tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50063350433163481702024-03-18T18:42:15.960-05:00Scrappin', Stampin', & Singin'Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.comBlogger1155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-85812321946202337742024-03-18T10:48:00.001-05:002024-03-18T13:15:03.613-05:00Spring/Easter cards with Embossing Folders Happy 3rd Monday of March!! I'm playing along with Darnell (<a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/03/march-18-e-is-for-embossing-folders.html" target="_blank">djkardkreations</a>) and her IDEAS program to give some structure to using all those crafty supplies. This Monday focuses on E for Embossing Folders but Darnell mentioned she will add wet embossing to the E in future.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZW4crAzr9xh4dl9NKxJy3rJ6AzBMv5B3e324SfNg6oZgDR1BaOdo7MKi1kS3CnHrU39ynmgPSayjWJsyCiIdgzKXe26WGtlynNR3n45iE04-QLEq1cTQdkdMnNL3kHqM0QuAMTNfJFXfZzdf1GrqAVdf80Bc9N4IiJ2mVLGO3Be-zEa97l0Gx9eIPJXee/s563/Happy%20Spring%20with%20Swirling%20Bloom%20Embossing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="563" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZW4crAzr9xh4dl9NKxJy3rJ6AzBMv5B3e324SfNg6oZgDR1BaOdo7MKi1kS3CnHrU39ynmgPSayjWJsyCiIdgzKXe26WGtlynNR3n45iE04-QLEq1cTQdkdMnNL3kHqM0QuAMTNfJFXfZzdf1GrqAVdf80Bc9N4IiJ2mVLGO3Be-zEa97l0Gx9eIPJXee/w400-h399/Happy%20Spring%20with%20Swirling%20Bloom%20Embossing.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies: </b><i>Paper</i> - Neenah white; Lawn Fawn Petite Rainbow Plaid;</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bazzill green; Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/porcelain-betterpress-a2-cotton-card-panels-25-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f1cdb7c7e&_ss=r" target="_blank">Betterpress Porcelain</a>; </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bright yellow from unk</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Embossing Folder</i> - Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/swirling-blooms-embossing-folder-of-the-month?_pos=6&_sid=e8565d651&_ss=r" target="_blank">Swirling Blooms (EOM-Feb24)</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps with dies</i> - Frantic Stamper <a href="https://www.franticstamper.com/Frantic-Stamper--Spring-Bold-Sentiments-Clear-Stamp_p_200206.html" target="_blank">Spring Bold Sentiments</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(coordinating dies <a href="https://www.franticstamper.com/Frantic-Stamper-Precision-Die--Spring-Bold-Sentiments-Matchers_p_200207.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hero Arts From the Vault Cute Animals</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(<a href="https://www.franticstamper.com/Hero-Arts--Clear-Stamp--Cute-Animals-From-the-Vault_p_169311.html" target="_blank">Here</a> at Frantic Stamper; coordinating dies <a href="https://www.franticstamper.com/Hero-Arts--Frame-Cuts-Die--Cute-Animals-From-the-Vault_p_169312.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Betterpress w/Stencils</i> - <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/cosmos-backdrop-betterpress-and-stencil-bundle-from-the-pressed-posies-collection?_pos=2&_sid=63f5a568a&_ss=r" target="_blank">Cosmos Backdrop Bundle</a></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div><i>Betterpress Ink</i> - Bark; <span><i>Inks</i> - </span>Altenew Bamboo; Hero Arts Moss,</div><div><span>Butter Bar, Creamsicle & Tangerine</span></div><div><span><i>Other</i> - shimmer brown envelope; </span>Copic Markers; </div><div>Hero Arts Sparkle Lacquer; foam tape</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While making <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/01/cosmos-pair.html" target="_blank">my first cosmos cards</a> with my Betterpress, I did a second panel on porcelain Betterpress paper, stenciled it with the coordinating stencil & cut it into two parts like I did before. I found one of the die cut panels in the bits box & used it to create this Spring card for my sister. I thought a panel using the Spellbinders February 2024 Embossing Folder of the Month would complement it. Crazy that I got to it this quickly, right? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, I was looking through my stash of handmade cards and found a <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2023/05/diva-tic-tac-toe-anyone.html" target="_blank">daffodil card</a> from last May that I didn't really like - the daffodil coloring looked bad to me. Tried to fix it and it looked worse so I carefully peeled off the sentiment and bee for this card! The sentiment had a little flaw that I covered up with a flower from the bits box. Since my embossing folder was newly used here, I'll add my Spring card to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">March NBUS Challenge</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While I was at it, I made another Avery Elle bunny card:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9037Zfy7oP93qVeID2wX8S_vs-G9BMtgYPKyoAmbwkvUJgPTxzj7-4pNzO10SoW7OYMu5edYdtXS39PPtfCQ7AhOQtJvzP_vzkKv_qyjmit4uSkzJRxrLBkXbjvdu4aNLyXPhA_G3nuMywQY8KDEJW_FgwfK0IHwv9tNmYwpPpKNtPanx2LjNjuRGJ-us/s579/Avery%20Elle%20bunny%20with%20Egg%20Hunt%20embossing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="504" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9037Zfy7oP93qVeID2wX8S_vs-G9BMtgYPKyoAmbwkvUJgPTxzj7-4pNzO10SoW7OYMu5edYdtXS39PPtfCQ7AhOQtJvzP_vzkKv_qyjmit4uSkzJRxrLBkXbjvdu4aNLyXPhA_G3nuMywQY8KDEJW_FgwfK0IHwv9tNmYwpPpKNtPanx2LjNjuRGJ-us/w349-h400/Avery%20Elle%20bunny%20with%20Egg%20Hunt%20embossing.jpg" width="349" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper </i>- Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Park Lane A2 card; Paper Studio pastel cardstock</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Embossing Folder - Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/easter-egg-hunt-3d-embossing-folder-of-the-month?_pos=9&_sid=e8565d651&_ss=r" target="_blank">Easter Egg Hunt (3EOM-Feb24)</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps</i> - Taylored Expressions Many Minis - Holiday (retired)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps with dies </i>- Avery Elle <a href="https://www.averyelle.com/easter-egg-clear-stamps/" target="_blank">Easter Egg</a> (dies <a href="https://www.averyelle.com/die-easter-egg-elle-ments/" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/di399-thorn-tree-and-grasses-fancy-die-e?_pos=2&_sid=30c201c15&_ss=r" target="_blank">Thorn Tree and Grasses</a> & <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/di445-tag-frames-infinity-dies-h?_pos=20&_sid=78a99e9df&_ss=r" target="_blank">Tag Frames Infinity Dies</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - Copic Markers; foam tape; </span><span style="font-size: small;">American Greetings stickers</span></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I embossed a pink panel using Spellbinders February 2024 3D Embossing Folder of the Month. I ran a darker pink over the raised bits & adhered it to an A2 card. Next, I trimmed down the grass from that cannibalized daffodil card. My <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/03/smooshed-inks-on-easter-card.html" target="_blank">first bunny</a> was paper pieced but this one was simply colored with Copics. A sentiment label and some chick stickers completed the card. Yay - another Easter card for the stash!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That's it for today, friends - hope you have a wonderful week! Thanks for stopping by!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33gv3XYdRc8iaiKhV2LF94JvdsO2mH7MLJWDhNIcLVN7IUlWZxDw3R8xrQwvs4KfaUORO7WeyLmPiG2JpIj-glW3ddtvvxChNYvZBrOW6F9ua8EPgNZ-UAeG0W9kxmK6qSTQETeGWMK29wOeIz0MjFyRHlL7ERuHsbQXE-NLYZij4tb66wrZoZ77KdX6-/s320/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33gv3XYdRc8iaiKhV2LF94JvdsO2mH7MLJWDhNIcLVN7IUlWZxDw3R8xrQwvs4KfaUORO7WeyLmPiG2JpIj-glW3ddtvvxChNYvZBrOW6F9ua8EPgNZ-UAeG0W9kxmK6qSTQETeGWMK29wOeIz0MjFyRHlL7ERuHsbQXE-NLYZij4tb66wrZoZ77KdX6-/s1600/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHPiiSVsaHAZblQ655a1jcNMGBEVfZ0ZhSKpG3Mrc2Yx_HKKlxrwnHaBZcjHcqSzXGjJsxvS1b_Uo_sUaG842zOR25ijE2HmVw0maulLxMhmx1cV_NgdgCkSZO1knxRVsksSwZI87eWhurEvaCWhDfw1OhLxawAHJjPLtIkqEqT8UO06QkXmkE9b8K9sO/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHPiiSVsaHAZblQ655a1jcNMGBEVfZ0ZhSKpG3Mrc2Yx_HKKlxrwnHaBZcjHcqSzXGjJsxvS1b_Uo_sUaG842zOR25ijE2HmVw0maulLxMhmx1cV_NgdgCkSZO1knxRVsksSwZI87eWhurEvaCWhDfw1OhLxawAHJjPLtIkqEqT8UO06QkXmkE9b8K9sO/w320-h235/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-21752085368672583642024-03-17T07:00:00.097-05:002024-03-17T07:00:00.252-05:00St Patrick's Day Gnome Happy St Patrick's Day everyone! Loads of celebrations here, including the big parade in St Paul, were held yesterday instead of today. Ours too - we went to a local VFW post, dining on corned beef & cabbage - yummy!<div><br /></div><div>I only sent one St Paddy's Day card - to my friend Heather (<a href="https://stampingandstitching.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">stamping and stitching</a>) and her family over in Ireland. I was lucky enough to visit them in Ireland twice; the first time was nearly 10 years ago already!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4C_XCzJeOWaKcPgQi5kwdVULTuRWSEy6c5QejkdWzOExTp8l3E0UkrFAA2kIAMoqtvuq0D5TJ_m-0nxCMQGlA8DrtNZc1qbzv3Ati5qj6V9cHwZtAS5Ud1yfrIzoke-8-9SNnBsafNeuOpqVQCfmTL2BxlPIInYXTb5i7utw6kxrcy4LOyt0mVrOKFP8M/s531/St%20Patricks%20Day%20Gnome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="531" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4C_XCzJeOWaKcPgQi5kwdVULTuRWSEy6c5QejkdWzOExTp8l3E0UkrFAA2kIAMoqtvuq0D5TJ_m-0nxCMQGlA8DrtNZc1qbzv3Ati5qj6V9cHwZtAS5Ud1yfrIzoke-8-9SNnBsafNeuOpqVQCfmTL2BxlPIInYXTb5i7utw6kxrcy4LOyt0mVrOKFP8M/w400-h400/St%20Patricks%20Day%20Gnome.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b><i> Paper</i> - Neenah white;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">My Favorite Things <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/products/colorful-canvas-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=9a26d5a86&_ss=r" target="_blank">Colorful Canvas</a>; scraps for the rest</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps</i> - Hero Arts Celebrate Every Day (retired)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies </i>- Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/gnome-drive-holiday-etched-dies-from-the-gnome-drive-collection?_pos=1&_sid=327798733&_ss=r" target="_blank">Gnome Drive Holiday</a> & <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/gnome-drive-spring-etched-dies-from-the-gnome-drive-collection?_pos=2&_sid=2898bf361&_ss=r" target="_blank">Gnome Drive Spring</a>;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lawn Fawn <a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/products/lucky-clovers?_pos=3&_sid=658012da5&_ss=r&variant=39585633894474" target="_blank">Lucky Clovers</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stencils</i> - Taylored Expressions <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/set-the-scene-clouds-stencil-strips/" target="_blank">Set the Scene - Clouds</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - Park Lane gem</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div>If you missed it, I made a Valentine gnome car back in February - see it <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/02/valentine-gnomie.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. So fun to die cut and assemble the gnomes and cars! The shamrocks I used came from a new Lawn Fawn set; I didn't use the ones in the Spellbinders set. I trimmed an A2 card down to be a 4.25" square card for something different. I'll share my card at Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">March NBUS Challenge</a> since my shamrocks got first play here. The St Patrick's Day elements from the Spellbinder's Spring Gnome Drive set were also newly used. I didn't play with the Easter elements from that set at all this year - oh well.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's all for now. Have a wonderful day & thanks for visiting!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvXoENpuJSDLAXAemSZz7Lg52xQXvFsKE98x5ac-hhBHft-tlvbzdKP3h33dOZFDU_37Lv_C0uHn_kBHhy7eTzKXKaBW0vVVC2aAs8VMOx_j2oE9JlhGj-o8155KlTQKFAKtZacEXwrO-PitbAok0y18WDvrCUvblCcmoWWs73gBUA07xhEJSa3_DdqLx/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvXoENpuJSDLAXAemSZz7Lg52xQXvFsKE98x5ac-hhBHft-tlvbzdKP3h33dOZFDU_37Lv_C0uHn_kBHhy7eTzKXKaBW0vVVC2aAs8VMOx_j2oE9JlhGj-o8155KlTQKFAKtZacEXwrO-PitbAok0y18WDvrCUvblCcmoWWs73gBUA07xhEJSa3_DdqLx/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-81354679144258902132024-03-11T12:16:00.002-05:002024-03-11T12:16:34.937-05:00Healing Hugs Happy Monday - hope you had a great weekend! Today I'm joining Darnell (<a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/03/march-11-d-is-for-diesdie-cuts.html" target="_blank">djkardkreations</a>) for her IDEAS project: 2nd Monday of the month so this week D = Dies/Die Cuts. Here's my take with everything except the sentiment & gingham strip being die cut!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-EvviOpiFh3dyqhkWWmjB1QpUEzyAeOn6_GD-NLqJpDKXRPzclJ9SFs2IkoeMQSh_QSSoz7XhtYsgC8U21IdV4WbljOtJ7Uun21PaCbNymDa1eOtuaeEZ53J-59pPnG6LsWSeTGGOr9n2ao3shUrnUOHBV4P2pCtmcT_u7ZAnMEWuu1sRfC67DBCPyXc/s509/Healing%20hugs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="509" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-EvviOpiFh3dyqhkWWmjB1QpUEzyAeOn6_GD-NLqJpDKXRPzclJ9SFs2IkoeMQSh_QSSoz7XhtYsgC8U21IdV4WbljOtJ7Uun21PaCbNymDa1eOtuaeEZ53J-59pPnG6LsWSeTGGOr9n2ao3shUrnUOHBV4P2pCtmcT_u7ZAnMEWuu1sRfC67DBCPyXc/w378-h400/Healing%20hugs.jpg" width="378" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies: </b><i>Paper</i> - Park Lane A2 card; Lawn Fawn <a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/products/fruit-salad-petite-paper-pack?_pos=1&_sid=7caca0050&_ss=r&variant=40332466028618" target="_blank">Fruit Salad Petite</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Graphic 45 Artisan Style; various scraps</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps</i> - Altenew <a href="https://altenew.com/products/inky-bouquet?_pos=1&_sid=aa5a66047&_ss=r" target="_blank">Inky Bouquet</a> (sentiment)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Memory Box <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/memory-box-plumed-gypsy-butterfly-dies-94708" target="_blank">Plumed Gypsy Butterfly</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Poppystamps <a href="https://www.poppystamps.com/2377-Fern-and-Daisy-Pop-Up-Easel-Set-craft-die_p_1642.html" target="_blank">Fern and Daisy Pop Up Easel Set</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/di445-tag-frames-infinity-dies-h?_pos=20&_sid=78a99e9df&_ss=r" target="_blank">Tag Frames Infinity Dies</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/blooming-pomegranate-large-die-of-the-month?_pos=1&_sid=2add2ee86&_ss=r" target="_blank">Blooming Pomegranate</a> (DOML-AUG23);</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - Hero Arts Grape Juice & Thistle inks</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Caught up on some blog commenting this morning (including on Darnell's post) & was ready to do some die cutting! I need a card for a friend who broke her leg last week. Sweet Bonnie got knocked down by someone hurrying too much at work - freak accident, really. Luckily she could have surgery right away. We saw her the next day and she looked pretty good, though in pain. She has a long stint in rehab ahead of her so I'm planning a bunch of cards to cheer her up. </div><div><br /></div><div>I spotted a new-to-me Memory Box butterfly set on the craft table and decided to use it. Die cut the elements, stamped the sentiment on the label, and assembled on an A2 card with a gingham strip. Easy peasy! The leafy bits were cut from a scrap of smooshed green from last week's <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/03/smooshed-inks-on-easter-card.html" target="_blank">IDEAS card</a>. The daisy, leaves & flower centers were cut with the Poppystamps set (see a pop-up card with it <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2023/08/final-day-of-pop-up-fun-at-die-cut-divas.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) using a bunch of scraps. The small cream colored flowers were leftovers from <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/03/pomegranate-thanks.html" target="_blank">my pomegranate card</a>. Shaded the label with some Thistle ink.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm adding my card to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">March NBUS Challenge</a> since my butterfly set is newly used. </div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for today - thanks for stopping by!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG15bbpVGp89iS23Y1-Ajd3UHhleJMBQBhQcKPgFp21P3g9kYNZpHlfvfhRdi48wj6V6fxoOKBgR0XAnnlUHouF3uR4nyJNZ2PF6al8S7lVMyhgol1nIEjoiUcKyQ4rIHHeS8_7t2TjAXqLsmdGBGpKUh6W9iWysX91BASauRrrx38Jt7jZbJ3uCRuIonn/s320/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG15bbpVGp89iS23Y1-Ajd3UHhleJMBQBhQcKPgFp21P3g9kYNZpHlfvfhRdi48wj6V6fxoOKBgR0XAnnlUHouF3uR4nyJNZ2PF6al8S7lVMyhgol1nIEjoiUcKyQ4rIHHeS8_7t2TjAXqLsmdGBGpKUh6W9iWysX91BASauRrrx38Jt7jZbJ3uCRuIonn/s1600/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyEkym1r8neOvQsOUqW2597or8-ozIHM2UyNDcHSezOm0F-mSvZiMRw-sJcYLg8lV3ibfqwiDLdEE5px1pJsb1bpovOfpS2lXHWJvPq_XdefXDOC78-8tOjX7uYxere4EsLbCIBQtlmIjwQa-_E9h8vQhvI9awWKf3cQ6gSsHIdJclM8I9nxv1klU9Xlhp/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyEkym1r8neOvQsOUqW2597or8-ozIHM2UyNDcHSezOm0F-mSvZiMRw-sJcYLg8lV3ibfqwiDLdEE5px1pJsb1bpovOfpS2lXHWJvPq_XdefXDOC78-8tOjX7uYxere4EsLbCIBQtlmIjwQa-_E9h8vQhvI9awWKf3cQ6gSsHIdJclM8I9nxv1klU9Xlhp/w320-h235/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-20451204692428947032024-03-08T12:50:00.000-06:002024-03-08T12:50:05.513-06:00Winter Wonderland Window with Winter BirdsHey everyone - TGIF! I'm sharing a card for the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/christmas-kickstart-challenge-84-get.html" target="_blank">current Christmas Kickstart Challenge #84</a> (first of a possible 3 max). As usual, I need to boost my Christmas card production!! For this challenge Jo (<a href="https://dottypuddingdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jo Blogs</a>) and elf Meghan (<a href="https://www.madebymeghank.com/" target="_blank">Made by Meghan K</a>) are getting their Grinch on & using <b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #38761d;">GREEN</span></b>!! That means making green the focus of the color scheme - yes, I can!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKMcfWvOLQPrX0XNlvu4DZTN1kchVOJoaHczgji5N_bLUVS5HiL2vJmqmyzRHVJ5IKWhcKVh8fw0KuW14B35BPK56zYgnLIhLW19oQAnrdgrO_s7GzlywcPjRXQVO2Sw6noZNNiTuQ6riPYmswFhbgtvMiY_kV7aSpWoRrsyUFOzexnzcJYrZVpwHSGTN/s582/Winter%20birds%20on%20branch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="534" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKMcfWvOLQPrX0XNlvu4DZTN1kchVOJoaHczgji5N_bLUVS5HiL2vJmqmyzRHVJ5IKWhcKVh8fw0KuW14B35BPK56zYgnLIhLW19oQAnrdgrO_s7GzlywcPjRXQVO2Sw6noZNNiTuQ6riPYmswFhbgtvMiY_kV7aSpWoRrsyUFOzexnzcJYrZVpwHSGTN/w368-h400/Winter%20birds%20on%20branch.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - Co'redinations glitter; Neenah White;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Paper Studio A2 card; Lawn Fawn Petite Plaid Rainbow; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">scrap of green for branch</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps with Dies</i> - My Favorite Things Winter Songbird (retired);</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Hot Foil Plate with Dies</i> - Lawn Fawn <a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/products/winter-big-scripty-words-hot-foil-plates?_pos=18&_sid=7921c0719&_ss=r&variant=39921138303050" target="_blank">Winter Big Scripty Words</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(dies <a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/products/winter-big-scripty-words-lawn-cuts" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Lawn Fawn <a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/products/winter-wonderland-window?_pos=15&_sid=9be785c3d&_ss=r" target="_blank">Winter Wonderland Window</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Elizabeth Craft Designs <a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/pine-cones?_pos=1&_sid=9c3135669&_ss=r" target="_blank">Pine Cones</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - Copic Markers; foam tape; Spellbinders gold foil;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Taylored Expressions pre-printed sentiment strip</span></div><div><br /></div><div>I picked up the Lawn Fawn snowflake window last week at Anchor Paper - all dies except new releases were 15% off so I went a little crazy. Plus, Lawn Fawn is sponsoring our <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/03/a-lawn-fawn-march.html" target="_blank">March Die Cut Divas Challenge</a> so I wanted to be sure I was well stocked for my Diva posts. Couldn't wait until then to use this set though! Cut the snowflake part from white glitter paper, then cut the arch part into an A2 card. Backed the arched window with green plaid paper then popped the snowflake frame on top with foam tape. Die cut a branch & added it into the window, curling up the needles.</div><div><br /></div><div>Next I stamped, die cut and colored the birdies. I'd thought to paper piece the sweaters but I couldn't find a print that worked with the stamped patterns. Just did some quick Copic coloring. Added the birdies to the branch. I had the foiled and printed sentiments in the Christmas bits box; added them to the card - done!</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll also add my card to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">March NBUS Challenge #60</a> since the snowflake set got first play here. And also to Ellie's <a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/02/i-spy-with-my-little-eyesomething.html" target="_blank">current I Spy With My Little Eye Challenge #12</a> since bird starts with b and branch too, for that matter! That's my 4th entry at I Spy (limit of 5).</div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for today - thanks for stopping by & enjoy your weekend!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNxKwAXset-8wYEDJ1fNfPYeIPImXj7sQDc_uEnAAIfgTVQSFQT3k99i4QIgS7ky2r2Pm9iIg73-RY96miZAxvLl-cLuJ9XfvX88AWvnw7Spjh0JB4ljQaYK9xnDir4dbIiNiMK9dvqvBZApHeEAoqoebVrd_yo6s8zIQ8_BD147bp1JGwCIhY3YUkKn7H/s400/CKC%2384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNxKwAXset-8wYEDJ1fNfPYeIPImXj7sQDc_uEnAAIfgTVQSFQT3k99i4QIgS7ky2r2Pm9iIg73-RY96miZAxvLl-cLuJ9XfvX88AWvnw7Spjh0JB4ljQaYK9xnDir4dbIiNiMK9dvqvBZApHeEAoqoebVrd_yo6s8zIQ8_BD147bp1JGwCIhY3YUkKn7H/s320/CKC%2384.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEl9onREszoYUu1o3WIM5Ku0Zwobo0kxl5yNVcsW1E6tAyxmy4Eml2aFWihoEHbsv9Scm_SLVm7-qwmkH19R8y5NxkE76YhWgBxxZtKmQJ8-RnK6slmMdsvmE2Nkh41fxMpXBt6seGkY3UByuXA4ExggpYKrQDpOQAvlcbM4Bmb2eNZrVuLPXSDc7zAXMA/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEl9onREszoYUu1o3WIM5Ku0Zwobo0kxl5yNVcsW1E6tAyxmy4Eml2aFWihoEHbsv9Scm_SLVm7-qwmkH19R8y5NxkE76YhWgBxxZtKmQJ8-RnK6slmMdsvmE2Nkh41fxMpXBt6seGkY3UByuXA4ExggpYKrQDpOQAvlcbM4Bmb2eNZrVuLPXSDc7zAXMA/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiee7ZVnO4z_bv_2kBXJ4ek7W2cwsK0c8hOXlBQIuuystq51wf6Cl8ijFCb5vJ7MKcDAiP0_-0JIAGRVeV8UbNXD1dFKuPBqlrUiX8l6gGyjYtb82cnvLUE3_sh_5wGYm7W_1J0JUbhUz1fJKLDcNhSG-cag5w9FjU0nEFqBuPzsz2o-LFNZcGAbapoqoCX/s205/Let's%20Play%20I%20spy%20new%20logo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="147" data-original-width="205" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiee7ZVnO4z_bv_2kBXJ4ek7W2cwsK0c8hOXlBQIuuystq51wf6Cl8ijFCb5vJ7MKcDAiP0_-0JIAGRVeV8UbNXD1dFKuPBqlrUiX8l6gGyjYtb82cnvLUE3_sh_5wGYm7W_1J0JUbhUz1fJKLDcNhSG-cag5w9FjU0nEFqBuPzsz2o-LFNZcGAbapoqoCX/w244-h175/Let's%20Play%20I%20spy%20new%20logo.JPG" width="244" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-56328463246281529062024-03-04T12:35:00.001-06:002024-03-06T08:51:00.400-06:00Smooshed inks on an Easter Card!Happy Monday! Very gloomy here to start the day but the weekend was crazy warm for this time of year; it got up to 74F. In Minnesota, in March?? Anyway, not so nice today but I needed to get busy on my Easter cards!<br /><br />I was thinking ahead to Darnell's (<a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/" target="_blank">djkardkreations</a>) IDEAS plan for this week - first Monday of the month so "I" is for inks/color mediums. I had decided to do some ink smooshing using acetate & did a blue and a green panel yesterday. So I was delighted to see Darnell's gorgeous <a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/03/march-4-i-is-for-inkcolor-mediums.html" target="_blank">smooshed vases</a> (she used Lindy's magicals). I just used plain ol' water reactive inks for the greens and Distress Oxide inks for the blues. Here's my card:<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFi1YPrevYYcw1ao9qKkAHxx9IlkAta-XAUdrnG38dt2s4q3TYJcEoVB96FOhgdT54sZoNnX_a9d1SpI45XDH0FNhXzKT039P-BRl9tzi5EGL8D3UsQPRz_NEKDnTJVFc4ZASuXBwFDKSJpu7o1CmifVjn_lRb1asG6VdMccSIzQEdICVXg6lNsA6LyYXa/s538/Avery%20Elle%20bunny%20in%20egg%20shell.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="528" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFi1YPrevYYcw1ao9qKkAHxx9IlkAta-XAUdrnG38dt2s4q3TYJcEoVB96FOhgdT54sZoNnX_a9d1SpI45XDH0FNhXzKT039P-BRl9tzi5EGL8D3UsQPRz_NEKDnTJVFc4ZASuXBwFDKSJpu7o1CmifVjn_lRb1asG6VdMccSIzQEdICVXg6lNsA6LyYXa/w393-h400/Avery%20Elle%20bunny%20in%20egg%20shell.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper </i>- Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My Favorite Things <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/products/colorful-canvas-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=3c3621092&_ss=r" target="_blank">Colorful Canvas</a>; many scraps</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps with dies </i>- Avery Elle <a href="https://www.averyelle.com/easter-egg-clear-stamps/" target="_blank">Easter Egg</a> (dies <a href="https://www.averyelle.com/die-easter-egg-elle-ments/" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/spring-reflection-large-die-of-the-month?_pos=12&_sid=6bc409676&_ss=r" target="_blank">Spring Reflection</a> (DOML-Feb23);</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My Favorite Things <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/products/sunflower-wreath-die-namics?_pos=5&_sid=70c10a587&_ss=r" target="_blank">Sunflower Wreath</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - Copic Markers; foam tape</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I smooshed inks on a piece of acetate, spritzed with water and pressed onto a panel of Neenah white (110 lb). Did this multiple times, drying between each layer. Here are my finished panels:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5ZXcJkc8oFAfxZNRmfE93rGS9gGQHuzcSLxhLmo5agVAdjPx9jcBuozFRxa8gIiQmP9fSd1nOjQUlXvfr0GCI5-YnfXZpps-yqxfACwy-k5jQc2Z9T380BG46nO3lf44Qx6F8aCY52T7Xf1r2b-rmfMRJ-OPMWxuRXD_5DGDG_O4Zbw4T4rh-so24nmi/s640/Blue%20smooshed%20panel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="640" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5ZXcJkc8oFAfxZNRmfE93rGS9gGQHuzcSLxhLmo5agVAdjPx9jcBuozFRxa8gIiQmP9fSd1nOjQUlXvfr0GCI5-YnfXZpps-yqxfACwy-k5jQc2Z9T380BG46nO3lf44Qx6F8aCY52T7Xf1r2b-rmfMRJ-OPMWxuRXD_5DGDG_O4Zbw4T4rh-so24nmi/s320/Blue%20smooshed%20panel.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEjLDXVK1A8KTsF7WkwYnX3mdM88FX1eg17uJsBgVTCMc06c64b_mQZABjoGCn1xAvl2OC7O6TsADY5nUcsiMK9LtQg1fUn2RKV-LD6fxKXxnIntY-mCO3sid62kjWcjMuonXA4KHNXaIdlMnqOkldDjf8Bai12k5mVM0iaLl5VKk35GbdYSoc2qQTP41/s860/Green%20smooshed%20panel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="860" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEjLDXVK1A8KTsF7WkwYnX3mdM88FX1eg17uJsBgVTCMc06c64b_mQZABjoGCn1xAvl2OC7O6TsADY5nUcsiMK9LtQg1fUn2RKV-LD6fxKXxnIntY-mCO3sid62kjWcjMuonXA4KHNXaIdlMnqOkldDjf8Bai12k5mVM0iaLl5VKk35GbdYSoc2qQTP41/s320/Green%20smooshed%20panel.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>Bought a sweet Avery Elle bunny stamp set plus the coordinating dies last week at my local crafting mecca, Anchor Paper. Stamped the bunny image on Neenah, then a second one of just the egg/hand part, then a third of the latter on patterned paper. Die cut the full image and fussy cut the rest. Then I stamped & fussy cut the hands. I colored the images with Copics as needed, adhered the layers & popped the hands with foam tape.</div><div><br /></div><div>Next I die cut an oval three times from a Spellbinders set I've used a few times lately - it was still on the craft table! I cut once from another piece of white (for dimension), once from the smooshed blue and once from the smooshed green. I die cut the green oval down with a grass/leaf die and trimmed off the leaves that looked too tall. Layered these up and added the assembled bunny.</div><div><br /></div><div>Die cut the side panel twice from the smooshed green and added some extra ink to the edges. This side panel is different from the one I used on previous cards (see them <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/02/spring-reflections-thank-you.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>, & <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/02/non-traditional-valentines.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> if you missed them); the die set comes with two options! Next I die cut an orange A2 panel and adhered it to the card base, then the side panels and assembled oval with bunny. Die cut a sentiment, some flowers and leaves then arranged them around the bottom of the egg. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'll add this to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">March NBUS Challenge</a> since the bunny is newly used. And since B is for Bunny, I'll also link up (entry #3) at Ellie's <a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/02/i-spy-with-my-little-eyesomething.html" target="_blank">current I Spy with My Little Eye Challenge</a>. While I was at it, I made a second bunny in this style. I also stamped and Copic colored a third bunny with no dimension or paper piecing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by & have a crafty day!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65TLO1KcnLNILx9OK1ZFSgFPEgJLRFQvF72gUIUCOiiMq-JeWoIhXy86BgAAtko_9ZPtTQ_CR8Oi1tGdUWkzPKOmgGXsFfZNiv7SL2IPbI4o8nDsocrcUBzTW3TP_v9y7ciWAimAA7bjhhegY_0fBYoqgSGVxnj-B7cLHF5iG4GhNXOJzWJqUMSzwOWLu/s320/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65TLO1KcnLNILx9OK1ZFSgFPEgJLRFQvF72gUIUCOiiMq-JeWoIhXy86BgAAtko_9ZPtTQ_CR8Oi1tGdUWkzPKOmgGXsFfZNiv7SL2IPbI4o8nDsocrcUBzTW3TP_v9y7ciWAimAA7bjhhegY_0fBYoqgSGVxnj-B7cLHF5iG4GhNXOJzWJqUMSzwOWLu/w234-h177/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCWsU7YJEUJdKCNgQCqiTLdMy3g2HnD8qQnMcXsOMrj1Q_7YR2Bw-pK-VTvt7mym3USHimGQacxvKBlVP5k-_0_NkymQ2DZEe9geaPoDE5GJXw-B5PKi1JWsNkGUmkVsvIMmNtPp_iObjyHdA5P8VwWB_8kYt4HcSj8h3USO0NAqiWvpEDvax2u8hw2Gv/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCWsU7YJEUJdKCNgQCqiTLdMy3g2HnD8qQnMcXsOMrj1Q_7YR2Bw-pK-VTvt7mym3USHimGQacxvKBlVP5k-_0_NkymQ2DZEe9geaPoDE5GJXw-B5PKi1JWsNkGUmkVsvIMmNtPp_iObjyHdA5P8VwWB_8kYt4HcSj8h3USO0NAqiWvpEDvax2u8hw2Gv/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZO_hkILgl78PSpTpoi6NeRI2VCcIkAKbshLKHBIR-d2vpy2YHb3qH0Jl1NynOqgigB_67CVtWGzgf-HWna-h7w09E5daDpyVoXyY3EDLCNx0VEcs05PWoLfGRv58OQeiidRbdshO6gQPz0-4iXl-4UXxAsqvfGTLf698de9-XUD8ZAW794Qg_Mm967Fyy/s205/Let's%20Play%20I%20spy%20new%20logo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="147" data-original-width="205" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZO_hkILgl78PSpTpoi6NeRI2VCcIkAKbshLKHBIR-d2vpy2YHb3qH0Jl1NynOqgigB_67CVtWGzgf-HWna-h7w09E5daDpyVoXyY3EDLCNx0VEcs05PWoLfGRv58OQeiidRbdshO6gQPz0-4iXl-4UXxAsqvfGTLf698de9-XUD8ZAW794Qg_Mm967Fyy/w224-h161/Let's%20Play%20I%20spy%20new%20logo.JPG" width="224" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-32089946143628452462024-03-02T04:00:00.105-06:002024-03-02T06:50:30.198-06:00February 2024 Card Chain Reveal<p>I'm back, as usual, on the 2nd to reveal cards going 'round the world - this time for the <a href="https://cardchainchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/card-chain-challenge-sign-up-february.html" target="_blank">February 2024 Card Chain Challenge</a>! Thirty-four people participated and you can see the entire reveal <a href="https://cardchainchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/card-chain-challenge-reveal-february.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>. My card went to Kath (<a href="https://handmadebykath.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Handmade by Kath</a>) in the UK. </p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlb4V83El_4C62-PMMkgS0MQGge8Cifzqpfa1M_NfY57PSJqYJgG3FTbjKLBUds55CKpDBpzq1AFPi-Mw2-7bMzdBtul-EE9p2Al2W8YowBTsWdzA6j7oPBbqsS8N-7z4mjIlOizI5FVrZ8pakXmpSqM4wzWwI4mXIXVQBTcPRLi_8dK8afaEFFywYsJB/s700/Feb%202024%20CCC%20Linda%20W%20to%20Kath.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="552" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlb4V83El_4C62-PMMkgS0MQGge8Cifzqpfa1M_NfY57PSJqYJgG3FTbjKLBUds55CKpDBpzq1AFPi-Mw2-7bMzdBtul-EE9p2Al2W8YowBTsWdzA6j7oPBbqsS8N-7z4mjIlOizI5FVrZ8pakXmpSqM4wzWwI4mXIXVQBTcPRLi_8dK8afaEFFywYsJB/w360-h457/Feb%202024%20CCC%20Linda%20W%20to%20Kath.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - </span>Neenah white; Bazzill A2 card;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sunny Studio <a href="https://sunnystudiostamps.com/products/flirty-flowers-paper?_pos=1&_sid=2d1dae8fb&_ss=r" target="_blank">Flirty Flowers</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps</i> - Hero Arts Many Everyday Messages & Be Happy (both retired)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps with dies</i> - Simon Says Stamp Darling Friends (retired)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - My Favorite Things <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/products/stitched-scallop-basic-edges-die-namics?_pos=24&_sid=3e5af8af9&_ss=r" target="_blank">Stitched Scallop Basic Edges</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Stencils - Taylored Expressions <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/set-the-scene-clouds-stencil-strips/" target="_blank">Set the Scene - Clouds</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><i>Other</i> - Copic Markers; </span>white gel pen; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Park Lane gems; Memento Tuxedo Black & Sky Blue inks</span><br /></div><br />As I often do, I used the color palette & followed the sketch. This time I included one of the theme options Balloon which I translated to a hot air balloon! Kath has used kitty images on her cards in the past so I put a kitty in the balloon basket.<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Colour Palette Option</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuCdHrZsg0JSOx9wIYx3FCeph5bKHcD2rr01Buc6xwUF0IhSfc-vDYTArQY0of2bA13_yRe-o4VY9tLkHfC9547ouF-MXeO2sJ4FhbkKQ8ONyxzY2bJxvZIPQ0F1GNFis7VQ0p4tjVEix1pMHONK8IKRUTxwtSUtt3gKpgHv1K8fK0fpmM016taVMH9q5l/s400/CCCFeb24colours.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="193" data-original-width="400" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuCdHrZsg0JSOx9wIYx3FCeph5bKHcD2rr01Buc6xwUF0IhSfc-vDYTArQY0of2bA13_yRe-o4VY9tLkHfC9547ouF-MXeO2sJ4FhbkKQ8ONyxzY2bJxvZIPQ0F1GNFis7VQ0p4tjVEix1pMHONK8IKRUTxwtSUtt3gKpgHv1K8fK0fpmM016taVMH9q5l/s320/CCCFeb24colours.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Sketch Option</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94flh4sgW1zY2FT6OF-MESSLVkpLQxEKpnsa1QXr7F4wUVl3BdYVzCaUGktMDPgT5inZSQF73SmP8iTxaXwbupEo82GiwqA7vJeD630pQs6b5evIOEYDkjxrQHqrly3eIZr5JP-sFeLxBs4e9BcpOtOtVFjvgQzY_eBj2G4sFk29zbF4xrJO6lYs3vJ9h/s400/CCCFeb24sketch.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="324" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94flh4sgW1zY2FT6OF-MESSLVkpLQxEKpnsa1QXr7F4wUVl3BdYVzCaUGktMDPgT5inZSQF73SmP8iTxaXwbupEo82GiwqA7vJeD630pQs6b5evIOEYDkjxrQHqrly3eIZr5JP-sFeLxBs4e9BcpOtOtVFjvgQzY_eBj2G4sFk29zbF4xrJO6lYs3vJ9h/w259-h320/CCCFeb24sketch.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Theme Options:</b> Balloons / Flowers / Friendship</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Product / Technique Options:</b> Twine / Stencil</div></div><br /><br /></div><div>I took the time to do some stenciling on the envelope's flap - inspired by Hilary (<a href="https://myfiddlingaboutpage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fiddling About</a>) who also plays in the CCC & typically fancies up her envelopes. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSbU0WsEd6kgP2IHFBlrDO30DuXffq6c3AKPYuzMj1gA6GDhIRIQvU9FkfsrsP9nqREooqadM_Zbo0aURFihXR5OHJVCOl3y12PCVcPAG1ySMgxteYvAv-tLylQK4RHatmJASMBDH77ZpyfCqA92DnLazr8QUp3iL-cKuzEvSSETHkTJ7UUkHQAqSryOcT/s712/Feb%202024%20CCC%20with%20envelope.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="712" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSbU0WsEd6kgP2IHFBlrDO30DuXffq6c3AKPYuzMj1gA6GDhIRIQvU9FkfsrsP9nqREooqadM_Zbo0aURFihXR5OHJVCOl3y12PCVcPAG1ySMgxteYvAv-tLylQK4RHatmJASMBDH77ZpyfCqA92DnLazr8QUp3iL-cKuzEvSSETHkTJ7UUkHQAqSryOcT/w400-h350/Feb%202024%20CCC%20with%20envelope.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Sweet Imke (<a href="https://mycraftyplace.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">My Crafty Place</a>) sent me this card:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNQ_TZBMYs3fO_9my1JYseN-MiadGY3xeMa_1PiLAhlZqup2MnRti7m4pYu1wW8E7-TBlGakYUqhgqAHEnR4XaEJWHcU8be-i5dZEzK8qrsD9AD9BYQf3S_98ZfhGLYGWYLxiaXEB5wMNKxxsu9rgTfswyQIHL2b0VZHeETEascB_2GuFP6usrYDNY2UW/s640/Feb%202024%20CCC%20from%20Imke.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="545" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNQ_TZBMYs3fO_9my1JYseN-MiadGY3xeMa_1PiLAhlZqup2MnRti7m4pYu1wW8E7-TBlGakYUqhgqAHEnR4XaEJWHcU8be-i5dZEzK8qrsD9AD9BYQf3S_98ZfhGLYGWYLxiaXEB5wMNKxxsu9rgTfswyQIHL2b0VZHeETEascB_2GuFP6usrYDNY2UW/s320/Feb%202024%20CCC%20from%20Imke.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love her take on the sketch & she used my favorite color - yay!! Thanks, Imke!! That's it for today, friends. Interested in joining in? Come on - it's fun! Sign up for March <a href="https://cardchainchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/card-chain-challenge-sign-up-march-2024.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> by March 6th.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping and have a crafty day!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2O-fI_Of2J1LsQ5FDqf-W31hJJKRQTynq2gt-rbF_oJK-6K8KMJ4oO0aV1jhKti1qiA3gbGelUsqvSM2Eetb1SOvi1BguJcRT133hix-1ftdl6hLY4kmsxt5CUrCZXZ8T4OlPy9teLIVzY-tu5Yteg_68Dk1ZI4n_M511dSA2kNyTKFWDCEzZJ8iq1A0p/s250/Card%20Chain%20badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2O-fI_Of2J1LsQ5FDqf-W31hJJKRQTynq2gt-rbF_oJK-6K8KMJ4oO0aV1jhKti1qiA3gbGelUsqvSM2Eetb1SOvi1BguJcRT133hix-1ftdl6hLY4kmsxt5CUrCZXZ8T4OlPy9teLIVzY-tu5Yteg_68Dk1ZI4n_M511dSA2kNyTKFWDCEzZJ8iq1A0p/s1600/Card%20Chain%20badge.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-68044609678099318522024-03-01T09:04:00.003-06:002024-03-01T09:22:29.168-06:00Pomegranate Thanks<p>Hi everyone - welcome! I'm back with a final thank you card for birthday gifts received last month. I didn't worry about being slow on this one since it'll go to my brother and his wife who are notoriously slow - lol. Wasn't sure what to do until I saw the <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-716-case-design-team.html" target="_blank">current Just Us Girls Challenge #716</a> where you're to CASE one of the designers. </p><p>I like to tell my friends Lin (<a href="https://heartshugsandflowers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sending Hugs</a>) and Jean (<a href="https://jeanmanis.com/" target="_blank">Right as Rain</a>) that I'd never get to my Spellbinders boxes if it weren't for their inspiration. Now I have to add <b>Bobby</b> (<a href="https://bitsandpiecesdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bits and Pieces</a>) to that list! She made a <a href="https://bitsandpiecesdesigns.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-716-case-designer.html" target="_blank">gorgeous card</a> using Spellbinders August 2023 Large Die of the Month. Here's my card inspired by Bobby:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjit19RlNaHHaWb0a0AiQAESmlxLpKtX34bfIta4KYwIxAcK4oUuf1WzE30dXElbj04Bnn6iIfhX3FG9q9v2z98S2_g1dSxKjRdw8Z0AfZP91r5vhIyCRRkjKhLRDIq826LQES8GzfM_Aw3fSSq9-0mog1UjrznKWYDzKhO3bovrX2aWAQ7tKj-2P0ma_PJ/s542/Pomegranate%20thanks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="528" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjit19RlNaHHaWb0a0AiQAESmlxLpKtX34bfIta4KYwIxAcK4oUuf1WzE30dXElbj04Bnn6iIfhX3FG9q9v2z98S2_g1dSxKjRdw8Z0AfZP91r5vhIyCRRkjKhLRDIq826LQES8GzfM_Aw3fSSq9-0mog1UjrznKWYDzKhO3bovrX2aWAQ7tKj-2P0ma_PJ/w390-h400/Pomegranate%20thanks.jpg" width="390" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - Park Lane A2 card;</div><div style="text-align: center;">My Favorite Things <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/products/colorful-canvas-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=3c3621092&_ss=r" target="_blank">Colorful Canvas</a> & many scraps</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Dies </i>- Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/blooming-pomegranate-large-die-of-the-month?_pos=1&_sid=2add2ee86&_ss=r" target="_blank">Blooming Pomegranate</a> (DOML-AUG23);</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Embossing folder</i> - Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/arches-dots-embossing-folder-of-the-month?_pos=8&_sid=b713472d4&_ss=r" target="_blank">Arches & Dots</a> (EOM-AUG23)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Other</i> - Park Lane gold gems; foam tape</div><div><br /></div><div>I thought I knew where the die set was - nope, not where I looked first...Instead I found the December 2023 box unopened (I blame the holidays). Second place I looked - success!! Box was opened but "unprocessed"; I like to put a magnet sheet on the brand info sheet for each set. Quickly did that, then worked to decide on papers for the pomegranate card. Since I had MFT's canvas pad out from other projects, I decided to emboss a greyish brown piece using a folder from the August 2023 box. First I cut the panel with a stitched rectangle, then embossed. Added it to an A2 card.</div><div><br /></div><div>I loved the colors Bobby used on her flowers so went through the scraps drawers to find similar ones. My green branch is more olive than hers but I liked it against the background I chose. Die cut all the elements and assembled them while watching television yesterday - I felt so productive!! The set includes the thanks sentiment - handy! <span style="color: red;">Note: </span>after posting this, I went back and noticed that Bobby included five of the little white flowers on her card (mine are more cream colored). The die set cuts 4 in one pass but I decided I liked the fifth one so cut an extra and added it!! Just didn't take a new photo -lol. Luckily I had planned to write out and mail the card tomorrow so I had time for the addition!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for the inspiration, Bobby!! I hope you enjoy my take on your card! Since my die set got first play here, I'll also link up to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">March NBUS Challenge</a>. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day! I'll be back tomorrow with the usual 2nd of the month Card Chain Challenge Reveal. Note: can still sign up for the <a href="https://cardchainchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/card-chain-challenge-sign-up-march-2024.html" target="_blank">March Chain</a> if you link up by the 6th.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTiJhwtbHm6N0W14xoAzWOmwG2LoNg0EI0DMGAux62p02zCBBM-6MMPqKFq07eqEEcfR2TpPaoM9ChEWN8uxsP19aPPuEQvTRWcaa_52NkYBz40LoiBYtKK3BxEubRrVVUC2Tw7GgW1ruiMA208nzz5k2m0yPWemvoahZB_7nipv8QKvwPTuQide1aQwLm/s320/Just%20Us%20Girls%20CASEaDT716.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="205" data-original-width="320" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTiJhwtbHm6N0W14xoAzWOmwG2LoNg0EI0DMGAux62p02zCBBM-6MMPqKFq07eqEEcfR2TpPaoM9ChEWN8uxsP19aPPuEQvTRWcaa_52NkYBz40LoiBYtKK3BxEubRrVVUC2Tw7GgW1ruiMA208nzz5k2m0yPWemvoahZB_7nipv8QKvwPTuQide1aQwLm/w268-h172/Just%20Us%20Girls%20CASEaDT716.png" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrr9J4-HNMZZiQjZiOw9kOLuxDxw-RFNDlj8kT34qwvZd7RjOceE56yIL8CY6utHkpC1AINWOBWlAUhRSC5F0yaoxM9xRsQjA44U0uZBmoKIDXZaxMfv0b5kDG36vOfYBcjmHvLTnsskaClbA3lBPt3mafkIbPOQ52-M45ltUJQlbwNIumLtyz7BFxITq/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrr9J4-HNMZZiQjZiOw9kOLuxDxw-RFNDlj8kT34qwvZd7RjOceE56yIL8CY6utHkpC1AINWOBWlAUhRSC5F0yaoxM9xRsQjA44U0uZBmoKIDXZaxMfv0b5kDG36vOfYBcjmHvLTnsskaClbA3lBPt3mafkIbPOQ52-M45ltUJQlbwNIumLtyz7BFxITq/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-44876615163516631852024-02-29T02:00:00.069-06:002024-02-29T02:00:00.343-06:00Last Day for Non-traditional Valentines at Die Cut Divas! Hey there - leap year so an extra day to play in our <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-with-wonderful-hero-arts.html" target="_blank">February Die Cut Divas Challenge</a>! I'm part of the <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/02/thank-you-to-hero-arts.html" target="_blank">end of month post</a> providing some inspiration & we hope you'll enter by 9pm PST today. Our wonderful sponsor this month is <a href="https://heroarts.com" target="_blank"><b>Hero Arts</b></a> who generously donated a $25 giftcard for our random winner. Here's the non-traditional Valentine card I'm sharing:<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-uC5xWPQYKdHHLiwpXPjTEt44DBbUOvxv985K3lvfMPiK7c1ncJQGiyoZOCylkWVyv6cp3M-UPL2kJSB_Pc_5355oPkO8wEthiRIjWYT1MHDVdUwmojSHUNWEsFIPIWKi05UBjK_XN8cRwKZUXhxHqKB36Nx7aM_jDCtJNBTWGvPODosq_PjT0K8k67m/s592/So%20Sweet%20berry%20basket.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-uC5xWPQYKdHHLiwpXPjTEt44DBbUOvxv985K3lvfMPiK7c1ncJQGiyoZOCylkWVyv6cp3M-UPL2kJSB_Pc_5355oPkO8wEthiRIjWYT1MHDVdUwmojSHUNWEsFIPIWKi05UBjK_XN8cRwKZUXhxHqKB36Nx7aM_jDCtJNBTWGvPODosq_PjT0K8k67m/w316-h400/So%20Sweet%20berry%20basket.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper </i>- Bazzill A2 card; Neenah white;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My Favorite Things <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/products/colorful-canvas-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=3c3621092&_ss=r" target="_blank">Colorful Canvas</a> & <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/collections/patterned-paper/products/floor-to-ceiling-paper-pad" target="_blank">Floor to Ceiling</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps</i> - Hero Arts So Sweet (retired)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps with Dies </i>- Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/sb360-berry-basket-bundle-c" target="_blank">Berry Basket Bundle</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies </i>- A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other </i>- Copic Markers; Hero Arts Sparkle Lacquer</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7oLj9VXCRTHRhpRvSB5UO7i0V1TYaR0CWGM2Wmcbfq5ox9P1JOcq7oaUV7ZcLzak29IT4dsTSXdNYlg4vsbq121_Y9lT5k-l4qHgU0hr2t-QbOuFx5UNCaHM1O4ngK-8YtwzHFo3Nfwq_A2KgILvzRw72Jk4TnG9Zu9hDrYTcgas56GfWibV_u-DRIjWb/s200/Hero%20Arts%20Badge.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="68" data-original-width="200" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7oLj9VXCRTHRhpRvSB5UO7i0V1TYaR0CWGM2Wmcbfq5ox9P1JOcq7oaUV7ZcLzak29IT4dsTSXdNYlg4vsbq121_Y9lT5k-l4qHgU0hr2t-QbOuFx5UNCaHM1O4ngK-8YtwzHFo3Nfwq_A2KgILvzRw72Jk4TnG9Zu9hDrYTcgas56GfWibV_u-DRIjWb/w320-h109/Hero%20Arts%20Badge.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>I had to include some red for realistic strawberries and cherries, otherwise I stayed away from red/pink. And no hearts anywhere. The "Happy Valentine's Day" sentiment was stamped inside. This one went to our Queen Mum, Mother Mary who met me on my Valentine birthday along with daughter Heidi (my former quartet lead) and dear friend/sister by choice, Connie. We had a delicious lunch at Patrick's Bakery, located right inside a Bachman's Garden Center - so fun to be among the birds and flowers.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4LF-5ruuaVIi9HzjReesEF1qypRuqGf-0URdiwBlIbDtB3eo2k8CMvM2-CgZoYG_tXunvuFak9rqnQdX-kPUK3z3Pzmj3xvXwQmJs3L_S3VLDxxRORALq3Gmw6Pyb2vuFtzwQBSfCsoho8r-RvCxeD5YLXloGtGejGK9oBkwCuj-RziWUo-e8mCDe2SD/s640/Bday%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4LF-5ruuaVIi9HzjReesEF1qypRuqGf-0URdiwBlIbDtB3eo2k8CMvM2-CgZoYG_tXunvuFak9rqnQdX-kPUK3z3Pzmj3xvXwQmJs3L_S3VLDxxRORALq3Gmw6Pyb2vuFtzwQBSfCsoho8r-RvCxeD5YLXloGtGejGK9oBkwCuj-RziWUo-e8mCDe2SD/s320/Bday%202024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Ready for a bonus? Here's a sweet bear with cub for another non-traditional Valentine:</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWyAOuArL7SXt9zwE0jyuMRBBD1-NfLm7JDvLZz4ojYda07M_CjJvSQ_GmVyL6NMBmrCdrYyB4cFQrDnVo7bhyphenhyphenimBvQMJQX_0uDk1hbnsspQpCc5ADQg-8lXDN7fN8tuGwPDOzOPaofEmSC-E1hqf6Sc1XjWkP2vSK2q_3LBY3tIHHwgPnxk-Jp5xsqV0/s602/Bear%20hugs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="602" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWyAOuArL7SXt9zwE0jyuMRBBD1-NfLm7JDvLZz4ojYda07M_CjJvSQ_GmVyL6NMBmrCdrYyB4cFQrDnVo7bhyphenhyphenimBvQMJQX_0uDk1hbnsspQpCc5ADQg-8lXDN7fN8tuGwPDOzOPaofEmSC-E1hqf6Sc1XjWkP2vSK2q_3LBY3tIHHwgPnxk-Jp5xsqV0/w400-h378/Bear%20hugs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper </i>- Bazzill A2 card; Neenah white;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Basic Grey Juniper Berry; Michael's green; scraps by unk</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps with Dies </i>- Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/dc305-bear-hugs-stamp-cut?_pos=2&_sid=776ef7ba1&_ss=r" target="_blank">Bear Hugs Stamp and Cut</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies </i>- Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/df158-bear-family-fancy-dies-d?_pos=5&_sid=776ef7ba1&_ss=r" target="_blank">Bear Family</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other </i>- Copic Markers</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div>There were bits of red in the patterned paper but I think it's pretty non-traditional to use Christmas paper on a Valentine! I'll add the bear pair to Darnell's February NBUS Challenge since the bears and trees were newly used on this card.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping and hope to see you in the <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-with-wonderful-hero-arts.html" target="_blank">February Diva gallery</a>!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEuijqB8GWB2bZug-AEZXaRO-Qj8rUHMBLPCaQOuHjyOmauGXrThZctbivm1gkU135yINmE3xFEJrXJLdfp1l1sViT0HM7xBSmua7QTEOopMPNqT7w1Mj3p1VgXOGHmhcOW3tYplQoCZARtiFdJ51Y7jNWWq39hH26QjFzpqAoCRcXAOdc88rn27PGapq/s430/Die%20cut%20Divas%20DT%20badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="430" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEuijqB8GWB2bZug-AEZXaRO-Qj8rUHMBLPCaQOuHjyOmauGXrThZctbivm1gkU135yINmE3xFEJrXJLdfp1l1sViT0HM7xBSmua7QTEOopMPNqT7w1Mj3p1VgXOGHmhcOW3tYplQoCZARtiFdJ51Y7jNWWq39hH26QjFzpqAoCRcXAOdc88rn27PGapq/w222-h129/Die%20cut%20Divas%20DT%20badge.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmD4VkMa8nDubfAyALfnOMOeDgJIIfacQnVH9Os1TF6k8K8KATEElGkD6PI_4PnZdbveR_eZ1ZBkynO_2M8xVnbhggWJJA2TL4GUOr-Nec-oIrh2qxgl9_8sgbJjes3Ggyno5nIHtiBMnBUsh2ip4CCAlmY-b8DhIzE_pXdkPAhjDhxrHwgKXS5R9p4Yip/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmD4VkMa8nDubfAyALfnOMOeDgJIIfacQnVH9Os1TF6k8K8KATEElGkD6PI_4PnZdbveR_eZ1ZBkynO_2M8xVnbhggWJJA2TL4GUOr-Nec-oIrh2qxgl9_8sgbJjes3Ggyno5nIHtiBMnBUsh2ip4CCAlmY-b8DhIzE_pXdkPAhjDhxrHwgKXS5R9p4Yip/w200-h147/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-32648895275199794722024-02-28T16:32:00.001-06:002024-02-28T16:32:31.930-06:00Spring Reflections Thank You Happy Wednesday all - I'm here today with another thank you card. I still owe a couple people thanks for birthday gifts so got busy using an amazing Spellbinders set.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZvqVcSJWFeZ7dqk2wYeNJvRIWjAAGRyR-21FOqfm8AglxJ3XflGlVVRBB7cyvU_ucFZbtas5XaN0QFL0oZM9x7xh6dvy-1JU76_6iO_xAGe1t12dWCevF9DJom5272eF3y92HI-FLl8RiT92uIwRMW-PVEthuAbVq5pDPcEn6rgyj34Rp5D3RBN5jFs9g/s527/Spring%20Reflections.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="520" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZvqVcSJWFeZ7dqk2wYeNJvRIWjAAGRyR-21FOqfm8AglxJ3XflGlVVRBB7cyvU_ucFZbtas5XaN0QFL0oZM9x7xh6dvy-1JU76_6iO_xAGe1t12dWCevF9DJom5272eF3y92HI-FLl8RiT92uIwRMW-PVEthuAbVq5pDPcEn6rgyj34Rp5D3RBN5jFs9g/w395-h400/Spring%20Reflections.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - Park Lane A2 cards (beige & gold);</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Paper Studio & Momenta watercolor prints; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">BoBunny Boulevard 6x6"; </span><span style="font-size: small;">Michael's brand royal blue</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/spring-reflection-large-die-of-the-month?_pos=12&_sid=6bc409676&_ss=r" target="_blank">Spring Reflection</a> (DOML-Feb23)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - Park Lane gems; foam tape</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Several blogging friends have been linking up to the <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html" target="_blank">current Double D Challenge</a> using patterned paper and I decided to play along - it's been a while! </div><div><br /></div><div>Part of the Spellbinders set was used on a non-traditional Valentine I shared on <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/02/non-traditional-valentines.html" target="_blank">Feb 21st</a>. Today I used the same patterned paper for the background but the lattice and oval are cut from different papers. And this time I used the floral swags and one of the sentiment dies from the set. Lots of little pieces but fun to sit in front of the television and assemble (watching Let's Make a Deal this afternoon - lol). The set comes with bitty dots for the centers of the bitty flowers but I just popped some gems on there - saves time!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today's photo is a lot brighter than on the 21st's post since I used my Shot Box. Sometimes I like the photos I get with it and other times I do better with natural light - depends on the day and the materials used, I guess...</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for visiting and I hope you'll stop back tomorrow for a couple last non-traditional Valentines for our <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-with-wonderful-hero-arts.html" target="_blank">February Die Cut Divas Challenge</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYFuFAKqBAGp5LHnmRTaE7G-YBtM3iw_ncDOYU1NyhwLGpk1LeTG3rOEtFCMUZn4AgTFen5hVaUA_CBN_Yygj-yrexEzYQYI2HhSdRMxVt0rJ9RGQOJKvYwR-12jdPEhD6Jf1I2SWvrsBBJJeZ2VLVbbx5ar9JEQrqRYWAKoUlRzJiabTHy_U9U8_g0Bx/s640/Double%20D%20patterned%20paper%20challenge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYFuFAKqBAGp5LHnmRTaE7G-YBtM3iw_ncDOYU1NyhwLGpk1LeTG3rOEtFCMUZn4AgTFen5hVaUA_CBN_Yygj-yrexEzYQYI2HhSdRMxVt0rJ9RGQOJKvYwR-12jdPEhD6Jf1I2SWvrsBBJJeZ2VLVbbx5ar9JEQrqRYWAKoUlRzJiabTHy_U9U8_g0Bx/s320/Double%20D%20patterned%20paper%20challenge.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html" target="_blank">Patterned Paper Challenge</a></b></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-50028985297976044462024-02-27T13:03:00.001-06:002024-02-27T13:13:56.733-06:00Two More Holly Holiday Stenciled Cards<p>Hi everyone - I'm back with one last entry for Just Us Girls' <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-challenge-715-anything.html" target="_blank">Anything Goes with Stencils - Challenge #715</a>. Since I still need Christmas cards for the stash, I finished the other two stenciled images from yesterday's post.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBUGC9WuSsso-5prKqFjcMocTAbZlPHdOq3v-5QHa_eK88diktCVmgVPkpEd6PSuBIzcgYtCJLsri9FScKO2ktyO7GVkgxqzW_HugEc8sQR35BAFRbrxb6STNbdfCwkXaPdldBXZXfQQ60Ld-yJhiaW3D1upVOxeG5U2wY6n3QjP47OR7n96cht9x6r5q2/s543/Holly%20Holiday%20tree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="538" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBUGC9WuSsso-5prKqFjcMocTAbZlPHdOq3v-5QHa_eK88diktCVmgVPkpEd6PSuBIzcgYtCJLsri9FScKO2ktyO7GVkgxqzW_HugEc8sQR35BAFRbrxb6STNbdfCwkXaPdldBXZXfQQ60Ld-yJhiaW3D1upVOxeG5U2wY6n3QjP47OR7n96cht9x6r5q2/w396-h400/Holly%20Holiday%20tree.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My Favorite Things Very Merry 6x6"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stencils</i> - Taylored Expressions <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/triple-slim-layering-stencil-holly-holiday/" target="_blank">Triple Slim Layering Stencil - Holly Holiday</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/mini-slimline-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Mini Slimline Backdrop Set</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Betterpress Plate with Die - </i><a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/betterpress-plate-collection/products/merry-bright-sentiment-strips-press-plate-die-set-from-the-more-betterpress-christmas-collection" target="_blank">Merry & Bright Sentiment Strips</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - </span><span style="font-size: small;">various Hero Arts inks; Betterpress Black ink; Hero Arts flower gem</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The Taylored Expressions stencil set yields 3 mini slim images; you can see the 4-stencil process photos <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-with-stencils.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>, if you're interested. For this card, I decided to use the 3x5.5" die cut panel on an A2 card. A fun Christmas pattern from MFT in matching colors filled the balance of the card front. I used a Betterpress sentiment from the stash I created a couple weeks ago & added a flower gem as the "star" to this leafy "tree".</div><div><br /></div><div>For the third of the images, I die cut using the next smaller of the AJVD mini slimline layers and added a green mat. Adhered to a mini slim card formed from 6x7" Paper Studio pastel heavyweight cardstock. I added Hero Arts honey lacquer to the flower centers & another Betterpress sentiment.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMt8Q5HZJCXX-CFwmh2GtIOEEmVH037qBElv1hNadAtzHs9VVTqUWm5YJHTCDj2zeTvqcZ2T699WkcxAhMu_Oz7mxXqqxgdiKZ2NZZ-F0eWwCJpRD7kAkhtQrzfC1hKGrURggNq1mED0VofjiwFnA_dIevuJgOkCHxWoDEa3Me2VFHJJazPjfsDFGHaZb-/s579/Holly%20Holiday%20Poinsettias.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="566" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMt8Q5HZJCXX-CFwmh2GtIOEEmVH037qBElv1hNadAtzHs9VVTqUWm5YJHTCDj2zeTvqcZ2T699WkcxAhMu_Oz7mxXqqxgdiKZ2NZZ-F0eWwCJpRD7kAkhtQrzfC1hKGrURggNq1mED0VofjiwFnA_dIevuJgOkCHxWoDEa3Me2VFHJJazPjfsDFGHaZb-/w391-h400/Holly%20Holiday%20Poinsettias.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Here's the view of the stenciled panel I shared yesterday along with a group shot of the three finished cards:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLrNqKVcRxlvqauLpkKUx6G3RybFgHFh7yV8WXObc1YWNekg3aM1Fra3YkBzfrTeOiJXXyNYkUeDVZMTBBGomhuzAGf74o1Sal0fQrintpb5lVlJzKBiZogxZnkupYEj6U5sHkmXZqJ-JdHj-Mjou2sae8Kz9IDPOSJcXQgyEQuh4u4oqWnocS2KHJakM/s576/Holly%20Holiday%20finished%20trio%20panel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="576" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLrNqKVcRxlvqauLpkKUx6G3RybFgHFh7yV8WXObc1YWNekg3aM1Fra3YkBzfrTeOiJXXyNYkUeDVZMTBBGomhuzAGf74o1Sal0fQrintpb5lVlJzKBiZogxZnkupYEj6U5sHkmXZqJ-JdHj-Mjou2sae8Kz9IDPOSJcXQgyEQuh4u4oqWnocS2KHJakM/s320/Holly%20Holiday%20finished%20trio%20panel.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UjAv4v96FHKgFNLrkRV9oLwaJ1WGxxFPH38oEBFAdrfOGLZduQO6Qaw_sHp2FZRHbaAcPgzL0YyaXl8EtOdl-aBaQHhJPgDNFocxzfthPlmewifRhDSRFocX4xTSPXLJb-AGpsUf-wFzi7crJsAnDD32tR-lUNSBgrkX6yC-t-af-RQO9p5gQfoAqP3J/s610/Holly%20Holiday%20card%20trio.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="610" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UjAv4v96FHKgFNLrkRV9oLwaJ1WGxxFPH38oEBFAdrfOGLZduQO6Qaw_sHp2FZRHbaAcPgzL0YyaXl8EtOdl-aBaQHhJPgDNFocxzfthPlmewifRhDSRFocX4xTSPXLJb-AGpsUf-wFzi7crJsAnDD32tR-lUNSBgrkX6yC-t-af-RQO9p5gQfoAqP3J/s320/Holly%20Holiday%20card%20trio.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see the 4-stencil process photos <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-with-stencils.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>, if you're interested. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll also link up to the <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge-stencils-or.html" target="_blank">current Christmas Craft Creations Challenge</a> to use Stencils or Embossing Folders. I haven't played there in quite a while but was inspired by my friend Jo (<a href="https://dottypuddingdesigns.blogspot.com/2024/02/i-saw-mouse.html" target="_blank">Jo Blogs</a>) to join in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for visiting!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFMKtIAu6mlUUngiB7jAoR8GCFBCyitM-r5AuUylkNDk5PixgrvcVyoe-ZFknhk-_9Kjte-BQWgMHSLcHBbuOzXBw4vJfKd5QaEY2R2L-6Tzq2NxOBpfFvBf0vZMR24j-ZeeDAYBdnSTiEMccNIa5IOa6M5ufGwB6yOuHyNUvVJpcRoDWkwIWcHNUhKSo/s320/StencilWeek715.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="239" data-original-width="320" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFMKtIAu6mlUUngiB7jAoR8GCFBCyitM-r5AuUylkNDk5PixgrvcVyoe-ZFknhk-_9Kjte-BQWgMHSLcHBbuOzXBw4vJfKd5QaEY2R2L-6Tzq2NxOBpfFvBf0vZMR24j-ZeeDAYBdnSTiEMccNIa5IOa6M5ufGwB6yOuHyNUvVJpcRoDWkwIWcHNUhKSo/w219-h163/StencilWeek715.png" width="219" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjlwuDArQpV1fN2U4sRhiME559LPfAtTagW5lLi-wuKVXYQ6qWXiLYE9g4B6YPcG_ohAlxb4o7Lk_e82oB7ofXIVOPBk6SQ4pQQcF4wwXxoYJDMy-yv-4lbm6CbGvuhqkoccQepUY0PpSEgb07YzHanaTRcWW-el9w04VHzpwpH_tuUVjPluHcZIqmxGhS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="295" data-original-width="400" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjlwuDArQpV1fN2U4sRhiME559LPfAtTagW5lLi-wuKVXYQ6qWXiLYE9g4B6YPcG_ohAlxb4o7Lk_e82oB7ofXIVOPBk6SQ4pQQcF4wwXxoYJDMy-yv-4lbm6CbGvuhqkoccQepUY0PpSEgb07YzHanaTRcWW-el9w04VHzpwpH_tuUVjPluHcZIqmxGhS=w232-h172" width="232" /></a></div><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-6029120927641639032024-02-26T11:30:00.001-06:002024-03-04T09:04:39.599-06:00Anything Goes with Stencils<p>Happy Monday everyone! Darnell (<a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/02/february-26-is-for-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">djkardkreations</a>) is doing Anything Goes for her IDEAS program this week. And Just Us Girls is doing <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-challenge-715-anything.html" target="_blank">Anything Goes with Stencils - Challenge #715</a>. Talk about a match made in heaven, eh? Since I need Christmas cards for the stash, I've pulled out a never-before-used Taylored Expressions stencil set.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ8HQdrwkLe4jOC_3lUXrruL1RX8URTDOwJcL6k1m2gh2xi0SVrFDErNkNIaRq1No5un0iwEKR72eFM77juHnHGkZq3x1j-LEqfb-gH-Lm6Njb9o5WbWBz2Yzm77moWi4KcgZUQrunZKia2SutgMGg0UotbxP7XHOgShFWDf0fqrH9Q9B2Oh-IoDgIgebD/s685/Holly%20Holiday%20card%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="576" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ8HQdrwkLe4jOC_3lUXrruL1RX8URTDOwJcL6k1m2gh2xi0SVrFDErNkNIaRq1No5un0iwEKR72eFM77juHnHGkZq3x1j-LEqfb-gH-Lm6Njb9o5WbWBz2Yzm77moWi4KcgZUQrunZKia2SutgMGg0UotbxP7XHOgShFWDf0fqrH9Q9B2Oh-IoDgIgebD/w336-h400/Holly%20Holiday%20card%201.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tim Holtz Kraft Classic</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stencils</i> - Taylored Expressions <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/triple-slim-layering-stencil-holly-holiday/" target="_blank">Triple Slim Layering Stencil - Holly Holiday</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Kat Scrappiness <a href="https://www.katscrappiness.com/products/mini-slimline-postage-stamp-edge-craft-dies?_pos=2&_sid=5d65c4887&_ss=r" target="_blank">Mini Slimline Postage Stamp Edge</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps</i> - Hero Arts Color Layering Poinsettia - sentiment</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(retired at HA but found <a href="https://www.franticstamper.com/Hero-Arts--Clear-Stamp--Color-Layering-Poinsettia_p_159514.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> at Frantic Stamper)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - black and white gel pens; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">TH Lost Shadow Distress Oxide ink; various Hero Arts inks</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I bought the stencil set quite a while ago. As usual, it's taken ages for me to use it! Stenciling a 5.75 x 9.75" page yields three panels for mini-slimline cards. I went ahead and finished the birdie branch panel and have two more to finish later in the week. Here are some process photos, if you're interested:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzz1WcrSonTSCSb5xYgPWh6owlGDB8ZX5d6qGX-Fe0SO6OcZpwWYmOVkWEhrOR78TRazse8pOn79fW6WPoagLq-z9OeXvbxVODx92CJ34dDlFEaXagC0rm05nmGLUAlPfZiY1f0Lf5uJXHbYV0WBH2EOUG4E1RmHXgkvfIs_L-01J0M8DFxY6w1U6Ozb-p/s827/Holly%20Holiday%20Stencil%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="827" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzz1WcrSonTSCSb5xYgPWh6owlGDB8ZX5d6qGX-Fe0SO6OcZpwWYmOVkWEhrOR78TRazse8pOn79fW6WPoagLq-z9OeXvbxVODx92CJ34dDlFEaXagC0rm05nmGLUAlPfZiY1f0Lf5uJXHbYV0WBH2EOUG4E1RmHXgkvfIs_L-01J0M8DFxY6w1U6Ozb-p/s320/Holly%20Holiday%20Stencil%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCzVI8fOo5i_B4L5o6GQzPt8E4msnG5HdUzcIdSBg3hugLVejmLQsT4WnOC_zfC3VM9WgS1LDaceM7fn4r4-JUWDlK9Mc7xk_wZ0SRwUzaRN1ibj8Gl3uVJHtLEbcU6whyKmF1myvfPtXhC_B4VbBTVSiZAKQumy9hDf42y6HWwP_TnYjedO19hNW9scz/s816/Holly%20Holiday%20Stencil%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="816" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCzVI8fOo5i_B4L5o6GQzPt8E4msnG5HdUzcIdSBg3hugLVejmLQsT4WnOC_zfC3VM9WgS1LDaceM7fn4r4-JUWDlK9Mc7xk_wZ0SRwUzaRN1ibj8Gl3uVJHtLEbcU6whyKmF1myvfPtXhC_B4VbBTVSiZAKQumy9hDf42y6HWwP_TnYjedO19hNW9scz/s320/Holly%20Holiday%20Stencil%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxMP9U7GhGvOrk1MHOEhzSMQP11sHcLVlE-h5hannfx3xMTTF3F06GzuQlfIIaryE7sANNm-3AuJukwUEUNhX-06vSztOWYcl14OLAHss1ICOarYHoqNHISqH6zC3MiNRGql2UH-M2lGR7mdv-uT8D81a4MlOKDBTajWVdjDvjiRAm06ZRD2Nwu8PjwDt/s839/Holly%20Holiday%20Stencil%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="839" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxMP9U7GhGvOrk1MHOEhzSMQP11sHcLVlE-h5hannfx3xMTTF3F06GzuQlfIIaryE7sANNm-3AuJukwUEUNhX-06vSztOWYcl14OLAHss1ICOarYHoqNHISqH6zC3MiNRGql2UH-M2lGR7mdv-uT8D81a4MlOKDBTajWVdjDvjiRAm06ZRD2Nwu8PjwDt/s320/Holly%20Holiday%20Stencil%203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGompbriP0eYewguzWetyvHiWG3VpwERzwA3dHyjSr9Lt6QsqexPItSGWX_AoaAkyMIoltx92JjnuiToKmGuqrS59Kr5cEbyIFr8_jtDmps4WVqfBsi562UuMja4Gluj0hb-Czd8eueZvHLRUmWwAY7Eam4vigqxLxnVvLNiVxKpo2S8rKIMXYHnMjrzVF/s785/Holly%20Holiday%20Stencil%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="555" data-original-width="785" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGompbriP0eYewguzWetyvHiWG3VpwERzwA3dHyjSr9Lt6QsqexPItSGWX_AoaAkyMIoltx92JjnuiToKmGuqrS59Kr5cEbyIFr8_jtDmps4WVqfBsi562UuMja4Gluj0hb-Czd8eueZvHLRUmWwAY7Eam4vigqxLxnVvLNiVxKpo2S8rKIMXYHnMjrzVF/s320/Holly%20Holiday%20Stencil%204.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLrNqKVcRxlvqauLpkKUx6G3RybFgHFh7yV8WXObc1YWNekg3aM1Fra3YkBzfrTeOiJXXyNYkUeDVZMTBBGomhuzAGf74o1Sal0fQrintpb5lVlJzKBiZogxZnkupYEj6U5sHkmXZqJ-JdHj-Mjou2sae8Kz9IDPOSJcXQgyEQuh4u4oqWnocS2KHJakM/s576/Holly%20Holiday%20finished%20trio%20panel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="576" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLrNqKVcRxlvqauLpkKUx6G3RybFgHFh7yV8WXObc1YWNekg3aM1Fra3YkBzfrTeOiJXXyNYkUeDVZMTBBGomhuzAGf74o1Sal0fQrintpb5lVlJzKBiZogxZnkupYEj6U5sHkmXZqJ-JdHj-Mjou2sae8Kz9IDPOSJcXQgyEQuh4u4oqWnocS2KHJakM/s320/Holly%20Holiday%20finished%20trio%20panel.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Super easy to stencil, then I just die cut the finished panel three times using various mini-slim layer dies. Die cut the birdie panel with a postage edge die, then masked off the edges. Brushed some Lost Shadow DOI around the masked edges (there was some sky blue left on the brush from a previous project). Added a few details with gel pens. The finished card is 3.5 x 6". Taylored Expressions sells this size in white, toffee & black - side fold <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/mini-slim-side-fold-cards/" target="_blank">HERE</a> & top fold <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/mini-slim-top-fold-cards-new-colors/" target="_blank">HERE</a> but I scored at 7 x 6" piece of Tim Holtz kraft cardstock. It comes in a bunch of luscious colors and has a kraft core so you can sand off the texture when embossed.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll also add this card to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">February NBUS Challenge</a> since my stencils are getting first play today. And, as luck would have it, the stenciled panel I used has a bird on a branch so it fits in the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/christmas-kickstart-challenge-83-out-on.html" target="_blank">February Christmas Kickstart Challenge</a> (Out on a Limb). That's my third and final entry there...</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty week!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCSkI94TgdLJQxThm0rmq94Gy_PyoM7gZF7K0XngZ3KFpqoyDKE-envJocZ8ozdzNu4TH7QUgHj_EJKkk5AhdOv3Po0EHsbzMUlkCK-vSF0-bLUgEeP0JVcEHgNRj8Y2wBXU3vNTgkFwuFGn9A2Icoji93Bvm-uB76FeLFsHi8ipV_uXgOzMdE6T3wa8B/s320/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCSkI94TgdLJQxThm0rmq94Gy_PyoM7gZF7K0XngZ3KFpqoyDKE-envJocZ8ozdzNu4TH7QUgHj_EJKkk5AhdOv3Po0EHsbzMUlkCK-vSF0-bLUgEeP0JVcEHgNRj8Y2wBXU3vNTgkFwuFGn9A2Icoji93Bvm-uB76FeLFsHi8ipV_uXgOzMdE6T3wa8B/w221-h167/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" width="221" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFMKtIAu6mlUUngiB7jAoR8GCFBCyitM-r5AuUylkNDk5PixgrvcVyoe-ZFknhk-_9Kjte-BQWgMHSLcHBbuOzXBw4vJfKd5QaEY2R2L-6Tzq2NxOBpfFvBf0vZMR24j-ZeeDAYBdnSTiEMccNIa5IOa6M5ufGwB6yOuHyNUvVJpcRoDWkwIWcHNUhKSo/s320/StencilWeek715.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="239" data-original-width="320" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFMKtIAu6mlUUngiB7jAoR8GCFBCyitM-r5AuUylkNDk5PixgrvcVyoe-ZFknhk-_9Kjte-BQWgMHSLcHBbuOzXBw4vJfKd5QaEY2R2L-6Tzq2NxOBpfFvBf0vZMR24j-ZeeDAYBdnSTiEMccNIa5IOa6M5ufGwB6yOuHyNUvVJpcRoDWkwIWcHNUhKSo/w219-h163/StencilWeek715.png" width="219" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygCp4QUbREJpglH01kM_f0p2Fbaubcf2pFwBr47HxhN5UcVjspfCjRL3JRIhEEoDGHq5CyanZqGQFKAPxffkW1sHWfiDizo70dNxdERu7wTs8NfCgBn7kiLTQ3B0YLY3Qb-wvXSZBr2IGiaaE2QdUxeI-HS2wfnj7RawcQ2PtV8nXMlhcutPNGVV_i3Ij/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygCp4QUbREJpglH01kM_f0p2Fbaubcf2pFwBr47HxhN5UcVjspfCjRL3JRIhEEoDGHq5CyanZqGQFKAPxffkW1sHWfiDizo70dNxdERu7wTs8NfCgBn7kiLTQ3B0YLY3Qb-wvXSZBr2IGiaaE2QdUxeI-HS2wfnj7RawcQ2PtV8nXMlhcutPNGVV_i3Ij/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZryWYBhUKF9H9XYO9wsA9mfDk5vvU9Lle2VtriqmWtHr5oS18bmvpejnWtZElNliLFqWX5FVW7I5dVlIQsJl67JQPaUknmlYRwu0tuk2LahM8M3z8HBDT41qgVEvYbsEq_twYKrRBZx3V7ic4u67ZWTHlN9R9V7Y3Ht__0rVbjpuL31RiwJJ2QJlBYWZ2/s400/Challenge%20%2383.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZryWYBhUKF9H9XYO9wsA9mfDk5vvU9Lle2VtriqmWtHr5oS18bmvpejnWtZElNliLFqWX5FVW7I5dVlIQsJl67JQPaUknmlYRwu0tuk2LahM8M3z8HBDT41qgVEvYbsEq_twYKrRBZx3V7ic4u67ZWTHlN9R9V7Y3Ht__0rVbjpuL31RiwJJ2QJlBYWZ2/w234-h132/Challenge%20%2383.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-32662278305294666172024-02-25T07:00:00.045-06:002024-02-25T07:38:21.371-06:00B is for Bunny A peeking bunny, that is! Happy Sunday, everyone - I'm back with another card for the <a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/02/i-spy-with-my-little-eyesomething.html" target="_blank">current I Spy with My Little Eye Challenge</a>, using things starting with B. I loved Ellie's inspiration card with the gorgeous stamped bunny but I went with a die cut one using a new Hero Arts set. Just got it in the mail last week and had managed to do a test cut in white which I used for my card:<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQX3fn6sYP8SkvkO_LeF2uoLgl7LYlWn_h7yWRs1fmas_U1XU0HS4136m5vnzv_B4653IhjpTbj3l9FbB0XRTnuinXIViW-RD_r_CB8BFrpT6EFXGE36zd3bpZCCz2bwHmuN4-0Q4LBvIhHpHt2xQkEVSX2dW2USGCQd3MROQihugjHM4jcUdRrUo8P6Y6/s739/Happy%20Easter%20peeking%20bunny.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="739" data-original-width="629" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQX3fn6sYP8SkvkO_LeF2uoLgl7LYlWn_h7yWRs1fmas_U1XU0HS4136m5vnzv_B4653IhjpTbj3l9FbB0XRTnuinXIViW-RD_r_CB8BFrpT6EFXGE36zd3bpZCCz2bwHmuN4-0Q4LBvIhHpHt2xQkEVSX2dW2USGCQd3MROQihugjHM4jcUdRrUo8P6Y6/w340-h400/Happy%20Easter%20peeking%20bunny.jpg" width="340" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - </span>Neenah White & Desert Storm; </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Bazzill A2 card; </span>My Favorite Things Colorful Canvas; </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">BoBunny Dotted; scraps of greens</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps</i> - Hero Arts Celebrate Every Day (retired)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/df174-peeking-bunny-fancy-die-d?_pos=7&_sid=706dbe076&_ss=r" target="_blank">Peeking Bunny</a>, <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/df176-wood-fence-fancy-die-e?_pos=2&_sid=48db5613e&_ss=r" target="_blank">Wood Fence</a>,</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://heroarts.com/products/df177-butterfly-foliage-fancy-dies-d?_pos=7&_sid=daa8032fd&_ss=r" target="_blank">Butterfly Foliage</a>, & <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/di399-thorn-tree-and-grasses-fancy-die-e?_pos=12&_sid=daa8032fd&_ss=r" target="_blank">Thorn Tree and Grasses</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stencil</i> - Taylored Expressions <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/set-the-scene-clouds-stencil-strips/" target="_blank">Set the Scene - Clouds</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><i>Other</i> - Copic Markers; </span></span>Park Lane gem; </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Memento Sky Blue & Hero Art Ultra Pink inks</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div>I shaded the white bunny with some Copics. I left the flower from the set white but die cut colors (solids or patterns) to put over top of the other elements (carrot, hat, scarf). I also got the fence die in my order & did a test cut using a Neenah kraft color called Desert Storm - my local store often gives a pack as a gift with purchase. Shaded the details with an E Copic. </div><div><br /></div><div>I stenciled a piece of white Neenah using TE clouds for my sky & added some MFT lime green print for the ground. A couple die cut grasses, a gem for the flower, & a stamped sentiment finished the card. Note - I did snip off some of the foreground foliage that seemed too long beyond the fence. Was really happy with how this turned out!</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll also add my card to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">February NBUS Challenge</a> since my bunny and fence dies are newly used. I'm also linking up to the <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-challenge-715-anything.html" target="_blank">current Just Us Girls Challenge #715</a> where Anything Goes with Stencils.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for today; hope you're having a wonderful weekend! Note - the funeral I attended yesterday was a wonderful celebration of our friend Bob. I saw loads of people I hadn't seen in a while &, of course, there was glorious music!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3Y_xMxnYI7deBpzpI6YK8lZYeq8TCao8cASt8Kz-RC_mKpgxZfe5QLixUI13JpzM5ru37_Hi97Zi_B3q210jUWWl9eyPiQnnGYMmA6lcgsGiZT1AqIDnPCzib50uVLQkD2RfXW8ftuY0HLJKIqNLxngJzXgvRnHJPZ_9ufvXTps_MEOZsxRHgUNopqE9/s205/Let's%20Play%20I%20spy%20new%20logo.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="147" data-original-width="205" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3Y_xMxnYI7deBpzpI6YK8lZYeq8TCao8cASt8Kz-RC_mKpgxZfe5QLixUI13JpzM5ru37_Hi97Zi_B3q210jUWWl9eyPiQnnGYMmA6lcgsGiZT1AqIDnPCzib50uVLQkD2RfXW8ftuY0HLJKIqNLxngJzXgvRnHJPZ_9ufvXTps_MEOZsxRHgUNopqE9/s1600/Let's%20Play%20I%20spy%20new%20logo.JPG" width="205" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF13nKOzkmIwD4dWlj8GcKKmoxvosd3UK_xqwzd4xDJAHHaejI_Dtsykd2t1_hBCn7EHgTbs8ND9C2zvX7hyphenhyphenI08yS6QeIgaB5pXTdWVDii00Zh5_DSY3lZfNSrzgQ7fyfT0tyuskSA7Nfd-fQS9X1dlFg5VDnBBEgffPLBB3SbFhwb7aItH2SzmJaXwiT2/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF13nKOzkmIwD4dWlj8GcKKmoxvosd3UK_xqwzd4xDJAHHaejI_Dtsykd2t1_hBCn7EHgTbs8ND9C2zvX7hyphenhyphenI08yS6QeIgaB5pXTdWVDii00Zh5_DSY3lZfNSrzgQ7fyfT0tyuskSA7Nfd-fQS9X1dlFg5VDnBBEgffPLBB3SbFhwb7aItH2SzmJaXwiT2/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoUhWPMCoUxFSGTbbxAt6KrV443xDuVN9hyBNtGE4G_NjgzvEC0Ho5S_omIW5lUSbQOmTQwQP5MR5QOlu127wCvYeX48AtP4NHjVhr8T86BHjyDfjxk-oci9TJybM6-V4P66WlIOOqPP8il-9qtZ2OX4YyqGMtzRdiZMXl7izzumPA9jfbKLb7OAeueEm/s320/StencilWeek715.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="239" data-original-width="320" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoUhWPMCoUxFSGTbbxAt6KrV443xDuVN9hyBNtGE4G_NjgzvEC0Ho5S_omIW5lUSbQOmTQwQP5MR5QOlu127wCvYeX48AtP4NHjVhr8T86BHjyDfjxk-oci9TJybM6-V4P66WlIOOqPP8il-9qtZ2OX4YyqGMtzRdiZMXl7izzumPA9jfbKLb7OAeueEm/w224-h167/StencilWeek715.png" width="224" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-29523708744718578592024-02-24T07:00:00.074-06:002024-02-24T19:50:30.076-06:00Peace Lily Bouquet Hi all - I'm sharing another sympathy card today. Hero Arts sent my February kit and I was delighted to receive it in time to use a beautiful Peace Lily stamp:<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAMWwCv-JDyjijCNoei-QxbPW2XBVmhAZxaaPlpyF0KHLO9K8k14gFKUOI-8hnvdDf5hr2EUIqI4rb2EMbh9bpEppgZI2JBen7AIPb-t98RiVixC0-yH-vbMiigBiZDFeseQ5BRsA3_353Y59Q-WdlP9a8AgSSfDrmSprahBbUaEDW-yrDW_NtF3WNouk/s549/Peace%20lily%20bouquet.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="482" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAMWwCv-JDyjijCNoei-QxbPW2XBVmhAZxaaPlpyF0KHLO9K8k14gFKUOI-8hnvdDf5hr2EUIqI4rb2EMbh9bpEppgZI2JBen7AIPb-t98RiVixC0-yH-vbMiigBiZDFeseQ5BRsA3_353Y59Q-WdlP9a8AgSSfDrmSprahBbUaEDW-yrDW_NtF3WNouk/w351-h400/Peace%20lily%20bouquet.jpg" width="351" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - Park Lane A2 cards (pastel and gold);</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">BoBunny Botanical Journal; Momenta Watercolor print;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">scraps of green and purple</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps with Dies</i> - Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/collections/mmh-february-2024/products/mhp0224-my-monthly-hero-premium-february-2024" target="_blank">Feb23 My Monthly Hero Kit</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/collections/mmh-january-2024/products/mhp0124-my-monthly-hero-premium-january-2024" target="_blank">Jan23 My Monthly Hero Kit</a> &</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://heroarts.com/products/di445-tag-frames-infinity-dies-h?_pos=21&_sid=3c190b0dd&_ss=r" target="_blank">Tag Frames Infinity Dies</a>; Waffle Flower Crafts - <a href="https://waffleflower.com/products/twine-and-bows-die?_pos=10&_sid=df0d35e7b&_ss=r" target="_blank">Twine & Bows</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - Park Lane gem; foam tape; Hero Arts clear sparkle lacquer</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I did as usual & snipped apart the kit dies, then ran a test cut leaving a sturdy negative for stamping all the die cuts. Next I stamped the lily image on a test page in the MISTI and put the negative around it. With a bunch of blank die cuts I quickly stamped bunches of lily bouquets. I colored one with Copics, then added a bit of shading with a pencil & sparkled the flower center (which I learned is called a "spadix").</div><div><br /></div><div>Since I had the tag frames out for yesterday's card, I used them again. Assembled on an A2 card with some layered stitched rectangles, the lily bouquet, & a Betterpressed sentiment. Also added some die cuts of a leafy HA sprig. The little bow came from a new-to-me WF die set found at my local stamping store yesterday. Done! I'm adding this to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">February NBUS Challenge</a> since my peace lilies got first play. I'll also link up to the <a href="https://dayofthemonthcardclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-60-random-acts-of-kindness-day.html" target="_blank">current Day of the Month Card Club challenge</a> where the theme is Random Acts of Kindness.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll take this card today to the funeral of a friend's husband. My friend Lou passed away back in 2017 and her husband followed her earlier this month. Both of them were very active in the Barbershop Harmony community - Lou was an International Quartet Champion in Sweet Adelines & Bob was a long time member of the Barbershop Harmony Society. He did USO tours back in the day with a quartet called the Hut Four (you can hear a song clip <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FFXAkK9X8g" target="_blank">HERE</a> - Bob is on the left in the photo). That quartet was before my time but Bob sang in another Barbershop quartet called Salty Dogs which I knew & loved. My quartet had the opportunity to share the stage with them back in the 2000s before both quartets retired. RIP Bob!</div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for today - wishing you a crafty weekend!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2CxFUKJvSJZwf3VGmIUSlD0XARQ_ARrO8GSwyGG6fXI3z_rzSIP0_KpMm3ZFaQ2VAGvQlxgEuWcApe-LrBo6Q_ZKEM8mmi2fT99ocDFLNxpAqV3MzH7nSSW-Uado1dH4B4ByWdEawqqATPr1zl_ZX4bwIdC2zvOi_VbyPUNCGTpEmBAKAbQ4yvwHDscOv/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2CxFUKJvSJZwf3VGmIUSlD0XARQ_ARrO8GSwyGG6fXI3z_rzSIP0_KpMm3ZFaQ2VAGvQlxgEuWcApe-LrBo6Q_ZKEM8mmi2fT99ocDFLNxpAqV3MzH7nSSW-Uado1dH4B4ByWdEawqqATPr1zl_ZX4bwIdC2zvOi_VbyPUNCGTpEmBAKAbQ4yvwHDscOv/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnE-KHbF3MtzboRhCMZrylw3DVFcdNZwMJrMpYGhflwF3U9C1mrggNeIRwSNjVaC1X8rwwMuKANrKLt144jMeK7t_E3D1GevA5cIwSP7O-bogYXN2kxkfprK_CpnPgkW8G8kQOlsjqSr5_TX8jA7ZX_hcbJoBITogpx73PL5vqT2jbcaOHGadSQZbASPC/s400/DOTMCC%20KindnessDay.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="216" data-original-width="400" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnE-KHbF3MtzboRhCMZrylw3DVFcdNZwMJrMpYGhflwF3U9C1mrggNeIRwSNjVaC1X8rwwMuKANrKLt144jMeK7t_E3D1GevA5cIwSP7O-bogYXN2kxkfprK_CpnPgkW8G8kQOlsjqSr5_TX8jA7ZX_hcbJoBITogpx73PL5vqT2jbcaOHGadSQZbASPC/s320/DOTMCC%20KindnessDay.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-91701943019512565912024-02-23T07:00:00.044-06:002024-02-23T07:00:00.184-06:00Peaceful Time BirdiesHi everyone - TGIF! I'm back with another card for the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/christmas-kickstart-challenge-83-out-on.html" target="_blank">current Christmas Kickstart Challenge</a> "Out on a Limb". I found a sweet Penny Black birdie in the stash that I used twice over 3 years ago (go <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2020/10/autumn-bird.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> & <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2020/10/another-christmas-bird.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>, if interested); thought I'd give it another go:<div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEislhTscKfmmryTgXneLr1hTKSzXc2It0Mwt6ugZzZDY38_Sye9smNXfKpIEkDPFPDDtn9hrjZ5ytJ4XTnHoG1ozkIO5KDlm_UzYufkaXPjbbwAA7cTGbdFWbpHKEfE8SCQ6rRQlWq-G4kGAlE74f4LodY5a1Uugtw4f8DZjcGYvky4J1qwuheJYeeqiOGe/s435/PB%20Birdie%20on%20branch%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="435" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEislhTscKfmmryTgXneLr1hTKSzXc2It0Mwt6ugZzZDY38_Sye9smNXfKpIEkDPFPDDtn9hrjZ5ytJ4XTnHoG1ozkIO5KDlm_UzYufkaXPjbbwAA7cTGbdFWbpHKEfE8SCQ6rRQlWq-G4kGAlE74f4LodY5a1Uugtw4f8DZjcGYvky4J1qwuheJYeeqiOGe/w400-h396/PB%20Birdie%20on%20branch%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Supplies: </b><i>Paper</i><span style="font-size: small;"> - Bazzill A2 card; Neenah white;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>My Favorite Things <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/products/colorful-christmas-text-paper-pad?_pos=2&_sid=365d2c036&_ss=r" target="_blank">Colorful Christmas Text</a>; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Hero Arts Bermuda; </span>Spellbinders Betterpress Porcelain</div><div style="text-align: center;">Penny Black Holiday Trimmings (retired)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><i>Stamps with Dies</i> - Penny Black <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=342184" target="_blank">Peaceful Time</a> (dies <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=343538" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><i>Dies</i> - Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/di445-tag-frames-infinity-dies-h?_pos=21&_sid=3c190b0dd&_ss=r" target="_blank">Tag Frames Infinity Dies</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><i>Press Plate & Die</i> - Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/betterpress-plate-collection/products/merry-bright-sentiment-strips-press-plate-die-set-from-the-more-betterpress-christmas-collection" target="_blank">Merry & Bright Sentiment Strips</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><i>Other </i>- foam tape; Copic Markers</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Since I was at it, I colored a second birdie and made another Christmas card. This time I used a bright green piece of the MFT Christmas text paper and added a frame of pines cut with Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/di934-branches-infinity-dies-h?_pos=14&_sid=1ecfc39b8&_ss=r" target="_blank">Branches Infinity Dies</a>. I cut a "sun" from a scrap of yellow watercolor print paper using Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/di199-circle-infinity-dies-h?_pos=5&_sid=1ecfc39b8&_ss=r" target="_blank">Nesting Circle Infinity Dies</a>. Assembled on an A2 card & added a sentiment from Colorado Craft Company's <a href="https://www.coloradocraftcompany.com/product-page/aj826-anita-jeram-cozy-cat" target="_blank">Cozy Cat</a> set (dies <a href="https://www.coloradocraftcompany.com/product-page/aj827-d-anita-jeram-cozy-cat-dies" target="_blank">HERE</a>). Done! Which card do you prefer?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuO-zfciNmqjns5LLUfHHR-kjIzoI9D9sk9jOe3fpLggR8DBN81IGUL_JJJFBZexXsxzzimwd-Sp1TJqjzEsCdsHaq9GfS_pLkd5Np2crLjdsc5Ofko6AtiXmER6vx4clSEM5r69t7sOF4_auOHTCMzrg0nzjFuUeH5I1Hy_Re16U9YnwjOIoFYz8TuH7S/s493/PB%20Birdie%20on%20branch%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="493" data-original-width="493" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuO-zfciNmqjns5LLUfHHR-kjIzoI9D9sk9jOe3fpLggR8DBN81IGUL_JJJFBZexXsxzzimwd-Sp1TJqjzEsCdsHaq9GfS_pLkd5Np2crLjdsc5Ofko6AtiXmER6vx4clSEM5r69t7sOF4_auOHTCMzrg0nzjFuUeH5I1Hy_Re16U9YnwjOIoFYz8TuH7S/w400-h400/PB%20Birdie%20on%20branch%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>Since bird starts with B, I'll also add card one to Ellibelle's Corner's <a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/02/i-spy-with-my-little-eyesomething.html" target="_blank">current I Spy with My Little Eye Challenge</a>. I know Ellie from playing in <a href="https://cardchainchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">the Card Chain Challenge</a> but had never done an I Spy til now. I already have an idea for another entry! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for today, friends - thanks for stopping! Have a wonderful weekend!!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4nW10HdOa0OeeNKhi_LKNPjyydx6cQBkFsbZUIsiYn4PP0NgK7ems3Rupe17yU5rfa00YBx2eSCZ4lGYw1siy6sGJGZ0zpF74WZydZalBf5wP5rI32wEWrj_G2XzfhRfESXJ8eCZebf5B07cRqwbkpbwERxm6rvtUoJVEAtR2oK1UIPqRuk16Uu_9z2F6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4nW10HdOa0OeeNKhi_LKNPjyydx6cQBkFsbZUIsiYn4PP0NgK7ems3Rupe17yU5rfa00YBx2eSCZ4lGYw1siy6sGJGZ0zpF74WZydZalBf5wP5rI32wEWrj_G2XzfhRfESXJ8eCZebf5B07cRqwbkpbwERxm6rvtUoJVEAtR2oK1UIPqRuk16Uu_9z2F6=w255-h145" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcmbmpHAUzqG1W5At_YXechMkPeF-kM4LuqO1_C-3vFdViOdTu2Y8-YOSWxQy1Kut6piX402rllROwZ3PZqVdTKVpuhQNskqfYu9doRQybgMN_HtX2Ut76lHzv83ABM8jQpLa5w2LEqhkvUYF9hosGW_rUYTid5g0D0H8TOsdKbL7l6kXPsJOYaHlz49Q/s205/Let's%20Play%20I%20spy%20new%20logo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="147" data-original-width="205" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcmbmpHAUzqG1W5At_YXechMkPeF-kM4LuqO1_C-3vFdViOdTu2Y8-YOSWxQy1Kut6piX402rllROwZ3PZqVdTKVpuhQNskqfYu9doRQybgMN_HtX2Ut76lHzv83ABM8jQpLa5w2LEqhkvUYF9hosGW_rUYTid5g0D0H8TOsdKbL7l6kXPsJOYaHlz49Q/w200-h143/Let's%20Play%20I%20spy%20new%20logo.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-88109054682109828842024-02-22T07:00:00.002-06:002024-02-24T07:13:15.809-06:00Random Acts of Kindness - SympathyHello everyone - I'm here with a card for the <a href="https://dayofthemonthcardclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-60-random-acts-of-kindness-day.html" target="_blank">current Day of the Month Card Club challenge</a> where they're celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day. Most events in life are scheduled - holidays, birthdays, etc. but a death is often random. Our friend Betty, mother to Becky & grandma to Bariana (two chorus friends), passed away on Monday. I made this card to send sympathy to the family:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXjm-dliWOpqND725TJEScOMxv8vkyARl98Vte65KMy1jnMT15it4waflrg-Vo3PnSvwRqEJCBEo7jNEyG5Ueskw9l9qLFfFtoFBzFHNEYXZSvWLOmq0E-IxdZlIsPY5VKNIImKuubssDBDGE6m4kNZ89Dh0wlv0DAAHI2SZTFpRJAuQveWUiD3GOZ1Th/s768/Layered%20ornate%20frame%20sympathy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="633" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXjm-dliWOpqND725TJEScOMxv8vkyARl98Vte65KMy1jnMT15it4waflrg-Vo3PnSvwRqEJCBEo7jNEyG5Ueskw9l9qLFfFtoFBzFHNEYXZSvWLOmq0E-IxdZlIsPY5VKNIImKuubssDBDGE6m4kNZ89Dh0wlv0DAAHI2SZTFpRJAuQveWUiD3GOZ1Th/w330-h400/Layered%20ornate%20frame%20sympathy.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - Park Lane A2 card;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">BoBunny Botanical Journal; Momenta Watercolor print;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">scraps of greens; Hero Arts Camel Watercolor Paper</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Altenew <a href="https://altenew.com/products/layered-ornate-frame-die-set" target="_blank">Layered Ornate Frame</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>BetterPress Plate with Dies</i> - Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/betterpress-letterpress-collections/products/you-are-everything-sentiments-press-plate-die-set-from-the-pressed-posies-collection" target="_blank">You are Everything Sentiments</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Other - Park Lane gold stud stickers</span></div><div><br /></div><div>I wanted to do something floral and the beautiful Altenew frame came to mind. Die-cutting and assembling the flowers & leaves, then adding them to the frame can be very soothing. I also like to multi-task while I'm watching television. Tuesday I was watching the replay of The Bachelor which I do in memory of my mom who loved, loved, loved that show (and The Bachelorette too!). I made two sets of everything so I can make a second card of the same design for another friend's family - funeral is Saturday.</div><div><br /></div><div>I had a large pile of letterpressed sentiments made a couple weeks ago, along with some extra outlines in various colors for shadowing. I ended up cutting a brown shimmery shadow from a Poppystamps envelope just for this card, though; I thought it pulled out the script in the background paper nicely. If you're considering a BetterPress or already have one, I think this sentiment set is a must-have - love it!</div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for today, friends - hope you're having a lovely week!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8WWEmCbtb5yCzYuCRcWgqsaeMj-KQ_J95Z8a4uINzwhyxCdui6uelsYFrRrInlvoN9XCRABG2y93kPLp2HwkHZm7w0Zh8-jiW1ZFzUdMHaOTU1kQmyEF2DFqQ0f3RKGh6pujImekwthywRxZSRHhfRTn13Ea0aQ82WVCdnlJkIF8zQWMEtH-byF49gPg/s400/DOTMCC%20KindnessDay.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="216" data-original-width="400" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8WWEmCbtb5yCzYuCRcWgqsaeMj-KQ_J95Z8a4uINzwhyxCdui6uelsYFrRrInlvoN9XCRABG2y93kPLp2HwkHZm7w0Zh8-jiW1ZFzUdMHaOTU1kQmyEF2DFqQ0f3RKGh6pujImekwthywRxZSRHhfRTn13Ea0aQ82WVCdnlJkIF8zQWMEtH-byF49gPg/s320/DOTMCC%20KindnessDay.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-60393646234335689682024-02-21T02:00:00.077-06:002024-02-21T02:00:00.136-06:00Non-traditional Valentines Hey there - I'm posting card one below at <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/02/birdcage-valentine.html" target="_blank">Die Cut Divas today</a>, hoping to inspire you to play in our <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-with-wonderful-hero-arts.html" target="_blank">February Challenge</a>. We're doing non-traditional Valentines & even though Valentine's Day was last week, you have until 9pm PST on the 29th to share your project. Our sponsor is the amazing <a href="https://heroarts.com/" target="_blank">Hero Arts</a> who generously donated a $25 prize to our random winner - thanks so much!!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXqTSiM5A4GKIAbTNhjDl-NWZonWFl1B56dHPmmxog4IpDcJa3tnWfoZD1JOCs-7xKtP5cNcJBhsCR_XdiWTFmnOZbd3jgRtF-V1Tq1YZpXY_9F7uNdvnA9J66m_gbmbGQDe4wKxr46tz8KqIrg5cjPeuofYlbaetI6lf_mL_8GBcwQOR_I0g7Bzifi3QL/s543/Birdcage%20Valentine.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="439" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXqTSiM5A4GKIAbTNhjDl-NWZonWFl1B56dHPmmxog4IpDcJa3tnWfoZD1JOCs-7xKtP5cNcJBhsCR_XdiWTFmnOZbd3jgRtF-V1Tq1YZpXY_9F7uNdvnA9J66m_gbmbGQDe4wKxr46tz8KqIrg5cjPeuofYlbaetI6lf_mL_8GBcwQOR_I0g7Bzifi3QL/w324-h400/Birdcage%20Valentine.jpg" width="324" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - Bazzill blue A2 cards;</div><div style="text-align: center;">BoBunny Boulevard 6x6"; Momenta Watercolor;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tim Holtz Kraft Metallic; scrap of grey</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Dies</i> - Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/df190-vintage-birdcage-fancy-die-c?_pos=1&_sid=6795988cd&_ss=r" target="_blank">Vintage Birdcase</a> &</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://heroarts.com/collections/mmh-january-2024/products/mhp0124-my-monthly-hero-premium-january-2024" target="_blank">January 2024 My Monthly Hero Kit</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spellbinders </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Stamps</i> - Avocado Arts Valentine (retired)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Other - various enamel dots & gems</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDRXkHVLH01EXUTfVoToLu7J4zlFlhRTOxdpr6nQctUjlGak_ODLbjr24CL3T7bLwguL6jshQCQJhRvoCE_KZVIamsn7mIdLDS-P589gKXHlWdxZpeFswxKmLAdpJ-vPobgvtHylpqZc2F7C6Ol5xpDQYZwGKkD6gYSHKaUT4BwnWqHzBQT8NZb6lrH3n/s200/Hero%20Arts%20Badge.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="68" data-original-width="200" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDRXkHVLH01EXUTfVoToLu7J4zlFlhRTOxdpr6nQctUjlGak_ODLbjr24CL3T7bLwguL6jshQCQJhRvoCE_KZVIamsn7mIdLDS-P589gKXHlWdxZpeFswxKmLAdpJ-vPobgvtHylpqZc2F7C6Ol5xpDQYZwGKkD6gYSHKaUT4BwnWqHzBQT8NZb6lrH3n/w320-h109/Hero%20Arts%20Badge.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>For me, non-traditional means no hearts and no red/pink colors. So I went with blues since this is one of my friend Heather's (<a href="https://stampingandstitching.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stamping and Stitching</a>) favorite colors. I sent this card to her & her family in Ireland. They loved it!</div><div><br /></div><div>I used a new Hero Arts birdcage die set I picked up in the January release. The birdcage cuts with a heart at the top but I trimmed it off in keeping with my idea of non-traditional. I used silver metallic and a soft grey shadow to die cut the birdcage. Die cut the birds from part of an A2 card I'd cut in half. Used that same card to cut the side panels (from Spellbinders). The floral spray & banner were cut using dies from the January MMH kit. Die cut a print background & adhered to an A2 card. Added the side panels and the elongated oval (same set) cut from a watercolor blue print. Added the birdcage & floral spray. Stamped the sentiment onto the banner & popped it over the birdcage top with foam tape. Added some gems & enamel dots to the flower centers - done!</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm adding this card to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">February NBUS Challenge</a> and to the <a href="https://heroarts.com/blogs/hero-arts-blog/stay-crafty-with-a-blog-named-hero-february-2024-challenge" target="_blank">current Stay Crafty with a Blog Named Hero Challenge</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now for a bonus using a gorgeous Hero Arts peony set I got a while back but hadn't tried yet. I purchased the coordinating stencil to make for some quick and easy coloring. I continued with the blue theme:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08j1csX0464fgsKFhnZUEPNug8zlBs1i0DZet4aemtPoIh3in6CTwuvuH38nQ3mBYaDG2xxapomS_taTpKDDJ62OtEXpGP-xB4Ox5J0Jeanq3uuucW8r9h23v6AAmL4VnFU-3el6SSmJThykiZTtMujLf1iIugeqqqA5_llejqnnGqOGocXvPSilsB9oW/s511/Blue%20Peonies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="452" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08j1csX0464fgsKFhnZUEPNug8zlBs1i0DZet4aemtPoIh3in6CTwuvuH38nQ3mBYaDG2xxapomS_taTpKDDJ62OtEXpGP-xB4Ox5J0Jeanq3uuucW8r9h23v6AAmL4VnFU-3el6SSmJThykiZTtMujLf1iIugeqqqA5_llejqnnGqOGocXvPSilsB9oW/s320/Blue%20Peonies.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper </i>- Bazzill A2 card; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Neenah white; Authentique plaid</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps with Dies </i>- Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/sb305-peonies-bunch-bundle?_pos=9&_sid=d94edd3f2&_ss=r" target="_blank">Peonies Bunch</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stencil</i> - Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/sa190-color-layering-peonies-bunch-stencil?_pos=8&_sid=d94edd3f2&_ss=r" target="_blank">Color Layering Peonies Bunch</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - Hero Arts enamel dots & various inks;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">gold sparkle pen</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Found a Authentique plaid that didn't read Valentine colors to me, even if one of the stripes is an orangy red. Stamped the peonies and colored with the stencils; added gold sparkle to the centers, then die cut. Added to the card using foam tape. Stamped the sentiment (same set) onto a narrow strip & added to the card along with some enamel dots.</div><div><br /></div><div>Still with me? We're celebrating birthdays today with two of the Divas - Arlene (<a href="https://arlenesbits.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Bit of This and That</a>) & Cindy (<a href="https://esc2stamping.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Escape to Stamping</a>). I used the peony set to make a card for each of them & stenciled a bit in opposite corners - Memory Box Texture Diamonds (retired) on one and Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/sa225-script-stencil-6x6?_pos=2&_sid=e02a58226&_ss=r" target="_blank">Script</a> on the other. A sentiment using Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/betterpress-letterpress-collections/products/you-are-everything-sentiments-press-plate-die-set-from-the-pressed-posies-collection" target="_blank">You are Everything Sentiments</a> Betterpress plate completed each card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4I4gbTeOgNrxEnfVKUHH3LJoxYfclrFCT2q0qjfuUcG2mvnnDW4yIaUgRYczABcCEclnJe3Mu3OpSDg3KoMG-I4tYwdbDU3BTy6fuEvk4D07_MLGre5ICVaU3aavhhp-gFGiG2wN06vhO81Hm5oHriWgqk-iurAZTDBaQJn9brZdibJEhSUsLxP_J517Z/s591/Red%20peonies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="508" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4I4gbTeOgNrxEnfVKUHH3LJoxYfclrFCT2q0qjfuUcG2mvnnDW4yIaUgRYczABcCEclnJe3Mu3OpSDg3KoMG-I4tYwdbDU3BTy6fuEvk4D07_MLGre5ICVaU3aavhhp-gFGiG2wN06vhO81Hm5oHriWgqk-iurAZTDBaQJn9brZdibJEhSUsLxP_J517Z/w296-h344/Red%20peonies.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsolY1qCFRTktCYtIEaPLSDevaigCc8DiB9P3jbcAZdGYldrilnoGYgubKBN0DcfaPk-yx5XT5uvpDSR-0rAG2Q7CIvNAyqVOlv4OZNjry9CiqTBIW_e2S9fOqZaB2HpdpcfQ4nFS61rHFavX2UE3L3MlSTBKB7c2py7f0DJVaOFg6TXke6Wy0BIx3DSC/s576/Pink%20&%20Purple%20Peonies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="576" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsolY1qCFRTktCYtIEaPLSDevaigCc8DiB9P3jbcAZdGYldrilnoGYgubKBN0DcfaPk-yx5XT5uvpDSR-0rAG2Q7CIvNAyqVOlv4OZNjry9CiqTBIW_e2S9fOqZaB2HpdpcfQ4nFS61rHFavX2UE3L3MlSTBKB7c2py7f0DJVaOFg6TXke6Wy0BIx3DSC/s320/Pink%20&%20Purple%20Peonies.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by and we hope to see your project in the <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-with-wonderful-hero-arts.html" target="_blank">February Diva gallery</a>! Happy crafting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hsvV3gHouPUd8MWUTeCRu9c8hPnNHIgecpIt-lwEBUH7pjetjXqPNXmNwUJUheKTrq-b3P6zUM0Ip4_ZOl3oTeDDwo2duv1ENyu3bIJn9UjGN2x9H13KdpwQ98tX1Ct5uvmjYulUEBpkfyP9p5mxan98xS3GubPEPsWXUiOs16UQsCTRI3Pqim4i7kSv/s430/Die%20cut%20Divas%20DT%20badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="430" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hsvV3gHouPUd8MWUTeCRu9c8hPnNHIgecpIt-lwEBUH7pjetjXqPNXmNwUJUheKTrq-b3P6zUM0Ip4_ZOl3oTeDDwo2duv1ENyu3bIJn9UjGN2x9H13KdpwQ98tX1Ct5uvmjYulUEBpkfyP9p5mxan98xS3GubPEPsWXUiOs16UQsCTRI3Pqim4i7kSv/w219-h127/Die%20cut%20Divas%20DT%20badge.jpg" width="219" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSqwoaIp8qBYVPehdrRcatCaP4FEeAY3yh-6Zw3RHoXkbKdAOO1GbehjQK-mY9F6KRgb-xSn5fLNzIKliDU5fz6zL3lx-OSxHW0sWlvZV58rxYMrkIapBqVhAjxrATgb0EqR_eG6uyJTMjRwxivJT2-yO5PHex44t-KJaJLEs0A3RVET-ZqeLVgjg2IKC/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSqwoaIp8qBYVPehdrRcatCaP4FEeAY3yh-6Zw3RHoXkbKdAOO1GbehjQK-mY9F6KRgb-xSn5fLNzIKliDU5fz6zL3lx-OSxHW0sWlvZV58rxYMrkIapBqVhAjxrATgb0EqR_eG6uyJTMjRwxivJT2-yO5PHex44t-KJaJLEs0A3RVET-ZqeLVgjg2IKC/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJN_cIEPZ_Mjbm5ShcfYMFgy6-VJW3njW_-AuVujNyYzV4w-CNJcrWoEhq3dU4jD1F46QGeBZxECl83S9M7QRMbAYgjENu1MxDqKvfzY55dBcQt0AlK3YoWHSfZ5BNcM-74Mk7hOcLibOdWmQCo7nTsYXv1xqlVSsAgsWmLJhtqf8rhmeUvARMXa5Uz6CG/s1510/Feb_StayCrafty_1510_ab8f0bb5-2ff3-4d94-aee5-b44a25d38833.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1510" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJN_cIEPZ_Mjbm5ShcfYMFgy6-VJW3njW_-AuVujNyYzV4w-CNJcrWoEhq3dU4jD1F46QGeBZxECl83S9M7QRMbAYgjENu1MxDqKvfzY55dBcQt0AlK3YoWHSfZ5BNcM-74Mk7hOcLibOdWmQCo7nTsYXv1xqlVSsAgsWmLJhtqf8rhmeUvARMXa5Uz6CG/w400-h80/Feb_StayCrafty_1510_ab8f0bb5-2ff3-4d94-aee5-b44a25d38833.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-90625852569750565172024-02-19T08:44:00.000-06:002024-02-19T08:44:02.488-06:00One 3D and one regular Embossing Folder<p>It's Monday & time for more inspiration from Darnell (<a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/02/february-19-e-is-for-embossing-folders.html" target="_blank">djkarkreations</a>) who has dedicated her Monday posts to cards using the acronym IDEAS. We're invited to join her! This week she's doing E for Embossing Folders and I have plenty of those!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSqj9LqLAJWHNsM6pWz82N6CwCIw9k2eI5FaT6pcHhD3cJQCmaFTGu7vhMMLlUHBiTCXeOWNXpUKpg_Rv6c64kUNkaIgeBF_5umLkjhb2TYERHlToUGws6iZF4fvaR3LZJfs89G1Y8gz6jTjw6bbAd9OIObPfEfj3KdlcMtNLSkBXjn-Q_AmnSyDVT274/s530/Thank%20you%20gnome%20pair.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="495" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSqj9LqLAJWHNsM6pWz82N6CwCIw9k2eI5FaT6pcHhD3cJQCmaFTGu7vhMMLlUHBiTCXeOWNXpUKpg_Rv6c64kUNkaIgeBF_5umLkjhb2TYERHlToUGws6iZF4fvaR3LZJfs89G1Y8gz6jTjw6bbAd9OIObPfEfj3KdlcMtNLSkBXjn-Q_AmnSyDVT274/w374-h400/Thank%20you%20gnome%20pair.jpg" width="374" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b><i> Paper</i> - Bazzill A2 card; Hero Arts Pitch Black; </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>My Favorite Things <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/products/colorful-canvas-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=3c3621092&_ss=r" target="_blank">Colorful Canvas</a>; </span>Neenah Solar White</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Embossing Folder</i> - Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/mushroom-harvest-3d-embossing-folder-of-the-month?_pos=2&_sid=157b35d54&_ss=r" target="_blank">Mushroom Harvest</a> (3EOM Sept23)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps with Dies</i> - Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/products/sb350-friendly-messages-bundle-e?_pos=6&_sid=62155acbe&_ss=r" target="_blank">Friendly Messages Bundle</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My Favorite Things Hangining with My Gnomies (retired)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hero Arts January 2024 <a href="https://heroarts.com/collections/mmh-january-2024/products/mhp0124-my-monthly-hero-premium-january-2024" target="_blank">My Monthly Hero Premium Kit</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(heart die - also in the <a href="https://heroarts.com/collections/mmh-january-2024/products/mh0124-my-monthly-hero-classic-january-2024" target="_blank">Classic Kit</a>);</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/stitched-for-you-large-die-of-the-month?_pos=2&_sid=c7631b4be&_ss=r" target="_blank">Stitched for You</a> (DOML May22)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other - </i>Copic Markers; foam tape</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXi1FzGbNua81oYDkuCBBy4NHfgf0ycAOg3ShfSIVg5WDHzmW2zpcV4F3NZ7JN7J_jUaGKeZkly1znbpE_513hZ8sim4WBvYs0y2Gz6Imh71fN14oqNSBNe0tEvZ4B3ao_GjCdYz1gKyI4-O3rsQRzNMGuWi_yHHvH-agOcrw842H14OLXNMhwnyHvLNf5/s320/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXi1FzGbNua81oYDkuCBBy4NHfgf0ycAOg3ShfSIVg5WDHzmW2zpcV4F3NZ7JN7J_jUaGKeZkly1znbpE_513hZ8sim4WBvYs0y2Gz6Imh71fN14oqNSBNe0tEvZ4B3ao_GjCdYz1gKyI4-O3rsQRzNMGuWi_yHHvH-agOcrw842H14OLXNMhwnyHvLNf5/s1600/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>After all the celebrating last week, I needed some thank you cards. Card one was inspired by a little plush gnome doll a friend gave me; I thought she'd get a kick out of me using gnomes on her thank you card. Had to buy the cute MFT gnomies when offered but hadn't even used them until now - sad! I used a 3D mushroom embossing folder that I couldn't remember using until I did a search on my blog; found it used once - on <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2023/10/stitched-mushrooms-with-fairy.html" target="_blank">my fairy card</a>, oops. I was thinking Darnell's IDEAS could be just for NBUS; but no, Darnell confirmed in her post today that your stuff can be either NBUS or previously used - just use it! </div><div><br /></div><div>I went ahead and found an NBUS embossing folder anyway and used it on another thank you card. I'd already die cut the heart so embossed it using a Spellbinders folder that came in the Nov 2023 box. Poor thing hadn't seen the light of day until now. I enhanced the embossing by running a pink ink pad over the raised bits - really love the look of the embossed dotted paper.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP85g7p2CJTY-tqVQKuubfHyiEZledY2_4BF1j0IePIajfTLghL0kt_yi9ohpL3eBByLLnn6_172c4D4-Hr_jjxc6M23I3-85u5Tymbspn-Hq5-gal_mggjw2SQzfM2EswmtVr1bblCFxYmixe0bWEHa7cXow7jLD6R4d7aIG3r0b4UUzfufZzEhSD1tyQ/s480/Kitty%20on%20embossed%20heart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="480" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP85g7p2CJTY-tqVQKuubfHyiEZledY2_4BF1j0IePIajfTLghL0kt_yi9ohpL3eBByLLnn6_172c4D4-Hr_jjxc6M23I3-85u5Tymbspn-Hq5-gal_mggjw2SQzfM2EswmtVr1bblCFxYmixe0bWEHa7cXow7jLD6R4d7aIG3r0b4UUzfufZzEhSD1tyQ/w400-h399/Kitty%20on%20embossed%20heart.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - Michael's A2 card; Authentique wood plank;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">BoBunny Dotted; Neenah White; Hero Arts Pitch Black</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Embossing Folder</i> - Spellbinders - <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/meandering-floral-embossing-folder-of-the-month?_pos=1&_sid=b7fef55ae&_ss=r" target="_blank">Meandering Floral</a> (EOM Nov23)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a>;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hero Arts January 2024 <a href="https://heroarts.com/collections/mmh-january-2024/products/mhp0124-my-monthly-hero-premium-january-2024" target="_blank">My Monthly Hero Premium Kit</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">(heart die - also in the <a href="https://heroarts.com/collections/mmh-january-2024/products/mh0124-my-monthly-hero-classic-january-2024" target="_blank">Classic Kit</a>);</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Birch Press Design <a href="https://birchpressdesign.com/big-thanks-sugar-script.html" target="_blank">Big Thanks Sugar Script</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - Copic Markers; Hero Art Ultra Pink ink</span></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">The sweet kitty image came stamped from Gundi (<a href="https://papierelle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">papierelle</a>) in my birthday card last week. Thanks again, Gundi!! I spent the weekend coloring & fussy cutting all the images she sent while I was watching television. You'll see cards using more of them in the future. The "thanks" (a fave BPD sugar script font) was die cut from heavyweight Neenah 3 times and stacked for dimension, then shadowed with a cut of black. This card is going to my former quartet lead who gave me an "insta-cake" on my birthday. Just mix & bake in the microwave for a minute, cool, frost, then add the sprinkles & candle - so funny! I finally made it on Saturday - belated, but I had cake!</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll go ahead & add card one to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">February NBUS Challenge</a> since the gnome stamps/dies were newly used. I'll link card two to Diane and Darlene's <a href="https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-10th-2024-anything-goes-with.html" target="_blank">current Can You Handle the Pressure?</a> which is anything goes with the twist of red &/or pink.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by & happy crafting! I'm off to finish the card insides but no hurry today since no post on President's Day (remind me not to check the mailbox - lol).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFNFrt-vATILbavuCbLBRBR2ZLY2xongqeYYjv0Q7yaqiUh555MYm7XTjTCD874zhLCPASFyY7_JDvYUX6q7KXMwE97Ihzv7wRsfTTEWg4f3Fwwv7pxHy2VdrQy907e_FWr9S2xdLZxKk-SwmPina7o7lyT0TkFOYR9x3upMUCn-ywOQ1mUsGrrYzfXtK/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFNFrt-vATILbavuCbLBRBR2ZLY2xongqeYYjv0Q7yaqiUh555MYm7XTjTCD874zhLCPASFyY7_JDvYUX6q7KXMwE97Ihzv7wRsfTTEWg4f3Fwwv7pxHy2VdrQy907e_FWr9S2xdLZxKk-SwmPina7o7lyT0TkFOYR9x3upMUCn-ywOQ1mUsGrrYzfXtK/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTN0HulX_JygWLn5c7BhQ1mzqnVBFN6uu9rw-WK21gi4xrUyAf4zAkoCVkhFtszEpqQFhzcY9EtOngvXsJtUb9Ns0GaiHPwxgdmY1vr8BnHAAxq076kc-7nfCtVSG33lzX0jSjAFKJvptnddw8mxCJzBvf83rz77Jbjxg4JIwrm-lcF378dOEcH2_m5_Eg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="103" data-original-width="200" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTN0HulX_JygWLn5c7BhQ1mzqnVBFN6uu9rw-WK21gi4xrUyAf4zAkoCVkhFtszEpqQFhzcY9EtOngvXsJtUb9Ns0GaiHPwxgdmY1vr8BnHAAxq076kc-7nfCtVSG33lzX0jSjAFKJvptnddw8mxCJzBvf83rz77Jbjxg4JIwrm-lcF378dOEcH2_m5_Eg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-83821971379183635552024-02-18T15:36:00.001-06:002024-02-18T16:19:45.465-06:00Heart Frame Love YouHi all - hope you're enjoying the weekend! I was having a lovely day with some shopping & card making until I logged onto the computer to post my card. I just read news of some tragic shooting deaths in a suburb southwest of me in the Twin Cities - horrible! My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims. I'm sure they'll share more details during the evening news but it weighs on my heart!<div><br /></div><div>Seems appropriate to be posting a LOVE card - wish there was more love in the world! I was reminded today by Hilary (<a href="https://myfiddlingaboutpage.blogspot.com/2024/02/we-love-stamping-february-reminder.html" target="_blank">Fiddling About</a>) that she's hosting the <a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2024/02/february-challenge.html" target="_blank">February challenge at We Love Stamping</a>. They're doing a Romantic or Anything Goes theme - your choice. I've been meaning to play & went the romantic route using a fave Hero Arts cling background stamp from 2009:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_QzhuwhJqfhLAReNwl-Y17hSf86VsExfuifi8tJ62wVA0dEMmtxC3ry1WrjLhGqiWgpngIJYATlj_M9LV-0GByc867jNXN2EFdGWRgCoEe7lHIGAzu2jwllaquR8gSMBwn-WZZB25mg8xwqCP1HVXg7z1-f2LQgH8VrbBelviIl_c-1qKCldVOIerdC6/s529/Love%20you%20with%20heart%20frame.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="529" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_QzhuwhJqfhLAReNwl-Y17hSf86VsExfuifi8tJ62wVA0dEMmtxC3ry1WrjLhGqiWgpngIJYATlj_M9LV-0GByc867jNXN2EFdGWRgCoEe7lHIGAzu2jwllaquR8gSMBwn-WZZB25mg8xwqCP1HVXg7z1-f2LQgH8VrbBelviIl_c-1qKCldVOIerdC6/w400-h398/Love%20you%20with%20heart%20frame.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: small;">Supplies:</b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><i style="font-size: small;">Paper </i><span style="font-size: small;">- Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Paper Studio Glitter; Hero Arts Pitch Black; Michael's A2 card</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps </i>- Hero Arts CG129 Heart Frame</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a>;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/collections/mmh-january-2024/products/mhp0124-my-monthly-hero-premium-january-2024" target="_blank">January 2024 My Monthly Hero Premium Kit</a> <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">(<b>Love You</b> dies in the <a href="https://heroarts.com/collections/mmh-january-2024/products/mh0124-my-monthly-hero-classic-january-2024" target="_blank">Classic kit</a> too but not the flowers)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - Copic Markers; Altenew Tea Rose Enamel Dots'</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">TH Distress Oxide inks - Spun Sugar & Kitsch Flamingo</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div>I stamped the background on Copic friendly Neenah, then die cut it with a stitched rectangle. Sponged Distress Oxide inks on the edges, then colored the pattern with various red and green Copics. Gave it a black mat & adhered to a top fold A2 card. Next I die cut the sentiment multiple times, stacked & shadowed behind the glitter with black. Adhered to the card. I had a leftover white flower and some leaves from a <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/01/stenciled-floral-background.html" target="_blank">previous card</a>; colored them with Copics to match my background. Added a heart enamel dot to the center & added to the card - done!</div><div><br /></div><div>I bought a kid's plastic craft tray in the Target Hot Spot last year - $5 or less. It has a nice surface with bins on either side & fits across your lap. I've been using it while watching tv - either to eat a snack or to work on crafts - very handy!! Some cable tv channel is having a Harry Potter marathon this weekend so I was watching one of the movies this afternoon whilst coloring my frame & assembling my card.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm also joining the <a href="https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-flower-challenge-88-add-heart.html" target="_blank">current The Flower Challenge</a> where you need hearts and flowers, plus the <a href="https://heroarts.com/blogs/hero-arts-blog/stay-crafty-with-a-blog-named-hero-february-2024-challenge" target="_blank">February Stay Crafty with a Blog Named Hero Challenge</a> - "Do You Believe in Love?" I do, I do!</div><div><br /></div><div>That's it, friends - thanks for stopping by & stay safe out there!!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfyqM6RJn167KEHJnoOKv3U_9H2s6RnHCLseEufEPLyjM0BjHRvjXKHf7LpMhpPpcNJfybe6nUDKr6VXEHHzNX3K_mTCysMJ_Dm8d19-unQqjcUiZMYlnQZS8EffIRbu2o73TOsCwe8sFN03GS7T0D6sgx6e_a0gzkT_CxGxT2Olz-RdBlrzU8KF8smne/s241/we%20love%20stamping%20logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="171" data-original-width="241" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfyqM6RJn167KEHJnoOKv3U_9H2s6RnHCLseEufEPLyjM0BjHRvjXKHf7LpMhpPpcNJfybe6nUDKr6VXEHHzNX3K_mTCysMJ_Dm8d19-unQqjcUiZMYlnQZS8EffIRbu2o73TOsCwe8sFN03GS7T0D6sgx6e_a0gzkT_CxGxT2Olz-RdBlrzU8KF8smne/s1600/we%20love%20stamping%20logo.png" width="241" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoarUOLd-gRJo3VMumI10uDEhhjI0N42INNhv_3bH3_gfRtblRNNd8ow0EqTx6Xp-oQV4A_PgNXHpY-sqJ7d-JqnelasvtfcPXe7ApcyiVBurSINvyM4CUVV2JPa8cNqwP6V2aMrO_njU-FQj3S59xRDjo7cAxeMFeRSA_goxmswIY9n756ZcAWh5QzNB/s640/Flower%20Challenge%20Feb2024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoarUOLd-gRJo3VMumI10uDEhhjI0N42INNhv_3bH3_gfRtblRNNd8ow0EqTx6Xp-oQV4A_PgNXHpY-sqJ7d-JqnelasvtfcPXe7ApcyiVBurSINvyM4CUVV2JPa8cNqwP6V2aMrO_njU-FQj3S59xRDjo7cAxeMFeRSA_goxmswIY9n756ZcAWh5QzNB/s320/Flower%20Challenge%20Feb2024.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7myIL3D05mh4izY5Yc1uPmddPi2aIrtt1bTRN_7KcAPIXoMuxqRNrPczDTP05lxPPUM-X1SNio1tzpt0BQA1zNWoJQzuXtmD8QnyQnkKSx53fCqEo0uvYtIuIo-iZAiwOsu7JyFRK2H8RZJP2hmfqxJqbTL7mYR1aVWDNctwuVUmqqhUf4ktLEBLClVf/s1510/Feb2024_StayCrafty_Challenge.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1510" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7myIL3D05mh4izY5Yc1uPmddPi2aIrtt1bTRN_7KcAPIXoMuxqRNrPczDTP05lxPPUM-X1SNio1tzpt0BQA1zNWoJQzuXtmD8QnyQnkKSx53fCqEo0uvYtIuIo-iZAiwOsu7JyFRK2H8RZJP2hmfqxJqbTL7mYR1aVWDNctwuVUmqqhUf4ktLEBLClVf/w400-h80/Feb2024_StayCrafty_Challenge.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-40650780881202411182024-02-14T11:01:00.001-06:002024-02-16T12:18:38.936-06:00Happy Valentine's Day!! Happy Valentine's Day wishes to all my blogging friends!! Here's a virtual card to you all:<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodOGYquskhtL3MyEZBsfLbqUMvFO9fULMrIg3oZCcEgCkRjYm49o2sOZRaOE6ITQjHxIcZvx2swZ7ZPjSURbAgWOWqBIf2KLdqwka9v1luHzxEwA3iTJH8MzbZhseG_WyUdLXDIfFeCp0AyWv38NqKxjqSE6Qu5WeXf0SenlkJZYrXBOd6bQzFSjCdoFb/s691/Valentine%20friend.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="620" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodOGYquskhtL3MyEZBsfLbqUMvFO9fULMrIg3oZCcEgCkRjYm49o2sOZRaOE6ITQjHxIcZvx2swZ7ZPjSURbAgWOWqBIf2KLdqwka9v1luHzxEwA3iTJH8MzbZhseG_WyUdLXDIfFeCp0AyWv38NqKxjqSE6Qu5WeXf0SenlkJZYrXBOd6bQzFSjCdoFb/w359-h400/Valentine%20friend.jpg" width="359" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><b>Supplies:</b><i> Paper</i> - Spellbinders A2 card; BoBunny Dotted;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">My Favorite Things <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/products/colorful-canvas-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=3c3621092&_ss=r" target="_blank">Colorful Canvas</a>; Neenah Solar White</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><i>Stamps with Dies</i> - Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/collections/mmh-january-2024/products/mhp0124-my-monthly-hero-premium-january-2024" target="_blank">Jan 2024 My Monthly Hero kit</a> &</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/hero-arts-stamp-and-cuts-xl-smile-friend-clear-stamp-and-die-set-dc307" target="_blank">Smile Friend</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Dies </i>- A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><i>Other - </i></span>Altenew Tea Party enamel dots</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And here are the handmade cards I've received to date for my birthday - thanks everyone!! Special thanks to Rosemary who stitched the sweet pillow and to Gundi for the bookmark and stamp-offs. And yes, Gundi - I waited until today to open your card! :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVpMPgxk8XfYAPfiFu_MekhtHhX5W0KVJYkAK1BwMJwcif_DlGErYAR2EfxnkhyphenhyphenxtnY9Jt_KY4l7Nl0UXcr-RYZOimQTfScBF9-vWzQVl0LJim06dC2rBTpY79iI7wl0BpcJeBwdZc3flHabAjcvDwvqR1yRBbXAGT5WGP_ve1EocdisBm4yNnikYOWNP/s576/Handmade%20bday%20cards%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="576" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVpMPgxk8XfYAPfiFu_MekhtHhX5W0KVJYkAK1BwMJwcif_DlGErYAR2EfxnkhyphenhyphenxtnY9Jt_KY4l7Nl0UXcr-RYZOimQTfScBF9-vWzQVl0LJim06dC2rBTpY79iI7wl0BpcJeBwdZc3flHabAjcvDwvqR1yRBbXAGT5WGP_ve1EocdisBm4yNnikYOWNP/w400-h374/Handmade%20bday%20cards%202024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Had lunch with friends yesterday & I'm off to have lunch with more friends today, plus 3 more lunch dates planned. This bday celebration continues on & on - I love it!! Thanks again if you sent a card & if I didn't receive it yet, I'll enjoy it when it arrives!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday! If you've made a non-traditional Valentine which includes use of a die cut or embossing folder, be sure to link up to the <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-with-wonderful-hero-arts.html" target="_blank">February Die Cut Diva Challenge</a> with wonderful sponsor Hero Arts!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping!!</div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-86775261022641451672024-02-12T12:23:00.000-06:002024-02-12T12:23:16.464-06:00Nordic Birds on a Branch Happy Monday everyone! Yesterday I had a little early birthday celebration with my brother and sister-in-law who brought me some lasagna and red velvet cupcakes - yum! They went home to watch the Super Bowl & I stayed at my house. Could've gone to a watch party but I like to work on crafts during breaks in the action. Had to stay by the television for the commerials though! My fave was the Dunkin' Donuts one! And that halftime show with Usher - what a talent!! Topping it off - overtime win for Kansas City - fantastic!! I could go on & on but let's get to my card for today:<div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFd6eOv1J6wR86XCuKAiznOehoaMGk0RKq73a_9bA1R1TwBCld5huvWZJt7u7sN5RPr19ZBor5o5MUnzBDgAOC775QVjl6uS2o1eJlEWW-O4X2IdiGhteFgXk7AiPKr4jmAj1rfVr4rWYoOq7033zODuGenpoLOOX_6ArhB2kHRREG-Ux7ugl_QGiZMAUY/s562/Birdie%20Pair%20on%20branch%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="530" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFd6eOv1J6wR86XCuKAiznOehoaMGk0RKq73a_9bA1R1TwBCld5huvWZJt7u7sN5RPr19ZBor5o5MUnzBDgAOC775QVjl6uS2o1eJlEWW-O4X2IdiGhteFgXk7AiPKr4jmAj1rfVr4rWYoOq7033zODuGenpoLOOX_6ArhB2kHRREG-Ux7ugl_QGiZMAUY/w378-h400/Birdie%20Pair%20on%20branch%201.jpg" width="378" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: small;">Supplies: </b><i style="font-size: small;">Paper</i><span style="font-size: small;"> - Park Lane A2 card; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Authentique Colorful Christmas 6x6"; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">BoBunny Botanical Journal 6x8"; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">scraps of red, green, pink & black;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Poppystamps <a href="https://www.poppystamps.com/2601-Nordic-Bird-Bunch-craft-die_p_1948.html" target="_blank">Nordic Bird Bunch</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Elizabeth Craft Designs <a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/pine-cones?_pos=1&_sid=9c3135669&_ss=r" target="_blank">Pine Cones</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Press Plate & Die</i> - Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/betterpress-plate-collection/products/merry-bright-sentiment-strips-press-plate-die-set-from-the-more-betterpress-christmas-collection" target="_blank">Merry & Bright Sentiment Strips</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other </i>- foam tape</span></div><div><br /></div><div>I was thinking of what to do for the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/christmas-kickstart-challenge-83-out-on.html" target="_blank">current Christmas Kickstart Challenge</a> "Out on a Limb". Given it's the second Monday of the month, Darnell (<a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/02/february-12-d-is-for-dies.html" target="_blank">djkardkreations</a>) is doing Dies for her IDEAS plan. I thought I'd join her & pulled out a new bird die set from Poppystamps. I also got a pine branch die from Elizabeth Craft Designs in the mail last Thursday - so two newbies for the <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">February NBUS Challenge</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Aren't the birdies the cutest??! I cut them from both red and pink cardstock so I could alternate the colors & get two pairs. I put one from each pair on the card. Die cut the branch from a scrap of green & the rectangle from a soft green. Both the birds and the other papers matched well with a colorful piney piece I found in a 6x6" Authentique pad. I cut the pine paper to A2 size and added to a card base. Matted the stitched rectangle with black and glued to the card, then added the pine branch and birdies. A Betterpress sentiment finished it off.</div><div><br /></div><div>Since I was at it, I made a second card using the other birdie pair. This time I used a piece of piney paper from Lawn Fawn's Peace Joy Love 6x6" pad, cut to leave a frame of the card base. The matted rectangle was cut from a soft blue pattern from BoBunny's Boulevard 6x6" pad. Also used a different sentiment strip from the same Betterpress set. Which card do you prefer?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsIh3AS1vlBOuGSuwlbZTos2hi5_z5ws_KazbE93U5HH-01-ZIN2SDZDvie_JBQ0465uueUzGVeR3svFVAH-WzwoMcXLg7ZahpfTaFXRK74zUHdtwB0ky550wdVj-FPi4SucT7U82D46sMpbquzusTe9YcYlGMiTWmXCJLMNIJb3tDKohtjRGG5h5-UiQe/s535/Birdie%20pair%20on%20branch%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="452" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsIh3AS1vlBOuGSuwlbZTos2hi5_z5ws_KazbE93U5HH-01-ZIN2SDZDvie_JBQ0465uueUzGVeR3svFVAH-WzwoMcXLg7ZahpfTaFXRK74zUHdtwB0ky550wdVj-FPi4SucT7U82D46sMpbquzusTe9YcYlGMiTWmXCJLMNIJb3tDKohtjRGG5h5-UiQe/w338-h400/Birdie%20pair%20on%20branch%202.jpg" width="338" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I took the photos with my new light box. I had tried it in January and wasn't satisfied but I played around with it. The photos I took without it weren't getting the colors right so this worked better, thankfully! </div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for today, friends - thanks for stopping! Have a crafty day!!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4nW10HdOa0OeeNKhi_LKNPjyydx6cQBkFsbZUIsiYn4PP0NgK7ems3Rupe17yU5rfa00YBx2eSCZ4lGYw1siy6sGJGZ0zpF74WZydZalBf5wP5rI32wEWrj_G2XzfhRfESXJ8eCZebf5B07cRqwbkpbwERxm6rvtUoJVEAtR2oK1UIPqRuk16Uu_9z2F6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4nW10HdOa0OeeNKhi_LKNPjyydx6cQBkFsbZUIsiYn4PP0NgK7ems3Rupe17yU5rfa00YBx2eSCZ4lGYw1siy6sGJGZ0zpF74WZydZalBf5wP5rI32wEWrj_G2XzfhRfESXJ8eCZebf5B07cRqwbkpbwERxm6rvtUoJVEAtR2oK1UIPqRuk16Uu_9z2F6=w320-h181" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJn7BlmybZHUgoFCa4mwM6mBSTi4c0oXvCixeD-ocBEBNJ5px-StKbHwYH15tIe0PBvcQc0AsLmIK93FH_U-tYOL4kbAovdqqpxAQGZYs7k1wLFHI2lxBYPgbSe93EnvyNe3bBQDOYEj2VjN-TJDa4v7Iai_oSOfT4dueEUvDd8W49PU2lClUXEw_wFRGR/s320/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJn7BlmybZHUgoFCa4mwM6mBSTi4c0oXvCixeD-ocBEBNJ5px-StKbHwYH15tIe0PBvcQc0AsLmIK93FH_U-tYOL4kbAovdqqpxAQGZYs7k1wLFHI2lxBYPgbSe93EnvyNe3bBQDOYEj2VjN-TJDa4v7Iai_oSOfT4dueEUvDd8W49PU2lClUXEw_wFRGR/w231-h174/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" width="231" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQaqSnaTesejoNNXJimgLa_NDrihR0AdBx_tlYjNj9qedNxKj7_Q5tpwMavi_PDgevFO334CgrqGQr4wKspxmW62tuK2rz8yq7GhKKeCa6mtYejBkPXOXnLEUGsJhARP3t48zSA9pHoYHhWqLPMEG2tvBlZIfvDp6USci4OU4sPMKZKTMv0jQqhs-a_3L/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQaqSnaTesejoNNXJimgLa_NDrihR0AdBx_tlYjNj9qedNxKj7_Q5tpwMavi_PDgevFO334CgrqGQr4wKspxmW62tuK2rz8yq7GhKKeCa6mtYejBkPXOXnLEUGsJhARP3t48zSA9pHoYHhWqLPMEG2tvBlZIfvDp6USci4OU4sPMKZKTMv0jQqhs-a_3L/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-87942705221098616782024-02-05T15:24:00.004-06:002024-02-18T15:48:50.719-06:00Rose Birthday<p>Hi & Happy Monday! I was inspired by Darnell (<a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/01/inky-gilding-flakes-and-new-year-ideas.html" target="_blank">djkarkreations</a>) who posted last week about her new plan to start a crafty routine on Feb. 5th. She's using the aconym IDEAS to do something each Monday and we're invited to play along! Luckily, it was right after lunch that I remembered to check <a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/02/february-5-i-is-for-ink.html" target="_blank">her blog post</a> (gorgeous blossom cards!) regarding this week's use of Inks. So off I went & came up with this card:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIe1B1WdvCTj_8UIftoiJCUYpB2BFJW-fe3tPDCSx3qJcd0q0mFXEhwYhQBew-D6BpOIMxTLEJzX-Q2bkOzfcQe9Bamefh313OO4MT0IKiMjWG5_JA1jVfA0ZCZDf6uuAZpKyJUhItiuQ3cYvQ_Ni8GqQ7KFKHBtpBFEtwZ4niZzYT0Itq-E59AiPYm2t/s640/Rose%20birthday.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIe1B1WdvCTj_8UIftoiJCUYpB2BFJW-fe3tPDCSx3qJcd0q0mFXEhwYhQBew-D6BpOIMxTLEJzX-Q2bkOzfcQe9Bamefh313OO4MT0IKiMjWG5_JA1jVfA0ZCZDf6uuAZpKyJUhItiuQ3cYvQ_Ni8GqQ7KFKHBtpBFEtwZ4niZzYT0Itq-E59AiPYm2t/w300-h400/Rose%20birthday.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b><i> Paper</i> - Michael's A2 card; Hero Arts Pitch Black; </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Strathmore Cold Press Watercolor Paper;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Porcelain Betterpress Paper; scrap of grey</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Spellbinders Peekaboo Trellis Panels (retired);</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Betterpress with Dies</i> - <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/january-2024-new-arrivals/products/you-are-everything-sentiments-press-plate-die-set-from-the-pressed-posies-collection" target="_blank">You are Everything Sentiments</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other - </i>Park Lane gems; Betterpress Black ink;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hero Arts Azalea ink & Red Shimmer Spray</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXi1FzGbNua81oYDkuCBBy4NHfgf0ycAOg3ShfSIVg5WDHzmW2zpcV4F3NZ7JN7J_jUaGKeZkly1znbpE_513hZ8sim4WBvYs0y2Gz6Imh71fN14oqNSBNe0tEvZ4B3ao_GjCdYz1gKyI4-O3rsQRzNMGuWi_yHHvH-agOcrw842H14OLXNMhwnyHvLNf5/s320/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXi1FzGbNua81oYDkuCBBy4NHfgf0ycAOg3ShfSIVg5WDHzmW2zpcV4F3NZ7JN7J_jUaGKeZkly1znbpE_513hZ8sim4WBvYs0y2Gz6Imh71fN14oqNSBNe0tEvZ4B3ao_GjCdYz1gKyI4-O3rsQRzNMGuWi_yHHvH-agOcrw842H14OLXNMhwnyHvLNf5/s1600/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I was doing some crafty clean-up and found a Spellbinders die set from August 2022 - an APG (Amazing Paper Grace - they don't carry this line anymore). It hadn't been used yet so I decided today was the day. I went with the print-making coloring technique that Kathy Racoosin shared <a href="https://www.thedailymarker.com/2020/07/day-1-print-making-coloring/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>I die cut the set's roses from watercolor paper and used another piece as a work surface while inking them. Also sprayed the larger outline rose with HA shimmer spray. There was a big blob of that on the watercolor work surface so I used that (once dry) to cut the background to the smaller rose. I die cut part of the work surface with a stitched rectangle, getting some of the stencil effect and shimmer sprayed area. I die cut a black mat layer and then the leaves from a scrap of grey. Added everything to a pale grey A2 card along with a Betterpressed sentiment. A few pink gems completed the card. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm adding it to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">February NBUS Challenge</a> since the roses/leaves dies were newly used. Since I used the colors for <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-712-color-week.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls Challenge #712</a> & <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/color-hues-80-red-and-pink.html" target="_blank">Color Hues Challenge #80</a> (neutrals allowed), I'll also add my card there. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping and enjoy the rest of your weekend!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFNFrt-vATILbavuCbLBRBR2ZLY2xongqeYYjv0Q7yaqiUh555MYm7XTjTCD874zhLCPASFyY7_JDvYUX6q7KXMwE97Ihzv7wRsfTTEWg4f3Fwwv7pxHy2VdrQy907e_FWr9S2xdLZxKk-SwmPina7o7lyT0TkFOYR9x3upMUCn-ywOQ1mUsGrrYzfXtK/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFNFrt-vATILbavuCbLBRBR2ZLY2xongqeYYjv0Q7yaqiUh555MYm7XTjTCD874zhLCPASFyY7_JDvYUX6q7KXMwE97Ihzv7wRsfTTEWg4f3Fwwv7pxHy2VdrQy907e_FWr9S2xdLZxKk-SwmPina7o7lyT0TkFOYR9x3upMUCn-ywOQ1mUsGrrYzfXtK/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vhLSj1WVQ7eNFWFtthkfkVQGU-dS0ETLBomsAFcLtmplN8RD_3RZqOQYaLj4C-oDTRgH3uNfHoSI4N9TBG07l7af6UBAB7XJq9zCkEYhXL3WVW0kgUv08M9H6Qt-NBbGjfKPWE0Kv3YGX3AAdIrKKWhj0dxO7y15Syhi7uT11VK_0JbXACIirD63022H/s320/JUGS%20ColorWeek712.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="320" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vhLSj1WVQ7eNFWFtthkfkVQGU-dS0ETLBomsAFcLtmplN8RD_3RZqOQYaLj4C-oDTRgH3uNfHoSI4N9TBG07l7af6UBAB7XJq9zCkEYhXL3WVW0kgUv08M9H6Qt-NBbGjfKPWE0Kv3YGX3AAdIrKKWhj0dxO7y15Syhi7uT11VK_0JbXACIirD63022H/w228-h178/JUGS%20ColorWeek712.png" width="228" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0H3j7O2OFrIEVs0YpgeBWDhFZmZ1UArYiKUz9XkLQDFKevz0erSC_1Tx174qXtMFLjReIDmWPqZcWQFlNJtPMXxrC4D4jgwL9czaoBWhf9bxUKKNrwq_zDvDcQdrRpu_Kc_UiBGkFQGGKr2wmhwVjQDEZHGVC0GjaL2I-xXATLc8z7DpjfPzR_vGGL_M/s400/Color%20Hues%2080.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0H3j7O2OFrIEVs0YpgeBWDhFZmZ1UArYiKUz9XkLQDFKevz0erSC_1Tx174qXtMFLjReIDmWPqZcWQFlNJtPMXxrC4D4jgwL9czaoBWhf9bxUKKNrwq_zDvDcQdrRpu_Kc_UiBGkFQGGKr2wmhwVjQDEZHGVC0GjaL2I-xXATLc8z7DpjfPzR_vGGL_M/w193-h236/Color%20Hues%2080.jpeg" width="193" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-3721398125433849452024-02-04T14:55:00.004-06:002024-02-04T15:38:35.491-06:00Rose Heart<p>Hey everyone - I'm back with another Valentine card! I had to pop down to my hometown yesterday for a funeral (cousin from Dad's generation passed) so today I'm catching up on some blog commenting. I spotted Betty's (<a href="https://createdbybjk.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">created by bjk</a>) gorgeous <a href="https://createdbybjk.blogspot.com/2024/02/boxwood-heart.html" target="_blank">Boxwood Heart card </a>for the <a href="https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttc240-featured-designer-vicky/" target="_blank">current Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #240</a> with Vicky's fun board. Thought I'd play along - here's my card:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGX59dECgawjaYkbzTLEPfGr3hJOZuRjsuhcestoj2yacU6e5Rm0tGrcTpk_UInZ4jAl6DTQfmtLWUCU6OSyC0zlGvhcs8FSdAs_r1nGS3di_gAa9gc8YPlTbFDeR-tdse-BpnlvQ9LwzoJMTfbUznpBwo7_O0WTpPoeXvrKjv9xJvK_vSOfc44ORzfJWL/s565/Love%20Rose%20Heart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="504" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGX59dECgawjaYkbzTLEPfGr3hJOZuRjsuhcestoj2yacU6e5Rm0tGrcTpk_UInZ4jAl6DTQfmtLWUCU6OSyC0zlGvhcs8FSdAs_r1nGS3di_gAa9gc8YPlTbFDeR-tdse-BpnlvQ9LwzoJMTfbUznpBwo7_O0WTpPoeXvrKjv9xJvK_vSOfc44ORzfJWL/w356-h400/Love%20Rose%20Heart.jpg" width="356" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b><i> Paper</i> - Spellbinders A2 card; Neenah white;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hero Arts Pitch Black; Tim Holtz Jewel Kraft Metallic</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/collections/mmh-january-2024/products/mhp0124-my-monthly-hero-premium-january-2024" target="_blank">Jan 2024 My Monthly Hero kit</a> (heart and LOVE)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Stencil - Waffle Flower <a href="https://waffleflower.com/products/postage-collage-rose-stencil?_pos=9&_sid=3498c9fd2&_ss=r" target="_blank">Postage Collage Rose</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other - </i>sentiment strip<i> </i>(Taylored Expressions maybe?);</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Altenew Tea Party enamel dots</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Here's Vicky's board; I used the left vertical row (Enamel Dots/Stencil/Rose flower):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFSHLxUwR92Jos-ZQDXV901fdw51TUZeMi5h80WIuCuQ9rmQ0bbjjOi6fiQxc0t_Pr0wfS6vPbanwiEOgc57UNQo_TKfAx5Nu3ViXM6t2fSSTmoPq0Bvb7lSxulkLpufVtkTcqY5slB1UEPvemjgG3X50DGqJQ7tIFzrfELtDpaSxkHGyHG6HdhKLCJZ97/s582/tttc-challenge-board-240.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="450" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFSHLxUwR92Jos-ZQDXV901fdw51TUZeMi5h80WIuCuQ9rmQ0bbjjOi6fiQxc0t_Pr0wfS6vPbanwiEOgc57UNQo_TKfAx5Nu3ViXM6t2fSSTmoPq0Bvb7lSxulkLpufVtkTcqY5slB1UEPvemjgG3X50DGqJQ7tIFzrfELtDpaSxkHGyHG6HdhKLCJZ97/w276-h358/tttc-challenge-board-240.webp" width="276" /></a></div><br /><div>I made a few cards (see them <a href="https://scrappinstampinsingin.blogspot.com/2024/02/rose-collage-valentines.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>, if desired) using Waffle Flower's Rose Collage Stencil. I didn't want to make another one of those but thought it would be fun to use one of the set's layers to stencil a bunch of roses and then die cut into a heart shape. So that's what I did! I used various shades of Hero Arts pink and red inks and didn't mind if I overlapped them a bit. That same stencil has some bitty hearts so I used some Neon Pink ink to stencil a few over the roses. Next I die cut it with a heart die from the January MMH kit; also cut a second heart in red glitter for a shadow. </div><div><br /></div><div>Next I die cut 4 LOVEs from black and one from red metallic cardstock. Layered for dimension and used one black for a shadow. Added to the heart with a sentiment strip and then to an A2 card. Some heart-shaped enamel dots from Altenew - love, love, love - finished the card. Please excuse the glare off the red metallic - made my O look like it has a wrinkle - so hard to photograph!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Since I used the colors for <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-712-color-week.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls Challenge #712</a> & <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/color-hues-80-red-and-pink.html" target="_blank">Color Hues Challenge #80</a>, I'll add my card there too. Will also send my card to <a href="https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-251-heart.html" target="_blank">Addicted to CAS #251</a> where the code word is HEARTS; spotted Jo's <a href="https://dottypuddingdesigns.blogspot.com/2024/02/optional-wings.html" target="_blank">lovely entry</a> after I'd finished my card & thought I'd play along. Great minds think alike with the big hearts!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping and enjoy the rest of your weekend!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYpH4DFXCc2rclDWwWy1M-9IfOXR49pBlnkRFvBvpbm1VC1L0Svixpf5GhhOYONUIJw5S2IOxZaLAbe2IoSl8QzxH9DKJC5t56C2jfF6yJgXako2C5seJNhPecQ-sYOD7ZX6EGYPbRqQdLJXbu4YGgoLkeljLWGVD3sqBfDcILPhSs2dv2pNnzCU4NG4n/s250/tttc-badge.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYpH4DFXCc2rclDWwWy1M-9IfOXR49pBlnkRFvBvpbm1VC1L0Svixpf5GhhOYONUIJw5S2IOxZaLAbe2IoSl8QzxH9DKJC5t56C2jfF6yJgXako2C5seJNhPecQ-sYOD7ZX6EGYPbRqQdLJXbu4YGgoLkeljLWGVD3sqBfDcILPhSs2dv2pNnzCU4NG4n/w200-h200/tttc-badge.webp" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vhLSj1WVQ7eNFWFtthkfkVQGU-dS0ETLBomsAFcLtmplN8RD_3RZqOQYaLj4C-oDTRgH3uNfHoSI4N9TBG07l7af6UBAB7XJq9zCkEYhXL3WVW0kgUv08M9H6Qt-NBbGjfKPWE0Kv3YGX3AAdIrKKWhj0dxO7y15Syhi7uT11VK_0JbXACIirD63022H/s320/JUGS%20ColorWeek712.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="320" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vhLSj1WVQ7eNFWFtthkfkVQGU-dS0ETLBomsAFcLtmplN8RD_3RZqOQYaLj4C-oDTRgH3uNfHoSI4N9TBG07l7af6UBAB7XJq9zCkEYhXL3WVW0kgUv08M9H6Qt-NBbGjfKPWE0Kv3YGX3AAdIrKKWhj0dxO7y15Syhi7uT11VK_0JbXACIirD63022H/w228-h178/JUGS%20ColorWeek712.png" width="228" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0H3j7O2OFrIEVs0YpgeBWDhFZmZ1UArYiKUz9XkLQDFKevz0erSC_1Tx174qXtMFLjReIDmWPqZcWQFlNJtPMXxrC4D4jgwL9czaoBWhf9bxUKKNrwq_zDvDcQdrRpu_Kc_UiBGkFQGGKr2wmhwVjQDEZHGVC0GjaL2I-xXATLc8z7DpjfPzR_vGGL_M/s400/Color%20Hues%2080.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0H3j7O2OFrIEVs0YpgeBWDhFZmZ1UArYiKUz9XkLQDFKevz0erSC_1Tx174qXtMFLjReIDmWPqZcWQFlNJtPMXxrC4D4jgwL9czaoBWhf9bxUKKNrwq_zDvDcQdrRpu_Kc_UiBGkFQGGKr2wmhwVjQDEZHGVC0GjaL2I-xXATLc8z7DpjfPzR_vGGL_M/w193-h236/Color%20Hues%2080.jpeg" width="193" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkhEu0WdHuJc6izK41Q3Foc-_bVo34aJZMjdMlVU4qDdC8uTtmUIcFb_PDEJ9WtWN7FPi2moSM7nCNVGTl4BwrHwchqfQfLrWQ7Yg7IZEyYlDIy8I4sLJ52X1aN_2lrVBT6Smb7IzCotrQzA3pDVd9o9_FvtYV_1H1j5R6hne6IVt0khmtAYmDTO1klyX/s320/ATCAS_251_Heart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkhEu0WdHuJc6izK41Q3Foc-_bVo34aJZMjdMlVU4qDdC8uTtmUIcFb_PDEJ9WtWN7FPi2moSM7nCNVGTl4BwrHwchqfQfLrWQ7Yg7IZEyYlDIy8I4sLJ52X1aN_2lrVBT6Smb7IzCotrQzA3pDVd9o9_FvtYV_1H1j5R6hne6IVt0khmtAYmDTO1klyX/w200-h200/ATCAS_251_Heart.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-27742037514166112962024-02-03T06:45:00.000-06:002024-02-03T06:45:45.007-06:00Valentine GnomieHey everyone - I'm back with another Valentine card! This time I'm using some new Spellbinders I ordered a while back and hadn't had the chance to use until now. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_n2ru6jqi1ir3cVTu-VKdxO1a1D5Fg05XMrIrsZR6Nvx-NAU8nRSmMG4K7vFnCGAOdVN4Y2thg6YXhEJLQuBrwhVh1Dwx5F2xrKtIEsSQyOQMKArfyvsVxjsSymCvEZXLsxXHEYeqZVGVgDzLu4yDnFA10n_jWUn3Dkq-Mey5eizEaYgKD64bTS3EbaE/s591/Valentine%20Gnome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="577" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_n2ru6jqi1ir3cVTu-VKdxO1a1D5Fg05XMrIrsZR6Nvx-NAU8nRSmMG4K7vFnCGAOdVN4Y2thg6YXhEJLQuBrwhVh1Dwx5F2xrKtIEsSQyOQMKArfyvsVxjsSymCvEZXLsxXHEYeqZVGVgDzLu4yDnFA10n_jWUn3Dkq-Mey5eizEaYgKD64bTS3EbaE/w390-h400/Valentine%20Gnome.jpg" width="390" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b><i> Paper</i> - Park Lane A2 card; Neenah white;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My Favorite Things <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/products/colorful-canvas-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=9a26d5a86&_ss=r" target="_blank">Colorful Canvas</a>; Paper Studio Holiday & glitter;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tim Holtz Kraft Metallic; scraps of black, light & medium pinks & acetate</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps</i> - Hero Arts <a href="https://heroarts.com/collections/mmh-january-2024/products/mhp0124-my-monthly-hero-premium-january-2024" target="_blank">Jan 2024 My Monthly Hero kit</a> (sentiment)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies </i>- Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/gnome-drive-holiday-etched-dies-from-the-gnome-drive-collection?_pos=1&_sid=327798733&_ss=r" target="_blank">Gnome Drive Holiday</a> &</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/gnome-drive-hearts-for-you-etched-dies-from-the-gnome-drive-collection?_pos=7&_sid=327798733&_ss=r" target="_blank">Gnome Drive Hearts for You</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Jillian Vance Design <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I bought the entire Spellbinders Gnome Drive bundle; you need the Holiday set if you want the car - the others are add-ons. My test die cut of the car body was done with purple (my favorite color, if you didn't know). Then I spotted Lisa's (<a href="https://mypapertales.blogspot.com/2024/02/sending-you-all-hearts-just-us-girls-712.html" target="_blank">My Paper Tales</a>) darling card for <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-712-color-week.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls Challenge #712</a> where it's color week - Red, Pink & neutrals. I set aside the purple car for future & cut one from a deep red cardstock. Die cut the rest of the car, gnome and balloon bouquet from a couple more shades of red & pink, plus the neutrals. Cut the car body twice, actually, and sandwiched some acetate between the two so I'd have a windshield. Stamped the sentiment on the biggest balloon. </div><div><br /></div><div>Note: The gnome's arms are down at his side when die cut; I trimmed them off to reposition with one driving the car & the other holding the balloons. Assembled the gnome and car. Next I die cut a stitched rectangle from a MFT pink canvas pattern & adhered to pink A2 card, then added the gnome car and balloon string. The balloons were popped up with foam tape.</div><div><br /></div><div>I haven't played at Color Hues in a while but <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/color-hues-80-red-and-pink.html" target="_blank">Challenge #80</a> happens to have the same colors so I'll add my card there. Plus I'll link up to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">February NBUS Challenge</a> since my gnome sets are new.</div><div><br /></div><div>One more Valentine done and just one more to go - yay! Thanks for stopping and I hope you have a crafty weekend!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vhLSj1WVQ7eNFWFtthkfkVQGU-dS0ETLBomsAFcLtmplN8RD_3RZqOQYaLj4C-oDTRgH3uNfHoSI4N9TBG07l7af6UBAB7XJq9zCkEYhXL3WVW0kgUv08M9H6Qt-NBbGjfKPWE0Kv3YGX3AAdIrKKWhj0dxO7y15Syhi7uT11VK_0JbXACIirD63022H/s320/JUGS%20ColorWeek712.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="320" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vhLSj1WVQ7eNFWFtthkfkVQGU-dS0ETLBomsAFcLtmplN8RD_3RZqOQYaLj4C-oDTRgH3uNfHoSI4N9TBG07l7af6UBAB7XJq9zCkEYhXL3WVW0kgUv08M9H6Qt-NBbGjfKPWE0Kv3YGX3AAdIrKKWhj0dxO7y15Syhi7uT11VK_0JbXACIirD63022H/w228-h178/JUGS%20ColorWeek712.png" width="228" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0H3j7O2OFrIEVs0YpgeBWDhFZmZ1UArYiKUz9XkLQDFKevz0erSC_1Tx174qXtMFLjReIDmWPqZcWQFlNJtPMXxrC4D4jgwL9czaoBWhf9bxUKKNrwq_zDvDcQdrRpu_Kc_UiBGkFQGGKr2wmhwVjQDEZHGVC0GjaL2I-xXATLc8z7DpjfPzR_vGGL_M/s400/Color%20Hues%2080.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0H3j7O2OFrIEVs0YpgeBWDhFZmZ1UArYiKUz9XkLQDFKevz0erSC_1Tx174qXtMFLjReIDmWPqZcWQFlNJtPMXxrC4D4jgwL9czaoBWhf9bxUKKNrwq_zDvDcQdrRpu_Kc_UiBGkFQGGKr2wmhwVjQDEZHGVC0GjaL2I-xXATLc8z7DpjfPzR_vGGL_M/w193-h236/Color%20Hues%2080.jpeg" width="193" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilP0G-40HW0nNMCk8lwCJafTsGmS3fySZRX-E82RKx8d9zvtsqWwWuRDiU2zrGmFOoddNGEPJF89GvkBqtk0tio4jH46Vscb7fQq_KDM41B1frnZ6NN0KmV1Fu8FfJ8nXBRNHBM654oCONTPQs3ddwMtH2SQLZHDlgazZVjKxrHXwv6N9Inh3zMYXpmIVG/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilP0G-40HW0nNMCk8lwCJafTsGmS3fySZRX-E82RKx8d9zvtsqWwWuRDiU2zrGmFOoddNGEPJF89GvkBqtk0tio4jH46Vscb7fQq_KDM41B1frnZ6NN0KmV1Fu8FfJ8nXBRNHBM654oCONTPQs3ddwMtH2SQLZHDlgazZVjKxrHXwv6N9Inh3zMYXpmIVG/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-15353943745654830962024-02-02T04:00:00.194-06:002024-02-02T08:04:17.710-06:00January 2024 Card Chain Reveal<p>Yes, it's that time again! Time to reveal cards going 'round the world for the <a href="https://cardchainchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/card-chain-challenge-sign-up-january.html" target="_blank">January 2024 Card Chain Challenge</a>! Thirty-two people participated and you can see the entire reveal <a href="https://cardchainchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/card-chain-challenge-reveal-january-2024.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>. My card went to dear Jo (<a href="https://dottypuddingdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jo Blogs</a>) in the UK. Jo helps run the CCC and also does a few other challenges, including <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christmas Kickstart</a> where I was her January elf - so fun! Thanks for all you do, Jo!!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_acVnpIqNzzbT4k4FSdr9y7MTl4Mr99FkXQ72iQtv-JzKobphGqQVatqGYxbXLbJakidP6ixEJHSV9DDzoXw_5UATpZe0lC-C8APCI78VYYGc9qxg693R_sylBYVX-x_jmh1a0yP4KqaERNC4BoFbHpn7xxjSMngYmmuRA-jL3G_VOtmdj8LTnYh_r-5C/s610/Jan%202024%20CCC%20Linda%20W%20to%20Jo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="444" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_acVnpIqNzzbT4k4FSdr9y7MTl4Mr99FkXQ72iQtv-JzKobphGqQVatqGYxbXLbJakidP6ixEJHSV9DDzoXw_5UATpZe0lC-C8APCI78VYYGc9qxg693R_sylBYVX-x_jmh1a0yP4KqaERNC4BoFbHpn7xxjSMngYmmuRA-jL3G_VOtmdj8LTnYh_r-5C/w291-h400/Jan%202024%20CCC%20Linda%20W%20to%20Jo.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - Hero Arts Mist and Amethyst;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My Favorite Things Colorful Canvas;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Neenah white & black; scrap of slate</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps</i> - Hero Arts All Occasion Messages (retired)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stamps with dies</i> - Lawn Fawn <a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/products/our-friendship-grows?_pos=1&_sid=0a169c283&_ss=r&variant=349049745" target="_blank">Our Friendship Grows</a> (dies <a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/products/our-friendship-grows-lawn-cuts" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/essential-four-petal-labels-etched-dies-from-the-four-petal-collection?_pos=2&_sid=1e29f332f&_ss=r" target="_blank">Essential Four Petal Labels</a>;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hero Arts Smile Friend Stamp & Cut*;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Jillian Vance <a href="https://stores.ajillianvancedesign.com/stitched-dot-rectangle-backdrop-die-set/" target="_blank">Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - Copic Markers (BV29 Slate, C4, C1, V12, V15);</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">white gel pen; Hero Arts Aqua enamel dots;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink</span></div><br />As I often do, I used the color palette, followed the sketch and used the theme of friendship. Options were:<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Colour Palette Option</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_6pKy-fHkrCeMs16ygNRu4m_RfXlIm5fPH4oyPwqG7uuarv-ewIFhrr9htiH05ZoR95ggWeV19Xnzr2T5K3U7P_SsN2wyigexkQpUPATpa_yzdGt0FgyaTMgEN2fOCuWM4F3JRcjJH8UC90el0iP0tfYn0Wv7zmu5be4pEsyHnypcS7VMyrOlyumqiM15" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="154" data-original-width="320" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_6pKy-fHkrCeMs16ygNRu4m_RfXlIm5fPH4oyPwqG7uuarv-ewIFhrr9htiH05ZoR95ggWeV19Xnzr2T5K3U7P_SsN2wyigexkQpUPATpa_yzdGt0FgyaTMgEN2fOCuWM4F3JRcjJH8UC90el0iP0tfYn0Wv7zmu5be4pEsyHnypcS7VMyrOlyumqiM15" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Sketch Option</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHvJ30Ph6ZxM7lJLUJLEAmMAVjKUWF8V7h2vBvUYuZlaOQe9RVDFP9g4TFSDI5ns5k8SUCWUCk6WqCVTcrv1ZkOcWmGLoqrRYjRRTaSqGbSG8oyRgxc0IaUCV-jHYgtJPZU04mXl6Wq3nLmHRJ2Sds1TxG-3Qnyu7VqPvxmiBk0xlvQbfl_iQlelNFmyap" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="155" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHvJ30Ph6ZxM7lJLUJLEAmMAVjKUWF8V7h2vBvUYuZlaOQe9RVDFP9g4TFSDI5ns5k8SUCWUCk6WqCVTcrv1ZkOcWmGLoqrRYjRRTaSqGbSG8oyRgxc0IaUCV-jHYgtJPZU04mXl6Wq3nLmHRJ2Sds1TxG-3Qnyu7VqPvxmiBk0xlvQbfl_iQlelNFmyap" width="186" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Theme Options:</b> Mythical Creatures / Birds / Friendship</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Product / Technique Options:</b> Paint or Ink / Splatters</div></div><br />I die cut two stitched rectangles in two shades of aqua canvas pattern from MFT. From the darker shade, I die cut a label. Added some shading to the edges with Black Soot then adhered the darker rectangle to the lighter one with foam tape. Glued to a Mist A2 card. </div><div><br /></div><div>Next I stamped the flower on Amethyst cardstock and fussy cut then added to a white die cut so I'd have white edges. Added some shading with Copics. Stamped the leaves, colored with BV29 and some grey Copics, then fussy cut. Die cut the FRIEND 3 times - twice from black and once from slate. I added BV29 to the slate one to deepen the color, then glued it atop the two black ones for dimension. Stamped a subsentiment strip and glued it to the FRIEND. Assembled the elements and added some enamel dots - done! The FRIEND is from the Spring 2024 Hero Arts collection* which I was able to get through the <a href="https://heroarts.com/blogs/hero-arts-blog/shopbox-spring-2024" target="_blank">ShopBox program</a>; it'll be available at Hero Arts on Feb 14th - my bday - yay!</div><div><br /></div><div>The amazing Julia (<a href="https://createwithjulia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Create with Me</a>) sent me the following stunner - just love the beautiful blue jay atop the fence (gorgeous woodgrain!) with the sweet scene behind!! Julia also included some fence and bird die cuts for me to play with - thanks, Julia!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicfQPomFK01BnobEdAvrXzSpYrSMXHJPTA1IbxIZBWg0lz2lsh5l1vpc_9ug1GDROfdGDkQ3D01fcLKXhePJSy2KNKN45-t6VHdjvNTofu6qRjGpgwrsUxd77A6NftRaRC7NDNhB0-ld1pU02rPN35asVL2JePK1w2WPy1XVCP-x_z_H8P3yrn6LURYs1r/s574/Jan%202024%20CCC%20from%20Julia.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="454" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicfQPomFK01BnobEdAvrXzSpYrSMXHJPTA1IbxIZBWg0lz2lsh5l1vpc_9ug1GDROfdGDkQ3D01fcLKXhePJSy2KNKN45-t6VHdjvNTofu6qRjGpgwrsUxd77A6NftRaRC7NDNhB0-ld1pU02rPN35asVL2JePK1w2WPy1XVCP-x_z_H8P3yrn6LURYs1r/w316-h400/Jan%202024%20CCC%20from%20Julia.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>In the USA & Canada it's Groundhog Day where the question is "<a href="https://weather.com/forecast/national/news/2024-01-29-groundhog-day-forecast-accuracy-history-punxsutawney-phil" target="_blank">Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow</a>??". This forecasts whether we'll have an early spring or not. And if you want to see an adorable groundhog family, check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV8EscIh3Lhbf51g8MsF9mg" target="_blank">Chunk the Groundhog videos on YouTube</a>. I saved a link to them on my phone to watch anytime I need a smile!</div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for today! Come and join us at the Card Chain - sign up for February <a href="https://cardchainchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/card-chain-challenge-sign-up-february.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> by Feb 6th.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping and have a crafty day!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2O-fI_Of2J1LsQ5FDqf-W31hJJKRQTynq2gt-rbF_oJK-6K8KMJ4oO0aV1jhKti1qiA3gbGelUsqvSM2Eetb1SOvi1BguJcRT133hix-1ftdl6hLY4kmsxt5CUrCZXZ8T4OlPy9teLIVzY-tu5Yteg_68Dk1ZI4n_M511dSA2kNyTKFWDCEzZJ8iq1A0p/s250/Card%20Chain%20badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2O-fI_Of2J1LsQ5FDqf-W31hJJKRQTynq2gt-rbF_oJK-6K8KMJ4oO0aV1jhKti1qiA3gbGelUsqvSM2Eetb1SOvi1BguJcRT133hix-1ftdl6hLY4kmsxt5CUrCZXZ8T4OlPy9teLIVzY-tu5Yteg_68Dk1ZI4n_M511dSA2kNyTKFWDCEzZJ8iq1A0p/s1600/Card%20Chain%20badge.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Linda W. (ScrappinBari)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09611739440786401838noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006335043316348170.post-65400589644268709662024-02-01T11:04:00.000-06:002024-02-01T11:04:31.259-06:00Rose Collage Valentines<p>Hey there - I'm back with more stenciling! This time I was inspired by Darnell (<a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/01/inky-gilding-flakes-and-new-year-ideas.html" target="_blank">djkarkreations</a>) who posted on Sunday about her new plan to start a crafty routine. She's going to use the aconym IDEAS to do something each Monday and invited us to play along! She's starting on Feb 5th but I dove right in because Monday the 29th was a fifth Monday of the month (S for Stencil). </p><p>I'd already used up my 3 entries for <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/just-us-girls-711-anything-goes-stencil.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls Challenge #711</a> to use Stencils but I still had a stack of new stencils handy. Plus I had Valentines to make. So here are a couple using a new Waffleflower Stencil for their postage stamp collage die:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJF53h3bKSuWthpfl-yJZPBowdG8PSpKOoHHvingxFavxV3JPtqcJV9fZCmT9rDjaBX8h_1RGRiYos_DOYYMuovxwDVXU3FNqIT1b8UPOEusW-16CxfS8JBYaYF2Lv8Kfg5grMYYA6AR_L_Io4mgbiqeadU83Kp1SeKZFKsooxiCrxjXS6z3DkYbRLBfjd/s569/Postage%20die%20Rose%20Collage%20Valentine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="509" data-original-width="569" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJF53h3bKSuWthpfl-yJZPBowdG8PSpKOoHHvingxFavxV3JPtqcJV9fZCmT9rDjaBX8h_1RGRiYos_DOYYMuovxwDVXU3FNqIT1b8UPOEusW-16CxfS8JBYaYF2Lv8Kfg5grMYYA6AR_L_Io4mgbiqeadU83Kp1SeKZFKsooxiCrxjXS6z3DkYbRLBfjd/w400-h358/Postage%20die%20Rose%20Collage%20Valentine.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddLEK5TlGIA4HjvJQPLcTn2wKqrf_jRRKUg_mU0ap40zaBO4dZz3dc_Orq45rjvEVe42IDTlxz94ALBRIdwquPpmqQa4MIyogmGD4jPBWonjpyTHP00732x0RyZr-YGE0AlRyNvtZGCE9imFKgYxdmQNFC158qOnN5TTFTlWkRqYjAUpTulQPyw0TND9B/s577/Sending%20love%20rose%20collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="577" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddLEK5TlGIA4HjvJQPLcTn2wKqrf_jRRKUg_mU0ap40zaBO4dZz3dc_Orq45rjvEVe42IDTlxz94ALBRIdwquPpmqQa4MIyogmGD4jPBWonjpyTHP00732x0RyZr-YGE0AlRyNvtZGCE9imFKgYxdmQNFC158qOnN5TTFTlWkRqYjAUpTulQPyw0TND9B/w400-h329/Sending%20love%20rose%20collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Supplies:</b> <i>Paper</i> - Park Lane A2 cards; Neenah White</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dies</i> - Waffle Flower <a href="https://waffleflower.com/products/postage-collage-die" target="_blank">Postage Collage</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Stencil</i> - Waffle Flower <a href="https://waffleflower.com/products/postage-collage-rose-stencil?_pos=9&_sid=3498c9fd2&_ss=r" target="_blank">Postage Collage Rose</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Inks</i> - Hero Arts Azalea, Moss, Red Royal, Green Apple, Peony</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Other</i> - Hero Arts Spring Enamel Stickers;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pre-printed Sentiment Strips by unk</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Very simple - just use the 3 stencils from the set, then die cut; adhere to card & add the sentiment strip, plus embellishments - done! Sorry for the washed out photo for card 2 - didn't matter what I did! I blame the fluorescent green card :) On that one I didn't stencil the With Love since my sentiment strip had the love in it already.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the graphic Darnell is using for her crafty routine:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKIVwK1FOI_M5X-k_1yZnLP4kWkteu_LH2P-wHL98iLQvl2xQA-hoT3Egi5MMW1XUdtWslnWJmjo2OaxL8RvXWNuZtCBAxRYsH5CrsEZKlB11JJLUkCCJk2rbJG34pc5NWYNNygI__H-wHVd8knPcIGfUBfzghyLrCnnKLt4gfZKvYgX_Vj9i8pKvCoPuc/s320/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKIVwK1FOI_M5X-k_1yZnLP4kWkteu_LH2P-wHL98iLQvl2xQA-hoT3Egi5MMW1XUdtWslnWJmjo2OaxL8RvXWNuZtCBAxRYsH5CrsEZKlB11JJLUkCCJk2rbJG34pc5NWYNNygI__H-wHVd8knPcIGfUBfzghyLrCnnKLt4gfZKvYgX_Vj9i8pKvCoPuc/s1600/IDEAS%20by%20Darnell.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I will add card one to Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">February NBUS Challenge</a> since the rose stencil got first play here. If you're interested, check out our <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-with-wonderful-hero-arts.html" target="_blank">February Die Cut Diva Challenge</a> where we're doing non-traditional Valentines - I'll be here with mine on the 21st & 29th.<div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping & have a crafty day!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFDEjU3qioqjF7YOEkqiLJjhhs34DWkc-BD18GZTioalEK3QJRMm-EzpFfjRayIxs-EcTo9-HgP2ZdbLAzuAuxipdooh4X9fEM0aI695GFRK_EFh5STY5ptfYugZ8CgzNdsvBalgF_-RyQ_vFuajsZTH56F1pvmQ4X9SBPLR6syoDuim6nt84ciwmCZZjy/s230/NBUS%20logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFDEjU3qioqjF7YOEkqiLJjhhs34DWkc-BD18GZTioalEK3QJRMm-EzpFfjRayIxs-EcTo9-HgP2ZdbLAzuAuxipdooh4X9fEM0aI695GFRK_EFh5STY5ptfYugZ8CgzNdsvBalgF_-RyQ_vFuajsZTH56F1pvmQ4X9SBPLR6syoDuim6nt84ciwmCZZjy/s1600/NBUS%20logo.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Linda W. 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