BK - Surfing Couple

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 Surfing Couple stamp set. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Bark Background Stamp

Ocean Waves Stamp Set

Card #2

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Bark Background Stamp

Beach Boards and Towels Stamp Set

Beach Boards and Towels Die 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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Squeeze! Squeeze!

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 early this month, as tomorrow is a DT day here on my blog.

We take turns choosing the theme. This month it was Suzy's turn. She challenged us to make a love or friendship card.

Here's the inside:

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

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Stamp/Die Set: Stamping Bellaa Huggy Squidgies stamped with Pink Fresh Detail Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, Recollections Black, and SU Boho Blue CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts 2 and 4 and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishment: Amazon Diamond Dots

SCS Sketch #Sc1051

I have been part of the Sketch team on Splitcoaststampers for a few years now. Whether it's my week to create the sketch (the first Wednesday of each month) or I'm creating a sample card based on the sketch someone else created, I find that having a sketch to use can get my creative ideas flowing. 

There is a new sketch to work with every Wednesday. I encourage you to check them out.

Kim created this week's sketch - #SC1051:

My card:

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

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Stamp Set: Technique Tuesday Crocus stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Wild Wasabi CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles, MFT Stitched Tall Triangles, and Waffle Flower Die-Skinny Stripes

Embellishments: Enamel Dots from an unknown vendor

Encore Performance - February 2025

My friend Darlene developed the idea for this series and invited some of us to join her in the challenge. It's called Encore for a reason. We all have those stamps (or other card-making items) that we've only used once even though our intentions were to use them again - and again. After all, we invest a lot of money in our supplies for them only to be used once. So, this series is our opportunity to dust them off and use them a second time.

Challenge Description

Go and grab a stamp set, dies, stencil, etc - your choice, that you have used once before and have always wanted to revisit it and use it again.  However, despite your best intentions, you have yet to use it!  

Now's your chance! Go dig it out and have fun with it once again.  Create anything you like, a card, gift card holder, decorate a gift bag, make a refrigerator magnet...whatever lights up your creative juices!

We'll be posting these Encore cards on or around the 25th of each month.

This month I revisited the Ink n' Splatter Toasted Marshmallows stamp/die set. This stamp first appeared on a card on my blog on May 3, 2023 - you can see it HERE. I love this adorable image but never got around to using it again.

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Stamps/Dies: Ink N' Splatter Toasted Marshmallows stamped with Pink Fresh Detail Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Opaque Accent 120# White and SU Cameo Coral CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, MFT Stitched Rectangles, and Paper Roses Stitched Circles

Embellishments: Enamel Hearts from an unknown vendor

CAS835 Drinks

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

Pam is the host this week. She chose the theme...

Drinks

Here's my card:

A nice soothing cup of coffee.

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

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Stamps: Unity Dream of Being stamped with Pink Fresh Detail Black Ink and colored with Copic & Olo Markers

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

Dies: Impression Obsession Crazy Stitched Set and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Catch Up Club - February 2025

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 few days early this month because this is going to be a busy week on my blog.

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 the four cards from the Thrilling 3D Stamp Joy Virtual 2024 Class.

Class 1 - Dimension

Class 2 - Distressing

Class 3 - Debossing

Class 4 - Burnishing

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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Double Duty 2025 - February

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 Waffle Flower.

Card #1

Card #2

The thing/s that are the same on both cards (as per the challenge specifications) are: the Waffle Flower Blanket Stitch Layers die, the sentiment die, the embellishments, and the color scheme.

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

Barb

Carol

Darlene

Terry

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Supplies Used

Stamp/Die Set: Waffle Flower Tulips stamped with Pink Fresh Intense Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, Recollections Black, and SU Soft Sea Foam CS 

Dies: Birch Press Big Hello Sugar Script, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, MFT Stitched Rectangles, and Waffle Flower Blanket Stitch Layers

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Pearls

BK - Praise Him

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 Praise Him stamp set. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

Tell Me the Story of Jesus Stamp

Card #2

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Tell Me the Story of Jesus Stamp

Sun/Moon 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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

SCS Sketch #SC1050

I have been part of the Sketch team on Splitcoaststampers for a few years now. Whether it's my week to create the sketch (the first Wednesday of each month) or I'm creating a sample card based on the sketch someone else created, I find that having a sketch to use can get my creative ideas flowing. 

There is a new sketch to work with every Wednesday. I encourage you to check them out.

Marion created this week's sketch - #SC1050:

My card:

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamps: Pink Fresh Perfect Sentiments stamped with Taylored Expressions Chocolate Truffle Ink

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

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts 1, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, Paper Roses Little Foliage 1, and Sizzix Squares

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

It Started with Some DP

Today's card is super simple and made completely with leftovers and scraps, with the exception of the embellishments. It all started when I saw a gorgeous piece of designer paper in my scrap file. I couldn't resist pulling it out to use.

From there I added a leftover scalloped border (I think it was from a previous Creative Crew kit) and a sentiment in my sentiment notebook. I know it's from Pink Fresh but beyond that I have no clue.

One drawer in my scrap file holds card bases that I've collected over the years so I used one of them for the card base.

The embellishments are Nail Art Rhinestones from Amazon.

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CAS834 Birds

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

Lisa is the host this week. She chose the theme...

Birds

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: Unity February 2025 KOTM The Sweetest Spring stamped with Pink Fresh Detail Black Ink and colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, Recollections Black, and SU Pineapple Punch CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, MFT Stitched Rectangles, and Poppy Stamps Brush Hello

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

Technique Junkies - Praying Hands

You've likely seen the announcement that Pat is retiring and closing her Technique Junkies business. Stock is dwindling fast so if there is something you want, I wouldn't linger in making your purchase.

The last I checked, this beautiful stamp is still in stock.

Technique Junkies Praying Hands:

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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: Pink Fresh Detail Black and I colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Wild Wheat CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and Pink & Main Stitched Arches

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

Creative Crew 2025 - February

It's posting day for the Creative Crew. What exactly is the Creative Crew? We are a group of 7 card-making friends from various US locations who have a fun monthly creative adventure with a secretive twist. 

One of the group's members hosts each month. As host, she chooses a theme and then sends each of the group members a theme-appropriate image and some designer paper. The host can also include a sentiment and/or special item if she chooses to do so. The group members all receive the same items, but there is to be no conversation about what was received or the cards we're making. Then, on the 15th of the month, we all reveal our cards.

It's always fun to see how each person uses the image/papers.  

This month it was Carol's turn to host. She chose the theme...

Spunky Older Babes

Carol's kit included lady images from Rubbernecker (she got special permission from Brass & Bliss to share these) and sentiments from Dylusions clear stamps. The DSP is from The Paper Studio "Pretty as a Poppy". The kits contain different papers from the paper pack as it was a smaller stack.

THANK YOU, Carol!

Here's my card:

Be sure to check out all of the Creative Crew cards:

Barb

Carol

Darlene

Jeanette - that's me

Lorraine - SCS Gallery

Terry

Tracie

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I used the following things from my own stash (in addition to the items Carol sent)...

Cardstock: Recollections Black and White (on the inside) and SU Blushing Bride and Metallic Silver

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts 13 and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots