Welcome to the Studio Calico Inspires Blog Hop!
You should have arrived here from the astounding Emily Branch's blog. Wow, that girl can stamp! But if you've just happened here by chance, the full list of participants is on the Studio Calico Blog here so you can join in from the beginning and not miss a stop (and trust me... you won't want to!)
As part of this Blog Hop the Studio Calico Creative Team were asked to choose one thing out of The Underground Kits that inspired us. One thing??!! Impossible! Just look at some of the goodies I pulled out of the kits to mix and match for this one project - they're all so gorgeous!
But two of my absolute favourites have to be the Gold Color Theory Paint and Stamp Set designed by Kim Stewart that were in the Piccadilly Add On..... and possibly also those blue sequins and gold alphabet that are included too. I guess perhaps what you could say is that I'm constantly inspired by the way Studio Calico coordinate a kit so that everything works together perfectly :-)
I think this might just be the card to prove my point! Apart from the grey paper and twine, this is all from Piccadilly. I love that I don't need to think about picking products, all those difficult decisions have been made for me. I just get to concentrate on designing projects and playing with new techniques, and that's what I love most.
I stamped and white embossed those flowers onto vellum before cutting them out and popping them up with foam tape. I used the sequins to cover the otherwise visible tape, and dolloped on the gold paint as is my recent addiction. Yes, this makes me happy!
Now here's some great news that is bound to make YOU happy!!
- Firstly, Studio Calico is giving away a FREE printable to everyone who wants it! It's super cute and I can imagine this working equally well as a Project Life filler, a greeting card or a framed print. What do you reckon?
Now I really would urge as many people as possible to download this because by doing so you are automatically entered to win some MAJOR prizes! What do I mean by major? Let me break it down for you....
- Studio Calico are asking everyone to think about how they inspire you, and then start posting your 'answers' on all your social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest) using the hashtag #scinspires. The more times people use the hashtag, the bigger the prizes become (and the winners will be drawn from those who download the printable). For example,
- 100 shares of #scinspires = 1 Month Free Subscription
- 200 shares = 2 Months Free Subscription (an additional month will be added for every further 100 shares)
- 1,200 shares = 12 Months Free Subscription
- 1,300 shares = Entry into Cameo Basics Class
- 1,500 shares = $100 worth of Digital Downloads
- 2,000 shares = Silhouette Portrait
- 2,500 shares = 25 lucky winners will receive a Month Free Subscription WITH a Gold WRMK album!
- And last but not least, as part of my thankyou for stopping by my blog today I'm also giving you the opportunity to WIN your very own October Underground Scrapbook Kit! All you need to do is leave a comment here (including your SC username) and I'll draw a random winner on the 31st. Good Luck!!
PS. I also happen to have another Studio Calico giveaway running on my previous blog post ;-) Check it out here!
Thanks for the chance to win a SC Scrapbook Kit!
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ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome kit, love the gold paint!!
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My SC user name is julielynn11.
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Thanks you so much! The scrapbook main has the best ever veneer alpha! user name littlelamm
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Yes, that gold paint is a winner!! and those stamps. Letters, ...ah the whole lots, reAlly :-D
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Thanks for sharing your work - it is so inspiring
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Thanks for the chance to win! Isername is Globetrotteur
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ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win! That kit looks fantastic! Over on SC I'm sparkliie :)
ReplyDeleteLove your work! SC name kathyv
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I love this whole inspire thing, so inspires me like crazy! @klemont
ReplyDeleteI am so inspired by the SC design Team!! Thanks for the chance to win. sc name: mpcapistran
ReplyDeleteStudio Calico design team is my "go to" for inspiration. (8thgypsy)
ReplyDeleteThat card is beautiful! Love seeing how you pair up things :) LOVE that gold paint too! (sc user: sophiesticated)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! I love the use of the blue sequins to give them some pop! Thanks for the chance- sc username: apanf
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Never thought to emboss the white on vellum. And yes, I have to agree that I can't pick a fave either and I only purchased the Proj Life kit! LOVE this months!!!
ReplyDeleteForgot! Username: mixedmanda though I haven't gotten to posting stuff on my account.
DeleteThanks so much for the chance to win! Your work is stunning! My user name is Rhonda N.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, love your use of vellum! Thanks for the chance to win; username is lidohdee.
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What a gorgeous card! SCusername: Brenna
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card, I love the vellum flowers! (mprantner)
ReplyDeleteThat card is utterly gorgeous!! LOVE that you embossed it on vellum...it just pops!! Thanks for the chance to win!! (Lea Lawson)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Natalie! Love your monthly video, also! Thanks for the chance to win. SCusername brinkleyboy
ReplyDeleteWHAT?! Did you really white emboss on vellum? It's absolutely fabulous! I need to do that with this beautiful stamp. (SC user photochic17)
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletelove that embossed vellum! great idea (SC user heavencole)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job with the embossing!
ReplyDeleteWow that card is gorgeous!
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Well, what can I say? Thank you for the beautiful opportunities!!! My SC Username is cristybacchi89.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE your card, and the white embossing is just awesome!
Thank you for the chance! I really love how you embellished that card! SC username: periwinkle
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! Thank you for all the inspiration you provide for us every month! I would love to win this kit! SC username: eliseg
ReplyDeleteYour card looks amazing! Love the sequins on the vellum
ReplyDeleteI love the gold alpha! SC: fjii
ReplyDeleteYour cards are awesome! Thanks for the chance to win.
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Love that card - especially the embossing on vellum and the sequins to "hide" the adhesive.
ReplyDeleteusername: Roberta
Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteMy SC user name is izzie
When I signed up, I never would have believed how much getting the kits every month would jumpstart my creativity.
ReplyDeleteI am constantly inspired by interior design + graphic design :) I'm a graphic designer so I usually channel that onto my layouts!
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Thanks for the chance!!
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Those vellum flowers are "beyond gorgeous"! They are exquisite! Wow. I would love to test out that Gold Theory Paint. It looks really rich. Lately metallic gold accents are inspiring me.
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I would love to win! Username: mrsfleischmann
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. Love the Underground kit (and it's addons)
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I am inspired by other paper crafters, the trips, nature…
ReplyDeleteLove the kit and all your work on it. SC userame:howejam
ReplyDeleteOh I just love your card! SC: bejazzled
ReplyDeleteTotally inspired by the Team @ SC, and the scrap world ♡ sc name grannytoby
ReplyDeleteThat card is beautifully inspiring!! Thanks for sharing, I wish I could afford to indulge my love of SC - I'll just hope to win something :) (username; editorialdragon)
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Thank you for the chance to win. I am glory0404
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful card makes me HAPPY. It is always inspiring to see other crafters' work
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I love your card!
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that card is amazing! my SC user name is Leah;)
ReplyDeleteIm in Australia too and as it's spring over here and that definitely inspires me!
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ReplyDeleteYou couldn't have said it better! And I love your card!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! So inspiring! Thanks for being a part of this really fun giveaway!
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thanks for the chance to win ID josmary
ReplyDeleteThat card is absolutely gorgeous. I die. Thanks for the chance to win! SC username is Goldenblind221
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! SC is great for inspiration. Name stacieD
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chanse to win. Puskis.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for the chance to win! thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteamsienicki
What an amazing beauty of a card...there's something about vellum that makes me a happy crafter.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity! My username is verbalpolaroids :D
ReplyDeletewow white emboss vellum...gotta try that
ReplyDeleteGreat kit. I get lots of inspiration from SC's design team and their gallery. used name Kathy R
ReplyDeleteomg, i love your card, wow. SC name: jazzyjay
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Your card is lovely! Thanks for the giveaway. Fingers crossed your draw my name. SC username; Memoriesbymanda
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Such and amazing giveaway by both SC and you. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Studio Calico always give us incredible prizes and free printables. Thanks for the chance to win a SC kit, love your card so sweet. My SC username: andreagarland
ReplyDeletelove love this kit and what you've done with the card kit! sc name is joyfull - thanks so much for the chance!
ReplyDeletethanks for the opportunity !!! what inspires me are the seals and the game that you can benefit ! My name is anixu SC . a big kiss!
ReplyDeleteYour card is simply gorgeous! Love it! Thank you for the chance to win!)
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Love your card. The white embossing on vellum is wonderful. Swanlady21
ReplyDeletelove this blog, such wonderful inspiration.
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Gorgeous card! tape
ReplyDeleteLove your embossing on vellum - I must give that a shot next time I get crafty. SC user kirstys
ReplyDeleteThanks for this giveaway!! I love your IG feed, now I'm a fan of your blog!
ReplyDeleteI really love the idea of stamping on vellum, got to try!
SC username: Aline-from-france
Thanks for the chance to win! User Name: christy arthur
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ReplyDeleteLove your flowers. username sarastella
ReplyDeleteI'm new to this...very inspiring...love those stamped, embossed flowers on vellum! username: jeunesse
ReplyDeleteLove the papers in this kit, and I would love the chance to have another set!
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Carla from Utah
Would love to win this, loved this kit especially the wood alpha! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteOh and forgot to add my sc username is chancejordan1 :)
ReplyDeleteStudio Calico members inspire me! I love seeing everyone's heart on paper. It inspires me to stretch myself and be more creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous, gorgeous card!!! LOVE the vellum! Thanks so much for the inspiration! SC name: lisascreativeniche
ReplyDeleteLove what you do... User name is charlou26
ReplyDeleteEmbellishments inspire me! Thanks for the contest! My SC name is Marty85
ReplyDeleteThat embossing on the vellum is so gorgeous! And the sequins with gold really pop! My SC username is Laurakates. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI find the SC member gallery super inspiring not to mention just sifting through all the gorgeous product fotos. My SC username is colletties.
ReplyDeleteSeriously love everything about that card! The gold paint was a genius idea! (3littleks)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card; love the little blue additions.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a chance to win! (JMikiten)
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