![]() Ahh, In{k}spire Me #426 has another fun combo for us this week! I quickly decided on using my new Arrange a Wreath set, and I pretty much really wanted to do a Christmas card, so no color challenge for me this week, lol. This was pretty quick and simple, and I wanted to brighten up my colors with a Granny Apple/Poppy combo, rather than darker colors. I love how fresh it looks! I dressed up a stamped wreath with some berries and leaves, and even added some pom-poms - so funny! I love how cheery this came out! Arrange a Wreath Stamp Set; Whisper White & Old Olive CS; Granny Apple Green & Poppy Parade Inks; Wreath Builder Dies; Poppy Parade Mini Striped Ribbon; Poppy Parade Pom-Poms; #IM426.
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![]() So excited that it's time for another Christmas card at Sparkles Christmas Challenge #115! Our theme this month is "from our home to yours!" I got to thinking about the sweet log cabin in our still-current Rustic Retreat set for this one - I could spend my Christmases like this for sure! It was fun to set a little scene, and color up my cabin all pretty. We had just the sentiments needed in Itty Bitty Christmas, too - I love the way the Real Red pops against the Garden Green! So, what will YOU create? I can't wait to see your cards, over at the challenge! Rustic Retreat & Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Sets; Toile Tidings DSP; Very Vanilla, Garden Green & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Garden Green & Versamark Inks; Shimmer White EP; Sahara Sand Stamp-n-Write Marker; Real Red, Just Jade, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake & Pool Party Blends Markers; Stitched Shapes Dies; Frosted Epoxy Droplets; #SCC115. ![]() We have some nifty corner-justified layers for you this week at Fab Friday #195! That lovely big background layer was just perfect for setting the scene for our gorgeous new Dove of Hope set - and what better wintry background than the returning Feels Like Frost DSP?? This lovely navy toned sheet was just right for setting off a beautifully detailed die-cut dove in white - I even gave her a delicate Soft Sea Foam sprig to hold, too. I'm so pleased with the gentle and peaceful look of this card! So, what will YOU create? I can't wait to see your projects, over at the challenge! Dove of Hope Stamp Set; Feels Like Frost DSP; Seaside Spray, Whisper White & Soft Sea Foam CS; Seaside Spray (on envelope) & Versamark Inks; Shimmer White EP; Detailed Dove & Rectangle Stitched Dies; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #FabFri195. ![]() Tag, you're it, at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #468! So, I've only just realized that we also have a "Christmas in July" optional theme, too - woo HOO! I totally couldn't resist pulling out my Gnome for the Holidays again - I am just SMITTEN with these guys, lol. Can't you tell that this little gent is just coming in for a big 'ole holiday hug?? Tee hee! I got to try out some other new Christmas goodies, too - Heartwarming Hugs DSP has all my fave Christmas colors, and these All The Trimmings Embellies will go with EVERYTHING! Oh, and did you spot the Real Red Braided Linen Trim?? SWOON! I cant wait to see YOUR creativity in action, too - meet you at the challenge! Gnome For The Holidays Stamp Set; Heartwarming Hugs DSP; Whisper White, Real Red & Crumb Cake CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Mango Melody, Petal Pink, Smoky Slate & Soft Suede Blends Markers; Banner Triple & Angled Tag Topper Punches; Real Red Braided Linen Trim; All the Trimmings Embellishments; #TSOT468. ![]() Ah, so happy to see one of my favorite themes this week at Less Is More #424 - Christmas in July! They'd like a one-layer card for it, too - these are really growing on me! I really wanted to use on of my NEW Christmas sets, and I finally went back to Peace & Joy again - I wanted to see what possibilities I could get for a one layer with this one - so many layering parts! Turns out, the fabulous layered dies are PERFECT for creating a mask over the words, so that you can stamp extra goodies all around with no overlap! Yes! Easiest mask ever, lol. This went super quick! Peace & Joy Stamp Set; Whisper White CS; Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Old Olive & Mint Macaron Inks; Joy Dies; #LIM424. ![]() Check out our beautiful layered sketch this week at Sunday Stamps #236! I realized after a minute that if I turned our sketch sideways, it would be a perfect layout for our new Peace & Joy set! I totally did a color take-off of one of our catty samples for the card, I LOVE these colors together for Christmas! It's always fun inking up a new set, and I love all the little pieces that go with. The dies are intriguing - we can actually triple layer the sentiment itself if we choose! Wow! I can't wait to see YOUR projects with our fun sketch - meet you at the challenge! Peace & Joy Stamp Set; Whisper White, Real Red, Shaded Spruce & Mint Macaron CS; Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Mint Macaron & Granny Apple Green Inks; Pine Bough EF (retired); Joy Dies; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #SSC236. ![]() CAS Christmas has a lovely new challenge for us for July, a nativity! Love this! I'm so excited because we have a new one this year at SU!, with dies and everything! Introducing Peaceful Nativity, that has so many lovely elements - too many for a CAS card, lol. I hope I still qualify with my textured layer, but either way, it's been fun breaking this set in... I couldn't resist including the donkey at least on the envelope, and how do you like that fancy foil star? Truly, a wonderful celebration! Peaceful Nativity Stamp Set; Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake & Champagne Foil CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, So Saffron, Just Jade & Soft Sea Foam Blends Markers; Blush Blossom Stamp-n-Write Marker (retired); Nativity & Stitched Shapes Dies; Tasteful Textile EF; #CASChristmasNativity. ![]() Pumpkin Club July 25! Did you get your July Pumpkin kit yet? Let's light up the night! Check out the video HERE! I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, July 25, 3 pm - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option! Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive! Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by August 10 and you can join us in time for next month! ![]() Oo, we have another fun grid this week from Joy of Sets #019! I'm starting to get the hang of these, I think, lol... I settled on the first row fairly quickly: string - paper tear - watercolor, mostly because I knew I wanted to capture watercolor, and use my awesome new Water Painters again, lol. I was also psyched to realize I could work in my new Gnome For the Holidays set that just came in my holiday pre-order - adorable! I'm so glad we have some gnomes to play with finally, I see them out there quite a bit, and I think any previous ones SU! has done are before my time, lol. I had some fun coloring my little scene (and my little guy, lol) and then adding my other elements - love it! Gnome For the Holidays Stamp Set; Whisper White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point & Petal Pink Inks; Water Painters; Stitched Rectangles Dies; Linen Thread; #JOSTTT019. ![]() Ahhh, the first of the month, and so time to lunch our next Sparkles Christmas Challenge #114! This time we have a card recipe for you: 1 image, 2 background papers and 3 embellishments - fun! I had to browse my retired papers to get started on this one - backwards from how I usually go, lol. I'm still hoarding a good amount of the Let It Snow DSP, and these papers are perfect to match together for our 2 papers part, wheee! At that point, I knew I'd be bringing in Snowman Season to go with, and I had to punch this classic happy guy with a hat, lol. A simple layered sentiment, a few sparkly sequins, and I think my baking is complete! I sure hope you can join us this month - I can't wait to see YOUR recipes over at the challenge! Snowman Season Stamp Set; Let It Snow DSP; Whisper White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Smoky Slate & Pumpkin Pie Blends Markers; Snowman Builder Punch; Layering Circles Dies; Whiet Sequins; #Sparkles114. ![]() Oo, check out the cute sketch at this week's Retro Rubber #137! They're also teaming up with Double Trouble #59, and I think I might be able to manage this, too! When I saw that triangle, I have to say, my thoughts went straight to "Christmas Tree," lol. I also have to say, my beloved Peaceful Pines set from 2015 was already calling me, too! I dug out some simple but Festive Papers from my old Night Before Christmas pack, added a few embellies, and I think I actually did it ALL - first time ever, I think! Love this classy look for the Christmas card, too! Woo hoo! Peaceful Pines Stamp Set (retired 2015); Night Before Christmas DSP (retired); Very Vanilla & Mossy Meadow CS; Old Olive Ink; Perfect Pines Dies; Very Vanilla Baker's Twine; Gold Hoop Embellishment; Gold Pearls; #RRCB137; #DT59. ![]() Pumpkin Club June 27! Did you get your June Pumpkin kit yet? Forecast sunshine!! Check out the video HERE! I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, June 27, 3 pm - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option! Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive! 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