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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Sweet N Sassy stamps blog hop

Hi there! What do you know I finally have a mid-week post LOL? It is time to say farewell to some wonderfully talented ladies that have served for the last 6 months on the SNSS DT. We also say welcome to some terrific new ladies who will be serving for the next 6 months. So there are lots of inspiring projects for you to see on the blog hop. If you have not already been hopping then you will definitely want to go back to the Sweet N Sassy blog and start there so you don't miss anything. I also have the blog hop schedule on my sidebar.

I have 2 CAS cards to share with you today which is rather unusual for me. Once in awhile I like to change it up. I also changed my hair this week and had it highlighted so I guess I am quite the rebel LOL.





I used the newly released beautiful borders set for my cards. There are 5 stamps in the set and they make great focal points, borders, or custom dp. I simply inked up half the stamp and stamped my image. I then die cut it using my long rectangle nesties and drew a frame around them while still in the die with my marker. I accented the middle of the flowers with some rhinestones and simply tied a ribbon at the top and voila! Since I was making a CAS card I wanted to use some "special" paper so I chose white sparkle from Paper Temptress to add a little something without adding layers. Oh and the sparkle paper is on sale 25% off for the month of July too!!

Supplies:
stamps- Sweet N Sassy stamps Beautiful Borders and I'd Pick you for the sentiments
CS- Paper Temptress blanc sparkle, noir sparkle, tango tangerine, summer sun, brilliant blue
accessories- rhinestones, striped grosgrain, organdy ribbon, long rectangle nesties


I also want to mention the Christmas in July celebration that starts today. Korin has some new exclusive digi images just for the celebration and of course there is a SALE and who doesn't love a sale??? You can get all the info about it HERE.

Your next stop on the blog hop is one of our new DT members- Lisa and you are sure to love what she has to share with you.

Thanks for stopping by today!

21 comments:

Sandy said...

I love both cards and the colors you used!!! Beautiful and so clean and simple!!!

Patti J said...

Your CAS look is delightful! Both cards are sweet, and I love the idea of drawing the fram while the piece is still in the die! Thanks for sharing...

Ceal said...

I love CAS cards. they are Simply Beautiful!

Nancy said...

Great cards.
This really showcases the simplicity of using a border stamp as a focal point.
Looking forward to getting to know you in the next 6 month!!!

B said...

Love the CAS cards! :)

Kathy said...

Very pretty Janette!! Looks especially pretty on that sparkly white paper!! Have a great day!
:)Kathy

bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...

So well done, really like these CAS cards!

Connie Babbert said...

Clean and simple cards! Love them! Looking forward to "working" with you over the next six months!

Cindy Coutts @ Cindy B Designs said...

Love these Janette and thanks for the great ideas on using a border set for something non-border!

Shannon said...

You make CAS look so easy! Great cards, how bout a pic of the new hair do too? LOL

Blessings!

Chrissy D said...

Ahhh this are both gorgeous, Janette! I love the simplicity of these!!!

Jeanette said...

These are just fabulous Janette! Love how clean and fresh they look! I want to see a photo with the new look too!
Hugs Jeanette

Lisa Hjulberg said...

What a clever way to use the border stamps!

Deb said...

These CAS designs are wonderful! Great colors and ribbons to go with fabulous stamps!

Lorie said...

Oh could I ever take some lessons from you for CAS! They are so hard for me, and I don't know why! Yours are just beautiful!

Chrisd said...

CAS cards are great. Thanks for sharing!

Erika M. said...

Your cards are beautiful - really love the stamped images and your ribbon bows!

Catherine said...

Love the clean & simple layouts. The sparkle adds just the right amount of special-ness!

Merry said...

Wonderful cards...great to see the different colours used.

Teresa Kline said...

these are so sweet, I luv thme both!
enjoy *~*

Anonymous said...

Both cards are lovely, Janette. I appreciate that you used totally different colors -- it really shows how versatile this set can be.