NOTE - my guest Tom is missing, LOL.
Welcome to another Jane's Doodles new release hop!
Introducing Surf's Up.
The inspiration for this set started with the heron (in Croatian čaplja). My father's nickname when he was young was čaplja (heron) because he was so skinny and his long skinny legs resembled this bird. My father passed away when I was 22 and when we moved into this house I started seeing herons. Nothing weird about that right? BUT, it's when I would see them that was special. I would see them on my children's birthdays and on special days. I like to think my dad is winking at me.
I wanted this heron to have some friends of course and got the idea for a crocodile who doesn't know how to swim. LOL. The mouse came out looking like a cheeky little fellow. He's got this Italian 'forget about it' vibe.
This set was inspired by the gorgeous Willow Crossley, a British florist. I follow her on Instagram and just LOVE her! I love her wild and loose style. If anyone would know their gardens it would be the English. :)
My first card is using Surf's Up.
There's a little video on Instagram that shows how I made it.
I coloured the background and waves with watercolour. I used markers to colour the croc and fussy cut him out.
I decided to add these clear sequins that I like to throw into your orders. You know when the sunlight creates these beautiful speckles on the water, well that's what these sequins reminded me of.
Last but not least my card using Fresh Cut Flowers.
Easy peasy, stamped my flowers onto white cardstock, coloured and fussy cut them out.
There's also a 25% off sale that ends on Sunday, no coded needed.
And make sure to leave comments as I will choose one who will win a stamp set of their choice. I will announce the winner on Monday.
Below is the order of the hop (some link to blogs, others to Instagram accounts). We have some fabulous guest designers too.
28 comments:
Absolutely adorable stamp sets and projects. Thank you for including me your your latest release. Sending hugs!
Amazing release!! Love how you inspired to create the "Surf Up" stamp set, so precious. The "Fresh Cut Flowers" set is gorgeous. Beautiful work by design team members. :-)
Sooooo wonderful! I am super excited for those surfing critters!
What a fantastic release! I, especially, love Surf's Up! The critters and the sentiments are awesome!
I don't do Instagram so I miss
seeing those cards - the one's
on the blogs were fantastic.
Love the cute animals - they
always steal the show. thanks
for having the hop.
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Beautiful new sets. Sweet story about your father and I am sure he's smiling at the cute friends of the heron.
Adorable new releases. Your story about herons makes me smile, it's so sweet and I think everyone has lost a beloved one has a similar story... I have one. ;) There are more things in heaven and earth than we can imagine...
"Dimenticatelo" ('forget about it' in italian) made me laugh! :D
I'm not on IG, sadly I can't comment on it.
Great new sets! Love the heron and the story about your Dad! I see a heron every once in awhile in my neighborhood! That croc is adorable too!
Pretty floral designs! Love the cards!
Yet again you have created 2 fabulous sets! Congratulations. A great way to honour your father with the heron. Thank you for sharing your story. I too lost my father when I was in my 20's (I was 24) so can relate. I like to think he is watching over my family too.
Loved the hop especially seeing all the great scenes created with Surf's up - so fun and colourful. And there is always room for one of your gorgeous floral images :)
Thank you for sharing your memories with us.
I love this new stamp sets.
You made so amazing cards!
Team made gorgeous inspiration projects.
Great blog hop.
Wonderful stamp set…
Such gorgeous cards!
These are lovely stamps. I’ve only recently ‘discovered’ you and have been eagerly waiting for the gorgeous Surfs Up stamps. Can’t wait for them to arrive and get colouring. There is some amazing inspiration from you and your design team. Thank you. X
Adorable stamp sets❤️ gorgeous inspirations from the design team❤️❤️
I just adore this new Surf's Up set! Your critters are just so adorable!
The alligator is just adorable and your coloring is PERFECT on the flowers! What a CUTE SET!
Looove both of these. The surfs up set is so stinkin cute!! And the flowers, beautiful ❤
Being from Florida; I need a cute alligator stamp. Love this!
Such sweet sets! <3 Fun and beautiful cards, too! :)
Adorable stamp sets. beautiful cards, lovely colouring too.
Thanks for sharing your memories Jane. Hugs Bhavya
Fun stamps and gorgeous cards. Hugz
That croc/alligator is simply adorable, LOVE HIM!
Thank you for sharing your memories with us.
All of the critters here are adorable! 💕 and the flowers are on point too 😊
So cute! I just love the croc! 💕
Amazing cards. Love them both!
Your new stamp sets are fabulous. Especially love the cute and fun animals.
Valerija xx
Such a lovely post and I love your new stamps.
I had to buy the Surf’s Up today. You had me at the little mouse with swimmies on his arms!!!! And so many adorable cards. I couldn’t help myself!!!!!
Cute and pretty stamp sets and fabulous examples.
Those Surf's Up characters are too cute!
Love your happy cards, Jane!
Marianne x
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