May 1, 2011

May New Release Blog Hop!

Yep, the Big Day is finally here... time for the full reveal and release for sale of the four gorgeous stamp sets designed by Nina B Designs for The Craft's Meow!!! Not only that, but we are releasing not one but TWO beautiful card kits created by the fabulous Sarah Martina Parker!!!. (see Note below)


Before we get started, it's time to announce the winners of the prizes up for grabs yesterday. After randomly drawing the names from comments left on three of our designers' blogs, the winners are...

  1. Fly Free Stamp Set: ULINA
  2. Lush 2 Orange Prize Package from My Mind's Eye: DI'S CRAFTY FLAIR
  3. Sarah's Fly Free Card Kit: NANCY S
Congratulations ladies! Please email your address to me at thecraftsmeow@gmail.com and I will get your prize out to you right away!

Now, ta da, for the reveal of the stamp sets in their full glory!

Simply Delightful
Dimensions: 4 x 6 inches
$15

Happiness is...
Dimensions: 4 x 6 inches
$15

Fly Free
Dimensions: 4 x 4 inches
$10

Butterfly Kisses
Dimensions: 3 x 4 inches
$9

Fly Free Card Kit
Includes the Fly Free stamp set
together with patterned paper and embellishments
from the Butterfly Garden collection by Pink Paislee,
plus Kaisercraft Pearls, May Arts Ribbon and misc flowers
to complete the four cards shown...with many
leftovers to use for other cards/projects!
$32

Butterfly Kisses Card Kit
Includes the Butterfly Kisses stamp set
together with patterned paper and tags from the Once Upon a Time
collection by Graphic 45, cardstock, package of Kaisercraft Champagne
pearls, 3 Maya Road kraft envelopes, butterfly diecuts (one made of wood),
May Arts ribbon and twine, and misc flowers to complete four cards (two with
hidden tags), with many leftovers to make additional cards/projects!
$28

Note: I hate to say it, but due to unforeseen delays with suppliers of some kit components, these kits will not ship until early next week. However, since supplies are very limited and we expect to sell  out, you may place an order now to reserve yours. The store has been set to accept orders even though technically they are not completely in stock. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

We are also allowing backorders on the stamps in the event we run short, and expect to have supplies restocked within one week. Please order early to ensure you get yours first!

We now return to our regular programming. lol

So what, might you ask, are today's prize offerings? How about:
  1. Butterfly Kisses stamp set (being showcased today)!!!
  2. Lush 2 Turquoise Prize Package from My Mind's Eye!!! Includes one each of the patterned and flocked papers shown, plus all the accessories!!! Thanks again Nick!!!
  3. Sarah's Butterfly Kisses Card Kit!!!

Once again, the prizes will be awarded based on random drawing from the comments left on THREE of the Team blogs listed below! You won't know whose blog has the prize... neither do I, actually, until I draw from a hat...so you'll want to leave a comment on each blog for more chances to win. But please play fair... only ONE comment per blog!

You have until 11:00 pm Pacific tonight (May 1st) to make the rounds! The winners will be announced here tomorrow. 

But that's not all!!! One lucky person drawn from all comments made on this blog by 11:59 pm Pacific on Tuesday, May 3rd will win the entire May 1st Release!!! Yep, that's the four stamp sets and two card kits. Yowsers!!! 


For my card I chose to stamp the butterfly fairy and butterfly image on a kraft die cut butterfly in a light brown ink, and then randomly stamped the greeting in black.  The patterned paper is by Websters Pages mounted on kraft cardstock. I created the butterflies feelers with Zva pearls, and then added a bit of zig zag stitching to the corners. Very simple! This little stamp set makes a BIG impression, don't you think?

So off you go! Enjoy your first looks at Butterfly Kisses!!! All the blog links are provided below in case there's a break along the way. Since today is a blog hop, we're not showing peeks here... you will see them all by starting with Nina's blog and then linking along from there. 

I'll also be back tomorrow with the winners selected from those who Like our Facebook Page!

Enjoy the hop. And good luck!



P.S. If you're a winner and you've already purchased the stamps or kits you won, I will refund your money or send you a second set, whichever you prefer. Oh, and when you leave a comment today, please let us know what themes/types of stamps and/or kits you'd like to see from us in the future! Thanks! 

86 comments:

Tracey Manderson said...

Wowzers these are wonderful. think i have to look seriously at getting a kit! thanks Lisa
Tracey M

Gaby said...

I enjoyed the sneek peeks!! I think my favorite set is the butterfly kisses one but, seriously, all of the stamp sets are cute!

Rema DeLeeuw said...

These sets are simply fabulous.....

Helen L said...

Love how you stamped the fairy on the butterfly!!
You've done a wonderful job on putting the stamp sets, the paper, the wonderful paper goodness together!! This release with all the blog hopping has been a total delight: congrats!!!

Lovely Linda said...

Wow - this is a stampers Heaven - Nina;s designs and the gorgeous kits that have been made are divine - simply divine! What a fabulous dream it would be to win them all! Thank you for the opportunity Lisa - I am going to be hopping tonight for sure! {{{hugs}}}

Lynda said...

I am breathless with the elegance and beauty of all of these sets. Lisa...your card makes a HUGE statement, The cleverness in the way you have used the stamps on the b'fly is brilliant. I will say again...I have learnt so much fm hopping around all the blogs these past few days.
I love sentiments. The ones in all the kits are lovely and wld shine on any card. Until today, Fly Free was my fave set...but I LOVE Butterfly Kisses!! Well done.

Jean McKenzie said...

Love the kits - can't say which are my favourites - all so nice! Your card is excellent - love the wording on the wings! How clever!

Anniebee said...
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Anniebee said...

All of the stamp sets are fabulous, Lisa! Your card is beautiful. You definitely struck gold with Nina and Sarah. Now I can see why you were so excited about working with them! I'd love to see more along these same lines... something different than butterflies perhaps but just as lovely. I'm kinda sick of all the cutesy stuff I have been seeing all over the place. That's just not my style. Congratulations on this release. I've no doubt the card kits will sell out and maybe the stamps too.

Anniebee
anniebeescraftroom at gmail dot com

P.S. So sorry for the comment deletion. I made a bad typo and wanted to add something I forgot to say.

Debbie Pamment said...

Your card is just gorgeous Lisa - wow what a fabulous way to start this amazing hop - I'm soooo proud to be a part of it all!
Big HUGS!
xXx

Miesje said...

I love the card! The stamp sets are wonderful - sure wish I had lotsa money cuz I would love them all! I do not even know which is my fav! Good luck dear Lisa - I know you will be a success, how can you not with these talented ladies!

Nicole Doiron said...

These stamps sets are so beautiful, and the card kits are simply stunning! I should be SO lucky :)
How about some longer sentiments to put inside cards for future stamp sets? I have no doubt you'll come up with something PERFECT!

Misty said...

I Love your card! I just can't say which set is my favorite, they all are gorgeous! And Lisa, I don't think I have to tell you what I'd like to see next...Hummingbirds! LOL
Hummer Hugs,
Misty
http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

Dawn, RI said...

First release is awesome, I like them all, what a hard choice. Best
of luck with all your endeavors.
Dawn RI

Fran Brunke said...

At last - all is revealed! Really beautiful stamp sets & card kits. And an opportunity to win them all - fabulous!

Ava Gavloski said...

Great job to the team! Excellent week of reveals to the final release. Design team really showcased the stamp sets beautiful. Butterfly set is perfect for the industry this season.

Peggy said...

Beautiful sets. Thanks for a fun blog hop.
God bless,
PeggyS

Anonymous said...

This set is so cute and your card is delightful! Thanks for the opportunity to win your May release! :)

Anonymous said...

I forgot to say what I'd like to see in TCM future - male sets. With Father's Day coming I would like some classic watch (timepiece) or vintage plane sets.

~amy~ said...

woot woot for the full reveals...The sets are ALL gorgeous and wowza Lisa...LOVE LOVE LOVE your card!

Jennifer Rzasa said...

So exciting! I'm loving all of the new stamps, I hope I'm lucky enough to win :)

Debbie Olson said...

WOW~beautiful sets and fabulous sneak peeks!

Karin Ã…kesdotter said...

WOW!!! What a GREAT first relaese!!! + thanks for all the great inspiration and for this chance to win!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Wow, how lovely they all are! And I'd love this chance to win them all!

Renee V said...

WOW! I can totally see why you all were so excited about this release! These stamps are just to die for, love your card on this one - I don't know what a glassine bag is, sounds so interesting and the result is stunning. Off to find out ;)

Betty Sue said...

Love these stamps and sets. What a great release!

Tanya said...

Wow, amazing projects! This set is just adorable! I love the kits, beautiful, elegant, classy. I can't think right now of what other kind of sets to see in the future, but these first ones are amazing!

Chelsea said...

Love these new stamps! Very fun and elegant!

Patty said...

The stamp sets are fantastic and I simply adore the two sets with wings! Just completed my order! Thank you!

tiff said...

Love the new sets and the card kits! Thanks for the chance to win! As for some ideas...more florals are always great. Specifically Calla Lillies? They are my favorite!

Becky said...

Fabulous new sets Lisa..Gorgeous cards too.

Bonnie said...

Gorgeous stamps! Butterfly kisses is my favorite

Glynis said...

These stamp sets are enchanting and I have been on the edge of my seat waiting for their release!! They are so whimsical and I cant wait to add them to my craft arsenal :O)

Sylvia said...

Your card is beautiful, Lisa! the stamps are wonderful, I congratulate you all on a wonderful blog hop! the cards were superb!

Lin said...

OH MY GOODNESS - These stamps are amazing! I'm new to you, and I can't believe what I've been missing! I'd love to see a set featuring birds, vintage-type, please!

Tammy said...

So beautiful! Love "Butterfly Kisses"!

Lillian Child said...

Those card kits are so beautiful!

Anonymous said...

O.K. I am seriously hyper ventilating right now... gorgeous stamp set!! I stumbled across this hop today and I am so glad I did. I am finding such inspiration and talent across the board. Adding many to my faves list. But, lets talk about your beautiful card. Girl... you rock! Love how you stamped the image as a background on your butterly. And how appropriate... a butterfly for Butterfly Kisses. Seriosly you didn't miss a trick. Just amazing.

Hugs,
Kristin
http://lilsweetpeasplace.blogspot.com/

Payne Holler Cards said...

love them all! your card is beautiful..hmmmm, would love to have more vintage images (people, places, things)...scenery...cant think because all I want right now are these sets!
hugs
Linda

Barbara said...

wonderful new sets!! Thanks for an opportunity to win today. Your card kits are to die for.

Lori said...

Wow!!! Gorgeous samples and the two kits are fantastic! Gosh, all I can see right now is flying things and flowers for future stamps and kits. Actually a pet kit would be nice. A cat or a dog. Thanks for the chance to win.

Becky Dunham said...

Yay! i got in... been having trouble getting in to comment for some reason. Ok, now Lisa... you are killing me! These new stamp sets are gorgeous - i love Butterfly Kisses the best! All of the creations on the hop were so wonderful and so inspiring! And the kits! Once Upon a Springtime is my favorite collection ever and add in Butterfly Kisses and you have a kit to die for! And you say these kits are limited? I must have one. However, at the moment my budget is not budging so all I can hope for is to win :) Thanks for so many chances to win! I am crossing my fingers (just as soon as I finish typing)and my toes and everything else! Hugs to you for having such a fabulous store!

rebeccadunham at hotmail.com

Sue from Oregon said...

A beautiful stamp release Lisa! How exciting!!!!

Gwen said...

The sets are so cute, this one is probably my favorite.. Wow! the card is amazing!

Eva Sanz said...

Los kits son divinos todos y cada uno preciosos, a mi me encantaria ver los kits vintage.
Besos

Sharon in Arizona said...

OMG!!!!! What fantastic prizes....and these stamps!!! I do believe Nina has outdone herself. They ALL have to come live with me, and that includes the 2 kits. You ladies are doing a fantastic job!! Keep up the good work. Hugs, Sharon :o)

Shirley N said...

What a fabulous hop, everything I saw was jawdropping FABULOUS! I love all four stamp sets, each one so gorgeous and the kits are also fabulous! I'm soooo inspired by your fabulous DT creations!!!

Ivana Camdzic said...

Oh, what a reveal!!! I must say, those cards by Sarah are GORGEOUS!!! And the stamps - wow, wow, wow! The dt's work with Nina's stamps are simply amazing! And I looooove what you did with the stamps for your card, Lisa! How clever to stamp the images on a die cut!? Absolutely lovely! :)

Veronica Z said...

Oh my goodness all of your new release sets are beautiful! I am in awe of the talented kit designer Sarah! WOw, wow wow.

Betty Boo! said...

That turned out fabulous! Congrats Lisa! So happy for you!!

Betty

ChickieChirps said...

Gorgeous kits Lisa! I finally got home and got to play with my first two kits I ordered from you and I love them! They are awesome!

Arabella

Sue D said...

Very pretty --I like how you stamped on the kraft butterfly.

I would like to see a cat set!

Grace said...

Wow Lisa!!! I'm in love with all the new sets and kits!!! I couldn't pick a favorite if you paid me!!!
hugs and blessings,
Grace

Lagene said...

Love your card with the butterfly with tone on tone stamping!

Di's Crafty Flair said...

I just love the fairy stamp, butterfly kisses stamp, so cute.

Paulette S said...

Oh my goodness, these stamps sets are wonderful. I love Fly Free and Butterfly Kisses. The kits are so fun and vintage.

Anita Rex said...

This is the first time I've checked out your blog and had to do the hop! Love the new stamps but as a mom to a little girl Butterfly kisses is my favorite I love that it's perfect for little girls but isn't too cutesy!

Susan said...

A beautiful card highlighting Nina's new stamp set.
I would like to see some animal sympathy stamps.

Ren-Yi said...

what an awesome release, Lisa. so glad to see that you have done so well - and the stamps and kits looks absolutely amazing.

Ren-Yi said...

i just finished the blog hop and am stunned by all this talent! your card is absolutely lovely - like how you used the sil as a pattern and distressed the butterfly edge. as far as future products: love to see some wood chip embellies, a few metal frames in the kits, maybe masculine theme card kits, bday themed kits, just saying hi kits... :)

Meredith MacRitchie said...

Lisa, those stamp sets are BEAUTIFUL! Of course Sarah's kits are stunning as well. Beautiful release!!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

Wow, I feel like I tapped into a whole new world of creativity. Love the butterfly kisses image and all the great designers projects.

Melanie said...

It's all beautiful. The vintage styled stamps are delightful - the butterfly fairy has to be my favorite, it reminds me of blowing on dandelions as a child. The card sets are amazing as is your selling them including the stamps, too often beginner stampers are lost with vintage stamps. Your design team have done you proud.

farmhouse-story said...

lisa, i simply adore this b-fly card!!

Hi said...

Lisa, all the stamp sets are insanely awesome!! I love especially the "fly free" one as there's a vintage styled birdcage and I LOVE birdcages! All the sets are amazing and I bet they would be sold out real soon. Oh and your card is gorgeous; I really admire how you used the stamps on the butterfly. Thanks for the chance to win that generous prize!!:D

Ulina / Apricot Bubbles said...

THANKS for the opportunity to win such a gorgeous prize!!!

Bev said...

WOW Lisa, LOVE your Card. I can't really pick a Favourite set, though I am a little Partial to Birds and Birdcages at the Moment. Either way I will be Pre-Ordering them all and the Beautiful Card Kits as well. As far as New things go, It would be lovely to see something for the males in our lives big and small. I still think that there are very minimal choices out there when it comes to Male Images. I have enjoyed every minute of this release and Blog Hop and have seen much Beauty along the way. Good Luck to everyone including Myself lol of course.
Many Thanks,
Beverley

Ujjwal said...

The stamp sets are all so gorgeous and unique and the samples just take my breath away. I would so love to win this entire release. I know I sound greedy but I can't help it :D

They are just gorgeous!

Sherri Everett Thompson said...

Congrats on the new release-and thanks for a wonderful chance to win! My favorites are Fly Free and Butterly Kisses because I just love butterflies. I would love to see more stamp sets with sentiment that offer plays on words like the Fly Free set.

Joanne Gilch said...

WHOA! Not only is your card with Butterfly wishes amazing, but those stamp sets are blowing me away.
Would love to win them all since I can't decide which ONE to buy!

Dara Lynn said...

Congratulations on a gorgeous release!!!! So many possibilities with these beautiful designs!!!! I fancy the "Simply Delightful":) One lady is going to be hitting the jackpot with this grand prize drawing :)

Beth B said...

Oh my! I love everything! Nina is such a wonderful addition! I love her designs. I am also thrilled with the other designers as well! It would be awesome to win the whole release!!

Tiiti said...

Oh, how wonderful stamp sets and card kits as well as the excample cards! So sweet.

KindredEsprit said...

What a beautiful collection and variety of stamp sets!

flirtini83 said...

Wow, what wonderful stamps and cards. such talented people here.
would love to win the cards. incredible! tfs.

Mimi said...

Gorgeous stamps, papers, and card kits! The DT did an amazing job with their showcases! Fabulous! ;)

Carol W. said...

WOW beautiful stamps and I'm loving the card kits. DT did a auper fabulous job! TFS

Jana Weaver said...

fabulous samples with these gorgeous new sets!! And your dt did a knock out job with them too!! Love it Lisa!

Michelle said...

Your DT did a great job.
Love those stamps very pretty.
Michelle
mpetrovich23 at yahoo dot com
http://peanutbutterandjellydesigns.blogspot.com

Michelle said...

I just wanted to let you know I finished the blog hop.
I forgot to mention that to you before.... duh
Thanks for sharing.

Michelle
mpetrovich23 at yahoo dot com
http://peanutbutterandjellydesigns.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

WOW Lisa! Awesome stamp sets and gorgeous creations! Just keep the new stuff coming! I love so many different styles...love variety! It's looking fabulous!

WevilHitch Designs said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!! I like all of them very much, I think I will need to get these. Thank you for your talents.

Denise Bryant said...

I'm new here and I'm very impressed! Gorgeous designs! Can't wait to hop to see all the blogs you have links posted and see all the samples made with these designs! Signing up to follow here and will also bookmark you. Can't wait to see more!
DeniseB

Vicki Dutcher said...

You have an excellent designer! Love the Happiness set -- go NINA!!

Good luck with your new line of stamps! Glad to see they are reasonably price too!

Janice said...

Love all the sets.... Butterfly Kisses is my hands down fav!

Lori said...

I had to come back and leave a comment on all of the blogs. The new sets are great. I am getting ready to place my order but wanted to let you know that you have done great with these sets. How can any 'Cat Person' go wrong anyway!!!