ATSM #522 - Christmas

Come join us for the Addicted to Stamps & More! Challenge #522 Christmas!

I've been coloring up these Purple Onion Designs at a series of crafty meetups and have finally put them to cute use.

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.

FRONT PORCH

• Hello Bluebird Cup of Cheer
• Hello Bluebird Merry Friends
• Purple Onion Designs Stacey Yacula Cabin Background
• Lawn Fawn Simple Wavy Banner
• Stampin' Up Pinewood Planks embossing folder
• Catherine Pooler Cumberbund and Matcha
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Versamark
• Ranger White Detail Fine Embossing Powder
• Zig Real Brush Watercolor Pens

FIREPLACE

• Hello Bluebird Coffee Friends
• Hello Bluebird Cup of Cheer
• Purple Onion Designs Stacey Yacula Fireplace Rug
• Waltzing Mouse Scalloped Rectangle
• Lawn Fawn Knit Picky 12x12 paper
• Pebbles Merry Little Christmas 6x6 paper
• Catherine Pooler Cashmere, Macchiato, Minted, & Aquatini
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Copics:  Y15, Y17, Y26, Y28, YR07
• Zig Real Brush Watercolor Pens

SANTA'S WORKSHOP

• Hello Bluebird Cup of Cheer
• Hello Bluebird Coffee Friends
• Purple Onion Designs Stacey Yacula Santa's Workshop (exterior)
• Waltzing Mouse Scalloped Rectangle die
• Catherine Pooler Minted, In the Park & Pucker Up
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Zig Real Brush Watercolor Pens

Birch Press Design - Regal Cat for the Holidays

Check out my latest on the Birch Press Design blog featuring all new products, including the kitty which I hope is the first of many!

I've listed the products used below.  

• Birch Press Design Block Print Kitty
• Birch Press Desing Block Print Festive Joy
• Birch Press Design Loop Stitch Frames
• Memory Box White Woodgrain Paper

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

CAS on Friday #338 - Use Only Dies & a Sentiment Stamp

I have a Christmas in July theme going on so guess what I made for the latest CAS on Friday Challenge #338? Thaaaaat's right!

• Spellbinders Simon Hurley Playful Penguins
• Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders
• Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Christmas
• Catherine Pooler Pucker Up, Tiara, and It's a Girl

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

Crackerbox Stamps - Wassup!!!!!!!!

It's the summer of Minions (YASSS!) and Crackerbox Stamps is having a sale on them. Be sure to check them out as well as my card on the 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.

• Crackerbox Stamps Ghost Minion
• Crackerbox Stamps Cell Phone & Hashtags Snarky
• Lawn Fawn Henry's ABCs & 123s
• Doodlebug Design Hey Pumpkin 6x6 paper
• Catherine Pooler Something Borrowed
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Versamark
• Ranger White Detail Fine embossing powder

CAS on Friday #337 - Christmas in July

I had used this The Greetery Wrapped in Love set for another card recently and decided to use it again here for the CAS on Friday #337 Christmas in July challenge. 

I rarely give out actual gifts any more (as opposed to gift cards--😏) but I do love wrapping presents.  You know what?  Maybe I just like making pretty things in general. #relatable

I've listed the products used below.  

• Simon Says Stamp Tag Greetings
• The Greetery Wrapped in Love with dies
• Pebbles Merry Little Christmas 6x6 paper

ATSM #520 - Diecuts and/or Stencils

Ack!  Forgot to post this yesterday so now you only have 13 days to play along with us at the Addicted to Stamps & More Diecuts and/or Stencils challenge!

Ingredients:

• Lawn Fawn Playful Pineapple
• Lawn Fawn Make Me Smile
• Lawn Fawn Build-A-Snowman
• Lawn Fawn Merry Messages
• Lawn Fawn Woodland Critter Huggers Winter Add-On
• Lawn Fwan Diagonal Stripes Border
• Lawn Fawn Quilted Hearts Backdrop
• Catherine Pooler Limoncello, Tiara & Lime Rickey
• Lawn Fawn Candy Cane Lane 6x6 Paper

ATCAS #310 - Frame

Come join us for the Addicted to CAS #310 challenge where we're asking you to feature a frame of some sort on your card. I hope to see you there!

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.

• Lawn Fawn Cozy Cats
• Lawn Fawn Snow Cool
• Penny Black Background Basics Stencils
• Catherine Pooler Oh Boy! & Something Borrowed

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

ATSM #517 - Christmas

It's time for another Addicted to Stamps & More! Challenge, this round asking for Christmas 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.

• MFT Holiday Cheers
• Lawn Fawn Build-A-Drink Cocktail
• Recollections Holiday Bash 6x6 Paper
• Distress Oxide Spun Sugar and Lumberjack Plaid
• Ranger Red Geranium Embossing Powder
• Stampendous Frantage Multi Crystal Glitter Mix

ATSM #516 - Make Your Mark

Come join us for the Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #516 Make Your Mark!

I worked up two cards, one using a stencil and a diecut, the other a diecut sentiment on top of the embossed foil panel from the first.

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 Poinsettia Frame Press Plate
• Pinkfresh Studio Poinsettia Frame Stencils
• Pinkfresh Studio Holiday Foiled Sentiments 4
• Stampin' Up Linen Embossing Folder
• MFT Stitched Rectangles Set 2
• Pinkfresh Studio Iridescent Metallic Pearls
• WRMK Red Hot Foil
• Spellbinders Teal Hot Foil
• Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina, Peacock Feathers, Mermaid Lagoon, Uncharted Mariner, Candied Apple, Lumberjack Plaid, Aged Mahogany, Mustard Seed

ATCAS #305 - Family

What do you think of when you hear the word "family"?  Show us at the current Addicted to CAS challenge.

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.

• Lawn Fawn Winter Skies
• Lawn Fawn Slimline Hillside Stencils
• Zig Real Brush Markers
• Versafine Clair Nocturne

ATSM #512 - Christmas

My favorite holiday is featured on the Addicted to Stamps & More! Challenge. Hmm, maybe Halloween is my fav. Either way, come join us!

I've listed the products used below.  

• Purple Onion Designs Santa and Deer
• Zig Real Brush Watercolor Markers

CAS on Friday #328 - Cute

It's time for another CAS on Friday Challenge.  This time we're asking for cute.

What's cuter than cats?  Two cats!

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.

• Lawn Fawn Purrfect Together
• Lawn Fawn Critter Conversation Hearts
• Whimsy Stamps Fur Babies Stencil Stackers
• MFT Stitched Rectangles Set 2
• Copics:  N4, N5, N6, N7, R20, RV32, RV34, Y21, Y23, YR24, YR27

ATSM #511 - Make Your Mark

Come join us for the Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #511 Make Your Mark!  I created two cards using the same basic set up but with such different results.  Cool!

Most of the images and sentiments are Stacey Yacula from Purple Onion Designs.  The polar bear is Aall & Create.

CutCardStock - Smile, Cutie!

I'm up on the CutCardStock blog with an adorable Valentine that helped me use up some of my paper scraps--woo hoo!

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.

• Environment Desert Storm cardstock
• Royal Sundance Kraft cardstock
• Discount Sand Castle Tan cardstock
• Curious Translucent cardstock
• Pop Tone Sno Cone cardstock
• Pop Tone Bubble Gum cardstock
• Pop Tone Grapesicle cardstock
• Pop Tone Pink Lemonade cardstock
• Pop Tone Spearmint cardstock
• Lessebo Bubble Gum Pink cardstock
• Lessebo Sweet Mint cardstock
• Memory Box Village Mouse
• Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Heart Stackables
• Lawn Fawn Candy Hearts
• Spellbinders 3D Flurry of Snowflakes embossing folder

Crackerbox Stamps - Pastel Let It Snow

I'm up on the Crackerbox Stamps blog today with a cute pastel winter 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.

• Crackerbox Stamps Snowman Joy
• Crackerbox Stamps Let It Snow
• Catherine Pooler Oh Boy!, Cotton Candy, Creamsicle, Frosted, Minted
• Polychromos Colored Pencils

CAS on Friday #326 - Monochrome

The latest CAS on Friday Challenge #326 calls for a monochrome palette.  I chose shades of blue--stunning.

I was working up another monochrome version but realized the yellow center wasn't monochrome so I switched it up with an embossed bright spring green background. LOVE it!

• Gina K Peaceful Poinsettias Embossing Folder & Stencils
• Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Holiday
• Catherine Pooler Stone Blue & Dress Blues 
• Spellbinders Scenic Poinsettias 3D Embossing Folder