Sweet Alpha Doodles & Stickers

Hey there sweet peeps!
I'm so happy to be on the Sweet Stamp Shop Blog this morning to share some goodies with you that won't put you into a diabetic coma like all of that Halloween candy you've been snaggin' from your kiddos' buckets. Don't worry, they'll never know ;).

One of my favorite sets from SSS is the
 Sweet Alpha Doodles
set. You can create any sentiment you'd like and there are some sweet frames you can use with the letters.

I have had these owl stickers for some time and I wanted to use them WITH stamps to show that it's possible to use both and not overdo a card.

I used similar elements on each card to create the set but don't feel like you have to make each card exactly the same for them to "go together".
I repeated a few things on each card to keep them cohesive.
1. Patterned paper
2. tags
3. October Afternoon spray ink
4. hexagon embossing folder
5. washi
6. crochet lace
7. stickers

I created this quatrefoil mask on my Silhouette and just spritzed over it with my Hopscotch ink.

On this card I used the asterisk stamp to create confetti.

And there you have it a sweet little set to give to friend or use as thank yous.
Hope you have a great day.
Stay stampy my friends.
-Misty

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Old School Rock & Sweeeeeeeet Alpha Doodles :)

Hi Everyone! 

Ellen here today with a couple layouts for you. 

First up I have a layout for you using the Sweet Alpha Doodle Set. I love this set so much. MUCH better than my handwriting, LOL!

You can use this set for titles or journaling. I love its fun, whimsical feel!

And next up is a layout using the Old School Rock stamp set AND the Sweet Alpha Doodles set. 

Here are a few deets:

1.) I only used the "rock" part of one of the sentiments from the Old School Rock stamp set.

2.) Turn the speaker stamp upside down so you can have it go the opposite direction. {see close up}

3.) The teeny little journal lines from the Alpha Doodles stamp set are in the rectangles. I did some journaling in them. Perfect size to fit in some journaling on those layouts! 

Have you seen this technique where you fold the circles in to create the square, quilted look?  I first saw it over on the Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine blog. This is my interpretation. I used my scalloped circle shape from Spellbinders and then folded them in...kind of the same effect just a bit different. 

Here is a close-up of the pattern that the folded scalloped circles create and the small journal lines from the Sweet Alpha Doodle Stamp set. 

I hope I have inspired you to stamp on those layouts!!!

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SSS/Core'dinations/Petaloo Day 1

Good morning!  Sweet Stamp Shop is teaming up with Petaloo and Core'dinations this week to bring you lots of back to school projects!

Up first is Jamie!

Today I am altering a pencil box that I picked up from Office Max last week for 10 cents...yes, $0.10!  I love the office store back to school specials :)  I used the Sweet Alpha Doodles stamp set along with some goodies from Petaloo and Core'dinations!

Have a look...

Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Alpha Doodles (Sweet Stamp Shop)

Cardstock: Lime Green and Purple (Core'dinations)

Flower: Cardinal Red Mulberry Paper Flowers (Petaloo)

Adhesive: 1/2" Tape (Scrappy Tape)

Adhesive Runner and 1/4" Zapdots (Helmar)

Ribbon: Green (May Arts)

Ink: Tuxedo Black and Pistachio (Momento)

Other: Pencil Box (from Office Max)

1.  Cut the lime green paper to 9" x 3-1/2" then score at 2-1/4, 3-1/2, 6-1/2, and 7-1/4.

2.  Use the Core'dinations sanding block to sand the score lines and around the edges

3.  Apply adhesive tape to both ends and wrap it around the box.  Remove the paper backing and 

    adhere.

4.  Your box should look like this

5.  Cut a 1-1/2" x 3" piece of the lime green paper and sand all over.  Remove all the dust.

6.  Stamp the large frame from the Sweet Doodle Stamp set in the center of the small green 

     paper.

7.  This is my favorite little trick for letter placement!  Line all your letters up just how you want 

     them in your frame so that you can read them.

8.  Then simply place your acrylic block over the stamps and press down and they are ready to 

     ink!

9.  Ink the letters and then center them in the already stamped frame.

10. Use the lined stamp and Pistachio ink and ink the paper on the box using the stamp horizontally.  Note: Keeping the paper on the box gives a more distressed pattern as it does not stamp fully in some spots.

11. Then go back and stamp vertically to create a checked pattern!

12. This is what your box should look like.  Embellish as desired!

Next up is Misty with a quick and easy gift set.

I'm so happy to share this sweet little teacher gift with you. My kids will start a brand new school right after Labor Day. I want to make a good impression on their new teachers ;).

I began by printing out the template from PI. I used the given measurements to cut and score my Core cardstock. I love the two tone weave look of this particular Core paper. Then I stamped the strip of apples from School's Out on the yellow Core paper and then water colored them in red and green. I traced the pencil holder template, cut and folded it and then attached it to the notepad holder piece. I finished off the gift by adding gorgeous coordinating Petaloo flowers to the front with a great sentiment from Sweet Stamp Shop's School's Out set. Thanks for taking a look and I hope you make some time to create!

Aren't those projects just the coolest!?! 

As school is getting back into full swing we're ready 

to give you some 'back to school' inspiration - so, come 

back tomorrow and check out what we have in store! 

Also, we have a little give-a-way if you hop with 

us this week - 

We're giving away a SSS-Petaloo-Core prize pack 

valued at $50! Wanna see what it'll include??

Come back tomorrow for a full look at what 

your in for!! 

How to enter - Be sure to comment below and 

head over to the Core Blog and Petaloo's Blog!

Also, be sure you're following us on the blog and 

on any social media site that you frequent! (let us know 

in your comment that you do!) 

Winner will be drawn at random next Monday 

and announced here on the blog! 

Thanks for stopping in and checking out the fun inspiration! 

See you tomorrow! 

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Cyber Monday Inspiration

Happy Cyber Monday!

Whew, the holiday week is over and the 

house is quite once again. 

It's these moments that you think, 

Man, that week went by fast! 

Before I know it... and probably

before I am ready, Christmas will be 

here. Yikes! 

Anyway, I have lots of great inspiration for you 

today from several of our Sweet Tooth Girls

AND from a special guest designer! 

This week caught up with me 

and I have a few projects from 

the holiday week I haven't shared with 

you. So get ready for lots of inspiration!

First up, is Leigh Ann! 

She inked up Scootin' By!

I *love* this card. It's a great use of the set... 

check out all the little parts and pieces she 

used... 

I really like sets where you use 

*lots* of the stamps... talk about 

gettin' bang for your buck! HUH!

Next up is the ever talented 

AGA!!

Check out this box she created using 

the alpha set!

WOW! I love the colors and how easy 

it would be to create a matching card

or tag... the possibilities are endless. 

You could even create a little word search

for Christmas or Love... or anything! How 

inventive and interactive! She's a genius! 

Sweet Alpha Doodles are 

so much fun! 

Actually, my favorite lady

Savannah also used 

the alpha set to create 

a really cute envelope for 

the holidays! 

And the tree is from Tree Traditions!!

Speaking of Tree Traditions... 

Our good friend and special 

guest designer... 

Emily Lanham

Created the *cutest* mini album 

using the Tree Traditions set. 

It's bright and colorful... 

and maybe my favorite 

Christmas project so far this year!

Check it out! 

How colorful and fun is this? 

She's really amazing with all things 

altered... and it makes for great gifts! 

Are you ready for the holiday's this year? 

I'm doing my best to get ready! 

If you can take a moment and 

say hello to our designers! They 

are the genius behind the sweetness! 

Also, before I forget... 

Cyber Monday Special Deal

Free Gift with every purchase today!! 

Wanna know what kind of gift??

How about some of my favorite 

stamp pads?? Momento Inks!!!

(Dew Drops in *lots* of great colors!!) 

Or how about some glitter packs? 

or 

Ribbon Packs??? 

ALSO!!! 

Grab

Tree Traditions for $6.50!!! 

That's 60% off!!! WOW!

(Tree Traditions is marked at $10, once you're

at check out it will take off 35% to make your 

Tree Traditions set $6.50)

REMEMBER!!! 

TODAY is THE LAST DAY to take advantage

of 35% off and free shipping. 

(use coupon code FREESH for free shipping) 

Happy Cyber Monday ALL!

Hugs, 

Nicole

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Holiday Greetings!!

Hello Fellow Friends!

Just a short little post full 

of amazing inspiration. 

The holidays are coming up 

around the corner and wait till you 

see the cards that the girls 

have come up with! 

Donna

was completely GENIUS! 

She grabbed the 'Sweet Alpha

Doodles' set... 

and look what she came up with!

Ahhh-mazing! 

Make sure to head over to her blog and 

tell her what a *great* idea this is. 

(I'm totally stealing this idea for a card class!) 

Wait till you see Lindsay's masterpiece! 

She used the Gnomies set

How cute is that Gnomie? 

And so well colored! 

Make sure to go over and give her some 

love on her blog... she's pretty amazing! 

Actually, my whole design team is! 

Hope everyone has a relaxing 

Sunday... gearing up for 

the holiday craziness! 

If you have a moment... 

make sure to check out

Blog

Facebook

Flickr 

SCS Gallery

Big Hugs, 

N. 

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Sweet Alpha Doodles!

Hello All! 

Just a quick little post 

for you today! 

Have you had a chance to 

check out our 'Sweet Alpha 

Doodles' set... it's my handwriting

and lots of great 'extras'!! 

It's quirky and whimsical and 

just really fun to play with! 

Check out the card Geny 

made with it!

What an easy and fun birthday card! 

You could use this idea for any 

age! And I bet you could make 

a set of cards that could be customizable 

for a gift. You know, leave the number space

blank and give them a bunch of 

loose numbers to make the birthday cards

that they want to. 

Yeah, that's actually a brilliant idea. 

I just might try it! 

I'm off to make a couple videos today... 

it's been *way* too long. Period. 

Happy Crafting! 

Also, don't forget for a limited time 

'Watchin TV' is only $10! Use coupon 

 code: WT10

Hugs, 

N. 

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