Merriest wishes to you...

TGIF my friends!

I'm just popping in real quick with the card I colored during yesterday's Live featuring the second Folk Art Santa digi from the newest Sweet November Stamps release. Once again I paired the Santa with the new Pine Tree and Branches scene builder set and turned him into an ornament hanging at the top of the tree. Of course we had to color up a strand of multi colored lights too for some added color and cuteness. :)

Alrighty, I've really gotta run... have a good one! 

Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It
digital stamps- Sweet November (Folk Art Santa 2 and Pine Tree and Branches Scene Builder set)
stamps- Hello Bluebird (Snow Play set)
ink- Memento tuxedo black
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Wink of Stella clear glitter pen
Ranger glossy accents
Copic markers:
sorry, I didn't keep a list but you can see the colors used here

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at SN...

 

Hello there!

A new Christmas digi release has just been added to the Sweet November Stamps store and it is all about those special tree ornaments that become a family tradition to decorate with every year. There are two Folk Art Santas and these stylized cuties with their bell shaped bodies and smiling faces are full of handmade charm. They go perfectly with the new Pine Tree and Branches scene builder set which is versatile enough to either create an entire Christmas Tree or enlarge a handful of the branches for a close up view of the tree. Two different styles of lights also come in the set for adding even more detail in your scenes. Or go a whole different route and don't use these Santas as ornaments, the hook is a separate image so you can color them into any kind of scene you like!  

It's tradition to always hang Mr. Gingerbread and Mrs. Gingerbread near each other on the tree. This sweet cookie couple add sugar and spice to the holiday decorating. Though just like the Santas this second pair of digis are quite versatile because the hooks and hangers that turn them into ornaments hanging on a tree are all completely separate and totally optional. Maybe you want them as actual cookies resting on a plate or decorating a gingerbread house... it's all up to you!

Now be sure to go check out the Friends of Sweet November Stamps group on Facebook for even more Christmas decoration inspiration from Melissa, Tee and our fabulous guest designer... Vannessa Hasty!   
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!   

Santa supply list:
cardstock- My Favorite Things and Copic X-Press It
digital stamps- Sweet November (Folk Art Santa 1 and Pine Tree and Branches Scene Builder set)
stamps- Hello Bluebird (Snow Play set)
ink- Papertrey Ink pure poppy
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 2
Hello Bluebird Christmas words #2 die
Sakura stardust glitter pen
Ranger glossy accents
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20
beard- C0, C1, C2, C3, C4
clothes- E81, E84, W00, T5, T8, 110, R14, R27, R29, R89, R05, R46, YG01, YG25, YG67
light strand- G14, G19, G29, Y00, Y11, Y02
tree branches- G43, G46, BG96, BG99, E84, E87

Gingerbread supply list: 

cardstock- My Favorite Things and Copic X-Press It
digital stamps- Sweet November (Mr. Gingerbread, Mrs. Gingerbread and Pine Tree and Branches Scene Builder set)
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Hello Bluebird Be Merry words die
Ranger glossy accents
Copic markers:
gingerbread- E50, E42, E81, 0, E55, E57, E47, R27, R89, YG17, YG67, G29
light strand- R22, R24, R29, YR15, YR04, YR09, B04, B16, B28, YG21, YG03, YG17, YG67, C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, 0
light glow- R21, YR21, Y00, B02, YG01
tree branches- G43, G46, BG96, BG99, E84, E87

 

Have a magical holiday season...

Hi Friends!

Sorry for the late post, things have been a bit crazy in the ol' casa de Amy lately. But I"m here now with this sweet snowman scene using new stamps from The Sweetest Little Town collection by Stacey Yacula  at Purple Onion Designs. The variety of adorable critters along with the amazing background builders provide so many opportunities for different kinds of winter themed scenes. My previous cards all took place out and about in their cozy Christmas world so for this one I wanted to bring it back home with a simple yet time honored tradition of building the snowman in the front yard. First I stamped Sweet Snow Friends, then I masked the snowman's head and stamped the Cozy Holiday Home behind them in a light grey ink. A bit more masking on the sides of the house to add the smaller of the 2 Forests tree lines far in the distance and this scene was ready to color. To shake up my tendency to go to the same Christmas color schemes over and over, this time I went to Pinterest and found one of those color combo palettes to inspire something a bit different. Ya gotta keep playing and trying new things right?  ;)

Anywho, time for me to get back to crossing things off the mile long to-do list. Have a wonderful day everyone!

Supply list:
cardstock- My Favorite Things and Catherine Pooler
stamps- Purple Onion Designs (Cozy Holiday Home, Sweet Snow Friends, 2 Forests and sentiment)
ink- Memento rich cocoa and Papertrey Ink soft stone
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Ranger glossy accents
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Copic markers:
sky- B0000, B000, B00, B41, 0
snow/snowman- B0000, B000, B41, C1, C00
house- C2, C4, B45, B97, B99, W3, W4, W6, N7, N9
wreaths/trees- G24, BG96, BG90, BG93
penguin- T0, T1, BV31, 0, R000, R30, T3, T4, T5, T7, YR31, YR12
bunny- E50, E42, BV31, R000, R30
hats and scarves- C2, C6, C8, C10, R32, R35, R37, R59, R89, B45, B39, BV29, E81, E84

 

Rejoice...

Hello, hello!

As soon as I saw the new Glad Tidings set from Hello Bluebird with its beautiful herald angel I knew that I wanted to pair her up with the sweet baby Jesus from the older Away in a Manger set. I love how her pose looks almost protective as she hovers over him in the manger. Love and light emanates from each of them filling that holy night so long ago. I always enjoy playing with light and shadow when the opportunity presents itself and this was certainly one of those cards. And while it turned out very close to how I pictured it in my head, as I look at the scene now it sure seems like an awful lot of brown for a Christmas card, LOL! Hopefully the shimmery white Gallery #1 Frame I added helps pull focus back to the characters and lightens up the over all look just a bit. But I'm just going to embrace the non-traditional Christmas color scheme and enjoy this sweet scene.  ;)

Toodles! 

Supply list:

cardstock- My Favorite Things, Papertrey Ink luxe shimmer and Catherine Pooler

stamps- Hello Bluebird (Glad Tidings set and Away in a Manger set)

ink- Memento rich cocoa and tuxedo black, Tim Holtz Distress walnut stain, gathered twigs and black soot

Hello Bluebird Gallery Frame #1 die

Sakura Stardust glitter pen

Wink of Stella clear glitter pen

Copic markers:

skin- E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, R00, R20

hair- E35, E57, E59, E29

wings- E81, E84, BV31

clothes- C0, C2, C3, BV31, 0

banner- Y0000, Y02, Y15, YR23, E47

manger/hay- E43, E44, E55, E57, YR23, YR24, E37

baby blanket- B32, B45, B97

ground- E31, E33, E34, E37, E44, E47, E49

wall- Y0000, Y00, E40, E43, E44, E25, E57, E59, E49

Merry Christmas...

Good morning!

I finally got a chance to ink up another one of the darling new Anita Jeram stamps from Colorado Craft Company this weekend and are any of you surprised that I went with the naughty Christmas Tree Cat? None of my kitties have ever been tempted to try and climb my Christmas tree when it goes up. Instead they are quite content to lay in their window seat that is next to it and casually knock any ornaments off that are within batting reach, LOL! As careful as I try to be you can always count on finding one or two ornaments down on the ground at the end of each day. This stamp is actually quite large so I decided to put it on a tall slimline card, giving the design plenty of room to breathe. I kept the background really simple with a faux watercolor effect while giving the stars of the show plenty of contrast and detail to help them stand out. There is actually a lot of sparkle and shine added to the ornaments and gifts in the scene but the pics don't pick it up too well. Still, I'm super happy with this fun Christmas card and I can't wait to play with more of these sets!  :)
Later gators!

 

 

Supply list:
cardstock- My Favorite Things and Catherine Pooler
stamps- Colorado Craft Company (Christmas Tree Cat)
ink- Memento rich cocoa and Catherine Pooler deck the halls
Trinity Stamps slimline dies
Dr. Ph Martin's bleed proof white
Sakura stardust glitter pen
Copic markers:
background- Y0000, Y00, YR30, YR31, Y11, E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, E47
tree- E71, W4, E77, E79, G24, G28, BG99
angel topper- E11, C0, C3, E81, Y32, E33
gifts- BG10, BG53, BG72, BG75, C2, W2, R35, R39, R59, YG23, YG67
mouse- N1, N2, N4, R30
cat- E50, E41, E30, E42, E43, E34, W3, W6, W9, R30
tree base/ornaments- R43, R46, R89, V04, BV08, RV21, RV25, C2, C3, C6, E11, R27, W8, Y02, Y21, Y26, Y28, G07

Happy Holidays...

 Hello again!

I just wanted to pop in real quick to let you all know that we have added a new Holiday Banner Sentiments set at Sweet November Stamps which coordinates and expands the use of the Thankful Cuties that were released last month. You can see how I doubled up two of the banners for Thankful Cutie Boy to display, instantly getting him ready for some Christmas fun. The simple change up of sentiment and color choices in his outfit really makes these Cuties even more versatile.  :)

I know it's been a bit quiet on the new digi front at Sweet November as my mojo has been on walkabout recently. But I'm happy to report that it is back and things are going to be hopping at Sweet November. Look for new digis to hit the store later this week with more to come soon!  ;)

Stay crafty my friends! 

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
digital stamps- Sweet November Stamps (Thankful Cutie Boy and Holiday Banner Sentiment pack)  
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 2
Dr. Ph. Martin's no bleed white
Sakura stardust glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20
eyes- E33, E27, E49, BG000
hair- T6, T8, T10, 110
clothes- W5, W6, W8, W10, C3, C4, C9, E50, E42, BV31, YG25, YG67, BG99, R27, Y17
banner- R29
floor/wall- E40, E41, 43, E44, E47, E49 /YG03, YG93, YG95
window- B00, B41, B45