May New Release Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps May New Release Blog Hop!

The May New Release Stamps are all about Silhouette stamping, and we think that you're going to love how versatile silhouette stamping can be!

You've found your way to the very first stop on the Design Team Hop!
Today as you Hop along, you'll be seeing lots of  fabulous cards create by Blue Knight Design Team members Nancy, Shirley, Kat and Kren  (in that order!)

We've got lots of inspiration for you and an awesome GIVEAWAY!
(Giveaway details below)

First up here at the blog, and to get you started with seeing the Blue Knight May New Release stamps, we have a super card from Nancy!

Nancy created this wonderful scene style card with the the COWBOY UP New Release Stamp set.
She added one of the fence stamps from Blue Knight's BEACH FENCE stamp set
The "EPIC" birthday sentiment is from the LEGENDARY stamp set.
Nancy did some masking to add the setting sun and added the beautifully ink-blended cloudy sky by using the HEIDI PETTIE CLOUD STENCIL.

Combining these stamped elements to create this silhouette cowboy scene makes this card wonderful and inspires getting out stamps that you may already have and using them with a new stamp to create a card that defines creative stamping.

Nancy's additions of grass along the fence line and a sandy-looking foreground are the finishing touches that make this card extra wonderful and one that offers lots of creative inspiration.

There's lots more inspiration in store for you today as you follow along with today's Blog Hop, and when you visit us here at the blog as well as the Design Team blogs throughout the week.

Today's Blog Hope Line up is:
Your first stop, HERE, where you've seen Nancy's card
and now it's time to Hop on over to Shirley's blog: HERE
Next along the Hop you'll visit Kat's blog: HERE

and Kren's blog: HERE

Before you hop on over to Shirley's blog, Take a peek at the 2 GIVEAWAYS!

       

                   
Giveaway 1                                                     Giveaway 2
Cowboy Hero stamp set                                  Cowboy Minis stamp set
Heidi Pettie Cloud Stencil                               Heidi Pettie Cloud Stencil
Stipple Brush                                                   Stipple Brush

Visit us here at the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog every day this week and on Saturday for a re-cap of the weeks cards, and leave a comment each day to be "in" on the giveaway. (Each comment counts as one entry)
You can comment each day during this week.
2 winners will be randomly chosen and announced here at the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog on Sunday, May 19th
*Giveaway is opened to blog visitors with USA mailing addresses

Thanks for visiting today and for joining the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps May New Release Blog Hop!

Happy Hopping, and don't forget to stop by tomorrow to see what DT Member Shirley has to share with you!

Silhouette Stag: Make a Card with Nancy

The Design Team is busy creating and getting ready for Blue Knight Rubber Stamps New Release Week, and we want to sprinkle a little bit of inspiration in your direction to get you in the creative mode as well!

Today, we're sharing (and re-visiting) a  quickie video that DT member Nancy first shared last Fall.
This is a quickie video that will have you creating a beautiful quickie card!

Nancy does a great job showing you exactly how she created a beautiful Silhouette Stag card with a gorgeous blended ink background.

You'll be amazed at how easy it is to create beautiful cards like Nancy created with this fantastic silhouette stamp.

We're guessing that watching this video will have you wanting to create a stack of beautiful inked backgrounds just like Nancy's!
Not to mention that this is a really great stamp for creating masculine cards, just in time for Father's Day!

We know that you'll be inspired by Nancy's video tutorial.

 


Helpful links:

To browse the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps web site go HERE
You can see the Silhouette Stag stamp HERE 

DESIGN TEAM CALL

We are so excited to launch the BLUE KNIGHT RUBBER STAMPS blog with this very special announcement!

BLUE KNIGHT RUBBER STAMPS is putting out it's very first Design Team call!

If you love Blue Knight Rubber Stamps, have an active blog, enjoy creating tutorials, enjoy interacting on social media you'll love being part of the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Design Team!

BLUE KNIGHT RUBBER STAMPS is  looking for creative stampers who are both talented and dependable for our new DESIGN TEAM.

DT Call and application period is opened from April 17^th, 2019 and will close on April 26^th, 2019

Design Team requirements:

-Applicant must love Blue Knight Rubber Stamps and have a USA home mailing address

-Ability and desire to follow a DT schedule for creating, sharing and posting your projects
(*Project schedule/assignments/requirements will be provided to DT members on a monthly basis)

-Promotion of BKRS on social media, at least 5 Facebook groups/galleries

--Applicant must be proficient in posting to social media, specifically Facebook...posting to your blog, taking and uploading good quality photos, and composing photo/blog tutorials.
-Ability to do video tutorials and YouTube videos not required, but a plus. 

-DT Requirements during New Release month(s)
One project per day during new release week, including participation in the DT New Release Blog Hop
One photo and/or video tutorial during New Release Week
1 project per week during a New Release month
AND
Posting of your weekly projects via a Social media presence at a minimum of 5 Facebook groups during each the remaining weeks of a New Release month

-DT Requirements during Non New Release month(s)
1 card project per week presented at your blog and via a minimum of 5 Facebook group postings (created with the BKRStamp(s) provided to you during Non New Release months.)
1 photo and/or video tutorial per month during Non New Release months demonstrating 1 card project of your choice (created with the BKRStamp provided to you during Non New Release months

-DT members must send BKRS one completed card per stamp set sent to you.

DT Member benefits:

-You will receive BLUE KNIGHT RUBBER STAMPS stamps with each new release.

-During Non New Release month(s) you will receive stamp sets that BKRS would like to promote.
-DT members will receive an exclusive 25% DT discount on personal orders placed via the BKRS web site

If you are interested in applying for a DT position, please respond to Blue Knight Rubber Stamps via email at bkrsdt@gmail.com

Your email application should include the following:Applications that are not complete cannot be considered for a DT position. Please be sure to include all 5 items listed below in your email application.
1.Name, address and a short bio about yourself, including your crafting life. 
2. Your blog address and links to other social media outlets that you use to display your artwork (Instagram, Pinterest etc)
3. Your YouTube link if you have a YouTube channel
4. Photos of 5 projects you’ve completed recently 
5. List your design team experience ( provide dates/previous or current)

We are also looking for guest designers. 

Your email application should indicate which position you would be interested in. (DT Member OR GUEST DESIGNER)

GUEST DESIGNER POSITION
NOTE: Guest Designer positions are monthly positions requiring 1 project weekly including one tutorial during your Guest Designer appointment and position.
Guest designers will be provided specific stamp(s) to be used for their required projects.


We are looking forward to hearing from interested applicants!