Topflight Stamps 7th Birthday Blog Hop!

It's Topflight Stamps 7th birthday and to celebrate I’ve teamed up with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us and see all the beautiful inspiration from this group of amazing designers! There is a master list of Hop stops on the Topflight Stamps blog! We are also Hopping on Instagram! You can start at the Topflight Stamps account @topflightstamps .

Did we mention there will be prizes?

GIVEAWAY DETAILS
Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving four lucky winners $50 Gift Certificates to the store. Two winners will be chosen from commenters on the blog hop and two will be chosen from commenters on the IG hop. For a chance to win, make sure to visit the stops on the hop and leave a comment by April 1st. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on Monday, April 3rd. U.S.A winners only due to shipping issues. Good Luck!

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I've made a card with the super-adorable Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set by Hobby Art, Ltd., the Dynamic Stencil, and Elements Inks by Lavinia Stamps.

Here it is!

Topflight Stamps Products:

Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set by Hobby Art, Ltd

Dynamic Stencil by Lavinia Stamps

Della Blue, Lime Punch, and Pine Elements Inks by Lavinia Stamps

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko
Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Other Products Used:

Solar White Classic Crest Cardstock by Neenah Papers

Raven Cardstock by Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers:

Meerkats' Fur: E47, E49, E51, E53, E55, E57, E59

Meerkats' Noses: E44, E47, E49

Meerkat's Cheeks: R30, R32

Meerkat's Eyes: G000, G00, YG41, YG45

Shawl/Headdress/Fringe: Y11, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28

Bananas: Y02, Y11, Y23, Y26

Grapes: R56, BV11, BV13, BV17

Oranges: YR12, YR14, YR16, YR15, YR18

Lemons: Y00, Y 06, Y08

Lime: YG13, YG17

Leaves: YG45, YG63, YG67

Flowers: FV2, RV55

White Gelly Roll Gel Pen by Sakura of America

Gold Detail Embossing Powder by Stampendous

VersaMarker by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Repositionable Sticker Paper by Avery

STAY-tion by Wendy Vecchi for Ranger Ink

Misty Stamping Platform by My Sweet Petunia

Instructions:

1. Create an A7 card from Raven Cardstock. Set aside.
2. Using a stamping platform and Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, stamp the large meerkat from the Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set twice, once onto white cardstock and once onto repositionable sticker paper.
3. Fussy-cut the sticker paper andplace it over its counterpart on the image panel.
4. Position the crowned meerkat stamp from the Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set facedown on the image panel so that the crown is on the masked meerkat's head.
5. Place a Post-It Note below the crown to cover the top of the meerkat on the image panel.
6. Press the platform's lid onto the back of the stamp and lift. 
7. Ink the stamp with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and stamp twice, once onto the image panel and once onto repositionable sticker paper.
8. Fussy-cut the sticker paper crown and place it over its counterpart on the image panel. 
9. Position the Carmen Miranda-inspired Meerkat from the Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set to the left of the crowned masked meerkat and stamp twice, once onto the image panel and once onto repositionable sticker paper.
10. Fussy-cut the sticker paper version and place over its counterpart on the image panel.
11. Place a piece of low-tack tape covering the meerkat's feet.
12. Brush or sponge Della Blue Elements Ink over the masked meerkats and the tape.
13. Use magnets to secure the image panel to the STAY-tion.
14. Secure the Dynamic Stencil over the sponged top area of the image panel.
15. Brush or sponge Della Blue Elements Ink over the masked meerkats and the stencil onto the image panel.
16. Remove the tape and sponge Lime Punch and Pine Elements Inks over the meerkat's feet and tails.
17. Remove all the masks.
18. Use Copic markers to color the meerkats.
19. Add white highlights using the White Gelly Roll Pen.
20. Trim the image panel and use a black marker to edge it.
21. Cut a piece of Raven cardstock to 4.75" x 6.75".
22. Place the black cardstock onto the stamping platform.
23. Position the champagne bottle, champagne flute, gift, cupcake, and balloon stamps from the Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set facedown on the right side of the black cardstock.
24. Press the lid of the stamping platform onto the back of the stamps and lift.
25. Ink the stamps with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp.
26. Remove the image panel from the stamping platform.
27. Add gold detail embossing powder, dump off the excess, and heat set.
28. Remove the stamps from the stamping platform and clean.
29. Reposition the champagne bottle, champagne flute, gift, cupcake, and balloon stamps from the Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set facedown on the left side of the black cardstock.
30. Press the lid of the stamping platform onto the back of the stamps and lift.
31. Ink the stamps with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp.
32. Remove the image panel from the stamping platform.
33. Fold a piece of scrap paper in half. Add gold detail embossing powder.
34. Add gold detail embossing powder, dump off the excess, and heat set.
35. Use a VersaMarker to edge the cardstock.
36. Drag the cardstock through the embossing powder, shake off the excess, and heat set.
37. Repeat steps #35 and #36 if necessary.
38. Adhere the embossed black panel to the front of the reserved card.
39. Adhere the image panel to the front of the card to finish it.

Thanks for visiting today! Don't forget to hop on the blogs and instagram!

The next stop on the hop is Dina Kowal's blog, where you'll find something totally inspiring!

AND don't forget to go shop at the 7th Birthday Sale at Topflight Stamps!