Keeping One Plus Twelve Alive in '25 - August

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.

We started this series in 2019, so this is our 7th year. 

My ONE stamp this year is the bloom from the Gina K Modern Floral stamp set. 

I stamped the image and the sentiments from the same set using Taylored Expressions Fruit Punch Ink.

You can 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: Gina K Modern Floral stamped with Taylored Expressions Fruit Punch Ink

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

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

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

Encore Performance - June 2025

My friend Darlene developed the idea for this series and invited some of us to join her in the challenge. It's called Encore for a reason. We all have those stamps (or other card-making items) that we've only used once even though our intentions were to use them again - and again. After all, we invest a lot of money in our supplies for them only to be used once. So, this series is our opportunity to dust them off and use them a second time.

Challenge Description

Go and grab a stamp set, dies, stencil, etc - your choice, that you have used once before and have always wanted to revisit it and use it again.  However, despite your best intentions, you have yet to use it!  

Now's your chance! Go dig it out and have fun with it once again.  Create anything you like, a card, gift card holder, decorate a gift bag, make a refrigerator magnet...whatever lights up your creative juices!

We'll be posting these Encore cards on or around the 25th of each month.

This month I revisited the Stamp Market Botanical Beauties stamp/die set. This stamp/die set first appeared on a card on my blog on December 19, 2023 - you can see it HERE. I watercolored it with Karin Brushmarker Pro markers at that time. I always intended to use it again - coloring it with alcohol markers BUT I never got around to doing that. Until now.

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Stamp/Die: Stamp Market Botanical Beauties stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

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

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts #13 and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Stampin UP Gems

SCS Sketch #SC1065

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.

I created this week's sketch - #SC1065:

My card:

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

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Sentiment: Pink Fresh Ephemera Pack

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and Amazon 120# Black CS and Assorted Glitter Papers from my scrap file

Dies: 88 & Clear Bold Burst, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, and Stamp  Market Quick Strips

Embellishments: Pink Fresh Ombre Glitter Drop

CAS846 Stars

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

Misti is the host this week. She chose the theme...

Stars

Here's my card:

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

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Stamps: CC Designs Stars stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, Recollections Black, and SU Magenta Madness CS and Glitter DP from my scrap file

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

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

SCS Sketch #SC1061

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.

I created this week's sketch - #SC1061:

My card:

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

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Stamps: KLM Sunflowers and Pink Fresh Perfect Sentiments stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Olo Markers

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

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

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

SCS Sketch #SC1057

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 - #SC1057:

My card:

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

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Stamps: Gina K Lace Flowers stamped with Pink Fresh Detail Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

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

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles, Paper Roses Little Foliage 1, Spellbinders Precision Layering A2 Rectangles, and Stamp Market Quick Strips

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

Double Duty 2025 - Gina K

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!

Things have changed a bit in who's participating over the years, but not in the instructions. This year's Double Duty crafters are Barb, Carol, Darlene, Terry and me.

This month's company is Gina K.

Card #1

Card #2

The thing/s that are the same on both cards (as per the challenge specifications) are: the colors, the papers, the rectangle dies, and the embellishments.

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

Barb

Carol

Darlene

Terry

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Supplies Used

Stamp/Die Set: Gina K Magnolia Wishes stamped with Pink Fresh Detail Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, Amazon 120# Black, and SU Pool Party CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Strips, and Stamp Market Quick Strips

Embellishments: Enamel Dots from an unknown vendor

Secret Stamp Challenge

Surprises come from people when you least expect them and they come in various wrappings. Most recently a surprise came with a Miami Florida post mark, so it had to be from my friend Kelly. And it was wrapped in the cutest Snoopy wrapping paper. What fun!

And it was extra fun because she also sent a package to our friend Barb.

What was in the package? A Hanna Stamps motorcycle stamp set. This sure takes me back to my pre-teen and teen years. In case you didn't know, I learned to drive a motorcycle when I was 10 years old it was my favorite form of transportation for many years. 

I think Kelly said she found these fun stamp sets at a thrift store, but I can't remember for sure - so let's head over to Kelly's blog and see if we can get the full story. 

We'll want to go to Barb's blog, too, to see her card.

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Stamp Set: Hanna Stamps {Motorcycle} stamped with Pink Fresh Detail Black ink and colored with Copic and Olo markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, Recollections Black, and SU Basic Gray CS and other papers from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, Kat Scrappiness Double Stitched Nesting Slimline, and Stamp Market Quick Strips

Embellishments: SU Rhinestones

Farewell Technique Junkies

Today is a difficult day. I've often heard the saying All good things must come to an end but I'm not sure I think that's true. Perhaps it is. I know I definitely don't like it. For instance, I don't like it when good stamp companies close their doors. Technique Junkies is closing their doors on March 15. 

I am happy for Pat, she's earned retirement and I hope it is everything she wants it to be and even more. But with her retirement we stampers have one less place to purchase awesome stamps. That makes me sad.

Since this is my last blog post as a member of the Technique Junkies design team I struggled with which stamp to use. There are so many wonderful ones in my stash. I ended up choosing one that I had even before I was asked to join the design team - Like a Teacup.

Unfortunately, this stamp was still available when I made my card - and by the time I put together my blog post a day later, the stamp was sold out. UGH! That's why you need to head to Technique Junkies right now and buy anything you want. At 75% off! Hurry!

It has been a joy to serve on the Technique Junkies design team. I hope at some point during my tenure I've nudged you to shop - and at least inspired you to take a look at their products. 

Thank you, Pat, for allowing me this great honor!

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Stamp: Technique Junkies Like a Teacup stamped with Pink Fresh Detail Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

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

Dies: MFT Stitched Mod Rectangles, MFT Stitched Rectangles, and Stamp Market Quick Strips

Embellishments: Enamel Dots from an unknown vendor

3M Bouquet

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 Barb's turn. She chose the gorgeous flowers from Taylored Expression's Sketchbook Bouquet stamp set.

Thank you, Barb!

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

Barb

Kelly

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Image/Sentiment (provided by Barb): Taylored Expressions Sketchbook Bouquet - I colored it with Copic and Olo Markers

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

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles, Stamp Market Quick Strips, and Stampin' UP! Stitched Shapes (square)

Embellishment: Amazon Diamond Dots

SCS Sketch #SC1043

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.

I created this week's sketch - #SC1043:

My card:

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamp/Die: Unity Lil' Bloomer stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Cinnamon Cider CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, Stamp Market Quick Strips, and Stampin' UP! Circles

Embellishments: Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots

Freebies from the Unity Brown Bag

I have been known to place an order with Unity Stamps a time or two many times and I always enjoy looking at what's inside the little brown bag they include in each order. It might be a spare stamp, a tag, some ephemera, etc. When I opened the brown bag in my most recent purchase, it included several things including a very pretty pinecone piece and a sheet of fabulous Christmas sentiments. I decided I need to not make a card.

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Papers: SU Always Artichoke CS and Tags and other papers from my scrap file

Unity Freebies: Pinecone and Christmas Sentiment

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles and Stamp Market Quick Strips

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