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Happy {Inter}National Scrapbook Day Hybrid Chicks! One of the things I love about hybrid papercrafts is the ability to combine my new love of digi papers with my old love of stamping. Today I’m going to show you a few examples of how I’ve used printed digi papers just like I’d use “regular” Designer Printed paper on some stamped card projects.  And best of all? Our very own Julee Tilman, owner of Verve Stamps, is offering a VERY generous stamp set to one lucky winner who comments on this post!!

I absolutely LOVE incorporating digi papers on my card projects and typically print out several blocks of coordinating digi prints on a single 8.5×11 inch sheet of paper.  I’ll cut those papers just like I would regular store-bought paper and use them along with a cardstock base and some stamped images & sentiments plus a few physical embellishments on my card projects.  The card above uses digi papers from the Just Breathe paper pack by Kelley Mickus combined with the Flowers of Tomorrow Plain Jane by Verve Stamps.  I added some Kraft cardstock, some real stitching, a folded piece of ribbon and a mini library clip (Stampin’ Up) as embellishment.

Here are few more samples combining digi papers and stamped images/sentiments:

img_5979On this card, I used the Whisper Paper Pack by Kelley Mickus and the new Because of You stamp set and the Elegant Flower Plain Jane by Verve Stamps.  (Sketch is Lauren Meader’s Saturday Sketch #19)Verve’s stamps look beautiful when stamped directly on printed digi papers! I used a Kraft Cardstock base and added some Chocolate Chip cardstock matting to some of the digi paper panels.  The stamped flower was cut out with my hobby blade and I added a large vanilla brad to the center.  Some chocolate ribbon completed the physical embellishments.  The main sentiment panel is popped up on 3-dimensional adhesive for some added depth.

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This last card once again uses a Kraft cardstock base. This time I used the Flight of Fancy mini kit included in Elise’s Pieces May Grab Bag.  Isn’t that airplane embellishment adorable!?! I cut it out with my hobby knife and popped it up on 3-dimensional adhesive.  The stamped sentiment is from Verve’s Beautiful Kindness, attached with some simple staples.  And finally, some more chocolate ribbon to finish it off!

So there you have it! Some fun and easy samples of how you can incorporate stamping in your hybrid projects! How about a giveaway? How’d you like a chance to win some of those amazing Verve stamps you’ve heard me raving about? Here’s a look at what we’re giving away:

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Post here in the comments for your chance to win! We want to know: Are you a clueless stamper, a stampin’ queen, or something in between?  We’ll pick 1 random winner by Midnight EST on Sunday, May 3rd.

Want another entry for this giveaway? Mention The Hybrid Chick on your blog, Facebook or Twitter with a link to this post and you can be entered again. Just leave us another comment for each thing you do with a link to your post or Tweet.

Don’t forget to hop on over to the Happy Little Chickadees Forum at The Digichick for more awesome giveaways by The Digichick designers in honor of National Scrapbooking Day!

Keep checking back here at The Hybrid Chick for exciting giveaways and challenges all weekend long as we celebrate {inter}National Scrapbooking Day together!

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  1. Lindastamps on Saturday 2, 2009

    I’m somewhere in between. I find I’m constantly learning which I love!

  2. Jingle on Saturday 2, 2009

    Well, I wouldn’t call myself a Queen, but I would probably be pretty close according to others. I am always looking for and learning new techniques, but because I’ve taught many classes and stuff I know many as well.

  3. Patti Jo on Saturday 2, 2009

    Maybe not a Queen, but a Princess! Love learning and getting new products! Thanks for the drawing opportunity!

  4. Ada on Saturday 2, 2009

    I’m pretty new in stamping and therefore i really really can use this awesome set!!!!!!
    PS: i love the hybrid chick!!!!

  5. chriss blagrave on Saturday 2, 2009

    I am not a queen but have been stamping for a number of years and am always learning something. Love seeing how my style has changed over the years (for the better, IMHO) Thanks for the chance to win a fabulous Verve set!

  6. StephanieAA on Saturday 2, 2009

    Happy NSD! What an adorable set of stamps! I hope it’s my lucky day!

  7. Shantel on Saturday 2, 2009

    As a newbie, I hope I win.

  8. Elaine Livesey on Saturday 2, 2009

    I love The Verve stamps, so elegant. I’m just getting into the hybrid papercrafting. So much fun. Thanks for the chance to win, keeping my fingers crossed.

  9. Glenda J on Saturday 2, 2009

    I’m just one step above clueless but anxious to learn and stamp more. Thanks for all you share and for the chance to win this great prize!

  10. Shelly Cameron on Saturday 2, 2009

    I think I am an “TWEEN” as well. I love paper crafting, stamp all the time…but just got on the digi boat, so more stuff to learn, that’s what keeps me motivated! Great give away

  11. sonia on Saturday 2, 2009

    Ohh how i love these stamps, i would love to have these in my collection making everyone in the UK envious lol..

  12. Carrie C on Saturday 2, 2009

    I’m definitely somewhere in between. I’m always learning something new – and there’s always something new out there to learn about. I’m new to digi papers and am thinking it looks like a great opportunity for more creativity. I love that adorable stamp set!

  13. Kelly S on Saturday 2, 2009

    I would have to say somewhere in between, not a total rookie, but definitely no queen!

  14. Robin McK on Saturday 2, 2009

    Well, I wouldn’t say I’m clueless, but I could definitely use a pick-me up! Thanks for the chance to win!!

    Robin

  15. Michelle A. on Saturday 2, 2009

    I am a newbie! I love verve stamps, so elegant. Thanks for the chance to win!

  16. Renée on Saturday 2, 2009

    well, I wouldn’t call myself clueless and neither would I call myself a stamping queen so I guess it’d have to be “something in between”!

  17. Cindy on Saturday 2, 2009

    I’m in between because I need more stamps (hint – hint) :) This set is ADORABLE!

  18. Mary H. on Saturday 2, 2009

    I’m somewhere in between…there’s always something to learn! Super cute set! Thanks for the chance to win!

  19. Brianna on Saturday 2, 2009

    I am in between. I’ve been stamping for a few years, although I don’t feel I’m so good..I love to collect things so oneday when I’m really organized I can get WAY. MORE. INTO. IT!!!

  20. Maria Gurnsey on Saturday 2, 2009

    I’m just learning all about this digi paper and am looking forward to giving it a try…now I just need to get some ink for my printer?!?!

  21. Raquel B on Saturday 2, 2009

    I am a “something in between stamper”. I would like to consider myself a stamping queen but I know my work is not as outstanding as some other stampers out there but eventually I hope I will be that good. I have come a long way, I know that for sure!!!

  22. Raquel B on Saturday 2, 2009

    Here is my post dedicated to The Hibrid Chick on my blog.
    http://raqode7.blogspot.com/2009/05/hybrid-chick.html

  23. Rachel Bogner on Saturday 2, 2009

    I am bit of a something in between, but every day I hope I am getting closer to my inner queen! Thanks for a chance to win these great stamps. I am on my way now to go spread the word, and then I’ll be back to comment again.
    Happy Scrapping,
    Rachel

  24. Rachel Bogner on Saturday 2, 2009

    Here is the post spreading the word about The Hybrid Chick:
    http://rcbogner.blogspot.com/2009/05/hybrid-chick-and-national-scrapbook-day.html
    Thanks for another chance to win!
    Rachel

  25. Barbara on Saturday 2, 2009

    Hi Jen,
    I would love to try this and I have a question – what kind of paper do you use to print on ?

  26. Linda C. on Saturday 2, 2009

    I’m a stampin’ queen & I LOVE Verve stamps!

  27. Janette on Saturday 2, 2009

    I guess I would have to say that I am closer to a stampin queen and a queen who loves Verve stamps!

  28. kisha on Saturday 2, 2009

    Not a queen by no means but have been stamping for about 6 years. I’m loving it and have no plans for stopping!
    I just received my sets of Verve stamps and i’m loveing those as well.
    thanks for the opportunity.Kisha

  29. kisha on Saturday 2, 2009

    I am not a queen by no means but have been stamping for about 6 years. I’m loving it and have no plans for stopping!
    I just received my sets of Verve stamps and i’m loveing those as well.
    thanks for the opportunity.
    Kisha

  30. Elise on Saturday 2, 2009

    Oh, I wish I was a stamping queen! I think I’m somewhere in beween with definate princess rankings some days LOL!! Thaks for all your inspiration!

  31. Carla on Saturday 2, 2009

    I’m a huge clueless stamper. I’m a graphic designer but just now I’m getting acquainted with the stamping process and I’m loving it!

  32. Michelle Menser on Saturday 2, 2009

    I might not be a queen but I am a goddess lol. We don’t have access to Verve stamps here in Australia I would love the be among the first to have a set.
    Regards
    Michelle M
    Bohemian Gypsy

  33. Renee on Saturday 2, 2009

    I love stamping – but not the queen yet.
    I have taken classes and own several dozen stamp sets so I am not the beginner either.

  34. Amy S. on Saturday 2, 2009

    I would say something in between. I love to stamp and just don’t post often enough.

  35. Donna on Saturday 2, 2009

    Queen, no. Aspiring Princess, yes. Since I teach and have been published several times, I’m ALWAYS looking for new and different.

  36. Ellen Smith on Saturday 2, 2009

    Beautiful!
    I Love that set!

  37. Ellen Smith on Saturday 2, 2009

    I am a Stampin Queen! I have been stamping for over 10 years now and I LOVE it!

  38. Nicole K on Saturday 2, 2009

    Modestly in between. Some things, I’m good at but other things prove I’m just a hopeless newbie.
    Lovely stamps!

  39. Terri E. on Saturday 2, 2009

    I am great at stamping and traditional paper. Horrible and inept at digi :(

    It’s a good life!
    Terri E.