Studio Calico June Reveal

Hi everyone! It's reveal time at Studio Calico! All new kits and add-ons were already available during an exclusive pre-sale for subscribers only and they are now available to everyone for purchase in the Studio Calico store! Be aware that they often sell out quickly, so get yours today to avoid disappointment!

This month's kits are packed with a tone of awesome products! I'm not sure if I could pick one favourite from them all! Today, I’m sharing a few cards I made using the Hello, Hello main card kit and add-ons.

My first card is created with a stamp set from the main kit. I used here a two-tone stamping technique:

For the next two cards I used a watercolour technique with ink pads plus a little bit stamping in black:

I also added some soft texture to my card using die-cut felt shapes:

For my next card I used some small scraps of patterned paper and stamp from the CIAO add on. Oh how I love coordinating dies that can be used together with this stamp set!

To create my last card I used stamps from the CIAO add-on kit. These cute animals are just perfect for baby themed cards! I simply stamped them with different shades of green and blue:

I hope you feel inspired to check out these new products! You can also pop over to the Studio Calico gallery for more inspiration and ideas from the Creative Team!

Thanks for stopping by today!
Aga

Studio Calico June Card Kit sneak peeks

Hi there! Just popping in to share a couple of Studio Calico sneaks with you! These were made with the Hello, Hello card kit and add-ons. The full reveal is coming on June 27th:

and until then here's a little peek:

Thanks for stopping by!
Aga

Runway Inspired Challenge #60

Hi everyone! It’s time for the new Runway Inspired Challenge! Here's this week's look to inspire you:

source: style.com

And here’s what I came up with:

I wanted my background to mimic the pattern of the skirt so I crated a handmade background stamp. I simply wrapped an acrylic block with a thread, applied ink and stamped. Then I added some stripe of watercoloured cardstock, a ‘happy’ die cut and a dymo tape.

I hope you're inspired to play along with us! Make sure to visit the Runway Inspired Challenge blog for all the details on how to enter and what you can win!

If you're looking for more inspiration then please check out what the rest of the team came up with for this challenge:

Gayatri * Jen * Karolyn * Kristen * Lindsay * Mayuri * Taheerah * Tasnim

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Aga

Happy Mother's Day!

I've learned recently that celebration of Mother's Day differs in different countries but no matter what date Mother's Day is celebrated, it is a day to honour mothers everywhere so I wish a Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! In celebration of this beautiful day, I created this handmade gift box using some Studio Calico products:

Supplies : Morgan add-on kit - Heart from stamp set; Office Hours Card Kit - Ribbon; White cardstock - Neenah Paper; Hero Arts Dye Ink – Black; Craft Die Happy by Paper Sushi

Thank you for stopping by today!
Aga

Jane’s Doodles Release Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Jane’s Doodles Stamp Release Blog Hop! If you came here from Mariana's blog, then you are on the right track. If not, go back to Jane's blog and start from there!

There are two new fabulous clear sets being released today. Jane is giving away the entire new release to one lucky winner, so be sure to leave comments on each blog along the hop for a chance to win:

Jane 

Renee

Eva

Mariana 

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Miriam (Guest Designer)

Ange

Evgenia

Judith

Jane's Doodles

Today I have created two cards using one of the new sets called "TEArrific":

Aren't those images super sweet? I simply stamped and watercoloured them. The wreaths are created with a heart stamp. Once the paint dried I added some details with a black pen.

That's all for me. Your next stop is our super Guest Designer Miriam!

Enjoy the rest of the hop!
Aga

Runway Inspired Challenge #59

Happy Tuesday everyone! Time for the new Runway Inspired Challenge! Here's this week's look to inspire you:

source: style.com

And here’s what I came up with:

I have pulled a very old stamp set by PTI from my stash to use on my card along with the 'happy' craft die from Studio Calico.

I hope you're inspired to play along with us! Make sure to visit the Runway Inspired Challenge blog for all the details on how to enter and what you can win!

We have some new talented girls joining our team! yay! So, if you're looking for more inspiration then please check out what the rest of the team came up with for this challenge:

Gayatri * Jen * Karolyn * Kristen * Lindsay *Mayuri * Taheerah * Tasnim 

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Aga