Sweet N Sassy Stamps October Release Hop

Welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps October Release Hop! There's another fabulous release in the SNSS shop that we've been stamping with and we're so excited to share our projects with you! Hop along and leave a little comment love for the designers linked below and you might just be a lucky winner! 

One lucky comment from all the comments along the hop will win a $25 gift voucher to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps shop!!  The winner will be announced on the SNSS blog, Wednesday, October 21.

Sweet 'n Sassy Blog
Julee Tilman
Ceal Pritchett
Diane Zechman
Esther Asbury
Jane Bosi (that's me!)
Karen Decknick
Lyn Tomlin
Sheri Gilson

I'm so glad you stopped by!!  I have several cards to share on my blog today for the hop!  I was shocked to realize I haven't been on my blog since the last Sweet N Sassy Stamps hop!  I'm going to try to correct that, but truthfully, the bulk of what I share these days, I share on Instagram.  You can find me there @stampmom5

This fun resist features the Christmas Text background along with Welcome Home and Christmas Wordfetti.

This cute little Winter Gnomes card also features All About You and Sentimental Wordfetti (stamped tone on tone in the pink panels).  

Most importantly, will you join me in supporting a family that really needs our love and support?  This beautiful set is now available for preorder.  A full $10 per set sold will be donated to the Saenz family. Together, we can do something amazing for our brother, Nick, and sister, his mom, deep in the trenches battling childhood cancer. 

Fear Not with Consider The Wildflowers

Fear Not with My Friend

Don't forget, the prize this month has increased to a $25 credit in the Sweet N Sassy Stamps shop!!  So many goodies!!  Check it out!

You are off to Karen's blog next.  I'm sure she has some fabulous inspiration for you!

TTFN, Jane

Grace Upon Grace-July Blog Hop

Hello, Friends!!  It's time for another blog hop full of Sweet N Sassy Stamps inspiration!  It's such a joy to be involved with this wonderful company--I consider it to be one of the very best blessings in my life today!

There's another fabulous release in the SNSS shop that we've been stamping with and we're so excited to share our projects with you! Hop along and leave a little comment love for the designers linked below and you might just be a lucky winner! One lucky comment from all the comments along the hop will win a $10 gift voucher to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps shop. Winner will be announced on the SNSS blog, Wednesday, July 22nd.

Sweet 'n Sassy Blog
Julee Tilman
Ceal Pritchett
Diane Zechman
Esther Asbury
Jane Bosi
Karen Decknick
Lee Ann Barrett
Lyn Tomlin
Sheri Gilson

I created this sweet piece of wall art using an embroidery hoop to frame my sentiment featuring Grace Upon Grace.  This is a great set for cards, bible or hymnal journaling, faith-dex cards and so much more!  Also featured, images from My Father's House and Consider the Wildflowers. 

I've been a bystander in the slimline card frenzy until this week!  I finally tried my hand at it and really....this card does not disappoint!  I'm pretty excited to make more!  I paper pieced the sweet cherries from the July stamp of the month, Summer Fruits--who does not love a good fruit pun??

Your next stop is Karen's blog!  Enjoy!

BKAD (bekindanddo)--Jane

Sweet N Sassy Stamps December Hop!

Welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps December Release Hop! There's another fabulous release in the SNSS shop that we've been stamping with and we're so excited to share our projects with you! Hop along and leave a little comment love for the designers linked below and you might just be a lucky winner! One lucky comment from all the comments along the hop will win a $10 gift voucher to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps shop. Winner will be announced on the SNSS blog, Monday, December 23

Sweet 'n Sassy Blog

Julee Tilman

Cathy McCauley

Ceal Pritchett

Diane Zechman

Jane Bosi  (you are here!)

Lee Ann Barrett

Lucinde van Ballegooijen

Lyn Tomlin

Sheri Gilson

This month's release is so fabulous, it was hard for me to choose what I would feature for the hop!  I am 100% in love with that little flamingo from the Happy Camper set so I decided to land there!  This is a great set, very versatile, and you can see works well with many other sets.  I've used it to create a faithdex card and some greeting cards.  My Sisters have used it for bible journaling also--the possibilities are endless!



 Happy Camper, Texture Tiles 1 (I'd get the bundle if I were you!) Faith Wordfetti

 I'm showing the back of my faithdex card too.  I always do a front and a back as a way of recording and working on memorizing the Word.  The back also uses Doodle Florals and Texture Tiles 1

 Happy Camper

Happy Camper and Home For the Holidays

My prayer this Christmas season includes all of you.  I have THIS hope and wish it for all of you.  May the peace of Christ and the goodness of our Great God be with all of you!  Pray for one another and be blessed.

You are off to see what Lee Ann Barrett has in store for you!  It'll be awesome--100%

In Him, Jane

Christmas In July Blog Hop!

Affiliate links are included in this post, at no additional charge to you!  I appreciate when you shop using these links!

Y'all!  It's Christmas in July at Sweet N Sassy Stamps and that means both a fun hop full of inspiration AND a super sale!  It's time to plan your holiday projects and SAVE!!  All Christmas and Winter stamp sets are on sale--be sure to check them out!




You definitely want to start at the very beginning so you don't miss any of  the inspiration!

Sweet 'n Sassy Blog

Julee Tilman

Bev Gerard

Ceal Pritchett

Dina Kowal

Gayle Bond

Giovana Smith

Jane Bosi

Jeanne Streiff

Julie Cassell

Lee Ann Barrett

Lyn Tomlin

Monika Davis

Sheri Gilson

Stephanie Serrano

Make sure to leave some kindness in the comments on each stop.  It will enter you for a chance to win a $50 gift voucher for the Sweet N Sassy Stamps store!

My project for today features the sets Thrill of Hope and Christmas Wishes.  Using water color paper, I started by stamping and embossing the deer images.  I created a circular mask using a piece of copy paper with a circle die cut window.  Next, I added the trees using Ranger distress ink. I sponged ink around the edges and then added the sentiment and some sequins to finish things off.

My second card uses Thrill of Hope along with Home for the Holidays. After stamping and embossing the lab image from Home for the Holidays, I added the trees and several layers of distress inks to create a antique-y look.  Once dry, I added some red glitter glue to sparkle up the trees and some snowflakes.

Don't forget to share some love at each stop on the hop and be entered to win a $50 gift voucher for the Sweet N Sassy Stamps store!  Enjoy the rest of the hop.....You're off to see what Jeanne Streiff has to share next.  I'm positive it's going to be amazing!

TTFN, Jane

Time to HOP! July Release with Sweet N Sassy Stamps!

It's blog hop day!!  I'm so excited to share, with the rest of my Sweet N Sassy Stamps team, all the fabulous new goodies in our July release!  Hop along to the blogs linked below for all sorts of paper crafting inspiration and a chance to win! Just leave a little shout out in the comment section on each stop along the way for a chance to win a $10 gift voucher to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps shop.  If you've not started from the very beginning, you'll want to head over the the Sweet N Sassy Stamps blog HERE.  The hop line up is also found at the end of my post!

I'm sharing two cards which feature Walk by Faith and the Stamp of the Month, Sentimental Wordfetti.  I cannot seem to get enough of either!

I like to make use of my huge collection of dies and embossing folders whenever I can.  None of the dies I've used are carried in the SNSS store, but come from various sources that I've hoarded.......er .....collected over the years!  I'm also a huge fan of fussy cutting--which is how I added those cute glasses from the Walk by Faith set to my card.  My second card also features those cute glasses......they are addicting!

My post contains affiliate links for when you shop, at no extra charge to you.  I appreciate your comments and support!  Be sure to leave a little shout out on all the blogs to be entered to win a gift voucher for the Sweet N Sassy Stamps Store!  Good Luck!

Here is the blog hop list for your convenience!

Sweet'n Sassy Blog
Julee Tilman
Cathy McCauley
Ceal Pritchett
Diane Zechman
Jane Bosi  (that's me!)
Lucinde van Ballegooijen
Lyn Tomlin
Monika Davis
Sheri Gilson
Stephanie Serrano

Enjoy!  Jane

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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It's a Song......Sing it! Technique Junkie Stamps July Hop!!

Isn't that just the truth?  Life is a song....Sing it!!!  I'm glad you are joining me today as I make an attempt to resurrect my blog!  What a better day??  We are hopping today to show the whole world the new stamps at Technique Junkie Stamps!!  If you haven't started at the beginning, you are totally going to want to!  I know I would NOT want to miss Pat, Pam, Beth and Robin's amazing talent!

Speaking of Robin, if you have been hoping right along, you should have just been to Robin's blog...she always has the most interesting things to share!!  I love visiting there!

My first card, above, features Life is a Song and Treble Clef.  The flourishes of the Treble Clef image immediately made me think of the Bandana technique.  You'll find this technique and many others on the Simple and Easy Inking Techniques CD. 

My second card features another beautiful background image, Layered Feathers, and inspirational sentiment, Believe In Yourself!  I'm currently working with kids 7-16 years old in a day treatment program.  I want to make a card like this for each of them!!!  What a great encouragement!

Also encouraging is the news that all of the new release images will be on SALE for the next week!!  Don't wait too long---SALE ends on July 8th!

Now, I'll send you on your way to see what Jerri has made!  I love her style and I know you will too!

TTFN and don't forget to be awesome!  Jane

Technique Junkie Designers Are Hopin'

Could someone tell me how we have already made it to June???  Wasn't it Christmas, just last week?  The saying must be true:  Time flies when you are having fun!  Fun is, actually, what the Technique Junkie Designers have been having playing around with the new June release!  If you've just stumbled here, I urge you to head to the beginning of the hop so you don't miss any of the inspiration!

If you've followed the hop from the start, you've just been to the blog of my pal, Beth.  She's been a designer with TJ just about as long as I have, but she never ceases to amaze me with her creations!

My first project features the new High Hopes set as the focal image.  I've also combined the Dylusions Resist technique, featured in last Friday's Inkspirations email, with the Mod Paisley background stamp.  If you are unfamiliar with the weekly Inkspirations email, be sure to let Pat Huntoon know you'd like to receive it too!

To add dimension, I stamped the High Hopes image in black twice and purple once.  I, then, trimmed the purple and second black image and pieced them together.  I could have gotten the same look by using markers direct to the stamp surface in various colors, but I like to piece and the added dimension is worth it for me!

My second piece is a 6 x 6 canvas that features the brand new Old Pier set.  (That sounds weird?)  I love the tranquility conveyed by this image and paired it with the Needed To Be sentiment.

 I don't think I've ever gone where I actually intended to go, but I am sure that I am always right where I am supposed to be.  There's a HUGE lesson in that!

My next project features the kitchy stamp, The Rules.  I literally laughed out loud when I saw this image!  Right way, I was drawn to the sass and wisdom of this stamp!  I decided to feature the image on a tag that I stylized with various Distress Inks and stencils.

I created by background using the It Take Two technique, featured on the Bodacious Backgrounds CD.  For this technique, I combined the an older background stamp, Pretty Medallions, with the newer Lily Love.

My next card, features another technique, also from the Bodacious Backgrounds CD, called Background Whimsy-Die Ink.  I love this background stamp, Sea Waves, and was thrilled to pick the three blue Distress Inks I own to color it--including the brand new Lagoon Blue!  I applied all of the inks with a wet application by using a wet wipe.  In real life, the distinction between the blues is more noticeable.  I added a the Winds of Change and some sequins to finish things off. 

Normally, I use black to mat my images.  For the above card, I used white and it really makes the image pop off the page!  I love this one!! (I love them all, but especially this one!)

The new Wine set, in my opinion, is the MUST have set of the release!  So many great images and all are perfect for gift giving, birthday celebrations, thank you notes....you name it!  There are 10 amazing pieces to this stamp set--great images and wonderful sentiments!

I created this wine bottle tag using three different images, including the wine script--which is subtly in the background of the tag.  Hopefully, you can see it well in the close up below!

That's all from me, my friends!!  Don't forget all of the new release images are 15% off until June 8th!  Get them while it is hot!

Now, it's time to see what Jerri has in store for us!  I love her style and always find her work inspiring--I hope you do too!

TTFN & Don't forget to be awesome!  Jane

Technique Junkie May Day Release Hop!

 Oh......good gravy.....I'm so excited!!!  It's release day at Technique Junkies!  That means it's HOP time!  If you are just getting here, I sure hope you came straight from my pal, Beth's blog.  If you just stumbled over, WELCOME!!  I'm ever so glad you are here, but be sure to head over to the Technique Junkie Designer Blog for the beginning of the hop.  I don't want you to miss any of the beautiful work created by my team mates!

Didn't Beth outdo herself AGAIN??  That girl just never ceases to amaze me!  The new stamps are pretty amazing too!  Once I got started, I had a hard time stopping.

My first two projects were created using the new Starfish background.  It is just beautiful and delicate...and makes me want to head straight for some place beachy!

I created this background using Starfish and the Background Whimsy technique found on the Bodacious Backgrounds CD.  I cut a window, creating a frame to highlight the What Cancer Can Not Do sentiment. 

Using the same stamp and technique, I created this second card to feature the To The Moon sentiment.  As a mom of many, I've said this or a version close to it about a gazillion times!! 

My last card features the Dragonfly image and an altered sentiment from Old Friends.  I know you must tire of me saying this or that is my favorite.  I surely seem fickle as I am constantly changing my opinion of "favorite."  I can honestly say, however, that I nearly cried when I opened the package containing my Old Friends stamp.  Seriously.

And then, I nearly cried again when I finished this 6 x 6 canvas.  I'm so in love with this image.  And, the sentiment.  After applying paints and gesso, gellatos and more paint, the canvas really started to come together.  My excitement was complete when I finished the right hand corner with a combination of bee's wax, sequins, glass glitter and a few charms.  Then, I decided who I would give it to, and, I cried......just because it is so perfect for my pseudo sister.  I can't wait until she gets it!

BUT.....enough about me!!

All of the May Release images are on SALE 15% off for the next week!!  Add these to your wish list and keep on going!  There is more inspiration to be had!  You are now off to see what the ever talented, Gini Cagle, has to share!

Have fun and don't forget to be awesome!

TTFN, Jane

My Name is Jane......And, I'm a Junkie!

Happy Wednesday....Happy April....I'm so glad you are joining me today!!  Today is the day!!!

The NEW Technique Junkies website was launched today!  I've been a Junkie for more than a decade!  It's truly been my honor to watch this company grow and to be a part of an amazing technique movement!  With the addition of a stamp line, a few years ago, Technique Junkies has really become a one stop shop!  I'm proud of this team and so excited you've joined us for today's Welcome Hop!  If you haven't started from the beginning, please head over to the Designer's Blog.  You will meet all of the Designers and be able to follow the hop from the very beginning!  I don't want you to miss one single thing!

If you are already on the hop, you've just visited my pal, Beth Norman, and seen her amazing work!  I've been working with Beth for years and she never fails to inspire and awe!!

Technique Junkies is also releasing a SLEW of new stamps today!  I must admit, I've had an impossible time choosing my favorites.  I've also neglected a few chores or twenty because I just cannot stop playing!

My first project, seen above, uses one of my all time favorite techniques, Bandana.  You will find the details of this eye popping and colorful technique on the Simple and Easy Inking Remix CD.  Stamps used:  Flourished Floral (#S627) and Always Be There (#SDX050).  I truly gasped out loud when I first saw the Flourished Floral image.  It is just exquisite!

My second project features a most riviting image and a technique from the Sensational Stencils CD called Stencil and Doodle.  Give me the beat!!!  Oh, how I just adore this image!

The stencil I used for this project is actually a 12 x 12 stencil from Heidi Swapp.  The stencil in it's entirety is a grouping of circles with hearts inside....use on a smaller platform elicits this random shape type background that I think works perfectly with this fun image!  After creating a card front sized panel, I split it into two pieces to create just a little bit of a more interesting panel.  I haven't stopped singing Free My Soul (#SD600) since my stamps arrived.  Isn't it just the best??

My You Are Amazing (#SDX045) card doesn't have a specific published technique attached to it, but does include yet another beautiful and unique image!  As the mother of five kiddos with a background and interest in Early Childhood Education, I am always drawn to images of children--especially when their spirit is so clearly felt.  I have many pictures and memories of my children running and splashing in puddles for the first time--you can almost feel the smile on this girls face!!  Rain Dance (#SD642) is sure to be a well used and favorite image for me!

I have more to share, but I'll call it quits for now!!  There's a SALE going on all week in the Technique Junkie store to help you celebrate all of the NEW with us!  The sale runs from April 1- April 8th!!  15% all stamps in the store--check it out!

Gini Cagle  has her wonderful talent to share with you next!  (I don't want to be a design hog all day!)  Be sure to visit me here and the Designer blog often for more inspiration!

TTFN & Don't Forget To Be Awesome!  Jane