The Future is Bright

It's Susie here to share a card made with two great new sets.  The saying is

from the brand new Faith Quote Blocks clear stamp set.  There are five 

uplifting quotes in this set and each is beautiful.

Here's a look at the whole set:

 The other set I used is the Furry Friends clear stamp set.  I focused on the

smaller images to make my background.

 I hope you have a creative day.  Be sure to stay tuned for more 

projects from our design team. 

Susie

The Future is as Bright...

It's Susie here to share a card made with two of my favorite sets.  The saying is from the brand new Faith Quote Blocks clear stamp set.  There are five uplifting quotes in this set and I love them all!

Here's a look at the whole set:

 The little flower is from the Scribble Flowers clear stamp set.  You already know it's my all time favorite stamp set in the whole wide world!

 What can you make with just two sets?  I would imagine you can think up quite a few designs using just two sets!

Don't forget - this week you can save on Christmas and fall stamp sets.  Here's the deal:

 

Have a creative day and stay tuned for more creative
projects from our design team. 

Susie

She Believed She Could, So She Did

 Hello My Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!

It's Susie here to share a card made with a few of my favorite sets.  The saying is from the new Inspirational Word Art 2 clear stamp set.  

Here's a look at the whole set:

 The flowers are from the Scribble Flowers clear stamp set.  You already know it's my all time favorite stamp set in the whole wide world!

 What can you make with just two sets?  We would love to see!

Have a creative day and stay tuned for more creative
projects from our design team. 

Susie

Happy Bird-Day

Hello My Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!

It's Susie here to share a card using a stamp set that will be released tomorrow.  

It is called How Tweet.

How Tweet is a set with the three images shown and about a ton of sentiments.  I love that little birdie and the clouds in two sizes.

Be sure to check back because tomorrow you will be able to purchase this set!

Gotta love Fridays!!!! 

Have a creative day and stay tuned for more beautiful 
projects from our design team. 

Susie

Ombre Scripture Tree

It's a Terrific Tuesday, My Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!

It's Susie here to share a card using one of the beautiful new Christmas stamps.  

This one is called the Scripture Tree clear stamp set. 

This stamp set is so versatile.  You can stamp the entire tree in one color, or heat emboss it in a lovely silver or gold, or do what I did here.  I wanted an ombre look.  I used only two ink pads to achieve three colors.  I stamped the very top area using white over the original color.  I love the look and hope you do too.

Now here is a look at this great stamp set:

Have a creative day and stay tuned for more beautiful 

projects from our design team.  You'll be seeing 
many more Christmas cards this month!

Susie

Sending Warm Wishes to Cheer You

Happy Saturday Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!

It's Susie here to share another card using the brand new Scribble Flowers clear stamp set. I truly can NOT stop using these stamps!  I love everything about this new set.  These beautiful stamps even have matching dies. They are also new in the shop.  You can buy everything separately or in a bundle.

I fashioned my own flower top using black and white dotted paper and I love that little addition to the bight yellow flower!  Just for fun I used an alternate color for the stems and leaves - a silvery grey.  So this is a bit of a fantasy flower.

Now here is a look at this terrific stamp set:

Have a fantastic day and stay tuned for more great creative team projects.

Susie

Uh Oh! Heard You Caught a Bug

Happy Sunday Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!

It's Susie here to share another card using the Get Well Critters clear stamp set. I love all the adorable images and sentiments in this set!  I can see many

 more get well cards in my stamping future!

Here is a look at this fun stamp set:

Have a fantastic day and stay tuned for more great creative team projects.

Susie

If Not, God is Still Good

Happy Wednesday Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!

It's Susie here to share a card using the brand new Truth Quotes 1 clear stamp set. I also added the cute butterfly from Winnie's Garden stamp set which is packed with some of the sweetest springtime images!

My sentiment is stamped and embossed in black as is the butterfly.  I stacked the black circle frame three deep to add some dimension to the card.  I added some banners, sequins and enamel dots to complete my card.

Here is a look at the first stamp set I used:

And here is the second:

Both sets are available in the Sweet 'n Sassy store.  Click right here to see what's new.  We can't wait to see what you will create with our stamps!

 

Susie

Sorry to Hear of Your Accident

Happy Thursday Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!

It's Susie here to share a card using the Get Well Critters clear stamp set. 

I colored the poor broken-armed chicken with Copic markers and then added my sentiment and a few enamel dots.  I added a black mat to my circle and then adhered it to my card.  I added an additional sentiment and some splatters to finish my card.

Here is a look at the stamp set I used. There are so many adorable images.  

It was hard to choose just one!

Have a fantastic day and stay tuned for more great creative team projects.

Susie

We Make the Perfect Pear

Happy Wednesday Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!

It's Susie here to share a card using the Punny Fruits and Vegies  clear stamp set.

I decided to use the pears which I cut with my Silhouette Cameo.  Then I colored them with Copic markers and adhered them to a small water colored background.

Here is a look at the stamp set I used. Take a look at how many clever images and sentiments are included.  I can't wait to use this set again!

Have a fantastic day and stay tuned for more great creative team projects.

Susie

Sweet on You and Baked with Love

 Happy Wednesday Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!

It's Susie here to share a card and also a tag using the 

Baked for You clear stamp set. 

For my card I thought it would be fun to feature some of the yummy baked goods and add the sentiment, sweet on you.  While I was all sorts of inspired, I decided to make a tag too.  I used the sugar canister and the oven mitt along with the baked with love sentiment.  I used my Silhouette Cameo to die cut all of the stamped images.

Here is a look at the stamp set so you can see what's included:

Have a fantastic day and hold tight for more great creative team projects.

Susie

Plant Kindness. Gather Love

Happy Wednesday Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!

It's Susie here to share another card using the set Winnie's Garden. 

Since we have been showcasing this set here, I thought I would use some more images to show you how versatile this set is. 

I used two of the smallest images - the flower and butterfly - to create a simple and happy card.  I popped up the panel using fun foam and adhered a few sequins before adding it to the striped card base.

Here is a look at the stamp set so you can see how many great images and sentiments are included:

Have a fantastic day and hold tight for more great creative team projects.

Susie

Sending Warm Wishes to Cheer You

Hello Wednesday Friends!

Get Well Innies is one of two brand new stamp set we have in the store.  It has lots of sweet sentiments.  I used one on the front of my card and one on the inside too.

I used two other stamp sets to make my card - Prim Blessings and Baked for You. The sunflowers are from Prim Blessings and the little flower accents are from Baked for You.  I die cut and colored my sunflower images and built my card from there.  The Get Well Innies worked perfectly on this particular card layout.

Be sure to drop by the store to see the new sets that were just added.  I think you will love them both.  Here are the sets I used to fashion today's card:

Have a great day and we'll be back very soon with another post. 

Susie

The Dies Have It

Miracles

Hello friends,
Susie here with two cards using several Sweet n Sassy Stamp sets I've come to love, and reach for often.  Majestic Monarchs Monarch Dies, and Everyday Miracles.

My first card is a 5.5 x 5.5 square.   I've created several dreamy layers in an aqua, sage, and light brown color palette.   Some second generation stamping across the horizontal panel provides an old world botanical feel.   I stitched across the bottom for added interest, and to secure the layers (especially at the edges).   The sentiment from Everyday Miracles is the focal point with the lovely Monarchs surrounding it in flight.   Each butterfly is layered over an existing stamped butterfly.   A few sprinkles of sequins and a twine bow complete the card.

My second card is an A2 size.   This card has a pretty fall palette, with the sentiment as the focal point again.   I embossed the sentiment in gold and vellum, and laid it over a piece of rustic cream card stock for a nice soft feel.   Tiny black rhinestones embellish the center of the butterflies.   Both cards will be a nice addition to my card keeper for future use.   Isn't it a nice feel to have hand crafted cards on hand to give at a moments notice.   I like to call them sweet offerings from heart and hand.

I'm stepping down from the Sweet n Sassy Stamps Design Team.   But, I'd like to thank each of you for all your kind comments over the past 8 months during our monthly releases, blog hops, and monthly posts.   It has been a wonderful experience, and one I shall always cherish.   I will continue to support Sweet n Sassy Stamps and the design team in their future endeavors from the sidelines.    But it's time to explore and develop some new areas of art, photography, and do some traveling when time permits.   They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I will leave you with a photograph I took in 2010.

Behold the Heavens

"You are the light of the world. 

A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."

Matthew 5:14

Until next time,

Adios and vaya con dios

Susie Lessard ~

Fill er up!

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps March Sneak Peek

Hello sweet friends!
It's time for a Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps March Sneak Peek (you're going to love this fabulous release)!
It's chock-a-block full of fun trendy stamping love!  And the design team has been busy creating beautiful samples to chase away those winter blues (pleeeease)!    Let's share a cup of coffee while I tell you what inspired me to create today's sneak peek card sample.

I love Holley Gerth's inspirational blog ~ writer, author, and counselor, Holley,  encourages me each day with words that are just spot on.  She speaks my language!   She reaches out with words that draw me in and wrap me with love and acceptance ~ no matter what kind of day I've had, or am having.     The Father gives us "living water" to keep us nourished and hydrated so that we may in turn pour out his love to others when the holy spirit speaks to our hearts.  A river of living water where grace and mercy abound.

Do you know of anyone who could use a cup of encouragement today?    It may be your visit or phone call that makes all the difference, and refills the heart of another.   May the words of our mouths be as living water, filled up and poured out to the glory of God.

"He who believes in Me, as the scripture has said, 

out of his heart will flow rivers of living water."   John 7:38

Thanks a Latte!

I'll see you back here on Saturday for the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps March Release Blog Hop!

Blessings,

Sources: Card size: 4.25x 5.5 (A2), Stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps (Pick me Up Image & Sentiments), (Borders&Backgrounds), (Borders&Backgrounds Die), (Decorative Frames), (Hearts&Stars Scallop Border Dies),  Ink: PTI (Pure Poppy), Ranger (Archival Ink - Coffee), Memento (London Fog); Paper: SU (Chocolate Chip), PTI (Vintage Cream); Embellishments: My Mind's Eye (Enamel Dots)