Day 3 is just as fun as can be! Our June Countdown just keeps getting better and better, don’t you think? Today I bring you the new Floating By stamp set and dies, Floating By Sentiments stamp set, and Pool Water Stencils. If these sound intriguing, you’re right! Let’s get started with a project, shall we?
I don’t know about you, but it was love at first sight seeing the pineapple and watermelon pool floaties! Can you think of anything cuter? Not me! Wait until you stamp with them….you’ll love them even more.
The new Floating By stamp set is all about flotation devices for your summertime pleasure! Think pineapple, round, watermelon, donut, lime, lemon, orange, etc. The set comes with the cutest coordinating stamp sets, that center around the words “floating by”. The new Floating By Sentiments stamp set is all about Summertime and the fun that this time of year brings.
Behind my floaties, I have used the new Pool Water Stencils to create a realistic water effect. You know how the water in the pool looks when the sun shines on it? These sentiments add sparkle, shine and movement and are my favorite, new element to create with. So simple but so effective. I also used palm fronds from our Feathered Friends 24 die set, and flowers from the Message in a Bottle die set.
Enjoy the sweet treats our designers have created for you using these darling new sets. You’ll feel like a trip to the pool or beach!
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Floating By, Vintage Postage, Penciled Outlines
INK: Hawaiian Shores, Mint Julep, Bright Buttercup, Summer Sunrise, Honey Nut, Green Parakeet, Ripe Avocado, Melon Berry, Berry Sorbet, Pure Poppy, New Leaf, Limeade Ice
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White
DIES: Floating By, Feathered Friendship 24, Message in a Bottle, Nesting Basics: Ovals
OTHER: Moonshine sequins, Stickles Crystal glitter, Pool Water Stencils
TIPS:
- When layering the two stencils, pick a light ink and go light-handed with each layer so that the pattern of the bottom layer through shows through the top layer
- If you plan to die cut the images, die cutting first and then stamping on top can help you line up the pineapple’s leaves and the fruit slice’s rind
- You can skip stamp layers if you want! In this card, I skipped the radiating lines layer of the orange, and the inner rind layer of the watermelon, letting the white cardstock show through
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TIPS:
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Use spray mist with stencils for a more messy look
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Allow elements to go off the edge of the card for more natural composition
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Set your sentiment off center for more interest
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Layer background stencils for more texture and depth
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Use a brush to apply multiple inks to a stamp to create an ombré look
Introducing the new Feathered Friend 24 Mini stamp set and dies. Parrot lovers, this beauty is for you!
I went onto Pinterest and looked up “Parrots” just to gain some inspiration and I was bowled over by the wide variety of colors they come in. Such gorgeous birds! Stamping this lovely, new Feathered Friend is so simple. The layers comes together and work together so perfectly.
I layered my Feathered Friend over palm fronds from the Feathered Friends 24 die set. These little babies really have gotten lots of use this release…I love them! I also added in a few flowers from the Sprigs & Sprays stamp set. It’s fun choosing what elements you want to add to create your summertime scene. Such a great time to pull out other, older sets and let them see a little sunshine too.
My sentiment is from the new Floating By: Sentiments stamp set and I love this one I selected and each delightful sentiment included. Just wait til you get to read them all. They are playful and creative for anything related to summer. Behind my bird I stenciled on some sun rays and added a vellum border, cut using the On the Border: Fir Branches die.
I had such a fun time creating with this new set and and know the designers did too. It shows in their cards, so enjoy each one!
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Feathered Friendship 24 Mini, Floating By: Sentiments, Sprigs & Sprays
INK: Bright Buttercup, Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise, Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Honey Nut, Ripe Avocado, Hawaiian Shores, Mint Julep, New Leaf, Olive Twist, Saffron Spice
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Sheer Basics Vellum, Bitty Big Harvest Gold
DIES: Feathered Friends 24 Mini, Feathered Friends 24, On the Border: Fir Branches, Sprigs 7 Sprays, Border Bling: Skinny Postage Frames
OTHER: Moonshine sequins
TIPS:
- Angle panels to add visual interest.
- Pop up several of the flowers to give more dimension.
- I used the stenciled panel to cue my colors for the parrot and florals.
- Use raindrops or sequins as embellishments to echo the Lotty Dotty die.
TIPS:
- It’s easier to assemble the bird’s parts if you begin with the largest area first (red in this case).
- Ground your bird with a branch, leaves, etc.
- Sponge the palms with at least two or three shades of green for a more realistic look.
We hope you have enjoyed all the creations that we have shared with you today! We would love to hear your initial thoughts on everything we introduced! Please leave a comment on this post to tell us what you think of the new products, and you will be eligible to win big!
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Melanie Ann MacKenzie says
Just love the new Feathered Friends! Cheers.
Andre M. says
Definitely feeling the summer vibe from these fun cards, the pool stencil is awesome!
Karen Walker says
Love the new Feathered Friends, and the colorful cards by the DT!
Sue D says
Perfect for summer crafting!
Jan Metcalf says
Loving the water background for the adorable floats!!
Luanne Ford says
I love Floating By! Such a clever idea, and the pool water stencils are fantastic!
Marisela Delgado says
What beautiful cards and colors!
Marisela Delgado says
Sorry. I had trouble posting and didn’t realize it had duplicated it.
Carmela says
I love all the new stencils you are releasing!! The parrot is gorgeous!!
Marisela Delgado says
What beautiful cards and colors! So festive!
Meghan Kennihan says
OMG! I LOVE the floaties! How fun!!!!! Gorgeous cards! Perfect for summer!
Mary J says
Such colorful summer projects, thanks.
Susan Molinari says
For some reason I’m craving fruit lifesavers now…😃 Love the colorful summer vibes!
Lisa Schenck says
Such special new products! The pool water stencils are so cool, and I love the parrot! I get so inspired by the fabulous work of your designers!
Kathy J in Ellicott City says
I love the fruit, excellent set.
Sandy Dayhoff says
Loving the Feathered Friends and the palm-like branches!
Michele F says
Three fabulous days of release – hard to choose a favorite from it all! Today’s winner would be the Parrot – Sunday, the wonderful sentiments – and Saturday that incredible new scripty stencil!
Who am I kidding? I’d love it all!
=]
Stephanie Haley says
I love the Pool Water stencil! It’s so pretty and I think it will be a versatile stencil!
Annette Snyder says
I love all of the summery cards!!
abrash says
I love the new pool items! So cute and clever!
Marilyn M says
I love the Pool Floaties. Great cards from the Design Team!
Julie Bitner says
Love those cute pool floats!
Isabel Z says
I need a good summer set!
Martin says
The new parrot is just great.
Jennifer G. says
I love the pool water stencil!
Janice says
Summertime fun! Love it!
Carlton says
Great new products and designs from the design team.
JoAnn P. says
Love, love the pool water stencil!! So many great new goodies in this release.
Kelly W. says
Such a super fun release! The pool stencil is fabulous and I love the pool floats! Beautiful parrot image, can’t wait to see everything. The design team hit a home run today!!! 💕
Marcy says
Love the parrot.
Deb B. says
The Feathered Friends parrot has so many fun options!
Vickie R. says
Oh my, I love all of the new pool themed products and the parrot is SO cute!!
D. Suzanne Cox says
The “summertime” cards are beautiful. Love the parrot!
Kim Heggins says
So in love with all the pool fruit floaties….simply adorable.
Cynthia C. says
So summery and fun!!
Jill W. says
Really liking the summertime feel to this release! Very fun!
Laraine says
Love everything today! Fabulous summertime goodies!?
Christal A McLean says
Squawwwk! This parrot is adorable tucked into the palm fronds. I just love her!
Catherine Milne says
I spy a new spotty-dotty cover plate!
Janet Mack says
I love everything about the Floating By set. The water does looks realistic. I wish I had a pineapple floatie for my pool.
Susan McRae says
Love the colorful tropical themed cards! So summery!
Amy Cooley says
I love all the summer fruits and the fun water background!
KrisT says
Love the new feathered friends and the fun pool theme!
Shelly says
Love these Fliating by pool cards!😍
BECCA YAHRLING says
Love the macaw!! All the inspiration is just AWEmazing!!
Marcia Hill says
How FUN is the new Floating By set, and I love the pool stencils too! And of course the Parrot is AWESOME!! FABULOUS cards everyone!! :0)
Sue Symens says
The pool water stencil is the bomb!
Emma Sleppy says
OH wow, what’s NOT to love? Spectacular day 3!
Esther says
Awesome summer inspiration!!
Greta H says
Fun new products! I love the parrot!
Denise Bryant says
Beautiful samples! Love the floaties and pool water!
Lori Beseke says
Such fun summer products! Great job design team!
Betty Neville says
Floating By is such a fun set! And the parrot is gorgeous!
Sally Keagle says
The pool floaties are so fun! Love all the great color today.
Jan P. says
My favorite part of this post is the pool water. How clever. Love the floaters, too.
Kathy Mc says
Those fruit pool floaties are so cute and colorful. And speaking of colorful, you gals brought that parrot to life in so many different ways! Did I spy a new cover plate?
Marchelle says
The pool water stencil is amazing and so is the gorgeous parrot!
Sadie H says
That parrot is adorable!! Loving the pool effect stencils. Great designs by all once again.
Christine Miller says
The pool floats are such fun Thank you for the great water image to make them easier to use!!
Helen F. says
Oh what a fun Summertime release! The pool water is amazing and I would love to have those cool floats in my pool 🙂 The Parrot is definitely going to be one of my Feathered Friends! Awesome inspiration from the entire DT today too.
Kylie Z says
Love the look of the pool water and the floats are so much fun!
Dawn W. says
Loving the floating by stamps and dies and the pool water stencils!
Janet B from WV says
Oh my goodness – I’m gonna need that pool float set!
DAnn Comer says
Oh, the pineapple float is too fun! Love parrots, just not in person… too noisy! Can’t wait to add these fab goodies to my collection!!
Sharon D in WA says
Love the parrots–so many color options!–and the palm fronds!
Mel H says
I think those floaties are just adorable, and I love the parrot. What an exciting release so far.
Jan says
I love the wonderful parrot cards, so much vivid color!
Maria C F says
Such fun sets perfect for summer creating.
Nancy M. says
Hello Summer! I love the pool floats and that sassy parrot!
Dee says
Pool floaties and fruit what a perfect summer combo. I’m thinking I could also use the round floatie as a donut!
Vera Yates says
Such a fun release! As always, I love the new Feathered Friends stamp set.
Beverly Perdue says
Wow! I’m crazy about the pool water and the colorful parrot!
Cindy Cherry says
Love the floaties! So many cool possibliities!
Sheila W says
Love all the summery looks to these cards! Great job design team! Can’t wait to play with the pool water stencil.
MandaLJ says
As usual, the Feathered Friend is beautiful, but I love swimming and playing in the pool so the Floating By stamps and dies and Pool Water stencils are definitely my favourites so far this release!
Momo0314 says
Love love these floatings♥♥So cute!! and I have wanted to have pool water background so long! I finally found it!! This makes me so excited and happy!!
Iggy says
The pool floaties are too cute.
Diane Hover says
I’m late to the party as we are on vaca, but don’t care, just wanted to comment how adorably cute these all are and love the tropical colors and fun these are!
Eva N says
What a great release of new summer sets. Love them all.
Scraporcraft says
Great water stencil and parrot mini. Enjoying the ideas for color combinations and layers.
Laura Corkill says
These floaties in the “pool” are just too much fun! What a great way to send pool party invites.
Joan K says
So fresh and colorful for summertime! Love it!
Josie says
The Floating By stamps are so unique. The Pool Water stencils are my favorite product from today’s posts since they are so versatile.