Skipping Stones Design

Good morning bleeps (blog peeps)!
We’ve got a GREAT sketch for you to try today, and lots of inspiration to get you started. Here’s is our awesome sketch of the week from Laurie S.

here’s her rockin’ take on the sketch:She put “Grunge” to work

here’s Diana’s super cute take on the sketch: She used “uplifting”

This week Mona put Bras Volume #1 to work in her dahling card:

Here are the Stamp Tramps with more inspiration:
Amy used “Uplifting”

Barb also used “uplifting”

Brenda used “Grunge”

Gladys used Pumpkin Seed sentiments:

Jingle used “Heartsong”:

Kandi used “Uplifting”:

Tamara Used “Uplifting” as well:

Wendy used a quote from “Heart song”:

Now it’s your turn: Join the sketch challenge this week and you could win and un released stamp set:

Welcome to the Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop to celebrate the release of Uplifting! We are so sorry it was posted later in the afternoon~we were having technical difficulties.  But they are all fixed now, so thanks for your patience.

This set will have you in paper piecing heaven!  You can paper piece the hot air balloons, the hills, the clouds/bushes, the butterflies and the sun. Or if you like to color with Copics, or Tombows this set is perfect for that too!!! Plus it is full of uplifting sentiments!  This is a set that you will pull out again and again. It is now available in the store. 
 
Combined with the blog hop today, it’s also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means we’re showcasing another great creation from our Guest Sketch Artist this month, Laurie Schmidlin. We’d love for you to play along with the sketch and link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. A free stamp set is up for grabs to a lucky winner that joins our sketch challenge!

Here is what I came up with using this week’s sketch and of course “Uplifting” I am not sure about the patterned paper I chose to use for the balloon but I think the rest of it turned out OK.

  So here is the blog hop order.  These ladies will wow you with their creations!

Now here is your chance to won a FREE stamp set. Just participate in the sketch challenge and put your link below. Then check back with us on winner wednesday!

It’s finally here the day so many of you have been waiting for! Green Birthday is Finally available for purchase. This is one of the most anticipated releases that we have had all year long….

Not only is it for sale today but you can get it for FREE!  Buy any 3 stamp sets and get a 4th for FREE!!!  Just enter 31FREE at checkout… Don’tcha just love that word FREE!!!

So here it is one more time Green Birthday: A HUGE Thank You goes out to my DT coordinator Kandi for doing ALL of the font work on this set!!! Didn’t she do a FABULOUS job???

Here is Heidi’s awsome sketch for this week:

Here is my take on the sketch:

Now today is also a blog hop to celebrate the release of Green B-day.  Here is the hopping order:

Good morning blog peeps, thanks for checking in for the release of our newest stamp set “Pumpkin Seed Sentiments”

FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS this set will be on SALE for $12.49!!!  I LOVE this new set so much I think everyone should have it!  So I am offering it a a sale price for the first 7 days.  The price will go back up to $14.49 on Wed. Feb. 23rd 

Now next month we are coming out with a hilariousnew set.  So I thought this month would be good to do a fantastic new must have background set.  So today we are rolling our “Pumpkin Seed Sentiments”  I LOVE LOVE LOVE this set. 

 It can do a delicate background, a grungy background, and you can even make a background with two different colors if you are feeling like mixing things up a bit!  This is a must have set!!! I call it pumpkin seed sentiments because it looks like a quilt that I have made called a… you guessed it Pumpkin Seed Quilt.  I hope you enjoy this set as much as I have.  It is a great set to get inky and creative with.  I am so excited to show you what the girls have been up to on this hop:

 Here is my  contribution to the hop.  It was inspired by Tamie’s creation last week and this week’s sketch~ of course.

 I used some Close to My Heart papers, a prima flower, pearls and of course Pumpkin Seed Sentiments. I didn’t stamp it perfectly but it still is a charming and delicate background.  Check out what the talented ladies of SSD and our guest have come up with.  Leave comments along the way as you never know who has blog candy;0)

I’ve had more than a few people ask how subbing in Kindergarten went… I not only survived but I actually had a blast with the little people!  I had so much fun that I have subbed two more times since then( this time in 4th grade). Not many people know that in my former life before becoming a mom and starting a stamp company( once upon a time) I was a 4th grade teacher ( 2 years in Texas) and 5th grade teacher(1 year in Colorado).  So there is my little trip down memory lane, and a little more background info that you may not have know about a particularly sassy stamp designer.

Here’s your chance to give the sketch a try:

We are celebrating the release of two all new stamp sets!  You can buy them starting this morning. WE are celebrating with a release hop, and an amazing sale! Plus we have an all new sketch this week just for you!

Here are the dets on the sale: Buy ANY 3 stamp sets and get 1 FOR FREE!!!  Just enter “1free” at checkout to participate in the amazing savings!

Heartsong is an amazing and unique new stamp set.  The images are a breathtaking mixture of song and nature.  The sentiments are perfect for any number of occasions including birthday, thank you, love, friendship and more.  You name it and this set has got it.  It even has a full size musical background stamp at the bottom.  This is the stamp set that you will reach for over and over again. It will quickly become one of your favorites.

Thanks so much to the current stamp tramps for their help and input on ”Heartsong”.  They really shaped it into an amazing and timeless set it wouldn’t have come together without all their help and wonderful suggestions.  What an amazing group of designers ~ Love yall ~mwah!

Here is birthday purses.  You asked for more funny stamps and here they are.  Stylish and sassy sentiments sure to make the recipients smile.  Whoever thought you could get 3 darling purses for under $15.00.  There is even a Coach look a like among them! 

Here is this weeks sketch from the amazing Amy Sheffer!

  I flipped this sketch on it’s side and here is what I came up with (using heartsong)

Now it is time to hop and see what the very talented guest and DT did with this sketch.  Make sure to leave love as you hop there are prizes to be won along the way :0)

 

Hop Order
 
Amy Sheffer – http://pickledpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/

Wendy Jordan – http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/

Tammie Beaton – http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/

Rae Barthel – http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Ingle – http://justjingle.blogspot.com/

Becky Olsen – http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/

Kandi Phillips – http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Jen del Muro – http://iheart2stamp.com/

Gladys Chia – http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/

Brenda Weaver – http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/

Barb Turpin – http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/

Ann Kranitz – http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/

Amy Tsuruta – http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/

Now it’s your turn to take this amazing sketch, and show us what you get when you put it to work!!! You will win half off of your choice of stamp sets from the store,

 

 

We’ve got a great post for you today, and 2 ALL NEW stamp sets for you!!!

Here is our amazing sketch from Maile:

Here is my first take on the sketch: I used “Sentiment Frames”

My second card using this sketch will give you a sneak peek at a set called “Green Birthday”:

Now you can hop around to the very talented ladies of SSD and our amazing guest.

Here is the hopping order:

Here are our 2 all new stamp sets:

The perfect way to dress up your favorite sentiments Here are “ Sentiment frames”

Perfect for winter birthdays, thank yous, and so many more occasions here is “Brrrrrthday”

Now it’s your turn to try the sketch: enter up to three times for a chance at winning a FREE Pre erlease stamp set!

It’s here: “Sassy Snow” You asked for more funny stamp sets and we listened. 

To celebrate the release we are offering FREE Shipping on all orders, yes even international.  Just enter FREESHIP at checkout. 

Sassy Snow guarantees a giggle with some of the sassier sentiments. It also adds some nice sentiments to warm the heart.  It is finished off with an ORIGINAL version of the “snowman poop poem” that you will want to ink up right away!

Here is our sketch SSD #51 done by the talented and lovely Shannan Tuebner

I thought is was so cute I had to have two tries at it.

The first card I used “Sassy Snow” and some super cute papers from Echo Park.  I colored the snowman in with Tombow markers. in real life the colors match the paper a little better than they look in the photo. On the inside of the card I have I have a little bag of mini marshmallows glue dotted in place.

Here I used the big beautiful stamps from Christmas Swirls (on sale for $11.99 for a limited time) and paired it with paper from a (new Canadian) company called Harmonie.

Now you get to see what the amazing stamp tramps and our lovely guest did with “sassy snow” and this week’s sketch. Make sure to leave “love” as you hop there will be some give aways along the way!!!

Here is the hopping order:

Shannan Teubner – http://withfeathersandsequins.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Ingle – http://justjingle.blogspot.com/
Gladys Chia – http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/
Ann Kranitz – http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/
Brenda Weaver -http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/
Barb Turpin – http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/
Kandi Phillips – http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

I’m SO Very Glad that you could join us today! 

We are celebrating the release of two new stamp sets~ so hop with us.  Then Shop with us~IF you buy “Cancer Schmancer” you will help us literally “Stamp out Cancer” !  $4 from EVERY CANCER SCHMANCER set sold will go to the Komen FOundation for a cure!!!!

Here is the hopping order:

I am so happy that I finally get to share BOTH of our Newest stamp set with you:

Here is Sketch SSD #046 from the AMAZING Karen Giron!

Here are my two cards I made using Sketch #46.

I loved the sketch So much I had to make a second card!  Cause I  couldn’t stop at just one!!!!

Hello Bleeps (That is short for blog peeps~I think)
We are sending out a big hug and huge thanksto all of your who have place bids, and purchased stamps, to help in our efforts to raise money for the KOMEN foundation.

To those of you who haven’t been able to participate yet there is still plenty of time!!!!!

Blogs 4 boobies is still going on!!!

For EVERY stamp set sold between now and (midnight) Thursday the 23 we will put an extra $2 in the donation pot.

Card auctions end Thursday night the 23rd at 8:00 p.m. Mountain time.
So there is still plenty of time to bid and take home a card from you favorite designer!

We do have one more designer who has an amazing card that you might be interested in.
Dina Kowal~ a recent guest of ours created this beauty:

Click here to place a bid.

Here are the list of the amazing designers who have cards up for grabs.  You may need to go back a few days in the blog, but it is well worth the effort to see the amazing creations and goodies up for auction!!!

Day one (Wed. Sept 15th) Participants

Heather Engebretson – http://skippingstonesdesign.blogspot.com/
Barb Turpin – http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/
Becky Olsen – http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/
Megan Hoeppner – http://meganhoeppner.blogspot.com/
Kim Kesti – http://kimberlykesti.typepad.com/
Ashley Cannon Newell – http://ashleynewell.blogspot.com/
Angela Thomas – http://sparkleandbling.blogspot.com/
Ann Kranitz – http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/
Shannan Teubner – http://withfeathersandsequins.blogspot.com/
Belinda Chang Langer – http://cadnileb.blogspot.com/
Brenda Weaver – http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/
Jennifer Ingle – http://justjingle.blogspot.com/
Teresa Kline – http://enjoythevasunshine.blogspot.com/
Wendy Price – http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/
Jodi Collins – http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/

Day two (Thus.  Sept 16th) Participants

Kim Hughes – http://paperhugs.typepad.com/paper_hugs/
Kandi Phillips – http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/
Sharon Harnist – http://paperfections.typepad.com/
Amy Sheffer – http://pickledpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Buck – http://www.thebuckstampshere.blogspot.com/
Amy Tsuruta – http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/
Tammie Beaton – http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/
Rae Barthel – http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/
Wendy Jordan – http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/
Sarah Martina Parker – http://sarahmartina.com/blog/
Lea Lawson – http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Teri Anderson – http://terisplace.wordpress.com/
Deb Felts – http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Crawford – http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/
Gladys Chia – http://www.gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/
Jen del Muro – http://iheart2stamp.com/
Maile Belles – http://mailebelles.blogspot.com/

 Welcome to DAY 2 of the 1st annual “Blogs 4 boobies” blog bounce(hop)!
This is day 2 of a 2 day event! Be sure to go to yesterdays post and check out some amazing cards by your favorite designers!  

We are so glad that you joined us today.This is a one-of-a-kind-blog (hop)bounce! Every card/project that is show here in the “blogs 4 boobies” blog bounce is up for auction! All of the money raised through the silent auction, on our blogs, will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation.  SSD is celebrating the release of 2 ALL NEW Stamp sets. They are also donating $2 for EVERY stamp set sold this week to the cause!!! There are 3 ways that you can help, and join in on the fun(draising)!

1. You can help by Shopping!
For every stamp set that you purchase during Sept 15th through the 23rd SSD will donate $2to the Komen Foundation. Stamping and shopping that you can feel good about ! Skipping Stones Design is celebrating “blogs 4 boobies” with the release of two new stamp sets!!! Click here to check out SSD stamps

Here is your first look at Bras volume #2 4″X6″

Bras volume#2 is the follow-up to our #1 selling stamp set Bras Volume #1. These stamps make the perfect “anytime” funny cards for you girlfriends. Or Use them for funny birthday, thank you,and cheer up cards. This stamp set turns cardmakers into comedians!

Here is Wise Men 4X6

Several stunning images can be combined, to re-create the scene of the first Christmas. The pointillism technique used to illustrate these stamps gives the images extra depth. These stamps will help you make inspirational cards that will be treasured for years to come.

2. You can help by *Biding!
Another way you can help us raise money for the Komen Foundation is to *bid on a project or card along the blog bounce(hop). YES! EVERY Single card/project along the blogs for boobies bounce is up for auction. We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more. Your *Bid not only includes the card or project but shipping to your home as well. Please Note IF you want to bid, and live outside the U.S. we would request that you pay the difference of shipping charges between where you live and what it would cost to ship within the US. * See how to place a bid for more detailed instructions.
If you are the highest bidder September 23rd 8:00 p.m. mountain time then you WIN the card/project that you bid on.

3. You can help by Telling Your Friends~
Help us spread the word about “blogs 4 boobies” the more people that know, the more moeny we can raise!!!

*”How to place a bid on my card/project”
Step #1
Find the comment section of the blog that shows the “Blogs 4 boobies” card or project that you want to buy. *Please note you may only bid on the card/project shown in the specific “blogs 4 boobies” post. *Any bids not placed on the correct post will be considered invalid.
Step #2
Once you are in the “blogs 4 boobies” comment section fill in the dollar and cents amount of what you are willing to pay for the card/project. We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more. Remember your bid includes shippingas well as the card/or project. 100% of the money your bid will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation
Step #3
Next to your $ bid please type in your email address. During a silent auction bidders sign their name next to their bid. typing your email address is the electronic equivalent of signing your bid. Also it will help the blogger contact you if you are the highest bidder.
Step #4
Watch and wait.
Once you have entered your bid/comment sit back and wait. If someone out bids you then you may bid again. Bidding will continue until 8:00 p.m. Mountain time September 23rd

* Please note that the participating stampers/bloggers will probably re-post their Blogs 4 Boobies card/project on the 23rdof September. When the blogger re-post their project then the bidding will continue on the NEWEST post and that comment section.

“What do I do once I place a bid”
Watch and Wait
The “Winner of the Auction” Will be the highest bid (that includes an email address)in the comment section of the MOST RECENT blogs 4 boobies post at the end of the silent auction. Please note that ALL cards/projects WILL BE REPOSTED on the 23rd of September. The silent auction will end at 8:00 p.m. Mountain Time on September 23rd .

Things to keep in mind:
Near the end of the bidding you may not see bids as they come in. Most blog have a comment feature where the blogger must approve comments before they are published. So bid high. You might have the highest bid that is published, but someone might have outbid you in an unpublished comment/bid.
The blogger/designer will declare who has won the silent auction. Skipping Stones Design will send you an invoice for your donation/bid amount. Please pay that invoice as soon as possible, so the designer can get your card/project in the mail to you.

Here is the amazing line up for DAY2:

Thursday 9/16
Kim Hughes – http://paperhugs.typepad.com/paper_hugs/
Kandi Phillips – http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/
Sharon Harnist – http://paperfections.typepad.com/
Amy Sheffer – http://pickledpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Buck – http://www.thebuckstampshere.blogspot.com/
Amy Tsuruta – http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/
Tammie Beaton – http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/
Rae Barthel – http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/
Wendy Jordan – http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/
Sarah Martina Parker – http://sarahmartina.com/blog/
Lea Lawson – http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Teri Anderson – http://terisplace.wordpress.com/
Deb Felts – http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Crawford – http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/
Gladys Chia – http://www.gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/
Jen del Muro – http://iheart2stamp.com/
Maile Belles – http://mailebelles.blogspot.com/

 Have fun bouncing from blog to blog. Enjoy all the designs, and make a bid or two! This is a rare opportunity to take home a card/project from your favorite designer, and fight the war against breast cancer!!!

It just wouldn’t be a Skipping Stones Design event without a sketch from an amazing designer. This month we are delignted to have Ashley Cannon Newell as our guest sketch artist. Here is her sketch SSD 042: