If It's Christmassy!

Hi all - I've been MIA much of the week, busily decorating for the holidays and mailing out my Christmas cards. Pretty much done, except for last minute stuff. A Simon Says Stamp order arrived and I just had to use a cute sweater die to play along at Christmas Kickstart #105. The theme is anything Christmassy for December - easy peasy!!

Supplies: Paper - Recollections A2 card; Paper Studio cardstock;

Spellbinders Betterpress Porcelain

Dies - Simon Says Stamp Winter Sweater;

AJVD Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set

Embossing Folder - Sunny Studio Cable Knit

Press Plate w/die - Spellbinders Merry and Bright Sentiment Strips

Other - foam tape

I die cut 6 sweaters and took the time to run them back through the die cut machine, the second time with a rubber mat to deepen the details. Next I die cut an aqua panel with a stitched rectangle and embossed it with a sweater pattern. Added the panel to an A2 card and arranged the sweaters on top, adhering with foam tape. Added a pressed sentiment and that was it - quick and easy!!

I'll also link my card to Darnell's December NBUS Challenge #81 since my sweater die is new.

Next, I watched Craft Roulette Episode #296 live tonight & crafted along. Due to technical difficulties, the planned guest didn't appear so Bitty Penny (@Bitty Penny) came to the rescue as a last minute guest. Here's my card:

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Solar White; 

Recollections A2 card

Digi - Whimsy Lounge Lizard 

Stamps - Hero Arts Merry Cactus to You (retired)

Dies - AJVD Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set;

Other - Copic Markers; Hero Arts Sparkle Lacquer; Glossy Accents

The crafty roulette wheel was spun 4 times as usual to find the necessary parameters.

• Project - A2 card: I used a pre-formed A2 card base. 
• Colors - Fresh & Clean: I found a color palette HERE using Turquoise, Papaya Whip, White, Light Moss Green & Pearl Aqua. 
• Element - From the Desert: Lizard and cacti are from the desert.
• Random - Edge Distress: I used a scissors edge to distress the edges of my white panel; couldn't find my TH distressing tool anywhere!

I printed the same Whimsy digi lizard that I used on a previous card but this color palette is so different! Kind of fun! I used Copic markers, then distressed the edges of the panel (trimmed to 3.75x5") & added to an A2 card. Stamped the cactus sentiment & done!

That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by & I'll try to visit blogs later this weekend. Chorus has a holiday show tomorrow so I'll be busy there. Happy crafting!!

November 2025 Card Chain Challenge Reveal

Hey crafty friends - it time to share cards that went around the world for the November Card Chain Challenge. Twenty-five people participated & you can see the full reveal HERE. My card went to the amazing Jo (Jo Blogs) in the UK. Jo & Gail (Crafty Nomad) handle the administration at the CCC & do an excellent job, I might add!

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

BoBunny Dotted; Lawn Fawn Let's Polka;

Recollections Jewel Toned Inks;

Spellbinders A2 card

Stamps - Hero Arts Wild Columbine (sentiment) & 

September Card Kit (pumpkins)

Dies - Hero Arts Morning Glory;

AJVD Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set;

My Favorite Things Blueprints 23

Other - Copic Markers, SSS Starshine Dots

We had the following options for making our cards:

Color Palette Option

Sketch Option

Theme Options: Feathers / Vintage / Friendship

 

Product / Technique Options: Buttons / Abstract

I used the colors, the sketch & the theme of friendship. I was getting supplies ready for Thanksgiving cards and decided to put a trio of pumpkins in place of the circles on the sketch. Interesting in the November color palette, aren't they? They needed some vines, I thought, so I die cut a morning glory and trimmed bits of vines off of it. Added them here & there around the pumpkins. Stamped a sentiment strip & added it, plus some dots - done! The red looks orange in the photo but it matches the ruby palette better in real life!!

Sweet Chris from IL sent me the card below - I just love her arched pop-up frame for the beautiful cardinal - such dimension! Thanks, Chris!!

If you want to participate for the December chain, go HERE for details by Dec. 6th. It's so easy & fun - just make and send one card!

That's it for today. Thanks for visiting and happy crafting!!

Die Cut Divas in December - Winter or Christmas!

Hi all - you're probably surprised to see me posting with Die Cut Divas today but we're doing a December schedule where we'll post to start the challenge and then do a mid-month reminder post on the 15th. I might still do my normal day on the 21st - depends on how the month goes... 

Our December Die Cut Divas Challenge theme is Christmas/Winter so we hope it helps you get those last minute cards done!

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

Spellbinders A2 card; Paper Studio green

Stamps w/dies - Waffle Flower Elegant Christmas 2

(dies HERE)

Stencils w/dies - Waffle Flower Fa La La Llama

Dies - Dashed Snowflake Panel Die

Other - Various inks; foam tape; Stickles;

Glossy Accents; SSS Starshine dots;

Creatology googly eyes

Waffle Flower has sponsored the Divas this month and donated a $15 gift card to their store. Thanks Waffle Flower!! 

I couldn't resist the adorable WF llama die/stencil set which I found at my fave local store Anchor Paper. They offered 20% off the entire purchase for their Black Friday event. Woo Hoo - I picked up "a few" things.

Simply stenciled the llama, then die cut the outline and face details. Assembled and added googly eyes, glossy accents and Stickles. Stamped and die cut the sentiment. Die cut the wonderful WF snowflake background panel & adhered to an A2 card. Added the llama and sentiment with foam tape.

I'm adding my card to Just Us Girls #803 where they're doing Anything Goes with Stencils. I'll also add to Darnell's December NBUS Challenge #81 since my llama set got first play here.

For a bonus, I went with another stencil, also picked up locally. This time it's a postage collage set called Snowy.

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

Paper Studio A2 card & glitter cardstock

Stamps w/dies - Waffle Flower Elegant Christmas 2

(dies HERE)

Stamps - Waffle Flower Postage Collage

Dies - Waffle Flower Postage Collage

Stencils - Waffle Flower Postage Collage Snowy

Other - Various inks

While I love the WF postage collage series, I'm not that great at aligning these multiple step collage stencils. Oh well, I made it work! In future, I plan to use a piece of card stock the exact size of the stencil. Then I don't have to try to see the etched lines! 

Stenciled, then die cut the collage. Matted onto glitter cardstock, then to an A2 card. A different sentiment from the same stamp set as above finished the card. I did two while I was at it!

I hope you'll join us at Die Cut Divas this month as you prepare for the holidays! Thanks for visiting and happy crafting!

More Kitties and Books!

Hi everyone - today's the last day to enter a critter project for Die Cut Divas November Challenge. I'm sharing my kitty card as inspiration with the end-of-month team at Diva Cut Divas HERE. I also have a bonus card below, found only on my blog.

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

Recollections A2 card; Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Winter Petite

& Watercolor Wishes Petite

Stamps with Dies - Lawn Fawn Cozy Cats Stamp + Die Bundle &

Simply Celebrate Hangouts Stamp + Die Bundle

Stamps - Lawn Fawn Sophie's Sentiments (retired)

Dies - AJVD Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set

Other - Copic Markers; white gel pen; 

Memento ink; SSS Starshine dots

Our fabulous sponsor this month is Lawn Fawn. They donated a $25 gift card for our random November winner to be awarded on December 3rd. Thanks Lawn Fawn!

I stamped and die cut all the images, then colored with Copics. The extra books were trimmed off a piece of a hangout used on a previous card. Stamped the sentiment on a banner from the stash (brand unk). I die cut a plaid rectangle and a small blue rectangle, then added to an A2 card. Arranged my kitties and books on the blue rectangle, then added some starshine dots.

For my bonus, I made a winter scene:

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Winter Petite; scrap of green

Stamps - Lawn Fawn Magic Holiday Messages

Stamps with Dies - Toboggan Together Stamp + Die Bundle

Dies - Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders,

Forest Border

Other - Copic Markers; foam tape;

Hero Arts and Memento inks

Adhered a plaid A2 layer to an A2 card. Die cut a stitched hillside from an A2 panel of white. Added a die cut tree border behind the hill and glued atop the plaid layer. Stamped, die cut and colored the sleigh, gifts (3) and reindeer (2). Assembled and added to the card. Thanks to teamie Arlene for sending me the sentiment she'd already cut with a circle from her stash. I colored the elements with Copics & popped it onto the card with foam tape.

That's it for today. I hope to see you in the November Diva gallery with any brand of critter; just be sure to include die cuts &/or embossing folders in your design.

I will add the bonus card as a last minute entry to the November Christmas Kickstart Challenge #104 to Just Add Antlers. And to Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #209 where critters celebrate the holidays.

Thanks for visiting & happy crafting!!

A Turkish Map Fold Interior!

Hey crafty friends - if you celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday, I hope it was fabulous! I enjoyed my day with friends and ate waaaay too much! Today I started my holiday decorating but curtailed it to watch Craft Roulette Episode #295 live.

Supplies: Paper - Astro Designs cardstock

Graphic 45 Merry & Bright; 

Park Lane A7 gold card (cut up);

Printed Taylored Expression Insider 

(for the inside sentiment)

Host Mary Gunn FUNN had Caitlin Anthony (‪@CaitlinAnnaleeCards‬) as her guest. Caitlin was making her 6th appearance on the show and also participated in the CR World Cardmaking Day event. Caitlin is on the team at Pink and Main so you may have seen her on their videos. The wheel had some interesting parameters tonight!

• Project - Map Fold: I did a Turkish Map Fold pop-out interior
• Colors - Planter: I used colors from my new Christmas planters. 
• Element - From the Sky: Paper on card front has a star.
• Random - Three in a Row: Paper on card front has 3 bells in a row. Interior has many sets of three in a row. 

I tell you, the map fold parameter nearly drove me crazy! I started doing an actual brochure style fold, then folded in half. Very bulky already (even starting with 65lb paper), then I added mat layers to every side (16!). Was debating decor & an hour into it when I switched gears! Needless to say I didn't finish during the show but that's ok - plenty of time to submit to the gallery afterward. Check it out HERE if desired.

I found a video from the Gentleman Crafter on a Turkish Map Fold format that pops out when you open the card. Much quicker to put together, I tell you! His video shows how he did it using a software program but I just copied down the measurements, then watched how he folded the physical paper once he got it out of his machine. 

Based on the first photo - looks like a normal card, right? It's a 5" square card with some patterned paper mats. But check out the inside!

It's pretty easy - basically take a 9" piece of paper & fold in half, then on the diagonals, then score little 2.25" squares in the four corners. Then you press those little squares in. I absolutely had to watch the video to be sure how to fold it! I did the sentiment in the center of the folds like the instructor did. Other cards I've seen had the sentiment on the large area on the bottom. I'd do it that way next time but, hey, I thought this turned out pretty great for a first time at this fancy fold!

That's it for today! Snow expected here tomorrow so I'll probably stay home and continue my decorating. Thanks for stopping & have a crafty weekend!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all in the USA! I'll be dining with friends that are like family to me later in the day. Here's a pair of pilgrims to start the Thanksgiving fun:

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

Paper Studio Assorted Cardstock; 

Lawn Fawn Favorite Flannel Fall Petite

Stamps with dies - Hero Arts September Card Kit (pumpkins),

Autumn Bounty Stamp & Cut (retired), 

& Color Layering Grateful Leaves (retired)

Stamps - Hero Arts Thankful (retired)

Dies - Spellbinders Country Wheelbarrow (retired)

AJVD Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set

My Favorite Things Stitched Scallop Basic Edges

Other - Copic Markers; white gel pen; foam tape

Additional supplies: 

Stamps - Taylored Expressions Mini Strips Harvest

Dies - Taylored Expressions Heart Fence & Hill (retired),

& Simple Strips

Other - Hero Arts enamel dots

Simple stamping, coloring, die cutting and assembling. I also made more versions of a previous card, just without the turkey and varying the papers. Finally, I made a pumpkin stack card using new Waffleflower; I'll take this one to dinner with me today.

Supplies: Paper - Paper Studio ombre A2 card

& orange cardstock;

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White

Stamps w/dies - Honey Bee Forever Grateful (dies)

Dies - Waffle Flower Pumpkin Time Texture Die

Stencils - Waffle Flower Pumpkin Time Coloring Stencil

Other - Hero Arts enamel dots; white gel pen

I started with an ombre A2 card. Die cut the pumpkin cover plate from orange card stock. Just used the stencil for the leaves/stems. Trimmed the pumpkin clusters apart and stacked them. Stamped and die cut the sentiment. Added everything to the card with some enamel dots & finished with some white gel pen details.

I'll add this card to Darnell's November NBUS Challenge #80 since my pumpkin die and stencils are newly used.

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful day filled with great food and family!

Cozy Slippers

Hi all - I'm back with my second card for the November Christmas Kickstart Challenge #104 to add antlers.

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

Spellbinders A2 card; BoBunny Fa La La 6x6"

Paper Studio cardstock

Dies - Spellbinders Cozy Toes Slippers (DOML-Oct24)

Embossing Folder - Spellbinders Holiday Flurry (EOM-Oct25) 

Other - Creatology googly eyes; foam tape

When I saw the challenge, I immediately thought of a cute Spellbinders slippers set from last year that I hadn't used yet. Today I made a point of getting it off Mt NBUS! While I was at it, I embossed a background using a Spellbinders embossing folder from last month, also getting first play. Added the embossed background to an A2 card. Die cut and assembled the slippers & sentiment, then added to the card.

Since these products got first play today, I'll add my card to Darnell's November NBUS Challenge #80. About time I used this darling set since I recently ordered the new add-on dies and stamps! I decided to make a bonus card using the unicorn add-on slippers and a birthday sentiment.

Additional supplies: Paper - Recollections A2 card;

Doodlebug Designs Sugar Shoppe 6x6"

Stamps - Spellbinders Cozy Toes Friends

Dies - Spellbinders Cozy Toes Friends

More diecutting and assembling - this was a fun one to put together! I definitely have a unicorn loving cousin who will love this for her next birthday. I'll add this card to The Creative Crafters Challenge #94 where Anything Goes.

Thanks for stopping by & have a crafty day!!

Merry and Light Class

Hi everyone - As promised, I'm back to share projects made during Friday's Gina K/Simon Says Stamp collab class Merry and Light (link is to the free class on YouTube). You could order a kit to use during class which I did. Gina's techniques can be used with any 3D embossing folder w/coordinating stencils, so check it out!

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; 

SSS Midnight Green

Stamps with dies - Gina K/SSS Merry and Light

Embossing folder w/dies & stencils - Gina K Grand Poinsettia

Inks - Gina K Merry and Light Cube Ink Set

Other - SSS Gold Sequins; scrap of ribbon

Additional supplies: SSS Starshine dots

I crafted along and made all three projects, including clean-up along the way, during class! Gina's style was very calm and organized with loads of tips. We die cut 4 poinsettias, embossed them and then used the stencils to color. Stamped and die cut all the sentiments. The stamps and inks worked beautifully - I was pleased to get great impressions using a MISTI with only two inkings! We created the snowflake backgrounds with snowflakes in the class stamp set & a lot of first, second & third generation stamping. So fun! 

The 3D poinsettia embossing folder, with dies and stencils, was exclusive to the class. We made 1 light cranberry poinsettia, two mediums and one dark for the three projects. The tag was just card stock trimmed to a tag, then Gina showed using one of the snowflake outline dies to make the hole. Besides the outline die to cut the poinsettia (cut, then emboss), there were two pine sprigs. I finished the tag with a scrap of hoarded ribbon from the stash, probably May Arts. 

On card two, we glued two medium cranberry poinsettias to opposite corners of a layering panel of white & trimmed the edges. Matted with green and added to an A2 card. Gold sequins went into the flower centers. I also added Starshine dots because I got a small smudge upper right. A dot strategically covered it. 😆

How about a bonus? I added the poinsettia bits trimmed from the second card, plus some pine sprigs & an extra sentiment, to a Tim Holtz tag (from his Stamptember class - see other projects HERE). Added a scrap of ribbon (same brand different color - lol) & popped it onto a Paper Studio watercolor printed card. Added some Starshine dots since they were out.

I enjoyed this class so much - it was another example (Tim Holtz's class being the other) of taking the time to create multiple items then quickly assembling into projects. I will add my bonus card to Merry Little Christmas #65 where Anything Goes Christmas (entry #5). The others were Gina's designs; this one was my own. 

That's it for today, friends! I'm clicking along on those holiday makes - will have to start mailing them out in a week - yikes! Hope you're doing well on yours!!

In My Merry Era!

Hi all - I'm back with my latest card for Craft Roulette! Episode #294 aired last night and I crafted along LIVE.

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

Recollections A2 card; Lawn Fawn All the Sparkles Petite

glitter cardstock by unk

Stamps w/dies - Hero Arts October 2025 Card Kit

Dies - AJVD Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set;

Birch Press Design - Adornment Snowflake

(retired at BPD but HERE at Frantic Stamper);

Lawn Fawn Stitched Snowflakes

Other - MFT Moroccan Spice ink; foam tape

Host Mary had Tracey Phillips (‪@MindlessCrafting‬) as her guest. Tracey is a longtime crafter & YouTuber; she does LIVES with her hubby Bill. He was on Craft Roulette in the background with a running commentary. Tracey & Bill like to sing little song snippets during their LIVES and brought that to Craft Roulette - so fun! The wheel was pretty kind to us this week, including Tracey since one spin landed on Guest's Choice!

• Project - A2 picked by Tracey: I used a pre-formed A2 card.
• Colors - Holiday: I went Christmas with Green/Red/White. 
• Element - From the Mountains: Mountaintops have snow so I used snowflakes. 
• Random - Fancy Paper: I used both foiled and glitter papers.

When I heard "From the Mountains" as an Element, my brain immediately went to snow. I die cut a bunch of snowflakes and adhered them to a foiled stitched rectangle. Added the panel to an A2 card. I had a stamped/die cut sentiment in the bits box left over from a Hero Arts Stamp & Craft  session (replay available HERE). Popped it onto the large snowflake using foam tape.

I will add my card to Merry Little Christmas #65 where Anything Goes Christmas (entry #4). 

The "In My Merry Era" sentiment came from the Hero Arts October Card Kit. I'd managed to use the kit the actual month received this time & participated in their LIVE craft session. Thought I might as well show you my version of the card that Channin taught that day.

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

Paper Studio A2 card; Spellbinders cardstock

Stamps w/dies - Hero Arts October 2025 Card Kit

Stamps - Hero Arts Collage Music Background (retired)

Other - Hero Arts ink; gold embossing powder;

foam tape

Channin used the October Cling Stamp of the Month but I don't do that subscription. Instead I used an old fave HA cling for my background. It's been out on the craft counter since then & I used it on last week's Craft Roulette card - love it!! Had to laugh - I was showing someone this card and they didn't understand the sentiment. You know - Taylor Swift & her Eras Tour? Oh yeah, they finally got it... Anyway, it was a fun card to make and I stamped a few extra sentiments with plain colored inks to have on hand.

Yesterday I also did the Simon Says Stamp LIVE with Heidi and Gina K - very fun! I will share my projects from that session tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping and have a crafty weekend!!

Kitties and Books? Yes!!

Hey crafty friends - I'm posting at Die Cut Divas today with inspiration for our November Critter Challenge. You can find all details and a bonus card below!

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

MFT Floor to Ceiling; Recollections Wood Textures

Stamps with Dies - Lawn Fawn Cozy Cats Stamp + Die Bundle,

Simply Celebrate Critters (dies HERE),

Simply Celebrate Hangouts Stamp + Die Bundle, &

All the Speech Bubbles (dies HERE)

Stamps - Lawn Fawn Tiny Sentiments: Coffee

Dies - Taylored Expressions Simple Strips

Other - Copic Markers; white gel pen; Memento ink

Our fabulous sponsor this month is Lawn Fawn. They donated a $25 gift card for our random November winner to be awarded on December 3rd.

I stamped and die cut all the images, then colored with Copics. The trio of kitties were trimmed off a larger string of 5, saving the remaining two for my bonus card. All the speech bubble dies came from the speech bubble set; I just didn't stamp the outlines. Instead, I outlined with a pale blue Copic. Stamped the sentiment on a banner from the stash.

To make the bookcase, I stamped two of the bookcase hangouts, then trimmed off part of the second one to be the top tier. I used a black fineliner to add an edge where I'd trimmed. That left room for the kitty atop a stack of book. I added legs to the bookcase using narrow strips of paper. Colored with Copics and added white gel pen details, like scribbled book titles.

I adhered a striped A2 panel to an A2 card as my background, then added a wood patterned strip as the "floor". Assembled the bookcase and added it to the card with the kitties, speech bubbles and banner. Done! 

The inside contains the birthday sentiment and the card will go to a kitty loving friend. I'll add this card to Darnell's November NBUS Challenge #80 since two different cozy kitties & a different hangout are newly used.

For my bonus, I used another image from the hangout set, along with Simply Celebrate mice and the leftover two kitties from card one. 

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

Lawn Fawn Favorite Flannel Fall Petite; 

Recollections A2 card

Stamps with Dies - Lawn Fawn Simply Celebrate Critters (dies HERE),

Simply Celebrate Hangouts Stamp + Die Bundle, &

All the Speech Bubbles (dies HERE)

Dies - AJVD Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set;

Lawn Fawn Tiny Tags

Other - Copic Markers; star gems; Hero Arts & Memento inks

I refrained from giving the kitties speech bubbles (like "Have a Mice Birthday" - too gross?!), leaving them just to the mice. This time I stamped the outlines that go with the speech bubble dies & also shaded with a pale blue Copic. I stamped two of the cheese hangouts and stacked them. I wanted to give the cheese a base so I die cut some scalloped tags that I thought resembled crackers. I inked the edges & then hid the tag holes behind the cheese. Some star gems finished the card (brand unk).

That's it for today. I hope to see you in the November Diva gallery with any brand of critter; just be sure to include die cuts &/or embossing folders in your design.

Thanks for visiting!!

Elf Stack!

Hey there - I'm sharing my card from Craft Roulette Episode #293 featuring Mary Gunn & her guest, Catherine Pooler (‪@CatherinePooler‬). Catherine has her own line of products (online store HERE) &  has been a guest several times. We were lucky enough to get one of her stamp sets in our swag bag for Paperganza this summer & my local stamping store Anchor Paper carries a lot of her inventory. Here's what I created during the LIVE tonight:

Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

Paper Studio A2 card, green & glitter cardstock;

Stamps - Hero Arts Collage Music Background (retired)

Stencil - Taylored Expressions Ho Ho Holidays 2

(freebie with order - not in store yet)

Dies - Merry by unk

Other - MFT & Hero Arts inks; Copics for shading;

May Arts string twine

The Craft Roulette wheel was spun four times, as usual, giving us four must-use parameters. I was happier this week than last week, for sure!

• Project - Book Binding Card: I used an A2 card which I scored 1" from the fold & glued this part down after I added the layering piece and twine.
• Colors - Sandwich Shop: Green lettuce/red tomato/yellow cheese/beige bread
• Element - Music: Layering background pieces were stamped with a music pattern.
• Random - Wrap(s)(ing): The stenciled elves have wrapped gifts.

I had the stenciled/fussy cut elves in the bits box along with the sentiment. All I had to do was form the book binding card, stamp the mat layer & trim to fit, then assemble. Very quick and easy! Here's a standing view - the space for the inside sentiment is 3.25 x 5.5":

Since my stencil set (a freebie with a recent TE order) was newly used, I will add my card to Darnell's NBUS Challenge #80.

That's it for today. Tomorrow I'm off to a Hall of Fame brunch for chorus honorees over the years. We welcome the newest inductee and get to visit with a lot of retired chorus friends. I found a simple antipasto recipe to make as my contribution to the menu.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!!

Ham it Up!

Hi all - happy Tuesday (or whatever day it is in your part of the world) and Happy Veterans Day in the USA! I've mentioned before - Dad served in the Army & my brother in the Air Force. Thanks to members of all branches for their service!!

Today I have a punny birthday card to share:

Supplies: Paper - Paper Studio assorted cardstock;

Lawn Fawn Fruit Salad Petite;

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;

MFT Sweet Summer Color Blends

Stamps w/dies - Spellbinders Ham It Up

Dies - AJVD Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set

Other - Hero Arts enamel dots & ink; foam tape

A Craft Roulette member, Irene Smith (@ArtemisMade1) has a YouTube show (link is to her channel) on Monday nights called Card Chaos (see explanation HERE). She and a guest, along with any game viewers, try to make a card in only 15 minutes. You are allowed to pick your supplies ahead of time (warning - choose carefully). The theme is published the week before & this week was "Funny". I watched Episode #20 live last night and made my card. Didn't make the 15 minute time limit - mine was more like 25 minutes. I went in with nothing prepared, except I selected a pre-folded card base, paper and stamp/die set during the introductory banter. Still, I made a card in much less time than I'd usually take! Another plus - I got this adorable Spellbinders set off Mt NBUS.

My main problem - choosing a die set with little pieces; it took me a bit to die cut and assemble the cute piggy. I die cut two stitched rectangles. Added the gingham to an A2 card & matted the blue panel with white. Added that to the card after stamping the sentiment on it. I was unhappy with my sentiment stamped directly onto the blue rectangle so I stamped a second one on white. Trimmed it to a rectangle and covered up the previously stamped one. 

Added my assembled pig with mud puddle, plus some enamel dots - done!

Since my pig is newly used, I'll add my card to Darnell's NBUS Challenge #80. Try making a card in 15 minutes, just for fun - I'd love to see what you do!!

That's it for today, friends. Thanks for visiting & have a crafty day!!