Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Inspiration, Day 2: Tropical Tidings and Inspiring Poppies

Good morning! Welcome to Day 1 of our Inspiration Hop! Today we are showcasing Tropical Tidings and Inspiring Poppies.  Enjoy the cards and ideas from our design team and be sure to leave comments along the way-each one will give you a chance at wining a prize! We will give away a $50 gift certificate each day and they will be announced in the Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hops conclude.

 First, we have Theresa Momber's Tropical Tidings. There are many things to love about this set, but I started here, because I love how these butterflies are so realistic but have a touch of whimsy at the same time!


 Cardstock is GKD Pure Luxury White, Black Onyx, Coral Reef, and Wild Wisteria. I used Grass Green and Jellybean Green for the shadow vines behind the Jet Black Amalgam stamped plant and butterfly image.  I stamped and colored and cut out the large butterfly to pop up over the arrangement. Nuvo Crystal Drops in Jet Black at the top echo the circles on the wings.
Next, I'm sharing a samples made with the new Incentive set Inspiring Poppies, free with an order of $75 or more! (It is not out of stock will be added to your cart automatically with qualifying order of $75 before shipping.)


 I did a very simple watercolor with watercolor paper and Peerless Watercolors. The streaky background adds a little wabi sabi!  You can get that look by adding a lot of water and then just blowing it around until you are satisfied! Cardstock is Pure luxury Wild Dandelion and Black Onyx.

This next one I did with my This Girl Is in the background and beloved stamped on her top.  Color with alcohol markers and sponge a little GKD Sea Glass ink for a summery sky.  Grab a couple green markers and make some quick swipes to add grass! Base is GKD Pure Luxury Coral Reef.



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Thanks for hopping today! New video with This Girl Is coming up!
Let's go see what the rest of the team has with these sets!

Theresa Momber-Illustrator of Tropical Tidings



Melanie Muenchinger- you are here!
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62 comments:

  1. Cindy HolmesJuly 10, 2018 at 8:31 AM

    Fantastic cards! Your water coloring and coloring is just so amazing! I especially love the top one with the butterflies!

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  2. Judy InukaiJuly 10, 2018 at 8:43 AM

    Beautiful cards. I love how you did the butterflies. The poppies work great with the girl and your coloring is wonderful.

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  3. MiesjeJuly 10, 2018 at 8:50 AM

    I love how you incorporated the poppies into the girl card. So pretty and colorful!

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  4. LageneJuly 10, 2018 at 9:21 AM

    Gorgeous cards! I especially love the poppies with the beautiful background, love the blown out edges!

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  5. Mary HolshouserJuly 10, 2018 at 9:28 AM

    Fantastic cards.
    Love the colors on the first card.
    The butterflies are beautiful.
    The poppies are wonderful.
    thanks for sharing
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  6. Sue DJuly 10, 2018 at 9:33 AM

    Beautiful flowers and butterflies.

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  7. BarbJuly 10, 2018 at 9:45 AM

    Awesome cards. The colors are so vivid they just pop right off the cards. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  8. Shawn M.July 10, 2018 at 10:06 AM

    Such bright and cheery cards!

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  9. scrappinmommomJuly 10, 2018 at 10:19 AM

    All of your cards are so wonderful! Love the very first one with the butterflies, Love it.

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  10. JanetJuly 10, 2018 at 10:23 AM

    I love your cards!

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  11. Amy SeiglerJuly 10, 2018 at 10:23 AM

    Gorgeous cards! I really love, love, love the last one with the girl behind the flowers.

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  12. CyndiJuly 10, 2018 at 10:38 AM

    Beautiful cards. I love those poppies.

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  13. Nana GriffinJuly 10, 2018 at 10:38 AM

    Lovely ideas. The poppies go wonderfully with the girl.

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  14. Lisa KJuly 10, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful! Love the butterflies. Gorgeous poppies by themselves and with the girl. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  15. PamJuly 10, 2018 at 10:58 AM

    Beautiful cards! Love the vivid colors!

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  16. Verna AngerhoferJuly 10, 2018 at 11:05 AM

    Thanks for sharing these wonderful ways of using those stamp sets. All are so very gorgeous!

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  17. Jeanne BeamJuly 10, 2018 at 11:12 AM

    Such beautiful cards.
    Thanks so much for sharing...

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  18. Cathy LovelessJuly 10, 2018 at 11:41 AM

    Such beautiful cards! I love how you put the girl in the background behind the poppies and the colors on the first poppy card are so vivid!

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  19. Rema DeLeeuwJuly 10, 2018 at 11:55 AM

    That water colored poppy card is fabulous!

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  20. Laraine RJuly 10, 2018 at 11:59 AM

    Gorgeous!!

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  21. UnknownJuly 10, 2018 at 12:15 PM

    Wow Melanie...you continue to impress me with your talent. These are fabulous. I’m loving the coloring of your poppies.

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  22. ArleneJuly 10, 2018 at 12:36 PM

    Your cards are so beautiful Melanie! I love your coloring on all of them!

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  23. Johanna July 10, 2018 at 12:46 PM

    What can I say that hasn't already been said. Mind blowing cards as always

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  24. Sherry KovellJuly 10, 2018 at 1:12 PM

    Love how you put the poppy stamp with the girl stamp. Inspiring as always

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  25. RettaJuly 10, 2018 at 1:21 PM

    I am in love with those, butterflies too, Melanie! Love how you used them. Love your girl in the poppies!

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  26. LindaJuly 10, 2018 at 1:32 PM

    wow look at the fabulous colors on that Butterfly card! This card made my day!!

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  27. Billie Sue WoolleyJuly 10, 2018 at 3:17 PM

    Combining the girl with the poppies is a great idea!

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  28. RobinJuly 10, 2018 at 3:22 PM

    I love your cards. They are beautiful.

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  29. DeniseJuly 10, 2018 at 3:22 PM

    Beautiful cards, all of them. Nice to see This Girl stamp incorporated into the last card.

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  30. Karen (TLgirl353)July 10, 2018 at 3:37 PM

    I am smiling as I enjoy your lovely work!

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  31. Mom MJuly 10, 2018 at 4:32 PM

    I LOVE your work, Melanie!!! These are beautiful cards! Thank you...😘

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  32. MarilynJuly 10, 2018 at 4:40 PM

    Melanie,
    Your card presentation is just beautiful. You are very creative, thanks so much for creating, sharing and inspiring!

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  33. Amy MJuly 10, 2018 at 4:41 PM

    Lovely cards

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  34. DayleneJuly 10, 2018 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful cards! Love the butterfly and those poppies!

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  35. GayleJuly 10, 2018 at 5:44 PM

    Beautiful cards, love the butterflies and also how you incorporate your this girl is set in the poppy card.

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  36. Janice AshbyJuly 10, 2018 at 5:49 PM

    Always love your cards and videos. I especially love the first card with the 2 colors green and the colors you used on the butterflies. Thank you!

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  37. BooknplaysJuly 10, 2018 at 6:13 PM

    I always love your cards. Wish I was half as talented as you!

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  38. Dee EarnshawJuly 10, 2018 at 8:01 PM

    stunning cards - love how you used different sets to create the last card :)

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  39. LaurieJuly 10, 2018 at 8:56 PM

    Love, love! Thank you for the ideas!

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  40. NannyKJuly 10, 2018 at 9:05 PM

    Lovely as always Melanie. Would love to win to help cover costs to Australia x

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  41. Lynn AJuly 10, 2018 at 9:47 PM

    I love the first card with butterflies. They are all lovely.

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  42. Janelle H.July 10, 2018 at 10:12 PM

    Such beautiful cards. My favorite is the first card with the butterflies - such vibrant colors!

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  43. Helen F.July 10, 2018 at 10:23 PM

    Melanie, your cards are so inspiring ~ I have all four of these amazing new sets on my wish list so I can CASE these beauties ;-)

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  44. Roberta S.July 10, 2018 at 10:41 PM

    Melanie, beautiful cards. I love the butterfly card and the This Girl is card.

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  45. DebbieJuly 10, 2018 at 11:33 PM

    Oh my, you are so talented! Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards!!

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  46. Dana MJuly 11, 2018 at 12:56 AM

    Beautiful cards! So wonderfully designed and I love the bold colors - so happy!

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  47. KatJuly 11, 2018 at 1:00 AM

    Love your poppies with the girl in it too. Great idea!

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  48. UnknownJuly 11, 2018 at 2:40 AM

    I love your cards! The butterflies are gorgeous!

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  49. SharonJuly 11, 2018 at 4:27 AM

    Such a lovely idea adding the girl in your poppies cards, both cards are Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

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  50. UnknownJuly 11, 2018 at 7:58 AM

    I really love your cards. Always have. You are such an inspiration.

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  51. ShelleyVJuly 11, 2018 at 9:23 AM

    I wouldn't have thought of using those beautiful poppies in the foreground of a scene like that - it looks fantastic! Great inspiration.

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  52. Mary Anne WirthJuly 11, 2018 at 10:13 AM

    The graduated size butterflies is a very interesting. Gave me some good ideas. The girl with the poppy foreground is a cute idea also.

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  53. BettyJuly 11, 2018 at 10:27 AM

    love how you matted your first card - wonderful design - fabulous cards, Melanie!!

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  54. CealJuly 11, 2018 at 11:51 AM

    pretty cards! thanks for sharing with us

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  55. LD FlaneganJuly 11, 2018 at 11:58 AM

    Wow, just Wow, I loved how you used the girl and the poppies together

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  56. marilynJuly 11, 2018 at 3:01 PM

    So much pretty work!

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  57. RonnieJuly 11, 2018 at 3:57 PM

    Your cards are beautiful - the colors, too. Love your videos!

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  58. Stacey KowbelJuly 11, 2018 at 8:04 PM

    Fantastic cards! I love your combination of the poppies with This Girl - absolutely gorgeous!

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  59. Arianna BarbaraJuly 12, 2018 at 5:31 AM

    Oh wow! Your cards are amazing!!! Beautiful colouring!!!

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  60. Rose Mary SmalleyJuly 12, 2018 at 6:58 AM

    Your cards are always so appealing to my eye....thank you for sharing your talents.

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  61. JaneenJuly 23, 2018 at 10:39 PM

    your poppies are gorgeous as are all the flowers you color.

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  62. Teresa HallAugust 30, 2018 at 9:01 AM

    Beautiful cards! Love them!

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