Colorado Craft Company | Cardmaking with Big & Bold Stamps. Video + Giveaways (Now Closed)
Hello! Today I have something very special to share with all of you and I also have a giveaway to thank you for being my loyal subscribers and viewers. There are actually 3 giveaways sponsored by Colorado Craft Company.
Colorado Craft Company is a newer stamp company. I have shared a video and several projects with their products back in July 2019 and I had an absolute blast creating with their stamps. What I love most about their designs is their huge size. The images, especially in their Big & Bold line, are very large and easily take center stage on an A2 card and can readily be used on larger projects.
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I have 4 cards to share with you all featuring their new Big & Bold stamp set – Love’s Kiss, this is a new design for January 2020. There are 3 new Big & Bold stamp sets and several other sets releasing this month – you can see all new designs HERE.
These sets are available exclusively at Simon Says Stamp for the first 2 days after the launch, so January 3rd and January 4th, and after that, on January 5th they will also become available on the Colorado Craft Company’s website.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Watch my video tutorial below or on Youtube to learn how I made the cards I’m sharing today.
BIG & BOLD SETS BY COLORADO CRAFT COMPANY
These stamp sets do have a bit of a higher price point, but they are larger in size and are very practical for those who like to color. Each of the Big & Bold sets features one large size image that easily takes up the entire space of an A2 card and the stamp sets also have a number of coordinating sentiments done in various styles to complement the image.
Because of the size of these images, you have the freedom to really go to town with your favorite coloring mediums and add as many details as you like. You also have a lot of room to dress up your cards with additional mediums and add in more detail with a white pen for example, or glossy accents. If you are not into coloring, the Love’s Kiss is perfect for you as all you need is a couple of ink pads and some embossing powder and you’ve got yourself a classy card for a girlfriend or Valentine’s Day.
CARD DETAILS
I love makeup and when I saw the Love’s Kiss stamp set I got very excited because I knew I would be able to experiment with my ink pads in a different way, in a way as if I was to do my lips.
When you do your lip you’d usually use a pencil to line the lip and the pencil typically is the same color as your lipstick or a shade darker. Sometimes you can also add a bit of lighter lipstick color to the center of the lip or add some gloss on top if you’d like a shiny, glossy lip. With all of this in mind, I looked through my stash to find the best supplies I could use to create a realistic-looking lip on paper.
The first thing that came to mind was ombre ink pads from Hero Arts. They have 3 colors of ink in them – a light, a medium and a dark and work really well with solid images such as these lips. The darkest color would be used around the edge of the lip, the outside edge and the lightest color on the inside.
It is very helpful to use a stamping tool such as MISTI or similar as it will allow you to double or even triple stamp your image in the exact same spot. I used Red ombre for the red lip, Pink ombre for the pink lip, Purple ombre for the purple and Peach for the peach one.
I wanted the lips to appear shiny, glossy and I wanted them to be slightly raised above the background. I was able to achieve this with the help of embossing powder, clear embossing powder.
As with applying the color, I’ve applied the embossing powder, or the gloss, several times to have more shine on the lips. Best to use regular clear embossing powder, not detailed embossing powder as this image is not detailed, it actually needs a chunkier powder for better coverage. Repeat adding gloss 2 to 4 times and heat set the powder each time with your heat tool. The lips will become more and more dimensional with each layer.
The Love’s Kiss stamp set comes with several sentiments, I picked one that reads “A Good Kiss is Worth Another” by Marylin Monroe and stamped it in black ink just below the lips. There’s also a little beauty mark in the stamp set, and I stamped one in Vintage Sepia ink above the lips for some added interest.
If you don’t have these ombre ink pads, you can achieve a similar look using your regular ink pads and just do some layered inking. Watch my video for the how-to.
I trimmed the panels to 4 x 5 1/4” and foam mounted them to A2 white side folding card bases to finish my cards.
GIVEAWAY (NOW CLOSED)
Now let’s talk giveaway! I have 3 sets of all 4 stamp sets to give way to 3 of you. So 3 people can will, each will receive 4 new stamp sets.
To enter the giveaway, subscribe to my blog newsletter, you can do so HERE and comment below letting me know your favorite lip color.
I’ll pick winners on Jan 6th or 7th and will email you if you’ve won.
Winners are Jeana Riehl, Archisha Mukherjee, R. Renee MCCOY. Winners have been contacted (if you don’t see an email from me, please check your SPAM folder). Congratulations!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Colorado Craft Company Big and Bold Love’s Kiss Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Ombre Light Ruby to Royal Red Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ombre Pink To Red Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ombre Hydrangea Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ombre Light to Dark Peach Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Vintage Sepia Ink Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
Corinne Thomson
January 4, 2020I love the red lips in the Colorado Stamps. That’s my favorite color. Thanks for sharing your tips! You’re always inspiring!
aleviogom@gmail.com
January 4, 2020Love purple lips¡¡¡¡
Karolin
January 4, 2020Hello Yana,
Nice work!
I like the bold, simple and artistic design of these stamps. Reminded me of Andy Warhol’s work!
I myself wear different shades of red lipsticks almost every day. So I would have to say the red one is my favorite.
Many thanks for sharing,
Karolin
Mamadar
January 4, 2020I love their expression of art especially in the lips…you as always do an amazing job with your cards and videos…thank you!
Alecia
January 4, 2020This is AMAZING!!!
I adore The Red Lips, even though I dont personally wear red!!
Sherri
January 4, 2020Red, definitely red! These cards are gorgeous!
Nancy Thorn
January 4, 2020Love the red lips. I have been looking for a stamp with a great lip design. This is perfect!!!!!
hellerlittle
January 5, 2020I am thrilled with this stamp and how you used it.
I would actually prefer more nude tones but since you have not used these I use purple, whereby the red is of course extremely attractive.
a really great video and a great guide, I think I will be faithful to you and continue to follow what you show us in 2020.
CU hellerlittle
Elvia Sanabria
January 4, 2020Really impressed by the size AMD look of these stamp sets, excited to see more from Colorado Stamp Co. As for my lips, I prefer a berry color.
VICKIE WOODING
January 4, 2020I like the red lips and the mole was extra special. I like how you showed us 2 different techniques based on the ink pads in our supply to achieve the same look. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Sherry Ross
January 4, 2020I loved them all, but the red lips are my favorite. Thanks for sharing your talents and card making processes with us. I enjoy your videos very much.
Cheryl Shick
January 4, 2020I live your dark red lip card but on me I prefer something a little more Mauvy. The cards turned out awesome and would be great for Valentine’s Day!
Leslie Birdsall
January 4, 2020Your cards are stunning! So new and fresh looking. I love the red lips in the stamped cards! So realistic looking… however they a
L look fabulous!
Denise Pichardo
January 4, 2020Love the purple lips!!
Diana Arcila
January 4, 2020I love the purple lips with the ombre hydrangea ink pad. The design is classic but simple to achieve. Beautiful
Lori Kalmeyer
January 4, 2020Love learning from your videos. Favorite lipstick color – cranberry or reds in a blue tone. I really love pink but I’m too pale to pull it off. Happy New Year!
Marcia L Rollins
January 4, 2020I love vivid on other women but I prefer peachy or blush on me.
JeaLli Christensen
January 4, 2020I love the lips. Thank you so much for sharing your technique. I always love to learn new ways to do things and appreciate your willingness to share!
LaSonya Burger
January 4, 2020My favorite lip color is pink to red. Thank you for the beautiful cards. Good luck to everyone!
Debbie Mascot
January 4, 2020I love the red lips!
joan howard
January 4, 2020Love all your videos, Yana! My favorite color for the lips is Coral. Thanks for a chance to win!
Dinorah
January 4, 2020My favorite lip color is a neutral pinkish-mocha color. Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous giveaway! Love that lip stamp set so much!
Helene Bourque
January 4, 2020Hi! I really love the oversized images, as it forces me to try to make a simple but stunning card. These new stamps are no exception! As for which colour of lips I prefer, I would say it is the red coloured one. Thank you for sharing your awesome talent and having this great giveaway! Wishing you a very happy New Year, May your dreams come true!
Monica Santa Cruz
January 5, 2020While all of them are beautiful, my favorite are the red ombre lips! I believe Marilyn Monroe, also a Gemini like me, would❤❤❤ agree ❤❤❤ that red lips were her ❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤signature color. I ❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤really love the clear ❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤embossing you added to ❤❤❤❤❤ make them look glossy. Wow! ❤❤❤ What a statement card…I cannot wait to ❤experiment and make several cards with that big, fat kiss on them! Well done!
mary tollakson
January 4, 2020My favorite lips are the red ones. Love all of your videos!
Cindy Abril
January 4, 2020Beautiful cards! I love the purple lip color one!
Tasha Mallett
January 4, 2020Omg I love their big and bold stamps, I just recently discovered them the end of last year!
All the colors you did were awesome and although I love red I’d have to choose pink as my favorite lip color. Coral and my second choice! Tfs I can’t wait to get my hands on a set.
Cynthia SM
January 4, 2020The deep red lips were pretty but I like the purple lips best.
Kathyann Johnson
January 4, 2020Hi I am in love with all your cards and the combinations of colors are very beautiful but the purple one is my favorite .
Sandi
January 4, 2020Ooooh! This is so fun! I love the deep red. And I’m loving these sets!
Cheri
January 4, 2020Yana – your cards are fantastic – just LOVE them! A fantastic CAS look with jazz! Any typical lip-color would work, & even maybe some not-so-typical colors. I tend to wear soft reds to pinks – but everyone notices a woman with bright red lips! All four of these new stamp sets from Colorado Craft Co. are wonderful!
JoAnn Girimonte
January 4, 2020I love the large design of these stamps. They are absolutely gorgeous. My favorite is the purple ombre ink. Thank you for sharing, and a chance to win
Traci Lord
January 4, 2020These stamps are so fun & unique! Loving the lips! Tfs & a chance to win this Fabulous prize package! ❤
Lynn O'Sullivan
January 4, 2020Definitely the red lips. They fit the Marilyn Monroe sentiment best to me.
Darlene Desario
January 4, 2020The red was my favorite with the card lips, however they all turned out great. Thank you for inspiring and teaching all of your great tricks and tips.
Linda Sanchez
January 4, 2020I was browsing Instagram and found you through Colorado Stamps. Love your Cards. My fav was the Hydrangea Purple Lips
Patricia Macalpine
January 4, 2020I love red lipstick
Lisa Dantonio
January 4, 2020Yana, I love the RED lips the best! They look so classic but all of the colors you created are beautiful. And, what a genius way to create “gloss” on the lips. Pretty awesome! Happy New Year. ; )
SarahC
January 4, 2020Love this and like them all. Valentines I’d use red, summertime I’m a pink or peach girl and on wild days I might try purple. If I’m really wild I’d go for teal lipstick. Love gloss or sparkles on everything. Thanks so much for sharing your tips.
Cassie L
January 4, 2020I love a nude or slightly darker than nude shade of lipstick…or a nice light dusty rose.
Mary Moisan
January 4, 2020I’m already an email subscriber 🙂 I LOVE the purple lips, but there is just something magical about a true red lipstick. If I don’t win that lip stamp, I will be getting it along w/the ice cream cone one. thanks for the giveaway!
Joyce Kontos
January 4, 2020The RED lips are beautiful !!!!
Delia Fierro
January 4, 2020I love the RED lips, those are my favorite! Thank you for sharing.
Kitty Stribling
January 4, 2020I love the pink! Great video
Lorna
January 5, 2020I love the pink lips. Great stamp set!
Anissa McMahon
January 5, 2020I really liked the purple lips… and my second choice have been the hot pink lips cards…
Juilien
January 5, 2020I love the purple lips. All of the lip cards look very pretty. Thank you for the chance to win.
Ann Ricks
January 5, 2020I am crazy about the red lips. I love wearing lipstick and this stamp set is just fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win.
Sunita
January 5, 2020Love the way you stamped the cards using red and pink !! It could have looked not so good if not stamped so elegantly ….exactly the way a red lipstick can look gorgeous vs tardy if not used properly !!
Live the stamp sets as well for the size and design !
Heidi
January 5, 2020I love the pink lips. Pink is my signature color. I love a pretty pink lip. Love your tutorials. You are an inspiration.
Tracy
January 5, 2020Beautiful cards Yana! I’m a pink girl, so pink it is.
Anna Marie Ortiz
January 5, 2020I’m so glad I ran into your video. I love the big bold stamps. Thank you for sharing. It’s hard to beat a classic red lip, but I love a hot pink lip best.
Kelly
January 5, 2020Red! (That purple, though…) Mwah!