Stand Out

Happy Middle of the Week, Sweet Friends!  We are half way to a weekend already and I have a fun little Sweet N Sassy Stamps share!

We are also well on our way in the new year!  New Years always brings with it reflection and resolutions.  Promises to "be the best me"; "New Year, New You".  We've heard all of the cliches.  I'm not ashamed to admit, it is exactly this sentiment I was thinking about when I created this card featuring Winter With Winnie 
from Sweet N Sassy Stamps!  I love Winnie--she's such a fun and expressive character!  You can see all of Winnie, HERE.

Now, I'm not much for "the shoulds" or New Years Resolutions.  I do, however, firmly believe that each day is a gift to be the best you can be. I work with kids in a mental health treatment program, and a lot of the work I feel we do is aimed at pulling out their best selves.  It's important to define your best.  We are so much more than our circumstances! 

So, this card is my "Stand Out In the Crowd" card.  It's a challenge for myself and each of you to be your best.  To stand up and stand out for the One who made you.

I had to call attention to the "Stand Out" with more goodies from Sweet N Sassy Stamps.  I used the What's Up Clear Stamp Set and matching Dies.

Go ahead...Be Awesome!  Jane

Pocket of Yum!

Happy Tuesday!  Thank you for stopping by for another Sweet N Sassy Stamps project!!  I'm lovin' on Winnie and a fun little treat pocket today!

I started my project with a piece of double sided paper.  I have a literal ton of paper here in the Studio.....I may or may not have a bit of a problem with pretty paper.  I'm currently in the "use it" portion of my treatment plan.  The piece you see here is a very old design from Stampin' Up!  For this project, it's important to use the thinner double sided paper vs double sided cardstock weight.  The thinner paper will fold nicely and not crack along the seams.

You can find the directions for this design on the Technique Junkie CD, Fancy Folds and Motion.  I will tell you, I adapted the dimensions (which I will provide) because I wanted my pocket mounted on a quarter piece of cardstock.  The cardstock gives the project the weight I think it needs to stand up to a substantial treat like the coffee singles I've used.

So, to start, I began with designer paper that measured 8" x 10 1/2".  Score at 4", rotate and score at 5 1/4".  These dimensions result in a double pocket that measures 4" x 5 1/4".  It easily mats onto a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"  piece of cardstock --which is your standard A2 card! 

The above is a clearer picture of the double pocket.  You must use double sided paper for this!  As you see, the teal pattern is the division between the two pockets!  After adhering with mono, I used my mini machine to stitch around the edges.

The tag and the rest of the project are decorated using Winnie's Warm Wishes and Winter With Winnie both from Sweet N Sassy Stamps.  I love this character and can't wait (hint, hint!) to see her more!

That's all for me today!  Have a great day and don't forget to be awesome!
TTFN, Jane

Sweet N Sassy Stamps Release Day!!!

Hello, sweet friends!   Welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps February 2015 Release Day Blog Hop! Baby…it's cold out there, but our February release is sure to warm your heart so grab your favorite hot beverage and get ready to be inspired by the projects created for you by the Sweet N Sassy Design Divas!

I have two cards featuring our newest stamp designer and her endearing character, Winnie!

I feel like this EVERY. DAY.  It's so cold here in Wisconsin, my cold is cold!  LOL!  My first card features the Winter With Winnie set.  In addition to using some fun papers, I also had a therapeutic cutting session while I pieced together Winnie's clothing.  I love to paper piece or fussy cut, as some say.  It is extremely relaxing!

I cut my snow drifts using the Hillside Edges Die set.  To make them even more authentic, I added some sparkle and white flocking.  This is really the ONLY way I like my snow lately!

After a time outside....

 It's always nice to warm up with a yummy hot beverage!  Winnie's Warm Wishes is also an adorable set.  I was anxious to stamp with it wanting to fit that fun hat right on her head!  I finished off the hat with some glitter glue and popped in up on some dimensional tape--it's a nice dimensional accent for sweet Winnie!

Release Giveaway!
As part of our release day fun, one random commenter from one of the DT blogs will be selected to win a $10 Gift Code for  the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store.  You have until Thursday, February 12th at midnight EST to leave your comments.  The winner will be posted on the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog on Friday, February 13th!

Don't forget about our Release Day Challenge!  Since the cold winter month of February often brings with it a case of the sniffles, create a warm get well card and join our "Warm Get Well Wishes Challenge!"   

Here are a few guidelines to remember as you play along:

         

- You don't have to use a Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps image to enter (although we sure love when you do!)
- Please create a NEW card (no back linking)
- We ask that you enter your card in no more than 3 challenges
 - You'll have until Thursday, February 12th at midnight EST to enter
- We'll draw 1 winner from this week's challenge to receive a $10 credit to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store!
If there are 25 participants, (not including the DT), we'll draw 2 winners!
- Please use code SNSFEB2015RC when uploading to Splitcoaststampers or other galleries

To enter simply share a link to your creation below!

Thanks for joining us today!  Be sure to join us again on Friday, February 13th to see if you've won!

 Now it's time to see what the rest of the DT has created!  You'll find the links in the Linky Tool below...HAPPY HOPPING!

Have a great day & don't forget the awesome!
TTFN, Jane





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