Sweet! It's the Grand Opening Blog Hop!

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Challenge...click here!

WoW!!!

The day has finally arrived!!!

Today is the Grand Opening of the new

Sweet Stamp Shop!!!

We have a wonderful blog hop for you

and all of our 'Sweet Tooth Girls' are

here to inspire you using the new images

from this fabulous new company!

We also have a group of very talented

Guest Designers who are also joining us.

If you came here by way of the

very talented Tiffany Johnson

then you are in the right place...

If not, why not start back at the beginning

over on the Sweet Stamp Shop Blog

because there are lots of prizes to be won

and you won't want to miss out!

Yes that's right...'Life is a little messy' at times and

this is a perfect sentiment for those cards you make

for encouragement.  This is from the fun set called.....

For something completely different...

I am 'diggin' this fab set called.....

So many great possibilities with both of these sets

and that's what you'll find when you visit 

the Sweet Stamp Shop website and blog.

There are great discounts going on as well

and the is going to mean

something pretty spectacular!!!
 code GOH15
means...
PURCHASE THE ENTIRE SET OF 8 RELEASES
and GET 15% OFF!!!!

buy 1-3 sets and get 5% off your order

buy 4-7 sets and get 10% off your order

buy all 8 sets and get 15% off your order

Didn't I tell ya!!!

When you get to the end of the hop,

you'll get all the details on how to

take advantage of this fabulous offer!

You gotta know....

Where there's a hop...there's prizes!

To be eligible to win the new stamps 

that are being given away, you must visit & comment 

on each participating blog.

You'll have until Monday night, August 8th

to enter, so you've got plenty of time to hop!

Did you know that you can find Sweet Stamp Shop on:

Facebook

Twitter

Flickr

YouTube

Next on the hop is the talented creator & owner herself...

Nicole Rixon

Don't forget to leave your comment before you hop on!

'Core of It' Project Recipe:

Designer Paper: 'For the Record' by Echo Park Paper
Stamps: 'The Core of It' by Sweet Stamp Shop

Ink:  'Tuxedo Black' Memento, Copic Markers

Tools: Fiskars border punch

Embellishments: Mandarin baker's twine from The Twinery, 

rhinestones by Recollections

'Volume on High' Project Recipe:

Stamps: 'Old School Rock' by Sweet Stamp Shop

Ink:  'Tuxedo Black' Memento,

Tools: Fiskars corner rounder, Lacey Squares die
from Spellbinders, Big Shot, Fiskars corner rounder

Embellishments: rhinestones by Recollections

Oh So Sticky Sweet!

Hey everybody!

I'm back with another fantastic Clean & Simple challenge from
CAS-ual Fridays

What a fun challenge we have for you this week!

This week are mission was to play with

in a fun & creative way.

I thought it would be fun to use mine for the
'sprinkles' 
on my ice cream cone
from Sweet Stamp Shop.

By using a variety of glitters, I was able to have a
fun and colorful and very *sweet* project.

I hope you will join us over in The Break Room
at CAS-ual Fridays because we have an office
full of 'Girl Fridays' just waiting to share
their inspiration with you!

Today's Project Recipe:

Designer Paper: Pink Gingham from A Muse Studio
Stamps: 'Cool Scoop & Sweet Tooth' by Sweet Stamp Shop

Ink:  'Tuxedo Black' Memento, 'Slate' from A Muse Studio
Copic Marker in 'Sand'

Tools: Fiskars corner rounder, Scallop & Standard Circle die
from Spellbinders, Big Shot

Embellishments: Mini Glue Dots, assorted glitter, rhinestones

Blast Off with Market Street Stamps!

Check out the current challenge at

The Play Date Cafe

CLICK HERE

I am super excited to be sharing this post with you today

in my official capacity as a Senior Designer over at

Market Street Stamps

I absolutely love playing with these fun & fab

'peach-tinted'...yes...'peach tinted'

stamps!

You know that I now have four grandsons and I am 

constantly thinking boy-themes lately.

I think my oldest grandsons CJ (who is 8)

would love this card!

It's difficult to see in the photo, but I used 

silver metallic cardstock underneath the

cut panels, so it lends a real 'space' feel.

I used the Blast Off set and oh what fun!

Hey!!  You are gonna love this next part!

In honor of the new design team week,

look at what Market Street Stamps is offering...

You can get in on an amazing giveaway!

Pop over to the Market Street Blog by clicking here 

each of the new designers has chosen their

favorite stamp set and they are being given away!

You have until 11:59 CST, Thursday Aug 4th to enter

It's a pretty big deal and you could win!!

So glad you could stop by today!

Today's Project Recipe:

Designer Paper: 'Planes & Trains' by GCD Studios
Stamps: 'Blast Off' by Market Street Stamps

Ink:  'Tuxedo Black & Paris Dusk' Memento, Copic Markers

Tools: Fiskars corner rounder

Embellishments: 'Stardust & Platinum' Stickles

Take a Close Look ...The Play Date Cafe

It's time for another challenge over at

The Play Date Cafe

Talk about 'summery' colors, huh?!

I love what Jaclyn Miller, our color story gal

is doing for us each week...always so inspiring!

I went very CAS this week using some 3-D stickers

that I have had in my stash for quite some time.

They are from Paperchase and I love them.

This week, we are welcoming our newest designers

Denise January & Julie Day

I know they will be an inspiration and will bring

their own unique design-style to the challenge.

Denise is also a DT member for our sponsor this week

We are really happy to have Pink Persimmon with us.

So come on by and play...we'd love to have you!!

Today's Project Recipe:

Stamps: 'Hello Beautiful' by Sweet Stamp Shop

Ink:  'Slate' A Muse Studio

Tools: 'Flower Strip' die from Sizzix, Big Shot, Fiskars corner rounder

Embellishments:   '50's Chic' stickers by Paperchase

Socializing at the Sweet Stamp Shop!

It's Blog Hop Time for 

The Craft's Meow

Click HERE to hop along!!!

It's a busy Monday here at The Open Window!

I have a *sweet* announcement that I have been

excited to share and today is the day....

There's a *sweet* new stamp company in town!

Talented designer Nicole Rixon is bringing

her own brand of *sweet* to you at

Sweet Stamp Shop

and I am

very happy to be a part of the

brand new design team as a the

Social Media Coordinator

I will also be designing as a

*Sweet Tooth Girl*

and it's going to be a blast!

Take a look at these images from

'Old School Rock'

You know I'm not much of a color-er, but these stamps make

me HAPPY to get out the Copics...and the 'Radiant Circles'

punch as the 'sound waves' was a really fun element.

I hope you will join us for the

*Sweet Stamp Grand Opening Blog Hop'

It's gonna be *sweet*!!!

(you know I had to : )))))

Today's Project Recipe:

Stamps: 'Old School Rock' by Sweet Stamp Shop

Ink:  'Tuxedo Black' by Memento, Copic Markers
Tools: 'Radiant Circles' by EK Success, Fiskars corner rounder

August Release Blog Hop Day at The Craft's Meow!

I've got a *Sweet* Announcement

Click HERE for the details !!

What a great way to start the week!

It's time for the

New Release Blog Hop at

If you arrived here from the very talented 

Jessica Fick's blog

then you are in the right place!  If not, why not start back

at The Craft's Meow Blog and get started.

Someone is going to win 

all four stamp sets from this release, 

so make sure you leave a comment here on my blog!

Along with the new release, it's also the brand new

August Sketch Challenge for TCM

so here is my take on this great sketch from Michelle Bertuzzi...

I featured a couple of the images from Nina Brackett's

fab new stamp set called 'Telegram'

Talk about fun and fab!!!

I am so glad you stopped by today!

Make sure to leave a comment here to have a chance to

win all four August releases!

Next up on the TCM Blog Hop is the very creative Kim Yu

Before I go...I wanted to share with you some really terrific news

about another new release...

The Twinery is releasing

Three New Colors!!

100% Cotton, Saturated Color and

The Best Baker's Twine on the Planet!!!

Check out The Twinery for very special pricing

on all baker's twine spools...for a limited time only!

Today's Project Recipe:

Stamps: 'Telegram' by The Craft's Meow 
Designer Paper:  'Yacht Club' by Webster's Pages

Ink:  'Tuxedo Black' by Memento, 'Old Paper' by Tim Holtz
Tools: 'Spooky Fence' deep-edge punch by Martha Stewart,

'Beaded Ovals' dies from Spellbinders, Big Shot

Embellishments:  'Flora & Fauna' Rosettes by K&Company,

'Buttercream' & 'Denim' baker's twine from The Twinery

assorted gems by Martha Stewart, K&Company & Recollections

One is Good...Two is....

It is the Final Day of previews for the new release from

Another Sweet stamp set called
'In Tandem'

designed by Nina Brackett

of Nina B Designs

Another lovely set of stamps perfect

for the summer months of creativity

Make sure you pop by

 The Craft's Meow Blog

and check out the fabulous-ness

from all of the designers.

TCM is giving away a stamp set each day

so make sure you leave a comment

on my blog for a chance to win!

I am so glad you stopped by today and I hope

you will plan to come by again tomorrow for...

THE OFFICIAL RELEASE 

& 

DESIGN TEAM BLOG HOP!

Today's Project Recipe:

Stamps: 'In Tandem' by The Craft's Meow 
Cardstock:  American Crafts

Ink: 'Tuxedo Black, Grape Jelly & Lilac Posies' Memento
Copics in various colors

Embellishments:  Hand-dyed Seam binding from Sugar Lump Studio,

'Boutique Fleur' flower by Recollections

Special Delivery from The Craft's Meow

It is Day Three of previews for the new release from

I absolutely AdOrE this beautiful set

designed by Nina Brackett

of Nina B Designs

I can't wait for you to see the entire set next week

because it is off the chain!

So many lovely elements to play with!

Make sure you pop by

 The Craft's Meow Blog

and check out the fabulous-ness

from all of the designers.

TCM is giving away a stamp set each day

so make sure you leave a comment

on my blog for a chance to win!

I am so glad you stopped by today and I hope

you will plan to come by each day this week

so you don't miss a thing!

Today's Project Recipe:

Stamps: 'Telegram' & 'Timeless Tags' by The Craft's Meow 
Designer Paper:  'Summer Days' Echo Park Paper

Tools: 'Distrezz-it-All' by Zutter, 

Double Loop Weave punch by Martha Stewart,

'Grommet Tags' dies from Spellbinders, Big Shot

Embellishments:  'Sweet Taffy Aqua' flowers by Prima,

'Boutique Fleur' flower by Recollections, Doily Ribbon by TPC

'Sweet Talk' gems/pearls by KandCompany