BK - Ship on the Sea

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 newly released Ship on the Sea stamp set. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

Ocean Waves Stamp Set

Card #2

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Daring Adventure Stamp Set

Card #3

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Daring Adventure Stamp Set

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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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Catch Up Club - May 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 we've committed to sharing card/cards we have made from something we need to "catch up" on. I am posting a day early this month, as tomorrow I'll have a DT post here on my blog.

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 some of the cards from Taylored Expressions 2023 Virtual Stamp Joy (Session 2).

I did tweak the design slightly as it was more symmetrical, and I'm an asymmetrical kind of gal. I also added a few embellishments and trimmed the piece to allow the card base to border it.

This is the way TE designed the card -->

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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SCS Sketch #SC1012

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 - SC1012:

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: Unity No Word Bloom and Penny Black Sweet Wishes stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Basic Black CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: CC Designs Banners, Gina K Master Layouts 1, MFT Stitched Tag-Corner Rectangles, and Spellbinders Precision Layering A2

Embellishments: Glitter Enamel Dots from an unknown vendor

CAS796 Sun

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...

Let the Sun Shine In

Here's my card:

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

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Stamp Set: CC Designs Sunshine stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Pineapple Punch CS and Glitter Papers from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Wonky Stitch Rectangles, Stamp Market Quick Strips, and SU Circles

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

TJ - Honor the Fallen and Patriotic Corners

It's almost here - ALMOST! There will be a new release at Technique Junkies very soon. But for now I have one last card to share with you from the April 15th release. 

Honor the Fallen and Patriotic Corners:

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 Snow Cone and Watermelon

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Blueberry Bushel CS 

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

CYS in Black/White

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). Yes, I know I'm two days early this month. Due to other commitments on my blog, that's what worked best for me.

We take turns choosing the theme. This month it was Vickie's turn. She asked us to make Black and White cards.

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

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Stamp/Die Sets: Altenew Leaf Canopy and Leaf Canopy Add-On stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Basic Black CS

Dies: Waffle Flower Blanket Stitch Layers and Whimsy Quick Strip

Embellishment: Pretty Pink Posh Onyx Pearls

House Mouse Stay Cool

I am honored - beyond measure - to be guest designing for Spellbinders. And not just any Spellbinders products (though I do love so many Spellbinders products). I'm guest designing using some of their newer House Mouse stamps. Sweet sweet stamps!

Today I have two cards to share, both of them featuring the House Mouse Stay Cool stamp set.

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Stamps: Spellbinders House Mouse Stay Cool stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Olo and Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Basic Black and Cherry Cobbler CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Altenew Featured Sentiments, CC Designs Banners, and Spellbinders Precision Layer A2

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones and Kat Scrappiness Green Glass Bubbles Mix

BK - Silhouette Barn Rooftop

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 newly released Silhouette Barn Rooftop stamp. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

Night Designer Paper

Card #2

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

SCS Sketch #SC1011

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 - SC1011:

My card:

I used the Gina K Lace Flowers stamp/die set. It was part of the swag bag I received at Barb's No Foolin' Retreat in April... so I'd like to give a huge shout out to Gina K for her generosity!

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamp/Die Set: Gina K Lace Flowers stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Olo Markers

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

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Strips

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

Double Duty 2024 - Newton's Nook

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 Newton's Nook.

Card #1

Card #2

The thing/s that are the same on both cards (as per the challenge specifications) are: the Brick DP cut to same shape, the embellishments, and the use of Gina K's Master Layouts 2 and 13 on both cards.

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

Barb

Carol

Darlene

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Supplies Used

Stamp/Die Set: Newton's Nook Sunflower Days stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Basic Black CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts 2, Gina K Master Layouts 13, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, and MFT Stitched Rectangles 

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

House Mouse Water Fun

I am honored - beyond measure - to be guest designing for Spellbinders. And not just any Spellbinders products (though I do love so many Spellbinders products). I'm guest designing using some of their newer House Mouse stamps. Sweet sweet stamps!

Today I have two cards to share, both of them featuring the House Mouse Water Fun stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamps: Spellbinders House Mouse Water Fun stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Olo and Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Basic Black and Crushed Curry CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Gina K Sentiment Strips and Spellbinders Precision Layer A2

Embellishments: Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots and Glitter Enamel Dots from an unknown vendor