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Friday, June 28, 2013

SNSS Summer Die-version Blog Hop

 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
 Here are three cards I made using these dies:
I used the Small Leaves Dies to accent this card using the sentiment from Bridge of Hope and silhouette images Nature Silhouettes 2.
For this card I used the Wave Dies as a stencil to create waves to accent the silhouette image from Landscape Silhouettes. The sentiment is from Be Encouraged.
For this last card I used Be Encouraged again and used the Shape Dies to highlight the sentiment.
How fun are these new dies?  Wait till you see what the DT did with them!!  
Be sure to comment at each stop along the way for a chance to win one of our new die sets!  We will be awarding 3 winners one of the new die sets!
Happy Hopping!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 
Blessings, 
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Friday, June 21, 2013

The Craft's Meow June Release Blog Hop

Today is The Craft's Meow June Release Design Team Blog Hop! I hope you stopped by from Debbie'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 couple of projects to share...first up, a scrapbook page:
I used the new set Sweet Memories to accent my scrapbook page. This set is designed with Project Life in mind and love that I can create my own style using these frames and wording!
Next I have a CAS card using Beautiful Rose:
 I stamped/embossed the rose using Versafine Oynx Black/Clear embossing powder and colored with Copics. Then I misted it with Dylusions ink spray and added some bling.

  I have some exciting news to share...Fancy Flourishes is The Craft's Meow June Gift with $50 purchase...HOWEVER, if you must have it and can't spend $50 to get it free...well, you can buy it!!! It is a great new set that is quite trendy!!!

 
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, Sunday June 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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Thursday, June 20, 2013

The Craft's Meow: Fancy Flourishes

Today is the fourth day of the previews for four new stamp sets soon to be available through The Craft's Meow on June 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 Nina Brackett's new set, Fancy Flourishes. This is also the Free Gift with $50 Purchase!
I stamped the flourish and sentiment using a Tsukineko Spectrum pad. The butterfly is a Studio Calico wood veneer which was colored  using a lime gelato.
 
I'll be back tomorrow with the The Craft's Meow DT for the June New Release Blog Hop!  This is such a great release - and had so much fun playing with all of the new sets! A stamp set will be given away to some
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, June 19, 2013

The Craft's Meow: Sweet Memories

Today is the third day of the previews for four new stamp sets soon to be available through The Craft's Meow on June 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 Nina Brackett's new set, Sweet Memories.
I stamped the label onto patterned paper and layered it with some purple cardstock. I added  three silhouette images from Sweet Silhouettes to signify our three blessings, our girl and 2 boys!  This is such a special set and will be perfect for Project Life or card making... going to dive into Project Life this summer and this will be a go-to stamp set!
I'll be back tomorrow with another card from The Craft's Meow June stamp set release!  This is such a great release - and had so much fun playing with all of the new sets! A stamp set will be given away to some
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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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

SNSS: 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 is $22.75 
  • OR get them both for just $46 in the I've Got Your Number bundle
I used various patterned papers to create this birthday card. The numbers are nice and big and make a great focal point!

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 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!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 
Blessings, 
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The Craft's Meow: Kindred Spirits

Today is the second day of the previews for four new stamp sets soon to be available through The Craft's Meow on June 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 Karen Baker's new set, Kindred Spirits.
For this card, I stenciled the background using Memento Lulu Lavender ink and a chevron stencil. The focal point is this gorgeous new floral set Kindred Spirits...LOVE multiple step stamping and the flowers that are possible with this set are amazing!! I wanted some dimension so popped my flower up on a dimensional.
I'll be back tomorrow with another card from The Craft's Meow June stamp set release!  This is such a great release - and had so much fun playing with all of the new sets! A stamp set will be given away to some
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, June 17, 2013

SNSS: Flower Blocks 2

***if you are looking for The Craft's Meow post, please scroll down 
Welcome to Day 3 of our May 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
For this card I did a bit of scoring along the top and bottom to add some interested. The flower block was stamped using Versafine Oynx Black and embossed with clear embossing powder. The flower was colored using gelatos, LOVE smearing those little chapstick like tubes to give vibrant color!! The center was colored using a brown Big Brush marker. I added some chevron ribbon and stamped the sentiment.

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 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!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 
Blessings, 
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The Craft's Meow: Beautiful Rose

Today starts the previews for four new stamp sets soon to be available through The Craft's Meow on June 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 Nina Brackett's new set, Beautiful Rose.
 For this card I stamped the image using Versamark and sponged with Angel Pink ink. The sentiment was stamped using Bamboo Leaves. I die cut it using the coordinating Spellbinders die and popped up the flower on a dimensional. The background is a piece of pink cardstock embossed with a Sizzix embossing folder.
  I'll be back tomorrow with another card from The Craft's Meow June stamp set release!  This is such a great release - and had so much fun playing with all of the new sets! A stamp set will be given away to some
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, June 16, 2013

SNSS: 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
This koala bear is so cute and would you believe I colored??? Yep, with Copics/Touch Twin markers. The background was created by used a stencil and Versamark ink.  Then I embossed with clear embossing powder and sponged with Memento Cantaloupe ink. I added some patterned paper and a stamped tag with twine. 
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 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!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
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Saturday, June 15, 2013

SNSS: It's a Girl Thing

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

Love this new set and matching dies! I stenciled the yellow background and used some Simple Stories to paper piece the die cut dress and added matching shoes (of course!).
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 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!



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