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

Shimmery Lotus!

Hello friends!   Have you seen what's new at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps?  I don't think I'll tire of using the Lovely Lotus stamp set with its beautiful images and sentiments.  A very dear friend *wink* gave me some Bo Bunny Glitter Paste, so I decided to use it on a card with one of the lotus images.

The buds from the set were randomly stamped on the background and clear embossed.  Layers of distress inks were watered down on a craft mat and the panel was dabbed into the ink.  Each layer was allowed to dry before adding the next color.  The vertical panel was done the same way, but without the buds, and glitter paste was randomly applied with a spatula through a Tim Holtz Stripes Stencil.  The circle panels were cut from the scraps, and the Copic colored lotus was painted with shimmery Wink of Stella, then fussy cut and popped onto the card over some cheesecloth.  A little silk bow ties everything together.

The Lovely Lotus stamp set is available as a pre-order from the 

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store.

Enjoy your Sunday…it's going to be a hot one so stay cool!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs,
Cathy

Thoughts of You

Hello Sweet 'n Sassy Friends!

Have you been enjoying all the gorgeous cards

the Design Divas have created with our two

new stamp sets?  I love seeing all the

different ways the team has come up with to

showcase these stamps!  These ladies never

cease to amaze me!

I choose to use the Lovely Lotus set for my card.

The images were first heat embossed in white

and then water colored.  The water color does resist

the embossing so I was able to just use my finger

to spread the distress ink around and then highlight

a bit more with a brush.  My sentiment is stamped with

black Staz-On ink onto a strip of vellum.

You can pre-order Lovely Lotus 

by clicking on the image below.

Wishing you a fabulous summer weekend!

Hugs,

Jenny

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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!

Lovely Lotus...

Hello! It's Monika here today, bringing you a card showcasing the soon-to-be-released Lovely Lotus clear stamp set and Floral Pattern Background stamp.

I stamped the lotus image three times on white card stock and colored them with Copic markers. Then I cut the middle part of the image out of the first one, the flower image out of the second one, and cut the last image out entirely. Then I adhered the layers on top of each other with glue dots. I added a touch of Clear Wink of Stella for some sparkle.

The background panel was stamped with the floral background image with VersaMark ink, and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Then I die-cut a circle out of the panel.
The cattail was die-cut with the Cattails Die out of vellum.

Thank you for stopping by today,
Monika

Celebrate

Hi everyone!  I am sharing a card that I created a watercolor bg for.

I painted a random design on my watercolor paper with just clear water then added some color with my paintbrush and reinkers. I then spattered some ink over the watercolored bg to have some darker spots.  I painted on a scrap piece of watercolor paper with my paintbrush and reinkers and then die cut and stamped my butterflies.  After adhering the butterflies to the card I accented their bodies with black pearls and added iridescent sequins.  

Here are the SNSS products that I used:

         

Praying for You

Hi girlies and welcome to Tuesday! Kim here with you today to share a sneaky peek at a soon to be released stamp set, Lovely Lotus. 

As soon as I received this beautiful set, I knew I had to create a watery scene in which to display one of the blossoms. This background was super easy to create, here's how:

1. Start with three Distress Inks and a blending tool. I used Tumbled Glass, Crushed Olive, Hickory Smoke, and Chipped Sapphire. 
2. Die cut a small circle to act as the sun/moon and place on the top portion of your paper. (I used some low tack tape to hold it in place).
3. Begin with Tumbled Glass and apply the ink to 3/4 of the card, leaving the bottom half without ink.
4. Use Chipped Sapphire to add a darker blue around the moon.
5. Add Crushed Olive to the bottom of the card. Use the blending tool to smooth out any hard lines so that the colors flow from one to the other.
6. Use a piece of scrap paper and the Hickory Smoke ink to add a horizon line under the moon.

Once my background was completed, I added some flowers and grass using the Nature Silhouettes stamp set, stamping in black Archival Ink. I stamped the Lotus Blossom image on a separate piece of cardstock, colored with Copics, and fussy cut before attaching to the card front with foam tape. I then used a white gel pen to add some water marks. Finally, I added a few sweet dragonflies to the top of the card. All that was left was to assemble my card! This is actually a large card...7" tall so I'll probably attach this to a piece of chipboard to create a wall hanging.

I hope you enjoyed today's project...and get ready for the full reveal!! 

paper napkin background

Hello! 

It's Tutorial Monday and today I am sharing how I made the background for my card. 

Here it is completed...

I used a butterfly from SNSS's New Creature and the words are from Our Refuge.  I also used one of the coordinating New Creature butterfly dies.
 

My background was made with a pretty paper napkin that I've had left over from some occasion for quite a few years.  I guess they were too pretty to throw away!
 

First, open the napkin.  You can get quite a bit of use from just one.  For this project, I made 4 backgrounds from 1 napkin.

As you can see the edges were a bit worn but that's ok...I discarded the edges and just used the center from this one anyway.
 

Next, grab a corner and gently peel off the top layer.  Discard the un-printed layer underneath.

Now cut a piece of scrap cardstock the size of the background you want.  You can cover it with double-sided adhesive but I prefer to just add Elmer's glue and then spread it with my finger until the entire piece is covered.  Using the liquid glue gives it more of a linen look.

Make sure your edges are covered with glue and then lay your napkin on top.  Pat it down and let it dry completely.  Then trim the extra napkin from the cardstock layer and adhere to your card base.

I stamped the sentiment on a strip of vellum and wrapped it around the floral background, adhering each side of the vellum to the back.  Then I stamped, diecut, and sponged ink onto the butterfly.  Clear Wink of Stella made the butterfly sparkly.  Add a few rhinestones and you are done!

Have a great week!

♥  Diane

Melody of Love~

Good morning Sweet'nSassy friends! Mary here with a bird and a song...What a fitting image for this summer day! I love the song of morning birds. Melody of Love is retiring and you can still purchase this for 50% off. Enter code OLD2015 during checkout. Below is a closeup version of this detailed image.

Materials Used:
Stamps: Melody of Love
Inks: Copics, memento black
Paper: Neenah CS, SU CS
Accessories: Spellbinder dies, Pearls, Ribbon 

Here is another card using Melody of Love that I created in 2013. 

 

Friday Feature: You & Me

Hello, Sweet 'n Sassy friends! It's time for another Friday Feature! The samples we have to share with you today will bring a smile to your face.  These adorable images are perfect for sending a little note to your honey or a special friend.  

Today's feature is:
You & Me

• Set measures 4"x6"
• Includes 5 images & 12 sentiments
• Illustrated by Korin Sutherland

Here are some darling samples made by the talented Design Divas:

How cute is this card created by Jenny…a swag made by paper piecing the veggies from You & Me, a Mini Tag, and a few Hearts!

The chocolate frosted donut looks so yummy on this card created by Kim!

The black and white papers are used to carry through the idea of salt and pepper on this card created by Cathy.

The images in the You & Me stamp set fit perfectly on the Decorative Plaques Dies as you can see on this cute sample by Jenny!

Peanut butter and Jelly…a winning combination!  Kim's free standing up-up card is just darling!  

YUM!  The smiles on these images are so infectious…don't you think?

You & Me is now available for just $13.50 for a limited time!

No Coupon Needed!

   Head on over to the Sweet 'n Sassy Store and pick up a fabulous deal 
on this delightful stamp set!

While you are there be sure to check out our 
50% off sale!

Here are just a few of the stamp sets included in the sale along with some samples for each:

Borders & Backgrounds

I've Got Your Number

Shape Up

Mod Ornaments

Just enter CODE:  OLD2015 to receive these wonderful stamp sets for 50% off the retail price!  Now that's a great deal!

Thanks for stopping by…have a wonderful day and happy shopping!