WCMD Honorable Mention at PCS Magazine! Please VOTE!

I am excited to share today's card with you! A few weeks ago, Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Magazine announced their "Honorable Mentions" for the World Card Making Day Contest! I was super excited to see my name listed for the 'Love' catergory!

 

Starting today, PCS Magazine is holding a contest for the 'Honorable Mentions' from the WCMD contest. Stop over HERE to find out more about the contest and how to vote for my card! I appreciate all your help!!!

 

VOTE HERE!!!!!

 

I hope you like it as much as I had fun making it!

 

This card uses the 'inlay' technique with a variety of dies. To start the card I used the polaroid die from Echo Park to cut out of the back layer of the card. Using the same die, I cut the shape out of another patterned paper and slide into the empty space on the blue backing. The frame showcased the white space on the card base, so I decided to leave that empty. The wooden accents (Studio Calico) are glued to the card base. The simple sentiment (Sweet Stamp Shop) is stamped onto the frame. (It is hard to see in the picture, but I colored and cover the heart with Glossy Accents). To finish the card, I stamped the card sentiment (Sweet Stamp Shop) onto a banner diecut and attached to the card on a foam dot. I wrapped some red Americna Crafts ribbon underneath the banner.

 

Please stop on over to the Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking blog to vote!

Hopefully for my card...hint, hint :)

 

Happy World Card Making Day Part #2

One of my favorite stamp companies is Sweet Stamp Shop! If you have never seen their fun designs, check out their website, HERE!

I used Sweet Stamp Shop's Around Town and Triangle Style stamp sets to create this CAS anniversary card!

As you can see, this is a very SIMPLE card to create. I added some wooden people to be the focal point of the card!

OK, I am off to see if I can get one or two cards finished before the end of World Card Making Day!

Hopefully, see you soon!

Playing along with:
Virginia's View Challenge - Clean and Simple

Supplies:
Sweet Stamp Shop - Around Town and Triangle Style
Studio Calico - People Wooden Veneers
Pebbles - Special Delivery (Pink) paper pad
Memento Ink - London Fog
Fiskars - Heart Punch

Happy National Coffee Day!!

Let me start with...

I am not a coffee lover...I know, I know! How can that be?!?!

However, I love the smell of it and it makes for some perfect gifts! So why not make some coffee related crafts!

Today, I am playing along with the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! Check out the details, HERE!

 



Here is my creation:

I used Sweet Stamp Shop's Coffee Town stamp set (along with their Around Town stamp set). To create the cup tower, I stamped the first image and then taped the bottom cup/saucer and inked the remaining image. I repeated that step a few times. The last cup was cut out and tipped over to look like a spill.

What to get more coffee inspiration? Check out the blog hop HERE to see some amazing projects!



 Thank you Chaitali and Amy for putting together a GREAT blog hop!

Waffle Flower Crafts Challenge

Today I am playing along with the August/September Challenge over at Waffle Flower Crafts! If you have not seen their stamps, stop over and check out their fun designs!

The challenge consists of a sketch or technique or even both. To check out the challenge, click HERE.

Even though my card was inspired by both of the challenges, I decided to focus on the sketch:

 

Here is my take:

 

I used stamps (stars and 'HELLO') are from the Waffle Flower's Bowtiful Stamp set!

The fox and speech bubble stamps are from the Sweet Stamp Shop's Foxy stamp set.

 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

Also playing along with:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes Challenge

Happy 'SWEET' Friday

Today, I am excited to share I card I made using some awesome Sweet Stamp Shop stamps! It was also time to break out the watercolors...AGAIN! The pairing of Sweet Stamp Shop stamps and watercolor is a match made in heaven!

I love the ability to work with several stamp sets that flow so well together! For the project below, I used Sweet Stamp Shop's Koala and Just the Basics.

 

 

Simple watercolors were used to create the background.  The koalas are stamped in gray ink. I choose to use a little shade of gray to color in the images. The sentiment is stamped in the same ink. A tiny twine bow is added to create the female koala.

 

Thank you for stopping by today! Love the Koalas? Check out the rest of the adorable creatures available in the Sweet Stamp Shop store!



 

 



 Supplies:
Sweet Stamp Shop - Koala and Just the Basics
Trendy Twine - Totally Lemon Twine
Amy Tangerine - Yes, Please 6x6
Spectrum Noir Markers

Yummy Treat Packaging

Hello, Trendy Twiners! It is Jessi from Kissin' Krafts!

 Today I am sharing a simple treat packaging that is perfect for all ages!

I love this month's spotlight twine: CELEBRATION! 

The red, yellow, white and black color combo is simply YUMMY!

To keep the packaging simple, I used a variety of die cuts to create the layered center. A simple sentiment is added to the center of the dies. The twine is used as a simple touch to the packaging.

In case you are not aware of the awesome ideas in the Trendy Twine store, please stop by and check it out! Are you in need of treat packaging? Or even looking for unique packaging options? Check out the PACKAGING, BAGS, BOXES section in the store. These fun large wooden forks are also available, HERE. I love that this forks are big enough to stamp a fun sentiment right on the fork!

CELEBRATION twine is on sale for a few more days! Also available is this month's mini set:

Thank you for stopping by today!

Another SWEET Release from SSS

Today is another SWEET day over at Sweet Stamp Shop! It is Release day and the new stamps are AH-MAZING!!! Not only does Nicole have her new stamps available, this is the first release with the newest line of Sweet Stamp Shop, Alyssa Lea Designs.

First up is Super Panda Face set:

Next is from the Monogram It stamp set:

I am in love with the new Monogram Alpha stamp set!

1. And last but not least! The first stamp set from Alyssa Lea Design, Yummy Friends!

As always, there is a sale on the new release! 

Use coupon code NRN20 to receive 20%  off the new stamps! Code ends on Friday November 15th!

Playing with New SWEETS from Alyssa Lea Designs

Did you see the latest Sweet Stamp Shop news? It is definitely SWEET! They announced that one of the their DT members, Alyssa, is now designing a line of stamps for them! And I cannot wait for to see the amazing sets she has designed for Sweet Stamp Shop! I cannot wait to get my hands on all of them!

The set she has in the November Release is AH-MAZING and fun! I have been busy creating with it and got permission to show off one of my YUMMY creations! So here you go:

As you can see there is some flair to match Alyssa's first stamp set for Sweet Stamp Shop!

Interested in learning more about Alyssa's new stamp line? Check out her new website HERE for the latest details!

Want to see the entire stamp set? Make sure to stop by and check out Sweet Stamp Shop's November Release coming next week on the 14th!

Have a SWEET day!
Jessi

SSS - Finding multiple uses for one stamp

Are you ready for another Sweet Stamp Shop tutorial? I hope so! But today, might be more of a tip...

Thinking outside of the original stamp image!

There are some stamps that can be transformed into a number of different images

 besides the intended image! 

Want an example?  

Take a look at this bomb stamp from the Sweet Stamp Shop's Super Mom stamp set:

If you turn the bomb upside down and cut off the spark/line, you can turn it into a balloon!

Do you see another example on the card above?

From the Triangle Style stamp set, I turned the word 'WOW' into 'MOM' for the sentiment of this card!

Take a look around the Sweet Stamp Shop store and see if you see any other stamps that can be altered in a different image. We would love to hear what you come up with! Please leave a comment on this post with your amazing idea!

Also used in today's card:

Easily Distracted

Sweet Stamp Shop's October Release is HERE!

Are you ready for the October Sweet Stamp Shop Release? It is an AWESOME one! 

This release includes three stamp sets, so let's get started!!!

Up first is 'Happy Hour'

There are so many types of cards with this fun set!

The next set is my favorite from this release, 'Speedy Greetings'

 

Once I saw this set, the idea of making a Magnetic Play Set came to mind!

and last but not least, 'What's For Dinner?"

I created this chalkboard sign that will tell your family what's for dinner each night!

Don't you love these new stamp sets? Of course, they can be yours over at the Sweet Stamp Shop store! For now until Friday Noon PST, you can get these sets 25% off the regular price! Just use the coupon code OR25!!

Please make sure to stop by the Sweet Stamp Shop blog to see more inspiration projects from the talented ladies on the Sweet Design Team!

Don't forget to enter for your chance to win these fun stamp sets! You can enter on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog! Up to 15 entries to increase your chances!

Have a wonderful day!

SSS Tutorial - Creating your own overlay

Happy Monday Sweet friends! It's Jessi here from Kissin' Krafts. Today I am sharing with you, how to create your own overlay. I love the sunburst trend, but am limited with supplies to create it.

Sweet Stamp Shop's Dia De Los Muertos stamp set is used on this creation:

Using a long triangle die, I created the overlay by cutting out a number of 'rays'.

Time to add some color to the sunburst. I really wanted it to shout with colors. 

So starting with red, I also added a few oranges and yellows to create the ombre coloring.

 I blended the colors onto the paper using a piece of felt.

This was my first time to use an overlay. I think I am in love! Cannot wait to see what other designs I can come up with!

Sweet Stamp Shop stamp set used in today's card:

Are you looking forward to the Sweet Stamp Shop October Release? You don't have to wait long! Make sure to stop by tomorrow for the newest stamp sets!

Looking to receive the latest Sweet Stamp Shop news?

 LIKE us on Facebook to catch the newest announcements!

Ombre Stamping with Sweet Stamp Shop

 Happy Tuesday, Sweet fans! Are you ready fro another Tutorial Tuesday? Today we are talking Ombre stamping. I am in love with the Ombre technique.

Today's card uses Sweet Stamp Shop's Chalkboard Sign stamp set:

The Ombre technique is very simple to complete. The best way to apply the different color inks to the stamp is to go from light to dark. The first color I applied to the stamp was the light blue. The light green-blue ink is added above the light blue. The dark green and darker blue are added towards the end.

I wanted the Chalkboard Sign stamp to be the focus of the card, so I kept the design simple and stamped the image twice. The banners are cut out and adhered with foam dots to add dimension to the card.

Alright, Sweet Stamp Shop friends! I need your help! What are the latest trends that you would like to see us explore in upcoming tutorials? I cannot wait to hear your ideas!

Want to see the latest Sweet Stamp Shop's news? 

Stop by their Facebook page and 'LIKE' Sweet Stamp Shop! Cannot wait to see you there!

Sweet Tutorial Tuesday

Welcome to another SWEET Tutorial Tuesday! I know that we stampers know how to use our stamps the traditional way. But have you ever thought about using the back sides of the stamps? Don't know what I am talking about? Continue to read more! I have fallen in love with this technique!

It is SUPER simple! First, ink up the back of the stamp and stamp onto the paper.

Next, turn the stamp back to original side and ink, stamp, done...

If you are not great at coloring (like myself), this gives an easy way to color an image to match paper, etc. This technique leaves a smudgy ink look...not sure the correct way to describe it, so I hope you talk my language ;)

So I made a few of this tickets to complete my card. As you can see below, I stamped a design on the side tickets, using the stamp color ink. I love how it stands out!

I would love to hear some ideas of tutorials that you would like to see in the future! I love to learn new and fun ways to use Sweet Stamp Shop's stamp! Please leave a comment with your AWESOME ideas!

The fun Admit One and Chalkboard Sign stamp sets was used in today's card:

                                              

Have a wonderful day!

Jessi

Sweet Stamp Shop Tutorial Tuesdays

Hello SWEET friends! Are you ready for another installment of Tutorial Tuesdays?  It's Jessi here to share with you 'how to add dimension' to your card or project. There are so many ways to make your card POP!

My favorite way to add life to a card is paper-piecing. Large images (like the large pinwheel from the 'Wheely Like You' stamp set) make this a simple technique to complete. All you have to do is stamp the image on a variety of papers and cut out the different layers of the image.

Another way to add dimension, is by adding different layers/textures to the design. As you can see below, the thickness of the button, foam letters, layers and the banner adds to the POP factor on the card.

Used is today's card, Wheely Like You:

Do you enjoy paper piecing? Do you have any tips about adding dimension to your projects? We would love to hear your thoughts? And would love to see you projects added to our Flickr group! And since you are uploading you projects to Flickr, why not add the project to Sweet Stamp Shop's Use What You Have Challenge (new challenge starts on Wednesdays)!

SWEET September Release Day

Are you ready for yet, another awesome release from Sweet Stamp Shop? It is a good one! There are 3 fun sets being released today, so let's get started!!!!

The first set up is the fun, Easily Distracted stamp set:

I laugh every time I see 'Squirrel!!!' Cannot wait for the perfect project for that one! Let's just say that my oldest son gets distracted VERY easily and this is screaming to go on a layout! 

Any who, on to the Easily Distracted project for today:

Next up is the SUPER amazing Super Mom stamp set:

I tried to make it look like someone spilled something on the paper,

 the 'oops' and 'sorry' are from the Easily Distracted stamp set.

BAM, that bomb stamp, is well... THE BOMB! I love it!

The last stamp set of the release is perfect for those handmade gifts!

Thanks for stopping by today! Please stop by the Sweet Stamp Shop's blog to see more AMAZING projects from the talented DT members! I am sure you will be inspired! I am!

Are  you loving the new stamps from today's release? You can get them 25% off using the Release Sale coupon code-- NRS25! The coupon code is good until Thursday noon PST time!

Interested in hearing the latest news from Sweet Stamp Shop? Stop by an 'LIKE' the Sweet Stamp Shop Facebook page!

Have your on SWEET creations? We would love to see them! Join the Sweet Stamp Shop Flickr group and show off those projects!

Have a SWEET day everyone!