One Sweet Romance

If you found your way here

another way... you'll want to

start at the beginning of

the release hop!

Check out this card I made

using todays new release..

'Against the Grain'

I love this new set for

stationery or for a fun

(large) background!

Wanna see the sets?

Here is Sentimental Birds...

Lots of unique and fun sentiments!

(from a sappy romantic!)

Here is Against the Grain..

The sentiment reads...

'Live life against the grain'

We're pretty happy with how these

stamps sets turned out and we

think you'll be happy too!

Head on over to the

SHOP

to grab your *must* have sets!

The coupon code for this release

is JAN40 ... and it's good for 40% off

one of the new releases when you buy

the other new release!

It's a great deal!

Also, if you'd like to become

a 'sweet tooth girl' ... now's the

time to apply!

MORE INFO HERE

Thanks for hopping with us ...

don't forget to comment along

for a chance to win the new set!

Happy Stamping!

January Release Already?!

2012-01-10T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hello!

Hooray for the first release in the

new year! I'm so excited to be

sharing this with you!

You should be coming from

If you found your way here

another way... you'll want to

start at the beginning of

the release hop!

I'm so excited to show you

the card I made using

the new set, 'Sentimental Birds',

and the kit from

Paper Made Bakery.

The papers are so pretty! They go

so well with the new set!!

LOVE IT!

Check out what you get in the kit...

AND, you get the 'Sentimental Birds' set!

So, if you're wanting some pretty paper,

ribbon... and an all around good

card making kit with your stamp set...

Order your 'Sentimental Birds' stamp

set with Paper Made Bakery!

Plus you can order it today through

them... rather than tomorrow with us.

Either way, you're going to love to use

this set! Lot of possibilities!

See you back here tomorrow for

another release and full reveal of

both sets.

**You'll be able to buy these sets

tomorrow at the store**

Cheers,

Sweet Tooth

2011-12-09T06:00:00.000-08:00

It's a 'steal' of a Friday!

Hip Hip Hooray!

Hopefully you're joining me from

Yep! Sweet Stamp Shop is the 'Steal of the Day'

Yippee!!

I hope that we met *lots* of new faces

and that you stop by our facebook and

say hello!

If you don't know me ... my name

is Nicole and I'm the owner and designer

of Sweet Stamp Shop. (Jacob, my husband too!)

I'm so happy that your hopping around our

blogs for some inspiration! Hopefully, you've

picked up a couple steals and you're hoppin'

along to get some good ideas for what

to do with your *new* stamp sets!

Over at the 'Sweet' shop we have lots of

great inspiration and *lots* more great

stamps sets! So, if you see something you

like but it's not in the steal.. head over

to the shop!

Sweet Stamp Shop

One of my favorite sets

is a 'Steal' today...

'The Core of It'

I've reached for this set

over and over and over...

It's so much fun to create with!

If you pick up a 'Steal' today and you

create... please share... we *love* to

see what our customers come up with.

Make sure to check out

and 'like' us on

for great deals and inspiration!

Thanks again for dropping by!

Check out Sweet Stamp Shop's Blog

for a wide range of inspiration and

fun stuff!

Holiday Hugs!!

Nicole

Buddie Bee

2011-12-02T04:55:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!

Here you are at the end of the

hoppy hop!

You should be joining me here

from Leigh Ann Baird

If you came here from another

route... please start

Today we're showin' off the new

dog set Buddie Bee!

Here is the card I made!

A dog Christmas card!

I really like

the paw background on the card...

it's super subtle ... but, so cute.

Here is a peak at the inside

I really like the silhouette of the dog.

I think it's different and fun.

Are you ready for the big reveal of the

three new sets??

Here we go!

'Sweet Victoria'

4x6 set

'Spectacle'

3x4 set

AND from today...

'Buddie Bee'

3x4 set

So darn cute!!

Want a chance to win

the sets? There is still time!

Here is how:

Here's what you'll need to do to

be entered in for the give-a-way:

Comment along on (each different)

blog hops... there are 3 ... one for each set!

Please leave *original* comments...

no copying and pasting!

If you can:

Take a moment to 'like' us on facebook

and follow our blog.

And maybe, while your hopping,

follow our designers blogs.

(they're pretty amazing... you'll want to!)

Bonus Entry

Share our give-a-way and new release

blog hop with your friends on facebook, your blog,

or just maybe in an email...

let us know you did so on our facebook wall...

Or in a comment on this post...

and presto, another entry!

From here you can go

straight to our

WEBSITE

and snatch up some

of these new releases!

BUT WAIT!

There is a coupon code for

the release weekend!

25% off any set of your choice...

including new releases and old!!

Coupons Code: NRD25

{Sale starts Friday, Dec. 2nd and ends Sunday, Dec. 4th}

If you have a moment... check out our

Blog

Facebook

Flickr

SCS Gallery

Thanks for stopping by!

****Winners of the release hop will be announced

Monday morning! ****

Hugs,

An Amazing Spectacle!

2011-12-01T04:30:00.000-08:00

Howdy All!

You should be joining me here

from Leigh Ann Baird

If you came here from another

route... please start

Ready to get your 'geek' on?

I don't know about you ... but, I have

recently come to *love* the television show

'The Big Bang Theory'. I just can't get enough

of Sheldon's witty humor and the new girlfriends.

Anyway, this set kinda reminds me

of why I love that show and how much

we are all *big* geeks about one thing

or another!

*the inside*

A pretty cute 'Spectacle' right?!?

Here's what you'll need to do to

be entered in for the give-a-way:

Comment along on the blog hop with

*original* comments... no copying and pasting!

If you can:

Take a moment to 'like' us on facebook

and follow our blog.

And maybe, while your hopping,

follow our designers blogs.

(they're pretty amazing... you'll want to!)

Bonus Entry

Share our give-a-way and new release

blog hop with your friends on facebook, your blog,

or just maybe in an email...

let us know you did so on our facebook wall...

Or in a comment on this post...

and presto, another entry!

From here you can go

straight to our

Blog

Facebook

Flickr

SCS Gallery

Stay tuned.. tomorrow is another day

and another release!! I think you'll love!

Hugs,

Victoria Never Looked So Good!

2011-11-30T05:53:00.000-08:00

Yipppee!!

Release week is here!

You should be joining me here

from Leigh Ann Baird

If you came here from another

route... please start

I can't wait to show you a

sneak peek at an amazing

new set coming straight from

the 'Sweet' factory!

Check out this using our

*new* stamp set...

'Sweet Victoria'

I used a border punch... and cage die.. some bling

a really pretty cameo stamp and some stickers...

I think that sounds like a recipe for success!!

I know you're going to want to win this

set, right?!?

Here's what to do...

Comment along on the blog hop with

*original* comments... no copying and pasting!

If you can:

Take a moment to 'like' us on facebook

and follow our blog.

And maybe, while your hopping,

follow our designers blogs.

(they're pretty amazing... you'll want to!)

Bonus Entry

Share our give-a-way and new release

blog hop with your friends on facebook, your blog,

or just maybe in an email...

let us know you did so on our facebook wall...

Or in a comment on this post...

and presto, another entry!

From here you can go

straight to our

Blog

Facebook

Flickr

SCS Gallery

Stay tuned.. tomorrow is another day

and another release!! I think you'll love!

Hugs,

Cards That Care

2011-11-04T04:00:00.000-07:00

Yippee!

Cards that Care is here and

I'm so happy to be apart of it!

You should be arriving here from

the incredibly talented (and incredibly

lucky Hawaiian... oh, how I love Hawaii!)

Donna Mikasa

If you just stumbled onto this post and your

wondering what is 'Cards That Care' or you

want to start at the beginning...

GO HERE!

Cards That Care is so special... sharing your

creations to put a smile on a strangers face... it's

just magical. It's what the season is all about, right?

Check out Vera's motivation behind 'Cards That Care'

and find out how you can be apart of it!

HERE!

Today I used the 'Tree Traditions' set from

Sweet Stamp Shop...

Just a little something simple...

I think this will be a really easy card

to reproduce and send lots of to

Vera. My goal is to send Vera 20 cards!

Whew, I hope I can do it!

Do you have a card goal in mind?

Just keep in mind that if you comment along

the hop you'll have a chance to win some

amazing prizes from lots of really cool companies...

including... Sweet Stamp Shop!

Next you're headed to:

Trinh Arietta

Thanks for hopping along and

I hope you take a quick second to

follow my blog and leave a comment

with your blog so I can follow you!

Hugs!!

Nov. Stamp Release

2011-11-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

You've made it!

Hopefully you came from

Hopefully, you've come from

If you've made your way here

from another road...

Start at the beginning and

hop along with us!

Hopefully you've commented along the way

and followed all the blogs... AND you're

headed to facebook to share with your friends for

your bonus entry into the new release

give-a-way...

Don't know what I mean?

Check out the

for full give-a-way details!

You have until Friday to share

and enter!

Today I made a card box. Basically,

a gift box with some cards in it with some

envelops.

You've seen the outside...

Have you guessed what the

set is yet??

Check out the cards I put inside...

Simple Simple Simple

I love simple cards...

They really show off the stamp

sets possibilities and shows off

a simple artistic look at stamping.

I think 'simple' is nice when you give a box of cards!

Ok, are you ready to see the sets?

I'm so ready to show them to you!!!

I'm especially excited to show you

our first 3x4 stamp sets!

Starting with

Furry Friends Forever

Also, in our new 3x4 size is

Sports Fever

And, last but not least...

Our only 4x6 regular stamp set

this month...

Sweet Alpha Doodles

Do you love?

I hope so!

I think we're just getting warmed up

around here... think of this release as

a small taste of what is to come for

Sweet Stamp Shop!

SALE REMINDER:

Buy any two 4x6's get any one set free

This deal is not limited to this release...

so stock up on anything your heart desires!

Use Coupon Code: BTGO

For more inspiration

and to grab some stamps

*before* we sell out...

Visit our

Website

Blog

Facebook

Flickr

SCS Gallery

Happy Crafting... Happy Shopping... and

Happy November!

In a season full of grateful feelings...

I'm so thankful for all of you for being

fans, supporters, and just great customers

all around. It's true when I say I have the

*sweetest* customers around!!

Hugs,

J&N

San Diego Super Chargers!!

2011-11-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

You've made it!

All the way through the hop!!

Hopefully, you've come from

If you've made your way here

from another road...

Start at the beginning and

hop along with us!

Yep, I'm a San Diego girl through

and through... and I love my football team.

I'm a Seattle Seahawks girl too!

I just love my football teams.

(Even though sometimes they don't do as

well as I would like them to!)

I'm a totally girly girl who knows how to get

dirty, change tires, drink beer, and watch football!

But, you know what there isn't a lot of?

Girly sports stuff.

So, I knew that I would be making a sports

set that I would want to buy!

The first card I knew I *had* to make was

a San Diego Chargers card!

I can't wait for you to see the *whole* set!

I've hoped you have enjoyed the hop so far...

I hope that the peeks today have 'peaked' your

interest and that you stop by again tomorrow!

The whole release is coming on Wednesday...

BUT, until then...

Visit our

Dont forget you can enter to win one

of these sets!!

Make sure to comment below and

follow this blog!

Full details on how to enter can be found

on the SSS blog!

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Furry Friends Debut

2011-10-31T06:00:00.000-07:00

You've made it!

All the way through the hop!!

Hopefully, you've come from

If you've made your way here

from another road...

Start at the beginning and

hop along with us!

Are you lovin' these little furry creatures?

Did I happen to mention that this is *the* debut

of our smaller 3x4 set!?!

Yep, we're expanding to offer a greater

variety of stamp sets!

Smaller, more economical 3x4 sets! But

all the same hand illustrations and whimsical designs

you've come to expect with SSS!

Check out this fluffy mini wreath I made for

fall using this new set!

Have you ever made yarn wrapped wreaths?!?

I am in love with making them!

They're easy, fun, and economical!

AND...

A great way to use your stamps!

I hope that the peeks today have 'peaked' your

interest and that you stop by again tomorrow!

The whole release is coming on Wednesday...

BUT, until then...

Visit our

Dont forget you can enter to win one

of these sets!!

Make sure to comment below and

follow this blog!

Full details on how to enter can be found

on the SSS blog!

Happy Crafting... Happy Halloween... and

We'll see you tomorrow!

Cheers,

Operation Julie's Smile Hop

2011-10-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

Hello All!

I am so glad that you joined us on this amazing blog hop for Operation Julie’s Smile. If you came here from my friend and creative genius... Geny's blog, then you are in the right spot. If not, you may want to start from the beginning at the Sweet Stamp Shop’s blog and take your time. You have ALL WEEKEND to hop with us and win prizes!

I"m going to dive right into my project...

In honor of Julie I made some pretty cute earrings... if
I do say so myself...

I used the Sweet Stamp Shop

Sweet Tooth set

You can find it HERE at the SSS shop.

Want to make some earrings with your stamps?

It's soooo easy!

You'll need...

Shrinky Dinks **Clear** sheets

(you know... the stuff that shrinks when you bake it)

You can find it at your local craft store.

Stazon Ink Pad

Stamp Set of your choice

(Like the new Halloween set from SSS!)

Scissors

Hole Punch (regular school size)

Brown paper bag piece

Earring jewelry findings

(you can find these at your local

craft store too!)

Here is the basic idea...

1. Pre-heat your oven to 325

2. Stamp your image onto the shrinky sheet

3. Cut out your images and be sure to leave room for

your hole punch!

4. Punch a hole where you want

5. Place a cut sheet of brown paper bag on a cookie sheet

6. Place the pieces ink side up and put them in the oven

7. The shrinking takes about 2-3 minutes... but, I like to

watch it... after it shrinks and lays flat... take them out.

8. Grab the paper bag (with mits... it's hot!) and place it on

a flat surface. (do this quickly!)

9. Place a book on top of the pieces to keep them flat as they

cool off...

10. About 2 minutes later ... you're done!

11. Use them for earrings or book marks or

embellishments... or anything!

See what else I made..

Melvin and Vernie Halloween Earrings!

So Cute!

I hope you enjoyed your stop here on the hop!

The next stop is my good friend and amazing crafter... Savannah's blog.

Make sure you leave a comment here before you go so that you can have a chance at the amazing prizes up for grabs and if you can, please make a donation so we can help bring back a new smile for our friend.

Also... as a *BONUS* I have a couple earrings and cards I'd

LOVE to send to some commenters.... leave a comment with

your name and how to contact you... and you just might

win one of these babies...

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for donating!

Hugs!

Nicole Rixon

(owner of Sweet Stamp Shop)

Last Peek and Full Reveal

2011-10-06T07:00:00.001-07:00

Thursday is here!

I knew it would come fast... that's how the busy weeks

always work!

Hopefully you made your way here via

Aga
Lindsay
Julie Ranae
Geny
Leigh Ann
Savannah

I'm sure Julie's creations was just amazing! She's good like that!

Well, here I am to show you a little something I made using the *new*

'Tree Traditions' set...

Isn't that car so cool! *and* it's really fun to color!

Hmmmm, I'm thinking that now would be a great time

to reveal some of the sets that we've peeked throughout this week...

Whatta think?

Ok, so Monday you got to peek at

Halloween Owl-fits

Then Tuesday you got a small taste of

Watchin' T.V.

Yesterday you were introduced to

Thanksgiving Owl-fits

And then today....

'Tree Traditions'

Keep hoping on to see more cards using 'Tree Traditions'

*and* here are the details for the deals...

Buy any 3 of the new sets and you'll get any one set for free.

(Code: 3FREE )

Buy 1 or 2 sets and get 15% off (code: OCT15)

Because of Operation Julie's Smile we're extending our

sale through the week... So, these prices will be good through

Thursday Oct. 13th. But, get the new one's while you can...

we're bound to run out!

Also don't forget that you have through the weekend

to hop through each release and leave comments for

your chance to win one of 4 new sets!

Here are the details...

DON'T FORGET!

To stop by each blog and say hi

for a chance to win the new set.

Bonus Entry: If you share each different release with your friends and

let us know that you did on our facebook wall... you'll be entered

twice! How awesome is that!!

Now you're headed to

Geny

Happy Holiday Hopping and Yippee

for *new releases*

Hugs,

Release Day 3, Already!?!

2011-10-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

Wow, time is sure flying by around here. Yikes!

Do you ever get the feeling that if only we didn't *have* to sleep

we'd be finally caught up?!?

I'm feeling that way... I'm needing about 6 more hours in the day!

Here is the order for the hop:

Savannah
Julie Ranae
Aga
Geny
Nicole -- You're Here
Leigh Ann
Lindsay

Anyway! I'm so excited to show you my peek for today.

I think you saw a piece of it on the SSS blog...

This is just a little something I whipped up to

show off just one *little* part of this set.

Oh, did I mention that this set is called

'Thanksgiving Owl-fits'

Yep... here's my card

And the inside... where the pie is...

Whenever I sit down to draw out stamps for new sets...

I always think like a stamper... cause, that's what I am!

When I think like a stamper... I consider....

How versatile is this set? Can parts and pieces be used

for different seasons and cards?

This set is a great example of a holiday set

that you'll reach for over and over. Here at SSS, we're

happy to give you inspiration and show

you all the different ways you can use the stamps...

to get the biggest bang for your buck!

So stay tuned this month (and beyond) to be

inspired to look at your sets with 'new' eyes

considering... *how* you can use it beyond it's

original intention.

Now your off to the amazingly talented (truly)

Leigh Ann

It's hard to be before Leigh Ann... she's so creative!

Be ready to have your socks blown off!

DON'T FORGET!

To stop by each blog and say hi

for a chance to win the new set.

Bonus Entry: If you share each different release with your friends and

let us know that you did on our facebook wall... you'll be entered

twice! How awesome is that!!

Thanks for stopping in!

Cheers,

Watchin TV Sneak Peek

2011-10-04T06:49:00.000-07:00

Hey All!

Nicole here!

I've got something really fun and cute to share with you

today! And I think it's a really great way to peek the release...

You should have found your way here from

Sweet Stamp Shop Blog
Lindsay
Julie RanaeSavannah

Aga

-- you came from here Geny -- you came from here
Nicole
Leigh Ann

Last Mother's day I made my Mom a bag

for work...

My disclaimer here is:

I am not a sewer.

I like to play with fabric and my sewing machine...

But. I am NO sewer!

So, if you're a sewer please forgive my

messy and probably totally wrong sewing techniques!

I decided to make some re-usable sandwich bags to go

with her work bag for her birthday (tomorrow)

What are re-usable sandwich bags, you ask?

Well, they look something like this:

Basically, they are re-usable zip-lock bags!

Wanna learn how to make them?

Here we go!

You'll need:

Sewing machine (or thread and needle)

Velcro

Fabric (from your 'extra' pile)

Vinyl (the thinnest you can buy! -- or any water resistant type fabric)

Here's how...

First you'll wanna cut your fabric any size you like

*on the seam* meaning... you know where you fabric

folds over when you buy it? Keep it folded and cut a piece

with the fold... like so...

***Cut your piece of vinyl or plastic to match***

Now is the time you'll wanna cut and add all the

'extras' on the front. Like stamping an image!

Ugh, I had to darken the lines with my sharpie

b/c my brown stazon is drying up. (and of course, it's

the *one* refill I don't have!)

Isn't that little TV the cutest?!?

Ok, set aside that piece...we'll be right back to it!

Now you'll wanna take the two edges from the

long piece (without the plastic) and hem

Like so...

Quickly grab your TV piece and run it through

(no one will see this so no worries about being messy!)

See here:

Now is the ONLY tricky part in this whole thing...

and it's not *that* tricky!

Take your plastic and a cut piece of velcro (cut a *little* smaller

than the width of your piece) and your base fabric... and

on the *wrong* side sew them together at the hem line...

like this:

Do the same thing to the other side with the

different piece of velcro.

Then bring the two right sides together and sew

down each side. (making the hem as big or as small as you

feel comfortable.)

Looks messy! Don't worry... we'll fix !

Clear up the edges and cut off all the loose ends!

Then turn it inside out add some buttons or flowers... or

just leave it as is.... and you'll have

One Cute Re-uable Sandwich Bag!

That brown one would be perfect for

pretzel sticks!

Anyway!! Hope you *loved* our release so far!

Now you're off to Leigh Ann and all her creative genius

HERE

Also, don't forget to comment along the way for

a chance to win this set. *and* you can still enter to

win from yesterdays hop too! Winners will be announced

sometime after the release. (to give everyone plenty of time to enter!)

You can also get a bonus entry by sharing our release with

your friends and letting us know that you did on our

facebook wall. HERE

Thanks for stopping by!

Big Hugs,

SSS ~New Release Sneak Peek: Day One~

2011-10-03T07:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the last stop in

this sneak peek release hop!

IF somehow you stumbled onto this

and you'd like to start from the beginning...

Go HERE (the SSS blog) for the

official hop line up and links to all the fab ladies!

Are you ready to see my peeks at the *new*

Melvin and Vernie set??

They are just the cutest... I promise!

There is little Vernie with her Masquerade mask

and feathers...You know what I *love* about this one...

It doesn't *have* to be halloween! She would make

for a really cute birthday card or invitation...

let you imagination run!

Here is Melvin... and he's for sure *halloween*

But, it's cute!!

Make sure to comment on each hop along the way

for a chance to win this *new* halloween set!

Bonus Entry: Share our sneak peek release hop

with your friends, via facebook (or any other means),

head on over to facebook and let us know you did.

AND you're name will go into the 'hat' twice!

Winners will be announced Thursday

durning the official release.

Come back tomorrow for another peek

using another *new* set! (and comment

along for *another* chance to win!)

Cheers,

October's Get-Togethers!

2011-09-19T17:58:00.000-07:00

Operation Julie's Smile!

2011-09-16T23:18:00.000-07:00

Hello All!

Happy Weekend!

If you're here for the hop (and to enter for the prizes!)

scroll down to the next post!

I'm here with some bitter sweet news... our sweet friend and amazing

coordinator extraordinaire, Julie Ranae, has been under the weather of sorts.

Poor Julie has been having horrible teeth issues... here is a little bit about

what's been happening...

Many may know that a few weeks ago, Julie Ranae had to have emergency oral surgery resulting in the removal of her two front teeth. The dentist at that time believed the best course of action would be to remove the rest of her teeth and replace them with permanents. (as to avoid *years* of dental work) Relieved at finding a solution to this major dental problem .. she visited the office for dental surgery the week. Unfortunately, it wasn't the visit she was expecting. After the consultation and scheduling the surgery, the surgeon's office informed her that she would need to bring $4000 back to the appointment with her and they would proceed. This amount would not include the 'dentures' to follow.

Here Julie is today, sitting without front teeth that were pulled with the belief that they would be replaced immediately.
It is an overwhelming experience for our dear friend and one that I hope our creative community can help with.

Here at sweet stamp shop we couldn't image one of our own
dealing with such a great burden alone... we *knew* we had to help!

So, along with LOTS of other companies we're putting together
a good ol fashioned donation hop!

Let's help Julie get her smile back!!

There will be a benefit blog hop called

'Operation Julie's Smile' that will take place Oct 7-9.

There are a variety of

companies and design teams

who will be participating in this hop

to help raise funds for this benefit.

So far, nearly $2,100.00 in prizes have been made

available and will be awarded for both

participants and those who donate.

Operation Julie's Smile is now accepting

designers/teams who would like to be a part of the benefit hop.

If you are interested

in getting involved in this creative fundraising event,

please contact Nicole Rixon (*me) at nicolehrixon@gmail.com

The deadline to be a part of the hop is Wednesday, Sept 28th.

Participants will be notified of the blog hop order between Oct 3rd-5th.

This blog hop is an opportunity to have fun, feature your design work and raise money for a friend in need. A donation button

will be made available to all who participate.

We already have the donation button in the top right corner of our

blog for easy donation access... AND it doesn't matter if you donate today... tomorrow... or durning the hop... *everyone* who donates will be entered to win one of *several* BIG goodie bags (or boxes :)

While I would *love* to swoop in and write Julie a HUGE check... it's just not possible ... BUT, *together* we CAN!

Big Hugs to all!!

I look forward to hearing from you all!

Nicole

Sweet Stamp Shop Birthday Hop

2011-09-14T21:50:00.000-07:00

Yippee!!

I know I'm your *last* stop in this 'SWEET' hop!

*** Did you comment on each post in the hop??
If you did, you're entered
to WIN a special set!!
There will be TWO winners!!
So be sure to comment!**

You should be arriving here from

Julie's Blog

If you're stumbling on this and

you'd like to start at the beginning...

The Start!

Today I am wishing my Dad a very happy birthday...

He's just about the best Dad around!

Really!

He's supportive of my shop and checks

out my blog daily... he makes me laugh and he 'gets' me.

He's generous and giving... he's everything I want to be.

He's the reason I married such an amazing man.

I owe my Dad, everything...

So 'the core of it' is...

I love him and I'm so thankful I get to call him Dad!

Check out the birthday card I made with him in mind...

I used 'Core of it' stamp set

You can find it in the shop: HERE

*remember*

We're having a sale this weekend

(today through sunday)

FREE SHIPPING

(on all us & canada orders)

AND

20% off your total order!

Coupon Code

DAD20

Visit the shop!

Sweet Stamp Shop

Happy Birthday Dad!

Lot of love and hugs!

Nicole

Playing Along with The Play Date Cafe`

2011-08-27T18:03:00.000-07:00

Whew, it's been a little while since I blogged on something other than the Sweet Stamp Shop blog... it feels so nice! I love to make a point to do something crafty for *me* every once in a while!

I was looking around The Play Date Cafe and this week they had the most amazing color board story!

Check it out!

Right when I saw those colors in that combination... it just hit me! I knew I had *the* perfect photograph to go with the combo!

The only slight problem is... for some reason the colors in the photo don't come out as true to the colors that they should be.... eh, chalk it up to my poor photography skills!

Jake and I had some pictures taken back (about a year ago) when we lived in the Bay Area (California). I really like that we did... it marks such a great time in our lives and a great time in our married life. It was the first time we lived 'on our own' away from our parents and other supportive units (in San Diego). We actually made it work and were pretty happy along the way!

Well, I hope that you might have gotten a touch of inspiration from The Play Date Cafe color board and want to play along yourself!

Happy Crafting!

Nicole

Sweet Stamp Shop Grand Opening Blog Hop

2011-08-05T02:41:00.000-07:00

You're at the end of the hop and you're almost at the SHOP!

Sweet Stamp Shop is OPEN!

You should be arriving here from the amazingly talented

Julie Ranae

If not...

go ahead and start here

Ready to see my grand opening project?

I love the mushrooms in the Gnomies set!

They're so easy to use (coupon code: GOH15) and color!

Just a simple card with some pop ups. I also used some

prisma colors... And, of course, the 'Gnomies' set...

Can't wait for you to see all the sets in the *new* shop!

I love to use prismacolors!

A part of the comment give-a-way might be a pack of prismacolors!

I just can't wait to send you over to the shop but...

By now you should have all the coupon codes...

and here is the breakdown of the deals:

Buy 1-3 stamps sets get 5% off (with code)

Buy 4-7 stamps sets and get 10% off (with code)

Buy all 8 sets and get 15% off (with code)

If you're not sure where to get the codes

go back the the first blog on the hop (here) for all

the details!

So, without anything further...

Let me be the first to reveal

SWEET STAMP SHOP

Cheers,

*all coupons shared over this weekend are only good through Aug. 8th

2011-07-29T10:05:00.000-07:00

Ok, so have you checked out .... CAS-ual Friday and their challenges? I have been meaning to participate for

like. forever.

But, here I am FINALLY and I couldn't have come in on a better week!

Don't know what I am taking about... check them out HERE

CFC13-The Long and Short of it: Create a 4 x 9 card and
keep it Clean And Simple!

Ready to see my take on this week's challenge?

I used some new Sweet Stamp Shop Stamps for this rock out card!

I just love the little speakers!

I'm so excited I got to play along!

Thanks for checking it out and if you get a chance play along and let me know!

Cheers,

I'm still here!

2011-07-29T09:52:00.000-07:00

Hello All!

I'm still here... if you've wondered where I have been check out my new stamp line here: www.sweetstampshop.blogspot.com

Anyway! I have been a busy bee... here are some of the cards and projects I have made the last month:

I've been busy!

No worries! I won't wait so long to post again!

I'm still using this blog as my personal blog... so stay tuned. There is lots more to come from the wild and crazy world of Nicole!

Cheers,

Nicole's been up to something....

2011-06-08T07:26:00.000-07:00

Gosh, I find it hard to know where to start....

I have been keeping a rather large secret.....

But, I think it's about time I give up just a little tiny weenie bit of it... don't you?

Well, many of you know that Market Street Stamps so graciously allowed me to design several stamp sets for them (in May and coming in June).... and it was all together just the most fun thing I have done in some time.... So, after great thought and several discussions with my partner in crime (my husband :) for the past several months I have been scheming and planning my entrance into the business world with my very own line of stamps.

I don't want to give too much away too soon.... but, I am just so excited about it all I just had to share. It's been consuming my life for the last few months and I can finally say something about it!

I am in the final weeks of preparation and I hope by the beginning of July I will have my 'soft' opening for friends and family. With a 'grand opening' sometime in August.

The website is now in the caring hands of my designer... the first release is being carefully produced (here in the USA!)... packaging is in it's last stage... lots of lists are being made and being crossed off....

I am so close to making all my hard work a reality... and I am so excited to share with you a peek of what's to come.

My new stamp line is called....

Sweet Stamp Shop

and I have hand drawn all the sets .... and without giving too much away too soon... you all are going to love the designs! Wanna peek?

There might be a Gnome set....

And.... there might be an apple set coming. :)

Now the cat is out of the bag I will be back again soon with more peeks... I am starting with a pretty big line so I have lots of peeks to share...

Stay tuned!

Ohhh, one last thing.... I would really like to start my official design team search. So, I want to extend the offer first to my blog readers and their friends.

If you might be interested in being on my team...

Email me
(nicolehrixon@gmail.com)

with your...

Name
Examples of cards you've made
A link to your blog
Previous design team experience (totally not a requirement!)

I can't wait to hear from all of you and I hope that you stay tuned to see whats to come! It's pretty exciting!

Happy Crafting,
Nicole

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

2011-06-02T11:33:00.000-07:00

Hello All....

Are you ready to hear who won the big post-a-palooza 100th post give-a-way??

I'll first have you know that my trusty assistant (my husband) and I went through each blog/facebook comment and made sure that everyone got the amount of entries they deserved. Including not entering those of you who did not leave a means of contacting you.... sorry, it was the rules. :)

Normally, I would use one of those randomized comment choos-ie thingies... but, because people could earn extra entries... we did it the old fashioned way...

See your name somewhere in there? ... :)

Ok... drum roll...

He is reaching in and shuffling around for the big grand prize winner...

He's got one...

The Winner is...

Drum Roll...

Drum roll continuing...

Yippeeee!!!

Emily you're the big winner...

"Wow! What an awesome giveaway! I can't wait to buy your stamps from Market Street Stamps when they are released! I'm a follower and a fan of your facebook page :-)"

-Emily
http://www.createserendipity.net
createserendipity@gmail.com

I am emailing you right after I post this to get your address!

But WAIT!

I decided to draw one more name for the choice of one of my newly designed stamp sets from Market Street Stamps...

Are you ready for Jake to pull another name...

Start the drum roll!

Ohhh, he's got one... it might be you...

Could it be .... is it ....

It's Viji !!!

Yippee... I was hoping that we'd pull your name! You sent over the most people to comment and went above and beyond in your entries... I think you had something like 7 entries... so the odds we'd pull your name was pretty good... and I am so glad we did!

I'll email you the minute I post this and you can choose which set you'd like to have from the May release! (Market Street Stamps)

Thanks everyone for participating... The next few months are going to be so busy for me... I have such huge things in the creative works... I cant. wait. to. share.

Stay tuned!

Yippee Emily and Viji !!!

100 Post-A-Palooza!

2011-05-13T13:19:00.000-07:00

Hello All,

That's right I'm celebrating my 100th post... with a

Post-A-Palooza!

Well, mostly just a big give-a-way....

but I just like any excuse to add 'a-palooza' to a title.

Let's get to the give-a-way!

I'm calling it... Nicole's Favorites!

To give you an idea of whats in this little goodie bag:

11 stamp sets!

Copic Markers

Stickers

Alpha Stickers

Paper

Cards

Chipboard House

Dress Form

Chipboard book

etc....

Total Value Close To: $200 buck-a-roos

I'd say that's a pretty nice little give-a-way...

But, wait.... there is more!

As a part of the 11 stamp sets...

4 of the sets are my brand new line with Market Street Stamps!

Thats right! If you win you get to be the proud

owner of stamps designed by yours truly!

So, here is the way you enter to win...

1. Become a follower of my blog... (if your not already)

2. 'Like' my One Sweet Romance facebook page (link is to the right)
3. Comment on this post with your name and a means to contact you.

Annnddd...

If you send friends to enter and they mention your name ... you'll get another entry. So, the more people you send... the more ways to enter!

A few small disclaimers:

1. I'm happy to ship anywhere in the US... anyone outside the US, you can still enter... you'll just have to chip in for the shipping...

2. You must include a means of getting a hold of you (preferably an email address) or you won't be entered to win :(

3. This is open to anyone (friends and family!)... actually, I hope one of my silent supporters wins!

You have until June 1st to enter!

Then by a totally random means... the winner will be chosen and announced/notified on June 2nd!

So, get goin' !

Happy Crafting!!!

Cheers,
N.

HOP-py Birthday Peggy!

2011-04-29T07:00:00.000-07:00

Yippee, Peggy... it's your birthday and

we've got an extra special hop just for you~

Here is my special card I made with you in mind...

Isn't the hat on the hippo the cutest thing ever~

I usually don't buy 'birthday' specific stamps... because it seems like you can always add a ballon or hat to birthday anything up a bit!

I used the 'Harriet the Hippo' stamp... if you want to perhaps add it to your stash you can find it : HERE

Thanks for stopping by and wishing Peggy a very hippo hoppy birthday!

Cheers,

Nicole

Here is the line up of the hop so you can move along.

PWCO Blog - www.paperworksco.com/blog
Alice - www.aliceslittlewonderland.blogspot.com
Bella - www.isabella1976.blogspot.com
Cabio - www.cabioscraftcorner.blogspot.com
Carisa - www.ladyguineveresinkyfaeries.blogspot.com
Danielle - www.craftangeldanielle.blogspot.com
Kerri - www.cardsbykerri.blogspot.com
Nicole - www.onesweetromance.com --------- You're Here!

Next Stop:

Stephanie - www.pinkstarcreations.blogspot.com

Market Street April Release

2011-04-26T16:22:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!!!

I know, I sound like a broken record.... but.... it's the end of APRIL... ALREADY!

What the heck happened to this month???

Seriously.

I am turning

*cough* 27 *cough*

soon and it finally hit me....

it all does go by like a blink of an eye.... doesn't it!?!

Anywho, I know you all stopped by to see a peek at this months release...

and I am breaking all the rules (and not even telling Angelica) :) and showing

not 1

or even 2

but 3 cards made with this months release~

ready for it?

Number 2

And my personal favorite: #3

I bet you can't wait to see the sets and get your ink pads on them!

Stop by and visit me again soon!

Happy May!

(Its almost full blown summer!!)

Cheers,

Nicole

Craft Room Re-Organization!

2011-04-23T18:21:00.000-07:00

Hello All!

Ok, so I am going to dive right in....

First, Happy Easter!

(and because this is my blog and this is a free country)

This is the day the Lord has made... let us rejoice and be glad!

So, I am sure you all know how much I love to organize. I mean, I think I like to organize about as much as I love to play with glitter... and you know how much I love me some glitter!

So, recently I talked my Dad into helping me create an amazing home office and craft area. I needed lots of counter space and even more REACHABLE storage space. You crafters know what I am talking about.... if I don't see it and I can't reach it ... I don't use it. Thats a fact. So, I am constantly finding ways to make my collection of stuff accessible. My Dad and I talked about different layouts and ways we could go about mixing pre-made organizational storage units with some ol' fashion wood working. Our first stop was the Container Store... if you don't know about the Container Store, it's a home organization store that has every organization thing you could think of ... and a whole bunch of stuff you never knew existed but totally needed! But, the catch is... it's $$$$. So, we we're originally going just for some inspiration.

As a side note, I want to mention that if you are a heavy crafter like myself... it is so challenging to find furniture that is going to fit crafty stuff and works for the hobby. I'm sorry, but my stuff would never fit in a hutch.... and I live in San Diego where homes aren't brand new with built in craft rooms.. as nice as that would be... So, I was ready to spend some money... b/c lets face it.... I have been in this hobby for 10+ years and I finally need a room that fits my hobby/work life.

Long story short... My Dad and I were sold on the container store and thought we could put in our own countertops and make this a totally custom hobby room.

I'll show some photos .... give you some links... and give you an idea of pricing....just in case this might be just what you were looking for!

It's a U-shaped office desk... with two stand alone desks at either end. One desk is a stand up desk and one is a sit down desk.

The whole unit runs over 11 feet with the

two desks being 3x6 (sit down) and 2x4 (stand up)

It has a complete over the desk hanging shelve system...

and baskets under the counter that run the length of the 11 feet.

I am still hanging shelves and 'moving in'

but here is another angle of the stand up desk. (above)

The baskets and the counter are about 2 feet wide (a little less 22inches) and leave me a ton of space to work!

It's also the perfect standing height for me. (at about 3 and a half feet)

Sorry for the blurry picture...

But, here is an idea of the storing space.

So, in the end we bought the base units

and the hanging unit at the Container Store.

You can find the system: Here

To give you an idea of price... we bought 6 base units

and a complete hanging unit above and it was around $1,500.

My Dad built the counter tops with oak plywood.

(Using a clear polyurethane finish to make sure it would last)

The countertop cost was around $250

(for wood, paint, brushes, nails, a new saw blade, sand paper...etc.)

So, for around $1,750...

I got a custom office/craft room that actually fits

my stuff and is going to allow me a lot of room to grow!

I know it seems like a lot for a room... but, I figure... how much stuff did I buy that I never used b/c I forgot I had it ... or didn't have the space to keep it out. (like several die cutting machines)????

This way... I'm actually USING what I buy... really!

Here was the first card made in my *new* space!

Hopefully you found some of this useful!

Thanks for sticking with me for this long winded blog post...

I have more big news soon and I have been collecting for my over-due 100th post give-a-way... it's going to be good!

Stay tuned~

Cheers,

PaperWorks Co. April Release!

2011-04-22T06:26:00.000-07:00

Hello and Happy Easter All!

Hopefully, you found me from Alice's blog... if not.... scroll to the bottom of this post to find a list of links to get you started at the beginning.

Are you ready for another amazing PaperWorks Co. release!?!

I am so excited to show you what's new!

Heck, lets just get right to it!

Isn't that the cutest little bear you have ever seen?!?

It's called Garden Bear and you can find it Here

The 'Ice Cream Bear' is just so darn cute too!

I popped out the little ice cream cone... and I just think it turned out pretty darn cute!

The 'Ice Cream Bear' can be found here too!

The Blog Hop List:

Peggy - http://peggysmessydesk.blogspot.com/

Cabio - http://cabioscraftcorner.blogspot.com/
Danielle - http://craftangeldanielle.blogspot.com/

Alice - http://aliceslittlewonderland.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://www.onesweetromance.com/ ------ You are Here!

Carisa - http://ladyguineveresinkyfaeries.blogspot.com/
Steph J - http://pinkstarcreations.blogspot.com/
Kerri - http://www.cardsbykerri.blogspot.com/
PaperWorks Co. Blog – www.paperworksco.com/blog

Thanks for stopping by everyone!

Have a very Happy Easter and God Bless you on this Good Friday~

Cheers,

Market Street Stamps Give-a-way!! And it's my #100 post!!

2011-04-04T09:31:00.000-07:00

Market Street Stamps...

(whom I love and adore!)

Is doing a pretty amazing give-a-way...

Read the details below ... and check out some of my market street creations after the details... to get you excited about what you might win!!

And then....Visit Market Streets Website : Here

Hey Market Street Fans - we hear what you're sayin'! You are lovin' our new stamps and you don't care who knows it! Well, what if I told you we were going to give you the opportunity to WIN our next three releases just by placing a qualifying order in the next three weeks? That's right, we're going to GIVE away FREE stamps - here's how:
From now until April 25th, you will earn one entry into the contest with every order you place (minimum purchase before shipping is $10).
Earn an extra entry for every person you refer who makes a qualifying purchase during the promotional time period.
So tell your friends! The more people you refer, the more chances to win you will get! All your referrals have to do is list your name (first and last name) in the comments box at checkout saying you referred them.
So - what exactly are you entering to win? How about....
Grand Prize:  All the new Market Street Stamps releases for the next 3 months (April, May and June releases). Approximate retail value of over $150! (Does not include any releases from La Tiendita).
1st Runner Up:  Winner will receive a $25 store credit
2nd Runner Up: Winner will receive a $15 store credit
Most Referrals: The entire April release from Market Street Stamps. Approximate retail value of over $50! (Does not include any releases from La Tiendita.)
*Only one prize per household. Winners will be contacted via email.*
Does that sound fun or what? Don't forget to let your Tweeps and Facebook friends know - most referrals WINS our April Release!!
Good luck everyone

P.S. There is also another give-a-way on a fellow DT members blog, Stephanie Washburn, for her 100th post.... you can check in out and enter: Here

Stay tuned for my own little give-a-way.... as a total coincidence... this post is my 100th posting... wowie! I wouldn't have thought to look if it wasn't for Stephanie! Thanks little lady!

Cheers!

March Sneak Peek Market Street Stamps

2011-03-23T17:13:00.000-07:00

What!?! It's practically April already?

Where does the time go?

Market Street Stamps has done it again with some really amazing stamps this month!

Check out my sneak peek of some of whats coming your way...

Check out the Zebra print~

The stamps are just amazing this go around!

I promise~

You're going to want to visit

Market Street Stamps

tomorrow at 7pm central... to see the stamps sets in all their glory!

Thanks for dropping by and I can't wait to show you more...

so, stay tuned~

Cheers

PWCO March Release

2011-03-18T05:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the March Blog Hop for PWCO release....

Oh, No! Abby's sick..... and .... well, so am I.

This past Saturday I had emergency surgery to remove my appendix... and as I lay in bed writing this I am thankful the whole thing is almost over!

I didn't have time to create a card or two using the new releases, but...

before I got sick I did have a moment to put together a little something using the march kit!

Cute stuff, huh?

You can find the March Kit of the Month and the newest stamps....