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I am absolutely thrilled to be joining a fabulous group of artists today on the Creativation 2018 Tim Holtz Blog Hop and Giveaway! I am so glad you have stopped by today and hope that you are getting lots of fun inspiration. If you have missed any stops on the hop, here is a full list of all the stops (with links):
Here is the creative line up…..
IDEA-OLOGY
SIZZIX
STAMPERS ANONYMOUS
This year I designed a few cards for Tim's Stampers Anonymous booth and if you have seen any of the photos and videos from the floor at Creativation, you know how fabulous this stamp release is! If you missed it, you can also watch Tim's Facebook Live where he shows you all the stamps coming out in the next few months.
For my project today, I have used the Entomology set and colored in the bugs with Distress Oxides. I love how vivid the colors are on this panel. These images were so fun to stamp and color, and I'll take you through the steps of how I created this project. All supplies are linked at the end of this post.
- Cut a panel from Distress Watercolor Card stock, ink up handwriting background with Sepia Archival Ink, wipe off some parts of the inked up stamp with a baby wipe then stamp onto panel.
- Put panel into stamp platform, arrange bug stamps and stamp panel with Black Archival Ink.
- Using a waterbrush, color in the bugs with various colors of Distress Oxides.
- Add stitching to panel. Ink edges with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink.
- Adhere panel to mats, then to card.
- Add card stock banner with mini fasteners.
- Ink edges of quote chip with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink and adhere to banner.
The next stop on today's hop is the wonderfully talented Stacy Hutchinson, I am a big fan of her creations and I'm sure you will be too!
And of course there are prizes!! There are a few prizes to give away to some lucky winners. Remember, the more blogs you visit and comment on, the more chances you have to win :)
Comments must be posted by midnight PST on Tuesday, February 6th. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 7th over on Richele Christensen's blog. Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the hop!
SUPPLIES:
I participate in an affiliate program through Simon Says Stamp. I receive a commission when products are purchased through links here at this blog. All products linked below the posts of my creations are the actual products I used in creating my projects. I do not and will not share or review products that I would not personally recommend or use.
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I am not a bug fan in the least, however, this stamp set is awesome as is your card. Thanks for the inspiration for those of us that struggle!!
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The mini fasteners add the perfect touch. It makes it look like it’s hung in a museum or something.
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i love, love, love your bugs.
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Love your bugs and how the inspirational way you used this stamp set, definitely a great stamp!
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Great card, love the bugs
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Thanks for joining in on the Blog Hop. Your card is beautiful!!!
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love how this came together…the bugs freaked me out at first, but they have grown on me!!! 🙂
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Love your card Cheiron! This stamp set is on my list of must haves. TFS!
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Very nice! I love the bugs!
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Love the bugs! Now I think I need that stamp too!
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The bugs really look good coloured. xoxo Sioux
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Cheiron, this card is really cool, I love the way those bugs turned out colored with the oxides! Your colorful cards are always a favorite of mine, and this is no exception! Thanks so much for sharing, you have got such a great eye for color and design! xo
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great colors! I can see lots of ways to use those stamps!
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Such a fabulous make! I need this stamp set so bad! Thank you for inspiring us with your talent xx
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The bugs are my favorite! Beautiful display of specimens. Love it!
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Only you can make bugs beautiful. Cheiron!
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I may yet grow to love 🐛.
I’ll blame you.
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Bugs, bugs and more bugs!! Great project Cheiron!!! Watercolors are just gorgeous on these magnificent creatures!!! Great project!XXX
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I love what you did with these bugs. When I saw the stamps on one of the facebook live videos I knew I had to have them. even more so now I see them up close.
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Those bugs are awesome!
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WOW this is fabulous!
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Love this sentient and the bright colors you used on the bugs! Loved seeing your cards in person too!
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I love your coloring and the background you chose goes wonderfully.
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I’m not usually a big fan of bugs & beetles, but this is a great card and not so creepy!
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love the distressed ‘shabbiness’ of the card you made as well as the colours! lovely!
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I loved the bugs as soon as I saw them and I love how you have given them a colourful almost feminine touch. Wonderful vintage backdrop showcases those bugs perfectly. Tracy x
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I love the vibrant colors, they really pop against the light background. Very pretty.
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This bright card makes me want to reach out and grab one of those winged beasts. The colors give it such a real feel.
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BUGS! Love them! <3
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You definitely make the bugs look fun! Love the background tip about wiping off part of it before stamping.
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What a great release and a great use of the stamp set. Love your card!!! Thanks for sharing with us.
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Great Card!
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I love how you really made these insects pop, awesome card!
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Oh my goodness my grandson would love that card! BUGS! Thank you for sharing your talent!
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Wow, that ladybug is colored perfectly! Those insects all look amazing, the card has a real countryside feel to it!
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so not a fan of bugs but love what you have done with this stamp. gives one ideas on what can be done if one was to go outside their normal scope!! the colouring on these are awesome!!! makes me want to play with my oxides more!!!thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!!
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This is an amazing project. I’m loving the bugs, and love the colours
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These bugs are just fun. So many things you can do with them. Great project.
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Great texture and colors on this gem! What a great set set – so many ways to play these amazingly true images! You did it again, gal! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration.
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You make even insects look pretty.thanks for sharing!
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Your bugs are so pretty!! Awesome!
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Not a fan of bugs but they look very vibrant. Love the idea of coloring with Oxides
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Love how you used the Entomology Stamp set … never thought I’d use pretty in the same sentence with bugs !! Your oxide bugs are very pretty !! Awesome card !
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Love these color style!
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The bugs are my favorite!
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I just love the sentiment on this card! It is perfect for so many things. Love the coloring too! Thank you for sharing this!
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Winner winner chicken dinner! Ewe, bugs!
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When I was in junior high and asked what I wanted to be when I grew up I said ‘entomologist’ – probably because of a 4-H project I was doing. Your specimens are much more colorful than the drab images available at the time.
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you make bugs look pretty!
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I do not like creepy crawlies, but I would not squish these guys…LOL…This stamp set is starting to grow on me, now as long as it does not start to crawl on me I will be fine…ha, ha
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I’m not a fan of the bugs, but they somehow look great on your card! 🙂
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pretty cute for just bugs
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Such a cute idea, could see my great niece and nephew working on a project like this…love it.
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Lovely! Thanks for sharing!
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This panel is absolutely amazing Cheiron! Totally love it!
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These fabulous insects were already in my shopping basket, and you’ve made me even more excited to start playing – stunning!
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Beautiful bugs! well, geesh, that did not sound right! heehee
You absolutely rocked these stamps of Tim’s! truly a wonderful make!
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love this one!
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OMG! You rocked this stamp set! I love all the insects (except spiders, of course) and the way you gave them life by this fabulous coloring on a vintage panel is totally amazing. My wish list is getting londer and longer! Thank you for the chance to win prizes, too. Hugs, Marzena
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Cool card! The colors, the insects and the stamped background where you wiped away some of the areas before stamping. Genius!
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Love the card thanks for sharing!
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Great job on this card. I was already sold on this set when I saw the ladybug (my personal favorite), but you really brought the rest of the insects to life in a good way!
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Really cute card love the bug stamps-great for making cards for little boys.
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I will admit, I was not sure about this bug release at first, until I saw some samples – now I am totally in love with it. Your card is gorgeous!
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I might start to like bugs 😉 great card!
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Didn’t know if I would like the bugs, but these are lovely. Thank you so much!
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Fabulous card – perfect for a young child – thanks for sharing!
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These insects are growing on me!
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You made bugs look good! Thank you for sharing.
Happy art-ing!
xo
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Just looking at the bugs makes my heart beat a bit faster! But I do love your card, bugs and all.
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Love the bugaboos
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I love the color palette
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I was hesitant about the bugs, but you have made these into tiny works of art with the swipe of your paintbrush! Great background, too!
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Those bugs are awesomely fun! Great job.
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Love your colourful buggy card!
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I love the bugs! Absolutely can’t wait to get me some bugs! 🐛🐜🕷
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Adorable card. Mygrandson would love this one. Thanks for sharing.
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Love the card…and the bugs!! Great color and detail!!
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You did a fantastic job coloring these bugs! They are delightful! I always enjoy your use of color in your card designs!!
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I have to have the entomology stamp!
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I absolutely love this card! I love all of the colors and how you grouped the bugs! This stamp set is on my wishlist.
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Watercolor brushes oxide bugs are so cool! Love!
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Great card. Thanks so much for sharing.
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great blog hop. lots of fun ideas. thanks as always for sharing.
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Awesome job on coloring these critters! Love the composition too. Thanks for sharing!
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So cute! I love the beautiful bugs! All the samples made by all of you guys were astonishing, such a source of inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
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Love the colorful bugs on your card. Thank you for sharing your project with us.
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Love the background and the different layers on this card. You even make bugs look terrific! I could see using this stamp set to make cards for my grandsons.
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AMazing!!!! Oh I need the bugs!!! Love how you stacked the mats
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BUGS! It’s a love hate relationship, but these are pretty. Nice job with the coloring!
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Wonderful coloring on your critters! You made entomology fun!
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This card is GORGEOUS! I know…how can bugs be gorgeous?? That’s just it…you made the bugs pretty!!! Your coloring is awesome, Cheiron! Beautiful!
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I love the colors of the insects!! The sentiment is perfect for this card!!
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Beautiful card, loving the bugs! Thank you for sharing
Hugs,
PattiM
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So much inspiration!!! Thank You!!
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Love this stamp set — it’s the only one I preordered… will come back to check out your work! Thanks!
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love it!
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gotta love those bugs …
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Cheiron the way you used the colors is absolutely fantastic, I love so much this card, so colorful! Absolutely original! Thanks for the chance to win! barbara
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Great job on coloring – thanks for the tips
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I happen to be a bug fan….yes I’m different. So I loved seeing your take on the stamps and I can’t wait until I can add them to my craftroom!
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Gorgeous project I love the bugs stamps, Elizabeth x
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Whaaaaaah…bugs! Cool coloring!!
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These are the kind of bugs that I like…the ones that aren’t alive 🙂 Your card is wonderful…love the fabulous pops of color.
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I just love this stamp set and the card you made. Lovely work!
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Love the bugs.
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Love this project! The coloring is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your talent!
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I think you nailed it with this card using Entomology! I just love the colors and background. You’ve inspired me! Well done!
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fab job , and great tips thank you
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Wow love the insects and how you have made this card
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These are the only bugs I want in my house! Love your card, the colors are beautiful.
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😀 Prettiest bugs I’ve seen! 😀 TFS
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You made such great choices on this card: the stitched, neutral background, the perfectly lined up insects in bright colors, and the metal label. 💛
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What a WILD card, Never seen anything like this, but I LOVE it, my son would love it. Coloring is awesome, and thanks for the unique card and idea. Tracey Magner
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love your lots of bugs card Cheiron, it was definitely one of my favourites xxx
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Great card!
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How cool! Wonderful coloring!!
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The bugs are adorable. Just love it!
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Stay curious is a great message for all of us.
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awesome card!
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Great cards! they turned out very cute – now – i just need to get into coloring more!!
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Such a fabulous card! Cheiron . Loving all those lovely pops of colour that help bring those bugs to life . Thanks for sharing and inspiring
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great Idea to wipe off areas of the handwriting wondered how you did that
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I love the stamp and the colors you’ve used!
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I am not a bug fan in general, but this card is great. Love the colours and the fasteners used. Thank you for your piece of art. 🙂 Enjoy your weekend.
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I never thought I would think bugs were beautiful but yours certainly are! Love this so much.
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Thank you for the inspiration!
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I LOVE the bugs and your project!
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Not a fan of the bugs – but, you did make a beautiful card!!
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This is fun. Believe it or not I have a couple of little girl grands that would be in love with this stamp. Awesome.
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You make the bugs look fun.
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What’s not to love about these bugs! Beautiful work!
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I just love that stamp. I love what your have done. Gorgeous!
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Cool card! That’s the perfect sentiment. 🙂
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I LIKE the bugs and the sentiment! Nice work!
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Love what you did with this stamp, the coloring is awesome!
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Great bugs!
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Beauty!!!
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You watercoloring is stunning. So vibrant!
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Wow, such lovely bugs!!
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I did not think I needed any more entomology type stamps but you changed that. Thanks for the inspiration
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My grandson loves bugs. He will have fun with this set, learning how to do mixed media
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Such a pretty card! The bugs are interesting. I love how you have colored them and added pretty stitching around the edges.
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I love your bug card! Your coloring is superb, and I love the sentiment along with the bugs. Judy D.
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I love your take on the Entomology set Cheiron, so AWESOME how you’ve incorporated so much color!!!
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Love the depth of colorand layering!
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This is beyond fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration.
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Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing
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Turning bugs into beautiful art, nice!
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Love how you’ve lined up these insects…your coloring is amazing!
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loving all the colour tones and layering up looks fantastic even though i hate bugs lol ..
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When I first saw those stamps, I thought, “UGH, bugs!”
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Oh wow…These are fabulous! I love how vibrant they are. Bugs are one of my favorite things to shoot in Photography. They’re pretty amazing when you really look at them closely.
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Beautiful card. Love the colors
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Great idea and technique. Tfs
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The bugs look great once they get some color in them!!!
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This should be a great work for my daughter who is a ecologist and teaches Biology and is a great fan of Tim ( just like here mum) and all the beautiful things he invent. Thanks for this gorgeous peace of art.
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Wow! I never thought I’d say a collection of bugs are beautiful, but these are! There’s something very evoking about this set, especially with “Stay Curious” at the bottom. Love this.
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Thanks for bugs fun
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Love this… I have this stamp set on preorder and can’t wail til it comes…
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love the coloring you did on this card! Great use of a stamp that some people might not pick up at first, but they should!
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I love that background!! Never thought to wipe off parts of the stamp! I love this card and excited to have learned a new technique too! 🙂
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I must say, Bug Stamps, really. . .I am converted. I love them. I already have some great ideas to put into play, i gotta get my hands on them.
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Best bug stamp yet! Your color choices are great, thank you for sharing.
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bugs are not my favorite things but you have changed my mind–these are really wonderful — love the fun colors
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Love the gorgeous colors you used on this lovely piece!
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The bug stamps kind of surprised me. I didn’t know I wanted them until I saw what could be done with them. They just arrived yesterday so I haven’t had time to pull them out yet, but I will. AND I will be looking at your project for inspiration. Thank you.
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Awesome! Love the insects!
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What a gift of coloring you have. Stunning display of those bugs. Never thought those creatures could look so beautiful. Well done!
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I like how you colored the bugs! Thank you for the tips!
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This stamp set was first on my list already, but if it hadn’t been, it would be now. Great work.
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Perfect coloring! Love you attention to detail – thanks for the inspiration 😊
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Love the insect stamp images, and the coloring you added is absolutely beautiful. The metal screws holding the label to the multi-layered background makes it look like a museum exhibit. Very fun!
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I really like how colorful this is! Lovely!
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Such a cool project!
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Wonderful project!!!
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very cool! I like the bugs set. =)
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Very cool bugs!
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Great buggy card…I love the vibrant colors. Bugs are not normally my thing, but you have made yours much less creepy! Thanks so much for sharing
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Aw man, I LOVE these buggies, they are too cool! Love this card, your watercolor is flawless! Oxides for watercolor are the BEST 🙂
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This is awesome love love love this.
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A fab project and great stamps so many Kids into their bugs would love these on a card x
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I found this stamp set so unusually intriguing and I’ll bet it’s a lot of FUN! I absolutely LOVE how you chose to use it…you really brought out all the amazing detail of each one. Thanks, so much, for sharing your talents!
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So, I’m not into bugs, but you made them so lovely! If I didn’t know they crawled, I could fall in love with them! LOL Your colors are divine!
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Not a fan of bugs but love your cards! Loving the colors! Thanks for the inspiration!
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What a great use of bugs!! I love all things creepy and crawly!! I like the brilliant colors of the distress oxides! I’m going to have to break down and get some more of them!
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Great make.
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Aren’t these stamps so funky FUN?!?! I love how you chose to showcase their every detail…what a terrific job. The band, across the bottom, brings to mind a leather-bound portfolio. Nice, subtle touch! Thank you for sharing your details with us!
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Gorgeous colours on your fabulous bug card! xxx
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this card is amazing!!
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Love the bugs! Great card.
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Love the new stamps! Such gorgeous colors on those bugs! Gorgeous piece!
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Great art work..Love the bugs!
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