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Best Year

6/29/2020

Oo, I see all the colors of the ocean in this week's color challenge from Hand Stamped Sentiments #342!
These colors gave me a chance to finally try out my new Best Year bundle - most importantly, my Best Plaid Builder dies, though the stamps are great, too, of course, lol. What a great way to combine different colors, and I spent quite a bit of time shifting things around, changing the layers - this might be one where there's too MUCH choice, lol. I started my crafting life as a fiber artist and weaver, so these dies are like coming a perfect circle for me! I foresee many plaid days ahead!
Best Year Stamp Set; Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Mint Macaron & Pool Party CS; Bermuda Bay Ink; Best Plaid Builder & Rectangle Stitched Dies; Bermuda Bay Enamel Dots; Absolutely Argyle EF (on envelope); #HSS342.

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The Moonspinners

6/21/2020

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I'm so excited that I got to pick the cover for this week's The Library Challenge #62 - and I chose the gorgeous The Moon Spinners by Mary Stewart! Forget the Disney movie, and read the book!
I just KNEW I'd be trying to recreate this gorgeous midnight sea scene, and I of course went straight to my Waterfront set - I really can't remember life without ALL these awesome scenery building sets, but Waterfront remains first and best, lol. I had to update the cedar stands for palm trees, but I still love it! I made a gorgeous ombre background with our new Misty Moonlight, too - how apt is that?? I might have gone a little overboard with my sparkly speckles, but it's still so pretty, sigh...
I can't wait to see YOUR projects with this gorgeous book cover inspiration - I hope you can come play at my challenge! See you there!
Waterfront Stamp Set; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Misty Moonlight, Memento Tuxedo Black & Versamark Inks; Shimmer White EP; Thank You Die (retired); Sponge Brayer; #TLC062.

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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Joy of the Ocean (& Pumpkin Club June 27!)

6/18/2020

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Yay! Another fun and summery grid to play with at this month's Joy of Sets #018!
After my usual dithering, I finally settled on the right-hand column, animals - ombre - fussy cut. I also decided to check out my new fave DSP pack Whale of a Time for something ombre, just in case! I totally lucked out when I spotted this waves sheet - swoon! Whale Done is IN! And since this suite features a punch for the Whale, I had to fussy cut my turtles, lol - see how it all works out?? I added some seaweed diecuts from the Smooth Sailing dies that go with Sailing Home, and since I had it out, I went with a sentiment from that set, too. I'm really happy with how ocean-y this came out, lol.
Whale Done & Sailing Home Stamp Set; Whale of a Time DSP; Whisper White, Tranquil Tide (retired), Just Jade & Balmy Blue CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Misty Moonlight Inks; Crumb Cake & Just Jade Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched & Smooth Sailing Dies; Pool Party Sheer Ribbon; Whale of a Time Sequins; #JOSTTT018.

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Seeing Tacos

6/13/2020

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OK, AWESOME theme this week at As You See It #227 - our favorite movie! So fun!
As I was browsing my shelves, I couldn't help thinking about how much I like "Chef," with Jon Favreau - such a feel-good story, that's also about food - yay! That he was able to get the cast he got for this after all those blockbusters, it was just fun and sweet, really. Of course, there's a spin-off "Chef Show" series on Netflix, that I like, too - there can never be too many cooking shows, lol. Anyway, here's my homage, with my beloved Tasty Trucks set from 2017. No Cuban sandwiches, but the thought is there!
Tasty Trucks Stamp Set (retired 2017); Whisper White, Shaded Spruce & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Shaded Spruce, Real Red, Pool Party, Basic Black & Daffodil Delight Blends Markers; Seaside EF (retired); Stitched So Sweetly Dies; #AYSI227.

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Tasteful Touches

6/10/2020

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Yum - pretty floral colors with a lovely focal sketch this week at In{k}spire Me #422!
I couldn't resist pulling in one of my new catty sets - here's a little peek at Tasteful Touches, which really doesn't do this beauty justice! Sweet fonted sentiments, lovely stylish image elements, and the bonus is the beautiful Tasteful Labels die set that goes with - and I didn't even use it today, argh! Something about this gentle card is really soothing me today, good first outing for my new set, lol.
Tasteful Touches Stamp Set; Whisper White, Basic Black, Old Olive & Pear Pizzazz CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Pear Pizzazz & Versamark Inks; Rococo Rose Blends Marker; Shimmer White EP; Shimmer Ribbon in Pear Pizzazz; Stitched Shapes Dies; #IM422.

New Catty Preview Class, Saturday June 13, 3 PM
Woo HOO! It's that most exciting time of the year - time for the new Annual Catalog from SU! This is your chance to get a sneak peek at some of the fun ahead!
Class will feature 6 cards with envelopes, all from our 2020 Idea Book & Catalog! Class will include all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesive) snacks, drinks and a special gift from me! All this is only $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP today to save your spot for the in person class, or let me know if you would like this "in a box" style afterwards!

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Blended Seahorse

6/6/2020

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This is cool - The Sisterhood of Crafters wants us to show off our fave technique this week! How to choose?
Well, I'm not sure this is actually a "technique," but my hands down fave thing to do is color and fussy cut, lol. I can dress up any image however I want, then add some real dimension and flare with the fussy cutting! I love doing all that with the Seaside Notions stamp set, too - this little seahorse and I are pretty dear friends by now, lol. Still, he's too cute to NOT give center stage to!
Seaside Notions Stamp Set; Whisper White & Seaside Spray CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Crumb Cake Inks; Crumb Cake, Seaside Spray, Calypso Coral & Mint Macaron Blends Markers; Seaside Spray Faceted Dots; #TSOCFaveTechnique.

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Tropical Inspiration (& New Catty Preview Class June 13!)

6/4/2020

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Nice! I'm loving the purples and blues in this week's color challenge from Inspire Create Challenge #070!
So, I have been seeing some, ahem, challenging, shall we say, color combos this week! And I have been seeing some AMAZING responses to them! The ones that astonish me the most are those that know how to just stamp what they want in any crazy old colors they please, and the surprise of it never fails to shine! So, darn it, MY turn! My Tropical Chic set is another set I wanted to highlight before it retired - I didn't quite make it in time, but LOOK how fun the crazy colored tropical leaves are! This is actually almost elegant, lol. I will miss this set more than I thought!
Tropical Chic Stamp Set (retired by now, lol); Whisper White CS; Rich Razzleberry, Coastal Cabana & Night of Navy Inks; Tropical & Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Frosted Epoxy Droplets; #ICC070.

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Kind People

5/15/2020

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Trust Retro Rubber #134 to bring in a May flowers theme for us - perfect! I have some great oldies for this one!
Hands down, my fave has got to be 2009's Soft Summer. Despite the name, I still think of dogwoods as a Spring "flower" - it's a tree AND a flower, lol. We had these growing all along the bottom of our yard where I grew up, and I loved to go lay under them, and peek out through at the street in front - a wonderland!
Soft Summer Stamp set (retired 2009); Whisper White & Petal Pink CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Crumb Cake, Old Olive, So Saffron & Petal Pink Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched & Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Petal Pink Candy Dots (retired); #RR134.

Man Cards May 16!
Time to bring it in for all those special guys in our lives - it doesn't have to be a challenge to make it manly! Class will feature 6 all-occasions cards with envelopes just for the men-folk - and not a sequin in sight!
Class includes all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesive) snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25! Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP today to save your spot for our live class on Saturday April 16 at 3 pm (subject to approval!) or to reserve a stop on the "Class-in-a-Box" train departing afterwards! Talk to you soon!

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Note of Thanks

4/26/2020

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What a great guy theme at this week's The Male Room #134 - music!
This one is a cinch with this year's Music From the Heart set - the one I just used recently for that rainbow challenge? This time, I decided to pair it with the gorgeous classic guitar from last year's Country Livin' - love this beauty, and I can make it even prettier by rockin' it out in Seaside Spray - SO ready for the stage! Otherwise, I'm keeping it clean and simple, just right for a dude!
Music From the Heart & Country Livin' (retired 2019) Stamp Sets; Seaside Spray, Crumb Cake & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Seaside Spray, Crumb Cake & Gray Granite Blends Markers; Pinewood Planks EF; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Seaside Spray Faceted Dots; #TMR134.

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Special Someone

4/23/2020

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So very cheerful! What's not to love about Hand Stamped Sentiments #337's happy balloon inspiration??
One little set of balloon's I keep overlooking are the cute combos available in our sweet Special Someone set - every critter needs a balloon, of course! I kept the colors fresh and light - I keep gravitating to Purple Posy these days - such a calm and cheery color! I brought out this chipper squirrel today, and stamped off his fur in Crumb Cake to go with the background. Just so simple and cute!
Special Someone Stamp Set; Purple Posy DSP; Whisper White, Purple Posy & Crumb Cake CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Crumb Cake & Purple Posy Inks; Stitched So Sweetly, Bitty Banner (retired) & Special Day Dies; Basket Weave EF; #HSS337.

Pumpkin "Zoom" Club April 25!
Did you get your April Pumpkin kit yet? Let's get together! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, April 25, 3 pm, via Zoom - RSVP to let me know you are attending, so I can get you all your passwords to join in! I plan to have this club bundled in kits, and to get your kit to you prior to our Zoom!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, drinks and snacks! I will also have TWO 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!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by May 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Best Year

The Moonspinners

Joy of the Ocean (& Pumpkin Club June 27!)

Seeing Tacos

Tasteful Touches

Blended Seahorse

Tropical Inspiration (& New Catty Preview Class June 13!)

Kind People

Note of Thanks

Special Someone

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