Christmas Light

Hello friends and welcome to the last of the September Sweet Peeks for Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.  This is probably my favorite of all the new sets being released tonight!

This gorgeous set designed by Dina Kowal  includes one beautiful candle image and three sentiments.  The cost is only $11.00 AND the best part is that there is a die available for the candle image...WhoooHooo!

Creative Nugget:  I really love this set and how this card turned out.   The card base is Select White and the edges were sponged with Tea Die Distress Ink.  Next came a layer of Pinefeather, and then some gorgeous papers from the Bo Bunny "Father Christmas Collection."  A circle was cut with a nestie and sponged with the following distress inks in the order listed: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, Fired Brick, and Aged Mahogany.   This created a kind of glow behind the candle image which was colored with copic markers, cut out, and popped up on the sponged circle and backed with a Pinefeather scalloped circle nestie.  Lemon Yellow Liquid Pearls were added to the candle drips, Glossy Accents were added to the berries, and a jelly roll pen was added to the veins on the holly leaves for texture.  A bit of lace, a scalloped border, and some pearls finish the card.  You can see more fabulous samples made with "Christmas Light" on the SNSS Blog.

I hope you have been enjoying all of the September Sweet Peeks this past week and have your wish list ready because tonight is the night all nine new Christmas sets will be revealed.  The release party begins at 8:00 PM on the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps forum over at SCS!  There will be contests, prizes, and lots of chatter!  Hope you can make it!

Hugs,

Cathymac

Card Recipe

Stamps: Christmas Light (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Tea Dye, Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany Distress Inks (Ranger)

Paper: Select White, Pinefeather (PTI), Bo Bunny Father Christmas DP (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)

Accessories:  Circle and Scallop Circle Nestie, (Spellbinders), Paper Piercing Tool, Scallop Border Punch (SU!), Lace Trim (Really Reasonable Ribbon), Kaiser Pearls, Lemon Yellow Liquid Pearls, Glossy Accents (Ranger),  Clear Jelly Roll Pen (Sakura), Copic Markers C3, C5, C7, C9, R35, R59, G24, G28, G29, E50, E53, E55, Y00, Y13, Y15, Y17

Christmas Tags Sweet Peek

Hello friends!  I'm back again today with another peek at a fabulous new Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps set being released on September 15th.  This stamp set is so versatile that you will definitely want to add "Christmas Tags" to your stamp collection.  You'll find yourself reaching for it time and time again as you decorate all your gift bags and packages not only at Christmas, but all year long!

Included in this set is a beautiful tag frame, to and from stamps, 16 phrases in two beautiful fonts for mixing and matching sentiments, and a dividing line to separate the different elements on the tag.  You'll also find that the frame coordinates well with some of the Nestability dies that you already own!

Creative Nugget:  As you can see from my sample, "Christmas Tags" can be used for more than creating tags for your gifts.  It can also be used to create beautiful sentiments on your cards.  My white card base is layered with True Black card stock and papers from the Eskimo Kisses paper pad from BasicGrey.  The white panel was embossed with the picnic plaid impression plate from PTI.  The ornaments were punched out of coordinating papers and decorated with a few pine branches, rick rack, glitter, and Baker's twine.  The frame was stamped and die cut with a long rectangle nestie and layered to a Regal Rose fancy tag die cut.  The pink separating line was traced with a glue pen and sprinkled with glitter.  Finally a button, some stitching, and a few Baker's twine bows were added to finish the card.  You won't want to miss what the other design divas have created with "Christmas Tags" over at the SNSS Blog!

I hope you are enjoying all of the wonderful Sweet Peeks.  Stop by again on Thursday for a peek at the last set before the big release party on September 15th on the SNSS forum over at SCS!  The party begins at 8:00...hope to see you there!

Hugs, 

Cathymac

Card Recipe

Stamps: Christmas Tags (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko), Regal Rose (SU!)

Paper: Select White, True Black (PTI), Eskimo Kisses DP (BasicGrey)

Accessories: Long Rectangle Nestability, Fancy Tags (Spellbinders), Ornament Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensionals (SU!), Pine Branch Punch (McGill), Rick Rack die, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, Button (PTI), Baker's Twine (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps), Sew Mini (Janome)

Answered Prayer and a Sweet Peek

Much of our state is experiencing torrential rains and flooding and many have been evacuated.  Some of the damage has been devastating.  So my first thoughts and prayers today are for people who are having their lives turned upside down.   More rain is in the forecast until Monday...wish we could sent some of this rain to Texas!

Inspirational Nugget: I want to share a rather scary experience I had the other day, but it made me realize once again what a wonderful Lord we serve!  I was coming home from an appointment, and the down pour had let up somewhat, which was the first blessing.  I came to a road that was completely flooded...it looked like a river.  So I turned around and headed in another direction.  Again I came to a gushing river.  At this point I tried my trusty GPS, because I am severely, directionally challenged and could not find my way out of a wet paper bag, but the rain and cloud cover would not let a signal through.  I pictured myself stranded and in need of rescue!  At his point I prayed and continued to pray that the Lord would PLEASE help me find my way home!  Between blocked roads, detour signs, and I'm sure, the Lord's guidance, I finally made it.  I was never so happy to be home, dry, and safe.  This whole experience lead me to realize once again that there is a sure help in the storms of life.  After all, the one who can calm the storm, is able to keep us calm, and safely bring us through one.  The very next day, during my devotional time, I read this in Psalm 50:15;  "Call to me in time of trouble.  I will save you, and you will honor me."  How amazing is that!  The Lord did His part...I am saved and safe!  Now it is my prayer that this post and my life will bring honor to Him!

Now on to today's Sweet 'n Sassy Sweet Peek!  I am so excited to get to share a peek of this adorable new Christmas set with you.

"Christmas Puppy" will be available at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps on September 15th.  It has one image, three sentiments, and three words for building your own sentiment.  This set will sell for only $9.00 and you will definitely want to add it to your Christmas collection.

Creative Nugget:  The card base is Pure Poppy.  The next True Black panel is layered with designer papers from PTI and Cosmo Cricket.  A Summer Sunrise ribbon was tied around this panel.  This adorable image was colored with my trusty copics.  Can you guess who the model was for the coloring of the puppy?  The bells on the boot were colored with a gold Spica Glitter pen.  Glossy Accents were added to the puppy's eyes, the bells, and the holly berries.  The sentiment, which is included in this set, and pearls were added to complete the card.  I really like how this card turned out and I hope that a puppy just like this one finds himself under my Christmas tree this year!

Head on over to the SNSS Blog to check out some other awesome samples of this set created by the talented design team.  The full release party will take place on the Sweet 'n Sassy forum over at SCS at 8:00 on September 15th.  Hope you can join us!

Thanks for stopping by!  Drop in again tomorrow for the new Sweet Stop sketch.

Hugs,

Cathymac

Card Recipe

Stamps: Christmas Puppy (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Tea Dye Distress Ink (Ranger)

Paper: Cryogen White, Pure Poppy, True Black, Holiday Vintage Prints DP (PTI), Cosmo Cricket DP

Accessories: Square Nesties (Spellbinders), Modern Label Punch, Piercing Tool (SU!),Summer Sunrise Ribbon (PTI), Kaiser Pearls, Glossy Accents (Ranger), Spica Glitter Pen, Copic Markers YR24, YR31, E40, E42, E43, E97, R29, R59, YG21, YG95, YG97, BG0000, C2, C3, C5, C7, C9

Have a Beary Christmas

I want to thank all of you for joining us on the Fall Fun Blog Hop!  I had such a great time and am thrilled and honored to have acquired so many new friends!  Please be sure to scroll all the way down to the end of this post to see the winner of my Blog Candy!

I'm so glad you decided to stop by because it's time again for Sweet'n Sassy Stamps "Sweet Peeks," and as my title suggests, this release will put you in the Christmas spirit!  The nine new stamp sets being released on September 15th are just perfect for all your Christmas crafting!  A different set will be featured for the next eight days, so stop by the SNSS Blog to catch a glimpse of the goodies...all of the design divas have been busy creating fabulous samples to whet your appetite!  Today is Day 1 of the Sweet Peeks and I get to share this "Beary Christmas" set with you!

Isn't this polar bear the cutest thing!  This set includes one image and six sentiments for creating cards that are humorous and BEARY adorable.  The best thing about this set is that it is free with a $50 purchase of clear stamps from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!

Creative Nugget:  A white panel embossed with Swiss dots was attached to the black card base.  Cosmo Cricket DP was attached to another black panel and adhered to the Swiss dots layer.  The black nestie circle kind of reminds me of a cave.   A black gingham ribbon was then added.  Two torn layers were embossed with Swiss dots and covered with Dazzling Diamond Glitter.  The polar bear was so easy to color with copics since most of him stayed white.  The wreath on his "butt"  was stamped again and popped up for dimension.  A tag punch was used to create the sentiment.  What do you think?  Be sure to stop over at the SNSS Blog to see what the other talented ladies have done with this set.  Then join us on the 15th over at the SCS Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps forum for the release party!

Fall Fun Blog Hop Winner



And now...as promised...The winner of the "Autumn Bounty" stamp set by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is Number 13...Kerri!  Kerri...I will get in touch with you to get your address and get that out to you soon!  Congratulations!!

Thanks for stopping by!  Come back again tomorrow for another adorable Sweet Peek!

Hugs,
Cathymac

Card Recipe
Stamps: Beary Christmas (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Soft Sky (SU!)
Paper: Select White, Pure Black (PTI), Cryogen White, Cosmo Cricket DP
Accessories: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft), Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Black Gingham Ribbon, (PTI), Tag Punch, Dazzling Diamond Glitter (SU!), Baker's Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon), Glossy Accents (Ranger), Copic Markers: BG0000, BG02, R20, RV55, C7, C5, G21, G28, G29

Sweet Peek - Rhubarb's Autumn Joys

Yea!  The weekend has rolled around again and I have two posts for you today so if you've decided to tune in, be sure to scroll down for The Sweet Stop sketch sample!

Today is day six of the Sweet Peeks over at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!  If you love Rhubarb, you will LOVE this new set being released next week on August 15th.  Rhubarb's Autumn Joys contains not one, not two, but three adorable fall Rhubarb images and six wonderful sentiments perfect for every autumn occasion.   

 

Creative Nugget:  Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year because of all the beautiful, warm colors.  The Rhubarb image on my card was colored with these warm colors using copic markers.  Don't you just love the leaves falling all around him in all of their fall splendor?  This panel was put on a scalloped oval, and then on a wonderful piece of Basic Grey's Indian Summer DP that was stitched to a piece of Select White card stock.  More pumpkins were embossed with a Sizzix embossing folder at the bottom of an orange zest panel.  The top of the embossed pumpkins was cut with a craft knife so the Rhubarb panel could be tucked behind.  Two ribbons were layered and tucked behind the pumpkins as well.  The 1/4 inch white silk ribbon was stained with a scattered straw distress ink pad.  The bow was made with the Bow-Easy.  The cute sentiment was punched out with a word window punch and popped up on  the ribbon.  If you like this sample be sure to stop over at the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog to see what the other talented design team members have created with Rhubarb's Autumn Joys, and then join us at The Sweet 'n Sassy Connection for all of the fun activities, full reveals,....and some exciting news on the 15th of August!

Card Recipe

Stamps: Rhubarb's Autumn Joys (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Tea Dye, Walnut Stain, and Scattered Straw Distress Ink (Ranger)

Paper: Select White, Orange Zest, Scarlet Jewel (PTI), Indian Summer Paper Pad (Basic Grey)

Accessories: Oval and Scalloped Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Sew Mini (Janome), Canvas Impression Plate (PTI), Autumn Embossing Folder (Sizzix), Word Window Punch (SU!), Ribbon (PTI), Bow Easy (Gina K), Kaiser Pearls, Copic Markers E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R20, R89, YR18, YR65, YR68, Y08, Y13, Y15, YG03, YG13, YG17