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Sunday, August 20, 2017

Krumspring Stamps / 1st Anniversary Blog Hop / Giveaway

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Hello and Welcome!  I found Krumspring Stamps (based out of Denmark) last fall on Instagram and fell in love with their unique designs (especially For my Caveman).  Fast forward a bit......Maria was generous enough to sponsor the Stamping Away Weekend I co-hosted last fall.  Fast forward to present.....Maria is now celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Krumspring Stamps and I am here to help celebrate my sweet friends milestone!!!  Thank you so much for including me in your special celebration! ♥♥

The Krumspring Stamps celebraton just released 8 new stamp sets that went on sale yesterday!  There's a blog hop to celebrate the 1st anniversary so let's get started because the lineup of designers will blow you away!


The first set is just Elefanastic!  Seriously though, this set is small and mighty!  In true fashion with other stamp sets in the Krumspring Shop, the elephant image is faceted.  I started with heat embossing the elephant in Liquid Platinum embossing powder from Ranger.  I colored the facets in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and a waterbrush and fussy cut him out.  I adhered the image to a trimmed panel that was Distress Oxide blended to ground my image.  A thin strip of coordinating Washi tape was added down the left side.  I added some gold sequins from Pretty Pink Posh along with the sentiments that were also embossed wtih Liquid Platinum.  This whole panel was adhered to a notecard that was prepped by heat embossing the Diagonal Stripes background also in Liquid Platinum. 

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My next card uses another small set called I Love your Melons!  haha  If you haven't read the product descriptions on the store site, please do so!  Maria shares something unique about each set!  

Summer is not over yet especially if there are Watermelons to eat!  I just love the sentiments included in this set!  

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I stamped the watermelons in Basil and Mojito pigment inks from Impress Cards.  Using very watered down Distress Oxide in Broken China, I loosely watercolored around all the melons and added some flicks of color as well.  Once the panel was dry, I added some tiny dots around all of the watermelons.  A simple sentiment was stamped and added with foam adhesive along with some sequins from the Friendship Mix from Pretty Pink Posh.  To finish, I added the panel to a notecard that had one strip of color down either side for interest.

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GIVEAWAY

It's never any fun with out a prize!!!  

Win a 10$ gift certificate to www.krumspringshop.com!

Leave a comment on each step on the way of the hop for 16 chances to win a 10$ gift certificate OR the grand prize - which is a Prize Packet containing lots of Krumspring Stamps!

Giveaway ends August 23 at 12 pm Central European Time. Winners will be announced on Krumspring Blog on August 23

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Here is the FANTASTIC blog hop line-up for you:

Amy Kolling--you are here!

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43 comments:

  1. Pepita HasenkeksAugust 20, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    What else can I say : it's elefantastic :-))
    Love it. and of course the meloncard ;-)
    Danie

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  2. ~amy~August 20, 2017 at 9:01 AM

    Loving the pops of gold on your elefantastic card (gotta love that sentiment) and I ADORE your melon card!

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  3. LeneAugust 20, 2017 at 9:09 AM

    Nice cards...

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  4. TinkAugust 20, 2017 at 9:10 AM

    Great cards!

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  5. Maria KrumbaekAugust 20, 2017 at 9:19 AM

    Oh your words makes me feel so grateful - I just love your sweet nature and AWESOME cardmaking. The colours you chose for the Elefantastic card are so unique and fun! Thank you for being a part of this special celebration <3 xo Maria

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  6. Deb SelbyAugust 20, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    Nothing says summer like watermelon!

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  7. AnnieAugust 20, 2017 at 10:34 AM

    Just love both your cards! The sequins are such a fun touch! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  8. Mary HolshouserAugust 20, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    Love the colorful elephant.
    The watermelons look good
    enough to stick in the 'frig
    to get cold and eat.
    thanks for sharing.

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  9. Annette:)August 20, 2017 at 11:20 AM

    The elephant is adorable! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  10. NannaAugust 20, 2017 at 1:03 PM

    Great cards !

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  11. Jodi C.August 20, 2017 at 1:06 PM

    They are both gorgeous....and that elephant is truly fantastic 😍!!! Thank You 😊!!

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  12. Priscilla Grasse August 20, 2017 at 1:31 PM

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  13. Priscilla Grasse August 20, 2017 at 1:39 PM

    Love your cards. The melons are so pretty green and the elephant is absolutely fantastic!

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  14. bev pAugust 20, 2017 at 2:31 PM

    I am shedding a tear after seeing your card. I brought home a watermelon the other day, and when I went to cut it, it had disintegrated into a soupy mass of foul smell. (In my favorite shopping bag too! ) I totally agree with the sentiment, which is why I was so disappointed. This is the only time it's ever happened to me in just a few days. Thanks so much,

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  15. KristinaAugust 20, 2017 at 3:27 PM

    The watermelon card is just the summer-spirit and the elephant 🐘... I would not have been thinking of using those colors, but the result are truly beautiful...
    Thank you for sharing

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  16. Trina P.August 20, 2017 at 3:59 PM

    Pretty cards. Love the gold embossed elephant.

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  17. MarshaAugust 20, 2017 at 4:11 PM

    Thanks for making us aware of this fairly new company and the wonder stamps.

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  18. Denise BryantAugust 20, 2017 at 5:43 PM

    Awesome cards! Love the elephant and the melons! Beautiful colors!

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  19. TinaAugust 20, 2017 at 6:21 PM

    Oooh, look at those embossed diagonal stripes. Wow! And like the soft colors on the elephant.

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  20. UnknownAugust 20, 2017 at 7:34 PM

    Love all the different elements you used on your elephant card.

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  21. Bibi CameronAugust 20, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    Nice cards !

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  22. mandaljAugust 20, 2017 at 8:53 PM

    Great stamps sets and your cards show them off beautifully! I'm almost feeling warm looking at all the watermelons!

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  23. Beverly S.August 20, 2017 at 10:24 PM

    Both cards are very nice!!! I especially love the elephant one. AND happy 1 year anniversary Krumspring Stamps!!!

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  24. LC LamotheAugust 20, 2017 at 10:44 PM

    Two fabulous cards! The gold touches are such a terrific addition to the first. Love the fun, fresh colors and style of the second!

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  25. Kathy FergusonAugust 20, 2017 at 10:45 PM

    Love the watermelon card. It is so summery.

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  26. Natalie ElphinstoneAugust 21, 2017 at 12:14 AM

    What great cards. I love the stripes in platinum embossing powder! So clever!

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  27. Lavlunds KreaAugust 21, 2017 at 1:21 AM

    I love the melons. And the elephant. And all the other stampsets Maria is making.
    But i I do think too, that these cards are beautiful and elephantastic!

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  28. Jessica LinAugust 21, 2017 at 1:34 AM

    Great cards!!! Lovely and amazing work!

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  29. AnnaAugust 21, 2017 at 1:57 AM

    Amazing watermelons! And fabulous elephant! Love both cards!

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  30. UnknownAugust 21, 2017 at 5:57 AM

    I love your soft watercolourin on the melon card x

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  31. Marjorie DUMONTIER August 21, 2017 at 5:59 AM

    Very interesting and different cards ! I love the graphic style of the first one but also the refreshing look of the second.

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  32. Donna OatesAugust 21, 2017 at 10:25 AM

    Amazing cards. Colors are spot on!

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  33. Stefanie WhiteAugust 21, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    Wonderful cards! That elephant is so awesome!!

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  34. Sue DAugust 21, 2017 at 11:40 AM

    Both cards are fantastic. I like the embossing and colors on the first and the watermelons look so real.

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  35. Valentina BAugust 21, 2017 at 4:11 PM

    Beautiful card with elephant. It really is elephantastic! :) The colour combo in just perfest. And there is no summer without a watermelon. Love it!

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  36. Kari V.August 21, 2017 at 5:38 PM

    Both cards are awesome! I really love the colorful elephant...I have to say, that may be one of my favorite sets!

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  37. Mary-Anne VAugust 21, 2017 at 8:58 PM

    What wonderful cards...love the elephant with the gold accents.

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  38. Lindsey NYAugust 22, 2017 at 3:40 AM

    You have more courage than me to paint around all the watermelons without masking. Nice work.

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  39. KajcyikaAugust 22, 2017 at 7:49 AM

    This is so beautiful! Love the colors!

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  40. Arianna BarbaraAugust 22, 2017 at 10:23 AM

    Simply gorgeous!!! Colouring is amazing!!! Love watermelons!!!

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  41. Mrsfish02August 22, 2017 at 11:02 AM

    Really wonderful colors on the elephant. Boy the watermelons look ready to be sliced. Nicely done. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  42. cghundleyAugust 22, 2017 at 1:15 PM

    Great designs on the
    cards and I love the
    elephant's look.
    Carla from Utah

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  43. donna mikasaAugust 22, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    Fantastic cards Amy! I love that elephant and sentiment!

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