P. Kelly Smith
Welcome to Stamp It! 3 Ways Week! I’m here kicking off the 3-day promotion of our latest special issue, Stamp It! 3 Ways, Vol. 2. If you love stamping, you’re going to love the concept of this issue.
We asked THREE different designers to create THREE different cards that all use the SAME stamp set. Among the 114 cards in the magazine, our designers worked with 38 different stamp sets, which are also featured right next to the cards they inspired. Versatility is most definitely the name of the game.
Click on the cover image to order your copy today!
A great example of this versatility can be found in the set of cards that use the Birthday Pennants stamp set from Flourishes (pages 24-25):
I asked designers Agnieszka Malyszek, Windy Robinson, and Sarah J. Moerman to share their creative process and how they went about designing three distinct cards from one stamp set:
Agnieszka Malyszek: “I love the concept of working as a team, and it was really inspiring to see the different ideas and then approaches the designers took with the same stamp set. My creative process is always pretty random. I love to work with a versatile set of stamps and have the opportunity to use one stamp in a unique way. When I was creating my Triangle Cheers Card, I was totally into the triangle trend, and I knew I would like to use one of the birthday pennants to create my background pattern. ”
Agnieszka Malyszek’s Triangle Cheers Card, p. 24
Windy Robinson: “As we all threw out ideas over e-mail, it became clear that it was going to be pretty easy to create three very different cards because everyone’s approach was so different. I took my typical approach when I’m looking to use my stamps in a unique way, which is to take any images from the stamp set and try to create a unique background by repeating or intermixing them. After seeing the stamp set, I immediately envisioned a patterned background created with soft colors. From there, a shabby romantic birthday card was born.”
Windy Robinson’s Sweet Birthday Card, p. 25
Sarah J. Moerman: “When I first looked at the Birthday Pennants stamp set, my thoughts went immediately to Christmas. I’ve seen a number of Christmas stamps with triangular Christmas trees and the banners reminded me of those. The thin flag made the perfect trunk and the ‘Celebrate’ sentiment fit well with the Christmas theme. Once I had decided on those elements and got working, I felt that I needed something to ground the Christmas tree. I thought one of the wavy lines would make a great little patch of snow. Finally, I stamped one of the leaf stamps repeatedly to add some interest to the card base.”
Sarah J. Moerman’s Celebrate Christmas Card, p. 25
Thanks for all insight, ladies! And isn’t that the point to owning a bazillion stamp sets? We all need to see the unlimited possibilities that are right at our fingertips. If you’d like to win a copy of Stamp It! 3 Ways, along with the Birthday Pennants stamp set that’s featured above, leave me a comment by Wednesday, January 30th at 5 pm MST.
Here’s to being a versatile stamper!
Great cards and this magazine looks amazing!
That pennant set is just downright FUN!
Can’t wait. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love seeing new ways to use stamps. Thanks for the inspiration.
I would love to win a copy of this fab mag! Especially with inspiration like this! Thanks so much for the chance.
Love how you’ve shown the versatility of the set!
Wow what a lovely set of stamps and how different the 3 ladies’ cards are! Thanks for a chance to win.
Superb!! Ideas. Perfect way to make the most out of our stamps. TFS
Ooooh, what great inspiration! Thank you!
would love to win
I would love to win a copy!! So much inspiration inside!!
Thanks so much for the chance.
I would love to win this issue! I have the first one and just love it!
Great fun seeing those 3 different approaches. Would love to get my hands on this issue
What a great special issue! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I love the idea of using stamps in new, interesting ways. That way you get lots more value out of your stamps.
Such a cute stamp set. I would *love* to win it along with the Stamp It special issue! I’m sure there would be plenty to get me inspired!!!!
I would love to win a copy and the stamp set! Thanks for the chance!
Isn’t it amazing how different 3 sets of stampers can be? I love it! Those cards are fantastic, and they are quite an inspiration for me. Thank you for the chance to win!
Thank you for showing us many ways to use a stamp. Helps when I get stuck.
Sometimes it takes someone else’s creative eye to show me another way to use my stamps. I must admit, yes, I need help. This looks like a fabulous publication. I absolutely love Flourishes stamps, I am a big fan. Thanks for the chance.
I never would have thought to use pennant stamps as Christmas trees! What a great idea!
So beautiful and different cards!
I wish I’ll be lucky enough this time
Lovely cards, thanks for sharing and the chance to win!
I really need this magazine.I have so many stamps and no idea what to do with them.Love the banner stamp-great inspiration here.
Love the three different takes the ladies gave….awesome ideas!
Great cards ~ all 3 of them. Would be thrilled to win a copy of Stamp It! 3 Ways ~ thanks!
I am sure I would use this issue as a daily inspiration.
I love your magazines! I get such great ideas from them. Thank you!
Fabulous cards! Can’t wait to check out the magazine.
I love the banner stamp…thanks for the giveaway!
what a genius idea for a magazine. can’t wait to see it!
I look forward to all your special card editions.
What a fun issue! Sounds amazing!
I would love to win a copy. I’ve bought several stamp sets and need ideas to use them in more ways.
super cute and cool stamp and beautiful cards!
Great cards! Love this stamp set…thanks for the giveaway!
The stamp set looks like so much fun, and so versatile! Thanks for the chance to win.
I’d love the penant stamp set and a copy of Stamp It 3 Ways!
Thanks so much to all the awesome crafters–what great inspiration. Kelly, thank you for the chance to win the Stamp it 3 ways mag and that great stamp set. Would love to win.
Great inspiration!
Aga’s card is just incredible!!
All of these cards are beautiful, but Aga’s was one of my favorite cards in the issue. I was blown away by her stamping…I could never get the triangles lined up that straight.
Generally I don’t learn post on blogs, but I wish to say that this write-up very pressured me to take a look at and do it! Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thank you, very nice article.
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Love the different ways this set was used! thanks for the chance to win