A New Year

 

Happy New Year, everybody!

It's a new year and everyone has their resolutions right? Well I don't really do resolutions but I do try to set goals and try my best to make them. 

This year I am wanting to be more like Jesus in everything even in my crafting. 

So my goal this year is to make and send out more encouragement cards and cards to let the recipient know that they are loved and being prayed for. To make this card I used the Blooming Anemones paired with the Heartfelt Thoughts sentiment set. 

It seems that the years are hard these days so I am wanting to brighten someone's day. 

You can find complete details on my blog, Simply Beautiful with links to shop

Blooming Anemones

 

Hello Sweet 'n Sassy friends! 

It's Ceal, here. Today I am sharing a card using this gorgeous floral set, Blooming Anemones.  I love this color combo and have made other designs using this color combo. 

I have attached them here in case you don't follow my blog, Simply Beautiful or my Instagram @cealp. I would love for you to follow me if you don't already. 

This card uses four different sets

Made New + Dies 

Background Builders: Stripes

Floral Background 

Everyday Greetings 2

This one uses 

Made New + Dies

Background Builders: Stripes 

Flower Bunch Background 

Friendship is a Blessing

Year End Favorites

 

Hello friend. Esther here today sharing nine of my favorite cards that I created using Sweet n Sassy Stamps products this year.  Their 25% off year end sale goes through December 31st, so hop on over and shop your favorites before the year is over. 

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Vintage Postcard 

using: I Like Big Cups, Going Postal, Texture Tiles 9, Texture Tiles 4 ,Coffee Talk 

On My Heart Today

using: Script Background,  Heartfelt Thoughts, Encouraging Peonies 

 

He Will Give You Rest 

using: Floral Background, Faith Phrases, Typewriter Text Background, Background Builders: Stripes

Get Well Soon 

using: Rise & Shine Stencil, Everyday Greetings, How Tweet

Rustic Elegance 

using: Mr. & Mrs. Stamp Set, Mr. & Mrs. Die Set

Happy Mother's Day 

using: Mason Jar Bouquet, Bookmarks & More Dies, Grace So Amazing, Psalm 23 Background 

Love You "Cherry" Much

 using: Summer Fruits , Texture Tiles 4,  How Tweet 

With Love and Prayers

using: Blooming Anemones, Encouraging Thoughts, Texture Tiles 6, Script Stencil, Friend Die

Sunny Sunflowers

 using: Like a Sunflower, Texture Tiles 4, Friend Die, Bookmarks & More Dies

A few recent cards and a sneak peek!

 Hello! I am sharing a couple of cards that I recently made PLUS I have a sneak peek of some new stamps and dies that will be available to order in the Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps shop tomorrow!

First, I created several cards with the Blooming Anemones stamp set and the Friend Word Die. Here's two of my favorites. This would be pretty in so many color combinations! I created a reverse mask by die cutting the center of a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 piece of cardstock with a scalloped rectangle shape. The outside "frame" was placed over the front of my card and then I added three colors of ink to each one with dye based inks and blending brushes. When the center was filled in with color, I removed my mask and stamped the flower image with black ink. Then I layered two Friend die cuts and added it to the front and finished with a few sequins.

My next card was created with the Birds & Blooms stamp set. I needed a few sympathy cards and I almost always lean toward blues, greens, and purples. I skipped the purple here and kept the card CAS.

Are you ready for a sneak peek? Be sure to check out What's NEW tomorrow! In the meantime, I'll share a card and a tag I made. There's FIVE products used here from the new release! :)

Have a great day!

Diane

With Love Mini Slimline

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Hello Sweet Friends! Sheri here with a card featuring the NEW Blooming Anemones stamp set from the July 2021 Release.

Have you created a mini slimline card yet? I'm loving this smaller footprint. There isn't a standard size...I like 6" x 3 1/2" (6" x 7", scored at 3 1/2").

 

I stamped the Anemone image with alcohol friendly ink and used copic markers to color.  I stamped the With Love sentiment in black ink. I added some pattern paper and dew drops for embellishment.

Card Measurements:

Mini Slimline Card Base: 6" x 3 1/2" (6" x 7", scored at 3 1/2")

Scallop Panel: 3 1/8" x 5 5/8"

Striped Pattern Paper Layer: 2 13/16" x 5 5/16"

Polka Dot Pattern Paper Layer: 1 1/2" x 5 5/16"

Black Mat: 2 5/16" x 4 13/16"

White Panel (Stamped): 2 3/16" x 4 11/16"

 

Here's another card I created for the July 2021 Instagram Hop. It features the Blooming Anemones & Keep In Touch, Too stamp sets along with the Friends die.

You can find all the card details HERE.

Happy Stamping!!

Anemones and an IG Hop

Hi friends! Today the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps cardmaking team is putting on a hop over on Instagram! Head over there to see everyone's fabulous makes and leave comments on their IG posts for a chance to win! The hop starts on the SNSS IG page.  

My card for today features the GORGEOUS Blooming Anemones set. I am completely smitten with these images! I used the large floral cluster stamped black as a corner background directly on the card base. Then I colored the long stemmed flower with Copics and fussy cut to pop up on a watercolored background. I finished off with a lovely verse from the Words of Jesus set.

 

One Stamp Two Ways

Hello friend, Esther here today sharing two cards that use the same stamp in very different ways. 

 

For this first card I embossed the Blooming Anemones in gold on watercolor paper and used my Zenacolor Watercolor Paints to color it. I then used vintage photo distress ink to stencil the Script Stencil in the background and also inked around the edges with it. 

Next, I die cut the new Friend Die from watercolor paper and inked it up with walnut stain distress ink. I then cut a second one from white card stock and layered it for added dimension. The last step was adding a few white paint splatters for extra interest. 

My second card also features the Blooming Anemones stamp set. This time I embossed it in white on a piece of vellum and fussy cut it. 

Heat Embossing Vellum Tip: If you're having trouble with your vellum crinkling up when you heat emboss -- try embossing from the underside. It works like a charm and doesn't warp the vellum!

I then stamped a panel using Texture Tiles 4  and kitsch flamingo distress oxide and layered it over a piece of white card stock embossed with the intertwine 3D embossing folder from Sizzix. The sentiment (Faith & Hope Word Dies) was die cut from mix media paper and inked with kitsch flamingo and picked raspberry distress oxide.  Last of all I added three pink sequins for a bit of sparkle and bling!

 

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Easy Blooming Anemones Card

 Happy Saturday Stampers!

Michelle here from East Bay Stamp Chick. I have another card share for you.

I love the new Blooming Anemones Stamp set but didn't have the time to do all the coloring so, I added color with ink blending. Quick and easy!

Ink blending is a quick and easy way to add color without having to color each petal or detail. I started the card with a white piece of cardstock measuring 4x5.25. I used distress oxides. I started at the top with Twisted Citron, then Cracked Pistachio. Next I used Salvaged Patina and then finally Peacock Feathers at the bottom.  

After the ink blending. I embossed the large floral from the set with white embossing powder. The sentiment is in white embossing powder as well and is from the Love Wordfetti set. The Friend die is a new die in the shop and I used a brushed silver metallic paper to die cut it from. Both the black strip and the word friend are popped up on foam squares. I also popped up the entire panel on foam squares before mounting it to my cared base.

Here's a closer look at the sets I used.

Thanks so much for visiting today! I hope you have a chance to get crafty this weekend!

  

Hello Friend! by Charmaine Canham

 Hello Friend!

I hope you are doing well!  I made you a card using the brand new Blooming Anemones stamp set and Friend Word die. Let me show you how to make a pocket shaker card.

First, I heat embossed the florals on heavyweight A2 cardstock.
I used Platinum embossing powder with Versamark Watermark ink.

Next, heat emboss the additional flower in the stamp set and color with Copics.
Fussy cut by hand and set aside.

Die cut 3 pieces of the Friend word die. Dip one "friend" in the Versamark and heat emboss.
Be careful to not burn your fingers. I used Gina K Designs Connect glue to adhere the pieces.

I have a die from MFT that cuts out a stitched window, but you can also use any oval or rectangle die. To give the card front a bit more pizzazz, use an embossing folder, like this 3D one from Altenew.

Now, to build the window. Turn the card front around and position the orange floral in the opening. Use double-sided tape right around the window. Cut a piece of acetate to cover the opening. 

Bring out the dimensional foam tape and build up the back. One area for the window and one all-around for the frame. Place glitter or shaker elements in this pocket and place another piece of acetate over the window. This seals all the shakers. 
I used gold paper as the background to compliment the platinum in the front.

Now you have the "framed tape" that will adhere to a top-folding card base. 

Adhere the "Friend" to the acetate; I used Connect Glue again.
Place a few rhinestones around the card to balance the white and platinum.

And there she is! A fairly simple card fit for any occasion.

Have you seen the new release?? Isn't it fantastic? Check it out to save money on early orders!

I hope you liked today's card and will try to make a shaker card!

Stay well,

Charmaine

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