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Arizona Sunshine

6/30/2021

Now here's a great one for Phoenix, Arizona right now, sigh, Addicted to CAS #200's "sun" challenge!
I decided to pull out my Box of Sunshine Paper Pumpkin from June 2020 - I was enjoying my first few months of lockdown back then, how mind-boggling! Anyway, I love the little sun image from that set, and the various sunny sentiments, too - like this one! I stamped my sun onto some precious hoarded See A Silhouette DSP - remember those color spattered pages? Love it! I also sponged some rays with the help of my old Sunburst Die - coming up sunshine all over, here!
Box of Sunshine Paper Pumpkin (June 2020); See A Silhouette DSP (retired); Basic White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & So Saffron Inks; Sunburst Die (retired); Yellow Epoxy Dots; #ATC200.

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Retro Treats

6/29/2021

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We're on the ellipse this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #513! I can't resist adding in this yummy summer treat challenge from Retro Rubber #161, too!
So who here KNEW I'd be going back to my beloved Cool Treats suite for this one?? Lol, it was a shoe-in! I decided to do a stacked cone (at least I can have on on paper!) and work in some of my retired Berry Burst colors, too. I think they make a good substitute for the Watermelon Wonder I don't still have, lol. Anyway, I stuck very close to our sketch, except for my background oval. It just fit better!
I can't wait to check out YOUR projects at the challenge this week - meet you there!
Cool Treats Stamp Set (retired 2018); Tasty Treats DSP (retired); Basic White & Crumb Cake CS; Early Espresso, Berry Burst (retired), Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz & Crumb Cake Inks; Ovals Collection & Frozen Treats Dies (both retired); Berry Burst Sequins (retired); #TSOT513; #RRCB161.

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Sunny Time Out

6/28/2021

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Wow, I love this cute inspiration pic from this week's Time Out Challenge #190 - so colorful!
Those gorgeous bright stripes totally grabbed my attention right away, so I had a happy excuse to browse pretty closely through my retired DSP stash to find some likely candidates. I was also able to "de-stash" while I was at it - perfect! I finally settled on these beauties from my old Picture Perfect Party pack as being closest. Then I pulled in Beach Happy from 2019 to finish off - my fave lounger in summer, lol. Take me to the beach!
Beach Happy Stamp Set (retired 2019); Basic White & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Coastal Cabana, Berry Burst (retired) & Lemon Lime Twist (retired) Inks; Stitched Shapes Dies (also retired, lol); Jumbo Rhinestone; #TOC190.

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Hand Stamped Blooms

6/27/2021

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Hope you have time to play with our gorgeous sketch at this week's Sunday Stamps #260! I'm adding in the color challenge from Hand Stamped Sentiments #366, too - seems just right!
I couldn't resist die-cutting some gorgeous stitched blooms from our versatile In Bloom set. You could almost work with just the dies with this set! I did manage to add some tiny background flowers - I almost never use the stamped flowers for this one, lol. Anyway, I think this bundle was pretty much made for this sketch!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects, over at the challenge - meet you there!
In Bloom Stamp Set; Just Jade DSP; Basic White, Just Jade, Calypso Coral & Bumblebee CS; Just Jade, Bumblebee & Calypso Coral Inks; Pierced Blooms Dies; Just Jade Enamel Dots; #SSC260; #HSS366.

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Playful Pup

6/26/2021

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Oh yes, Cardz 4 Guyz #273 has the cutest "dogs or puppies" theme this week - sweet!
I really felt the call to fussy cut today, so I dug out my retired Playful Pets DSP - so many cute doggos to choose from there! I picked out this little guy, because he looks like my dogs, trying to get me to go for the ball, lol. I Added a trinket, and a sweet sentiment from Hot Dog - great combo!
Hot Dog Stamp Set; Playful Pets DSP; Basic White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Tasteful Labels Dies; Playful Pets Stitched Ribbon; Playful Pets Trinket; #C4G273.

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Tips the Scale

6/25/2021

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Yay! Cupcake Inspirations #521 has a fab red, white and blue color challenge for us!
I couldn't resist pulling out our new cutie again, Measure of Love, for this one. I'll admit, there's a pyramid of cupcakes in the is set, too, that I COULD have used, but I resisted and went with the yummy cherries! I've been buying them for two weeks now at Trader Joe's - even Rainiers, my favorite! Anyway, I had to sneak in just a smidge of Pear Pizzazz, for the stems, but it's barely there, right? So fun to build up the pretty little scale!
Measure of Love Stamp Set; Basic White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Bermuda Bay, Real Red & Pear Pizzazz Inks; Pool Party Blends Markers; Red Epoxy Dots; #CI521.

Pumpkin Club June 26!
Did you get your June Pumpkin kit yet? It's a color extravaganza! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, June 26, at 3 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option!
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 July 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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All My Heart

6/24/2021

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I'm so excited to see a color challenge (pale Blue and Yellow) at this week's Less Is More #445 - I don't think that happens too often!
I decided to color this little row of poppy stems from Painted Poppies in non-poppy colors, lol. Low key, CAS, but still so sweet! This is my fave image from this whole collection! I naturally paired it with Peaceful Moments, the sentiment set that was originally part of this suite, too. I'm so pleased with the final look, and I'm totally cool with NOT resisting adding a few tiny pale yellow pearls, too, lol.
Painted Poppies & Peaceful Moments Stamp Sets; Basic White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Pool Party & So Saffron Blends Markers; Tiny Yellow Pearls; #LIM445.

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Count Me In

6/23/2021

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Another fun combo this week at In{k}spire Me #451!
Well, after some wrestling around, I'm going with just the color side this round, and adding Crumb Cake for "my choice." This Count On Me stamp set and the Layering Diorama dies have been waiting patiently on my desk for long enough, lol. I had to get some ink on this bear butt! Hopefully this will be a cheery card for a friend! I see great fun ahead with these dies!
Count On Me Stamp Set; Basic White, Bumblebee & Pool Party CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Crumb Cake Blends Marker; Blushing Bride Stamp-n-Write Marker; Layering Diorama Dies; Pink Enamel Hearts; #IM451.

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H is for Happy

6/22/2021

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It's hip to be square this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #512! Now I just need to use the letter "H" somehow for SU Only #278's "initial" challenge!
You know, I JUST had my beloved Defining Alphabet and Define Your Life sets out a week or two ago - I think I have another job for them! And since it's all about MY initial, it can be all purple and green, too, lol. I stuck pretty true to the sketch, thanks to my Layering Squares dies, and went for a Pear Pizzazz and Blackberry Bliss combo. I had to stamp off my "H" twice to get it faint enough behind the definition, but I'm really happy with the results!
I can't wait to see YOUR signature projects this round, too - meet you at the challenges!
Define Your Life & Defining Alphabet Stamp Sets (retired 2007); Basic White, Blackberry Bliss & Pear Pizzazz CS; Blackberry Bliss Ink; Layering Squares Dies; Polka Dots EF; Lt Green Sequins; #TSOT512; #SUOC278.

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Fusion Shells (& Pumpkin Club June 26!)

6/21/2021

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We have such a pretty inspiration pic at this week's Fusion Seashells combo!
I can't resist calling on my Friends Are Like Seashells suite for this one - so sad this DSP will be gone soon with the end of the Spring Mini Catty!Today I tried out stamping my fancier shells ON different sheets of DSP - I LOVE the texture and depth this adds - I should have embossed these babies, too, darn it! I finished with a few Opal Rounds - love the sheen in these...
Friends Are Like Seashells Stamp Set; Sand & Sea DSP; Basic White & Melon Mambo CS; Early Espresso Ink; Seaside Seashells Dies; Opal Rounds; #FusionSeashells.