SCS Sketch #SC1050

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 - #SC1050:

My card:

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamps: Pink Fresh Perfect Sentiments stamped with Taylored Expressions Chocolate Truffle Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Crumb Cake CS and Other Papers from my scrap file

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts 1, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, Paper Roses Little Foliage 1, and Sizzix Squares

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

It Started with Some DP

Today's card is super simple and made completely with leftovers and scraps, with the exception of the embellishments. It all started when I saw a gorgeous piece of designer paper in my scrap file. I couldn't resist pulling it out to use.

From there I added a leftover scalloped border (I think it was from a previous Creative Crew kit) and a sentiment in my sentiment notebook. I know it's from Pink Fresh but beyond that I have no clue.

One drawer in my scrap file holds card bases that I've collected over the years so I used one of them for the card base.

The embellishments are Nail Art Rhinestones from Amazon.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

CAS834 Birds

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...

Birds

Here's my card:

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamps: Unity February 2025 KOTM The Sweetest Spring stamped with Pink Fresh Detail Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

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

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, MFT Stitched Rectangles, and Poppy Stamps Brush Hello

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

Technique Junkies - Praying Hands

You've likely seen the announcement that Pat is retiring and closing her Technique Junkies business. Stock is dwindling fast so if there is something you want, I wouldn't linger in making your purchase.

The last I checked, this beautiful stamp is still in stock.

Technique Junkies Praying Hands:

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

In addition to the Technique Junkies stamps listed in this blog post, I also used the following items when making these cards.

Inks: Pink Fresh Detail Black and I colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Wild Wheat CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and Pink & Main Stitched Arches

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

Creative Crew 2025 - February

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 Carol's turn to host. She chose the theme...

Spunky Older Babes

Carol's kit included lady images from Rubbernecker (she got special permission from Brass & Bliss to share these) and sentiments from Dylusions clear stamps. The DSP is from The Paper Studio "Pretty as a Poppy". The kits contain different papers from the paper pack as it was a smaller stack.

THANK YOU, Carol!

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

I used the following things from my own stash (in addition to the items Carol sent)...

Cardstock: Recollections Black and White (on the inside) and SU Blushing Bride and Metallic Silver

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts 13 and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

BK - Wedding Couple

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 Wedding Couple stamp set. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

Card #2

* * * * * 

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!

Hot Mess - February 2025

It's the 13th of February; I'm a day late gettinng 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 I did some ink smooshing and also used the Bubble Wrap Technique.

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamp: Your Next Stamp Photo Booth stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic and OloMarkers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, SU Cajun Craze CS and Yupo

Messy Medium: Ink Smooshing and Bubble Wrap Techniques

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, Simon Says Sentiment Labels, and Sizzix Squares

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots