Tuesday 15 March 2011

Great value new stamp range

(Stamped with versafine black, embossed with detail clear, coloured with a mixture of Copics and Aquamarkers and diamond glaze added to the flowers. The DP is one of the scrummy new ones from My Minds Eye)

OK folks, don't go into shock because I am doing two posts in one day..........quite remarkable after the lack of activity of late..........but it's only going to be short so I don't spend too long on the offending keyboard.

But I have been such a luck girl to get to play with some of the beautiful new La Blanch stamps and have to share..................you can find a whole range of them here at Sir stampalot.

(Stamped with archival black ink onto 600gsm Fabriano Atristico watercolour car and coloured with Aquamarkers. DP is Magnolia. Sentiment is PB 4070F)

Typically the weather has been dull all day here in the Fens and not the best of light for taking photos, so some are a bit on the gloomy side.

These new stamps are very different to any other I have ever worked with and when I first picked one up I though hmmmmmmm........here's a picture of what they look like close up.............



But wow, I need not have worried, they stamp beautifully. I have tried them with a variety of different inks, embossed with detail clear and even inking the stamp and spritzing. And the price is fabulous, check them out.

Above are the three on the cards in this post. They are all pretty fine detailed but stamp superbly - stamped above with versafine black.

(Inked stamp with Aquamraker and spritzing before stamping onto watercolour card. Sentiment is from one of the new Hero Arts sets which are shipping shortly)

This one was a really good test of the stamps, but again I got excellent result.

So in conclusion I can full recommend the stamps both for quality and value for money. Any questions about the specifics on any of my cards please mail me brenda@ibas.co.uk

39 comments:

Helen said...

What fab stamps - love the first one especially, is that a glory vine? (I think that's what I mean)

Miria said...

Brenda, your cards are gorgeous and these new stamps so great. Hugs, Miria

Fliss said...

Funny seeing this post Brenda as I bought some of the La Blanche stamps recently (including the fern and little girl one) and can vouch for their brilliant stamping quality and the ease of use (astounding!)
One of the ladies on my classes can't use much pressure with her hands and she loved them.
Love the first card as that stamp I haven't seen and will go on my wish list.
Hugs, Fliss xx

PinksyDoodles said...

Stunning cards Brenda! The images are beautiful, even if the stamps do look a bit unusual.
You have me thinking that I might need to try out Aquamarkers.
Hugs, Clare x

Zoechaos said...

I love these foam back stamped they have so much detail and stamp wonderfully off to Sir Stampalot now XOXO Zoe

Victoria said...

a,mazing work x

Crafting Queen said...

Super card, love the use of the pin. Hope you are doing ok.

Sarah said...

Wow, gorgeous cards Brenda, love the images x

Desirée-ScrapDees said...

what a great stamps and what a great cards you've made with it!

Anita Wells said...

You're right Brenda,Beautifully stamped. Must get some!! Your cards are gorgeous, really lush colours. Anita x

cebelica said...

Wow, great stamps. And I absolutely love the cards you made. Fab work!

Sylvia x said...

love these stamps and you have used them brilliantly.

sylvia x

Debbie said...

Beautiful cards Brenda. Love the shape of your easel card, was it done using a Grand Calibre die?
Fab. Debbiexx

Unknown said...

Your cards are fabulous. My fav is the second one. Those stamps are gorgeous.

craftymum said...

Hi Brenda
what beautiful cards.
Good to have you back in blogland, even if it is brief!
hugs sarah x

Nannieflash said...

Wow Brenda they are gorgeous I love that vintage look you are one very talented lady, stunning cards. with hugs Shirleyxx

Jacee said...

Beautiful Brenda, such gorgeous cards,
Hugs Jacee

Lynda said...

WOW Brenda these are gorgeous!

Love Lynda xxx

Anonymous said...

All these are gorgeous Brenda, I spotted them in the shop the other day and thought they were a really good price.
I really love how you coloured the third one, the different shades are so pretty....

Love them all Brenda
x
Vicky

Shazza said...

what pretty cards brenda x

Unknown said...

Very unusual stamps, but what great cards! Remarkably, I liked it.

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Brenda, you have created beautiful cards as usual...and I love the stamps, such gorgeous details. I especially love the easel card and all it's glorious details. Hope you are well, Hugs, Teresa x

Merry said...

Wow..these are stunning images and beautiful detail. Love the cards you have created with them Brenda. What a fun technique inking and then spritzing. I would have thought all the colours would run.

Nikbee said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda. I love the stamps - so detailed.

Nikki x

Tracy said...

Oooo these are fabulous, I love them, and your creations show them off perfectly Brenda.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

pinky said...

They are gorgeous cards Brenda. I have 4 of these in the Christmas range and love them too. Like you when I saw them I went oh no but they worked a treat:) Must check these ones out.

Louise said...

Wow, Brenda, gorgeous cards and I soo love those new stamps - I'm off to have a peek!

Beryl said...

They look to be gorgeous stamps - very unusual to look at but obviously very goo quality. Been having a look at all the fabulous cards you'vee posted since I last got here. Your blog is always an excellent source of inspiration.
Beryl xx

cheryl said...

oh hun i have quite a few of these stamps i too was like you but as you say they,work brilliantly,stuning cards hun,hugs cheryl xxxxx

trisha too said...

Beautiful!!!

:)

Anonymous said...

These look amazing Brenda!!!

I have seen and heard about these different type of stamps that give wonderfully details images, and I am impressed too having seen some great things done with them, like you ahve here.


Really gorgeous work!!!

Mervi said...

Gorgeous cards and stamps!
Hope you're well;-))m

Katrin said...

Very beautifully!

AsilisA MaM said...

Gorgeous stamps and cards indead. Looks stange - I'm agree with you, but result is excellent!

Claire Phillips said...

Really love the stamps - went for a wee look see - really like the fields of flowers ones! Beautiful cards as always! Cheers Claire x

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

gorgeous work, those stamps look like ivory and even in just plain ink look very special.
Hope your feeling ok. janex

Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...

What a beautiful cards Brenda. Especially I adore the first one. Beautiful colours and layout.
I have tried to leave a comment behind at the candy's but i don't know what happens, i see nothing by the comments.
Gr. Marja

theneon said...

Brenda -- so glad to find your blog and become a follower -- your creations are gorgeous.

Ellie Knol said...

I'm glad I found your blog! I especially love the first card. I agree that these stamps are great, I bought one recently!