Sunday, June 17, 2012

God's Bessing


My son celebrated his first communion last month and was very thankful for the presents he received. I thought it was funny though, that most of the cards he received where the same. Must not have been a big selection there in the store for this type of celebration. There's just something to be said about hand made cards. As a stamp illustrator, I set out to remedy that solution...



The Craft's Meow


Ooh, what an exciting week this is going to shape up to be! Today marks the first day of sneaks for The Craft's Meow June release! God's Blessing was designed by me, to fill the void in this industry for projects featuring some major milestones in life. It features beautiful sentiments set in a beautiful font, plus a cross and a scroll work image. I'd love to hear what you think of this set!


Stop by The Craft's Meow Blog for links to the fabulous designers, illustrators and guests, Larissa Heskett and Gayatri Murali, and to find out how you can win this set before you can buy it!

35 comments:

  1. I love the effect you got with the spray an the cross. Blessings!

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  2. You are so right about certain subjects being hard to find stamps for! Love the fonts on your 2 examples, and can't wait to see the full reveal of your set! Congratulations, Karen!

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  3. Beautiful, love the misting on the first one, and does the set come with a die or did you just mask the cross before you spritzed?

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  4. Holy gorgeousness :) Seriously...you know that I'll be using this set a ton! I love the beautiful flourishes that go perfectly with the sentiments.

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  5. Congrats on this beautiful, new release, Karen! So needed! Love both cards - that scroll work is gorgeous!

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  6. A perfect mixture of traditional/spiritual and modern - perfect for the occasion!

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  7. another gorgeous set my friend!!!!

    Love both of your cards..especially the 2nd one.

    I hope you had a good time being your community volunteer yesterday:)

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  8. This set will certainly fill a void for me. Both of these are beautiful and I especially love the flourish you designed. Congrats, Karen!

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  9. I LOVE your cards!! They would both be PERFECT for those SPECIAL Moments!! THANKS for sharing and I REALLY Enjoyed working with your set this month!! Have a FABULOUS SUNDAY!! =)

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  10. Ooooo...so beautiful! You're right that there aren't a lot of stamps for non-religious events other than sympathy and Christmas. That's great that you made some sets for other occasions! I love the scroll work on the second card--it's stunning!

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  11. This is a gorgeous set, Karen! I love the scrolls and the simple cross,and I can't wait to see all the sentiments on it.
    Congrats to your son on his first communion!

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  12. Karen this is beautiful. The frame looks so dainty but the lines are strong enough that it stands perfectly on its own. Gorgeous creation! You're right about poor selection for spritiual/religious cards at stores. Until I made my own cards, all options were so sterile and impersonal. I think you've remedied that very well my friend! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  13. Both of your cards are wonderful Karen. The aged look on the first is so pretty and the second is so pretty in the soft cream/beige colors you used. This stamp set is great to have around for those special occasions.

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  14. Congrats Karen- looks like a great set! Beautiful cards from it! I especially like the 2nd- the browns, ribbon, scroll, pearls... gorgeous while still masculine enough for a boy/young man.

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  15. Wow! I think you have got the perfect sentiments to mark all the important milestones in life! Well-done, Karen! I can't wait to see the full reveal! You have something SUPER awesome going here! Congrats! And happy Father's Day to you and family!

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  16. Beautiful card!! Love the technique...really gives a vintage feel to the card! TFS!!

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  17. Fabulous cards Karen and by what I have seen, this is also another fabulous set by you too :)

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  18. Hi Karen,
    Wonderful cards - the design is so perfect and you are very right about the pitiful selection of some types of cards! We (card makers) need to unite and make this different! Your design is a welcome sight!
    Hugs!

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  19. Well you certainly remedied the need for a fabulous stamp set for this theme! I love your set - the font, the images - fabulous! AND I love that it can be used for occasions that aren't religious too - so versatile!
    I see you're splattering again...I always love the effect you get but never dare to try myself!
    Hugs!
    x

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  20. Beautiful card! Love the spray on the first and also the distressing on the second. Great set!

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  21. Beautiful cards! love the mists and splatters on the card.

    Luanne

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  22. Another gorgeous sets!!! Both cards are totally divine!!! HUgs...xoxo

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  23. WONDERFUL Karen!!! My husband and I have 4 Godchildren and your last card would be perfect for them as they're all adults now. Thank you for your creative contributions for something so special!

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  24. thank you Karen!! this set is going on my must have list! you have filled a void :)

    your card is stunning and i am loving the pearls :)

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  25. What a fabulous set! Yes, it definitely fills the gap! Love the scroll and simple cross! Nicely done!

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  26. Great job filling this void, Karen! Your designs are wonderful and so versatile. Beautiful cards you created. I love the misting effect, and those beautiful scrolls.

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  27. Absolutely stunning cards!!
    Thank You

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  28. Oooh...these are fabulous Karen! :)

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  29. What a lovely set & cards! Congrats on another great design! Looking forward to the full reveal! :)

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  30. hilarious story, LOOOOOOOOOOOL ... toad sitting!!! loooooooooooooooool

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  31. Well you've certainly got that hole I'm the market covered!!! Love the religious and non religious images too, the misting around the cross is stunning and I love how you've embellished the sentiment with the beautiful flourish :0)
    Jenny x

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  32. another beautiful and elegant set, Karen! love your sample cards, too!

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  33. beautiful cards and wonderful idea for a set.

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