Something special to share - and a giveaway

April 13, 2012

Hey there, everyone!  My friend, Kim Hughes, has asked me to help promote one of her newest stamp sets this month.  When she sent me the email, I was like "Of course!!"  I love Kim's cute stamps...I have been a fan of hers ever since her CHF days, and that is the time that we "got to know" each other as card makers.   We also were both part of the CPS sketch blog team together.

On April 15th, Paper Smooches will release their newest set called "Spring Groves" and I am here today to help promote this sweet set!  This is the sixth stamp set from their "Kismet collection".  Here is what I created with this super cute stamp set!
 "Welcome Spring" supplies:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (kraft)
Paper: Simple Stories (Fabulous 6x6 paper pad)
Stamps: Paper Smooches (Spring Groves set)
Ink: Clearsnap (Stephanie Bernard Dye: chocolate & Pigment: berry)
Flowers: Recollections
Jewels: Kaiser Craft
Border Punch: Fiskars (upper crest)

Aren't these stamps just the CUTEST?!  These trees are my very favorite image in the stamp set, but there are a lot of other super adorable images included too!  The other thing I love about Kim's stamps in general is that they stamp so cleanly and are such great quality!  And guess what?  I have one "Spring Groves" stamp set to giveaway to one lucky person!  

You have until midnight on April 15th to leave a comment on this blog post!  I will post the winner here on Monday, April 16th  For more chances to win...please visit:


I hope that you enjoyed my cute little Spring card!!  Have a great rest of your day! ♥♥♥ 

Until later,
~Lea L.

Card Challenges Used: 
-Paper Crafting Journey #7- 3+ patterned papers
-The Pixie Cottage #116- paper piecing
-Simon Says Stamp challenge- April Showers bring Spring Flowers
-Little Red Wagon #128- spring colors
-The Kraft Journal #66- April Showers bring May Flowers
-Stampin' Sisters in Christ #134- make a joyful card
-Pile It On #15- All about "S" (spring)

108 comments

  1. What a gorgeous card. LOVE the colors. What a super cute stamp set!

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  2. That is just a beautiful card.

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  3. Beautiful card! I love background paper and the paper pieced trees.

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  4. Beautiful card - perfect for Spring! I love this stamp set!

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  5. Kim's images are so much fun. I really love this set.

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  6. These stamps are so cute! And your sample is gorgeous.

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  7. Oh, cool! Love the spring feel your card has!!! The paper you used for the gorgeous trees just makes me happy!! Love those new stamps!! Kim did it again and your card is truly inspiring!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  8. OH, I just adore the colors that you used. So Spring, so fresh, so darling!! Thanks for sharing! ♥

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  9. Sooooo way cute my friend!!!! You are amazing!!!

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  10. I love your card! So beautiful!! I love Kim's stamps. The style is adorable! Thanks for the chance!
    Dawn g

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  11. Wow! I love how you paper priced the trees. So adorable, loves it!

    Serena

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  12. I love this stamp set! Thanks for the chance to win! Have a great weekend!

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  13. Those trees look fabulous paper pieced! Thank you for sharing!

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  14. This is just adorable...hope I'm lucky today!

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  15. this is just SOOOOOOOO super cute!!!! I just love those sweet little birdies, the fun trees, and the awesome colors/patterns you used!!! :)

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  16. LOVE THIS! Your card is so HAPPY! Love the paper piecing! Love everything!

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  17. I like the variations on your BIRDS on the card!

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  18. What a beautiful card! That paper is perfect for these stamps. Love the colors, it really is spring defined!

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  19. What a darling card!!! Love it!

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  20. Oh. My. Goodness. Lea - this card is too cute! I love all the bright springy colors and those paper pieced trees! Kim definitely picked the right people to showcase this set! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  21. Love, love, love this card!! I love the color combos. Definitely a great card for a nice Spring day.

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  22. Ohhhh, I ADORE your little creation Lea!

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  23. Great card! Love the way you incorporated the swirls and the paper piecing!

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  24. OMG! This card is darling and what an adorable stamp set!!!
    I am off to Paper Smooches to check out the other stamps!!!

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  25. Your card really looks like spring, all the beautiful colours!
    The new stamp set is really gorgeous...
    Smiles,
    Mia

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  26. I love, love this adorable card! So stinkin' cute! Your paper piecing is fabulous! :)

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  27. Oh I love what you've done! So soft and springlike! :> Thanks for the chance to win!

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  28. You're SO talented! Way to rock the PS stamps! This is gorgeous, Lea!

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  29. love the patterned papers that you chose! super cute!!

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  30. Wow. Your cards are darling. Great use of the stamps! I love the color in the trees!

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  31. Sweetness! What an awesome paper piecing job!! Thanks for the chance to win some lovely Paper Smooches stamps!

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  32. super cute! Love the paper pieced trees and all the pink!

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  33. I love your card...the patterned paper is just a perfect choice for the tree tops!

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  34. Oh, I just love your card, it makes me happy! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  35. this looks like a cute new set, thanks for a chance to win one!

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  36. LOVE LOVE LOVE the paper piecing! I think it's my favorite technique! Your card is gorgeous!

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  37. I'm always looking for different ways to use my punches. I LOVE what you did to make the grass!!

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  38. Beyond cute! Love the paper piecing on the trees!!!

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  39. I've also noticed that Kim's stamps stamp cleanly. I just love mine!!

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  40. Gosh, your card is just gorgeous! It's so fun and sweet! I love these stamps too.

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  41. Your card is adorable!!! Even love how you photographed it with coordinating papers! Perfect! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

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  42. Your card is so adorable. TFS and a chance to win.

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  43. Omg! Your card is adorable! Such a cute stamp set I am ready to place an order.

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  44. adorable card. Cute stamp set. really love the squirl in the set.

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  45. Great card Lea! love the pretty trees!

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  46. oh my this is too cute!!! I am going to start following you!!! Just from the looks down your blog...I need to follow you!!! :)

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  47. Love your card Lea! The pinks and patterned paper work so great together. Thanks for sharing! :)
    -Suzanne suzyq28024@gmail.com

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  48. I LOVE how you used the tree stamps with the patterned paper! what a perfect touch to your card!!

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  49. Oh, my my! Tremendous card! Love all of it!!
    Kim Marie

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  50. I love this card the birdies are so cute!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  51. This is so cute! I would love to use this to bring a little spring feeling to my mantel!

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  52. so adorable.. I love your creation.. it's so sweet.. thanks so much for the chance to win..hugs

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  53. Looking forward to this release.

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  54. your card is very cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  55. I love ALL your cards! But this is so cute-I would love to win this set>

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  56. Fabulous paper-piecing! Love this set!

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  57. Eeek, I love those patterned paper trees!

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  58. great color combination and I really like the floral pattern for the trees.

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  59. Oh my gosh - that card is amazing!

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  60. i love how you have paper pieced the tree with flower paper!!!

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  61. Gorgeous card Lea! I love your paper piecing!

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  62. I do love your spring card. The stamps work beautifully with the pretty paper you chose. Cute set!

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  63. The stamp set is super cute, and I love the bright colors you used in the card. The swirly dots in the background are lovely!

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  64. What a great card, I love that you gave the little birds a wire to perch on!

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  65. Gorgeous! That card just made me so happy! Nice job!

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  66. I have just fallen in love with Paper Smooches stamps! Your card is so cute with this new set! Love the paper piecing and attention to details!

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  67. Lea this is so super cute! I love the bright colors you used and those trees are ADORABLE! Love it!

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  68. Very fun trees and perfect with the bird paper.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  69. Super cute! I love these trees! Thanks so much!
    Lisa

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  70. Love your card! This set is just adorable!! Thanks for the chance to win. AJ@queenofmynest

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  71. Your card is just lovely, nicely done!

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  72. Bright and happy card, I want win so I can make this card:)

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  73. Gorgeous card! I love the colors and the paper piecing. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  74. This is adorable!! Love your pretty papers and cute design! Thanks so much for joining us this week at SSiC!!

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  75. Really beautiful card. Lovely stamp set. Thanks.

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  76. Your card is so sweet. Kraft+pink+aqua are perfect together! TFS!

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  77. Lovely work :) Thanks for joining us this week over at Cupcake Crafts - Jane x

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  78. OMGosh, what a beautiful card! I love your new stamps!

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  79. Hi Lea, you have a wonderful blog with loads of beautiful cards. I love your cheery look of papers. must say your selection is superb. Yur new follower as well. and off to explore more. TC

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  80. A lovely creation, thanks for joining in with our spring theme this week at CCC.

    Liza x

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  81. The stamp set is so cute, and your card is just beautiful! TFS =)

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  82. What a super sweet card!! Just love those adorable trees!! Wonderful stamp set!!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

    Hugs...
    Melissa

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  83. Very clever use of the stamps and pattern papers!
    Thank you for sharing at PCJ this fortnight!
    Zahreen
    xxx

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  84. A.DOR.A.BLE!!!! I love this!!!

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  85. Oh Lea, everything you do is just perfect! I love the bright colors on this one!

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  86. Super cute card! The colours are fantastic! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake and good luck! Delphine xx

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  87. So sweet! love the little birdie perched in the tree. Great new stamps! Thank so much for joining us at The Kraft Journal Lea!

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  88. Spring is my favorite season! You have made a beautiful card with this cute stamp set! Love the colours also!
    Thank you for the chance to win!
    Greetings, Judith

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  89. Love the paper pieced trees, this card is so cheery and happy!

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  90. Would love to welcome spring with this wonderful set of stamps.

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  91. Gorgeous sweetie. Thank you so much for joining us at Creative Card Crew this time and good luck.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  92. I like how you made the trees - stamping them on patterned paper!

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  93. Great card! I love the patter paper on the trees :)

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  94. Adorable card! Love the spring patterns!

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  95. WOW! I LOVE your card! That patterned paper is PERFECT for this stamp set. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win a set for my own. :D

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  96. Love the wat you paper pieced those adorable trees!

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  97. How adorable!! I love your patterned trees, the birds on the line, and the sweet colors! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  98. Wow such a cute card. Love your paper piecing and design. Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Pixie Cottage
    Denise
    PCDT

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  99. Wonderful card and gorgeous set! Love it!
    Hugs,

    Maria B.

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  100. Saw that you were chosen today at Cupcake Crafts. Your card was my favorite too! Great job!

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  101. I love how you have used three DP papers!! The card is gorgeous!! Thanks for joining us ta PCJ! HUgsxx

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