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Beautiful Journey

9/16/2020

LOVE the travel theme at this month's The Male Room #142 - but how to narrow down all the places I want to go these days??
The short answer is, I can't, lol. Camping? Maui? Banff Springs? Nova Scotia? London? I have a different dream pretty much every night of all the places I'm missing, lol, so I decided to just go with the gorgeous globe in Beautiful World - I think I can even see Hawaii on here! I added some beautiful map paper from the World of Good DSP pack, and kept it simple and quick - just right for a guy, lol. One day, we'll be back to all our fave places, and it'll be great, I know!
Beautiful World Stamp Set; World of Good DSP; Whisper White, Basic Black, Misty Moonlight & Mossy Meadow CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Rectangle Stitched & World Map Dies; Early Espresso Grosgrain; #TMR142.

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Designer Congrats

7/3/2020

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We have a banner landscape for you here at Fab Friday #193 this week!
I can't resist playing up some more new goodies today, lol - have you seen the GORGEOUS In Good Taste DSP yet? All photo papers, just amazing designer elements, AND it's a double pack - so much to choose from! I figured it would make a frosting-esque background for the delicate Many Medallions diecut, and this simple Many Mates congrats over all - I even put in my touch of lace, and didn't go blind! Woo hoo!
I can't see what YOU do with this week's sketch - meet you at the challenge!
Many Mates Stamp Set; In Good Taste DSP; Whisper White & Night of Navy CS; Night of Navy Ink; Many Medallion Dies; Lace Trim in Sahara Sand (retired); Jumbo Rhinestone; #FabFri193.

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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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.

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Beautiful World

5/26/2020

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Can you bring in the torn edge at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #459? I hope so! And what a great time to have a designer's choice theme at SU Only #250!
I think this aligns all the stars for me to premier another preview set - say hello to Beautiful World! This set has some beautiful globe-themed images and sentiments, and is part of a "super suite" - that is, it has DSP, dies, ribbon, embellies, even an embossing folder - wait'll you see! I kept things fairly simple for debut day here, but I can tell already I'll be coming back again and again to this gorgeous suite!
So, what will YOU create for us? I can't wait to see you, over at the challenges!
Beautiful World Stamp Set; World of Good DSP; Whisper White, Basic Black, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow & Copper Foil CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; World Map Dies; Decorative Label Punch (retired); #TSOT459; #SUOC250.

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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Bouquet Congrats

5/17/2020

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What's not to love about our rich purples and reds at this week's Sunday Stamps #231? Perfect for Memorial Day!
Another retiring set this year is the gorgeous Beautiful Bouquet bundle - and its matching Bouquet Bunch dies are also amazing! I personally have slowed way down on flower sets over the years, but this one hit all the right criteria to grab my attention: varied and gorgeous flowers, varied and sweet sentiments to go with, amazing dies that add even more flexibility to the stamps! This set just had it all (images AND sentiments together is starting to be something I really watch for in most of my stamp purchases!) I loved that you could mix and match the flowers, in whatever color schemes you wanted, and that there seemed like there was a sentiment for just about ANY occasion. Sigh, I'll miss this one, sniffle.
I can't wait to see YOUR amazing projects with our bright colors! See You at the challenge!
Beautiful Bouquet Stamp Set; So Very Vellum DSP; Whisper White, Old Olive & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride & Gorgeous Grape Inks; Bouquet Bunch & All Dressed Up Dies; Peaceful Poppies Sequins; #SSC231.

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Egg-citing!

4/8/2020

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Oh gosh, The Library Challenge #56 got a huge laugh out of me this morning when I saw the cover - I bet this is a funny story!
I immediately thought of my beloved Best of Cluck set, of course - was there any doubt?? I had this anatomically improbable lady in mind from the get-go, lol, but maybe I should have added a parachute somehow, too! Anyway, any excuse to bring out the chickens, and I'm all over it!
Best of Cluck & Chicken Wire Stamp Sets (retired 2006); Whisper White, Real Red & Crushed Curry CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Real Red, Crushed Curry & Old Olive Stamp-n-Write Markers; White Gel Pen; Vegas Gold Fantastic Ink; Stitched Shapes Dies; #TLC56.

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Always Make a Splash (& Sympathy/Sorry Cards Mar 12 & 14!)

3/4/2020

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Gorgeous - Ink{k}spire Me #415 has another cool combo for us this week, but I think I'll stick to this fun sketch!
To get myself going, I first went looking for a trio of shapes try out - I always like to strike my own trail in the shapes department, lol. So, hm, how about this triple load of goldfish to "keep us swimming?" Just the thing! I set up a nice watery card base, and a wavy background with my High Seas EF, then stamped, colored and fussy cut my little fishies. And don't they look sleek with their silver pearl bubbles? Such a fun time putting this cutie together...
Make a Splash Stamp Set; Pool Party & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Mango Melody Blend Marker; High Seas EF; Silver Pearls; #IM415.

Sympathy/Sorry Card Class March 12 & 14!
Sometimes we all just need a card for sad times, and I don't know about you, but I never seem to have one when I need it. This class will help us with that, much as we're all sorry to need them! Class will feature six cards with envelopes, all in a sympathy or sorry format, and includes all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesives.) Class also includes snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25. Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more. Classes are on for Thursday March 12 at 630 pm, or Saturday March 14 at 3 pm. RSVP today to save your spot!

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Blue Rain

1/14/2020

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We're mixing it up again at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #440 - come join us!
I really wanted to try for both sides of the challenge this week - but what could I do with that "wet" cue word?? Something ocean? Maybe fish? Then I remembered the "umbrella kiss" from yesterday's Silhouette Scenes - perfect! And I even have a (very) few sheets of the gorgeous See A Silhouette paper! I picked this lovely swirly one in blues to be most like water for my background, and heat embossed my sweet couple in shimmer black to really stand out. Love it!
So, what will YOU create for our Mix-It-Up? I can't wait to see your creations, over at the challenge!
Silhouette Scenes Stamp Set; See A Silhouette DSP; Whisper White, Basic Black & Pacific Point CS; Versamark Ink; Shimmer Black EP; Circles Collection Dies (retired); Dapper Denim Glimmer Dots (retired-shhh!); #TSOT440.

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Rainbow Balloons

11/2/2019

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Aw, Hand Stamped Sentiments #326 has a wonderful trio of layered shapes for us this week!
I've been doing quite a bit of Christmas lately, how about a color break? These rainbow balloons ought to do just the trick, lol, especially since we've had a tiny cold snap here in Arizona this week. We actually had to turn on the heat the other day!! {GASP!} Lol, we all have thin skin here these days! Anyway, these balloons take me back to warmer summer days, and will be the perfect congrats for someone I know - good times!
Above the Clouds Stamp Set; Smoky Slate DSP; Pool Party & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Poppy Parade, Pumpkin PIi, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Balmy Blue & Blackberry Bliss Blends Markers; Layered Ovals Dies; Hot Air Balloon Punch; #HSS326.

Christmas Countdown Kit Bonus Class Nov 9 at 3 pm!
Woo hoo! There's just enough time for ONE Christmas Bonus Class - and the new Advent Calendar Kit wins it by popular acclaim! Come to class for a relaxing time for crafting and chatting, plus some yummy drinks and cookies, and we'll put our kits together in record time! RSVP to make sure I have enough kits on hand, or bring your own and enjoy the company!
Class is $35, all supplies provided (bring your own snips and fave adhesive), or $10 if you are bringing your own kit!
See you soon!

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Great Places

10/8/2019

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Yum - check out our cool sketch at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #429! We have an optional purple-green-orange color challenge, too - hmmm...
I don't know why, but I decided to go for a pastel version of our colors, today - I thionk I thought I'd go in a baby card direction, but then wound up with some coloring time on Above the Clouds - I haven't used it in a bit, so I figured it needed to come play! I did our basic layout, though I've just noticed I'm missong the "circle" at the inside corner - sigh. Oh well - this is how it goes today! I'm still pleased with my pastels!
So, what will YOU create? I can't wait to see, over at the challenge!
Above the Clouds Stamp Set; Purple Posy, Soft Sea Foam, Grapefruit Grove & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Purple Posy & Soft Sea Foam Blends Markers; Grapefruit Grove Stamp-n-Write Marker; Polka Dot Basics EF; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Hot Air Balloon Punch; Green Faceted Dots; #TSOT429.

Christmas Cards 2019 Part 2, Oct 12, 17 & 19!
Sleigh bells ring - are you listening?? Yay! It's time for part 2 of this year's Christmas cards - 6 beauties all from our new Holiday Mini Catty, that you just HAVE to get in on! You know me - always over the top festive around here, and this could be your chance to settle on YOUR new faves for the season, too! Class includes all supplies (bring your own snips and adhesive) snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25, or FREE with your order of $30 or more! I'll be holding THREE sessions for this one, to accommodate everyone's Fall Breaks: Saturday, October 12 at 3 pm; Thursday, October 17 at 630 pm, and Saturday, October 19 at 3 pm! RSVP now to save your jingle spot!

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Beautiful Journey

Designer Congrats

Stenciled Hooray (& Critter Crazy Class June 11!)

Beautiful World

Bouquet Congrats

Egg-citing!

Always Make a Splash (& Sympathy/Sorry Cards Mar 12 & 14!)

Blue Rain

Rainbow Balloons

Great Places

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