Stamps and Smiles Blog Hop

Here is the last of the five new releases from Stamps and Smiles. All week long you have seen samples using the new sets. This has been a full week of challenges, giveaways and now our first Blog Hop, which starts now. The new releases will be available at the Stamps and Smiles store at 10 P.M. Central time after the Blog Hop.

So I would like to introduce the Cuppy Land set, which is 4 x 8 inches, a total of 15 stamps. I chose to make a little scene out of my stamps, perhaps where Cuppy lives. I did a lot of stamping and masking to create this scene. I airbrushed the sky and the grass. Did some paper piecing on the lollipops and the Cuppy icing. Added some white glaze pen for the dots, red glaze pen for the cherries. And the rest is just Copic markers. I am excited to see what the rest of the design team came up with using this set, the possibilities are endless. Finished size is 5 x 7 inches.

Now let's get this Blog Hop bouncing... if you started with my blog, you should visit Cindy Haffner's blog now, as she is starting us off so you can collect the letters in their proper order.

If you have come here from Jenn's blog, my clue for you is the letter "A".


Now hop on over to Pam's blog for your next letter. Once you have all 14 letters, please email the phrase to
stampsandsmilesstore@yahoo.com
One lucky participant will win the entire 5 set release, another lucky participant will win a $25 Stamps and Smiles Gift Certificate. The winners will be announced on Saturday, May 9th at 3:00 pm. Good luck and have fun.

Stamps and Smiles blog hop

Be sure to stop by Friday evening starting at 9 p.m. Central time for the Stamps and Smile blog hop. It will begin with Cindy Haffner's blog and continue through all 14 Design Team members, ending with some huge giveaways.

You will also get to see the 5th and final stamp release. Then at 10 p.m. Central time, the new stamps will be available for purchase at the Stamps and Smiles Stamps store.

I hope you will come back and join the blog hop.

Happy Birthday Cuppy - New Release from Stamps and Smiles

Here is the 4th of the five new releases from Stamps and Smiles. All week long you have seen samples using the new sets. This has been a full week of challenges, giveaways and soon our first Blog Hop, which will start Friday, May 8th at 9 pm central. The new releases will be available after the Blog Hop.

Today I would like to introduce Happy Birthday Cuppy set, which is 4 x 6 inches, a total of 16 stamps. Over on the Stamps and Smiles blog, they are hosting a sketch challenge. Be sure to check it out and play along for a chance to win more free stamps.

So here is the card I came up with using today's sketch. If you want to play along, you can link to your card with Mr Linky on the Stamps and Smiles blog. If you add your card to the SCS gallery, be sure to use the keyword "SASMR4". I used a lot of colors and masking to create this little card. Unfortunately I put my Copics away before writing down what they were. So just enjoy all the color! The DP is from Imaginesce. Finished size is 4.25 x 5.5 inches.

Please take a moment to visit the other members of the Design Team to see what they have created with this stamp set.
Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Julie Lacey
Vivienne Holden
Lori Boyd
Mercy Kerin
Jennifer Meyer
Suzy Tyler
Pam Vernell
and Guest Designers
Jenn McMillan
Frances Byrne
Jenny Gropp
Linsey Rickett

Meet Carl the Cupcake - New Release from Stamps and Smiles

This week I, along with the Stamps and Smiles Design team, will be introducing 5 new stamps sets from Stamps and Smiles. All week long you will see samples using the new sets. We have a full week of challenges, giveaways and our first Blog Hop, which will start Friday, May 8th at 9 pm central. The new releases will be available after the Blog Hop.

Today I would like to introduce you to Carl the Cupcake. This set of stamps is 3 x 4 inches, a total of 6 stamps. Over on the Stamps and Smiles blog, they are hosting a sketch challenge. Be sure to check it out and play along for a chance to win free stamps.


So here is my card using the new set for today. I began by stamping Carl on Cryogen white paper with Memento Tuxedo black ink. Isn't he just the cutest? Of course, I colored him with my Copic markers.
Jeans - BG93
Shirt - B91, B95
Face - E00, R20
Shoes - E33
Icing - G20 and then I painted on Shimmerz for some sparkle

I cut Carl and the balloons out, popping them up on the card. I embossed the blue and darker green balloons with my Cuttlebug folders before mounting them. Finished size is 4.25 x 5.5 inches.

Please take a moment to visit the other members of the Design Team to see what they have created with this stamp set.
Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Julie Lacey
Vivienne Holden
Lori Boyd
Mercy Kerin
Jennifer Meyer
Suzy Tyler
Pam Vernell
and Guest Designers
Jenn McMillan
Frances Byrne
Jenny Gropp
Linsey Rickett

Happy Easter from Stamps and Smiles

Here is one last Easter card using the Egg Hunt set from Stamps and Smiles Stamps. The card is for this weeks SASSC10 sketch challenge from the Fresh Batch.

I began by stamping the little boy and girl bunnies, masking them off and stamping mama bunny behind them. Of course, I used Memento tuxedo black on Cryogen white paper. Coloring with the follow Copics:
Bunnies: E40, E41, E42, E43
Girl bunny dress: V12, V15 Button: RV34
Boy bunny shirt: B21 Pants: B24
Mama bunny dress: YG41, cuff and collar: RV34
Apron: R81
Basket: E21, E33
Background: B000 and a blender pen
I used various inks on the eggs and a white glaze pen on their cottontails. Finished size is 5 x 7 inches.

Don't forget that Stamps and Smiles is still having a sale through Sunday, April 12th. You can get 15% off your purchase by using the code SAS09SH. And their shipping rates are great, $5.00 for orders under $35. $2.50 for orders $35 to $49.99. FREE for orders over $50.

Stamps and Smiles Sale

Exciting news! Stamps and Smiles is having a sale!

From now until Easter, April 12th, you can get 15% off your purchase by using the code SAS09SH.

And their shipping rates are great, $5.00 for orders under $35. $2.50 for orders $35 to $49.99. FREE for orders over $50.

So hurry on over to Stamps and Smiles and pick up these wonderful and very versatile stamps. Remember to use your coupon, SAS09SH. I love them and I know you will too.

Happy Easter

I taught class with my talented ladies today and here is one of the cards we made. To see the rest, check out my scenic blog

To begin, I stamped the bunny in a basket image from Stampin Up on Cryogen white with Memento black ink. Copics used:
Bunny - E40, E41, E42
Nose - E04
Basket - E21, E33
Grass - G24
Bird - B000, B21, R20
Flower - Y17, Y38

I used E43 to create the ground beneath the basket and I added an orange Spica pen to the center of the daisy.

The Happy Easter is from the Egg Hunt collection from Stamps and Smiles, I love that font. I used a white Glaze pen to add the dots below the sentiment.

SC220 Sleepy Bunny

Here is my card for the Split Coast Sketch challenge for today. I had all this wonderful pastel patterned paper from Paper Salon, Karen Newburger and Me&My Big Ideas and it all coordinated so well together. Absolutely perfect for today's sketch.

I began by stamping Sleepy Bunny from Stamps and Smiles on Cryogen white with Memento black ink. Using the following Copics:
Bunny - E50
Ear and nose - RV10
Jammies - RV21
Bed and blanket trim - YG11
Carrot blanket and pillow - YR12
Carrot tops - G21
Inside of pillow - B21, B45
Basket - E21, E33

I used an assortment of colors on the eggs, then added Glaze and Souffle pens for some bling. I used an orange Glaze pen on the blanket carrots. I used a white Glaze pen on the dots on her jammies and on her collar. I used a pink Souffle pen to make dots under the saying and on the opposite corners of the panel. I airbrushed the pearls with RV21 to match.

Stamps and Smiles Sketch Challenge 6

Thursday is Sketch Challenge day on the Stamps and Smiles blog. Once again, Mercy Kerin has come up with a wonderful sketch. Be sure to visit the blog and see what the Fresh Batch Sketch team has come up with.

For my card, I used Mama Bunny from the Mama Bunny Loves You set and the little girl bunny from the Egg Hunt set. Isn't it great how she nestles in Mama's arms?

I stamped the images with Memento black ink on Cryogen white paper, coloring with the following Copics:

Mama Bunny - E42, E43
Top - YG11
Apron - YG45
Girl Bunny - E41, E42
Top - YR21
Dress - YR24
Ears, cheeks and nose - R20

I paper pieced the cupcake on Mama Bunny and used a white glaze pen for the icing and the bunny tail. I used my airbrush and YR24 to color the gold flower. The "I Love You" is from the Egg-Stra-Special stamp set. I colored the tag with YG11 and C1 to coordinate with the paper.

I hope you will stop by the Stamps and Smiles blog and play along with our challenge. If you upload to SCS, please use the tag SASSC6 on your card.

Stamps and Smiles Sketch Challenge 5

Thursday is Sketch Challenge day on the Stamps and Smiles blog. We are so lucky to have Mercy Kerin designing our sketches. Won't you come play with us?

I decided to use the Mama Bunny from the Egg Hunt set from Stamps and Smiles This is such a fun set.

I stamped Mama with Memento black ink on Cryogen white paper and used the following Copic markers:

Bunny - E41, E42, E43
Ears, Nose and Cheek - R20
Dress - BV00, BV000
Apron - R21
Basket - E11, E33
and I used a bunch of colors on the eggs. I airbrushed B21 around the background to tone down the stark white. I stamped and cut out one of the eggs and set it in her hand.

I used Bazill Bling cardstock for some extra shimmer. The DP is from Imaginesce. Finished size is 4.25 x 5.5 inches.

Egg Hunt

Today's release from Stamps and Smiles is called Egg Hunt. Again a fabulous collection of stamps with endless possibilities. This set includes several sentiments along with all the fun embellishments to create a really fun Easter egg hunt. The set measures 4 x 6.

Here is the card I created using this set, but I also added some of the larger eggs from the Egg-Stra-Special set as embellishments. This is such a fun set to work with, it stamps out like a dream and loads of fun to color.


Please take a moment to visit the other members of the Design Team to see what they have created with this stamp set.
Cindy Haffner
Lynda Benden
Vivienne Holden
Lori Boyd
Mercy Kerin
Jennifer Meyer
Jackie Pedro
Suzy Tyler
Pam Vernell
Jodi Collins - Guest Designer
Jeanne Streiff - Guest Designer

I hope you have enjoyed this weeks preview of these stamps. Don't forget you have until 7PM tonight to get your sketch challenge cards posted for the chance to win free stamp sets. The Stamps and Stamps store is now officially open so hurry on over to pick up these great new sets.

Stamps and Smiles Sketch Challenge 4

Today Stamps and Smiles is previewing the upcoming release of the Sleepy Bunny stamp set. Again, another cute set with lots of design possibilities.

This is the last of four sketches for Stamps and Smiles Challenge. You have until Friday February 27 at 7:00 pm Central time to upload your cards to SCS using the keyword SASSC4.

One random entry from each of the daily challenges will win the stamp set releasing that day. One random entry who completes all 4 challenges will win the entire release - a $75 value. Please have your card uploaded to SCS by Friday February 27 at 7pm. The winners will be announced on Monday, March 2 on the Stamps and Smiles blog.

Remember please include SASSC4 in the keywords on SCS.

Here is my card for todays challenge. I stamped him on Cryogen white paper with Memento black ink.
Copics used:
Bunny - E41, E42
Nose and ears - R20
Blanket - B91, B93
Carrots - YR12, G24
Shirt - YG41
Pillow - B91
Basket - E33, E35

I used a lot of markers on the eggs, too many to mention. Lastly, I used C1 to add a shadow below him and then B000 for the background which I diluted with the blender pen. I also used Souffle and Glaze pens on the eggs for some added texture. I created the background paper by repeatedly stamping the carrots stamp. I then used an orange Souffle pen and G24 Copic to color them. I just love this sleepy bunny and there are so many possibilites of what you can put into the dream bubble. Finished size is 5 x 7 inches.

I had so much fun making my Easter Basket with the Mama Bunny set that I decided to make another.
For this one, I used my Spellbinder's Mega Nestabilities Curved Rectangles die set. Rather than a handle I chose to add ribbon loops on the ends, again secured by brads but I added circles to hide the ends. I think this would make a great basket for a little boy. The finished size of this basket is 6" wide, 4" high and 2 3/4" deep.

Please take a moment to visit the other members of the Design Team to see what they have created with this stamp set.
Cindy Haffner
Lynda Benden
Vivienne Holden
Lori Boyd
Mercy Kerin
Jennifer Meyer
Jackie Pedro
Suzy Tyler
Pam Vernell
Jodi Collins - Guest Designer
Jeanne Streiff - Guest Designer

And be sure to stop by tomorrow for the last great new release from Stamps and Smiles. The store will officially open at 10 AM on Friday.

Stamps and Smiles Sketch Challenge 3

Today Stamps and Smiles is previewing the upcoming release of the Egg-stra-Special stamp set. This is another cute set with lots of design possibilities.

Now through Thursday February 26, there will be a new sketch challenge for Stamps and Smiles. This is the third of four sketches. You have until Friday February 27 at 7:00 pm Central time to upload your cards to SCS using the keyword SASSC3.


One random entry from each of the daily challenges will win the stamp set releasing that day. One random entry who completes all 4 challenges will win the entire release - a $75 value. Please have your card uploaded to SCS by Friday February 27 at 7pm. The winners will be announced on Monday, March 2 on the Stamps and Smiles blog.

Remember please include SASSC3 in the keywords on SCS.


Here is my card for todays challenge. I had to turn it on its side I stamped the bunny first, masked her paint brush and then added the egg, of course using Cryogen white and Memento black ink.

Copics used:
Bunny - E41, E42
Nose and ears - R20
Dress - G12
Apron - BV00
Egg - R20, B00, BV01
Paintbrush - E33, C1, B00

I used C1 to add a shadow below her and the egg. I added Ranger Glossy Accents to the dots on the egg, the paint crock and the three hearts in the upper right corner.

The DP is from Pebbles Inc, Me & My Big Ideas and Paper Salon. Finished size is 5 3/8" square.

Please take a moment to visit the other members of the Design Team to see what they have created with this stamp set.
Cindy Haffner
Lynda Benden
Vivienne Holden
Lori Boyd
Mercy Kerin
Jennifer Meyer
Jackie Pedro
Suzy Tyler
Pam Vernell
Jodi Collins - Guest Designer
Jeanne Streiff - Guest Designer

And be sure to stop by tomorrow for another preview of a new great release from Stamps and Smiles and a new sketch challenge.

Stamps and Smiles Sketch Challenge 2

Today Stamps and Smiles is previewing the upcoming release of the Mama Bunny Loves You stamp set. This is such a cute set with lots of design possibilities.

Now through Thursday February 26, there will be a new sketch challenge for Stamps and Smiles. This is the second of four sketches. You have until Friday February 27 at 7:00 pm Central time to upload your cards to SCS using the keyword SASSC2.


One random entry from each of the daily challenges will win the stamp set releasing that day. Also one random entry who completes all 4 challenges will win the entire release - a $75 value. Please have your card uploaded to SCS by Friday February 27 at 7pm. The winners will be announced on Monday, March 2 on the Stamps and Smiles blog.

Remember please include SASSC2 in the keywords on SCS.

For my sketch challenge card, I stamped the three eggs, masked them and then added Mama Bunny behind, of course on Cryogen white with Memento black ink.

Here are the Copics I used:
Bunny - E50, E51
Inner Ears - RV00
Shirt - BV01
Apron - V15
Icing - RV00
Cupcake - E13
Eggs - G40, BV04, Y32, RV02, RV34

For the background, I colored it with Y32 and then swirled my blender pen to break up the color.

I used my Spellbinders Tag die for the saying, airbrushing RV02 before removing it from the die. The lace is a Martha Stewart border punch. The DP is from Pebbles Inc. As a final step I added various Stickles to the eggs for some added bling. Finished size is 5 3/4" square.

For this next project, I decided I wanted to make an Easter Basket. I started with my largest Spellbinders Oval Nestabilites. Once I had the front and the back made, I just cut a rectangle, angled the sides and adhered it to the ovals to create the basket. Be sure to click on the photo to see it in a larger size, Mama bunny is just adorable.

Of course I stamped Mama Bunny and baby bunny on Cryogen paper with Memento Rich Cocoa, coloring with the following Copics:
Mama - E41, E42
Baby - E42, E43
Cheeks and ears - R20
Blouse - G20
Cuffs and collar - G21
Apron - B00, B02
Icing - RV02, RV04
Cupcake - E42, E43

I used B04 and RV04 to airbrush the flowers to match and also to color the ribbon.

For the handle, I used my Martha Stewart Lace border punch, then layered some DP down the center. I attached it with brads to the basket.

The DP is from Imaginesce. The stripes are the reverse side of the dotted paper. The flowers are from Prima.

The great thing about this stamp set is all the possibilities. You can have Mama holding the baby as I have shown, or she can hold an egg or the carrots or the basket. How fun is that and how creative.


Please take a moment to visit the other members of the Design Team to see what they have created with this stamp set.

Cindy Haffner
Lynda Benden
Vivienne Holden
Lori Boyd
Mercy Kerin
Jennifer Meyer
Jackie Pedro
Suzy Tyler
Pam Vernell
Jodi Collins - Guest Designer
Jeanne Streiff - Guest Designer

And be sure to stop by tomorrow for another preview of a great new release from Stamps and Smiles and a new sketch challenge. Here is a sneak peek of what you will find tomorrow.

Cuppy Love stamp set winner

I wrote down all the names of the people who commented on my sneak peek entries, assigned them a number and then using Random.org generated a winning number.

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
4

Timestamp: 2009-02-23 16:31:35 UTC

That means the winner of the Cuppy Love stamp set is Granbeads who commented...

Oh, it's a" cupcake PERSON" eyeing another cupcake!
At least I got the first part right yesterday....

Congratulations, Granbeads. Please email me with your address information so Jennifer can send out your new stamps. And don't forget to enter the sketch challenges to win more free stamps.

New Design Team and Stamp Release

I am very excited and honored to announce I have been chosen as a Design Team member for a new company called Stamps and Smiles. Jennifer Meyer from Sweet Designs has created this new line of stamps, and they are just as sweet as they can be.

This week the Design Team and I will be showing you samples from each of the soon to be released stamp sets.

My card for today uses the new stamp set called Cuppy Love. Isn't she just adorable? This set includes two sentiments along with two fun embellishments. The set measures 3 x 4 inches.


For my first card, I stamped the image on Cryogen white paper with Memento Rich Cocoa and of course colored with my Copics.
Cuppy - R81, R83, R85
Faces - E00, R20
Lil' Cup - B000, B00
Cherry - R46
Heart - R83

After coloring the icing on Cuppy with R83, I used my blender pen in a circular motion, just letting the solution dilute the color randomly. I think it gave it a nice icing appearance.

The circle behind Cuppy is a paper doily I found at Michaels. I used my airbrush and R85 to add the color, also airbrushing the pearl brad in the center of the flower and around the sentiment. I colored the ribbon with R83 to match the paper as well. Finished size is 5 x 7 inches.

Now through Thursday February 26, there will be a new sketch challenge for Stamps and Smiles. This is the sketch for today. You will have until Friday, February 27 at 7:00 pm Central time to upload your cards to SCS using the keyword SASSC1.

One random entry from each of the daily challenges will win the stamp set releasing that day. Also one random entry who completes all 4 challenges will win the entire release - a $75 value. Please have your card uploaded to SCS by Friday, February 27 at 7pm. The winners will be announced on Monday, March 2 on the Stamps and Smiles blog.

Remember please include SASSC1 in the keywords for SCS .


Here is my card for today's challenge using the new release, Cuppy Love.

I stamped Cuppy on Cyrogen white paper with Memento black ink.
Copics used:
Cuppy - E41, YG03, Y00, B00, R20
Lil Cup - E41, Y00, YG03, r20, R85

I used my Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities to die cut the image, airbrushing R85 before removing it from the die. The DP is from Imaginesce. The heart border is a Martha Stewart punch. I airbrushed the flowers, the pearls and the brad for the flower to match my DP.

Please take a moment to visit the other members of the Design Team to see what they have created with this stamp set.
Cindy Haffner
Lynda Benden
Vivienne Holden
Lori Boyd
Mercy Kerin
Jennifer Meyer
Jackie Pedro
Suzy Tyler
Pam Vernell
Jodi Collins - Guest Designer

And be sure to stop by tomorrow for another preview of a new great release from Stamps and Smiles and a new sketch challenge.