The Greeting Farm Kit Release

Welcome back to Stamp and Create.

Just a quick post today to say that The Greeting Farm just released their first Wild Sprouts Kit called Roll Call...

This kit comes with 10 full size Wild Sprouts and 6 sentiments on grey cling foam. That is over an $80.00 value for only $48.00!!! Wow!!

This little cutie is Jade and she is part of the kit!!

They are instock and ready for shipping on monday!!

I also have a wonderful card to show you from out fabulous DT Joy!!

This card using one of the Whiff of Joy stamps that are currently on sale!! All Whiff of Joy stamps are on sale through next weekend for up to 25% off!!

Joy also used some lovely lace which makes this card eligable for the first Stamp and Create Challenge: Ribbon and Fibers!!

Tomorrow, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps will have a new release. All of those images are instock and well!! They are so much fun, I can't wait to show them to you!!

Happy Stamping!

Weekly Wednesday Candy - Whiff of Joy

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Welcome Back to Stamp and Create. It's time for another Weekly Wednesday Candy!!
Before we get to the new candy, let's find the winner for last candy for Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamps!
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Congratulations Nadyne !! Please email me at LaceySoLiving@bellsouth.net with your mailing address by Sunday to claim your prize!!

This week's Weekly Wednesday Candy is in honor of the Product Spotlight this week - Whiff of Joy (up to 25% off through May 9th).
There are two stamps again this week and the candy will run for 2 weeks! Whiff of Joy Willow Dressing Up and Strawberry Girl

In order to be entered into the candy:
~ Link your name in the links below. If you don't have a blog, use your email address in the URL spot.
~ Become a follower of this blog if you aren't already.
~ Post it on your blog if you would like! This candy will remain until midnight EST, May 25th.

Also, don't forget about our first Stamp and Create Challenge - Ribbon!!
Happy Stamping!

Sprial "vine" for Prima Mini Roses Mini-Tutorial

Welcome back to Stamp and Create.

I have been asked numerous times how I get the sprial "vine" on my cards like this one using the Happy Day from Wags 'n Whiskers...

It's so easy, it's rediculous!! And the best part...it's free!!!
Just to let you know, I did not come up with idea on my own, but I can't remember for the life of me where I saw it...somewhere in blog land while I was blog hopping.

Anyway, the Mini Roses from Prima come with a green covered wire stem...

You simple wrap the stem around a thin stick (like a small paint brush)...

Here's a closer view... Remove the brush and you are done!!
Simply add a strong adhesive...I use Scor Tape...and add it to you card!!

Easy peasy!!

PS I have enjoyed seeing all of the cards that have been entered into our first challenge!! So exciting!! Remember, this challenge is open until the the first Sunday of each month with a new challenge starting on the first Monday of each month.

To easily access the challenge, I have added a banner to the top of the blog. Click on the banner to go straight to the challenge post. Also, feel free to grab the banner for your blogs!!

Happy Stamping!

CC Designs new release

This is the 2nd post for the day. So make sure to check out the Product Spotlight post to see all of the wonderful creations using some of the Whiff of Joy stamps that are on sale for the next two weeks.

Now I have a card to share using one of the new release stamps from CC Designs.
This is called Honey Bikini (there is also Honey Sailor that is being released tonight as well). Aren't these adorable?!
In additon to the Honey stamps, they have released the Spring Kit as individual stamps and I have all of the character stamps in-stock!

Remember, when I can, I offer a 10% everyday discount! That means you can purchase these stamps for the lowest price available (even lower than purchasing directly through CC Designs)! It's just one of the ways that I like to take care of my customers!

Other products used: October Afternoon Fly a Kite DP, Trellis Roses, Yellow and Blue-Green Mini Roses, Star Headpins, Tim Holtz Adage Tickets (I just placed a restock order for them today, but I have the stampable tickets available).

Do you see the swirls next to the flowers on my card? I am often asked how I make those. I will share a simple tutorial here tomorrow.

Happy Stamping!

Product Spotlight - Whiff of Joy

It's time for another Product Spotlight at Stamp and Create.

For the next 2 weeks, we will be showcasing Whiff of Joy Stamps.

Whiff of Joy has 3 wonderful stamp illustrators: Elizabeth Bell, Allison Action, and their newest Norma Fickel. Each illustrator has their own unique and beautiful style.

All Whiff of Joy stamps are made of the highest quality rubber stamps and come "unmounted".

For the next two weeks, all previously released Whiff of Joy stamps will be on sale for 25% and their newest Get Well Collection and Aladin Store Kit will be on sale for 10% off. I normally do not put the newest release on sale, but I just couldn't resist this time!

Don't forget about the very first Stamp and Create Challenge!! This month our challenge is: Ribbon and Fibers. The only rule is that you must use a stamp that is available through Stamp and Create and link to that stamp in the store.

Here are some lovely samples from the Design Team which uses both a Whiff of Joy stamp and ribbon/fibers for the Challenge...

Sharon
Mother and Child by Normal Fickel for Whiff of Joy, October Afternoon Ducks in a Row DP, Silk Ribbon.

Chris
Fancy Tags Spellbinders, Scalloped Edge Frame Spellbinders, Whiff Of Joy Willow Shopping, Penny Black Bubbly (sentiment), Mini Gypso -Ivory, Sunshine Prima Cameo Roses, Kaiser Craft snow white pearls, teardrop lace, Wisteria dp, flower charm, and large flower spacer

Lacey

Dancing Willow illustrated by Elizabeth Bell for Whiff of Joy, Recital Clear Stamp by Prima Marketing, Kaiser Craft Devonshire DP, Lace, Mini Rose

Jeanette

Sick Henry by Allison Action for Whiff of Joy, Light Blue Silk Ribbon, Foxglove flowers, Fairytale Rose, and Doily

Product Updates:

Basic Grey: NEW Cappella and Max and Whiskers paper, brads, and Bloomers will be here today!!

Whiff of Joy: Restocks, Get Well Collection, and Aladin Store Kit should be arriving today.

CC Designs: New release tonight at 10:00pm. The stamps are in stock and will be added to the website at 10:00pm. I also have a card to share on my blog that is scheduled to post at 10.

The Greeting Farm: Their first Wild Sprouts Stamp Kit called Roll Call will be released on Saturday.

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: There will be a new release on Sunday.

Wags 'n Whisksers: Fun in the Sun was released on friday. All stamps are instock and available for immediate shipping!

Happy Stamping!

Wags 'n Whiskers Fun in the Sun release!

Welcome back to Stamp and Create.

Today is the blog hop and release for Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamps.

This release is full of fun and whimsical stamps designed by Cris de Lara.

Go on, start your summer early by going on a trip along the blog hop!

The stamps are now available for purchase!

Remember, I can only distribute to the US and Canada. So if you are outside of those areas, go visit the Wags 'n Whiskers Blog and you will be directed to my partner's store.

Since I was tied up with the release, I didn't get a chance to pick the winner of the Weekly Wednesday Candy yet. I promise I will do that very soon.

Some other news and updates:

~ Whiff of Joy: The Aladin Store Kit and the Get Well Release has shipped and is on their way!! I have already added the store kit as a pre-order and will load the rest later today.
~ Prima flowers: Restocks on many Trellis and Mini roses

~ CC Designs: Restocks and new release on Monday, May 10th at 10:00pm. The stamps are instock and ready for shipping first thing on Tuesday.

~ Stampavie: Adele enjoying fresh apples finally arrived. If you ordered one and received a refund, please let me know if you are still interested in this stamp. I have held some aside just in case.

~ Product Spotlight: Wags 'n Whiskers illustrated by Crissy Armstrong are still on sale for 25% off through Sunday.
~ Challenges: Don't forget that we are now hosting a monthly challenge. You can use any stamp that is carried in the store. This month's challenge is "Ribbon". A gift certificate for $20.00 is up for grabs.

Happy stamping!

Stamp and Create Challenge #1 - Ribbon

Welcome back stamping friends to Stamp and Create!!

Lately I have been thinking that I would love to see what wonderful cards my customers make! Everyday I fill orders and think to myself...I wonder what they will do with these stamps?! Then it occurred to me...Let's do a challenge so I can see your work!!
Therefore, every month we will host a challenge. It may be a sketch, a technique, a color challenge, or to use a certain element.
This month's challenge is: Ribbon!!

The rules are:
~ You must use a stamp that is carried at Stamp and Create. That can be anything from a Wags 'n Whiskers Stamp, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp, Stampavie, The Greeting Farm, etc... Just as long as I have that stamp in the store.
~ Post your card/project on your blog and link back to this challenge post. If you don't have a blog, you can use either Paper Craft Planet or Splitcoast Stampers to upload your card.
~ Link the stamp used on your card to that stamp in the store.
~ Be a follower of this blog


One lucky participant will win a $20.00 gift certificate to Stamp and Create.

The awesome Design Team has incorporated this month's challenge along with this week's Product Spotlight - Wags 'n Whiskers rubber stamps designed by Crissy Armstrong - on sale this week for 25% off!

In addition, today is the last day of my National Scrapbooking Day Sale. An additional 10% off everything in the store if you use Discount Code: scrap (all lowercase).

To start off the DT cards, we have a new guest joining us!! I am so happy to have Sharon Caudle on our team for May and June! Sharon is the sole person responsible for my choice to add May Arts Silk Ribbon to Stamp and Create!! I fell in love with her bows and I went out in search of this gorgeous ribbon...and she does such a great job using it on almost every card!!
Sharon

WnW Bear Hug, Silk Ribbon, Prima flowers, Teddy Charm

Chris

WnW Say a Prayer, Silk Ribbon, Spellbinders Fancy Tag, Prima flowers

Joy
WnW Bear Hug, Silk Ribbon, and Prima roses

LaceyWnW Ansley's Surprise, Silk Ribbon, Prima Roses, Tim Holtz Scalloped edge die, Kaiser Craft Rhinestones

Jeanette

WnW Bear Hug, Basic Grey Bitter Sweet DP, Lace, Twill ribbon, Bow Easy.

This challenge ends on June 6th at midnight.