RemARKable Stamp of the Month: Collage Curios

Welcome to another RemARKable Stamp of the Month blog tour!  This month's stamp set is Collage Curios, a new stamp set that is available in the Occasions Mini Catalog on page 24.




Collage Curios
129099 $20.95 Wood Mount
129102 $15.95 Clear Mount

This stamp set coordinates with our 1" circle punch, 3/4" circle punch, 1/2" circle punch, and the new 7/8" scallop circle punch (see page 16 of the Occasions Mini Catalog) .

My first project is a vintage-style card featuring the script stamp and the butterfly stamp.  I wanted to make this card look old, and sponging with Crumb Cake ink is a quick and easy way to get that vintage look. 

I used the Natural 7/16" Trim Ribbon to make a ruffly-circle to back the stamped images.  Here is a close-up of the stamped  images:

I pulled 2 threads close to one edge of the ribbon to make it gather into a "ruffle."  I used a little Tombow Multipurpose adhesive to glue the two ends together.  What do you think?  Here are the supplies I used for this card:

Stamps:
Collage Curios
Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:
Naturals Ivory
Soft Suede
First Edition Designer Series Paper
Ink:
Soft Suede
Crumb Cake
Accessories:
Linen Thread
Natural 7/16" Trim Ribbon
Square Lattice Folder
Word Window punch
Modern Label punch
3/4" Circle punch
1" Circle punch
1 1/4" Circle punch
Stampin' Sponge
Stampin' Dimensionals
Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive


My second card is inspired by my new little nephew!  I became an aunt again a few days ago, and I made this special card just for him.  I cannot wait to give it to the new little guy and his happy mom, dad, and big sister! 

 

I stamped the hot air balloon in Real Red ink directly onto a piece of Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper.  I punched it out with the 3/4" Circle punch and used Stampin' Dimensionals to layer it onto a 1" Circle punch out of another piece of designer series paper.  I used one of our new Soda Pop Tops as the "O" in BOY.  Here is a closer look:

 

Here are the supplies I used to make this card:

Stamps:
Collage Curios
Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:
Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper
Whisper White
Daffodil Delight
Island Indigo
Ink:
Real Red
Island Indigo
Accessories:
Hearts A Flutter framelits
Ovals Collection framelits
Occasions Paper Piercing Pack
Paper Piercing Tool
Stampin' Pierce Mat
1" Circle punch
3/4" Circle punch
Word Window punch
Modern Label punch
Soda Pop Tops
Chevron embossing folder
Typeset Alphabet Bigz dies
Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Mini Glue Dots
Stampin' Dimensionals
Sticky Strip (use 2 small strips of Sticky Strip on the back of the Soda Pop Top to attach it to the card)

I hope you enjoyed my cards!  Just click on the icon to go to the next stop on the blog tour, Linda Bartolucci's blog.  And, be sure to come back next week for a RemARKAble blog tour featuring the Best of Birthdays stamp set.  See you then!

Here is a list of all of the links for the blog tour:

Nancy Amato http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com 
Linda Bartolucci - www.inkstampandscrap.com
Ingrid Blackburn - www.createwithingrid.wordpress.com
Melissa Bolinger www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191
Jackie Bottomley jackiebottomley.blogspot.com
Susan Carlsonhttp://stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com
Debra Currier http://artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/

Tamra Davis www.thecardladies.com
Connie Deiblerwww.conniestamps.com
Becky Evans www.alwayshappystampin.com

Crystal Kondo www.card-ed.com
Deb Lehighhttp://thestampinhut.typepad.com/
Debbie Lever - http://www.debbiescreativespot.blogspot.com/
Anne Matasci -www.MauiStamper.wordpress.com
Robin Merrimanhttp://www.trinitydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Maria Pane http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com
Andi Potler - www.absolutekreations.com
Michele Reynolds – www.inspirationink.typepad.com
Jeannette Swain http://www.stampsnwhatnot.com/
Janet Wakeland www.remarkablycreated.com

Best of Love

 

Best of Love stamp set

 

Part of the fun of celebrating the 25th anniversary of Stampin' Up! is the "Best Of" stamp sets each month.  And, February's stamp set is the Best of Love (#132987, $14.95).  This set is perfect for Valentine's Day, weddings, anniversaries, engagements, and cards you send to say I Love You. 

 

This set contains some old favorites plus a new image -- the Read My Lips image is brand new and is only available with this set.  You can order this set directly from my online store http://nancyamato.stampinup.net or send me an email and I can place the order for you. 

 

I also wanted to let you know about another RemARKable Stamp of the Month Blog Tour on Sunday, February 10.  We will be featuring projects made with the Collage Curios stamp set (#129099, $20.95 Wood Mount or #129102, $15.95 Clear Mount).  

 

Collage Curios stamp set

 

I have been having fun playing with this new set and I cannot wait to show you my projects.  And, I cannot wait to see what the other ladies have created, too! 

 

I'll be back tomorrow to share a new project with you, just in time for Valentine's Day!