Holiday Succulents

And another card for the Lawn Fawn #177 Christmas in July Challenge!  

I also managed to make it snarky.  YES!

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 Plant-A-Succulent
• Lawn Fawn Tiny Gift Box Hats
• Lawn Fawn Christmas Palm Tree
• Lawn Fawn Shadow Box Fireplace Add-On
• Lawn Fawn Scribbled Sentiments: Winter
• Lawn Fawn Simply Summer Sentiments
• Recollections Holiday Bash 6x6 Paper
• Lawn Fawn Peace Joy Love 6x6 Paper
• Catherine Pooler Eucalyptus and Grass Skirt
• Versamark
• Ranger Detail Fine White Embossing Powder

Winter Snowball Machine

I was inspired by the latest Lawn Fawn #177 Christmas in July Challenge to create this cute holiday/winter card.

I haven't made a shaker in a while and was reminded why when a bunch of glitter hit me in the face because I had forgotten to turn the room fan off.  So very me and so very glamorous!

I'm also entering this in Jingle Belles Dashing Through the Snow, Daring Cardmakers Christmas in July and Peace on Earth #68.

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 Snowball Fight
• Lawn Fawn Build-A-Gumball Machine
• Lawn Fawn Simple Wavy Banners
• Lawn Fawn Draped Ribbons Stencil
• Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina, Mermaid Lagoon, Uncharted Mariner
• Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes
• Copics:  B39, BG57, BG78, E41, E42, E43, E44, N2, R20

Crackerbox Stamps - Beer Whirl

I finally cracked open the Lawn Fawn Give It a Whirl dies to make a masculine belated birthday card for my brother-in-law.  Read more 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 Birthday 1
• Crackerbox Stamps Birthday 2
• Lawn Fawn Give It a Whirl
• Whimsy Stamps Brick Pattern Stencil
• Distress Oxide Fired Brick, Rusty Hinge, Salvaged Patina
• Distress Ink Black Soot
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Copics:  BG90, N2, Y23, Y26, Y28

Crackerbox Stamps - Jolly Max

I'm celebrating Christmas in July Grinch-style on the Crackerbox Stamps blog.  Come take a look!

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 and Max
• Crackerbox Stamps Glass and Get Lit
• Catherine Pooler Lime Rickey, Rockin' Red, Fiesta Blue, Limoncello

ATSM #473 - Birthdays

Do you have a summer birthday in your life?  Well, now is your chance to knock out a card and join in the Addicted to Stamps & More Birthday Challenge #473.

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 Pool Party
• Lawn Fawn Simple Wavy Banners
• Lawn Fawn Stitched Pond
• Stampin' Up Linen Embossing Folder
• Visible Image Fibres 6x6 Stencil
• Catherine Pooler Aquatini
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Copics: E41, E42, E43, E44, N2, R05, R08, R20, R39, YR02

Crackerbox Stamps - Astronomy Humor

Come watch the stars with me over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog tonight.  Who knows?  Maybe you'll see a shooting moron.

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 The Universe
• Crackerbox Stamps According to Astonomy
• Crackerbox Stamps Stars Swirl
• Craft Consortium Candy Ink Drops 6x6 Paper
• Distress Ink Black Soot
• Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes
• Versamark
• Ranger Detail Fine Embossing Powder
• Peerless Gold Transparent Metallic Watercolor 

ATCAS #263 - Nature

We're asking you to feature "nature" on your projects for the latest Addicted to CAS Challenge #263.

My card is ultra simple and I LOVE it.  Those blues--swoon!  Also, I used my BetterPress with a snowy hot foil plate, stretching those supplies.

I'm entering this in BYSH Christmas in July Linky Party.

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.

• Julie Hickey Essentially Christmas #2
• Hello Bluebird Typed Christmas
• Spellbinders Glimmer Winter Village
• Spellbinders BetterPress System
• Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes & Something Borrowed

CAS on Friday #288 - Circles

Over at the CAS on Friday Challenge we're asking that you use circles on your card.  Easy, right?!

I wondered if I could use my new circle hot foil plates all at once.  The answer is yes but it was a pain to tape it then position it then wave my magic wand to get it to come out nicely.  I'm just glad it's over.

But I do like the results.  I decided to watercolored the various circles because I wanted bright but also easy since all that hot foiling wore me out!  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.

• Altenew Circle Hot Foil Plates
• PFS sentiment
• Zigs:  031, 047, 052, 082
• Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil

Crackerbox Stamps - More Minions

The gang and I are over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog today.  Hey, what would you call a group of minions?  Heaven?

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 Lucy
• Crackerbox Stamps Bob
• Crackerbox Stamps Kevin
• Crackerbox Stamps Carl
• Crackerbox Stamps One in a Minion
• Lawn Fawn Foursquare Backdrop
• Versamark
• Ranger White Detail Fine Embossing Powder
• Copics:  B32, B34, B37, B39, BG02, BG53, C5, C7, N1, N8, R02, R20, RV13, RV17, Y11, Y13, Y15

Crackerbox Stamps - Banana!

Banana!!! A new Despicable Me movie has come out so I thought it the perfect time to use a minion on a card.  Read more 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 Stuart with a Cupcake

Crackerbox Stamps Unless You're a Banana

Gina Marie Designs Scalloped Stitched Rectangle Border

Lawn Fawn Fruit Salad 6x6 Paper

Copics:  B000, B01, B34, B37, B39, E42, N5, N7, N8, R02, RV02, Y11, Y13, Y15

ATSM #472 - Christmas

It's Christmas in July for the latest Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #472. 

I used up a Brusho background that I was loathe to cover up but how could I showcase it but still make the sentiment visible?  My dusty Poppy Stamps Snowflake Oval Collage to the rescue!  Bonus that I was able to use a die from my stash that doesn't get nearly enough love.

This would be perfect for a make 'n' take with all sorts of possibilities to use behind the snowflake panel.  Hate that piece of designer paper but love the colors? World's ugliest watercolor experiment? Boom.  Cover it up!

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.

• Poppy Stamps Snowflake Oval Collage
• MFT Pierced Oval Die
• Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Christmas with Dies
• Brushos
• Versamark
• Ranger Detail Fine White Embossing Powder

Treat to Work With

I wanted to make a couple of cards for coworkers to thank them for helping put in some challenging grants recently. Our team is small but mighty skilled if I must say so myself.

I made the cards similar using largely the same products but different colors, etc. Check out how the change in stenciled background, designer paper color, and critters makes such a difference in look.  And notice I used the same Copics for both.

I'm entering the first card in Lawn Fawnatics #176 Fun with Food and the second in Paper Players #697 Summer Fun. 

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 Treat Cart
• Lawn Fawn Treat Cart Sentiment Add-On
• Lawn Fawn Purrfectly Wicked
• Lawn Fawn Portrait Heart Garland Backdrop
• Lawn Fawn Scalloped Arches
• Lawn Fawn Simply Wavy Banners
• Lawn Fawn Draped Ribbons Stencil
• Lawn Fawn Slimline Cloudy Stencils
• Lawn Fawn Summertime Pint-sized Patterns 6x6 Paper
• Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina
• Catherine Pooler Limoncello
• Versamark 
• Ranger Detail Fine White Embossing Powder
• Copics:  C2, C4, C7, E41, E42, E43, E44, V04, V06, V09, Y11, Y15, Y17