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Social Stamping Family Theme


time again for some social stamping with a group of wonderfully talented stampers. Thanks to Kelly for organising this each week. Happily we are creating with a "family" theme this week, so of course I have Mother's Day cards to share.


Neither my Mum, or my mother-in-law or any of our children (adults) live near us so I do like to make a nice Mother's Day card to send them each year. This year I have been inspired by Lou who has been whipping up a storm with her Bay Window Cards. (you might remember them from Social Stamping last Saturday). I thought they looked fabulous and made some straight away!
They are really effective and very easy.
You can see Lou's creations here and the instructions (from Alicia Yap) here



I am so glad this stamp set is continuing on in the new catalogue. It has some really wonderful images and sentiments. I painted all of the floral pieces with the inks, using a watercolour brush on Shimmery White cardstock stamped with the brown Stazon ink - it's not quite as harsh as the black.


So thankyou Lou for getting me hooked on this design, I was also thrilled to receive one of Lou's gorgeous cards in the mail this week.

I did quite a lot of painting with these images and created some cards for sale at Our Shop too, also using the floral sprays but a traditional card design.
If you're a mum I hope your Mother's Day is a beautiful day, and that you get to spend some time with your family- whatever form that takes this year.


Next this week is the very talented Jan Mc Queen, I look forward to seeing her creations 

Stay safe, stay well and stay connected.


I hope you have a creative week and remember, 
"don't just post online,
 post something pretty!"
cheers, Liz














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  1. Julia9 May 2020 at 19:01

    Love all of these cards, and the bay window cards are awesome!! You've used this stamp set to perfection and now I'm inspired to get mine out too!! Thankyou!

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  2. Nicole9 May 2020 at 20:12

    You have made some stunning cards Liz! I really love them and this fold is so funky I think xx

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  3. Michelle Strazds10 May 2020 at 08:40

    I’ve been looking at these bay window cards and wanting to give them a go. I really must try them. Love the colours and elements you chose for your version. Lovely.

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  4. CatherineC10 May 2020 at 15:14

    Beautiful cards Liz, I love this stamp set & you've done a fabulous job!

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  5. Stampin' Up Australia: Independent Demonstrator Lisa Whitehead10 May 2020 at 15:31

    Bloom and grow is one of my favourites-so happy it is carrying over. Great fancy fold!

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  6. Siobhan Fitzsimmons10 May 2020 at 20:48

    The bay window card is amazing - I have to give that a go! Your flower colouring on all your cards is jsut gorgeous. I love the simplicity of the mother's day cards - they aren't super fussy but they are super striking.

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  7. Kelly Kent11 May 2020 at 01:09

    Such a clever fold - you ladies have convinced me I need to try it! I love the colours and styling of your version Liz, so deluxe! Happy Mother's Day! Kelly x

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  8. Mandy Depiazzi15 May 2020 at 21:25

    I love how Lou has you hooked on this fancy fold! Fabulous creations and I love the bloom and grow cards, one of my favourite stamp sets x

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