Blooming Spring & Uru

I used a stamp from Whiff of Joy Stamps' Store Stamp Kit - Blooming Spring. This is a stamp kit that is only available through retail stores.

I paired this image with BasicGrey's Origins collection. The sentiment is once again from this set by Hero Arts. I have been using this set a lot lately. =) I kind of "re-discovered" it since I stored it in a different storage system from the one that I am using now. I found that I have been reaching for it all the time these days!

I made this card using Uru and Bird for a stamp altering tutorial for Whiff of Joy Stamps' Inspirations & Tutorial Blog in February. I learned this stamp altering technique from the amazing Amy Young and my big thanks to her for letting me use this technique for my tutorial. Here is a link to the tutorial if you are interested.

With a little altering, this holiday stamp is so versatile and perfect for any occasion! The yummy patterned papers are from the Sprout collection by Memory Box. And the good news is that Norma Fickel, the creator of those cute gnome stamps, just released a new Spring collection at Whiff of Joy Stamps!! I'll be featuring her new images very soon, so stay tuned!! =)

Also, Katherian is have a Whiff of Joy Guest Designer Call, click on the link to find out how to apply!

That's all for now. Hope you have a lovely day! =)

Thanks for stopping by!

ingredients used:

for "Blooming Spring" card:

cardstock, buttons: Papertrey Ink

stamps: Whiff of Joy Stamps, Hero Arts (sentiment)

patterned paper: BasicGrey

inks: Memento, Tim Holtz Distress Ink

coloring tools: Copic

dies: Spellbinders

die cutting machine: Cuttlebug

for "Uru" card:

cardstock: Papertrey Ink, Neenah Solar White

stamps: Whiff of Joy Stamps, Papertrey Ink (sentiment)

patterned paper: Memory Box

inks: Memonto, Tim Holtz Distress Ink

silk ribbon: Papertrey Ink

punches: Martha Stewart, Fiskars (corner rounder)

dies: Spellbinders

die cutting machine: Cuttlebug