Shut the front door! Oh how I love these new Hero Arts + Studio Calico stamps! YAH!
What I don’t like? The wind! I took this card “on location” to photo it and the wind knocked the card over and a gem fell off the right side. I didn’t notice it then, oh darn. So, pretend like it’s there, okay? Okay.
So, I thought I’d share a little trick I love to do with frame stamps like this one from I Love Books (ST506): make a reverse mask and stamp on the inside! Just grab a Post-it note, stamp the frame stamp, and cut out the middle like so:
You can cut right through the frame, no worries — it will work just fine. Then stamp something on the inside — in this case, I stamped the house from the Home Sweet Home set (ST513). Then I left the frame in place and sponged on Peeled Paint and Tumbled Glass Distress inks using an ink applicator from Ranger.
Then I broke out my trusty Copic markers and colored the house and trees.
And I just gotta share one last trick today! See how the “shut the front door” message is underlined? Well that’s a line stamp from My Happy set (ST508). LOVE this set, it has the sweetest clouds! One is even woodgrain! GAH! Here’s a little peek at the stamps I used:
Now, want a chance to win FIVE Studio Calico + Hero Arts stamps? Of course you do! Just leave a comment here. Winners will be announced on Saturday, July 16th!
Want even more chances to win? Well, then, hop around and leave comments on all the stops on today’s hop! I’m the 6th stop on today’s hop, and you should have landed here via the amazing Kelly Noel. Here’s the whole hop in case you’ve missed any or need to catch it from the start:
- Studio Calico
- Hero Arts
- Kimberly Neddo
- Tami Hartley
- Kelly Noel
- Lisa Spangler <– YOU ARE HERE! :)
- Lisa Truesdell
Your next stop for today is the super talented Lisa Truesdell! I just love her style, wait until you see the fun layout that she made!
Happy hopping,
Your card is amazing! And how much do I love that sentiment – so fun!
Love the “shut the front door” stamp! One of my friends says this all the time-I would love to use it on a layout about her!
Amazing card! Love the colors!
Oh, how I love your card! Those stamps are awesome! Can’t wait to get my hands on them!
I love this card. It is fabulous as are the new stamp sets!
Love your reverse masking for sure, but that sentiment?? MUST HAVE! Very cool.
love your card… and that sentiment made me laugh! lol
What a beautiful card, Lisa – I love the warm colours.
Julie
Love this card – great sentiment.
Lovely card! Can’t wait to start using these stamps!
Gorgeous card – thanks for the tip, will be trying it!
Great card, Lisa! Love the shading around the house. :)
My sister-in-law first taught me this phrase last summer during our visit back home in Austin, TX. I was so excited to see this sentiment in the peek yesterday, so thanks for showcasing it today. As usual, your project is fantastic.
Hi Angela, shut the front door! did you know that I’m in Austin? It’s *only* supposed to be 102 today, ha ha! hugs! :)
Beautiful. You have so much more patience than I do!
Lovely card! The new stamps are georgeous!
Love that sentiment! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
LOVE!
Just stunning!
Adorable card! Love these stamps!
Shut the front door! This is the coolest! Love that scene in the frame (thanks for the reminder to use reverse masks!) just love these sets and what you’ve done with them. *smile*