Sunday, October 4, 2020

Challenge for Monday, October 5, 2020

 Happy fall y'all!!  Even though it doesn't feel like it yet!

The challenge for Monday, October 5, is to make a card using the card sketch that I sent you in a recent email message.

Here is the card I made! 


Full disclosure... these are all pieces that were hanging around my desk... the sloth I colored on a camping trip some time ago!  Feels good to use some stuff up!

Happy stamping!!

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Challenge for Monday, September 28...

 The challenge for Monday, September 28 is in the mail!

Here is the card I made...


The background is the new thin cut "stitched lattice background/Z3681".

The banner is one of 2 thin cuts in the "stitched simple brackets/Z3687".

The stamp set + thin cuts is Z3537 "Perk Up".  It may still be available in the "online only" area, but I'm not sure.

The coffee cup is stamped in nutmeg (retired), and the words in paprika.  The background is cut from goldrush CS, and the leaves are Lynda dies, cut from goldrush, autumn terracotta, chocolate, and paprika I think!  I used a white daisy card for the base.

You will receive everything except the white daisy card base to make this card, plus a card base of some color to be determined, and an additional background cut from the stitched lattice background out of  buttercup.to play with.

Happy stamping!!

Sunday, September 13, 2020

Scrapbook Layout and Week Challenge 9/8/2020

 The scrapbook layout for this week follows.  I used the paper "bloom with grace".  I did not purchase the stamps sets, but used some sunflower and assorted stamps I had.  The other cardstock is fern and espresso on a buttercup base sheet.



The challenge this week is to make a card using your oldest B size stamp.  You can share it here, on the facebook group, by email, or on Monday night zoom!

Happy stamping!!

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Weekly Challenge, September 1, 2020

 Brand new catalogs, and brand new stamps and papers!

I forgot to take a picture of what the challenge participants are getting in their envelope... so, will be a surprise!  Your challenge is to make at least one card from the items I sent you!!

Here is the card I made using some of the items...


Okay, so maybe my coloring could use some help, but I still like the colors.  I used some of the TriBlend markers... lavender blend, ice grey blend, and light green blend.

Supplies...

B&T paper - Got Candy?

Z3782 spooky gnomes stamp + thin cuts

Cardstock - Nectarine and pear


Happy stamping!!


Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Weekly Challenge -- August 26, 2020

 I can't believe August is almost over... where has the summer gone?!?!?  At least we are finally getting a little rain...

The challenge this week incorporates a technique... bargello.  I have sent my group a separate message with directions for bargello using b&t paper, and a youtube video with directions for bargello using inked cardstock.

Here is the card I made...


I inked white cardstock for you... just different colors across the CS, starting at the top with the lightest color.  You will cut that CS vertically into 1/2" strips.  Using adhesive (I used wet glue), lay the strips down onto the oval.  As you lay the pieces down, move them up or down to get the color motion.  Once all the strips are glued down and dry, turn it over and trim the excess strips from around the oval.

When you are making your own, you can just glue the strips onto a larger piece of CS, then cut a shape using one of your dies, cutting through the background and the strips at the same time.

Hope this makes sense!

I used Z3743 Fabulous Flamingo Stamp + Thin Cuts.  You will receive everything to make this card, except the flamingo dots.

Happy stamping!


Sunday, August 23, 2020

Challenge #15

 

Hello!  Welcome to Challenge # _____________??? While I wrote 15 in the heading, I have no idea where we are.  If okay with you, guess I'll just refer to "the weekly challenge" from now on! 

The colorful B&T paper is from Postcard Perfect (retired), and happened to match the colors I used on my animals.  If you decide to mat your tag, suggest you do the same, and find something colorful that matches, sort of, your animals!

Below is the card I made... below that, is what you will receive in the mail.  As I mentioned, I was late, and they got to the post office on Friday. In addition to what is in the photo, I also sent each of you a collection of speech bubbles if you want to use them with your animals.



Happy stamping!


Friday, August 14, 2020

August Scrapbook Layout

The scrapbook layout for August is below... it uses the Timber B&T paper, new england ivy, toffee, and french vanilla cardstocks, and charcoal  and toffee ink.



Happy stamping!!