SCS Sketch #SC995

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 - SC995:

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: Woodware Word Fragments stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink 

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

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, Impression Obsession Stitched Speech Border, and MFT A Very Big Hi

Embellishments: Glitter Enamel Dots from an unknown vendor

Catch Up Club - January 2024

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) 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 do something a little different. I purchased the Spellbinders 2023 Crafty Advent Calendar with the intentions of making something crafty each day with that day's special item. Then life happened. I just couldn't keep up with everything so while I opened the little window to reveal an item each day, I didn't use those items. 

Today's Catch Up card features items from four of the days: 

Day 2 - Stamp set

Day 16 - Hello Die set

Day 17 - Tag Die set

Day 18 - Sequins  

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

Barb

Darlene

Terry

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Other items used:

Gina K Master Layout 2 Die set

Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Berry Burst CS and DP from my scrap file

CAS779 Snowman

Each Monday there is a new CAS Challenge on SCS. It's always fun to see what others create this week.

The theme is...

Snowman

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: Whipper Snapper Kizzy stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers and a Zig Wink of Stella Marker (for sparkle)

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Petal Pink CS 

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles and Stamplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle

Masculine Winter Birthday Card

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 Anne's turn. She challenged us to make a winter birthday card for a man. (That was way out of my comfort zone. I hope I did okay.)

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

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Stamp Set: Penny Black Birthday Love stamped with Taylored Expressions Granny Smith Ink

Papers: SU Pecan Pie and Very Vanilla and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Rubbernecker Nested Rectangle Stitch

Embellishment: Gina Marie Enamel Dots

From a Kit Series (PP) - January 2024

I started a new series on my blog in July of 2021. The idea was born from the fact that I have a lot of unused card/stamping kits just waiting to have some attention. Sheesh! Seems as though I buy them and they just sit. That just shouldn't be so I'm going to commit to using a kit once a month for this "From a Kit" series.

As I mentioned in my May 2023 blog posts, the only "kits" I have left (after completing the first 21) are SEVERAL Stampin' UP! Paper Pumpkin kits. I also mentioned that I've discovered I'm not really very fond of the card designs found in the Paper Pumpkin kits... so I decided IF I'm going to use those Paper Pumpkin kits that I've invested in, I'll need to veer away from the designs as they appear in the kits. 

This month I made 2 cards using the August 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit - Hope Box.

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In addition to the Paper Pumpkin kit I used the following items...

CS - Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Bermuda Bay and Melon Mambo CS

Dies - Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and Waffle Flower A2 Lacy Layers

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black

BK - Silhouette Deer by the River

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 Silhouette Deer by the River stamp. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

I used a circle stencil (and mask) while ink blending the sky on this card.

Card #2

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Silhouette Corner Foliage Stamp Set (sentiment)

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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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Create It 3 Ways - January 2024

I participated in the Create It 3 Ways Instagram Hop this past Saturday.It is a monthly hop (on the 3rd Saturday of every month) and each month there is a new theme. The idea is to make 3 cards based on the theme, hence the name Create It 3 Ways. There needs to be some commonality between all three cards, but the participants can decide what that common thing is.

This month's theme is Love.

The common feature for my three cards is I used 3 different stamp sets, but they were all from CC Designs. I also used the same papers, the same dies, and the same embellishments on all 3 cards.

CC Designs String of Hearts

CC Designs Heart Swissie

CC Designs Valentine Henry

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Supplies Used

Stamp Sets: CC Designs Heart Swissie, String of Hearts, and Valentine Henry 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: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and Pink & Main Stitched Arches

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

SCS Sketch #SC994

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 - SC994:

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: My Favorite Things Hot Dog stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

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

Dies: CC Designs Banners, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, and Paper Roses Stitched Circles

Embellishments: Paw Brads from an unknown vendor

CAS778 Winter Birds

Each Monday there is a new CAS Challenge on SCS. It's always fun to see what others create this week.

The theme is...

Winter Birds 

(include snow and a bird/s)

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: Stampalicious Winter Snowbird stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Parakeet Party CS

Dies: MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones, Stickles Glitter Glue, and a Heart-Shaped Brad and Snowflake Bling from unknown vendors

Growing In Unity Winners

Thank you for all who commented on my cards last week! I appreciate each of you! The randomly selected winners of a $20 Unity credit are Kathi Kathy Dippner and Beth Fiscus. Please email kelli@unitystampco.com to claim your gift credit within 2 weeks. You'll want to put Winner from Jeanette's GIU Week in the subject line.

Congratulations Kathy and Beth!

More Technique Junkies January 2024

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 Puffball Girl and Little Girls:

Technique Junkies Having Children:

I also used the Technique Junkies Painted Background stamp from a previous release.

Technique Junkies Ruffled Fabric and Littlest Feet:

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: Taylored Expressions Granny Smith, Lime Zest, Mint Julep, and Oreo

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

Dies: Hello Bluebird Nesting Half Circle, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, Kat Scrappiness Stitched Fancy Scalloped Rectangle, MFT Stitched Tag-Corner Squares, Paper Roses Stitched Circles, and Whimsy Quick Strip

Embellishments: Gina Marie Enamel Dots and Enamel Heart, Ribbon, and Seam Binding (all from unknown vendors)