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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

The Craft's Meow August Release Blog Hop

Today is The Craft's Meow August Release Design Team Blog Hop! I hope you stopped by from Gayatri's blog. If not, I would love for you to join us from the start at The Craft's Meow Blog because someone is going to win the entire collection of new releases and it could be you! 
Today I have a card to share using Nina Brackett's newest set Folk Art Blooms:
Love the solid floral images in this set. I stamped mine using Clearsnap ink and sprayed some Dylusions on the card base before adding the flowers I had fussy cut.
 
For this next card, I used new set (illustrated by Clare Buswell) Dream Catcher which is August's Gift with $60 purchase...
  I created the background by applying various distress inks to a white piece of cardstock. Then I set a stencil over it and misted with water, roll a paper towel over it and voila....instant pattern!!  After that I stamped and embossed the image :)
 
Would you like to win these new TCM stamps???
 To have the BEST CHANCE TO WIN the entire collection of new releases,
pay a visit to our designer's blogs, leave a comment where you can and cross your fingers
all by 8 pm PDT, Friday August 23rd.
One random winner will be chosen from one of the blogs on the hop.   
Speaking of the hop, it's time to send you on to
I know she will have beautiful inspiration for you!   

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 
Blessings,
 
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

The Craft's Meow Preview ~ Dream Catcher

  It's day 4 of previews for some new stamp sets which will soon be available through The Craft's Meow on August 21.  All the designers' projects can be seen over on TCM's company blog along with their links for more details, so be sure to check them out.  Today we are featuring the new free with purchase of $60 or more set Dream Catcher, illustrated by Clare Buswell. It is also available for purchase for $15.
 
I used Dylusions ink spray for the background and the focal point was created using Distress inks, water, stencils and some embossing. Quite a few steps, but due to a smudge I needed to fussy cut it a bit :)

I'll be back tomorrow forThe Craft's Meow August Blog Hop!  Remember...this set will be given away to a
lucky commenter from the TCM blog. 
Deadline to leave comments each evening is 8 pm PST.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 
Blessings, 
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Monday, August 19, 2013

The Craft's Meow Preview: Folk Art Blooms and Jar of Sunshine

  It's day 3 of previews for some new stamp sets which will soon be available through The Craft's Meow on August 21.  All the designers' projects can be seen over on TCM's company blog along with their links for more details, so be sure to check them out.  Today we are featuring two stamp sets designed by Nina Brackett, first up is Folk Art Blooms:
Love the bold flowers in this stamp set!! I stamped on Sweet Corn cardstock using Clearsnap ink. The sentiment is from the new Cottage Garden.

Next is this sweet set (also designed by Nina) called Jar of Sunshine:
I die cut my jar using a coordinating Spellbinders die and stamped it using Memento Nautical Blue. The patterned paper is Graphic 45 French Country and added a bit of Want2Scrap bling.

I'll be back tomorrow with another card from The Craft's Meow August stamp set release!  This is such a great release and I had so much fun playing with all of the new sets! Remember...one of each of these stamp sets will be given away to a
lucky commenter from the TCM blog. 
Deadline to leave comments each evening is 8 pm PST.
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 
Blessings, 
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Sunday, August 18, 2013

The Craft's Meow Preview: Choose Hope

 Today is the second day of previews for six new stamp sets which will soon be available through The Craft's Meow on August 21.  All the designers' projects can be seen over on TCM's company blog along with their links for more details, so be sure to check them out.  Today we are featuring a stamp set designed by Angelica Suarez, Choose Hope:
I sprayed a piece of aqua cardstock with Dylusions Squeezed Orange ink spray and layered some patterned paper scraps to frame my sentiment. It was stamped using Memento Luxe Tangelo ink and embossed with clear embossing powder. 
Quite out of my normal design, but I love it!!! :)
 
The colors were inspired by the CAS-ual Fridays challenge:
I'll be back tomorrow with another card from The Craft's Meow August stamp set release!  This is such a great release and I had so much fun playing with all of the new sets! Remember...one of each of these stamp sets will be given away to a
lucky commenter from the TCM blog. 
Deadline to leave comments each evening is 8 pm PST.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 
Blessings,
 
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Saturday, August 17, 2013

The Craft's Meow Preview: Potted Garden and Cottage Garden

 Today starts the previews for six new stamp sets which will soon be available through The Craft's Meow on August 21.  All the designers' projects can be seen over on TCM's company blog along with their links for more details, so be sure to check them out.  Today we are featuring two stamp sets, first one designed by our own Clare Buswell, Potted Garden:
I stamped the image using Versafine Oynx Black ink and embossed it with clear embossing powder. The tulips were coloring using Copics and I paper pieced the pot. The background patterned paper was embossed using an embossing folder.
Next is another set by Clare Buswell called Cottage Garden:
 I die cut a piece of white cardstock and stamped and embossed the bench image (using the same ink as mentioned above) and then stamped the garden images/sentiment. While still in the die, I sponged gently using Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts large daubers and Memento ink.
 
I'll be back tomorrow with another card from The Craft's Meow August stamp set release!  This is such a great release and I had so much fun playing with all of the new sets! Remember...one of each of these stamp sets will be given away to a
lucky commenter from the TCM blog. 
Deadline to leave comments each evening is 8 pm PST.
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 
Blessings, 
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps ~ His Peace and Calms His Child

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 made this using some Dylusions ink sprays and various stencils. The sentiment was embossed using Versamark and clear embossing powder.
  • 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 stamped the sentiment using Tea Rose Clearsnap ink and die cut it using a Spellbinders die. I added some leaves and which were sponged while still in the leaf die.
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!

Blessings,
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps ~ 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

This is such a sweet set and a perfect companion for the other silhouette child stamp sets. For my card I did a little mixed media with some Farmhouse patterned paper. I applied gesso to mute is down a bit and then applied some red gelato to the edges rubbing it in a bit. 
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!
 
Blessings,
 
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Monday, August 12, 2013

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps ~ Decorative Frames

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 

I made this card using this great new stamp/die set and worked in some Teresa Collins patterned paper. The frame image, flourish and sentiment were stamped using Memento Luxe Rhubarb Stalk. This set is so versatile and who doesn't love more dies :)
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!
 
Blessings,
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Sunday, August 11, 2013

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps: 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
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I used some Authentique patterned paper and stamped sentiment onto one of the Decorative Plaque dies. I accented with the sunflowers which I colored using Copics.

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!
 
Blessings,
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Saturday, August 10, 2013

SNSS August Blog Hop Day 1

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
Here is what I made using these fun new stamps/dies:
I made this using some Farm House patterned paper and Memento Luxe ink. I covered the back by die cutting a second bookmark shape and adhere it to the back using Scor-Tape:
and of course had to stamp one of the great sentiments there too!
Here is another one I made for my youngest reader in the house:
He helped by coloring it the image and popped it up on dimensionals.
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!

Blessings,
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