Hello and welcome to the release hop. We are so excited for you to join us as we present to you our August release. The whole design team will be sharing projects featuring the Inky stamp set. We also have a GIVEAWAY so please be sure to scroll at the end of this blog post to find out how you can WIN. Don’t forget to visit the participating blogs (links are indicated below) and leave us some crafty love. The new stamp sets are now available for purchase at the Rabbit Hole Designs as well as Simon Says Stamp. Here’s what it looks like:
I also used a new stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs that will be featured tomorrow. The Stencil I used is called Candy Twist.
Every order placed will be eligible for a 10% discount. Discount Code TRHD2019 this code will only be accepted until Friday 08-02-2019. EXCLUDES Dies and Crafters Essentials. Not applicable to previous orders. May be used more than once. Does not apply to shipping and tax.
Here’s my first card:
I used a die from my stash to die-cut my under-water scene. I opted to not ink up the background because I wanted the Octopus image to stand out. I foam-mounted the die-cut on an A2 size card base and adhered the rest of the elements I needed for my card. Here’s a closer look:
For my second card, I wanted to create a simple card that you can mass-produce. I ink-blended the background using the new Candy Twist 6×6 stencil with some Evergreen Bough distress oxide ink. I die-cut this piece using a die from my stash and adhered the background on an A2 size card base. I added the Octopi on the card.
To finish my design, I added the die-cut sentiment using a Thinking of You wafer Die by Simon Says Stamp. I hope you like my projects today. Here’s the info about the GIVEAWAY:
To celebrate day 2 inspiration, The Rabbit Hole Designs is giving away the stamp set Sassy to One lucky winner. Winner will be chosen at random from the comments left on participating blogs, so make sure to visit each stop and leave a comment. Leave comments by 11:59 pm PST 08-01-2019 on all participating blogs. Winner will be announced on The Rabbit Hole Designs blog 08-02-2019
Lisa G –
Katie –
Shanna
Niccole
Maria (you are here)
Amanda S
Amanda W
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Maria Russell Designs 
They are both so cute! Love that stenciled background.
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Both are FABULOUS! I love how you colored the die in the first one and framed the octopus and that stenciled one is OUT OF THIS WORLD GORGEOUS!
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Such fun cards!
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Oh my gosh, these are great. I like how you used the lighter purple to make the ink look like it is dissipating in the water. And the second one has such a cool background with the plant, and the stenciling.
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The cut out background is really nice. The coloring of he sea kelp is a good idea. I’m getting a lot of tips from this blog hop.
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Love your pretty colors. Cute stencil.
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Fun cards with this cute Inky set! Love that Candy Twist stencil!
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AMAZING cards!! love the bright colors.
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Adore these so much!
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That 2nd card is right up my alley! Must. Have. This. Set. I’m a teacher and at my school all employees and students are divided into “houses”, Harry Potter style. I’m in house Acceptance, and our mascot is the octopus (more arms to be more accepting). I will make SO many cards with this set!
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Love both of these cards & that octopus.
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Lovimg both of these new releases. Especially INKY the Octopus! ❤ Thanks for the lovely illustrations amd inspiration.
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Great cards, I really like the second one!
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Your cards are great and your coloring is awesome. I love the two backgrounds that really create a scene.
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Maria, so fun. Clever sentiment on your 2nd card!
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