SCS Sketch #SC951

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 - #SC951:

My card:

It's always acceptable to tweak the sketch a wee bit and make it your own (there are no SCS police), so that's what I did.

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

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Stamps: Technique Tuesday Cornflower stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Hammermill 110# White and SU Basic Black CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles, Paper Roses Layered Hello, and SU Stitched Shapes (Squares)

Embellishments: Studio Katia Blossom Sparkle Crystals

Black, White and Silver

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 instructed us to make Black/White cards with a bit of Silver, too. Such elegance! Thank you for a great theme, Sue!

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

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Stamp Set: Lisa Horton Helianthus Cluster stamped with Taylored Expressions Oreo Ink

Papers: Hammermill 110# White and SU Basic Black CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Gina K Sentiment Strips, MFT Stitched Rectangles, and Stamp Market Quick Strips

Embellishment: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

CAS735 Odd Colors

It's Monday, which means there is a new CAS Challenge on SCS. It's going to be fun to see what others create this week.

The theme is...

Odd Colors

Basically this means use an unusual color for the image

Here's my card:

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

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Stamps: Unity Thanks Thanks Thanks stamped with Taylored Expressions Oreo Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Hammermill 110# White, Recollections Black, and SU Soft Suede CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Strips, and SU Stitched Shapes (Squares)

Embellishments: Enamel Dots from an unknown vendor

Fan Club Christmas 2023 - March

It is no secret that I am a fan of Splitcoaststampers. I joined in January of 2008 and it soon became a place that I loved. Many friendships have been made there, I've gained inspiration and been challenged to try new things, I've participated in swaps and challenges and special events. Many of you totally understand what I mean when I say SCS is my happy place because it's your happy place, too. 

I didn't know there was such a thing as an SCS Fan Club in those days, but when I heard about it, I decided to join, thinking I could give back a little bit to the site that means so much to me. Little did I know that I get much more as a fan club member than I ever give. There are just so many fun perks, the monthly Fan Club Christmas/Winter Challenge, being one of them.

Each month you'll find a card here on my blog that I've made with for that month's challenge... but of course, I can't share what the theme is. If you are an SCS fan club member, you can learn all the details there. If you're not, I hope you'll enjoy my card anyway.

Here's this month's card...

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Stamp Set: Our Daily Bread Candy Cane stamped with Taylored Expressions Oreo Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Hammermill 110# White and SU Mossy Meadow CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Eyelet Outlet Matte Finish Enamel Dots

BK - Chickadee In the Woods Die

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.

For today's card I used the Chickadee in the Woods die.

You can check out the stamp set in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

I also used the Chickadee in the Woods stamp set to make this card.

Card #2

I used part of the Spring Blessings stamp set on this card, in addition to the Chickadee in the Woods die.

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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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Double Duty 2023 - Colorado Craft Co.

NOTE: This is my second blog post of the day. My SCS Sketch card is in the blog post immediately following this one. You can either keep scrolling on click - HERE.

In January of 2021, my stamping comrades Barb and Kelly and I debuted a new series/challenge. Double Duty was Barb's idea... and it is a GREAT idea! I've had so much fun with this series. Thanks for inviting me to play along, Barb!

This is Barb's description of the Double Duty concept...

Each month, we get to pick a stamp set from a predetermined company. Then, we will use that one stamp set and make two cards from the set.  Different images and sentiments from the same set can be used, or use the same image two different ways—Double Duty either way!  But, as an added challenge, one item must be used on both cards—same color cardstock, same ribbon, same stencil, same something.  Double Duty Again!  Post both cards on your blog on the same day—the 22^nd of each month.  See-Double Duty again!  Have fun getting doubly inky each month with a different stamp company.  Let’s have fun!

Over the past year, things have changed a bit in who's participating, but not in the instructions. This year's Double Duty crafters are Barb, Carol, Darlene, and me.

This month's company is Colorado Craft Company.

Card #1

- Paper Piecing -

Card #2

- Watercolor Smooching -

The thing/s that are the same on both cards (as per the challenge specifications) are: the same color of card base, trio of enamel dots, and the Eyelet Outlet Mini Ladybug Brad.

I also used basically the same overall card design on both cards... and didn't do any coloring on either card.

Let's check out the other Double Duty cards, too...

Barb

Carol

Darlene

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Supplies Used

Stamp Set: Colorado Craft Company Ukraine's Sunflower stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Papers: Hammermill 110# White and SU Real Red CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles 

Embellishments: Eyelet Outlet Matte Finish Enamel Dots, Eyelet Outlet Mini Ladybug Brads and Gina Marie Glitter Enamel Dots 

SCS Sketch #SC950

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 - #SC950:

My card:

It's always acceptable to tweak the sketch a wee bit and make it your own (there are no SCS police), so that's what I did.

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamp/Die Set: Technique Tuesday Crocus stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Hammermill 110# White and SU Blushing Bride CS

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

Let New Adventures Begin!

It just took a bit of ink blending, a fun stencil, and a creative stamp set for an easy card that is suitable for a man or woman. 

It actually makes me think of my daughter because in just a couple of months she'll be moving from an Alaskan Eskimo village (on the tundra) to Anchorage where mountains with mountains in the background.

Let new adventures begin, Brittney!

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Stamp/Die Set: Altenew Spectacular Adventures stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Stencil/Ink: Impression Obsession Arrows Stencil blended with Taylored Expressions Toffee Ink

Papers: Hammermill 110# White, Recollections Kraft, and SU Basic Black CS

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

CAS734 Shoes

It's Monday, which means there is a new CAS Challenge on SCS. It's going to be fun to see what others create this week.

The theme is...

Shoes

Something a girl cannot have too much of, right? Well, unless it's shoe stamps - my choices were combat boots, or... well, let's just say shoes that are not combat boots.

What could be more fun than elf shoes???

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamps: Rubbernecker Elf Shoes with Bells and Unity Elf Christmas (sentiment) stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Hammermill 110# White and SU Lemon Lime Twist and Real Red CS 

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles, Paper Roses Stitched Circles, and Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Strips

Embellishments: Gina Marie Glitter Enamel Dots

BK - Buck, Doe, and Fawn Die

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.

For today's cards I used the Buck, Doe, and Fawn die set.

You can check out the die set in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

Silhouette Rocks and Trees Stamp

Card #2

Dense Forest Stamp

I wanted to use vellum to give a hazy look to the forest, but I always have a challenge with attaching vellum without seeing the adhesive. I started by stamping the image, adding color, and then gluing the Buck (with its antlers trimmed off) to the image.

I then tore a piece of vellum slightly shorter than the height of the card and added ink to its edges to soften it a bit. I added glue to the antler-less buck and laid the piece of vellum over the top.

I tucked the ends of the vellum around to the back of the card and then matted the card with black to complete the process.

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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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

From a Kit Series - Take 19

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.

This month I used the Filled with Joy Card Kit from My Favorite Things. This kit is from September 2018 - and I'm embarrassed to say I hadn't used it yet. That's ridiculous!

The kit comes with some suggestions for how to use the items - 6 different cards - but as is often the case, I used the products my own way. For one thing, although this is a Christmas-themed kit, I wanted to stretch it beyond that, so I made one Christmas card and one non-Christmas card.

Christmas Card:

Non-Christmas Card:

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In addition to the My Favorite Things Filled with Joy Card Kit, I used some dies (MFT Stitched Rectangle and Simon Says Sentiment Strips), designer paper from my scrap file, and various brads from unknown vendors.