Birthday Wishes

Hi everyone! It has been a bit since I posted and over a week since I have made anything also. My posts may be more sparse as I do have some exciting news to share if you have not already seen it lol.  I was asked to join the Dirty Dozen over on Splitcoast.  I am so thrilled and was very surprised when Lydia called me to ask me.  Anyway, for the next 6 months some of my work is behind the scenes so to speak, unless of course you are a fan club member :).

My husband and I share an office and last week we decided to move it around and switch sides as to better suit both of our needs.  Anyway, I have been living in a bit of disarray and just yesterday my desk in finally clear so I can actually use it. I am pretty excited about the new arrangement and will be finally take pictures of my craft room and share them soon. I have seen many people share their crafting spaces and I really enjoy seeing where everybody puts their creativity to use :) I look forward to being able to share with you too and show you where I enjoy spending some of my time

So, today I would like to share a card with you using the new Birthday Bash set and coordinating dies as well as the Script Birthdays for the sentiment.

I die cut the top of the cupcake and embossed the frosting with iridescent ice embossing powder- so sparkly and pretty!

Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me- enjoy the weekend!

April release feature day 5

Welcome to day #5 of our April release features!

We're excited to be featuring two wonderful stamp sets and a matching die set today... 

His Child

• Stamp set includes 3 images & 5 sentiments
• Set measures approximately 4" x 6"
• The first sentiment measures approximately 1 3/8" x 3"
• Designed by Dina Kowal
• Stamp set is priced at $15

Mini Tags

Mini Tag Dies

• Stamp set includes 8 images & 37 interchangable words
• Set measures approximately 4" x 6"
• Round tag measures approximately 1"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Coordinates with Mini Tags Die Set
• Stamp set is priced at $15
• Die set includes 8 dies
• Round tag measures approximately 1 1/8"
• Die set is priced at $11.75
• Get them both for $24 when you purchase the Mini Tag Bundle available for a limited time!

Here is a card I made for my niece who just turned one using both of these stamp sets and the matching dies as well as Celebrating Milestones for the #1 in the circles.  Hope you like it:

Here is a peek at the inside of the card using the Birthday Innies 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 both of these fabulous stamp sets to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, April 10th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Thursday, April 18th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!!

April Features Day 3- Poppies!

Welcome to day #3 of our April release features!

Today's features are Precious Poppies and Poppy Background

• Stamp set includes 3 images and 17 sentiments 
• Set measures approximately 8" x 6"
• The large group of poppies measures approximately 4 1/2" x 3 1/8"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is priced at $26 

• Includes 1 large image
• Measures approximately 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is priced at $15 

I tried a new technique today for my card today that I have not done before.  It is pretty cool but I must admit that it is quite time consuming and for an already slow card maker like myself it does not mix lol.  I do like how it came out though.  Take a peek and see what you think:

I really can not take full credit for my card as I got the idea for this card after I saw one made by Karen Barber.  Anyway, to create the card, I stamped the poppy from the Precious Poppies randomly on kraft cs with versa mark and embossed with detail white ep.  The next step is to color in the flowers with an aqua painter and white craft ink.  It may take 2 coats depending on the look you want- mine did.  Then after that is dry I colored the flowers with SU markers and a blender pen.  I did find that using bold colors worked best for shading and truthfully I would have liked to have used some more dark on my card but after spending so much time on it already and with the cs becoming too saturated I left it as you see.  

Supplies:

stamps- SNSS Precious Poppies

cs- kraft and white sparkle

accessories- white silk ribbon, oval spellbinders dies, detail white ep, versa mark pad, and SU markers in pumpkin pie, pretty in pink, regal rose, bashful blue, brocade blue, saffron, and lavendar lace.

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 both of these fabulous stamp sets to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, April 10th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Thursday, April 18th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

April Features Day 1- Birthday Bash

Welcome to Day #1 of your April Release Features! 

Today we are featuring our new Birthday Bash stamp set and matching dies!

Birthday Bash  

 by Korin Sutherland 6x8  $26 

Birthday Bash Dies   
Coordinates with Birthday Bash by Korin Sutherland  Set of 18 $23.75

This fantastic stamp set is a must have for all of your birthday needs and the matching die set just make it even more fabulous!

• Stamp set includes 18 images and 9 sentiments 
• Set measures approximately 6" x 8"
• The party hat image measures approximately 1 3/8" x 2"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is priced at $26  
• Die set includes 18 dies
• Can be used with or without the stamp set
• Die set is priced at $23.75
• Get them BOTH for just $45 when you purchase the Birthday Bash Bundle-available for a limited time!

Here is a CAS card that I made for a party for a boy in my daughter's class last weekend.  

 

Pretty straight forward, I stamped the candle with brocade blue ink all across my paper strip and then stamped the flames and accented them with stickles.

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 adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, April 10th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Thursday, April 18th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

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April Release Day!!!

This month's release is a special one because we are also celebrating Korin's 35th birthday (today) and Dan's 41st birthday (the 25th) this month! Sooooo, we've added some extra fun surprises!  

~ Our release this month is twice the normal size with 9 new stamp sets and 2 new die sets!

~ Today through April 12th, for every $35 you spend (retail customers only) you will receive a coupon for $5 off your next order! 

That means during the promotional period (April 5th-12th):

- When your order is between $35-$69.99 you'll get $5 off your next order!

- When your order is between $70-$104.99 you'll get $10 off your next order!

- When your order is between $105-$139.99 you'll get $15 off your next order!

- When your order is between $140-$174.99 you'll get $20 off your next order and so on!

(NOTE: Coupon will be included with your order.)

~ Today through April 30th, a large selection of stamp sets are 35% off!  These sets are available while supplies last and some may be discontinued so take advantage of this great price while you can!

 
Now I am sure you want to see all these great new sets and dies, but before we get to that let me remind you we'll be featuring AND giving away each of the new sets over the next 5 days right here on our blog!!!

Without further ado, our APRIL 2013 Release...

His Child  
  by Dina Kowal  4x6    $15

Precious Poppies
by Korin Sutherland  8x6    $26

Poppy Background 
by Korin Sutherland  4x4    $11

Birthday Bash  
 by Korin Sutherland 6x8  $26 

Birthday Bash Dies  
Coordinates with Birthday Bash by Korin Sutherland  Set of 18 $23.75

Script Birthdays   
by Korin Sutherland  4x6  $15

Birthday Innies   
by Korin Sutherland  6x4  $15

Celebrating Milestones
by Korin Sutherland  4x6  $15

Anniversary Innies  
 by Korin Sutherland  6x4  $15

Mini Tags & Sentiments
 by Korin Sutherland  4x6  $15

Mini Tags Dies  
Coordinates with Mini Tags & Sentiments stamp set by Korin Sutherland  Set of 8  $11.75

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

Get all 11 items (a $188.50 value) for just $160 when you purchase the

 One more thing...

Back in stock again!!!  Grab it before it's gone....it's been selling out super fast!

Be Encouraged
 by Korin Sutherland  6x4   $15 

 

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 April 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 Giovana

12pm EST - Color Challenge hosted by Jennie

2pm EST - Inspiration Challenge hosted by Ceal

4pm EST - Technique Challenge hosted by Diane

6pm EST -  Theme Challenge hosted by Monika

DON'T FORGET!!!  Come back tomorrow the 6th through Wednesday the 10th for oodles of eye candy featuring our new sets, PLUS a chance to win each one!!

Happy shopping! ;)