Friday, September 11, 2015

A New Release from Sweet N Sassy Stamps!


Happy Friday, Sweet Friends!!!  Today is release day over at Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps!  I'm excited to share some of my first creations using some of the new goodies!  You can read more about the full release on the Sweet 'N Sassy Blog.  There are so many fabulous new sets to choose from and, also, some new dies!  Even though I'm all about the fussy cutting, I do love me some matching dies!!  It just makes the finished project so much more polished!

I'm crazy excited about my first creation!  I've been dreaming of a project like this for years.  Sweet 'N Sassy's brand new Bible Journaling line is the exact spring board I needed to finally get moving on it!  I completely adore the idea of Bible journaling and have wanted to showcase my favorite verses in some way for years, but I still haven't wrapped my head around the idea of actually doing it in a Bible.  Altering this Rolodex is perfect for me--each card is it's own little project and feels much more doable to me.  Sweet 'N Sassy has so many wonderful stamps that make this project a dream!  For my first card, I used Words of Life: Common Words 1, Words of Life: Collection 1 and Floral Pattern Background.  On the backside, I plan to write/journal/stylize Isaiah 40:31 "those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."  I can barely wait to get started!

Another favorite sentiment of mine has always been "Wise Men Still Seek Him" so naturally, I was drawn to this beautiful set featuring the silhouette of the wise men.  We Three Kings also includes six sentiments--perfect for those Christmas cards I should get a move on!
 I created the purple background using various distress inks directly onto an acrylic block.  I misted the inks with water to blend and applied the block to white cardstock.  It's a fun, easy and colorful technique that can make quick order of your card making.  The second background was more time consuming, and truthfully, a bit of a flop!  The texture you see comes from goosebumps--but I'm not really sure why they took the color of the dylusions sprays I used over top.....I MAY have been a bit impatient with the drying process...idk, but it still looks kind of interesting so, I went with it!  I'm flexible like that--

I sure hope you are enjoying the hop and finding lots of inspiration!  The girls have really out done themselves, in my opinion :)

Have a great day being awesome!  TTFN, Jane





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15 comments:

  1. Your cards are amazing, Jane! Love the backgrounds your created and I am really drawn by your Rolodex scripture idea…the wheels are spinning! Thanks for your awesome inspiration!

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  2. Jane I love the rich backgrounds for your cards! They are beautiful! What a fun idea to make a faith rolodex!!! Love it!

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  3. I LOVE your cards with the rich backgrounds. The rolodex is a wonderful, creative idea!

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  4. Beautiful cards. I also love the We Three Kings. The backgrounds are lovely.The Rolodex is very unique looking and nice.

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  5. Beautiful cards...did you fussy cut the kings on the second card ? or is there a die for that?

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  6. Beautiful colors, That sky is gorgeous!

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  7. Jane, I absolutely love both of your cards! They are so dramatic and perfect for the We Three Kings set!! I also am in love with your idea with the rolodex...thanks for the inspiration, my friend!

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  8. Love your inky backgrounds and that rolodex idea is just brilliant!

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  9. Two beautiful cards and wonderful inspiration for the Christmas cards I have not yet started to make...yikes! I'm going to attempt the technique of putting color onto an acrylic block and misting. Sounds like something I could do and your result is terrific.:-)

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  10. The Rolodex is on my wish list! Thinking of this as a gift for a dear friend that needs encouragement!
    I love your skys too!! That is something I need to work on...been a little bit afraid of it!

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  11. The Rolodex is on my wish list! Thinking of this as a gift for a dear friend that needs encouragement!
    I love your skys too!! That is something I need to work on...been a little bit afraid of it!

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  12. Beautiful cards Jane. Especially love the one with the marbled pinkish background. So pretty! The altered rolodex is a genius idea! Love it... and the words work perfectly.

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  13. A beautiful rolodex card and amazing cards, Jane!! The skies are so beautiful.

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  14. These are all fabulous!! I LOVE that purple card. The background is stunning with that beautiful image.

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