Summer Die-version Blog Hop & Die Release

Welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Summer Die-Version Blog Hop!  

We are so thrilled to bring you 3 fabulous new die sets today, plus oodles of eye candy for your creative taste buds. :) 
 
Before we get to sharing the pretties, check out these wonderful new dies!

 Small Leaves Dies  $6.25

Largest die measures approximately 3/4" x 1 1/2" 

Shape Dies   $19.75

Triangle side measures approximately 1 1/2"

Wave Dies   $8.50

Dies measure approximately 5 1/2" wide

How fun are they?!  Wait till you see what the DT did with them!!  

Here are some fun cards I made with the shape dies...
 

This one features the small leaves dies plus a sneak peek at a new set being released in a couple weeks.

And finally, my favorite cards of the bunch...the first one featuring our new Wave dies and the sweet Happy Ocean Friends set. :)

And this one uses both the wave dies and the shape dies. :)

 

Be sure to comment at each stop along the way for a chance to win!  We will be awarding 3 winners one of the new die sets!

Happy Hopping!!

June Feature Blog Hop: I've Got Your Number

Welcome to Day 4 of our June Release Features! 

This wonderful set with matching dies is perfect for scrapbooking and card making.  You'll find endless uses for these large numbers.

• Stamp set includes 20 number stamps
• Set measures approximately 6" x 8"
• The number images measure approximately 1" x 1 5/8"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is $26
• Die set includes 10 number dies which can be used alone or with the stamp set
• Die set is $22.75 
• OR get them both for just $46 in the I've Got Your Number bundle

For my first card, I paired the numbers with our Birthday Bash dies and Ticket Sentiments stamp set.  I love using bright colors for birthday cards. :)

For my second card, I decided to try creating an entire background of numbers and then showcasing just the age.  I also used our Celebrating Milestones set.

Check out more fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this fabulous bundle to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, June 21st.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, June 24th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

 

June Feature Blog Hop: Flower Blocks 2

Welcome to Day 3 of our June Release Features!

This is the second set in our Flower Blocks series.  These bold and beautiful blooms make the perfect focal image and can be easily paper-pieced or colored.

• Stamp set includes 4 images and 4 sentiments
• Set measures approximately 6" x 8"
• The images measure approximately 2 5/8" x 2 5/8"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is $26

 I have two card to share again today...

This first one was actually inspired by a card made by a fellow teammate.  Her card was so striking I just had to try something like it. :)  My flower petals and center were paper pieced with a pink cross-hatched DP scrap I had lying on my table.  I also added some shading to the petals and colored the center over the pink with Copics. The blue background was sponged and the stem was also colored in over the blue with Copics.  I added some white highlights with a poster paint pen to bring in some of the white from the card base and a touch of sparkle to the center with Stickles.  The butterflies (a sneak peek of NEXT month's release!!!) were stamped on the DP which was also sponged around the edges before I adhered it to the black matte.  The pretty frame was cut with a Spellbinder die, but I can't recall now which one.

For my second card, I stamped the image and colored it with Copics, then stamped a second image colored it and cut out just the part of the flower in the foreground and layered it with foam tape to give the flower dimension (which is hard to see in this pic).  I added Flower Soft to the center.  I topped it off with some scallop borders, stitching, twine and a button.

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this fabulous stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, June 21st.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, June 24th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

June Feature Blog Hop: Sweet Kiwi Koala

Welcome to Day 2 of our June Release Features! 

This cutie-patootie koala is sure to make anyone smile.  Create adorable summer picnic invitations or just brighten someone's day with a sweet summer greeting.

• Stamp set includes 1 image and 9 sentiments
• Set measures approximately 4" x 4"
• The koala image measures approximately 2 3/8" x 2"
• Illustrated by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is $11

 

For this card I grabbed some fun summery papers and went with a pretty simple design.  I cut Kiwi out and popped him up for some dimension.

For my second card, I made a fun pocket picnic invitation.  The sentiment was computer generated and printed on cardstock.


Check out more fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this precious stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, June 21st.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, June 24th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

June Release Feature Blog Hop - It's a Girl Thing

Welcome to Day 1 of our June Release Features! 

This adorable set with matching dies is perfect for those frilly, girly girl cards we all love.  Create fun spa or dress-up birthday party invitations, girls night out invitations or just cheer up your friends by letting them know how beautiful they are inside and out.  There are so many fun possibilities with this versatile set and dies.

• Stamp set includes 8 images and 7 sentiments
• Set measures approximately 4" x 4"
• The dress image measures approximately 1 3/8" x 2 5/8"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is $11
• Die set is $9.75
• OR get them both for just $20 in the It's a Girl Thing Bundle

 

Stamps: It's a Girl Thing (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps) available 6/14

Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade (SU)

Ink: Copics, Rich Razzleberry (SU), Versafine

Accessories: It's a Girl Thing dies (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps) available 6/14, ribbon, pearls, Stickles, scallop die (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)

Check out more fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this fabulous bundle to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, June 21st.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, June 24th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

A thank you from one of the little guys...

I don't post here often now-a-days because, well, I just don't. have. time.

However, every once in a while, I feel the need to share my heart, so that is what I am going to do now...

Most of you know...I am a business woman. 

(If you didn't know, you can find my business here: www.sweetnsassystamps.com)

I am a business woman, because I own a small business. I am one of the little guys. I am a sole proprietor because I am the sole owner of the business and because I work it basically by myself (with the occasional help from a friend or family member).

But, the real reason I am a business woman is BECAUSE I am a wife and mother.  I am in business to help provide for my family.  I work the business in addition to running a home, chauffeuring the children, volunteering at church and so on...because, well, like everyone else in this cruddy economy, we are just trying to make ends meet. 

I do not say any of this for recognition.  I say this so that my priorities are clear.  I am in business because the Lord saw fit to bless me with talent AND the opportunity to help provide for my family. 

For that, I am very grateful to Him and want to do the best I can for His glory, but sometimes...

IT'S. REALLY. HARD.

It's hard not to get overwhelmed by all of the work.

It's hard to keep my priorities in the correct order. (1. God, 2. Family, 3. Business)

It's hard to just get it all done.

It's HARD, because I am only one person.

When a customer sends an email through the Contact Us page on the website, it is I who will be emailing them back.

When a customer places an order on my website, it is I who will be filling it, packing it and shipping it off to them.

When a customer calls with a question or problem, it is I who will be on the other line (or my voicemail).

I am the artist, product designer, marketing director, web designer, customer service rep, graphic designer, shipper, packer, and the list goes on...

So why do I keep doing it?

Because I believe it is what God has called me to do...

AND because I LOVE it!  I love the people, I love the industry, I love my work.

I am not complaining about it being hard, just stating that fact that it is.

So you may ask, "why don't you hire some help?"

Honestly, because the business isn't quite there yet...YET...

It IS growing...and FAST...and that is exciting and scary all at the same time. Sales have increased so much this year, sometimes I still feel like I have to pinch myself.

Don't get me wrong. I am not rolling in dough.  We still struggle to pay our bills from time to time and our home and property is in need of endless repairs, but we do the best we can. 

Despite the feeling of being overwhelmed at times, and the desire to do my best but always feeling like I am not quite there...

I. AM. THANKFUL.

I appreciate each and every one of my customers.  I don't ever want to let even one of them down and I take it very personally if I do.  No matter how small their order, my customers are a tremendous blessing because they are, in fact, supporting my family.

And THAT is something pretty special. 

Although I would love to be able to personally thank each of my customers, ship their orders with lightening speed, respond to calls and emails promptly, etc... in reality, sometimes, I simply cannot...

I may be running my boys to and from school,
or grocery shopping,
or taking my pets to the vet,
or taking my boys to the orthodontist,
or watching my son's soccer game,
or teaching the kids in kid's club at church,
or doing laundry,
or running errands,
or making dinner,
or cleaning up a mess,
or...fill in the blank...
just being a wife and mom.

So, thank you for your patience when shipping is slower than normal, or there is a delay from the manufacturer, or I goof and send you the wrong thing (which thankfully doesn't happen often).

I know there are so many other places you could be spending your crafting dollars and it truly means so much to me and my family that you choose to spend those dollars at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. You have no idea what an impact you have made on our lives.

Again, I THANK YOU!

As the business continues to grow, I will continue to do the best I can for my customers and for God's glory. 

It's God's business, and I surrender it fully to Him.

Not my will, but Thine be done.