Feb 8, 2014

Bloom & Grow: Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps February Feature Day 1


Good morning!

Welcome to the first day of the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps February release blog hops!  Today, we are showcasing a lovely new stamp set called Bloom & Grow.


These flowers are so soft and pretty stamped in colored inks - all giving a taste of spring!  I stamped my stem directly on my banner die cut, cut from one of the bookmark dies in the Bookmarks & More die set - LOVE this particular die and use it often just like this.  Then, I stamped the flower on white card stock and used a waterbrush to add a very light touch of yellow to the middle of each petal.


The background is another new stamp set this month that you'll be seeing a lot of from me over the next few days because I LOVE it!  It's called Delightfully Delicate Background and even though it's a 4" square stamp, Korin has made this image SO easy to line up to easily cover an entire card front.  
I snuck one more new product on this card - can you see it?  I used one of the Shape Up dies for the flower pot!  It worked perfectly as a pot cut from cork paper, don't you think? 
Super fun!

Here's all the details of today's stamp set for your information:

  • Large Flower Petal image measures approximately 1.5" x 1.5"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set is $15
  • The DT has shared their gorgeous samples in the thumbnails below. Stop by each of their blogs and comment for a chance to WIN one of (2) $20 gift codes to our store!

Don't miss these other opportunities to win:
(1) $20 gift code drawn from all comments on Friday's release blog post
(1) $20 gift code drawn from all comments on full reveals in our SCS forum
(1) $20 gift code drawn from all participants in our release challenge hosted on blog

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, February 14th. The list of winners will be announced on our blog by Monday, February 17th.

Thanks so much for joining us! 
 Enjoy the hop!
Jessica

Card Details
Stamps: Delightfully Delicate Background; Bloom & Grow
Ink: Stampin Up; Versafine black
Card stock: PaperTrey Ink; Cork
Other: Sewing machine; SU ribbon; doily; My Mind's Eye pink candy dot; corner rounder; SNSS Shape Up die


42 comments:

Patti J said...

Jessica, you always make me smile! Beautifully done, my friend!!!

Susie said...

Oh you clever gal, you! The first thing I noticed was the use of the cork, but until I read your comment about using the Shape Up die it didn't dawn on me. What a great idea!! Great card, Jessica!

Lucinde | Lucilight said...

Great card! Love the background stamp.

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

beautiful - love all the elements you added to the card each one just adds a little extra love - the cork vase, the lace/fringe on the side of the banner
thanks for sharing

Barb Housner

Donna Whitten said...

Lovely layered card! I love that background stamp. Great job!!!

Unknown said...

WOWSERS -- the cork and the stitching on this card are brilliant! Thank you for sharing this wonderful design!

merrymstamper said...

I agree with Susie!!! Clever use of die...this is amazing.

Patty said...

The background stamp, doily & stitching all make this card so pretty!

Cathymac said...

You are so creative, girl! Look at that cork vase! Wonderful use of the delicate background as well! Gorgeous sample! Hugs!

Unknown said...

You've used all those new products perfectly! I may just have to order this entire release!

Mary-Anne V said...

Very pretty card...love your placement of the sentiment over the flower stem.

Dea said...

Beautiful card, I really do love the versatility of this set.

dea

Giovana said...

The cork vase is a great idea, Jess! Your card is beautiful.

Scrappin' Diva said...

This is a fun and pretty card. Love the cork pot!

Amy Marshall said...

What a wonderful card to showcase several of the new releases. I love the use of the cork.

Sue D said...

Lovely design. I like the colors and the cork pot.

craftymom205 said...

Great card.

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Dianne Beans said...

Very pretty card!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful.
I love that you added cork.
Great card.

Anonymous said...

Anyone would be blessed to receive this card - wonderful job and beautiful colors!!

Anonymous said...

Yes, love the cork pot. And ohhhh the backgrounds. So much gorgeousness.

Nana Griffin said...

A cute idea and card! Nicely done.

McStamper said...

Love the "pot" - really pretty card.

Heather said...

So pretty! Love that little "pot" and the ruffly ribbon! Your sewing is awesome.

Janeen said...

cute to use the cork as a base

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Love the cork pot. Wonderful card. TFS

itzamitzi said...

Cards with doilies are so pretty and feminine and I just love the idea of a cork flower pot.

kiwimeskreations said...

Beautiful card Jessica - that new set looks gorgeous and that you enjoy it shows in this fabulous card.
Blessings
Maxine

slbt17 said...

very fun!
Sandra ltb

Monika/Buzsy said...

What a pretty card Jessica. Love the cork pot (such a neat idea) and the stitching!

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

fantastic card...love the colors!

Anonymous said...

Love the cork flower pot. Great card. the flower stamp is really nice.

Jean Bullock said...

Your cards are always perfection, Jessica! Love the layers and the stitching is wonderful.

Katie said...

This is so pretty! I love everything about it...the hexagon used as a flower pot, how you cut out the flower, the strip of ribbon on the side. Awesome job! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Unknown said...

Love the stamp set, love your card! So many possibilities, thanks for the great inspiration!

Pati said...

Cute card, I like the cork pot!

Mary K said...

Jessica, cute, cute, cute. Super idea using the cork for the flower pot. TFS!

Birgit said...

This is super cute! I love the clever use of cork for the flower pot. Thanks for the inspiration.

Andrea D. La Vigne said...

This card is just fabulous! I love everything--the stitching, the doily, the cork flowerpot, and the stamping is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing your card and technique!

Zella said...

Super creative!

Indy's Designs said...

Such a sweet, spring card!
Hugs, Debbie!

KFlaherty said...

Very pretty and great use of the cork!

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