CAS794 Splatters

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...

Splatters

Here's my card:

I tend to stress over the randomness of splatters - after all, there's little control of where those splatters land. I always fear I'll ruin a carefully colored image so I shy away from them. AND in the past when I have used splatters, I've chosen white splatters. This time I stepped out of my comfort zone and used Dr. Martin's Black Star Matte India Ink. EEK! 

What do you think?

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

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Stamps: Katzelkraft Sunflower stamped with Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink and watercolored

Papers: Canson Cold Press Watercolor Paper and Recollections Black and White (inside) and SU Crushed Curry CS

Splatters: Dr. Martin's Black Star Matte India Ink

Dies: Spellbinders Precision Layering A2

Embellishments: Ribbon from an unknown vendor

The TJ April 15 Cards Continued

With the new 45-day schedule of release dates, design team members have more opportunities to share projects made with the release. Today is my 4th post of cards with the new release and I'll have one more (May 27) before the next release in June.

Giraffe Love and previously released Why Fit In:

Lovely Lizards and previously released Big Cracks and a sentiment from previously released That's What She Said:

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 Pineapple

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Basic Black, More Mustard, and Soft Sea Foam CS 

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots and SU Heart

Hot Mess - May 2024

It's the 12th of May, time to get messy. (insert deer-in-the-headlight look) As you likely recall from previous 12ths, I am not one who likes messes. Not one bit. BUT a challenge is only a challenge if it stretches you, and I'm up for the Hot Mess Success Challenge. 

Barb, Carol, Darlene, Terry, and I create cards for the Hot Mess Success challenge each month and share them on the 12th. 

It's Anything Goes - as long as there is something messy involved.

This month my finger tip got messy as I used it to rub luster and metallic substances onto the embossed floral piece.

Be sure to check out the other Hot Mess gals blogs, too, to see their cards (you'll be WOW'd!)... 

Barb

Carol

Darlene

Terry

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Embossing Folder: Altenew Whimsical Bouquet - embossed with green ink

Sentiment: Pink Fresh Sentiment Pack

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Parakeet Party CS

Messy Medium: Luster and Metallic Rub-Ons

Dies: Spellbinders Precision Layering A2

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

House Mouse Sweet Birthday

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 Sweet Birthday stamp set.

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

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Chocolate Chip and Pixie Pink CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Simon Says Sentiment Labels and Spellbinders Precision Layer A2

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots and Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

BK - Ivy Wagon Wheel

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 Ivy Wagon Wheel stamp. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

Day Sky 2 Designer Paper

Card #2

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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 #SC1009

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 - SC1009:

My card:

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

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Stamp/Die Sets: Taylored Expressions On Repeat Christmas and On the Block Merry stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink 

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, Recollections Black and Cardstock Warehouse Stardream Red CS and Glitter Papers from my scrap file

Dies: Hero Arts Sweet Stack Rectangles and MFT Stitched Rectangles

From a Kit Series (PP) - May 2024

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 August 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit - Giftable Greetings.

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

CS - SU Calypso Coral

Dies - Stamplorations Crazy Running Stitch Rectangle, Unity Deckle & Stitches, and Unity Scallops & Rectangles

Ink - Hero Arts Intense Black

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

CAS793 Spring Flowers

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...

Spring Flowers

Here's my card:

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

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Stamps: Pink Fresh Wonderful In Every Way stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Orchid Opulence CS

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

ONcE More in '24 - May

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. 

I'm actually a day late this month, as yesterday was a DT day.

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

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 Intense Black Ink 

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

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

BK - USA Stencil

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 USA stencil. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

I also used the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Baseball/Softball stamp set.

Card #2

I also used the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Iwo Jima 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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So Many Gifts

I loved attending Barb's No Foolin' Retreat last month. This was my second year and I'm already looking forward to next year. After all, I do need to add some more pretties to my tree.

Barb has name pieces created for each of us each year. The cute little chick in the egg shaped piece is from 2023 and the flower is this year's. I display them on a twinkle tree that's in my Play Room. In the early morning hours (before my guys wake up) these trees are the only light on in the house. I love it!

These cute little pieces are made by Marci of ImCraftSnee. Of course, the name pretties are not the only thing we receive at the retreat. 

by. no. means. 

We also receive sweet table gifts (placed on our tables before most of us get up each day) and we also get a HUGE bag filled with lots of stamps and other products from several companies. Some even gave us discount codes in addition to the SWAG item. WOW!!! What fun to go through the bag and see what we've received from these amazing companies. Here are the companies that contributed this year...

My Sweet Petunia

Brass & Bliss (formerly Rubbernecker)

Taylored Expressions

Gina K Designs

The Paper Cut

The Project Bin

Newton's Nook

Trinity Stamps

Make It By Marko

Pretty Pink Posh

Pink & Main

Colorado Craft Company

Lawn Fawn

Impression Obsession

Thermoweb

Picket Fence

Concord & 9th

Susan Zavala Watercolor

Honey Bee

Brutus Monroe

Others donated door prizes: Honey Bee, Brutus Monroe, My Favorite Things Stamps, Sarah Schueler (SU Demo), Hero Arts, Altenew, and Shelly (a retreat participant). 

I used one of the 7 - yes, SEVEN, plus 2 Cover Plates - stamp sets we received from Brass & Bliss to make today's card.

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Stamps: Brass & Bliss Craft Co. Spring Meadows and a splotchy stamp from Impression Obsession's January 2019 Make & Take Kit

Inks: SU Cubes in various colors

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and Taylored Expressions CS

Dies: Spellbinders Precision Layering A2

Embellishments: Concord & 9th Enamel Dots