Saturday, July 30, 2011

Sweet November Preview Day 3- Josie and Mia

Welcome to the last day of Sweet November stamp previews for August. Today we are featuring the Fairwees "Josie" and "Mia."

First up is Josie. I wanted to also feature the new Sweet November Mason Jar stamp so I decided to make a gift card.  I stamped the jar and then just the lid portion onto Copics X-Press It cardstock, coloring all with Copic markers. I then stamped the jar again onto a piece of acetate with StazOn ink. I made it shaker style by creating a sandwich with a backdoor inside the card so the recipient could easily extricate the money without destroying the card. The Little Something sentiment is new also and goes perfectly with all the Fairwees.



Products: Sweet November stamps, Crate Paper dp, My Favorite Things Die-namics, StazOn ink, Copic Markers

Copics: Jar/Lid-BG0000, BG10, BG11, C00, C1, C3, C5; Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-E33, E55, E29; Wings-BG0000, BG10, BG11; Clothing/Shoes-Y21, Y23, Y26, R00, R30, R32

Next is Mia and I decided to go a little more "granola" with her. The Swiss Pixies Birdhouse is a digital stamp and be can found here in the All That Scraps store. It is also available in rubber too here. I printed it onto Copics X-Press It cardstock and then stamped Fairwee Mia onto the same square, inking around the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Antique Linen. I made the base card skinnier than normal then cut out the main panel with a Lacey Square Spellbinders Nestie. I cut another piece from the same Nestie in order to complete the vertical sides. For the border I first used my Fiskars corrugating tool onto a strip of kraft cardstock. I then cut a strip from it with the new C.C. Designs Fairwee Tiny Scallop die. I dabbed on   some cream and yellow acrylic paint here and there with my finger. The border also disguises the fact that I combined two pieces to make the lacy vertical borders.



Products: Sweet November stamp, C.C. Designs (digital) stamp, My Favorite Things Notched Tag and Die set, My Mind's Eye dp, Kaisercraft pearls, Twinery Twine, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-E33, E35, E37, E29; Clothing-R30, R32, R35; Birdhouse-W00, W1, W2, W5, E41, E42, E44; BG0000, BG70, BG72; Leaves-YG0000, YG93, YG95; Butterflies-Y21, Y23, Y26

I've loved making projects with these wee little fairies so I hope you have enjoyed them. Be sure to also click on over to guest designer Kiara LeeAmy, the creator of the Sweet November line has some beautiful projects to share and also outlines the details on how to win some very generous blog candy just by you leaving comments on each designer's blogs, including mine.

The entire group of Fairwees along with the three sentiments, new die and jar stamp will be available for sale at the All That Scraps store on Monday, August 1.

19 comments:

  1. oh now these are just fantastic!!! i love your creative idea with the 1st card, the "money" jar... AWESOME!

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  2. What a nifty idea for using the mason jar! I'll have to snitch that idea to use on cards for my nieces!

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  3. I do love your cards and the jar idea is fabulous ... again :). Cute colours and details.

    Hugs, Mette

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  4. more beautiful cards with those fab flowers x

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  5. I know I already told you that you were a genius but this money jar idea takes the cake... WOW! Such a clever use of that stamp and the way you made it is just perfect!
    And your Mia card is super sweet, I love how it looks like she is calling for the birds to come out of that house and play, LOL!
    Fab cards Nancy!

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  6. two terrific cards featuring those awesome new images. gr8 shaker card! wait there's a die cut? o yes! hehe TFS!

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  7. Wow, that mason jar card is AMAZING! Such sweet lil Fairwees! I love the style of your second card too, so pretty :)
    hugs, margie

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  8. AWE Both your cards are cute and creative! Love them!!!
    ~Heidi Brawley

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  9. love love love your cards... that money one would light up someones face...thinking I may have to try this!!

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  10. Beautiful cards again Nancy! And the money in the jar idea is fab!

    Amy's new fairwees are just the sweetest!

    Arabella

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  11. Brilliant idea, great cards. Wow.

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  12. What a brilliant idea with the money in the jar! I love these WEE fairies. Great Cards!

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  13. 2 wonderful creations, congrats !
    xxx

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  14. Wonderful cards, Nancy! Love the clear jar as a monetary holder--such a clever idea!

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  15. What a great technique you used on your mason jar card...love it! These Fairwees are going to be a hit!

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  16. Fabulous cards--I really like your clever idea on the first card.

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  17. I love this gift card! Wow, such a cute idea for using that stamp. This is my first time on your blog; gorgeous cards!

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