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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Rubbernecker Release and Blog Stroll

EDIT: The stroll is now officially closed. Thanks soooo much to everyone who participated ...the winners will be announced later today on the Rubbernecker Blog! Good Luck!!!!!


Good morning and welcome to the very first Rubbernecker Blog Stroll! Today Rubbernecker Stamps releases their first new images (excluding Kittie Kits) in 10 years. There’s a big difference in the way the images are packaged now. The new releases are sets . . . yes... you heard correctly, sets!

To celebrate this release, we invite you to Blog Stroll along with the Rubbernecker Red-Hot Mommas. The Stroll begins at the Rubbernecker Stamps Blog where you will find all the details on how to win one of the sets being revealed or even possibly the GRAND PRIZE.

If you haven’t started at the Rubbernecker Stamps Blog, you should go there now so you don't miss a thing! In order to win the set revealed on my blog today called Flower Silhouettes, you must leave me a comment. A random number will be drawn on Friday, 12:00 Noon. Here is my phrase clue for the GRAND PRIZE: stamping. To find the next clue, stroll over to Juliana's Blog.



I just love this silhouette stamp from the new Flower Silhouettes set!! I used a fun technique to color this image...I call it tap and smash!! Let me try to explain....using Regal Rose, Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, and Summer Sun ink pads, I tapped the edge of the pad at an angle on the pots working from right to left first using Regal Rose, Kiwi Kiss and then Rose Red. Then I did the same thing going from left to right to create the plaid effect. I smashed the Regal Rose and Summer Sun ink pads on the flowers and the Kiwi Kiss on the leaves. I then repeated the process on another image, cutout two of the flowers to pop with dimensionals and added SEI Mimosa Brads. The designer papers and the flowers are also from SEI's Mimosa collection soon to be carried in the Rubbernecker Store.


The cardstock is Prism and the White is Prism's Simply Smooth White. The May Arts ribbon will be available by the yard at Rubbernecker soon!!

The close up shows the distressing and sponging around the edges of the image, the use of the Itty Bitty background over the sponging, and the shimmer from the embossed SEI dp.

Thanks for visiting and have fun on the stroll...sure glad Sherry named this a stroll because I'm too old and fat to hop...LOL!!!


150 comments:

Ria Zonnestraaltje said...

oh this is gorgeouss!! love how you layered the flowers!!

hugs Ria

Tamara said...

WOW!! That stamp and smash technique is beautiful. I love the way the colours blend on these images.

Christine said...

Beautiful card! I would have never thought to use a technique like that but it looks amazing! Does it smudge up your ink pads at all? I need to try that out.

Anonymous said...

I love how you did the flowers and love all the sets I've seen. Thanks

Dawn B. said...

This is beautiful Joan. What great paper to use with this set. I love it. The ribbon is the perfect match. TFS

shulsart said...

I like this set best and I really like what you have done with it. Great choice of DP and colors. Lovely card. Thanks for the chance to win these fabulous stamps.

Lila H said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love this set!!! and what an awesome technique - tap and smash!!! or was it smooch?? anyway awesome effect!!!!

Yvette said...

Love your card!!! Pretty colors... very springy! :)

Jennifer Scull said...

wow! this card almost made me drop my jaw right into my coffee cup! I love everything about it! the frame, ribbon, and your fun technique. not to mention the gorgeous new stamp set!

and I second the statement about 'hopping'!!! :D

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card! Love everything about it!

Sandy said...

love, love, love this card!!!

Michelle Grace said...

Love the color combination & technique!

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

This set is fabulous! I love silhouettes.

Linda T said...

This set of flowers is really cool too! I love it. Count me in - now off for another stroll. It's too early to hop!

Linda T
ltenhage@gmail.com

Stampvanwinkle said...

Joan, this is an awesome card. I love the colors ( Same as my stamping studio ) and layout. Very well done! Sooo pretty. TFS

Jane Wetzel said...

oh my!!! this is cute!!

Terri said...

Amazing card...love your "tap and smash" technique!

Dawn said...

thanks for the Chance to win these gorgeous stamps!

Janet said...

I think this is my favorite set!

Janet

Crystal said...

Love the technique that you used.....gonna have to try that... when I win the new rubbernecker stamps...tee hee

Adair said...

I love your card and all those yummy brads you used! This is a fantastic set!
Adair
asvoboda@juno.com

Anonymous said...

I just love your card! Love the colors of the papers, inks and flowers! Would love to try your technique as well! Carol

Jackie said...

Your card is just gorgeous! I love the technique on the pots and the way you cut out and layered the flowers. This new set is fabulous!

Candy said...

This card is the bomb. Sorry but I'm going to try to make one just like it. It's incredible!

Kay D said...

These stamps are beautiful, and your card is awesome! I love it!

Anonymous said...

this is a gorgeous card. I love the giant gingham bow. So pretty :)

Dawn Frost said...

I never would have put regal rose and kiwi kiss together. They are awesome, I love your card! Thanks for a chance to win this great stamp set.

Lesley said...

Thanks for sharing your "tap and smash" technique. I looked at the card first and thought, "wow, how'd she do that?" and, lo and behold, you answered that very question!

Stacy Morgan said...

Oh Joan this is so pretty. I like these colors so vibrant and cheery! Great job.

Kelly Mahany said...

The Flower Silhouettes set is beautiful. I love the multicolored stamping you did with them! Very nice touch!!

Debby said...

This is gorgeous! I love you tap technique. I'll have to try it. Beautiful results.

Stampin_melissa said...

Such a lovely card! I have to admit, this is my favorite set being released! *I'm crossing my fingers that my comment will be picked!*

Anonymous said...

Love your card.

Sandra MacLean said...

A very creative card Joan!! I thought those vases were solid but then your card threw me for a loop with it's airiness (is that a word?!). I love that technique you used and must try it sometime!

Holly said...

LOVE the plaid look to your vases!!!! What a COOL technique!!!!

di said...

This is my favorite new set. Love it and your card.

Janet L. said...

Awesome card! The bow is so perky, love the colors, images and techniques, too.

Steph said...

This is so much fun :-) My first blog hop!

jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...

Too old and fat to hop!! You are so funny, GF! I LOVE your new technique, and the card you made with these fab new stamps! Great colors and dimension!! Love that bow too!!!

Jennifer E. said...

WOW! What a beautiful card! I love the colors & the stamping technique you did is awesome! What a fun Stroll. Thanks for the chance to win the new releases...off to the next stop!

Debbie said...

this is my favorite of the new stamps, I really NEED them. Your card is spectacular! I am a nurse also and so happy to find your blog, AS Arnold would say....I'll be back.

Michelle Adams said...

Oh your set is phenomenal - I LOVE IT! And your card is so gorgeous! Thanks so much for the chance!!!

Nancy said...

Your bow is gorgeous, and I love the SEI brads...what a great set! Thanks for the stroll!

Glenda said...

Beautiful card and what a wonderful stamp set. Would love to own this set. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.

SherylH said...

Great card -- thanks for the technique instructions. The flower silhouette set is probably my favorite of the new releases.

SherylH
hengen at xplornet dot com

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

I LOVE your card! Wow, wow, wow...now I need this set so I can CASE it!!! Gorgeous!!!

Kris B. said...

What a gorgeous card! Very pretty colors. Thanks for sharing.

BettyAnn Arrasmith said...

This is an incredible set!! I could do so much with it. I would love to be the lucky winner. Thank you for the opportunity.
BettyAnn Arrasmith

Denise said...

Love these cards & stamps.
Blogstrolls are great

Denise
alias0144@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

What lovely spring colors! I can't wait for more sunshine!

Shannon
pumpkin_sunshine@hotmail.com

Virginia / blest2bstampin@yahoo.com said...

Lovely colors & interesting technique.

Anonymous said...

What a neat idea! I'm going to have to try it. Beautiful set and a beautiful card too! Thanks for the chance. Oh, and I'm with you on the hoppin' - LOL...

Anonymous said...

Love the technigue ~ thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

Shirley H.
poohhartung@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Joan
Love those plaid pots. And those flowers? Unique! I'll be strollin on now.
Sharon

Lorelie Kim said...

Love your color combo and pp!! Great stamp set to play with! Off to keep strolling...

weekend-crafter said...

Ah this isn't fair, I thought that I loved the wild flower images, now ..... oh it's to hard to decided. Going to go on with my little wander through the blogs, but hope to hear from you soon, Karen xoxoxo

Unknown said...

How fun! What a great way to celebrate these new stamp sets!

Mindy said...

That is a gorgeous card! Totally made me want this set!

JulieA said...

Joan, that is gorgeous! I love that card and the colors you chose. The new stamp set is very pretty!

Terry said...

Joan....you are a tease!!! LOL
Loving this set.
On with the stroll.

Linda said...

Beautiful card, so springy. I'm off on my stroll. Chow!

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...

Fantastic!! Love those beautiful colors, yummy ribbon and gorgeous images!!

Lynda Nielsen said...

WOWEE what a fabulous card. I love the colors you used, and those stamps are to die for. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed and hope to win. =) Okay, no HOPPING for me either.... I will keep "Strolling" =)
Thanks for the chance to win! =)
Hugs
Lynda =)

julie said...

like the way you did this card... elegant and unusual
tap and smash rules

Sue at Stampndaly said...

Very pretty card!!

NWFlamingo said...

Embrace your dreams!

Leslie Miller said...

I just love what I'm seeing with these new stamps. This is amazingly creative use of silhouette stamps! So pretty and SO fabulous!

Deb L said...

love what you did with these stamps!!! those pots are just beautiful. TFS!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Beautiful card! That set is one of my favorites out of the 6 new ones. TFS!

Michelle Woerner said...

WOW! Roomie, your card is fabu! I love the colors you chose and those flowers and pots are amazing. I am still looking at the picture and trying to figure out how you did it. Take pity on me and call me to tell me how!! That stamp set is supah cool! Hugs,

Barbara said...

What a beautiful kit and a great give away. Your card is terrific and I love the stamp and smash technique!

Susan said...

WOW!! What a great card!

Pipaiita/Carita said...

This is my fvourite on the new sets and you have done a such a beautifull card whith it!

Lisa C said...

Fabulous! Fingers crossed you'll pick me to win one! Thanks for the chance

ackmom said...

How cute and clever...

Shelly Koskinen said...

Wow!!! This is gorgeous!!!

Piper said...

I love your card! Beautifully done! Thanks for the
chance to win!

flowers said...

Your designs with the new flower sets are nice. I like the pots and how you made them pop.

Jheffner said...

Wow, love the stamps! Have to figure out which I love the most : )

Carole said...

Love this stamp set and really love your card showcasing it!
Thanks for the chance to win!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

So far I'm loving these flowers! So much you can do with them! I want to win them!

Susan (rainy) said...

Beautiful card, Joan. I love those pots. I thought it was paper pieced until I read your description. Fabulous new set, too.

akagreenhouse said...

Gorgeous card!!! Just love it! thanks for sharing your creativity with us! Cathy

Barbara1940 said...

Great card, great technique. I sometimes don't know quite what to do with solid stamps. Your idea is a great one!

Christi Flores said...

Gorgeous set and gorgeous card!! Wow!!!

C. Sage Deerborn said...

Great technique. Thanks for the chance to win.

Danyel aka Nelliebella said...

Gorgeous! Love the rock n roll technique!

Danyel
aka Nelliebella
www.psychostamper.blogspot.com

Nancy Wyatt said...

Joan as always you have hit the ball out of the park! Great job on the card, love the colors! Hugs from nancy of Conroe, tx!

www.lovestocreate.com

DonnaB said...

Fabuloe card! These are two of my favorite colors and you paired them perfectly! Job well done!

Take care and STAY POSITIVE! Trena said...

Lovely card Joan. I really like the way you made the flowers pop off the page!
Thank you for the chance to win!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

Kathy Kelsheimer said...

Beautiful card! WOW! Thanks for the inspiration.

Connie said...

This is a beautiful card! Love those flowers and the colors!! Wonderful work!

stampscout said...

Love your new "tap and smash" technique Joan! LOL Have to try that myself.

stampscout said...

Love your new "tap and smash" technique Joan! LOL Have to try that myself.

Heidi Karpen said...

What a gorgeous card- the plaid technique is just great! I see a Weekly Inking tutorial coming on... thanks for sharing this!

Sarah said...

Your flowers and vases are fabulous!

flowers said...

Just so you know I do like the card you created using the new stamp sets.
and my name is flowers or Vanessa.

Candy said...

Oh Joan!!

Look what you have done with this stamp!!! I never would have thought of this - I LOVE IT!!!
Thanks for the tut. too :o)
I love this card and the colours are to die for..........fantastic work

Queen Mary said...

This is a gorgeous new set and I love the colors in your card! thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card and such yummy colors! That set looks great!

Millie said...

I appreciate your explanation of the vase technique. Can you describe how you got the white background? Is it paint?

Cindi said...

great new set! your card is adorable.
:)

Mari said...

Oh, I *love* this set! What a fun stroll! :)

Jacquel said...

I know I have absolutely no chance of winning Joan LOL!!! I wanted to tell you that I love your card! It's very pretty and well laid out...excellent job!!!

KanataNewf said...

more beautiful work!

Mary said...

What a neat technique! I was sure the flower bases were patterned paper. Guess I need to play with my stamp pads in new ways! I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing your card and taking me on the stroll.

Mary

Linda Carson said...

Lovely artwork!! What a fabulous new set of stamps!

Susan said...

LOVE your card. It's beautiful. The colors....yum. What a cool technique. What a great set of stamps.

Susan said...

I love your card! What a creative technique and the colors you used are very pretty! I hope I win!

Lou said...

Wow.Your card is beautiful.Great technique.The new stamps are awesome.

Carmaine Cotham said...

I love everything about this card. The ribbon especially...and how you did the vases! Great work!

sparkling stamper said...

what a lovely card. The colors are great!

meredithagelmom said...

Beautiful card!!

Donna said...

Such abeautiful card. I love the colors. Strolling is so nice, isn't it? Thanks for the chance to win.

Cischroed@msn.com said...

Love the bright springy card!

ljurecek said...

Your card is amazing! I love that plaid technique you used. I love everything about this card. And the stamp set you revealed is my favorite of the whole bunch!

Gigi said...

Smashing cute card! Love the dp, too!

Denise Marzec said...

AWWWWWWESOME looking card, Joan! Loooove it!

Anonymous said...

love your card -- it's gorgeous!!
diane mcj

Kay V. said...

Love your card, Joan. and I agree with the "stroll" comment. Hopping is too much for me too.

Leigh Anne said...

WOW gorgeous card! I have quite a few rubbernecker stamps - I'd recommend them to anyone!

StampinCathy said...

Wow your card is amazing. I love the colors and the technique rocks. Lovin the blog stroll.

Maggie said...

Your card is stunning! Hope I win!

Liz Williams said...

What fun you ladies have been having!! Love to see all of you Texas gals on this design team!! Some of my favorites. Lovin' these new SETS!!! Yea!!!!

Seoulscrappin' said...

Amazing card! I love flowers and vases! Strolling on by and hoping to be a lucky random number! TFS

Deb said...

Very cool technique! Your card is beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity to win a set or 6! ;)

Norma Jean said...

I see that you posted at 2 am...I can appreciate burning the midnight oil! Great "tap and smash" technique...I am going to try that...

silvia said...

Gorgeous card!!What a cool stamp set!!

Anonymous said...

What a cute card. I just love this set. I'm having fun going from blog to blog.

Susan B said...

Absolutely gorgeous card using this great new set.

Stamp and Smile said...

FABULOUS Joan!! Such gorgeous colors and the details in the flowers are awesome!! Love the sponged edges... very cheery!! :) Happy Easter

Wendy T said...

Love this card! The colors are gorgeous together and really pop. I love the plaid technique and can't wait to try it myself. The dimensional flowers really make this card!

Anne Harada said...

Holy smokes, what a great card!! We're best friends right, you would want me to have this one, right?? Love it Joan!! Great new sets, I want them all!!

Wendy a.k.a. Ragtags said...

Oooo...this set is so nice too! I expecially like the scrolling feel to some of the images and the inventive way you used them!

Jean Fitch from jlfstudio said...

Wow gorgeous inks, wonderful stamps, techniques and color and most of all a terrifically inspiring design. Thanks for sharing. I think this stamp set is my fav although the wildflowers runs almost neck and neck (pun intended :D)

Dina Kowal Creative said...

Great card - love all the dimension you added! Thanks for the chance to win one of the new sets - they look great!

Dina

Kelli Hull said...

OMG I LOL over the stroll instead of Hop!!! HAHAHAHA That ribbon is GORGEOUS and I'm SO excited to be able to get it by the yard as I can afford it now! LOL

Sheri said...

What a beautiful set. Thanks for a chance to win. I love the new ribbon and the new stamps.

CarolG said...

Very cute! Thanks for the chance to win.

Chriss Blagrave said...

Love the paper, ribbon and beautiful new images! I too am glad this is a stroll, nice and easy and civilized. Thanks for the chance to win!

Pegg S said...

What a cool technique-I definitely want to try this out! Gorgeous! I love the new sets!!

kathryn p. said...

Hey, I really like the kiwi and rose together-they really pop! The coloring on the flowers is great and the rinestones look fantastic.

Rho's place said...

Joan, beautiful work! I love the stamp set.

Claudean said...

Love your card, now I don't know which set I want. Guess I will have to get them all..
Awesome Job.

Stephanie Hargis said...

This card is beautiful! I LOVE those colors! The ribbon is such a fantastic touch too! :D

Lisa T said...

I already loved this set but your card is stunning! I love the pink and green color combo!!

Jami said...

Love this card Joan! So pretty and so fun!

Anonymous said...

WOW!! What a very pretty creation!! I just love the flowers and your colors!! TFS!

Rose Ann said...

Your flowers are gorgeous, and I love those colors!! Wow!! Love this, Joan!!

Ceal said...

I love this set and what a Gorgeous card Joan! TFS