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Friday, July 11, 2014

Sweet N Sassy Stamps Christmas in July

Hello, Sweet 'n Sassy  friends!  Welcome to our July 2014 Release!  Are you ready for a little Christmas in July?  I love the opportunity to get a jump start on making my Christmas cards for the year, and with this release you'll have the chance to do just that!  Today we're releasing one wonderful image set and two fabulous sentiment sets that not only look great on the outside of the card, but are perfect for finishing up the inside of the card as well!

As always Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps has some wonderful prizes and another  Release Day Challenge for you!

~One random commenter from one of the DT blogs will be selected to win a $10 Gift Code to be used at the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store.  You have until Thursday, July 17th at midnight EST to leave your comments.  The winner will be posted on the 
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog on Friday, July 18th!

~ Our Release Challenge this week is: "Christmas in July"  You have until Thursday, July 17th at midnight EST to enter.  One winner will be randomly selected to receive a $20 Gift Code to be used at the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store.  If we have 50 participants (not including the DT), 2 winners will be selected to each receive a $20 Gift Code, so invite your friends to play along!  The winner (or winners) will be posted on the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog on Friday, July 18th. 
(Guidelines for the challenge are listed below!)

 Now, for the Release!
First up…Christmas Morn



  • Stamp set includes 7 images and 9 Sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4" x 6"
  • The Christmas tree image measures approximately 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" 
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set price is $15

Whether your style is Clean and Simple, Vintage, elegant or cutesy, you'll love mixing and matching the images and sentiments in this stamp set to create the perfect Christmas cards for your family and friends!

Next is Jesus is Born



  • Stamp set includes 15 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 6" x 4"
  • The "Joy to the World" sentiment measures approximately 1 1/4" x 1 3/8" Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set price is $15

These 15 sentiments are perfect for proclaiming Jesus, the real reason for the season!

And FinallyChristmas Innies




  • Stamp set includes 6 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 6" x 4"
  • The longest sentiment measures approximately 3 1/4" x 1 1/4" 
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set price is $15

Before I let you go, don't forget about our release day challenge and chance to win a $20 store gift code!

Our challenge is "Christmas in July"  Just add your card to the gallery using the linky tool below.  To be eligible for the prize, we ask that you create a new card (no back linking, please) and enter your card in no more than 3 challenges.  

Here is my sample to help inspire you:


To make it appear as if I matted all the layers, I used a silver paint pen along the edges- cool trick.  I finished off the card by adding some rhinestones for the ornaments.

Now, if you are like me and you don't quite know what to write inside a card or if you just like to have the inside of your card look finished, you are going to love the Christmas Innies!  Here is a look at the inside of my card:




Just a few guidelines to remember as you play:
            
- You don't have to use a Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps image to enter (although we sure love when you do!)
 - You'll have until Thursday, July 17th at midnight EST to enter

- We'll draw 1 winner from this week's challenge to receive a $20 credit to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store!  
If there are 50 participants, (not including the DT), we'll draw 2 winners!
- Please use code SNSJULYRC14 when uploading to Splitcoaststampers or other galleries 

To enter simply share a link to your creation below.

Thanks for joining us today!  Be sure to join us again on Friday, July 18th to see if you've won and to check out the next Friday Feature & Challenge!

Monday, July 7, 2014

Birthday Boy

Today I have a birthday card that I made for my nephew that I would like to share with you.


I used the balloon die from the birthday bash die set along with the mini tag bundle both from Sweet N Sassy Stamps.  


On the inside I created a fun pop up tier of presents and used the Celebrating Milestones stamp set to personalize the birthday sentiment.

The dp is from Stampin Up and I used brilliant blue and bashful blue card stock.  

Thank you for taking the time to visit today- have a great day!