Easter Blessings

Easter is just a few short days away.  Today I would like to share a card with you using the Easter Blessings stamp set.  The cross image is so beautiful!  Take a look and see what you think:




I colored the image with copics and added some stickles to the flowers. All of the edges were stitched and the layout is from the sketch challenge on Splitcoast a few weeks ago which I hosted.

Here is a close up of the cross

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Supplies: 
stamps- Sweet N Sassy stamps Easter Blessing or as a digi called Christ Arose 
Copics- V00, V12, V15, V17, E33, E35, E37, YG11, YG13, YG17, Y23, C1 
Paper- Kaisercraft Lilac, DCWV Nana's Nursery Boy, SU lavender lace, X-press it blending Accessories- bridal flowers, pearls, oval dies, foam tape, sewing machine, diamond stickler, lace

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Pile it on- Dots
Cute Card Thursday- Easter Parade
Simon Says Stamp- Anything goes
Word Art Wednesday- Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting today, have a great day!

Evening Silhouette

Hi everyone!  Well, Spring has officially arrived.  Maybe someone ought to tell that to the weather here in Buffalo lol.  I long for the nights I can sit outside and have a cold drink and just relax... So, I have a CAS card to share with you that reminds me of the time soon to come.




This card uses the newly released Nature Silhouettes 2 set from Sweet N Sassy stamps. It is very simple to create. I first punched out a small circle from a post it note to create a mask for the moon. I sponged 3 different shades of blue (baja breeze, marina mist, not quite navy all from SU) going from the lightest first to the darkest at the top. The image was stamped 4 different times with versafine black to create some depth and then black ink was sponged on the bottom edge. I added a couple birds from the Serene Silhouettes set which is now back in stock. I triple matted the focal panel to brighten it up a bit and because I was not using any embellishments. Finally, I sprayed some glimmer mist on it for a bit of shimmer.

I just love creating sunsets, sunrises, and evening scenes with silhouette sets, they are fun to create...and easy too. I hope that you will give it a try and let me know if you do because I would love to check them out!

Have a blessed day!

March Features Day 4- Flower Blocks 1

Welcome to Day #4 of your March Release Features!  

Today's featured set is...

Flower Blocks 1

This gorgeous set of large flower block images is a dream to color.  You'll love adorning your Spring cards with these lovely images and sentiments.

• Set includes 4 images and 4 sentiments 
• Set measures approximately 6"x8"
• Images measure approximately 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Illustrated by Korin Sutherland
• Set is priced at $26

I think this set may be my favorite from the release this month. I really enjoyed coloring up the flowers and they make such pretty cards. Here is one card I made and it was fun because I added dimension to it as well. Hope you like it...

 

I colored the image with copics 3 times (I did not color the whole image for each just what would show in the layer)and cut them out and layered with foam tape. I used RV00, RV55, and RV66 to color the flower. The center of the flower was accented with stickles and the frame was done with a Martha Stewart punch around the page duo. 

Here is a close up showing the dimension:

 

Check out some more 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 this fantastic stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, March 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage on Thursday, March 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

PLEASE NOTE: 

If you are having trouble getting to the blogs because of the Pinterest button that pops up when you hover over the thumbnails below, click just above the person's name and you should be able to get to their blog.  

We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working on a solution.

March Features Day 3- Nature Silhouettes 2

Welcome to Day #3 of your March Release Features!  

Today's featured set is..

Nature Silhouettes 2

And check out the matching bird dies!

This fantastic duo is a must-have.  Imagine the gorgeous cards you'll make!  The possibilities are endless AND this stamp set also coordinates so well with our other silhouette sets!

• Set includes 13 images
• Set measures approximately 4"x6"
• Queen Anne's Lace image measures approximately 2" x 2 1/2"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is priced at $15
• Die set is priced at $9.75

Today I have a masculine card to share with you:

 

I created the background by stamping the leaf image with kraft ink randomly. I die cut the two birds then stamped them with dark chocolate ink and popped them up over the rectangle which was sponged and stitched. Brown twine and a button finish off the card.

Check out some more 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 this fantastic stamp set AND die set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, March 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage on Thursday, March 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

PLEASE NOTE: 

If you are having trouble getting to the blogs because of the Pinterest button that pops up when you hover over the thumbnails below, click just above the person's name and you should be able to get to their blog.  

We are sorry for the inconvenience and are trying to find a solution.

March Features Day 2- Vintage Seed Packets

Welcome to Day #2 of your March Release Features!  

Today's featured set is...

Vintage Seed Packet

This lovely set is full of fabulous elements which will create some gorgeous cards and more!

• Set includes 3 images and 7 sentiments 
• Set measures approximately 4"x6"
• Circle frame image measures approximately 3" x 3 1/4"
• Designed by Dina Kowal
• Set is priced at $15

Here is my card that I made to share with you all:

I die cut the circle in the center of the image and then popped up the "frame" with foam tape and placed the sentiment inside the negative of the frame. The patterned paper is from Prima Madeline collection.

Here is a close up of the image/frame:

Check out more 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 this lovely stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, March 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage on Thursday, March 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

PLEASE NOTE: 

If you are having trouble getting to the blogs because of the Pinterest button that pops up when you hover over the thumbnails below, click just above the person's name and you should be able to get to their blog.  

We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working on a solution.

March 10-Vintage Seed Packet:

March Features Day 1- Special Blend

Welcome to Day #1 of your March Release Features!  

We are SO excited to announce our NEWEST stamp illustrator/designer, Diane Zechman!  WOOHOO!!! So...today's featured set features Diane's precious images..

Special Blend

This fantastic set is for all you coffee and tea lovers out there! 

(That includes me....LOVE me some coffee!!)

• Set includes 5 images and 17 sentiments 
• Set measures approximately 6"x8"
• Stacked cups image measures approximately 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
• Illustrated by Diane Zechman
• Set is priced at $26

Here is the sample that I have to share:

   

I used the Sweet Stop sketch from last week for my layout. The image was both colored with copies and paper pieced before being cut out and popped up with foam tape. The patterned paper I used is from an older collection called Bloom and Grow from My Minds Eye. 

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


Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, March 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage on Thursday, March 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

PLEASE NOTE: 

If you are having trouble getting to the blogs because of the Pinterest button that pops up when you hover over the thumbnails below, click just above the person's name and you should be able to get to their blog.  

We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working on a solution.

March Release Day!

It is release day at Sweet N Sassy stamps!

The Design Divas have been busy, busy creating with our new stamps and we are so excited to finally be sharing them with you!

We'll be featuring each of the new sets over the next 4 days.  We want each set to have it's own day to shine, plus you will also have a chance to WIN each set over the 4 days of features!  How fun is that?

Without further ado, our MARCH 2013 Release...

Vintage Seed Packet
by Dina Kowal  4x6    $15

Special Blend 
by Diane Zechman  6x8    $26

Flower Blocks 1
by Korin Sutherland  6x8    $26

Nature Silhouettes 2
 by Korin Sutherland 4x6  $15 

Birds & Feather Dies 
Coordinates with Natures Silhouettes 2
by Korin Sutherland  Set of 5  $9.75

Now if you are anything like me, you love and want them all....so this offer is just for you...

Get all 5 items (a $91.75 value) for just $78 when you purchase the

 March 2013 Release Bundle!  

 

I'm sure you want to rush to the website right now to order your sets, but let me remind you...after you're done shopping you'll also want to head over to our Member Company Forum at Splitcoaststampers for our March Release Virtual Stamp Day.  We've planned 5 fun challenges for you plus more prize opportunities! 

  

The challenge schedule is as follows: 

10am EST - CAS Challenge hosted by Janette

12pm EST - Color Challenge hosted by Cathy

2pm EST - Inspiration Challenge hosted by Diane

4pm EST - Technique Challenge hosted by Makiko

6pm EST -  Theme Challenge hosted by Giovana

DON'T FORGET!!!  Come back tomorrow the 9th through Tuesday the 12th for oodles of eye candy featuring our new sets, PLUS a chance to win each one!!

Tomorrow we are featuring the Special Blend set designed by Diane Zechman and I have a card I would love to share with you so I hope to see you then!

 

happy birthday

Today I am sharing a card that I made for my daughter Lindsey's birthday. She loves soccer so I thought this adorable soccer star image from High Hopes would be perfect for her card.

 

I colored the image with copies and used a spica glitter pen on the number of the jersey. The soccer ball is cut out and popped up. Here are some detail shots for you of the image and the soccer ball:

 

 

I also decorated the inside of the card and here is a view of that:




Supplies used:

Stamps- High Hopes Soccer Star, MFT alphabet, Sweet N Sassy stamps Ticket Sentiments
Paper- SU summer sun and riding hood red, XPress it blending CS, Echo Park Little Boy dp
Copics- YG01, YG03, YG06, YG 11, YG13, YG17, Y38, Y11, Y13, B91, B93, B95, W00, W1,           W3, C5, C7, C9, R24, R27, R29, R59, BG0000, BG000, BG00
Accessories- buttons, red grosgrain ribbon, spica glitter pen, sewing machine

I would like enter my card into the following challenges:

Marker Pop- buttons
High Hopes- grey, silver, or metal (I used warm grays for the ground and cool grays for the soccer ball)
Really Reasonable Ribbon- green and ribbon
Sandy's Crafty Creations- green
Simon Says Stamp- anything goes

Thanks for stopping by, have a good rest of the weekend!