Thursday, November 29, 2012

Friends of Sweet 'n Sassy Blog Hop

Happy Birthday, Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps! A group of "Friends of SNSS" are joining together to celebrate this milestone birthday... I bought my first SNSS sets almost 2 years ago after the January 2011 release (there was a particular bird image I fell in love with), and was a guest designer a few months later in March. I found a kindred spirit in Korin, and a few months later, she asked if I'd consider expanding my dkdesigns stamp line as a designer for her company. It's been a blessing to work alongside her, and even to meet her in person when we were in the States this year... it's fun to share both our sweet and sassy sides, and to have the assurance that we'll be friends for eternity. Love you, girl!!

So, on to the fun stuff... four random commenters will receive a $15 store credit during this hop - so the more comments you leave, the better chance you have at winning! Comments must be left by midnight EST Friday, November 30th, and winners will be announced on the SNSS Blog on December 1st at 8am EST.  Links to all the participants' projects can be found in the thumbnails at the bottom of my post. Have fun!


I used acrylic paints to color my focal panel, stamping additional images from the Vintage Postcard and Grunge Borders sets and Light of Christmas Background with Versafine inks. The candle (Christmas Light set) is pieced with Basic Grey cardstock.


It's hard to see, but the circle glow around the candle is actually the postmark stamp from the postcard set. Love that little detail!


Click around on the links below to see more projects - remember, the more comments you leave, the greater your chances of winning. Thanks for stopping by!!
Thanks for stopping by!

35 comments:

  1. beautiful, Dina... absolutely beautiful.

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  2. This is so soft and lovely Dina!! Beautiful!

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  3. Wow!!! love your art Dina! Gorgeous card.

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  4. SO gorgeous, my friend! I love your mixed media art! I have that stamp (used it in last year's hop!) and I *LOVE* it!

    Wendy and I made our CHA reservations...we are gonna miss you SO much!

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  5. So soft and pretty. You made the candle come to life. That is awesome!

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  6. I am always in awe of the beauty of your cards, Dina, and this one is no exception...simply stunning...love the soft, muted tones and the halo of the candle!!

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  7. Dina, how you have made that candle glow!

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  8. Love your muted colors .... a softly elegant creation, indeed!!

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  9. This is beautiful and so elegant.I love the way you made that candle pop!

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  10. Fantastyczna, delikatna, klimatyczna:))

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  11. Gorgeous card Dina. Love the paper-pieced image, the shading... just perfect.

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  12. What amazing cards! I love the colors.

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  13. Beautiful. I love the glow around the candle. So creative!

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  14. Such a soft, peaceful feeling you have created with this gorgeous card! It' really beautiful!

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  15. What a great effect the acrylic paints have on the card. Really soft.

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  16. Dina, oh my, it leaves me speechless with all the beautiful colors and techniques. Many thanks!

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  17. Love the effect you achieved with the paint and how luminous the candle looks! Great project!

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  18. Wowie!! Soo Beautiful Miss Dina!! Love the depth and way you used so many different sets to achieve this magical and artsy look! Wow! Just LOVE this! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  19. Only you would have thought to paper piece that candle and use the postage - brilliance! You are so talented and this is gorgeous!

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  20. This is stunning! I love all the wonderful layers and sets you used!

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  21. Ummm....wow. I am blown away by this card. Absolutely beautiful!

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  22. Francie in Montreal11/30/2012 8:03 AM

    Soft sweet colours and beautiful. You have outdone yourself again.

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  23. You never cease to amaze. I love your card creations. Happy Holidays.

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  24. Wow, This is beautiful - so soft and shadowy. Do you still have those acrylic paints out?

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  25. So soft and peaceful. Wonderful!

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  26. Beautiful card!! I love the soft colors!

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  27. This is an amazing card, so vintage and subtle.

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  28. Great card; love all the details. Thanks for sharing

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  29. Gorgeous card!!!! What a beautiful candle. This would be lovely framed!!!

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  30. Lovely, soft design Dina!

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  31. As always a beautiful project, the whole cards says Peace, wouldn't it be wonderful.
    Maria V.

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