I came across a tweet requesting bloggers to work with Stampin’ Up! As you know I love anything and everything to do with stationery, so this was the perfect collaboration for me. Stampin’ Up! is an international crafting company who specialise in stamps and paper crafts. They have so many lovely products. I was sent the “You’re Inspiring” stamp set which has all the tools I needed to make Easter and Spring related greeting cards.
My set came with an acrylic block, blank cards with envelopes, pastel coloured dual markers, a label sheet and the stamps as well as instructions. The instructions take you through each step. You can also use the Stampin’ Up! YouTube channel and follow the links to a step by step YouTube video which makes it really easy to follow.
You take the stamp out of the rubber sheet, remove the backing from the foam, you then remove the backing from the label sheet and line the stamp up with the label (with the foam facing down). You then press the stamp foam side down onto the acrylic block, it sticks well and does not move when you are stamping. Then use the markers and colour in the stamp, then press the stamp onto the card.
The flowers came out so well and are perfect for Easter and Spring. Flowers are such a pretty design for greeting cards. The flower stamp has such beautiful detail.
To add more colour and compliment the design from the stamps, I used washi tape, some calligraphy and doodles. With some designs I used pencils to colour in the flowers. I used the “Happy Easter” stamp to title the cards, the lettering is so elegant.
As well as Easter themed cards, with the other stamps I was able to create some Birthday, Mother’s Day and kind thoughts for you cards.
I was so impressed with how well the stamps came out and how easy they were to use. If you are looking for a way to give personalised hand crafted cards Stampin’ Up! sets are the perfect way to do so. They have lots of beautiful stamps and different sets to choose from. You can also find Stampin’ Up! on Twitter and Instagram.
Have you ever used stamp sets to design greeting cards? Do you like receiving handmade cards? I’d love to hear in the comments.
Looks like a great product.
oh wow so cool x
This looks like something I would love! I’d love to try these. I enjoy using stamps and making cards. I don’t do it as much now that I have kids, but my daughter likes to do it together for family and friends. 🙂
Yeah they are so cute and such a personal way to show love! Thank you for reading and commenting! Xx
These are so so pretty! I used to love making cards!
Lainy x https://bookishbitsblogblog.wordpress.com/
I’ve used stamp set a while ago when I was into scrapbooking. I would like to try the stamps again because it really looks nice on the homemade cards.
They do look really nice. Homemade cards are so sweet!
These came out so cute!
This is impressive and so easy to make. You made some beautiful cards Lauren. Happy Easter to you too my dear. 🙂
Via | http://glossnglitters.com
Aww thank you so much! Happy Easter! 🐣🍫
I love stampin up. isn’t it the best? i recently got into card making and i just love it 😀
They have beautiful sets!! It’s so much fun isn’t it, so relaxing too
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I haven’t used stamps in yeaaaars, I love card making though, the daffodil stamps have turned out great on your cards!
It looks beautiful doesn’t it!! Card making is so thoughtful. Thank you for reading and commenting. Can you leave your link x
Those stamps are so cute, i used to be well into card making and wish i had something like that !
It’s nice and relaxing! I love being creative!
These are beautiful cards Lauren, you did an amazing job! I’m so impressed at how well the stamps came out, the detail is awesome! I’ve used Stampin’ Up kits in the past and always had a good experience, they are so easy to use and the cards always look so nice and personalized. Colouring in the stamps is my favourite part and I love that you used washi too, very creative! Thank you for sharing your cute designs and hope you are having a wonderful Easter lovely <3 xxxx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
Aww thank you lovely! I really enjoyed making these, it is so relaxing. I am looking forward to giving these cards to people. Thank you for reading and commenting ❤️xxx
These are beautiful! I love universal stamps, they are great. That way doesn’t limit you to only one occasion! I love making cards as it’s soo relaxing and the creative side comes out in you. There’s something about gifting and receiving a handmade card. The people you’ll give these to will love them! Thank-you for sharing!
Gemma | http://www.anoceanglimmer.wordpress.com
Aww, these looks so lovely! Your cards are full of spring vibes and happy colours – I love them.
Thank you so much Ruth
I have never worked much with stamps but this looks like a really fun activity that I definitely need to try! It feels like making cards this way would make them so much more personal than just buying some, also I think my kids would love trying it too! Will definitely have to look into this!
We as kids would always sit and make birthday, Easter and Christmas cards for each other and the rest of the family. My mum had and still has so much beautiful crafting tools and supplies! Definitely do they have so many different packs! Thank you for reading x
These are lovely Lauren! It’s been so long since I’ve made my own cards. This has definitely inspired me to get my card stock out again.
It’s really good fun, I hope you enjoy your card making when you do
Cute. Love the flowers