CAS830 Monochromatic

Each Monday there is a new CAS Challenge on SCS. It's always fun to see what others create using the CAS theme.

Pam is the host this week. She chose the theme...

Monochromatic

Here's my card:

I hope you'll check out the challenge - HERE - and play along, too.

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Stamps: Unity Paws for Thought stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Pecan Pie CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts 2 and Paper Roses Stitched Circles

TJ - Dollar Sale

Technique Junkies is having a Dollar Sale. There are 204 stamps available for just ONE DOLLAR. That's pretty exciting! Check it out - HERE.

I used one of the Dollar Stamps on my card today - Beauty in Simplicity. I also used the Technique Junkies Blooming Dogwood Blossoms stamp. 

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In addition to the Technique Junkies stamps listed in this blog post, I also used the following items when making these cards.

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Blushing Bride CS

Dies: Unity Scallops and Rectangles

From a Kit Series (PP) - January 2025

I started a new series on my blog in July of 2021. The idea was born from the fact that I have a lot of unused card/stamping kits just waiting to have some attention. Sheesh! Seems as though I buy them and they just sit. That just shouldn't be so I'm going to commit to using a kit once a month for this "From a Kit" series.

As I mentioned in my May 2023 blog posts, the only "kits" I have left (after completing the first 21) are SEVERAL Stampin' UP! Paper Pumpkin kits. I also mentioned that I've discovered I'm not really very fond of the card designs found in the Paper Pumpkin kits... so I decided IF I'm going to use those Paper Pumpkin kits that I've invested in, I'll need to veer away from the designs as they appear in the kits. 

This month I made 3 cards using the June 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit - Expressions in Color.

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In addition to the Paper Pumpkin kit I used the following items...

CS - Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Mellow Moss and Rose Red

Dies - Gina K Master Layouts 1, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Ink - Pink Fresh Detailed Black

BK - Pines and Deer

Fridays are special days - who doesn't love TGIF, right? But here on my blog Fridays are also special because they are the day I get to post as a design team member for Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.

This week the design team's cards are featuring the Pines and Deer stamp set. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

Horse and Sleigh Die Set

Card #2

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Silhouette Rocks and Trees Stamp

Cloud Stencil

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You can find each of today's featured stamps HERE, at the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps web store.

And... don't forget to join us at the Fan Group and YouTube Channel:

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps (Facebook group) is HERE

and the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps YouTube Channel is HERE

Jeanette Cloyd, Design Team Member

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SCS Sketch #SC1045

I have been part of the Sketch team on Splitcoaststampers for a few years now. Whether it's my week to create the sketch (the first Wednesday of each month) or I'm creating a sample card based on the sketch someone else created, I find that having a sketch to use can get my creative ideas flowing. 

There is a new sketch to work with every Wednesday. I encourage you to check them out.

Marion created this week's sketch - #SC1045:

My card:

You might notice I used some of the "extras" from the Creative Crew kit I received from Tracie. Their sweetness makes me smile. Thanks again, Tracie!

I hope you'll use the sketch to make a card, too.

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Stamps: Gina K You Are So Loved (thanks Tracie!) - colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Recollections White (inside) and SU Basic Gray CS, Pink & Main Holographic CS (thanks Tracie!) and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and Paper Roses Stitched Circles

Embellishments: Hearts from an unknown vendor

Creative Crew 2025 - January

It's posting day for the Creative Crew. What exactly is the Creative Crew? We are a group of 7 card-making friends from various US locations who have a fun monthly creative adventure with a secretive twist. 

One of the group's members hosts each month. As host, she chooses a theme and then sends each of the group members a theme-appropriate image and some designer paper. The host can also include a sentiment and/or special item if she chooses to do so. The group members all receive the same items, but there is to be no conversation about what was received or the cards we're making. Then, on the 15th of the month, we all reveal our cards.

It's always fun to see how each person uses the image/papers.  

This month it was Darlene's turn to host. She chose the theme...

You Are So Loved

Darlene sent us the following items:

Images from the Gina K Designs You Are So Loved stamp set, including some additional/optional images (NOTE - you'll see some of them on tomorrow's card here on my blog).

An embossed panel using "Cross My Heart" embossing folder by Spellbinders and Cherry Pop card stock by Taylored Expressions

A panel of Holographic card stock by Pink & Main

A heart panel made with Simon Hurley's Bee Sting Lunar Paste applies with a heart stencil by Gina K

THANK YOU, Darlene!

Here's my card:

Be sure to check out all of the Creative Crew cards:

Barb

Carol

Darlene

Jeanette - that's me

Lorraine - SCS Gallery

Terry

Tracie

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I used the following things from my own stash (in addition to the items Darlene sent)...

Cardstock: Recollections White (on the inside) and SU Basic Gray (for the card base

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts 2, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Hearts from an unknown vendor

CAS829 Boots

Each Monday there is a new CAS Challenge on SCS. It's always fun to see what others create using the CAS theme.

Lisa is the host this week. She chose the theme...

Boots

Here's my card:

I hope you'll check out the challenge - HERE - and play along, too.

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Stamps: Unity Determination stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and FSJ Oatmeal Cookie CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles and MFT Stitched Tag-Corner Rectangles

Embellishments: Gina Marie Enamel Dots