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Beautiful Autumn (& Pumpkin Club Sep 26!)

9/18/2020

I am LOVING this week's Sisterhood of Crafters "Autumn" challenge, especially since we're on our 3rd day in a row of below 100 degrees here in AZ! It might be a sign!
And what better stamp set to use than one called Beautiful Autumn?? I knew I had to use this one, and it's awesome little Autumn Punch Pack, too. I've been seeing a lot of "inchie" cards out there lately, so I decided to have a go myself, and show off these little punches in the simplest way - float them over a pretty DSP! This all came together quickly and easily, which I think says something good about just how perfect this suite is!
Beautiful Autumn Stamp Set; Gilded Autumn DSP; Very Vanilla & Early Espresso CS; Early Espresso Ink; Stitched Shapes Dies; Banners Pick a Punch & Autumn Punch Pack; Copper Sequins; #TSOCAutumn.

Pumpkin Club September 26!
Did you get your September Pumpkin kit yet? Spooky treats ahead! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, September 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 October 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Gilded Christmas (& Fall Cards Class, Sep 12!)

9/4/2020

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A great challenge from The Sisterhood of Crafters this week - "it's the thought that counts," that is, make the sentiment the focal point! Very fun!
I totally ran straight to our new Peace & Joy bundle for a sentiment focus today - how not?? I decided on "Bright Christmas" for my combo, and then realized that I haven't even tried these little twinkles in the stamp set - two sizes! So cute! I went with some fun fun brights to go with my twinkles, and added a few Gilded Gems to add even more sparkle! Quick and sweet, just right!
Peace & Joy Stamp Set; Whisper White & Granny Apple Green CS; Poppy Parade, Mango Melody & Shaded Spruce Inks; Joy Dies; Glided Gems; #TSOCSentiment.

Fall Cards Class Sep 12, 3 PM
Ahhh, Finally the weather might be breaking! This class will feature 6 Fall cards and envelopes, focusing on the lovely seasonal suites in our Holiday catty! Bring on the acorns! Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own fave snips and 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! RSVP today to save your spot, on Saturday, September 12, at 3 PM! You can also schedule a one-on-one, or class-in-a-box if you prefer - just let me know!

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Sending Sunshine (& Pumpkin Club Aug 29!)

8/18/2020

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You get your choice of sketches this week at SU Only #256 - grab your catty, turn to page 94, and pick your fave!
I decided to play with the banner element card, and I really wanted to take my newly arrived Sending Sunshine set for a spin! I am fascinated by the scene building possibilities for this gorgeous sunset or sunrise set! Just to share my own discovery - the water can be stamped in two layers - eventually, I started with the DARKER layer first, then aligned my larger stamped-off layer after - SO much easier to see! Then I added all my details, the clouds, the islands, the sponged "sand" and plants... So much to play with!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects for our challenge this week - meet you there!
Sending Sunshine Stamp Set; Whale of a Time DSP; Whisper White & Balmy Blue CS; Balmy Blue, Mango Melody, Sahara Sand, Old Olive, Early Espresso & Gray Granite Inks; Whale of a Time Sequins; #SUOC256.

Pumpkin Club August 29!
Did you get your August Pumpkin kit yet? We're calling all heroes! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, August 29, at a special time of 10 am - 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 September 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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A Little Smile (& Christmas Cards Part 1 Aug 15!)

8/6/2020

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Ooo, another tic-tac-toe at this week's Retro Rubber #140! Yay!
So, choosing my line today was all about staying away from that washi tape in the corner, lol. I finally settled on the center column: blue - rectangles - patterned paper. I got started by scouting out some likely DSP in blues, and stumbled across the remnants of my By the Shore DSP in the retired bin - love these water patterns so much, and I even still have the inks to go with! Looking for something nautical, I looked through my old Paper Pumpkins, and came across A Little Smile from June 2019 - just right! I kept things pretty simple with layered stitched rectangles, and a sweet little sentiment - I have to remember to go back through my Pumpkins more often!
A Little Smile (Paper Pumpkin June 2019); By the Shore DSP (retired;) Very Vanilla CS; Dapper Denim, Soft Sky, Calypso Coral & Crumb Cake Inks; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Whale of a Time Sequins; #RRCB140.

Christmas Cards Part 1 Aug 15!
EEEE! You know it's never too early to kick off Christmas for me, and here's our summer taste of jingle bells ahead! Class will feature 6 cards with envelopes all for the holidays ahead!
Class includes all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesive) snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25! Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP today to save your spot! You can also take this class in a To Go version, or schedule an individual class! See you soon!

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Peaceful Nativity (& Pumpkin Club July 25!)

7/18/2020

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CAS Christmas has a lovely new challenge for us for July, a nativity! Love this!
I'm so excited because we have a new one this year at SU!, with dies and everything! Introducing Peaceful Nativity, that has so many lovely elements - too many for a CAS card, lol. I hope I still qualify with my textured layer, but either way, it's been fun breaking this set in... I couldn't resist including the donkey at least on the envelope, and how do you like that fancy foil star? Truly, a wonderful celebration!
Peaceful Nativity Stamp Set; Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake & Champagne Foil CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, So Saffron, Just Jade & Soft Sea Foam Blends Markers; Blush Blossom Stamp-n-Write Marker (retired); Nativity & Stitched Shapes Dies; Tasteful Textile EF; #CASChristmasNativity.

Pumpkin Club July 25!
Did you get your July Pumpkin kit yet? Let's light up the night! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, July 25, 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 August 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Stenciled Hooray (& Critter Crazy Class June 11!)

7/2/2020

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This'll be fun - The Sisterhood of Crafters has a stenciling challenge for us this week!
I'm glad to have this chance - I never use my decorative masks enough - like this cool quasar-like pattern from the Pattern Party collection. I mixed in three colors with sponge daubers, another technique I love, and just let the pattern speak for itself, floating a happy sentiment right in the middle. This another great one from Best Year - the inside says, "you did it!" to go with. Simple, quick and cheery - my perfect trio!
Best Year Stamp Set; Whisper White, Poppy Parade & Bermuda Bay CS; Poppy Parade, Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Pattern Party Decorative Mask; Stitched Shapes Dies; Bermuda Bay Enamel Shape; Sponge Daubers; #TSOCStenciling.

Critter Crazy Class, Saturday June 11, 3 pm
I sure hope you're enjoying the new catty - so much goodness to see! One of the first things that struck me was all the awesome animals, so I think we need a Critter Class to check them out more closely! Class will feature 6 cards with envelopes, snacks & drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP to save your spot today, for Saturday, June 11 at 3 pm, or sign up for the Traveling Class in a Box version! It will start the rounds right after our live class!

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Joy of the Ocean (& Pumpkin Club June 27!)

6/18/2020

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Yay! Another fun and summery grid to play with at this month's Joy of Sets #018!
After my usual dithering, I finally settled on the right-hand column, animals - ombre - fussy cut. I also decided to check out my new fave DSP pack Whale of a Time for something ombre, just in case! I totally lucked out when I spotted this waves sheet - swoon! Whale Done is IN! And since this suite features a punch for the Whale, I had to fussy cut my turtles, lol - see how it all works out?? I added some seaweed diecuts from the Smooth Sailing dies that go with Sailing Home, and since I had it out, I went with a sentiment from that set, too. I'm really happy with how ocean-y this came out, lol.
Whale Done & Sailing Home Stamp Set; Whale of a Time DSP; Whisper White, Tranquil Tide (retired), Just Jade & Balmy Blue CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Misty Moonlight Inks; Crumb Cake & Just Jade Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched & Smooth Sailing Dies; Pool Party Sheer Ribbon; Whale of a Time Sequins; #JOSTTT018.

Pumpkin Club June 27!
Did you get your June Pumpkin kit yet? Forecast sunshine!! Check out the video H ERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, June 27, 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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Tropical Inspiration (& New Catty Preview Class June 13!)

6/4/2020

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Nice! I'm loving the purples and blues in this week's color challenge from Inspire Create Challenge #070!
So, I have been seeing some, ahem, challenging, shall we say, color combos this week! And I have been seeing some AMAZING responses to them! The ones that astonish me the most are those that know how to just stamp what they want in any crazy old colors they please, and the surprise of it never fails to shine! So, darn it, MY turn! My Tropical Chic set is another set I wanted to highlight before it retired - I didn't quite make it in time, but LOOK how fun the crazy colored tropical leaves are! This is actually almost elegant, lol. I will miss this set more than I thought!
Tropical Chic Stamp Set (retired by now, lol); Whisper White CS; Rich Razzleberry, Coastal Cabana & Night of Navy Inks; Tropical & Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Frosted Epoxy Droplets; #ICC070.

New Catty Preview Class, Saturday June 13, 3 PM
Woo HOO! It's that most exciting time of the year - time for the new Annual Catalog from SU! This is your chance to get a sneak peek at some of the fun ahead!
Class will feature 6 cards with envelopes, all from our 2020 Idea Book & Catalog! Class will include all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesive) snacks, drinks and a special gift from me! All this is only $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP today to save your spot for the in person class, or let me know if you would like this "in a box" style afterwards!

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Veggie Happiness (& Pumpkin Club May 30!)

5/21/2020

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This is cool - Inspire Create Challenge #069 is asking us to be inspired by a really cute project - fun!
I decided what was most catching my eye was the bright contrast of colors, so I decided to do a play on that. And of course, another fun set for those colors is our retiring Garden Goodness! Tomatoes, pepper, even the avocado is just right for them, lol. In my own garden, I'm bringing in a handful of tomatoes every day now, so glad I did all different kinds! Anyway, I tried to make a play on the blocky layout, too, and I'm really happy with the look! If you don't have it yet, make sure you get your avocado before it's gone, lol!
Garden Goodness Stamp Set; Whisper White, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Granny Apple Green, Soft Suede & Real Red Inks; Mossy Meadow Stamp-n-Write Marker; Stitched Shapes Dies; Large Polka Dots (retired) & Layered Leaves EFs; #ICC069.

Pumpkin Club May 30!
Did you get your May Pumpkin kit yet? Sunny days ahead!! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, May 30, 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 June 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Rainbow Grunge (& Man Cards May 16!)

5/6/2020

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I am laughing out loud at this week's Less Is More #418 - scribbles, drips or splats! They said "splats," lol. Snicker. Someone tell me why I find that so hilarious!
Anyway, I spotted my old Ghoulish Grunge set from 2016 today while going through my retired sets, and decided to use the "drip" from that one for the challenge. I cheered it up a bit with rainbow colors, lol, which made it a perfect match for this sentiment from It Starts With Art, which is retiring with this catty, sigh. I'm all about making room for fun new stuff, but still, this is always a bit of a sad time!
Ghoulish Grunge (retired 2016) & It Starts With Art Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay & Gorgeous Grape Inks; Layering Circles Dies; Bermuda Bay Candy Dot; #LIM418.

Man Cards May 16!
Time to bring it in for all those special guys in our lives - it doesn't have to be a challenge to make it manly! Class will feature 6 all-occasions cards with envelopes just for the men-folk - and not a sequin in sight!
Class includes all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesive) snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25! Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP today to save your spot for our live class on Saturday April 16 at 3 pm (subject to approval!) or to reserve a stop on the "Class-in-a-Box" train departing afterwards! Talk to you soon!

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Beautiful Autumn (& Pumpkin Club Sep 26!)

Gilded Christmas (& Fall Cards Class, Sep 12!)

Sending Sunshine (& Pumpkin Club Aug 29!)

A Little Smile (& Christmas Cards Part 1 Aug 15!)

Peaceful Nativity (& Pumpkin Club July 25!)

Stenciled Hooray (& Critter Crazy Class June 11!)

Joy of the Ocean (& Pumpkin Club June 27!)

Tropical Inspiration (& New Catty Preview Class June 13!)

Veggie Happiness (& Pumpkin Club May 30!)

Rainbow Grunge (& Man Cards May 16!)

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