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

Hot Mess - January 2025

It's the 12th of January, 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.

For me it doesn't get much messier than making splatters. Even with the most care possible, I still get splatters far and wide.

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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Stamps/Dies: Taylored Expressions Christmas on Repeat and Merry on the Block 

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Taken with Teal CS 

Embossing Folder: Altenew Layered Snowflakes

Inks: Hero Arts Intense Black and Taylored Expressions Blue Raspberry and Cotton Candy

Messy Medium: Dr. Ph. Martin's White Ink

Dies: MFT Stitched Tag-Corner Rectangle

BK - Star Gazing 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 Star Gazing Deer stamp set. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Wolf and Owl Stamp Set

Sun/Moon Stencil

Card #2

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

Eagle and Foliage 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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We Mermaid to be Friends

Kelly, Barb, and I have been creating together as the Three Musketeers every month since November 2014. We all three create a card using the same image. I always enjoy seeing how different our cards are, even though we use the same image. This is one of my favorite posts of the month. 

We take turns choosing what stamp will be used. This month it was Kelly's turn. She chose Pink and Main's Be a Mermaid stamp set. Oh my goodness. This was such a fun set of goodies to create with!

Thank you, Kelly!

I decided to step away from my Copic/Olo Alcohol markers and colored with Prisma colored pencils instead. It's kind of fun to change things up a bit from time to time.

Be sure to check out Barb's and Kelly's cards, too...

Barb

Kelly

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Image/Sentiment (provided by Kelly): Pink and Main Be a Mermaid - I colored it with Prisma Colored Pencils

Papers: Recollections Black and White (on the inside) and SU Almost Amethyst CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sentiment Banners, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, MFT Stitched Rectangles, and Spellbinders Precision A2 Layering Rectangles

Embellishment: Dew Drops from an unknown vendor

SCS Sketch #SC1044

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.

Lisa created this week's sketch - #SC1044:

My card:

The sentiment inside is - congrats!

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamp/Die Set: Pink Fresh Studio Perfect Sentiments stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink 

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, Recollections Black, and SU Misty Moonlight CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, MFT Stitched Rectangles, and Pretty Pink Posh Eyelet Borders

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

CAS828 Delight

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

I'm hosting this week's challenge. Since my Word of the Year for 2025 is Delight, I thought it would be fun to create CAS cards with the theme...

Delight 

(something that brings you joy)

Here's my card:

For me, it's always a delight to spend time with my guys - my husband Brent and our autistic adult son Brock. When the weather is nice, we love to take little road trips to find local ice cream shops where we can DELIGHT in an ice cream treat.

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

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Stamps: Taylored Expressions What's the Scoop Mini Strips stamped with Pink Fresh Detail Black Ink and cut with the Taylored Expressions Mini Strip Asymmetrical Die

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

Dies: Elizabeth Craft Stitched Indented Rectangle and Taylored Expressions Scooptacular

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

Unused No More - January 2025

Today is the beginning of a new challenge series. Barb has created the idea and developed it and has invited others to join her in the fun. It's called Unused No More. 

Unused No More is a monthly challenge for 2025 its “date due” is the 6^th of every month.

The challenge each month is to pick a stamp set, stencil, die, hot foil or press plate (or maybe something else I have not thought of) that you have not used yet—still new in the package or your storage choice.

Make a card or another project, giftable, ATC, etc. with the new item and now it is used!

This challenge is exactly what I need! I'm not going to name how many unused stamps I have (not to mention dies, embossing folders, stencils, etc.) but I will tell you this - over 35% of the stamp sets I own are currently unused (at least by me - some of them I have purchased second-hand). That's ridiculous! I need an intervention and Barb has created it for me. It's called Unused No More.

I made a card this month using the Technique Junkies Advice from a Dog stamp. 

There are several of us in this group, but these are the ones that have blogs if you'd like to check out their Unused No More cards/projects:

Barb

Carol

Darlene

Rebekah

Shelly

Terry

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Stamp: Technique Junkies Advice from a Dog stamp stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, Recollections Black, and SU Gray Granite CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts #1, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and MFT Stitched Tag-Corner Square

Embellishments: Paw Brads from an unknown vendor