Christmas is Coming with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Christmas". If you like to have handmade cards to send out in December, it's not too early to start making them! (Check out the Christmas/Winter category in the store.)

I love the vintage look of the PaperArtsy Hot Picks Xmas 10 stamp set. I used them to create the stamped background. I also fussy cut the stamped car image out and popped it out with some foam adhesive squares behind it. Green embossing powder on the tree added some nice contrast.

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 on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

AALL & Create die set - Quirky Post

PaperArtsy stamp set - Hot Picks Xmas 10

Versafine Clair ink pad - Nocturne

green embossing powder

foam squares

Mixed Media Fun with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Mixed Media". (Always lots of fun!) Topflight Stamps carries all sorts of media and tools for your own mixed media adventures.

I applied texture paste through the AALL & Create #100 Nodes over an inky background. Once it was dry, I spritzed and splattered it with Lindy's Smoky Sapphire and Autumn Leaves mists. I also used Winter Green Fresco paint through the PaperArtsy PM025 mini stencil. The owls I stamped, watercolored and fussy cut (from Katzelkraft set KTZ237). Paired with Funny Bone Funnies sentiment strips for a funny snarky card. ;-)

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 on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

AALL & Create stencil - #100 Nodes

PaperArtsy stencil - PM025

Katzelkraft stamp set - Owls

AALL & Create sentiment strips - Funny Bone Funnies

Versafine Clair ink pad - Nocturne

Lindy's Moon Shadow Mist - Smoky Sapphire

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays - Autumn Leaves 

PaperArtsy Fresco Paint - Winter Green
watercolors

texture paste

Get Inky with Topflight Stamps!

This week at Topflight Stamps our product focus is on Ink – Topflight Stamps carries an array of fab ink pads for all your stamping needs!

I am a huge fan of the Lavinia Elements ink pads. They blend beautifully and there are so many wonderful colors! I used those to make the blended background (don't forget the blending brushes). I also used them (Lime Punch & Russet Orange) to stamp the webs and text. The raven I stamped with Clair Nocturne. A little splatter of Red Hot Poker Orange from the Lindy's Autumn Leaves spray collection added a bit of glimmer.

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 on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Crafty Individuals stamp - The Raven

Lavinia stamp - Fairy Web

Lavinia Elements ink pads - Lime Punch, Russet Orange, Merlot, Sundance
Versafine Clair ink pad - Nocturne

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays - Autumn Leaves (Red Hot Poker Orange)
blending brushes

Halloween Mini Book with Eileen Hull

This month Eileen Hull's Creative Team is making projects using her new Home Sweet Home Collection but with a Fall/Halloween twist! I made this cute little Halloween mini book using the "center cuts" from from my forest tunnel album project, some cute Stampotique stamps from my stash and other die cuts. Take a look:

I also used Eileen's Plate & Pattern Stencil Set on the backgrounds of the pages.

Thanks for stopping by!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it on the Sizzix Website - the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 8500 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Lives at Eileen Hull Designs Facebook or her YouTube on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Have a Purr-fect Day with Topflight Stamps

Our Topflight Stamps theme is "Anything Goes" this week. I poked through my stash and came up with a fun tag!

I used the AALL & Create die set #30 Taggletastic to cut the base tag. A gel print from my pile serves as the top layer and I embellished it with fussy cut cats from the Visible Image That Lovin' Feline stamp set and die cut Clouds from a Crealies die set.

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 on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Visible Image stamp set - That Lovin' Feline

AALL & Create die set - #30 Taggletastic

Crealies die set - Clouds

gel print

watercolors

Gel Press

New Home Sweet Home Sizzix Collection from Eileen Hull – Tunnel Book

Have you seen Eileen Hull's newest Sizzix collection, Home Sweet Home? It's full of creative possibilities and her Creative Team has been sharing their makes all month long. You can also watch the replays of the two-part Release Party here and here. This week I'm sharing a closer look at the tunnel book I made for the release…

Lots of photos…

Thanks for stopping by!

Dies used: Home Sweet Home Die Set, Tunnel Arches Die Set, Windowsill & Flowers Die Set, Handbound Journal Die

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it on the Sizzix Website - the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 8500 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Lives at Eileen Hull Designs Facebook or her YouTube on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Officially Fall Celebration Card with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Leaves" and I'm feeling the autumn vibe. Fall is my favorite season so this card is a celebration of the colors and fall feels.

The background is created with the lovely Autumn Leaves Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays set. The glimmer is so pretty! I topped that with an image (Crafty Individuals stamp Falling Leaves Repeating Background) stamped on top of a background made with PaperArtsy Infusions Dye.

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 on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Crafty Individuals stamp - Falling Leaves Repeating Background

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs stamp - Bubbles

AALL & Create stamp set - Everyday Sentiments

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays - Autumn Leaves

PaperArtsy Infusions Dye - Golden Sands, Terracotta

watercolors

Snarky Cat Bookmarks with Topflight Stamps

Our Topflight Stamps theme is "Anything Goes" this week. I was in the mood to make something humorous so I turned to a favorite stamp set, the Katzelkraft Cats. They never fail to make me smile!

I paired them with the AALL & Create Funny Bone Funnies sentiments and made a set of laminated bookmarks.

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 on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Katzelkraft stamp set - Cats

PaperArtsy mini stamps - Seth Apter EM125, EM77
Studio Light mask - X Background

AALL & Create Sentiments - Funny Bone Funnies

Lavinia Elements ink pads - Sahara, Lime Punch

Clair ink pad - Arctic

Katzelkraft stamp set - Furniture

watercolors

Halloween with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Fall/Halloween" and I'm back with another card to share.

I stamped onto metallic card stock with WOW! embossing ink and the Lavinia Fairy Web stamp – then heat embossed with black embossing powder. The main card panel features more stamping with the Fairy Web stamp plus the jack-o-lantern focal image from the Woodware Carved Pumpkin stamp set.

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 on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Woodware stamp set - Carved Pumpkin

Lavinia stamp - Fairy Web

Creative Expressions paper pad - Distress Plaid
WOW! embossing ink

black embossing powder

metallic orange cardstock

Hocus Pocus Halloween Card with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Fall/Halloween". The season is definitely changing around here! I opted for a Halloween themed card. Topflight Stamps has recently begun carrying mists from Lindy's Stamp Gang and I wanted to make another card using them. (See last week's fall card.) 

I used a Lavinia stencil (Laurel) to apply glow texture paste to a thick multi-media cardstock. When it was dry, I spritzed it with Smoky Sapphire Moon Shadow Mist and water. I loved how it pooled around the texture paste leaves. I also splattered it with some metallic purple acrylic paint. I layered fussy cut mushrooms (Hobby Art stamp set - Fungi), cheesecloth and die cut leaves (AALL & Create die set - Rustling Retreat) over the background.

It glows in the dark! So cool!

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 on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Moon Shadow Mist - Smoky Sapphire

Hobby Art stamp set - Fungi

AALL & Create die set - Rustling Retreat
Lavinia stencil - Laurel

Ranger glow texture paste

Feeling Fall Mixed Media Card with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Anything Goes" again. Topflight Stamps has recently begun carrying mists from Lindy's Stamp Gang and I had to try them out! I am also looking forward to the arrival of fall so I decided to make a mixed media card fitting that theme.

I used a Darkroom Door stencil (Carved Leaves) to apply texture paste to a thick multi-media cardstock. When it was dry, I spritzed it with Gossamer Gold Moon Shadow Mist and water. I loved how it pooled around the texture paste leaves. The glimmer is so cool! I added a little bit of red ink too to add to the fall vibe.

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 on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Moon Shadow Mist - Gossamer Gold

AALL & Create die set - Quirky Post
Darkroom Door stencil - Carved Leaves
Indigo Blu stamp set - Autumn Nights

texture paste

Home Sweet Home – Eileen Hull's New Sizzix Collection

Hello Eileen Hull fans! Wait until you get a close look at this new collection during the Release Party! It is so much fun and you will be amazed at all the projects made by the Creative Team.

Here is what Eileen has to say about her new collection:

This collection was inspired by nature and the cozy feeling of home. It was designed to coordinate with the Handbound Journal (sold separately) to create a tunnel book, but each die set also stands beautifully on its own and can be used in so many creative ways!

Lacy Leaves Embossing Folder
A bold, intricate lacy pattern measuring 6” x 8 ½”—perfectly sized for journal covers and cards. This design was inspired by an actual piece of lace from my collection that reminded me of leaves. I love the mix of nature and lace! Whether you emboss or deboss the pattern, the result is simply beautiful.

Home Sweet Home Die Set
This 24-piece set includes layered forest animals (deer, fox, bunny, squirrel, and butterflies), pine trees, grassy hills, greenery, clouds, sun, moon, and a cozy house. The sweet deer alone makes this set worth it! Perfect for holiday projects, baby themes, everyday cards, journals, and tags.

Windowsill Flowers & Vase
A 13-die set designed to coordinate with the Tunnel Arches. The window die matches the largest arch, letting you build a 3D scene that looks as though you’re peering through a window. The tiny vase and flowers (yes, I had to make them that small for scale!) are wonderful for using scraps. The little lacy piece also makes a lovely accent for junk journal pockets and cards.

Tunnel Arches
Who knew arches could be so versatile? Make a rainbow! Use the negative cuts to create graduated windows in journals, cards, and home décor, or the positive pieces as card bases and tags—nothing goes to waste! This 7-die nesting set ranges in size from 4 ½” x 3 ¼” down to teeny-tiny (so cute!). They were designed to fit perfectly inside the Handbound Journal if you’d like to try your hand at a tunnel book. Watch for upcoming tutorials on my YouTube channel!

My Projects!

I'll be sharing a closer look at these throughout the month but here's an initial view:

Notepad made using Lacy Leaves, Tunnel Arches and Windowsill Flowers & Vase

Shaker ornament made using Tunnel Arches & Home Sweet Home

Tunnel book made using Handbound Journal, Tunnel Arches,
Home Sweet Home and Windowsill Flowers & Vase

Card made using Windowsill Flowers & Vase and Tunnel Arches

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Release Party!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it on the Sizzix Website - the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 8500 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Lives at Eileen Hull Designs Facebook or her YouTube on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)