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Stampin' Sunflowers

9/22/2020

I think we're bubbling over this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #476! Don't forget we're also pairing up with Double Trouble's "Off the edge" technique challenge!
When I looked at these layered circles, I knew I needed to keep in mind our extra challenge - and I think our big gorgeous sunflower can stand up to running "off the edge!" I added some Just Jade DSP from our Flowers For Every Season pack, and went to town with my big cheery blooms! Fun, and pretty quick, too, with our amazing dies for this set! Yay!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects for our team up this Tuesday! See you there!
Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set; Flowers For Every Season DSP; Whisper White & Sahara Sand CS; Sahara Sand & Early Espresso Inks; Crumb Cake, Just Jade, So Saffron & Daffodil Delight Blends Markers; Sunflowers Dies; Gold Sequins; #TSOT476.

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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Sunny Fun

8/21/2020

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Oh gosh, one of my fave challenges! An "anything goes" for Retro Rubber #141! Eee!
Today's card is a fun chance for me to use 2011's Sunny Fun, a retired set that's just visiting with me this week, lol. The little rows of flip flops had me smit! There's also a cute row of popsicles, and one of happy kids tubing - not sure why I don't remember this set, or have it myself, because it's right up my alley! I kept thing pretty clean with the flip flops, went with a 3-color, Poppy-Daffodil-Cabana palette, and added a few glitter dots at the end. This is quite the flip-flop wardrobe here, even for Arizona!
Sunny Fun (retired 2011); Whisper White & Coastal Cabana CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight & Poppy Parade Blends; Coastal Cabana Glitter Dots; #RRCB141.

Pumpkin Club August 29!
Did you get your August Pumpkin kit yet? We're calling all heroes! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, August 29, at a special time of 10 am - 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 September 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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See the Good

8/17/2020

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What a big bold sketch we have this week at Inspire Create Challenge #075!
I couldn't help but think of my artichoke in the See the Good stamp set - I have been waiting for a chance to ink this up! The pear looks very cool, too, but really, it's all about the artichoke to me, lol. I decided to go all greens for this one, and bright in a little strip of the Forever Greenery DSP, too. I inked up my artichoke in Pear Pizzazz, and then sponge-daubed on some Garden Green, too, I really like the contrast! Then I used the long sentiment, that I stamp-a-ma-jigged into two lines so it would fit where called for by the sketch - whew! A few sequins to finish, and it's all set. Now to go melt some butter!
See the Good Stamp Set; Forever Greenery DSP; Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz & Soft Sea Foam CS; Pear Pizzazz & Garden Green Inks; Whale of a Time Sequins; Sponge Dauber; #ICC075.

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Rainbow Glimmer

8/14/2020

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Oo, SO excited that I can squeeze in Freshly Made Sketch #448 this week - I love a good tilt!
Today, I couldn't help thinking what a great way to show off some fancy paper this sketch would be. So I started going through my DSP, but then thought, whoa, maybe this could be the moment I finally cut into my new Rainbow Glimmer paper! I really wanted to be able to show the range of colors in a nice big field! I've been nervous about even cutting into it because of this, so I'm super glad the sketch has helped me break the ice a little. Super simple, but SO pretty - I even did the envelope flap {GASP!}
Ornate Thanks Stamp Set; Whisper White & Rainbow Glimmer CS; Granny Apple Green Ink; Clear Epoxy Droplets; #FMS448.

Christmas Cards Part 1 Aug 15!
EEEE! You know it's never too early to kick off Christmas for me, and here's our summer taste of jingle bells ahead! Class will feature 6 cards with envelopes all for the holidays ahead!
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! You can also take this class in a To Go version, or schedule an individual class! See you soon!

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The Fault in Our Stars

8/13/2020

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I remember when my daughter read this book in school, The Library Challenge #65's The Fault In Our Stars - I think it's a movie, too, right? Maybe I'll check it out! I've been pretty happy without teen angst in the house anymore, but the cover is perfect for a card challenge, for sure!
Now, usually, my fave thing to do at TLC is to recreate the covers - so fun! Today, though, I decided to go for the colors - such a bold contrast just screams for it, I think! I decided to take Today's Tiles out for another spin, and I pulled out my retired Tempting Turquoise to hit all the right notes. LOVE how it came out, and I finally had the thought to treat the envelope with the Tin Tile embossing folder to go with - perfect! No naked envelopes!
Today's Tiles Stamp Set; Whisper White, Basic Black & Tempting Turquoise (retired) CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Tempting Turquoise (retired) Inks; Tin Tile EF; #TLC65.

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Joy of Blue

8/12/2020

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Very nice - I might finally get to the ocean with this month's Joy of Sets #020!
As tempting as another ocean theme was, turns out I really had buttons on the brain, lol, so I went with the emboss-button-blue diagonal! I think I had a button challenge not too long back (The Male Room, maybe? No, it was Retro Rubber!) and I remember considering using my Button, Button embossing folder for it. Alas, I went another route, but the folder has still been sitting on my desk, taunting me! So here we are, at my blue button celebration, lol. This card was super quick!
So Sentimental Stamp Set; Whisper White, Misty Moonlight & Seaside Spray CS; Misty Moonlight Ink; Button Button EF; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Misty Moonlight Cotton Ribbon; Misty Moonlight Enamel Dots; #JOSTTT020.

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Whale Duo

8/4/2020

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I think we're ahead of the curve this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #469! What a great sketch to combine with our all-time current fave challenge at SU Only #255!
Sooo, since I'm supposed to do my current fave, even though it just got to come out yesterday, I have to roll out Whale Done AGAIN, because I wasn't kidding - I'm in LURVE! Lol. Today I finally got to try my hand at punching out and building whales from cardstock - we could actually have whales three ways with this set!! Tons of fun, for sure, lol. Anyway, I also featured my favorite (and last, SOB) sheet of DSP, the embossing folder, the ribbon, the sequins - it just goes on and on...
I can't wait to see what YOU create - meet you at the challenges!
Whale Done Stamp Set; Whale of a Time DSP; Pool Party, Basic Gray, Gray Granite & Whisper White CS; Basic Gray & Pretty Peacock Inks; Basic Black Marker; White Gel Pen; Seabed EF; Stitched Shapes & Smooth Sailing Dies; Whale Punch; Pool Party Sheer Ribbon; Whale of a Time Sequins; #TSOT469; #SUOC255.

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Press On

7/12/2020

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Gosh, we have some tasty colors this week at Sunday Stamps #235! I LOVE macarons!
I considered pulling out a retired set and making actual macarons for this one, lol, BUT, my Holiday Catty pre-order came just in the nick of time! While I try to leverage my pre-orders to go to upcoming classes, I usually allow my self a "play" set or two just because. This round, I couldn't resist Press On, a new coffee set by million dollar achiever Joyce Feraco - it's adorable! I am loving the sentiments, and I so super appreciate the style of the images, a bit retro, while also being very snip-out-able! This little row of fancy cups was just right for all our colors, which I also managed to keep pretty clean and simple, too!
I can't wait to see YOUR take on our colors - meet you at the challenge!
Press On Stamp Set; Just Jade, Pumpkin Pie & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay & Just Jade Blends Markers; Just Jade Enamel Dots; #SSC235.

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Best Year

6/29/2020

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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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