Choose Hope

Good morning!

Jessica here with a card to share that I made using three different TCM stamp sets.  Sometimes it's fun to just sit down and pull out some of your favorites and see what happens, isn't it?  

Beautiful Spring

Hope Blooms

Simply Delightful

Have a great day!

Jessica

So Blessed...

Hello TCM Friends!

It's Sharri here with you today to share a couple cards. 

Next week the U.S. celebrates it's Independence on July 4th which inspired me to create a card with a patriotic feel to it.

The sentiment is from the Beautiful Roses stamp set which was just released last week!

The fun pattern papers that I used for the banners, star and pinwheel is from Bo Bunny's Liberty pack. I wanted a pattern on both sides of the paper for my pinwheel so I added strips of Washi Tape on the back of the paper before I cut out the pinwheel. The back ground is embossed with the Tiny Stars embossing folder by Paper Studio. 

My next card uses images and a sentiment from the Simply Delightful.

I stamped the solid flower in from the set and then stamped the outline flower over it with blue.

The pattern papers are from Authentique called Genuine. I added a button and a pearl flourish to finish off the card.

Here are the sets that I used - 

Beautiful Roses

Simply Delightful

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful rest of your weekend!

Sharri

Just For You- A Pillowbox

Hello!  Lindsay with you today, thanks so much for joining me!  I have a fun little project that uses an older set, Simply Delightful.  I chose to showcase the lovely large medallion, as well as the lovely sentiment that is perfect for gift giving.

To begin, I adhered a doily to my clear pillow box, followed by some lovely aqua ribbon.  Next, I stamped and embossed the large medallion image and punched it out with a circle punch, adhering it to the front with a good amount of adhesive.

Lastly, I took a bit of burgundy cardstock, and heat embossed the Just For You sentiment with white embossing powder.

I hope you've enjoyed today's project.  Thank you so much for stopping by!

September Sketch Challenge...You still have time!!

Hello!

It's Amy T here to remind you about the September Sketch Challenge:

Look what Iwona has designed!

Talk about gorgeous layers of goodness!

She managed to use 3 The Craft's Meow sets:

Cherished

{stamp illustrator:  NinaB}

Beautiful Spring

{stamp illustrator:  NinaB}

Simply Delightful

{stamp illustrator:  NinaB} 

Take a look at Jen's fun card!

She used

Love Dwells Here

{stamp illustrator:  NinaB}

Next up is me:

I used the new set

Fall Fibi & Lilly

{stamp illustrator:  Mabelle R-O}

I just wanted to take the time to let you know that this is my last official posting with The Craft's Meow.  I decided to step down from the team but will always continue to be a great fan and supporter of The Craft's Meow.

Make sure you check out the SALE going over in The Craft's Meow store!

You may enter as often as you like, but we must be able to see the sketch in there somewhere. You are free to flip it or turn it as you like!

You do NOT have to use TCM stamps to enter the challenge. However, if you are the winner and you have used TCM stamps on your entry, you will not only receive a TCM stamp set of choice as your prize, but also a coupon for 15% off one additional stamp set of choice which can be used one time within 30 days!!! 

You have until September 30th @ 9:00 pm pacific to link up!

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!

Nina Brackett - start HERE

Alice Wertz

Lindsay Amrhein

Amy Tsuruta

Ivana Camdzic

Debbie Pamment

Jean Martin

Kim Yu

Sarah Martina Parker

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! 

Let the Festivities Begin!

The day we've all been waiting for is finally here!!! It's time to begin showcasing the four stamp sets designed by Nina B Designs for The Craft's Meow debuting on May 1st!

Before we get started, I want to give you an overview of what to expect over the next few days. ;)

A release this exciting needs LOTS of prizes to celebrate, and LOTS of prizes are what we have for you! Each day of previews there will be not one, not two, but THREE prizes up for grabs!!! Today's prize offerings are:

1. Simply Delightful Stamp Set (being showcased today)
2. A My Mind's Eye Hazel 6 x 6 paper pad from the Stella & Rose collection
3. A My Mind's Eye Gertie 6 x 6 paper pad from the Stella & Rose collection

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 (April 28th) to make the rounds! The winners will be announced in tomorrow's post. 

So off you go! Enjoy your first looks at Simply Delightful!!! Simply click on the pictures to be taken to the blogs to see the featured projects.

Amy Tsuruta

Debbie Pamment

Heather Jensen
(Due to tornado activity, Heather's power
is out and she won't be able to post until later, so
I'm showing her entire card here.)

Ivana Camdzic

Jean Martin

Kim Yu

Lindsay Amrhein

Nina Brackett

Sarah Martina Parker

And here's my card featuring patterned papers and embellies from the Hazel collection, part of the Stella & Rose collection by My Mind's Eye, which will be available at The Craft's Meow on Sunday!

Lisa Hjulberg

I hope to see you back here tomorrow for more!

Oh, and there's one more way you can win... Like our Facebook Page by April 30th! ;)

A Little Peek...

...at the first of four stamp sets designed by the fabulous Nina Brackett for The Craft's Meow. This one is simply delightful! And trust me... there is so much more to this gorgeous stamp set...you will love it!

I happen to think this set coordinates really well with the Hazel and Gertie patterned paper from the Stella & Rose collection by My Mind's Eye, so you'll also see Hazel and Gertie 6 x 6 pads and coordinating bits and bobs appear in the store on May 1st. ;)

See you tomorrow for another peek!