Saturday, May 6, 2017

Your Next Stamp May 2017 Release - Distress Ink Techniques and Zig Markers with Four Card Samples!!!





Hi everyone and happy Saturday!!! :)  I hope you are all having a fabulous weekend.  Today is my birthday (the big thirty-six :) ) and I have had a wonderful day.  To top my day off, I was honored to be asked to participate in a blog hop celebrating Your Next Stamp's May 2017 release.  It is fabulous!  I have created four card samples using the amazing products I was provided and I also created a video showing how to make one of the cards using a distress ink technique as well as coloring with Zig Clean Brush markers.  I think my absolute favorite set has got to be "Got Mud."  I have 2 boys (one is 4, the other is almost 1) and my four year old is in love with this set and has already claimed the two cards I made for this blog post :)  I could see using this set for boy birthday party invites, scrapbook pages, all sorts of things!  I love it! 

This will be a photo heavy post since I have four cards to share so I'll get right to it.  Here's my first card using the brand new Got Mud stamp set:





For this card, I used the brand new Got Mud stamp set from Your Next Stamp.  To create the hills, I used the stitched Rolling Hills dies from Lawn Fawn and then used Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, and Walnut Stain distress inks and some water to create the distressed effect.  I did the same thing on the top with Salty Ocean distress ink.  I then colored the cute trucks with my Zig Clean Color markers and a water brush.  I added Glossy Accents to the windows and then cut them out and popped them up using foam tape.  The sentiment was embossed using white embossing powder from Stampin' Up.  The gorgeous accents are from the newly released Gumdrops enamel dots.  I love them, the pictures don't do them justice.




For my next card, I used two new stamp sets, Got Mud and Mud Splatter.  I stamped the background image from the Mud Splatter stamp set to create my background pattern on my Neenah Desert Storm cardstock.  I then cut out two circles using the stitched circle dies from Stampin' Up!  I used Salty Ocean and the same brown distress inks as used above to create the background on the first circle.  I then adhered it to another circle cut out with Stampin' Up's Chocolate Chip cardstock.  I then colored the adorable truck from the God Mud stamp set with my Zig Clean Color markers, added Glossy Accents to the window, and then cut it out and popped it up with some foam tape.  I added some bakers twine for interest and then heat embossed the image using white embossing powder.





For my third card, I used images from the adorable brand new stamp set, Waddles - Fortune Teller.  How adorable is this stamp set?!?!  I created the background using distress inks (Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, and Picked Raspberry and then spritzed some water to get the distress look.  I then cut out a circle using my stitched circle dies and then added my images, which were colored with my Zig Clean Color markers.  I added some clear Wink of Stella to the curtains for some shimmer.  I then added some Baker's Twine and then embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder.  The gorgeous accents are from the newly released Gumdrops enamel dots. 



For my fourth and final card for today, I again used the Waddles - Fortune Teller stamp set.  I colored the images using my Zig markers.  I created my background using Spiced Marmalade and Picked Raspberry distress inks and some water. I added some Baker's Twine and then stamped the sentiment in black ink.  The gorgeous accents are from the newly released Gumdrops enamel dots. 
I also created a video tutorial on how I created this last card. I'd love for you to check it out:





Phew, thanks so much for making it this far! :)  For following the hop, you have a chance to win one $25 gift certificate to Your Next Stamp.  The more blogs you visit and comment on, the greater your odds of winning, but you do not have to comment on every to be qualified to win. 



Also, don't forget to use the above coupon code on your purchase to save 20% off your entire purchase! 

Okay, I think that's it from me.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  I'd love it if you left me a comment and/or had a chance to watch my video.  I hope it is helpful to you.  Have a wonderful day and make sure to stop by Your Next Stamp and check out this awesome release.  Also, below is the hop order, so make sure to check out all the amazing projects by the design team and guests!





43 comments:

Unknown said...

Love the distress look, really adds to the "dirt". Awesome cards!

Karla Yungwirth said...

Hope you enjoyed a wonderful birthday today!! Your cards are amazing! My 5 year old daughter would love the Got Mud set!! She's such a tomboy!

Lisa Lara said...

Such amazing cards Christine!

Valerija said...

Great cards, love them all.

Becca Yahrling said...

What fun cards!! I can see why your son would claim the truck cards; cute!
And I love Waddles. Your cards are so pretty!

Unknown said...

So many cards. So much inspiration. Thank you.

Pam said...

Great job on all these! The Got Mud is perfect for the boys!!

Fikreta said...

all cards are wonderful!

SherriC. said...

Omg! Love the monster truck set!!!
I've already ordered it...great inspiration tfs!

Dee Earnshaw said...

Wow your cards are just so gorgeous and so fun. I am love with your trucker card and the way that you have one of the trucks 'airborne' - so funny:)

Tricia T said...

Beautiful cards! I especially like the fun monster truck ones!

Mary Holshouser said...

Such fun cards.
Love the big mud splatters.
the "royalty" is darling.
thanks for sharing.

Trina P. said...

All such fun cards.

Ashlyn said...

Love the monster truck cards!

Michele K. Henderson said...

These monster trucks are awesome! I love this idea!

Helen said...

Three great cards. . .that fortune teller set is so much fun. Thanks for showcasing it so well on this blog hop.

sheron said...

Love the cards! The fortune teller set is so adorable and I love all the distress backgrounds that you did.

Indy's Designs said...

Oh wow! I just love all of your amazing cards! Your backgrounds are fabulously done!

Kleri said...

Very sweet cards!I love the mud splatters !

Katelyn said...

Happy birthday! I love all of the cards, but the Got Mud with the splatters has to be my favourite!

Ruby said...

Great selection of cards. You have been very busy. TFS

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

What a collection of cards - you went above and beyond. So glad you were inspired! Great to have you joining us for the new release.

cmoch said...

I make cards for my grandson (3 yrs) and try and send one every other week. He is so into cars and trucks. Looks like I need the Got Mud and splatters stamps! Thanks for sharing your ideas.

The Crafty Critter said...

The distressing on your first card is awesome as are all of your projects. I especially love the new mud splatter set and the Gumdrops!
Thank you so much for the inspiration!
-Miranda
TheCraftyCritter.com

Elise Smith said...

So much cuteness!! I love all those mud splatters :)

Candy said...

Fantastic cards!!

Lisa Stolp said...

Adorable cards! Love the monster truck set and the fortune teller set is adorable.
Thanks for the video!

Linnea S said...

all cute cards but those mudding cards.....ADORABLE! and fun for boy cards!

Sue D said...

Thanks for sharing all of these wonderful cards. My grandsons would love the trucks.

Heather said...

Well, first, Happy Birthday!! And, second, these are all adorable!! I love those trucks, definitely looks like a must have if you have any little boys in your life.

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

These are all so cute, but I love the got mud and mud splat! Fabulous

barb oliver said...

These are so adorable, Christine!

Unknown said...

What fun cards. Those trucks are awesome!

Arianna Barbara said...

Awww!!! The mud cards are too cool and funny!!! And the last two... Oh my!!! Such gorgeous colors!!!

Peniche5 said...

Totally loving those mud splatters! Such a neat, well... splat! LOL :) Thanks for the inspiration! Dennice

stampfoldandrepeat (Jeanie) said...

The fortune teller set is so super cute!!! I love your backgrounds for the cards - such gorgeous colours and wonderful blending. Thanks for sharing!

NatQuebec said...

Such nice guy "truck" cards 😊

Sheryl L said...

Love your cards! I enjoyed watching your video. Great boy themed cards this release.

Sallyann said...

I really discovered YNS because of the truck stamps. My grandson loves construction trucks and somewhere I saw a card made with these and searched until I found YNS...Can't wait to make his birthday card after mother's day cards are done! Your cards are so cute!

Mary-Anne V said...

These are such great cards...love the masculine cards you made with the great sentiments.

Kat W said...

Wow, a fabulous foursome of cards and you have both the girls and the boys covered with these!
Big hugs, Kat xx

Unknown said...

I am always looking for a masculine card and I think the trucks will do the trick! Cute cards.

Chark said...

your designs are fab for each card! love the trucks esp.

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