Inspired Stamps "Belinda's Bokeh"

I have been wanting to try the "Bokeh" technique for some time. When Inspired Stamps' design team was asked to share a "green" card today, I thought it was a perfect time to experiment! To create circles, I used the BACK of one of the Inspired Stamps 1.5" Circle Sentiments Stamps and the solid circle stamp from the Card Ministry Stamp set. For the smaller white circles, I used a sponge dauber. I'm not sure my design does the technique justice so I will call it "Belinda's Bokeh"!

The word stamp is from the amazingly versatile Colorable Words set. For the inside scripture, I chose to use one from my new fave, Signature Scriptures.

Inspired Stamps Easter Card

Today is hopefully the last icy blast here in Texas.  I am so ready for warmth, Spring and the Easter season! We are sharing Easter cards at Inspired Stamps today.  I used the His Cross stamp set for my card. It is perfect for Easter projects.  Be sure to take a look in the Etsy store for other great Easter stamps from Inspired Stamps.

Inspired Stamps Scripture Card

Welcome to Inspired Stamps Thursday! The design team is sharing the versatile 2x2 scripture stamps today and I am sharing one of my favorites that works so well for many types of cards, Psalm 27:1.

Remember, you can help design the next Inspired Stamp by entering the contest HERE. Today is the last day to enter, winners will be announced tomorrow.

Inspired Stamps Encouragement Card

I'm back!  I took a little break from blogging and I've returned today with a card using Inspired Stamps.  I love this Hymn Girl: September with her paintbrush.  I pop dotted her in front of the butterflies as if she had just painted them.  I also stamped the word "praying" on the butterfly "canvas", it is from the same stamp set as the one I used for the inside of the card, Draw Near in Prayer.

If you have a great idea for a Hymn Girl stamp, check out the Inspired Stamp's contest info HERE

Your Idea Can Become an Inspired Stamp!

Stop by the Inspired Stamps Blog today to get all the details on how you can win  a stamp that you helped design!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Inspired Stamps Love Card

Did you miss me? My holidays seemed to just keep going and going but I'm finally back for the New Year! Today I am sharing a super simple card highlighting the beautiful Hymn Girls: Heart to Cheek stamp from Inspired Stamps. I began my process initially coloring the stamped image with Copics but it just seemed to overpower the image.  So I decided to go "outside the box" and leave her white.  Since she was so simple, she needed a simple background-enter the humble red doily heart on a white base!  I seldom use a plain white card base but I like this so much, I may begin to do it more.  Lest the card be too plain, I added a sweet knotted red and white ribbon and called it done.

This design would be super simple to make in multiples to send to several lucky Valentines.  I know I will be giving one to my newest Valentine, my beautiful grand daughter, who was born the week of Christmas.  This Mimi is over the moon in love with her!