Sweet Stamp Shop--Guest Designer

 

Is anyone else ready for spring?  I am so tired of the snow, the cold, the winter coats, etc, etc. 

I think my kids are ready for some warm weather too!  My son keeps saying he's going outside to play basketball.....um, no....it's 30 degrees!!!

 

Anyway, I'm here with my Guest Designer post for the Sweet Stamp Shop which you can see on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog!!  I was very honored to be chosen this month as one of the designers!

Thank you Nicole Rixon for the sweet opportunity to work with your designs this month!

 

I have a couple of cards today using some of the newest releases.......Nesting and Distressed Chevron.  Let me say first, that I didn't have any SSS stamps prior to this gig......so that being said, this design process was a bit hard for me and made me really think "outside the box" when it came to sentiments, layouts, etc.  However, I feel like I still created cards that were ME. 

 

On with the show!!

I'm going to show off the Distressed Chevron background.  My first card uses the background simply by stamping it on a card front with white pigment ink.  Oh the ink coverage is amazing!  (see supply list below)  Then I added on a speech bubble veneer from Freckled Fawn.

 



 My next card uses Distressed Chevron background to make my own pattern paper.  Here I stamped the background onto paper and then die cut my little animals from it for a sweet baby card!

 

My final card uses the set called Nesting.  Who doesn't like those little Nesting families?  Cute little sentiments in this set too!  I actually **gasp** cut my sentiment apart and out of the frame it came in to achieve this sentiment layout......but I like!  :)
**I had a very hard time getting this card photographed to get my sentiment in focus...sorry!**

 

 

Well, thank you all so much for all your lovely comments on my blog lately......you all certainly know how to make a girl smile!

 

{hello}
Stamps:  Distressed Chevron (Sweet Stamp Shop)
Paper:  Hibiscus Burst (PTI)
Ink:  White (Wplus9)
Misc:  Wood speech bubble (Freckled Fawn)

{BABY}
Stamps:  Distressed Chevron (Sweet Stamp Shop)
Paper:  Lemon Tart, Sweet Blush, Aqua Mist, White (PTI)
Ink:  White (Wplus9)
Dies:  Animals (PTI), Headline Alpha Dies (PTI)
Misc:  Sewing Machine, Buttons (PTI), Foam Adhesive

{It's what's on the inside...}Stamps:  Nesting (Sweet Stamp Shop)
Paper:  Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, White, True Black (PTI)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Versamark
Dies:  Heart Border (PTI)
Misc:  Copics, Foam Adhesive

The 12 Kits of Holidays {February Kit}

 

Well, it certainly has looked like Christmas around here lately!  Snow, snow and more snow!!!  We've had several snow days and now we are having to make up one day so far!  But we've have fun in the snow....sledding, making snow angels, building snowmen, and yes shoveling snow!!! 

So let's get ready for the show...........it's the 12 Kits of Holidays time!!!

 



This month's kit was sent by none other than Renee Lynch of It's a Patchwork Life!  And she went for a Country Christmas theme.......Love it!  Thank you Renee for such a thoughtful kit!

 

February Kit

{photo courtesy of Kara}

 

 

**Disclaimer:  I actually made SIX cards (yeah, I know this is a lot for me for the 12 kits :) ) but I liked 4 of them so much that I've sent them on to the current Holiday Paper Crafts call!  So fingers, toes, etc. crossed that at least one makes it in!  I know you girls will understand and I will definitely share what doesn't make it.....and hey it may be none of it but I won't know unless I try, right?**

 

So my first card that I made with Renee's kit was this simple modern card.  I LOVE this tree die by Memory Box.  I think this tree is stunning with all it's little "pieces" left in place. 

 

 My next card uses this fabulous wired red burlap ribbon.  I couldn't let it go unused so I layered it under my sentiment.  Easy Peasy!!  And who doesn't like this cute little sentiment??  :)

 

 That's it from me today but let's go check out what the rest of the group made with the Country Christmas kit!!!  Make sure to stop by Renee's blog for full supply list!!!

 

 

 Renee {It's a Patchwork Life}--February Hostess



Joyce {Cards-by-the-Sea}
Tracey {In my creative opinion}

Kim {Cupcakes Cards and Kim}

Kara {KandRDesigns}

Sharron {On Papillon Wings}

Marybeth {Marybeth's Time for Paper}

Jeanne {A Kept Life}

Jessica {The Paper Parade}

Christina {Sea Glass & Sentiments}
Kelly {Gingham Girl Adventures}

***If you'd like to see ANY of the 12 Kits of Christmas/Holidays cards/projects, Renee has started a 12 Kits Board over on Pinterest HERE.  Go check it out......it has current projects and oldies too!***

 

 

Lil' Inker Designs {February Release-Day 3}

 

Welcome back!!!  Today is the last day of the Lil' Inker Designs February Release!  All of the fabulous products introduced over the past few days is available now HERE.  We are still blog hopping to show off even more inspiration.......so you should have arrived from Alyssa's blog, if not start back over at the Lil' Inker Designs blog!

 

 

Today I am sharing a card using the Circle and Diamond Stamp Set and Die.  I've used a funky color combination and came up with my pattern based off the challenge at Moxie Fab this week.  (I totally had another project ready but it will just have to wait!)  The trigger is a wonderful display of stitching in a fabulous pattern!

 

A great bloggy friend, Wida of Beachorado, just won the trigger today!  Go Wida!  It's been a long time since I've played with a Tuesday Trigger so when I saw this week's Trigger, I thought the Stitched Pattern Die would be perfect!  (In my Gallery Idol group, we were discussing who had won before and I had to say it's been almost 2 years for me!)

 

 What do you think of the larger sentiments that are included in this set?  I LOVE them! 

 

 

Well, you're not done just yet......your next stop is Debby Hughes!  Comments are still open for grabbing one of the 2 store gift certificates during this release.  Remember if you are placing an order, there is a free mini stamp set that is yours with a $75 order!! 

 

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger 

 

{Hello}
Stamps:  Darling Diamons (Lil' Inker Desigs)
Paper:  White (PTI)
Ink:  Amuse
Die:  Circle and Diamond Stitch Pattern Die (Lil' Inker Designs)
Misc:  Foam Adhesive, Corner Rounder

Lil' Inker Designs {February Release-Day 2}

 

Welcome back to Day 2 of inspiration with the newest products from Lil' Inker Designs!  Now if you missed it, you need to go........no run to the Lil' Inker Store and snag these new goodies while you can!  You should have arrived from Alicia Thelin's fabulous blog but if not, start back at the Lil' Inker Designs blog to get started! 

 

But wait!!!!  Did you see who has joined the DT?  Ah yes......the super sweet fabulous Suzanne Dahlberg from The Card Yard!  I just adore her and she's bringing her style to the Lil' Inker products!  Congrats Suzanne....so incredibly happy for you!  ♥

 

Today we're sharing inspiration using the Notebook Doodle Stamp Set and Notebook Die (concept by Alicia--DT).  This set is super fun and there are seriously ENDLESS ways you can use this but especially for those kiddos and teens!  I remember those days in school.....boredom=doodling!

 

 

 

 

Would you like to win a gift certificate to the Lil' Inker Store?  Well, all you have to do is comment along the way and 2 luckies will win a $10 gift certificate!  Don't forget about the other new little stamp set that is FREE with a $75 purchase.  It's called Awesomesauce and it is an adorable mini saying set. 

 

Your next stop along the way is Debby Hughes!  Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

{UR GR8}

Stamps:  Notebook Doodles (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper:  Berry Sorbet, Hawaiian Shores, White (PTI)

Pattern Paper;  Fine and Dandy (MME)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Versamark, Charcoal Palette

Dies:  Notebook Die (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc:  Twine, Copics, Mini Paper Clip (Tim Holtz)

Lil' Inker Designs {February Release-Day 1}

 

Welcome to the new release of Lil' Inker Designs!!!  This month is "rockin'".....some seriously fabulous new goodies!  We're sharing inspiration from the entire team this month.  You should have arrived from Alyssa's blog, but if not start over at the Lil' Inker Designs blog HERE.
Plus you'll want to check out who the newest DT member is!  I already ♥ her!

 

 

Today we are sharing the new Circles and Diamonds!!  Oh. my. goodness.  You will love these new products!  SOO many possibilities with these!  Need to insert a SHOUT OUT to one of my best friends....Jen Carter.  She was the genius behind bringing these fabulous goodies to you!  Congrats Jen and thank you!  I love them!

 

I've used the new Circle and Diamond Stitched Pattern Die on my background and stamped some of the pattern diamonds from the coordinating stamp set called Darling Diamonds.  The sentiment is from a previously released set called You're Invited and is stamped on the banner die.  You probably recognize the balloon dies from a previous release.....they are a must have!

 

My next card uses the Connected Circles Die as a border.  I first used the Stitched Pattern Die and then used the Connected Circles Die to die cut a strip for my border!!!  Makes for a super simple card!

 



 

Wait!  I'm forgetting something!  Look at this adorable little sentiment set that is going to be FREE with orders over $75!!!  This is for a limited time while supplies last.  Use the code AWESOMESAUCE at checkout!!

 

 Thank you all for stopping but before you go, you may just want to leave a comment as there are PRIZES up for grabs!  Your next stop is the amazing Debby Hughes!

 

 

{let's celebrate}

Stamps:  Darling Diamonds, You're Invited (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper:  White, Limeade Ice (PTI)

Ink:  Ocean, Sky (Amuse), Pear Tart (Memento)

Dies:  Circle and Diamond Stitched Pattern Die, Flags and Tags die, Balloons (Lil' Inker Designs)

Twine:  Aqua Blue (Timeless Twine by Bella Creationz)

{Thanks}
Stamps:  Darling Diamonds (Lil' Inker Designs)
Paper:  Soft Stone, White (PTI)
Ink:  Cranberry (Amuse), Charcoal Palette
Dies:  Circle and Diamond Stitched Pattern Die, Connected Circles Die (Lil' Inker Designs)
Misc:  Silver Pearls

Diva "news"!!!

Hi everyone!

 

It started this way:  The Friday we were leaving for vacation, I was feverishly working on assignments for my blog that would be posting during vacation.  I opened up my email to find a note from Julee Tillman.  The VERVE diva herself emailing me???........what?  Seriously, I barely had time to read the information before we left.  So...during the drive to KC, I read the email again and again.  I was and am still just in shock!!!  Thank you Julee for truly making my day!

 

 

So....my news is that I'm a VERVE diva!!  I've joing the group of fabulously talented ladies over at Verve Stamps as a Verve Inspiration Diva!  You will be seeing Verve goodies from me throughout the month using my Verve stash to bring a fresh new spin on Verve that hasn't seen ink in a while!  (there will be new Verve thrown in there too!)  Beginning March 5, look for me to join the other inspiration Divas for the monthly blog hop!!!

 

So today, I have my card that is up over at Timeless Twine today using their fabulous twine.  My card uses wood butterfly veneers from Michael's (Thank you Erin for the heads up about these!) and I embellished them with Raspberry Lemonade Timeless Twine! An easy simple way to embellish these wood veneers is use twine for the body.  The fun sentiment is from Verve's Make a Statement set.

 



 

Thank you all for sharing in my news today!  New stuff is coming to my blog later today from Lil' Inker Designs!

 

 

{birthday wishes for you}
Stamps:  Make a Statement (Verve)
Paper:  White, Raspberry Fizz (PTI)
Ink:  Versafine
Misc:  Wood butterfly veneers (Recollections), Black Gems (Kaiser), Foam Adhesive
Twine:  Raspberry Lemonade (Timeless Twine by Bella Creationz)

Made with Love Blog Hop Winners!!!

 

Hello and welcome!

A quick post to share the Made with Love Blog Hop Winners!

 

 

Before I get to the winners, I want to give a HUGE shout out to Lil' Inker Designs and Timeless Twine for their generous prize(s) for the hop!  Not only these two sponsors, but all the other sponsors too!

 

Lil' Inker Designs stamp prize pack WINNER:  Virginia L.

 

Lil' Inker Designs $10 Gift Certificate WINNERS:  Tracey McNeely and Brandi H.

 

Timeless Twine by Bella Creationz-1 spool of Strawberry Cupcake:  Happy Dance

 

Winners, I will be emailing you shortly......Congrats to you all and thanks for leaving such thoughtful comments!!!