Thursday, January 05, 2012

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps January release hop

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is celebrating their new stamp release today with a fun blog hop, and I have some designs in the mix! So excited to finally share them with you here. If you just happened on the blog hop because you're a regular reader of my blog, and you'd like to view the entire hop, you can start back at the Sweet 'n Sassy Blog - you'll find a full list of participants there, and all the details you need. If you're already hopping and you arrived here from Jessica's blog, you're doing just fine.Today I used Together Silhouettes, which is my contribution to this month's release - this is a fun and special set to me for a lot of reasons, but mostly because the umbrella image was created using a photo of my kiddos! Stamping silhouette images doesn't require coloring, but I did color over my stamped image with a black art pen because I didn't get a good impression the first time. I used Quickutz and SNSS dies on my layout. The seam binding started white, and I used Touch Twin Markers to color it (heh... and my hand...) to match my card. You can find a tutorial for that technique HERE. My cardstock is from Memory Box. These are the Touch Twin Markers that I used to dye the ribbon, and a closer look at the bow. I use a homemade tool to tie my bows, slightly larger than the small Bow-Easy.After you leave a comment here you'll be hopping on to Giovana's blog! We are soooooooo excited to welcome her to the design team - make sure to leave her some extra love!! (***I do have my comment moderation turned on... don't panic if your comment doesn't show up right away!!)

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32 comments:

  1. Such stunning colors and that ribbon is an amazing touch! I love your set!

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  2. Beautiful card and how special that it was illustrated based on your photo. Inspiration is everywhere, and what a wonderful treasure for years to come. Thanks for the tip on coloring the seam binding!! Will give it a whirl :)

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  3. Beautiful Dina! I simply love these images and this set is no exception, it's amazing and you created a stunning card!

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  4. This set is bound to be a favorite, Dina...and will be extra special for you since your children are the models! Love the paper pieced umbrella and that fabulous bow! Your card is gorgeous!

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  5. Gorgeous card Dina! Love this amazing set. Love the ribbon :-)

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  6. Dina, you are SO full of awesomeness!! I love this set, I love your card, and it is SO sweet that your kids posed for it!

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  7. Simply perfection! I love everything about your card.

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  8. Hello!

    This silhouette stamp is lovely! Very pretty card! Wishing you a happy day!

    Hugs,

    Barbara Diane

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  9. Very beautiful cards, thank you for sharing them.

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  10. Gorgeous Gorgeous I so love the silhouette stamp!!! can't wait to get one!!!
    Hugs
    Cora

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  11. Love your card, the green just works so well here!

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  12. Gorgeous!
    I love that stamp...
    And your cards are beautiful!

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  13. Oh, so pretty Dina. Love the silhouette images! Such a fabulous design girl! The green colors look lovely! :o)

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  14. Love your card Dina!! and thanks so much for the extra love :)

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  15. Love these colors!!! Great card!

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  16. Dina, guess I'd have to fight all those other followers listed to the right of me here to be called your biggest fan! : ) Love your card and love this set!

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  17. GORGEOUS!!! Love the MB paper and this image together, its very soft and comforting!!

    Calyposo

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  18. This is lovely Dina! Such soft & tranquil colors!
    ~Meredith

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  19. I love all the accents you used. :D

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  20. On the road and posting too! Amazing, Dina! Love the way you paper pieced the unbrella.

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  21. Beautiful cards, I love the flowers and ribbon, such a pretty touch.

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  22. Stunning card! Amazing set!

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  23. This is just fabulous! I love the fact that the silouette is of your children! Beautiful sentiment!

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  24. Dina, this is a beautiful set with wonderful sentiments! I so love your work and creative work with stamps now! And this ribbon is gorgeous! Thanks for all your wonderful inspiration!!

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  25. The bow is simply gorgeous, and I love that sentiment. Fantastic job!

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  26. Beautiful, Dina! Love your stamp set, your kids, and your cards!!!

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  27. Goodness Miss Dina! this is a Fabulous set! Love the silhouettes and I love that your kiddo's were featured in them! Makes it even that much more special! And your card is just So Beautiful Love paper pieced umbrella & the dp's you chose are just gorgeous! Love the colors and your custom died seem binding bow too! Thanks as always for the Wonderful inspiration my friend! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  28. I have always love silhouettes, and these are so extra special knowing they are from your own photo...what a cherished moment. Lovely how you pieces the umbrella.

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  29. Oh Dina, your new stamp set looks gorgeous! Your card is beautiful!
    I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and will have a Happy, Healthy and Successful 2012.
    Hugs and smiles

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