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A Year of Card Techs. April Blog Hop: Stamp Set Showdown

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Welcome to A Year of Card Techniques Blog Hop where each month we’ll feature a different card technique. We’ve assembled a team of fabulous card makers who range from new to advanced, so you’ll see a wide variety of cards and ideas. The month of April features a Showdown! A stamp set showdown, that is. We’re using one stamp set in various ways. Let’s face it, stamp sets are getting more and more expensive; so we’re here to inspire you by demonstrating how to s-t-r-e-t-c-h those stamps!
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So for me, this showdown technique is a very easy one for me and one that I do all the time. When I create cards I tend to do them in threes if not more. If your supplies are out, why not make more that one! Here are a couple of examples that are my favorite plus a set created for the hop.
For the hop, I used Howdy Cowboy stamp set from MFPStamps 
(unfortunately the company is now closed but I still love my stamps!)
This is a rocker card and tag set.



I have to say this is one of my all time favorite sets. I used Say Cheese stamp and die set from Altenew Stamps.

Now, you can do this technique with more than just stamps too. For these three cards, I used the same 6x6 paper pad and cork element embellishment set. I love how they came out!



Now you’re off to visit with Candy
. Hope you had fun and thanks for stopping by. See you next month with another technique!
Here’s the full line-up in case you get lost:

Comments

  1. Katydid CardsApril 21, 2017 at 8:33 PM

    Wow, I can't believe how many projects you made for this hop! Wonderful and such inspiration here! Thanks so much for sharing. It was fun hopping with you!

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  2. WilmaApril 21, 2017 at 8:48 PM

    You're SO right - as long as the supplies are out, might as well make a bunch! I've never seen a rocker card before. That's a great idea, especially with that horse image. Thanks!

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  3. stamp-color-and createApril 21, 2017 at 9:14 PM

    Great stamp set and great ideas! Thanks for sharing and thanks for hopping along with the AYOCT bunch!

    Sharon
    A Piece Of (my) Heart Blog
    **Make sure to visit my blog to grab some really great FREE Digi Sentiments.**

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  4. Claudia HendersonApril 21, 2017 at 10:47 PM

    Sandy, my gosh, do you sleep at all? That is a crazy crafty bunch of cards. Wonderful ideas . Thank you so much for joining our little blog hop adventure. I hope you have fun and I am looking forward to more hopping with you. :-)

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  5. Denise S.April 22, 2017 at 7:02 AM

    These are so great. Including cards that used the same papers was fun too.

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  6. Candy SpiegelApril 22, 2017 at 7:53 AM

    I am so trying that cork technique! Amazing!!!

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  7. Ronda's Paper CreationsApril 22, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    Oh my Gosh! Such cute cards and tags! I just love that cowboy and horse!

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  8. JenniferEApril 22, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    Wow, so many cards! Love them all! The camera cards are so colorful....great job!

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  9. TiggerscrapsApril 22, 2017 at 11:36 AM

    I love your projects. The cork fox is my favorite.

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  10. lorbyApril 22, 2017 at 9:39 PM

    I'm impressed with how many cards you made and how all of them are adorable. I wish I could get that first cowboy stamp set. It's always sad when a company goes out of business.

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  11. Golden Goddess DesignsApril 22, 2017 at 10:27 PM

    very nice rocker card! great job!

    Alicia

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  12. SalncltsApril 22, 2017 at 11:36 PM

    Great cards from one set!! I love all the colors.

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  13. myselfApril 24, 2017 at 4:34 PM

    WOW-EE! You went above and beyond. I do use this technique for paper sets, as well. You are just AWESOME!

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