Hello, sweet friends! Welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps March 2015 Release Day Blog Hop & Challenge!
The days are getting longer, the weather is changing, and Spring is on the way! Who doesn't love watching for the first signs of spring after a cold and snowy winter? Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps will help set the stage for Spring with three new Mini Flower Block stamp sets ...AND for you animal lovers out there…two new stamp sets featuring our favorite canines and felines! So get prepared to be inspired by the projects created for you by the talented Design Divas!
INTRODUCING OUR MARCH 2015 RELEASE:
Mini Flower Blocks 1 Clear Stamp Set:
Mini Flower Blocks 2 Clear stamp Set:
Mini Flower Blocks 3 Clear Stamp Set:
- Stamp sets include 4 images each
- $11 each
- Stamp sets measures 4" x 4"
- Each flower block measures approximately 1 7/8" x 1 7/8"
- Designed by Korin Sutherland
...and here are couple of CAS cards I made with these pretty flower blocks.
My first card is heat embossed with white embossing powder and colored with water colors:
The second card was made using a technique I saw from Jennifer McGuire, Coloring with Pigment Inks:
- Stamp set includes 13 images and 12 sentiments
- $26
- Stamp set measures 6" x 8"
- Begging Golden image measures approximately 2" x 1 1/2"
- Designed by Korin Sutherland
- Stamp set includes 12 images and 16 sentiments
- $26
- Stamp set measures 6" x 8"Fluffy Kitty image measures approximately 1 3/4" x 1 1/2"
- Designed by Korin Sutherland
... oh, how I love these super cute kitty images... here is a simple card that works well as an all occasion card for anyone:
That's not all…the new items released for the March Sweet Perks Bundles are now available separately at the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store.
Windy Winnie Clear Stamp Set and Windy Winnie Die Set:
- Stamp set includes 5 images and 9 sentiments
- Stamp set $26, Die set $34.75
- Stamp set measures 6" x 8"Winnie with umbrella measures approximately 4 1/4" x 2 1/8"
- Designed by Wynne Gettelfinger
- Die Set includes 6 dies
... I used the same technique on the umbrella as I used on the mini flower block (Coloring with Pigment Ink):
Finally, we have two die sets now available that coordinates with two of our popular stamp sets…Treasured and New Creature
- Includes 1 die
- $11.25
- Designed by Korin Sutherland
- Coordinates with Treasured Clear Stamp Set
Here is a card I made a LONG time ago using this beautiful stamp set (while at that time there was no matching die, I did cut the image out - imagine how easy this would have been with the coordinating die!):
- Includes 2 dies
- $11.25
- Designed by Korin Sutherland
- Coordinates with New Creature Clear Stamp Set
I love the pretty butterflies in this set... you know me... I am a butterfly kind of girl... here it is, heat embossed and water colored on water color paper:
...and here is another card I made a LONG time ago, where I heat embossed the butterfly on vellum and colored it with Copic marker:
Release Giveaway! What would a release be without a giveaway, right? Well, here are the details of this month's release prize.
One random commenter from one of the DT blogs will be selected to win a $10 Gift Code to Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.
You have until Thursday, March 19th at midnight EST to leave your comments.
The winner will be posted on the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog on Friday, March 20th!
Last but not least...We can't forget our fun Release Day Challenge!"Love Your Pet" (Include a pet on your card or project) Please read the few guidelines HERE!
To enter simply share a link to your creation below!
Thanks for joining us today! Be sure to join us again on Friday, March 20th to see if you've won!
Now it's time to see what the DT has created with these fabulous products! The DT blog links can be found in the Linky Tool below...
HAPPY HOPPING & SHOPPING!
Monika
Wow, amazing group of cards Monika. Very creative use of the umbrella!
Posted by: Cynthia O. | Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 12:24 AM
Wow Monika, All your cards are gorgeous!
I love how you did the umbrella
Posted by: Ceal | Monday, March 16, 2015 at 08:13 PM
Gorgeous cards! Each one different and an example of your ability to create different styles :)
Posted by: Seldeyak | Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11:46 AM
Wow! All of your cards are gorgeous! I love these new releases!
Posted by: KT Fit Kitty | Monday, March 16, 2015 at 01:13 AM
My goodness, Monika! You are a creating machine! These are all so beautiful. I love those SNS floral squares - and of course, that umbrella is fabulous! Great work on each and every one of your masterpieces! Hugs...
Posted by: Patti J. | Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 10:01 PM
The cards are so pretty. I love the umbrella with the sequins "rain drops". The flowers in their section are great.
the coloring is wonderful.
thanks for sharing
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 07:20 PM
What clever cards Monika! Love what you created with the umbrella and the New Creature set! So inspiring1
Posted by: Jenny | Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 04:02 PM
oops, guess i'm tired, hit enter too soon, the umbrella with the sequins was inspired, and the blues and pinks on the post card were just so lovely.
Posted by: nancy carroll | Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 10:11 AM
Oh, don't usually like orange, but this is stunning, that butterfly is amazing.
Posted by: nancy carroll | Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 10:07 AM
These really are amazing cards!
Posted by: Treece | Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 08:04 PM
WOW, Monika, you've been busy and what a feast for the eye you have given us!!! I absolutely love those stunning flower blocks and your two cards featuring them is lovely - love the CAS look of the second one!!! And how can an absolute cat lover not think that your kitty card is AWESOME!!!! And what a brilliant idea with the upside down umbrella - love those sparkly raindrops on the little flowers!!!! And then the butterfly ones - BEAUTIFUL - the second one is my fav of the three!!
TFS these beauties, Monika!!
Enjoy what's left of the weekend!!!
Posted by: Petra | Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 01:43 PM
All I can say is WOWSERS, Monika…I'm stunned (not really…your projects are always so inspiring)! Each project is just soooo gorgeous! I absolutely LOVE the umbrella, and plan to try that pigment ink coloring technique! Thanks you so much for sharing your talent, my friend! Hugs!
Posted by: Cathymac | Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 09:46 AM
Oh Wow these are all amazing, love the pretty watercoloring, the bold pigment coloring in the second, lovely butterfly colorings, great pick me up card with the umbrella!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 09:44 AM
WOW! Everyone of the cards that you made are absolutely stunning! If I had to choose a favorite.....I would not be able to.
Happy Birthday Monika. I hope you have a wonderful day today. :)
Mary
Posted by: Mary | Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 09:32 AM
Wow--lots of wonderful cards you created!
Posted by: Sue D | Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 08:22 AM
Oh. My. Goodness! Each of these is sooo stunning!! Love them ALL!
Posted by: Heather Mills | Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11:54 PM
All of these cards are so beautiful! I can't pick a favorite because they are all fabulous!
Posted by: Mackie | Friday, March 13, 2015 at 10:21 PM
Very lovely! The flower and butterfly card is so cool.
Posted by: Nana Griffin | Friday, March 13, 2015 at 08:47 PM
Beautiful cards. TFS
Posted by: Teresa Godines #6857 | Friday, March 13, 2015 at 08:19 PM
Monika, I love what you did with the umbrella. Isn't it amazing there are so many ideas with a few stamps? Beautifully done!
Posted by: Linda Hasz | Friday, March 13, 2015 at 05:30 PM
Great cards! Love how you filled "Winnie's umbrella" with sparkl-y flowers... they look like they've been kissed by the raindrops :)
xo the "real" Wynne's mum, KellyJean
Posted by: KellyJean Gettelfinger | Friday, March 13, 2015 at 01:12 PM