Catch Up Club - August 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 am doing something a bit different. I missed the Hot Mess Challenge on the 12th of this month due to an acrobatic move I made in the middle of the night. Okay, it's not quite that exciting. I took a tumble in the middle of the night, landing on the floor and needed a few days of rest, therefore missing the Hot Mess Challenge. Soooo... today is the day to catch up.

The Hot Mess Challenge is Anything Goes, so long as we get a bit messy making the card. That stretches me quite a bit out of my comfort zone, as I don't like messes. But a challenge is supposed to be challenging so I do my best.

For this month's card I did some ink smooshing, using three colors of ink. I guess I didn't think that was messy enough because after it had dried, I randomly drug an ink pad across the piece to give it even more color.

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

Barb

Darlene

Terry

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Stamp/Die: Simon Says Spring in My Step stamped with Taylored Expressions Cookie Monster Ink

Papers: Canson Cold Press Watercolor Paper, Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Tempting Turquoise CS, and DP from my scrap file

Messy Medium: Taylored Expressions Cookie Monster, Guava, and Kiwi Inks

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Gina Marie Glitter Enamel Dots

SCS Sketch #SC973

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 - SC973:

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: Pink Fresh It's a New Day Floral stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

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

Dies: Gina K Master Layout 2, Honey Bee Sweet Stacks Rectangles, and Sizzix Layered Ovals

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

What's Cooking?

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). I'm a day late this month as I had something else that needed to be on my blog yesterday.

We take turns choosing the theme. This month it was Lorraine's turn. 

These were her instructions: My challenge theme is: "Here's what's cooking!" Make a card that has a stamped image or cooking/kitchen-theme DP of anything you would find in a kitchen: food, pots and pans, oven mitts, blender, drinking glasses, etc..

The inside of my card has the "What's Cooking?" sentiment.

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

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Stamp Set: Stamp Anniething Felicity What's Cooking?  stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

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

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts 2 and Honey Bee Sweet Stacks Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

CAS757 Kindness

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...

Kindness

Here's my card:

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

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Stamps: Taylored Expressions Wheatfield Dreams stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Basic Black and Pecan Pie CS 

Stencil/Ink: Tim Holtz Burlap Stencil blended with Taylored Expressions Toffee Ink

Dies: Pinkfresh Diagonal Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

Fan Club Christmas 2023 - August

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 Set: Unity Something About Christmas stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Real Red CS and DP from the Recollections Say Freeze Paper Pad

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

BK - Six Hot Air Balloons

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 Six Hot Air Balloons stamp set and coordinating die set. 

Card #1

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Silhouette Corner Foliage

Cloud Stencil

Card #2

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Path to the Beach

Cloud Stencil

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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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CAS756 Picnic

Every Monday there is a new CAS Challenge theme on SCS. I am a member of the CAS team, so I make a card each week and even get to host some weeks. This week was no exception - and my card was in the gallery even then, but this is the first "free" day on my blog this week - so I'm sharing Monday's CAS card today.

I always look forward to the CAS Challenge. There are always so many great entries.

The theme is...

Picnic

Here's my card:

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

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Stamps: Divinity Designs Thank You stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Recollections 110# Ivory and SU Basic Black CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangles, Stamp Market Quick Strip, and a half circle from my scrap file (I don't remember who made the die)

Embellishments: Ant Brad from an unknown vendor

SCS Sketch #SC972

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 - SC972:

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. Okay, maybe I tweaked it a lot this week. Sure is a good thing there are no SCS police.

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Sentiment Stamp: from Unity Grab Bag stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink 

Papers: Hammermill 110# White and SU Basic Black and Crumb Cake CS 

Ink (for blending): Ranger Antique Linen Distress

Die/Punch: Honey Bee Sweet Stacks Rectangles die and SU Circle Punch

Embellishments: Eyelet Outlet Matte Finish Enamel Dots

Double Duty 2023 - Any Closed Stamp Company

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 a bit different than other months. Instead of one company, we were to choose any company that is no longer in business. I chose Serendipity Stamps.

Card #1

Card #2

The thing/s that are the same on both cards (as per the challenge specifications) are: the same 3 embellishments and the same die set used to make the cards.

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

Barb

Carol

Darlene

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Supplies Used

Stamp/Die Set: Serendipity Stamps Buckwood (from 2010) stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink 

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

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stacks Rectangles 

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

More Technique Junkies August 2023

I'm back again with my third blog post of this month featuring cards I've made using stamps from the New Release at Technique Junkies. 

Technique Junkies Side Hat and Inside Out Twisted Encouragements:

Technique Junkies Inside Out Twisted Encouragements:

Technique Junkies Born to Sparkle:

I also used the Technique Junkies The Right Shoes stamp, which is not part of this month's release.

Technique Junkies Life Begins After Coffee:

I also used the Technique Junkies Whimsical Coffee Background, which is not part of this month's release.

Technique Junkies Leaves and Butterflies:

I also used the Technique Junkies Simple Sentiments Set 2A, which is not part of this month's release.

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 stamps listed in this blog post, I also used the following items when making these cards.

Inks: Memento Lady Bug, Taylored Expressions Blue Corn, Chocolate Truffle, Strawberry Milkshake, Toffee, and Watermelon, and VersaFine Clair Nocturne

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, FSJ Watermelon Fusion, and SU Basic Black, Cranberry Crisp, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Real Red CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stacks Rectangles, Impression Obsession Stitched Speech Border, MFT Stitched Rectangles, Paper Roses Stitched Circles, Pink & Main Wide Stitched Arches, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Strips, SU Circles, and Unity Scallops & Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots, Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones, and Gina Marie Glitter Enamel Dots