Die Cut Divas ~ Never Before Used Stuff ~ January Challenge

It's the last day for January's challenge at Die Cut Divas. Our challenge this month is to use

NEVER BEFORE USED STUFF

We don't have a sponsor this month. However, Whimsy Stamps has kindly provided us with a $15 gift voucher to give to our winner this month. A big thank you to Whimsy Stamps.

Here's my card. My only Whimsy Stamp set that I fell into the category of NEVER BEFORE USED STUFF, I used for my card earlier this month - here. I have a lot of supplies that I could have used. I decided to use a never before used, super cute Avery Elle stamp set. 

I used the Dino-mite Day stamp set by Avery Elle. I stamped this cute dinosaur with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and added color with Copic markers - B12, BG05, G82, RV04, V06, Y06, YG09, YG63, YG67, YR16. I die cut the image with an Echo Park stitched oval nesting die. I found some plaid patterned paper and a light olive A2 card panel to complement my image. I didn't want to add a sentiment. I adhered the pieces in place and adhered the panel to a white A2 card base to complete my card.

Today is the last day of our January challenge. We'd love to see what you create with NEVER BEFORE USED STUFF in our gallery.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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Addicted to Stamps and More! Challenge #460 Die Cut &/or Stencil

And we're back! It's exciting to start a new season at Addicted to Stamps and More! Here's our first challenge to get the creative juices going.

Here's my card

For my card, I used PinkFresh Studio's Whimsical Blooms Layering Stencils (6 layer set) and coordinating die. I used my Wendy Vecchi Make Art STAY-tion to keep my cardstock and stencils in place. I added color with Distress inks (seedless preserves, wilted violet, wild honey, shabby shutters) applied with oval ink blending brushes. I die cut the image with the coordinating die and glued it to a light blue A2 card panel. For the sentiment, I used PinkFresh Studio's Simples Gestures Layering Stencils (4 layer set) with wilted violet distress ink. To complete my card, I adhered the panel to a white A2 card base with double-sided adhesive tape.

We'd love to see your die cut &/or stencil creations in our gallery.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #561

Happy Monday! It's raining here in the Pacific Northwest. Nothing new to report - LOL! It's time for a new challenge at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Here's my card

For this card, I challenged myself to create background by only ink blending. I masked off the various areas and added color with distress inks - cracked pistachio, peacock feathers, mermaid lagoon using oval ink blending brushes. For the sentiment element, I stamped the sentiment using Simon Says STAMP's Many Thanks stamp set and PinkFresh Studio's Slumber ink on white cardstock. I die cut a circle, with a Sizzix circle die. I added the scalloped edge using royal blue cardstock and a Spellbinders scalloped circle die. I added a sprig of eucalyptus using a Simon Says STAMP's Eucalyptus Leaves die. I adhered the panel to a white A2 card base to complete my card.

We'd love to see how you're inspired by our sketch.

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sue

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AAA Cards ~ Challenge #257

Are you ready for a new challenge? It's time for a new challenge at AAA Cards. Here's our sketch which we hope will inspire you.

Here's my card

For my card, I started with Stampin' Up's Thoughts & Prayers, 2 of 2 and after using a powder tool, I stamped the tree on a white A2 card base with Versamark ink. I then sprinkled silver embossing powder over the image and heat set it. For the sentiment, I used Simon Says STAMP's Handwritten Sentiments and also heat embossed with silver embossing powder. With Simon Says STAMP's Mini Hearts Die Set, I die cut several red hearts using a scrap of red cardstock. I added glossy accents to the hearts to add a bit of shine. Once the glossy accents dried, I glued five hearts on the tree. Sending love to all on this cold winter day.

We'd love to see your creations in our gallery. Please remember to keep them clean and simple!

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sue

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Addicted to CAS ~ Challenge #250

And we're back. Apologies for the delay. We've gone through a change at Addicted to CAS where our leader has taken a step back and a group of us are trying to keep this challenge going. I anticipate a few bumps in the road as we try to figure things out. However, I hope that you'll bear with us. 

Here is our first challenge of 2024

Here's my card

For my one layer card, I masked off a 1 3/4" vertical strip with Post-it tape. I then used Simon Says STAMP's Clouds for Days stencil and distress inks (picked raspberry, candied apple, carved pumpkin, mustard seed, mowed lawn, peacock feathers, blueprint sketch, wilted violet) applied with oval ink blending brushes. I used different sections of the stencil and altered the orientation slightly as I moved from top to bottom. When done, I carefully removed the Post-it tape. I accidently left some small ink smudges but fortunately, I was able to use a fine tip Black marker to draw in some birds to hide the smudges. I then stamped the sentiment with My Favorite Things' Blissful Butterflies stamp set and Versafine Onyx Black ink to complete the card. 

We'd love to have you back adding your creations in our gallery. 

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sue

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Try A Sketch on Tuesday ~ Challenge #639

It's time for a new sketch to inspire you at Try A Sketch on Tuesday (formerly Try Stampin' On Tuesday). Here's the sketch

Here's my take on the sketch

For my card, I used patterned papers from My Minds Eye Collectable - Notable paper pack. I cut the strips to 1" x 4 1/4". For the sentiment, I stamped using Simon Says STAMP's May Thanks stamp set with Versafine Onyx Black ink on a scrap of light teal cardstock, which I cut into a fish-tail banner. For the star element, I replaced it with a sprig, using Poppystamps Leafy Sprig die and gold cardstock. I adhered the panel to a white A2 card base to complete my card.

We'd love to see how you were inspired by our sketch. Please add your creations to our gallery.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #559

Hello Crafty Friends! Hoping you're finding time to craft. For me, it's the best way to relax. I just love playing with paper. We have a new challenge at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge which we hope will inspire you. Here's the sketch

While I was tempted to do something Christmas-y (because I still have my Christmas stuff out, I resisted and here's my card

For my card, I started with the adorable little rocker using Gerda Steiner Designs you Rock stamp set. I stamped the little rocker and sentiment using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on some white cardstock. I added some color using Copic markers - B93, C2, C3, G82. I trimmed the cardstock down to 2 5/8" x 3 7/8" and matted with black cardstock. I found the polka dot patterned paper and a darker gray cardstock to add the horizontal details. I adhered everything to a light gray A2 card panel which was then adhered to a white A2 card base to complete my card.

We'd love to see your creations, inspired by our sketch, in our gallery.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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Die Cut Divas ~ Never Before Used Stuff Challenge ~ January 2024

The challenge over at Die Cut Divas is 

NEVER BEFORE USED STUFF

If you're like me, I have a ton of stuff that I HAD TO HAVE but actually have never used. It's time to use something you've never used before for our challenge this month. This month, we do not have a sponsor. However Whimsy Stamps has donated a $15 gift voucher for our winner. Many thanks to them for their generosity.

Here's my card

For my card, I used Whimsy Stamps' Panda Butt stamp set. I had purchased this stamp set some time ago because the pandas were so cute but never even opened the package, until now. For my card, I stamped the cute panda with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and added color with Copic markers - C7, RV21. I fussy cut the panda out. I stamped the bamboo on some white cardstock with Hero Arts Moss ink. I used one of the Echo Park Stitched Oval Nesting dies to die cut the bamboo. I adhered the panda to the white die cut with the bamboo with glue. I chose a green background which I die cut with a Waffle Flower Additional A2 Layers die. I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set onto it with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I adhered the white oval die cut to the green panel and then adhered it to a white A2 card base to complete my card.

We'd love to see what's been hiding in your stash or maybe it's something you just received for Christmas and what you create with it. Please join us in our gallery this month.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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AAA Cards ~ Challenge #256

Yeah! I can finally tell you my exciting news. I'm thrilled to be joining the design team at AAA Cards. It's the perfect fit for me. I love making clean and simple cards. Here's our first challenge of 2024.

Here's my card

I stuck pretty closely to the sketch. I started by stamping various birthday icons using STAMPlorations Party Mates stamp set with Versafine Onyx Black ink on a white card panel. I then cut circle masks which I created with post-it notes and circle punches - 3/4", 1" and 1 1/4". I added color using the masks and distress inks (Mermaid Lagoon, Wilted Violet, Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed, Carved Pumpkin, Picked Raspberry, Peacock Feathers, Cracked Pistachio, Ripe Persimmon, Abandoned Coral, Kitsch Flaming, Blueprint Sketch) applied with oval ink blending brushes. For the sentiment, I used Clearly Besotted's A Little Sentimental stamp set. I adhered the panel to a white A2 card base with double-sided adhesive to complete my card.

We'd love to see how you're inspired by our sketch. Please add your cards to our gallery.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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Growing in Unity 2024 ~ Card 5

It's crazy to think that it's already Friday, day 5. This week flew by. After the initial anxiety if I'll finish the cards in time, will they be good enough, I calmed myself down by playing with paper - LOL! A big thank you to Unity Stamp Co. for this amazing opportunity to showcase a few of their products and my handmade cards. 

To be eligible for one of two $20 gift credits to Unity Stamps, please leave me a comment here on my blog. If you're posting anonymously, be sure to also leave your name. I'll randomly select two people from those who leave a comment on one of my GIU posts on my blog.

Here's my card

Like the other 4 days, I looked through Unity's Blog and YouTube channel for inspiration. I was inspired by this blog post and this card

I started with an A2 panel of 140 lb Strathmore watercolor paper. I masked off an area 1 3/4" wide with post-it tape. I scribbled some distress crayon (picked raspberry, seedless preserves, mermaid lagoon) in the area and then with a slightly damp cloth, I spread out the crayon and blended the colors where they overlapped. I carefully removed the post-it tape. I waited for the panel to dry. I then stamped the image and sentiment using Unity Stamp's Tea Love stamp set with Versafine Onyx black ink. I used my MISTI and stamped a few times due to the bumpy nature of the watercolor paper. I adhered the panel to a white A2 card base with double-sided tape to complete my card.

If you're leaving a comment here on my blog, to be eligible for the random drawing for one of two $20 gift credits to Unity, be sure to include your first and last name.

Thanks for stopping by. 

sue

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Growing in Unity 2024 ~ Day 4

It's day 4 of my week as a Growing in Unity Gal/Guy. I'm very honoured to have this opportunity to showcase some of my cards using Unity Stamps Co products. If you'd like to leave me a comment here on my blog, be sure to add your name if you're posting anonymously. I'll randomly select two people from those who leave a comment on one of my GIU posts on my blog, this week to win a $20 gift credit to Unity Stamps.

Here's my card for today

Like my other cards, I went to the Unity Blog/YouTube channel for inspiration. I was inspired by this blog post and this card

For my card, I started with an A2 panel of 90 lb bristol, a container of water and a fairly large paint brush. I applied some water to the panel with the paint brush to start. I then used a plastic place mat where I smooshed distress ink and picked up some ink and applied it to the panel with a wet paint brush. I continued with three colors - picked raspberry, wilted violet, mermaid lagoon, randomly placing them and covering the entire panel. I set the panel aside to dry. The panel ended up a little wavy so I placed it under a heavy book overnight to flatten it. I then stamped the image and sentiment using Unity Stamps' Big Summertime Bouquet. I trimmed the panel to 3 3/4" x 5", matted with black and adhered it to a purple A2 panel. To complete my card, I adhered it to a white A2 card base with double sided tape.

If you're leaving a comment here on my blog, to be eligible for the random drawing for a $20 gift credit to Unity, be sure to include your first and last name.

Thanks for stopping by. 

sue

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Growing in Unity 2024 ~ Day 3

WOW! It's already day 3 of my week as a Growing in Unity Gal/Guy. I'm very grateful to Unity Stamps Co for giving me this opportunity to showcase some of my cards. I'd love it if you could leave me a comment, be sure to add your name if you're posting anonymously. I'll randomly select two people from those who leave a comment on one of my GIU posts this week to win a $20 gift credit to Unity Stamps.

Here's my card for today

 

For this card, I was inspired by this video by Whit for Unity Stamps. 

For my one layer card, I started by making an oval mask using an oval die and a large post-it note. I placed the mask on a white A2 card base and added color diagonally using PinkFresh Studio's Lemon Whip, Seaside, Aquamarine, Seaside inks with oval ink blending brushes. I removed the mask and stamped the silhouette image using Unity's Moments in Bloom stamp set and Versafine Onyx Black ink. For the sentiment, I used Unity's Mice Lil' Thank You stamp set and masked off part of the sentiment leaving only the "thank you" and inked that part. 

If you're leaving a comment here on my blog, to be eligible for the random drawing for a $20 gift credit to Unity, be sure to include your first and last name.

Thanks for stopping by. 

sue

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Growing in Unity 2024 ~ Day 2

I'm so grateful to Unity Stamps Co. for giving me this opportunity to showcase some of my cards. I'd love it if you could leave me a comment, be sure to add your name if you're posting anonymously. I'll randomly select two people from those who leave a comment on one of my GIU posts this week to win a $20 gift credit to Unity Stamps.

Here's my second card

For this card, I was inspired by the card below and this video by Crystal for Unity.

I started with an A2 panel of kraft paper. I stamped the floral image in the bottom left corner using Kit of the Month for June 2018, called We Can Rise and Versafine Onyx Black ink. I added color with Prismacolor Premier colored pencils with a purple palette but still using the white colored pencil. For the sentiment, I used a stamp which I received in a grab bag. It's from Lilacs & Birthdays {floral collage} stamp set. I adhered the panel to a white A2 card base to complete the card. 

If you're leaving a comment here on my blog, to be eligible for the random drawing for a $20 gift credit to Unity, be sure to include your first and last name.

Thanks for stopping by. 

sue

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Growing in Unity 2024 ~ Day 1

Happy New Year Crafty Friends! I'm so excited to start my year off as the first Growing in Unity person of 2024. Not going to lie, I was on an extended vacation when I found out I was chosen as the first Growing in Unity person and was a bit stressed to see if I could finish my cards in time, once I returned home. However, working with Unity Stamps is so easy and I have quite a collection of them. 

I'm grateful to Unity Stamps Co. for giving me this opportunity to showcase some of my cards. I'd love it if you could leave me a comment, be sure to add your name if you're posting anonymously. I'll randomly select two people from those who leave a comment on one of my GIU posts this week to win a $20 gift credit to Unity Stamps.

Here's my first card

I was looking for ideas and found this video by Heather Hoffman who made this card for Unity Stamps 

I incorporated her technique on my card. I started by stamping the butterflies using Kit of the Month March 2023 - A Good Man & Some Butterflies on a white A2 card panel. I used a 1/2", 3/4" and 1" circle punch to make masks from post-it notes. I used the masks to add color randomly using distress inks - Mustard Seed, Carved Pumpkin and Ripe Persimmon, applied with oval ink blending brushes. I stamped the sentiment from the same Kit below the butterflies. I trimmed the panel down to 3 7/8" x 5 1/8", matted with black cardstock cut to 4" x 5 1/4" and then adhered it to a white card base with double-sided tape to complete my card. 

If you're leaving a comment here on my blog, to be eligible for the random drawing for a $20 gift credit to Unity, be sure to include your first and last name.

Thanks for stopping by. 

sue

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Try A Sketch on Tuesday ~ Challenge #638

Things have changed a bit. We're now Try A Sketch on Tuesday but we've re-named our blog - Try A Sketch On Tuesday. Here's our first sketch

Here's my card

We've also paired with our "sister" challenge Double Trouble Card Challenge. I have a bit to learn about them. Their challenge recognizes World Introvert Day - introverts should use a pastel background and extroverts should use a bold and bright background. Can you guess where I fit? LOL! Yup - introvert all the way. 

For my card, I used this cute hippo ballerina using Clearly Besotted's Twinkle Toes stamp set. I stamped her with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and added color with Copic markers C2, C32, RV21, RV23. I cut the panel to a 2" square. I found a pastel plaid cardstock, in line with my introvertedness for the background and used a bright pink square, arranged on point to make the little hippo stand out. I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set on a scrap of white cardstock and trimmed it to a sentiment strip and adhered it to the background. I adhered the panel to a white A2 card base to complete my card.

We'd love to have you join us. Same place, slightly different name.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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