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Frosty Dove

10/16/2020

OK, a very cool challenge this month at CAS Christmas - Christmas birds!
I knew as soon as I saw this challenge that I'd run straight to our gorgeous Dove of Hope set - love these images and dies! My first instinct was to also add in my fave DSP to pair this with - Feels Like Frost was just MADE for this set! But then I got all done, and realized, oh drat! This is a CAS challenge, lol. So I went back and did a nice all white version, though I didn't resist my shiny Clear Epoxy Droplets and Wink of Stella to go with! Hopefully it still passes muster, lol. You can see the fancified one, with the Feels Like Frost DSP, here!
Dove of Hope Stamp Set; Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Mossy Meadow & Real Red Blends Makers; Detailed Dove & Tasteful Labels Dies; Clear Epoxy Droplets; Clear Wink of Stella; #CASChristmasBird.

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Tailored Hello

10/15/2020

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So excited to see a new tic-tac-toe at this week's Retro Rubber #145 - some fun choices!
I ended up keeping it super simple with the center column - one word - diecut or punch - patterned paper, and I didn't go back very far like I usually do to get it done, too! For some reason, I kept coming back to my Accented Blooms set - even though it only retired earlier this year, it actually came out in our 2018-19 catty. I LOVE the Tailored Tag punch, and one of the sentiments is one word - "hello!" What could that look like floated over some pretty DSP? I went straight to my Playing With Patterns pack and kept simple and stripey, lol. All my grid elements, and a few Epoxy Droplets - it went super fast!
Accented Blooms (retired 2020); Playing With Patterns DSP; Whisper White & Night of Navy CS; Night of Navy Ink; Tailored Tag Punch; Tailored Tag Punch; Frosted Epoxy Droplets; #RRCB145.

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Gilded Autumn

10/14/2020

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Oh wow, lovely Fall colors in this week's combo at In{k}spire Me # 431!
I wasn't sure that I could really pull both sides of this challenge off, til I saw some super FUNKY pumpkins at Trader Joe's on Monday - I swear they really were Mint Macaron pumpkins! Well, probably gourds, but still! Does anyone else go around naming our colors out in public? Lol, it's a fun game. Anyway, I knew I wanted to slip in some Gilded Autumn DSP - that's two colors right there! I just now noticed that the neutral was supposed to have been Vanilla - oops, that would have been easier, lol. As it was, I floated everything over this Cinnamon Cider DSP, and chose a Gilded sheet that didn't show a neutral. The best laid plans, sigh...
Gather Together Stamp Set; Gilded Autumn & Cinnamon Cider DSP; Whisper White & Early Espresso CS; Early Espresso Ink; Cinnamon Cider & Mint Macaron Blends Markers; Copper Sequins; #IM431.

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Poppy Birthday

10/13/2020

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We have a doozy of a mix-it-up challenge this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #479 - and I think it'll go great with the birthday theme we have going on at SU Only #260, too!
Lucky for me, my teamies have amply "rocked" the rocking card, lol, because I'm striking out on that aspect - I'm all over that sketch, though!
I decided dramatic DSP was in order, and I recently came across my retired pack of Peaceful Poppies to fit the bill! I loved this paper! I went closely along with the sketch, and also featured my largest birthday sentiment, which happens to be this scripty die - fun! I did add a little stamped sentiment, too, and finished with a few rhinestones - love these flower papers!
So, what will YOU create? I can't wait to see your projects, over at the challenges!
So Sentimental Stamp Set; Peaceful Poppies DSP; Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Happy Birthday, Circles Collection (retired) & Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #TSOT479; #SUOC260.

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Barnyard Birthday

10/12/2020

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Fusion has a pretty hilarious inspiration pic to go with their sketch this week - check out those farm animal planters!
Since I can't help but think how cute those planters would look in my garden, I decided to try for BOTH sides of the challenge today! I turned the sketch on its side, to sort of tighten up where the action is, and dusted off 2015's Barnyard Babies set. This one is a keeper for me for sure because of the little sheep included with it and the "Fleece Navidad" sentiment - never fails to bring a smile to my face, lol. Today I went with a simple birthday sentiment, and stacked the appropriate critters over it - woo hoo! This is a little more white space than I'm used to, so I threw on a few Daffodil Resin Dots. Still pretty darn cute!
Barnyard Babies (retired 2015); Whisper White & Granny Apple Green CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Granny Apple Green Inks; Cinnamon Cider, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink & Daffodil Delight Blends Markers; Tasteful Labels Dies; Daffodil Delight Resin Dots; #FusionOldMcDonald.

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High Five

10/11/2020

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Check it out! Hand Stamped Sentiments #349 has some spooky inspiration for us this week!
I couldn't help but focus on that saucy skeleton in the corner - any chance to pull out my old Mr. Funny Bones set! I was pretty straightforward today, piecing him together giving us a wave - or rather, a "high" five, yuk, yuk. This set has a few punny sentiments in it - I don't think I've ever used this one, lol. Had to give him a little Spider Trinket buddy, too - so glad I got my decorations up already!
Mr. Funny Bones Stamp Set (retired 2016); Whisper White, Smoky Slate & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black (on envelope) & Versamark Inks; White EP; Striped Metallic Ribbon; Back Baker's Twine; Spider Trinket (retired); Clear Elegant Faceted Gems; #HSS349.

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What To Look For in Autumn

10/10/2020

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Oh wow, this week's Library Challenge #69, What to Look For in Autumn, looks like a gorgeously illustrated vintage book! Here in Arizona, we can only dream of Fall these days!
This stunning book cover is the perfect chance to bring out my carefully hoarded (and perhaps a bit too well stocked, lol) retired Painted Seasons DSP from 2019. This paper was why I bought this pack to begin with (OK, THREE packs, shhh...) I love the colors, the leaves and toadstools - all a perfect backdrop for my little red squirrel! A quick sentiment from Banner Year completes my scene of gratitude. I might need a drive up to the rim soon...
Special Someone, Banner Year & Painted Seasons (retired 2019) Stamp Sets; Painted Seasons DSP (retired); Whisper White, Mango Melody & Crumb Cake CS; Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody & Cajun Craze Inks; Stitched Shapes, Special Days & Four Seasons (retired) Dies; Banner Pick a Punch; Gilded Gems; #TLC069.

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Hippo Hooray

10/9/2020

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Excellent! It's sketch time again here at Fab Friday #199!
I felt like having a color-fest today, so OF COURSE my Rainbow Glimmer got to come out to play! I'm not sure why, but this paper always reminds me of the cutesie Hippo Happiness set, lol. Can't you just see rainbow hippos out having a party? I can, but maybe that's the Bailey's talking, you never know, lol. Anyway, a quick and cheery rainbow card is just what the stamp doctor ordered today - almost as good as chickens!
So what will YOU create? I hope you're ready to come be fabulous with us!
Hippo Happiness Stamp Set; Whisper White & Rainbow Glimmer CS; Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay & Blackberry Bliss Ink; White Gel Pen; Hippo & Friends Dies; #FabFri199.

Christmas Cards 2020 Part 2 Class October 10!
Yay! It's finally time to get to the rest of our special holiday cards - just in time for getting your Christmas card list together! This class features 6 cards and envelopes, the rest of our faves from the Holiday Mini Catty! Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!) snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is on for Saturday October 10, 3 PM, or you can get it to go! RSVP today to save your spot!

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Cheers!

10/8/2020

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Here we go, time for a "one-layer" card for Less Is More #429 - on the theme word "cheers!"
I really couldn't resist going back to my Mixed Drinks set from 2018 - so many little fun pieces for building just the cocktail you're dreaming of - and perfect for a one-layer card, lol. I can't seem to stay away from tropical treats these days, so I went with two big foo-foo drinks, complete with fruit, umbrella, and a little ice, lol. Such a cutie, and I exercised an iron will to keep it super CAS - whew!
Mixed Drinks Stamp Set (retired 2018); Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Mango Melody & Bermuda Bay Inks; #LIM429.

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Stitched Hello

10/7/2020

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Oo, I love this week's theme at As You See It #235 - stitching or sewing!
I have been collecting as many stitched dies as I can find like a fury, lol. Love them so much! I always forget I have these in the cuties that come from the Tasteful Labels set - the ones that bundle with Tasteful Textures, and that gorgeous In Good Taste DSP. For whatever reason, I don't use the dies as much, even this cute little stitched banner! Pfft! I matched it today with a couple pretty stems from Forever Fern, and the pretty "Hello" from that set. I floated everything over this gorgeous planking sheet from the DSP pack - just love the whole finished rustic look!
Forever Fern Stamp Set; In Good Taste DSP; Crumb Cake, Early Espresso & Whisper White CS; Early Espresso, Old Olive & Mint Macaron Inks; Tasteful Labels & Forever Flourishing Dies; Linen Thread; Elegant Faceted Dots; #AYSI235.

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