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Friday, March 21, 2014

Hop with Tombow and Stampendous

Hi there!  Today I am so excited to be hopping along with my fellow Tombow teamies and the amazing team from Stampendous.  


If you arrived at my blog from Lea Kimmel's blog, you are in the right place, if not you can go back to the Tombow Blog and start from the beginning.

I received the beautiful Jumbo Calla Lily stamp set and the Birthday Assortment set to work with and at first I was stumped as to what to do with a stamp that was so large when I generally create cards and I thought WOW these stamps are not going to fit on any card I make.....boy was I wrong!

I searched for pictures of the Calla Lily and found this beautiful photo to use as my inspiration.


I love watercolor and wondered how it would work if I used the Tombow Dual Brush Pens to watercolor on some shimmer cardstock.  It worked beautifully!  


 My first card is  4-Bar sized card (3.5 x 5) and I embossed the single Lily stem with white embossing power and then used Dual Brush Pens in #620, #076, #126 and #451.  I outlined each area with a color of marker and then used a small (lightly wet) paintbrush to spread the color within the embossed area.  Sometimes when watercoloring your paper can warp.  No problem!  I used Tombow's new XTREME Glue Tape to adhere my image panel to the black layer and again to attach everything to the pretty purple card base.  This adhesive is so strong, you would never be able to tell that my cardstock had some warping.  That is AWESOME in my book!


This is your standard A2 sized card (4.25 x 5.5) and I created it in the same manner as above.  For this card I used the double Lily stem, embossed in white and colored with the following Tombow Dual Brush Pens:  #673, #076, #126 and #451  I used Tombow's XTREME Glue Tape to adhere each of the layers together.


This card is A7 in size (5 x 7) and I was able to use both of the Lily images in the set on this card as well as one of the sentiments from the Stampendous Birthday Assortment set.  The Tombow Dual Brush Pens used for this card were: #623, #076, #126 and #451.  Tombow XTREME Glue Tape was used to hold everything together.


 Below is a list of each of the blogs along the hop.  Be sure to leave a comment along the way for a chance to win some great prizes from Tombow and Stampendous.

Tombow Blog
Stampendous Blog

Have a safe and crafty weekend! :)

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51 comments:

  1. BleumoonMarch 21, 2014 at 3:32 AM

    How soft and peaceful your Lillie's look! You've done a great job!

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  2. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    I love he technique on your cards!!! It is simplistic beauty!! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    How lovely! Each of your cards is like a work of art! Nicely done!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    Your cards are gorgeous. Sometimes less is more!

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  5. HeatherMarch 21, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    WOW, that is just amazing and beautiful. What great creations. I could see that up on my wall framed and spotlighted, Great talent. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  6. CarolynMarch 21, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Stunning!

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  7. MspollycrafterMarch 21, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    I love this technique!

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  8. Kristine ReynoldsMarch 21, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    You are a Jumbo Stamp Professional now! Love how these turned out!

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  9. SabrinaMarch 21, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    your calla lilies are absolutely gorgeous!!

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  10. LeaMarch 21, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Your cards are gorgeous! I love how you did three different sizes to show how you can use the Jumbo stamps on any size! I love watercoloring and you did an awesome job.

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  11. snazzyjjMarch 21, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    Stunning art work!

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  12. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Very nice.

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  13. Linda TMarch 21, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Beautiful cards. Love the images and the colors and the soft look of these cards. Thank you so much for sharing you're great ideas.

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  14. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Very nice.

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  15. JudyMarch 21, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    Lovely cards. Such pretty spring colors, these would make great Mother's Day cards too. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. KailashMarch 21, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    These CAS designs are breathtaking, love your cards!!!

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  17. barbara macaskillMarch 21, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Love the delicate feel to all three of your cards!! They are so lovely and comforting!! TFS!

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  18. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Very soft and pretty. All the cards are fabulous.

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  19. Sue DMarch 21, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Beautiful--so soft and pretty!
    Sue in Ohio

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  20. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    The flowers are so pretty. The shading is amazing. Love them.

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  21. HelenMMarch 21, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    I love the water color effect!!! beautiful!! Thanks for the inspiration

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  22. BarbaraMarch 21, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Love your water colored cards. Each one is just lovely. Thanks for the tip about the Tombow XTREME glue tape for use with watercolors to help with the warping that sometimes occurs. I need to get some, definitely!

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  23. Patti JMarch 21, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    I love Stampendous flower, and I love Tombow, so what's not to love about your gorgeous card? Beautifully done, Melissa!

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  24. YolandaMarch 21, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Beautiful...I love the callas!!
    I have US address.

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  25. craftymom205March 21, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Beautiful cards.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  26. cghundleyMarch 21, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    Such lovely cards.
    Love the soft colors
    you used.
    Carla from Utah

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  27. ConMarch 21, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    Your are so talented! WOW I'm envious :) you did a fabulous job. I can't wait to see more of your artwork. -con

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  28. Jean BullockMarch 21, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    How soft and beautiful. Well done.

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  29. SarahMarch 21, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    Lovely cards that can be used for any occasion.

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  30. RozyMarch 22, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    So elegant. Just beautiful. Wow!

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  31. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)March 22, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    beautiful cards Melissa!

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  32. christiMarch 22, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    wow, your cards are awesome. great job water coloring them!

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  33. www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.comMarch 22, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    After seeing your post, I think I can paint with watercolors, or at least look like it do! thanks for the chance to win! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com

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  34. terriavidreader (IN-USA)March 22, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    Wow! Love the pastels!

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  35. IrisMarch 22, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Amazing and lovely cards - love the softness of them.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  36. Vicki DutcherMarch 22, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Stunning water colored images!!

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  37. nancy carrollMarch 22, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    LOVE Calla Lily (used them in my wedding, anniversary in 2 days!) Will keep this in mind for next year. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  38. GeriMarch 22, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    I absolutely LOVE these cards!! They are so beautiful!! I love the soft look that they have!
    Thank you for inspiring me to try this technique!!
    Hugs,
    Geri
    gerissman@comcast.net

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  39. JanisMarch 22, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    I am in silent awe and moved to tears over the beauty of your lovely watercolors.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  40. Kris BMarch 22, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    Beautiful! All three cards are stunning! Love the softness of the watercolor!

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  41. KatieMarch 22, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    Beautiful work! All three of your cards are just wonderful. I love how you colored on shimmer paper, I would not have thought that would work either. Wonderful colors too. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  42. UnknownMarch 22, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    Wow they are jumbo! Gorgeous too!

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  43. Chris WMarch 23, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    All of the projects are so elegant looking - great job!

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  44. CarolMarch 23, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Gorgeous projects! I love Stampendous and Tombow, such a great combination. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. Amy C.March 23, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    Beautiful cards! I love the shimmer!

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  46. Sherry ButcherMarch 23, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    wonderful cards. Love the way the colors are on each flower. TFS.

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  47. Linda StoreyMarch 23, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    WOW, your cards are all gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win... ;0)

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  48. Robin B.March 23, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    Wow, your cards are so beautiful! I love the soft watercolors and the flowers. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  49. dixiedog65March 23, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Great combination of projects and colors

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  50. TSaundersMarch 23, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Oh my!!! That is beautiful! Those flowers immediately made me feel at peace...so soft and elegant.

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  51. StampendousMarch 24, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    Fantastic inspiration, Melissa! And your watercolor look is just marvelous! The Calla Lily just looks amazing in your hands! Thanks so much for playing with Stampendous goodies!

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