I always will...

Hey, hey!

The Share The Love collection that was up for pre-order a few weeks back at Colorado Craft Company is now available for regular purchase in the store. This charming pair is from the Sunset Rabbits set so of coarse I had to color them hopping off into a colorful sunset. The sentiment is also one found in the set and it's always been a favorite phrase of mine. And while this card works great as a Valentine, it could just as easily be celebrating an anniversary. Anywho, if you missed out the first time with the pre-order, be sure to go check out all the cute stamps that have been added.  :)

Later gators!

  

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
stamps- Colorado Craft Company (Sunset Rabbits)
ink- Memento rich cocoa
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 2
Copic markers:
sky- Y0000, Y000, Y00, Y11, YR000, YR00, R11, R02, R32, R83, R85
grass- YG01, YG03, YG63, G43, G24, G94, G99
trees- G46, BG99
flowers- R43
rabbits- E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, E31, E34, E93

Friendship warms the coldest season...

Hey there friends!

I wrapped up another Scene Progression Break Down video series over on the Sweet November Stamps Youtube channel last week. This card featured one of the cute snowmen from the Cold Hands Warm Heart set and the fence line from the Horizon Lines: Winterscapes background and the focus was on creating a colorful and bright snowy morning scene. You can see the finished results below and if you are looking for something to watch on Youtube then be sure to check out all four videos in this series. 

Toodles!  :)

Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Catherine Pooler
stamps- Sweet November (Cold Hands Warm Heart and Horizon Lines: Winterscapes)
ink- Memento rich cocoa, Papertrey Ink winter wisteria
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Copic markers:
sorry, I didn't keep a list but you can see the colors used here

Love you more...

Good morning!

I'm just popping on to let you know that today is the last day for digi lovers to grab the exclusive limited time digital bundle deal at Sweet November Stamps. This bundle includes the entire Love Notes clear release as png digital stamps, all available for $80. One of the things I love most about working with digital stamps is how you can easily manipulate their size. Here I've taken SN Gal Val and enlarged her to "big head" size to really pull focus to her pretty face and the heart hands she is making. In the background I added the Background Builder: Day at the Park and added lots of pinks to the scene to tie back to Val. The sentiment was borrowed from the Valentine Sweetwees set and I think the scripty font has that perfect feminine look to tie everything together.  :)

Have a great week!

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
digital stamps- Sweet November (Love Notes bundle)
stamps- Sweet November (Background Builder: Day at the Park and Valentine Sweetwees)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Versafine onyx black
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 2
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Pear Blossom Press silver gel pen
Copic markers:
sorry, I didn't keep a list

A little more love at Sweet November...

 

Hello again!

I'm back for day two of the Love Notes clear release at Sweet November Stamps. There are 7 new stamp sets just added to the store along with four new SN exclusive sequin mixes. The shopping special for this release is spend $75 or more and you will get the 2x6 SN Gal Val 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 so for this weekend only, February 3rd thru February 5th, a digital stamp bundle that includes the entire Love Notes release will be available for $80. This is a very limited time offer and once the weekend is over the only time you might see it again is during a black Friday or other special event.

I've got three more cards to share today and the first is another Fairwee from the 6x8 Valentine Sweetwees set. This particular cutie is leaning against a conversation heart candy just looking so dreamy and sweet. The cheery yellow and candy pink color combo adds to the happy vibe of this card.

Next, we have two more mice from the 4x8 Limited Edition Tiny Hearts set. I colored them into a fun, interactive scene where these smitten cuties are exchanging candy hearts with each other. Because these mice are digital stamps in the store this special clear stamp version is a very limited run, once the clear sets sell out they will not be restocked and these mice will once again only be available as digital stamps.

Finally for today, I've got this adorable pair from the Kitty Cuddles- Sully set. That cat is so completely trusting and loves his boy so much that he has no problem enjoying a quick cat nap in his arms. The living room background is a digi stamp set that was rewarded to participants in the January challenge that runs in the Sweet November Stamps Facebook group.

 The Instagram hop is still going strong with all kinds of lovely inspiration and a chance to win the entire release, just search for the #sweetnovemberstamps account to get started. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, the 6th. 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 PST 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!

Falling in love with the new SN clear release!

 

Hello friends!

Are you ready to fall in love with the first clear release of 2024 at Sweet November Stamps? The Love Notes collection includes 7 new stamp sets for you to enjoy as well as four new SN exclusive sequin mixes. The shopping special for this release is spend $75 or more and you will get the 2x6 SN Gal Val 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 so for this weekend only, February 3rd thru February 5th, a digital stamp bundle that includes the entire Love Notes release will be available for $80. This is a very limited time offer and once the weekend is over the only time you might see it again is during a black Friday or other special event.

I've been busy creating stacks of sweet cards using these adorable new stamps sets, and I've got three of them to share with you today. First up is this little Fairwee with her yummy chocolate bonbons from the 6x8 Valentine Sweetwees set. There are five Fairwee stamps included in the set as well as two accessory images and a handful of sentiments. I did a bit of masking to place the two extra bonbons on either side of her and also to stamp the falling hearts in the background using a pink ink pad that coordinated with the pretty pink I used on the candy wrappers. The dainty scalloped rectangle die from Trinity Stamps added to the sweet treat theme of this card in a perfectly pretty way.

Next, we have SN Gal Val who is sharing all the love she has to give. Val also happens to be the shopping incentive set for this release. On this mini slimline card I've paired her with the new 6x8 Background Builder: Day at the Park set. She is standing beneath a weeping willow with a quaint foot bridge behind her. It's a sunny spring day to match her sunny disposition. 

 

Finally for today, I've got a Postage Collage mini slimline card featuring the 4x8 Limited Edition Tiny Hearts set. Digi lovers might recognize these sweet mice from a previous digital stamp release and now we've listened to requests and turned this popular collection into clear stamps. But because this is a special limited run, once the clear sets sell out they will not be restocked and these mice will once again only be available as digital stamps.

 

Now, if you are on Instagram and would like a chance at winning the entire release, we are hosting a three day Instahop and we are once again being joined by our friends at The Crafty Purple Frog (SN UK stockist). Just search for the #sweetnovemberstamps account to get started. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, the 6th. You can also check out all of the cards over at the Friends of Sweet November Stamps group on Facebook for even more happy heart day inspiration from the Sweet November Design Team members. I will also be coloring Live twice each day this weekend, first at 10am then again at 2pm PST 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!

 

Sending a big hug...

TGIF!

I'm back with another sweet Valentine's Day card featuring one of the new stamps  from the Love and Joy collection at Purple Onion Designs. This cute pair are Brownie Bear and Tofu Cuddles... talk about big bear hugs, LOL! I figured these two needed a warm and cozy home to snuggle in so I masked them off and stamped the rug from the Fireplace and Rug set beneath them. Next I added the Cabin Background but when I inked it up I omitted the floor boards because they didn't extend down as far as I needed them to. This left me with the space to color in my own floor boards. Because this is a Valentine, I opted for pink and red accents throughout the scene, keeping them on the rosier side. The sentiment is from the Love Sentiment set and I stamped it in a rosy red ink to coordinate with everything else. 

Laters!

 

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
stamps- Purple Onion Designs (Brownie Bear and Tofu Cuddles, Fireplace and Rug, Cabin Background and Love Sentiment set)
ink- Memento rich cocoa and Catherine Pooler party dress
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 2
Copic markers:
bear- E41, E42, E53, E55, E44, E57, E21, R30, N8, N10
cat- N0, N1, N2, N3, N4, N6, R000, R30, E04
rug- R20, RV42, R43, R35, R37, R39
walls- E40, E81, E43, 0
floor/door/window- E42, E43, E44, E47, R00, R30, RV42, E04, C4, C6
sky- B000, B01, B52
grass/trees- YG21, G43, G24, YG63, G94, G46, BG96, E47

 

Life is sweeter...

 

Hey, hey!

There's nothing like starting off a new month with a new digi stamp from The Greeting Farm. I spotted this adorable Sweet Treat Anya in the store yesterday and I grabbed her up right away so I could make a Valentine's Day card. With her little carry out box full of sweets it was a no-brainer to pair her up with one of the shops from the Store Fronts set. The sandwich board was added out front and some cupcakes from the Bakery Cafe set went in the window. It's kinda hard to see but I even added the sentiment that comes with Sweet Treat Anya to the label on the box she is carrying. I don't know about you but I certainly wouldn't turn down a gift of treats like this on Valentine's Day... yumm! 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It
digital stamps- The Greeting Farm (Sweet Treat Anya, Store Fronts set and Bakery Cafe set)
stamps- My Favorite Things (sentiment)
ink- Versafine onyx black
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Spectrum Noir clear glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20
hair- E31, E34, E35, E47
clothes- V01, E50, E81, V000, V12, V15, RV000, RV00, RV52, RV93, YG03, YG67, Y13, Y18, E40, E81
store- RV00, RV10, RV21, RV23, RV32, C00, N1, N3, N4, C5, C6, C7, C9, BG0000, BG10, BG11, BG53, BG72
sidewalk- W3, W4, W5, W6
cupcakes- RV11, RV13, RV14, RV23, RV25, E23, E27, E29, E50, E53, E41, E43, RV29