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Lovely Birds

7/7/2020

The sketch is in the spotlight this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #465! I'm going to sneak in some animals for SU Only #253, too!
You know, I think I'll pull out Birds & Branches again, and see about using that big window die in that set - what do you think? Such a pretty effect, and I upped the leafy factor by using a scrap of the Forever Greenery DSP, too. These birds are so sweet, and easy to color and add detail too, and even the extensive dies are easy to use - this came together fast!
So, what will YOU create for us this week?? I can't wait to see your projects, over at the challenges!
Birds & Branches & Lovely You Stamp Sets; Forever Greenery DSP; Whisper White, Soft Suede & Pear Pizzazz CS; Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz & Mango Melody Inks; Daffodil Delight & Mango Melody Blends Markers; Birds & More Dies; Gold Pearls; #TSOT465; #SUOC253.

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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Posy Hello

6/30/2020

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Time to bring the vintage at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #464, and what a great sketch we have for it!
I don't have much "vintage" look stuff (maybe an old car, lol?) but I do think of vintage as also having old-fashioned design elements. This big doily shape in our Pattern Party Decorative Masks seems just the thing! I sponged the stencil in Purple Posy - I have a pad I was able to get just before SU! took it offline - I've not had any problems with it yet! I added this little Hello from A Little Lace - I love how long and skinny it is, lol. A simple and pretty card, that's going straight into the mail!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects - hope you can join us over at the challenge!
A Little Lace Stamp Set; Purple Posy, Basic Black & Whisper White CS; Purple Posy & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Pattern Party Decorative Masks; Black Baker's Twine; Faceted Dots in Purple Post; #TSOT464.

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Smily Fruit

6/28/2020

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We're going for the triple at this week's Sunday Stamps #234!
I couldn't resist pulling out my Cute Fruit set again - I think this set is just so adorable! I really emphasized that today by giving all my yummies little happy faces, too, lol - they just make me grin! I kept it in bright fresh colors, and rounded out with some happy dots for my background - so much fun!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects - I sure hope you join us!
Cute Fruit Stamp Set; Whisper White & Soft Sea Foam CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Granny Apple Green & Pumpkin Pie Inks; 7/8" Circle Punch; Large Polka Dots EF (retired); Artistry Blooms Sequins; #SSC234.

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Because Adulting is Hard

6/26/2020

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Oh, good times! As You See It #228 is offering up another one of their "potpourri" challenges - let's take the plunge!
I have to admit, when I was looking over our "recipe," and spotted the "repeat images" ingredient, my mind IMMEDIATELY went to our new Nothing's Better Than set - you can never have too many cookies, chocolates or coffees, lol. Today's winner? COOKIES! I JUST managed to squeeze in all the elements, and I might be skirting the edge with my one little scrap of DSP behind my sentiment, lol. Still, I'm thrilled with how this card came out, and my "because adulting is hard" sentiment is perfect for the inside, lol. I can already see the expression on my friend's face when she opens this card!
Nothing's Better Than Stamp Set; Crumb Cake DSP scrap; Whisper White, Early Espresso & Crumb Cake CS; Early Espresso & Crumb Cake Inks; Love You More Than Dies; Magenta Madness Baker's Twine; Magenta Madness Enamel Dots; #AYSI228.

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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Crabby Splash

6/23/2020

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I hope I can "make a splash" with our cool sketch this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #463 - that would go great with our "summer" theme at SU Only 252!
For me, this year, my summer thoughts seem to be all about the beach, I guess because I can't get there these days, lol. It's so funny, I never thought of myself as a beach person - give me a mountain and a river any time, lol, but this year I just have beach brain in the worst way! I couldn't help but go back to my Whale of a Time DSP for a lovely ocean background, and I combined it with our Make a Splash stamp set, a just-retired hostess set. See how perfect the sentiment is?? Woo!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects at either or both challenges this week - show me your stuff!
Make a Splash Stamp Set; Whale of a Time DSP; Whisper White, Shaded Spruce & Honeybee CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Real Red Blends Marker; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #TSOT463; #SUOC252.

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Hippo Happiness

6/20/2020

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Such a pretty sketch at this week's Hand Stamped Sentiments #341!
I decided all those little "feature bubbles," as I dubbed them in my mind, would be perfect for some of the cutie critters in our new Hippo Happiness set! All these guys can be built by layering or combining colors, and of course, the awesome dies don't hurt a bit either. Honestly, I think dies are worth it even if you don't get the stamp set - you should see all the layered tag shapes it includes - I only used one tiny one, and there's three different shapes! Anyway, I had to use this juicy striped paper again, which of course inspired my critter colors, lol. I couldn't quite fit four bubbles in, but I did get to use my fave sentiment right away at least, lol. Words to live by!
Hippo Happiness Stamp Set; Flowers for Every Season DSP; Whisper White, Petal Pink, Magenta Madness, Mango Melody & Calypso Coral CS; Magenta Madness, Bumblebee, Calypso Coral & Mango Melody Inks; Stitched Shapes and Hippo & Friends Dies; White Baker's Twine Artistry Blooms Sequins; #HSS341.

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Cute Fruit

6/19/2020

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I'm so glad we're getting a chance to celebrate our gorgeous new In Colors at this week's Fab Friday #192! They're beautiful!
I couldn't resist adapting our colors to the ADORABLE new Cute Fruit set, found only in our little Beginner's Brochure that came out with the new catty. It has a variety of buildable fruits, and a lot of cute little faces you can put on them, too, though I didn't do that today - you DID almost get a smiling banana on this envelope, lol. Next time, friends, next time!
I can't wait to see YOUR creations with our awesome new In Colors - meet you at the challenge!
Cute Fruit Stamp Set; Whisper White, Bumblebee & Cinnamon Cider CS; Bumblebee, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight, Cinnamon Cider & Versamark Inks; Shimmer White EP; #FabFri192.

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You Are Amazing

5/31/2020

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We're going square this week at Sunday Stamps #232!
I think all our pretty layers are PERFECT for helping me out with a little DSP surplus I have going on, now that the catalog is about to roll over! This happens to me every year - I have just a bit too much to discard leftover, and, I still LOVE the papers, lol. Take our gorgeous Bird Ballad DSP here - so pretty! Such fresh and lovely colors! How can I not show it off?? I added in this sweet thought from Thanks For the Laughs, which will also be retiring soon, and I am all set!
So, what will YOU create for our sketch? I can't wait to see your ideas, over at the challenge!
Thanks For the Laughs Stamp Set; Bird Ballad DSP; Whisper White & Calypso Coral CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Stitched Shapes & Rectangle Stitched Dies; Gold Glitter Enamel Dots; #SCC232.

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Let's Cheer You Up!

5/30/2020

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Oooo, I'm super excited about Less Is More #420's challenge this week - a one layer card that's all about the dots! Nifty!
I think when I'm doing one layer cards, I almost always run straight to layered masking. And it just so happens that dots have always been my favorite design element, I just find them so cheery! So when I spotted this adorable sentiment in my new Lovely You set, I knew I just HAD to use it! I stamped my sentiment, and covered it with circular mask punched from a sticky note. From there, I added two more circle punch sizes to make up my "dots," and each size got its own color! I used my sponge daubers to get this translucent effect - I think they're like happy bubbles fizzing off the card!
Lovely You Stamp Set; Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sea Foam, So Saffron & Pool Party Inks; 1 1/2", 1" & 5/8" Circle Punches; Sponge Daubers; #LIM420.

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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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Lovely Birds

Posy Hello

Smily Fruit

Because Adulting is Hard

Crabby Splash

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Cute Fruit

You Are Amazing

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