Royal Blog Tour!

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Welcome!! Thanks for coming along on the Blog Tour! My featured stamp set is Dasher. It's on the last page of the catalog (208) and is only $8.95! All the stamps on this page are under $10, so don't miss it.

The first thing I thought of with Dasher is a wintery scene. I have him embossed in silver here with some snowflakes and a snow mound in Craft white on Night of Navy card stock. The embossed sentiment and snowflakes are from a new Hostess Set, Christmas Punch. I cut out the white oval and the large oval punch in Brushed Silver CS was the perfect layer for it, on top of the pretty organza ribbon.


If you look closely, you'll see my image is slightly different in this one. I inked him up on Vanilla CS with the Soft Suede marker so that I could omit 2 snowflakes that were in the antlers. This way, he doesn't look as wintery. I distressed the edges and sponged in the Soft Suede and layered on the Suede, then Always Artichoke. The Designer paper is from Autumn Traditions, with Soft Suede brayered over it. The white was too stark for me. Now it almost looks like camouflage, don't you think? The last element is the Soft Suede polka dot ribbon, only I used the solid side and manipulated the knot so the dots wouldn't show.

So, I hope you enjoyed my versions of Dasher. Be sure to check out all the other great ideas on this tour and come back to visit me for some blog candy soon! All comments are appreciated!

40 comments:

Tee McNeil Art said...

What a cool stamp and I love your wintery scene! Great job~

Tee

Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-ment said...

What a beautiful blog layout!! i JUST LOVE DASHER..SO many great ideas here too!

Jackie said...

He's wonderful - I am going to have a closer look at the catalog because I missed him in there.

lisa808 said...

Your blue and silver card is stunning! Perfect for the Dasher stamp.

StampinCathy said...

Fanatic cards! Love the stamp and technique you used for the cards. Thanks for the inspiring eye candy.

Mandy in OK said...

I adore your cards! Dasher is such a beautiful stamp (and on my wish list). The blue & silver card is my favorite... course I am partial to snowflakes!

ThreadCatcher said...

Love the first card; that Dasher stamp is a great deal. jmniffer

Anonymous said...

These are lovely ways to use DASHER. I love him embossed in silver with snowflakes and a snow mound -- really a beautiful card!

kastenc@sbcglobal.net

Anonymous said...

Dawn-

Beautiful cards! I really love the wintery scene. That silver embossing is gorgeous!

Thanks for sharing:)

Bethany Keeney~ Stampin' Up demonstrator said...

Silver and blue make such a peaceful, Christmasy feeling. Very pretty!

Unknown said...

You really gave this stamp presence!
Sharon L
sharon.lemon@sbcglobal.net

Stampin_melissa said...

Wow, both your cards are so very beautiful! TFS!

Jenn in GA said...

i was thinking the same thing about that AT DSP, so thanks for the idea of brayering over it with SS. the pairing of it with AA is brilliant! thanks for showing that the stamp can be modified for everyday use too.

slbt17 said...

very nice!
Sandra

Andrea Walford said...

I love your reigndeer cards! The version without stars does open up possibilities!

Royal Blog Tour said...

Dawn: I can't believe all the different looks you got from that one little stamp! Great job! -Lucia

A Touch of SOL said...

Dawn...Beautiful...My FAV is definitely Dasher embossed in silver. Thank you for joining the tour. It has been a pleasure getting to know you!

Kate Cecil said...

I love your cards, thanks for showing how he can be a non-winter image, also. I really like your style and will be back often to see your projects. Thanks!

ScrapN'Yap said...

I am a sucker for Navy and just love dasher!!

tara

Linda Carson said...

Very elegant & yet very simple! Love it!!

Susan Timmerman said...

Ooops...left my comment on the wrong post! So, I'll leave it here too! LOVE the silver and Night of Navy Dasher card! I just may have to get that stamp and CASE your card for my Christmas cards this year!!!!

Anonymous said...

We love it! My husband (Who isn't usually into crafts) saw the Dasher stamp and loves it but made the excuse of not knowing what to do with it. Now he can see some examples and he wants the stamp and more!
MaggieDruydess@TheSeekerSeerAndSage.com

Sue said...

Wow I love the stamp and I love your cards. TFS

Kathy W said...

great job with this stamp, totally on my wish list thanks for ideas

Wendy Hawkinson said...

Your cards make me definitely want this stamp! great job

Dora said...

I love your samples with Dasher. I will have to recreate these for sure. I have the stamp but not the DSP - YET!
:)
Dora

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards, he sure is a handsome fellow!
Diane

Carolyn Sharkas said...

Gorgeous! I love this simple yet elegant stamp. Great job. thanks for sharing.

carolm said...

love this reindeer. beautiful cards!

cheers ~ carol.

Michele said...

Love the ideas! This stamp is already on my wish list, but I may get it sooner now.

Patti C said...

I have my eye on this stamp. So versatile. Thanks.

Bev Ann said...

Loed what you did with Dasher.

Nancy L. said...

love how you embossed it!

Unknown said...

Wow! love your Dasher
Cindy

kchristensen said...

I just love Dasher too! The winter scene card is a must case!

Anonymous said...

Love Dancer..he'll be a must get and you did beautiful with him. Thanks for sharing. Mary Jo

Deb said...

Great cards but your Christmas card is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Debbie

Tina said...

Very elegant cards. TFS!

Carey said...

I absolutely love what you have done with this. TFS and the inspiration.

Lynda B said...

Thanks for sharing your work. I really like this stamp a lot.