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Funky Plants

7/9/2021

We have a lovely inspiration panel from Hand Stamped Sentiments #367 today - checkout all the pinks!
I decided to focus on these fun colors, and the fun potted plants - because, you know, Plentiful Plants! Lol. But I also really wanted to break into my DSP finally, so luckily I found this neutral woodgrain sheet that's just right for showing off the funkiness, lol. I also finally got to use my new Treasured Tags Pick A Punch - love the curvy flags we can make with this one! Anyway, I picked three fun colors, then had a good time doing some mix and match with pots and plants - I really love how it all came out!
Plentiful Plants Stamp Set; Bloom Where You're Planted DSP; Basic White & Soft Suede CS; Soft Suede, Granny Apple Green, Flirty Flamingo & Coastal Cabana Inks; Perfect Plants Dies; Treasured Tags Pick A Punch; Pink Gems; #HSS367.

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Fast Plants

7/5/2021

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Yay! I'm super excited to see another speed challenge at As You See It #253! These are so fun!
Off to forage, and I quickly landed on my new Plentiful Plants set - it even has gorgeous DSP, too! Using a great DSP is usually a big part of my speedy strategy, and I did think I would, but then, I realized the dies that go with this set are equally awesome, and with so much shading already part of the stamps themselves, I decided to just go for it! Start your engines! First I quick cut out my layers and pulled out some scraps of White for the stamping - stamping my three different elements on separate small pieces made it so I could run them through my die-cutting machine all at once! I did my envelope at the same time, and broke out the pop-dots! Worked like a charm! I even had these pretty gems till on my desk from yesterday, so my final time clocked in at 7 minutes, 9 seconds! If only cleanup were that quick, lol.
Plentiful Plants Stamp Set; Basic White & Evening Evergreen CS; Cinnamon Cider, Evening Evergreen & Soft Succulent Inks; Perfect Plants Dies; Evening Evergreen Gems; #AYSI253.

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In{k}spired Pattern

7/4/2021

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Love this columnar sketch at this week's In{k}spire Me #452!
After browsing my stamp sets for a bit, I realized that I was struggling with these colors some. How to balance them all, AND cover the sketch? Then I remembered, the backs of all the gorgeous colorful sheets in our Pattern Party DSP have black and white arrangements on them - could I find something to color? A quick sort through my already growing scraps pulled up this tiny harlequin pattern - yay! I went to town with my Soft Succulent & Pale Papaya Blends Markers. It didn't get REALLY tedious until I decide to do the envelope flap, too, lol. Anyway, I love how this all came out - I really carried the diamond shape theme, I think!
Accented Blooms Stamp Set (retired 2020); Pattern Party DSP; Basic White & Sahara Sand CS; Sahara Sand Ink; Soft Succulent & Pale Papaya Blends Markers; Absolutely Argyle EF (retired); Tailored Tag Punch (retired); Soft Succulent Jewels; #IM452.

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Pattern Party Thanks

7/2/2021

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I love our little landscape sketch this week at Fab Friday 217! Bring on the banners!
I decided to have a little "Pattern Party" with my DSP this week, lol - I just can't stay away from all the fun choices in our incredible hostess Pattern Party pack! I picked these two to go together and floated them over a sea of texture from the Painted Texture EF. A study in blues! I kept things all in line with my sentiment from Ornate Thanks, as well - still my fave big bold thank you set!
I can't wait to see YOUR take on this little gem - meet you at the challenge!
Ornate Thanks Stamp Set; Pattern Party DSP; Basic White & Pool Party CS; Bermuda Bay Ink; Painted Texture EF; White Iridescent Sequins; White Baker's Twine; #FabFri217.

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You Are My Anchor

6/14/2021

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Excellent - The Male Room #151 has a "Dads & Grandads" challenge this month - let's hear it!
I decided to go for a more generally masculine (perhaps!) theme, instead of a specific Father's Day card. I think because it's so hot out right now here in Arizona (and getting hotter supposed to be over 110 next week!) I felt myself being pulled by a nautical theme - who doesn't want to be on the water in this weather?? I also wanted a look at some old Paper Pumpkin stamp sets I still have around, and You Are My Anchor, from April 2018, caught my eye. Love the buccaneer font in this set, and I think this phrase is perfect for hubs for a just because card - I know he'll be happy to hear how much I appreciate him!
You Are My Anchor (Paper Pumpkin April 2018) Stamp Set; Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Pool Party & Real Red CS; Pool Party & Misty Moonlight Inks; Stitched Shapes Dies (retired); Baker's Twine; Misty Moonlight Enamel Dots; #TMR151.

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Defining Alphabet

6/2/2021

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Awesome! You KNOW my fave challenge at Retro Rubber #159 is for "anything goes" - let's dive DEEP!
Today I'm going WAY BACK, to the alphabet that started it all for me, lol, Defining Alphabet from 2007, along with its partner, Define Your Life. This duo was the start of a long and ongoing love affair with alphabets of all kinds for me, lol, I have no idea why I'm so addicted to them, and why I can never let them go! Large and small, I keep them all! I loved that this one came with some accompanying "definitions," that all have so much meaning for me. What a pleasure to trot them out again! This set also goes great with the more recent Praiseworthy Prose set from last year, another match made in heaven!
Defining Alphabet & Define Your Life Stamp Sets (retired 2007); Pattern Party DSP; Basic White & Basic Black CS; Poppy Parade & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Tailor Made Tags Dies; Poppy Parade Heavy Baker's Twine; Silver Epoxy Essentials; #RRCB159.

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Addicted to Ombre

5/29/2021

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Very fun - Addicted to CAS #198 is inspiring us with "ombre" this week!
Now that we have our awesome blending brushed back in stock, I can't resist making my own ombre with them, and our new Plenty of Patterns Masks. I decided to try for just the outside edge of the card in Granny Apple Green, working my way up from the bottom to lighter shades at the top. With all this green, it also seemed natural to turn to Plentiful Plants for my images and sentiments - such a sweet set! Love the dies that go with this one, too - I see some macrame hanging plants ahead, lol.
Plentiful Plants Stamp Set; Basic White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Granny Apple Green, Cinnamon Cider & Evening Evergreen Inks; Plenty of Patterns Masks; Blending Brush; Perfect Plants Dies; #ATC198.

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First Dogwoods

5/24/2021

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As You See It #250 has another awesome challenge for us! Our favorite first flower of Spring!
Even though we don't have them here in Arizona (way too dry) my fave first flower of Spring has been to see the dogwoods bloom. Back in West Virginia and Virginia where I grew up, there were whole hillsides covered with them, and you almost always got a chance to see them in the snow, too. So beautiful, like clouds had come to earth! They even come in some subtle shades, there's whites and creams, peachier ones, and even some pinks. I always think about trying to grow one in a pot inside here - maybe one day!
Soft Summer Stamp Set (retired 2009); Expressions in Ink DSP; Basic White & Pear Pizzazz CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz & Pale Papaya Inks; Water Painters; Tailor Made Tags Dies; Braided Linen Trim; Elegant Faceted Gems; #AYSI250.

Pumpkin Club May 29!
Did you get your May Pumpkin kit yet? Take me out to the ball game! Check out the video HER E!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, May 29, 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 June 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Lovely In Colors (& Pumpkin Club May 29!)

5/21/2021

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Ahhh, it's Friday, so time for some fabulous! We've got just the thing at this week's Fab Friday #214 - how about a look at all our new In Colors?
I really wanted to offer something stamped for this one - which was a bit tough because we have so many In colors goodies to play with this year - have you checked out the Shimmer Vellum?? Di-voon! I decided to go with a "homemade DSP" look, and played with my trusty Lovely You set - look how great all the colors look TOGETHER! I might have to pick one or two new flower sets from all our new offerings, to keep this trend going!
I can't wait to see YOU projects with the new colors - meet you at the challenge!
Lovely You Stamp Set; Basic White & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia & Polished Pink Inks; Double Oval Punch; In Color Jewels; #FabFri214.

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Hydrangea Colors

5/11/2021

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We have such a fun color challenge this week for SU Only #275, - hydrangea colors!
So, I have a little secret - I totally did NOT get anything from this year's Hydrangea Suite, lol. It's pretty! I just have a lot of other flowers, too, lol. So I just went for a straight-up color gamp, and since I don't update my DSP color stacks very often, you get a range of patterns, too! Win - win! Lol... Anyway, I decided my little scrappy layout could have this lovely sentiment from Ornate Thanks, and I cut it out with a die from Ornate Layers. I let Highland Heather be my feature color, because, well, I AM Heather, lol.
I can't wait to see YOUR creations with these fun colors! Meet you at the challenge!
Ornate Thanks Stamp Set; Highland Heather, Seaside Spray, Misty Moonlight, Rococo Rose & Old Olive DSP; Basic White CS; Highland Heather Ink; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; #SUOC275.

Let's Get Messy - May 15, 3 pm!
Ah, our favorite techniques class of the year is finally here! In this class we explore new techniques, tools and goodies, that maybe make a bit of a (ahem) mess! Want to try something new, but feel a bit nervous to get started? Come make the mess at MY house! Class features 5 cards and envelopes, and 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! And DON'T wear white!

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Funky Plants

Fast Plants

In{k}spired Pattern

Pattern Party Thanks

You Are My Anchor

Defining Alphabet

Addicted to Ombre

First Dogwoods

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Hydrangea Colors

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