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Hey there stampy people! Did you get the memo? There is a new stamping class in town and I’m going to be giving away two…that’s right…TWO spots.
First  – here’s a little info on the class:
 Stretch Your Stamps! This class shares techniques and tips for getting the most from many different stamp styles. Each day of class focuses on a certain type of stamp – background, collage, borders, etc – and shows 5 cards (and 2 videos) using them creatively. With 50+ card ideas and 20+ videos, you will be sure to look at your stamps in a whole new light.

In addition to the teachers Kristina Werner and Jennifer McGuire, there are lots of fabulous guests and special appearances from stamp designers themselves, including Tim Holtz, Ali Edwards, Kim Hughes and Claudine Hellmuth.

Class runs from July 9 – 23. Hope to see you there! Head HERE for more information.
So…last night as I sat up hanging out with Blanche, Dorothy, Sophia and Rose (yep – I love me some Golden Girls and I’m not afraid to say it!) I decided to create a few cards in the spirit of “stretching your stamps.”
Here’s what I came up with…and if you keep scrolling, I’ve got a little something extra to share:-)
If you’d like to be eligible to win one of two spots in the upcoming Stretch Your Stamps class – just leave a comment on this post. You’ll have until Sunday, June 24 at 11:59pm to leave your comment. I’ll announce the winners next week.
Thanks for stopping by!

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115 thoughts on “Masking with Vellum: Offset Stripes …and a giveaway!!

  1. Awesome use of your stamps!! Love the colors you chose–so pretty!! Thanks for the video–enjoyed it very much! I LOVE learning of ways other ways to stretch any of your crafting supplies… That’s real creativity! (;

  2. So simple yet so eye-catching! Love the cards. Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot in a class that sounds uber fabulous. I mean, really, who couldn’t use a little help in stretching their stamps? 🙂

  3. Amber what a fantastic technique. I think your stamping is so straight, something I struggle with. Your cards are fantastic and the offset stripes are so cool. Thank you for the chance to win a spot in Stretch Your Stamps.

  4. What a great way to do CAS cards Amber! I sure love to win one of those spots, for the online class, thanks for the chance to win!
    Have a lovely day!
    Liz
    unikebyyes{ at} yahoo { dot } com

  5. Amber – I love your style. I am so looking forward to the stretch your stamps class. I have learned so much from the other online card classes I have taken, clean and simple was my fave!
    Thanks for the chance to win.

  6. Love these cards Amber! They are so fun! Thanks so much for showing us your technique with the vellum in the video…very helpful. Gotta try this 🙂 Thanks also for the chance to win a spot in the class…crossing my fingers!!!

  7. Those offset stripes are the bomb! So easy, yet so striking for a quick card creation! Thanks for the inspiration! And would LOVE a chance at winning a class spot!

  8. Your cards are adorable!!! I love how your staggered the stripes and colors! That is too funny, Golden Girls! I bet I have seen every episode from back in the day…they take place in your town, right? I think the Stretch Your Stamps class really looks like a good one, I’d love to win a spot! Thanks for the chance!

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