Thursday, 3 May 2012

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps May Release Blog Hop



Hi, and welcome to the SNSS May Release Blog Hop - so glad you could join us!  Once again, we've got some exciting new stamps and dies from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps to showcase for you today!  You'll want to visit each and every stop on the blog to enjoy all the inspiration - and don't forget to leave comments because one lucky commenter will win the entire release - they will be chosen randomnly from one of the blogs, and you've got until Saturday, May 5, 8:00 pm EST! Get comfy and enjoy each and every creation the Design Diva's have come up with....here's my first card:

I absolutely love this new set called Nature Silhouettes with it's birds, butterfly, dragonfly and various botanical images....the possibilities are absolutely endless, I feel like I could make cards all day with this one!
I chose to use the Queen Anne's Lace and thistle flower images here.
I sponged a sky using a cloud die-cut before stamping this scene.  I used a sentiment from the set God's Purpose...you can never have too many Thinking of You cards!  
The dp panel is stitched onto cardstock and I used a Memory Box vine die-cut.
Supplies include:
Paper Mill Shop White Linen cardstock
SU Melon Mambo, Old Olive cardstock
Echo Park Victoria Gardens dp
Ribbon
SU Cool Caribbean, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Cool Caribbean ink
Sewing Machine
Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles Large, Small
Memory Box Delicate Vine die



I created this card  using a new set called Wedding Collage...the main image comes with all kinds of fabulous sentiments for the very special occasion!
I dry embossed the main panel and then embossed over that with gold ink and embossing powder for a thick enameled look.  I also embossed the edges of the image panel with gold ink though it's hard to see here.
The flourishes have been cut with metallic gold cardstock to match.
All edges have been sponged with Ranger Distress Antique Linen ink.  
To finish I added gold cording and a vintage pearl brad.
This card actually fits in a square envelope because of the image at the top of the tent fold.
Supplies include:
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Wedding Collage
Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish die
Cuttlebug embossing folder
Gold embossing ink, powder
Versafine Black Onyx ink
Ranger Distress Antique Linen ink
Gold cord
Vintage button
Pearls
Paper Mill Shop cream linen cardstock
Fiskars Corner Rounder

Here's a full list of all the bloggers participating today so you don't miss a single creation - if you're following along, the next stop is with the fun and talented Taylor Usry:

Jessica Fick

And don't forget the May Release Party over in the SNSS Member Forum at Splitcoaststampers tonight at 8:00 pm EST.  There'll be full reveals of the stamps and dies, plus fun challenges and chat!
I hope you're enjoying the hop, thanks so much for stopping by!

50 comments:

Judy Rozema said...

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, my friend!! LOVE the color (especially the pink!) on the first one, and the wedding card just had my jaw hit the floor!! Outstanding!

Helen Dooley said...

Beautiful cards!

Tricia said...

Gorgeous. Just Gorgeous, Bridget! I just love seeing what you've come up with each day!!

Tricia

Kim said...

Stunning Bridget! Love the gold swirls and embossing on the wedding card and the sweet cloud background is perfect for your butterfly card.

Lynn McAuley said...

I'm so glad I had time this morning to make the hop! I so love what you have created here with these gorgeous images, Bridget!! Such stunning craftsmanship on these beautiful cards!

merrymstamper said...

I LOVE the wedding card!!!! you are amazing, Bridget. The first card is fun and cheerful.

Cibele Glazer said...

I love the colors on your butterfly card but your wedding card is really beautiful! I love the gold!

Sue D said...

Very pretty first card--love the colors. Gorgeous wedding card!

Lori said...

Oh, my goodness! Such beautiful cards! The wedding card is amazing!

Jennie said...

Love the springy design with Nature Silhouettes and the pop of pink is perfect. AND the elegance of your wedding card is amazing. Beautiful designs Bridget!!!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Oh, so pretty! Love the fun and cheerful colors with the silhouette image. The clouds look great! The wedding card is so elegant. Love the flourishes, the pretty button... also love how the main panel hangs off the base. You are always amaze me Bridget!

Cathymac said...

From whimsical to elegant...both cards done in typical Bridget style! Love the gold accents on the wedding card and the sponged clouds are the perfect backdrop for the botanical images! Every element perfectly placed for balance and beauty!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards!! Love both of them, but the Thinking of You card rally caught my eye today!
DeAnn

Taylor said...

LOVE that Nature Silhouettes card!! WOW!

Candice F said...

I love the bold colors of your first card and the classic look of your second. Great inspiration!

Sarah Biswabic said...

Your cards are so beautiful!!!

Cynthia said...

Oh my, both cards are fabulous Bridget! The wedding card is stunning.

Tina said...

Positively gorgeous work!

Anita said...

Amazing cards! I love the scene card.

synthis said...

Your cards are terrific! :D

Amy Martin said...

Beautiful cards. I love the colors of the first one. and the second is so elegant looking. Great job.

seamom said...

Wonderfilled! I lov both of your cards, especially the wedding card with all the gold...

Basslady said...

your cards are so striking and delicious!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

CRAZY4 CHRIST said...

These are amazing!! I love the scene you created with the first card and the gold on the second card make it so elegant!!
Kristan

Crafty Math Chick said...

These are gorgeous Bridget! I love all the dimension you created just by stamping with those silhouette images and the clouds you even created in the background. Your wedding card is stunning, very elegant.

Harriet Skelly said...

Gorgeous cards as always Bridget! I am wanting to get both of these sets you featured today!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

WOW!!!! I love your stamping within the circle.... beautiful.

Marlena M. said...

AMAZING work Bridget! I am in awe of the gold masterpiece.

EstherT said...

These cards are terrific! I absolutely love how you did the colour on the first one!

Mary-Anne V said...

Love both your cards esp. the first one...so pretty.

Jane Bosi said...

Love love love the nature silhouettes!!! And, another lovely wedding card!!

JD/ Jill said...

Both cards are so beautiful. I especially like what you did with the wedding image. I have that image but haven't used it yet...You have definitely inspired me.

Krissy said...

The POP of pink on your first card is PERFECT!!!!!

Unknown said...

Bridget! Your wedding card is stunning! I love the bright colors on your silhouette card too! Outstanding projects!

Ceal said...

wow I am loving the clouds on your first card and the second one is Stunning!

Indy's Designs said...

Wow! These are spectacular! Your wedding card...well, just gorgeous!

Gisela said...

Beautiful cards, the weeding one is so pretty.

Marla said...

The butterflies truly are amazing and I love the wedding card.

Stacy Morgan said...

Bridget that first one is spring filled goodness, wonderful job on the clouds. Your wedding card is beautiful and elegant. Awesome cards.

KSinMT said...

I love the gold embossing frame in the wedding card. I have to try that. Kathy

Theresa said...

Oh...my...goodness!! Your cards are incredible!! The coloring on the first card is phenomenal, and the gold embossing and embellishment on the second card is so elegant!!

Playing with Paper said...

Oh my goodness!! I just love the natures silhouettes set!! And your card is so beautiful love the colors!!

Chrissy D said...

Two GORGEOUS creations - love the varied colors on the front card!

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Your cards are amazing!

buggin2stamp said...

Beautiful cards! I am liking the silhouette set too. I love the design of your wedding card.

Vickie Kertz said...

Wonderful creations. Love the flowers. Both cards really catch the eye.

Jami said...

Beautiful. I love the shape, color and texture on that wedding card!

Helen said...

Absolutely wonderful cards. I just love them. So inspiring.

Mary K said...

The color combinations on these cards are so eye-catching...love them to pieces!

Vickie ODell said...

That wedding card is amazingly gorgeous! The gold embossing and the cheery lynne diecuts make it oh, so elegant. Beautiful work!