May 15, 2016

Graciellie Design Winners and Digital Stamp Tutorial

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I am so pleased to share the winners from the April Graciellie Design blog hop today!  A hearty congratulations goes to:
Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards
Gail
K Ritter
Please contact Gracie to claim your prize.

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I have really enjoyed working with the Just Because digital stamp set for this month's release.  Thanks Gracie for inviting me!  You are such a joy to work with and your creativity is contagious!  Gracie has a special sale going on, so don't pass up this opportunity to purchase three sets for $8.50!  Make sure to hop through the designer's blogs for inspiration from all of the newly released sets.

Graciellie Design

Gloria Stengel

Joyce Erb

Karen Letchworth

Autumn

Karen Heins


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I've had several questions about printing digital stamps, so I have created a Google Document that explains how I size and print images in Microsoft Word.  Click HERE to download my Printing Digital Stamps Tips & Tricks Tutorial.

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For today's inspiration, I created a card for you.  I printed the butterfly collage in the center of a square panel (see tutorial for details), then wrinkled it up and inked it with Distress Inks.  Next, I fussy cut layers of the image, which I colored with Inktense watercolor pencils.  Lastly I added a couple of Prima flower dies and some handmade flowers using Tim Holtz dies and punch.  The seams were scrunched to reveal bits of lace I tucked in here and there.  

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35 comments:

Veronique said...

Gorgeous card :)

Lisa said...

Oh wow, Autumn, this is absolutely stunning!! The colors are amazing!! The butterfly looks so gorgeous!! I love the distressed edges and the background...heck, I love everything!! This is spectacular my friend!! And you are so sweet to offer tips, too!! I'm off to download it...so thank you ahead of time!! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Willy said...

Gorgeous, love the bright colors and the details!

Karen said...

This is absolutely stunning, as is everything you create! Inspiration abounds with every visit I make. :o) What a joy to hop along with you this month... Gracie is blessed to have you! Wishing you everything beautiful, Autumn! And thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us at Live & Love Crafts. :o)

Hugs and blessings,
Karen

Glennis F said...

This is so pretty, I am off to check out your tut!

Gail said...

This is so beautiful - I look forward to viewing your video - thanks for sharing!

Mrs.B said...

Pretty card Autumn, butterfly looks wonderful.
Avril x

rachel said...

stunning work autumn - really beautiful layering up in the image - gorgeous 3d effect! Big hugs rachel x

Redanne said...

Congratulations to the winners! Autumn, your card is beautiful, I just love that gorgeous butterfly, you coloured it beautifully! Hugs, Anne xx

Christine said...

Love the bright colors and dimension of the wonderful layered butterfly. Thank you for the document explaining how to use digital stamps. I found it helpful.

Vintagehandmade said...

Amazing work, Autumn! Your card is so beautiful and that 3D butterfly is stunning! What a fabulous coloring! Thank you so much for sharing your tips! Big hugs! Branka xx

Brenda Brown said...

Beautiful work Autumn, love the stunning colours and creative design xxx

brenda said...

Loving the colours on this creation Autumn, all very summery and welcoming.

B x

Curls N Twirls said...

Wow . Congratulations to the winners.
Such a lovely card ,Autumn !!
The tutorial was very clear and precise. Thanks for it :)
Hugs,
Remya

Marjan said...

Back again from ou three week vacation and loving your creation, so beautiful!

Marty F said...

Hi Autumn, I'm trying to play catch up on what I've missed since the end of last month...this is stunning! You always do a great job with layering and your flowers are perfect! Love the colors, also :-)

sarascloset said...

Congratulations to the winners! Thank you, Autumn for sharing your tips on digital images, but will bookmark for later when I have my computer updated.

Stunning card--love those images and how you colored it and designed your card! Hugs!

sarascloset said...

Congratulations to the winners! Thank you, Autumn for sharing your tips on digital images, but will bookmark for later when I have my computer updated.

Stunning card--love those images and how you colored it and designed your card! Hugs!

Mimi said...

Very vibrant! My eye was repeatedly drawn to the pops of lilac... Well done! I've tried, and I see the efficiency of it, but I'm not a huge colorer... Maybe someday. If anyone could make me want to, it'd be you wut the Gracielle images!

Pamellia said...

GORGEOUS!!! Boy, I sure do love how bold and beautiful this one is Autumn! Wonderful work with the digital images, stunning! hugs :)

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Stunning project. Love that you game the image dimension with the extra butterfly. TFS

Ammaris Art said...

Another fabulous creation, Autumn. I love everything about it :)

NanaConnie said...

Absolutely spectacular, Autumn! Love your coloring. Thanks so much for joining in our "Thinking of You" challenge at Tuesday Throwdown this week and good luck in the draw.
NanaConnie

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Gorgeous Autumn. Love the bold colours and the stamp has beautiful detail. Happy crafty week, Angela x

nwilliams6 said...

Autumn, this is AMAZING! Love the colors - really cool, and super beautiful. Great image and layout too. Wow. Hugz

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh Autumn this is beautiful - my favourite colours and a beautiful image wonderfully showcased.
Blessings
Maxine

MaryH said...

Absolutely stunning use of this gorgeous blue butterfly on the beautiful card. Congrats to the winners, one of whom is my pal Shaz! Very talented card designer, and how wonderful that she was a winner! TFS & Hugs.

Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith said...

A wonderful way of using digital stamps and turn them into a 3D masterpiece! That teal/turquoise is to die for!

DistinctiveLMNts said...

Wow! Stunning piece! Thank you for joining us at TTPH challenge.
Lisa(DT)

Helen Gullett said...

WOW... stunning project, Autumn, especially with digital stamp. Your art is always beautiful. The layering work is fabulous.

Pawsitively Creative said...

That butterfly captures my eye and then some! Gorgeous design and details. The blues and purples go so well together! Wonderful work with the digi's! I could learn a lot from you about working with digi's! Have an awesome sauce day! Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki

Sue said...

Wow this is stunning, I love your shabby chicness xx

Jinny Newlin said...

Wow! This is absolutely stunning, Autumn! LOVE your color choices to bits and pieces, and your background work sets a perfect stage for that layered butterfly! GORGEOUS!

Arianna Barbara said...

Wow!!! Absolutely stunning!!!! Great stamp set and I'm definitely in love for the colours!!!

Cocofolies said...

Hi Autumn, at laaaaaaaaaaaast I can pay you a visit, it's so long that I want to do it.
Sorry to not come more often, I know you are an absolutely lovely person... Moreover, your works are all so gorgeous!
This card and bright colored butterfly and leaves, so wonderfully layered, are totally exquisite!!!!
Thank you for the document explaining how to use digital stamps. I found it really helpful, I'm not too much a 'digi' girl but I know that from time to time, I will have no other choice if I want specific stamps or get some... So let's try one day, maybe easily thanks to you! :-)
Hugs xxx

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