Introducing POETIC: Fresh Faces
One definition of ‘poetic’ is as follows: having an imaginative or sensitively emotional style of expression. That description is perfect for the stamps and dies which are part of our brand new collection, Poetic! Join us this week as we take a closer look at all of the new products, share inspiring tutorials, and host a giveaway, too. View the complete collection by taking a peek at the catalog. All Poetic stamps and dies are also available in our online store.
Today we take a closer look at some fresh faces. These gorgeous gals are perfectly suited for many types of projects like art journaling, mixed media, décor, and cards, too.
Introducing 40-550 Angelette
stamps used on project shown above: 40-550, 30-433, 30-431
Introducing 40-551 Charlotte
stamps used on project shown above: 40-551, 30-431, 30-116
Introducing 3 x 4 Inch Miniature Transparent Set 30-433 Be…
stamps used on project shown above: 30-433, 40-549
Introducing 40-549 Isabelle
stamps and dies used on project shown above: 40-549, 40-464, 51-132, 30-404, 51-352, 51-353, 51-119
Introducing 40-548 Grace
stamps and dies used on project shown above: 40-548, 30-283, 51-326, 51-353, 51-026
If you’re interested in creating an elegant beauty, then today’s tutorial is just for you! Designer Angela Kennedy walks us through her process in designing this masterpiece.
Angela began by stamping her design onto watercolor paper.
For her flowers and face stamping she used Pumice Stone Distress Ink. This is a water-soluble ink which allows for a no-line watercolor effect once she added her paints. For the sentiment she used StazOn ink because it is a permanent ink and would not bleed when water was added on top.
Angela painted her project using Jane Davenport watercolors and gesso. (For more in-depth shading instruction and art journaling tips and ideas, don’t miss THIS VIDEO
Once dry, a very fine tipped marker can be used to add details to the face and hair, such as eyelashes.
And for a bonus project, using the same techniques, Angela explores a completely different creative direction with the new stamp, 40-551 Charlotte. The possibilities are truly endless with these fresh faces.
stamps used on project shown above: 40-551, 30-431
We want YOU to share in the excitement of all things elegant and poetic, so how about a giveaway? We have for you THREE WAYS TO WIN… pick which works best for you, or enter on all three social media platforms! THREE happy stampers will win a $25 shopping spree to our online store. Here’s how to enter:
1: “Like” our Facebook page and leave us a comment there.
2: Leave a comment here on the blog during this week of poetic posts.
3: Follow us on Instagram and leave us a comment there.
Note: You don’t need to do all three to qualify, please pick whatever works best for you, although we’d certainly love to connect with you in all three places. We will be choosing one winner from the Facebook entries, one from the blog entries, and one from the Instagram entries so the more ways you enter, the greater your chances of winning. Giveaway closes Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 11:59 PM PST.
All new Poetic products are currently available in our online store. Click HERE to shop or click any of the product numbers and/or names within the post above to view that specific product in our online store.
Before you go, one more thing– don’t miss the new creation on our Simplicity Site today… click HERE to check it out!
Love the poetic images!
It’s amazing how many different looks you can achieve using these new stamps. Wonderful creations!
I’m so enjoying seeing how each of the design team has used these lovely faces. They are all truly darling!
Jill works creative magic with PB stamps!
Angela’s card and tutorial is so creative! Love how she used multiple stamps to create her masterpiece!
What lovely stamps. The DT’s have done a beautiful job with these faces. Love th m.
Love how each girl has details added. They look lovely.
Love all the faces ! Very artistic.
lovely PB images…well done tutorials…thanks for sharing, very inspiring!
Darling faces! I love how you have expanded the face stamps, and seeing such creativity in using them here today. Can’t wait for mine to arrive in the mail so I can play with them, too!
Thanks so much for the wonderful tutorial! I have a hard time with faces & the tutorial made it look so easy. Awesome new goodies in this release!
What gorgeous images! I can’t stop looking at them!
Love these images they are wonderful.
Love how different you can make each one!
These are so cool. What possibilities!
What a great addition to the lovely stamps!
I would not have chosen Charlotte or Isabelle, but after seeing all the beautiful cards, I’m rethinking this and, yes, I need these stamps.
I like the way you show examples of how to use the stamps.
Love seeing how the professionals color in these pretty images. Thanks for inspiring me:)
Seeing what your DT did with these blank canvas face stamps has blown me away. You are all so creative in using other stamps along with the face stamps to create such masterpieces. Amazing work!
Beautiful projects on some really nice illustrations. Grace and Isabelle are my two favorites.
Beautiful creations, these stamps are great for those of us who can’t do faces!
Beautiful stamps. I can’t get enough of them”
HOW TOTALLY FUN! SUCH FUN & BEAUTIFUL WORK here!!! I enjoy seeing each ones look! TOTALLY LOVELY!!! 😉
I love the beautiful faces of the girl stamps.They are all so beautiful.They re so versatile.Great painted samples!
Beautiful faces.
Oh my goodness!!! Love so much these beautiful faces!!! ❤
Such beautiful new stamps and cards!
Wow, these are simply amazing!!!
I don’t think I would ever be as successful in coloring these lovely faces as your artists.
I love the Poetic release! So pretty and thoughtful, with a serious touch too. I love it!
Awesomeness!!!
I am continually amazed at the versatility of your designs!
So creative, artistic & beautiful! Love looking at these beauties!
Angela is a gifted artist!
Thank you 😊
Can’t wait to play with Angela’s poetic stamps in my journal! I have been admiring her work for a while and now they are stamps!!!!
Thank you Sindy!
Gorgeous cards! Lovin’ this beautiful collection!
I “know” Angela – and absolutely adore her work. Must get my hands on the “Charlotte” stamp!
Thanks Cary!
How gorgeous all of these
are! Love all the cards.
Carla from Utah
Message left
on Facebook.
Carla from Utah
Message left
on Instagram.
Carla from Utah
The poetic images are so cool–and wonderful examples of projects you’ve given us!
I love these images. There is a look of innocence about them. I really need to learn how to color and shade
Oh – these are stunnng.
Interesting, but that’s a whole new ball park of coloring for me!
This is so new and interesting. Love the calm look. Beautiful cards by the team.
WOW! These are so artistic and pretty – thanks so much for the inspiration!
they are poignant faces but so pretty.
The stamps would give me a good chance
tp practice my facial coloring.
thanks for sharing.
Lovely. There seems to be no limit to the creativity from these stamps.
Absolutely love Angela Kennedy’s beautiful girls & thrilled that they are now stamps available. Congratulations Angela
Thank you!!
Wow, the colouring on these cards is absolutely stunning! Not so sure if these images are for me though, they’re all a bit sad looking!
Beautiful cards, you’ve out done yourself again!
Great soulful stamp images; thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!
Wow! Simply stunning!! Looks like a walk Who in museum but on paper !
OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO Gorgeous….in LOVE with your cards ..paintings!
Love the ones by Birgit and Jill
Very creative use of the stamps.
These images are wonderful – endless possibilities as you said. Thanks for the great inspiration !
Love the no line watercoloring for these images.
Awesome cards! I’m amazed at the possibilities.
Terrific coloring on all the beautiful girl images. You gave each one their own personality.
These faces are so precious!
You never disappoint! I’ve been a fan for nearly twenty years and I love everything you make! Beautiful awesome stamps!
Beautiful faces!
Di love how versatile these faces are. You’ve done a wonderful job illustrating their flexibility. Thank you!