Saturday, May 26, 2018

Studio Katia 2nd Anniversary Blog Hop - Day 2

Good morning! I'm happy this morning to be joining in a on Day 2 of the HUGE Hop for Studio Katia's 2nd Anniversary Celebration and Release! You should have arrived here from Ilina Crouse - and your next stop is Tracy Freeman. If you get lost, the entire blog hop line-up is at the bottom of this post. You can check out the entire new release HERE!


I actually ended up with a total of FOUR cards to share with you today! Totally wasn't planning on doing that many, but just kind of worked out that way with all the new release goodies I got in my package. So be prepared for lots of photos - you've been warned! :)


My first card uses the gorgeous new Lovely Floral Stamp set - such a gorgeous floral image - and so fun to watercolor! I used my Daniel Smith watercolors to color in the vibrant blooms, then added a splatter of white paint over the top for extra texture.


I added a sentiment from Birthday Greetings, trimmed the panel slightly smaller than my white A2 cardbase before attaching it, so it left a slight border.


Second card uses the same Lovely Blooms stamp set - but this time with colored pencils! It is equally fun to color this way!


This time, I stamped it on kraft cardstock with a soft colored ink, then slowly colored in with my Chameleon Double Ended Colored Pencils. This was perfect for me to take with my on the go (actually, I took this one AND the previously watercolored one with my to my parents house and colored them there). Once I arrived home, I restamped the image (since I left it in my MISTI after the first stamping) with clear embossing ink, and heat embossed with gold. 


I trimmed it down, matted with black cardstock, then added a heat embossed sentiment from Birthday Greetings on a thin strip of black cardstock. Finished off with a sprinkling of Nuvo Drops around the image in similar vibrant tones.


Next up, I paired up the Kobi Bearing Gifts, Bubbles Stencil, and Birthday Greetings for a simple birthday card - LOVE that sentiment!


I started off by blending Twisted Citron Distress Oxide ink using the Bubbles Stencil over white cardstock and my new Ranger Blending Brushes (LOVE them). I then stamped Kobi Bearing Gifts, colored to blend with my background, and cut out with the coordinating dies.


Finished off by stamping my sentiment, mounting the image with foam adhesive, and then mounting the entire thing on a Sea Glass cardbase.


And finally...a shaker card featuring the Scallop Window Dies!


For this one, I chose some fun pattern paper from a Crate Paper 6x6 pad, and die cut the Scallop Window Die from the center. See that thin strip of white? The die cuts that as well, so I fit that back into the window to add a bit of a frame as I built my shaker.


I filled it with Sparkling Butterfly Chunky Glitter and added a sentiment, again from Birthday Greetings, stamped in a coordinating color. Mounted the entire thing on some new Peacock Cardstock from Simon Says Stamp.


GIVEAWAY INFO:
Studio Katia is giving away 2 $100 Gift Certificates on EACH day of the blog hop, chosen from comments left across the entire hop. So the more comments you leave, the better your chances of winning! Comments must be left by Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be announced on the Studio Katia Blog on Sunday, June 3, 2018.

Here is the entire blog hop line-up:

Heather Hoffman (you are here)


Product links are all below - including affiliate links where possible, which simply means if you use one of the links below that I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!!


90 comments:

  1. I have really been loving florals lately and this one doesn't disappoint, your cards are fabulous.

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  2. WOW WOW WOW! I love the splatter look on the first card and the little Nuvo drops on the next! So clever!

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  3. Gorgeous coloring on those floral cards! Love the polka dot background on the Kobi card.

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  4. Beautiful cards, love the monochromatic feel with Kobi and his gifts

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  5. beautiful flowers, especialy like those your embossed with the Gold. Very lovely cards.

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  6. Note to self: check the patterned paper! I love my fun papers, but don't remember very often to look through them for a card. This one was perfect for the shaker! And really, you showed great restraint if you only colored two of the florals!. It's such a beautiful stamp, I would almost consider getting another MISTI so I wouldn't ever have to put it away! This is one that I want to stamp a bunch of times and color with everything I own and in different colors! Thanks for your versions. Lovely.

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  7. Such a beautiful card. Love the colors.

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  8. I love ur cards. Im so in love with this floral stamp. Its large n i love that. Happy 2nd birthday Studio Katia

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  9. Whoo! The floral cards are amazing. I love watercolor and just try to keep getting better at it. It takes a lot of practice. I think you aces it. The pencil version is really beautiful too!

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  10. Great cards! My favorite is the watercolored one!

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  11. Really lovely cards, I love the look of colored pencil on Kraft paper.

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  12. Beautiful cards, Heather! There is something really special about every single one, and they all look amazing!

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  13. This release has some really fantastic materials and I can totally see how you got so many creative ideas going. Your cards are fantastic.

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  14. All of your cards are fabulous, Heather! But, I must say I am partial to florals and those two cards are absolutely beautiful! The halftone dot background is very versatile, too!

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  15. The pencil colored flower card is great!

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  16. Wonderful variety of cards! My favorite are the first two, love the new floral image and how different they are!

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  17. I liked the white splashes on the first card - looks like sparkles. I also like the bright yellow pola dots on the kobi card

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  18. in love with the yellow card and bear.

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  19. All your cards are beautiful. I especially like the floral one with gold embossing.

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  20. All the cards were gorgeous, but I am particularly fascinated by how you managed to make a critter card look modern and graphic! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  21. Fantastic cards Heather. I really love the flower bouquet on Kraft paper and your sea shell shaker is stunning. TFS

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  22. Such great cards! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Wow!! Gorgeous cards!! I especially love the watercolor flower!!

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  24. I love how you made the same flower stamp look so different. It looks great on kraft but I really love the woter-colored flowers. TFS.

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  25. I love the card with "Kobi bearing gifts". The colours are simple, but make such a great statement. Thank you for the inspiration.
    Take care
    Tracy

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  26. The gold embossing on the second card is lovely!

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  27. Beautiful! The Daniel Smith watercolors are my kind of color, bright and outstanding

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  28. WOW, such a lovely variety of cards & inspiration!

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  29. Heather your cards are so well done. I love coloured pencils on kraft, it is always so beautiful.

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  30. Beautiful sets of cards! Love the new critter holding all the packages! Congrats SK on 2 years!

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  31. Beautiful collection of cards! I think I'd have had a tough time stopping my play time with all those yummy goodies too. Fantastic job ♥

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  32. So much inspiration! thank you so much!

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  33. I love how you showed two different ways to color the flowers. The colored pencils were so soft, whereas the watercolors were so vibrant. The floral stamp is truly versatile.

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  34. OMG!!! Gorgeous set of cards Heather..Love each one of them...

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  35. Fabulous set of cards, stunning colours whether vibrant or muted, loving Kob i best x

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  36. Your cards are fun and lovely, congrats :)

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  37. What a great set of cards. Always like the look of pencils on craft.

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  38. Lovely cards but the floral on the kraft is just stunning.

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  39. Your cards are lovely. I especially like the lovely blooms on the craft colored card stock.

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  40. SQUEAL!! LOVE LOVE LOVE your BEAUTIFUL Cards!! SUCH AWESOME Designs!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and hope you have a FABULOUS Memorial Day WEEKEND!!

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  41. I love that floral stamp, Beautiful cards.

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  42. Love that second one. Such a beautiful stamp.

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  43. Lovely cards! Really like how you colored all the images and the bright colors you used!

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  44. Pretty florals, cute bear and love the shape of the shaker.

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  45. Beautiful coloring on your floral cards. You've really brought them to life with such gorgeous colors.

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  46. Beautiful coloring on your floral cards. You've really brought them to life with such gorgeous colors.

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  47. Beautiful coloring on your floral cards. You've really brought them to life with such gorgeous colors.

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  48. These are really pretty! Love the background for the shell!

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  49. Awesome cards! I love the gorgeous floral design, and of course Kobi is always a favorite! Love that Scallop Window die too!

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  50. Beautiful cards, all of them! I love how versatile that floral stamp set is - so many designers made cards with it, and they're all so different, and gorgeous!

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  51. I do not even know where to start, these are all so great!! My favorite is the bear with the yellow polka dot background- SO CUTE!!

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  52. Although I think all of your cards are fabulous. I have to say your watercolored lovely blooms card is my absolute favourite card of the entire blog hop of both days. The colours are beyond gorgeous and amazing. I really think you need to frame it and display it. My second favourite lovely blooms card on the hop is definitely your card where you coloured with coloured pencils on the kraft, your choice of colours and technique is fabulous.

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  53. Oh wow I love all of these cards but my favorite has to be that seashell shaker! The vivid background you created is just so beautiful - I love it!

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  54. Beautiful cards! All of them are great but my favorite has to be the peonies! So pretty! Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  55. Girl, you've been a busy cardmaker! I love all of your beautiful cards but that sweet little bear with the presents is my fave!

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  56. In both versions, you've elevated the Lovely Blooms to stunning! Gorgeous! Kobi, with his stack of gifts, really is a charmer, isn't he! And your shaker: pure fun! Thank you for the smiles and inspiration!
    ~carol

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  57. ou were busy. Great cards, love that bear...

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  58. Wow! You really had a good time with the Studio Katia release! I really like the look of the "Lovely Blooms" on the Kraft paper. It's all so soft and pretty. Had to smile when I saw your Kobi Bear - that simple layout is so darn effective. It's a great way to do the card for people who don't like to color! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

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  59. Such beautiful cards. I really like how you coloured your floral stamped images.

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  60. Wow I love the cards! I really like the way you used the watercolors too!

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  61. Wow! Great cards. Lots of inspiration. Thanks for using several of studio katias new release items! Great to see them all in one blog!!!!

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  62. Such beautiful and fun cards. I especially liked the monochromatic Kobi Bear and your colored pencil skills are amazing. Great job.

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  63. Hi Heather, your cards absolutely stunning. The peacock background used is beautiful. Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration.

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  64. Gorgeous creations, Heather! The shaker is perfect & a reminder for me to use my patterned papers! Love the Lovely Blooms cards with their gorgeous coloring!!

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  65. I love the floral card with the pink flowsers - It sparkles!

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  66. Lovely cards! I especially like the one with the shaker. The decorative paper with that shell die cut is gorgeous! Love that butterfly chunky glitter, too.

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  67. Great cards and I love the flowers! So pretty and bright and the yellow bear is adorable! Great job!

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  68. Oh my ! You’ve made a wonderful set of cards !! Your florals are magnificent !!
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  69. Stunning cards...love the coloured flowers on kraft!

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  70. So much creativity! Fantastic cards Heather!

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  71. The Lovely Blooms cards you have made are really spectacular and so dazzling! Very pretty colors. I also enjoyed seeing your sea shell card; you made it look, like to me, the inside of one of the iridescent shells or mother-of-pearl. Very, very creative! Kudos on that! Top notch.

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  72. Your cards are always so amazing!!

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  73. So lovely! All of your cards are gorgeous - but who's surprised? Not me ;)

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  74. Love the bright colors on the Lraft paper! Great job!

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  75. Great cards, Heather! I especially love the Kobi Bear one!!! He melts my heart!

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  76. So very pretty! Love the shaker card!

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  77. Your cards are absolutely gorgeous!!! I love every single one!

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  78. Wow, your coloring is amazing 😍 and the cards are beautiful!!

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  79. Super cool cards, looks like someone was having too much fun with all these products. Love it!

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  80. Lovely cards! Your flowers are amazing and the shaker card is beautiful - love the paper you used!

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  81. There are so many great products in this release. The big blooms are brought to life with your lovely colouring. Thanks for the inspiration.

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