Catch Up Club - April 2023

In a text conversation amongst friends in the fall of 2022, we agreed that we were all falling behind in creating with items from virtual events, kits, even groups we are in. From that conversation the idea of the Catch Up Club took formation. We decided it was time to work on those cardmaking projects that were waiting for our attention. 

On the last day of each month we've committed to sharing card/cards we have made from something we need to "catch up" on. 

You can view my original Catch Up Club post - HERE - for more details.

For this month's Catch Up Club post, I chose to complete two of the cards from the 2022 C9 Summer Camp virtual event.

Card #1

Card #2

It should be noted that while most cards posted on my blog are my own designs (albeit sometimes inspired by others), these Catch Up Club cards are not my designs. I've completed cards designed by the class instructor, so while I've made the card, it is not original to me.

Please check out the blogs of my Catch Up Club friends, too...

Barb

Darlene

Terry

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Balloons

One of my favorite challenge groups is the Challenge Your Stash group on SCS, under the capable and organized leadership of my friend Barb. The idea is we can't shop for anything when making our monthly challenge card (which we post on the 28th of each month).

We take turns choosing the theme. This month it was Tracie's turn. She told us this is her pre-birthday month and asked us to make cards with balloons. 

I hope Tracie, Barb and the other Challenge Your Stash gals like my card.

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Stamp/Die Set: Taylored Expressions On Occasion stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Papers: Hammermill 110# White, Recollections Black, and SU Parakeet Party, Starry Sky, and Sweet Sorbet CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Balloon Builder and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishment: Amazon Diamond Dots 

BK - Climbing Kitten Die

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 month we're focusing on some of the BKRS dies. For today's card I used the Climbing Kitten die set today.

You can check out the die set in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

I fussy cut around the paws (above the branch) and lifted the head and front paws up off of the paper with dimensionals on this card.

Card #2

I also used the BKRS Climbing Kitten stamp set when making these cards.

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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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Fan Club Christmas 2023 - April

It is no secret that I am a fan of Splitcoaststampers. I joined in January of 2008 and it soon became a place that I loved. Many friendships have been made there, I've gained inspiration and been challenged to try new things, I've participated in swaps and challenges and special events. Many of you totally understand what I mean when I say SCS is my happy place because it's your happy place, too. 

I didn't know there was such a thing as an SCS Fan Club in those days, but when I heard about it, I decided to join, thinking I could give back a little bit to the site that means so much to me. Little did I know that I get much more as a fan club member than I ever give. There are just so many fun perks, the monthly Fan Club Christmas/Winter Challenge, being one of them.

Each month you'll find a card here on my blog that I've made with for that month's challenge... but of course, I can't share what the theme is. If you are an SCS fan club member, you can learn all the details there. If you're not, I hope you'll enjoy my card anyway.

Here's this month's card...

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Stamp: Penny Black Merry Merry Xmas stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Hammermill 110# White, Recollections Black, and SU Real Red CS

Dies: Catherine Pooler Ruffles and Dashes and Sunny Studio Fancy Frames Eyelet Lace

Embellishments: Snowflake Stickers from an unknown vendor

SCS Sketch #SC955

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 - SC955:

My card:

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

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Stamps: Stampin' UP! Blessings of Home stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Hammermill 110# White and SU Shaded Spruce CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Hello Bluebird Nesting Half Circles and Honey Bee Sweet Stacks Rectangles

Embellishments: Studio Katia Iridescent Bubbles

CAS739 Sentiment As Focus

It's Monday, which means there is a new CAS Challenge on SCS. It's going to be fun to see what others create this week.

The theme is...

Make Your Sentiment the Focus

Here's my card:

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

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Stamps: Simon Says Spring In My Step stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Papers: Hammermill 110# White and SU Gray Granite CS and a piece of Altered Paper from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles and Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Strips

Embellishments: Pink Fresh Gold Pearls

Double Duty 2023 - Pinkfresh Studio

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!

Over the past year, things have changed a bit in who's participating, but not in the instructions. This year's Double Duty crafters are Barb, Carol, Darlene, and me.

This month's company is Pinkfresh Studio.

Card #1

Card #2

The thing/s that are the same on both cards (as per the challenge specifications) are: I colored the images on both cards the same way. I used the same embellishments and the same color of card bases, too.

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

Barb

Carol

Darlene

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Supplies Used

Stamp/Die Set: Pink Fresh Studio Hello Floral stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Hammermill 110# White and SU Basic Black CS and Shiny Black CS from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, Taylored Expressions Diagonal Stripes, and Waffle Flower Blanket Stitch Layers

Embellishments: Taylored Expressions Pastel Tiny Diamonds

BK - Horse and Sleigh Die Set

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 month we're focusing on some of the BKRS dies. For today's card I used the Horse and Sleigh die set today.

You can check out the die set in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

BKRS Ski Lodge

Card #2

BKRS Friends Rock One Line Sentiments

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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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The Best Kind of Leftovers

When I unpacked from the No Foolin' Stamping Retreat that I attended a couple of weeks ago, I had a small assortment of "leftovers" from some of the shoebox card kits and class kits. I set them aside on my desk, wondering what I could do with them. Now, if you know me, you know I clean up after every card and like need a clean surface to get my creativity jam flowing so those bits and pieces couldn't stay there. What's a girl to do when faced with such a dilemma. I saw it as two choices - either put them away (but where!!?!??!) or make something with them. 

I went with Option #2 and this is the end result...

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Leftovers: Birthday Sentiment, Floral Image, Seed Packet, and Striped Paper

Papers: Hammermill 110# White (inside) and SU Basic Black CS and Green DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangle

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

SCS Sketch #SC954

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 - SC954:

My card:

It's always acceptable to tweak the sketch a wee bit and make it your own (there are no SCS police), so that's what I did. I gave it a vertical orientation, rather than horizontal.

Here's the inside of my card:

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

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Stamps/Dies: SU Rhino Ready stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Hammermill 110# White and SU Balmy CS and all other papers from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles, Simon Says A2 Card Curved Edge, and SU Stitched Shapes (Square)

Embellishments: Eyelet Outlet Bluebird Brad