Tuesday, December 1, 2015

December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop


Welcome to the CTMH Rose Blossom team's stamp of the month blog hop!  Thanks so much for joining us!  I know you've seen some gorgeous work from my talented team-mates! If you've come from  Cathy's blog, you are headed in the right direction!

Well can you believe that it is December already? Right now my world is full of Christmas crafts, trees and ornaments, Secret Santa surprises and, of course, shopping, wrapping and sweet secret keeping! I even have a cute little elf named Sparkle creating mischief in my kindergarten classroom. :) BUT, honestly, it is 60 degrees here in Georgia this week and it is feeling a tad Spring-ish!  The December stamp of the month is also a breath of spring-- and, oh, so hard to resist!  The set features a candle, a mason jar, a string of twinkle lights and equally as sweet sentiments. I really, really, love it!



Instead of stamping the images on plain card stock, I decided to try stamping on a beautiful Close to My Heart PML card that was sprinkled with shiny gold dots!  I painted the mason jar and flowers with a combination of watercolors and alcohol markers. I mounted this on a card created with black card stock and La Vie En Rose paper embellished with pink polka dot "zip strip" and shiny gold adhesive trim.  I added a bow made with vintage CTMH gingham ribbon and-- voila!  All done!  :)

Now keep hopping to your next stop-- Kim Spark's blog, where I know you will find something wonderful to inspire you!

xoxo,
Kristine

14 comments:

  1. WOW!! What a great idea to stamp on the PML!! This adds a whole new twist to this stamp set. I have to tell you that I really enjoy seeing the gingham ribbon. I miss ribbon, and it's so nice to see it!!

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  2. Your coloring ... Gorgeous. I wouldn't ever think to stamp on the gold embossing. I love that you did that.

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  3. Kristine this is GORGEOUS! I've actually never thought about stamping on the PML cards. What a brilliant idea, and what beautiful execution! Your coloring is fabulous!

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  4. Stunning!!! I love those gold embossing spots..not to mention your coloring...This is simply stunning!!!! You are such an inspiration!

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  5. What a refreshing breath of color and gold! I love how you stamped this on the card. The black really makes the pinks pop. I love it when you join our hops and share you creativity. Have fun with "Sparkle"! That is a perfect name and I bet your Kinders are loving it!

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  6. Holy cow, I never thought of stamping on a PML card - what an awesome idea! Beautiful card, and awesome coloring!

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  7. Kristine -- this is a stunning card! I just got a set of the Beautiful You PML cards and how wonderful to see how you can stamp & color right on top of them... even those with a gold foil design. It's dramatic and bold which is a look I wouldn't have thought of trying to achieve with this stamp set!

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  8. This is gorgeous!!! I love how you used the PML card, and I'm inspired now to break out my markers.

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  9. I too like the idea of using the PML card to use for stamping. Your Thanks You card turned out beautifully!

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  10. Gorgeous Kristine! The PML card is a perfect accent to your card. Your watercolor painting is awesome as well. Love everything about it! Nice work!

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  11. I love that you stamped this on a PML card - it turned out beautifully! Very pretty card!

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  12. I would have never thought to stamp on the PML card. Brilliant. The effect is stunning!

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  14. Lovelovelove your style Kristine! This card really brings out the best in every element you used to create it. Stamping on a PML card ... brilliant!

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