Thursday, May 3, 2012

Sweet 'n Sassy Release Day


It's release day again at Sweet 'n Sassy and I'm so excited to share this month's stamps and cards with you!  We have a great release, blog hop, and party planned for you that is full of fun, prizes, and lots of creativity!  Make sure to join us at 8:00 pm for our release party on our Splitcoast Forum.  We always have a wonderful time and we'll be posting lots of challenges and all of the new stamp sets!

My cards feature the new sets Timeless Classics (seen above) and Wedding Cake (seen below).  For my Father's Day card (and PS - I am simply crazy about the fonts included in this set!) I used wonderful vintage paper from Graphic 45 in the background and then created my own patterned paper by stamping the gear image multiple times on white cardstock using VersaMark ink.  I then embossed with clear embossing powder and added color with Distress Inks.  The embossed area resists the ink to showcase the stamped images.  The truck was colored with Copics, keeping the colors simple so stay with that vintage feel.  I then added a few stars from the Star Die Set.

For my wedding cake card I used some new stunning paper from Teresa Collins.  I just picked this up last week and couldn't wait to use it!  I like the blue and yellow color combo for a wedding...so summery!  I simply stamped the lovely cake image on white cardstock and colored with Copics.  The sentiment is stamped on a paper ribbon and I added a big 'ol frame of pearls to showcase that pretty dragonfly paper and image.  I also added a little sparkle to each of the flowers with Stickles.

I hope you've enjoyed today's cards and now you can check out the rest of the design team's beautiful artwork!  Don't forget to stop by the release party tonight and if you leave a comment on each of the blogs on our hop, you'll be entered into a drawing to win the ENTIRE release!  Yippee!!
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51 comments:

  1. Judy RozemaMay 3, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    The pop of red on your first card is perfect! Love those papers. I adore how you colored the wedding cake and the row of pearls....ah my favorite!! Beautiful work on both! Wow~!

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  2. Helen DooleyMay 3, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Awesome mans card! Love the wedding card and I can see the card from your last post. love that too. Guess Ill have to check out the rest of your blog! Thanks!

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  3. Tricia May 3, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    I love how you colored the wedding cake!! So pretty!

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  4. merrymstamperMay 3, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    love your vintage truck!!! and the wedding cake is stunning!

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  5. Marlena M.May 3, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    WOW, from masculine to feminine! AWESOME creations.

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  6. Sue DMay 3, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Great Father's day card--love the red car.
    Beautiful wedding card.

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  7. LoriMay 3, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Love the red truck and how you popped up your images! Great cards!

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  8. Lynn McAuleyMay 3, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Fabulous papers and textures on these sensational designs, Kim! I love the embossed gears behind your truck and your stunning wedding cake!! Awesome work!

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  9. Cibele GlazerMay 3, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I love how you made the truck red! What a great idea for that stamp. Your wedding cake is beautifully colored!

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  10. JingleMay 3, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    These are both great, but I REALLY LOVE your Father's Day card!

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  11. JennieMay 3, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Fabulous designs and love how you did the truck and the patterned paper is PERFECT!!! Beautiful job on the wedding card card and love the patterned paper you used!

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  12. TaylorMay 3, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    These are beautiful!

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  13. CathymacMay 3, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Both cards are wonderful, Kim! LOVE the Timeless Classic image! The gears in the background are perfect for the vintage, red truck! The wedding cake is gorgeous...fabulous coloring and colors on this one! The pearls just make your card even more elegant!

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  14. AnonymousMay 3, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    LOVE the truck! Great cards, the pearls around the wedding card are awesome!!
    DeAnn

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  15. Sarah BiswabicMay 3, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Your cards are so beautiful!!!

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  16. Monika/BuzsyMay 3, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Awesome cards Kim! The papers are so nice. The sponged strip looks great on your first card... and the pearl border is just devine on the second.

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  17. CynthiaMay 3, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Great designs and colors!

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  18. AnitaMay 3, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Amazing cards!

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  19. synthisMay 3, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Your cards are beautiful!. :D

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  20. Amy MartinMay 3, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Wow....wonderful cards. They are both beautiful.

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  21. BassladyMay 3, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    my goodness!

    your cards are awesome!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  22. Candice FMay 3, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Absolutely love it!!!!! Both cards are so stunning!

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  23. seamomMay 3, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    These cards are very nice! A red truck on a totally masculine card. Love it! And the wedding cake on the backdrop with so many pearls... Really special! BTW, pearls are my birthstone!

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  24. seamomMay 3, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Nice cards! I love the red truck on that oh-so-masculine dp! And the wedding cake surrounded by pearls - wonderful!

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  25. CRAZY4 CHRISTMay 3, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Amazing details in your cards!!
    Kristan

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  26. Crafty Math ChickMay 3, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Oooh! I like how you colored that antique automobile and all the magnificent pearls on your beautiful colored wedding cake card too!

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  27. Harriet SkellyMay 3, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Fabulous cards Kim! I love the colors on the wedding card - very unique and beautiful!

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  28. Teresa Godines #6857May 3, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Beautiful wedding card. TFS

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  29. EstherTMay 3, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Both cards are amazing ... I totally adore the vintage look of the father's day card!

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  30. Jane BosiMay 3, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Fantastic Cards!!!

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  31. KrissyMay 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    My Dad would love that pick-up truck card - so cool! And the wedding cake card is beautiful!

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  32. BridgetMay 3, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Kim, when I see your classic pickup card, I just know I have to get that set - what a fabulous card! And your wedding card is so elegant with the rich colors and gorgeous pearls!

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  33. Mary-Anne VMay 3, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Beautiful cards...love the pearls around the mat on the last card.

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  34. UnknownMay 3, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Oh Kim! These are lovely!!

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  35. CealMay 3, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Beautiful cards! I am loving that new masculine set! Love the design paper too goes perfectly with it

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  36. Indy's DesignsMay 3, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    What amazing cards! You have done a great job with all those layers! The colors are perfect on both cards!

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  37. GiselaMay 4, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    The red truck card is so masculine which is so hard to create sometimes. Thanks

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  38. MarlaMay 4, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    I love the wedding card and that truck makes a great masculine card!!!

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  39. KSinMTMay 4, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Love the wedding card because I need to be inspired to make an awesome one. Thank you. Kathy

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  40. Stacy MorganMay 4, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Your truck looks AWESOME. Great guy card. Beautiful wedding card, the pearl border is wonderful.

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  41. TheresaMay 4, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Amazing cards, Kim! I LOVE the Father's Day card with the Timeless Classics stamp set! The red truck really pops!!

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  42. Chrissy DMay 4, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Jessica- I love both of these creations! Fabulous work!

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  43. Chrissy DMay 4, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    OOps! I think I just called you Jessica! Sorry! :)

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  44. Playing with PaperMay 4, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I love both of your cards!! The wedding card is so pretty and the Father's Day card is really cool!!

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  45. arlsmom aka LyndaMay 4, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Your cards are awesome...love your colors!

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  46. Vickie KertzMay 4, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Both cards are so cute. Great color combinations on both. Love the coloring on the old truck

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  47. JamiMay 5, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Ooooh....I'm diggin' that gear background you created. Way cool! and all those pearls on the wedding card...stunning!

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  48. HelenMay 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    They are both great cards. I just love the Father's Day card. Great work.

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  49. Mary KMay 5, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Love these cards and how they can look gorgeous and fun at the same time. Adding the embossing and the dragonflies adds the element of fun..thanks for sharing!

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  50. Vickie ODellMay 5, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I'm so glad to see your idea using the vintage truck image. I like your gear embossing resist background. Making the truck red reallys set it off. That's the set I really want to get for my hubby.

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  51. KathiMay 5, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Both cards are fabulous.

    I love that truck especially.

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