Christmas Snowflakes

Hello!  This week at Topflight Stamps, we're celebrating CHRISTMAS in July!!  I went with a clean and simple design, making Visible Image "Let It Snow" stamp set the star attraction here.  With WOW! Embossing Ink and WOW! Weathered Gold embossing powder, I stamped the largest snowflake in the center of the card, and then at each of the four corners, and used a heat tool.  The shine on this is gorgeous in person (see second photo below).  The very center of the main snowflake has a cluster of juniper berries from PaperArtsy - Alison Bomber - Juniper Edition.  I stamped it on a scrap piece of cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, colored with alcohol markers and fussy-cut.  It passes easily for a different kind of berry; it's a versatile stamp set!

Have a wonderful week! ~ Colleen

Supplies used from Topflight Stamps:

Visible Image - Let It Snow

PaperArtsy - Alison Bomber - Juniper Edition

WOW! Embossing Powder - Weathered Gold

WOW! Embossing Ink - Clear

Memento Tuxedo Black ink

Stars, Stripes & Stamps: A Mixed Media Fourth of July Journal Page

Hello friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and with the Fourth of July just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to create something a little different.

Instead of reaching for traditional patriotic papers, I challenged myself to build an American flag using stamps, stencils, embossing powders, and mixed media techniques. One of my favorite parts of creating is looking at everyday supplies in a completely new way, and this project was the perfect opportunity to do just that.

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🎨 Building the Flag

I started by creating the basic shapes of my flag using the PaperArtsy JOFY PS423 stencil along with PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Acrylic Paints in Twilight and Toffee Apple.

 

Using a sponge to apply the paint gave the page soft texture while still creating crisp blocks of color. Once everything was dry, it was time to start adding the details that would transform those simple shapes into something recognizable.

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⭐ Adding the Stars & Stripes

Rather than drawing traditional stripes, I wanted to create a little more texture.

I reached for the PaperArtsy Kate Crane KC005 stamp set and heat embossed portions of the design in white across the red sections of the flag. The embossing adds subtle shine while keeping the stripes interesting and full of movement.

 

For the blue section, I stamped stars from the Visible Image Midnight Sky set and heat embossed them in white. Those bright stars really pop against the darker background and instantly complete the patriotic look. I then added some PaperArtsy Fresco Peal Glaze on top of my panels for s fun pearl sheen.

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❤️ Layering in Meaning

One of my favorite things about art journaling is adding layers that invite you to take a second look.

For this page, I incorporated sentiments from the Visible Image Bold Enough stamp set, embossing them with red and blue WOW! Embossing Powders to coordinate with the rest of the design.

 

To add a little more depth, I stamped the heart from the same collection and heat embossed it with WOW! Vintage Gold Lace. I also scattered a few gold stars across the page to tie everything together and add just a touch of sparkle.

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✨ Finishing Touches

To complete the page, I added:

• Soft shading with a Stabilo pencil
• A hand-drawn frame to define the composition
• Final details to balance the page and bring all the elements together 

I love how this project shows that you don't need themed products to create a holiday-inspired design. Sometimes the most creative projects come from using your everyday supplies in unexpected ways.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this project inspires you to experiment with your stash and celebrate the season in your own creative way.

Have a safe, happy, and creative Fourth of July! 🇺🇸✨ And if you're looking to add a few new favorites to your collection, don't forget to check out the current sale before it's gone!

  

Topflight Stamp Supplies

 

PaperArtsy - Kate Crane KC005 Shop at: TP	Visible Image - Bold Enough Shop at: TP	Visible Image - Midnight Sky Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy - JOFY PS423 Shop at: TP	Embossing - Bright White Ultra Fine Shop at: TP
WOW! Embossing - Clear Embossing Pad Shop at: TP	WOW! Embossing - Tracy Scott Gold Vintage Lace Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy - Fresco Chalk Paint - Pearl Glaze Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy - Fresco Chalk Paint - Toffee Apple Shop at: TP
PaperArtsy - Fresco Chalk Paint - Twilight Shop at: TP

Happy Independence Day!

Hello, Lisa Hoel here. This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Stars". It's certainly the perfect opportunity to create a festive themed card for the 4th of July!

The background was created with Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays and Magical Shakers plus some Lavinia Dinkles powder. They all combined with inky goodness! Over that I applies texture paste through the Stars & Rays stencil and then sprinkled on WOW! Caramel Vanilla embossing powder. When the paste was dry, I heat embossed the powder.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye here on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

AALL & Create stencil - Stars & Rays

Visible Image stamp set - Birthday Wishes

Visible Image stamp set - Rock Out

Visible Image stamp set - Birthday Balloons

WOW! embossing powder - Caramel Vanilla

Lindy's Starburst Sprays - Autumn Leaves (Autumn Maple Crimson)

Lindy's Magical Shaker Set - Under the Sea #2 (Yellow Tang Yellow)

Lavinia Dinkles - Chilli Jam

Waiting for Karma

It's Tuesday so you've got Kathi here today to share a project created for an "Anything Goes" theme this week.  I've been in an odd mood so I created an odd card with two of the critters from the Sea Creatures Unmounted Red Rubber Stamp Set KTZ226 by Katzelkraft, a sentiment from the No Regrets Clear Polymer Stamp Set by Visible Image, and patterned paper from the Ombre 6x6 Patterned Paper Pad by Craft Consortium Ltd. I also used Bermuda, Blue Atoll, Della Blue, and Confetti Elements Premium Dye Inks by Lavinia Stamps!

Here it is!

Use Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko to stamp the startled-looking odd creature and the pelican from the Sea Creatures Unmounted Red Rubber Stamp Set KTZ226 by Katzelkraft twice — once onto white Copic friendly cardstock and once onto repositionable sticker paper.

Fussy-cut the sticker versions of the stamped creatures and set them aside to be used as masks.

Use Copic markers to color the creatures. 

Place a piece of clear acetate horizontally across the image panel right above the bottom of the critters, being sure that the acetate is covering the top of the image panel.

Brush or sponge Bermuda Elements Premium Dye Ink by Lavinia Stamps over the acetate onto the bottom part of the image panel so that it's covering the bottom portion of the creatures. Brush or sponge Blue Atoll Elements Premium Dye Ink over the acetate to complete their watery background.

Remove the acetate. Clean and dry it. Place the sticker paper versions of the critters over their counterparts on the image panel. Place the acetate panel so that it's sitting on the horizontal inked line covering the bottom part of the image panel.

Brush or sponge Della Blue Elements Premium Dye Ink onto the image panel, working horizontally from the top of the panel down to the acetate to create a sky background. Brush or sponge Confetti Elements Premium Dye Ink over the image panel to add some pink hues to the sky.

Use an alcohol filled Fine Spray Misters by Spectrum Noir to mist the background. This will blend and mottle the ink.

Remove the masks and the acetate from the image panel. Use a N6 Copic marker to increase the size of the worried-looking creature's pupil. Use a white gel pen to add a highlight to its pupil.

Use Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko to stamp the "Karma" sentiment from the No Regrets Clear Polymer Stamp Set by Visible Image.

Trim the image panel and edge with Bermuda and Della Blue Elements Premium Dye Inks.

Select a piece of patterned paper from the Ombre 6x6 Patterned Paper Pad by Craft Consortium Ltd. to match the image panel. This will be the background panel.

Adhere the image panel so that it's centered on the patterned paper, then trim the background panel so that there are even borders around it. 

Use Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink to edge the patterned paper, then adhere the card front to a black card.

Please pop over to my blog, Kat's Tales of Stamping, for step-by-step instructions and complete supply lists.

Topflight Stamps Products Used:

Sea Creatures Unmounted Red Rubber Stamp Set KTZ226 by Katzelkraft

No Regrets Clear Polymer Stamp Set by Visible Image

Ombre 6x6 Patterned Paper Pad by Craft Consortium Ltd.

Bermuda, Blue Atoll, Della Blue, and Confetti Elements Premium Dye Inks by Lavinia Stamps

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Fine Spray Misters by Spectrum Noir

Please Note: 

• Katzelkraft is no longer in business, but Topflight Stamps still has a nice selection of their wonderful stamps in stock!
• The No Regrets Clear Polymer Stamp Set by Visible Image has been retired, but it's still available at Topflight Stamps!
• The new colors of VersaFine Clair Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko can be purchased at Topflight Stamps!

Nesting Robins

Hello!  You've got Colleen here for an Anything Goes week at Topflight Stamps!  Considering we're in springtime, I have birds and nests on my mind.  I needed a New Home card for someone special, so I pulled out Visible Image "Christmas Robin" stamps as well as PaperArtsy Alison Bomber "House & Home" stamp set.  On a scrap of cardstock, I used Versafine Clair ink in Fallen Leaves to stamp the birds (mom and baby), then fussy-cut them out.  I had some punched leaves from my stash to snuggle around them to create a nest vibe.  I used Versafine Onyx Black ink to stamp the sentiment and add it toward the top of the card.  It's a quote from Laura Ingalls Wilder: "Home is the nicest word there is."  I also added some pearls as "eggs" in the nest.  These are from Hunkydory.  One of my fave accents!  

Hope you have a great day! ~ Colleen

Supplies From Topflight Stamps:

Visible Image Christmas Robin

PaperArtsy - Alison Bomber - House & Home Edition

Versafine Clair - Fallen Leaves

Versafine Onyx Black

Hunkydory Pearls

AALL & Create Wedding Card

Hello, Lisa Hoel here. This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is Anything Goes! I decided this was a great opportunity to make my son's wedding card.

First I created a soft background using Lindy's Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist - Gossamer Gold. I went light on the mist and used lots of water so it would be a subtle background. It still has plenty of glimmer though and catches the light nicely! I stamped the flowers (Petal Therapy #684) over it with waterproof ink and then added some watercolor.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye here on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

AALL & Create stamp set - Petal Therapy #684

Visible Image stamp set - Go To Words

Lindy's Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist - Gossamer Gold

VersaFine Clair ink pad - Nocturne

watercolors