Think Spring Bunnies | Whimsy Stamps

HEY FRIENDS! It’s time for another edition of Nancy and Jill Color Together! As you know, Jill Killeen of Killeen House Studio asked me to participate in a monthly challenge with her where we would color the same image and see how we each interpreted it. This month was Jill’s turn to pick the image and she chose Think Spring Bunnies by Whimsy Stamps. As always, I’ve linked supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | Think Spring Bunnies by Whimsy Stamps

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For some reason, I had trouble coloring bunnies the day I made this card. I haven’t been coloring much lately. More accurately, I haven’t been coloring consistently and with this card it showed. So I gave myself a break and cut off a few bunnies from the original image. Jill has been coloring nearly every day so she took on ALL the bunnies as you’ll see from her card below. Be sure you check out her blog post with all the details!

Killeen House Studio | Think Spring Bunnies by Whimsy Stamps

Hope you enjoyed this month’s challenge cards! See you again soon.

Rowhouse Greetings | Nancy Sheads

Supplies

COPICS: W0, W2, W4, W6 (left bunny); BV31, E30, E50, E70, RV91, R81 (center bunny); T1, T3, T5, T7 (right bunny); B000, B00 (sky); YG05, YG17, G07 (grass); RV91, Y35, Y38 (flowers)

Rowhouse Greetings | Think Spring Bunnies by Whimsy Stamps | Color Map

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]

Flower Shaker Shapes | Concord & 9th

HEY FRIENDS! I was on a roll yesterday in the studio so I have three cards to share with you featuring the Flower Shaker Shapes stamp set by Concord & 9th. The cards came together quickly because no coloring was involved – the images are easy to line up and stamped using dye ink. In less than an hour, I had a trio of cards ready to go.

I recently splurged on several sets of Pawsitively Saturated Ink Pads by Simon Says Stamp. I have Distress Inks and Distress Oxides so I didn’t think that I would need to invest in another line of ink pads. However, I’ve never been satisfied with the results using either ink for stamping. So I tried the Pawsitively Saturated Inks and I’ve been really happy with the results. The inks initially stamp a little splotchy, but as they dry, the ink seems to level out and blend, resulting in a beautiful smooth finish which is really important when using solid stamps like the ones featured today. The stamps also cleaned up beautifully with little to no staining, at least with the colors I’ve used. Not that staining affects the integrity of the stamp, but I just like when the ink cleans completely off my stamps.

For me it was worth the investment, but you may have another brand that you prefer for stamping so don’t get discouraged if you don’t have the same inks (or the same dies for that matter!). Take a look at your stash and use the cards below for inspiration.

Just a Note

This is a project where a MISTI stamping tool (or something similar) is really a necessity to get the best results. Since these are solid stamps, you may need to stamp the images more than once to get the best coverage. If you haven’t already invested in a stamping tool, this project should make clear why you need one.

As always, I’ve linked the supplies that I used with compensated affiliate links where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | Flower Shaker Shapes stamp set by Concord & 9th

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So let’s take a look at each card below. I’ve ordered them by simplist to most complex.

CARD 1 – Try this one to get warmed up!

Rowhouse Greetings | Flower Shaker Shapes stamp set by Concord & 9th

Step by Step Instructions for Card 1


Card 2 – Up for a bit of a challenge? This Card is for you!

Rowhouse Greetings | Flower Shaker Shapes stamp set by Concord & 9th

Step by Step Instructions for Card 2


Card 3 – Pulling out all the stops!

Rowhouse Greetings | Flower Shaker Shapes stamp set by Concord & 9th

Step by Step Instructions for Card 3


That’s all from me today! Hope you’ve enjoyed today’s cards. See you again soon!

Rowhouse Greetings | Nancy Sheads

Supplies

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]

We’re Moving | Jane’s Doodles

HEY FRIENDS! So I have some news that I can finally tell you. I was recently asked to join the design team for Jane’s Doodles. This is a new-to-me stamp company, but one that I had been following for awhile because the adorable animal images fit my style. However, before I had a chance to purchase any stamp sets, Jane’s Doodles shut down. Covid has been hard on many small stamp companies and local craft stores — both of the stores where I teach closed in the past four months. But Jane decided to pivot and offer her images as digital stamps and that brings us to where we are today: my first project as a member of the Jane’s Doodles Design Team.

As always, I’ve linked supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | We're Moving Digital Stamp by Jane's Doodles

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Step By Step Instructions for We’re Moving

NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with digital stamps, take a look at two videos that I created showing how I set up my images to print using Microsoft Word. If you have the latest version of Microsoft Word, look at the video that I recently created for Colorado Craft Company. If you have an older version, check out the video that I made for Power Poppy.

Supplies

COPICS: E31, E33, E35, E37 (moose); R05, R17, R27 (shirt & scarf); R20, R22, Y35, E30, E33, E35 (bird); BV34, B00, B02, B04 (bag); W0, W1 (sign)

Rowhouse Greetings | We're Moving by Jane's Doodles | Color Map

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]

Best Year Yet | Simon Says Stamp

HEY FRIENDS! I’m back today with a project featuring the Best Year Yet stamp set by Simon Says Stamp. This stamp was part of the May 2023 card kit which will probably sell out shortly, but the individual elements are available for sale on the Simon Says Stamp website. So don’t panic if the card kit is sold out – you can still buy this stamp set on its own.

I liked this stamp because the sentiments and images are basic and I can easily put together a birthday card when I need one. It seems like I never have a birthday card when I need one so this stamp set filled that need. As always, I’ve linked supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | Best Year Yet by Simon Says Stamp

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Step by Step Instructions for Best Year Yet

Now wasn’t that easy? Hope you enjoyed today’s project. See you again soon.

Rowhouse Greetings | Nancy Sheads

Supplies

COPICS: BG01, BG02, B00, RV13, RV14, RV17 (big present); Y35, Y38, YG03, YG07, G09 (small present); RV10, RV14, Y35, Y38, B02 (cake, candle & plate)

Rowhouse Greetings | Best Year Yet by Simon Says Stamp | Color Map

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]

Newton’s Kite | Newton’s Nook Designs

HEY FRIENDS! I’m back today with another project using products from my recent shopping spree at Simon Says Create. Newton’s Nook has always been a favorite of mine so I made a point of shopping at the Newton’s Nook kiosk. Today’s card features Newton’s Kite stamps set, coordinating die and other Newton’s Nook products from my shopping spree. As always, I’ve linked supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | Newton's Kite by Newton's Nook Designs

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Copic Coloring Video

 If the video doesn’t appear below, click HERE to view.

Step By Step Instructions

That’s all for me today! See you again soon!

Rowhouse Greetings | Nancy Sheads

Supplies

COPICS: R20, R22, C0, C1, C3, C5 (cat); B23, B24, B26, R17, R27, R59 (kite)

Rowhouse Greetings | Newton's Kite by Newton's Nook Designs | Color Map

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]