CAS Mother's Day card

Good morning!

 

Today I am sharing a card using the beautiful Mason Jar Bouquet stamp set from this month's release.

 

Sometimes a clean & simple card is just as pretty as one with many layers and embellishments and I really liked how the colors and design of this one turned out.  I inked just the center of the Floral Pattern Background stamp with a small Memento dew drop pad and left the edges un-inked. The flower was cut out and popped up with foam dimensionals.  Some Stickles in the flower center and a few sequins finished it off.

 

Have a great day!

Diane

 

We just Can't get enough

Happy Sunday , Sweet 'n Sassy Stampers

As you can tell, we, the Design Team just cannot get enough of the new set Scribble Flowers.  I paired it up with the background stamp Floral Pattern. I shared this card on my blog yesterday, so I thought I would share it with you today.

Head over to my blog, Simply Beautiful to get the details on how I made my card.

Little One ~

 

Good Morning! Mary here sharing with you this adorable card! These little feet are from the latest release! So I created a card using Little One and paired it with the Baby Innies. I also love the Floral Pattern BG, it creates a quick and easy subtle background for stamping additional layers. 

Have a great weekend!

Materials used:

Stamps: Little One, Baby Innies, Floral Pattern Background

Paper: SU, MME

Inks: Versafine Majestic Blue, Versamagic Aspen Mist

Accessories: Seambinding ribbon, Button, Twine

     

Thank You for Everything

Hi folks! Kim here today to share a card I made recently for some of my family members after a recent trip to NY. 

Last month my family and I traveled to NY to visit with my extended family, and we ended up staying with my aunt and uncle. This was the first time I had stayed with them since I was very young and here we were moving in to their "no kids at home any longer" house for a week with our two kids and all that comes along with two kids. I was feeling a little nervous about how much we might disrupt their schedules. We ended up having a delightful time! Not only were they amazingly gracious, but it was great to get to catch up and visit with them for the week. One of the best NY trips to date...

As soon as we returned home, I got to work on a card to send them and thank them for their hospitality. I adore the Lovely Lotus stamp set and decided to use that for my card. I started by using the Floral Pattern Background stamp to create my own custom paper. I intentionally went with a more worn look to the background by not applying strong pressure to the stamp when I made the impression on the paper. 

I then used the Decorative Plaques die set to cut out the frame. Next I stamped the Lotus bud on the frame a few times and then again on a scrap piece of cardstock. All were colored with Copics and a few were fussy cut. Stamping directly on the frame and cutting out a few buds allowed me to layer the flower buds and create a lot of dimension. I finished the card to adding a sentiment, embossed piece of cardstock, and a few rhinestones.

I hope you enjoyed today's card!

August 2015 Sweet Perks Club Reminder

Hello Sweet 'n Sassy friends!  Time is running out to take advantage of our August Sweet Perks Club Bundles.  The bundles we are offering this month will only be available as long as supplies last or until Thursday, August 13th.  After that the stamp and die sets will be added to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store at the full price.

If you have not had a chance to see the Sweet Bundles for this month, just take a look!

Autumn Leaves

Just $27.95!!

Prim Blessings

Just $32.95!!

Here's a Pop-Up Diorama card using the adorable Prim Blessings Bundle.  Sweet 'n Sassy products make it possible to create fun and fabulous scenes like this one:

The inside of the card pops out when opened, but is flat when closed.  The directions for this fold can be found HERE.  Other dies used are the Bare Tree Dies, Happy Happy Dies, Fence and Grass Dies, and the Beach Dies.

Head on over to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store to snatch up a great deal on these bundles just in time to create perfect cards for the fall season!

While you are there be sure to check out our two new stamps sets just added to the store in July…Floral Pattern Background and Lovely Lotus.  Here is a sample using both of these beautiful sets:

Thanks so much for stopping by…have a wonderful weekend!

I'm praying for you today...

Hello! It's Monika here today, playing with the new sets Lovely Lotus and Floral Pattern Background.

 

To make the background:
1.I 'smooshed' pink and purple ink on my craft mat, spritzed water on it, and placed the water color cardstock over the ink puddle.
2. After the ink dried thoroughly, I stamped the Floral Pattern Background image with VersaMark, and poured white embossing powder over it.
3.I brushed off some of the powder to give the image a weathered look.
4. Then I heat embossed the image.

 

Thank you for stopping by today,
Monika

Pre-Order Bonanza

Hello, Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!  Did you know that many of our popular Sweet 'n Sassy stamp sets are now available as a pre-order?  These stamp sets are so difficult to keep in stock due to the fact that they sell out as quickly as we get them in.  Now is your chance to get the stamp sets you have been waiting for...beginning with our new July release, Lovely Lotus and Floral Pattern Background.

The Design Divas have been having so much fun using these two new sets this past week...Just take a look !

Some of our most popular stamp sets are the Innies.  The sentiments included in these sets are perfect for the inside of your card, but can also be used on the outside!  Many of these sets are now available as a pre-order.

Thankful Innies

Sympathy Innies

Sweet 'n Sassy silhouettes stamp sets are sought after because of their versatility.  Many of these sets are also now available as pre-order items.

Landscape Silhouettes

The Sea

As you can see, there's something available for everyone!  Head on over to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store and pick up those favorites you've been waiting for!

Don't forget to check out our Out With the Old sale.  You can pick up these fabulous stamp sets for 50% off!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy your weekend!

Tutorial Monday--Tag Treat Box by Jane Bosi

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Happy Monday, Sweet Friends!  I have a fun tutorial today that makes an out of the box use of the Bookmarks & More Dies:

I used the bottom bookmark die for my project, but you could easily adapt the top die and use it too!

For this project, you will need, in addition to the Bookmarks & More Dies:  card stock for two dies, a complimentary card stock or designer paper that measures 1 1/2" x 7 3/4", adhesive, a hole punch, ribbon, stamps, ink and a scoring/paper cutting tool.  And, most importantly.....a treat!

Begin by cutting and scoring two bookmark dies:

Using the die cut shown, with the rounded end on the right hand side, score at 1 3/4" and 5 1/4". Do this for both bookmark die cuts. 

Next, join the two bookmarks by adhering the two bottom sections together.

 And hole punch the top of the bookmarks:

Set the bookmark piece aside and prepare the wrap.  For this, you can use either a piece of designer paper or a complimentary piece of card stock.  I've chosen to use the card stock and stylize it with the new Floral Pattern Background stamp.

 

As a reminder, the wrap piece measures 1 1/2" x 7 3/4".  Along the length, you will need to score at 1 3/4', 3 3/4", 5 1/2" and 7 1/2".  Place adhesive on the two 2" sections only:

After removing the adhesive backing, secure the wrap piece to the front and back panels of the tag box:

Add your treat, secure the top with ribbon and decorate!

This would make a super easy shower, party or classroom treat!  It will easily accomodate a prepackaged candy, like a fun size candy bar or bag of m&ms.  The possibilities are endless!

I couldn't resist decorating mine with an adorable image from You & Me!  I mounted the peas and carrots die cut image on a label die cut (also from Bookmarks & More) and added a few sentiments.

Thanks for stopping by!  TTFN--don't forget to be awesome!  Jane

Surprise! Check out our new stamps!

Hello sweet friends and happy Friday!  Surprise!  Today Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is releasing two new stamp sets available for pre-order at the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store.  The floral images we are releasing today are gorgeous and can be combined for beautiful results as you will see when you look at the Design Diva samples below!  

Lovely Lotus

• Stamp set measures 4" x 8"
• Set includes 7 images and 9 sentiments
• Large lotus flower measures approximately 2 3/4" x 2"
• Illustrated by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is $18.00

Floral Pattern Background

• Stamp set measures 4" x4"
• Set includes 1 image
• Floral Pattern Background measures approximately 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
• Designed by Gracielle Design
• Stamp set is $11

Whether used separately or together, these stamp sets are perfect for creating beautiful cards all through the year making them very versatile.  Just take a look!

Soft colors and a beautiful textured background make the floating lotus pop on Angie's lovely "Thinking of You" card.  For more details on how she created this card, hop on over to her blog, I Would Rather be Stamping.

The lotus buds and "Wrinkle Free Distress" make a gorgeous background for the lotus flower that was colored with Copic Markers and popped up on the card.  The white embossed Floral Pattern Background paired with the Lovely Lotus is a beautiful combination!

Here are the gorgeous samples the team posted earlier this week...

This nighttime scene created by Kim is stunning.  Check out THIS video tutorial to see the techniques used to make this breathtaking card.

This gorgeous card was posted yesterday on the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog.  Monika's vellum cattails look fabulous with the Lovely Lotus!  Do you see the subtle Floral Pattern Background embossed on the circle panel?

For a softer look, try embossing the Lotus Flower on Kraft card stock and coloring with Copic Markers.  Mary's doodled frame looks like ribbon and is an elegant addition to her beautiful card.

Jane's card is charming inside and out!  Don't have time to color…simply stamp the Lovely Lotus images on patterned paper for a quick and easy greeting!

I think you'll agree…Lovely Lotus and Floral Pattern Background is a winning combination.  So what are you waiting for…hop on over to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store and place your pre-order today!

Happy Shopping!