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Saturday, March 9, 2013

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:

  DSC00395 copy 

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.

32 comments:

craftymom205 said...

Lovely card.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Zella said...

WOW! So many pretty layers and great coloring....plus a great little bow...lovely card!

slbt17 said...

great card - love all the dimension - thanks for the inspiration!
Sandra ltb

Marie said...

Very nice Thank you card!

Sabrina said...

Love the layout of your card!

Kris B said...

Beautiful card! Love the colors you used! Wonderful coloring! TFS God bless!!

jcobb said...

Love the card, the colors are beautiful. I really like these stamps!

Becky said...

Beautiful design paper and beautiful card. Love the paper piecing of these cups.

Kim said...

Beautiful card, Janette! I love how you popped up the tea cup image and all the lovely designer papers.

Cynthia said...

Lovely colors and layout for this fun image!

Natalie said...

Janette, this is beautiful! Love that sketch you've used with it, too!! A delightful card.

Monika/Buzsy said...

Very pretty Janette. Love the sweet image and the coloring. The papers are really nice.

Cathymac said...

Beautiful colors and card design, Janette! Love the mix of paper piecing and coloring on the teacups!

Jean Bullock said...

The stitching, the layers, the papers, the design - FABULOUS!

Marilize said...

Absolutely beautiful balance of colour in the card. It's gorgeous :)

Indy's Designs said...

What gorgeous colors! Loved this sketch from last week, and you have done a fabulous job showcasing this new set!
{hugs}
Indy

undertheshuswapsun said...

aww, such a cute card, and the stitching is fabulous!!

momandmec said...

I love everything about your card ! the colors and coloring ...the stitching and how you created a surface for the cups to sit on...it is an outstanding piece of art!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card! I love your style of layering. This card would be a delight to send, or to receive!

diane zechman said...

This is SOOO pretty! ♥

Sue D said...

Very pretty papers, coloring and paper piecing!

Holly M said...

Oh, I recognize those papers! Lovely card, Janette, beautiful layout, colors and ribbon treatment.

Pati said...

Beautiful Card! Lovely papers & colors, great layout, very pretty combo!

Birgit said...

I love the colors you used on this card. They all look perfect with your adorable card.

Just Me said...

Beautiful card. I like the way you did the stacked cups.

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

fantastic colors and design!

Denise Bryant said...

Pretty card! Great color combo!

Sherry said...

gorgeous card!! love it!!

Jonia said...

Your cards are beautiful and this one is no exception. Beautiful.

Lorie said...

Just a beautiful card! I love the paper piecing...what a great idea!

synthis said...

I love this card format. I will definetly be using it. :D

Jo4Him said...

Super cute card; love the details. Thanks for sharing