ONcE More in '24 - October

The 3rd of each month is a special day here on my blog - it's the day that Kelly (the founder of this series), Barb, and I share our One Plus Twelve cards. The idea is to use the same ONE stamp (not a set) each month to create a card. Sentiments can be used, too, if we choose. 

My ONE stamp this year is a beautiful floral (a very large one) from the Altenew Pristine Peonies stamp set.

I blended three colors of ink randomly onto a piece of white CS and then stamped the image on it. I used the  coordinating die to cut out the image.

I hope you'll keep an eye out on the 3rd of each month to see how I do with this ONE stamp this year. You'll also be able to see Barb's and Kelly's cards on Instagram as well as their blogs...

Barb's blog

Kelly's blog

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Stamp/Die: Altenew Pristine Peonies stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink 

Pre-printed Sentiment: Pinkfresh Ephmera Pack

Taylored Expressions Inks (for blending): Dried Fig, Mango, and Strawberry Milkshake

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Watermelon Fusion CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments:Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

SCS Sketch #SC1030

I find that having a sketch to use can get my creative ideas flowing, so I love being part of the Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge team. There is a new sketch to work with every Wednesday. I encourage you to check them out.

Here's this week's sketch - SC1030:

My card:

It's always acceptable to tweak the sketch a wee bit and make it your own (there are no SCS police). Sheesh! I even was the one who created this sketch, and I tweaked it when I made my card.

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

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Stamps: Unity One of Those People stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Calypso Coral CS and other papers from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Elegant Stitched STAX, MFT Stitched Rectangles, and Stamp Market Quick Strips

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

What's New at Technique Junkies - October 2024

What's New this month? Ten NEW stamps at Technique Junkies. I'm squealing! 

Just look at all of these amazing new stamps...

Check out the New Release - HERE.

Don't you just love them all? You can get the entire bundle - HERE.

And the GREAT news is that all of the Technique Junkies new release stamps are 15% off until October 8th.

Not only that, you can take 10% off of anything else ordered from Technique Junkies all month long simply by using this special code: TJ10JEANETTE. 

One of my favorite stamps of the new release is the Cozy Polar Bears stamp so I decided to share a card I made featuring it today.

I'll be posting more cards I've made from stamps in the Technique Junkies new release later this month - on the 15th and on the 29th. In the meantime, please check out these blogs for more inspiration...

TJ Blog

Debra

Michael

Darlene

Pat

Don't Forget

If you like saving money - and who doesn't - please use the code TJ10JEANETTE when checking out at Technique Junkies to receive a 10% discount.

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

Papers: Amazon 120# Black and Recollections White CS and Glitter Paper from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and Stamp Market Quick Strips

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

Technique Junkies Trees

I'm back again with another blog post featuring cards I've made using stamps from the New Release at Technique Junkies. 

Technique Junkies Beautiful Trees and Bare Branches:

Technique Junkies Whoop and previously released Palm Tree Paradise:

If you like saving money - and who doesn't - please use the code TJ10JEANETTE when checking out at Technique Junkies to receive a 10% discount.

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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.

Inks: Hero Arts Intense Black and Taylored Expressions Cotton Candy

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, Recollections Black, and SU Coastal Cabana and Just Jade CS 

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots and Eyelet Outlet Cardinal Brad

CAS814 Stencils

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

This week's theme is...

Stencil It!

Here's my card:

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

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Stamp/Die Set: Simon Says Spring In My Step stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink

Stencil/Ink (for blending): Picket Fence Daisy Burst Stencil and TE Mango Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and Amazon 12# Black CS 

Dies: MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

Catch Up Club - September 2024

In a text conversation amongst friends in the fall of 2022, we agreed that we were all falling behind in creating with items from virtual events, kits, even groups we are in. From that conversation the idea of the Catch Up Club took formation. We decided it was time to work on those cardmaking projects that were waiting for our attention. 

On the last day of each month (I'm a day early this month as I have another commitment on my blog tomorrow) we've committed to sharing card/cards we have made from something we need to "catch up" on. 

You can view my original Catch Up Club post - HERE - for more details.

For this month's Catch Up Club post, I chose to complete a card from the 2023 Taylored Expressions Virtual Stamp Joy (Session 7). FYI, this is my final card from the 2023 Stamp Joy event. Next month I'll move on to another event.

It should be noted that while most cards posted on my blog are my own designs (albeit sometimes inspired by others), these Catch Up Club cards are not my designs. I've completed cards designed by the class instructor, so while I've made the card, it is not original to me.

Please check out the blogs of my Catch Up Club friends, too...

Barb

Darlene

Terry

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CYS Autumn Embossing

One of my favorite challenge groups is the Challenge Your Stash group on SCS, under the capable and organized leadership of my friend Barb. The idea is we can't shop for anything when making our monthly challenge card (which we post on the 28th of each month).

We take turns choosing the theme. This month it was Sue's turn. She challenged us to make an Autumn card with embossing as the focal feature. I actually made two cards.

I hope Sue, Barb and the other Challenge Your Stash gals like my card.

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Stamp Set: CC Designs Cinnamon with Sunflower and Unity Season of Inspiration stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa Ink

Embossing Folder and Inks (for blending): Simon Says Falling Leaves 3D Embossing Folder and Taylored Expressions Candy Corn, Cherry Pop, Lemon Meringue, and Toffee Inks

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Hello Honey, and Pumpkin Pie CS 

Dies: Hello Bluebird Nesting Half Circle, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, MFT Stitched Rectangles and Taylored Expressions Freebie Leaf

Embellishment: Amazon Diamond Dots