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Saturday, March 8, 2014

Flower Blocks 3


Hello stampin' friends...happy Saturday!  Welcome to DAY 1 of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps March Release Blog Hops.  If you love flowers and are familiar with our previous two Flower Block stamp sets, you will love the third addition to the Flower Block collection.  The blooms in Flower Blocks 3 are perfect for the focal point on your spring stamping projects and can easily be colored or paper pieced.

Today's feature is:
  • Stamp set includes 4 images and 4 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 6" x 8"
  • The images measure approximately 2 5/8" x 2 5/8"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set is $26

Here is a sample made with the poppy block:
Creative Nugget:  The poppy image was colored twice with Copic Markers.  One image was cut out and popped up for dimension. The poppy block was cut with a Spellbinders Classic Square Nestie and mounted to True Black card stock.  Several layers of papers from the Fabric Scraps Paper Pad were stitched together to form the card front which was mounted to a Fine Linen card base.  A seam binding bow was dyed to match and a hand cut sentiment banner was added.  White gel pen accents and a few black pearls finish the card.

The DT has shared their gorgeous samples in the thumbnails below.  Stop by each of their blogs and comment for a chance to WIN one of (2) $20 gift codes to the Sweet'n Sassy Stamps Store over the course of our 4 days of blog hops!

Don't miss these other opportunities to win:
(1) $20 gift code drawn from all comments on Friday's release blog post
(1) $20 gift code drawn from all comments on full reveals in our SCS forum
(1) $20 gift code drawn from all participants in our release challenge hosted on blog

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, March 14th.  The list of winners will be announced on our blog by Monday, March 17th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Hugs,
Cathymac

30 comments:

TLady said...

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!! LOOOOOVE your COLORING on this Poppy!!!! GORGEUOS JOB OVER-ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!:)

Lee Ann Barrett said...

Your poppy is just stunning, Cathy! Your stitching, bow and bit of dp are just enough to accent the flower but still allow the flower to take center stage. Gorgeous creation!

Monika/Buzsy said...

What a lovely card Cathy. That flower is so pretty. Love the dark red... the textured background looks so pretty with the stitching.

craftymom205 said...

Love the card.

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guilinger2 said...

What a beautiful card! The poppy could jump off the page and into my garden!

Unknown said...

Such rich coloring -- wish I had a bunch of them in my garden right now!

Unknown said...

How beautiful! You have spent a lot of time and effort on this beautiful card!

Bridget said...

Oh, your stitching and sponging give this such a gorgeous vintage look, Cathy - and your poppy is stunning!

Giovana said...

Very elegant and beautifully colored, Cathy!!

Graciellie Design said...

How elegant and bold all at once! So nicely done!

Sue D said...

Very pretty. I like your coloring and the dimension.

Anonymous said...

I love poppies - especially if they are bright red. Great job of coloring. The card is very pretty.

sharon g said...

You are a master at coloring. The red looks amazing.

Heather said...

This is gorgeous! Love the pops of black and that stripey paper!! Fabulous sewing, too.

Jean Bullock said...

Fantastic coloring and paper choices. The layout is awesome. And the stitching adds the perfect finishing touch. Awesome.

KFlaherty said...

So very pretty...

Ceal said...

Beautiful coloring on that poppy! so pretty

Pati said...

Wow, lots of stitching! It adds so much, very nice! Lovely flower.

StampingJudy said...

beautiful card!

Susie said...

Cathy, I'm adding my two cents on the stitching too -- Absolutely beautiful!! The design looks like it has been appliquéd on a soft pillow with that lovely embossing. Wonderful design my friend.

Indy's Designs said...

Absolutely beautiful work!
Hugs,
Debbie

Kris B said...

Amazing! Love the bright poppy! The stitching looks fantastic! Wonderful choice of papers!

Birgit said...

A stunning card! Beautiful coloring.

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Love the deep colors of the image. Beautiful. TFS

Anonymous said...

Wow, the poppies are so pretty with your stitching and sponging. What a nice look you've achieved.

Andrea D. La Vigne said...

Love the stitching and all the layers! And the color on that red poppy, er, pops! ;) Thanks so much for sharing this!

Marla said...

Love all the layering and stitching on your card.

Iris said...

Pretty card - love that poppy
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Sharon Roselli said...

Love the poppy! Great card love the layers and how the poppy pops!
what a great way to send someone joy.

Jessie said...

Truly beautiful card, the layering, and stitching... I wish I could make a bow like that!!!