Throwback Thursday's Pattern Craze

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Hi everyone!!! Welcome back to this week's Sweet Stamp Shop's Throwback Thursday. I am featuring Pattern Craze on the blog today and....

This is a MUST HAVE stamp set! 

Just look at it lol. It pretty much speaks for itself :) Patterns, geo-metric shapes, sizes, OPTIONS!!!!! HOT and TRENDY!!!!

Pattern Craze

 I use this stamp set a lot because of the versatility I get from it.

This week I took my inspiration from the Play Date Cafe's challenge blog. The theme for this week's challenge was, It's a {Splash} of Neon. I just LOVED their color scheme they had going...Black, white, and neon yellow (although it looks green to me and that is what I used for my card, neon green)

 

It's VERY TRENDY this week just like the stamp set. I didn't enter my card in the challenge since it was over before Thursday's Throwback, but it is still fun to play along and a GREAT way to draw your inspiration from. I was also going to use a sketch from another challenge blog but I ended up doing my own thing once I broke out the stamp set and got to work.

This is my card that I came up with:

I got out my watercolor pencils for this card and colored in some of the hearts with black on the panel I created, just to give it a little pop and add a little something! Then to give the panel I stamped and embossed on separation, I matted in black. Next I grabbed the plain hexagon and the dot hexagon and stamped on white and trimmed out. I like the idea of just layering them sligthly underneath with out being "neat" about it. For a little more texture, I broke out the trusty mist and added some neon splash and then my black and neon pens and did some border lines. Then I just accented with a few embellies and a sentiment.
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For my sentiment I first stamped Epic from Starts Here in neon green and then stamped right in the middle, Happy Birthday from Zombies. I love how perfectly they fit together.

 Starts Here

Zombies

Loving Pattern Craze??? Head on over to the Sweet Stamp Shop  HERE and snag one up before they are gone, we only have limited stock on hand. So don't procrastinate ;)

Here is a fun little "extra" for you as well :)

 How To:

• Stamp and cut out three big hexagons and one small then distress the edges
• On one edge cut a slit  just to the middle
• Glue the slit together slightly overlapping the edge to creat a "cone shape"
• Glue the rest of the layers together and add a crystal, brad, or pearl

So, like I mentioned above I am doing a fun little giveaway today!!!! You will have unitl midnight tonight to do just a couple(very simple) little things so don't be shy hehehe:

1. "Like" Sweet Stamp Shop on facebook
2. Give us a shout out over on the Sweet Stamp Shop Blog
3. Leave me a comment below on how much you are loving Throwback Thursdays

Please note: Becuase of the shipping cost, only U.S. residents eligible. BUT, I still love love love to hear everyone's feedback!!!!)
 

Throwback Thursday's Weird Love

Welcome back friends, I hope you checked out the new Sweet Stamp Shop release yesterday. It was pretty amazing :) Lots and lots of inspiration.

But, in case you missed it you can check out the Sweet Stamp Shops release day HERE my blog post HERE.

Well it's Throwback Thursday and I am showcasing Weird Love. It may be a small set but it packs a mighty punch.

Check out the fun cards I did with some fun little techniques to try out on your next cards

 

 I am not sure about you but I have a plethora of adhesive in my stash and one of my go too is scor-tape. It has such versatility, you don't have to cut it and it is so strong! But you can also emboss on it, yep that's right! It is a paper based adhesive so it won't melt when you heat it up like the red line tapes. Cool huh?

 Here is what I used.

1/8 in scor-tape

1/4 in scor-tape

Embossing powder

  

Then I just finished off with the super cute mustache, a sentiment and a couple enamel dots! 

 Check out the bonus card I made! This stamp quote is so my husband and I and nails us to a "T" lol!

Well make sure to  head on over to the Sweet Stamp Shop and snag your Weird Love Set!


Happy Crafting
xoxo
Danni

Sweet Stamp Shop Release Day Is Here!!!

Hey everyone Sweet Stamp Shop is releasing 3 BRAND SPANKING NEW STAMP SETS TODAY on the blog HERE!!!
I am showcasing two of the sets and cannot WAIT to get my hands on the third :) It is all about versatility.
Wanna score yourself an AMAZING deal on EVERYTHING IN THE STORE including the new sets? Well, now through tomorrow only - save 30% off your TOTAL regular priced stamp order. Use coupon code NRJ30 --- and it's good on everything new and all the re-stocked items you've been waiting for!

Ok Ok Ok, now lets get on to more fun stuff the cards!!!

First up is "Starts Here"

Starts Here

 I love this stamp set so much and I know I will be grabbing it on a regular basis. There is so much you can do with it.

 

 Look at all those fun layers. I just love how easily you can stack and layer with this stamp set. It makes it so easy to add textures. What do you guys think? Fun huh?!?!?!

Next up is Zombies

Zombies

LOL as you can tell already I LOVE this zombie set. That girl is so fun!!!  We were challenged this month to show versatility with the stamp sets and I had so much fun with it.  Check it out friends :)

 

How about that for the unexpected? Are you not just loving it?  Well make sure to stop on over at Sweet Stamp Shop blog HERE to see the rest of the designers cards!!! They are so fantastic!!!

AND don't forget tomorrow ONLY - save 30% off your TOTAL regular priced stamp order. Use coupon code NRJ30 --- and it's good on everything new and all the re-stocked items you've been waiting for! 

Make sure to let us know what you think of the new release on our Facebook page HERE. We are dying to hear how much you love all the new sets :)

Feeling Nautical Curtain Call Challenge

Hey everyone I am playing along with Curtain Call's Feeling Nautical Challenge

I was so excited to participate in this challenge, since I have been hanging on to this Kaisercraft wood anchor flurish for awhile now, just waiting for the perfect "project".

Here is the inspiration:

And...Here is my card:

Is that anchor not the cutest or what?!?!?! I just love it!!!!
I added some Heidi Swapp Mustard Color Shine ink splotches and finished off with some pearls and a Sweet Stamp Shop sentiment.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day and happy crafting
xoxo
Danni

Throwback Thursday's Haunted House

Hey everyone, hope you are doing great this Throwback Thursday I have been channeling my inner "spooky side" this week and am featuring Haunted House. 

 AND...of course...it wouldn't be a Throwback Thursday if we didn't offer you an amazing deal right?? So for today only Haunted House will only be $8!!!! You will have until midnight tonight to get the deal so don't wait!!! Head on over to the shop HERE.

Haunted House

This set is just so fun and playful, doncha think???


Well I love to work in layers. I like texture and dimension and it is so easy to achieve with just a few steps.
On this card I started to add my layers with paper adding a few different patterns that were of similar styles and offsetting them as I layered them on top of each other. Next I took a frame I glittered in black to match the theme of my card. Then just a little bow and a sentiment to finish it off. And just to help bring a little bit more character to the card I added the arrows to bring the focus to the center.

 

Easy huh?

Here is another example of layering. This one I added paint splotches to create texture on my card without adding dimension. Or, as you can see,  even adding a pop of color to a stamped image will give an illusion of more texture and even dimension. Do you have old acrylic paints just laying around??? Try breaking them out and adding a bit of water to the paint and splattering it on your card. I think you will really love the effect it adds to your card. It's a great way to make custom back ground paper and then add all your layers on top of it.

 

Do you have a favorite go to to add that extra little something to your card?? I would love to here about it.

Also don't forget to head on over to the Sweet Stamp Shop(HERE) before midnight to get Haunted House for only $8  :)

Have a wonderful day and happy crafting
xoxo
Danni

Throwback Thurday Geek Chic

Hey everyone it is Danni here with Throwback Thursday and I will be  showcasing Geek Chic,

Geek Chic

and, if you LOVE what you see you are in LUCK because, as always with Throwback Thursday's, the showcased stamp is on special for today ONLY. You can pick it up in the shop HERE for only $8 (regular price $14.95)!!!!!! WOW-ZERS what a steal.

How about that bonus card I mentioned on Sweet Stamp Shops Blog, well here it is. OMG I {heart} this set soooo much!!!

 I also used SRM's Sticker Stitches and Love Sentiments, some seam binding, gems, and enamel dots to finish off the card.

Well anyways, I have another pretty fun card to show you guys using Geek Chic and I think you will really love the technique. It only takes a few supplies and a few steps and the results are endless. :) 
Check it out:

I made a custom background with matching twine! To make the stamped images set apart from the rest a bold contrast and a few embellies!!! Fun huh??? Well I made some easy instructions for you to make this card.

Here are 3 easy step by step instructions on how to get this look:

 Hint: You will want to probably get out your craft mat for this and have some baby wipes handy :) I usually measure out how much twine I will need by wrapping around the card base I will be using and tying a bow. Then I give myself a couple extra inches.
I used Natural Twine from SRM.

Hint: Once you have sprayed all your colors roll the twine around in the excess spray on your mat til the twine is completely covered on all sides. You can either set aside to dry, which may take a bit or carefully take your heat tool and use to help speed up the drying time. Make sure that it is COMPLETELY DRY before using, otherwise you will get color marks all over your creation.
I used Heidi Swapp's Color Shine's in Mustard, Peach, and Primrose.

Hint: It is easier to work in coats. Spray a light coat of each color let dry and then do another until you have reached the desired color shade. It helps to prevent bleeding and blurring of your image. After you remove your screen you can leave as is and make a card or you can do what I did (see above picture of card) and just cut into strips or whatever you like.
I used The Crafter's Workshop 6x6 Mini Star Shower template. If you have never used these before they have a plethora on their website to choose from check it out HERE. I suggest browsing around their website too. (They don't sell directly from their website but you can go to their locator to find the nearest place to buy them) I have a few of them and LOVE them soooo much. You can use them with so many different media's(mists, inks, paints, just to name a few) it's quite addicting.

Ok so here are the supplies you will need to try out this fun technique:

And My card just incase you forgot what the end result looked like:

How fun is that. I just love love love these little wormy guys.

And just to give a little recap...You can head on over to the shop HERE and pick up this amazing stamp set for only $8 TODAY. You will have until midnight to steal the deal.

And have you joined in on Sweet Stamp Shop's July Scary release party??? Check it out HERE Nicole always has sneak peeks, prize giveaways and more. Come join the fun!

And finally don't forget to come back tomorrow on the Sweet Stamp Shops blog for Challenge Me Friday's with Tracy :) HERE is her last weeks post just in case you missed it. It is always full of great content.

Til next week
xoxo
Danni

Throwback Thursday-Spectacle Spectacular with Sweet Stamp Shop

Hey everyone I am  here with Sweet Stamp Shop and I am back this week for Throwback Thursday...I know it is still new so I will do a little overview to make sure everyone is kept up to speed ;) Every Thursday I will be showcasing one stamp set (of the older sorts...aka Throwback) to help inspire you and bring to life again. This week I am featuring the ever so CUTE Spectacle Set!

 

Spectacle

But that's not all....there is MORE (and it just gets better)!!! This week the featured stamp is at an unbelievably, can't pass it up price!!!!! Snatch up Spectacle for only $3.50!!! Now that is a steal, doncha think????

I think this set is so much fun and all the sayings you could add...it is endless.

Make sure to check out Sweet Stamp Shop's blog(HERE) to see all the fun cards I prepared for all of you.

But before you go check out the fun bonus card I prepared for all of you.

Make sure to head on over to the shop(HERE) to make sure you get your hands on Spectacle!
********Please note that this set has been Retired/Clearanced so once they are gone they are gone.********