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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Snow Glad We're Friends

Hi everyone!  I hope that your holiday planning is going well.  It is such a busy and fun time of the year.  Today I would like to share two cards with you using the adorable Snowy Hello stamp set from Sweet N Sassy stamps.


I stamped the snowflakes in the bg and popped up the snowman which was colored with copics with foam tape. Stickles were added for sparkle.  The papers are My Minds Eye Winter Wonderland.  I used SNSS mini tag die for the sentiment which is from the Christmas tags set.


The image once again was colored with copics and stickles were added as the snow.  I added rhinestones to the scallops that were cut using the SNSS scallop border dies.  The papers are also from My Minds Eye Winter Wonderland collection.

Thanks for stopping in today, have a great day!

Monday, December 9, 2013

December Features Day 3- Grunge Elements


http://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/grunge-elements-clear-stamp-set/
  • Includes 9 images and 3 sentiments
  • Word "art" measures approximately 1.5" x .75"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp - $26
Such a fun new set!  Here is the card I would like to share with you today, my daughters said it was cool- hope you think so too.



Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away (4) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 4 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, December 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, December 16th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Sunday, December 8, 2013

December Features Day2- Typewriter Text bg


http://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/typewriter-text-background-clear-stamp/
  • Includes 1 background stamp
  • Measures approximately 3.75" x 3.75"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp - $11
Here is the card I would like to share with you today using the typewriter text bg.  I also used the sentiment, frame, and typewriter image from the Keep in Touch set and the coordinating die set as well.



Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away (4) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 4 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, December 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, December 16th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Saturday, December 7, 2013

December Features Day 1- Keep in Touch


http://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/keep-in-touch-clear-stamp-set/

http://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/keep-in-touch-die-set/

  • Stamp set includes 6 images and 12 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4" x 6"
  • Typewriter image measures approximately 2.25" x 2"
  • Die set includes 6 dies
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set - $15 
  • Die set-$10.50
  • Get the bundle for just $22 a ($25.50 value)
     
Here is the card I would like to share with you today:

I stamped the dp in the background with the new Grunge Elements set and distressed the edges of it as well.  I then die cut and stamped the ink and the hand and adhered them to my banner with the sentiment.  The dp is from the Peaceful collection from Authentique.  I really like how the script dp and the postage dp coordinated with this fun new set.

 Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away (4) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 4 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, December 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, December 16th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

CAS Snowflakes

It can be tricky creating beautiful cards that are easy to mail.  Today I would like to share some one layer cards that I made using post it notes for masking.

The first two cards are pretty similar.  I used large post it notes to mask off a rectangle and sponged ink inside of the rectangle.  I then stamped the snowflakes from the newly released Spectacular Snowflakes from Sweet N Sassy stamps set in different colors and sizes and accented with rhinestones to finish it off.



The last card I masked off a horizontal strip across the card and sponged with light blue ink.  Keeping the masks in place I then stamped the snowflakes in navy and purple and accented them with stickles.


Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope that you have enjoyed the cards I have shared.  Have a great day!

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Sweet N Sassy stamps November features Day 6- Snowflake Dies

Welcome to day 6 of our September feature Blog Hops!  
Today we're featuring the fabulous Small Snowflake Dies and


  • Die set includes 5 dies
  • The dies range from approximately 1" x 2 1/4"
  • Die set - $14.25



Here is the card I am sharing with you today
 Here is a detail shot for you

I die cut the white snowflake using the largest die and then matted the negative on navy card stock and popped the snowflake up with foam tape over the top of it.  Rhinestones were used to finish it off.

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.


Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey becausewe're giving away (6) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 6 blog hops).


The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, November 15th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, November 18th.


Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Sweet N Sassy stamps November features Day 5- Spectacular Snowflakes

Welcome to day 5 of our November feature Blog Hops!  
Today we're featuring Korin's amazing new Spectacular Snowflakes stamp set and coordinating Snowflake Dies.




  • Stamp set includes 8 images
  • Set measures approximately 6" x 8"
  • The snowflakes range from approximately 1" x 4 1/2"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Die set includes 8 dies
  • Stamp set - $26
  • Die set - $40.50
  • Get the bundle for just $60 ($66.50 value)

    I just love this set and the matching dies!  Here is my card that I would like to share with you today



    The layout of my card is the sketch challenge that I am hosting on Splitcoast today.  The paper is winter frost from Stampin Up!  The inks are pool party and smoky slate from SU as well.


Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away (6) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 6 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, November 15th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, November 18th.


 Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Sweet N Sassy stamps November features Day 4- Winter Girls

Welcome to day 4 of our November feature Blog Hops!  
Today we're featuring Korin's precious new Winter Girls stamp set.



  • Stamp set includes 2 images and 6 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4" x 4"
  • The girl images measure approximately 1 1/4" x 2 1/2"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set - $11

    Here is the card I would like to share with you today:


    Here is a closer look at the image


    I colored the image with copics and accented with stickles.  The edges were given a coat of picket fence crackle paint to resemble snow and give it a shabby chic look.  The dp is Mitten Weather from Cosmo Cricket.
Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away (6) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 6 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, November 15th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, November 18th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Sweet N Sassy stamps November Features day 2- Snowy Hello

Welcome to day 2 of our November feature Blog Hops!  
Today we're featuring Diane's sweet new Snowy Hello stamp set.


http://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/snowy-hello-clear-stamp-set/
  • Stamp set includes 6 images and 7 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4" x 6"
  • The images range from approximately 1/4" to 2".
  • Designed by Diane Zechman
  • Stamp set - $15

    I just love this adorable set.  Here is the card I would like to share with you all today:



    I colored the image with copics and added some sparkle with stickles for the snow, a spica glitter pen on the skates, and a rhinestone on the mug.  The dp is from the winter wonderland collection from My Minds Eye. 

    Here is a closer look at the colored image where you can also see the sparkle a bit


Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away (6) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 6 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, November 15th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, November 18th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Sweet N Sassy November Features Day 1- LOL Cats

Welcome to day 1 of our November feature Blog Hops!  
Today we're featuring Korin's new LOL Cats stamp set! 

This fun new set is not available for purchase...
it's a GIFT WITH PURCHASE for a limited time!



  • Stamp set includes 5 images and 26 mix and match sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 6" x 8"
  • The cat images range from approximately 1 1/4"-2 1/2" wide
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set - $26 value
It was a friend of my daughter's birthday this week so I created the card below which I would like to share with you today.


Supplies-
stamps- LOL Cats
paper- kraft, white, simple stories color vibe dp, nana's nursery dp, and misc dp
accessories- copics (E31, 33, 35, G40, 43, Y13, 17, BG11, 13, 15, RV55), seam binding, twine, button, SNSS scallop border die, SNSS mini tag die, spellbinders oval dies

Check out some more of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment on each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away (6) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 6 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, November 15th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, November 18th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Monday, October 21, 2013

Warm Cocoa Wishes

Hi everyone!  The temps are really starting to fall where I live and they are even saying that there is a chance of some wet snow at the end of the week- yikes!  I must say that I do not like snow, but I sure love snowflake and snowmen stamps.  Today I am sharing a card I made with Sweet N Sassy stamps newest snowman set- Snowman Soup.


I colored the adorable snowman with copics (BG70, 72, 75, 78, C1, N0, R24, 27, 29, 89), added some sparkle to the marshmallows (which is not showing well in the photo) with a spica clear glitter pen, some stickles to the trim of the hat and gloves, and finished by accenting with rhinestones on the hat and in the scallops.  I used the scallop border die for the border and the circle from the mini tag die set for the sentiment.  The mug is paper pieced- so fun!  The papers are from My Minds Eye Winter Wonderland collection.

Here is a closer look at the snowman


Thanks for stopping by today, I hope that you have enjoyed my card.  I do want to mention that if you like this super cute stamp set that you may want to pick it up as it is very limited in quantity right now which I found out when I went to add the link.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

DT favorites- Nature Silhouettes 2

This week from October 4- October 10, Sweet N Sassy stamps is featuring the DT's favorite stamp sets and they are 20% off this week only while supplies last.   Today we are featuring Landscape Silhouettes and Nature Silhouettes 2.

I chose Nature Silhouettes 2 as one of my favorite sets.  I am sharing a note card set that I made with the set with you today.


First picture shows how my note folder looks before it is folded and adhered.  You can see the measurements on the scoring board.  I used an 8.5x11 sheet of sturdy card stock.


This cardholder holds 5 cards and envelopes.  Here is a peek at the 5 different cards I created.  


This is a closer look at one of the cards.  I colored with markers on my stamp before stamping the flowers and added stickles to the tips of the flowers, which is not showing well in the photo.


 A look at the inside with the cards in it.


Here is a look at the outside of the note card holder.


Thanks for visiting today and be sure to leave a comment below for your chance to win $10 in SNSS store credit!

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Autumn CAS

I really do the love the fall!  Some of the leaves are starting to change now and the air is cool and crisp. So, today I would like to share a autumn CAS card that I made for my mom's husband.


I used Leaf Silhouettes from Sweet N Sassy stamps and stamped them in some warm colors which work well for fall.  I scored lines behind my squares to create the look of a panel.  The layout is the sketch on SCS from yesterday.

I would like to enter my card in the Addicted to CAS challenge this week which is autumn/fall.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you are having a beautiful day to enjoy just like it is here where I am.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Embossed Wreath

Today I would like to share a card with you using the brand new Seasonal Wreaths set from Sweet N Sassy stamps.  Love this set- so versatile!


I embossed the wreath in gold and then die cut it with the new wreath dies.  It is so cool that you can see through them so you can do the stamping first and then line the die up.  I gave the wreath dimension by putting it up on foam tape and accented it with red rhinestones.

Supplies:
stamps- SNSS Seasonal wreaths
paper- cryogen white, gold mirror
accessories- gold ep, red rhinestones, organdy ribbon, SNSS wreath dies, foam tape

Thanks so much for stopping by- have a blessed day!

Thursday, September 12, 2013

September Features Day 6- Snowman Soup

Welcome to day 6 of our September feature Blog Hops!  
Today we're featuring Diane's adorable new Snowman Soup stamp set.


  • Stamp set includes 7 images and 8 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 6" x 4"
  • The large snowman image measures approximately 2" x 2 1/2"
  • Designed by Diane Zechman
  • Stamp set - $15
I created a matchbook style card that holds a packet of hot cocoa inside.  I think that these will make some great gifts for the holidays for the people you just want to give a little something to. Have a look



Close of the image- I used a spica glitter pen on the marshmallows


Here is a side view where you can see the packet of hot cocoa tucked inside


If you would like to make one of these gifts, you can see the video tutorial that I followed HERE.

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away (6) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 6 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, September 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, September 16th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!