Skipping Stones Design

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:

Hi blog peeps!  We’ve got another great sketch for you today From Lea Lawson

Isn’t it super cute? Here is her darling card based on the sketch:

Card Pulled for publication Yeah Lea!!!!

She used one of my favorite new sets Heartsong.
Here is the talented and lovely Julie Masse with another one of my new favorites Birthday purses:

Here is The amazing Angela Thomas and her adorable creation using Dandelion Dreams:

The stamp tramps are going to wow you with their creativity this week. Here are their mahvelous creations:
Amy used Heartsong:

Ann Used Cancer Shmancer( on Sale now :0)

Barb combined a poem from Healing Wings and a sentiment from Always Here:

Brenda used Friendly Fruit:

Gladys used Heartsong and Pumpkin Seed Sentiments:

Jingle used one of my favorite “funnies” From Coffee Vol #1:

Kandi used Pumpkin Seed sentiments and Birthday Purses:

Tammie used Pumpkin seed sentiments:

Wendy used Heartsong:

So today is going to be an interesting day for me. It has been over ten years since I taught 5th grade. I took off time to stay at home with my babies. Today is my first day back in the classroom. It is going to be quite a day as I am not only substitute teaching but in kindergarten no less. Today their will be prayers in school ~ Mine~ So Wish me luck!

Now back to stamping! To celebrate the upcoming release of Pumpkin Seed sentiments I will be giving away one for free to the winner of our sketch challenge. Here is your first look at Pumpkin seed sentiments:
Here is your chance to win Pumpkin Seed Sentiments absolutely FREE! Happy Stamping!!!

Today is the very last day to buy 3 get one free.  Enter “1free” when checking out.  This deal ends has been extended through tonight at midnight.

This week we are featuring stamps from the new release B-day purses.  It is such a great set sassy,stylish, and fun! Sentiments for all kinds of occasions.  You asked for more funny stamps and here they are:

You are in for a treat today.  We have combined our super cute new purse stamps with Amy’s sketch and the results are sure to inspire you.

Here is this week’s sketch.  Be sure to enter our challenge below…

I think Amy could have a future in purse design…I know I wouldn’t be able to pass up her creations in a store.  here is her super stylish take on her sketch this week.

This card would be perfect for a girlfriend who is going through a break up or divorce.  Laughter is a great gift especially during a tough time like that.

Here is the amazing Jen Del Muro with her fabulous creation. I LOVE the color scheme, the ribbon,the houndstooth absolutely everything about this card is perfect and gorgeous!!

Here is the the talented and lovely Tami Mayberry, with yet another truly fabulous creation! 

 Here is the lovely Becky Olsen’s SUPER SUPER CUTE contribution:

Here is the always amazing Rae Barthel’s dahling creation:

Now we have the the fabulous and amazing stamp tramps.  Their cards this week are so stylish…they  are sure to inspire.

 Amy T.

Here is Ann:

Barb:

Brenda:

Tammie:

Gladys:

Jingle:

Kandi:

Tammie:

Wendy:

This week I had to do two cards..I couldn’t stop with just one ;0) On the first one I used heartsong and changed the circle to a square.

I used B-day purses and followed the sketch more closely for this one. 

Now it’s your turn to play along at home.  You can win 50% off of any stamp set in the store! I can’t wait to see what you all do with this fabulous sketch!

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 are positively thrilled to have Amy Sheffer with us all month long as our guest sketch artist. Here is her first sketch, I know you will fall in love with it just like we did:

Here is Amy’s adorable take on this weeks sketch: She used “Gray Hares”

The inside is super cute too!

You met them yesterday, now you get to ooh and ahh over our their cards. Their takes on this sketch will get your creative ideas a flowin’!

Here is the amazing Rae Barthel. She made “Healing Wings” look as elegant as ever!

Here is the always awesome Jen Del Muro.  She took “Cupcake Cutie” to a new level of sweetness with her darling card!

Here is the lovely Tammi Mayberry. She did some creative, and super cute paper piecing with “Cupcake Cutie” and some darling paper!

Here is Becky Olsen’s gorgeous take on the sketch using Heartsong!

Here are the always amazing Stamp Tramps with more great inspiration on this week’s sketch. Also check out their individual blogs as AT LEAST One of them will be giving away a FREE STAMP set this week.

Amy used Sentiment frames:

Ann used Whispering wings:

Barb put “Grunge” to work

Brenda gave us a sneak peek at Heartsong (will be released next week)

Gladys used Heartsong as well:

Jingle put coffee vol #1 to work:

Kandi Combined “Always here” and “Timeless Textures”:

Wendy also used “Always Here”

Here is a look at the stamp set that will be released next week:
Heartsong:

And Birthday purses:

Now it’s your turn to win half off of any stamp set in the store! Try out the sketch ~you may enter up to 3 times, and you can use any stamps you like. Just be sure to base your card or project on this weeks sketch.

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!

Buy any 3 stamp sets and get Birthday purses, or heart song for FREE before you can buy them!

Here is how:Buy any 3 stamp sets. When you are checking out with pay pal there is an area to “leave a note to seller” This is where you tell me if you want B-day Purses OR heart song for free.

IF you would like to get BOTH of them for free simply buy 6 stamp sets. You will automatically be shipped  B-day purses, and Heartsong for free!!! This is the only time Ive ever offered the chance to get 2 pre releases sets for free.

Be sure to buy your 3 or 6 sets before Midnight on Dec. 14th

THIS IS OUR LAST PRE CHRISTMAS SALE!!!! Remember SSD stamps make great gifts.  We offer EASY (new)stamp exchanges free of charge!!!

Here is Heartsong: to be released in 2011

Here is B-day Purses: also to be released in 2011

Here are this month’s Fantastic guest and their take on the sketch:

Maile Belles used the pre relase ”Heartsong” to make her breathtaking creation.

Rae Barthel used Christmas swirls(on sale for 1 more week) in her classic and beautiful card!

Kelly Eubanks: Used home of the brave for her fantastic sparkling and patriotic card.

Here are the amazingly talented SSD Design team and their take on Maile’s sketch:

Amy used coffee Vol #1 ~now back in stock

Ann used Christmas Swirls ~ still on sale

Barb used BRRRthday(Coming soon) and Christmas swirls

Brenda used the soon to be released sentiment frames #1 and Timeless Textures

Gladys also used ”timless textures” 

Jingle used Brrrthday and Grunge

Kandi Used Christmas swirls:

Tamie used Timeless Textures :

Wendy used coffee vol #1(Now back in stock) and timeless textures.

Now it’s your turn to try out this super fun sketch:  You could win a free mystery pre release stamp set.

There is a CRAZY SALE going on TODAY ONLY! More details below!

This is our last sketch from Shannan Teubner and we’d like to thank her and our guests Laurel, Jessica and Sammye Jo for their fabulous cards this month!

Here are our Guest Designers! Gorgeous Christmas cards guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit!

Laurel used Sassy Snow for this festive and fun wintery thanks card!

Jessica used Christmas Swirls and bold colors for a striking holiday card.

Now take a look at what our Talented Design Team did with the sketch this week! You can click on the designers name to be taken to their blog to get more details on their projects!

Brenda Weaver used the butterfly from Garden Stamp Kiss for this darling scrapbook page inspired by the sketch!

Amy Tsuruta used the sentiment from Christmas Swirls and embossed snowflakes from a set coming out in December! Great colors and embossing! (This would be a good reason to take a look at the sale if you wanted to get this set!)

Barb Turpin also used a new set coming out in January and created such a “fashionable” card and a great bow! Again another great reason to take advantage of the sale to get these great stamp sets in the coming months!

Ann Kranitz used Whispering Wings to create a gorgeous thank you card.

Kandi Phillips used Wise Men for a clean and simple Christmas card.

Tammie Beaton used Christmas Swirls for a classy Christmas card.

Jennifer Ingle also used Christmas swirls for this festive holiday card.

Gladys Chia combined gorgeous colors and colorful glitter using Healing Wings and the diamond plate texture from Grunge.

REMOVED FOR PUBLICATION

Wendy Jordan also used the new set coming out in December for this winter beauty.

Now that you’ve had some inspiration from our DT and Guests, take a look at this CRAZY SALE!

As an added incentive you may also chose as your FREE stamp set either of the  2 prereleases shown below!!!

 These will not be released until 2011 so grab ‘em while you can!!!
This is called Heartsong:

This is called Birthday purses:

Show us what you’ve got on SSD #53 the winner will recieve 1/2 off anything in the store!

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/

This week our DT and guest were challenged to use the set “Grunge” with Karen’s “Funtastic” sketch SSD #47. 

Karen made “grunge” look shopisticated and sweet! She combined it with one of my all time favorite sets “Always Here”

Lea Combined a Sentiment and the offset scallops from “Grunge” with a riot of colors.  Which resulted in this amazing Rainbow creation.

Shannan utilized the splatters,wood,and a sentiment stamp (all from Grunge)  to created the perfect masculine thank you card. What tough guy wouldn’t love to get a card like that?

Here are the lovely and amazingly talented SSD Design Team.  They also put “Grunge” to the test this week.  Here are their stunning results:

Amy

Wendy

Tammie

Brenda

Kandi

Barb

Ann

Gladys

Jennifer

Heather

It is tough to find a versatile masculine stamp set these days.  I created “grunge to fill that seemly large gap in the stamp market.  Here is another look at the wildly popular “grunge” 4X6  released October 15th. 

These have been selling so fast! If you like this set you might want to grab one now~  before we are out of stock!

Here is another look at our other Newest release: Cancer Schmancer 4X6   $4 will be donated to the Komen foundation for every one of these stamp set that is sold during October.  Now that is shopping that you can feel great about!

Now it is Your turn to play along!  Use this weeks sketch OR do a “pink” themed card for breast cancer awareness month!

This week’s winner will win a Free pre-release stamp set ;0)