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Friends Are Like Seashells

1/11/2021

Ah ha - I've found another new-to-me challenge! Today I'm at Addicted to CAS #188, and we get to emboss for this one! I always find clean and simple to be a challenge - let's see how I do fitting in embossing, too, lol.
I decided to stick with heat embossing, so I could create one focal image. Friends Are Like Seashells is burning up my desk, lol, so I had to pull it out! I really wanted to use the gorgeous new embossing folder that goes with this suite, but I was worried it was too much of an all-over design, so I picked one shell to emboss in gold - so pretty! There are color wash stamps for behind most of the elaborate shells, and I couldn't resist a few Opal Rounds to touch things up. I even did my stamping on our new Pearlescent Specialty Paper - it has such a beautiful sheen!
Friends Are Like Seashells Stamp Set; Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake & Pearlescent CS; Calypso Coral & Versamark Inks; Gold EP; Opal Rounds; #ATC188.

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More Shoes

1/9/2021

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I'm so super excited to be guest designing today at this week's Less Is More #434 - the theme is clothing or fashion! So cool!
I have to admit, I ran straight to our Dressed To Impress set for something fun, lol. But then I thought, what else do I have? A quick search pulled up 2005's Fashion Statements, too, and hey, I forgot all about this image of all these shelves of shoes - how perfect! I did a quick combo of sets, had some fun coloring shoes in improbable colors, then decided to add a background layer and some texture. Hopefully still CAS enough!
I can't wait to see YOUR work for this fun theme - see you at the challenge!
Dressed To Impress & Fashion Statements (retired 2005) Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Crumb Cake, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy, Balmy Blue, Flirty Flamingo, Rich Razzleberry & Mango Melody Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Ruffled EF; #LIM434.

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Sending Pals Sunshine

1/8/2021

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Excellent - I found another new-to-me challenge to try - I love this time of year! Today's is a lovely color challenge from Stamping Pals #11 - let's do it!
I always have a tough time with these subtle colors, and I really wanted to try to stay away from Easter, which they always remind me of, lol. So I got to looking at my Sending Sunshine set, which I really haven't used enough, and figured I could fit the colors in here! It's a pretty simple layout, but I went off-center with my image, and hand-cut the irregular shaped of the sentiment. A few sunny sequins to finish, and I think I like it!
Sending Sunshine Stamp Set; Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight & Whisper White CS; Versamark, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight & Pear Pizzazz Inks; White EP; Iridescent Sequins; #SPC11.

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In The Pines

12/27/2020

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We're going all evergreen on you this week at Sunday Stamps #247!
I was so excited when I saw our colors, because I JUST got our In The Pines bundle, and it's perfect for them! I had originally passed this one up, I have SO many trees, but I do love them, and THEN, the dies went on sale, lol. That was it folks - I broke one of my "rules" and bought a retiring set on sale for those darn dies, lol. But, really, I'm glad I did - this bundle is SO my style, lol. It even has some curvy pieces of its own, so I could put my curvy dies away finally, lol.
I can't wait to see what YOU have for us this week - meet you at the challenge!
In The Pines Stamp Set; Whisper White & Night of Navy CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Night of Navy, Soft Sea Foam, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive & Shaded Spruce Inks; Pine Woods Dies; #SSC247.

Pumpkin Club January 2!
Did you get your December Pumpkin kit yet? It's "beary" adorable! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, January 2, 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 January 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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The Hobbit

12/20/2020

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We have some end of year fun over at The Library Challenge #74 - "anthology" time! We get to pick any cover from previous years to go for! I went all the way back to 2018 for The Hobbit!
This is one of my hubby's favorite books, and series, really, so I couldn't resist taking a crack, with my Mountain Air set. I think my card follows the same general idea, and I tried to pick a fun font for the sentiment, though I also couldn't resist the one Tolkien quote I have, that came in my old Glamper Greetings set, lol. I kinda see Middle Earth, here!
Mountain Air, Many Mates & Glamper Greetings (retired 2018) Stamp Sets; Whisper White, Night of Navy & Garden Green CS; Night of Navy, Garden Green & Versamark Inks; White EP; Majestic Mountain Dies; #TLC74.

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Darling Donkeys

11/20/2020

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I am LOVING our cool Fall colors at this week's Fab Friday #202!
And how about that, I an make it work for another super sneaky-peek! Have a quick look at the upcoming Sale-A-Bration set Darling Donkeys! Isn't he the cutest? He just wants to be your friend, lol. I was able to slip in another cutie on the envelope, too! Anyway, Cinnamon Cider is the perfect color for a sweet donkey, and that pretty flower he wants you to have is just room enough to slip in my Mint Macaron and Bumblebee - a perfect fit! I'm so looking forward to chronicling the antics these guys get up to - keep your eyes peeled!
Now show us what you got for our yummy colors this week - see you at the challenge!
Darling Donkeys Stamp Set (2021 SAB); Whisper White & Cinnamon Cider CD; Memento Tuxedo Black, Cinnamon Cider, Mint Macaron & Bumblebee Inks; Water Painters; Bumblebee Enamel Dots; #FabFri202.

Pumpkin Club November 28!
Did you get your November Pumpkin kit yet? We're baking up the good stuff! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, November 28, 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 December 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Art Gallery

11/19/2020

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Oh good deal, The Sisterhood of Crafters has an embossing challenge for us this week - any style!
I couldn't help but show off a new set from our upcoming Spring Mini catty today! We just had our big (online) convention at SU! and it was amazing and awesome, AND I got to pre-pre-order from a selection of super sneaky-peeky products that were featured during presentations. Today's set shows off the lovely Art Gallery set, its dies and the gorgeous Fine Art Floral DSP that goes with, too. There's even an embossing folder, too, but I wanted to show the DSP more, lol. I don't usually go for the floral sets these days, but the brush-stroke quality and layering choices for this one really grabbed me - love it! I snuck in a little gold heat embossing here!
Art Gallery Stamp Set; Fine Art Floral DSP; Whisper White & Rich Razzleberry CS; Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive & Versamark Inks; Gold EP; Floral Gallery Dies; Gilded Gems; #TSOCEmbossing.

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Coachella

11/13/2020

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What a cool challenge this week at Time Out Challenges #174 - Festivals! I suspect that means very different things to different people!
I decided to look on Google for famous American festivals - we DO have them here, lol. LOTS of music festivals, and boy howdy, the EATING festivals! Anyway, I read that Coachella Valley Music Festival in Miami, Florida is the largest US festival these days, and when you look at pictures, they all feature this giant Ferris Wheel, and palm trees. Lucky for me, I have JUST the thing for that! I recently came across a few leftovers from my July 2020 Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin - perfect! I added a few palm trees using the Nativity Dies, and well, as you can see, See A Silhouette DSP is still out on my desk, lol. It just all came together, lol... I loved this sentiment, too, even though Coachella is in April, shhh...
Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin Stamp Set (July 2020); See A Silhouette DSP (retired); Whisper White & Purple Posy CS; Versamark Ink; White EP; Nativity Dies; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #TOC174.

Holiday Gifts & Packaging 2020 Class, Nov 14!
Woo hoo! Today's the day! It's finally time for my blow-out class - Holiday Gifts & Packaging 2020! There's a little bit of everything here, fun packaging, last minute gift ideas, wrapping, tags - you name it, you just never know what might come up! And you don't want to miss my famous dessert buffet - this is my appreciation for YOU, to say thanks for another fun year together! Come hungry, and with bells! Class will include all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesive!) plus, 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 - class is ON for Saturday, November 14, at 3 pm, or is available to go any time after the live class!

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In Good Taste

11/7/2020

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Hm, these are some fun colors to try at this week's Hand Stamped Sentiments #351! The DT samples are amazing!
I decided to go hunting for some pretty DSP in one of the colors, and see what developed from there! I was excited when I remembered this gorgeous tile pattern in the In Good Taste pack - love it! From there I looked over the Tasteful Touches bundle that's part of that suite - those dies are SO gorgeous and versatile! I chose this sentiment, I know I've used it before, and then fussy cut a couple sprigs in my other two colors. I love the finished look against the tile - I played with my Blender Pen a little to draw a bit more color over the tiny leaves!
Tasteful Touches Stamp Set; In Good Taste DSP; Whisper White & Night of Navy CS; Night of Navy, Bumblebee & Blackberry Bliss Inks; Tasteful Labels Dies; Bumblebee Enamel Dots; Blender Pen; #HSS351.

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Fancy Foliage

11/4/2020

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Here's a challenge kind I haven't seen before! Less Is More #431 would like us to use more than one type of foliage! Thank goodness we so many choices!
With a challenge like that, how could I NOT go for our gorgeous Forever Fern set! The only problem would be to narrow down the choices that gives us, lol. In the end, I settled on my three favorite stems, in three pretty greens, and added a little sentiment from our Waterfront set. Such a quiet and lovely card to send to a friend!
Forever Fern & Waterfront Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Pear Pizzazz CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive & Mossy Meadow Inks; Forever Flourishes & Stitched Shapes Dies; Whale of a Time Sequins; #LIM431.

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