SCS Sketch #SC999

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 - SC999:

This is Kim's first sketch as one of the four SCS Sketch Team artists. Didn't she do a good job? I had so much fun with her sketch!

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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Stamp/Die: Technique Tuesday Crocus stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Petal Pink CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and Paper Cut Stitched Circles

Embellishments: Amazon Pearls

Hi from a Crazy Bird

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 Barb's turn. Since February is National Bird Feeding Month, she challenged us to create a card with a bird on it.

Remember those crazy birds that were so popular a few years ago (Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Bird Crazy)? I had to use one of them on my card.

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamp Set: Stampers Anonymous Bird Crazy stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Lemon Lime Twist and Tempting Turquoise CS and DP 

Dies: Gina Marie Stitched Rectangles and MFT A Big Hi

Embellishment: Amazon Diamond Dot

Catch Up Club - February 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 we've committed to sharing card/cards we have made from something we need to "catch up" on. I'm a couple of days early this month, as I have other commitments on my blog these next few days.

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 a card from the 2022 Virtual Stamp Joy Event. 

The strips of color have the most amazing sparkle to them. That entire panel was embossed with Diamond Embossing Powder.

It should be noted that while most cards posted on my blog are my own designs (albeit sometimes inspired by others), the Catch Up Club cards are not my designs. In this series I complete cards designed by the class instructors, 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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CAS783 Mini Slimline

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

This week's theme is...

Mini Slimline

Here's my card:

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Sentiment: Taylored Expressions Simple Strips in Reverse Everyday Occasions

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, SU Certain Celery, Lemon Lolly, and Pecan Pie CS and Glitter Paper from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Coneflower, Taylored Expressions Petite Scallop Mini Slim, and Taylored Expressions Mini Slim

Ink (for color blending): Taylored Expressions Potato Chip

Embellishments: Studio Katia Icy Sparkle Crystals

BK - Forest Animals - Raccoon

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 Forest Animals - Raccoon stamp. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

Pines and Distant Mountains Stamp Set

Card #2

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

Seasonal Woodland Stamp Set

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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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Double Duty 2024 - Unity

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 Unity.

Card #1

Card #2

The thing/s that are the same on both cards (as per the challenge specifications) are: the sentiment, the embellishments, and the color of card base.

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

Barb

Carol

Darlene

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Supplies Used

Stamp/Die Set: Unity Seraphim Wings and the sentiment from Unity's Tulips and Daisies 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 Simon Says Sentiment Labels

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

CAS782 Happy Birthday

Each Monday there is a new CAS Challenge on SCS. 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.

It's always fun to see what others create this week.The theme is...

Happy Birthday

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: CC Designs Bears stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist CS

Stencil/Ink: AALL & Create Lotza Diamondz Stencil and Taylored Expressions Bubblegum Ink

Dies: Gina K Sentiment Strips and Unity Deckle and Stitches

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

More Technique Junkies February 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 Horse Linograph:

I also used the TJ That's What She Said stamp set from a previous release.

Technique Junkies The Best Therapist:

Technique Junkies Giraffe Border:

I also used the TJ That's What She Said stamp set from a previous release and the Messy Diamond Grid stencil.

Technique Junkies Fluffy Cats and Time Spent with Cats:

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: Ranger Old Paper Distress, Taylored Expressions Oreo and Toffee, and VersaFine Clair Nocturne

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

Stencil: A Colorful Life 2 Rectangle Shadow

Dies: Gina Marie Stitched Rectangles, Honey Bee Sweet Stacks Rectangles, Simon Says Sentiment Labels, and Stamplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle

Embellishments: Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots, Gina Marie Enamel Dots, Love from Lizzy Strips, and Ribbon from an unknown vendor

Create It 3 Ways - February 2024

I participated in the Create It 3 Ways Instagram Hop yesterday. 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 Birthday.

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The common features on my three cards are pretty obvious - same candles, same sentiments, same colors, same stamp set, and same embellishments.

Oh, and the inside of each card is the same, too:

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Supplies Used

Stamp/Die Set: Stamps of Life Candles4Birthday stamped with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and Taylored Expressions (Cotton Candy, Fruit Punch, Lemon Meringue, Lime Zest, Mango, and Watermelon) Inks

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, and Real Red CS plus another Red CS from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles, Paper Roses Stitched Circles, Paper Roses Wonky Stitched Inside Out Stitched Circles, and Pink & Main Stitched Arches

Embellishments: AmazonDiamond Dots 

Let's Make Cards and Have Fun - February 2024

I'm a member of several card-making groups on Facebook; one of them is called Let's Make Cards and Have Fun. For the first time, I joined their card kit swap this month (I'm not sure but think they have one monthly). The instructions are to include at least 8 items in the kit and the recipient must use at least 3 of them, but can also use items that were not in the kit.

I was paired with a woman named Debbie and we exchanged kits, via USPS. 

Debbie sent me an amazing bundle of goodies that included sentiments (from Poppy Stamps Say It Big and Stampin' UP! Perennial Postage), a die set (Spellbinders August Small Die of the Month), 3 different ribbons, bling, pearls, some fun dimensional butterfly stickers, 4 white card bases, and several pieces of designer paper. I was truly spoiled! 

I made these four cards:

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! 

THANK YOU for a great kit, Debbie! In addition to the items Debbie sent, I used the following items:

Papers - Recollections White and SU Gray Granite and Night of Navy CS and Fiskars Parchment

Dies - Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, Impression Obsession Crazy Stitched Set, Kat Scrappiness Stitched Fancy Scalloped Rectangles, MFT Stitched Mod Rectangle, MFT Stitched Rectangle, and Paper Roses Stitched Circles