Saturday, September 30, 2023

Just Us Girls #699 -- CASE a DT Week


Vivacious Vicki is hosting CASE week at
 Just Us Girls.  This is a new challenge for Just Us Girls: CASE a Design Team [DT] member.  It is your choice to CASE any DT's card in the 
JUGS post, including our Guest Designer. [CASE = copy & share everything].  In a nutshell, use what inspires you from the card you choose, and create your own. There is such a selection from what the Team has created using anything goes for their creations. 

If you need help in learning how to CASE a card, please check out Ardyth's post on her LIMES method.  CASEing others' work is a powerful learning tool enabling you to solidify your own style.

I am absolutely addicted to layering stencils.  Today I used a stencil from Concord & 9th. I love using stencils with lots of color.  To show off the stencil pattern, I kept the sentiment simple and in white not to distract.  Have fun!

Also check out the design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Project Details
Stamps/DiesConcord & 9th Flower Press stencil pack
Paper Rose Sending Love and Hugs
Cardstock 110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Vellum
InkVarious Simon Says Stamp dye inks
Embellishments Little Things by Lucy's Cards pearls
Desk Staples Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter
Scor Pal Mini Score Board
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting
Ranger Stamp Platform
Bearly Art Precision Glue
3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Tic Tac Toe Challenge – TTTC228 – Featured Designer Felicita


This week at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge, Felicita is your featured designer.  Today I focused on the right column: PURPLE, WITCH, EMBOSSING.  I think this is the perfect one layer card (if I must say so).  Don't you love it when your masking, embossing and coloring all come together?!

Be sure to drop by and see the inspiration cards made by all the design team members and leave them some love!

Enjoy.  I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery.

Project Details
Stamps/DiesMy Favorite Things Witch Way is the Candy
Hero Arts Infinity Circles
Cardstock 110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic markers
Distress ink (Black Soot, Squeezed Lemonade)
EmbellishmentsThe Stamp Market glitter stars
Desk Staples Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter
Scor Pal Mini Score Board
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting
Ranger Stamp Platform
Bearly Art Precision Glue
3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

TIME OUT #248 — Inspired By Cancer Awareness


This week, 
Time Out is challenging us to be inspired by CANCER AWARENESS, including encouragement and friendship.  This card is part of my continuing donation of encouragement cards for Friends After Diagnosis.  As a cancer patient, buoyed by so many, I truly appreciate the cardmaking community coming out to support the cause.  Thank you for your participation.

We are happy to be sponsored by Jane's Doodles this challenge! In addition to the sponsor prize, the winner will also guest design in a future challenge. 

Be sure to check out this week's Guest Designer, as well as the wonderful inspiration provided by the design team! Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Project Details
Stamps/DiesPicket Fence Walk, Crawl, Run
Simon Says Stamps Love Your Guts
Simon Says Stamps Tiny Words
Cardstock 110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Vellum
Ink Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic markers
Embellishments Little Things by Lucy's Cards heart
Desk Staples Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter
Scor Pal Mini Score Board
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting
Ranger Stamp Platform
Bearly Art Precision Glue
3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Christmas Card Throwdown September Technique Challenge


This week,
 Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to USE A STENCIL on our cards.  I absolutely love layering stencils and used Concord & 9th's holly wreath.  The same stencils also make a frame as well. The sentiment is stamped and embossed. Dots of white paint were added to the berries for dimension.  The A2 panel was trimmed vertically and adhered to a card base with black striped washi.

Be sure to drop by and see the inspiration cards made by all the design team members and leave them some love!

Enjoy.  I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery.

Project Details
Stamps/DiesConcord & 9th Boughs and Holly stencils
The Stamp Market Sending Cheer
Cardstock 110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink Versafine Onyx
Hero Arts clear embossing powder
Various Simon Says Stamp dye inks
EmbellishmentsDoodlebug washi
Desk Staples Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter
Scor Pal Mini Score Board
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting
Ranger Stamp Platform
Bearly Art Precision Glue
3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

Just Us Girls #698 -- CAS Week


Sensational Sue
 is hosting CAS week at Just Us Girls.  This week, our CAS cards need to incorporate a SPORTS theme.  What is more sports oriented than cheerleaders?  This card is part of my continuing donation of encouragement cards for Friends After Diagnosis. Lots of white space, the primary sentiment is heat embossed to make it pop, Wink of Stella makes the pom poms glisten.

Check out our fabulous guest designer for September. Stephanie Lanzalotto is our guestie this month! I absolutely love her style! Please welcome her and check out her fabulous work at her blog, My Ink Well

Also check out the design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Carol is introducing me to a challenge I have never played in! INSPIRATIONAL (such a great title!).  This week they are making CAS cards (with the option of a movie).  I am submitting my card over there to start to get to know them... I hope you do too!

Project Details
Stamps/DiesWaffle Flower Cheerleaders
Paper Smooches Inhale Exhale
Pink Fresh Blanket Stitched Rectangles
Cardstock 110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink Memento London Fog
Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic markers
Versamark
Hero Arts clear embossing powder
Embellishments
Desk Staples Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter
Scor Pal Mini Score Board
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting
Ranger Stamp Platform
Bearly Art Precision Glue
3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Christmas Card Throwdown September Theme Challenge


This week,
 Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to USE CHRISTMAS MICE on our cards.  I chose one of Anita Jeram's cute mice for a CAS card.

Be sure to drop by and see the inspiration cards made by all the design team members and leave them some love!

Enjoy.  I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery. 

Project Details
Stamps/DiesColorado Craft Company Sled Bunny
The Greetery Drifting (embossing dies)
Cardstock 110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Glossy white cardstock
Ink Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic markers
Distress Ink Tumbled Glass
Embellishments
Desk Staples Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter
Scor Pal Mini Score Board
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting
Ranger Stamp Platform
Bearly Art Precision Glue
3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive
3M foam tape

Just Us Girls #697 -- Moodboard Week





Crafty Carol
 is hosting MOODBOARD week at Just Us Girls.  This week, the moodboard offers lots of fall items to incorporate; I focused on APPLES.  I used one of my favorite fall stamps... a pail of apples from Stampin Up.  This stamp is probably 25 years or older, and still fun to color.  My card is the best in CAS --- a one layer card. For a bit of dimensions, I scored the outside edges of the front panel.

Check out our fabulous guest designer for September. Stephanie Lanzalotto is our guestie this month! I absolutely love her style! Please welcome her and check out her fabulous work at her blog, My Ink Well

Also check out the design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Project Details
Stamps/DiesAmuse Artstamps Simply Grateful
Stampin' Up Give Thanks (apples)
Cardstock 110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic markers
Embellishments
Desk Staples Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter
Scor Pal Mini Score Board
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting
Ranger Stamp Platform
Bearly Art Precision Glue
3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive