Summer Window

A card for today's Inspiration Challenge at Splitcoaststampers.  

We got to choose a photo from Audrie's
Inspiration Pinterest board and this is what I chose:

Sandie, aka sistersandie, sent me some fabulous window frames,
 which I think she created with her Silhoutte, and this seemed
the perfect time to use one.  

I watercolored a background to give the impression of flowery bushes and 

then sponged the Papertrey Ink vases for some dimension.

Inks used were Ranger Distress Picked Rasberry, Peacock Feathers, 

Dusty Concord, Shabby Shutters, and Mowed Lawn.

The sentiment is from Flourishes and it's stamped with Color Box Black Licorice.

Thanks for stopping by today, have a wonderful weekend!

Watercolor Tea Rose

A card inspired by this color palette at Design Seeds for the

Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge.  I love the warm

 colors paired with such a dark contrast in this palette.

The background is a watercolor wash using Ranger Distress
Mustard Seed and Dried Marigold.  I then lightly
stenciled with the same colors.

The image is Flourishes Old Tea Rose and it's 

been watercolored "loosely" with added 

spritzing, sponging and a few stamped splats using 

Visible Image Ink Splats.I find stamping the splats in areas where I've 

already laid down color adds just a bit  more depth.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, 

hope you're having a good week so far!

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps August Release Hop

Hello and welcome to the August 2014 Release at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!  

There are some fabulous new dies to coordinate with previously released sets,

all with an ocean theme!  They're perfect for summer time 

cards as well as for cards all throughout the year.  Don't forget to 

check out our fun Release Challenge with the chance to win a prize 

too - it's an easy one you won't want to miss! 

Beauty by the Sea Dies

First up...Beauty by the Sea Dies which coordinate with the 

Beauty by the Sea stamp set.

For my card I used Distress Embossing Powder (Old Paper) 

which gives a near perfect impression of sand!  I used an 

embossing pen to create "waves" with white embossing powder.

The shells are stamped in Versafine Sepia and coloured with copics.

The sentiment is a great message from Calms His Child.

Now take a look at the full set and the details below:

Die set includes 6 dies.

Designed by Korin Sutherland.

Die set price is $15.25.

Happy Ocean Friends Dies

Next is Happy Ocean Friends Dies which coordinates with the Happy 

Ocean Friends stamp set. These little sea creatures are so sweet and fun to colour!

I watercolored a background, then spritzed with water before

 lifting off some of the ink with a paper towel.

I then spritzed with more ink, before adding some dewdrops in turquoise.

Check out the full set with all the details below:

Die set includes 7 dies.

Designed by Korin Sutherland.

Die set price is $16.75.

Flourish Seashells Dies

Next we have Flourish Seashells Dies which coordinate with the 

Flourish Seashells stamp set.

I watercolored the stamped die-cut shells in rainbow colors 

and then added a sentiment with words from the set God is Bigger.

Have a look at the entire set and the details:

Die set includes 5 dies.

Designed by Korin Sutherland.

Die set price is $11.75.

Release Challenge

Now to the Release Challenge!  We've got an easy one for  

you this time, it's"Add a Die Cut"!

Add at least one die cut to your card or project.    

To be eligible for the prize, 

we ask that your create a NEW card (no back linking, please) 

and enter your card in no more than 3 challenges.

  The winner (or winners) will be posted on the 

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog on Friday, August 22nd.

Just a few guidelines as you play along:

- You don't have to use a Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps image to enter 

(although we sure love to see it when you do!)

- You'll have until Thursday, August 21st at midnight EST to enter.

- We'll draw 1 winner from this week's challenge to receive a $20 

credit to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store!

If there are 25 participants (not including the DT) we'll draw 2 winners!

- Please use code SNSAUG2014RC when 

uploading to Splitcoaststampers or other galleries.

- To enter simply share a link to your creation with the Linky Tool below.

Thanks for joining us today!  Be sure to join us again on 

Friday, August 22nd to see if you've won and 

to check out the next Friday Feature & Challenge!