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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Embossed Wreath

Today I would like to share a card with you using the brand new Seasonal Wreaths set from Sweet N Sassy stamps.  Love this set- so versatile!


I embossed the wreath in gold and then die cut it with the new wreath dies.  It is so cool that you can see through them so you can do the stamping first and then line the die up.  I gave the wreath dimension by putting it up on foam tape and accented it with red rhinestones.

Supplies:
stamps- SNSS Seasonal wreaths
paper- cryogen white, gold mirror
accessories- gold ep, red rhinestones, organdy ribbon, SNSS wreath dies, foam tape

Thanks so much for stopping by- have a blessed day!

Thursday, September 12, 2013

September Features Day 6- Snowman Soup

Welcome to day 6 of our September feature Blog Hops!  
Today we're featuring Diane's adorable new Snowman Soup stamp set.


  • Stamp set includes 7 images and 8 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 6" x 4"
  • The large snowman image measures approximately 2" x 2 1/2"
  • Designed by Diane Zechman
  • Stamp set - $15
I created a matchbook style card that holds a packet of hot cocoa inside.  I think that these will make some great gifts for the holidays for the people you just want to give a little something to. Have a look



Close of the image- I used a spica glitter pen on the marshmallows


Here is a side view where you can see the packet of hot cocoa tucked inside


If you would like to make one of these gifts, you can see the video tutorial that I followed HERE.

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 (6) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 6 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, September 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, September 16th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

September Features Day 5- Christmas Silhouettes

Welcome to day 5 of our September feature Blog Hops!  
Today we're featuring Korin's beautiful new Christmas Silhouettes stamp set and coordinating dies.



  • Stamp set includes 6 images and 6 mix & match sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4" x 6"
  • The tree image measures approximately 1 1/2" x 3"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set - $15
  • Die set - $21.25
  • Bundle ($36.25 value) - $32
Here is my card that I would like to share 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 away (6) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 6 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, September 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, September 16th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Monday, September 9, 2013

September features Day 3- Modern Ornaments

Welcome to day 3 of our September feature Blog Hops!  
Today we're featuring Korin's fun new Mod Ornaments set which coordinates with our current Ornament Dies.


  • Stamp set includes 4 images and 9 mix & match sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4" x 6"
  • The round ornament measures approximately 1 3/4" wide
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set - $15
  • Die set - $16.75
  • Bundle ($31.75 value) - $28
Silver and gold, silver and gold...I love the look of silver and gold on holiday cards!  So today I have 2 very similar cards that I embossed the ornaments- one with silver jewels ep and the other with victorian gold ep.  The silver card I also outlined the panels with a zig silver painty pen to give the look of an extra layer.  I used foiled dp from Kaiserkraft Just Believe and Merry and Bright collections.  Take a peek:




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 (6) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 6 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, September 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, September 16th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Sunday, September 8, 2013

September Features Day 2- Magic of Christmas

Welcome to day 2 of our September feature Blog Hops!  
Today we're featuring Korin's sweet new Magic of Christmas stamp set.


  • Stamp set includes 2 images and 4 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4" x 3"
  • The tree image measures approximately 2" x 2 1/4
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set - $9
I have a CAS card I would like to share with you today.  

The tree was embossed with silver jewels embossing powder and matted with silver glitter paper.  A frame was scored around the image panel to accent it.  Very easy to reproduce but the embossing gives it such an elegant look and you definitely can't go wrong with some sparkle :).

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 (6) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 6 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, September 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, September 16th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Saturday, September 7, 2013

September Features Day 1- Seasonal Wreaths

Welcome to day 1 of our September feature Blog Hops!  
Today we're featuring Korin's new Seasonal Wreaths stamp set and coordinating dies!



  • Stamp set includes 5 images and 19 mix and match sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 6" x 8"
  • The wreath images measure approximately 2 1/4" wide
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set - $26
  • Die set - $33.25
  • Bundle (a $59.25 value) - $53
Here is my sample that I created using the Autumn leaves wreath which was so fun to color!



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 (6) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 6 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, September 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, September 16th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!