BK - Beached Canoe

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 Beached Canoe Stamp. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

I also used the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps

Lucky You One Line Sentiments Stamp Set

Card #2

I also used the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps

Lucky You One Line Sentiments Stamp Set

Card #3

I really didn't like how Card #2 turned out so I made a third card. This time I used tiny blending brushes and roughly colored the image with them.

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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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Catch Up Club - June 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 (I'm a day early this month, since tomorrow is a DT day here on my blog) 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 looked in a bin of unfinished items to see what I'd find. I found a card kit from the Paper Cut that I'd totally forgotten I had. I can't even remember how long ago I received it... but I decided it was time to make that card. 

I did tweak the instructions just a bit but I guess if I didn't mention that you wouldn't know, would you?

The Stacked Cone Flowers kit included the following items: White CS (pre-cut and pre-scored), Rubbernecker diecut (Cone Flower), and Rubbernecker Black Out Words (pre-stamped). 

I used Taylored Expressions Candy Corn, Fruit Punch, and Lemon Meringue Inks for color blending. The Diamond Dots on my card came from Amazon.

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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Sailboat Water Scene

Please Note: This is my second blog post of the day... keep scrolling to see my SCS Sketch Challenge card or go HERE to get there immediately.

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 Shelly's turn. She said, "Let's do a boat/water scene." I pulled out one of my stamp sets from my years on the KLM Designs design team - I love the sailboat scene.

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

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Stamp Set: KLM Designs Father's Day stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and Blush Blossom CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishment: Gina Marie Enamel Dots

SCS Sketch #SC964

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 - SC064:

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

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Stamps/Die: Stampin' UP! Wild Roses and Technique Tuesday Lots of Sentiments stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and Recollections Black CS and MFT Black/White Stripes DP

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts 1 and Paper Roses Stitched Circles

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

CAS748 Thank You

Yesterday was Monday, but it was a BUSY day here on my blog so I waited until today to share my card for this week's CAS Challenge on SCS. 

The theme is...

Thank You

Here's my card:

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

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Stamp Set: Love from Lizi Love You Always stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Basic Black and Lemon Lime Twist CS

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stacks Rectangles, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Strips, and Sizzix Layered Ovals

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

More Technique Junkies June 2023

I'm back again with my third blog post of this month featuring cards I've made using stamps from June's new release at Technique Junkies. 

Technique Junkies Land That I Love:

Technique Junkies Celebrate America:

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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Stamps: Technique Junkies Celebrate America stamped with VersaFine Ink and Heat Embossed with Simon Says Fine Detail White Ink, then blended with Taylored Expressions Blueberry and Cherry Pop Inks and Technique Junkies Land that I Love stamped with Concord & 9th Cranberry Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Blueberry Bushel and Cherry Cobbler CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stacks Rectangles, MFT Stitched Rectangles, and SU Stitched Shapes (Squares)

Embellishments: Heart and Star Brads from unknown vendors

Fan Club Christmas 2023 - June

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/Die Set: Newton's Nook Wreath Pup stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Real Red CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stacks Rectangles, Pink & Main Extra Large Sentiment Strips, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Strips, and SU Circles

Embellishments: Gina Marie Glitter Enamel Dots

BK - Coffee Sentiments

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 Coffee Sentiments Stamp Set. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

I also used the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Coffee stamp set and their Coffee die set when making these cards.

Card #1

Card #2

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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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Double Duty 2023 - Simon Says

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 Simon Says. (I do fear I may have cheated. I used a Simons Says stamp set from one of their Stamptember collaborations... so it's Simon Says / Memory Box.) 

The thing/s that are the same on both cards (as per the challenge specifications) are: the same layout, the same colors for the image, the same embellishments. Basically, the only things I changed were the designer papers and the color of the card bases.

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

Barb

Carol

Darlene

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Supplies Used

Stamp/Die Set: Simon Says/Memory Box Beautiful Moments stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine Clair Nocturne Inks and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Mint Macaron and Poppy Parade CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles and Sizzix Domes

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

SC Sketch #SC963

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 - SC963:

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamps: Rubbernecker Sweet Poppies stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and SU Marina Mist Inks

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Basic Black CS and DP from the SU 2022-24 In-Color Designer Series Collection

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Love from Lizi Stripe Peel Offs

Wishing You Sunshine and Happiness

For today's card I used an older stamp set from my collection. I'm not sure how long I've had it but it's been a number of years - long before I owned a stamping platform. It's well loved, having been used multiple times. I'm sure it stamped better in its younger days, but now it's just a bit "tired" like me. I'm so glad I own a Misti which allowed me to stamp the image 3 times to insure a crisp, well-inked image.

Here's the inside:

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Stamp Set: Inky Antics Swirly Sunshine and Flowers stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

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

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishment: Ribbon from an unknown vendor