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Designer Congrats

7/3/2020

We have a banner landscape for you here at Fab Friday #193 this week!
I can't resist playing up some more new goodies today, lol - have you seen the GORGEOUS In Good Taste DSP yet? All photo papers, just amazing designer elements, AND it's a double pack - so much to choose from! I figured it would make a frosting-esque background for the delicate Many Medallions diecut, and this simple Many Mates congrats over all - I even put in my touch of lace, and didn't go blind! Woo hoo!
I can't see what YOU do with this week's sketch - meet you at the challenge!
Many Mates Stamp Set; In Good Taste DSP; Whisper White & Night of Navy CS; Night of Navy Ink; Many Medallion Dies; Lace Trim in Sahara Sand (retired); Jumbo Rhinestone; #FabFri193.

Critter Crazy Class, Saturday June 11, 3 pm
I sure hope you're enjoying the new catty - so much goodness to see! One of the first things that struck me was all the awesome animals, so I think we need a Critter Class to check them out more closely! Class will feature 6 cards with envelopes, 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 to save your spot today, for Saturday, June 11 at 3 pm, or sign up for the Traveling Class in a Box version! It will start the rounds right after our live class!

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Stenciled Hooray (& Critter Crazy Class June 11!)

7/2/2020

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This'll be fun - The Sisterhood of Crafters has a stenciling challenge for us this week!
I'm glad to have this chance - I never use my decorative masks enough - like this cool quasar-like pattern from the Pattern Party collection. I mixed in three colors with sponge daubers, another technique I love, and just let the pattern speak for itself, floating a happy sentiment right in the middle. This another great one from Best Year - the inside says, "you did it!" to go with. Simple, quick and cheery - my perfect trio!
Best Year Stamp Set; Whisper White, Poppy Parade & Bermuda Bay CS; Poppy Parade, Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Pattern Party Decorative Mask; Stitched Shapes Dies; Bermuda Bay Enamel Shape; Sponge Daubers; #TSOCStenciling.

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Snowman Sparkles

7/1/2020

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Ahhh, the first of the month, and so time to lunch our next Sparkles Christmas Challenge #114! This time we have a card recipe for you: 1 image, 2 background papers and 3 embellishments - fun!
I had to browse my retired papers to get started on this one - backwards from how I usually go, lol. I'm still hoarding a good amount of the Let It Snow DSP, and these papers are perfect to match together for our 2 papers part, wheee! At that point, I knew I'd be bringing in Snowman Season to go with, and I had to punch this classic happy guy with a hat, lol. A simple layered sentiment, a few sparkly sequins, and I think my baking is complete! I sure hope you can join us this month - I can't wait to see YOUR recipes over at the challenge!
Snowman Season Stamp Set; Let It Snow DSP; Whisper White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Smoky Slate & Pumpkin Pie Blends Markers; Snowman Builder Punch; Layering Circles Dies; Whiet Sequins; #Sparkles114.

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Posy Hello

6/30/2020

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Time to bring the vintage at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #464, and what a great sketch we have for it!
I don't have much "vintage" look stuff (maybe an old car, lol?) but I do think of vintage as also having old-fashioned design elements. This big doily shape in our Pattern Party Decorative Masks seems just the thing! I sponged the stencil in Purple Posy - I have a pad I was able to get just before SU! took it offline - I've not had any problems with it yet! I added this little Hello from A Little Lace - I love how long and skinny it is, lol. A simple and pretty card, that's going straight into the mail!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects - hope you can join us over at the challenge!
A Little Lace Stamp Set; Purple Posy, Basic Black & Whisper White CS; Purple Posy & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Pattern Party Decorative Masks; Black Baker's Twine; Faceted Dots in Purple Post; #TSOT464.

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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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Smily Fruit

6/28/2020

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We're going for the triple at this week's Sunday Stamps #234!
I couldn't resist pulling out my Cute Fruit set again - I think this set is just so adorable! I really emphasized that today by giving all my yummies little happy faces, too, lol - they just make me grin! I kept it in bright fresh colors, and rounded out with some happy dots for my background - so much fun!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects - I sure hope you join us!
Cute Fruit Stamp Set; Whisper White & Soft Sea Foam CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Granny Apple Green & Pumpkin Pie Inks; 7/8" Circle Punch; Large Polka Dots EF (retired); Artistry Blooms Sequins; #SSC234.

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Hearts Are More

6/27/2020

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Now here's an intriguing challenge from Less is More #422 - to use a solid AND an outline on your card - hmm!
So, doing a quick search for outlines and solids, I finally settled on Special Someone - I don't use this cute set enough, and I'm happy it carried over, so I better get to it! I haven't even used these hearts before, which are meant to be balloons so I thought I'd feature them, and keep it simple, just for LIM, lol. I like how it came out, and my Poppy Parade is nice and bright! Happy card!
Special Someone Stamp Set; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Poppy Parade Inks; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #LIM422.

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Because Adulting is Hard

6/26/2020

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Oh, good times! As You See It #228 is offering up another one of their "potpourri" challenges - let's take the plunge!
I have to admit, when I was looking over our "recipe," and spotted the "repeat images" ingredient, my mind IMMEDIATELY went to our new Nothing's Better Than set - you can never have too many cookies, chocolates or coffees, lol. Today's winner? COOKIES! I JUST managed to squeeze in all the elements, and I might be skirting the edge with my one little scrap of DSP behind my sentiment, lol. Still, I'm thrilled with how this card came out, and my "because adulting is hard" sentiment is perfect for the inside, lol. I can already see the expression on my friend's face when she opens this card!
Nothing's Better Than Stamp Set; Crumb Cake DSP scrap; Whisper White, Early Espresso & Crumb Cake CS; Early Espresso & Crumb Cake Inks; Love You More Than Dies; Magenta Madness Baker's Twine; Magenta Madness Enamel Dots; #AYSI228.

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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Wonderful Counselor

6/25/2020

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Oo, check out the cute sketch at this week's Retro Rubber #137! They're also teaming up with Double Trouble #59, and I think I might be able to manage this, too!
When I saw that triangle, I have to say, my thoughts went straight to "Christmas Tree," lol. I also have to say, my beloved Peaceful Pines set from 2015 was already calling me, too! I dug out some simple but Festive Papers from my old Night Before Christmas pack, added a few embellies, and I think I actually did it ALL - first time ever, I think! Love this classy look for the Christmas card, too! Woo hoo!
Peaceful Pines Stamp Set (retired 2015); Night Before Christmas DSP (retired); Very Vanilla & Mossy Meadow CS; Old Olive Ink; Perfect Pines Dies; Very Vanilla Baker's Twine; Gold Hoop Embellishment; Gold Pearls; #RRCB137; #DT59.

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Walk in the Woods

6/24/2020

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Oo, such pretty soft colors at this week's In{k}spire Me #423 combo! But maybe I'm just feeling the sketch this week...
Yup, definitely not up for the pastels today, lol. I'm excited to debut another new set, though, Walk in the Woods! This cute little hedgehog will round out our critters class next month, and I like his little toadstool landscape just as much, lol. I did some masking for this one, and experimented with using blends for my coloring - I think maybe aqua-painting would be the way to go in future for this one, but I do still love this little guy! Such a cutie!
Walk in the Woods Stamp Set; Wood Texture DSP; Whisper White, Early Espresso & Sahara Sand CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Old Olive, Granny Apple Green,Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Cinnamon Cider, Cajun Craze & Real Red Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched Dies; #IM423.