Gardening Time!
by Elena
Don't you just love these bright and cheery colors?! I have something fun to share with you this week! If you are reader of Becky Higgins blog, you may have seen her recent "sentimental touch" post where she shared a photo of her pillows of the month made by her mom using "Fanci That Designs" cross-stitch patterns. Well - those patterns were designed by our very own Beth Hendzlik, who also illustrates all of our Saltbox Studio stamps! And, the April Banner stamp set that Elena used on this card, was actually inspired by a cross-stitch pattern that Beth created for "Fanci That" called "Farmer Hare" - which you can see below! How cool would that be to make a card that matches a cross-stitched gift? (Be sure to read on below, because I have a suprise for you!)
As a special treat, we are giving away a Saltbox Studio April Banner clear stamp set to three lucky readers! To enter, just leave a comment on this post and tell us your favorite Saltbox Studio set and we'll draw three winners next week! Good luck!
[Stamps: Saltbox Studio - April Banner set; Paper: Kitchen Orange 4-bar notes, Kitchen Blueberry 4-bar notes, Lime Peel Band notes; Other: A Muse black dye ink, Lime Sheer ribbon]
For information on cross-stitch designs, please email [email protected].
I love the new April Banner set so I would say that is my current fav! There are just so many possibilities with it!
Posted by: kel | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:59 AM
I love the Americana set. It's so much fun to design Americana birthday cards!!
Posted by: Suzie | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 12:18 PM
I have THREE favorite Saltbox sets! Winter Wonders (LOVE the overall snowman the most!!) Farm friends and Hen & Chicks are my other two fav's. They fit right in, here on the farm! =) -Anna.
Posted by: Anna Wight (SweetMissDaisy) | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Mine is the simplicity set! It's on my buy list for the next time I can squeak out a few more stamps!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: MelissaC | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 12:30 PM
I would say the Farm Friends are my favorite but seeing the new April Banner might sway me.
Posted by: Christina Slaton | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 12:43 PM
I like the May banner set (it's the bees!) and the Simplicity set. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Amy L. Weber | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I love the Tweet Saltbox Set!
Posted by: Ali | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 12:58 PM
I would have to say that the fences set would be my favorite. I love all the different types all in one package.
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 01:06 PM
I've always loved the Hen and Chicks set.
Posted by: Karen M. | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 01:14 PM
Such a cute set for Spring and Easter! I have always liked the Sheep Set!
Posted by: pegg | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 01:32 PM
I love, love, love February banner!
Posted by: krystie lee | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 01:33 PM
I've always liked the Kid's Table set, but I also really like the Fences because you can use them on so many cards.
Elena's card was very cute and I like how she extended the line of carrots.
Posted by: Rachel | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 01:42 PM
My favourite is farm friends. Perfect for any occassion. The cross-stitch is just as cute as the card = )
Posted by: Brooke | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 02:01 PM
I love the May Banner with the bees knees.
Posted by: Eraina Ortega | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 02:06 PM
Gotta love 'em all, but if I had to choose, I guess I'd choose A Basket Celebration set.
Posted by: Carrie C | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 03:17 PM
Beautiful cards. That is a very very hard question you are asking. I love them all, but since I want to be one of the lucky winners, I'll answer the question. LOL
I really live the Candle Glow Set. Thanks for a chance at this sweet giveaway.
Posted by: StampinCathy | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 04:47 PM
I have to say the sheep set is my fave. I'm a big knitter, too, so when I make any handknit gifts, I like to use the different sheep stamps for tags and cards!
Posted by: Heather Freeman | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Tweets Set..but I'll take them all!
Posted by: Alison | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 06:47 PM
It's hard to pick just one ... but I would say the Joy to the World set.
Posted by: Antonella Bartel | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 07:05 PM
I would have to pick the brrr set.
Posted by: snw | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 07:37 PM
I like the Simplicity set and the Candle Glow set. But all the sets are adorable!
Posted by: Ann I. | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 07:43 PM
I love the Sheep Set...so cute. :)
Posted by: Ichen | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Farm friends is my favorite.
Posted by: Jessie | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 08:20 PM
Sheep Set is very cute. Americana is good too...Cute card!
Posted by: Donna Hitz | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 09:44 PM
The "Sheep Set" is great but of course I would have to say that the "Sheep Sayings Set" would have to go with it - don't you agree.
Posted by: Lorraine (Australia) | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:14 PM
How can anybody chose just one??? They are all so amazing!
This Gardening Time is lovely, but my absolutely fav is May with the beens!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a great stamp set!!
Posted by: Regina | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 01:16 AM
I just love this set!! Makes me want spring to get here fast!!
Posted by: Jackie | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 05:29 AM
I love the fences and the hen and chicks set.
Posted by: Ingrid | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 06:31 AM
Love the sample cards. My favorite Saltbox Studio set is Holiday Lights. The Holidays are all about candles, so this just fits perfectly. Thank you for the fun chance to win!!
Posted by: Christine | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 06:41 AM
To be honest, I'm not too familiar with the Saltbox Studio sets but I did click onto the link provided.....they are all very cute. The mice are adorable!
Posted by: CJ Maxwell | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 06:57 AM
I LOVE the Tweets and the birdhouses that go with the Tweets!
Posted by: Sharon Knitter | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 07:08 AM
My favorite set is the candle glow companion set. Love all the sentiments!
Posted by: Laura | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 07:08 AM
I love the Tweets and the Tweet companion set! (How could I not love a sentiment with the word "porch" in it?)
Thanks for the chance to win this adorable April banner set!
Posted by: Rachel V. | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 07:31 AM
I like the Banner Year set the best.
Posted by: Ann | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 07:44 AM
great card that elena made...I just love her style! Hmmm...my favorite saltbox set is the celebrations sayings set.
thanks.....michele h...
Posted by: Michele Huey | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 07:55 AM
I love them all,but I would have to say the Febraury Banner set is my favorite. TFS!!!
Posted by: Gail Hermann | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 08:22 AM
I like the Celebration Companion set, it would make such great cards.
Claudia
[email protected]
www.claudiafranson.blogspot.com
Posted by: Claudia F. | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 08:27 AM
Picking one as a favorite was hard.. but I love the April Banner Set. I think there's so much I can do with that set. Thanks for doing the give-away!!
Posted by: Peggy M | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Love this card! Think my favorite would have to be the Simplicity Set.
Posted by: cheiron | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 09:17 AM
So super cute. I love so many but I would have to say that my favorite (right now) is the Tweet-house set.
Posted by: Shannon C | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 10:20 AM
I am such a chicken fan so I really like the hens and chicks set. So cute!
Posted by: Amber | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 10:23 AM
My fave is sheep set. I Love the card and the cross stitch. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Shannon | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 10:27 AM
The Sheep Set is my favorite so far, but I just love this April Banner set! Thanks!
Posted by: Marge | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 10:41 AM
I like them all, but my favorite is the hens and chicks set...must be the farm girl in me!
BA
Posted by: Betty-Ann | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Oh, if I have to pick one, I'd have to say the Candle Glow set. . . love that little mouse ;) The banner sets are all adorable ~ I'd love the April banner!!
Posted by: Nancy | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Ohh that's a tough one. There a a bunch of sets I don't have still. I really like the sheep set! Thanks a for a chance to win!!!
Posted by: Tracy | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 11:54 AM
That's a hard one but I have to say sheep win every time!
Posted by: Stefanie Rico | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Well i have so many, it's hard to pick just one! But if I have to, I'd say the Candle Glow set, because it's very versatile - lots of holiday usage and for more "spa" themed ones too. Hopefully I'm lucky to win!
Posted by: Jessica | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 12:16 PM
My favorite is A Basket Celebration. There's a basket for many different occasions and seasons. I'm a basket collector so this really is perfect for me. But love all the other sets, too!
Posted by: Mary Ann | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 12:28 PM
I don't own any (yet, hopefully this drawing will remedy that) but I think the church mice and light of the world sets would be my favorites.
Posted by: Kerry from PA | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 12:37 PM
They're all so cute! My favorite is the Sheep Set. I have a little "thing" for sheep, so it's fun to have a whole set dedicated to them. :) Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kim Ross | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Hard to just pick one :) The may banner set with the bees...OH just tooooo cute!!!
Posted by: Dee | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 12:45 PM
I agree that there are so many great sets. I'm going to pick the Give Thanks set because I love the sentiment about a grateful heart! Thanks for giving us this chance to win.
Posted by: NY2TXPATTI | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 12:48 PM
This was hard - but methinks it's A basket celebration set! I'd love to see the bunny riding a hot rod shaped like a carrot for a stamp ... AND a cross stitch pattern! hint, hint!
Posted by: SueB | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Oh boy, a toughie - I LOVE the Deck the Halls Set with the Deck the Door Set - both are on my WANT IT list. But, also A Basket Celebration is right up there too. But, for fun, I love the Hens and Chick set. Actually I really love this whole line! All seem to be to my liking - simple gorgeous stuff!!!! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Chris R. from Iowa | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 02:46 PM
My fave has to be the Winter wonders stamp! The snowmen are so cute and are so great for winter AND holiday cards!!!
Posted by: Amanda | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 03:39 PM
My fav is the Pumpkin Oak set. Love that tall pumpkin and the little tiny pumpkin with the gnarly stem. Too cute!
Posted by: Janet | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 04:33 PM
It's so hard to pick just one when they are all so cute. But if I had to it would be the Tweets set, Birds are definitely in style these days.
Posted by: Natalie | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 04:56 PM
My favorite is the Saltbox Sheep set
Posted by: Joanne Lerer | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 05:27 PM
Hands down, Holiday Lights do it for me!
Posted by: cathier | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 06:07 PM
I really love the Deck the halls set. It's so versatile during the holidays =) Thanks for doing this give away!!!
Posted by: G W | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 06:39 PM
It's tough to pick just one set - they're all special! But I think I have to go with Tweethouses. So much you can do with them!
Posted by: elaine | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 06:48 PM
My favorite is the sheep set and the sayings that go with it! I have used it for so many different types of cards and projects!
Posted by: Denise M. | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 06:07 AM
cutecutecute!!!
I love the Pumpkin Oak set. I am a sucker for pumpkins!
Posted by: christy | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 06:40 AM
I love all the salt box studio and plan on collecting them all. My current favorite is winter wonders.
Posted by: Janet | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 06:58 AM
They have such cute sets, but I think my favorite is the Candle Glow set. I just love that little mouse peeking out from behind the candle. Cute!!!
Posted by: wendyp | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 07:05 AM
I love the Sheep Sayings set - it has the best sayings to go with the sheep stamps - so cute! Thanks for the fun give-away. :)
Posted by: Dana Klinkner | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 10:33 AM
What a ding dang darling set.
Posted by: Sue | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 12:33 PM
I love them all but the pumpkin oaks is up there on the list!
Posted by: dougnat | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 12:41 PM
my favorite is the Candle Glow set, love that lil mouse!
Posted by: joy aka daiseyfreak | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 12:43 PM
My favorite set is Tweets Set. It reminds me of my grandmother's garden that had a birdbath in it. I used to love watching the birds go in it and ruffle their feathers in the water.
Posted by: Pam L. | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Oh, I love the April Banner Set.....and the February Banner Set.......I think I love them ALL!!
Posted by: Vicky Sitterly | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 12:48 PM
I love the tweets set
Posted by: Kelly Braund | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 12:49 PM
One of my favorites is Give Thanks. THanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year.
Posted by: Susan Lanthrip | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 01:16 PM
Oh gosh - that Mama Mouse set is just so sweet!
Posted by: Jean in NH | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 01:22 PM
They are all so cute! I like the whole Banner Year Set with the stake and the flag, so versatile!
Posted by: Jen o. | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 01:33 PM
celebrations saying set is one of my favorites. that was hard to tell you just one. they are all delicious!
Posted by: jules p | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 01:59 PM
I do love them all, but my favorite is the Sheep Set - just soooo cute!!!
Posted by: Allison A. | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Adorable :)
Hmmmm this is very hard...but my top pick would be
Winter Wonders....
Posted by: sharon | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 05:38 PM
Hands down it's Farm Friends... I love that cow!!
Posted by: Holly | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 09:18 PM
The Basket set is my fav!
Posted by: Jean | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 10:03 PM
My favorite is the little mouse with a balloon in the Celebrations set.
Posted by: Jennifer Moore | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Oh...I love the tweets set!! Thanks!
Posted by: beca | Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 08:39 AM
My favorite Saltbox set is the Holiday Lights Set.
Posted by: BeachGirl | Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 01:33 PM
it's so hard to pick just one but I am going to have to go with Deck the Door. Thanks so much for the chance to enter!
Posted by: Christy | Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Hi, ty for the chance! I luv em all, but fav's would be: Tweets, Deck the Halls and the Sheep set...so hard to pick 3! I like your blog and spread the word...ty for sharing. Cher
[email protected]
Posted by: cher | Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 04:09 PM
Oh, I love the one with the mouse holding the cupcake. Of course, the part that tops it off is the saying, "Stud Muffin" that goes with it!
Posted by: Teresa | Monday, February 23, 2009 at 10:22 AM
I simply LOVE the pumpkin oak set. It colors so beautiful!
Posted by: Laura F | Monday, February 23, 2009 at 01:08 PM
My fav. set is the Basket Celebration Set!!
Posted by: Margo | Monday, February 23, 2009 at 07:15 PM
It's really hard to pick but my favorite would be the basket set because it is so versatile.
Posted by: Louise Glynn | Monday, February 23, 2009 at 09:38 PM
I like the Hen & Chicks set but the Tweets set is up there too....So cute!
Posted by: dreab | Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 12:27 AM
The Tweets Set is darling...I love the eggs in the nest and hope of new life it represents!
Posted by: Sue Broadley | Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 12:46 PM
It's so fun to see the same design interpreted both in stamping and cross stitch -two of my favorite hobbies. I've collected bunny items for years, so the April Banner set is certainly a favorite of mine, along with the Americana set... that angel just has so much Character.
Thanks for the opportunity to win a stamp set!
Posted by: Julie | Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 09:42 PM
I would love to own the February Banner set. It is my favorite out of any of the sets.
(That ice cream swirl cone is a must have tho.)
Posted by: maryD | Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 11:04 PM
I don't see my favorite set listed... it's a Valentine set called Dino clear set. I has six main stamps with sayings, one is a train that says I choo choose you! So cute!!!
Posted by: Laura Lindal | Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 12:06 AM
I love the banner year set, but each of the sets have unique designs.
Posted by: Denise | Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 02:22 AM
celebraton sayings set
Posted by: Tracy | Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Hi...have a few favorites but I would have to say my all time favorite is the Holiday Lights set.
thanks!
Posted by: NancyL2648 | Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 02:06 PM
My favorite is the Sheep set (the knitter in me just giggles every time I see it!)
Posted by: Barb Nelson | Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 03:54 PM