ATSM #469 - Any Occasion

The latest Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #469 is Any Occasion.  What a surprise that I chose to supplement my holiday card stash.

I used a fantastic set of stamps and dies from The Greetery to create these cards along with the Lawn Fawn Harvest Crate.  Not to mention that I was able to use up some little bits of patterned paper.

I love the soft, vintage feel of these cards. Do I wrap holiday presents?  I used to but nowadays everyone seems to want gift cards.  Just not the same!

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.

• The Greetery Wrapped in Love
• The Greetery Wrapped in Love Dies
• Lawn Fawn Harvest Crate
• LDRS Creative Mackenzie Christmas 6x6 Paper
• Memory Box Vintage Pastel 6x6 Mirror Pad
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Versamark
• Ranger White Super Fine Detail Embossing Powder

ATCAS #259 - Balloons

I used this fortnight's Addicted to CAS challenge #259 "Balloons" to create a birthday card for my kid sis.  

I rediscovered this fun image in my stash which is perfect for her as she's really tall so giraffes are rather an inside joke.

I stamped the image on Copic-friendly cardstock and colored it up. I'm chuffed with how the balloons turned out.  I remembered to keep a reflection spot on them!  

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 Picture Perfect Party Animals
• MFT Polaroid Shaker Frame
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Copics: B000, B00, B02, B04, B06, B21, B24, B26, B39, E31, E35, E37, E39, E49, RV25, RV29, Y11, Y15

Crackerbox Stamps - Birthday Wine

My latest card for Crackerbox Stamps has a vintage feel and lots of layers.  Best check me for fever!

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 Wine Bottle, Glass and Grapes
• Crackerbox Stamps All Things Improve
• Honey Bee Deckle Edge Rectangles
• Distress Oxide Seedless Preserves & Vintage Photo
• Paper Favourites Vintage Maps 6x6 Paper
• Versamark
• Ranger Gold and Detail Fine White Embossing Powders

CAS on Friday #284 - Hugs

The focus of the latest CAS on Friday #284 is hugs.  Lots of possibilities with this one in my head and I hope in yours!

I used the Whimsy Nordic Background Slimline stamp to create an ombre ground which is just so fun and so pretty.  I colored up the Sunny Studio image using coordinating Copics.  Chilly but ever so 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.

• Sunny Studio Snow One Like You
• Mama Elephant Fuzzy Hugs
• Whimsy Stamps Nordic Background
• Catherine Pooler Something Borrowed & Suede Shoes
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Copics:  B000, B14, B16, B29, E00, E11, E47, E79, G02, N3, R20, R27, YR16

Crackerbox Stamps - Reach for the Stars

I'm up on the Crackerbox Stamps blog today sharing a minion card I'd use to brighten up someone's (birth)day with a bit of woman humor.  We'll all get there!  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.

• Crackerbox Stamps Carl Being Happy
• Crackerbox Stamps Boobs from Sagging
• Crackerbox Stamps Cell Phone & Hashtags Snarky
• Whimsy Stamps Slimline Stars
• Distress Oxide Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry, Salvaged Patina
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Copics:  B34, B37, B39, C2, C3, C4, C5, E57, N6, N7, R32, Y13, Y15
• Doodlebug Design Grass Washi
• Versamark
• Ranger Detail Fine White Embossing Powder

ATSM #468 - Birthday

In a lot of areas of the US, the beginning of summer starts with Memorial Day at the end of May.  Not so much here in the Pacific Northwest but I decided to channel summer anyway for the latest Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #468 Birthday.

I've been trying to figure out ways to use the Lawn Fawn Simply Celebrate series of images in strips.  How do I deal with a line of floating ice cream cones?  Watermelon?  I decided to create my own paper in a way by stamping each down the paper and coloring them up.

I did consider stamping them at an angle but my gumption said heck no so simple it stayed.  I went to town on creating different ice cream flavors tho.

I added a Lawn Fawn summery checks paper at the bottom with a bit of navy faux trim embossed with the sentiment and then the Scripty Birthday to tie it all together.

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 Simply Celebrate Summer
• Lawn Fawn Scripty Birthday
• Avery Elle Dotted Borders
• Lawn Fawn Fruit Salad 6x6 Paper
• Versamark
• Ranger Detail Fine White Embossing Powder
• Copics: E23, E25, E49, E51, E55, G00, G43, R20, R24, R27, R32, R39, Y00, YG03, YG17

ATCAS #258 - Flower

Showcase some flowers and join in the fun at the latest Addicted to CAS Challenge.

I used the Hero Arts Merry Poinsettia Bunch as my floral image.  It has a rather modern feel to it so I paired it with Taylored Expressions Modern Holiday sentiment and used somewhat non-traditional poinsettia colors. I wonder if you can find real poinsettias in this gorgeous colorway?

I'm entering this in Peace on Earth #63.

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.

• Hero Arts Merry Poinsettia Bunch
• Taylored Expressions Modern Holiday
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Copics:  E95, R01, R05, R08, R32, RV42, Y13, Y38, YG01, YG05, YG41, YG45

Crackerbox Stamps - Fairy Birthday

I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a fairy birthday/any occasion card. I love how it turned out!

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 Fairy
• Crackerbox Stamps Dandelion & Fluff Set of 2
• Crackerbox Stamps Branch Herb 2
• Crackerbox Stamps Fern
• Crackerbox Stamps Butterflies Solid Set of 2
• Crackerbox Stamps Love & Happiness
• Catherine Pooler Grape Crush, Flirty Fuschia, & Something Borrowed
• Versafine Clair Cheerful and Nocturne

CAS on Friday #283 - Flowers

Flowers on order for the latest CAS on Friday Challenge. Is your garden blooming?  My spring flowers are gone but not forgotten.

I Copic-colored by one layer card, using a paper towel with alcohol to add the texture to the Christmas Rose petals. So so pretty.

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.

• Hero Arts Christmas Rose
• Copics: E79, G43, G46, R43, R46, RV63, RV66, RV69, Y00, YG03, YG06, YG11, YG17
• Versamark
• Stampendous Black Embossing Powder

SOSS #250 - O for Outdoors

We're heading outdoors for the latest Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge.  Pollen? Bugs? Is that poop?!  Eww!

I saw a meme on Pinterest with the "I like them real thick and sprucey" riff on Sir Mix-a-Lot's Baby's Got Back.  How could I resist; that's my jam!

I used a few couple of shades of geen to stamp the Stampin' Up Wonderland trees as a backdrop then took my time coloring up the Sugarpea Designs Timber images.  They're so so cute!  And then you read that sentiment.  Bam!  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.

• Sugarpea Designs Timber
• Stampin' Up Wonderland
• Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders
• Catherine Pooler Lime Rickey & Grass Skirt
• Copics:  B34, B37, B39, C2, C3, E00, E11, E23, E25, E27, E42, E43, E49, R02, R37, R59, YR21, YR24, YR27