The Craft's Meow: Preview Day One!








Hello!

Welcome to Day One of The Craft's Meow Previews!

the craft's meow.

You're going to love the new sets for this month!

Let's get this party started, shall we?!!!

We welcome thee spectacular Naomi Gong as our July Guest Designer!



I spent some quality time with Naomi this Spring...she's definitely a whipper snapper:)

Okay, onto the previews!

First up is

Hope Blooms
{stamp illustrator:  Karen Baker}


I'm thrilled that this came out...you may have recognized it from The Craft's Meow recent Birthday Bash....

Here's how it inspired me:


Working with my clean & simple side....I wanted the bloom to steal the show....whaddya think?  Isn't the quote perfect?  Such an inspirational saying and one that would be truly appreciated by someone going through some rough patches....

Next is

{stamp illustrator:  Elizabeta Kushner}


Eli designed a fab vintagey set.  I decided to load up my card with color and goodies...


With just stamping the old-fashioned bike, I think it makes it *pop*....for those that know me, know how much I adore color....love it...can't get enough of it.

I was inspired by The Craft's Meow July Sketch:



Remember that you have a chance to win one of today's preview sets by leaving a post on the Ladies & Gents/Hope Blooms post over on The Craft's Meow blog.  You have until tonite @ 9:00 pm pacific to be eligible.

Remember to check out everybody on the team for some spectacular inspiration:

**July Guest Designer**


Comments

jessica said…
these are beautiful!!! Great sneaks!!
Laurel said…
Fantastic cards Amy!
Joyce McIntosh said…
Love your cards. I love the polkadot flower with the checked background.
Jingle said…
I am already in love with these sets! WOW! Your cards are great!
Super excited to see more of Karen's set. Yeah for CAS cards.
These cards are gorgeous, Amy!
These are both beautiful!!! I love love love that denim paper on the second one!! Fabulous!!!!
Jackie Rockwell said…
The first card is so pretty Amy! I love the banner and postage stamp on the second!
Kelly said…
great cards. I esp love the layers and items on the second card. Lots of colors and visual elements!
Lynn said…
Oh la la...new TCM stamps! I feel shopping coming on :) Love the delicate flowers and the super fun bike!
Miriam Prantner said…
Great cards! Love how different they are! The second one is especially fun, loving all the fun items you included.
Angie Tieman said…
Beautiful cards! Definitely shows how versatile you are, one CAS perfection (love the polka dot flower!) and one romantic, vintage chic (love that bicycle!)! You rule!
cnelson said…
Wow!! These are sooo. GORGEOUS! ! LOVE the sentiment on the first! !
Mona Pendleton said…
Terrific set of cards Amy! LOVE the Vintage bicycle and pretty bloom! Great photo of you and Naomi! I met her at CHA and she is so sweet :)
Geri said…
These are great, Amy! Love the simplicity of the first and that little paper-pieced flower, and your fun colors and layers on the second!!
Angi Barrs said…
Gorgeous creations! Love the bloom and sentiment!
Shelly said…
These are so pretty! I LOVE the Hope sentiment. Gorgeous colors and so FUN!
Have a GREAT day!
Shelly
Evelin said…
I love both the cards :) They are both different but gorgeous :)
Kara Lynne said…
Amy, these papers on the first card are so perfect for that bloom and the theme of the card itself - like Hope's "soft whisper". That second card has a beautiful array of papers and details. Great cards with great new stamps!
Lillian Child said…
Oh my goodness, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE the polka dot paired with the gingham! Both are such SWEET card creations! Thanks for sharing!
wendipooh13 said…
two super amazing cards!!! LOVE em both!!!
beautiful cards! these are wonderful stamps

luanne
Unknown said…
Beautiful cards and lovely sets.
Jay Gee said…
Both cards are gorgeous Amy, you rock any style :)
Rozy said…
Great cards! I esp. like the first one...great design and colors.
Sylvia said…
Beautiful cards, Amy, I love the simplicity of the first and the wow colors on the second! Happy Tuesday!
Izzy Anderson said…
These are just as terrific as always, Amy. LOVE the sentiment on the first one.
Lynnda said…
Those cards are gorgeous!!! You are just genius little thing!!! And you both look so sweet...great photo!!! Good to scrap eh... hugs...xoxo
Denise Bryant said…
Lovely cards!
DeniseB
Anonymous said…
Great cards, I love the gingham background.
Ashley Newell said…
Gorgeous cards! I love the colors on your second one.
yyam said…
That first card is a classic!
And I love the brights on the second. You really did an awesome job showcasing these stamps Amy! :)
Jessi Fogan said…
Two totally different totally awesome cards, Amy! Love the first - so sweet, love the quote & the polka dotty flower. The second - those colours! Love the fun sentiment & all the funky layers & stitching :)
Jocelyn Olson said…
The floral card is absolutely stunning. Wow! I am loving the mix of papers in the second card--you are always so good with mixing elements!
Anonymous said…
Awesome! Believe me, I am sooo feeling that quote!!
Karen B. said…
Miss Amy, these cards are amazing, and I so very much like your use of patterns.
lauren bergold said…
sorry, i've run outta time so i have to multi-task m'comments to: YOU HAVE SOOOOOOOOOOOO ROCKED allllll the CM previews inna big, biiiiig way! (NO surprise there tho!!!) :)

(ps: you are the only person under the age of 85 IN THE WORLD--besides me--who uses the word "whippersnapper" in ordinary conversation!!!) ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Anonymous said…
Was that postage a sticker or a real stamp? Fab card amy!
Helen F. said…
YIKES! two more amazing creations from ya, Amy. Love both of them.