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Hi I'm Clare, I live in the South West of England in the seaside town of Torquay. I adore playing with inks, paints and generally getting messy. It is the calm place which fits in between my hectic life whilst working as an outreach support worker, looking after my son, daughter, foster son and hubby. Not forgetting our gorgeous springer spaniel, Suzi.

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Topflight 1st Birthday Blog Hop

Welcome to the Topflight Stamps 1st Birthday Blog Hop!!!  The past year has been more successful than we ever could have imagined and it’s all because of our amazing customers. We are so excited to celebrate with you and give you our 1st BirthdaySpecial Discount - 20% off ALL orders - use code BDAY20. 




Topflight Stamps is a place you will find different and unique stamps from around the world. Today we have an AWESOME blog hop with some of the best paper crafters in the industry. They are each featuring some of our favourite stamps. Be sure to comment on this blog and all the blogs on the hop to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE a $50 store credit!!!  PLUS  - each of the designers on this blog hop are giving away a $10 gift certificate to one of the commenters on their post. I will announce my winner here on Monday, April 2.  The $50 Grand Prize winner will be announced on the Topflight Stamps Blog the same day. 



To celebrate Topflight's 1st birthday I wanted to make a big project to commemorate the occasion.  On a 12 x 12 canvas board, painted with Paperartsy Fresco Paints, mushroom & nougat I stencilled using  leaves stencil PS081 I stamped using stamps from Paperatsy Jofy #62 and onto card to create my colourful blooms.


I water coloured the flowers adding more intensified colour using pencils.  Happy Birthday Topflight!



Now, be sure to check out all these blogs and comment for your chance to win the grand prize!!
Topflight Stamps
• Donna Bowman 
• Lindsay Weirich
• Clare Messenger  - You are Here
• Julia Stainton
• Jenny Colacicco
• Veronica Zalis
• Tenia Nelson
• Lisa Hoel
• Teri Anderson
• Jenny Marples
• Nathalie Fournier
• Karen Bearse

• Kristina Song

Happy Crafting everyone,

Clare.
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53 comments:

  1. Ann Kowalczyk27 March 2018 at 06:35

    Hmm, I'm going to have to check out those paints... thanks for your inspiration!

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  2. McStamper27 March 2018 at 06:45

    Love your beautiful canvas. Awesome coloring.

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  3. Marjeta27 March 2018 at 06:49

    Simply gorgeous. Love hove you designed your work.

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  4. Janet Day27 March 2018 at 06:50

    Wow...what gorgeous colors and such great technique. Really well done!

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  5. Denise Bryant27 March 2018 at 07:00

    Love the dimension and colors! Beautiful project with those pretty flowers!

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  6. Cindy Holmes27 March 2018 at 07:08

    Flower power! I love it! I love how you have added dimension to the flowers! And the colors are absolutely gorgeous!

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  7. Sabrina27 March 2018 at 08:49

    Gorgeous canvas!!!

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  8. Maureen Hayes27 March 2018 at 11:32

    What a beautiful and colorful canvas! Those flowers are stunning and the paints make them pop! Happy first birthday to Topflight and thank you for the inspiration!

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  9. Amy Seigler27 March 2018 at 13:25

    Your canvas is Gorgeous!!! I love how the flowers are just blooming out at me. Gorgeous colors!

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  10. Darla W27 March 2018 at 14:19

    Very pretty! Those flowers really pop!

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  11. sabell27 March 2018 at 14:22

    Your canvas is gorgeous! So colorful and pretty, just love it!

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  12. Beastybunny27 March 2018 at 14:53

    Gorgeous! Love the bold colorsS! Screams SPRING!!

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  13. April27 March 2018 at 15:26

    What a fabulous project! I love all the bright colors.

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  14. Faith (Stevie) Harris27 March 2018 at 15:32

    Wow, fabulous!

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  15. JeanneLee27 March 2018 at 15:53

    Those Fresco paints look so vibrant on your canvas! TFS~Jeanne

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  16. Sylvia Ames27 March 2018 at 16:21

    Fabulous canvas, amazing colours and stamps used.

    Sylv xx

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  17. Aunt Pammy27 March 2018 at 16:48

    Those colors are fantastic!

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  18. Lynn27 March 2018 at 17:25

    Soooo pretty and so creative!!! Love that the flowers jump off of the canvas!!! Great job!!! Today's my birthday and what an enjoyable way to spend my time!!! Thanks!

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  19. Niece27 March 2018 at 17:32

    This is absolutely breathtaking.

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  20. Susan27 March 2018 at 17:42

    Beautiful, I think I need to order some PaperArtsy stamps!

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  21. Marsha27 March 2018 at 18:27

    What a beautiful garden you created. Love the bright colors and dimension.

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  22. Kathi27 March 2018 at 18:39

    Wow. I saw this on Facebook and had to run (click) over here to tell you that your project is absolutely stunning.

    I'm glad I did because I didn't realize that the project is actually 12x12. I love the colors, the detail, and the dimension. Fabulous work!

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    1. Clare2 April 2018 at 09:51

      Thank you for your lovely comment Kathi. Please email me at claremessenger@live.co.uk so I can send you your $10 off voucher. Congratulations 😁

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  23. Susie Bentz27 March 2018 at 18:58

    Lovely canvas...where will you hang it? Love the bright colors and dimension!

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    1. Clare2 April 2018 at 09:53

      Hi Susie, I’ve put the canvas into a memory box frame. I’m going to hang in in my entrance porch so I can see it when I arrive home.

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  24. BrendaB27 March 2018 at 19:03

    What a beautiful project!

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  25. Monica H27 March 2018 at 20:52

    Beautiful! I love the bright colors of the flowers.

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  26. The Words Crafter27 March 2018 at 21:38

    what a gorgeous piece of art! makes me want to get my canvases and paints out and play :)

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  27. Susan Tucker27 March 2018 at 21:38

    Your artwork is so dimentional, absolutely beautiful!

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  28. carolyn27 March 2018 at 22:51

    I love the colors you chose! Terrific.

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  29. jnana Bryant27 March 2018 at 23:47

    Loved the way you made the flowers really pop off the canvas beautiful!
    PaperArsty is one of my favorite line of stamps -- just love what you did with it!

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  30. Colorado Crafter28 March 2018 at 00:10

    Wow! That's beautiful!!! Fabulous work!!

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  31. George Couldry28 March 2018 at 00:33

    I love those flowers in 3D. I want to try the PaperArsty paints.

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  32. Nancy Rupp28 March 2018 at 00:51

    Beautiful flowers.

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  33. mworkman428 March 2018 at 03:11

    Very pretty!

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  34. Milene Tiberius28 March 2018 at 04:23

    How beautiful is this!! You're so talented!

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  35. Christine Alexander28 March 2018 at 04:30

    wow, amazingly colourful garden

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  36. Kirsty Vittetoe28 March 2018 at 06:09

    Pretty flowers, the project looks fantastic!!!

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  37. Valerie Hayden28 March 2018 at 06:47

    Just love the color and the dimensionality of this work. Spring bring it on!

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  38. Juli Loves Paper28 March 2018 at 12:20

    Stunning work! Happy birthday TopFlight Stamps! Xo

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  39. Sharon Meyer28 March 2018 at 15:05

    this is gorgeous!.. love it!

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  40. Jeanne Beam28 March 2018 at 16:46

    Beautiful artwork. Thanks for sharing...

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  41. 3kidmama28 March 2018 at 20:20

    What a beautiful canvas! The flowers somehow seem both whimsical and life-like. I need to check out those paints for myself! Happy 1st Birthday, Topflight!

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  42. P28 March 2018 at 23:33

    So pretty! Love how it looks like they are floating!

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  43. Sue D29 March 2018 at 00:14

    Very pretty and colorful canvas you created.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  44. sharon g29 March 2018 at 04:12

    Those are some very cool flowers!!

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  45. Jeannean30 March 2018 at 22:10

    What a fun card you made with these funky flowers! I love all your dimension and bright colors!

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  46. Melinda Fox31 March 2018 at 00:30

    The canvas board is amazing, so colorful and Happy!!

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  47. Theresa31 March 2018 at 10:26

    very cool canvas. love your flowers. thanks as always for sharing.

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  48. FD9135431 March 2018 at 14:39

    WOW! These are just awesome! What vibrant colored flowers. I love the images

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  49. ltagg1 April 2018 at 05:19

    Wow! Beautiful!
    Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win such an amazing prize!

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  50. Clare2 April 2018 at 09:55

    Thank you all for your kind comments ❤️ Overwhelmed with the amazing response from this blog hop. Happy crafting to you all!

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  51. David Gatesy2 April 2018 at 21:24

    Happy Crafting, and Happy Birthday to your awesome blog, as well! I love the way it looks...

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