Combining sentiments

Hi! Clare here today with a couple of cards to share, focusing on combining sentiments from different stamp sets. I used sentiments from the awesome new Circle It stamp set and Vintage Clocks, the flower stamps are from Happiness Is.

Combining sentiments from different stamp sets allows you to personalize your card a little more and you can create something new using your existing stamp sets. For the flowers which are from Happiness Is I stamped them onto some patterned paper and added some shading using Distress Markers.

I love the sentiments from the new Circle It stamp set, they go well with pretty much everything. When combining stamp sets you can try different colors for each sentiment for a different look.

The sentiments from the new Circle It stamp set really lend themselves well to the fussy cutting technique, pop them on some foam pads and you can really make a feature out of them.

I also did a little fussy cutting using the clocks from Vintage Clocks. I hope you have fun looking for interesting sentiment combinations in your stamp collection! Here are the stamp sets I used on my cards. Thanks for dropping by today! : )

Circle It

Vintage Clocks

Happiness Is

Other supplies used:

Patterned Papers: Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Paper Pad (American Crafts)
Inks: VersaMagic Pink Petunia, Thatched Straw, VersaFine Onyx Black
Distress Markers: Scattered Straw, Mustard Seed, Bundled Sage

Hello

Hi, Clare here with a card today! I used one of my favorite flower sets Happiness Is and a beautiful sentiment set Sweet Sentiments.

I stamped the gorgeous flower from Happiness Is three times onto some patterned paper from Introspection by Prima Marketing and I added some shading with Distress Markers. I cut out different sections from each layer and used dimensional glue to layer them.

The leaves I also stamped onto patterned paper from Introspection by Prima Marketing. I embossed the top half of the card using the In Stitches embossing folder and inked with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

The sentiment is from the sentiment set Sweet Sentiments, I really love the gorgeous fonts used for these sentiments! Have a lovely day! Here are the sets I used on my card today!

Happiness Is

Sweet Sentiments

Beauty full day!

Hi there!

Jessica here with two cards to share with you this morning that I made using a couple of The Craft's Meow stamp sets: Happiness Is... and Fly Free for the sentiment on the second card.  I stamped the flowers and leaves and trimmed them to embellish the die cuts on both of my cards.

I went very simple with the layouts and embellishments because I wanted the red flower to pop and be the focal point of the card - it's so pretty!  I also wanted to keep them 'mail friendly' as it's getting pretty expensive to mail our cards out, isn't it? ;)

Have a BEAUTY full day!
Jessica

Happy Birthday

Hi, Clare here with a card for you today using the gorgeous Happiness Is and Sew Happy stamp sets. 

The pretty flower from Happiness Is I stamped onto some white cardstock stained with some vibrant Picked Raspberry Distress Stain, then I added some subtle shading using Distress Markers (Barn Door, Worn Lipstick and Spun Sugar). The leaves I stamped onto cardstock stained with Peeled Paint Distress Stain and shaded with Shabby Shutters Distress Marker.

The fabulous stitched sentiment is from Sew Happy. Here are the lovely sets I used. Have a great day!

The Craft's Meow March Sketch Challenge!

Hello!!  Amy T here to welcome you back to newest The Craft's Meow March Sketch Challenge!

This month's sketch was drawn by our own Nina Brackett!

Here's some inspiration from The Craft's Meow Design Team:

Jessica

Isn't this thee sweetest?  Love the pink and brown combo!  Jessica used:

The Craft's Meow

Life is a Carnival

Next up is Nina!

Nina definitely has a way with lovely details.

She used:

The Craft's Meow

Butterfly Kisses

 {designed by Nina!}

Nina also used:

The Craft's Meow

Owl Be Thinking of You

Julie Ranae

Such a perfect first anniversary card!

Julie used:

The Craft's Meow 

I've Got Your Number

Here's my take on the sketch:

Super girlie card...

I used:

The Craft's Meow

Happiness is...

Jean

WOW...Check out all the wonderful layers on Jean's card!  She managed to combine a total of 4 The Craft's Meow sets!!

February Release

I've Got Your Number

February Release

Sew Lovely

February Release

Tweet of You

The Craft's Meow

Telegram

Chupa

Chupa's card totally makes me smile!  She used:

The Craft's Meow

Owl See You in the Spring

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 March 31st at 9:00 pm Pacific to link your card below. 


Enjoy!

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! 

And the fun continues!!!

So what did you think of Simply Delightful? It's "simply delightful," wouldn't you say? lol The full stamp set artwork will be revealed during the blog hop on Sunday, when the sets become available at The Craft's Meow! In the meantime, we're moving on today to showcase the second of four stamp sets designed by Nina B Designs for The Craft's Meow debuting on May 1st: Happiness is...! The beautiful blooms are camellias!

But before we get started, I want 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. Simply Delightful Stamp Set: Kary Lim
2. A My Mind's Eye Hazel 6 x 6 paper pad: Janice aka Scrapperaddict
3. A My Mind's Eye Gertie 6 x 6 paper pad: Ujjwal Gupta

Congratulations ladies! Please email your address to me at thecraftsmeow@gmail.com and I will get your prize out to you right away!

I'll bet you're wondering what the prizes are today! Wait no more!

1. Happiness is... stamp set (being showcased today)!!!
2. Prize Package donated by My Mind's Eye from the Lush 2 Turquoise Collection!!! Includes one each of the patterned and flocked papers plus all the accessories!!! Thank you Nick!!!
3. Maya Road The Sweetest Days Shadowbox Kit!!!

Did I mention fun? lol

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 (April 29th) to make the rounds! The winners will be announced in tomorrow's post. 

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

Amy Tsuruta

Debbie Pamment

Heather Jensen
(Unfortunately, Heather's power is still
out as a result of those horrible tornadoes
in Alabama. We send our prayers and good
wishes to her. She is safe, which is the
important thing. So here's her card in full!)

Ivana Camdzic

Jean Martin

Kim Yu

Lindsay Amrhein

Nina Brackett

Sarah Martina Parker

And here is my card. This stamp set is perfect for the CAS style. Which really isn't my specialty, so this is a testament to the beauty and ease of use of this sweet stamp set!

 Lisa Hjulberg

Oh, and before I go... another way to win is to Like our Facebook Page by April 30th! A set of the four stamp sets being released May 1st are up for grabs for every 100 Likes! Let's reach 300, shall we??? (*smile*) 

Have a great day!