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February Release Countdown Teasers Day 2: Jungle Plushies, Prehistoric Plushies & Picture It Jungle

29 January, 2020 5 comments Leave a comment

Welcome back to day 2 of the February Release Countdown Teasers.

Today we're introducing three stamp sets called Jungle Plushies, Prehistoric Plushies and Picture It Jungle.

Have A Great Birthday Hope Your Day Is As Wonderful As You Are

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp jungle backdrop in black ink on to 10 cm x 14 cm white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Attach to card base using foam sheet cut to size and adhesive roller
Stamp characters in black ink on to separate white card and colour with markers
Cut out characters with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Die cut speech bubble from separate white card, stamp sentiment in black ink and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink on to strip of 2 cm x 10 cm white card and adhere to card using foam pads

It's Your Birthday Go Wild Party Animal

Instructions

10.5 cm square white card base (4" x 4" approx.)
Die cut four small square apertures from mylar sheet (or your preferred medium) to create stencil
Position custom made stencil centrally on top of 10 cm x 10 cm white card and secure in place with washi tape
Create background using ink blending technique with lilac ink and mini ink blending tool
Remove stencil and adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size and adhesive roller
Stamp sentiment in black ink
Stamp characters and accessories in black ink on to separate white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out characters and accessories with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads

Happy Birthday Hope You Have A Wonderful Day

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Die cut circle aperture from mylar sheet (or your preferred medium) to create stencil
Position custom made stencil centrally on top of 10 cm x 14 cm white card and secure in place with washi tape
Stamp jungle backdrop in black ink, remove stencil and colour image with markers
Attach to card base using foam sheet cut to size and adhesive roller
Stamp sentiment in black ink
Stamp characters in black ink on to separate white card and colour with markers
Cut out characters with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads

Congratulations On Being Born A Long Time Ago

Instructions

10.5 cm square white card base (4" x 4" approx.)
Stamp mountain backdrop in black ink on to 10 cm x 10 cm white card and mask
Create background using ink blending technique with two shades of blue ink and mini ink blending tool
Add starry sky effect with white ink spray
Remove mask, colour image with markers and adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size and adhesive roller
Stamp sentiment in black ink
Stamp dinosaurs in black ink on to separate white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out dinosaurs with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads

Welcome To The Prehistoric Age

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp dinosaurs in black ink on to 10 cm x 14 cm white card, masking each image prior to stamping the next until all dinosaurs are masked
Position splatter stencil on top of masked images and secure in place with washi tape
Create background using ink blending technique with lilac ink and mini ink blending tool
Remove all masks, colour with markers and add additional detail with white gel pen and lilac marker
Adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size and adhesive roller
Stamp sentiment in black ink
Watch colouring video for this card here

Congratulations On Being Born A Long Time Ago

Instructions

10.5 cm square white card base (4" x 4" approx.)
Die cut square aperture from mylar sheet (or your preferred medium) to create stencil
Position custom made stencil centrally on top of card base and secure in place with washi tape
Stamp mountain backdrop in black ink and mask
Create background using ink blending technique with pale blue ink, cloud stencil and mini ink blending tool
Remove mask and stencil, and colour backdrop with markers
Stamp sentiment in black ink
Die cut four frame components, adhere together with tape and attach on top of card base centrally, using foam pads
Stamp dinosaur and palm tree in black ink on to separate white card and colour with markers
Cut out dinosaurs and palm tree with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads

Please check in on our fantastic Design Team for more countdown teasers today:

Thank you for looking and happy stamping!

Clearly Besotted Supplies

Jungle Plushies stamp set
Prehistoric Plushies stamp set
Says It All stamp set
Balloon Bunch stamp set
Splatter It stencil
Cloudy Days stencil
Says It All Again stamp set (coming in March)
Frame It die collection
You Said It die collection (retired)

Other Supplies

Neenah Solar White 110lb card stock
Spellbinders Nestabilities circle dies
Spellbinder Nestabilities square dies
Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad
VersaFine Onyx Black ink pad
Versacolor Ink pads
Copic Sketch markers
Uni-ball Signo white gel pen
Mylar sheet 190 micron
Inkadinkado stamping mask paper
Ranger Distress Ink Spray Picket Fence
Ranger mini ink blending tool
MISTI stamping platform

February Release Countdown Teasers Day 1: Garden Plushies

28 January, 2020 9 comments Leave a comment

The countdown teasers for February start today with six new stamp sets coming on the 1st of February.

Today we're introducing a stamp set called Garden Plushies.

Happy Retirement Do More of What Makes You Happy

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp gnomes in black ink on to 10 cm x 14 cm white card and colour with combination of markers and pencils
Manually draw and colour pond and grass detail using combination of markers and pencils
Add white highlight detail with gel pen
Attach to card base using foam sheet cut to size and adhesive roller
Die cut speech bubble from separate white card, stamp sentiment in black ink and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink on to strip of 1.5 cm x 10 cm white card and adhere to card using foam pads
Watch colouring video for this card here

Oops-A-Daisy I Forgot Your Birthday

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) landscape
Die cut rectangle aperture from mylar sheet (or your preferred medium) to create stencil
Position custom made stencil centrally on top of 10 cm x 14 cm white card and secure in place with washi tape
Create background using ink blending technique with pale blue ink and mini ink blending tool
Add sun ray detail on top using stencil with white pigment ink and mini ink blending tool
Remove all stencils and adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size and adhesive roller
Stamp sentiment in black ink
Stamp daisies and toadstools in black ink on to separate white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out daisies and toadstools with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads

Happy Birthday Hope You Have A Wonderful Day

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp fence and bugs in black ink on to 10 cm x 14 cm white card and mask
Die cut square aperture from mylar sheet (or your preferred medium) to create stencil
Position custom made stencil on top of stamped image and secure in place with washi tape
Create background using ink blending technique with pale blue ink, cloud stencil and mini ink blending tool
Remove all stencils and colour image with markers, add white highlight detail with gel pen and adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size and adhesive roller
Die cut speech bubble from separate white card, stamp sentiment in black ink and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink on to strip of 1.5 cm x 10 cm pink card, trim one end at an angle with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads

Please check in on our fantastic Design Team for more countdown teasers today:

Thank you for looking and happy stamping!

Clearly Besotted Supplies

Garden Plushies stamp set
Jungle Plushies stamp set
Says It All stamp set
Cloudy Days stencil
Sunny Day stencil
Says It All Again stamp set (coming in March)
You Said It die collection (retired)

Other Supplies

Neenah Solar White 110lb card stock
Spellbinders Nestabilities rectangle dies
Spellbinders Nestabilities square dies
Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad
VersaFine Onyx Black ink pad
Simon Says Stamp white pigment ink
Versacolor Ink pads
Copic Sketch markers
FaberCastell Polychromos pencils
Uni-ball Signo white gel pen
Mylar sheet 190 micron
Inkadinkado stamping mask paper
Ranger mini ink blending tool
MISTI stamping platform

January Release Countdown Teasers Day 5: New Products

06 January, 2020 2 comments Leave a comment

We are excited to show you all of the new products that will be available in our store, and also at Simon Says Stamp tonight at 8pm (GMT) UK time.

We regret to inform you that there will be no coordinating dies for this months release, we have decided to put a hold on them for a little while but will keep you updated if things change. Sincere apologies for any disappointment or frustration this decision causes.

January New Product Release

New Products

The fabulous Keren has one last teaser to share with you today and of course, the wonderful Michelle has kindly produced a release reveal video so you can get up close and personal with our new stamps.

Thank you very much for joining us throughout the countdown, it would be a very dull release without your encouragement and enthusiasm. For a chance to win all of this months new stamp sets, please head on over to our facebook page and leave a comment on today's post.

Happy stamping!

January Release Countdown Teasers Day 4: Egyptian Feline, Roman Hippos & Viking Pooches

05 January, 2020 6 comments Leave a comment

Welcome back to day 4 of the January Release Countdown Teasers.

Today we're sharing a few more cards using stamp sets from the upcoming release.

Good Luck Wishing You Success

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Create background on to 10 cm x 13.5 cm white card using ink blending technique with pale blue, lilac and pink ink, cloud stencil and mini ink blending tool
Stamp dog and balloons in black ink on to separate white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out dog and balloons with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

Happy Birthday Hope You Have A Wonderful Day

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp pyramid backdrop in black ink on to 10 cm x 13.5 cm white card and mask
Create background using ink blending technique with yellow and orange ink and mini ink blending tool, then remove mask
Colour pyramids with markers, manually draw and colour dune background detail using markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen, then attach to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp cats and accessories in black ink on to separate white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out cats and accessories with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Die cut speech bubble from separate white card, stamp sentiment in black ink and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp second sentiment in black ink
Watch background colouring video for this card here

Hippo Hooray Have A Great Birthday

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Die cut circle aperture from mylar sheet (or your preferred medium) to create stencil
Position custom made stencil centrally on top of 10 cm x 13.5 cm white card and secure in place with washi tape
Create background using ink blending technique with green ink and mini ink blending tool and then remove stencil
Add leaf detail on top of green background using stencil, white pigment ink and mini ink blending tool
Stamp hippo in black ink on to separate white card, colour with combination of markers and pencils and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out hippo with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

Please check in on our fantastic Design Team for more countdown teasers today:

Thank you for looking and happy stamping!

Clearly Besotted Supplies

Other Supplies

Neenah Solar White 110lb card stock
Spellbinders Nestabilities circle dies
Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad
VersaFine Onyx Black ink pad
Simon Says Stamp white pigment ink
VersaColor ink pads
Copic Sketch markers
FaberCastell Polychromos pencils
Uni-ball Signo white gel pen
Inkadinkado stamping mask paper
Ranger mini ink blending tool
MISTI stamping platform

January Release Countdown Teasers Day 3: Viking Pooches

04 January, 2020 9 comments Leave a comment

Welcome back to day 3 of the January Release Countdown Teasers.

Today we're introducing a set called Viking Pooches.

Have An Absolutely Epic Birthday Party

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp mountain backdrop in black ink on to 10 cm x 13.5 cm white card and mask
Die cut circle aperture from mylar sheet (or your preferred medium) to create stencil
Position custom made stencil centrally on top of backdrop and secure in place with washi tape
Create background using ink blending technique with pale blue ink and mini ink blending tool, then remove stencil and mask
Colour image with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen, then adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp dogs and accessories in black ink on to separate white card, colour with combination of markers and pencils and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out dogs and accessories with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

Have An Absolutely Epic Birthday Party

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) landscape
Create background on to 10 cm x 13.5 cm white card using ink blending technique with pale blue ink, cloud stencil and mini ink blending tool
Manually draw and colour grassy hills using markers, then adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp dogs and accessories in black ink on to separate white card, colour with combination of markers and pencils and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out dogs and accessories with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

Have An Absolutely Epic Birthday Party

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp shield, chicken, dog and throne in black ink on to 10 cm x 13.5 cm white card, masking each image prior to stamping the next, then lightly draw a circle in pencil around image
Remove all masks, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen, then adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp shield, chicken and bone in black ink on to separate white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out shield, chicken and bone with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Die cut speech bubble from separate white card, stamp sentiment in black ink and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp second sentiment in black ink
Watch colouring video for this card here

Please check in on our fantastic Design Team for more countdown teasers today:

Thank you for looking and happy stamping!

Clearly Besotted Supplies

Other Supplies

Neenah Solar White 110lb card stock
Spellbinders Nestabilities circle dies
Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad
VersaFine Onyx Black ink pad
VersaColor ink pads
Copic Sketch markers
FaberCastell Polychromos pencils
Uni-ball Signo white gel pen
Mylar sheet 190 micron
Ranger mini ink blending tool
MISTI stamping platform

January Release Countdown Teasers Day 2: Roman Hippos

03 January, 2020 8 comments Leave a comment

Welcome back to day 2 of the January Release Countdown Teasers.

Today we're introducing a set called Roman Hippos.

Hippo Hooray Have A Great Birthday

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp building in black ink on to 10 cm x 13.5 cm white card and mask
Die cut rectangle aperture from mylar sheet (or your preferred medium) to create stencil
Position custom made stencil centrally on top of stamped building and secure in place with washi tape
Create background using ink blending technique with blue ink, cloud stencil and mini ink blending tool
Remove stencil and mask, colour building with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Manually draw additional background detail using markers, then adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp hippo in black ink on to separate white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out hippo with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

All Roads Lead Home Welcome Back

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp hippos in black ink on to 10 cm x 13.5 cm white card, masking first hippo prior to stamping the second one
Remove mask, colour image with combination of markers and pencils and add white highlight detail with gel pen, then attach to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Manually draw grass detail using markers
Stamp speech bubble and sentiment in black ink on to separate white card, cut out using scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp second sentiment in black ink
Watch colouring video for this card here

All Roads Lead Home Welcome Back

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp Colosseum in black ink on to 10 cm x 13.5 cm white card, draw a square frame around image using black pen and ruler
Colour image with markers and adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp hippos in black ink on to separate white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out hippos with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

Please check in on our fantastic Design Team for more countdown teasers today:

Thank you for looking and happy stamping!

Clearly Besotted Supplies

Other Supplies

Neenah Solar White 110lb card stock
Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad
VersaFine Onyx Black ink pad
VersaColor ink pads
Copic Sketch markers
FaberCastell Polychromos pencils
Uni-ball Signo white gel pen
Mylar sheet 190 micron
Ranger mini ink blending tool
MISTI stamping platform

January Release Countdown Teasers Day 1: Egyptian Feline

02 January, 2020 8 comments Leave a comment

Happy New Year! Thank you very much for popping by today, hope you had a fabulous Christmas.

The countdown teasers for January start today with six new stamp sets coming on the 6th of January.

Today we're introducing a couple of stamp sets called Egyptian Feline and Says It All.

Mother's Day You Are An Amazing Mother

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp cat, cushion, gems and piles of gold in black ink on to 10 cm x 13.5 cm white card, masking each image prior to stamping the next until all images are masked
Create background using ink blending technique with yellow and orange ink and mini ink blending tool
Remove all masks, colour image with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen, then attach to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Manually draw additional background detail using markers
Die cut speech bubble from separate white card, stamp sentiment in black ink and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp second sentiment in black ink
Watch colouring video for this card here

Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History

Instructions

10.5 cm square white card base (4" x 4" approx.)
Die cut four small square apertures from mylar sheet (or your preferred medium) to create stencil
Position custom made stencil centrally on top of 10 cm x 10 cm white card and secure in place with washi tape
Create background using ink blending technique with pale blue ink and mini ink blending tool
Add heart detail on top using stencil, white pigment ink and mini ink blending tool, then remove all stencils
Stamp cats and accessories in black ink on to separate white card, colour with combination of markers and pencils and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out cats and accessories with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

Get Well Soon Wishing You A Speedy Recovery

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Die cut circle aperture from mylar sheet (or your preferred medium) to create stencil
Position custom made stencil centrally on top of 10 cm x 13.5 cm white card and secure in place with washi tape
Create background using ink blending technique with orange and yellow ink and mini ink blending tool, then remove stencil
Stamp hieroglyphics in black ink, then adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp cats and accessories in black ink on to separate white card, colour with combination of markers and pencils and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out cats and accessories with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Die cut speech bubble from separate white card, stamp sentiment in black ink and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp second sentiment in black ink

Please check in on our fantastic Design Team for more countdown teasers today:

Thank you for looking and happy stamping!

Clearly Besotted Supplies

Other Supplies

Neenah Solar White 110lb card stock
Spellbinders Nestabilities circle dies
Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad
VersaFine Onyx Black ink pad
Simon Says Stamp white pigment ink
Versacolor Ink pads
Copic Sketch markers
FaberCastell Polychromos pencils
Uni-ball Signo white gel pen
Mylar sheet 190 micron
Inkadinkado stamping mask paper
Ranger mini ink blending tool
MISTI stamping platform

December Release Countdown Teasers Day 5: New Products

01 December, 2019 1 comment Leave a comment

We are excited to show you all of the new products that will be available in our store, and also at Simon Says Stamp tonight at 8pm (GMT) UK time.

We regret to inform you that there will be no coordinating dies for this months release, we have decided to put a hold on them for a little while but will keep you updated if things change. Sincere apologies for any disappointment or frustration this decision causes.

December New Product Release

New Products

The wonderful Keren has one last teaser to share with you today and we are tickled pink that Michelle has produced one of her amazing release reveal videos for our viewing pleasure.

Thank you very much for joining us throughout the countdown, we are very grateful for your enthusiasm and support. For a chance to win all of this months new stamp sets, please head on over to our facebook page and leave a comment on today's post.

Happy stamping!