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Fab Notions

9/25/2020

We have a cool and lovely color challenge for you this week at Fab Friday #198!
Looking at these colors myself, I was reminded of oceans and sand, shells and water, lol. I haven't had Seaside Notions out in a while so i decided to go for it - don't want to get out of practice on fussy cutting this little seahorse, lol. Anyway, I've kept it a little sparse, but stuck tight to my palette, even added a few Seaside Spray sequins. Love, and I'm ready for some sand between my toes!
I can't wait to see what YOU create - meet you at the challenge!
Seaside Notions Stamp Set; Whisper White & Gray Granite CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Bumblebee, Seaside Spray & Misty Moonlight Inks; Water Painters; Woven Threads Sequins; #FabFri198.

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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But You Have to Know How

9/24/2020

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Lol, I knew it had to happen sooner or later! The Library Challenge #68 is bringing us The Cat in the Hat!
Alas, I have no cats in hats stamps, but how iconic is this cover?? I decided to pull out some precious retired Tempting Turquoise, and make a nice striped side bar for my fave CITH quote! Our gorgeous Playful Alphabet dies set was just right, and I got to make one of my rare stamp-free cards, lol. I even pieced on some stripes for the envelope, lol. You know, I think this is my first INK-free card, too! What a fun project! So many happy memories of reading this to my daughter!
Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise (retired) & Real Red CS; Playful Alphabet Dies; #TLC68.

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Purple Cocktails

9/23/2020

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Now here's my kind of color challenge - Less is More #428 is having a shades of purple color challenge!
I considered purple pears for a bit, but really, how could I not go for the full purple spectrum I could get with my Nothing's Better Than set? A cute purple drink with a sweet little coordinating umbrella is just my speed today, lol. Actually, make it THREE, lol. The two-step stamps, the perfect dies, it's all just PERFECT, really - still LOVING this set! I did a triple stack of my "cocktails" die, even the little dot on the "i!" That's love, baby.
Nothing's Better Than Stamp Set; Purple Posy, Blackberry Bliss & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Blackberry Bliss, Gorgeous Grape, Purple Posy & Mango Melody Inks; Love You More Than Dies; #LIM428.

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Paper Hug

9/20/2020

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I'm super excited to host our sketch challenge this week at Sunday Stamps #240! I love layers!
Which is why it's a bit ironic that I kinda pulled a 180 when I started my card, lol. I wondered, what would this be like as a one-layer card? I'm pretty sure today is the first time I've tried it on my own recognizance - I really only do these because someone has challenged me, lol. I've had the eclectic Comfort & Hope set sitting on my desk for FAR too long, and finally decided to make this with it - so many little design elements and textures in there, it was hard to stick to just these! This is super CAS for me, lol.
I can't wait to see YOUR ideas for this sketch - meet you at the challenge!
Comfort & Hope Stamp Set; Whisper White CS; Pool Party, Memento Tuxedo Black & Versamark Inks; Crushed Curry & Silver EP; Sponge Brayer; #SSC240.

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The Adventure Begins

9/19/2020

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Oo, what a great idea! Time Out Challenge #170 is to be adventurous! Just what I need!
I knew as soon as I saw this challenge that I wanted to pull out my beloved (and retired!) Adventure Awaits set - I love all the bold sentiments in this one, and they're all playfully and variously fonted, too. An adventure in itself, lol. I matched it up with this lovely DSP sheet from World of Good - I've made it into an ocean for my Sailing Home yachts, but really, I think it's a sky, there's all kinds of antique constellations hiding in there. Shhh! Anyway, THIS would be quite the adventure, sailing away on stormy seas (or skies!) One day...
Adventure Awaits (retired 2015) & Sailing Home Stamp Sets; World of Good DSP; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Versamark & Misty Moonlight Inks; Blender Pen; White EP; Smooth Sailing Dies; #TOC170.

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Beautiful Autumn (& Pumpkin Club Sep 26!)

9/18/2020

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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.

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Sea Turtles

9/15/2020

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How much do you love our throwback sketch this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #475?? It'll be fun to pair it up with our SU Only #258's seaside or nautical challenge, too!
So, did someone say "nautical?" You know what that means, lol, time for my beloved Whale of Time DSP to come out to play again! This time I featured this gorgeous shot of the East Australia Current, with its jeweled sea turtles having a cruise - heaven! I fussy cut a couple larger ones to highlight the journey!
I hope you can get in on the challenge action this week - I can't wait to see your creations!
Whale Done Stamp Set; Whale of a Time DSP; Whisper White, Pretty Peacock & Tranquil Tide (retired) CS; Champagne Foil; Versamark Ink; White EP; Rectangle Stitched & Smooth Sailing Dies; #TSOT475; #SUOC258.

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Sunday Leaves

9/6/2020

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I'm loving our cool Fall colors at this week's Sunday Stamps #239!
I couldn't wait to pull out my Love of Leaves bundle again for this one - I am LOVING the combo of the washed ink look of the stamps with the detail dies to match - such perfect detail! I did an array in all our colors, with a trio of tiny Crumb Cake ones on top, a sweet sentiment to go with, and just a touch of elegant gold with my Gold Glitter Enamel Dots. And stitching everywhere! Woo!
I can't wait to see YOUR creations with our colors - meet you at the challenge!
Love of Leaves Stamp Set; Crumb Cake, Early Espresso & Very Vanilla CS; Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry & Pool Party Inks; Stitched Leaves & Stitched Shapes Dies; Linen Thread; Gold Glitter Enamel Dots; SSC239.

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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Fusion Dragonfly

8/31/2020

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What a pretty combo there is this week at Fusion's Dragonfly challenge!
I couldn't help but go back to my retired Dragonfly Dreams for this one - I had to! It was fun to pull in a few purples, too - Purple Posy is still holding first place in my most used In Color, lol. I added a little Subtle texture, and pretty panel from our Playing With Patterns DSP, and all that was left was my big gorgeous dragonfly! I did his wings in Rich Razzleberry with some Blackberry Bliss sponged on as well, just to add a tiny bit more depth. A few purple pearls finished things off!
Dragonfly Dreams Stamp Set (retired 2019); Playing With Patterns DSP; Whisper White & Purple Posy CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Rich Razzleberry & Blackberry Bliss Inks; Subtle EF; Detailed Dragonflies & Circle Collection Dies (both retired); Banners Pick a Punch; Purple Pearls (I think from a Paper Pumpkin, lol); #FusionDragonfly.

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Colorful Acorns

8/29/2020

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We have a fun array of inspiration this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments #346!
I know we have some really awesome sunflowers options right now, but I couldn't help but gravitate straight to that lower right corner with all the pretty acorns - I couldn't let them get away! I pulled out my trusty Acorny Thank You retired from 2015, and started building! I tried to stick to the colors I could spot in the inspiration, and just went for a nice little jumble just like the pic - so cute!
Acorny Thank You Stamp Set (retired 2015); Whisper White CS; Early Espresso, Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz & Cinnamon Cider Inks; Acorn Builder Punch (retired); Stitched Shapes Dies; Elegant Faceted Gems; #HSSIC346.

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Fab Notions

But You Have to Know How

Purple Cocktails

Paper Hug

The Adventure Begins

Beautiful Autumn (& Pumpkin Club Sep 26!)

Sea Turtles

Sunday Leaves

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