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 |
Juli Savage Riedel
January 5, 2020I have to say I love the red lips! Gorgeous with the embossing! Colorado Craft stamps are wonderful and stamp really well! Great tutorial!
Anne Snider
January 5, 2020Purple ombre for me. Looking forward to seeing more examples from this set. Thanks for sharing your fabulous ideas and for a winning chance.
Thersha Lewis
January 5, 2020These are all amazing. I love the purple pink lip the best! It’s bold and non traditional making it stand out from the others
Esmeralda
January 5, 2020I love the royal red the embossing and your technique is great.
Veronique
January 5, 2020These came out so great!! I love that bold red lip color!!
Judy
January 5, 2020My favorite is the red but the pink is a strong contender. I have to tell you how much I enjoy your cards, your video’s, your talent. You have taught me so much and I thank you for the lessons.
Suzanne Young
January 5, 2020Wow! Great video. I never heard of this new stamp company, their stamps are Fabulous! I have to go with the red ombré! Deep red, rich and classic! But the pink came in second…just beautiful!
Betty Vasquez
January 5, 2020These cards are all fabulous! My most favorite lip color is the purple ❤
Natalie Chilson
January 5, 2020The ruby to royal!
cmayne
January 5, 2020Oh la la! Gorgeous cards, Yana! Definitely realistic! Love all three, but the pink to red has a slight edge> Would love to invite Colorado Craft stamps into my collection; thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
~carol
Lanette
January 5, 2020I absolutely love the ombre one on the card front!…although, I personally enjoy a natural look on my lips…lol I have enjoyed your videos, and just want to thank you for you time, and all of your techniques!
Fanny Diaz
January 5, 2020My Favorite color is the purple lips! A little bit of a twist and I pop of color. 🙂
P.s. love your work, thank you for sharing it.
Laura
January 5, 2020These cards are all fabulous! Classic red is my favourite!!
Abbie
January 5, 2020I love the red lips! I like them all really, but the red is definitely my favorite! I so enjoy your videos. Keep the coming!
tinaguigui
January 5, 2020They are all fabulous but I love the Bold Red Ombre one.
Yvonne Redford
January 5, 2020I love the red – classic
Karen Davis
January 5, 2020I love lipstick, I love reds and pinks… Also neutral, I love the slick feel and shiny look…
Jinkie Dog
January 5, 2020I think I like the pink lipstick best. Fun stamps!!
Gail Hardersen
January 5, 2020I absolutely love the red lips! I watched your video! Learned something new! I had never thought to use the multi color inks that way!
Nancy
January 5, 2020Purple! Makes my day. Great stamps.
Betty V
January 5, 2020Hi Yana! Love the cards. The red lip is awesome and looks amazing!
Dana Driscoll
January 5, 2020I love the purple lip card the best!
Denise Morgans
January 5, 2020Stunning cards Yana. I love the big and bold stamp sets a lot but haven’t managed to get any Colorado stamp sets yet. I love all your lip colours but I personally love the pink version. Thanks for the chance to win x x
Beckiejo
January 5, 2020I think the red lips are my favorite. They are all gorgeous! Thank you for showing how to achieve the look without the ombre ink pads.
Mary
January 5, 2020I love the red lip the best! It’s a classic Marilyn lip in my eyes!
Shelley Banghart
January 5, 2020Love your lip cards!!! So pretty!
Kassi
January 5, 2020Wow, I love love ❤️ Love these sets, especially the lips!! I think my favorite is the pink one Simon Says Stamp colors. thank you for the amazing inspiration
Sandee Lunneborg
January 5, 2020The red lips are my favorite! This set will make awesome Valentines cards!!
Martha
January 5, 2020Fabulous card! Love the red lips. Great video too, Haven’t purchased any Colorado Craft Company stamps yet, but the Love Kiss Stamp set is now a classic! It’s going to be used a lot, for a long time. Going to forward this post to all of my friends.
Susan L Humphreys
January 5, 2020These are ALL gorgeous, and even though I would be hesitant to wear a purple that bright myself, that one is my absolute favorite!
Stacy Valentine
January 5, 2020Red is my favorite color and I’m so glad you mentioned the “beauty mark” included as I would have wondered what the heck that was for lol!
Diane Bakehouse
January 5, 2020Hard to choose as they are all gorgeous, but I prefer the pink lips.
Marisela Delgado
January 5, 2020Hola, Yana! Beautiful lips! I have been subscribed to your newsletter for a long time now and love it! =) My favorite lip color is like a brick red. Red-red does not look good on me. Plus, I also just use petroleum jelly on my lips and that works, too. ha-ha Happy New Year, Yana!
jenny stratton
January 5, 2020I like bright red lips. Thanks for the videos.
Lilann Taylor
January 5, 2020I have to go with the red color as my favorite.
Shawna
January 5, 2020I love the deep red
Carol Clark
January 5, 2020I love the red lips…you do a great job demonstrating. Thank you!
bromerocards
January 5, 2020I do have to say I am a fan of the purple! The red is my second favorite!
Christine Gobbo
January 6, 2020They are all stunning, but I love the red lips.
Amy
January 6, 2020Love these!! I can’t chose between the red and purple lips!! They are amazing. My little girl would love this stamp set to make cards for her friends! Thanks for the chance to win also!! Happy New Year!
Michelle Cortichiato
January 6, 2020Wow! Love these cards! And thank you for introducing me to those big, bold stamp sets. I had never heard of them before, and I like the concept. My favorite lip color (although they are all gorgeous) is red!
Angelina Peters
January 6, 2020Thanks for another inspiring tutorial my favourite lefty crafter. I adored this tutorial! You can’t go pass the super glossy sexy red lips. I’m in love with that card ♥️
Looking forward to your next tutorial very eagerly!!
Ange x
Marcie Besecker
January 6, 2020Really love this card. Thanks for the video!
Marcie Besecker
January 6, 2020They all look great but I love the pink!!
Amanda Steele
January 6, 2020I don’t wear makeup but I have to say that, without a doubt, hands down, the first card made with the Red Ombre ink pad is THE BEST!
I also have to say Yana that I LOVE your nails as well, they are BEAUTIFUL!
I’m not talking the nail polish colour – even thought that’s gorgeous too, but more about the SHAPE of your nails – that’s what I really find beautiful.
Sorry if it sounds like I’m being sycophantic here but I really do have a thing for lovely nails. I’m susceptible to physical beauty in ALL forms. Just one of my may foibles.
Sincerely.
Mary Zenel
January 6, 2020Red is my favorite. Really love these new stamps.
Maria Nadeau
January 6, 2020I love the red most of all~!!!! Stunning card!~
Gloria B
January 6, 2020I love pale pink lips. Your cards are beautiful. Happy New Year.
Kelly Ann Ethridge
January 6, 2020ooo…I can’t really pick my fav…they are all spectacular! But, I if I have to, the bright red is my fav! So cute!!
Stephanie Zilmer
January 6, 2020I love your lip card but I don’t use lipstick so I don’t have a favorite color. I hope that you feel better 🙂
Apple Long
January 6, 2020This stamp set is amazing. So excited to explore this new stamp company. My favorite would have to be the Ruby red. Gotta love a dark lip!
Teresa Trump
January 6, 2020What a great idea to emboss the lips. Looks fantastic. The red is my favorite.