Christmas SALE!!!

   

Esther here today with a Christmas card all done up in classic blue and white. I used chipped sapphire distress ink for all my stamping and even colored the die cut heart and background matting with it as well.This week is our annual "Christmas in July" sale with all the Christmas and winter themed items 20% off using coupon code: festive22. 

Click here to go the Christmas Sale page.

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Supplies and tools:

• From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps:
• Folk Art Snowflakes
• Texture Tiles 4 
• Christmas Wordfetti
• Large Snowflake Die Set
• Heart Die Set
• Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink (Ranger)
• Crochet Lace
• Ric Rac
• Crochet Thread

A Snowy Hello

 

Hello Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!

It's Ceal, here. 

Today I am sharing a card using the Stamp of the Month, Sparkle & Shine along with a few others, A Snowy Hello with Coordinating Dies, A Thrill of Hope and Folk Art Snowflakes. 

You can find all the deets on how I created this card and the dreamy background over on my blog, Simply Beautiful. 

The Snowy Hello stamp set is an older set that we brought back and added Coordinating Dies and I love that!  

Vintage Ornaments

Hello Sweet 'n Sassy friends!

It's Ceal, here. Today I am sharing a couple cards using the new set Vintage Ornaments. This set also has matching dies so you can get the Bundle at a discounted price.

For all the deets on how I created these cards and a supply list head over to my blog, Simply Beautiful.

 

You Melt My Heart

Hello Sweet 'n Sassy Stampers! 

It's Ceal here to share a couple cards with you today.  I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving holiday even though I am sure it was a lot different than normal. 

It's officially the Christmas season and I am working on putting trees up and making Christmas cards. the two I am sharing with you today have a snow theme because we are forecasted to get snow today. 

I used the following sets on these cards. 

Melt For You

Folk Art Snowflakes

Holiday Greetings

You can save on these sets through today so hurry over to Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.  

 

For complete details on how I created them head over to my blog, Simply Beautiful.

Paper Scraps Challenge

Hello Sweet n' Sassy friends! Today we are hosting a stamp-a-thon in our Facebook Sweet n' Sassy VIP Group. Woohoo!! Get ready for a fun day and week of stamping!!!!

The creative team will be sharing live projects, plus a bunch of fun challenges throughout the day.

Play along with us in the VIP Group group for a chance to win a fabulous prize—a $50 gift code to our website! You have a whole week to create and submit for a chance to win.

My challenge is a.........

I am going to explain how to create a fun and easy background using paper scraps.You can use scraps of cardstock or pattern paper. No scraps, just cut down some of your stash. Your stripes can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal depending on your card design. So have fun, experiment and don't forget to share your creations in the VIP group on Facebook!
  

I used four different colors of cardstock to create the striped background.
I cut my scraps to the following sizes for my card.

2 blue 4 1/2" x 1 1/2"
1 pink 4 1/2" x 7/8"
1 orange 4 1/2" x 1/2"
1 green 4 1/2" x 1"

I put adhesive on the back of my cardstock stripes. Then starting at the top of my A2 card base, I lined up my first panel along the top edge allowing the ends to hang off the two sides. I continued to place the other pieces on the card front making sure to leave no space between the colors. After all the panels were attached I turned my card over and trimmed the ends hanging off the edge.

*I like having the ends longer so I don't have to stress about my measurements being perfect.*

*If you have white space at the bottom of your card just trim it off.*

I then stamped the white panel using the Folk Art Snowflakes and a Kaleidacolor stamp pad for a beautiful multicolored look. This beautiful snowflake set and its intricate pattern works well with a Kaleidacolor stamp pad. If you do not own one of these you can use your stamp pads to add various colors of inks to an image. Just make sure to always start with the lightest color first and work your way to the darkest.

Once my white panel was complete, I matted it on black and adhered it the front of the card. I  used Typewriter Blocks Alpha and All About You to create the sentiment stamping it in VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink.

I hope you will give the Paper Scraps Challenge a try along with the other fun challenges in the VIP group. Don't froget you have a week to create and enter for a chance to win a $50 gift code to
Sweet n' Sassy Stamps.


Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Karen

Baby It's Cold Outside!

Today I have three cards to share with you. I decided to use up backgrounds I found on my desk - mostly from last month's fun with Folk Art Snowflakes and Snow Much Fun. Then I inked up and Copic colored all of the adorable critters from this month's Winter Hugs Clear Stamp Set. I also used the sentiments from this set as they were so perfect for my cards.

For my first card, the background was from when I practiced some ink blending with Distress Oxides (Shaded Lilac, Hickory Smoke, and Black Soot). Squee - the sweetness!

For my next two cards, I created some dimensional hills with a stitched border die. For these backgrounds, I used Chipped Sapphire, Dusty Concord, and Shaded Lilac Distress Oxide.

For this last card, I also added some background trees using the Thrill of Hope Set - I love this silhouette set! I added some snowflake buttons to finish my card. 

This was super fun and these critters make me so happy!! Aren't these polar bears so so so cute!

Thanks for stopping by!

Lyn

Winter Friends

Hello All!

The countdown to Christmas is on!  Are you still making Christmas cards?

Today I am sharing a couple of cards that can be Christmas or general winter cards.  The first one uses the brand new Winter Hugs Stamp Set.

He is just the cutest!  I colored him with Copics, using the pointillism technique to give him a bit of a warm, fuzzy, baby penguin look.
The background was actually a reject from a prior project.  I stamped snowflakes from the Folk Art Stamp Set in Versamark ink and heat embossed them in white.  Then I used the Smooshing technique to add pink and red color to the background.
Snowy hills, a sentiment and a few sequins finish it off.
This next card uses some oldies but goodies stamp sets.

I started with the line of trees from the Thrill of Hope Stamp Set.  I used my MISTI to get perfect placement and did second generation stamping in red ink.  I stamped the larger two trees in the same red ink, again using my MISTI so I could get good coverage of ink.
Next, I stamped snowflakes from the Thrill of Hope Stamp Set as well as the Snow Much Fun Stamp Set in grey.  Lastly, I stamped the deer image in the Thrill of Hope Stamp Set in Versafine Black, using the MISTI to get solid ink coverage.
I was inspired by some of Korin's recent cards to use patterned paper and do some layering; this was difficult as it is not something I do often anymore!  I do like how it turned out though.  I added a sentiment strip across the bottom, heat embossing several sentiments from the Christmas Wordfetti Stamp Set in silver ep.  Some embellies and a linen thread bow finish it off!

That's it for me!  I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and I will see you back on the blog next year!

Lee Ann 

Folk Art Snowflakes

Hello Sweet 'n Sassy stampers! 

It's Ceal, here today to share some cards from one of my favorite snowflake sets, Folk Art Snowflakes. This set has some of the prettiest snowflakes around and if you know anything about me, you know I love anything related to snow. 

I am doing a 25 days of Christmas Inspiration series on my blog, so be sure to stop by. Because I have been so busy this holiday season I need to make cards that don't take a lot of time, so both of these were super quick and easy.

The first one I started with a white top folding card base and a white panel. I stamped the pine branch from the Christmas Pines set and then colored it using Copic markers. Next using a stencil I created the background. To finish the card, I stamped the ornament from the Deck the Halls set and also colored it using Copic Markers and the added an embossed snowflake in the center.

The second card just used the stencil from my stash and the large embossed snowflake from the Folk Art Snowflakes.

 The greeting is from the Warmth of Christmas set

Warm Wishes

Hello Sweet 'n Sassy friends!  Have you taken time to enjoy our November Release Hop yet!  If not there's still time to see the awesome card projects made with new products available at the SNSS Store and to qualify for the prize drawing.  You can see the hop details HERE.

I have two cards to share with you today.  It's starting to feel a little more like winter so my first card was made to send warm wishes and features the new  Folk Art Snowflakes stamp set.

A Tim Holtz embossing folder was used to add snowy texture to a stitched panel and a sentiment from the Christmas Pine set was embossed at the bottom of the panel.  One of the snowflakes was white embossed on a smaller panel and then sponged with Oxide Inks.  White gems were added to the centers of the snowflakes to finish the card.

My second card was made with the Succulents stamp set.

Nuvo Shimmer Powder was sprinkled through a stencil and spritzed with water.  The stencil was dabbed with a paper towel and lifted off the panel to reveal a pretty muted background.  Two woven die cuts were cut with a die by Paper Roses and layered onto the card.  The largest succulent from the Succulents stamp set was colored with Copic Marker, cut out and added to the card.  The sentiment was silver embossed and dew drops added to finish the card. 

These stamp sets from the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store were used to create the cards above:

We are also offering a special deal as part of our ongoing 12th Birthday Celebration!

So glad you stopped by today...have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Cathy

Snow Much Fun!

Hello, Hello!

Yes, it is that time of year, when everything seems to revolve around Christmas preparations.  That includes greeting cards!  This month's stamp sets have wowed me!  Versatile, compatible with each other and just plain fun!  Like these snow peeps!

These adorable snowmen are from the Snow Much Fun Stamp Set designed by Krista Hamrick.  Gosh, they are cute!  I colored this one with Copics and fussy cut him out.
The background is done with the new Folk Art Snowflakes Stamp set by  NinaB Designs.  I stamped the largest of the flakes in Versamark ink on watercolor paper and heat embossed white.  Next, the background received a light wash of Daniel Smith Watercolor paint in blue.  I let it dry and then added a second layer. 
The smaller snowflake was done similarly, then it was fussy cut out.  I layered the snowflakes and popped the snowman up on dimensional tape. 
The perfect sentiment seemed to be 'Be Jolly' from the Deck the Halls Stamp Set.  I was able to get a nice,solid image because I used my MISTI which allowed me to stamp multiple times, getting good coverage on the watercolor paper. 
The next card is similar (and I do seem to be in a color rut, LOL!), as I used the same Snow Much Fun Stamp Set and did a watercolor wash on the back panel. 

Mr. Snowman is again colored with Copics and fussy cut out. 

The snowflakes, some of which are from the Snow Much Fun set and some from the Folk Art Snowflakes set, were stamped in versamark and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  Next, I did a wash of Daniel Smith Watercolor in teal/aqua shades.  I let the first layer dry and added a second layer after that. 
Instead of stamping a sentiment, I used a die cut 'Be Jolly'.  I came up with the idea of him twirling atop the 'l' in Jolly.  I die cut the words 4 times in white cs and glued them together for dimension, after coloring the top die cut in aqua/teal Copics in ombre fashion.  Sequins and some Wink of Stella were added for shine. 

That's all for me today! 
Don't forget, this month's FREE stamp set is the stunning Poinsettia Greetings, with a purchase of $75 or more. 
Plus, You can save 10% on the new release bundle until November 9th, so if you were considering shopping, now is the time! 
AND, it is Sweet n Sassy Stamps 12 Birthday and we are celebrating this amazing company!  All month long you can save 12%- and that includes the new release bundle!  See site for details. 

Ombre is Snow Fun

Hello Sweet 'n Sassy Stampers! 

It's Ceal here to share a card of two with you today.

I absolutely LOVE the November release, it has three snow/snowmen sets in it and I love all things snow! 
I used the Folk Art Snowflakes set  on both of my cards just different colors of ink. To make them I started with a top folding white card base and a panel of bristol, I love the way ink blends on bristol cardstock. I stamped the snowflake images with embossing ink and then embossed them in white. Next using the Life Changing Blender brushes I blended the background from dark to light creating an ombr effect. To finish the card I added a greeting from the Snow Much Fun set. 

Also it's our Birthday, we are 12 years old  and celebrating the entire month of November.

Season of Love

Hello sweet friends!  November is a season of love and thankfulness.  It is also time for a fabulous release by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps as well as another birthday!  That's right...SNSS is celebrating its 12th birthday, so get ready for a whole month of special sales and activities.  To kick things off, I have a couple of cards using one of the adorable new stamp sets designed by Jen Nilsson, Cheerful Snowmen.  Who doesn't love a cute snowmen stamp set? 

Snowflakes from the new Cheerful Snowmen and Folk Art Snowflakes stamp sets were white embossed on mixed media paper, sponged with Oxide Inks, splattered with acrylic paint and water, and overstamped with text from the Texture Tiles 1 stamp set.  An angled panel was cut with a stitched border die and mounted to an embossed white panel.  The adorable snowman was colored with Copic Markers and added to the scene along with some sparkly gems.  The sentiment was embossed in the bottom corner to finish the card.

Since I had the bottom part of the sponged background from the card above, I decided to use the piece for a shaker card.

The top panel was sponged and then embossed with a Tim Holtz Embossing Folder.  The raised texture was embossed with sparkly embossing powder and the sentiment embossed in the lower corner.  The sequins were added between the two layers of the card, and the Copic colored snowmen from the Cheerful Snowmen set were adhered around the window of the shaker.

Be sure to check out the new release over at the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamp Store and come back often to participate in all of the 12th Birthday activities!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Cathy