ATCAS #251 - Heart

We're asking for hearts at the latest Addicted to CAS Challenge.  It's the season for love and always the season for cuteness so I created a Valentine using some new Lawn Fawn.  I use Catherine Pooler inks which are so bright and blend so easily. Love them!

I'm really pushing the definition of CAS on this card; there's less white space than I normally have for my CAS cards but I couldn't resist using the heart stencil.

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 Porcu-pine for You
• Lawn Fawn Porcu-pine for You Add-On
• Lawn Fawn Heart Wreath Stencil
• Catherine Pooler Lime Rickey, Flirty Fuschia, and Cotton Candy
• Versamark
• Ranger Gold Embossing Powder
• Copics:  E41, E42, E43, E44, E47, R20

CAS on Friday #276 - Valentine

The latest CAS on Friday Challenge asks for Valentine cards.  I don't make a lot of these, especially after separating from my partner in 2022 but I'm all about Galentines!

I stamped the cute penguin then masked it.  I next used a heart die and piece of printer paper to create another mask to use with the brick stencil.  Lastly I stamped the sentiment but flubbed placement a bit; it's a little hard to read even with the embossing.

I decided to try my design again, scooting the sentiment down a tad.  Better but I really prefer the pink card because, well, pink.

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.

• AALL & Create Cold Hands
• Whimsy Stamps Brick Pattern Stencil
• Distress Oxide Picked Raspberry and Salvaged Patina
• Ranger Dina Wakley Ruby Gloss Spray
• Ranger Dylusions Vibrant Turquoise Spray
• Copics (Pink card):  N1, N3, N5, N7, RV23, RV25, RV29, YR27
• Copics (Blue card): BG10, BG32, N1, N3, N5, N7, R24, R27, R39, Y19

ATSM #460 - Diecuts and/or Stencils

I'm so glad the Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge is continuing after the former owner had to step away.  It was one of my favorite regular challenges to play before I became a DT member and I'm thrilled to be able to keep supporting it.

My cards are super simple and the perfect way to use up paper scraps.  I found MFT quilting/stitching sentiments in my stash after I finished these, of course.  Hopefully I'll remember I have them for next time!

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.

• WPlus9 Quilt Cuts 2
• Lawn Fawn Stitched Snowflake Backdrop
• Hero Arts Christmas Messages
• Pebbles Cozy & Bright 6x6 Paper
• Versamark
• Ranger Wendy Vecchi Red Geranium Embossing Powder

ATCAS #250 - Sky

Welcome back to the Addicted to CAS Challenge which is under new leadership for 2024.  I'm so glad the challenge will continue as it was one of my regularly played ones prior to my joining the DT.  Our first code word for the year is "sky."

I had the painted card panel on hand after experimenting with using Catherine Pooler inks to watercolor.  Dreamy!  So bright and blend easily.  I added the Altenew Polar Bear and sentiment after spattering the card for snow.  Easy, right?!

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 Polar Bear
• Catherine Pooler Something Borrowed, Flirty Fuschia, Limoncello
• Copic Y21
• Versafine Clair Nocturne

CAS on Friday #275 - Winter

Brrrrr!  It's winter time at CAS on Friday.  Come join in the fun, cold as it may be!

I used a couple of my new sets, the Lawn Fawn Simply Celebrate Winter Critters and Add-On. The penguins are so darn cute!  They remind me of Chilly Willy which apparently is a comic character from the 1950s but I know it from a video game I played when I was a kid in the 80s.

Anyway, I sponged around the penguins then colored them up and stamped the sentiments. I used a strip of wintery plaid paper for them to peek over and grounded it with a strip of glitter washi. 

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 Tiny Winter Friends (snowflakes)
• Lawn Fawn Winter Perfectly Plaid 6x6 Paper
• Distress Oxide Speckled Egg
• Catherine Pooler Fiesta Blue
• Copics:  B01, B14, N1, N3, N5, N7, Y15, YR27

SOSS #246 - N for New

Hi!  I'm so glad we're back at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers and I hope you are too!  For 2024's first challenge we're asking that you try or use something new. 

I've been trying to stick to my crafty budget but everything is just so damn cute!  Like how could I resist the Waffle Flower cat paws?  I mean, come on!  But everything else on my card is from previous years. 

Oh.  Wait.  Okay, the Spellbinders 3D Vintage Ornament is from this holiday.  And when did I get the ornament from The Greetery?  Pretty sure that was last year but I didn't use it until now.  Fine.  Just take my money!

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.

• Waffle Flower Paws Up
• The Greetery Jumbo Curiosity Teardrop Ornament
• Memory Box Pine Needle Border
• Spellbinders 3D Vintage Ornament Embossing Folder
• Hero Arts Offbeat Holiday Messages
• Sizzix Glitter Holographic Cardstock
• Versamark
• Ranger Gold Embossing Powder

CAS on Friday #274 - Just for You

Happy 2024 and welcome to the first CAS on Friday Challenge of the year, just for you!  I'm still coasting along on a post-Christmas high so started my holiday cards for this year with a cute cute bang. 

I stamped the adorable AALL & Create Snow Good reindeer then masked it and used the Concord & 9th Winter Wonderland snowy background with my favorite Catherine Pooler Something Borrowed ink (LOVE that blue).

I used the Waltzing Mouse Stitched Scalloped Circle Die and my rubber embossing mat to impress the design around the scene. I was surprised to discover that the C9 stamp stamped an oval rather a circle but no big deal.

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.

• AALL & Create Snow Good
• Concord & 9th Winter Wonderland
• Lawn Fawn Furry & Bright
• Waltzing Mouse Stitched Scalloped Circle Die
• Catherine Pooler Something Borrowed

CAS on Friday #273 - Happy New Year

Come join us for the last CAS on Friday Challenge of the year!  I couldn't resist Lawn Fawn's cute "flappy New Year" sentiment.  So so cute!  Ridiculously so!

I've listed select affiliate links below.  If you use these links to buy something I may earn a small 

commission at NO cost to you.

• Lawn Fawn Winter Birds (SBC | ACOT | SBP)
• Sakura White Gelly Roll No. 10 (SBC | ACOT)
• Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink (SBC | SBP)
• Versafine Clair Nocturne (SBC | ACOT | SBP)

Little Snow Globe Bear--So Cute!

I will say it again:  Lawn Fawn is brilliant.  Not only did the Little Snow Globe sets from November's release rewhet my appetite for the Reveal Wheel that's been in my stash gathering dust for ages and ages, they are so darn cute!

I mixed together some older sets along with the new to create this adorable scene.  I'd like to think the cat is helping to carry the snow globe but in my house, the cats would be trying to wrest it away from me. LOL!

I'm entering this in 52 Christmas Card Throwdown December 2023 Snow Globes and Shopping Our Stash #512 Winter Holidays.

• Lawn Fawn Reveal Wheel
• Honey Bee Barn Wood Planks
• Lawn Fawn Little Snow Globe: Bear
• Lawn Fawn Reveal Wheel Templates: Bear
• Lawn Fawn Little Snow Globe: Dog Add-On
• Lawn Fawn Little Snow Globe Bear Add-on
• Lawn Fawn Scribbled Sentiments Winter
• Lawn Fawn Purrfectly Wicked
• Lawn Fawn Christmas Dreams
• Lawn Fawn Winter Plaid 6x6 Paper
• Ranger Glossy Accents
• Gina K Red Hot Embossing Powder

Birch Press Design - Modern Poinsettia

Check out my latest card on the Birch Press Design blog.  I LOVE it so much!