating outline dies.

I started by stamping out and colouring up a selection of images from the "Love Bug" stamp set then cutting it out using the coordinating outline dies.

To create my scene, I used dies from the Volcano Builder set to cut out the rock shape and the grass shape. To create the clouds, I used the Cloud Builder stencil set and Stamp Anniething hybrid ink.

The background pattern paper is from the Bake Shop paper pad.

I hope you enjoyed my card creation today. The new Kawaii Cuties goodies will be available in the Stamp Anniething online store on Saturday January 15th.

Stamp Anniething Products Used:

Love Bugs Stamp set and Coordinating Dies

Volcano Builder Die

Stencil Cloud Builder

Bake Shop Pattern Paper

Always follow your creative heart

Stamp Anniething - Timothy - Hunting For Adventure

Hello Friends!

Welcome back for the final day of previews for the Stamp Anniething January 2022 release.

This release is full of fun and unique products that you can be wild and adventurous with.

Today I am previewing "Timothy - Hunting For Adventure" stamp set and coordinating outline die as well as the "Foliage Card Mat" Die and "Wild" word die. These awesome new items are now available for purchase in the newly redesigned Stamp Anniething online store.

I created the background by ink smooshing Distress Oxide Inks. Next I ink blended another piece of card stock and then used The Foliage Card mat die. To add some more visual interest, I cut a second piece of card stock using he Foliage Card Mat Die, flipped it around, they layered the two pieces together.  

To finish off my card I added the die cut "Wild" word die and stamped my sentiment in black ink

Products Used:

Stamp

Timothy - Hunting For Adventure 

Dies

Timothy - Hunting For Adventure outline die

Foliage Card Mat die

Wild word die

All products are available in the Stamp Anniething Online Store 

Always follow your creative heart

Stamp Anniething - Justin - Go Wild

Hello Friends!

Welcome back for the second day of previews for the Stamp Anniething January 2022 release.

This release is full of fun and unique products that you can be wild and adventurous with.

Today I am featuring the Justin - Go Wild stamp set and coordinating outline die. I also used the new Savannah stencil builder.

I started by stamping out and colouring up the "Justin - Go Wild" stamp set, then cutting it out using the coordinating outline die

Creating the background was quick, easy and fun! It was created using the Savanah stencil builder and Distress Oxide Inks.  For added detail, I used a copic marker in orange and did a bit of flicking overtop of the background around the outer edges. I felt it added to the sunset effect.

To finish off my card I added an orange matting around it and placed a few sequins around the setting sun.

Products Used:

Stamp

Justin Go Wild

Die

Justin Go Wild Outline Die

Stencil

Savanah Builder

All products are available in the Stamp Anniething Online Store 

Always follow your creative heart

Stamp Anniething - Emma - Bet Your Giraffe

Hi Friends!

I know its been a while since I posted to my blog.

 Lots of exciting things have happened in my life...my partner and myself have sold our home in Ontario, Canada and moved provinces to New Brunswick, Canada. The Last 5 months have been a whirlwind as we purchased a home that is undergoing a complete renovation and I have also relocated my dog grooming salon to our home. The salon is in the process of being built out and I cant wait to get back to grooming dogs again. OH!! and I have a new craft room that I am just waiting to for the doors to be put on and then I will take some pictures and share that with you.

Anyways, enough about my life...time to share the latest sneak peek from Stamp Anniething!

Today I am previewing Emma - Bet your giraffe stamp set and coordinating outline die as well as the Monstera stencil. The awesome new items will be available for purchase on Friday, December 7th in the newly redesigned Stamp Anniething online store.

To create the background, I did simple ink blending in oranges and yellows. I then placed the Monstera stencil overtop and did ink blending using my darker orange, rotating the stencil and ink blending again to get the layered effect. 

I heat embossed the sentiment using Aztec gold embossing powder from Stamp Anniething and then cut it out in a simple rectangular banner shape.

 I used the Star Card Mat Die from Stamp Anniething to create a quick and easy card layout.

Products used:

Stamps:

Emma - Bet Your Giraffe

Dies:

Emma - Bet Your Giraffe outline die

Star Card Mat Die

Stencil:

Monstera 

Embossing Powder:

Aztec Gold

Always follow your creative heart

 

Stamp Anniething - The Socialites bundle

Hi Friends!

Today Stamp Anniething is kicking off the brand spanking new Socialites Bundle. This bundle is full of awesome stamps, coordinating dies and a new lace builder die set.

For my first project, I created a simple card using one of the amazing new images from the bundle that I coloured up using Copic markers. This stamp set has a bunch of accessories that you can stamp, colour up and die cut out to customize you character as you see fit. I decided to base this character off of the Queen from the Netflix show Bridgerton  

For the remainder of my card, I used the Fancy Swirls stencil for the background and added the new lace builder die set from the bundle in coordinating colours

For my second card, I went all out and created a slimline slider card to help set the scene using two stamped images that I coloured up to look like Daphne and Simon from Bridgerton. 

To create my scene, I used the Cloud Builder Stencil as well as the Cobblestone stencil and then added a frame around the scene using the Slimline Frame Die.

I stamped the sentiment “Shall we promenade” directly onto the card front and I love that when you pull the tab, Simon moves towards Daphne.

I hope you like my card creations using the new Socialites bundle. I love hearing from you, leave a comment in the comments section down below.

Always follow your creative heart

Gigi - You Aced It

Hi Friends!

Welcome to the final day of previews for the May 2021 release from Stamp Anniething. This sporty release is now available for purchase from the Stamp Anniething online store.

Today I am the showcasing Gigi - You Aced It stamp set and coordinating outline die.

I coloured up Gigi using the following Copic markers:

Skin - E59, E57, E15, E33, E31, E30, R22

Hair - T9, T7, V17, V15, V12

Skirt - G16, YG09, G03, G02

Top/ Visor - C4, C2, C0

I kept my card layout super simple to allow the focus to remain on my coloured image. I stenciled the background using the Stars & Swirls stencil using Distress Oxide Inks. I love how it just pops against my coloured image. 

To finish my card, I added a 1/4” strip of black and white striped card stock to the left hand side and stamped the sentiment using black ink.

Aways follow your creative heart

Stephen - Game Face

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for day 2 of previews of the May 2021 release from Stamp Anniething. Today I am showcasing the Stephen - Game Face stamp set and the coordinating outline die. I am also featuring the new Arrows builder die set and the All Star word die builder.

I coloured up Stephen using the Following Copic markers

Skin - E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, E0000, R20

Reds- R39, R29, R24, R22

Greys - C6, C4, C2

Football - E19, E17

I created a quick scene using the Grass Builder Stencil and then just built up layers of inking, distressing and ink splattering to give my card a more masculine feel.

We will see you tomorrow for the final day of previews from Stamp Anniething.

Always follow your creative heart

 

Zac - You’re On Par

Hi Friends! 

Welcome to day one of previews from Stamp Anniething! Today we are showcasing Zac - You’re On Par and coordinating outline die. 

I coloured Zac using the following Copic markers:

Skin - E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, E0000, R20

Hair/belt - E29, E27, E23

Glasses - B02, B00, B000

Pants - T8, T6, T4

Shirt/Shoes - C4, C2, C0

I used the Shooting Star Label Die and cut it out using various card stocks. To create the backdrop for my card, I stenciled onto some Kraft card stock using the Warp Speed stencil. 

To finish my card, I added a die cut trophy from the Racing Dies and then stamped the sentiment using black ink.

Always follow your creative heart 

I miss the shell out of you

Hi Friends!

I just wanted to share a card I made Live in the Stamp Anniething Stampers Facebook group. If you haven't joined that group yet, I highly recommend it as there are tons of lives from all the members of the design team sharing their talents and knowledge for FREE  

I'm on a real Kraft card stock kick as of late and I just couldn't resist using kraft for the base of my card. I knew I needed something to help bring the focus to my image, so I used the Squiggle Mat Die and did some ink blending using Stamp Anniething Hybrid inks and the Desert landscape stencil. The Desert landscape stencil has a cow print pattern in it that I thought could also work to give the look of a turtle shell, I love how it turned out.  

The stamp I used is one of many adorable images from the Love Me, Love My Pets Grab and Go! box and I coloured him up using Copic markers. I will be sure to list the markers used down below.

I used the Bestie word die and did some ink blending in yellows and oranges to help tie my card together.

 To finish off my card I used one of the banners from the Banner Dies set and heat embossed the sentiment using white embossing powder.

I hope you like my card and if you would like to watch me making it, be sure to join the Stamp Anniething Stampers Facebook group.

Copics:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, E0000, R20

Hair: E49,  E59,  E55, E53

Turtle: YG09, YG25, YG23, YG21, E89, E87, E84

Shirt: YR18, YR16, Y17, Y15 Y13, Y11, 

Pants: E89,E87, E84, E82

Shoes: B06, B04, B02, B00, W5,W3

Always follow your creative heart

Paper Crafters Unite Against Racism

 

Hi Friends!

Back in January of this year, I had the honour of participating in the Paper Crafters Unite Against Racism Instagram Hop. When I heard they were doing another one, I jumped at the chance to participate.

Racism is a tricky subject to talk about but it exists and we need to change that. When I was trying to decide on what I was going to do for my project, I had a moment in my mind stick out to me. It wasn't necessarily racism just more ignorance.

Back in May of 2019 me and my partner Kevin were flown in to help out my good friend Ann (of Stamp Anniething) in her booth at an expo. I was teaching how to colour with Copics and created a project showcasing our products. It was a great day and everyone loved learning how to use Copic markers. Halfway through the day (I think this was my 7th time teaching the same class) while I was handing out the markers, a person attending the class asked if I had any more skin tones to choose from as we were only showing how to colour light skin. She said she wanted to colour her image to look like her...after hearing her say that I felt mortified that I had never thought of diversity or representation. Being gay, I know what it feels like to not be seen and it so upset me that I had done that to someone else unknowingly. I immediately told the lady we didn't have a dark skin tone but I would make one up for her then and there using the markers in her kit. I quickly figured out a dark skin combo for her and continued on with the class. When we were done, she was so over the moon with her project and thanked me for taking the time create a skin tone for her...In reality I should have been the one thanking her...she opened my eyes to something I didn't even realize I was doing and I will never do again...We all deserve to be seen and feel represented in this world. I wish I knew the name of that lady but maybe one day you will read this post and if you do...thank you! Thank you for being you and for asking to be seen...this card is for you.

Products Used:

FREE BLM - You Matter to Me! By Stamp Anniething FREE

Never Hide Your Pride By Stamp Anniething

Geo Triangles Stencil By Stamp Anniething

Always follow your creative heart

Annie's Garden Release by Stamp Anniething

Hi Friends!

The big day has finally arrived...Im SOOO excited to be able to showcase the first ever Annie's Garden release by Stamp Anniething.

If I am being honest, it has been a long time since I have coloured up florals but what a joy it was to step outside of my comfort zone and grow as a colourist. I adore all the beautiful images but must admit I am a little biased as my Dad (Ronald Kropf) is the artist behind all these images. 

I coloured up all the stamped images using Copic markers (not that you would expect anything else from me 😉) and had fun playing with stencils, inks, splattering and texture paste to add all those extra details.

I hope you enjoy my creations featuring this amazing release!

Lady Bug & Clover

Monarch & Daisies 

Hummingbird and Morning Glory 

Bumble Bees and Roses

Until next time...

Stephen 

Please check out the Annie's Garden release here 

 

Stamp Anniething January 2021 release

Hi Friends!!

Popping in to share another awesome release from Stamp Anniething! If I can be honest...I really "vike" everything about this one 😉

The January 2020 release features amazing stamps, dies, and stencil that are all must haves in my humble opinion.

Enjoy...

Until next time...

Stephen 

Check out this amazing release as well as other great Stamp Anniethig products HERE

Grilled To See You

Hi Friends!

I just wanted to share my card I created live in the Stamp Anniething Stampers Facebook group using the super cute "Grilled To See You" digital image 

You can currently grab this image for free ($4 at a later date) as it was part of the  "Threes a charm" event.

I coloured this image up using copic markers and added some details with coloured pencils. 

I kept my card layout very simple and used some Stamp Anniething hybrids inks and the Geo Triangle stencil 

I hope you like my card creation for today!

Until Next Time - Stephen

Sunshiny Days

Hi Friends!

I have another fun card to share with you today featuring all Stamp Anniething goodies

Here in Canada where I live, we are finally starting to get some beautiful weather again. As much as I love the change of seasons, I am always happy to say goodbye to Winter. I decided to create a cute card using an image from the Its A Little Strange grab and go box which is being discontinued and currently on sale...so if you don't have this awesome box, be sure to grab it while you can. If anything catches your eye, I will list all the items I used below 

I hope you like my card creation for today! 

Until next time - Stephen

Stamp

 image from  Its a Little Strange Grab and Go! Box which is currently on sale

Dies

Land Of Oz scene builder

Banner Dies

Shaker Basics set 2

Edger Dies

Stencils

Cobblestone stencil

Tree Stencil