Monday, November 7, 2011

Sweet 'n Sassy Birthday Blog Hop


Hello and welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Birthday Blog Hop!  Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is so excited to be celebrating four wonderful years! I am so happy to be apart of this celebration. I have been a Sweet Stop Sugar Baby for 11months now and also had the privilege of being a member of The Sweet 'n Sassy DT.  Korin is a wonderful, sweet and talented lady and I want to wish her many more years of success.

  A fantastic group of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps design team members past and present, along with some special friends, have put together this fabulous Birthday Blog Hop to kick off a whole month of fun. We have 37 stops so the hop will take place over three days - feel free to take your time visiting each blog!  You have until 11:59pm EST November 9th to leave comments on as many blogs as you can.  On Saturday, November 12th Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps will announce FOUR winners (chosen at random from comments on random stops along the hop); each lucky winner will receive a prize pack including stamps, dies, paper & twine valued at $40!

If you have been following along already you should have come from Margo's Blog.  If you are only starting here, please head back to the SNSS blog and go from there.  You won't want to miss any stops along the way!  Also, don't forget to comment on as many stops as you can....the more comments the better your chance of winning one of the fabulous prize packs! :)
Cardinal Blessings

 I decided to make something a little different to show you how versatile Sweet 'n Sassy stamps can be.  I used the Cardinal Digi so that I could size him to fit my wreath but it is also available in a great clear set. I colored the image with Copics and did a second set of wings so that I could pop it up to give dimension.  The Flowers are from the Your Friendship Set and I just stamped, layered and added some silver Stickles to edges.  The Swirls are all from Sizzix and the Pine Branch Punch from Martha Stewart is my favorite tool this time of year.  The sentiment is from the new Sweet 'n Sassy Christmas Tags (love this set).
 
Here is a close up of the way I colored the feathers and added Polar White Flower Soft to create a snowy look on the branches.
 Copics
P89, R29, R27, R24/YR15, YR18/E59, E57,E44, E43, E42/G99, G94
Your next stop on the hop is Tami Mayberry, but just in case here is the list.
Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you will come back and visit again soon.
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65 comments:

  1. MargoNovember 7, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Your wreath is gorgeous - I love all of the little touches, like the flower soft snow!!

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  2. SandyNovember 7, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    WOW!!!!! This is beautiful! I love the way you added all the pretty touches! Just beautiful!

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  3. Mary Anne / MA54KNovember 7, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Awesome little wreath! Well done! Happy to hop and celebrate!

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  4. Stephanie (Arty Carty) LeeNovember 7, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    and your wreath is just gorgeous!! xxx Steph

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  5. BeateNovember 7, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Wow. Shelby, your wreath looks amazing. Your Cardinal is colored beautifully.
    Hugs and smiles

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  6. Lydia FiedlerNovember 7, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Oh my GOSH - this is incredible! This looks like it needs to be in a magazine!!

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  7. DeeNovember 7, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    This wreath is beautiful! You have used so many different skills to bring it all together. All I can say is WOW! Thanks!

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  8. LaurieNovember 7, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    nice; clever idea

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  9. Patricia St MartinNovember 7, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Outstanding Wreath. I love cardinals. You did a wonderful job coloring your cardinal. Your wreath turned out so pretty. I would hang that on my wall.
    Hugz, Pat

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  10. JennieNovember 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Beautiful wreath!!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Your wreath is just stunning, love the colors. Thank you for creating and sharing it.

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  12. JoeyNovember 7, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Shelby this is stunning hun. Joey x

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  13. RietteNovember 7, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Amazing! So different and well done!

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  14. WhimceesNovember 7, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Hello!

    This is a WOW card! What a gorgeous creation!

    Wishing you a happy day!

    Hugs,

    Barbara Diane

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  15. Frances BrownNovember 7, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Wow. This keeps getting better and better. All kinds of new ideas. Never thought about adding the digis to something other than a card.

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  16. CealNovember 7, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    WOW your cardinal looks real. awesome coloring and project!

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  17. BassladyNovember 7, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    this wreath is so stunning and wonderful!

    a beautiful decorating-idea!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  18. SashaNovember 7, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Such an amazing wreath, and your cardinal is so beautifully coloured:)

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  19. Miriam PrantnerNovember 7, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    What a lovely wreath! The bird looks great!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Wow... what a great idea.
    Love it.
    Em

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  21. Purrfect Paper CreationsNovember 7, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    What an amazing wreath, your cardinal looks like you could pet him!

    Chris L.

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  22. Caity SueNovember 7, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    That wreath is adorable and I love the cardinal! So cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Vicki DutcherNovember 7, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    AWESOME job of using the bird image this way~ just killer!

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  24. mitzNovember 7, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    ...you surely ** wow-ed ** us.. this is so beautiful.. great job
    mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

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  25. Monika/BuzsyNovember 7, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    OMG! Gorgeous project Shelby! Love how you used the lovely chickadee image! Awesome and creative!

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  26. KrissyNovember 7, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    wow! Great project! Beautiful coloring!

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  27. stampingbowdNovember 7, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Wow!!! What a STUNNER!!!! You are so creative!!!! This is just beautiful!

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  28. MaryMNovember 7, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Thank you for getting me to think "out of the box" with stamping. This is a cute wreath and the coloring is breathtaking. I had to go find my florasoft again.

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  29. forpahl5November 7, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Love the wreath! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. LorieNovember 7, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    What a beautiful home decor piece. Very creative and nicely done!

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  31. suem66November 7, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Love the wreath. Great idea.

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  32. KristinNovember 7, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Really lovely, I hope it gets a place of honor among your holiday decorations! Fantastic job, thanks for sharing! :) Cheers

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  33. merrymstamperNovember 7, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Beautiful and clever use of SNSS stamps! you did a fabulous job!!! wow.

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  34. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Oh my goodness, Shelby - this is fabulous! Great job!

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  35. Crafty Math ChickNovember 7, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    This looks AWESOME! You colored that pretty cardinal so magnificently! it really looks third dimensional on this wreath!

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  36. Shannon WhiteNovember 7, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Gorgeous Wreath Miss Shelby! Wow! love the flourishes and layered flowers! and the coloring on your Darling cardinal is Fantastic! the touch of flower soft for snow is just perfect! Love this! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon 8-)

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  37. PeggyNovember 7, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Beautiful wreath. Love the bird and flowers.
    Blessings,
    Peggy Allen

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  38. JennyNovember 7, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Oh my!!!!! That is GORGEOUS!!!! So nice!!!!!

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  39. AnitaNovember 7, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Stunning!

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  40. KarenladdNovember 8, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    This is unbelievable! I can't believe how wonderfully you colored that bird...it practically sings! Love your wreath!

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  41. CharNovember 8, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    WOWZA!!!!! What a wonderful idea and your coloring of the cardinal is AWESOME!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  42. Mary MarshNovember 8, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Love your wreath Shelby-the cardinal image is beautiful -a wonderful project

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  43. Ellen TaylorNovember 8, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Wow! That is one outstanding project! Thanks for sharing!

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  44. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Coloring is GREAT! Love the project! I think you have inspired me to get busy with my holiday projects!!

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  45. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Wow!! What a beautiful wreath! I LOVE how you decorated! Thank you for sharing.

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  46. MarieNovember 8, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    The wreath is wonderful. Thank you for the added idea of using images in different ways. There are so many things to do with paper crafts than scrap books and cards. Thank you for sharing another great idea.

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  47. Harriet SkellyNovember 8, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Shelby your wreath is gorgeous and I love how you colored and popped up the cardinal!

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  48. synthisNovember 8, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    This is a very creative way to use stamps. Thanks for sharing!

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  49. EmilyNovember 8, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Oh my, WOW!! This wreath is amazing. Thank you for sharing your God given gift.

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  50. Janice MNovember 8, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Wow Shelby!! That wreath this beautiful!!

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  51. Chris - Creations in BloomNovember 8, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Your wreath is so beautiful. Love how you used the cardinal and the flowers. Helps us newbies think outside of the box. :) TFS.

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  52. AnonymousNovember 8, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Wow I am just in awe of your idea and how beautiful that image is on the wreath. That is magnificent. I love it and thank you for sharing with us. Hugs Cathy

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  53. Kaye W.November 8, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    This is such a gorgeous wreath! This would make such wonderful gifts!

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  54. peggy wainmanNovember 8, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Beautiful wreath! Thanks for showin the veratility of digis!

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  55. Wendy RamlakhanNovember 8, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    OMGosh!! This is beautiful Shelby!!

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  56. Cindy LouNovember 8, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I am so all over this 3-D interpretation of this stamp/digi! Your wreath is awesome! Great job and thanks for sharing!

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  57. NewbieNovember 8, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    LOVE, LOVE the BEAUTIFUL wreath! EVERYTHING about it! Gorgeous bird with superb coloring, beautiful white flowers with the greenery and the bling on the flourises! The snow on the branches is a lovely finishing touch. Love the bow on top!

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  58. Sue DNovember 8, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    This is so pretty--great idea!

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  59. Robin ParkerNovember 8, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Shelby, wow this is so cool. Thanks for sharing this gift idea. Fabulous!

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  60. CathymacNovember 8, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Your wreath is gorgeous, Shelby! Every detail perfect...the beautiful cardinal, the pine branch with snow, the flourishes...fabulous!

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  61. LeroyLimeNovember 8, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Your bird looks so real, as if he's going to fly away at any moment. Love your beautiful wreath!

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  62. AnonymousNovember 8, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    So pretty. I'd love to have him hanging on my door.

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  63. Chrissy DNovember 9, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    What a pretty Wreath! Beautiful work!

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Thank you for taking time to visit my Blog, I appreciate your comments.
Hugs,
Shelby