Tuesday, August 13, 2013

God Is

Welcome to Day 4 of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Feature Blog Hops for the month of August!  I hope you've been inspired by the hops thus far.  I just love the images we will be sharing with you today...we're featuring Dina Kowal's wonderful companion set to His Child.
Today's feature is:
  • Stamp set includes 3 images and 5 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4" x 6"
  • The drummer boy image measures approximately 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
  • Designed by Dina Kowal
  • Stamp set is priced at $15
God's mercies are new every morning...He goes before us and prepares our steps!  I'm so glad!  The inspiration for my sample came from this thought and the Technique Lovers Challenge yesterday at Splitcoaststampers which was to create an external frame and an internal greeting.
Here is my card for God Is:
Creative Nugget:  The outside of the card was made by embossing the sun rays with a Tim Holtz embossing folder by Sizzix.  The rays were masked and sponged with Memento inks.  A circle frame was made with Spellbinders Circle and Scalloped Circle Nesties.  This panel was stitched to a True Black mat.  The gingham bow was tied through the frame before attaching the panel to a Solar Crest Card front from which a circle frame had been cut to allow the inside to peek through.
The inside of the card was made by inking up several acrylic blocks with Memento inks and spritzing them with water before applying the ink to the Solar Crest panel.  The little boy pulling the wagon and the sentiment from God Is was stamped over the color blocks with Versafine Onyx Black ink along with other silhouette images from Serene Silhouettes and Nature Silhouettes 2.  This was then embossed with a Canvas Impression Plate and matted in True Black.

Here is another card using the swinging boy image from God Is that was featured in a previous post.  For more details about this card, click HERE.



I think you'll agree...these images are just darling!

Click on the thumbnails below to see more amazing samples created by the Sweet 'n Sassy Design Team!

Be sure to leave a comment on each blog along the way because we're giving this wonderful set away to one lucky winner!

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is Friday, August 16th at midnight EST.  The winners will be announced on our website homepage on Monday, August 19th.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Be sure to stop back again tomorrow for the last featured hop for the August release. Enjoy the hop and have a terrific Tuesday!

Hugs,
Cathymac

Card Recipe
Stamps: God Is, Nature Silhouettes 2, Serene Silhouettes (SNSS)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko), Peanut Brittle, Cantaloupe, Dandelion, Summer Sky, Pear Tart, Lulu Lavender (Memento)
Paper: Solar Crest (Neenah), True Black (PTI)
Accessories: Circle and Scalloped Circle Nesties (Spellbinders), Sew Mini (Janome), Sun Rays Embossing Folder (Sizzix), Gingham Ribbon, Rhinestones
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21 comments:

  1. merrymstamperAugust 13, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Incredibly gorgeous Cards Cathy!!! Love the technique card with the sun rays.

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  2. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Lovely cards! This is such a beautiful set.

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  3. SusieAugust 13, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Cathy,
    I'm just smitten with this set! You've delighted our senses with your cards and the techniques you've used. Each one radiates the care you took when creating it. I'm a huge fan of Tim Holtz (Arizona boy). Love that sun ray (it's very reminiscent of the Arizona State flag). Although I live in Virginia, my husband lived in and met in Arizona.

    The blocking on the second card looks wonderful as the backdrop for this image. Wonderful idea.

    And my personal favorite, your last card. Every detail is beautifully thought out and created. Thank you Cathy for sharing all three cards with us today.

    Susie ~

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  4. JennieAugust 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Lovely cards Cathy! Love the background and ribbon treatment on your first one and your other two cards showcase His Child just beautifully!!

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  5. Vi sorianoAugust 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    beautiful cards...technique used are so unique and lovely. Coloring are perfect combinations and i love the image in this set. Thanks for sharing your cards to us.

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  6. Marlena M.August 13, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Fantastic cards Cathy~I love this set! I can't pick a favorite~they each have a unique look and feel.

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  7. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Your cards are beautiful. I love the swing boy.

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  8. CealAugust 13, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Beautiful cards Cathy! I love the one with the inside panel as well

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  9. Scrappin' DivaAugust 13, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Very striking cards! Love the colors used.

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  10. sharon gAugust 13, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    WOW, the second card is so different, I love it!!!!!!! I'm going to look at it again...

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  11. Sue DAugust 13, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Great variety of cards with this set.

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  12. Kris BAugust 13, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Lovely! The first is gorgeous inside and out! Love how the boy is swinging outside the landscape/skyline panel! Both cards are wonderful!! TFS

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  13. HeatherAugust 13, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    The images are darling! And so are your cards! The first is really fun with those sun rays and the decorated inside. And I love the mostly white space on the second.

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  14. Natasha G.P.August 13, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    You are so creative. I love the second card. The colors, the backgrounds, the image. I love it all.

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  15. Stamping with graceAugust 14, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    gorgeous cards!

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  16. Monika/BuzsyAugust 14, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    Fabulous cards Cathy. Love the both designs. The little circle window is just awesome on the the first one. The color blocks look great with the silhouette images inside. The swinging image look great on the second one. You always amaze me with your designs!

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  17. JanisAugust 14, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Such sweet cards full of the innocence of childhood. Lovely set!
    <3 J

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  18. JD/ JillAugust 14, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    What beautiful and creative cards...Don't ask me to pick a favorite because I love them all!

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  19. CarisaAugust 16, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    omgosh, your cards are just awesome with these sweet images!

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  20. keeleykatsAugust 16, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Cathy, Your cards are amazing! I love how your sun ray card allows a peek at the little boy inside with the well thought out color blocking! Very clever! The boy on the swing in your second card looks like he is about to swing into the landscape. And I would be remiss if I didn't tell you how much I love the stitching on both of your cards. I love this entire release but this set is my absolute favorite! Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards!

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  21. junerosesAugust 16, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Such precious cards...

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