Steampunk Sally

Today I would like to share with you one the gorgeous new Teresa Sherman images titled Steampunk Sally - isn't she fantastic?

This one is Black Pearl - another awesome image!

They were both colored with copics, the papers are from Gothic Inspirations.

Anna Marine's Gates to Eternity

This is one of the newest, lovely images from the Anna Marine collection titled Gates to Eternity.

It was colored with copics, the papers are some Far Far Hill digis. thanks for stopping by!

Frantic Stamper Sketch 6/3/12

Today's card features Frantic Stamper Cling-Mounted Rubber Stamp - Owl Postoid stamp colored with spectrum noir markers, and papers from the Basic Grey (What's Up Collection).

This week's Sweet Pea Stamps promotion!

Weekly Coupon

(excludes wholesale orders)
COUPON EXPIRES 6/3/12

Lisa Victoria's Dragon Wishes

Today I would like to share a card I made with Lisa Victoria's Dragon Wishes, isn't he the most adorable dragon? 

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to check out all the wonderful new releases and overstock items in the Sweet Pea Stamps store.

On The Lake

On the Lake

Here is a card that could be used for any occasion. The stamp is titled On the Lake and is found in the Frantic Stamper collection. To create this water color look I used water color crayons from Lyra, coloring directly on the stamp. I then misted it with water and stamped it on cold compressed water color paper and allowed it to dry.

The paper is from the Kaisercraft These Days collection and is called History.

Karen Middleton's Sea Splash

Karen Middleton's Sea Splash

Today I would like to share one of the newer Karen Middleton images titled Sea Splash, isn't she an adorable mermaid? You can find this image along with many other gorgeous images at Sweet Pea Stamps.

Frantic Stamper Sketch 5/20/12

Jennifer used the FranticStamper Cling mounted stamp, Peacock Postoid, colored with Spectrum Noir alcohol-ink markers to make the card.

Snapshots of Paris!

Today I would like to share with you a technique to create faux snapshots for your card. Ages ago there were cameras that instantly took a picture and magically spit it out within seconds. These little gems were so much fun remember the moment with. To create your own snapshots like mine, you will need the Eiffel Tower and Absinthe images from the Frantic Stamper collection, white card stock, your preferred coloring tools and background paper (paper featured today is from Kaisercraft's These Days collection titled Ancestry).

I have created two different size snapshots for my card. This is to give you an idea of how versatile this technique can be. The Absinthe image will fit in the smaller size snapshot while the Eiffel tower is a bit taller image. To begin I like to stamp my image before trimming it out, I often miss the mark when trying to hit the center of my stamping surface. Stamp the Absinthe image and trim to 3" x 3".  Cut the mat from white card stock to 3.25" x 4.25". Adhere the stamped image to the mat, centering between the left and right sides and about 1/8" from the top of the mat. I colored my image with copics. Don't forget the background color - I could image this couple sitting on a sidewalk somewhere in Paris having an afternoon drink, so I went with a blue sky.

Stamp the Eiffel Tower image and cut the image to 4" x 4". Cut a mat to 5" x 5.25". Again you will want to center the image between the left and right sides about 1/8" from the top leaving about 1 1/8" of the lower area of the mat exposed. Now you have your snapshots!

When coloring this image I wanted to make sure it looked like a photograph by adding some clouds to a blue sky and extending the bushes to the edges of the paper. A personal touch can be added to the card by handwriting a sentiment on the lower edge of the snapshot, which also adds a bit of authenticity.

To create the card, I used a brown card stock for the base, cutting it to 6" x 6", matted the green side of the Kaiser paper (cut to 5.75" x 5.75"). Adhere the Eiffel Tower snapshot at an angle and the add the strip from the bottom of the printed paper. Adhere the second snapshot at an angle and add some brads in the corners of the card to finish it off.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have enjoyed your visit!

Anna Marine's Vixens

Today I would like to share two of the newest Anna Marine images.

The first is titled Trick or Treat - isn't it awesome???

This one is simply Vampire - just gorgeous!

The papers are DCWV and the medium is Spectrum Noir markers.

Frantic Stamper Sketch 5/6/12

Today I would like to share with you my take on the Frantic Stamper sketch - the images can all be found in the Frantic Stamper line of stamps. Pop over to the FS blog and check out the sketch - we would love to see your take on it!

Rosette Wall Art

Rosette Wall Art

I recently saw items similar to these in a popular home magazine and thought they were great. Creating these rosettes is very simple and doesn't take very much time. To create ones like these, you will need the Frantic Stamper's Lg Rose stamp, buttons, a 3" & 3.5" circle punch, decorative edge punches, papers from Basic Grey's Konnichiwa collection (I used Good Afternoon, Jiko, Jasmine Tea and Pagoda), coordinating solid papers and quick drying adhesive (I used a glue gun).

For the smaller rosette, cut two 3" x 12" strips of paper. Adhere the two strips together at one end to create a 24" piece (it is actually a bit shorter). Beginning at one end, make a fold about 1/2" from the edge, fold again in the opposite direction 1/2" and continue (this is the fold you use to create a fan or pleats). When you have folded the entire strip of paper adhere the two loose edges together to create a circle.



Punch out one circle with each of the punches from coordinating papers. Mat the smaller to the center of the larger, push the pleated circle down with the palm of your hand so that it lays flat and adhere the matted circle to the center.

For the rosette with a decorative edge, punch one edge of each strip before pleating and make sure the decorative edges line up when attaching the two strips. Complete the rosette in the same manner as the first.

To create the double rosette, make one in the same manner as the first and set aside. Cut three 2" strips of paper that are also 12" long, punch, adhere and pleat as before. Flatten the larger circle out and adhere the smaller rosette on top, adjusting so that it is centered.

Color the rose image with coordinating colors. Embellish the centers of the rosettes with the stamped image and buttons.

Rosettes can be attached to thin strips of wood for hanging or if you are like me, poster putty works great also!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have enjoyed your visit.

Fantastic Sale and a Couple SPS cards

 

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Today I would like to share two of the newest Elisabeth Bell creations from the Twinkle Toes line of images.

First up is Crocus a delightful little fairy dancing around.

The second card features Gum Nut Fairy an adorable image.

Joanne Schempp's Abyss

This lovely image is a new release in the Joanne Schempp collection.

The papers are Graphic45 and Core'dinations. Colored with Spectrum Noirs. Thanks for stopping by!

And We have Winners!!!

Thank you all for the fantastic comments and for sharing the candy giveaway. The three winners are
Larisa said...
Fantastic candy! Thanks for the chance! Love the stamps a lot!

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ShersL84bed said...
Fantastic giveaway. Sweet Pea stamps are beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win. I saw your post after reading Nataliya's facebook page. Thanks Nat.

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Polly said...
Thanks for the chance to win some cute stamps!

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please email me your mailing address by the end of the month to claim your prize.

Blog Candy and a New Rebecca Sinz image!

To celebrate the Sweet Pea Stamps 3rd Anniversary I am giving away three 5 piece grab bags of gorgeous SPS rubber stamps!What do you have to do to win? It's easy just leave a reply on this post. For additional chances to win blog about my giveaway, tweet it, pin it, or share on facebook. Other creative ways of sharing with your friends are welcome, just cut and paste your post - and for each different share you can return here and leave a reply for another chance to win! I will draw the winners on May 1, 2012 and post it here. Good Luck!

some of the stamps I will be choosing from...

Today I would like to share with you another gorgeous new release from Rebecca Sinz, titled Despair. This lovely image comes on a sheet with three additional stunning works of art.

I used Spectrum Noirs to color the image and the papers are Kaisercraft. Thanks for stopping by!

Sweet Pea Stamps Anniversary and a Rebecca Sinz image!

This month Sweet Pea Stamps  celebrates it's 3rd Anniversary! To celebrate there are some awesome offers like 25% off your order with the code 'sale' - just enter at checkout.

There are some 10 count grab left for only $13, plus shipping, just send an email  requesting one. Coupons do not apply to this offer.

Want a chance to win some blog candy? Just add our blinkie to your blog and link back. Details on the blog .

We also have a card contest going on - enter your Sweet Pea birthday card for a chance to win! Details also on the blog .

All orders between 4/12 - 4/24 will be placed in a drawing for a Sweet Pea gift card!

The challenge blog  has some wonderful entries this month, don't miss the chance to add your own R/R/U entry.

Here is another image from the newest Rebecca Sinz plate #205. Aren't they just gorgeous?

It was colored with Spectrum Noir and Copic markers. Paper is DCWV. Thanks for stopping by!

Rebecca Sinz Plate 205

Today I would like to share with you a card made with one of Rebecca Sinz's newest images - they are stunning!

Conie Fong's Butterfly Princess

Today I would like to share with you an adorable, new image from the Conie Fong collection titled Butterfly Princess.

She was colored with Spectrum Noir markers, the papers are DCWV. Don't forget to check out the great sales currently available and thanks for stopping by!

Recently Published -

My card today features an image from Plate 102 of the Elaine Cox collection. This plate includes four of the sweetest stamps around.

The papers are from a Martha Stewart stack, it was colored with copics and the balloons have a layer of microbeads on top of them.

When shopping today enter the code springsprungextra for 30% off your total order! There are some great shipping special prices also so you will really save a lot. But you have to hurry as this code ends tonight!
Thanks for stopping by!

This week's Sweet Pea Stamps promotion!

coupon expires 3/25/2012

SHIPPING SPECIAL THRU 3/25/12:

Shipping in the USA is only $2.99

OVERSEAS:

1-5 STAMPS= $4.99

6-12 STAMPS= $7.99

13 AND MORE= $13.99

Spring Punk and a Dragon

Meredith Dillman's Lady in Green is another beautiful new release. She was colored with Spectrum Noirs, the papers are digis I found somewhere, flowers Prima and the gears came from an used up Glue Glider cartridge that I ran a copper paint pen over.

This is Meredith Dillman's Emerald Dragon also found on the same plate. Another gorgeous image it was colored with the Spectrum Noir markers, the background was green card stock I overlaid a tattered angels stencil on and sprayed with several different mists (a couple greens and a brown that actually looked like patina copper on white paper). The rock is covered with bronze stickles.

Don't forget to check out all the wonderful new releases for this month - they are all must haves!

New Sweet Pea Images!

Today I would like to share with you a new image from the Meredith Dillman collection, Fanciful Notions was really a delight to color. I used copics and the paper is from Teresa Collins.

This is Meredith Dillman's Glow from the same sheet of images. Gorgeous isn't she?

I colored this one with the new Spectrum Noir alcohol ink markers. The papers are from 7gypsies.

I hope you have enjoyed your visit today!

This week's Sweet Pea Creations and a Coupon!

This week Sweet Pea Stamps is offering a coupon for 20% off your purchase! Look at some at the gorgeous images you could pick up for a sweet deal!

I have been super busy playing with both new and old Sweet Pea Stamps images - all of my copics have had a workout with these four cards. The first is Purple Comfort from the ching chou kuik collection.

Papers are Daisy D's

The next three are the three newest releases by Elisabeth Bell. They were all colored with copics.

Flit, the papers are from the girl's paperie -

Flutter, papers are Daisy D's -
 

Fleur, digi papers -

Frantic Stamper Sketch 3/4/12

Today's sketch card features Fran's Lg Rose image. I used a pom pom to smudge chalk on the paper, then stamped it in Rich Cocoa Memento Ink.

Lisa Victoria's Fairy Monster

Have you seen this adorable little guy? He is the perfect image for a child's card! He is currently on sale at Sweet Pea Stamps for only $2!!!

He was colored with copics, the papers are Heidi Grace and the trim is pink paislee. thanks for stopping by!

ching chou kuik's Deep in the Night, lingeringly

Today I would like to share with you ching chou kuik's Deep in the Night, lingeringly. Isn't it lovely? I pulled out the few Authentique papers I have to make it, the flowers are fabric ones from prima. The image was colored with copics.


The sketch is from Sketch and Stash, for the stash I used the fabric flowers, I don't really care for them so they have just sat there for a year or so but the color was perfect for the paper.

I hope you have enjoyed your visit today. ttfn!

Joanne Schempp's Kaliegh

This is one of the new releases in the Joanne Schempp collection - Kaliegh! Isn't she gorgeous?

She is currently available for pre-order for only $4.40. What a steal! She was colored with copics, the printed paper and rubon are basic grey, flowers are prime, umbrella and butterfly came from tattered angels. The sketch is from the deconstructing jen sketch challenge.

Frantic Stamper Sketch 2/19/12

Today we have a new sketch at the Frantic Stamper! This card was created using the Lg Rose image from Fran's own line of red rubber. Isn't it gorgeous?

Sand Play

Today I would like to share with you a new Elisabeth Bell image titled Sand Play.

 Isn't he just adorable? Don't forget you can pick this image up and many other new releases in the store

Bloody Valentine Blog Hop

Welcome to the:

Today my card features Anna Marine's Sugar Skulls from Sweet Pea Stamps and she is on sale for only $2! Plus if you enter the code VALENTINES at checkout it will knock 20% off your order through Valentine's day!

Everything else is digi goodies I found at this awesome blog called Gothic Inspirations, she has kits for sale and lots of freebies! Thanks for stopping by! ttfn

Blog Roll

Tori

Ike

Sara

MaryKay

Alison

Helen

Jane

Black Dragon

Kapree

Sugar

Monique

Lady Brayton

Kelli

Lisa

Kristy

Steph

Jennifer

Susan G.

Jamie S.

Fiona

Shell

Trisha

Dianne

Sweet Valentine Giveaway!

Check out this great giveaway over on facebook! There are some awesome prizes to be won. Including Cake Bites, chocolate and a Crafters Bundle of fantastic goodies!!!!

Simply the Sweet Life

Frantic Stamper Sketch 2/5/12

Today's sketch card features Hero Arts Peacock, you can find it in Fran's newly remodeled store!

I stamped in with black stazon on watercolor paper and, using a blender pen, painted with various mists. The dp is a digi, chipboard Maya Road and the embellishments came from Tattered Angels (not sure actually if they made them or not I picked up a surprise box from them before Christmas last year.) The ribbon is from DCWV.

Not quite sure how happy I am with this, sort of a like/don't like relationship, lol. Any thoughts? ttfn!

Song of the Siren

Today I would like to share with you a card made with ching chou kuik's Depth of Memory. This lovely image is currently on sale for only $3!

The papers are prima and the flourish is Maya Road.