Monday 9 July 2012

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps July Release Blog Hop


Hello and welcome the Sweet 'n Sassy July Release Blog Hop - with summer in full swing, we've got some fantastic stamps and dies to showcase for you today!  To add to the fun we've got a Virtual Stamp Day going on at Splitcoaststampers in the SNSS members forum with some great challenges to inspire you.
The full release is immediately available in the SNSS store and you can also get a free stamp set with a $50 purchase!
July2012releaasebundle
One very lucky hopper will win the entire July release - the winner will be picked at random from comments left on DT blogs and you have until Friday, July 13th at midnight EST to comment.
Here's my first card:
I love silhouettes so the minute I laid eyes on the set The Sea I couldn't wait to start sponging (and have been practicing some brayering too.)
I then used some of the beautiful accents from a set called Decorative  Frame Toppers along the middle panel to highlight both the oval image panel and the sentiment.  I masked a circle so that I could add a pink sun to create a sunset scene.
Supplies include:
Spellbinders Nestabilities Ovals
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
SU Cool Caribbean, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Blushing Bride ink
Sizzix plaid embossing folder
Sewing Machine

For my second card I've used the fantastic new set, Decorative Frame Toppers, which has matching dies called Decorative Plaques.  There are four beautiful label shapes in the die set and a whole variety of ways to add highlight sentiments and images with the accents included in the Decorative Frame Toppers set.
I sponged around the plaque die cut and then used an encouraging Bible verse from a previously released set called Under His Wings.  The pearls have been colored with copics to match the color scheme.
Supplies include:
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Decorative Plaques dies
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Decorative Frame Toppers
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Under His Wings
Lily Bee Designs Double Dutch dp
Marianne Designs bird and branch die
MFT Pinking Edge Die-namic
Twine
Pearls
Copics
Ranger Distress Shabby Shutters ink
Memento Tuxedo Black ink




I couldn't resist making another card with the Decorative Plaques dies and Decorative Frame Toppers stamps, this time using a verse from the newly released The Sea set.  I added some popped up seashells colored with copics from the set Beauty by the Sea.  The pearls were colored with copics.
Supplies include:
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Decorative Plaques dies
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Decorative Frame Toppers
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps The Sea
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Beauty by the Sea
Lily Bee Designs Handmade dp
SU Poppy Parade cardstock
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Ranger Distress Scattered Straw ink
Copics
Sewing machine

If you're hopping with us, your next stop is with the very talented
Taylor
and watch out for an opportunity to win a prize on her post!
Here's a full list of everyone participating today,
so you won't miss out on anything.
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Korin Sutherland 

Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you have a wonderful day - hope to see you over at Splitcoaststampers for the
Release Day Celebration!

49 comments:

Kim S said...

Oh, Bridget - SO stunning! I love them all - your paper and color choices are wonderful. I am in awe of the first card - all of that rich color on the background of white is perfect!!

Cathymac said...

All three projects are just stunning, Bridget! Your brayering and sponging on the silhouette card is gorgeous! I love the way the verses fit perfectly in the new die set...what a versatile set of dies! Have a wonderful and blessed day!

Kim said...

Stunning cards Bridget!

Jingle said...

These are so pretty!!! Your coloring is amazing!

Chrisd said...

How beautiful each of the cards are and the new releases are wonderful.

Jennie said...

Wow Bridget! Love how you sponged the sea scene and what an eye popping design. Your decorative frame topper cards are gorgeous with the colors and dies you used and love the seashells you added to the bottom of your third card. Love that Lily Bee Designs paper and you showcased SNSS beautifully!

Basslady said...

a gorgeous selection of awesome cards!

i love the style and the embellishments!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Katherine said...

Beautiful coloring you have shown here & just such pretty papers too! TFS

Sue D said...

Wonderful cards! I really like silhouettes too.

Cibele Glazer said...

Your cards are stunning! The brayering on the first is so beautiful and I love the addition of the seashells to the last one.

Monika/Buzsy said...

Gorgeous cards Bridget as always. The coloring of your sea scene is fabulous. Also love the stitching on all 3 of them. Great colors and lay-outs. Nicely done as always! :o)

Debbie said...

These are absolutely gorgeous!! I love the decorative toppers!! They are beautiful, but they put the focus on the verse!!

Brenda said...

What beautiful cards - well done!

merrymstamper said...

Bridget!!! Your creations are ahhmazing!!! Love them all.:-)

EstherT said...

Your cards are so elegant and beautiful! The effect of the sponging is stunning!!!
Thanks, Esther

Whimcees said...

Hello!

Love your creations - beautifully done! Your use of color is lovely! Wishing you a happy Monday!

Hugs,

Barbara Diane

Debra said...

Gorgeous cards! My favorite is the sea scene! Fabulous colors!

Maureen R said...

Wow Briget! Three wonderful pieces of art to look at! Each and every one is as beautiful as the one before. Beautiful job on all of them.
Hugs,
Maureen

Krissy said...

Beautiful cards - I really love all of your color combinations!!!!

Jetstudio Designs said...

Very pretty, I like how you incorporated the various stamps together to create the cards.

jimlynn said...

All are simply beautiful! Love the DP you used on these and on that first card, the sun and all the sponging is fantastic.
Lynn

seamom said...

Great cards, all of them! My favorite is #3.

Unknown said...

I love your cards...they are beautiful. Nice work Bridget. I love the color combos you used on the shell card too!

Pati said...

Very pretty cards!! Love the colors, papers & layouts. Love your coloring on "the sea" card with the white on white layering & black framing. I never thought much of frame topper stamps but I love how you used them & what they add to your cards! Adding to my wish list... :)

Helen Dooley said...

Love these! Wow these new sets look like fun!! Thanks For a fun hop

Unknown said...

Beautiful, Bridget!! Your cards are outstanding - so classy and well designed!!!

Heather said...

All three of these cards are so gorgeous!! i can't wait to see more of these sets. I love that you used the Decorative elements on each card. I might "need" that set, it's so elegant.

Ceal said...

wow Bridget all your cards are just Gorgeous!!
I would say my favorite is the first one

Wanda Cullen said...

Wow, wow, wow to all 3 creations, but I'm especially loving the colors of the boat scene! Fabulous details as always, Bridget!

Cynthia said...

Oh my goodness, they are all gorgeous Bridget! Lovely scene you've created with "The Sea".

CRAZY4 CHRIST said...

Your cards are gorgeous!! I love the scene in the first one breath taking!
Kristan
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

Laura Love said...

What a gorgeous set of cards! You did a beautiful job!

Charlotte Zweigoron said...

Dear Bridget, I took a little tour around your site... such beautiful and colorful creations! I love the one with the red felt flowers. The July release stamps were well showcased here, as well. All very well done, creative and lovely!

Jennifer said...

Truly gorgeous cards you've created! Love the sets you chose to use!

Mary K said...

Bridget, your colors are always so warm & inviting. Beautiful cards and wonderful ideas for color adaption. Thank you!

Heather B said...

Your cards are just beautiful. Love the inspiration challenge card. The colors are great.

Rozy said...

Very beautiful cards. Wow! That sailboat card is stunning!

Lori said...

Beautiful cards! so many great details.

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Fantastic projects!!!

Indy's Designs said...

Beautiful work! Love the new sets!

Barbie said...

I am in awe of your coloring. Beautifully done.

Gloria Stengel said...

Love all the ocean themes!

DJreflections said...

These cards you made for this release are beautiful! Love the frame toppers and the way you used them!

Sandy Rizzo said...

Lovely cards. Oh I would love to be that one lucky person and win that awesome set!

Sandy Rizzo said...

Lovely cards! Oh I would love to be that one lucky person and win that awesome set!

Sandy Rizzo said...

Oh I would love to be that one lucky person and win that awesome set!

Marlena M. said...

Each of your cards are fantastic Bridget! I love the vibrant brayering in your first card.

Pam D said...

Wow! All 3 cards are beautiful! Great sponging and coloring. Love the new sets, TFS!

Patricia Hays said...

The background for your sailboat image is just incredible. Love the way you used twine on the other two cards!