Cards That Care

Yippee! 

Cards that Care is here and 

I'm so happy to be apart of it! 

You should be arriving here from 

the incredibly talented (and incredibly 

lucky Hawaiian... oh, how I love Hawaii!) 

Donna Mikasa 

If you just stumbled onto this post and your 

wondering what is 'Cards That Care' or you 

want to start at the beginning... 

GO HERE!

Cards That Care is so special... sharing your 

creations to put a smile on a strangers face... it's 

just magical. It's what the season is all about, right? 

Check out Vera's motivation behind 'Cards That Care' 

and find out how you can be apart of it! 

HERE!

Today I used the 'Tree Traditions' set from 

Sweet Stamp Shop... 

Just a little something simple... 

I think this will be a really easy card 

to reproduce and send lots of to 

Vera. My goal is to send Vera 20 cards! 

Whew, I hope I can do it! 

Do you have a card goal in mind? 

Just keep in mind that if you comment along

the hop you'll have a chance to win some 

amazing prizes from lots of really cool companies... 

including... Sweet Stamp Shop! 

Next you're headed to: 

Trinh Arietta

Thanks for hopping along and 

I hope you take a quick second to 

follow my blog and leave a comment 

with your blog so I can follow you! 

Hugs!!

N. 

Nov. Stamp Release

You've made it! 

Hopefully you came from 

Hopefully, you've come from 

Leigh Ann Baird

If you've made your way here 

from another road... 

Start at the beginning and 

hop along with us!

Sweet Stamp Shop Blog

Hopefully you've commented along the way 

and followed all the blogs... AND you're 

headed to facebook to share with your friends for 

your bonus entry into the new release 

give-a-way... 

Don't know what I mean? 

Check out the 

Sweet Stamp Shop Blog

for full give-a-way details! 

You have until Friday to share 

and enter! 

Today I made a card box. Basically, 

a gift box with some cards in it with some 

envelops. 

You've seen the outside...

Have you guessed what the 

set is yet?? 

Check out the cards I put inside... 

Simple Simple Simple

I love simple cards... 

They really show off the stamp 

sets possibilities and shows off 

a simple artistic look at stamping. 

I think 'simple' is nice when you give a box of cards!

Ok, are you ready to see the sets? 

I'm so ready to show them to you!!! 

I'm especially excited to show you 

our first 3x4 stamp sets! 

Starting with 

Furry Friends Forever

Also, in our new 3x4 size is 

Sports Fever

And, last but not least... 

Our only 4x6 regular stamp set 

this month... 

Sweet Alpha Doodles

Do you love? 

I hope so! 

I think we're just getting warmed up 

around here... think of this release as 

a small taste of what is to come for 

Sweet Stamp Shop! 

SALE REMINDER:

Buy any two 4x6's get any one set free 

This deal is not limited to this release... 

so stock up on anything your heart desires!  

Use Coupon Code: BTGO

For more inspiration

and to grab some stamps

*before* we sell out... 

Visit our 

Website

Blog

Facebook

Flickr 

SCS Gallery

Happy Crafting... Happy Shopping... and 

Happy November! 

In a season full of grateful feelings... 

I'm so thankful for all of you for being 

fans, supporters, and just great customers 

all around. It's true when I say I have the 

*sweetest* customers around!! 

Hugs, 

J&N

San Diego Super Chargers!!

You've made it! 

All the way through the hop!!

Hopefully, you've come from 

Leigh Ann Baird

If you've made your way here 

from another road... 

Start at the beginning and 

hop along with us!

Sweet Stamp Shop Blog

Yep, I'm a San Diego girl through

 and through... and I love my football team. 

I'm a Seattle Seahawks girl too! 

I just love my football teams. 

(Even though sometimes they don't do as 

well as I would like them to!)

I'm a totally girly girl who knows how to get 

dirty, change tires, drink beer, and watch football!

But, you know what there isn't a lot of? 

Girly sports stuff. 

So, I knew that I would be making a sports

set that I would want to buy!

The first card I knew I *had* to make was 

a San Diego Chargers card! 

I can't wait for you to see the *whole* set! 

I've hoped you have enjoyed the hop so far... 

I hope that the peeks today have 'peaked' your 

interest and that you stop by again tomorrow! 

The whole release is coming on Wednesday... 

BUT, until then... 

Visit our 

Website

Blog

Facebook

Flickr 

SCS Gallery

Dont forget you can enter to win one 

of these sets!! 

Make sure to comment below and 

follow this blog! 

Full details on how to enter can be found 

on the SSS blog!

Happy Crafting! 

Hugs, 

N. 

Furry Friends Debut

You've made it! 

All the way through the hop!!

Hopefully, you've come from 

Leigh Ann Baird

If you've made your way here 

from another road... 

Start at the beginning and 

hop along with us!

Sweet Stamp Shop Blog

Are you lovin' these little furry creatures? 

Did I happen to mention that this is *the* debut 

of our smaller 3x4 set!?! 

Yep, we're expanding to offer a greater 

variety of stamp sets! 

Smaller, more economical 3x4 sets! But

all the same hand illustrations and whimsical designs

you've come to expect with SSS! 

Check out this fluffy mini wreath I made for 

fall using this new set!

Have you ever made yarn wrapped wreaths?!?

I am in love with making them! 

They're easy, fun, and economical!

AND... 

A great way to use your stamps! 

I hope that the peeks today have 'peaked' your 

interest and that you stop by again tomorrow! 

The whole release is coming on Wednesday... 

BUT, until then... 

Visit our 

Website

Blog

Facebook

Flickr 

SCS Gallery

Dont forget you can enter to win one 

of these sets!! 

Make sure to comment below and 

follow this blog! 

Full details on how to enter can be found 

on the SSS blog!

Happy Crafting... Happy Halloween... and 

We'll see you tomorrow!

Cheers, 

N. 

Operation Julie's Smile Hop

Hello All!

I am so glad that you joined us on this amazing blog hop for Operation Julie’s Smile. If you came here from my friend and creative genius... Geny's blog, then you are in the right spot. If not, you may want to start from the beginning at the Sweet Stamp Shop’s blog and take your time. You have ALL WEEKEND to hop with us and win prizes!


I"m going to dive right into my project...

In honor of Julie I made some pretty cute earrings... if
I do say so myself...

I used the Sweet Stamp Shop 

Sweet Tooth set

You can find it HERE at the SSS shop.


Want to make some earrings with your stamps?

It's soooo easy!

You'll need...

Shrinky Dinks **Clear** sheets

(you know... the stuff that shrinks when you bake it) 

You can find it at your local craft store. 

Stazon Ink Pad

Stamp Set of your choice

(Like the new Halloween set from SSS!) 

Scissors 

Hole Punch (regular school size)

Brown paper bag piece 

Earring jewelry findings

(you can find these at your local 

craft store too!) 

Here is the basic idea... 

1. Pre-heat your oven to 325

2. Stamp your image onto the shrinky sheet

3. Cut out your images and be sure to leave room for 

your hole punch!

4. Punch a hole where you want

5. Place a cut sheet of brown paper bag on a cookie sheet

6. Place the pieces ink side up and put them in the oven 

7. The shrinking takes about 2-3 minutes... but, I like to 

watch it... after it shrinks and lays flat... take them out. 

8. Grab the paper bag (with mits... it's hot!) and place it on 

a flat surface. (do this quickly!) 

9. Place a book on top of the pieces to keep them flat as they 

cool off... 

10. About 2 minutes later ... you're done! 

11. Use them for earrings or book marks or 

embellishments... or anything! 

See what else I made.. 

Melvin and Vernie Halloween Earrings!

So Cute! 

I hope you enjoyed your stop here on the hop! 

 The next stop is my good friend and amazing crafter... Savannah's blog. 

 Make sure you leave a comment here before you go so that you can have a chance at the amazing prizes up for grabs and if you can, please make a donation so we can help bring back a new smile for our friend.

Also... as a *BONUS* I have a couple earrings and cards I'd 

LOVE to send to some commenters.... leave a comment with 

your name and how to contact you... and you just might 

win one of these babies... 

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for donating! 

Hugs! 

Nicole Rixon 

(owner of Sweet Stamp Shop)

Last Peek and Full Reveal

Thursday is here! 

I knew it would come fast... that's how the busy weeks 

always work! 

Hopefully you made your way here via 

Aga
Lindsay
Julie Ranae
Geny
Leigh Ann
Savannah

I'm sure Julie's creations was just amazing! She's good like that! 

Well, here I am to show you a little something I made using the *new* 

'Tree Traditions' set... 

Isn't that car so cool! *and* it's really fun to color!

Hmmmm, I'm thinking that now would be a great time 

to reveal some of the sets that we've peeked throughout this week...

Whatta think? 

Ok, so Monday you got to peek at 

Halloween Owl-fits

Then Tuesday you got a small taste of 

Watchin' T.V. 

Yesterday you were introduced to 

Thanksgiving Owl-fits

And then today.... 

'Tree Traditions' 

Keep hoping on to see more cards using 'Tree Traditions' 

*and* here are the details for the deals... 

Buy any 3 of the new sets and you'll get any one set for free.

(Code: 3FREE )

OR

Buy 1 or 2 sets and get 15% off (code: OCT15)

Because of Operation Julie's Smile we're extending our

sale through the week... So, these prices will be good through

Thursday Oct. 13th. But, get the new one's while you can...

we're bound to run out!

Also don't forget that you have through the weekend

to hop through each release and leave comments for

your chance to win one of 4 new sets!

Here are the details...

DON'T FORGET!

To stop by each blog and say hi

for a chance to win the new set.

Bonus Entry: If you share each different release with your friends and

let us know that you did on our facebook wall... you'll be entered

twice! How awesome is that!!

Now you're headed to 

Geny

Happy Holiday Hopping and Yippee 

for *new releases* 

Hugs, 

N. 

Release Day 3, Already!?!

Wow, time is sure flying by around here. Yikes!

Do you ever get the feeling that if only we didn't *have* to sleep 

we'd be finally caught up?!?

I'm feeling that way... I'm needing about 6 more hours in the day!

Here is the order for the hop:

Savannah
Julie Ranae
Aga
Geny
                        Nicole   -- You're Here
Leigh Ann
Lindsay

Anyway! I'm so excited to show you my peek for today. 

I think you saw a piece of it on the SSS blog... 

This is just a little something I whipped up to 

show off just one *little* part of this set. 

Oh, did I mention that this set is called 

'Thanksgiving Owl-fits'

Yep... here's my card

And the inside... where the pie is... 

Whenever I sit down to draw out stamps for new sets... 

I always think like a stamper... cause, that's what I am!

When I think like a stamper... I consider.... 

How versatile is this set? Can parts and pieces be used 

for different seasons and cards? 

This set is a great example of a holiday set 

that you'll reach for over and over. Here at SSS, we're 

happy to give you inspiration and show 

you all the different ways you can use the stamps... 

to get the biggest bang for your buck!

So stay tuned this month (and beyond) to be 

inspired to look at your sets with 'new' eyes 

considering... *how* you can use it beyond it's 

original intention. 

Now your off to the amazingly talented (truly) 

Leigh Ann

It's hard to be before Leigh Ann... she's so creative! 

Be ready to have your socks blown off! 

DON'T FORGET!

To stop by each blog and say hi

for a chance to win the new set.

Bonus Entry: If you share each different release with your friends and 

let us know that you did on our facebook wall... you'll be entered 

twice! How awesome is that!!

Thanks for stopping in!

Cheers, 

N. 

Watchin TV Sneak Peek

Hey All! 

Nicole here!

I've got something really fun and cute to share with you 

today! And I think it's a really great way to peek the release... 

You should have found your way here from 

Sweet Stamp Shop Blog
Lindsay
Julie RanaeSavannah

Aga

 -- you came from here  Geny -- you came from here
Nicole
Leigh Ann

Last Mother's day I made my Mom a bag 

for work... 

My disclaimer here is:

 I am not a sewer. 

I like to play with fabric and my sewing machine... 

But. I am NO sewer!

So, if you're a sewer please forgive my 

messy and probably totally wrong sewing techniques! 

I decided to make some re-usable sandwich bags to go 

with her work bag for her birthday (tomorrow)

What are re-usable sandwich bags, you ask? 

Well, they look something like this: 

Basically, they are re-usable zip-lock bags!

Wanna learn how to make them? 

Here we go! 

You'll need: 

Sewing machine (or thread and needle)

Velcro 

Fabric (from your 'extra' pile) 

Vinyl (the thinnest you can buy! -- or any water resistant type fabric) 

 Here's how... 

First you'll wanna cut your fabric any size you like 

*on the seam* meaning... you know where you fabric 

folds over when you buy it? Keep it folded and cut a piece 

with the fold... like so... 

***Cut your piece of vinyl or plastic to match***

Now is the time you'll wanna cut and add all the 

'extras' on the front. Like stamping an image!

Ugh, I had to darken the lines with my sharpie

b/c my brown stazon is drying up. (and of course, it's 

the *one* refill I don't have!) 

Isn't that little TV the cutest?!?

Ok, set aside that piece...we'll be right back to it!

Now you'll wanna take the two edges from the 

long piece (without the plastic) and hem

Like so... 

Quickly grab your TV piece and run it through 

(no one will see this so no worries about being messy!) 

See here: 

Now is the ONLY tricky part in this whole thing... 

and it's not *that* tricky!

Take your plastic and a cut piece of velcro (cut a *little* smaller 

than the width of your piece) and your base fabric... and 

on the *wrong* side sew them together at the hem line... 

like this: 

Do the same thing to the other side with the 

different piece of velcro. 

Then bring the two right sides together and sew 

down each side. (making the hem as big or as small as you 

feel comfortable.) 

Looks messy! Don't worry... we'll fix !

Clear up the edges and cut off all the loose ends!

Then turn it inside out add some buttons or flowers... or 

just leave it as is.... and you'll have 

One Cute Re-uable Sandwich Bag!

That brown one would be perfect for 

pretzel sticks! 

Anyway!! Hope you *loved* our release so far! 

Now you're off to Leigh Ann and all her creative genius 

HERE

Also, don't forget to comment along the way for 

a chance to win this set. *and* you can still enter to 

win from yesterdays hop too! Winners will be announced 

sometime after the release. (to give everyone plenty of time to enter!) 

You can also get a bonus entry by sharing our release with 

your friends and letting us know that you did on our 

facebook wall. HERE

Thanks for stopping by! 

Big Hugs, 

N. 

SSS ~New Release Sneak Peek: Day One~

Welcome to the last stop in 

this sneak peek release hop! 

IF somehow you stumbled onto this 

and you'd like to start from the beginning... 

Go HERE (the SSS blog) for the 

official hop line up and links to all the fab ladies! 

Are you ready to see my peeks at the *new* 

Melvin and Vernie set?? 

They are just the cutest... I promise! 

There is little Vernie with her Masquerade mask

and feathers...You know what I *love* about this one... 

It doesn't *have* to be halloween! She would make 

for a really cute birthday card or invitation... 

let you imagination run!

Here is Melvin... and he's for sure *halloween*

But, it's cute!!

Make sure to comment on each hop along the way 

for a chance to win this *new* halloween set!

Bonus Entry: Share our sneak peek release hop 

with your friends, via facebook (or any other means),

head on over to facebook and let us know you did. 

AND you're name will go into the 'hat' twice! 

Winners will be announced Thursday 

durning the official release. 

Come back tomorrow for another peek 

using another *new* set! (and comment 

along for *another* chance to win!) 

Cheers, 

N.