Catch Up Club - April 2024

In a text conversation amongst friends in the fall of 2022, we agreed that we were all falling behind in creating with items from virtual events, kits, even groups we are in. From that conversation the idea of the Catch Up Club took formation. We decided it was time to work on those cardmaking projects that were waiting for our attention. 

On the last day of each month we've committed to sharing card/cards we have made from something we need to "catch up" on. This month I'm a few days early because my blog will be busy the last day of the month.

You can view my original Catch Up Club post - HERE - for more details.

For this month's Catch Up Club post, I chose to complete a card from Taylored Expression's 2023 Virtual Stamp Joy (Session 1).  

Those little white spots were fun to create. We were instructed to blend ink into the masked area of a piece of white CS and then to use an embossing folder to decorate it. Lastly, the piece was lightly sanded to remove the ink.

It should be noted that while most cards posted on my blog are my own designs (albeit sometimes inspired by others), these Catch Up Club cards are not my designs. I've completed cards designed by the class instructor, so while I've made the card, it is not original to me.

Please check out the blogs of my Catch Up Club friends, too...

Barb

Darlene

Terry

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BK - Sun/Moon Circles Stencil

Fridays are special days - who doesn't love TGIF, right? But here on my blog Fridays are also special because they are the day I get to post as a design team member for Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.

This week the design team's cards are featuring the newly released Sun/Moon Circles stencil. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

I also used the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Better Things Ahead stamp set.

Card #2

I also used the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Silhouette Mountain River and Flocks of Birds stamp sets.

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You can find each of today's featured stamps HERE, at the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps web store.

And... don't forget to join us at the Fan Group and YouTube Channel:

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps (Facebook group) is HERE

and the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps YouTube Channel is HERE

Jeanette Cloyd, Design Team Member

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VSN Famous Last Words - Saturday

This past weekend was the Famous Last Words VSN on SCS - such fun with 12 challenges. I shared my cards from Friday evening's challenges on Saturday. If you missed seeing them, you can do so --> HERE.

Today I will share my cards from the Saturday challenges.

Melody's I've Told You a Million Times Not to Exaggerate

Art Impressions Happy 29th Birthday 

Lisa's Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Craft Emotions Dogs 1

Jeanette's If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It

Gina K Modern Roses

Misti's Bless Your Heart

CC Designs String of Hearts

Jean's Take It With a Pinch of Salt

Taylored Expressions Ring Around the Word and Gina K So Many Sentiments

Brenda's Murphy's Law

Funky Fossil I'm Fine

Misti's Madder Than a Wet Hen

Unity Chicken In

Kim's Hit the Sack

High Hope Sleepy Bear

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SCS Sketch #SC1007

I find that having a sketch to use can get my creative ideas flowing, so I love being part of the Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge team. There is a new sketch to work with every Wednesday. I encourage you to check them out.

Here's this week's sketch - SC1007:

My card:

I hope you'll use the sketch to make a card, too.

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Stamps: Catherine Pooler Toucan Do It stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Copper Clay CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Firefly Nested Hearts, Gina Marie Drop Pendant, Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, Pink Fresh Basic Label Frames, and Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Strips

Embellishments: Enamel Heart from an unknown vendor

CAS791 Pet Sympathy

Each Monday there is a new CAS Challenge on SCS. It's always fun to see what others create using the CAS theme.

This week's theme is...

Pet Sympathy

Here's my card:

I hope you'll check out the challenge - HERE - and play along, too.

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Stamps: Picket Fence Lucky Puppy and Gina K Designs So Many Sentiments stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Coastal Cabana CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and Stamplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle

Embellishments: Puffy Heart from an unknown vendor

Technique Junkies - April 15 Release Post 2

Did you notice that Technique Junkies has changed things up a bit? Instead of a new release at the beginning of each month, releases are now every 45 days. That's good news and bad news. The good news means we have longer to save our money before releases so we can shop, shop, shop. The bad news is we have to wait longer for the next release. But don't despair, the design team will keep showcasing the products for the entire 45 days. Soooo get your wallets ready.

Don't delay - there's still a few days left to get 15% off the new release price.  

Technique Junkies Silhouette Stems:

The sentiment is from the Technique Junkies Difficult Time stamp set.

Technique Junkies Wildflower Corner and Advice from a Wildflower:

If you like saving money - and who doesn't - please use the code TJ10JEANETTE when checking out at Technique Junkies to receive a 10% discount.

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In addition to the Technique Junkies stamps listed in this blog post, I also used the following items when making these cards.

Inks: Hero Arts Intense Black and Taylored Expressions Lime Zest (I colored with Copic Markers)

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Basic Black and Wild Wasabi CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots and Eyelet Outlet Matte Finished Enamel Dots

Double Duty 2024 - Altenew

In January of 2021, my stamping comrades Barb and Kelly and I debuted a new series/challenge. Double Duty was Barb's idea... and it is a GREAT idea! I've had so much fun with this series. Thanks for inviting me to play along, Barb!

This is Barb's description of the Double Duty concept...

Each month, we get to pick a stamp set from a predetermined company. Then, we will use that one stamp set and make two cards from the set.  Different images and sentiments from the same set can be used, or use the same image two different ways—Double Duty either way!  But, as an added challenge, one item must be used on both cards—same color cardstock, same ribbon, same stencil, same something.  Double Duty Again!  Post both cards on your blog on the same day—the 22^nd of each month.  See-Double Duty again!  Have fun getting doubly inky each month with a different stamp company.  Let’s have fun!

FYI - I am a day early this month, due to another commitment on my blog tomorrow.

Over the past year, things have changed a bit in who's participating, but not in the instructions. This year's Double Duty crafters are Barb, Carol, Darlene, and me.

This month's company is Altenew.

Card #1

Card #2

The thing/s that are the same on both cards (as per the challenge specifications) are the same color of card base, a green DP strip on both cards, and the same embellishments:

Let's check out the other Double Duty cards, too - but wait until tomorrow (remember, I'm a day early)...

Barb

Carol

Darlene

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Supplies Used

Stamp/Die Set: Altenew Sisters of the Heart stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and FSJ Lemon Grass CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, Pink Fresh Basic Label Frames, Stamp Market Quick Strips, and SU Circles 

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones