Count your rainbows...

 

Hello, hello!

I'm up on the Hello Bluebird blog with a cute card celebrating the April showers that come this time of year with this sweetie from the Singing in the Rain set. She just has so much joy about her that I created an after the storm kind of scene for her to live in, borrowing builder elements from a handful of other sets from the shop. I began by stamping in the little girl using Memento Rich Cocoa ink, then placed a mask over her head so that I could stamp the hillside from the Storybook Friends set behind her using the same ink. I didn't ink up the entire image because I wanted to create my own path for the scene and I also stamped it twice to add a few more trees to the background. Next, I borrowed the puddle from the Puddle Play set and stamped it using Lawn Fawn Jellyfish ink just below her foot. I also used the Jellyfish ink to stamp the clouds from the Singing in the Rain set up in the sky. Finally, I added flowers from both the Bear Family and Storybook Friends set all around. With the majority of the scene in place, I could then grab my Copic markers and start coloring. I gave this happy girl the classic yellow rain coat and rubber boots so she would stand out like a ray of sunshine after the storm has passed. Up in the sky I colored a rainbow going into the clouds because I already knew which sentiment I was going to use from the Rainbow Script set. I then began mapping out the scene by sketching in a meandering path that winds from one side of the card to the other. Once everything was all colored I completed the scene by adding a tree die cut from the Winter Birch Scene die. It was just the finishing touch that this cheery card needed.  :)

Toodles!

Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Catherine Pooler
stamps- Hello Bluebird (Singing in the Rain, Storybook Friends, Puddle Play, Bear Family and Rainbow Script)
ink- Memento rich cocoa, Lawn Fawn Jellyfish and Catherine Pooler fiesta blue
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Hello Bluebird Winter Birch Scene die
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Ranger glossy accents
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20
hair- E33, E35, E37, E29
clothes/umbrella- V01, Y00, Y02, Y15, RV10, RV02, RV32, RV34/ YG00, YG01, C1, C2, C3, C5, BG000
sky/clouds- B0000, B000, B00, B01/C0, C1, C2, 0
rainbow- R43, Y38, Y13, YG03, YG25, B02, B63, BV13
trees- YG05, YG45/YG13, YG07/YG21, YG23, E84
grass/flowers- YG01, YG03, YG25, YG63, G43, G24, G94/Y06, Y18, YG17
path/birch tree- E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, B000, B41, B12/E40, E81, W1, W3

Say it with flower... fairies!

Good morning!

Today wraps up most of the Enchanted Spring clear release celebration at Sweet November Stamps. It's the last day to participate in the Instagram hop for a chance to win all 10 new stamp sets and you've only got through tomorrow to join the YouTube hop for that second chance at winning the entire release. The exclusive limited time digital bundle deal also disappears at midnight tonight, it includes the entire Enchanted Spring release as digital images for $70. 

The shopping incentive for this release is receiving both of the 2x3 Monthly Flower Fairies, Daisy and Lily of the Valley, absolutely FREE (while supplies last) when you spend $75 or more. These super cute fairies are the start of a year long collection that will showcase all 12 monthly flowers as magical little fairies so I really wanted to share the cards I made with them before the supply runs out. 

First up is April Daisy Fairy and she is such a happy looking little fairy with her big floppy daisy hat. I just love her big, beautiful eyes and that cheeky grin. I've paired her with one of the big floral corners from the Enchanted Spring Flowers set as well as the flying ladybug. The sentiment is an older one from Papertrey Ink and with it celebrating April birthdays specifically, it was too perfect not to use here. 

 

We've also released May Lily of the Valley Fairy who is looking quite stylish in her long duster made of leaves. For her background I inked up the other large floral corner from the Enchanted Spring Flowers set and this time it was the little crawling ladybug who joined the party. Another birthday sentiment set from Papertrey Ink, this time celebrating the month of May, was also added to complete this sweet card.   :)

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you've enjoyed this new release!

SN Spring release day two!

 

Hello again!

I'm back for day two of the Enchanted Spring clear release at Sweet November Stamps. There are 10 new stamp sets just added to the store along with two new SN exclusive sequin mixes. The shopping special for this release is spend $75 or more and you will get both of the 2x3 Monthly Flower Fairies, Daisy and Lily of the Valley, absolutely FREE (while supplies last). And of course there is also FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders over $75 and $15 flat rate shipping for all international orders over $75. We've also brought back the exclusive limited time digital bundle deal so for this weekend only, April 13th thru April 15th, a digital stamp bundle that includes the entire Enchanted Spring release will be available for $70. This is a very limited time offer and once the weekend is over the only time you might see it again is during a black Friday or some other special event.

I've got two more cards to share today and the first features the adorable Spring Garden Critters set. The Cozy Critters have been such a popular digital range of stamps that we couldn't wait to add some clear options to the line-up. Here I've stamped all three; rabbit, skunk and squirrel, onto this postage stamp die cut panel. This created a small space for each one to live in.

I've also got this lovely clean and simple card using the Enchanted Spring Flowers set. The tiny pair of fairies and bee were masked into the floral corner image and then I colored in a simple green wash of color behind it all to mimic the look of water colors. :)

The Instagram hop is still going strong with all kinds of lovely inspiration and a chance to win the entire release, just search for the #sweetnovemberstamps account to get started. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, the 16th. And the Youtube hop starts this morning for another chance at winning the entire release! You can also check out all of the cards over at the Friends of Sweet November Stamps group on Facebook for even more inspiration from our talented design team members. I will also be coloring Live two more times today, first at 10am then again at 2pm PST on my Adventures in Coloring with Amy Facebook page.

You can also find us on Instagram @sweetnovemberstamps and don't forget to use the #sweetnovemberstamps any time you share a card or project using SN images so we can see all of your beautiful makes!

 

The SN Enchanted Spring release is here!

 

Hello friends!

Are you ready to be whisked away to magical gardens and meet all sorts of enchanting characters in the Sweet November Stamps Enchanted Spring clear release? We've got 10 new stamp sets for you to enjoy as well as two new SN exclusive sequin mixes. The shopping special for this release is spend $75 or more and you will get both of the 2x3 Flower Fairy of the Month stamps, Daisy and Lily of the Valley, absolutely FREE (while supplies last). And of course there is also FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders over $75 and $15 flat rate shipping for all international orders over $75. We've also brought back the exclusive limited time digital bundle deal so for this weekend only, April 13th thru April 16th, a digital stamp bundle that includes the entire Enchanted Spring release will be available for $70. This is a very limited time offer and once the weekend is over the only time you might see it again is during a black Friday or another special event.

As always, I've been busy creating all sorts of cards using these wonderful new stamps sets, and I've got three of them to share with you today. First up is one of the two new SN Gals that are part of this release... SN Gal Maya. Maya is perfect for cards welcoming the arrival of a new little one or celebrating Mother's Day. I did a bit of masking on this mini slimline card so that I could stamp part of the new Horizon Lines: Wildflower Meadow background so that Maya and her precious baby had a lovely view to enjoy outside the nursery window. The sentiment is a mix of an old Simon Says word die and a sentiment from The Ton. The little heart speech bubble is from My Favorite Things and I think it makes for a cute finishing touch on this precious scene.

Next, we have the 4x8 set of adorable Rainy Day Fairwees and I used nearly all of the stamps on this big 5x7 sized card. I cut out the large A7 Postage Collage die from Waffle Flower then filled each space with one of the characters before proceeding to color them all into rainy day scenes. All except for that upper right panel that I added the sentiment to before coloring in the clear blue sky and rainbow behind it, which coordinates back to all their pretty little raincoats and boots. 

Finally for today, I've got another mini slimline card and this one features the super cute snail from the 3x4 Shello stamp set and I've paired her with the older Autumn Cottages Background Builder set because they work just as great mixed and matched in with these new Spring images. After coloring in the background I added the tall, dark blades of grass behind the snail which helps frame her as well as push the houses even further back in the distance.

Now, if you are on Instagram and would like a chance at winning the entire release, we are hosting a three day Instahop and we are once again being joined by our friends at The Crafty Purple Frog (SN UK stockist). Just search for the #sweetnovemberstamps account to get started. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, the 16th. You can also check out all of the cards over at the Friends of Sweet November Stamps group on Facebook for even more Spring inspiration from the amazing Sweet November Design Team members. I will also be coloring Live twice each day this weekend, first at 10am then again at 2pm PDT on my Adventures in Coloring with Amy Facebook page. And don't forget about the Youtube hop for another chance at winning the entire release that starts tomorrow!

You can also find us on Instagram @sweetnovemberstamps and don't forget to use the #sweetnovemberstamps any time you share a card or project using SN images so we can see all of your beautiful makes!

 

A sweet treat...

TGIF!

I've been quite busy working on cards for tomorrow's brand new Spring clear release at Sweet November Stamps and didn't have a card made for today. When I looked through my hard drive to see if there were any cards on there that I hadn't shared yet I found these cute Valentine Sweetwees that were colored up Live during that release weekend. Talk about perfect timing to squeak it in here before we do another long weekend full of Lives over on my Adventures in Coloring with Amy Facebook page. Alrighty, well there is still lots to get done before tomorrow so I'll see y'all then!

Smooches!

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Catherine Pooler
stamps- Sweet November (Valentine Sweetwees)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Catherine Pooler bellini
Trinity Stamps dainty scalloped rectangle die
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Spectrum Noir clear glitter pen
Copic markers:
sorry, I didn't keep a list but you can see the colors used here

Just for you...

Olo!

I was putting some stamps away the other day when I came across this lovely Kindness Bouquet from Purple Onion Designs and new I wanted to get it on a card. Now, I'm not one who just goes for florals on a card, I always need some kind of character to go with them and create a bit of a story. That's when I found the cute little Elliot mouse with the hat made of leaves on his head. I loved the idea that he would have grabbed some of the hydrangea leaves that were left over from putting together that bouquet so I stamped and masked him to be standing right in front of the pitcher of flowers. In the background I added a pretty, purple tablecloth and more hydrangeas growing off in the distance. The sentiment looks to be retired from the shop but the cute font gave me vibes that little Elliot had written it himself. The card base looks really blue in this photo but it matches the purple of the flowers much better in person.  :)

Well, that's it for me today... have a good one!

Supply list:
cardstock- Lawn Fawn and Copic X-Press It
stamps- Purple Onion Designs (Elliot, Kindness Bouquet and sentiment), Hello Bluebird (Handmade Plaid Background)
ink- Memento rich cocoa and Catherine Pooler queen for a day
Papertrey Ink mix and mat dies
Prima flower
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Copic markers:
mouse- E40, E41, E43, E31, E34, R000, R30, E93, E04/B95, B97, B99
flowers- B60, B63, B000, B00, BV00, BV02, BV04, BV17, RV63, RV66, G20, YG21, YG23, YG25, YG67, BG99
pitcher- N3, N4, N5, N7, N9, YG91, Y21, Y28, E33, E35
tablecloth- BV11, BV13, BV04, BV17
sky/trees- Y000/YG01, YG03, G43, YG45
grass/bushes- YG03, YG63, G24, G85, G94/B63, B66, RV52, E87, YG21, YG23, YG25, YG67