Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Sweet Stamp Shop's January Preview and Release

*Note: If you're looking for Day One of Hero Arts' 2012 Catalog blog hop, please click here. 


Hello and welcome to the second day of Sweet Stamp Shop's preview and stamp release! I hope you arrived here from Lindsay's fab blog. Today we're all featuring projects using Against the Grain and here's my card.



I clear embossed the woodgrain circles and ink distressed them with various colors of distress inks. I hand cut the circles and attached them to a square notecard.


The sentiment was cut apart to fit. Gotta love that about clear stamps! I rounded one corner of the card and tied a bit of twine and my card was done.

Please visit the rest of the SSS design team to see more ideas using this unique set. Here's the order, and if you ever get lost or if there's a broken link, simply head over to Sweet Stamp Shop.

Donna  

As she does each month, Nicole is giving away each of the stamp sets to random commenters. Make sure that you leave comments on each team member's blog for your chance to win.

Both Sentimental Birds and Against the Grain are available for purchase in the Sweet Stamp Shop store. Buy one new release and get another set for 40% off by using coupon code JAN40 upon checkout.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Now head over to Geny's blog for more sweet inspiration! 

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43 comments:

  1. LindsayJanuary 11, 2012 at 3:28:00 AM HST

    Ohhh I likey Donna! Great minds think alike, no? lol! LOVE this card!

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  2. Kris ChirhartJanuary 11, 2012 at 4:06:00 AM HST

    Love the "circles in a square" design, and the sentiment looks great cut apart like that! (I've done that alot of times to my stamps too!)

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  3. SabrJanuary 11, 2012 at 4:26:00 AM HST

    love the image embossed and masked! such a fantastic design!

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  4. AnitaJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:45:00 AM HST

    Amazing! I like the colors.

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  5. TracyJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:47:00 AM HST

    I love how you clear embossed the woodgrain and then ink distressed them! Great card!

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  6. Marcia ScantlinJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:04:00 AM HST

    that's an interesting stamp and pattern.

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  7. Miriam PrantnerJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:04:00 AM HST

    Really like! So CAS, and I love how the stamp looks in white on a colored background!

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  8. ChelseaJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:07:00 AM HST

    I love the colours you chose, and what a great idea to cut the sentiment.

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  9. NatalieJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:48:00 AM HST

    Love CAS and this one is a delight!! Sweet card!

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  10. Shanna ShandsJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:39:00 AM HST

    Great job. I love the one rounded corner. Good fussy cut or punch. I love these colors used.... I have some fun ideas for the circles!

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  11. Tammy VJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:52:00 AM HST

    Like the white on the colored background! Looks great!

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  12. LizscrapsJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:56:00 AM HST

    nice twist on the colored images with the embossing. :) great card.

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  13. Annette AllenJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:11:00 AM HST

    adorable card...love the added twine..

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  14. Mamarazzi ScrapsJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:26:00 AM HST

    Very pretty card! Love the stamp and the twine, thanks for sharing!

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  15. Teresa Godines #6857January 11, 2012 at 8:43:00 AM HST

    I love the color choices and the clean lines of this card.

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  16. Giovana January 11, 2012 at 8:44:00 AM HST

    Beautiful card with beautiful colors!!

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  17. MarilynJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:50:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous, Donna! I love the sentiment "Live against the grain", I do that all the time! Hee Hee!
    Hugs, Marilyn

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  18. Chris - Creations in BloomJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:36:00 AM HST

    love your color choices and your layout. That twine is a perfect addition.

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  19. Handmade Creations by StephanieJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:38:00 AM HST

    Love how you used these stamps Donna so pretty!!!

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  20. LuciaJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:40:00 AM HST

    You have a new follower ;-) Great blog and thanx, I'm gonna check out Sweet Stamp Shop :-) hugs from Italy, Lucia xxx

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  21. UnknownJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:40:00 AM HST

    Awesome card! Love how you reverse embossed the circles! They look AWESOME against the white background. I agree w/your comment about acrylic stamps ... I love cutting my sentiments apart also! ;o)

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  22. LindaJanuary 11, 2012 at 12:26:00 PM HST

    I absolutely love the simplicity of this card. Thanks fir sharing.

    Linda D.

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  23. LindaJanuary 11, 2012 at 12:34:00 PM HST

    Love the simplicity of the card and the circles. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  24. MadeleenJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:47:00 PM HST

    Great technique with the clear embossing! Lovely CAS card!

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  25. ellen s.January 11, 2012 at 2:29:00 PM HST

    I always cut my sentiments, too. Love the colors against the white. gorgeous!

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  26. SquirlygirlJanuary 11, 2012 at 2:47:00 PM HST

    Donna I am in LOVE with your card today! I love the bold but simple look. Thanks for sharing it with us!
    ~Hugs~

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  27. glowegalJanuary 11, 2012 at 4:48:00 PM HST

    So pretty! I love how you made the some what heavy stamp so delicate with the tiny circles on squares. Very nice! :)

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  28. Savannah O'GwynnJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:02:00 PM HST

    OH MY GOOOOOODNESS, Donna! AMAZING! I love the embossed pieces and inking that you did! You knocked my socks off! LOVE:)

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  29. JoyJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:17:00 PM HST

    Gorgeous card Donna, love the colours, design and CAS feel..hugs!

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  30. Dawn TJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:21:00 PM HST

    very pretty card Donna.

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:42:00 PM HST

    Donna this is stunning! Love the CAS design and the embossing! BEAUTIFUL!

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  32. Sue-MJanuary 12, 2012 at 3:55:00 AM HST

    I love the way you are all using the stamp so differently... and so effectively. This looks awesome

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  33. Lisa TJanuary 12, 2012 at 5:51:00 AM HST

    I like the idea of the circles matted on squares. The 1 rounded corner on your card was a great touch!

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  34. Tiffany ErvinJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:45:00 AM HST

    So pretty, Donna! I'm really loving all of that white space!

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  35. Beth BussJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:10:00 PM HST

    Donna,
    Crisp and simply neat card...

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  36. Cindy LeeJanuary 12, 2012 at 2:51:00 PM HST

    Love your clean style, Donna! They are fabulous! Simple is the best :)

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  37. Michelle PJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:35:00 AM HST

    Love this card!

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  38. NicoleJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:49:00 PM HST

    Love this card it's simple and clean. It's great.

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  39. CassiJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:03:00 AM HST

    love the colors used on your card. the sentiment is perfect!

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  40. Michele DuffyJanuary 15, 2012 at 10:26:00 AM HST

    Beautiful card, and great technique with the clear embossing.

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  41. DeirdreJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:58:00 AM HST

    Just placed my first order for stamps from Sweet Stamp Shop!! woohoo!

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  42. ChrystinaJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:15:00 AM HST

    I love the simplicity of this card, this is great!

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  43. KerryJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:18:00 PM HST

    Gorgeous!!! Simple yet perfect!!! Love the rich colors!!

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