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Friday, June 28, 2013

Summer Die-Version

Welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Summer Die-Version Blog Hop!  We are so thrilled to bring you 3 fabulous new die sets today, plus oodles of eye candy for your creative taste buds. :) 
Before we get to sharing the pretties, check out these wonderful new dies!


Largest die measures approximately 3/4" x 1 1/2" 

Shape Dies   $19.75
Triangle side measures approximately 1 1/2"

Wave Dies   $8.50
Dies measure approximately 5 1/2" wide


How fun are they?!  Wait till you see what the DT did with them!! 

I have 2 cards to share with you today using dies from all 3 sets.  Here is my first card using the wave dies:



Beach Bum Cocoa was colored with copics and I added the sky behind him using the cloud dies as a stencil and sponging it in with Soft Sky ink.  I then added the clouds which I accented with stickles with foam tape.  Finally I cut out my waves and used the actual die cut with the negative portion that was left so I have 2 layers.  The bottom layered was adhered with foam tape for dimension and stickles was added to the tips of the waves.

My second card is a CAS card and uses both the shape dies and the small leaves dies.  Oh my goodness the number of possibilities with the shape dies- so fun!!!


I used the rounded corner die and cut 4 different blocks from Melon Mambo, Pumpkin pie, Turquoise, and Summer Sun.  I then popped up the leaves which were stamped with the Nature Silhouettes 2 stamp set which coordinates with the Small Leaves dies.  Add matting in both white and black and accent with rhinestones.

Check out some more awesome samples created by my fellow DT members below.

Be sure to comment at each stop along the way for a chance to win!  We will be awarding 3 winners one of the new die sets!

Happy Hopping!!

 

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

The Sea

Today I would like to share 2 similar cards that I made using the beautiful The Sea stamp set from Sweet N Sassy stamps.


For the first card, I sponged a sky by making a cloud stencil from SNSS cloud dies.  I then sponged a sun by punching out a circle from a post it note and using the negative.  The bottom of the card was scored and a decorative border was made by using a Martha Stewart border punch.  Rhinestones were used as accents.


For the second card, I also sponged the sky but did not use any dies and I used a different MS border punch.  I used a white gel pen to accent the birds and boat.

Be sure to stop back on Friday for our blog hop featuring some awesome new dies that are being released from Sweet N Sassy stamps.  See you then!


Tuesday, June 18, 2013

June Features Day 4- I've Got Your Number

Welcome to Day 4 of our June Release Features! 








This wonderful set with matching dies is perfect for scrapbooking and card making.  You'll find endless uses for these large numbers.
  • Stamp set includes 20 number stamps
  • Set measures approximately 6" x 8"
  • The number images measure approximately 1" x 1 5/8"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set is $26
  • Die set includes 10 number dies which can be used alone or with the stamp set
  • Die set is $22.75 
  • OR get them both for just $46 in the I've Got Your Number bundle
Today I am sharing a card that I made for my daughter's friend who is turning 8 and whose birthday party is this coming weekend.




I created some patterned paper for the bg using the #8 from the set.  I stamped the bg in pixie pink, coastal cabana, pink pirouette, and orchid opulence.  Kids love to see their age on a card so creating a number bg works great.  Now, if you made patterned paper with my age on it.....well not as great lol.  The sentiment is from the Birthday Bash set which coordinates so well with the numbers.

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 fabulous bundle to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, June 21st.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, June 24th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Monday, June 17, 2013

June Release Features Day 3- Flower Blocks 2

Welcome to Day 3 of our June Release Features!






This is the second set in our Flower Blocks series.  These bold and beautiful blooms make the perfect focal image and can be easily paper-pieced or colored.
  • Stamp set includes 4 images and 4 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 6" x 8"
  • The images measure approximately 2 5/8" x 2 5/8"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set is $26
Here is my card that I would like to share with you today:


I colored the beautiful lotus image with copics (RV0000, RV000, RV00, RV52, RV55, YG03, YG06, BG0000, BG000, BG01).  I matted the image on pixie pink and shimmer white using marvelous squares spellbinders dies.  

Here is a close up



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 fabulous stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, June 21st.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, June 24th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Sunday, June 16, 2013

June Features Day 2- Sweet Kiwi

Welcome to Day 2 of our June Release Features! 




This cutie-patootie koala is sure to make anyone smile.  Create adorable summer picnic invitations or just brighten someone's day with a sweet summer greeting.
  • Stamp set includes 1 image and 9 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4" x 4"
  • The koala image measures approximately 2 3/8" x 2"
  • Illustrated by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set is $11
Here is the card I have to share with you today:


Kiwi is colored with copics and the dp is DCWV Nana's Nursery.  The border punch is from EK Success and embellished with twine.

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 precious stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, June 21st.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, June 24th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!


Saturday, June 15, 2013

June Features Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of our June Release Features! 






This adorable set with matching dies is perfect for those frilly, girly girl cards we all love.  Create fun spa or dress-up birthday party invitations, girls night out invitations or just cheer up your friends by letting them know how beautiful they are inside and out.  There are so many fun possibilities with this versatile set and dies.
  • Stamp set includes 8 images and 7 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4" x 4"
  • The dress image measures approximately 1 3/8" x 2 5/8"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set is $11
  • Die set is $9.75
  • OR get them both for just $20 in the It's a Girl Thing Bundle
I don't have a card to share with you today but be sure to check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.  I will have something to share with you tomorrow so please stop back then.

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

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, June 21st.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, June 24th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Sparkly Wildflowers

Hello and Happy Saturday!

Today, I want to share a card with you that I made using the Dazzling Diamonds technique


I started by coloring directly on my Wildflowers stamp with SU markers in Pretty in Pink and Celery (both of which have just retired-boo hop) and stamping the image onto white CS.  I then covered the entire oval with my Versamark pad and embossed it with Iridescent Ice ep.  I love how sparkly it is :).  

Supplies:

stamp- Sweet N Sassy stamps Wildflowers set
paper- BG Urban Prairie dp, celery and white CS
accessories/tools- SU iridescent ice ep, SU markers, pearls, Spellbinder labels and oval dies, SU celery organdy ribbon, sewing machine, baja breeze ink sponged.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday, June 7, 2013

Oh Happy Day

Hey everyone!  I hope that you are having a wonderful day.  I am getting ready to head to Syracuse and spend the weekend with my BFF Korin Sutherland of Sweet N Sassy stamps as well as 2 of my fellow DT members- Diane Zechman and CathyMac who I will get to meet for the first time in person. I think we will have a great time.  If you are in the Syracuse area, be sure to stop by and see us at the Just Too Fun promotions stamp show being held at Onondaga College.

Today I am sharing a CAS card that I made for the Addicted to CAS challenge which is Circles.  I am pleased with how it came out and hope you like it too.


I used the Happy Place stamp set from Sweet N Sassy stamps which I colored with copics and added my circles (buttons) to the centers.  Pretty cute I think :).

Supplies:

stamps- SNSS Happy Place, Long Stem Silhouettes (sentiment)
Neenah white CS
copics- YG03, YG06, YG17, RV10, RV11, YR14, YR18, Y11, Y13, BG000

Have a fabulous day!