Clean and Simple (CAS) Cards Featuring Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Hello crafty friends! I'm popping in with a few quick and simple cards that I created last week, featuring stamp sets from Sweet 'n Sassy.

Now that we're in a new state and attending a new church, I've been making cards for the few people that we've gotten to know, in an effort to connect with and make new friends. (Friendship bribery via homemade cards...perhaps, rabbit...LOL!)

Last week we had two big occasions...one sad and the other joyful, such is our common experience during our lives. One woman lost her husband, after 60 years of marriage, and a new baby was born to one of the church's families. Since I don't know either family very well, I thought I'd send a card for each. (There is a folder set up in the church for each family so I can just drop a card into the correct folder...pretty neat!)

Since I needed two cards, and since this girl is short on time lately, I opted to keep both designs simple. I even used almost the same layout on each. And with any CAS card...keeping things clean, white, and bright is a great option.

My first card features an older Sweet 'n Sassy stamp set, Rose Collage. This set includes the rose collage image, along with two butterflies, and a host of sentiments that fit perfectly inside the ribbon image included in the collage. I stamped the image on watercolor paper and then used Distress Markers to color the image. This is the first time I used a deep purple for the shading...and I love it! It seems to give much more depth vs. a black or gray color. For more depth, the butterflies were stamped on a scrap piece of paper, colored, fussy cut, and attached to the main image. Then I just cut out the image, leaving a small white border, and used foam tape to attach to the front of the card.

The second card showcases the sweet Little One stamp set that includes a darling hand and feet image along with a baby carriage, a rattle, a few heart images, and a host of new baby-inspired sentiments. After cutting four small squares (1.25"), I used watered down paint to add some paint splatters, and then added the silhouette images to each square. I left the fourth square empty so I could attach the sentiment. The squares were added to layers of designer paper and attach to the card front. This card got a tiny bit of bling in the form of tiny pearls. I also added a few score lines at the bottom of the card for visual interest.

I hope you enjoyed both of today's cards and are encouraged to embrace the clean and simple design..it makes for a joyful card creating experience!

Happy Crafting!

Sweet 'n Sassy Release Day

Hello, sweet friends! Welcome to Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps August 2015 Release Blog Hop! We are super excited to be releasing not only three brand new stamp sets this month, but will also be adding a brand new illustrator to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps team. Give a warm welcome to Karla Dornacher!

Karla is an inspirational author, speaker and illustrator and will be designing stamp sets for Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps that will be perfect for the popular trend of Bible journaling. You can catch a glimpse of Karla's amazing creativity by visiting her Blog or by following her on Pinterest. You may have seen inspiring Bible journals and thought about starting a Bible journal of your own, but the prospect of leaping into this artistic endeavor was a bit intimidating to you. Now, with our new line of Bible journaling stamp sets, there is no reason for you not to jump into the craft of Bible journaling to keep a record of how the Lord is speaking to you and is working in your life. Your journal will become a treasure that you can pass down to future generations. We are so happy to be releasing one of Karla's stamp sets with this release and I can't wait to see what she creates for Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps in upcoming releases!

Blog Hop Giveaway!

What would a Blog Hop be without a giveaway, right? One random commenter from one of the DT blogs will be selected to win a $20 Gift Code to Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. You have until Thursday, August 20th at midnight EST to leave your comments. The winner will be posted on the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog on Friday, August 21st!
Now…Let's see our August Release!

Little One
$15.95
This darling baby set is a much needed addition to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps line. The vintage looking silhouettes and beautiful sentiments can be used to create sweet gifts and cards for your little one!

Stamp set includes 6 images and 5 sentiments
Stamp set measures approximately 4" x 6"
The baby pram image measures approximately 2 1/2" x 2 7/8"
Designed by Korin Sutherland

Baby Innies
$15.95
Our Innies are some of our most popular stamp sets. Baby Innies is the latest addition to the Innies series and can be used on the outside of the card as well as on the inside! It is a perfect complement to the Little One stamp set!

Stamp set includes 7 Sentiments
Stamp set measures approximately 4" x 6"
The longest sentiment measures approximately 3 1/2" x 1 1/8"
Designed by Korin Sutherland

Worship the Lord
$15.95
The images and words in this adorable stamp set can be arranged in a number of different ways to illustrate a variety of Bible verses, to create inspiring bookmarks, and to send encouragement to family and friends.

Stamp set includes 4 images and 11 words and phrases
Stamp set measures 4" x 6"
Heart image measures approximately 1 7/8" x 1 3/4"
Designed by Karla Dornacher

What a fabulous Release!
To see all the awesome samples made by the Design Divas using the new stamp sets from the August Release, click on the links below! Don't forget to leave a little love on each blog as you hop along to be eligible for the PRIZE!

Then head on over to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store to pick up your favorite stamp sets from the release! We just received a huge order so while you are there, you might also find that some of the favorites you have been waiting for are back in stock!

Thanks so much for your continued support!
Have a blessed day!