Holly Christmas

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Hello Sweet Friends! Sheri here today with a Christmas card featuring the Holly Christmas stamp set from the September 2022 Christmas Release! This set does have a coordinating die set available! You can find the September 2022 Fall and Christmas Release HERE.

For my card I wanted to create an embossed background panel with a mix of the beautiful Holly images in the set for an elegant design. This type of card can easily be mass produced for the holidays.

 

Card Measurements:

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

Gold Mat: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"

Cranberry Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"

Vellum Sentiment Strip: 5" x 1 3/4" 

 

Steps to Create Card:

• Create a White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
• Cut Gold Mat: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8". For my sample I wanted the Gold Mat to perfectly match my embossed panel, so I took a piece of white card stock measuring 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" and ran my embossing pad (VersaMark) around the edges and embossed with the same embossing powder that I will be using on the main panel. 
• Take burgundy card stock and randomly stamp the holly stamps to cover the panel. I used a Misti (stamp positioner). You can stamp all the images and embossed at the end but I recommend adding the powder after you stamp each image. This allows you to see the placement and prevent the ink from drying. You will need to work quickly.
• Add a little ink blending to your stamped panel. I used a combination of Cranberry and Charcoal Brown ink. I was heavy handed with the cranberry but was very light handed with the Charcoal Brown ink and only added to the outer edges.
• Take Strip of Vellum 5" x 1 3/4" and stamp and emboss the sentiment. I used the same gold embossing powder. Next attach the strip of vellum to the panel by wrapping it around and securing it from the back.
• Assemble card. Foam tape is optional, I popped up the bottom panel for some dimension.
• For embellishment I added a few gold solid confetti sequins.

 

 

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Give Thanks

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Hello Sweet Friends! Sheri here today with a Thank You card featuring the Give Thanks stamp set and NEWLY added coordinating dies that were part of the September 2022 Fall Release!

For my card I did a combination of a little ink blending, copic coloring and die cutting!

Steps to Create Card:

• Cut White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

•  Cut White Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"

• Take White Panel and ink blend with green ink. You will be heavy handed around the outer edges and lighter towards the center. I used Gina K. Designs Fresh Asparagus. 

•  Add texture to you ink blended panel by using the splatter stamp in Texture Tiles 1 stamp set with the same green ink and randomly stamp the panel. For extra texture I added gold splatter with a paint brush. Set aside and let dry.

• On a piece of white card stock you will stamp 3 sets of leaves from the Give Thanks stamp set. I used alcohol friendly ink and colored with Copic markers. Next I cut out with the coordinating die set. For texture I added a gold splatters.

•  Cut the word "Thanks" out using the Thanks Word Die in gold card stock. Cut an additional 2 out in white card stock. You will stack and glue together for dimension.

• Assemble card. I trimmed the edges of the leaves off the card panel for a clean edge.
  

• For embellishment I added a few gold pearls. 

Card Measurements: 

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 41/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

White Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"

 

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Make a WISH

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Hello Sweet Friends! Sheri here today with a BIRTHDAY card featuring the Make a Wish stamp set and Bubbles Stencil. The Bubbles Stencil is the current Product of the Month and is FREE with any $50 order!

I don't know about you but I'm always in need of birthday cards and had fun creating the fun background with the NEW Bubbles stencil and two shades of teal ink and offsetting the stencil with each color. Then I took a lighter (third shade) and went over the whole panel to add color. The candles were stamped, colored and fussy cut out. Coordinating dies are now available. The sentiment was stamped and embossed in white. I kept the design simple and on the focal point.

 

Card Measurements:

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

Black Mat: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"

White (Stenciled) Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"

Black Rectangle Mat: 2 3/8" x 3 3/8"

White Double Stitched Rectangle: 2 1/4" x 3 1/4"

Black Sentiment Strip: 2 3/8" x 1 1/8"
 

 

 

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Fishing You Well

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Hello Sweet Friends! Sheri here today with a FUN Fishing You Well card featuring the adorable Fin-Tastic Friends and Mer-Mazing stamp sets but before we get to today's card...

I wanted to share a birthday card I created for last months Instagram Hop featuring the Mer-Mazing stamp set. Isn't she adorable?! 

For Card Details, Click HERE.

Well I thought that it would be fun to create a landscape version with both the Fin-Tastic Friends and Mer-Mazing stamp sets. Here's what I came up with. 

 

I first stamped out a bunch of images from the two sets with alcohol friendly ink and colored with my copics before cutting them out with their coordinating die sets. I then grabbed a couple dies from my stash and created a frame to build my little aquatic scene. For a final touch I stamped a sentiment and added a few dew drop embellishments. What do you think?

 

Card Measurements:

Blue A2 Card Base: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Light Blue Frame: 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

Light Blue Embossed Panel: 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"

Blue Sentiment Strip: 1 7/8" x 1/2"

 

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Thinking of You | #SNSSVIP0722

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Hello Sweet Friends! Sheri here today to let you know that a NEW VIP Challenge has started over in the Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps VIP Group over on Facebook. Each month a new challenge is posted on the first of each month and runs for the entire month. One random winner is selected at the end of the challenge to WIN a SNSS stamp set of their choice!

 

This month we are challenging you with a "WATER" Theme! You just need to incorporate water in your project (raindrops, puddles, watering cans,ocean, beach, nautical stamps, etc). You can find the challenge HERE.

 

 

For my sample card I choose to use the Nautical themed stamps and pulled out the Peace Be Still stamp set to create this simple Thinking of You card. Love how the textured background makes the sailboat and sentiment pop.

 

Card Measurements:

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

Light Blue Mat: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Dark Blue Panel: 3 3/4" x 4 15/16"

White Strip Mat: 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"

Light Blue Strip: 3 3/4" x 2 5/8"

Dark Blue Circle: 2 1/2"

White Circle: 2 1/4"

Dark Blue Sentiment Strip: 1 3/8" x 3/8"

Steps to Create Card: 

• Cut & Score A2 Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2" on 11" side)
• Cut light blue mat: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Cut Dark Blue Panel: 3 3/4" x 4 15/16", then emboss with embossing folder (Memory Box Waves 3D, EF1013)
• Cut White Strip Mat: 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Cut Light Blue Strip: 3 3/4" x 2 5/8", then emboss with embossing folder (Memory Box Waves 3D, EF1013).
• Cut Dark Blue Circle: 2 1/2"
• Cut White Circle: 2 1/4"
• Stamp & Emboss "Thinking of You" sentiment from the Sentimental Wordfetti stamp set in white on a piece of dark blue card stock. Trim to sentiment strip: 1 3/8" x 3/8". 
• Stamp sailboat from Peace Be Still stamp set with black ink and color with your favorite coloring medium. I used alchol friendly ink and colored with copic markers. Next fussy cut the boat out.
• Assemble card. The dark blue circle and sailboat are popped up with foam tape. This step is optional.
• For embellishment I added clear dew drops.

 

 

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You Make Every Day Special

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Hello Sweet Friends! Sheri here today with a COFFEE card featuring the NEW Special Blooms Bundle from the June 2022 Release. This set is also available individually if you are not interested in coordinating dies.

 

I had fun with the layout and pulled out some pattern papers from my stash along with the Coffee Word die. 

 

Steps to Create Card:

• Cut White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2" on 11" side).
• Cut Black Mat: 3 15/16" x 5 3/16"
• Cut Black & White Pattern Paper Panel: 3 13/16" x 5 1/16"
• Cut Black Mat: 3" x 4 3/16"
  
• Cut Pink Pattern Paper Panel: 2 7/8" x 4 1/16"
  
• Cut Black Rectangle Mat: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
  
• Cut White Stitched Rectangle Panel: 2 3/8" x 3 3/8"
  
• Cut "Coffee" word die from Black Card Stock. (I only used a single layer but you can cut multiple and stack for added dimension).
• Stamp sentiment with black ink on white stitched panel.
• Stamp Flower/Cup image from the Special Blooms stamp set and color. (I stamped with alchol friendly ink and used copic marker).
• Die Cut Flower/Cup image with the Special Blooms coordinating die set. If you don't have you can easily fussy cut it out.
• Assemble card. (Bottom layer and cup are popped up with foam tape which is optional).
• For embellishment I added a few black pearls.

 

Card Measurements:

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

Black Mat: 3 15/16" x 5 3/16"

Black & White Pattern Paper Panel: 3 13/16" x 5 1/16"

Black Mat: 3" x 4 3/16"

Pink Pattern Paper Panel: 2 7/8" x 4 1/16"

Black Rectangle Mat: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"

White Stitched Panel: 2 3/8" x 3 3/8"

 

 

 

 

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Happy Birthday | #SNSSVIP0622

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Hello Sweet Friends! Sheri here today to let you know that a NEW VIP Challenge has started over in our Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps VIP Group over on Facebook. Each month a new challenge is posted with a chance to win s SNSS stamp set! This month in honor of Father's Day we are challenging you with a Masculine Card Theme. You can find the challenge HERE.

 

I just had to use the NEW Grunge Gears Stencil to create another sample. During the Month of June, you can earn this stencil FREE with any $50 order. I also pulled out the Everyday Greetings 2 stamp set. I'm normally not a very messy crafter so this card really took me out of my comfort zone with ink blending and ink splatters. I do have to admit I love how it turned out and how it pops against the white card base.  I hope you are inspired and will stop by and play along!

 

Steps to Create Card:

• Cut & Score White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
• Cut Black Mat: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
  
• Cut White Panel: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
• Take White Panel, Grunge Gears Stencil, Blue Inks (used Gina K Sea Glass, Tranquil Teal, Blue Denim & In the Navy) to create background.
• Take background and add paint splatters (used White Gouache & Brushed Pewter Distress Paint)
• Cut Black Strip (3 1/2" x 4 3/4") for Birthday sentiment from Everyday Greetings 2 stamp set and stamp and emboss with VersaMark and White Embossing Powder.
• Assemble Card. Black mat is popped up with foam tape (optional).
• For embellishment I added a few black enamel dots.

Card Measurements:

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

Black Mat: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

White Panel: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"

Black Sentiment Strip: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"

 

 

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Thank you, My Friend Mini Slimline

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Hello Sweet Friends! Sheri here today  with a mini slimline card featuring the NEW Happiness Blooms stamp set. This set is the May 2022 Stamp of the Month and is FREE with any $65 Order.

 

Steps to Create Card:

• Cut White Mini Slimline Card Base: 6" x 3 1/2" (6" x 7", scored at 3 1/2" on the 7" side.
• Cut Green Mat: 5 3/4" x 3 1/4". 
• Cut White Panel: 5 11/16" x 3 3/16". 
• Take white panel and stamp three of the floral images from the Happiness Blooms stamp set to go across the panel. Start in the center so the images will go off the side of the panel naturally. Use an ink that does with your coloring medium of choice. I used an alchol friendly ink and colored with Copic markers.
• To ground your floral images, lightly ink blend the very bottom of the panel with green ink. 
• Stamp and Emboss a sentiment from the set on a piece of black card stock using white embossing powder.
  
• Assemble card. The Green mat and sentiment strip are popped up with foam tape. This is totally optional.
  
• For embellishment I added a light dusting of Glitter on the flowers and a few clear rhinestones.

 

Card Measurements:

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

Green Mat: 5 3/4" x 3 1/4"

White Panel: 5 11/16" x 3 3/16"

Black Sentiment Strip: 1 9/16" x 1/2"

 

Copic Markers:

Flowers: R32, RV42

Leaves: G46, G43

 

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You're the Best Dad

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Hello Sweet Friends! Sheri here today with a card featuring the NEW Masculine Mash-up stamp set from the May 2022 Release!  This is a great set to add to your collection for your masculine themed cards.

 

Today's card could be used for Father's Day or a Birthday! Nothing better than telling Dad that he's the BEST!

 

Steps to Create Card:

• Cut & Score White Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
• Cut Mustard Mat: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Cut Navy Panel: 3 3/4" x 5", then emboss with your favorite masculine embossing folder. I used an older one, Houndstooth (Cuttlebug) from my stash.
• Cut a 2 3/4" Circle out of the center of the navy panel.
• Create a Mustard Mat for window in navy panel by Cutting out a 3" Mustard Circle and then cut a 2 1/2" Circle out of it.
• Cut 1 DAD Word die out of Mustard card stock and 2 in Navy card stock so you can stack for dimension.
• Stamp Tool image from the Masculine Mash-Up stamp set and color with your favorite coloring medium. I stamped with alcohol friendly ink and used my copic markers to color. This image will then need to be fussy cut out.
• Stamp "You're the Best" from the Sentimental Wordfetti stamp set with embossing ink and emboss it with a White Fine Detail Embossing Powder (this is very helpful to getting detailed and small sentiments to embossing crisply).
• Assemble Card. I did use foam tape to pop up the card panel, tool image and small sentiment which is totally optional.
• For embellishment I added a few metal star embellishments from my stash.

Card Measurements:

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

Mustard Mat: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"

Navy Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"

Navy Window: 2 3/4"

DAD: 3 1/2" x 15/16"

Black Sentiment Strip: 1 1/8" x 1/4"

 

Copic Markers:

Yellow: YR23 & YR21

Gray:   T4, T2 & T1

 

 

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Church Family (April 2022 SOTM) | With Love and Prayers

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Hello Sweet Friends! Sheri here today with a card featuring the April 2022 Stamp of the Month! The stamp set is called Church Family and is FREE with any $65 order. This is a perfect little sentiment stamp set to add to your collection.

 

Sympathy & Encouragement cards are new easy to make and I like to keep them simple. For today's card I used ink blending, a die cut and an embossed sentiment. I started off by cutting a little circle out of masking paper to create a moon in the background. I then ink blended with Distress Oxide Fossilized Amber and Spiced Marmalade. I rounded a piece of black card stock to anchor my Cattails die in the center of the card. The sentiment is from the Church Family stamp set and is stamped and embossed witch white embossing powder and popped up for a little dimension.  

Card Measurements:

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

Black Mat: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

White Stitched Panel: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"

Moon: 1 1/4"

Black Sentiment Strip: 2 1/4" x 3/8"

 

 

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