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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Stem Silhouettes

Hi everyone!  I would like to share 2 cards today that I made using my current favorite set from Sweet N Sassy stamps- Long Stem Silhouettes.


The first card was created by sponging a bg with pink pirouette, rose red, and eggplant ink.  I then did first and second generation stamping of the silhouettes using versafine onyx ink.  The corners were punched with a marvy scallop corner punch and accented with pearls.  The dp is from SU! in rose red.


The second card I sponged crumb cake ink in my oval using my oval die as a stencil.  I then stamped only half of my image with versafine ink so that the flowers would be shorter and fit in the oval.  Great way to get more mileage from your stamps.  Rhinestones were added to the centers.  The flourish die is from MFT and the dp is MME.  

Well enjoy your day, summer sure is coming to a close so quickly!  

Saturday, August 24, 2013

You are His

Back in June when I was helping out at the Sweet N Sassy stamps booth at the Syracuse stamp show, I demonstrated different sponging techniques.  The card I am sharing with you today is one of the cards that I demonstrated.  Korin then did a tutorial on how to do the Sponge and Spritz  on Splitcoast so you can see exactly how this card was created.


Supplies:
stamps- Sweet N Sassy stamps Serene Silhouettes, His Child
ink- versafine black, pumpkin pie, daffodil, and indigo
water spritzer

I hope you give this technique a try if you have not already.  It is so easy to do and creates beautiful and quick cards.  Thank you for joining me today, have a blessed day!

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Sunflower Birthday


My husband's birthday was on August 10 and his favorite flowers are sunflowers.  So, I created this card for him that I would like to share with you today.


I created the bg panel by randomly stamping the small sunflower image fromSweet N Sassy stamps Prim Blessings to create my own dp and sponged the edges with saffron ink.  I then created my focal point for my sentiment by layering 2 of the decorative plaque dies which were also stamped using the new decorative frames set.  They are also available in a bundle this month :). The sentiment is from Script Birthdays.  

Supplies:
stamps- SNSS Prim Blessings, Decorative Frames, Script Birthdays
paper- white, choc chip, MME Hazel dp
ink- choc chip, so saffron
accessories- twine, SNSS decorative plaque dies, SNSS bookmark bits dies (border), button

My husband enjoyed receiving his card and I hope that I have been able to inspire you today.  Thanks for stopping in and have a great day!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

August Release Features Day 5

Welcome to day 5 of our August feature Blog Hops!  Today we're featuring two great sets in a new series of large inspirational sentiments.


  • Stamp set includes 1 sentiment
  • Set measures approximately 3" x 4"
  • Stamp measures approximately 2 1/2" x 3 3/8"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Priced at $9
I used the chalkboard technique on my first card using His Peace:




  • Stamp set includes 1 sentiment
  • Set measures approximately 3" x 4"
  • Stamp measures approximately 2 1/2" x 3 3/8"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Priced at $9
For my second card, I stamped the silhouette from God Is beneath the sentiment and did quite a bit of distressing of the edges.



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 both of these sets away to one lucky winner!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, August 16th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, August 19th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

August Features Day 4- God Is

Welcome to day 4 of our August feature Blog Hops!  Today we're featuring Dina's wonderful companion set to His Child called God Is.



  • Stamp set includes 3 images and 5 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4" x 6"
  • The drummer boy image measures approximately 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
  • Designed by Dina Kowal
  • Priced at $15
Here is the card I am sharing with you today:



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 this set away to one lucky winner!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, August 16th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, August 19th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Monday, August 12, 2013

August Release Features Day 3

Welcome to day 3 of our August feature Blog Hops!  Today we're featuring a wonderful new set, Decorative Frames, that coordinates with one of our existing die sets, Decorative Plaques....a perfect match!


  • Stamp set includes 8 images and 12 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 6" x 8"
  • The top left image measures approximately 2 3/8" x 2 5/8"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Priced at $26
  • Coordinates with Decorative Plaque Dies



The thank you card that I am sharing uses the both the stamp set and the dies.  Love them both- so versatile!



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 this stamp set away to one lucky winner!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, August 16th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, August 19th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Sunday, August 11, 2013

August Release Features Day 2- Prim Blessings

Welcome to day 2 of our August feature Blog Hops!  Today we're featuring Diane's precious new set, Prim Blessings.


  • Stamp set includes 7 images and 5 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4" x 6"
  • The large sunflower image measures approximately 2 1/4"
  • Designed by Diane Zechman
  • Priced at $15
My husband loves sunflowers so I decided to use the sunflower images for my card that I am sharing with you today.



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 thi set away to one lucky winner!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, August 16th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, August 19th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Saturday, August 10, 2013

August Release Features Day 1- Bookmark Bits and Pieces


Welcome to day 1 of our August feature Blog Hops!  Today we're featuring a fun new set with matching dies...



  • Stamp set includes 11 images and 5 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 8" x 6"
  • The owl image measures approximately 1 3/4" x 1 5/8"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Priced at $26


  • Set of 7 dies
  • Bookmarks measure approximately 2" x 6"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Priced at $32.75
I created a bookmark card that I would love to share with you today.  The first photo shows the card with the bookmark in the pocket on the front of the card.


Here is a photo of the card with the bookmark out of the pocket:


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 this fabulous bundle away to one lucky winner!   

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, August 16th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday,August 19th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Friday, August 2, 2013

Faith

Sweet N Sassy stamps is preparing for our August release.  So, I thought I would share a card with you  using a couple of the awesome sets from the July release.


I created the bg by stamping the doilies from the Delightful Doilies set in black memento and coloring the centers with my BG11 copic marker.  I stamped the scripture from the new Faith set and sponged pool party ink using my square nestie as a stencil.  Finally I stamped the beautiful borders on the top and bottom of the scripture from Decorative Frame Toppers and accented the centers with a tiny rhinestone.  The layout is my sketch from the challenge on SCS last week.

Supplies:

stamps- Sweet N Sassy stamps Delightful Doilies, Faith, and Decorative Frame Toppers
Paper- pool party, black, white
accessories- pool party button, white twine, rhinestones, square nesties, sewing machine, MFT fishtail flag dies, copic marker

Thanks so much for stopping by today, have a blessed day!