Welcome to the #spreadjoynotgerms Blog Hop! With this unprecedented time we all need to share some love and happiness! So let’s spread some joy and not germs with lots of drafty goodies! #spreadjoynotgerms
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My first card features a fun, whimsical hand stamped back ground with an awesome die cut sentiment…
It's got lots of sparkle...
Who doesn’t love a pretty mini bouquet of lovely roses to brighten their day…
And finally, a rainbow always bring a smile to my face!
When you lift the globe, it reveals...
A few of our prizes include:
- Catherine Pooler Designs - $20 Gift Certificate on each of the Brand Ambassadors' blogs
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- You're Next Stamp - $25 Gift Certificate
- And much, much more!
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What is the best tip you can give a newbie
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~ Allison Cope ~
For My Lovely Friend
Stamps: CP (Punctuated Party, Isn’t She Lovely, Kind of Wonderful)
Cardstock: CP (Premium White Cardstock)
Inks: CP (Limoncello, Orange Peel, Samba, Sangria), Stickles (Star Dust)
Dies: CP (Lovely Word Die)
Sequins: CP (Kitchen Sink Sequins)
Embossing Powder: WOW! (Wanderlust)
Happy Roses
Stamps: CP (Rose Garden, Doin’ the Polka Background)
Cardstock: CP (Premium White Cardstock)
Inks: CP (It’s a Girl, Party Dress, Be Mine, Flirty Fuchsia, Garden Party, Lime Rickey, Skylight, Twilight, Black Jack), Sakura (Glaze Pen)
Sequins: CP (Kitchen Sink Sequins)
Rainbow World
Stamps: CP (Amber’s World)
Cardstock: CP (Premium White Cardstock)
Inks: CP (Black Jack, Twilight, Limoncello, Orange Twist, Rockin’ Red, Flirty Fuchsia, Fiesta Blue, Grass Skirt)
Dies: CP (Amber’s World Dies)
Other: Nuvo (Glimmer - Moonstone)
Stencils: CP (Geotrio Stencil)
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346 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 346 of 346For newbies...get a stamp platform...it helps soooooo much and you won't regret it!
Love the background in all the cards.. The little glitter is totally jazzz.. Adding so much happiness
Love the volors
Hi Ally, ooh i'm really loving this blog hop as im meeting lots of new fabulous crafters like yourself.
The 3 cards you have done are simply brilliant, i love the chevrons the best as its so different. {lucky for me i have a great chevron stencil} The tip's i would give a new stamper is to get a Misti and a good paper cutter. both i had big problems with when i first started, trying to cut my layers was near-on-impossible with a cheap trimmer, and i wasn't very good at stamping first time, i had to restamp and often this wasn't done great so that project had to be binned .
Beautiful cards! I love all of the sparkle and rainbow colors! The interactive nature of the globe is so cool!
My tip to a newbie stamper would be just to have fun! Play and practice and don't judge your work against more seasoned crafters.
Absolutely gorgeous, love all the beautiful colours, and that card with a globe is to die for!
I think the best tip for a new card maker is to watch YouTube videos by all you wonderful bolggers & vloggers! Your cards are so bright & cheery.
I think the best tip for a new card maker is to watch YouTube videos by all you wonderful bolggers & vloggers! Your cards are so bright & cheery.
Newbies don't give up..keep creating
Great designs - especially like for my lovely friend and the floral one. Thanks for sharing!
Wow just love seeing your colourful cards. Best tip: Buy a good quality black ink and a few stamp sets that are versatile and that you Absolutely love. Start slow this industry has so many fabulous products!
Your cards are wonderful! The first one is FAB! My advice to new stampers is to start simple and don't compare yourself to others!
Best tip I can give a newbie stamper? If the project isn't working as you want, take a step away and come back later with fresh ideas and spirit. Love the addition of sequins and the chevron rainbow!
Your cards are so bright and cheerful, thanks!
Wow! What a brilliant line up of happy rainbow cards!
Thank you for inspiring me.
Huge hugs
Amy xx
Such pretty cards! So bright and cheery!
Thanks for sharing your cards. I loved the bright colors. The best advise I can give is don't be afraid to try different products befor you commit to one line. Try a couple colors of ink from different lines and really decide what you like before you buy.
Love your cards....all so bright and cheerful! I would give a newbie stamper a Misti!! I can't tell you how many cards I ruined before mine, and how little afterwards!!
Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing.
So pretty!! Thanks so much.
Thanks so much for your pretty card.l
I love all that you made for this blog hop but your last card and the globe with the sentiment you make the world a better place is my favorite. I can see this being one of my favorite/go to sets. Great hop so far.
Such bright and cheerful cards - love the floral with polka dots!
Love the rainbow of color on your cards. Thank you!
Love the happiness your cards project. Beautifully designed.
The globe and rainbow chevron... Be still my heart! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Love the Rainbow World card you made! If you're just starting out start with a card that's simple. Look for stamps you like & have fun with them. The same with inks. Start small!
beautiful globe concept card
I love Catherine Pooler's products! Great cards!
Love your bright colorful cards! Best tip for a newbie stamper - *almost* no "mistake" is unrecoverable! There are lots of ways to recover and end up with something someone will love to receive! XO
My BEST tip is to get the regular MISTI!! It truly is the most incredible stamping tool. Good black ink(one good for stamping clear images like versafine and one that is good for coloring images like alcohol markers or watercoloring), some good white card stock and a shammy to clean your stamps. (Lawn Fawn has an amazing one).
My newbie tip would be: Set up a way to keep track of what you bought from day one... You'll be so glad you did!
Love your cards, most especially the rainbow one with the globe love it!
super cards - so many wonderful images - the best tip for a newbie stamper would be investing in a misti - it takes the guess work out and makes life so much easier:)
Love these! Love the bright colors!
A newbie stamper should not be afraid to get started--and take advantage of events like this Blog Hop! Thanks for participating!
I love your cards and I like your upbeat blog. I'll be back. My tip for a newbie is to watch a few videos, try new techniques, and always buy the heavy paper.
Your cards are so amazing - so bright and positive. My cup of tea. Love them! xx
Lovely cards! They're so vibrant and vivid. Thanks for sharing
The globe is so cute and sweeeeet
Hi, Allison! These cards are so colorful and pretty 😍 You did such a great job.
I forgot to add that I think the best advice you can give to a new stamper is that it's about progress; not perfection. Don't be hard on yourself. Everyone starts from somewhere.
OMG . . . love them all, but those last two were just amazing. Rainbows of color. What's not to love. Beautiful work.
Rainbow is sure to bring a smile to anyone. Thanks for sharing.
Love the globe card. My best tip would be to look at a lot of different styles of cards and stamps to see what you are draw to the most. Then pick one and start there. Then you can build up slowly as you learn and find what you like the best. You don't need everything. Oh and sketches help a lot.
The rose card is really pretty. Love the color choices. Stay well. Thanks for hopping.
best tip for a newbie: go to some classes so you can try supplies out. Try oxides before you buy the set. Get a few of each ink line - or try one - before you invest in all of them. Take a copic class before you buy $300 of markers.
Love you cards so pretty and bright! I would tell a newbie not to be afraid to try new things and don't compare yourself to anyone
Love the cards a a little sparkle never hurts either. Thanks for the inspiration
The globe card is really cool!
Your cards are wonderful!!! The colors are just so cheerful<3<3<3 Stay healthy! Stay safe! Keep crafting!
I love your bright and gorgeous cards!
I would tell a newbie stamper to spend the money to buy good ink pads, and start with simple images to color.
Beautiful cards!
I love your card. I especially love the glob card with the rainbow banner down the side. My tip for a new Stamper would be to purchase a stamp plat form.
Loved the cards! For Newbies: don’t fall into the full set syndrome..... just buy a few things to try them out and buy only ink pads/copics/pens, etc. of the colors you will use! Watch you-tube videos too.
Three gorgeous creations! Love the rich colour in them all! So joyful and full of fun. The globe is wonderful the way it opens to reveal the sentiment! So fabulous! Hugs, Wends xoxo
beautiful cards! My advice to a newbie, is find stamps you like, find a good black ink and paper and experiment with markers. Also do what you are good at and start there.
Best advice for a newbie stamper. Don't give up practice,practice. Watch YouTube videos on different techniques to try and find what techniques work best for you. I still do this and I have been stamping at least 10yrs. All the people in this blog. Are my 1st choice to watch on YouTube not just because of this blog. I truly watch them all the time♡
These are beautiful cards♡♡♡
Love all the colors!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards! I love the extra sparkle you added!
Love the rainbow arrows and globe!
Awesome cards! Love the globe!
For a newbie stamper.... invest in a few good, basic tools to start.
Beautiful cards, especially love your first card. A wonderful blog hop.
Your hand stamped background is so bright and cheery, I love it! My advice to a newbie stamper is that you do not need the fancy tools to make beautiful cards.
Absolutely stunning cards!!! For newbies, my best tip is actually that we are our own worse critics. We judge ourselves so much quicker and more intense than others do. So try and try again and never be scared to think outside the box.
I love the globe with flowers and the wonderful inside sentiment! Fabulous and unique!
Wonderful cards! Love the globe! Starting with what you love & enjoy such as your favorite colors & a stamp set in your favorite thing ( like flowers or butterflies), will help you be successful, bring joy in your creating & encourage you to continue to learn about stamping.
Beautiful cards! My tip would be to purchase a MISTI. I think it is a must-have tool for the new crafter.
These are lovely!
I love these designs! The best advice for a new stamper would be to pace yourself. You don’t need to learn every technique and have every tool on day 1. Start simple and build your arsenal based on the things you enjoy doing.
Catherine Pooler inks are the best. Start with a few basic colors and just have fun! Love all your cards Ally.
Love the cards, and just the right amount of sparkle
Hi Ally!
I love your choice of colors for your gorgeous cards!!! Thanks for sharing!
My first piece of advice to a new stamper is there are 2 sides to every piece of cardstock, meaning that if you make a mistake the first time, turn it over and try again.-Stacy
I really like the chevron rainbow! Your cards are awesome! Thank you for sharing!! I am kind of a newbie stamper/card maker. I've been trying for years to learn. My best advice would be to try something new at least once a month, don't be afraid of trying/playing around and don't get overwhelmed by all the information and cards out there. The world is big enough for everyone to create. :)
Gorgeous creations! Awesome event to spread Joy during these uncertain times! Thanks for the chance to win! My 2 tips for newbie stampers are: Watch videos & get a stamping platform like the Misti.
These cards are so gorgeous! I really loved the third card.
Beautiful cards! My tip for a newbie stamper would be before you start buying a lot of different supplies, watch a lot of videos and follow some stampers to see what supplies can be used many different ways. It will save you a lot of money!!
Love these bright fun cards! Newbies, start with just some basics, good black ink and a few basic color ink pads. Good quality paper. Take your time and find the things that you like to do, don’t rush into having to have everything out there!
Adorable cards and colours. Wonderful design too.
Love the bright colors. My tip would be not to judge your work against others. Everyone's journey is different and started at different times.
I love the globe card!
The best tip I can give a newbie stamper is to NOT compare your cards to your friend's who have been stamping "forever". Do your best and be proud of what you accomplish. Any card that comes from the heart is a great card!!!
I really like your third card, the one with the globe and the chevron rainbow. I like the colors a lot. Thanks for sharing with us.
I love the bright cards!
I love the bright cards!
Love all your bright cheery colors. My favorite Wow embossing powder is Fairy Tale.
I love the bright colors on your cards! The advice I would give would be to start slow- buy a few products and try them, then build up. Don't buy everything all at once- too overwhelming!
Very colorful and warm lovely friend card. I like the use of the globe.
Thanks for sharing your talent.
Beautiful card! Thank you for supporting the this hop, and letting yoir customers know that they are important to you,
My newbie tip is to remember not to over specialize! Get a few solid images, like floral as an example, that can be used for a birthday, a thank you, a sympathy card, etc, etc. I can’t tell you the number of stamps I spent a lot of money on, but only used it once! Those are the ones people find at yard sales & Goodwill within a few years! Buy smart
Best tip would definitely be invest in a stamping platform, they are amazing! x
Holy wow, Allison! I don't think I can pick a favorite! Well the globe one is pretty neat, I pick that one! Love them all!
Those colors are so WOW! (No pun intended).
My advice to a newbie is that you don't need a full set of ANYTHING. Try a few that you think you might actually use and go from there. Paints, markers, embossing powders - you don't need a full set of anything when you're starting out - and you may never need a full set. (Wish someone had told me that.)
#spreadjoynotgerms blog hop - best tip is get a Misti to use for perfect alignment
So beautiful and vibrant!!! Those would truly brighten anyone's day. So my advice for a newbie stamper....just have fun and don't compare yourself to others :) Hugs...Janie
Yay! We could all use more rainbows right now!
Beautiful cards, I love the globe! My advice for a newbie stamper is to get a MISTI or one of the other stamping platforms. They may be expensive, but I was never happy with either the completeness of the stamped image or its position before I started using one.
Wonderful cards! The rainbow one is my fav of all :) My tip to a newbie stamper would be to take it slow, try out different techniques and practise stamping more :)
Love the cards. The best tip is to practice and and determine your style!
Wonderful work on your beautiful cards, Allison! I especially love the rainbow card. So cheerful! Just what we need at a time like this! xx
Allison I love this bright happy card! That Lovely stamp is one of my favorites :) My advice to newbie stampers is to not get overwhelmed! I"m helping a new stamper get going right now and she thinks she needs to have it all. But that's not the case. We can do great things with a few supplies and build as we go - month by month - sale by sale of these awesome stamp companies!
cool idea
Love the globe! I’ve seen that stamp set but now see it in a different light. My advice to newbies is to look at blogs and YouTube videos for ideas and then make cards that are your own.
My best tip for a newbie stamper. Start with a few stamps and inks. Check out your local stamp store to see if they have a beginning stamping course. I love your cards. My favorite is that one with the globe.
Love these cards. They are so bright and cheerful. And my tip for a new stamper: "Just do it! It's only paper." That's what someone told me when I first started stamping and card making. And that was a game changer. It let me know I didn't have to be perfect to start and that I could always find another piece of paper to try again.
Nice cards! LOVE that rainbow! Newbie advice, see about borrowing from friends if there is something you are not sure you would like.
Bright and beautiful cards by the way! The best tip I can give a new stamper is to use a tool called a MISTI. I know there are other things but it has improved my abilities tremendously and would highly recommend it over any of the competition out there! Spread love and joy!!
Thank you, i would tell newbies that there's so many different cards and styles and to pick what you like and concentrate on it. I am still learning shortcuts and tricks
Wow, such a bright rainbow cards 😍 One tip to new stamper would be keep it simple n give ur best ! Results grow on practicing :) Thanks for the chance to win :)
I can’t decide which is my favorite; I love them all! 💖
My best tip for a newbie stamper would be, “Don’t try to buy all the things all at once, scout out creative reuse stores to build up some stash basics, and augment your collection with your favorite designs from your favorite designers and companies.” When I first started I spent hours at creative reuse stores. This investment in time helped me collect my startup supplies in a way my budget could handle.
Love these! so colourful and fun!
Such a colourful array of cards. Each one is wonderful & so different from the other. I really like the sparkly rainbow chevrons with the globe that opens. Such a cool idea that was & the verse inside is so applicable. My advice to a newbie: buy good quality cardstock; buy a good paper trimmer/cutter; buy a stamping platform; buy a good quality black ink that can be used for a variety of techniques; don't take yourself too seriously, after all, it's only paper. Took me a long time to learn that last piece of advice. :)
So much color, love these cards. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.
Fantastic cards. Love
the globe that opens to
reveal the sentiment.
The stripes along the
side add interest.
Great cards. thanks
for sharing
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My advice for newbies? Give yourself grace and celebrate yourself as well as others with your craft.
My advice for newbies? Give yourself grace and celebrate yourself as well as others with your craft.
Love the bright colors. Tip have fun and play.
The one tip I'd give a beginner is ...Dont give up, these things are a gift from your heart an hands. I love everything about your cards, especially the globe.Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and healthy
WOW - WONDERFUL cards!
YOU are definitely spreading JOY with your RAINBOW of HAPPY designs, LOVE them ALL, especially your floral globe and sparkling rainbow :)
Thank You for sharing and INSPIRING!
PS - my best advice is to practice-practice-practice AND that often OOPS moments result in even better projects than you could ever plan
Bright, vibrant, happy and perfectly fabulous cards! My first word of advice is to invest in a good stamp positioning tool. Second is to find your style and don't get discouraged on that journey.
Beautiful cards, I especially love the globe with the flowers. I think the best tip I could give is to visit lots of blogs and videos and really get a feel for what you like, and don’t feel like you have to get “everything “.
Beautiful cards! I love the rainbow card with all the glitter.
My best tip for a newbie stamper: Gather lots of inspiration from blogs, YouTube, Instagram, etc. But keep in mind that you don't need ALL of the things right away. Starting with a smaller toolbox can help avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Thank you for taking part in this amazing way to encourage staying at home. It's yet another example of why the crafting community is such a treasure.
Your first card is so fun, colorful and unique. All your cards are great! Thanks for inspiring. I think the best tip to a new card maker is find what you like! Do that. If you want to grow you will from that point.
Beautiful, stunning, fabulous cards! Thank you for sharing them on this fun hop! #stayhomestaysafe!
YES! color~FULL~ LOVE LOVE LOVE all of your colorful card designs!
Great cards! And I love the question!
I think the best tip I can give a newbie stamper is to only use brand stamps and no cheap knock offs. The fake knock off stamps are not only awful quality, but the designers of the original stamps are not getting paid for their hard work. That's just not ok.
Your cards are stunning. Thanks for the inspiration.
My tip for newbies is: "Have fun, there are no mistakes!"
Create, create, create! Don't worry about "mistakes" just make art! Some of my biggest learnings have come when I completely messed up. You will get better the more you exercise your crafty muscles!
Lovely cards! I would tell a newbie to use CP's juicy inks. They never let you down.
I love the rainbow you created. Thanks for sharing
Love the bright colors on your cards. These cards would definitely brighten someone's day! My tip to a newby stamper would be to get a Misti or other stamping platform. It makes it so easy to stamp and there are so many fun techniques you can use with it. I have been stamping for about 15 years now. I wish that I had one when I started.
Best tip: start small, get stamps & dies that can be used in many ways & get a Misti or other stamp positioning tool!
Cute and pretty cards.
My tip to newbies is--it's just paper. If you made a mistake turn the paper over and try again.
Your cards are so bright and cheery! A much needed boost right now thanks for sharing.
These are all so very pretty! My tip for a newbie stamper: visit a variety of blogs for inspiration. Discover what styles speak to you!
The best tip for a newbie stamper would be to start with the basic supplies and to start simple. Enjoy the orocess and take your time with it.
Love all the sparkle! My best tip to a newbie is to spend time figuring out your style before you buy all the things and then invest in those things that you will actually use to create because they work with your aesthetic.
Thank you Ally for such good ideas with the globe and rainbow! It's a happy card!
I love all the colors in your cards. My favorite is the middle one with the polka dot background and roses.
The best tip I could give is to get a Misti. It totally was a game changer for me. And I adore all your projects!
Gorgeous cards Allison and I love the beautiful colors especially the globe! Awesome job!
The best tip I can give a newbie....is to practice practice practice and work at your own pace with the products you like. Don't compare yourself to others. Great cards. Thanks for a wonderful hop!
I love all your cards. So fun, bright and cheerful.
Great cards!! I love that rainbow banner! It brought a smile to my face also!
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