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Rainbow Birds

6/10/2019

OK, these little birds cuddling is pretty adorable at this week's Fusion Rainbow Birds challenge! And CAS on Friday #159 is ALSO having a birds challenge - perfect!
One of the things I love about our new Free As a Bird suite is the flat-out GORGEOUS DSP - and that includes a whole sheet of these beautiful little birds to snip out and use, in all colors and poses - so lovely! Great inspiration for my own aqua-painting, too, lol. I found three different ones that I felt might approximate a rainbow effect, and fussy cut to my heart's content - love it!
Free As A Bird Stamp Set; Bird Ballad DSP; Whisper White, Calypso Coral, So Saffron & Pear Pizzazz CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Stitched Shapes Dies; #FusionRainbowBirds; #CASOF159.

2019 New Catty Preview Class June 13 & 15!
OK, shout it with me now: who's ready for a NEW CATALOG!!! How about a sneak peak with 6 fun projects, all from our brand new book?? Get a look at all the new goods, and of course, our new In Colors, and get inky with some hands-on stampin' time! Class will feature 6 all-occasion cards, all from our 2019 Idea Book & Catalog, envelopes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25! Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP to save your spot! Class is on for Thursday, June 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, June 15 at 3 pm. See you there!

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Written In The Stars

6/9/2019

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Another oldie and goldie at this week's Back to Basic #29 - a triple stamp card! Such a fun way to play with layers!
I actually don't do this technique very often, so I knew I wanted to really PLAY - fun images, some bright coloring - could I make it work? It turns out Little Twinkle once again saves the day! I am so fascinated by coloring in this starry heart in different shades, and it comes out pretty cool broken up in the triple layers, too! I had so much fun putting this one together, and picking out my markers as I went along!
Little Twinkle Stamp Set; Crumb Cake, Basic Black & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Balmy Blue, Pool Party, Granny Apple Green, Mint Macaron, Soft Sea Foam, Daffodil Delight, Pineapple Punch & Mango Melody Blends Markers; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #BBB029.

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Tabs For Everything

6/8/2019

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Well, wouldn't you know it, SU Only #224 is having a masculine challenge! The timing is perfect to pair up with The Male Room #112's computers or gaming challenge, too!
So, my idea for this one might be a little tenuous, lol - I have NO computer or gaming stamps! I finally hit on our fun Tabs For Everything set - I actually bought this bundle for the punch, and I can't say for sure I've even USED the stamp set before - go figure! I spotted this little thumb's up symbol, and hey, that's from computers, right?? So I made a quick and simple man congrats card, in one of my fave color combos - it's all about the keyboarding here, lol...
Tabs For Everything (retired 2019); Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Pacific Point, Lemon Lime Twist (retired); & Pool Party CS; Pacific Point, Lemon Lime Twist & Pool Party Inks; Stitched Shapes Dies; Maps Etc EF; Pacific Point Sequins; #SUO224; #TMR112.

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So Much To Love

6/7/2019

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We have a lovely landscape sketch for you this week at Fab Friday #165 - come join the fun! I'm also super excited to guest design for As You See It #202's beautiful color challenge! Make sure you stop by there, too!
So, it's hard not to see flowers when I see these colors, so I decided to go for it with Abstract Impressions - so fun to layer and stamp off with this one! I went ahead and used the Mossy Meadow for my card base, and tried to use my other colors to add bright pops of color on the dark green field - don't think I did too bad! At the last minute, I decided to go extra on the Daffodil Delight, with an additional layer, and some White Accent Dots I colored with my Daffodil Blend Marker. I think it's sunny days!
So what are YOU inspired to create? I hope I get to see - at EITHER challenge!
Abstract Impressions Stamp Set; Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White & Calypso Coral CS; Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Delight & Calypso Coral Inks; Rectangle Stitched & Arts & Crafts Dies; Perfect White Accents (retired); Daffodil Delight Blends Marker; #FabFri165; #AYSI202.

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Follow Your Art

6/6/2019

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Oo la la! The Library Challenge #34 is bringing us The Art of Stripes - what a great theme for cards!
So, I'll just take those stripes and run with them, shall I? It's hard not to with these colorful bold stripes in our Bird Ballad DSP - I've really had quite the thing for edge-to-edge card fronts this week, lol. I love the little trio of fancy pens in It Starts With Art, so I decided to color up a set to match the paper - there's even this cute button trim in the die set! Personally, I'm a VERTICAL strip person - horizontal stripes look very French, lol, but they make me look wider - ack!
It Starts With Art Stamp Set; Bird Ballad DSP; Whisper White, Calypso Coral & Petal Pink CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Petal Pink & Pool Party Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched & Arts & Crafts Dies; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #TLC034.

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Gorgeous Posy (& 2019 New Catty Preview Class!)

6/5/2019

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Wow! AAA #141 is turning 5! They're celebrating with an extra long birthday party, lol, can't wait to get in on it! I think I'll use Inspire Create Challenge #044's perfect versatile sketch to help me along, too!
Now that we're in the new catty, but I'm still waiting for my first order, lol, my pickins' are slim! I decided to combine my two silhouette sets for this one, and bring these ladies out for some air. And how about a new dress?? I love this miss from Wonderful Moments - I usually have her holding balloons, but today she gets some flowers! And my fave birthday sentiment is this one from Beautiful You - the best of everything! I'm giving my new 2019-20 In Color DSP some air time, too, and I pieced a coordinating dress from Woven Threads. Even without any ink yet, Purple Posy can get some play!
Beautiful You & Wonderful Moments Stamp Sets; Woven Threads & Purple Posy DSP; Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Nude, Cajun Craze, Old Olive & Highland Heather (shh!) Blends; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Faceted Dots in Purple Posy; #AAA141; #ICC044.

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Woven Pursuit

6/4/2019

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We have a lovely bold sketch for you all this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #411!
I can't help but notice this is another awesome chance to show off some more of the gorgeous Woven Threads DSP - beautiful! This time, I'm pulling out this lovely sheet that's splashed in Terracotta Tile and Rococo Rose. I added a contrasting band before using my favorite Tutu quote smack in the center. A few scraps of our our In Color Scalloped Linen Ribbon finish things off. Simple, quick, dramatic - yes!
So, what will YOU create? I can't wait to see, over at the challenge!
Pursuit of Happiness (retired 2011); Woven Threads DSP; Whisper White & Sahara Sand CS; Terracotta Tile Ink; Stitched Shapes Dies; Scalloped Linen Ribbon in Terracotta Tile & Rococo Rose; #TSOT411.

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Country Road

6/3/2019

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Wow, love the layered approach to this week's As You See It #201 - so dramatic!
I finally decided this was my chance to ink up my recently acquired Country Road set - I actually got this set for the weather vane, which, of course, I'm not using today, lol. Isn't that always the way! Anyway, I love the little country elements - the iron anchor plate star, the wagon wheel, and of course, the cool horse weather vane, sigh... Takes me back to living in Ellicott City! You'd see all these elements on buildings there! Anyway, I cobbled together the elements that I thought I could fit in the sketch, and tried to focus on just a couple details. At the last second, I found a few leftover pewter stars from an old tool set - perfect!
Country Road Stamp Set; Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Whisper White & Pear Pizzazz CS; Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz & Calypso Coral Inks; Layering Circles Dies; Subtle EF; Retired Soft Suede & Calypso Coral Ribbons; Linen Threads; Pewter Stars (retired); #AYSI201.

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Set Sail

6/2/2019

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We have tons of creative space for you this week at Sunday Stamps #206 - hope you can join us!
I have one last preview set I haven't inked up yet - from the gorgeous Sailing Home suite - another complete package - stamp set, dies, DSP, trinkets. twine - there's even Memories & More cards! I pulled out the DSP to dip my toes in, and dabbled in a couple stamps and dies - check out this beautiful sea frond die to go along with all our sailing gear! I see many nautical hours ahead, lol.
So, what are YOU doing with all that space? I can't wait to see, over at the challenge!
Sailing Home Stamp Set; Come Sail Away DSP; Whisper White, Night of Navy, Mossy Meadow, Balmy Blue & Crumb Cake CS; Night of Navy & Soft Suede Inks; Layering Circles & Smooth Sailing Dies; Blender Pen; Silver Pearls; #SSC206.

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Painted Wedding

6/1/2019

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Oo, a great June theme - the Sisterhood of Crafters has a wedding/anniversary challenge this week!
So, there's been a technique making the rounds lately, called "No Line Watercoloring," that has just been calling to me - hello, aqua-painter techniques! I'm so there! So naturally, my first pass at this I pick a fussy-as-heck image to give it a go on, lol. But I LOVE the look of the "bouquet" in our departing Wonderful Romance set {SOB}, and the sentiment from our also leaving Petal Palette {SOB, SOB} is just the perfect combo for a sweet wedding thought! Basically you stamp as light an image as possible (I used stamped off Sahara Sand) and then you aqua-paint right up to and maybe over those lines to color in, making it look like you have free-hand painted this pretty image! I'm fairly pleased with my first try!
Wonderful Romance & Petal Palette Stamp Sets; Soft Sea Foam & Watercolor CS; Sahara Sand, Soft Sea Foam, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, So Saffron, Petal Pink & Soft Suede Inks; Layered Leaves EF; Wonderful Floral Dies; Pale Olive Glimmer Dots (retired); #TSOCWedding.