Sweet Pea Stamps

Vintage Steampunk Fairy

2012-01-28T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone. I hope you are having a great week. Today I have a card to share with you using one of Teresa Sherman's images called "Steampunk Fairy". You can find her on Sheet #1, Plate #168 or you can purchase her as a single stamp.

I absolutely love this image and believe it or not this is the first time I have even inked her up. I don't know why it has taken me so long to ink her up.

I used some Recollections paper from Micheal's called "Love Letters" and the main paper is all printed on Kraft paper. I also add a small piece of Basic Grey paper with the postage images on it.

The let me Count the way paper piece is from the same Recollections paper pack.

Here is a list of supplies I used for my Steampunk Fairy card.

Paper: Recollections "Love Letters", Basic Grey, Bronze CS and Dark Brown CS

Image was stamped on Mohawk 100lb bright white Cover CS

Ink: Memento Black Tuxedo

Distressing inks: Walnut Stain and Wild Honey

Spellbinder Dies

Wild Orchid Crafts roses

Bronze floral decoration pieces

K&Company Metal key

Foam Tape for dimension under image

Copics:

E30,E31,E34,E37,E47,E49

E11,E13

YR000

Background: E34,E31,E30,YR24,YR14,YR31 and YR20

I also used some coloring pencils in her hair.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs:)

Angela

Yesterday's Gone

2012-01-27T06:00:00.017-05:00

Today I would like to share with you a card made with ching chou kuik's Yesterday 's Gone. This beautiful image is one of the newer stamps in the collection and currently you can steal it for only $3!

The papers are Prima, the flourish is Tattered Angels, the flowers Wild Orchid and the stems are something I made by covering a 22 gauge wire with Terrifically Tacky tape (about halfway up) and then pressing Flower Soft into the tape.

Thanks for stopping by!

Be my valentine

2012-01-27T06:00:00.002-05:00

Here's a wonderful Sweet Pea stamp from artist Terra Bidlespacher called Rainbow Drear (Plate #182). If you check out the original as colored by the artist, you will see how different the image looks on my card. I colored up this image for a Valentine. Even though she kind of has a ho-hum look on her face, just wait until her Valentine shows up. Her little face is going to light up.
Isn't she so adorable and dressed for the holiday? I added some wonderful glitter adorned paper from K&Co, some beautiful flowers with bling and die cut the image out with a huge circular die cut and adorned it with pink ribbon. Here's a close up of the stamped image, colored in Copic Markers:

Can't you image the smile coming to this little girl's face? I almost have to laugh and think if you have a teenager, you are probably used to seeing this expression a lot anyways! If this is the look on my face on Valentines, you best bring out the chocolate (white chocolate preferred, thanks!!)

Have fun making tons of Valentines for the upcoming holiday, be sure to check out all the wonderful stamps on sale at the Sweet Pea website! Also Feb is going to be a month long blog candy celebration at Holley's Blog with games and fun going on all month long in a huge giveaway to celebrate the two year anniversary of successful brain surgery. Be sure to come by and win some!

Cheers, Holley

Party Pose

2012-01-26T06:00:00.008-05:00

This was a project submitted for a DT challenge - Lovely Lace.

For this project I used one of the cute stamps from Sweetpea Stamps by Elizabeth Bell. This one is called PARTY POSE.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Elizabeth Bell Party Pose
Papers used: Cant remember had a while

Medium:
Copics
Primsa and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
Black roller ball
PVA glue - faux pearls

Papers:
Pattern pack?
Co-ordinations

Dies used:
McGills Flower punches
Marianne dies
Spellbinder dies

Embellishments:
Lace
Pearls
Flowers
3d Butterfly

Best wishes,

Rebecca Sinz's Spring

2012-01-25T15:30:00.001-05:00

Today it's my turn to share and I have used one of the beautiful stamps from Rebecca Sinz . She is available as part of a set of four here. Rebecca Sinz's sheet 6, plate 200 Seasons Series.

I am pleased with the way she turned out as I did find the foliage quite difficult to achieve the look I wanted to recreate.

If you like this and would like more information please check out my blog here.

Feeling inspired when why not take a look at the new releases from Sweetpea, check out the special offers and grab yourself a bargain!

For more inspiration don't forget to check back regularly and see what the other DT have created.

Wishing you a creative day.

Best wishes,

Hair coloring tips

2012-01-25T06:00:00.011-05:00

Today, on YouTube, Kate shares some tips for coloring hair with copics.

Fairy of the Night

2012-01-25T06:00:00.001-05:00

I love the look on this wonderful fairy's face. She seems so reflective and just deep in thought. The original by ching-chou kuik has her all in black, and she is gorgeous. I love seeing what color does to change the look and feel of an image. I think she is just as pretty in red.

Fairy of the Night is part of Plate #29 and all four of the images are amazing. She is also available individually and is currently on sale for $2. YES! You read that correctly!

Have fun creating with all of your Sweet Pea Stamps Images!! Be certain to share with us for Customer Creations week on the blog and enter in the challenges at One Sweet Challenge.

Get Inky!
Alex

Peony and the birdcaged!

2012-01-24T06:00:00.005-05:00

Hi Everyone,

For my card today, I colored up "Peony" and it's one of my favorite by the amazing artist ching-chou kuik who's whole collection you can find HERE.!

This image, "Peony", can you find here,on plate 97.:)

Sometimes it's hard for me to start coloring, but Sweet Pea Stamps stamps weave their own enchantment over me by the time I'm finished coloring the image:).

I coloring this beauty with my Copics:).

The flowers are a mix of Prima, and this beautiful DP is from Pion Design!

This bird cage and bird are from a Tim Holtz dies, and I've added some brown Sisal grass inside the cage, to make it look like a nest!:) On the bird I've used tissue paper.

All the edges are distressed with Distress ink-Vintage Photo, and sewed with my sewing machine!:)

Here is a close up of the image, beautiful "Peony", and you can find here HERE

Hurry over to the Sweet Pea Stamps shop today!!!! You'll be glad you did!;)

Thank you for stopping by, and your sweet comments!

Hugs, Ellen

Connie-Be My Valentine?

2012-01-23T06:00:00.005-05:00

I just realized it is less than a month until Valentine's Day!!

So here is one for you.

I used the heart image from plate 19, but

there are more images that work well for this theme

on that plate.

You will find it

HERE

I used a Cuttlebug embossing folder

"Script Texture"

a Martha Stewart edger "Lace"

a doily die by Cheery Lynn Designs "Italian Flourish"

I stuck 3 tiny roses behind the focal image

to dress it up and add some

dimension.

I like it and hope you do too.

Connie

Family Portrait

2012-01-22T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi dear Sweet Pea Stamps lovers like I am. Today I want to show you a card I made with the gorgeous image Steampunk Doll Fairy by our fabulous artist Meredith Dillman. She is available together with another amazing image on Plate # 87

Here is a close up of the image, I coloured it with Copics. The papers I used are from my stash. I had it already quite some time unused. I thought it is the perfect one to this image.

Don't miss our Valentine Sale going on right now! So many gorgeous stamps for a nice prize! Take a look at it, you don't want to miss it.

Hope you enjoyed your visit today. Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Karina

Be Mine

2012-01-21T06:00:00.002-05:00

My first love with Sweet Pea Stamps is the Gum Drop Gang. This adorable little man is from the set Be Mine.

Be Mine is part of the Valentine's Day sale and you can get the entire set for a GREAT price!!!

Get Inky!

Alex

Winter or Summer?

2012-01-20T06:00:00.004-05:00

I don't know if you live in a place like I do, but here in South Texas, our weather is confused. It's been in the mid 70s and the tree in my front year finally just shed it's leaves this week thinking it was fall. On the opposite side, the tree across the street just started budding leaves thinking it is spring. So, here's a couple cards I have made in honor of the Texas weather, one for Summer by artist Elisabeth Bell, and the one for winter by artist ching chou kiuk.

So, lets start in Summer, as a real Texan (esp a south Texan) that is what you love. Winter is just something we accept here, and what most of you consider "winter" that's something we here in Texas could not live in. This wonderful stamp is called "Kiki with Dolly." She's a dolly herself, huh?

Now let's move to winter....we don't have much of a winter here. Temperature does drop down, lol. We don't own real coat, boots, ever see snow....And I must just laugh and say I have seen snow and been places on jobs and in college where it did snow and I don't care for it. This is a wonderful image from Sweet Pea artist ching chou kuik called Winter Watcher (plate #25.) This stamp is definitely an all time favorite from this artist.

Here's a close up of the Winter Watcher image

Be sure to check out the NEWEST stamps at the store. Sweet Pea has just released brand new images from ching-chou kiuk, as well as recent stamps from artist Elisabeth Bell and several other artist. There's also great specials right now.

Cheers, Holley

Dark Thoughts and Little Blue Shoes

2012-01-19T06:00:00.019-05:00

Have you checked out the overstock sale lately? There are so many gorgeous images available ranging from $1-3, including this one titled Dark Thoughts by Anna Marine - currently this image is on sale for only $2.

The papers are from Authentique, the leaves are Prima and the spray is Wild Orchid. The image was colored with copics.

This is also an Anna Marine creation titled Little Blue Shoes. Priced at only $2 you can't go wrong, it is a gorgeous image!

The papers are Authentique, the key and frame are from Tattered Angels, the frame was spritz with Frost Blue glimmer and then distressed with Memento Cocoa ink. The image was also colored with copics.

Little jewelry bag

2012-01-19T06:00:00.001-05:00

I'm excited to show you today's project. I played with stamps and fabric, together with embroidery. I used an usual piece of white cotton fabric. It was too white so I dipped it in some tea to age it a bit. The images I have used are from ching chou kuik's collection. They are called Nostalgia and Spring luna from plate #30.

I stamped the images with black fabric ink and then used fabric pens to color here and there. I know it works with promarkers too if you want a neater finish. To add interest to the images I embroidered details with a glittery thread and added some matching beads. Then I just sewed the two pieces right sides facing, a little tunnel for the ribbon on top and voilá - a little bag for jewelry or as a giftbag. If you want a bigger bag you could use four images, kind of like an Andy Warhol piece.

Blog Candy Winner----

2012-01-18T19:37:00.001-05:00

Winner of the blog candy is Dana. Please e-mail me at sweetpearubberstamps@gmail.com with your shipping info. Congratulations Dana! Thank you to all of you who partook in our blog candy.

Lori is on YouTube Today!

2012-01-18T06:00:00.009-05:00

Lori shares a wonderful standing card that can also be used as a photo holder today on YouTube!

Karen Middleton and NO COPICS

2012-01-18T06:00:00.003-05:00

Hi everyone. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Today I would like to share with you 2 cards that I created using 2 of Karen Middleton's portrait images. For anyone who follows my personal blog know's that I also love to color images with my pencils on Kraft paper. Well this is my first time coloring Sweet Pea Stamps images with my Prismacolor pencils and I am sooooo pleased with how they came out.

This first one I used the image called "Pixie" and she can be purchased as a single of on Sheet #18, Plate #194. I used some Six By Six paper by My Minds Eye called "Honey Cake".

I colored her with Prismacolor pencils. I also added some Wild Orchid Crafts roses, pearl wedding embellishments, distressing tool and distressing ink in Stained Walnut.

For my second one I used another Karen Middleton stamp called "Tara" and she can be found on the same sheet.

I colored her with Prismacolor pencils on Kraft paper too. I used some Basic Grey paper from the "Marjolaine" line. I added some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Sizzix Leafy Flourish die that I cut into pieces. I also used a Spellbinder Nestie Die for the image and added some blue rhinestones. I also went around the edges of the paper with Distressing ink in Crushed Olive.

Well I hope you like these and that I tried to create something a little different.

Remember there is a HUGE sale going on over at the STORE. SO hurry up and grab some FAB deals before they are gone.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Hugs:)

Angela

Blog Candy!!!!

2012-01-17T12:27:00.000-05:00

Place this ad on your blog, with a link to our website, then post your blog address below in the comment section and you will be entered to win a 10 count grab bag. You must post this by tomorrow, Jan 17th. I will pick one winner on Wednesday, Jan 18th and post it on the blog.

$1, $2 & $3 Sale updated!

view here:

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Plus check out our Valentine Sale here:

Valentine's

Christmas card with Rosemary

2012-01-17T06:00:00.010-05:00

Christmas card with Rosemary♥

Good morning, and what a glorious morning it is too...the sun is beating down once again ,

on Sandefjord/Norway:)

You see we shout about it ,and get excited because it happens so rarely this time of year!;))

I've made it a Christmas card, because I've promised myself to make at least 3 Christmas cards,

each months this year, so when December comes I've a lot of Christmas cards as I can send to all of my friends♥..juuhu!:))

So, today I would like to share with you some lovely goodies from Sweet Pea Stamps,

and I have coloured this beautiful image by Karen Middleton, with Copics,

Isn't that snowflake/star border soo beautiful♥!?;) This is from Memorie Box,

and I've bought it on Hobby-Hagen, Stokke, as all my other stuff on this card!;)

Added a little stitching, a sparkly flourish and some beautiful flowers

The papers I have used are Pion Design paper, that I purchased last year.

I am committing myself to not buying any more Christmas papers till I use up the mounds

I have from last year and maybe even the the year before that!;))

Her name is "Rosemary", and you can buy her as a single one, or together with 3 other lovely ladies,

HERE on sheet 17-plate#184.

I LOVE all the images by Karen Middleton.

Thanks guys for stopping by today . I really appreciate your visit.

Wish you all a beautiful day♥!

Hugs, Ellen

Waiting at Dawn

2012-01-16T06:00:00.004-05:00

Hi dear Sweet Pea Stamps lovers, I want to show you another creation I made with one of the grogeous images by the great artist ching-chou kuik's. It is the image 'Waiting at Dawn'. This image is available as a single stamp, and on Plate # 188 together with three other breathtaking images. I coloured it with Distress Inks, the papers are from Webster's Page.

For once I decorated the inside of the card as well.

Have a magical day! Thank you so much for your much apprechiated visit here.
Hugs, Karina

SHARON - SHARING

2012-01-16T06:00:00.002-05:00

This week I am sharing with you another of the stamps from Elizabeth Bell - this one is called POSING and is available here.

This is one of the cards I had coloured prior to Christmas and only managed to put together a few days ago. I found it quite difficult to get into crafting in any form over the Christmas period and even though it's only been a couple of weeks I feel a little rusty - I find it easier to do a bit each day!

If you would like further details of how the card was put together please visit my blog here.

Many thanks for looking and remember to check out those bargains at Sweet pea stamps!

Best wishes, Sharon

Be My Valentine

2012-01-15T20:23:00.001-05:00

This is Elisabeth Bell's Be My Valentine, which is currently on sale! Isn't he the sweetest little boy? He was colored with copics - I added the little sentiment in the heart and the papers are Martha Stewart.

Have you checked out the Valentine sale? If not hurry on over to the Sweet Pea Store!

Connie-Wild Thing!

2012-01-15T06:00:00.001-05:00

This has GOT to be one of my favorite images

by my favorite Sweet Pea artist
ching-chou kuik "Inner Tender" plate #42!!

Today I want to show you how to make a custom

die cut that allows you to have an image extend

beyond the edge without getting cut off when

it goes thru the die cutter.

First stamp image, then position paper with image on die

for perfect positioning and tape with low-tack tape so it doesn't move around.

Then make a light pencil mark where image goes past edges and cut that part

out, going 1/8" beyond for ease of positioning die later on.

Now put image back into die and tape down, bring cut-out parts up and lay them on back-side of die

before putting it thru machine.

For this card I used a die by Memory Box called

"elegant scrollwork"

SpellBinders die "Labels 9"
SP image by ching-chou kuik "Inner Tender" plate #42

I glued a tiny jewel in the middle of her forehead.

You will find lots of these lovely stamps over at

Sweet Pea Stamps

Thanks for stopping by!

Connie

Customer Submission: Sandy Golding

2012-01-14T06:00:00.011-05:00

Sandy shares her beautiful cards today.

ching chou kuik's Dream of Iris:

Karen Middleton' s Pixie Mush:

New Images Release!!! Karen Middleton

2012-01-13T11:35:00.003-05:00

4 New images by karen Middleton, available for pre-ordering:

Captured:

Moon Heart:
Kitten Heart:

Magenta Rose:

more details on website

FREE Shipping!!!!

2012-01-13T10:22:00.000-05:00

Free shipping through Friday to USA destinations

overseas: shipping is only $4 for orders under $50

orders over $50, shipping is free!

Customer Submission: Robyn Pitcher

2012-01-13T06:00:00.013-05:00

Robyn shares her beautiful creations today.

ching chou kuik's It's My Birthday:

Customer Submission: Gloria Steiger

2012-01-13T06:00:00.012-05:00

Gloria shares her wonderful card today.

Terra Bidlespacher's Tad Batty:

NEW Release!!! Plate #200

2012-01-12T19:42:00.002-05:00

Rebecca Sinz's Season Series is now available for pre-ordering (sheet #6, plate #200)

more details on website

Customer Submission: Miranda Degenaars

2012-01-12T06:00:00.009-05:00

Miranda shares her beautiful work today.

ching chou kuik's The Moth:

Elaine Cox's Katie:

Introducing Bella

2012-01-12T00:13:00.000-05:00

Look this cute little bear holding a heart shaped balloon in his hands... isn't this the perfect Valentines image? Not only, it is very useful for other occasions as well like birthdays, weddings and more.

I coloured Bella with Copics. The background papers are from Authentique. The heart border die is from Magnolia and for the corners I used a die from Sizzix.

This sweetie is called Bella and is from the fabulous artist Conie Fong, available on plate # 198 together with three other cute images. But you can have Bella as single stamp as well. Conie Fong's new sheet is on pre-order now to a nice price!

Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Hugs, Karina

Customer Submission: Kathi

2012-01-11T06:00:00.001-05:00

Kathi shares her beautiful creation today.

ching-chou kuik's Egypt-Mermaid:

A Warm Fuzzy Hug

2012-01-10T06:00:00.004-05:00

Hi dear Sweet Pea lovers! Here is another one of those cute little new stamps by Elisabeth Bell. When I saw this cute image for the first time I knew I have to create something in spring colours. I coloured this sweetie called 'A Warm Fuzzy Hug' with Copics. She is on pre-order now. The background papers are Websters Page.

Here's a close-up of the image

I wish you a magical day!

Hugs, Karina

NEW RELEASE! ching chou kuik's sheet #41

2012-01-09T20:49:00.002-05:00

ching chou kuik's sheet #41, plate #199 now available for pre-ordering:

details on website

Customer Submission: Debbie Ebat

2012-01-09T06:00:00.006-05:00

Debbie shares her beautiful cards today.

Karen Middleton's Dragonfly:

Sweet Pea Pals Plate #9:

First Kiss

2012-01-08T06:00:00.001-05:00

This is one of the newest Conie Fong creation titled First Kiss. Isn't it adorable? It is available right now for a special pre-order price!

The papers are Martha Stewart and the image is colored with copics.

New Release!

2012-01-07T23:06:00.003-05:00

Lisa Victoria's adorable 'Magic Dragonflies' stamp is available for pre-ordering

more details on website

You pull my Heart Strings

2012-01-07T23:00:00.007-05:00

Sweet Pea just got some amazing new images from artist Elisabeth Bell. I was so lucky to get one of these images to make this adorable valentine. This image is called "Heart Strings" (CLICK HERE).
Here's an enlargement of the stamp, the card above is a 6x6" card, the stamp itself is approx 2.5"x3". The fun embellishments shown are from Prima flowers and K&Co.

Be sure to check out the other Valentine theme stamps at the store. Several of them will work great year round for the ones you love.

Cheers, Holley

Updated Sale Page!

2012-01-07T09:49:00.003-05:00

We have updated our sale page. 8 pages of images on sale!

Example of some of the items:

Featured Artist ALERT!

2012-01-07T09:33:00.002-05:00

Valarie Wade's stamp line is currently 30% off. If you have not seen her adorable line of stamps yet, check them out here:

Valarie Wade

Angel paperdoll

2012-01-07T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hope you've had a fantastic new year, all ready for more inspiration and new releases from sweetpea stamps. This time I have gone all out, hoping to get your crafty fingers itching. Time to long for spring :)

The stamps I have used are from ching chou kuik plate 33. Sayings for the arms and legs are from different sheets. The images are colored with promarkers and watercolor pencils. The edges are inked with different distress inks. The doll is cut out in white paper and heavier designer papers for the back and wings. The images for the skirt are masked. I made the pattern for the doll myself. For the top and skirtpart I used 3D tape - thicker for the skirt. The joints of the legs and arms are attached with brads. I made sure the back was as beautiful as the front in case it would hang in a window or similar so I added matching little flowers for the joint's backs. I also added some pretty organza ribbon for the hem and top of the dress.

The doll is about 10" (25cm) tall and you can bend the joints. Hope you liked it!

KISSED BY AN ANGEL

2012-01-06T08:09:00.004-05:00

What a fabulous stamp! This is one of Connie Fong's new stamps available singularly or as a stamp plate of four. To take a look at all 4 designs click here.

I have to say I just loved colouring this image called KISSED BY AN ANGEL. As many crafters are finding it has been difficult to get back into crafting after the Christmas break but I have to say I had no trouble with inspiration for this one!

My photo tent and lights have arrived and I am still practicing the get the look I want. Haven't quite got the setting right but will keep trying and let you know what I came up with.

Should you wish to check out how this card was completed please check out my blog here.

Best wishes and wishing everyone good health for 2012

Sharon

Celebrate the New Year!

2012-01-06T06:00:00.003-05:00

Here's a great stamp from artist Elisabeth Bell. This adorable girl is celebrating the new year. I took the blue from her blowing horn and added wonderful die cut flourishes all over the card as an image of her noise flowing out to the world that the new year is here! Welcome 2012!

Here's a close up image of this adorable stamp, called Party Play, it's sold individually (CLICK HERE), and can be used on wonderful occassion where you need to send out a card to shout out good news to someone. The vertical Happy New Year sentiment comes on a whole sheet of sayings (CLICK HERE) done in a vertical format, these go so perfect with this stamp!!
Wishing all of you a very Happy New Year! I hope we can all have as much fun stamping our lives away as we did in 2011! Are you making resolutions for 2012? I think mine should be more fun! We all take time to do so much serious stuff all day long and are so stressed out. Why not make a resolution and PROMISE ourselves a little piece of fun everyday. 10-20 minutes of happiness and laughter, crafting, hugging our loved ones, walking outside, those can be the best minutes of the day everyday. Promise yourself that this year!

Cheers, Holley

New Release! Plate #198

2012-01-05T14:41:00.002-05:00

Conie Fong's sheet #2, Plate #198. These adorable stamps are available for pre-ordering as a full sheet or individuals. More details on website:

2012-01-05T10:34:00.000-05:00

Save 15% on your entire order, sale items included, through Jan 7th.

Don't forget! Customer Submission week begins Sunday,

send your artwork to Jennifer to share on our blog.

We have 3 new images by Elisabeth Bell for pre-ordering:

Heart Strings:

Be My Valentine:

A Warm Fuzzy Hug:

Dragonfly Fantasy

2012-01-05T06:00:00.003-05:00

Once again I went into my older ching-chou kuik images to revisit the beauty of them.

This image is from Plate #21 which is only the second sheet from ching-chou kuik. The image is called Dragonfly Fantasy. I paired it with some BoBunny paper that has glitter in the stripes. I had some punched dragonflies to add, but the just couldn't seem to find the proper landing spot on the card, so were left off.

Hope your New Year is going well so far. Can hardly wait to see all the Customer Submissions each month in 2012!!

Get Inky!

Alex

Spring and Winter

2012-01-04T06:00:00.002-05:00

I hope everyone is having a wonderful 2012.

Today I have 2 cards to share with you. This first one I decided to make a Spring card. I used 2 different stamps , The frame is an image by Joanne Schempp and can be found on Sheet #8, Plate #165. The main image I used an image by Rachel Anderson called "Forget Me Not" and she can be bought as a single or on Sheet #3, Plate #173.

I used some Prima Paper, added to different ribbons , then added a butterfly by Recollections to the top of the bow. I also added some glitter to some of the areas of the image.

Copics Used

Frame: YG11,G82,G85 and G99

Flowers: RV95,R93,R91,RV69,RV66,RV63,RV02,RV00

Background: B00,B000,B0000,Y0000,Y00,Y11,YR31

Skin: E00,E000,YR000,E11

Hair: E57,E25,E23,E51,E50

For my second card I used and image by Conie Fong called "Snowy".

I used some Winter Prima Papers, Felt Swirls, Ribbon and Martha Stewart snowflake punches.

Copics Used

Skin: E00,E000,E21

Hair: E50,E51,E53,YR20

Clothes: E70,E71,E74,E79,E49

W00,W1

Snowman and Snow: C1,W00 and B0000

Snowman's scarf: B04,B02,B00,B0000,E70,E74,E79 and E49

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week.

Hugs:)

Angela

SWEETPEA STAMPS

2012-01-03T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and New Year. I'm just starting to craft again after packing everything away whilst my Son and his Girlfriend came to stay!

For my first post of 2012 I have used one of the Elizabeth Bell stamps called BEACH BALL and available here so why not check out all her whole collection and some of the other fabulous stamps available at SWEETPEA STAMPS.

Still practicing with settings on the camera to try and get the best reproduction I can! My Husband has just ordered me a light box so watch out for my next project!

All further details of how this card was put together can be found on my blog here.

Best wishes, Sharon

Connie-Think SUMMER!!

2012-01-02T06:00:00.004-05:00

I was so inspired by some work done by Theresa Momber that

I tried to CASE one.

I see there is more of an art to sponging

inks than I thought there was.

Here is my attempt such as it is.

Supplies:

Sweet Pea plate #5 (an Oldie but Goodie!)

white pen by Inkssentials

Copic markers

tree sticker and flowers from my stash

Memento Inks:

"Angel Pink"

"Lulu Lavender"

"Grape Jelly"

"Paris Dusk"

"Cantaloupe"

"Tangelo"

"Tuxedo Black"

various sponges

I stamped and colored the Beach Girl and then stamped a mask to cover her

while I sponged the inks for my scene.

This is such a cool stamp set! I just love all the great images on this set!!

You can find them by clicking below:

Sweet Pea Stamps

Thanks for stopping by and think SUMMER!!

Connie

Furry Little Angel

2012-01-02T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi dear Sweet Pea Stamps lovers. How are you doing. Hope fine and you had a wonderful festive season, just as I had... but way too much eaten... :o).

Not many of you may know that I am a big cat lover. I have three little furry friends by myself. So these days I made a card with this super cute angel cat image by Karen Middleton. Isn't this little furry angel too sweet? I fell so much in love with it. It is availabel on Plate # 135 together with another adorable image. The sentiment I used is from Sweet Pea as well. I think this way it would fit perfect for a Valentines card as well.

I coloured the image with Distress Inks and added some Stickles Frosted Lace on the cats wings. The papers I used are by Basic Grey.

Here's a close up of the image...

Thank you so much for looking. Now I wish you a Happy New Year, may it become a good year for us all.

Magical wishes,

Karina

NEW Release! Valentine Images by Elisabeth Bell

2012-01-01T15:09:00.003-05:00

We have 3 new images by Elisabeth Bell for pre-ordering:

Heart Strings:

Be My Valentine:

A Warm Fuzzy Hug:

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T06:00:00.025-05:00

First off, I am not sure what blogger is doing because this was not typed in caps and when I checked to correct it is shows the standard typing. So sorry.

Happy New Years! Today's card features the Elisabeth Bell's Party Time image. Once it was colored I had the thought that I had featured it before, but then the thought crossed my mind that a fantastic image is one that can be used over and over for so many reasons.

Isn't she adorable celebrating this new, wonderful year?

The printed paper is from Cosmo Cricket, flowers are prima and she was colored with copics. Thanks for stopping by! Wishing you the best year yet! ttfn

2 beautiful images, by Karen Middleton, in traditional Christmas-colours♥

2011-12-31T06:00:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone...
I know I'm very very behind with my projects, but we're having some times together with our youngest daughter (14,5 years old) , and she need me to stay home a while,.. being around, be there for her, for some time, and that was the only right thing for me to do♥!

So, at this time, everything is going soo much better, and Lynette, I don't know how to thank you for your especially caring, and understanding♥!!

You ARE the best!!
*

Today, I want to show you 2 Christmas-cards, better later than never:))
I've been |using Sweet Peas Stamps images, by Karen Middleton, on both cards.

Love all of her beautiful images♥

For my first card I used the lovely image, Courage, sheet #5 Plate #115. and coloured it with copic markers.

DP are from..hmm, Bo Bunny, I think:)

I've to show you this very beautiful vintage charm, which was in one of my Christmas presents, but I don't know where to get more of these, I think it is bought on Etsy!:) Do you like it?;)

"Courage"

*
For this one i use a image, perfect for a Christmas-card again, by Karen Middleton's , and her name is"Light the Stars" . You can find her here, on sheet #5, Plate #116.♥
She's also coloured with Copic Markers, in traditional Christmas Colours, and the DP are from the Swedishcompany, Pion Design, and the make the most beautiful vintage/shabby chic paper, ever!!:)

Wish ..."Have a Magical day", sentiment from Sweet Pea Stamp, and I use this words a lot on my cards♥!:)

Behind the image I've made a little envelope, with a tag inside, for personal greetings!

"Light the Stars"

Closer up to her, swinging around the moon, hanging on beautiful Christmas stars!:)

The flowers are from WOC, and under them, I've added spice and a little piece of

Cinnamon beside!:) It smells like Christmas♥
*

Thank you all so much as always for stopping by.

Big Hugs, Ellen

Winter Watcher

2011-12-30T06:00:00.012-05:00

I don't know about all of you, but my get up and go kind of left with the holidays. I don't have the desire to do anything I should do at all! I DO, however, want to sit and watch movies and color images!! Especially images drawn by ching-chou kuik like this one.

This lovely lady is Winter Watcher cut out from the background portion of the image. She is available singly or on plate #25 with 3 other lovely ladies.

Have a fabulous and productive (at least as you want it to be!) week!

Get Inky!

Alex

Snap shots

2011-12-30T06:00:00.011-05:00

Today I have a card I want to share that uses matted images (Elaine Cox's Mirima and Stormy Moon) that I like to call snap shots. Depending on your age, at one point in time or another you have either seen or even used an instant camera that would eject the picture out of the camera. You waited a short time and presto! Your picture was ready. While digitals have taken over the world, I still think an instant camera were marvelous creations - there is no need to run to a computer or kiosk to have it developed. But I digress...to create your own snap shots is very simple.

Cut a piece of white card stock to 3.5 x 4.5, this will be your mat.
For the stamped image you will need another piece of card stock, I want to say white since we are taking a picture, and cut it to 3 x 3.
Stamp and color the image.
Stamp a sentiment on the lower 1" section of the mat (for authenticity hand write it!).
Adhere the two pieces of paper together leaving a .25 border at the top and along the sides of the stamped image.

To finish up the card I am sharing today, I cut a 6 x 6 piece of Prima paper, inked the edges with some brown ink, flipped the Prima paper and cut it to 5.5" and inked those edges and attached the two pieces together, centering. Adhere the snapshots at angles, overlapping. Embellish with a Maya Road satin flower (something I will try and CASE for you sometime) and some Tattered Angels chipboard corners sprayed with a Walnut Gold Glimmer Mist.

Well, I hope you have enjoyed your stop today and will find yourself addicted to snap shots like I am! Don't forget to check out the great sale on grab bags in the Sweet Pea Stamps store! ttfn

Captivated By Silence

2011-12-29T06:00:00.004-05:00

Here's a stunning stamp by Anna Marine called "Captivated by Silence" (Plate #160). This stamp takes my breath away. She's stunning. Be sure to take a look at the artist's coloring, it's very different from mine, so it gives you some idea of the beautiful range of this stamp. I did this card in many wonderful shades of pink. I have really been in pink mode lately, huh? Some of this women are just so beautiful that I just see the pink in them!

Here's a close up of the image itself showing the coloring in Copic Markers.

I also added some ribbon and beautiful lace from Turkey. This image just makes me want to go grab more of this artist's wonderful stamps. Be sure to check out the awesome post Christmas sale at the store.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. Here's to a fun year of stamping!

Cheers, Holley

Little glittery seahorses and mermaid ATC

2011-12-28T06:00:00.003-05:00

It's been a while since I made an ATC (artist trading cards) so I thought I'd give it a go again. I've been away to see my mom before Christmas and brought my copics to practice my coloring skills. I love making ATC's out of those images since I don't have to bother about matching them up with any papers. Coloring that way makes it more free.

The image I have used is by Elaine Cox and it's called little seahorses mermaid from plate 48.

Not a Christmas card

2011-12-27T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your families.

Today I wanted to share 2 cards I created with you. This first one is "Sunkissed" by Karen Middlenton. You can also find her on Sheet #18, Plate #194.

I added 2 layers of ribbon ruffled behind the image and added a Scallop Spellbinders die between the 2 ribbon layers. I also added some flowers that I have had forever.

I colored her with copics then went over her hair with a black Prismacolor pencil, added chalk around the image and sprayed it with glimmer mist.

For this one I used an image by Anna Marine called "Dark Thoughts", and she can be found on Sheet #5, Plate #196. I used some Prima paers, fringe and used a Spellbinders pendant die around the image, that I cut 2 in half as added around the image.

Here is a close up of the image. Her face has so much more detail in person. Sometimes it is so hard to capture all the details in pictures.

Here are the red copics I used to color her.

R35,R37,R39,R59,RV99.

I also went over all most of the folds with a black Prismacolor Pencil.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs:)

Angela

Post- Christmas Sale----

2011-12-26T08:50:00.003-05:00

Today only!

Today you save 35% off your entire purchase

PLUS

Purchase at least $20 of ching chou kuik's stamp line and receive a FREE

'Shining On' stamp

Standing Pretty

2011-12-26T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone, hope you all had a wonderful and lightful Christmas time. Now we are counting the days till the changing of the Year... not far to go...

Before I want to show you my recent card I made with this oh so sweet image by the fabulous artist Elisabeth Bell called 'Standing Pretty'. After quite some red, green, gold and blue tones I used lately for doing Christmassy and wintery cards I gave a go with pink... so it even looks more springlike. Well, as for me I am happy that the shortest day of the year is past again and the days are going to be longer again.

I made a shaker card this time and quite like how it turned out. I coloured the image with Distress Inks.

Here's a close up of the image... it is a bit difficult to photograph the image behind the window.

Here a close up after shaking...

I wish everyone a very happy NEW YEAR 2012!!!

Hugs, Karina

Connie-Elaine Cox's "Kiara"

2011-12-25T06:00:00.003-05:00

For those of you who are getting a bit tired of Christmas cards....I have made

a very un-Christmas one today for you!

This lovely image is by Elaine Cox from plate #133 and she is titled

"Kiara"

and you will find her at

Sweet Pea Stamps

Supplies:

SP stamp "Kiara"

papers from Michaels

Copic markers for color were

also airbrushed on glossy for custom match

embossing folder by Sizzix "Branches and Swirls"

Viva Decor Pearl Pen "Ice White"

Martha Stewart edger punch "Vines"

I went a little overboard with my Viva Decor pen I think......

Thanks for stopping by and have a very Happy Holiday!!
Connie

Moonlit Companions

2011-12-24T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone and dear Sweet Pea Stamps lovers. After making quite some Christmas card I want to show you today the first different one I just made.

For my card I used one of the fabulous images by the great artist Rebecca Sinz. It is called 'Moonlit Companions'. It is available as a single stamp and on Plate #197 it comes with three more very magical images. You will LOVE them!

The image is coloured with Distress Inks on heavy watercolour paper. The background papers I used is from DCWV 'the immortal love'. I added some stars stickers on it and scribbled some more with a white gel pen. Just a bit of lace and flowers as some additional embellishments.

Here is a close up of the image.

Have a magical week everyone! Thank you so much for looking
Hugs, Karina

Final days.... On the 10- 12 days of Christmas......

2011-12-23T07:15:00.000-05:00

Save 35% off your entire order.

This is for orders placed Dec 22-Dec 24 only

Have a Merry Christmas!

Connie-Moonlight Fairy

2011-12-23T06:00:00.001-05:00

I apologize for my photo today.

I had more problems getting a decent picture of this card than

making it!!

I finally resorted to putting it in a make-shift lightbox made from a box with cardstock for the backdrop....

This adorable image is by Sweet Pea artist Caron Vinson and you will find it on plate #77

labeled "Moonlight Fairy"

OR you can just click on

Sweet Pea Stamps

to get there!

Supplies:

Copic markers

blue Satin ribbon by Reasonable Ribbon

Bow Easy tool by Posi-Bendr

die by SpellBinders "Labels 14"

cloud template by PrintWorks

Dye ink by Ranger "Sailboat Blue"

sponge

airbrush system

white pen by Inkssentials

I sponged blue ink with a cloud template for the background

and airbrushed Copic B41 around the image for contrast.

Added a little white to the top of her dress with Inkssentials pen.

Thanks for stopping by!

Connie

Blog Hop Winner

2011-12-22T06:00:00.002-05:00

Congratulations Ike our Christmas Hop winner! Thank you all for joining in the fun! Merry Christmas!

Ike you can email jennifer with your mailing info for your prize.

ike said...

: FABUUUULUSSS HOP - awesome DT creations there and what a super thing to do for Lynette. How wonderful :-D Merry Christmas everyone xxxxx

Paint My World

2011-12-22T06:00:00.001-05:00

Here's a stunning image from artist Anna Marine of Sweet Pea stamps. If you check out this stamp on their website, you will see the artist's depiction of this stamp, "Paint my world black" (Plate #160). My coloring of this image makes it look totally different. I used all sorts of wonderful pink colored embellishments in a variety of shades. Here's a great close up of the colored image using Copic Markers. I love the stunning detail the artist gives. She's painting the flower that she's holding:
Be sure and check out all of this artists stunning stamps and watch the store for the weekly specials. I am sure like me you are all getting ready for the holidays. I like to set aside time everyday to sit down and keep my sanity in check. For me, that means at least a half hour of un-interrupted time of stamping. Ahhh, just time to relax and design.

Happy Holidays (or can I get away with saying Happy Holley-days!)

Holley

On the 9th day of Christmas......

2011-12-21T09:18:00.002-05:00

Shipping only .99¢ to anywhere in the world!

PLUS

all orders over $20 will receive a mini grab bag (3 unmounted stamps, our choice)

(this is for orders placed on Dec 21st only)

Join Kate on YouTube!

2011-12-21T06:01:00.001-05:00

Today Kate shares a beautiful technique called Distressed Starburts on our YouTube channel.

Pearly tag

2011-12-21T06:00:00.001-05:00

For this tag I've been practicing my copic skills and I think it turned out pretty well. I used a pearly accent to make the swirly dots pattern. Think it is a wonderful tag for Christmas for the man in your life.

The image is called a bunch of love from ching chou kuik.

Extra Deal 4 U!

2011-12-20T08:42:00.004-05:00

Today only, spend at least $20 or more, and we will give you a mini grab bag (3 unmounted, regular stock stamps, value at least $15.75 and up)

On the 7th & 8th Day of Christmas....

2011-12-20T07:12:00.000-05:00

on orders under $15.00, SAVE 15%, enter the coupon code:

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This is for orders placed on Mon. Dec 19 & Tues Dec 20 ONLY

Just sharing!!

2011-12-20T06:00:00.004-05:00

I hope everyone is ready for Christmas, as for me I am not. So I will be doing some last minute shopping this week. I don't know about you but this year has been extremely busy and has went by so fast.

So now on to may cards I have to share with you. This first one I used Joanne Schempp's "Shhh Mommies Here". Isn't this image so sweet. You can buy her as a single or on Sheet #10, Plate #178. I made her into a winter card that can also be used as a Christmas card. I used some B0 Bunny Papers. I love these design papers.

For my 2nd one I used Anna Marine's "Veil", Sheet #5, Plate #196.

Here are the cards I made for out last 2 blog Hops. This first one is the card I made for Lynette. I love this image and how she turned out. Such a beautiful image. I used Karen Middleton's "Cornflower Blue", on sheet #18, Plate #194.

And for this one I used ching chou kuik's "Butterfly Blue". I colored her nothing like the her original painting. I wanted to make her look soft and Wintery. I also made a round card, and I really like the way it turned out with all the Webster Pages embellishments. You can also find her on Sheet #40, Plate #195.

Thanks for stopping and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

Hugs:)

Angela

Flowing in blue

2011-12-20T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hello all of you scrappers!:)

Hope you all are having a beautiful day!:)

I've made a birthday card, this time, for a little-"big" (11 years old;D) girl, and she've picket out the DP and image herselfes!:)).

So here is what she's get;).

This beautiful image is from Sweet Pea, and is called "Flowing in Blue".

I love this image, by ching chou kuik (I LOVE those images♥), and if you want her to, you can find her here, on plate #47!

I've colored her with Copic's, and the DP are something from my "old stuff";)

WARNING..lots of pitures..LOL!:))

Butterfly, flowers, pearls and lace are from WOC.

Butterflies from Martha Stewart punch.

All the edges are sewed with my sewing machine, and I've adde some Crackle paint and glitter-Star Dust some different and small places!

Cheesecloth under the image.

"Flowing in blue"

Is'nt she just beautifuuul, dont you think!?;)

I've added some pearlmaker in her hair!;)

That was all from me today!:)

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog,

and have a wonderful day, and don' forget to visit the SPS-shop , they have a lot of great offer and soo many beautiul images♥ :)

Hugs, Ellen

Poppy Love

2011-12-19T06:00:00.003-05:00

Poppy Love is an image by ching-chou kuik and is part of Plate #25. The mermaids, fairies and other lovelies in the ching-chou kuik collection are a joy to stamp, color and create with! It is even more fun when the images and the paper pair as perfectly as Poppy Love does with this paper from Authentique.

Get Inky!
Alex

Anna Marine's Veil

2011-12-19T06:00:00.000-05:00

Today it's my turn to share some inspiration with you from the brilliant artist ANNA MARINE.

I have used Anna Marine's Veil available as a single stamp or as part of a set of four Plate #196 Sheet 5.

If you like this image remember to pop over to SWEETPEA STAMPS and check out the others on the stamp plate or check out the new releases.

If you would like more information on items etc used to create this card check out my blog here.

Remember to check back regularly and check whats going on - new inspiration added daily.

Best wishes, Sharon

Time to Celebrate!

2011-12-18T06:00:00.038-05:00

Welcome to the Merry Christmas Lynette Blog Hop! Today, the Sweet Pea Stamps design team members are sharing a selection of creations as a surprise to Lynette, owner of Sweet Pea Stamps.

This card features Puppet Angel in the Circus, an absolutely wonderful image by ching chou kuik. Currently it is available for the unbelievable price of only $1! How is hasn't sold out is beyond me, it has so much potential for cards and creations with for kids or even a Steampunk theme! It was colored with copics and the papers are Graphics45.

ching-chou kuik's Puppet Angel in the Circus

Now onto the hop...below you will find the list of stops along the way, leave a comment at each stop for an entry into a drawing for a 3 piece grab bag of Sweet Pea Stamps images. The drawing will be held 12/22 and the winner announced on the Sweet Pea Stamps blog. Thanks for stopping by, Merry Christmas and good luck!

Alexandra Lundgren
Angela Sowell
Connie Piotter
Dawn Knight
Holley Barnhart
Jennifer Willis
Lori Ransom
Kate Palmer
Karina Lange

Santa's Elves are soooo busy!

2011-12-18T06:00:00.018-05:00

Today I would like to share the images from Elaine Cox's Plate 71. These little guys are so adorable and haven't they been busy?

They were are colored with copics. The papers are all from my unsorted stash. But I believe the majority are bobunny.

Last Day for FREE Shipping!!!!!

2011-12-18T00:24:00.001-05:00

Free shipping Sunday, Dec 11th through Sunday, Dec. 18th

for both USA and overseas destinations

(past orders excluded)

On the 5th & 6th Day of Christmas

2011-12-17T07:45:00.001-05:00

Save 20% off your entire purchase

this is for orders placed on Dec 17 & 18 only

Customer Submission: Danielle Champagne

2011-12-17T06:00:00.011-05:00

Danielle shares her lovely creations today.

Caron Vinson's Moonlight Fairy:

Caron Vinson's Glam Goth Fairy:

Joanne Schempp's Frost Fairy:

Elaine Cox's Miranda:

On the Fourth Day of Christmas....

2011-12-16T07:48:00.002-05:00

spend at least $20 get $5 off your order

enter the code below in the coupon section at checkout:

4thdaycoupon

this is for orders placed on Dec 16th only

Customer Submission: Jo Smoothy

2011-12-16T06:00:00.021-05:00

Jo shares her wonderful card today.

Melissa Dawn's Autumn Cat Magic:

Customer Submission: Sarah-Louise

2011-12-16T06:00:00.012-05:00

Sarah-Louise shares her beautiful card today.

ching chou kuik's Plate #43:

On the Third Day of Christmas....

2011-12-15T06:56:00.001-05:00

receive a $5 gift card for every $20 you spend (before shipping)

This is for orders placed Dec 15th only

Customer Submission: Barb Foster

2011-12-15T06:00:00.040-05:00

Barb shares her beautiful creations today.

Anna Marine's Paint My World Black:

Anna marine's Franceska:

Anna Marine's Veronica:

Customer Submission: Robyn Pitcher

2011-12-15T06:00:00.028-05:00

Robyn shares her beautiful cards today.

ching chou kuik's Soft Goth Night:

ching chou kuik's It's My Birthday:

ching chou kuik's Midnight Waiting:

ching chou kuik's Bunch of Love:

Karen Middleton's Rosarna:

ching chou kuik Plate 43:

On the Second Day of Christmas......

2011-12-14T06:48:00.003-05:00

You will receive 15% off your entire purchase.

This is only good on purchases made on Dec 14th only

Customer Submission: Susie Little

2011-12-14T06:00:00.000-05:00

Susie shares her lovely cards today.

...One the First Day Of Christmas....

2011-12-13T08:09:00.005-05:00

Each day, now through Christmas, we will be having some type of offering or discount with each order. The offering or discount is for that date only.

Today, Tuesday, Dec 13th

Spend at least $20 or more and receive out mini sheet #31 Cupcakes and Presents free with your purchase. Limit one per person

Customer Submission: Jinnah Caluag

2011-12-13T06:00:00.002-05:00

Jinnah shares her lovely creations today.

ching chou kuik's Serenity:

ching chou kuik's Nostalgia:

Customer Submission: Nadia-Dianascarlett

2011-12-12T06:00:00.008-05:00

Nadia shares her beautiful creations today.

Joanne Schempp's Diamond:

Joanne Schempp's Blue Pearl:

Customer Submission: Sonya Alcock

2011-12-12T06:00:00.006-05:00

Sonya shares her beautiful cards today.

ching chou kuik's Poinsetta Fairy:

ching chou kuik's Field of Poppies:

Winner of Blog Hop

2011-12-11T10:27:00.002-05:00

....................congratulations Jan Farnworth................................Jan, please e-mail me at sweetpearubberstamps@gmail.com so I can send you your $20 gift card.

Thank you everyone for partaking in our blog hop!

Customer Submission: Kathi

2011-12-11T06:00:00.008-05:00

Kathi shares her lovely creation today.

ching chou kuik's Exotic Halloween:

Gift Wrapping Ideas

2011-12-10T22:17:00.003-05:00

We have uploaded Lori's youtube video early so you all can get a jump start on your Christmas wrapping. Lori did a fabulous job on these packages.

Just a FYI----

2011-12-10T18:16:00.001-05:00

Starting in January, we will be offering supplies to our website.

check back soon!

Holly Bess

2011-12-10T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone, how are you doing? Fine I hope. Are you prepared for Christmas? I am so much in the mood to make Christmas cards. And I catched the bug to create Christmas cards with no typical Christmas images :o). It is soooo much fun. So this card I show you today is one of this kind as well.

I used beautiful Bess from our fabulous artist Elaine Cox. And hey, know what? She is on SALE right now! She is available as a single stamp. And on Plate # 85 together with three other gorgeous images. You will love them. They are some of my favourites.

The colouring is made with Distress Inks. And I tried something new here. I wanted to give it a crackle effect and covered the finished image with clear embossing powder three times. Put it in the fridge and when it was cold and strong I crackled it few times till I got this effect. Love its look. The lace I put around the image was original white. I sprayed some Antique Brass Glimmer Mist over it to give it a similar colour like the background paper from Basic Grey haves.

Here you can see a closer look of the image

Wish you a magical week now. Thank you so much for looking.

Hugs, Karina

Meet Bea

2011-12-09T06:00:00.005-05:00

Here's one of my very favorite artists, Terra Bidlespacher and this image is called Bea (plate #179). This card is a super tall card, that is 8"x4"! It's just perfect for those wonderful pads of paper they sell, that are standard 8"x 8". I also have an Ultimate Tool from Crafter's Companion that allows you to make any size envelope to match your cards. Perfect!
Bea is just perfect for this super tall card. She really stands out. I had an adorable die cut frame from Quickutz. Isn't this stamp great with that? Go look for your 8x8 inch papers and make some tall cards for Christmas! It's a unique size that will stand out when you give them.
Here's a great closeup of this stamp. I just love this artist's images. Be sure to check out all her images in the Sweet Pea store. They are having a wonderful sale too. Look at all the Thanksgiving and Christmas sale!

Cheers, Holley

Welcome to the Sweet Pea Stamps Out of the Box Hop!

2011-12-08T06:01:00.026-05:00

Today we will be featuring various non-Christmas themed images in a Christmas flair!

This image is from the Conie Fong collection titled Buttercup.

With a little altering it makes a great image for those Christmas wishes.

We hope you enjoy your visit today. The design team has some wonderful ideas for the versatility of Sweet Pea images. Through today all orders will receive a 20% discount - no coupon code needed! Don't forget to leave a comment at all the stops - one lucky, random winner will receive a $20 gift card to the Sweet Pea Stamps store!
You have until Saturday evening to post your comments. the winner will be announced on Sunday!

Your stops along the way include:

Sweet Pea Stamps

Fluffie fairy in non traditional colors

2011-12-08T06:00:00.002-05:00

Today I have a Christmascard in non-traditional colors. The image is called fluffie fairy from Karen Middleton, plate 115. It is coloured with promarkers and a white shimmery twinkling H2O for the white parts of her outfit.

How are your Christmas cards looking this year?