Tuesday, January 31, 2012

You Can't Be Beet!

I had to save this card for last because this time guesting for Sweet 'n Sassy can't be beet!! Tee hee... This is how I like my beets - on paper. I never eat them but I think they're completely adorable, especially when they have faces! Thank you so much for having me ladies - you can't be beet!
Lydia is at CHA right now, but she shared this fabby card with us before she left! We've SO enjoyed having her as our guest this month, and she has created some amazing projects!  In case you missed any, be sure to check them out!

Designer: Lydia Fiedler
Stamps: You & Me 
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU - Crumb Cake, DSP, Canson Marker Paper
Accessories: ShinHan Touch Twin Markers: Y42, GY48, YR26, R2, Silk, Sewing Machine

Monday, January 30, 2012

Introducing Our February Guest Designer

We aren't quite to February yet, but I am continuing the trend of making our February announcements early today!  I'm so excited to introduce our wonderful guest, who will be joining us all month.  Please join me in welcoming:



My name is Wendy Jordan and I get all of my paper crafting inspiration from the four seasons I get to experience living in Western Montana.  My husband Levi and I have a blended family of four FABULOUS children and four dogs, so the natural progression of life was to start scrapbooking.  That obsession quickly moved into card making and I have been paper crafting for the last five years.  
In real life, I am Sales Representative and Technique Instructor in the Arts & Crafts Industry.  I also enjoy designing for Stampendous and Dreamweaver Stencils. 
Thank you so much Korin and Taylor for this super opportunity. I have been enjoying my Sweet & Sassy Stamps and can't wait to show my creations!!!

Check out this adorable Rhubarb card that Wendy made recently!  We can't wait to see more of her fabulous work all month long!

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Customer Spotlight Sunday

Hello friends, and welcome to another joyous Sunday!  I have some fabulous inspiration to share with you today; both of these cards come from the lovely Donna Hanley:



Aren't these cards just darling? And both of them are so well colored - great job, Donna!! Thanks so much for sharing such fabulous creations, with us!  You never know when we'll spot your card in our gallery or on one of our challenge blog linky collections, so be sure to keep those amazing uploads coming (we are always on the lookout in our Splitcoaststampers gallery, over at the Sweet 'n Sassy ConnectionPaper Craft Planet, and the linky collections for the Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge and the Digi Challenges)!

Did you see the surprise announcement about the entire February release being available early?  Limited quantities are already in the store, so if you order now you might even get your stamps before the official release on Thursday, Feb 2!

And mark your calendars for these two events coming up next week:


The Design Team is hard at work creating amazing samples to show off during our New Release blog hop next Thursday! The fun starts right here on the SNSS blog!


We have so many fun things planned for our release party next Thursday...challenges, chatting, giveaways, and oh so much fun!! Don't miss it!

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Thoughtful Rhubarb


Happy Saturday everyone!  I made a quick card to share using the darling new Thoughtful Rhubarb clear stamp set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.  I paired him with the yummy Snowfall patterned paper from Bo Bunny - isn't he handsome surrounded by blue?  I finished him off with a fun heart - I am loving the hearts die set from SNSS!

I also added some pretty velvet flourish stickers from Stampendous to my card - they were originally white, but I sponged some ink on them to help them blend in with the papers a bit more.

Did you see the surprise announcement about the entire February release being available early?  Limited quantities are already in the store, so if you order now you might even get your stamps before the official release on Thursday, Feb 2!

Supplies: 
Stamps: Thoughtful Rhubarb (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)
Card Stock: Kraft (PTI), White (Neenah)
Patterned Paper: Snowfall (Bo Bunny)
Ink: Rich Cocoa (Memento), Antique Linen (Ranger Distress)
Coloring Medium: Copics
Accessories: Velvet Flourish Stickers (Stampendous), Bling (Creative Impressions)
Tools: Heart Dies (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps), Banner Die (Spellbinders)

Friday, January 27, 2012

Friday Feature: Somebuggy Loves You

Welcome to Friday, Sweet 'n Sassy fans!! Did you see the surprise announcement we made yesterday? The whole February release (available as individual sets or as a bundle) is already available - that's right! We are all so excited about it we just skipped the Sweet Peeks and went right to showing all the sets. The best part is, limited quantities are already in stock, so you might even have your stamps before the release party next week! Head over to yesterday's post to see all the sets, read all about the chances to win some goodies, and to find out what else we're up to in the next week.

Today we are sharing what I think is one of the cutest sets ever, seriously! I adore it! Take a look at Somebuggy Loves You:


Those critters! The sweet sentiments!!! It just makes me smile every time I look at it :) And here's some inspiration from the team to spark your imagination:







I can barely contain the cuteness!!!! Head over to the store today to pick up your set! And mark your calendars for these two events coming up next week:


The Design Team is hard at work creating amazing samples to show off during our New Release blog hop next Thursday! The fun starts right here on the SNSS blog!


We have so many fun things planned for our release party next Thursday...challenges, chatting, giveaways, and oh so much fun!! Don't miss it!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!

Hello, Sweet 'n Sassy friends!!!
Taylor and I were recently talking about how much we *LOVE* the February release and how we can't wait to share it with you......and.....well....we decided we've waited long enough! LOL

The entire February release is available NOW for preorder at 10% off when you use coupon code FEBPREORDER (February Release Bundle not included)...
PLUS
For every February stamp set you preorder this week (1/26 through 2/1) your name will be entered into a drawing for a $25 credit to Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!!!

The more February sets you preorder, the better your chances of winning :)!

When you preorder the entire release (at a great price of $75) you will not only get free shipping (US orders), but you will also get 3 bonus entries into the drawing for a total of 10 entries!!

We already have low quantities in stock and will begin shipping immediately so if you get your order in right away, you just might have your stamps BEFORE the release party on the 2nd!!

Since today typically would have been the first day of our Sweet Peeks, we're just going to share the entire release with you here :)...

This is Dina's newest set simply called
YOU
-$15.00

We can't forget our favorite mouse...this sweet mini set will give you a head start on those Easter cards...
Egg-cited Cocoa
-$9.00

This versatile set is perfect for almost any occasion....
Rose Collage-$15.00

It may be Winter but flowers are always in season....
Morning Glory-$11.00

This sweet set is sure to make you smile...

Thoughtful Rhubarb-$11.00

For all the precious little girls in your life....
Special Friends-$15.00

As a background or the main focal point, this mini set is wonderful....
Butterfly Flourish-$9.00

The entire release is valued at $85 but you can purchase the bundle for $75!

Don't forget:
If you want to see lots of gorgeous eye candy featuring these great NEW stamps join us for our DT Blog Hop on Thursday, February 2nd starting at 8am EST right here on the SNSS blog.

AND...
Then head over to our February Release Party at 8pm EST in our SCS Member Company forum! We have some fantastic challenges planned the with opportunities to win free stamps, plus lots of chatting & fun with friends. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Oh and one more thing.....
We've decided to offer our January dies in a bundle for $25, so if you haven't yet grabbed these fantastic dies, you really may want to now ;)!



Wednesday, January 25, 2012

You Are Special


I'm hosting the sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers today, and I decided to share a little peek at an image that's part of the February clear stamp release.  She's already available as a digi (Abby's Birdhouse),  but if you stay tuned tomorrow you'll be able to see a little peek at her new set, complete with sentiments!  I hand-stitched around the edges of my Echo Park Candy Shoppe patterned paper, and used the cute new Hearts border die to add a little extra sweetness to the card. 


Head on over to Splitcoaststampers and play along with the sketch if you get a chance - it's a great way to get your mojo going!


Supplies: 
Stamps: Special Friends (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)
Card Stock: Kraft (Neenah), White (Neenah)
Patterned Paper: Dots & Stripes Candy Shoppe (Echo Park)
Ink: Rich Cocoa (Memento)
Coloring Medium: Copics
Accessories: Dew Drops, Thread
Tools: Hearts Border Die (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps), Banner Die (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

A Beary Sweet Valentine

I KNEW what I was going to do with sweet little Rhubarb when I saw this set! His big sweet heart was destined to be a beautiful, glittery, blue.



I stamped him in Memento Tuxedo black, and colored him with ShinHan Touch Twin markers - just two colors - BR100 and BR134. When I was done coloring him, I used a washcloth and the colorless blender to add that perfect teddy bear texture to his fur. I filled in his heart with Mono Glue and added Stampin' Up! Baja Breeze glass glitter.

Then, using this AWESOME tutorial for Maria's Treat Box, I made a box from Crumb Cake cardstock and SU Designer Series paper. I filled a cello bag with Sweetheart candy hearts (they taste good now! - LOL) and tied it closed with May Arts silk ribbon.

Thanks for looking!

Monday, January 23, 2012

~ In The Background ~

Hello Sweet N Sassy Friends!

Holly here :)  

Today I am going to share with you a CAS technique that I just love.   CAS (clean and simple) have always been a challenge to me, but I am starting to get the hang of it!

This technique, which I call "In the Background", is simply the use of the image as a watermark on the base cardstock, making the sentiment the stand out.

Here is my card:


I took the tiny hearts that are the negative on the heart border die and used them around the card.  I also used the new heart dies to carry the theme below the border.   Super simple and super fun!

Here are my details:
Stamps:  

Together Silhouettes Clear Stamp Set

Paper: 
Very Vanilla and Kraft

Ink:
Versamark and Chocolate

Accessories: 

Heart Die Set

1" vanilla/red gingham ribbon
The Twinery brown/white twine
Label nesties
dimensionals

~*~*~*~
Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

You & Me

Hello my friends! Giovana here with a sweet card for you today using You & Me Stamp Set. I made this card few days ago and I hope you like it.



Here are the details about my card.

Directions:
  • Make your card base from White Cardstock.
  • Create a panel from Kraft Light Blue Cardstock, inking all edges. Adhere a piece of Patterned Paper and add stitches. Tie on ribbon and add a White brad.
  • Stamp sentiment. Adhere panel piece to card front.
  • Stamp image on a piece of Kraft Cardstock in Versamark Ink. Add White embossing powder and heat it up with a embossing heat gun.
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil piece with Square Dies.
  • Add White and Silver Gala Glitz to create the effect of salt on pepper.
  • Adhere image to card base with foam tape.

Hope you like it.
Have a great day!!

Friday, January 20, 2012

Friday Feature: Woof You

This week's Friday Feature is a playful set that is sure to bring a smile to your face!  Take a look at Woof You:


Isn't that puppy adorable?  And the sentiments to go with him are just too sweet.  Check out some inspiration from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps designers and special friends:

created by: Korin Sutherland
created by: Kim Schofield
created by: Korin Sutherland
created by: Tami Mayberry
created by: Korin Sutherland
There are so many possibilities with this set, including some Valentine's Day cards.  It's also perfect for masculine cards (for the little guys, too!). 
Head over to the store today and order yours!


Thursday, January 19, 2012

Very Special Butterflies

Polka Dot Silhouettes is the perfect set to create this swarm/rabble/lek of butterflies.  (I looked those words up. Aren't those strange and harsh terms for this beautiful group of butterflies?)


It's so easy to create this very dimensional grouping.  I've also seen it done with snowflakes which is absolutely lovely.  Simply stamp with white ink and another color ink (I went for tone on tone.)  Let it dry.  Then white emboss the top layer. You get so much dimension for these simple steps!

This card is for a very special young lady.  She's in fourth grade and for most of her life she has had to deal with the fact that her little sister has been through three full episodes of chemo.  I have a card for her sister too, but I never want to forget what big sister is experiencing.  The whole family could use your prayers as this time around is particularly intense.

I actually started out in a different direction for this group of butterflies...a single strip on a birthday card.  But in the midst of putting that card together, I realized that the look of the butterflies was EXACTLY what I wanted for this little girl - cute, but not cutesy...and I wanted a bigger group of them for her.  But I do like the first card so wanted to share it also.


FYI - the sentiments are from Love from Rhubarb (You are Special) and from Happy Birthdays.

Kim Singdahlsen
Joyful Creations with Kim

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Tasty Treats...

Hello there! It's Monika here bringing you a SWEET card, using one of the new clear stamp sets, Cocoa's Tasty Treats. Who can pass up such an adorable and sweet image?
This set, having 4 different images and 5 greetings, is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth... and it's calorie free!
This is an all occasion card that can be given to anyone at any time!
I decided to concentrate on textures when I made my card... hence the dry embossed background and Liquid Applique (Marvy Uchida) as the whip cream.
The image was colored with Copic Markers. I stamped an extra Cocoa, cut it out, and attached it to the main image with dimensional tape. This is a great 'technique' that can add an extra touch to your card. It's almost like paper-piecing.
The edge of my card was punched with EK Success Dotted Scallop Edger punch. An easy way of making your card just a bit different.
This week, Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is sponsoring Card Positioning Systems-Card Sketches, so I used the new sketch, CPS #251 for my card.
Thanks for visiting!
Monika

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Hey Hot Stuff!



Every winter, I make my FAVORITE foodie gift for friends - my candied jalapenos!

That's actually not a GREAT description of this yummy treat, but I haven't thought of another good name yet, so I'm stuck with it. Basically, it's hot and sweet jalapenos that you serve over cream cheese on crackers. It's CRAZY delicious!

So I decided to make a slightly more girly presentation of these this month - since everyone is used to seeing pepper themed things in bright reds and greens, I thought I'd go with a more Valentine's look with pink and a fresh green. How adorable is the "hi hot stuff" theme for a Valentine's present anyway? Pretty cute, if I do say so myself.

I started with a little 3 x 3 notecard and a paper pieced pepper. Say THAT three times fast.
Designer: Lydia Fiedler
Stamps: Punny Fruits & Veggies Paper: Stampin' Up! Lucky Limeade and Sew Suite DSP (retired),
Accessories: Stampin' Up! Early Espresso Twine, SU Pearls Ink: Stampin' Up! Basic Black


I took the paper that I made the pepper out of and made a little 3/4" strip for the edge of the jar lid, and added some twine and a tag. 
Squeee - the top is so cute!! I added pearls for more girliness and made a matching paper pieced pepper. 
Thank you so much for looking at this project! I hope your week is hot stuff!! :)

Monday, January 16, 2012

Cherished Friend

Happy Monday! Hoping everyone enjoyed a lovely weekend! I had the pleasure of spending my Saturday with a friend and we crafted the day away...it was delightful!! And I'm delighted to be able to share a new card, featuring a new Sweet 'n Sassy stamp set, today!

My card is showcasing a sentiment from the True Friend stamp set and main image from one of my favorite SNSS stamps, Wildflowers. To create my card I stamped the Wildflowers image in VersaMark ink on glossy paper. Then I used clear embossing powder to emboss the image. A few Distress Inks and a blending tool adds color to the background and really makes the focal image pop. I then added my sentiment (cut out with a Spellbinders die) and grosgrain ribbon. (Oh, and three rhinestones!)

Enjoy today's card and check out all of the new SNSS sets!!

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Customer Spotlight Sunday

Hello and welcome to another Customer Spotlight Sunday! Wait until you see the gorgeous inspiration I'm sharing today! I came across a couple of cards in our Splitcoaststampers gallery that I couldn't wait to share here!


The first is from Lee, and she actually was the lucky winner of a free set for playing along with a challenge from our release party.  Lee used the fun Snowflake Flourish clear stamp set  on her card.


The second card I'm swooning over today is from Beate.  I love how she highlighted those poppies from the Poppies and Greetings clear stamp set!  This card is her sample for Sweet 'n Sassy Design Diva Holly McMillen's video tutorial for the Frosted Window technique over on Splitcoaststampers this week.

Thanks so much for sharing such fabulous creations, ladies!  You never know when we'll spot your card in our gallery or on one of our challenge blog linky collections, so be sure to keep those amazing uploads coming (we are always on the lookout in our Splitcoaststampers gallery, over at the Sweet 'n Sassy ConnectionPaper Craft Planet, and the linky collections for the Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge and the Digi Challenges)!



Saturday, January 14, 2012

Apple of My Eye

Hello, it's Bridget here with a fun card to help brighten your Saturday! I've been having so much fun with this new set Punny Fruit and Vegetables designed by Korin at Sweet n' Sassy Stamps. Though the sentiments and images are perfect for Valentines, they can be used all through out the year for so many different occasions. They're also very easy to color, cut out, and pop up as
I did with this smiling little apple. I distressed all edges with Ranger Distress ink and did a bit a of stitching to try and add to the country farmhouse look. I made a small pennant with the main sentiment by using the corner of a small square punch to give the fish tail effect on the right side. This works great for those of us who don't have pennant or banner dies yet!
While making this card I kept thinking about this verse in Psalms, when David was recognising God's incredible love and and asking for His powerful protection to continue:
"Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings."
Psalm 17:8
Imagine the delight of receiving a card with this wonderful sentiment - "You're the apple of my eye" - what a way to remind someone how much you love them!
Have a wonderful weekend, hugs, Bridget
Supplies include:
Papermill Shop green cardstock
Twine (The Twinery)
October Afternoon button
October Afternoon dp
Sewing machine
Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles
My Favorite Things, Dizzy Doily Die-namic
Copics
Small square punch
Ranger Distress Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap ink
Lifestyle Crafts Inverted Square Nesting Dies