Saturday, March 16, 2024

ATCAS #254 - Bloom


At the latest Addicted to CAS Challenge #254 the code word is "bloom." I took the opportunity to use an AALL & Create set I didn't have a chance to use last year.  And by last year, I guess I mean 2022.  BUT, at least I'm using it!


I sponged Distress Oxide onto a card panel then stamped the image with Versafine Clair Nocturne.  I used an old gift card to add some extra horizontal and vertical lines.  A touch of gold in the sentiment and the center of the poinsettia adds just the glamorous pop I love.


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 Jolly Elements
  • Honey Bee Deckle Edge Rectangle
  • Pinkfresh Studio Sentiment (I think)
  • Pinkfresh Studio Gold Metallic Pearls
  • Distress Oxide Picked Raspberry & Salvaged Patina
  • Versafine Clair Nocturne
  • Prismacolor Pencil (red for berries)

Crackerbox Stamps - Cocoa Card


I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog today having a little cuppa.  Come join me!

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.

 

  • Crackerbox Stamps Coffee Cup Top View
  • Crackboxer Stamps Coffee Cup Top View Heart & Hello Set of 2
  • Mama Elephant Striallop Diagonal Coverplate
  • Whimsy Stamps Brick Pattern Stencil
  • AALL and Create Steam Cogs Stencil
  • Distress Oxide Rusty Hinge, Peacock Feathers & Pine Needles
  • Distress Oxide Vintage Photo Spray
  • Dylusions White Linen Spray
  • Versamark
  • Ranger White Detail Fine Embossing Powder
  • Honey Bee Sweet on You 6x6 Paper
  • Copics:  BG53, BG47, E57, E59, E79

Friday, March 15, 2024

CAS on Friday #279 - Easter


I love occasionally looking through my stash to remind myself of what I have.  Yes, absolutely, I sometimes get sidetracked because so many cute cute sets but how else would I have refound this MFT Somebunny set that needed some love and was the perfect set to use for the latest CAS on Friday #279 Easter Challenge?

I even took the opportunity to use up some patterned paper scraps by paper-piecing her dress.  Just adorable!  Note if you were to make this design, including the paper-piecing, you wouldn't even need to mask off the bunny to get the grass behind since the paper-pieced dress will color it.  Nifty!


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 Somebunny
  • MFT Ewe Are the Best
  • Doodlebug Design Fairy Garden 6x6 Paper
  • Catherine Pooler Grass Skirt
  • Copics:  E41, E42, E43, E44, R20

Crackerbox Stamps - Coffee Lovers Hop


Crackerbox Stamps is one of the sponsors for the Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Hop/Challenge.  You have a chance to win a $25 gift code if you enter the challenge.  Learn more on the Crackerbox Stamps blog.


I'm excited that the hop coincides with a new Crackerbox Stamps release featuring coffee and frogs.  Yes, frogs!


I combined the Frog 1 and Coffee 1 sets for a humorous any occasion card although admittedly it is perfect for spring forward week. Talk about needing coffee to kickstart the day.


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.
  • Crackerbox Stamps Frog 1
  • Crackerbox Stamps Coffee 1
  • AALL & Create Frayed Frames
  • Copics: E41, E42, E43, E44, E74, E77, E79, G28, G99, N0, N1, N2, R12, R14, YG00,  YG11, YG61, YG63, YG67
  • Distress Ink Black Soot

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Grinch Heart


I love the Crackerbox Stamps classic grinch stamps so when I saw the latest Christmas Kickstart #84 Get Your Grinch On (use lots of green) challenge, I had to join in.

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.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Crackerbox Stamps - Seattle Friendship Selfie


I'm up on the Crackerbox Stamps blog today with a cheerful friendship card.

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.


  • Crackerbox Stamps Cat Friends
  • Crackerbox Stamps Without Me
  • Savvy Stamps Seattle Skyline
  • Savvy Stamps Space Needle
  • MFT Mini Cloud Edges Mask
  • Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina
  • Versafine Clair Nocturne
  • Copics:  BG01, BG02, BG05, BG09, C3, E41, E42, E43, E44, R27, R39

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

ATSM #463 - Birthdays


It's birthday time at the Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #463. Come help us celebrate; it's someone's birthday every day!


For my card I wanted to use a rainbow clouds background I had made for another project but screwed up the bottom--talk about smudgy.  The ground of the theme park covered that up nicely. 


The slider mechanism is really easy for this one.  It's just a simple slot that you surround with foam beneath to create a hidden channel, making sure to leave sufficient room for the slider element to, well, slide.  It's easy to create your own slider doohickey with a small circle of cardstock and a foam dot. I've had the foam dot stick a bit on the sides (embossing anti-static powder or cornstarch helps with that) so like using MFT slider elements instead.


I colored up the images using Copics, modeling the roller coaster after King Island's The Beast which was the largest operational wooden roller coaster back in my day.  Maybe it still is.

I love riding roller coasters but am not sure my older body could tolerate it. Ack!  My spine!  LOL.

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 Coaster Critters
  • Lawn Fawn Coaster Critters Flip-Flop
  • Lawn Fawn Wheely Great Day
  • Lawn Fawn Slide on Over Add-On
  • Lawn Fawn Everyday Sentiment Banner
  • Lawn Fawn Bunting Border
  • MFT Mini Cloud Edges
  • Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn, Worn Lipstick, Seedless Preserves, Vintage Photo
  • Catherine Pooler Something Borrowed
  • Copics: B01, B04, B06, C3, C6, E08, E41, E42, E43, E55, E57, E97, R20, R27, R29, Y11, Y15
  • MFT Slider Elements

Monday, March 4, 2024

Crackerbox Stamps - Fried


Did you hear that Crackerbox Stamps has started coming out with photopolymer stamps in addition to their foam-mounted red rubber ones?  Eeeeeee!  There are currently 3 sets available with more coming very soon (hint, hint).

I used the Miss Prissy set here. I love her vintage look--those glasses!

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.

  • Crackerbox Stamps Miss Prissy
  • Whimsy Stamps Honeycomb Drips Stencil
  • Copics: BG02, BG05, BG18, N0, N3, R05, R08, R39, RV04, RV06, RV09, Y26, Y28
  • Distress Oxide Mustard Seed
  • Ranger Glossy Accents

Saturday, March 2, 2024

SOSS #248 - S for Snarky


We essentially have an "anything goes as long as it's snarky" focus at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge this month.  Normally non-snarky cards are allowed but this time the more snark the merrier.


My one layer card was so so simple to make which is good because some days are just like the card illustrates and who has the energy to do more than just primal scream?

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.
  • Viva Las Vegas Fuck You
  • Viva Las Vegas Plate 1412
  • Catherine Pooler Party Dress and Aquatini
  • Versafine Clair Nocturne
  • Dylusions Black Marble Shimmer Spray

ATCAS #253 - Friends


The latest Addicted to CAS Challenge #253 is all about friends. I used a sentiment that had the word "friend" in it but it could just as easily be interpreted as whatever you would give a friend and so on.


I stamped the MFT Playful Penguins images directly on to the card base as I used Hammermill Color Copy 100lb paper which works with alcohol inks (and hot foiling) beautifully.  I colored them up using Copics.  


On the sign I used one of the mini Lawn Fawn Simply Celebrate sentiments; I hope the recipient has their readers on!


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 Playful Penguins
  • Lawn Fawn Simply Celebrate Winter Critters
  • Versafine Clair Nocturne
  • Copics:  B02, B04, B06, B39, BG0000, E42, E43, E44, N1, N2, N3, N5, R20, Y38
  • Clear Wink of Stella