Friends of Sweet 'n Sassy Birthday Blog Hop!

I am honored to have been asked to participate in Friends of Sweet 'n Sassy's Birthday Blog Hop! They are celebrating 5 amazing years! Sweet 'n Sassy was the first design team I was on, and Korin is a fabulous woman to know!! I cherished the time I spent designing with her gorgeous stamps!

The link to the participants of the blog hop is below and of course, there is a chance to win prizes!! There will be 4 random participants from whom Sweet 'n Sassy will choose 1 commenter to receive a $15 store credit. To be included in the drawings, comments must be left by midnight EST Friday, November 30th. The winners will be announced on the SNSS Blog on December 1st at 8am EST.

My creation uses "Old Fashioned Christmas" stamp set:

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U Inspire Me...

I have a few Clean and Simple cards for you today until I can get my crafting room in order and start creating. I made these a while ago for the SplitCoast Stampers CAS Challenges. Those challenges are fun to play in, and you can make a card quickly with this style.

My first card uses a fabulous sentiment set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and gorgeous yellow silk ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store:

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My second CAS card uses a sentiment from Repeat Impressions and a pretty pink gingham ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store:

Punches for sale and a card...

I added some punches to my Etsy Store! Check them out HERE!

Today's card uses one of Spellbinders™ M-Bossabilities™ called Enchanted (I used Side B). I rubbed an inkpad across the service, then colored the flowers with a Copic Marker. My sentiment is from Sweet 'n Sassy.

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Clean and Simple cards...

Currently I am designing for the Clean and Simple Challenge at Splitcoast Stampers, and I am really loving it! I've learned to scale down my cards, so that I can offer different kinds to all levels of card makers. Let me tell you, it's hard to stop myself from adding more to each card! I'm a girl who likes layers, ribbons, bling, bows, and more!! I've always said, if I can get it on there, I will!! Clean and Simple cards reach out to me in a way I never thought! Try one of the challenges, and you might see that you like making them as well! I always love my embellishments, but sometimes when you need a fast card, CAS is the way to go! I'm showing three CAS cards for your viewing pleasure today.

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On my first card, I used Spellbinders™ Edgeabilities® Classic Decorative Inserts Three, a pretty Iris 3D embellishment from K & Company and a sentiment from Sweet 'n Sassy. On my second card, I used Floral Ovals, a cute dress pattern found HERE, silk ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, and an Inkadinkado sentiment. For my last card, I used Foliage, patterned paper from Kaisercraft, and a sentiment from Sweet 'n Sassy.

Thought of you today...

Here's a sweet card I created for the Splitcoast Stampers Clean and Simple challenge! I love my fancy cards, but the CAS look is growing on me! I just need to learn how to keep it clean, especially when I have so many embellishments lying around! Heck, I didn't even put a ribbon on it, which is rare indeed for me!

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Of course, this was a very quick card to make! I folded a piece of Bazzill cardstock and used Spellbinders™ Grand Labels Twenty-Three Grand Nestabilities® to cut out my card. To do this technique you place the folded edge just inside the die, run it through your Grand Calibur® machine, and you get a die cut card.

I embossed a white piece of cardstock with M-Bossabilities™ "Flower Fun - Side B" and cut out three strips of 3 flowers and adhered them to peach cardstock. I used Copic Marker R22 for the flower centers. I attached my three floral pieces to my card and stamped a sentiment from Sweet 'n Sassy with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

For my final touch, I created a pretty flower using Shapeabilities® Bauble Blossom Two. I airbrushed the blossom while it was still in the die with Copic Markers, then assembled my flower and used a pretty pearl brad for the center. I added it to my card and was pleased with the results!

U are so loved...

So, I've always been a fan of Sweet 'n Sassy stamps! Way back when, I tried out for the Sweet 'n Sassy design team, and was completely thrilled when Korin called and asked me to be on her team. It was my first design team, and I remember being so nervous. I enjoyed a year on the Sweet 'n Sassy team before moving on to other opportunities. But my love for Korin's stamps have endured! 

And what's fabulous about Sweet 'n Sassy this week? They are having a 40% off sale on their entire store! Now is the time to purchase these wonderful stamps!! But hurry, the sale ends on the 25th of April!

I have created a pretty card using two of her more recent stamps, Butterfly Flourish and You. I made it a Clean and Simple card, showing the stamps in their full glory.

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I created this card easily by stamping the Butterfly Flourish once on white cardstock, then once on my folded card with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I stamped my sentiment from You on the left side of my card. I outlined my images on my card with Copic Marker B21, and added a touch of V12 to the floral U sentiment.

I colored the butterflies with Copic Markers on both the card and the spare piece. I cut and glittered the butterflies on the cardstock, then cut them out and added them to the stamped image on my card. I finished the card with sponging using Memento Lulu Lavender and Summer Sky.

Challenges...

Today we're focusing on Challenges! I have cards in 3 fabulous challenges to show you, and I encourage you to play in them all!! 

First, we have the Designer's Choice Challenge on the House That Stamps Built blog and Joy is the next designer up and her challenge was to make a card using something that is leftover from another project. I had started a card and used Spellbinders Edgeabilities on a piece of glitter paper, but that card seemed to go into another direction, so I put that piece aside. I pulled it out for the background for my card for this challenge, and am quite pleased how it turned out. My stamps are "912-K, Tulip Bouquet" and "8622-D, Because" from Repeat Impressions. The dies I used in this card are Nested Oval Medallion Labels by JustRite Stamps, and Spellbinders Edgeabilities Classic Triple Scallop. The image was colored with Copic markers and my silk ribbon is from May Arts and Stamp Simply.

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 The second challenge is from 7 Kids College Fund Challenge blog and our challenge was to make a Monochomatic card! I love CC Design images (carried in the 7 kids store) and I just had to use Swiss Pixies Nora for my card. My sentiment is from Winter Words - Clear by JustRite Stamps. A satin bow and sweet snowflake buttons finished this card!

And the last challenge is the Belli Challenge, where there is a recipe to follow: 1 ribbon, 2 designer papers, 3 colors and 4 rhinestones/pearls must be on your card or project. My designer papers are from the s.e.i. Promise me stack and my sentiment is from Sweet n' Sassy Stamps.

Thinking of you...

Sweet n' Sassy has a new release and I just fell in love with several of the stamp sets: You and Rose Collage! I can see a lot of cards in my future made with these delightful stamps! I created a Cascade card (a new technique found HERE (the originator) and HERE). And here's a Gallery on Splitcoast Stampers filled with samples!

Card recipe:

Stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy Rose Collage and You Clear stamp sets
Paper: Stampin' Up Designer Paper Beau Chateau, Doodlebug Glitter Paper
Punch: EK Success Corner Rounder
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers: B21, E50, E51, E53, G12

Sweet 'n Sassy Birthday Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Birthday Blog Hop!  Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is so excited to be celebrating four wonderful years! A fantastic group of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps design team members past and present, along with some special friends, have put together this fabulous Birthday Blog Hop to kick off a whole month of fun. We have 37 stops, so the hop will take place over three days - feel free to take your time visiting each blog!  You have until 11:59pm EST November 9th to leave comments on as many blogs as you can.  On Saturday, November 12th, Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps will announce FOUR winners (chosen at random from comments on random stops along the hop); each lucky winner will receive a prize pack including stamps, dies, paper and twine valued at $40!

If you have been following along already, you should have come from Lorie Souther's blog!  If you are only starting here, please head back to the SNSS blog and go from there.  You won't want to miss any stops along the way!  Also, don't forget to comment on as many stops as you can....the more comments the better your chance of winning one of the fabulous prize packs! :)

I created two cards for the blog hop today! For my first card I used the "Christmas Candle" digital stamp, and my sentiment is from the "Welcome Jesus" clear stamp set!

My second card is fun and whimsical and uses the "Snow Special" clear stamp set and my sentiment is from the "Winter Friends" stamp set.

Your next stop on the hop is Cathy McCauley's blog, but just in case there are any hiccups, here is the whole list of celebrants on this party train:

Korin Sutherland

Holly McMillen

Taylor Usry

Kim Schofield

Monika Davis

Lydia Fiedler

Harriet Skelly

Makiko Jones

Jerusha Borden

Mary Marsh

Lori Craig

Kim O'Connell

Chris Dickinson

Stephanie Wright

Shannon White

Janette Olen

Katlyn Traxler

Deb Felts

Stephanie Serrano

Jessica Fick

Kim Singdahlsen

Mary Faus

Sandy Domelle

Bridget Finlay

Ceal Pritchett

Dina Kowal

Margo Smith

Shelby Goolsby

Tami Mayberry

Lorie Souther

Darsie Bruno

Cathy McCauley

Beate Johns

Janice Melton

Jacquie Peifer

Lisa Hjulberg

Snowman Smile...

My card today features a cute snowman from the "Welcome Jesus" clear stamp set by Sweet 'n Sassy. There is a new address for Sweet 'n Sassy's store, so make sure you change your bookmarks to reflect the new and improved website!

Sweet Pumpkins...

Here's a cute card I made using the "Sweet Pumpkins" clear stamp set by Sweet 'n Sassy. This card fits the Splitcoast Stampers Sketch #SC298.

Smiley Snowman...

I made this cute ensemble for Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Day on Thursday! I used the new digi stamp "Smiley Snowman" and it's also great that you can purchase him in a clear stamp set as well. If you aren't into digital stamps, then you can ink him up and create just the same!

Sweet 'n Sassy New Releases Blog Hop!

CLICK HERE to see my card for today's Belli Challenge!

Sweet 'n Sassy is releasing ten new stamp sets today and they are just fabulous! We are announcing the new release with a Blog Hop, and each one of the design team got to play with one of the sets!  There are three challenges amongst the hop, and if you play along, you are eligible to win one of 3 of the new stamp sets! The Blog hop will start at the Sweet 'n Sassy Blog then on to the rest of the Design Teams blog (in no particular order). Here is the list of all those participating in the Blog Hop!

Ceal, Darsie,(you are here) Janette, Kim, Korin, Leah, Lisa, Lorie, Nancy, Tricia, Chris

Here is my card using the new set called "Harvest Blessings". This is such a wonderful image to color, and the sentiments are perfect accompaniments.
 

Sweet 'n Sassy Sneak Peek...

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps are releasing new stamps next week, and here's a sneak peek of a delightful set called Itty Bitties!! You can use them as a full set, or as individual inchies. These are just too too cute! My card fits the Our Creative Corner Sketch Challenge this week!

Make sure you join us next Tuesday for the Sweet 'n Sassy Blog Hop! You'll just love what the design team has created with the new stamps!

Belli Challenge ...

Today is the Belli Challenge and our challenge was to make a round card and put something metal on it! It is always fun to go outside your box and create a card that's different from the norm. My image "A Gift for Snowman" is from Sweet 'n Sassy and I created a spring card to showcase the darling snowman! Oh my gosh, he's just too cute! Rose and Sage Green are my new favorite colors, I think!

Also, I'm excited to say that my sister, Robin, has joined the Belli Challenge Design Team and it's going to be so much fun working beside her! Make sure you hop over to her blog and give her lots of love and encouragement!

OCC Sketch Challenge...

It's time for the Our Creative Corner Sketch Challenge and the sketch is fairly easy! I had fun with my glitter paper and was covered in glitter all night! My butterfly is from Michael's and my sentiment is from Sweet 'n Sassy.

Belli Challenge LadyBug...

Today is the Belli Challenge and we had to use some kind of "paint" on our cards! I used Ranger's Distressed Crackle Paint for my background. I can't decide if I like it or not. It warped my paper really bad! After it dried, I had to lay about a thousand books on top to get it flat!!

My image is the cute ladybug from Sweet 'n Sassy. You can only get that stamp set when you make a purchase! So get shopping!

Holiday Sunday - O Christmas Tree...

For Holiday Sunday, I am showcasing a card I made for Sweet 'n Sassy's Stamps using their newly released stamp set called "O Christmas Tree". This is a sweet set and is perfect for the Christmas sesason!

To Have and To Hold...

Here is a card I made for the Sweet 'n Sassy blog earlier in the week. This uses the new Wedding Day stamp set that was just released. Make sure you go to their store and see all of the new stamp sets that have been coming out!

Sweet Thang...

It's late getting my post up as I was watching a movie with my son, Al. Boy, did I cry!! Here's my card for today and I'm off to bed! My image is Berry Cocoa from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!