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Birthday Twinkle

12/31/2020

Check this out - on the very last day of the year, I can fit in AAA Birthday #20 - "twinkle!" I haven't played here in forever! Yay!
I played around for a bit trying to put something together with stars, but I just wasn't feeling it, sigh. Eventually I ended up back at the shelves of retirement, and spotted last year's Broadway Birthday - and it has candles in it! Woo hoo - a little birthday candle sparkle could be just the thing! I pulled out my fave "everything" DSP, Playing With Patterns, to help with colors - and I couldn't resist this happy polka dot sheet, lol. I forgot the dies had this big swishy "wish," love it! I popped on a couple candles to complete the challenge - love it!
Broadway Birthday Stamp Set (retired 2020); Playing With Patterns DSP; Whisper White, Purple Posy & Night of Navy CS; Night of Navy, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana & Crushed Curry Inks; Broadway Lights Dies; #AAA20.

Pumpkin Club January 2!
Did you get your December Pumpkin kit yet? It's "beary" adorable! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, January 2, 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 January 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Winter Blues

12/30/2020

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Time for another new-to-me challenge! This one is for Christmas Craft Creations "Winter Blues" theme - another good one!
I couldn't resist doing a full-front cover for my card in this gorgeous sheet from Feels Like Frost DSP - I'm so sad because I figure it's SO unlikely this beauty will carry over again this year, sigh. I went through THREE packs of this stuff, lol, which has got to be some kind of record for me! I'll be down to hoarding soon, I guess, lol. Anyway, this blue frosty sheet has been one of my many faves, and I thought the beautiful woodcut look of our old Nature's Peace stamp would look lovely over it. I even heat-embossed in some of my hoarded Shimmer White EP - a subtle sparkly look!
Nature's Peace Stamp Set (retired 2014); Feels Like Frost DSP; Whisper White CS; Versamark & Night of Navy Inks; Shimmer White EP; Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes; #ChristmasCraftCreationsWinterBlues.

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Hot Chocolate Hug

12/29/2020

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Hm, looks like I JUST have room to try out a few new challenge blogs! Today I'm at ABC Christmas Challenge - Y & Z! What a great idea for Christmas themes!
After a bit of thought, I went with "Y" - "your favorite things!" Much as I love the other letter, I just don't have many "sleeping" images for Christmas, sigh. But I do have MANY favorite things! Hot chocolate ranks right up this time of year - with all the trimmings! Candy canes, whipped cream, maybe a splash of Bailey's - you get the idea, lol. I also got to play with my fave DSP this year, Heartwarming Hugs, and use my fave Christmas color combo to boot. A true day of favorites, lol!
Hug in a Mug (retired 2017) & Itty Bitty Christmas (inside) Stamp Sets; Heartwarming Hugs DSP; Whisper White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Old Olive, Pool Party, Real Red & Crumb Cake Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched Dies; All The Trimmings Embellies; #ABCChristmasChallengeY.

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Peace & Joy Crew

12/28/2020

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I'm super excited to be able to play at Paper Craft Crew #405/406 this week - it's even a double whammy of a sketch AND a theme!
I'd be hard pressed to choose just one holiday set as my fave this year! The gnomes, the moose, the VW - too many to choose from! One I've had the most fun playing with, though, is our Peace & Joy set - LOVE the layered sentiments, and fun stems images to arrange around the words - SO cool, and so fun to do in all different color combos! Today I mixed it up with my beloved retired All Is Calm DSP - we don't have some of these colors any more, but Pretty Peacock did a pretty good sub for Lost Lagoon, sigh... What a fun project!
Peace & Joy Stamp Set; All Is Calm DSP (retired); Whisper White, Pretty Peacock, Pear Pizzazz & Soft Sky (retired) CS; Pretty Peacock & Pear Pizzazz Inks; Joy Dies; Beaded Pearls; #PCC405;#PCC406.

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In The Pines

12/27/2020

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We're going all evergreen on you this week at Sunday Stamps #247!
I was so excited when I saw our colors, because I JUST got our In The Pines bundle, and it's perfect for them! I had originally passed this one up, I have SO many trees, but I do love them, and THEN, the dies went on sale, lol. That was it folks - I broke one of my "rules" and bought a retiring set on sale for those darn dies, lol. But, really, I'm glad I did - this bundle is SO my style, lol. It even has some curvy pieces of its own, so I could put my curvy dies away finally, lol.
I can't wait to see what YOU have for us this week - meet you at the challenge!
In The Pines Stamp Set; Whisper White & Night of Navy CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Night of Navy, Soft Sea Foam, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive & Shaded Spruce Inks; Pine Woods Dies; #SSC247.

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New Year's Balloons

12/26/2020

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I think we're starting the New Year's countdown this week at Time Out Challenge #177! Yay!
So I'll just put right out there - YES, my Curvy Dies WERE still on my desk from yesterday, lol. I couldn't help it - I really wanted to try another edge pattern! This one sort of reminded me of the fancy chair backs in the inspiration pic, and really, all I really saw after that was all the balloons! So festive and sparkly! Mine aren't quite as fancy, but they do have a bit of sparkle, at least! Enjoy some bubbly on me!
Balloon Celebration Stamp Set (retired 2019); Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Vellum & Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer CS; Basic Gray Ink; Balloon Bouquet Punch (retired); Curvy Dies; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; #TOC177.

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Quite Curvy

12/25/2020

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I'm loving this corner sketch layout from Case This Sketch #402! Merry Christmas to one and all!
I decided this sketch finally gave me the chance to feature the preview Quite Curvy bundle, I've played a tiny bit with the dies, along with the limited Curvy Christmas set, but haven't yet inked the original pairing - Quite Curvy! So many fun little curvy detail edges to mix in here, and I'm still stuck on the dots, lol. Anyway, I figured out how to layer a couple corners to meet the sketch, and lay in a nice curvy birthday wish, too. Look out - curves ahead!
Quite Curvy Stamp Set; Playing With Patterns DSP; Whisper White & Purple Posy CS; Night of Navy & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Balmy Blue & Night of Navy Blends Markers; Curvy Dies; Silver Pearls; #CTS402.

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Silver Bells Choir Auditions

12/24/2020

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Yay! I still have time to squeeze in one more Christmas challenge for In{k}spire Me #438's bells and bows challenge!
I'm starting to pull my Christmas DSP off my active shelves and get it ready for the DSP retirement box, and I came across this Wonder of the Season pack. Um, I don't think I ever even opened it, lol. {BLUSH!} That doesn't usually happen with my holiday toys, I swear! Anyway, one of the sheets had all these Christmas "ads," and wouldn't you know it, there's one that goes perfectly with our Cherish the Season bells! I decided to just feature this sweet ad for the card front, all the stamping is on the inside for this one, but how cute is this! (The back of this sheet features Christmas recipes - where have I BEEN?! Mrs. Claus's cheese fondue, coming right up!) Merry Christmas to all!
Cherish the Season Stamp Set (inside, lol); Wonder of the Season DSP; Whisper White, Real Red & Red Foil CS; Real Red Ink; Gently Falling EF (retired); Sounds of the Season & Wreath Builder Dies; #IM438.

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Just Add Snowmen

12/23/2020

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Such fun holiday inspiration at this week's Just Add Ink #536, and perfect timing for a an extra long challenge!
I couldn't resist going snowman hunting for this one - check out this little gang from 2009's The More The Merrier! I love seeing them all standing around chatting, about snowman things - such a crowd! I kept the layout pretty simple, a nice stripey band down one side, and a fun Layered Circle for my stamping - quick AND fun!
The More The Merrier (retired 2009) & Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Sets; Let It Snow DSP (retired); Pool Party, Shaded Spruce & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Shaded Spruce, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party & Flirty Flamingo Blends Markers; Layering Circles Dies; All the Trimmings Embellishments; #JAI536.

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Winter Psalm

12/22/2020

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We're closing out the year at SU Only #265 with a "winter" challenge - perfect!
I knew right away that for a winter theme, I HAD to use my beloved Feels Like Frost DSP - the photo sides of these papers never fail to amaze me, and the silver designs on the other aren't too shabby either, lol. I chose this lovely snowy scene, and broke it up a little into columns. Then I went hunting for a pretty sentiment. I've always loved this quote from Psalm 55, so I've saved this Blessing From Heaven set since 2011 just to keep it handy - looks gorgeous over the pretty scene!
I can't wait to see YOUR winter projects, too - see you at the challenge!
Blessings From Heaven (retired 2011); Feels Like Frost DSP; Whisper White & Pretty Peacock CS; Pretty Peacock Ink; Adhesive Backed Snowflakes; Banners Pick a Punch; SUOC265.