DB - Cotton Candy Clouds

I'm up on the Doodlebugs WA blog today with a happy little card featuring fluffy cotton candy clouds--how fun!

SOSS #213 - Z for Zombie

Are you ready for a herd (mob? murder?) of zombies over at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers #213 Challenge?

I assure you that they're ready for you, now or at Christmas!

• Whimsy Zombie Herd (WS)
• Hero Arts Offbeat Holiday Messages (retired)
• Mama Elephant Let's Chat
• Sunny Studio Comic Strip Speech Bubble (SS)
• Newton's Nook Snowfall Stencil
• Distress Oxide Peacock Feathers (SBC)
• Zigs: 010, 020, 021, 040, 042, 052, 060, 062, 063, 065, 066, 090, 092, 260

ATCAS #223 - Grid

This time at the Addicted to CAS challenge the code word is "grid."  I hope you'll play along with us!

I'm really chuffed about this card. It is so simple, so very simple. I sponged the grid stencil with DO Salvaged Patina, stamped the image on top then colored it up with Zigs.  

Note this is not watercolor paper so I used the Zigs more like regular markers. I stamped the image using Versafine without thinking about how I was going to color it.  D'oh!

• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Forest Floor
• AALL & Create Lotza Squares Stencil
• Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina
• Zigs: 020, 024, 044, 047

BPD - Simple Floral Wreath

Go check out my super easy sympathy/any occasion wreath card over on the Birch Press Design blog today.

ATSM #432 - Christmas

Another Christmas prompt at the Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #432!

I hot foiled the Spellbinders String of Lights on the righthand card then decided to experiment.  Can foil cardstock be hot foiled?  Yes, it can!  

• Newton's Nook Christmas Cocktails
• MFT Cheers Die (retired)
• MFT Bitty Holiday Wishes (MFT)
• Spellbinders String of Lights Hot Foil Plate (SBC | SBP | SPA)
• Spellbinders Glimmer Silver Holographic Hot Foil (SBC | SPA)
• Pinkfresh Studio Solid Hot Foil Plate (SBC | CTC | SBP)
• Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System (SBC | SPA | SBP)
• Recollections Red and Teal Foil Cardstock
• Zigs: 020, 040, 042, 043, 051, 092, 260

DB - Multi-Season Layering Stencils

I'm sure you've seen the Lawn Fawn Spring Blossoms Layering Stencils.  I used them on my latest Doodlebugs WA cards for the holidays too!

DB - Lemon Focal Point

If you're a gardening fan, especially but not a requirement (LOL), you'll definitely want to check out my latest card over on the Doodlebugs WA blog.

SOSS #212 - T for Tags

Hashtag immediately popped into my brain for the latest Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge #212 T for Tags.  And I'm in love with hot foiling so there's that.  

This was an interesting experiment as I obviously don't have a hot foil plate like this so I printed it on my laser printer and used Deco Foil along with my solid plate and Glimmer machine to foil it. I was too lazy to get my laminator out. The leftover was too pretty to toss so I used the same set up, this time with Deco Foil toner sheets. 

For those of you wondering, I don't know who Dave is but assume he's a male Karen. 

• Deco Foil Gold (SBC)
• Deco Foil Toner Sheets (SBC)
• Pinkfresh Studio Solid Hot Foil Plate (SBC | CTC | SBP)
• Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System (SBC | SB | SBP)

ATCAS #222 - Dots

The latest Addicted to CAS challenge's code word is "dots."  Lots of possibilities there really. I went with the first that popped in my head--little spattered dots of color.

• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Forest Floor
• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Bold Tidings
• Catherine Pooler Fiesta Blue
• Versafine Vintage Sepia

BPD - Summer Hugs

I'm on the Birch Press Design blog today sharing a floral summer card.  Hope to see you there!

ATSM #431 - Make Your Mark

Happy 10th birthday to the Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge! This time is Make Your Mark so I decided to make a birthday card in celebration.

What an amazing milestone, well deserving of some watercolored flowers and lots of gold!

• Pinkfresh Studio Just a Hello Floral (SBC | CTC | SBP)
• Pinkfresh Studio Perfect Sentiments Dies (SBC)
• Pinkfresh Studio Perfect Sentiments Hot Foil Plate (SBC | CTC | SBP)
• Spellbinders Diagonal Stripes Hot Foil Plate (SBC | SB | SBP)
• Spellbinders Gold Hot Foil (SBC | SB)
• Spellbinders Aura Hot Foil (SBC | SB)
• Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System (SBC | SB | SBP)
• Zigs: 041, 042, 043, 050, 070, 082, 401

DB - Strawberry Basket

I'm up on the Doodlebugs WA blog today sharing a card featuring my favorite fruit (yum!) and discussing how to make your own stencil with dies. 

HLS Christmas - Snow Globe

I'm so excited the latest HLS Christmas Challenge optional ingredient is glitter.  Umm, yes, please!

I created a cute little shaker using some products I got at the end of last year. I'm particularly enamored with the Altenew Globe Builder dies. I love the different shapes and know it will be a go-to in my stash.

I created a frosted effect on the acetate by sponging Hero Arts Unicorn pigment ink with one of those fingers-sized sponge daubers. How soft and dreamy.

• Pretty Pink Posh Snowmen Friends (PPP)
• Altenew Globe Builder Dies (ALT | SBC)
• Lawn Fawn Stitched Snowflake Backdrop (SBC | SBP | CTC)
• Lawn Fawn Let It Shine Snowflakes 6x6 Paper (SBC)
• Hero Arts Unicorn White Pigment Ink (SBC)