Sneak Peek: Hope is Faith and Hang in There

Thank you for joining us for our first day of peeks! Our first preview is Gina K's "Hope is Faith", a mini set benefiting Haiti.

Although I will have more colored samples with this beautiful image, I kept today's simple and paper pieced instead so I could use Theresa's gorgeous new "Wings of Hope" digital papers. I stamped them onto the purple swirly pattern, touching up the dots around the edges with Inkssentials White Pen, and then used the same pattern but in pink for the background. Base is the new Pure Luxury Lovely Lavender, and Black Onyx, which I also used for my punched large flourish, is always the perfect dramatic contrast for soft pastels like these. With pretty patterns and a versatile stamp like this, you don't need a lot to make quick, terrific card!

Next, Theresa's new "Hang in There!" set, which is SO cute! The frog is my fave. After coloring him with Copics, (Googling "red eyed tree frog" to get their crazy markings accurate!) I traced it with a circle Nestabilities die, going around the leaves, then cutting with my scissors to have these outside the edges. I sponged on a little aqua ink before matting it on black, I love how this looks like you're spying him up in the leafy canopy with binoculars! Background is Cuttlebugged with Leafy Branch folder and sponged with a darker green ink to add depth and make the leaves pop. Card base is the Gina K Pure Luxury Lemon Drop, so fresh!
The Hope is Faith mini stamp set retails for $9.95. It was created to raise money for the Red Cross to help with the devastation in Haiti. $2.00 of every purchase of this stamp set will be sent directly to the Red Cross throughout the month of February.

As the first responders to disasters around the world, the Red Cross is there to help with the basic needs of these people who have suffered so much. By purchasing this mini set, you will help to make a difference to people who are desperate by supporting an organization that works tirelessly to feed, clothe, comfort and care for those in need.

Hope is Faith Illustrator: Gina Krupksy
Hang in There Illustrator: Theresa Momber (Wings of Hope Digital Paper designer)
Jessica Fick
Melanie Muenchinger
Nina Brackett
Carolyn King
Tami Mayberry
Asela Hopkins
Cathy Tidwell
Lee Murphy
Lynn Mercurio
Kurtis Amundson
Donna Baker
Emily Giovanni
Erika Martin
Bev Gerard
Colleen Schaan
Suzanne Dean
Valerie Stangle

More peeks tomorrow! :) (don't forget to post your entry for my flower contest by tomorrow(Monday) at 8 PM CST !)