Blog Archives

In{k}spired Tea

4/30/2022

We have a really pretty combo this week at In{k}spire Me #476 - check out that CAS sketch!
After a little bit of study, I think I can work both sides of the challenge into our new Cup of Tea set - you know I have to have that! I colored up a Mango cup with some Granny Apple leaves, and did some details in Melon Mambo to round things out! Next card, I get to show off the amazing dies and DSP that go with it!
Cup of Tea Stamp Set; Basic White & Melon Mambo CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Granny Apple Green & Melon Mambo Inks; White EP; Mango Melody & Granny Apple Green Blends Markers; Tasteful Labels Dies; Melon Mambo Twine; Glitter Enamel Dots; #IMC476.

0 Comments

Never Lost

4/29/2022

3 Comments

Cardz 4 Guyz #294 wants us to add a tag this week - fun!
Today I couldn't resist (do I ever??) hitting our new man suite, He's All That! Besides a fabulous stamp set (with fabulous dies!) there's also the paper! This is the tiniest hint of the He's the Man DSP pack, which includes two 12 x 12 sheets of manly diecut images - I featured TWO on my card today! The torn "spiral bound" scrap in the background is one, and the other is the "never lost" medallion - can't wait to give this card to hubby! I didn't actually do any stamping on the front, but there's an extra message on the inside that goes perfectly! I am smitten with this suite!
He's All That Stamp Set; He's The Man DSP; Basic White, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake & Soft Succulent CS; Early Espresso Ink; Tailor Made Tags Dies; Faux Suede Trim; Linen Thread; Rustic Metallic Dots; #C4G294.

Pumpkin Club April 30!
Did you get your March Pumpkin kit yet? EEE! FINALLY!! Bonus stamp set! And the perfect follow up to our last class! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, April 30, at 2 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! Remember that this is a DOUBLE Pumpkin Club this month - we have that bonus stamp set to play with, too, so doors will be open an hour earlier than usual!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by May 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

3 Comments

Every Great Dream

4/28/2022

2 Comments

Check out these fun vibrant colors at this week's Cupcake Inspirations #542 - yay for purple and green!
So, the big thriller for me is that I can squeeze in two more new In Colors on this one - Orchid Oasis & Parakeet Party will look amazing with Daffodil Delight - woo! I couldn't resist pulling in another new set - this is the hostess set Begin With a Dream! It has three awesome images, and three equally awesome sentiments to go with them! For today, I couldn't resist this little row of people, who's outfits I could color mix and match style, lol. I originally intended to leave the faces and hair blank, but then I figured, hey, that's what our new Natural Tones Blends are FOR, right? Anyway, love this bright card - and it's always fun to color!
Begin With a Dream Stamp Set; Basic White & Orchid Oasis CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black & Natural Tones Blends (SU200, SU400, SU800, SU600, SU1000); #CIC542.

2 Comments

Nature's Prints

4/27/2022

2 Comments

OK, these are really growing on me, lol - Addicted to CAS #218 is having a one layer challenge!
I don't think I'll get a better chance to break in another gorgeous new set, either, lol. Here's a little sneak peek at Nature's Prints, a beautiful collection of stems and details with truly lovely sentiments. I think I've mentioned before how much I adore when the sentiments have a mix of fonts - so much impact! Anyway, here's a lovely Maidenhair Fern stem that I stamped in our departing Misty Moonlight - I have so loved this color! I went over the image with a touch of Blender Pen, too, adds even more depth, I think. I finished with this simple thanks sentiment and my last blue Noble Peacock Rhinestones - yum!
Nature's Prints Stamp Set; Basic White CS; Misty Moonlight Ink; Blender Pen; Noble Peacock Rhinestones (retired); #ATCAS218.

2 Comments

Remarkable Retro

4/26/2022

0 Comments

Yay! It's tic-tac-toe time again at this week's Retro Rubber #181! I'm adding a sentiment focus for SU Only #300, too!
After a quick study, I decided to go with the left-hand column of our grid - watercolor - flowers - diecut - then it was time to pick the stamp set! 2019's Remarkable You continues to be one of my fave flower sets - the sweet spray of leaves, and the gorgeous blowsy flower choices just speak to me! The bonus is the lovely large sentiment, and the perfect base for watercoloring! Bring on the Water Painters! I found this die shape for the sentiment, and for a bonus, FINALLY broke in my Stitched Greenery Die for the background - good times!
I can't wait to see what YOU make of our challenges this week - meet you there!
Remarkable You Stamp Set (retired 2019); Basic White & Pool Party CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Pear Pizzazz & Calypso Coral Inks; Water Painters; Stitched Greenery & Hippo & Friends Dies; Silver Epoxy Essentials; #RRCB181; #SUOC300.

0 Comments

A Little Message

4/25/2022

0 Comments

Yay! Time for another new-to-me challenge! As You Like It would like us to show our favorite floral or cute stamp - I'm in!
Now, I think I'm normally a "cute" girl - me and my critters! However today, I'm going floral, because I have an awesome new stamp set to play with! This is a little simple pass at our new Bottled Happiness set, and I think it's adorable! It comes bundled with a bottle punch, though I didn't use it today - I'm all about the stamp, ink and paper on this one! The two step flower posy for the bottle fits either one, and I actually went over the flower centers with a Daffodil Delight marker to pull in a third color - how do you like our bright new Sweet Sorbet?? Anyway, such a fun time deciding just how to pull this one together - simple and sweet!
Bottled Happiness Stamp Set; Basic White & Pear Pizzazz CS; Pool Party, Memento Tuxedo Black, Sweet Sorbet & Pear Pizzazz Inks; Daffodil Delight Stamp-n-Write Marker; Pear Pizzazz Cotton Ribbon; #AYLIFloral.

0 Comments

Fusion Tulips

4/24/2022

2 Comments

Wow! LOVE that pretty inspiration pic for this week's Fusion "Spring Tulips" challenge!
You know I had to head straight to our gorgeous Flowering Tulips set, right? I even managed some of the Flowering Fields DSP to go with! This ended up being fairly low-key - apparently I'm having a green day, lol. Anyway, I stuck pretty tight to the sketch, too, but I tucked some lovely stems behind my sentiment circle - and finished with a few Evergreen Jewels. Ahhh, Spring has Sprung!
Flowering Tulips Stamp Set; Flowering Fields DSP; Basic White, Pear Pizzazz & Evening Evergreen CS; Evening Evergreen Ink; Tulips & Layering Circles Dies; Evening Evergreen Jewels; #FusionTulips.

2 Comments

Sit Stay Relax

4/23/2022

5 Comments

Ooo! Exciting! Shopping Our Stash #468 has a SKETCH this round - love it!
So a big feature of my stash right now is STILL the Sunshine & Rainbows DSP, lol, have to play that again this week! However, I couldn't resist using a new stamp set with it - this is Sit Stay Relax, a new Hostess set from the upcoming 2022-23 Annual catty! Pets on furniture, pets on furniture! Not allowed in our house, but at least they can get away with it in this stamp set, lol.
Sit Stay Relax Stamp Set; Sunshine & Rainbows DSP (retired); Basic White & Bermuda Bay CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Crumb Cake, Bermuda Bay & Basic Black Blends Markers; Stitched Shapes Dies (retired); Glitter Enamel Dots (retired); #SOS468.

5 Comments

Sailing Home (& Pumpkin Club April 30!)

4/22/2022

5 Comments

Aw, our gorgeous blue collection this week at As You See It #273 is making me miss Maui even more, lol. It went too fast!
It does give me a chance to do a farewell feature to the beautiful Sailing Home bundle, though. I couldn't resist adding in some of the oh-so-yummy DSP from Waves of the Ocean - the colors are perfect! I chose the sentiment that I have often reflected on, and couldn't resist a little splash of my fave seaweed die that in this this set, too - so cute with all our fishy sets! I had to add a few Waves Rhinestones, too - you know the ocean sparkles!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects in our luscious blues this round - meet you there!
Sailing Home Stamp Set; Waves of the Ocean DSP; Basic White, Balmy Blue & Pacific Point CS; Night of Navy Ink; Smooth Sailing Dies; High Seas EF (retired); Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels; #AYSI273.

New Horizons Suite Focus Class April 23!
Today's class is a showcase of the stunning New Horizons suite - beautiful images, papers and perfect sentiments to go with - I can't wait for you to see it! Class will include all supplies needed for 5 cards and envelopes, (bring your own fave snips and adhesive!) snacks and drinks, plus a special gift from me, all for $25! We even have a bonus project! This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is on for Saturday, April 23 at 3 PM! RSVP now to save your spot!

5 Comments

In Color Beginning

4/21/2022

2 Comments

Ah ha! Make My Monday #172 has the perfect challenge for ME - to use washi tape, which I always forget to do!
I started by doing a dig for some washi - I found this pretty sparkly silver one with stars - I think it came from our old Magical Day suite. I covered a little area on some white cardstock, and then cut out this Stitched Circle for a little background panel for my pretty sailboat! I'm having to say a fond goodbye to Sweet Farewell with this one - such a cute set! The bonus is, I'm breaking into my new In Colors with this one, too - a little old and a little new! Yay!
Sweet Farewell Stamp Set; Basic White, Starry Sky & Orchid Oasis CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Versamark Inks; White EP; Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis & Starry Sky Blends Markers; Silver Star Washi Tape; Silver Epoxy Essentials; #MMM172.