ATCAS #316 - Purple

I love the idea of purple pine trees! I think. Probably. Well, as long as you've got some purple on your project, come on over and join the Addicted to CAS Challenge #316.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Honey Bee Farmhouse Tree Details
• Pinkfresh Studio Foiled Sentiments 4 Holiday
• Catherine Pooler Flirty Fuschia & Glam

ATSM #524 - Any Occasion

Come join us for the Addicted to Stamps & More! Any Occasion challenge!

I've listed the products used below.  

• Lawn Fawn Offset Sayings Birthday
• Lawn Fawn Garden Gnome
• Lawn Fawn Mushroom Border
• Lawn Fawn Party Balloons
• Lawn Fawn Blissful Blossoms 6x6 paper
• Lawn Fawn Spring Fling 6x6 paper
• Catherine Pooler Samba, Something Borrowed, Over Coffee
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Copic 0, E00, R20

CutCardStock - Nutcrackers

Can you believe it's already Christmas in July season?! I'm kicking it off with a couple of nutcracker cards on the CutCardStock blog.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Pop Tone Wild Cherry cardstock
• Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock
• Stardream Metallic Eris cardstock
• Cougar White cardstock
• Bright Foil Gold cardstock 
• Environment Desert Storm cardstock
• Blank Cougar White A2 Folded Discount Card Stock 110lb base
• Tim Holtz Harvey
• Hero Arts Nutcracker Bold Prints
• Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Christmas
• Catherine Pooler Cranberry Fizz
• Versamark
• Ranger White Detail Fine Embossing Powder
• Concord & 9th Winter Wonderland Dies
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Bold Text, Christmas
• Catherine Pooler Sand Castle

SOSS #276 - X is for Xmas in July

Merry whatever.   Come join us at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Xmas in July challenge … or not.

Products used:

• Unity Merry Whatever
• MFT Colorful Christmas 6x6 Paper

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #686

I pulled out the vintage bits from my stash for this AHSC sketch. Just for the heck of it. That honeycomb background is among my first embossing folders I imagine. Ancient much?  LOL.

I've listed the products used below.  

• Simon Says Big Scripty Greetings
• Pinkfresh Studio Fruitalicious Washi & Die
• MFT Stitched Scalloped Square 
• Cuttlebug Honeycomb embossing folder
• Versafine Clair Nocturne

CAS on Friday #336 - Birds

The latest challenge for CAS on Friday is for the birds, literally.  Come join us!

I've listed the products used below. 

• Birch Press Design Block Print Bird Duo
• Birch Press Design Holiday Hugs
• Memory Box Greenery cardstock
• Origami paper
• Curious Metallic Gold cardstock

Gold Floral Layered Birthday Card

I don't often play along with sketches and because of that, I think, I don't feel as comfortable with them.  That's not a bad thing.  It just means when I play along, I have to stretch myself and that's a great thing!

I'm entering this in Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #682 and Seize the Birthday #326 Feature an Animal/Anything Goes.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Waffle Flower Hello Friend
• Pretty Pink Posh Simple Sentiments
• Pinkfresh Daisy Wreath Hot Foil Plate & Die
• Memory Box Dancing Butterflies
• Stampin' Up Linen Embossing Folder
• Carta Bella Flower Market 6x6 paper
• Versamark
• Ranger Princess Gold embossing powder
• Ranger White Detail Fine embossing powder
• Pinkfresh Studio Gold Dots

CutCardStock - Peacock Gift Card Set

I created a peacock-themed gift card set for today's project.  See all of them on the CutCardStock blog.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Savoy 100% Cotton cardstock
• Classic Crest Patriot Blue cardstock
• Bright Foil Gold cardstock
• Waffle Flower Sweet Birthday Sentiments
• MFT More Essential Sentiments
• Birch Press Design Sugar Script Big Thanks
• Spellbinders Yana's Sentiments Hot Foil Plates & Dies
• Spellbinders Fabulous Feathers Press Plate
• Spellbinders Elegant Peacock Press Plate
• Spellbinders Feather Flourish 3D embossing folder
• Catherine Pooler Inks
• Derwent Watercolor Pencils
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Versamark
• Stampendous Black embossing powder
• Ranger Princess Gold embossing powder

CAS on Friday #329 - Sketch

We have a sketch for you this round at the CAS on Friday Challenge.  

I've listed the products used below.  

• Memory Box Fresh Foliage
• Clearly Besotted Thinking of You
• Curious Gold Foil cardstock
• Environment Green Tea cardstock
• Origami paper
• Versamark
• Ranger Princess Gold embossing powder

CutCardStock - Virtual Cake Decorating

It's always time for cake!  Come share mine over on the CutCardStock blog.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Lessebo Colors Coffee Bean cardstock
• Pop Tone Pink Lemonade cardstock
• Pop Tone Sno Cone cardstock
• Stardream Metallic Eris cardstock
• Curious Translucent Clear cardstock
• Bright Foil Gold cardstock
• Blank Cougar White A2 Folded Discount Card Stock 110lb base
• Lawn Fawn Fly High
• Lawn Fawn Build-A-Cake
• Lawn Fawn Build-A-Cake Add-On
• Catherine Pooler Icing on the Cake
• Versamark
• Ranger Princess Gold Embossing Powder
• Copics: R000, R00, R20, R21, R22
• Cosmic Shimmer Fluffy Stuff
• Spellbinders Tufted 3D Embossing Folder

Birch Press Design - Block Print Ornaments

I'm up on the Birch Press Design blog with a collection of vintage ornaments.

I've listed the products used below. 

• Birch Press Design Block Print Wave Ornament
• Birch Press Design Block Print Petal Ornament
• Birch Press Design Block Print Drop Ornaments
• Birch Press Design Simple Evergreen Sprigs
• Birch Press Design Dapper Merry Christmas
• Memory Box Lagoon 6x6 cardstock
• Memory Box Blush 6x6 cardstock
• Doodlebug Design Lily White Glitter
• Scor-Tape
• Bright Foil Gold Cardstock

ATSM #504 - Any Occasion

Come join us for another Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #504 Any Occasion.

I wanted to experiment with the Savoy Double Thick Cotton 236lb Letter Press cardstock that I got from CutCardStock. The stuff is amazing for letterpressing but what about watercolor? Just look how well it handled the Brushos watercolor crystals. Brilliant!

Now this paper is double thick and that's no joke. Think twice as thick as a cereal box. I decided not to put it on a card base to avoid extra postage. Instead, I created an easel after watching a video by MayMay Made It Crafts. The one I made starts at around the 10:28 mark.  The only alteration I made was to mark the bottom at 1/2" instead of 1/4" so the angle of leaning would be a bit larger.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Penny Black Autumn is Calling
• Honey Bee Maple Leaf
• Simon Says Stamp Fanfare Frame
• Versamark
• Ranger Super Fine Detail Copper Embossing Powder
• Savoy Double Thick Cotton 236lb Letter Press cardstock
• Stardream Metallic Gold Paper
• Esse Texture Espresso cardstock
• Brusho Watercolor Crystals: Orange, Yellow, Emerald Green, Brilliant Red, Purple

CAS on Friday #316 - Vellum

We're asking that you use vellum on your card for the latest CAS on Friday #316 challenge.  Pretty easy, wouldn't you say?

I used Lawn Fawn Pink Pastel Pearlescent Vellum (finally got around to it!) for a poinsettia.  The vellum looks amazing with the Stardream Metallic Eris embossed card front.  And check out how well the foil embossed?  Swoon!

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Concord & 9th Joy
• Spellbinders Hoiday Blooms
• Stampin' Up Linen Embossing Folder
• Lawn Fawn Pink Pastel Pearlescent Vellum
• Stardream Metallic Eris cardstock
• Bright Foil 10 pt cardstock

Birch Press Design - Gold-Legged Cranes

I'm up on the Birch Press Design blog today!

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Birch Press Design Block Print Seaside Crane
• Birch Press Design Block Print Standing Crane
• Birch Press Design Corner Waves
• Birch Press Design Vintage Everyday Greetings
• Cougar White cardstock
• Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock
• Environment Desert Storm cardstock
• DCS Sand Castle Tan cardstock
• Stardream Lagoon cardstock
• Stardream Aquamarine cardstock
• Stardream Flame cardstock
• DCS Gold Glitter cardstock
• Curious Translucent cardstock
• Spellbinders Essential Arches Die
• Versamark
• Ranger Princess Gold Embossing Powder

CutCardStock - Floral Friends

I'm up on the CutCardStock blog today, creating a beautiful floral friendship card.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Stardream Metallic Azalea 81# Text Paper
• Stardream Metallic Azalez 105# cardstock
• Stardream Metallic Aquamarine 105# cardstock
• Stardream Metallic Rose Quartz 81# Text Paper
• Stardream Metallic Rose Quartz 105# cardstock
• Stardream Metallic Coral 81# Text Paper
• Stardream Metallic Coral 105# cardstock
• Gold Bright Foil cardstock
• Pop Tone Banana Split cardstock
• Lessebo Colors Premium Sweet Mint cardstock
• Cougar White 110# Cover A2 Folded Cards 
• Cougar White 110# cardstock 
• Curious Translucent Clear cardstock
• Catherine Pooler Grass Skirt
• Concord & 9th Paper Posy dies & embossing folder
• Concord & 9th Hugs & Friend dies
• Stampin' Up Linen Embossing Folder

CAS on Friday #312 - Botanical

Don't you love two-for-one cards?  Maybe you can do the same for the CAS on Friday #312 Botanical Challenge.

I cut out the PFS Floral Harmony Die from a smooshed watercolor panel then again in white.  I combined the two to create a simple thank you card then used the leftovers along with a scrap gold-foiled panel for a birthday card.  

The starburst background was an experiment using a hot foil plate and my replacement impression mat.  Did you know an impression mat can get sucked up inside your Big Shot?  Well, you do now and that's why I have a new one!  LOL.

 

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Pinkfresh Studio Floral Harmony Die
• Memory Box Dancing Butterflies
• Mama Elephant Banner Greetings
• Spellbinders Starburst Hot Foil Plate
• Lindy's Magicals
• Dylusions Glossy Enamel Spray

CutCardStock - Birthday Flowers

I'm up on the CutCardStock blog today with a project featuring the best vellum I have ever used. Even PTI vellum of a similar weight that I've found to be a bit brittle and cracks when 3D embossed can now suck it.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Lessebo Colors Premium Blossom Pink cardstock
• Lessebo Colors Premium Sweet Mint cardstock
• Lessebo Colors Premium Bubble Gum Pink cardstock
• Curious Translucent Clear cardstock
• Pop Tone Banana Split cardstock
• Pop Tone Lemon Drop cardstock
• Pop Tone Grapesicle cardstock
• Pop Tone Sour Apple cardstock
• Pop Tone Gumdrop Green cardstock
• Pop Tone Spearmint cardstock
• Bazzill Marble Robin's Egg cardstock
• Environment Desert Storm cardstock
• Discount Sand Castle Tan cardstock
• Blank Cougar White A2 Folded Discount Card Stock 110lb base
• Waffle Flower Sweet Birthday Sentiments with Dies
• Honey Bee Lovely Layers: Wildflowers
• Honey Bee Lovely Layers: Spring Greenery
• Honey Bee Wooden Crate
• Spellbinders Tufted 3D Embossing Folder
• Versamark
• Ranger Gold Embossing Powder

CutCardStock - Lots of Lovely Gold

I have a CutCardStock project today. Head over to read more!

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Blank Cougar White A2 Folded Discount Card Stock 110lb base
• Classic Crest Patriot Blue Heavyweight cardstock
• Curious Translucent Clear cardstock
• DCS Gold Glitter Heavyweight 12x12 cardstock
• Pinkfresh Studio Lots of Love
• Pinkfresh Studio Curvy Leaves
• Pinkfresh Studio Daisy Wreath Hot Plate & Die
• Pinkfresh Studio Geo Blocks Hot Foil Plate
• Pinkfresh Studio Solid Hot Foil Plate
• Spellbinders Gold Glimmer Hot Foil
• Waffle Flower Nesting Rounded Rectangles
• Copics:  RV10, RV11, RV14, Y11, Y15, YG03, YG17