ATCAS #255 - Rain

Rain, rain, go away . . . except at the Addicted to CAS Challenge #255!

I used that MFT Somebunny set and paper-piecing again along with the MFT Layered Umbrella to create an adorable Easter/spring card. I particularly love the combination of patterned paper on this one.  So fun and cute!

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• MFT Somebunny
• MFT Layered Umbrella
• Doodlebug Design Fairy Garden 6x6 Paper
• Copics: C1, E41, E42, E43, E44, R20
• Versafine Clair Nocturne

CAS on Friday #280 - Dies Only

It's "dies only" at the latest CAS on Friday Challenge #280.  I've been trying to use stuff I either haven't ever used or at least haven't used in a long time.  That's where the Elizabeth Crafts 5 Part Pine tree dies come into play.  

I used a white glitter cardstock to cut that out then used my Copic airbrush to try to ombre color the layers.  It's so sparkly and pretty in real life.  

I added Concord & 9th Christmas tree decorations from the Christmas Cloche dies set and impressed the card base with the Lawn Fawn Snow Flurries Backdrop to finish off the card. 

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Elizabeth Crafts 5 Part Pine
• Concord & 9th Christmas Cloche Dies
• Lawn Fawn Snow Flurries Backdrop
• Sizzix Glitter Ombre Cardstock
• Copics:  G40, G43, G46

Crackerbox Stamps - You're One In a Minion

I think the Minions are silly fun and adorable so have quite the collection once I discovered Crackerbox Stamps has a large selection of them.  

Read more about my first card using them on the Crackerbox Stamps blog.

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Crackerbox Stamps Phil
• Crackerbox Stamps One in a Minion
• Lawn Fawn Mushroom Border
• Lawn Fawn Sunflower Greetings (SCT exclusive)
• Doodlebug Design Fairy Garden 6x6 Paper
• Lawn Fawn Spiffy Speckles 6x6 Paper
• Copics:  B000, B01, B34, B37, B39, E42, N5, N7, N8, R02, RV02, Y11, Y13, Y15
• Versamark
• Ranger Detail Fine White Embossing Powder
• Ranger Glossy Accents

Happy Birthday, 90s Style

A friend of mine who is of a certain age where he would get this reference to the song by Tag Team had his birthday yesterday.  Yes, so now he's another year older.  Yikes!

I hot-foiled some stars on the background using the Lawn Fawn Starry Sky Hot Foil Plate with a strip of Spellbinders Glimmer hot foil. I colored up the Taylored Expressions Feisty Square Calendar Card image with Copics and placed it on the black mat on the card front.

On the inside of the card I used an ombre ink pad on the sentiment to mimic the angle of the stars on the front. Subtle and cool effect.

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Taylored Expressions Feisty Square Calendar Cards
• Lawn Fawn Starry Sky Hot Foil Plate
• Spellbinders Glimmer Rainbow Hot Foil
• Simon Says Stamp Big Old Birthday
• Copics:  E23, E25, E27, E29, E49, G00, YG11

ATSM #464 - Any Occasion

The latest Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge is for any occasion you can think of.  Birthday? Sympathy? Christmas?  Whatever tickles your fancy is on the menu.

I had the Lawn Fawn Starry Sky Hot Foil Plate out so decided to make a few backgrounds to have on hand. I love how they turned out and used them in short order to create a couple of holiday cards, pairing them with the Spellbinders Bottle Brush Trees Duo and Lawn Fawn Snow Flurries Backdrop.  

Look how different they turned out just with the colors alone but also the glitter (swoon!) and change in sentiments.  It would be really easy to mass produce unique cards.

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

 

• Spellbinders Bottle Brush Trees Duo
• Lawn Fawn Starry Sky Hot Foil Plate
• Lawn Fawn Snow Flurries Backdrop
• Pinkfresh Studio Holiday Large Sentiments & Dies
• Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Christmas
• Stampin' Up Linen Embossing Folder
• Spellbinders Glimmer Gold & White Hot Foil
• Versamark
• Ranger Gold & Detail Fine White Embossing Powder

ATCAS #254 - Bloom

At the latest Addicted to CAS Challenge #254 the code word is "bloom." I took the opportunity to use an AALL & Create set I didn't have a chance to use last year.  And by last year, I guess I mean 2022.  BUT, at least I'm using it!

I sponged Distress Oxide onto a card panel then stamped the image with Versafine Clair Nocturne.  I used an old gift card to add some extra horizontal and vertical lines.  A touch of gold in the sentiment and the center of the poinsettia adds just the glamorous pop I love.

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• AALL & Create Jolly Elements
• Honey Bee Deckle Edge Rectangle
• Pinkfresh Studio Sentiment (I think)
• Pinkfresh Studio Gold Metallic Pearls
• Distress Oxide Picked Raspberry & Salvaged Patina
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Prismacolor Pencil (red for berries)

Crackerbox Stamps - Cocoa Card

I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog today having a little cuppa.  Come join me!

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

 

• Crackerbox Stamps Coffee Cup Top View
• Crackboxer Stamps Coffee Cup Top View Heart & Hello Set of 2
• Mama Elephant Striallop Diagonal Coverplate
• Whimsy Stamps Brick Pattern Stencil
• AALL and Create Steam Cogs Stencil
• Distress Oxide Rusty Hinge, Peacock Feathers & Pine Needles
• Distress Oxide Vintage Photo Spray
• Dylusions White Linen Spray
• Versamark
• Ranger White Detail Fine Embossing Powder
• Honey Bee Sweet on You 6x6 Paper
• Copics:  BG53, BG47, E57, E59, E79

CAS on Friday #279 - Easter

I love occasionally looking through my stash to remind myself of what I have.  Yes, absolutely, I sometimes get sidetracked because so many cute cute sets but how else would I have refound this MFT Somebunny set that needed some love and was the perfect set to use for the latest CAS on Friday #279 Easter Challenge?

I even took the opportunity to use up some patterned paper scraps by paper-piecing her dress.  Just adorable!  Note if you were to make this design, including the paper-piecing, you wouldn't even need to mask off the bunny to get the grass behind since the paper-pieced dress will color it.  Nifty!

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• MFT Somebunny
• MFT Ewe Are the Best
• Doodlebug Design Fairy Garden 6x6 Paper
• Catherine Pooler Grass Skirt
• Copics:  E41, E42, E43, E44, R20

Crackerbox Stamps - Coffee Lovers Hop

Crackerbox Stamps is one of the sponsors for the Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Hop/Challenge.  You have a chance to win a $25 gift code if you enter the challenge.  Learn more on the Crackerbox Stamps blog.

I'm excited that the hop coincides with a new Crackerbox Stamps release featuring coffee and frogs.  Yes, frogs!

I combined the Frog 1 and Coffee 1 sets for a humorous any occasion card although admittedly it is perfect for spring forward week. Talk about needing coffee to kickstart the day.

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Crackerbox Stamps Frog 1
• Crackerbox Stamps Coffee 1
• AALL & Create Frayed Frames
• Copics: E41, E42, E43, E44, E74, E77, E79, G28, G99, N0, N1, N2, R12, R14, YG00,  YG11, YG61, YG63, YG67
• Distress Ink Black Soot

Grinch Heart

I love the Crackerbox Stamps classic grinch stamps so when I saw the latest Christmas Kickstart #84 Get Your Grinch On (use lots of green) challenge, I had to join in.

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Crackerbox Stamps Grinch Head
• Crackerbox Stamps Grinch Small Heart Saying
• AALL & Create Lotza Trianglz 6x6 Stencil
• Catherine Pooler Designs Lime Rickey & Grass Skirt
• Copics: N1, R27, R29, R39, YG03, YG13, YG67

Crackerbox Stamps - Seattle Friendship Selfie

I'm up on the Crackerbox Stamps blog today with a cheerful friendship card.

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Crackerbox Stamps Cat Friends
• Crackerbox Stamps Without Me
• Savvy Stamps Seattle Skyline
• Savvy Stamps Space Needle
• MFT Mini Cloud Edges Mask
• Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Copics:  BG01, BG02, BG05, BG09, C3, E41, E42, E43, E44, R27, R39

ATSM #463 - Birthdays

It's birthday time at the Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #463. Come help us celebrate; it's someone's birthday every day!

For my card I wanted to use a rainbow clouds background I had made for another project but screwed up the bottom--talk about smudgy.  The ground of the theme park covered that up nicely. 

The slider mechanism is really easy for this one.  It's just a simple slot that you surround with foam beneath to create a hidden channel, making sure to leave sufficient room for the slider element to, well, slide.  It's easy to create your own slider doohickey with a small circle of cardstock and a foam dot. I've had the foam dot stick a bit on the sides (embossing anti-static powder or cornstarch helps with that) so like using MFT slider elements instead.

I colored up the images using Copics, modeling the roller coaster after King Island's The Beast which was the largest operational wooden roller coaster back in my day.  Maybe it still is.

I love riding roller coasters but am not sure my older body could tolerate it. Ack!  My spine!  LOL.

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Lawn Fawn Coaster Critters
• Lawn Fawn Coaster Critters Flip-Flop
• Lawn Fawn Wheely Great Day
• Lawn Fawn Slide on Over Add-On
• Lawn Fawn Everyday Sentiment Banner
• Lawn Fawn Bunting Border
• MFT Mini Cloud Edges
• Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn, Worn Lipstick, Seedless Preserves, Vintage Photo
• Catherine Pooler Something Borrowed
• Copics: B01, B04, B06, C3, C6, E08, E41, E42, E43, E55, E57, E97, R20, R27, R29, Y11, Y15
• MFT Slider Elements