There be dragons...

 

Good morning! 

The new Summertime Adventures clear release at Sweet November Stamps added two more adorable dragons to our year long Birthstone Dragon series. First we have the July Ruby Dragon strolling along with a giant ruby. I'm sure he is heading to his cave ready to add this precious gem to his ever growing treasure trove. I also used one of the mini scenes that are part of the Cave Dwelling Background Builder to help create an idyllic lake and forest off in the background.

Next, we find the August Peridot Dragon looking absolutely adorable as she clutches her precious peridot close to her chest. Her big eyes are full of wonder at the treasure she has found and you will be hard pressed to find a happier dragon anywhere in the land. Again, I stamped another of the mini scenes from the Cave Dwelling Background Builder, this one adding mountains and a river in the distance. Such a pretty place for this pink cutie to call home. I hope you love these newest additions as much as I do!  :)

 Have a great week everybody!

July supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Catherine Pooler
stamps- Sweet November Stamps (July Ruby Dragon and Cave Dwelling Background Builder)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Versafine onyx black
Mama Elephant deckle edge die
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Copic markers:
sorry, I didn't keep a list

August supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Catherine Pooler
stamps- Sweet November Stamps (August Peridot Dragon and Cave Dwelling Background Builder)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Versafine onyx black
My Favorite Things pinked edge stax
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Copic markers:
sorry, I didn't keep a list

Summertime Adventures day 2!

 

Hey, hey!

The Summertime Adventures clear release celebration continues today at Sweet November Stamps. These eight fantastically fun sets and the newest additions to our year long Birthstone Dragon series as well as three new sequin mixes cover a variety of styles and summer themes that are sure to catch your eye. The shopping special for this release is spend $100 or more in physical product and you will get the 4x6 Sunny Smiles set absolutely FREE (while supplies last).  And of course there is also FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders over $75 and $15 flat rate shipping for all international orders over $75. We've also brought back the exclusive limited time digital bundle deal which will be available through July 20th. Nine of the sets are bundled together, which is 73 images for $88 and the digi version of the Fantasy Postmarks are separate for $17. As an added bonus, from now through July 20th, every order placed at Sweet November Stamps that includes a digital stamp will also receive the exclusive Water Park Tracy digi for FREE and digi orders over $10 with also include Water Park Tommy for FREE, no code necessary.  :)

My first card today is a cute ocean scene where we find a pair of adorable kiddos from the Sunny Smiles set floating on the waves. To add to the tropical vibes I stamped the deserted island from the new Yo Ho Ho Background Builder set. The silhouetted seagulls flying in the distance are from the older Seaside Cliffs Background Builder set and they make for a nice finishing touch on this lazy days of summer card.

My next card features the newest addition to the Bountiful Blessings series of stamps, Bountiful Blessings: Cherry on Top. This summer we find this busy beauty harvesting the sweetest cherries that you've ever tasted. And she doesn't have to perform this task alone as the set also includes a whole litter of adorable pups to keep her entertained.

Finally, we colored up this dramatic ocean tale during the Live last Saturday on the Adventures in Coloring with Amy Facebook page. The captain from the new A Wee Bit of Piracy set is watching the kraken from the Yo Ho Ho Background Builder set take down his rivals ship. It looks like they won't be getting their greedy hands on all his treasure after all, LOL!

The Instagram hop is still going strong with all sorts of amazing inspiration from the design team with a chance to win the entire release. Just search for the #sweetnovemberstamps account to get started. The winner will be announced on July 15th. And the Youtube hop starts this morning for another chance at winning the entire release! You can also check out all of the cards over at the Friends of Sweet November Stamps group on Facebook for even more inspiration from our talented design team members. I will also be coloring Live two more times today, first at 10am then again at 2pm PDT on my Adventures in Coloring with Amy Facebook page.

You can also find us on Instagram @sweetnovemberstamps and don't forget to use the #sweetnovemberstamps any time you share a card or project using SN images so we can see all of your beautiful makes!

 

Summertime Adventures at Sweet November!

 

Hello friends!

The new Summertime Adventures clear release is now available at Sweet November Stamps and we are excited to introduce all ten of the new stamp sets and three new sequin mixes. Two of the stamps are additions to our year long Birthstone Dragon series, July Ruby Dragon and August Peridot Dragon. Whether you want to go sailing with pirates, pick cherries and chase fireflies or just float and have fun in the water, you are sure to find some cute stamps for your crafty stash. The shopping special for this release is spend $100 or more in physical product and you will get the 4x6 Sunny Smiles set absolutely FREE (while supplies last). And of course there is also FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders over $75 and $15 flat rate shipping for all international orders over $75. We've also brought back the exclusive limited time digital bundle deal which will be available through July 20th. Nine of the sets are bundled together, which is 73 images for $88 and the digi version of the Fantasy Postmarks are separate for $17. As an added bonus, from now through July 20th, every order placed at Sweet November Stamps that includes a digital stamp will also receive the exclusive Water Park Tracy digi for FREE and digi orders over $10 with also include Water Park Tommy for FREE, no code necessary.  :)

I've been having a blast creating cards using all of these fun stamp sets, and for my first card I've inked up two of the girls from the Water Park Party set. They are slipping and sliding down the water slides, excited to splash into the pool at the end of the ride. The sentiment is from the Sunny Smiles set. 

 

Next, we have Flutterbee Kaylee who is collecting fireflies on this balmy summer evening. Their glow makes her feel like she has captured a bit of magic in that old mason jar, filling her with wonder and awe. And because Kaylee is the sweetest of girls, she makes sure to let them all go before heading inside for bed. :)

Finally for today, I've stamped up a large A7 sized postage collage card full of high seas adventures using a mix of the new A Wee Bit of Piracy set and the Yo Ho Ho Background Builder set. I like to think that the sweet little mermaid is the actual treasure that this jolly pirate is searching for. The postage accents that I added are all from the new Fantasy Post Marks set that is full of all kinds of fantastical and magical post marks.

Now, if you are on Instagram and would like a chance at winning the entire release, we are hosting a three day Instahop. Just search for the #sweetnovemberstamps account to get started. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, the 15th. You can also check out all of the cards over at the Friends of Sweet November Stamps group on Facebook for even more summer inspiration from the amazing Sweet November Design Team members. I will also be coloring Live twice each day this weekend, first at 10am then again at 2pm PDT on my Adventures in Coloring with Amy Facebook page. And don't forget about the Youtube hop for another chance at winning the entire release that starts tomorrow!

You can also find us on Instagram @sweetnovemberstamps and don't forget to use the #sweetnovemberstamps any time you share a card or project using SN images so we can see all of your beautiful makes!

 

Hooray...

TGIF!

I've got another mini slimline card to share today using stamps from the new Lakewood collection at Purple Onion Designs. The collection isn't just all about swimming, there are also plenty of whimsical cuties doing other activities. I ended up pairing the squirrels, Steve and Scarlett Balloon Adventure, with the cat, Miles Up, Up and Away, as they all float high in the sky above the Summer Neighborhood. By stamping the houses right at the bottom of the card front it adds to the sense of these critter pals flying off into the big, blue sky. Because the balloons have a celebratory connotation the large hooray message from the Good Libations Sentiment set seemed a good fit. Turning this fun scene into a possible birthday card.  

Have a great weekend! 

 

Supply list:
cardstock- Simon Says Stamp and Copic X-Press It
stamps- Purple Onion Designs (Steve and Scarlett Balloon Adventure, Miles Up, Up and Away, Summer Neighborhood and Good Libations Sentiment set)
ink- Memento rich cocoa and Catherine Pooler tiara
Trinity Stamps dainty scallop mini slimline die
Spectrum Noir clear glitter pen
Doodlebug enamel dots
Copic markers:
sky- B0000, B000, B00, B01, B12, C0, 0, Y0000
grass/tree- YG01, YG03, YG25, YG63/YG23, YG45, G46, E55, E57
house 1- E43, E44, E47, W4, W6, E40, E81, E42, B00, E34, E44, W2, Y11, Y04
house 2- T3, T4, T5, W4, W6, B00, W1, W3, T5
squirrels/balloon- E41, E42, W3, W4, W5, R30, E04/Y0000, Y00, Y02, Y15
cat/balloon- W00, W1, W2, W3, YR21, YR14, YR27, E39, R30, E04/RV000, RV00, RV10, RV02, RV04, 0

 

The sweetest day...

Hello again!    

I've got another Purple Onion Designs card to share, this time using another darling critter from the new Tofu and Friends Spring is in the Air collection. This is Sweet Bunny and she has been busy filling her basket full of ripe and juicy strawberries. It's so cute how the basket is nearly as big as she is. I jumped over to the Lakewood collection and borrowed the Field Background to help set the scene and as I colored it all up I thought it would be pretty to limit the color palette to cream, red and pink with just a shot of green for contrast. The sentiment is from the Summer Days Sentiment set, which is getting a real work out on all of these cards I've been making. Once I had the scene glued to the card base it still felt like it needed something, so I pulled out a jar of little white paper flowers that I thought looked like strawberry blossoms and strategically placed them around the scene. This design trick is called a visual triangle and it helps lead the viewers eye across the card in a pleasing manner. This is definitely a sweet card for a sweet friend. :)

Have a good one!

 

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Catherine Pooler
stamps- Purple Onion Designs (Sweet Bunny, Field Background and Summer Days Sentiment set)
ink- Memento rich cocoa
Papertrey Ink large scallop frame die
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Prima flowers
Kaiser Craft pearls
Copic markers:
bunny- V20, E50, E41, E43, R000, R30, R02, E04
basket- E40, E81, E84, E87
berries- R43, R46, R59, YG17, YG67
sky/clouds- R00, R30, RV42/E50, E41, 0
grass- YG03, YG25, YG63, G94