 Oo, this will be fun - Cardz 4 Guyz #311 wants to see something starting with "O!" I had a couple ideas when I started (oo, how about "oars," lol) but I wanted to do a browse first. When I spotted the gorgeous Olive Branch, I knew that was the one! I have so NOT been using this set enough! For today's card, I went with the larger branch - I've only used the small one so far. I inked up with markers, and had to do a lot of "huffing" to make sure it was still juicy, lol. My green came out fainter then I expected, but I still like it! A simple sympathy to add to my stash... Olive Branch Stamp Set; Basic White & Blackberry Bliss CS; Blackberry Bliss Ink; Old Olive & Blackberry Bliss Stamp-n-Write Markers; Stitched Shapes Dies (retired); Old Olive Matte Dots; #C4G311. 
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 I've missed a few challenges here lately, but not this round! Addicted to CAS #232 has a "sympathy" code word - good prompt! I knew right away I wanted to bring in our gorgeous Splendid Thoughts set for this one, but I wanted to try something different for the sentiment. I do occasionally get scripture stamps from other companies (Shhhhh!) and I have a new one to share today! This perfect quote from Matthew 5:4 is from Stamp Simply's Blessings/Beatitudes 1 set - such a powerful collection. It makes for a lovely sympathy card, I think. Splendid Thoughts & Stamp Simply's Blessings/Beatitudes 1 Stamp Sets; Basic White & Pool Party CS; Smoky Slate, Soft Sea Foam & Pool Party Inks; Stitched So Sweetly Dies (retired); Fine Sparkle Gems; #ATCAS232.    Oo, we have such a lovely banner sketch for you this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments #389! I knew right away I wanted to break out my new patterned DSP - I have been waiting so long for our new stacks, and I love every single pattern! I couldn't resist sneaking in a new In Color, too, so today's combo is a mix of Parakeet Party, Calypso Coral and Mango Melody - love it! This also gave me a chance to try out my new Sending Smiles set - I've been a little anti-flower for the past few catties, but this one has several that are calling to me for whatever reason. Such cute stems today! I can't wait to see YOUR projects with our fun sketch - meet you there! Sending Smiles Stamp Set; Calypso Coral DSP; Basic White & Parakeet Party CS; Calypso Coral, Mango Melody & Parakeet Party Inks; Sending Dies; Mango Resin Dots; #HSS389.   We're taking things on a slant this week at As You See It #266! Come join the fun! Today I wanted to try out our fancy new dies that go with the amazing Daffodil Daydream bundle - so pretty! Once again I'm trying to tame them a bit before going all out, lol, and our pretty sketch seemed like the perfect chance to show off a layered flower over some of the SAB paper that also coordinates with the set. I added in this sympathy sentiment from Inspired Thoughts as well, for a family on our street that has lost a beloved grandmother. She loved flowers! I hope this little note can let them know we're thinking of them... I can't wait to see YOUR projects for our sketch - meet you at the challenge! Inspired Thoughts Stamp Set; Daffodil Afternoon DSP; Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Bumblebee, Old Olive & Soft Sea Foam CS; Early Espresso Ink; Genial Gems; #AYSI266.   Birthday Cards 2022 Class Jan 15!
Let's start the year off right and ready, and build up our supply of birthday cards! This class will feature 5 cards and envelopes, all from the Spring Mini Catty and SAB, for all your favorite someones! Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own fave snips and adhesive) snack and drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is scheduled for Saturday, January 15 at 3 PM - RSVP now to save your spot!  What a super fun challenge at this week's Cardz 4 Guyz #280 - add some metal! Time to go mining, lol. Look at that, I have one last Dog Bone trinket, perfect! Sadly, it's perfect because our neighbors had to let their sweet baby go last weekend, after a long, glorious and joyous life - we'll all miss her! Thought I'd send over a nice card to let them know we're still thinking of them. I'll remember the good times forever! Pampered Pets Stamp Set; Playful Pets DSP (retired); Basic White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Crumb Cake & Real Red Blends Markers; Happy Heart EF (retired); Playful Pets Trim (retired); Playful Pets Trinkets (retired); Banner Pick a Punch; #C4G280.   This month Stamping Pals #16 has a great challenge for us - sympathy cards. It's always hard to have to have one, but so good to send our caring thoughts to those who need them. I decided to turn today to my gorgeous Inspired Thoughts set - the one with the new tree dies that are just incredible! Today, I scooted them over to the left just a bit, to make room for the sympathy sentiment. I did put the accompanying sentiment on the inside as well, where this post title comes from... I kept it simple with these two soft colors, and added a touch of the new Open Weave Ribbon, with a few pearls - just little points of light, hopefully! Inspired Thoughts & Beauty of Friendship (envelope) Stamp Sets; Basic White, Crumb Cake & Soft Succulent CS; Evening Evergreen Ink; Inspiring Canopy Dies; Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon; Pearl Basic Jewels; #SPC16.   OK, here we go! Another one-layer card this week at Less Is More #441 - this time featuring "diamonds!" Which way to go? Well, I couldn't help it - I love this design in my Pattern Party Masks so much, and I hardly ever use it! These little diamonds remind of twinkles, somehow, but I thought they'd make a sweet background for this pretty sympathy sentiment in Inspired Thoughts. I slipped a little diecut poppy in Blackberry Bliss behind it, too - simple, but dramatic, I think! Inspired Thoughts Stamp Set; Basic White & Blackberry Bliss CS; Blackberry Bliss Ink; Pattern Party Decorative Masks; Rectangle Stitched & Poppy Moments Dies; Iridescent Pearls; #LIM441.   Pumpkin Club May 1!
Did you get your April Pumpkin kit yet? It's juicy sweet! Check out the video HERE! I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, May 1, 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 May 10 and you can join us in time for next month!  Such a fun combo this week at In{k}spire Me #445 - I LOVE those colors together! I thought at first I was only going to do the colors - I had a grand idea percolating in my mind about it! But then, I just couldn't stop looking at the sketch, too - and I couldn't figure out how to work in the stamp set I planned, argh! So I scrapped the percolating plan, and went with this lovely array of DSP instead, so I could tackle both sides of the challenge! It's funny how the proportions JUST worked out for my sentiment, too, what a happy accident! Heal Your Heart Stamp Set (2021 SAB); Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray & Crushed Curry DSP; Smoky Slate & Basic White CS; Pretty Peacock Ink; Layering Circles Dies; Banner Triple Punch; Seaside Spray Faceted Dots; #IM445.   We're adding all the trimmings at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #495! I really was gonna try and get all the frills in there, but alas, it just wouldn't take, lol. I even still have this trim punch! Anyway, the basic layout is classic, so I stuck to that! I still have a bit of this gorgeous Mint Macaron sheet from the Ornate Garden DSP pack, and I thought a nice floral arrangement from Bloom & Grow could be very comforting, so here we are. I've actually pulled out the Vanilla cardstock, too - a big day! For my large blooms, I added an undercoat of So Saffron to the Rococo Rose, I love the color effect! I can't wait to see your projects for this one - it's a doozy! See you at the challenge! Heal Your Heart & Bloom & Grow Stamp Sets; Ornate Garden DSP; Very Vanilla & Mint Macaron CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Mint Macaron, Rococo Rose & So Saffron Blends Markers; Tasteful Labels & Budding Blooms Dies; Mint Macaron Ribbon; #TSOT495.  Pumpkin Club February 27!
Did you get your February Pumpkin kit yet? Flowers for everyone! Check out the video HERE! I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, February 27, 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 March 10 and you can join us in time for next month!  This is cool - Time Out Challenges #175 wants us to be inspired by the word "quick" this week - however we interpret that! Sadly, today I find myself in need of a condolence card for a dear friend. Luckily, I have two new stamp sets from our upcoming Sale-A-Bration 2021 that will definitely help me satisfy the "quick" theme - this card took me about 6 minutes - though I spent 10 getting the stamps all mounted, lol. My eye was caught first by this soothing sheet of DSP from our soon-to-be-released Oh So Ombre pack - the Rococo Rose is perfect for my friend. Next up, the gorgeous Corner Bouquet heat embossed in Black Shimmer, along with this loving sentiment from Heal Your Heart. I love the quiet wish I was able to achieve here, and so glad I can remind my friend I'm thinking of her. Corner Bouquet & Heal Your Heart Stamp Sets (SAB 2021); Oh So Ombre DSP; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Versamark Ink; Shimmer Black EP; Rococo Rose Faceted Dots; #TOC175.  |
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