ATSM #497 - Christmas

Welcome to the latest Addicted to Stamps & More #497 Christmas challenge! 

I watercolored a Birdie Brown MFT image in remembrance of the shop which recently closed. 

I wish it weren't so for a lot of the papercrafting companies and otherwise which have had to close these last few months.  Sigh.  They will be missed.

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.

• MFT Merry Christmoose 
• Lawn Fawn Window Scene Winter
• Lawn Fawn Window Frame
• Hero Arts Star Confetti
• Penny Black Background Basics
• Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina
• Zig Real Brush Markers
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Copic Opaque White
• Copics:  BG000, BG01, BG10, B14, B16, B37, W2, W3

ATSM #490 - Diecuts and/or Stencils

I have to say that I love how the card I made for the latest Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #490 Diecuts and/or Stencils turned out.  That bear is sooooo cute!

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.

• Poppy Stamps Nordic Bundled Bear
• Lawn Fawn Oh Joy
• Lawn Fawn Scripty Joy
• Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina
• Catherine Pooler In the Park, Mardi Gras, & Deck the Halls

ATCAS #280 - Bunny

The latest Addicted to CAS challenge #280 is all about the bunnies.

I used Hello Bluebird to create a CAS holiday/winter friendship card. So very cute!

I've listed the products used below.  

• Hello Bluebird Cup of Cheer
• Memento Tuxedo Black
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Copics: E13, E15, E18, E19, E41, E42, E43, E44, E51, E53, G03, G05, G07, N2, R20, RV09, RV23, RV25

ATCAS #277 - Pet

We all love our pets and we're celebrating them on the Addicted to CAS #277 Pet Challenge.  

I'm a cat lover, like crazy cat lady tendencies, so I featured my sweet Cheeto on this holiday card.  He's much fluffier than this--MUCH.

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.

• Hello Bluebird My Snowman
• Lawn Fawn Tiny Winter Friends (snowflakes)
• Lawn Fawn Slimline Hillside Stencils
• Catherine Pooler Oh Boy!

Birch Press Design - Winter Cabins

NOTE: As of 10/08/24, the Birch Press Design blog has been hacked/corrupted so you'll only find our creations on IG and FB until further notice.

Doesn't this card make you want to cozy up by the fire and watch the snow fall? 

I've listed the products used below. 

• BPD Wavy Hillside
• BPD Littletown Village
• BPD Littletown Cabins
• BPD Glad Tidings
• Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes, Something Borrowed, Mardi Gras and Rockin' Red
• Distress Oxide Vintage Photo
• Dr. Ph Martin's Bleed Proof White
• Copic Y15

Crackerbox Stamps - Sledding Snowman

I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog today with a fun winter card.  Pretty sure I would break my everything playing in the snow like this nowadays!

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 Snowlady Neiva
• Crackerbox Stamps Wheee
• Memento Tuxedo Black

Birch Press Design - Winter Chickadees

NOTE: As of 10/08/24, the Birch Press Design blog has been hacked/corrupted so you'll only find our creations on IG and FB until further notice.

I modeled these birds after the chickadees that visit my yard.  They're so cute and chubby!

I've listed the products used below. 

• Birch Press Design Block Print Little Bird
• Birch Press Design Block Print Perched Bird
• Birch Press Design Forest Canopy Layer A
• Memory Box Pool Party Cardstock
• Cosmic Shimmer Fluffy Stuff
• Catherine Pooler Oh Boy!, Something Borrowed, Pebble, Black Jack
• Distress Oxide Vintage Photo
• Copics:  E49, E57, G20, G43, N8
• Ranger Black Enamel Accents

ATCAS #274 - Blue

The first Addicted to CAS challenge of 2025 is focused on "Blue."  Lots of possibilities here.  I, of course, made a winter card that I could send to Canadian friends who didn't get a holiday card from this year due to their postal strike.

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 Frosty Family
• Lawn Fawn Toboggan Together (snowflake)
• Catherine Pooler Oh Boy!, Something Borrowed, & Suede Shoes
• Cosmic Shimmer Fluffy Stuff
• Copics:  B06, B18, BG02, YR07

CAS on Friday #300 - Winter

At CAS on Friday our first challenge of 2025 is #300 Winter.  Come get your brrrr on!

I've listed the products used below.

• Hero Arts November 2017 Kit
• Memory Box Open Studio Greeting Tabs
• Catherine Pooler Flirty Fuschia, Lime Rickey, It's a Girl, Tiara, Oh Boy!

Crackerbox Stamps - Pink Winter Wishes

I'm up on the Crackerbox Stamps blog wishing happy holidays to those who celebrate!

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 Snow Girl Waving
• Crackerbox Stamps Winter Sucks
• Crackerbox Stamps Fairies, Stardust, Magic
• Whimsy Stamps Slimline Snowflake Die
• Spellbinders 3D Flurry of Snowflakes Embossing Folder

Crackerbox Stamps - Hot Chocolate Girl

I'm warming myself up with a sweet cocoa-themed card that's perfect for belated Christmas, winter, or even a non-traditional Valentine.  Read more on the Crackerbox Stamps 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 Snow Girl
• Crackerbox Stamps Hot Chocolate Hug Saying
• Pretty Pink Posh Winter Mug
• Echo Park Snowed In 6x6 Paper
• Echo Park Jingle All the Way 6x6 Paper
• American Crafts Snow Wood Veneer
• Distress Oxide Faded Jeans
• Versamark
• Recollections Brown Embossing Powder

Foiled Snowflakes Cards

I've joined the CASE IT Instagram Hop where each month we choose a project we were inspired by on IG and make it our own.  Cool concept, right?  Feel free to hop along and read more.  

I got out my solid hot foil plate so I could reverse hot foil and do some experiments at the same time.  This first one used Hammermill 100.  I was disappointed in the splotchy coverage on the bottom half.

This next one used Hammermill 100lb again but with a shim.  Meh.  I did wonder at this point if the age of the hot foil matters.

And finally I got out some glossy photo paper, the kind that came with a printer back in the day.  This gave the best result of all.  So now I'm wondering if when you run it through on regular paper, does some of that paper adhere to the hot foil even tho you can't really see it?  Does it interefere with adhesion to a new piece of paper?  Only more experiments will tell!

 

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.

• Trinity Stamps Frosty Foiled Flakes Hot Foil Plates
• Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Christmas
• Waffle Flower Wonderful Christmas
• Pinkfresh Studio Foiled Sentiments 4 Holiday
• Lawn Fawn Stitched Snowflakes
• Lawn Fawn Mini Snowflakes
• Craft Consortium Ink Drops Candy 6x6 Paper
• Spellbinders and WRMK Hot Foil

ATCAS #273 - Brrr!

The code word for this fortnight's Addicted to CAS challenge #273 is "Brrr."  Quite appropriate!

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 Critters in the Arctic
• Lawn Fawn Winter Birds (snowflake)
• Sunny Studio Feeling Frosty (sentiment)
• Lawn Fawn Tiny Gift Box Holiday Hats
• Copics: B00, B04, B39, E21, E23, E25, E27, E29
• Versamark
• Ranger Detail Fine White Embossing Powder

CAS on Friday #298 - Sketch

Come join us for the CAS on Friday Challenge #298 Sketch!  My little moose is ready for winter but I'm certainly not.  Brrr!!!!

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 Critters in the Arctic 
• Lawn Fawn Snow Day
• Lawn Fawn Winter Wavy Sayings
• Lawn Fawn Simply Wavy Banners
• Lawn Fawn Stitched Snowflake Backdrop
• Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders
• Lawn Fawn Build-A-House Christmas Add-On
• Catherine Pooler In the Park, Mardi Gras, Deck the Halls