Hi Friends,

Welcome to my blog- Stamping Flair. Today, I am participating in a blog hop with other Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from the Facebook Group ESAD (Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators). We are highlighting some of the retiring products from the Annual and Occasions Catalogues and bidding them a fond farewell. You are going to find lots of inspiration as you hop along with us.

My chosen stamp set is Tuscan Vineyard which has been a favourite of mine.I love the beautiful scene depicted in this set and the accompanying images that carry the Mediterranean theme.

I started off with a piece of Glossy White cardstock and applied a wash with 2 of our retiring In-Colours – Fresh Fig and Tranquil Tide. Once this dried, I stamped the swirl border in Fresh Fig. Then I used the swirl image from another of my favourite stamp sets – Timeless Textures, inked up sections of it with Versamark and heat embossed in gold to create a luxurious feel.Timeless Textures has been well used in my craft room and I love the various textures and distressed looks this stamp set offers.

The images from Tuscan Vineyard have been coloured with several Stampin’ Blends and fussy cut. These combine to create a lovely focal element on the card. I layered all these together on a piece of Basic Black cardstock which has been embossed with one of the Petal Pair embossing folders. You get 2 in this set – one floral and one with leaves of which I chose the folder with leaves as it reminded me of vines.

The Crumb Cake die cut at the back has been a favourite die of mine from the Eclectic Layers Dies. It cuts the image into the cardstock but for this card I cut around it so it could add texture against all those elements.

Hope this inspires you to work with some of these beautiful retiring products which for me, will always be on my favourites list.

Below is a list of all those participating in this Blog Hop. Make sure you stop by each of these blogs to see other beautiful projects. Click on the Next Blog arrow to see what Rebecca Scurr has created for you.

Blog hop participant list:

Product List

Tuscan Vineyard Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141902] $35.00	Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140517] $35.00	Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145788] $61.00	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $14.75
A4 Glossy White Cardstock [144241] $13.50	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $14.75	Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [144088] $6.50
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [144091] $6.50	Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad [147144] $13.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad [147107] $13.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00
Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $15.75	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $15.50	Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147273] $15.50	Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605] $15.50
Blackberry Bliss Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends [147932] $15.50	Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144602] $15.50	Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144600] $15.50	Bronze Stampin’ Blends Marker [144607] $7.75
Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058] $15.50	Shaded Spruce Light Stampin’ Blends [147936] $7.75	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter [144608] $7.75	Versamark Pad [102283] $15.75
Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109129] $8.75	Heat Tool [129056] $50.00	1″ Circle Punch [119868] $21.00	Eclectic Layers Thinlits Dies [143774] $50.00
Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [145656] $16.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $17.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $20.00

19 Comments

Libby Dyson on 8 May 2019 at 7:38 pm

Gorgeous card and I just love the background. Thanks for the inspiration
- Rochelle on 8 May 2019 at 11:25 pm
  
  Thanks Libby (and thanks for stopping by a second time – I appreciate it).
Sandra Mastello on 8 May 2019 at 8:17 pm

Gorgeous!! I LOVE the style of this, I’ve never thought to use this stamp set in that way!
- Rochelle on 8 May 2019 at 11:26 pm
  
  Thank you Sandra
Bronwyn Eastley on 8 May 2019 at 9:12 pm

This is a mini work of art. Love your background.
- Rochelle on 8 May 2019 at 11:27 pm
  
  Thanks Bronwyn.
Lisa Whitehead on 9 May 2019 at 12:19 am

The background looks stunning, fabulous techniques and colour combination.
- Rochelle on 9 May 2019 at 12:33 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa
Denise Buetler on 9 May 2019 at 4:41 am

Amazing card, Rochelle. So much texture happening here and I love the colour combination. Superb!
- Rochelle on 9 May 2019 at 12:34 pm
  
  Thank you Denise
Lou Kitzelman on 9 May 2019 at 8:43 am

I love the arty, collage-y feel of this Rochelle. Superb!
- Rochelle on 9 May 2019 at 12:33 pm
  
  Thank you Lou and appreciate you stopping by again
Rebecca S on 10 May 2019 at 11:12 am

Wow what an amazing background!! Love the colours you have used as well.
- Rochelle on 11 May 2019 at 11:31 pm
  
  Thanks Rebecca
Maree McIntosh on 12 May 2019 at 1:19 pm

wow love this card and how you have made it.
Siobhan Fitzsimmons on 12 May 2019 at 10:00 pm

This is divine, Rochelle. I love how you’ve put all the elements together but that background really is a thing of beauty.
Monique Fielder on 16 May 2019 at 6:48 pm

I love the background you have created for your card, and the other elements are just perfect.
Jo Weedon on 19 May 2019 at 4:40 pm

Your card has a real exotic flavour to it, very clever!! I love how it all comes together, especially the wash!! Love it!!
Kelly Kent on 25 May 2019 at 11:09 pm

Love, love, love the colours & textures Rochelle. Great card! Kelly x