A Perfect Pear of NEW Release Cards

Good morning!! Goodness it's busy around here! We've got releases and peeks and all kinds of good stuff coming and today is no exception.  It's Release Day at Kitchen Sink Stamps - a looooonnnngg awaited release day! I hope you've been following the sneak peeks all week on Maria's blog, but now it's time to see them!

I have 2 cards for you today, first up is Multi-Step Pears. There's something about pear images that is so striking isn't there?  They are so simply, yet have a gorgeous shape and can come in many colors.  Although I can never remember which ones are which I decided to make mine those dark greenish ones that have a tint of red on them.

I just love how this came out!  It's so simple but the pears really make it!  My color recipe was:

Step 4 - (Always Artichoke) SU!, then (Rhubarb Stalk) Memento just on the edges, Step 3 - (Bamboo Leaves) Memento, then (Lady Bug Red) Memento, on the edges and bottom,  Step 2 - (Pear Pizzazz) SU!, then (Lady Bug Red stamped off) on bottom and edges, Step 1 - (Pear Tart) Memento, Step 5 - (Latte) Adirondack, Step 6 - (Rich Cocoa) Memento

I added a bit of shading with Copic markers then stamped my sentiment, super easy!

The next set is a beautiful set called Multi-Step Mother's Cameo. First, I have to show you a quick picture that inspired my card.  This is my grandmother's cameo.

I used to wear it a lot when I worked "in the real world" - lol!  I have no idea if it's real or costume but I just love it!  My grandmother had some kickin' jewelry! :)  So here's my card,

This set is great for making Mother's Day cards and I can see cameos in all colors of the rainbow being made!  My recipe was:

Step 5 - (Groovy Guava) SU!, Step 4 - (Shell Pink) Adirondack, Step 3 - (Groovy Guava, stamped off), Step 2 - (Cantelope, stamped off) Memento, Step 1 - (Shell Pink, stamped off)

I loved being able to use all my pretty supplies, doilies, pearls, dyed seam binding - all the ultra feminine touches!

Now, here's a special treat for you my friends, if you use click on the link and use coupon code JULIE15APRIL you will receive 15% off your order, but this offer expires at midnight (PST) April 23 so hurry! One more thing, Kitchen Sink Stamps now has a brand new Reward Program!  When you buy 10 stamps of one size, you get the 11th of the same size FREE!  Please read the "rules" for the Reward Program HERE.

Now head out and visit the rest of the KSS Crew for more new release goodies!  Have a great day!  

Connie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

Perfect Pair Card
Cardstock: (Spring Moss) Papertrey Ink, (White) Neenah, Stamps: (Multi-Step Pears) Kitchen Sink Stamps, Ink: see above recipe, Accessories: (hemp) SU!, Tools: (Corner rounder) WRMK, Copic markers

Mom's Cameo Card
Cardstock: (Kraft, Lemon Tart) Papertrey Ink, (White) Neenah, Patterned Paper: (Howdy Doody Miss Caroline) My Mind's Eye, Stamps: (Mother's Cameo, sentiment from Whole Family) Kitchen Sink Stamps, Ink: see above recipe, Accessories: (pearls) Kaiser, (Seam Binding) The Cat's Pajamas, Tools: (Circus CutUps die)  The Cat's Pajamas, (Oval Nestabilities) Spellbinders, (Kiwi Spirit Doily die) Cherry Lynn, (Pink Glimmer Mist) Tattered Angels