SNSS November Release Hop

Hello and welcome to Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps November

2014 Release Hop!  November marks the 7th birthday of SNSS,

and it also means we crafters go into full fledged Christmas

card creating mode.  Hopefully you'll find inspiration on

every level with the DT creations this month!

 

 

 First I have a bright birthday card with candle shapes from

bright polka dot paper - I then used a leaf die from Small Leaves Dies 

for the candle flame, sponging the edges with yellow and orange ink. 

The Birthday Word Die is fabulous for

combining with the Companion Words
stamp set, take a look at both below.

 

 

 Next I've used the beautiful Bare Tree Die (I just love this, what an incredibly

useful die!) along with the deer from Forest Silhouette Dies. 

 

The background has been sponged with Stampin Up inks and then spritzed

with water and pressed with a paper towel so that some of the ink

lifted, hopefully giving the impression of falling snow.
(Please note this technique works with inks such as SU and Ranger Distress.)

I added some tiny punched flakes with the tiniest of pearls.
The sentiment is from Christmas Light.
Check out the Bare Tree Die below,
which includes tiny leaves and a tiny flower.
 

Next I've used a beautiful blessing from the Scripture and Sentiment

Companion set along with the same Bare Tree Die.

It works wonderfully to stamp the Scripture on the inside! 

I cut the tree four times and adhered them together for a

chipboard appearance. The background has been water colored

and I added some pearls and sequins to finish.
Take a look at all the verses with beautiful coordinating sentiments:
 

 Last I have a card using the sweet Baked for You set - the cherry pie

is colored with copics. Everything has been sponged with

Ranger Distress Frayed Burlap ink for a distressed look.

 

I made this card thinking of my Aunt Sandy in Kennewick,
Washington, who makes the BEST pie crusts ever and who

also uses cherries from their sour cherry tree

in the most amazingly mouth watering ways!

Check out the fabulous dies which coordinate with
the this set - Baked for You Dies.  A fabulous apron die is included!

 

 

 You can be inspired by the other DT creations which are linked
below and remember that one random commenter from one of the
DT blogs will be selected to win a $10 gift code to be used at
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. You have until Thursday, November 2th
at midnight EST to leave your comments,  The winner will be posted

on the SNSS blog on Friday, November 21st.

 

The Release Day Challenge this month is:

 

Wintery Birthday Card

 

To enter simply share a link to your creation below.

Just a few guidelines to remember as you play:

- You don't have to use a SNSS image to enter
though it's fun for us to see when you do!

- Please create a new card, no back linking.

- We ask that you enter your card in no more than 3 challenges.

- You'll have until Thursday, November 20 at midnight EST to enter.

- We'll draw 1 winner from this week's challenge
to receive a $10 credit to the SNSS store!

- If there are 25 participants, not including the DT, we will draw 2 winners.

 

Thanks so much for joining us today!  Be sure to check back

on Friday, Nov. 21 to see if you've won!

-Please use code SNSNOV1014RC when

uploading to Splitcoaststampers or other galleries.