New Day Cards

 

Today is the day of May and I am posting a set of cards for our challenge-The Catch-up Club!  A few of my stamping friends, Darlene, Jeanette and Terry along with myself, have signed up for a number of virtual stamping events in the past 4+ years.  One of the benefits of these events are that they are available to rewatch or even watch for the first time at a later date as they are all recorded. The 4 of us "try" to watch live and chat by texting during the event.  But, life steps in and there are times when one or more of us are not participating during the live.  Then, the kits from sponsors sits in our stamping area until we are ready to watch the video and create.  During one of the events, we decided we needed to push ourselves (and each other) to get some of these events done!   So--we all decided to devote one day a month, the last day of the month for the somewhat procrastinators that we are, to post cards we missed making.  So--here we are in our 17th month of The Catch Up Club!

Reminder--these are not my own designs!  The cards are the designs of the other instructors from these classes.  I am just recreating the cards from the class. This month the creations are from the recent Scrapbook & Cards Today Crop & Create Delivered.  

The set of 3 cards were created by Christopher of  Brutus Monroe.  The set is called New Day and includes a stamp set, coordinating dies, a stencil and some rub-ons that work with all of them.

I have a few more classes from this event and hope to finish them soon..........

I hope you enjoyed my cards!  Here are the links to the other of the Catch Up Club.  Please be sure to check out Jeanette's, Terry's, and Darlene's blogs.  They may post today, but we have all promised to post cards that we have missed the making along the way!

Image/Sentiment:  SCT Crop & Create Delivered Brutus Monroe Class Class

Cardstock:  All provided in kits

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  All provided in the kit, but I added some bling to my cards.

Owl Birthday

 

Today as it is the 28th and the day I am posting my card for our Challenge Your Stash group on SCS. This is our 101st month of de-stash, so we are into our 8th year of challenges.  I cannot believe my thought about using what we have is now 8+ years old! I really like these challenges and know they will continue as I know I have many, many items in my stash that I can use and love the fun challenges!  

The premise is to create a card or something else that uses only items that are in your own stamp room--nothing new is to be purchased.  The hostess each month posts their challenge to the group. Each person in the group creates their card with their own image, their own papers, their own embellishments with their own supplies--using up items from their own stash!  The card can be for any occasion and each person is encouraged to send the card on its way to someone so it can be admired.  It is a way for us to step out of the box a bit and create something that follows a challenge--isn't that what a challenge is supposed to be.  And--no money is spent as all items are to be already available in each of own stamping spaces.

Sue posted our May challenge---Make a card with a bird on it!

I picked a sweet Whipper Snapper Designs stamp called Owl Birthday.  I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and die cut it with a My Favorite Things Stitched Mod Rectangle Stax Die.  I then die cut a white panel with the largest die from the same set and then embossed with a Sizzix folder called Birthday 5.  I added foam tape behind both panels.  I found the perfect sentiment in a Unity sentiment strip package.  Three green enamel dots complete the card.

 

If you check some of the blogs on my sidebar, you may find others who have posted their cards in the next few days. There may be more posted in the thread on SCS, so you might want to check out the link here.  We also have a keyword for the SCS Gallery--it is CYSMAY.  You might see many cards there if you do a search.  They probably will be posted today or in the next few days.

I hope you enjoyed my card and I know I am excited to check out what my other hoarders, I mean stash reducers have made!  Thanks for stopping by today!  For June, Vickie is up for our challenge.  Be sure to check back to see what we create then!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Owl Birthday

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Sizzix Birthday 5 Embossing Folder; MFT-My Favorite Things Stitched Mod Rectangles Stax Dies; Green Enamel Dots

Pinkfresh Studio Double Duty

 

Today is the 22nd so this is the Double Duty Day!  This is the 53rd month, so we are in to our 5th year!

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!  We will post both cards on our blog on the the 22nd of each month.  See-Double Duty again!  We will be sure to have fun getting doubly inky each month with a different stamp company.  Let’s have fun!

For May, we decided to use Pinkfresh Studio, a favorite company of mine and others in our group.  A few of us participate in almost everyone of the virtual events they offer.  I did play along as much as I could last weekend for their Create and Connect called Cards for him. It was very fun and there was some unique masculine cards.

For this month, I picked a bundle called Celebrate.  The set comes with a stamp set, matching die, stencils and a wide roll of washi.  I used the washi and die for my cards. I used pretty much all Pinkfresh Studio products as a double duty theme.  I used PFS dies and cover plates, along with sentiments and gold pearls.

For my first card, I used the Pinkfresh Studio Dotted Scallops Cover plate for the base and a Simply Diamonds Cover plate for the background.  I picked the balloon bunch for a birthday card.  I added foam tape behind the diamonds plate for dimension.  I stamped the Birthday Wishes sentiment from the same set and used a newer Stampin' Up die set called Greetings of the Season.  It is actually a tag and I added some white twine over the hole.  I used PFS gold metallic pearls around the image.

For my second card, I went with a wedding theme, by picking the layered cake washi image.  I used a Pinkfresh die set called Stitched Scallop Circles highlighting the cake.  The sentiment is from a PFS sentiment packet and I added an additional washi balloon.  Again, some gold metallic pearls accent the card.  

I think both of these cards very colorful and elegant.  

Please be sure to check out the other Double Duty cards. Here is a link to Jeanette's,  Darlene’s,  and Terry's blogs. I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of sets of great cards. 

Next month we will highlight another amazing company, Brass & Bliss. So be sure to check out our cards on June 22nd!    

Image/Sentiment: Pinkfresh Studio Celebrate washi and die

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black Ink

Accessories:  Pinkfresh Studio Dotted Scallops and Simply Diamonds Cover plates, Stitched Scallop Circle Dies, Gold Metallic; Stampin' Up Greetings of the Season die, white twine

Splatter Stamping

 

Last Sunday night,  Sarah from The Paper Cut, had her monthly Crafters Classroom, virtual class.  The class was called Splatter Stamping, but I am not a fan of that type of stamping.  I only used the stamp set on one card and all three cards are different than Sarah's samples................  The products are from Brass & Bliss or The Paper Cut.  All of the beautiful cardstock is also from The Paper Cut. 

We received a Brass & Bliss stamp set called Watercolor Splatter.  We also were able to order another Brass & Bliss set called Wonderful Wishes, which I used on the bottom card.  Instead of splattering the backgrounds, I used 2 embossing folders.  The purple card is very plain as that entire area was to be splattered with the stamp set.

 

I am headed to a 5-night retreat by the Twin Cities tomorrow and I have a number of kits from Sarah packed to work on.   I will be back with more cards to post from The Paper Cut soon!

Image/Sentiment:  Crafters Classroom Splatter Stamping Class from The Paper Cut. Brass & Bliss Wonderful Wishes and Watercolor Splatter Stamp Sets

Cardstock:  All included in kit--all are available from The Paper Cut

Ink:  Various Taylored Expressions colors

Accessories:  All included in the kit, but embossing folders

Cards for Him

 

This weekend, I am participating in a Pinkfresh Studio Create and Connect virtual event, called Cards for Guys.  Yesterday, I actually finished both cards from the class taught by Kathleen Schmelz.

Reminder--these are not my own designs!  The cards are the designs of the other instructors from these classes.  I am just recreating the cards from the class. 

This class by Kathleen used this sweet bundle called True Classic.  The set includes the stamp set, matching die and a 4 piece stencil. She used the Dotted Nested Deckled Rectangles that we also received in our the event box.  I know I will use those often in the future!  We did ink blending, heat embossing, made a framed window card and just enjoyed playing with this fun kit--I love the car!

 

Today there are three classes and my hope is to complete at least one of the classes!

Image/Sentiment:  Pinkfresh Studio True Classic Stamp Set, Coordinating Dies and Stencils 

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White, 

Ink:  Pinkfresh Studio ink cubes and Blending Brushes

Accessories:  Pinkfresh Studio Dotted Nested Deckled Rectangle Die

Sent With Love

 

Today is the 15th and this is my card this month for our The Creative Crew!  We are a group of 7--Jeanette, Carol, Darlene, Lorraine, Terry, Tracie and me. Each month will be a new challenge posed by one of the members sending out a kit.  This month Tracie sent us a sweet kit with the theme of spring colors.  She included a Gina K Designs image called Perfect Posy along with many sentiments.  She also included some patterned paper and die cut butterflies--I used those on the inside of my card.  Of course, she included some colorful bling!

I colored the sweet flowers with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I then die cut the image with a MFT die called Stitched Pinking Rectangle, which I layered three times.  The background is a cover plate from Pinkfresh Studio called Stitched Basket Weave. I picked one of the sentiments Tracie sent and die cut it with an older Stampin' Up punch.  I added three gems around the image. This was a very fun card to make.

I hope all of The Creative Crew Gals enjoy my card this month.  Please be sure to stop in to see what fun crafty cards are posted this month.  All of the blogs can be found on my left sidebar.  Our teammate Lorraine does not have a blog, so please check out her card in her SCS gallery.   I am sure you will enjoy all of the fun cards!

We will be back in June with another challenge that Darlene will provide for us.   Be sure to check in with us on the 15th to see what fun is planned!

Image/Sentiment: Gina K Designs Perfect Posy stamp set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: MFT-My Favorite Things Stitched Pinking Rectangle; Pinkfresh Studio Stitched Basket Weave Cover Plate; Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up mini oval punch; Park Lane gems

Bronze Birthday

 

Today is the the 12th and it is time for another Hot Mess card. This card is #70, so we are coming to the end of year #7. The idea of Hot Mess ~ Success is to Get Messy and you will have Success!  Messiness can be almost anything that we come up with--glitter, alcohol inks, glimmer glitz, sponged backgrounds, etc., anything that is a bit messy.  We are a very fun group and will post a card each month on the 12th.  The links to the other members are on my left side bar and I will also link them at the bottom at this post.

For my messiness this month, I wanted to make a more masculine card, which is hard for me to do.  I picked Creative Expressions Metallic Gilding Polish in Chocolate Bronze along with a Stampin' Up Timber Embossing Folder.  I lightly swiped the bronze polish on the embossed crumb cake panel.  I then die cut the Lawn Fawn Giant Happy Birthday three times from The Paper Cut's Copper Mirricard. I added some Stampin' U Swirl Dots around the card.  

I really like the look of this card and hope you do too.  I also sure hope my fellow messy ladies like them too!  Here are the links to the other somewhat messy crafters: Darlene, Jeanette and Terry. I am sure you will enjoy seeing how everyone got messy this month and was successful in making some great cards!   Be sure to check back to see what we are up in June!

Image/Sentiment:   Lawn Fawn Giant Happy Birthday Die 

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut Copper Mirricard; Stampin' Up Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Ink:  None

Accessories:   Creative Expressions Chocolate Bronze Metallic Gilded Polish; Stampin' Up Swirl Dots, Timber Embossing Folder

Newton's Kite

 

Today is the 9th of the month and it is now time for another The Three Musketeers post. This round, I am the hostess and sent out this sweet image from Newton's Nook called Newton's Kite!  For May this is card #129 and we are now in year #12!  I cannot believe this trio has been going strong for 11 strong years!  

I sent two die cut images of the Newton along with a card front, along with the coordinating sentiments from the same set. I picked one of die cut one and colored the kitty image with my Copic Sketch Markers. I then die cut the background panel and backer with Gina K Designs Master Layouts 2.  I then embossed the white panel with a Spellbinders folder called Head in the Clouds.  I die cut an oval from Gina K's Master Layouts 1 from The Paper Cut's Citron Mirricard cardstock.  I also die cut the sentiment and Citron backer from a Stampin' Up Circle Die Set.  The circle and the oval were both placed on the cloud panel with foam squares.   I hope Jeanette and Kelly along with you enjoy my card!  

Please check out the other Musketeer's cards.  Here is the link to Jeanette's blog along with Kelly's blog.  I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of cute cards!  Jeanette is up for our June challenge, so please be sure to join us again. 

Image/Sentiment:  Newton's Nook Newton's Kite stamp set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut #100 Cougar Opaque White, Black, Citron Mirricard

Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Gina K Designs Master Layouts 1 & 2 Dies; Stampin' Up Circle Dies; Spellbinders Head in the Cloud Embossing Folder

Lovely Blooms

 

Today is the day I post a card for our challenge called Unused No More!  This is a monthly challenge to be posted on the 6th with a group of friends from my No Foolin' Retreat.  Some may post on their blog and I will note those with blogs at the end of this post.  And, some might post on other social media.  Those that participate each month will send a picture in the text thread we have between us, showing our creation.  The premise is to use a stamp set, stencil die, hot foil plate or press plate that is new and has never been used.  So--Unused No More!  

My plan is to pick a different company each month to highlight and maybe even a different product than the month before.  For May, I picked a Pinkfresh Studio bundle that I have not used called Lovely Blooms.I have many, many Pinkfresh Studio bundles and quite a few have not been inked yet.  The set comes with a stamp set, the matching dies and a 6-piece coordinating stencil set.

For my card,  I stamped the image with Hero Arts Intense Black ink.  I inked blended the florals with my Pinkfresh Studio ink cubes and I die cut the 3 images.  I used some new to me Taylored Expressions dies for the cover panel.  I first used the largest ridged arch stacklet to put the dashes in the panel.  I then picked a smaller arch stacklet die to cut the insert.  I then used foam tape behind the panel for dimension in the arch.  I added the 3 florals with foam tape and adhesive in and around the arch.  I added a silver sentiment on the card which is also from Pinkfresh.  Silver Drip Drops from Taylored Expressions are placed around the florals.

 

I am not sure who will post each month on their blog, but this is a list of the other ladies who do have blogs.  Links to the blogs of Jeanette,   Carol,   Terry,   Darlene,  Shelly, and Rebekah.  Be sure to come back on June 6th to see another fun card from a set Unused No More.  

Image/Sentiment:  Pinkfresh Studio Lovely Blooms Stamp Set, Die Set and 6-piece stencils

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; 

Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black; Pinkfresh Studio Ink Cubes

Accessories:  Taylored Expressions Silver Drip Drops, Ridged Arched Stacklets, Arch Stacklets

It's Your Day

 

Today is the day I am posting my card for our One Plus Twelve challenge in 2025.  This is year number 7.  For this challenge, we are to use just one stamp, to make a card every month and post on the 3rd of each month.  For this year, I picked a Gina K Designs set called Blooming Sunflower.  The set includes a sweet  stamp set and matching dies for the image and all four of the sentiments.  I am excited that I get to use this set every month for all of 2025. 

For my card this month, I stamped the image with Versamark and Brutus Monroe Sterling Silver Embossing Powder.  I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and die cut both the image with the coordinating die.   I then die cut the back panel with a die from MFT-My Favorite Things Blueprints 20 and then used a Sizzix-Tim Holtz 3D Embossing Folder called Mosaic.  I love the texture and round design.  I picked a sentiment from my box and it is from a Pinkfresh Studio package.  I added some Taylored Expressions Silver Drip Drops around the image.

 

Please be sure to check out the other One plus Twelve posts to see the the stamp set for the 2025 cards that Kelly and Jeanette have created for May!  Here is a link to both Jeanette's  and Kelly's blog.  Be sure to come back on June 3rd to see another fun card. 

Image/Sentiment:  Gina K Designs Blooming Sunflower stamp and die set

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; 

Ink: Versamark; Brutus Monroe Sterling Silver Embossing Powder

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; MFT-My Favorite Things Blueprints 20; Sizzix-Tim Holtz Mosaic Embossing Folder; Taylored Expressions Silver Drip Drops