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Tea Boutique (& Critter Class 2022 May 14!)

5/6/2022

Time for another "fill in the blank" challenge this week at As You See It #274 - for the best thing about mothers!
This one was a bit of a stumper for me, lol. The BEST thing? Sheesh, that's a tall order! I spent some time calling up some happy mom memories of my own, and finally decided what really came to mind for me was PRESENCE. The best thing about mothers is "being there," and being part of their children's lives, in a supportive, loving way. In my life, my happiest memories of times with my own mom are always over a teacup, lol, which was how we celebrated being together. Good times, and yummy ones, too, lol. How lucky that we have a new stamp suite just for tea! Yay!
I can't wait to see YOUR answers to this one, AND your projects! Meet you there!
Cup of Tea Stamp Set; Tea Boutique DSP; Basic White & Sweet Sorbet CS; Sweet Sorbet & Granny Apple Green Inks; Teacup & Stitched Shapes (retired) Dies; White Baker's Twine; Iridescent Rhinestones; #AYSI274.

Critter Class 2022!
You KNOW we have to have another critter class - I just can't stay away from them! Class will feature 5 cards and envelopes all about our favorite cuties (and maybe even an new catty visitor, lol) for all occasions! Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own fave snips and adhesive) snacks 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 on for Saturday, May 14 at 2 PM! RSVP now to save your spot!

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Seashells Birthday

5/5/2022

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Lol, I'm back again at Can You Handle the Pressure, this time with a twist to add pastels! Excellent!
I did a quick dig through the embossing folder bin, and quickly hit on our gorgeous Seashells EF - I LOVE this one, so detailed and organic! I also found some leftover pieces of the Pearlescent Specialty Paper that was released at the same time - yay! I quickly cut some layers, ran my pearly piece through the folder, and went to town with my sponge daubers, all in our Subtles range. So, so pretty! I did sneak in the new die shape again from the Natural Prints set - I have a feeling I'll be using this one all over the place!
Friends Are Like Seashells Stamp Set; Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake & Pearlescent Specialty CS; Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Calypso Coral, Pool Party & Balmy Blue Inks; Sponge Daubers; Seashells EF; Natural Prints Dies; Opal Rounds; #CYHTPPastels.

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Layered Take Care

5/4/2022

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I really like the twist Less Is More #463 has for their one-layer challenge this week - to also be "off-center!" Cool!
I'm SO excited at finally getting a great place to use my new Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks - they finally came off backorder and I jumped to get them, right before they retired, ugh! I have been loving samples I've been seeing using the masks out and about - I had to try it! For today's card, I did a little corner business with the flower masks in Daffodil Delight and Mango Melody, and finished with some little leaves in Granny Apple Green - so yummy! I'm delighted with how easy this was to use! I finished with a few of our new Glossy Dots in Daffodil - perfect!
Cup of Tea Stamp Set; Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks; Basic White CS; Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Daffodil Delight Glossy Dots; #LIM463.

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Artistic Blooms

5/3/2022

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I love our banner sketch this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #554! It will work wonders with our beautiful inspiration board at Hand Stamped Sentiments #388, too!
Since I didn't get the lovely ranunculus stamps (sigh) I went with my still beloved Artistically Inked set - and I'll even sneak in some of the now-retired and gorgeous Expressions in Ink DSP. I'll be hoarding this stuff for a while! I did this lovely pink background with traces of gold, so I added some gold foil leaves around my stamped blossoms and leaves - just so sweet!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects for our challenges this round - meet you there!
Artistically Inked Stamp Set; Expressions in Ink DSP; Basic White, Pea Pizzazz & Gold Foil CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Polished Pink, Pale Papaya & Pear Pizzazz Inks; Artistic Dies; Banner Triple Punch; Gilded Gems; #TSOT554; #HSS388.

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Birds of Spring

5/2/2022

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Ahhh, Time Out Challenges #212 has a gorgeous Spring inspiration going this week - yay!
Today I decided to do one more farewell post, I have so enjoyed all the details in Birds & Branches! I couldn't resist two-step stamping this little pretty on her nest, with a few eggs - simple and quick, even with the dies! I snuck in this happy little sentiment from Many Messages - I'm sorry to see this one go, too - such a fun tag die plate for it! I'm all about the possibilities!
Birds & Branches & Many Messages Stamp Sets; Basic White, Pear Pizzazz & Crumb Cake CS; Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, SO Saffron, Pool Party & Early Espresso Inks; Birds & More & Messages Dies; Resin Dots (retired); #TOC212.

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A Little Bit More

5/1/2022

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Oh gosh, my monthly Sparkles Christmas Challenge #136, for Christmas sentiments, has landed on my Sunday Stamps #282 sketch! This will be fun!
I straight away went hunting for an oversized Christmas sentiment, and hit the jackpot with Christmas Means More! This set from 2020 was a little collection of Christmas movie quotes, like the one I chose from "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," lol. We own all the movies in this set, of course, good times! Anyway, I stuck tight to the sketch, and featured my beloved Heartwarming Hugs DSP - I think we might have first had this one in 2020, too, but gosh I loved it so much! It's finally almost gone, lol.
I can't wait to see YOUR projects for our challenges, too, I'll meet you there!
Christmas Means More Stamp Set (retired 2020); Heartwarming Hugs DSP (retired); Crumb Cake & Basic White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Old Olive & Real Red Blends Markers; All the Trimmings Embellishments (retired); #SCC136; #SSC282.

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In{k}spired Tea

4/30/2022

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We have a really pretty combo this week at In{k}spire Me #476 - check out that CAS sketch!
After a little bit of study, I think I can work both sides of the challenge into our new Cup of Tea set - you know I have to have that! I colored up a Mango cup with some Granny Apple leaves, and did some details in Melon Mambo to round things out! Next card, I get to show off the amazing dies and DSP that go with it!
Cup of Tea Stamp Set; Basic White & Melon Mambo CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Granny Apple Green & Melon Mambo Inks; White EP; Mango Melody & Granny Apple Green Blends Markers; Tasteful Labels Dies; Melon Mambo Twine; Glitter Enamel Dots; #IMC476.

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Never Lost

4/29/2022

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Cardz 4 Guyz #294 wants us to add a tag this week - fun!
Today I couldn't resist (do I ever??) hitting our new man suite, He's All That! Besides a fabulous stamp set (with fabulous dies!) there's also the paper! This is the tiniest hint of the He's the Man DSP pack, which includes two 12 x 12 sheets of manly diecut images - I featured TWO on my card today! The torn "spiral bound" scrap in the background is one, and the other is the "never lost" medallion - can't wait to give this card to hubby! I didn't actually do any stamping on the front, but there's an extra message on the inside that goes perfectly! I am smitten with this suite!
He's All That Stamp Set; He's The Man DSP; Basic White, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake & Soft Succulent CS; Early Espresso Ink; Tailor Made Tags Dies; Faux Suede Trim; Linen Thread; Rustic Metallic Dots; #C4G294.

Pumpkin Club April 30!
Did you get your March Pumpkin kit yet? EEE! FINALLY!! Bonus stamp set! And the perfect follow up to our last class! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, April 30, at 2 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! Remember that this is a DOUBLE Pumpkin Club this month - we have that bonus stamp set to play with, too, so doors will be open an hour earlier than usual!
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!

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Every Great Dream

4/28/2022

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Check out these fun vibrant colors at this week's Cupcake Inspirations #542 - yay for purple and green!
So, the big thriller for me is that I can squeeze in two more new In Colors on this one - Orchid Oasis & Parakeet Party will look amazing with Daffodil Delight - woo! I couldn't resist pulling in another new set - this is the hostess set Begin With a Dream! It has three awesome images, and three equally awesome sentiments to go with them! For today, I couldn't resist this little row of people, who's outfits I could color mix and match style, lol. I originally intended to leave the faces and hair blank, but then I figured, hey, that's what our new Natural Tones Blends are FOR, right? Anyway, love this bright card - and it's always fun to color!
Begin With a Dream Stamp Set; Basic White & Orchid Oasis CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black & Natural Tones Blends (SU200, SU400, SU800, SU600, SU1000); #CIC542.

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Nature's Prints

4/27/2022

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OK, these are really growing on me, lol - Addicted to CAS #218 is having a one layer challenge!
I don't think I'll get a better chance to break in another gorgeous new set, either, lol. Here's a little sneak peek at Nature's Prints, a beautiful collection of stems and details with truly lovely sentiments. I think I've mentioned before how much I adore when the sentiments have a mix of fonts - so much impact! Anyway, here's a lovely Maidenhair Fern stem that I stamped in our departing Misty Moonlight - I have so loved this color! I went over the image with a touch of Blender Pen, too, adds even more depth, I think. I finished with this simple thanks sentiment and my last blue Noble Peacock Rhinestones - yum!
Nature's Prints Stamp Set; Basic White CS; Misty Moonlight Ink; Blender Pen; Noble Peacock Rhinestones (retired); #ATCAS218.