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July 5, 2011 •

Giving away this NEW AWESOME set of stamps from Penny Black

Hello Friends, I hope you all had a nice weekend and my American friends I hope you had a bang of a 4th of July. Today I am so excited to show you this transparent set from Penny Black. If you were a “Penny Black Club Member” you have already seen this stamp set. If you don’t want to miss our NEXT exclusive sneak peek you can sign up here and you won’t miss a thing.
 Surf's UP
This Penny Black NEW transparent set is called “Fun in the Sun” and I think it’s soooo adorable. 
The list to add your name to win this set is further down the post…after my card details .

Sorry to throw you a link and most of you already have seen how I create these backgrounds but, if you haven’t go here for a look. These waves were really easy. Just cut a wavy piece of paper and distress away.

I used Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Faded Jeans and Chipped Sapphire. After your first layer flip the paper over for the second color and repeat. Make sense???
When dry cut some of the layers apart so you can stagger them like this.
Surf's UP
For the last layer I added a double layer of dimensional foam.

This is how they look when you cut them apart. Distress your edges to finish them edge off nicely.

Stamp, color and cut your image. I used Glossy Accents on all of the beach accessories. This how I figure what layout will work for me. šŸ™‚

Surf's UP

YOU MUST PUT YOUR  NAME ON THE INLINKZ LIST  TO WIN THIS TRANSPARENT SET. WINNER WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SELECTED RANDOMLY FROM INLINKZ NEXT WEEK .

I can’t wait for you to see the new PB Christmas stamps…oh my they are amazing. Thanks for stopping. Hugs, Kathy
P.S. I have photos of Copic storage but, posting will have to wait..so sorry but, I have so many deadlines now šŸ™ Thanks for your patience.

SUPPLIES: The new summer stamps are just hitting the stores any day. 

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Comments

  1. Jamie says

    July 5, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    wow.. i absolutely love the way you did this background on this card.. i will def have to give it a try.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

  2. Cathy Fong says

    July 5, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    woooww!! adorable card.perfect coloring on background. i wanna try this. ^^ i really love all mimis!!!

  3. Rachel says

    July 5, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    I really appreciate the step by step instructions with pictures. I only have a few Distress Ink pads, but seeing these types of projects makes me want to purchase a few more!

    The stamp set is so cute! I’m so used to Penny Black being the company that makes the cute animals (I have one of those sets). I always forget that they make other cute kid images too!

  4. Karen says

    July 5, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    Such a fun and colorful card. I would have to say my favorite is the one you showcased. I love the ducky inner tube, so cute.

  5. Eve says

    July 5, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    what a sweet card!! Luv those waves you created, Kathy! šŸ™‚

  6. paula says

    July 5, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    What a stunner of a card Kathy :D. I love seeing how you put this card together. Makes me want to give it a go xoxoxoxoxo

  7. Latrice says

    July 5, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    Love, love, love! That one with the floatie is so adorable. I love this set seriously.

  8. Larisa says

    July 5, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    Very beauitoful card! I got an idea how to make the background. Thanks! I have not ane PennyBlack stamps at me, but I have a dream about. Thanks for the chance!
    hugs. Larisa. xx

  9. Paula says

    July 5, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    Fantastic instructions & dimension on this, that edging is incredible & the attention to detail second to none. Take care of yourself with all the deadlines – you give so much & I have huge encouragement from your work.
    The variety amongst Penny Black images is so versatile it is difficult to choose from amongst them – each is a favourite in turn & I have phases of working with different images. Thanks for an opportunity of working with this set.
    Paula (PEP)

  10. Brenda says

    July 5, 2011 at 11:32 pm

    What an awesome card Kathy and thank you for the explanation on how you made the waves! I love the girl in the rubber duckie but I also really love the sun! Thanks for a chance to win this awesome set, you are too kind!

  11. Neha Jain says

    July 5, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    very lovely….i loved the 3D effect most

  12. Hlora says

    July 5, 2011 at 11:56 pm

    Very joyful and bright card!

  13. Chunyuan says

    July 6, 2011 at 12:43 am

    Great card. Love the way you did the waves. I have to try it. Thanks for the chance to win.

  14. Dawn says

    July 6, 2011 at 1:07 am

    awesome Kathy. I love the little surfer girl… can just picture glossy accents on the heart glasses…

  15. Dawn says

    July 6, 2011 at 1:07 am

    awesome Kathy. I love the little surfer girl… can just picture glossy accents on the heart glasses…

  16. Sarpreet says

    July 6, 2011 at 1:52 am

    wow! such a gorgeous card and great use of your distess inks. I love the set. I think my favourite is the mimi with the surfer board. So much so when I saw the sneak peak, i created two card bases with Basic Grey Lauderdale paper, and I am now just waiting for the stamps to arrive at my shop. I never win anything, love your card.

  17. donna mikasa says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:10 am

    Hey Kath! I think this fun set is called “Fun in the Sun”. It looks like a must have for summer stamping! Love your tutorial–such fab ink distressing!

  18. Patricia says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:18 am

    Super cute card I love it Kathy thanks for the tutorial =P

  19. Manasa says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:22 am

    Love the layers and this set is so super gorgeous….Love it !

  20. angelique (anlou) says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:27 am

    hiya sweetie
    thank you so much for the chance to win this cute tilda
    thanks for sharing how you made your card, it’s so lovely
    have a great day sweetie
    hugs angelique

  21. Moni says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:39 am

    Thanks for the tutorial and for the chance to win gorgeous card, love it. Want to win it. hugs,moni

  22. Jay Gee says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:50 am

    Your tutorials are amazing and very clear. Thank you šŸ™‚

  23. Lola Azul says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:51 am

    Thanks for everything you publish in your blog. For me it’s a great inspitation!!

  24. Suzie Q says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:57 am

    Hi Kathy,
    thank you for the chance to win this super cute set, my favourite would have to be the one on the sunbed and cocktail in hand – my idea of a holiday rofl!!!
    oh yes and book in the other! x
    have a great day
    hugs
    Suzie qx
    can’t wait to try your tutorial x

  25. Tejal says

    July 6, 2011 at 3:24 am

    I love how beautiful the background looks!! simply stunning..and the glossy accents…its superb!! thanks for giving away some of your most fav things~~

  26. Irene says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:11 am

    Thank you soooooooo much for sharing your wonderful skills with us and giving us the chance to win these cute stamps!!!!

    Gr. Irene

  27. cutiephinphin says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:12 am

    I absolutely just love your card!!!!!! Thanks for showing how you did the wave.

    And thanks for having the giveaway. It’s such a cute and lovely stamp set. I’ll go for the one with the duckie float.

  28. Julye says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:59 am

    These are all so cute but I think if I had to choose one it would be the surfer as I love her super cute heart sunglasses. Thanks for the chance to win.

  29. Sandra Berlinski says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:36 am

    Fabulous card and tutorial – thanks for sharing.

  30. walchowDesign says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:40 am

    Absolutely beautiful, Kathy! Love how you distress those waves – just amazing!

  31. Andrea6760 says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:59 am

    Hi Kathy,

    Im not sure if you could hear me yelling “Pick Me Please!!” but I adore Mimi and this set is so adorable.

    Your card is incredible as usual and I am definitely going to steal the layered waves idea..its so cute!

    Oh my…Now Im excited to see the Christmas line too! If you are excited then its going to be incredible Im sure!!

    Thanks again for giving me more inspiration and for the generoous giveaway.
    *Hugs*
    ~Andrea

  32. Pam says

    July 6, 2011 at 6:02 am

    Gorgeous! Thanks so much for all the tips. Can’t wait to try this one!

  33. Toni K says

    July 6, 2011 at 6:06 am

    This set is so cute, and so is your card! Love the way you did the water.

  34. Jeanette Marchand says

    July 6, 2011 at 6:52 am

    Wonderful card, Kathy. The stamp you used is my favourite for the new set. I love this stamp set and the new mimi the mermaid. I got the PB email a few weeks ago – about pre-ordering – but none of the stores I buy from have been able to find anything out about these new stamps. Thanks for the chance to win the stamp set!!

  35. Anonymous says

    July 6, 2011 at 6:56 am

    What an adorable set and card. Thanks for the chnce to win

  36. Steph says

    July 6, 2011 at 6:57 am

    What fabbie inspiration! I love how you’ve done the waves, they look amazing! Thanks for the chance to win! x

  37. mcever4 says

    July 6, 2011 at 7:06 am

    Such a cute card! The detailed instructions were great! Those stamps are just adorable! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

    Robin
    mcever4 at bellsouth dot net

  38. Merry says

    July 6, 2011 at 7:39 am

    Thanks for the wonderful tutorial….such terrific colours and love how you added the touch of glossy accents. Thanks for the chance to win this set. I must say my favourite is the image you used with the duck swim ring.

  39. Jennifer Roach says

    July 6, 2011 at 7:46 am

    This is a gorgeous card. I *heart* that new set šŸ™‚

  40. Deirdre says

    July 6, 2011 at 8:00 am

    Kathy – amazing card. Love everything water related… sailing, surfing so this set is a huge hit! Woohoo! Conor is doing a sailing course for the next two weeks so it’s all about the water (and let’s not even talk about the continuous rain!). Hugs to you.

  41. SuZeQ says

    July 6, 2011 at 8:05 am

    thanks so much for telling how to make the waves – genius!

  42. Marie Moore says

    July 6, 2011 at 8:37 am

    Kathy, I love your Surf’s Up card.
    Your techniques and your coloring are amazing as usual. I can’t wait to get the new stamps set and try your techniques myself!

  43. Chelle says

    July 6, 2011 at 9:05 am

    So cool. Love the look. I think I love the sunbathing beauty the best.

  44. Lana says

    July 6, 2011 at 9:18 am

    This is a must have set! I love all of the girls, but I guess if I had to pick just one, it would be the ducky innertube one! Thank you for the chance to win! Woohoo!

  45. Kelly Massman says

    July 6, 2011 at 9:19 am

    Love the waves on your fantastic card!

  46. BabyBokChoy says

    July 6, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Hey you, queen of inking and coloring!!! I’m gonna miss seeing you at CHA but winter, ok?? I owe you dinner yet!!

  47. jenny says

    July 6, 2011 at 11:04 am

    Fabulous card Kathy….love the waves and the new summer stamps are sooooo cute!!

    Cant wait to see the new Christmas range……oooh the anticipation!!

    Jenny xx

  48. Kimberly S. says

    July 6, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Wowzers!!! I absolutely LOOOOVE this card!! You did a FANTASTIC job with the waves! Thank you for sharing the card & tutorial with us….I hope I win!! (fingers crossed!!)

  49. Tetcha Simmer says

    July 6, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Love your card and thanks for sharing your technique, I just bought my first couple of distress ink pads and can’t wait to go home to try it! All of the stamps are adorable but I can already picture the card I am going to make with the girl in the lounge chair!

  50. melania deasy says

    July 6, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    Kathy, thank u for the chance šŸ™‚ I really like your card. Beautiful colouring n design šŸ™‚

  51. Cathy P in AZ says

    July 6, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    I LOVE this cute new stamp set – I already have it on preorder! It’s called Fun in the Sun and I LOVE the Mimi you used with the flippers and life preserver! Your card and techniques are FABULOUS as always, Kathy! I will have to steal your wave technique! TOO DARN CUTE. šŸ™‚

  52. Phyllis Oviatt says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    I love the new stamp by Penny Black.
    Such fun images! Thank you for showing how to use distress inks to make an ocean scene. I will definitely try this one.

  53. Ida says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Super cute card and fabulous tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

  54. Heather Innusa says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    I can not wait to give this wave technique a try! This card is amazing – so cute – and entirely too much fun!!! Wow! I love these stamps!!! My fave is absolutely the one you used – she’s so super cute with her lil floatie! I love it! I have to tell you, your coloring just blows me away. Every. Single. Time. I aspire to be half the coloring genius that you are. WOW!

  55. Maylee says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    what a fun way to make the waves! super sweet set too, thnx for your generosity!

  56. Anonymous says

    July 6, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    This card made me want to go back to California to surf. The ocean colours look beautiful. Maybe I’ll win the set. Almost as good as going back to California.
    Maria V.

  57. Shirley N says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    She is soooo CUTE Kathy! Love your design and tut, just love those waves!

  58. wendee says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    thanks for sharing how to make the waves. Love it.

  59. rcwidow (Linda) says

    July 6, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    love how you did the waves! Thanks for the giveaway.

  60. sharon g says

    July 6, 2011 at 10:45 pm

    I hope that I did it correctly so I can enter the contest…. I’m new to your blog. But I love the stamp that you used. The little girl in the blow up duck is adorable!

  61. Sandra says

    July 6, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    what a fun card!
    Sandra ltb

  62. sunnysideup/doreensng says

    July 7, 2011 at 3:12 am

    Hi Kathy .Love the waves you have created,Love this Mimi with ducky and the flippers…so adorable!I love it!

  63. Linda says

    July 7, 2011 at 4:55 am

    Hi Kathy I love everything about this card it is so bright and vibrant love Linda

  64. Shay says

    July 7, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Super duper adorable card!

  65. Cathy A says

    July 7, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    Don’t enter me in the draw, but I just had to say this card is fab, love how you created the sea!

  66. Gaby Santiago Sayer says

    July 8, 2011 at 3:07 am

    Oops, I may have clicked the submit button twice! I’m sorry, I did not mean to šŸ™
    Anyway, Thank you so much for sharing the pic tutorial! I need to give it a try!

  67. Isha says

    July 8, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Gorgeous card Kathy. Love the step by step. Thanks for giving a chance to win.

  68. stylesplenty says

    July 12, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    thank you for the explanation on how you made the waves and Thank you for a chancevto win.

  69. Babybok says

    July 13, 2011 at 11:30 am

    Thank you for the inspiration you give me. I love your beautiful cards. Thank you for the opportunity to win (stamps are killing my budget).

  70. Yvette says

    August 19, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    a lovely card, thanks for the step by step, it’s very inspiring

  71. Shari says

    July 5, 2013 at 11:51 am

    STUNNING colors. Love how you put this together!

  72. Amy S says

    September 9, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    The waves layer look great. What a neat way. thanks for the chance to win.

  73. Elly Booij says

    March 12, 2015 at 5:53 am

    Absolute adorable stampset.
    Love your card. The waves layering give a very nice look.
    Gr Elly

  74. D says

    December 19, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    Such a cute card. It reminds me of summer fun with my granddaughter. I hope to win the set and make her 2 year old birthday card with it!

  75. Bobbie Castleman says

    May 31, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    Thanks for the step by step tutorial. Love the card!

  76. DANIELLE DUFRESNE says

    June 27, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    So cute!!! I love this. Im going to try this technique on my next card.

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