Tuesday, June 25, 2024

ATSM #471 - Make Your Mark


It's Make Your Mark time at the Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #471.  If you use a coloring medium of any sort, you can join in the fun!


I realized the Lawn Fawn Simply Celebrate sets would fit very well with the Mama Elephant Tri Window Cover Die so did a holiday mashup.


I stamped and colored up the Lawn Fawn images, then used a candy cane stripe paper with the Tri Window.  I sponged just a tiny bit of Salvaged Patina in the bottom two windows.  I used Red Stickles on Rudolph's nose to tie in with the Lawn Fawn Big Scripty Be Merry. 


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 Winter Critters
  • Lawn Fawn Simply Celebrate Winter Critters Add-On
  • Lawn Fawn Simply Celebrate Santa (GWP)
  • Lawn Fawn Winter Big Scripty Words Dies
  • Mama Elephant Tri Window Cover Die
  • Lawn Fawn Speech Bubble Backdrop
  • Lawn Fawn Peace Joy Love 6x6 Paper
  • Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina
  • Copics: E00, E23, E25, E27, E31, E49, N1, N2, R20, R27, R39

Crackerbox Stamps - Cocktail Umbrella


I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog today having a little cocktail because it's summer and why the heck not.

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

ATCAS #261 - Critter


Don't these little alpacas look cozy warm and ever so ready for the Addicted to CAS #261 Critter challenge?


I created a simple scene using the Sunny Studio Alpaca Holiday set, coloring them up with Copics that had more of a muted gray tone than my usual.  


I used WOW! White Puff Twinkle Embossing Powder on the snowcaps to add some glamorous texture.  So sparkly!


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 Alpaca Holiday
  • Sunny Studio Snow One Like You (snowflakes)
  • Versamark
  • WOW! White Puff Twinkle Embossing Powder
  • Versafine Clair Nocturne
  • Distress Oxide Speckled Egg
  • Copics:  BG0000, BG11, BG72, BG75, BG78, E41, E42, E43, E44, E49, N2, RV63, RV66, RV69

Friday, June 21, 2024

CAS on Friday #286 - Nature


Nature is the topic for the latest CAS on Friday Challenge this fortnight.  

I live in the Pacific Northwest and thought of the mountains naturally but also how we're known as the Evergreen State for a very good reason.  A bit less green with the increasing housing density unfortunately but still lovely to see outside the city.


I used the diecut negative to create another holiday card using up a watercolor panel where I dabbed a bit of Catherine Poolers inks at the top then spritzed with water and let it drip down. Cool!


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.

Card 1:
  • Whimsy Stamps Woodland Silhouettes
  • Penny Black Snowflake Season
  • Impress/Savvy Seattle Skyline
  • Ranger Archival Leaf Green Ink
  • Distress Ink Mowed Lawn
  • Versafine Clair Nocturne
Card 2:
  • Savvy Stamps Seattle Skyline
  • Taylored Expressions Get Cozy
  • Catherine Pooler Flirty Fuschia, Something Borrowed, Grass Skirt, Limoncello, Tutti Frutti

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Crackerbox Stamps - Middle Fingers


I created another underwater scene for one of my Crackerbox Stamps cards this month. I never thought I could relate to an octopus but here we are.

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 Deeva the Octopus
  • Crackerbox Stamps More Fingers
  • Visible Image Fibres Stencil
  • Ranger Simon Hurley Neon Lunar Pastes
  • Copics: E19, YR04, YR09

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

ATSM #470 - Diecuts and/or Stencils


Add a diecut or use a stencil on your project and join us at the Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #470.


I was kicking myself for waiting too long to get the Memory Box Bundled Bird which I had spotted at my local shop but wanted to wait until it went on sale.  Of course, when I went it was gone.  BUT, it turned out my sister had bought it!  Insert happy dance.


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.


  • Memory Box Bundled Bird
  • Memory Box Pine Needle Border
  • Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Christmas & Dies
  • The Greetery Arches Mask #3
  • Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina, Uncharted Mariner, Lumberjack Plaid, Aged Mahogany, Mowed Lawn, Pine Needles
  • Distress Ink Black Soot
  • Copic 100, Y28, Y35
  • Ranger Glossy Accents
  • Versamark
  • Ranger Detail Fine White Embossing Powder

Crackerbox Stamps - Sassy Bernice


Swim on over to the Crackerbox Stamps blog to learn more about my sassy underwater scene.


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 Bernice Angel Fish
  • Crackerbox Stamps Wish You Were Octopus
  • Memory Box Underwater Collage Dies
  • Copics: B02, B04, B06, B18, R22, R24, R59, Y13, Y15
  • Distress Oxide Mermaid Lagoon & Prize Ribbon
  • Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes
  • Versamark
  • Ranger Detail Fine White Embossing Powder

Saturday, June 8, 2024

ATCAS #260 - Music


Sing it loud at the latest Addicted to CAS #260 Challenge with a music focus. I wish I could sing but I'm as far from perfect pitch as you can be but I have a great ear so I can so so hear how bad I am!


I used the Avery Elle Carolers (already had them stamped & cut out--yay!) and mixed it with the Spellbinders Essential Arches to create a little scene.  Aren't they so 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.



  • Avery Elle Carolers
  • Spellbinders Essential Arches
  • Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders
  • MFT Christmas Cheer 6x6 Paper
  • Doodlebug Design Lily White Glitter Cardstock
  • Copics:  E08, E18, E41, E43, E97, G21, G24, G28, N1, R35, R37, R39

Friday, June 7, 2024

CAS on Friday #285 - Embossing


We're asking for there to be some embossing on your project for the latest CAS on Friday Challenge #285.  

I used a blingy blue embossing powder for my embossed element as well as Glossy Accents on the car windows and lights.  You can sort of see that in the below pic.  A strip of black glitter washi serves as pavement.  I guess that makes it sort of embossed too.  Nice! 


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.


  • Avery Elle Dashing
  • Lawn Fawn Furry & Bright (snowflakes)
  • Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina
  • Versamark
  • Imagine Blue Fern Studios Azul Embossing Powder
  • Ranger Glossy Accents
  • Little B Glitter Washi
  • Copics: B91,  BG96, C2, E57, G46, R35, R37, R59, Y15, YG45

Saturday, June 1, 2024

SOSS #251 - D for Diecut


Add a diecut or two or a hundred to your project and join us for the latest Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge #251 D for Diecut.


I found the striped paper diecut with a scalloped rectangle die in my stash so used it up after adding some stenciled dots and squares. I've been waiting until I had the perfect idea for this pair of siblings in the vintage photo from Tim Holtz.  

This is so true to what siblings would say to each other, at least in my family.  And look at that boy's face.  That was some comeback from his sis apparently. 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.



  • Tim Holtz Idea-ology Found Relatives
  • Visible Image Two Tone Stencil
  • MFT Essential Speech Bubbles
  • Distress Oxide Rusty Hinge & Speckled Egg
  • Distress Oxide Peacock Feathers Spray
  • Dina Wakley Media Tangerine Gloss Spray