Thursday, February 28, 2013

The Cross at Sunset

Hello, it's Bridget here -
 I was all set to make a card for today's post when I realized that THIS was the card I really wanted to share with you!
 I entered it for a Splitcoaststampers Challenge the other day and really enjoyed the response it recieved from those who shared that the scene and message spoke to them.
 Some people mentioned the purple symbolizing the majesty of Jesus as King. Others mentioned the crimson sky echoing the "crimson" in the hymn.
I was thinking of how as the sun set on the day Jesus was taken down from the cross and put in a grave, it must have seemed to His friends and followers that the sun had gone down forever, and darkness had won. Yet in that sunset there was beauty, because it was in His death and resurrection that He completely destroyed the power of death and sin! We still feel the effects daily, but the ultimate victory is won!
It was made for the Splitcoaststampers Mix-Ability Challenge which Dina Kowal gave us - to use water to make your "medium" move.  To create the sunset, I brushed the whole background with water and then used broad strokes of watercolor paint which moved and blended on the water which had been laid down. 
The silhouette was made using Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Calvary die and the sentiment is from the fabulous set Jesus Paid it All. 
Because this is a wonderful hymn I added a musical score bg to the whole scene.
I hope the truth of the sentiment/hymn has a very personal meaning for YOU.
Supplies include:
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Jesus Paid it All
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Calvary die
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps MusicaBackground
Watercolors
Watercolor paper
My Favorite Things Color Box Black Licorice ink
Dylusions ink spray

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Treasured

Hello Sweet 'n Sassy Friends...it's Cathy with a quick card to share with you today.  Hope you are having a great week so far.   While taking a walk through the woods the other day, I spotted some Snowdrops blooming which means that spring really is on the way!  So...for my card I reached for some very springy colors and a favorite Sweet 'n Sassy stamp set....well, one of my favorites!  LOL!


The layout for the card is Janette's sketch today over at Splitcoaststampers.  The image and sentiment are from the clear stamp set, Treasured.  Copic Markers were used to color the floral image which was then cut with a circle Nestie.  The butterfly was stamped and colored twice so the wings could be popped up and Stickles added for some sparkle.  A little stitching, some pearls, and seam binding finish the card.

I am always amazed by the changing of the seasons and how the Lord causes new growth to spring forth from the bleak, cold winter!  It's encouraging to me that God can do the same thing with our lives...take the trials and the hard times and bring forth newness and blessing for our good and His glory!

Hope you have a wonderful day!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs,
Cathy

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

springtime blessings

Today is my last post here as guest designer and I made another card using the sparrows from this month's release.
I am really loving the yellow and gray combination lately and it goes so well with the birds and flowers!

I also have a clean and simple card using the Kindness stamp set and matching dies.

Thanks for letting me share my projects with you!
♥ Diane

Monday, February 25, 2013

Friday Feature...on Monday-Oops

This past week was a bit tough around the Sutherland household so I wasn't able to get the Friday Feature posted on time, BUT it's a great one and I didn't want you to miss it, so I am posting it a few days late...
 



See why I didn't want you to miss it? :)  This adorable set is available for just $7 (normally $11--a savings of $4!!) today through Thursday, February 28th. 

Here are some sweet samples...





Oh and before I let you go, I am thrilled to announce the following sets are back in stock!








Sunday, February 24, 2013

How Kind of You!

Hello everyone~
It is Maki and I hope you're having a wonderful weekend so far.

This clean and simple card was made with 4 Petal Flowers. I love this set also has the coordinating die set. It makes us save a creating time :) The flowers' colors were picked from the designer paper I used.
For the sentiment, I die-cut the banner and sponged ink to add the green. I embellished the center of each flower and added the bow that was made with hemp twine to finish off.


Thank you for stopping by.
Have a fantastic Sunday!

Maki

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Happy Easter


 Hello my friends! Easter is just around the corner and I have a cute card for you, so you can start your cards now. I used the new set Easter Blessings for this project.

Directions:
  • Make card base from White Cardstock.
  • Cut a strip of  White Cardstock (2.25" x 5.25"), emboss it, add White Lace tape to the edge and adhere it to card.
  • Stamp image on White Cardstock in Memento Tuxedo Black, color it with Markers, here I used Spectrum Noir.
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil image with Rectangle Nestabilities. Add it to card.
  • Stamp sentiment on a piece of White cardstock in Black Archival Ink. Add it to card.
  • Add pearls.

Hope you like it!
Have a great Saturday!!

Thursday, February 21, 2013

All To HIM I Owe

  
 
I love this set Jesus Paid It All from the February release. I find myself singing  the lyrics for days  each time I make a  card using it. I wanted my  focus to be on the chorus, so I made a CAS card by using some banners and a doily and made it my main focal point. 

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Jesus Paid It All

A favorite stamp set from the most recent SNSS release is Jesus Paid It All.
I stamped the image and sentiment on a piece of ivory cardstock and die cut it with a Spellbinders die, gently sponging the edges while still in the die with Memento Desert Sand.  The background was stenciled using Love Letter ink.
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
 

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Jesus Paid

Good morning!  I am back today as guest designer with 2 cards to share using the Jesus Paid It All stamp set and it's coordinating Calvary die.  For the first one, I thought these fun yellow and gray prints would be perfect to use on a starburst card.
I cut my own pattern and traced the pieces onto patterned paper.  Then they were cut out and pieced together.  A side view shows the Calvary diecut popped up with dimensionals.
For the second card, I used the negative of the diecut and let the base cardstock show through.
Have a wonderful day!
♥ Diane
 

Monday, February 18, 2013

Happy Anniversary!


Good morning!

Jessica here with an anniversary card to share today in honor of today since it's the day that my husband and I met 17 years ago!  We had a whirlwind courtship and were married on Memorial Day just a few short months ago.  Not long after that, the Lord blessed me with morning sickness and a new little baby boy growing inside of me!  He was born in February a few days early on the 19th - just one year and one day after Brad and I met!  Whew!  Not something I recommend, but it was God's plan for us and we are so thankful for our courtship and our son who will be 16 tomorrow!  My, how time flies...

But, you didn't come here to hear my little love story so enough of that...  

Today's card was made with the beautiful Nature Silhouettes (I stamped the floral repeatedly in in lavender and green to create a fuller effect.) and the popular Bottom of My Heart (for the sentiment).

Have a wonderful day filled with love and great memories!
Jessica

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Greater Love hath No Man~

Good morning everyone! There is nothing like waking up with the reality of new mercies, new life and a brand new day!

My card symbolizes the Love sacrifice at Calvary! The amazing reality of LOVE laid down unto death. This wonderful Calvary die is perfect paired with these Words of Jesus. I cut out some hearts and stamped them to continue the theme of my card. You can find Bottom of my heart set and matching dies in the store. 

Thank you for stopping by and have a blessed day :)
Mary 

Materials Used:
Stamps: Words of Jesus, Bottom of my Heart
Paper: Basic Grey, SU
Inks: Versafine black, SU Cherry Cobbler, QQ ink,
Accessories: SNSS heart dies, SNSS Calvary die, SNSS Scallop border dies, Spellbinder dies, pearls, ribbon

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Springtime Sparrows

Hello! It's Monika here today, bringing you a Spring card. 
I wanted to make something that looked soft and delicate. I decided to do some water coloring.

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I stamped the image (Springtime Sparrows clear stamp set) on watercolor paper with VersaMark ink and heat embossed it using White embossing powder. Then I colored the whole image with blue Tattered Angel Glimmer Mist (straight from the bottle with a paint brush). After that, I filled in the images with pink and green ink, and at the end, splattered some more blue ink on.

I kept the embellishing simple. I added some pearls and Baker's Twine.
I die-cut a bloom with the smallest die from Kindness Flowers Die set out of Vellum card stock and stamped the coordinating image on (Kindness clear stamp set) with VersaMark... then I heat embossed it.

The sketch came from The Sweet Stop, SSS198. We are giving away a prize this week, so please stop by and play along with us!

Thanks for stopping by,
Monika

Friday, February 15, 2013

Friday Feature & New Digis!

It's Friday and that means another Friday Feature, but it's also digi release day, so be sure to pop over to our Digi Blog to see what's new!!



This beautiful set is available for just $10 (normally $15--a savings of $5!!) today through Thursday, February 21st. 

Here are some lovely samples...







Thursday, February 14, 2013

Cocoa's Heart

Hi everyone and Happy Valentine's Day! I have a card to share with you today that has a love theme but can be used for occasions other than Valentine's day. As a matter of fact, I think I am going to give it to my husband for our anniversary.

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I used the Cocoa's heart set and colored the image with copics. I cut out the heads and popped them up with foam tape and paper pieced the heart.

Here is a close up view of the image

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I also decorated the inside of the card as well

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Supplies: stamps- Cocoa's Heart and Bottom of my Heart (inside) 
Authentique patterned paper 
Accessories- buttons, twine, stickles 
Copics- W00, W1, W3, W5, W7, W9, R000, R00, R02

Glad you could stop by, have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Featuring Springtime Sparrows

Welcome to Day #4 of your February Release Features!

Today's featured set is...

It wouldn't be Springtime without beautiful birds and blooming trees.  This wonderful set reminds us how special we are to God and will encourage your loved ones to feels the same way.
  • Set includes 1 image and 6 sentiments 
  • Set measures approximately 6"x4"
  • Image measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2"
  • Illustrated by Chris Dickinson
  • Cost is $15


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 adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, February 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage on Thursday, February 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Monday, February 11, 2013

Featuring Jesus Paid It All

Welcome to Day #3 of your February Release Features!

Today's featured set is...
Jesus Paid It All
AND the coordinating Calvary Die

This lovely silhouette of Calvary is perfect for elegant and simple Easter or Christian projects.  You'll find yourself grabbing it again and again!  And the matching die is the icing on the cake!
  • Set includes 1 image and 6 sentiments 
  • Set measures approximately 4"x6"
  • Image measures approximately 3 3/8" x 2 1/2"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Set is priced at $15
  • Die is priced at $9.75
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 adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, February 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage on Thursday, February 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Featuring Springtime Babies

Welcome to Day #2 of your February Release Features!

Today's featured set is...
This adorable set will make your Easter & Spring creations sweet as can be. Create fun scenes or use the images alone.  Either way will be cute, cute, cute!!
  • Set includes 10 images and 3 sentiments 
  • Set measures approximately 6"x4"
  • Taller bunny image measures approximately 1 3/4" x 2 3/4"
  • Illustrated by Korin Sutherland
  • Set is priced at $15
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 adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, February 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage on Thursday, February 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Featuring Easter Blessings

Welcome to Day #1 of your February Release Features!

Today's featured set is...
Easter Blessings


This lovely set will help you create gorgeous Easter cards and projects. The image is wonderful for coloring and even monochromatic cards.
  • Set includes 1 image and 5 sentiments 
  • Set measures approximately 4"x4"
  • Image measure approximately 2 1/8" x 2 3/4"
  • Illustrated by Korin Sutherland 
  • Set is priced at $11
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 adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, February 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage on Thursday, February 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

PLEASE NOTE: 
If you are having trouble getting to the blogs because of the Pinterest button that pops up when you hover over the thumbnails below, click just above the person's name and you should be able to get to their blog.  

We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working on a solution.

  

Friday, February 8, 2013

February Release Day!

Hello friends!  We're so excited it's release day!  We have 4 fabulous new stamp sets plus one coordinating die available TODAY!



The Design Divas have been busy little bees creating with our new stamps and we are so excited to finally be sharing them with you!

We'll be featuring each of the new sets
over the next 4 days.  We want each set to have it's own day to shine, plus you will also have a chance to WIN each set over the 4 days of features!  How fun is that?

Without further ado, our February 2013 Release...


Easter Blessings   4x4    $11






Springtime Babies    6x4    $15




Jesus Paid It All    4x6    $15



Calvary Die  3 3/8 x 2 1/2  $9.75 




Springtime Sparrows    6x4    $15



Now if you are anything like me, you love and want them all....so this offer is just for you...

Get all 5 items (a $65.75 value) for just $58 when you purchase the


 One more thing...
We've got a fabulous surprise for you this month...in addition to our release we are offering a BRAND NEW stamp set for preorder called Be Encouraged.  

I just designed this set a couple days ago after struggling with a heavy burden and I thought the truths it contains might uplift you as they uplifted me.

Be Encouraged Preorder  6x4   $15 
 
I'm sure you want to rush to the website right now to order your sets, but let me remind you...after you're done shopping you'll also want to head over to our Member Company Forum at Splitcoaststampers for our February Release Virtual Stamp Day.  We've planned 5 fun challenges for you plus more prize opportunities! 
  
The challenge schedule is as follows: 
10am EST - CAS Challenge hosted by Ceal
12pm EST - Color Challenge hosted by Bridget
2pm EST - Inspiration Challenge hosted by Mary
4pm EST - Technique Challenge hosted by Jennie
6pm EST -  Theme Challenge hosted by Cathy

See you there!



Come back tomorrow the 9th through Tuesday the 12th for oodles of eye candy featuring our new sets, PLUS a chance to win each one!!