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Hello Stampers! Today we'd like to celebrate the 4th birthday of Topflight Stamps, one of our fabulous stockists in USA! To celebrate, we've teamed up with some great designers to showcase birthday cards using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us and see all the beautiful talent from this group of amazing designers! There's prizes too, so be sure to check out all the details below! If you're on the hop already, you should have arrived here from Autumn Clark's blog. If this is your first stop on the hop, we've linked all the blogs below so you can start from the beginning!
Donna, the owner of Topflight Stamps has become a wonderful friend to us here at Darkroom Door. We are so thrilled Topflight Stamps are celebrating their 4th birthday and I've had a lot of fun creating these cards to celebrate! The stamps used on these cards are all available at Topflight Stamps too. Go shopping for Darkroom Door stamps on their website here!
Instructions:
1. Adhere a strip of washi tape down the left side of a folded white card base. I have used AALL & Create Washi Tape in these cards, however you could use any type of washi tape that fits the theme and colour palette of your cards.
2. Stamp two postmarks from the Global Postmarks Stamp Set on the right side of the card using Archival Jet Black Ink Pad.
3. Trim kraft cardstock to 110mm x 85mm. Swipe Dina Wakley Buff Paint over the kraft cardstock, leaving the edges organic so you can see the brushstrokes. Allow to dry before stamping either the Cupcake, Candles or glasses over the top using Archival Jet Black Ink Pad.
4. Ink the edges of the kraft cardstock using the Archival Jet Black Ink Pad.
5. Adhere the panels to the front of the cards with foam adhesive to give them some dimension.
6. Stamp the Celebrate Sentiment Stamp onto black cardstock with Distress Embossing Ink and emboss with White Embossing Powder. Trim the sentiments you would like to use and adhere to the cards with double sided tape.
I have created a video to show you the entire process of making these cards. You can watch it here:
To see all the other projects in the blog hop, follow along here and if you get lost you can always start at the Topflight Stamp Blog!
GIVEAWAY DETAILS
Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving one lucky winner a $100 Gift Certificate to the store. But wait, there is more, each stop on the hop has an additional $25 Gift Certificate up for grabs for some lucky commenter. For a chance to win, make sure to visit every stop on the hop and leave a comment by March 29th 11:59 EST. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on March 31st. Good Luck!
Thanks again for hopping along with us! We all hope you have enjoyed the inspiration!! Now it's time to get stamping! :)
Rachel
Awesome cards
Terri Browning-Brigham on 3 April 2022
I love the simple design -- your creative flair is strong-- the bit of washi really makes the image pop
Blog hop cards
Denise Bryant on 30 March 2022
Great set of cards! I love the images and the washi tape borders! Awesome cupcake, candles and bubbly!
Awesome!
Sandhya on 30 March 2022
Gorgeous cards! Love the creations on kraft.
Love these
Ericka Strange on 12 April 2021
Love these neutral cards and the use of the washi tape! So pretty and fun!
luscious cupcake
Bette on 31 March 2021
The tall candles are something but that cupcake and all the buttercream icing I'm imagining.... what a wonderful way to celebrate 4 yrs of stamping around the world. TOPFLIGHT you take the cupcake in stamps!
Topflight Birthday Hop
Laurie F Helgason on 30 March 2021
Hello, Love your cards and the stamps you used. The focus is on the stamps.
Classy
Chark on 30 March 2021
Love the timeless look of these!
Great birthday cards!
Beverly Jordan on 29 March 2021
Love how you made this monochromatic but I really love the one with the slight bit of turquoise on the bg! It added some punch to the candle image especially!! Great cards and love what you have done!
Happy birthday Topflightstamps!
Jes on 29 March 2021
I love the neutral colors!! They made gorgeous cards
TF Hop
Scraporcraft on 29 March 2021
I like the combination for the backgrounds. Great use of the color.
Beautiful Cards!
lee on 29 March 2021
I love your style of cards! Especially that they are good for men and ladies!
So cool!
Brenda Becknell on 28 March 2021
Love the stamping over the white paint on Kraft!
Great Tips!
Mary Herman on 28 March 2021
Yes, Rachel, sometimes the card that arrives different from the rest is the STANDOUT! I have been planning on using kraft card for my cards, but then I have not and went back to the white. Now, after seeing your celebration cards I want to try the kraft even more! Your tip on stamping the sentiment with one of the colors used in the washi tape to bring the emphasis back to the black and white is one I will remember on my next cards! My washi tape collection hasn't been getting much use lately, but now you have inspired me with your tip and I will go upstairs to my craft room and see what colors of embossing powder I need to buy to match some of those tapes I have for Easter! I love that tape with the black and white circles!!!
Super Card Trio
Tammy P on 28 March 2021
I love these cards! The neutral palette which concentrates on the focal image is fantastic. The simple strip of washi balanced by the postmark stamps is so effective! Simply fabulous!
Hop comment
Dee Earnshaw on 28 March 2021
wonderful cards - love the simplicity of them
Lightening middle cool
Sharon L Gullikson on 27 March 2021
I like how you lightened the middle to make the stamped images stand out beautifully. Nice idea.
Love THese!
karen bearse on 27 March 2021
These are so impactful and yet serene! I love them & I am the color girl!!
Happy birthday!
Rose Johnson on 26 March 2021
such great stamps!!
Happy birthday
Martha on 26 March 2021
I love the brown and black combo! These cards are striking!
Card Trio
Marian on 26 March 2021
Thank you for sharing this awesome trio of cards! I love that they could work for guys or girls!
Trio of cards
Reddirtcrafter on 26 March 2021
Great tutorial clip showing process Rachel and lovely nuetral colour palette on these lovely cards. The postmarks are a wonderful addition to the washi tape background.
Topflight's 4th birthday!
Denise Bryant on 26 March 2021
Great cards for the hop! Love the stamps you used and the color combos!
Happy Birthday to Top Flight Stamps!!!
Patricia Boyd on 26 March 2021
Ahhh...back to my comfort zone of neutral colors!!! Love the strip of washi tape down the back for added interest! Great cards! Thanks for posting!
Thanks
Cary on 26 March 2021
Thank you. I love your stamps and the simplicity of the card designs you shared today.
Wonderful cards
Joyce A Verdon on 26 March 2021
Loving the simplistic yet detailed feel of these cards, from color palette to techniques used. The designs are just awesome!
TF hop
Connie K Mercer on 26 March 2021
So clever!! I love the muted, distressed look. You nailed it!! Beautifully created :):)
Fabulous!
SewPaperPaint on 26 March 2021
Rachel, it's such a delight to have you join us for the hop. I adore your stamps and your personal style. These are such inspiring makes and I love how you showcased different stamps with the base design. Big hugs to you from the USA, Autumn
sophisticated cards
Nancy Gray on 26 March 2021
Love these cards! Great to have on hand for multiple occasions and unisex too.
Kraft
Bonnie McClure on 26 March 2021
I never tire of seeing kraft and your mixed media is thrilling.
Simplicity
Rhonda on 26 March 2021
Love the simplicity of these cards! The colors are magnificent! Good job!
Happy birthday Topflight!
Dina Kowal on 26 March 2021
Ohhh, I love these variations on a theme - these would be so simple to mass produce and still keep each one unique. Brilliant!
First visit - now a subscriber!
Deb on 25 March 2021
Your work is lovely. Thank you for sharing!
Cards
Ellen B on 25 March 2021
really like your stamps. Thanks for sharing these great card ideas!
4th Birthday Celebration Cards
Cindy on 25 March 2021
Awesome Cards! Simple but so much to look at. Love the white card with the washi tape idea. Great cards for guys! Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful!
Victoria Banaszak on 25 March 2021
I love your cards. The colors are so great and muted but grungy.
Wonderful cards!
Catherine L on 25 March 2021
What wonderful birthday cards! I love the bit of buff paint behind the stamps. I'm looking forward to adding some of your stamps to my collection!
Happy Birthday TopFlight!
Anita Nobile on 25 March 2021
Great cards - I see several Darkroom Door stamps already on my wishlist as well as those washi tapes used on your cards! Love being able to find Darkroom Door at TopFlight...win-win!
Love your stamps!
Laura P on 25 March 2021
I've loved your stamps for years and picked up a few over time, so was thrilled when Donna started carrying your line. I love all 3 of these cards! From Laura P, in case it shows up as unknown
Love Darkroom Door stamps
Vicki Kroll on 25 March 2021
Great background for highlighting the cupcake, candles, and wine glasses. Love the colors.
Great cards
Valerie on 25 March 2021
Love these cards, love fantastic but maybe quick to make! Unique.
Thank you.
A.R. on 25 March 2021
Hi Rachel Thank you for sharing
Birthday Hop
Lisa Hoel on 25 March 2021
I'm a big fan of your stamps! =) We appreciate you joining us for the Topflight Hop and I LOVE your neutral cards you made.