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Seascape

6/15/2021

We're bringing on the bubbles this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #511! I'm going to throw in The Sisterhood of Crafters "Water Water Water" challenge, too - I have just the (new) thing!
So excited to unveil our new Seascape set. I didn't quite manage to squeeze in the fabulous dies that go with it, but there are so many fun ocean elements here! Lots of seaweed and fronds for setting the scene, and plenty of cute fishies to add the action, lol. I kept today's card all stamps, ink and paper - That's all you really ever need!
Can't wait to see your projects with our fun sketch - meet you at the challenge!
Seascape Stamp set; Basic White, Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam CS; Soft Sea Foam, Pool Party, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Misty Moonlight & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Tasteful Labels Dies; Whale of a Time Sequins (retired); #TSOT511; #TSOCWater.

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Bon Voyage

6/9/2021

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So fun when we get to play our favorites, like in this week's "lucky dip" Less Is More #444 - pick your favorite technique!
Even more lucky for me, I JUST received a box of new goodies to play with - a perfect combo! I decided to start with this super cute little rolling suitcase from Sweet Farewell, to show off my fave technique of COLORING - any way, any medium, lol. My very most fave way is with our Blends Markers, as I did today. I did add a layer today, of white on white, so my coloring wouldn't bleed through the card base. And I know it's a LIM no-no, lol, but I couldn't resist some sparkly Glitter Enamel Dots, to go with that snazzy Granny Apple Green suitcase. While it's not really a technique, I think little triples of embellies might be the secret love of my heart, lol.
Sweet Farewell Stamp Set; Basic White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Granny Apple Green, Smoky Slate, Mango Melody, Poppy Parade, Blackberry Bliss & Night of Navy Blends Markers; Granny Apple Green Glitter Enamel Dots; #LIM444.

Man Cards 2021 Class One 12 at 3 PM!
Time once again for our annual Man Card class, just in time for some guy holidays, lol. Cards for our men-folk don't have to be intimidating - let's get to work! Class will feature 5 cards with envelopes, all occasions, and will include all supplies needed (bring your own fave snips and adhesive!) snacks, drinks and special gift from me! All this for $25, or this class can be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is on for Saturday, June 12, at 3 PM. RSVP today to save your spot!

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Garden Gala

6/8/2021

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I'm loving our mix it up this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #510 - especially the sketch! It'll go great with our "markers" challenge at SU Only #277, too!
With a marker challenge in the offing, I knew it would be all about the color today for me, lol, so I went digging for some of my fave retired sheets, to celebrate a sunny, happy day! That's right, it doesn't get much happier than Gingham Gala, lol. I found this pretty bundle of stems in our Dragonfly Garden stamp set - perfect for some coloring! I'm really pleased with the freshness and cheer here today!
So, how will YOU meet the challenges this week? I can't wait to see your projects - meet you at the challenges!
Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set; Gingham Gala DSP (retired); Basic White & Highland Heather CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo & Highland Heather Blends Markers; Small Oval Punch (retired); Yellow Pearls; #TSOT510; #SUOC277.

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I Found You

6/6/2021

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Dang, this week's In{k}spire Me #450 has a great combo for their big number! Wowza!
I really wanted to try for both sides of the challenge today, so I started by going hunting for some small little somethings I could use for that grid layout. Hey, how about Friends Are Like Seashells?? Perfect! And I fell like you could use the colors, too, depending on what ocean you're hunting in, lol. Very fun, and surprisingly quick with the dies!
Friends Are Like Seashells Stamp Set; Sand & Sea DSP; Basic White & Mossy Meadow CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Old Olive, Mango Melody, Cinnamon Cider & Mossy Meadow Blends Markers; Seaside Seashells Dies; #IM450.

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What's Cookin'

6/5/2021

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Looks like Fusion has a playful combo for us this week, between this fun sketch and the "laugh decor" in the pic!
After a little digging, I decided to just play on the sketch side - because I really wanted to roll out a new stamp set! Today I'm excited to get inky with What's Cookin'! So cute! This set has lots of little kitchen elements in it, for stirring, chopping, rolling and grinding, lol. The dies are amazing, too, and include a few extras, like this little bread board. I'm such a sucker for kitchen gadgets! Anyway, I mixed up a couple different packs of DSP for this one - and I'm still over the moon about the robust Pattern Party pack - so worth it!
What's Cookin' Stamp Set; Pattern Party & Beauty of the Earth DSP; Basic White, Bermuda Bay & Crumb Cake CS; Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody & Granny Apple Green Inks; Cookin' & Stitched Shapes (retired) Dies; Bumblebee Trinkets; #FusionDecor.

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Flowering Cactus

5/31/2021

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Yes! It feels like forever since I've been able to play here - so glad to have the chance again with Inspire Create Challenge #091.
This sketch looked like it had such broad open spaces to play with, I knew I wanted to feature a DSP. I'm already in mourning for our gorgeous Flowering Cactus Medley, that will retire at the end of June, so I had to give it some love today, lol. This cactus-stripe sheet is one of my faves from this pack - it reminds me so much of my saguaro out front, lol. I had to add a little hedge cactus friend here, too, in our contrasting Calypso Coral. Such a pretty combo!
Flowering Cactus Stamp Set; Flowering Cactus DSP; Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz & Calypso Coral CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Flowering Cactus Dies; Iridescent Sequins; #ICC091.

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Cherry Blossoms

5/27/2021

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Wow, Hand Stamped Sentiments #364 has such a lovely array of inspiration for us this week! Yum!
This one was almost a stumper for me - I've really cut back on my flower sets, lol. Luckily, I still have the gorgeous Colorful Seasons from 2020 - these dies make this bundle a total keeper! I kept it VERY simple - a pretty match of Soft Suede and Petal Pink, with a lovely branch and some stamped blossoms. Ahh, someone lead me to the shower of petals I imagine!
Colorful Season Stamp Set (retired 2020); Basic White & Petal Pink CS; Soft Suede & Petal Pink Inks; Seasonal Layers Dies; Elegant Faceted Dots; #HSS364.

Pumpkin Club May 29!
Did you get your May Pumpkin kit yet? Take me out to the ball game! Check out the video HER E!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, May 29, 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 June 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Tuesday Chickens

5/25/2021

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We're bringing the fancy layers this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #508! Now to pick out a fave all-time set for SU Only #276!
Well, there's just no denying that the saucy chickens from 2006's Best of Cluck still have a firm grip on my heart, lol. These guys are so cute, even against all the super adorable CURRENT chickens we also have! I've always loved this long-legged guy, and he turned out to be perfect for our columnar sketch this week, after a few liberties with the layering order. Get your cluck on!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects for us this week - meet you at the challenges!
Best of Cluck Stamp Set (retired 2006); Pattern Party (& Random Retired Real Red Scrap) DSP; Basic White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Real Red, Daffodil Delight & Old Olive Blends Markers; White Gel Pen; Red Sequins; #TSOT508; SUOC276.

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Badger Bestie

5/22/2021

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Hm, we're breaking fashion rules at this week's Sisterhood of Crafters - we have to use spots AND stripes on our cards!
First, I went on the hunt for my spots and stripes. I'm thrilled to find them in my Ice Cream Corner DSP - love these happy colors! I couldn't resist inking up a new set to go with: Badger Besties! Isn't it adorable?? The set has three cavorting badgers, and some super cute sentiments to go with, too - had to start with the namesake this round! Such a fun card from some pretty scraps! Mr. Badger would approve!
Badger Besties Stamp Set; Ice Cream Corner DSP; Basic White & Crumb Cake CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Granny Apple Green & Mango Melody Blends Markers; Stitched Shapes Dies (retired); Iridescent Pearls; #TSOCSpots&Stripes.

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Sunday Blend

5/16/2021

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We have some seriously groovy colors for you this week at Sunday Stamps #257!
I usually try to snag all the colors for our challenges, but today I had to tame it down to three. I went with Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight, and our brand new Pale Papaya. How to make them work? Let's make a background! I took a go at using our lovely Blending Brushes, finally back in stock - what fun! I definitely still need lots of practice with them, but they really do lay on the color in a soft and blend-able way! I started with my two "darker' shades on the top and bottom, and then filled in the lighter color in the middle - I really like the look! A quick stamp in black to add some imagery, and I am all set! Lovely!
I can't wait to see what YOU make of our colors this week - meet you at the challenge!
Beautifully Braided Stamp Set (retired 2020); Basic White CS; Magenta Madness, Pale Papaya, Misty Moonlight & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Black Enamel Dots; #SSC257.

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