Hello! Today I have something very special to share with all of you and I also have a giveaway to thank you for being my loyal subscribers and viewers. There are actually 3 giveaways sponsored by Colorado Craft Company.
Colorado Craft Company is a newer stamp company. I have shared a video and several projects with their products back in July 2019 and I had an absolute blast creating with their stamps. What I love most about their designs is their huge size. The images, especially in their Big & Bold line, are very large and easily take center stage on an A2 card and can readily be used on larger projects.
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I have 4 cards to share with you all featuring their new Big & Bold stamp set – Love’s Kiss, this is a new design for January 2020. There are 3 new Big & Bold stamp sets and several other sets releasing this month – you can see all new designs HERE.
These sets are available exclusively at Simon Says Stamp for the first 2 days after the launch, so January 3rd and January 4th, and after that, on January 5th they will also become available on the Colorado Craft Company’s website.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Watch my video tutorial below or on Youtube to learn how I made the cards I’m sharing today.
BIG & BOLD SETS BY COLORADO CRAFT COMPANY
These stamp sets do have a bit of a higher price point, but they are larger in size and are very practical for those who like to color. Each of the Big & Bold sets features one large size image that easily takes up the entire space of an A2 card and the stamp sets also have a number of coordinating sentiments done in various styles to complement the image.
Because of the size of these images, you have the freedom to really go to town with your favorite coloring mediums and add as many details as you like. You also have a lot of room to dress up your cards with additional mediums and add in more detail with a white pen for example, or glossy accents. If you are not into coloring, the Love’s Kiss is perfect for you as all you need is a couple of ink pads and some embossing powder and you’ve got yourself a classy card for a girlfriend or Valentine’s Day.
CARD DETAILS
I love makeup and when I saw the Love’s Kiss stamp set I got very excited because I knew I would be able to experiment with my ink pads in a different way, in a way as if I was to do my lips.
When you do your lip you’d usually use a pencil to line the lip and the pencil typically is the same color as your lipstick or a shade darker. Sometimes you can also add a bit of lighter lipstick color to the center of the lip or add some gloss on top if you’d like a shiny, glossy lip. With all of this in mind, I looked through my stash to find the best supplies I could use to create a realistic-looking lip on paper.
The first thing that came to mind was ombre ink pads from Hero Arts. They have 3 colors of ink in them – a light, a medium and a dark and work really well with solid images such as these lips. The darkest color would be used around the edge of the lip, the outside edge and the lightest color on the inside.
It is very helpful to use a stamping tool such as MISTI or similar as it will allow you to double or even triple stamp your image in the exact same spot. I used Red ombre for the red lip, Pink ombre for the pink lip, Purple ombre for the purple and Peach for the peach one.
I wanted the lips to appear shiny, glossy and I wanted them to be slightly raised above the background. I was able to achieve this with the help of embossing powder, clear embossing powder.
As with applying the color, I’ve applied the embossing powder, or the gloss, several times to have more shine on the lips. Best to use regular clear embossing powder, not detailed embossing powder as this image is not detailed, it actually needs a chunkier powder for better coverage. Repeat adding gloss 2 to 4 times and heat set the powder each time with your heat tool. The lips will become more and more dimensional with each layer.
The Love’s Kiss stamp set comes with several sentiments, I picked one that reads “A Good Kiss is Worth Another” by Marylin Monroe and stamped it in black ink just below the lips. There’s also a little beauty mark in the stamp set, and I stamped one in Vintage Sepia ink above the lips for some added interest.
If you don’t have these ombre ink pads, you can achieve a similar look using your regular ink pads and just do some layered inking. Watch my video for the how-to.
I trimmed the panels to 4 x 5 1/4” and foam mounted them to A2 white side folding card bases to finish my cards.
GIVEAWAY (NOW CLOSED)
Now let’s talk giveaway! I have 3 sets of all 4 stamp sets to give way to 3 of you. So 3 people can will, each will receive 4 new stamp sets.
To enter the giveaway, subscribe to my blog newsletter, you can do so HERE and comment below letting me know your favorite lip color.
I’ll pick winners on Jan 6th or 7th and will email you if you’ve won.
Winners are Jeana Riehl, Archisha Mukherjee, R. Renee MCCOY. Winners have been contacted (if you don’t see an email from me, please check your SPAM folder). Congratulations!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Colorado Craft Company Big and Bold Love’s Kiss Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Ombre Light Ruby to Royal Red Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ombre Pink To Red Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ombre Hydrangea Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ombre Light to Dark Peach Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Vintage Sepia Ink Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
Another great video with stunning cards! My favorite color is a raisin color. Good color for my brown skin
As always, your videos never disappoint. The purple lip color is fabulous and seductive and the beauty mark is sheer genius.
LOVE this card! I actually own a few of the BIG stamps from Colorado Crafts and My favorite color for lipstick is usually a light pink, but that red sure stands out doesn’t it?! And I do get red nails sometimes!
Love the red lips, but the purple is a close second! Great video!
I stick with neutral lip colors, but would love to find the right shade of red.
I liked the one that used the Ombre Pink To Red ink pad the best. Very pretty! All the ombre-d colors looked really neat though.
These cards are beautiful! They would be great to give as a set!
I love a nice dark pink lipstick! But I don’t wear lots of lipstick.
All of the cards are so beautiful. Can’t really pick a favorite cause t hey all are.
Oh wow, that purple ombre lip is FIERCE & on FIRE! Looks like a fresh application of a MAC lipstick trio. You totally nailed it! Gotta get this for sure!!
Great cards! Love all of these new sets! My favorite lip color is deep red!!!
I love your “classy” style…in particular the ombré red lips for these new cards!!!
I really love a “my lips but better” colour. Something slightly sheer with a rosy tone to it is my go to!
I really like the pink lips best. Thanks for the give away
Amazing card Yana! Red is definitely is my lip color of choice! LOL
Your cards are just amazing! I love the multiple layers of “lip gloss”!!! My fave lip shade is Gingerbread.
Love all the colors, but my favorite are the classic red.
Wow! Those bold lips are spectacular! The colors you used are gorgeous, and the clear embossing powder really takes them to the next level. My absolute favorite is The Light Ruby to Royal Red.
What an awesome giveaway.
Awesome card! My favorite lip color is light coral…
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Great video showcasing these products, my fave lip gloss is gold frost. Thanks for the chance.
Hi Yana, I think I like the red the best. Adding the embossing really brought them to life. I really enjoy your videos, especially when you do colored pencil videos. Thanks.
I also like the first color combination most… although I liked the others as well 😉
My favorite lipstick color is Deep Wine and Nude. I’m radical like that!!
LOVE these lips stamp!!
From these cards, my favorite is the purple-pinkish one! They are ALL beautiful, though!!
I love the red lips! How fun and what a creative stamp set with the over sized stamp! Very beautiful.
That purple is awesome!!! Love the stamps and your cards!!!
Just love, love the bright red, it’s my color to a T. A simple but absolutely stunning card
Fabulous cards and great stamp set. I love all the colours but there is something special about red lips.
Fantastic cards (as usual). My favourite lip colour is the red.
Hi Yana, i really love your cards and how you think of there design .. i loved the dark shades of red for lips stamp the most but they are all lovely.
Another wonderful video and Blog Post, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cards with us! I absolutely adore the peach ombré lips!
I love the big lips stamp and your cards, especially love the purple! On me my favourite colours are pinky red shades 🙂
Great video! Thank you for the giveaway. My favorite lip color was the pink
Yana. I love those stamps! AND EVERYONE of this lip color combos. Do I have to choose just one to be entered? These are really great studded stamps. I’d love a chance at even just one of them. Especially the lips. But an one of then would be such a great boon! Tfs your techniques and savvy.
Love the Kiss video and cards….looks so simple! My favorite is the deep red…fits so well with the Marilyn Monroe quotes! These cards would be so quick and easy to whip up for girlfriends…love them!
Yana, love your work and enjoy your videos. I think my favorite is the shades of pink. Keep the videos coming, please. Regards, Lorie
My favorite lip color is a nude or natural lip with maybe a bit of oink). Beautifle cards and thanks for the different techniques.
Loved your video and the KISS stamp! I think it’s a must have! Your video seems so simple and the cards are beautiful and perfect for girlfriends! ♥️
I don’t wear lipstick myself, so I don’t have a favorite for me. But I love your purple one!!
I love your cards! My favorite is the red lips. Thank you Yana.
Hi! I love the sizzle of the red lips! All are pretty but those red ones are VaVaVoom!
LOVE Love this card and the lip stamp set!! Obsessed. I’m not a wearer of lipstick…but who doesn’t love a classic bold red lip!
I like a mauve lip. Thanks for this fun giveaway. I love the large scale of these stamps.
For myself, I usually prefer a nude color. But your red card is gorgeous!
I’m not a person who wears lipstick only occasionally. But I so love the red lips for a great valentine card!
I like the mid-red lips! I’m not much of a fan of coloring so when I saw the filled in type of stamp sets I was so happy to watch! So pretty.
OMG these cards!!!! I just love this stamp. My favorite lip color is a hot pink shade from BareMinerals called Frenchie!
I’m a pink lip lover. These stamps are great!
I’m afraid I’m not very exciting. I always go for a muted rose colour.
These cards are fabulous!! My fave lip colour are browns – raisen, rust, mocha…
As I am getting older, i have a tendency to wear a nude or blush color. I use a liner from este lauder then fill in with the color.
I love the samples of the lips … I now own four of the big stamps from CSC ..
I really would love the lip stamp .
I think the red colors are my favorite , the purple the least liked