Vintage Looks

 

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 102nd 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.

Vickie posted our June challenge---Make a card with a vintage style

I picked a cute set from The Project Bin called Classic Man.  I love the old car image and the set has some amazing sentiments too.  I stamped the image in black ink and die cut it, along with a black layer,  with my Pinkfresh Studio Fancy Labels Frames Dies. I stamped a sentiment from the set and die cut it with a Pink & Main Extra Large Sentiment Strip Die.  I added some Stampin' Up black twine behind the sentiment.  The background panel is from Graphic 45.  I added some Stampin' Up black enamel dots around 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 CYSJUN.  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 July, Jeanette is up for our challenge.  Be sure to check back to see what we create then!

Image/Sentiment:  The Project Bin Classic Man Set

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Mossy Meadow; Graphic 45 A Proper Gentleman-Dressed to the Nines

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Sizzix Pink & Main Extra Large Sentiment Strip Dies; Pinkfresh Studio Fancy Label Frame Dies; Stampin' Up Black Twine, Black Enamel Dots

The Project Bin Christmas

 

Here we are--this is the Double Duty Day!  This is the 32nd month, so we are now in year #3

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 August, the company we pick is a stamp company that is no longer in business.  I decided to go with The Project Bin.  This is a fun company that Denise started and had primarily sentiment sets.  I was blessed to be on the design team for a few years so I got to create often with these great sets.  I still have every single set that was created.  It closed down at the end of 2020 and I do miss seeing the new stamp sets Denise would design!

I picked the fun Christmas stamp set called Joyful Song.  I love the bold musical  sentiments and the one I picked for the challenge is one of my favorites.

For both cards, I used Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler ink for the sentiment and then die cut.  The first card uses a Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 4 and also a backer of the same color.  For the backgrounds, I picked a fun patterned paper from Fancy Pants called Saint Nick-Joy.  I added some red pearls around the die cut.

For the second card, I used the same ink color and same background.  This time I added a banner from the opposite side of the patterned paper.  The die is a Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 7--looks  like an open book!    I added red pearls around the image.

Again, both cards use the same background, same color ink and also a Spellbinders Nestabilities Die.  Red Pearls are also on each card.

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

Next month we are using Rubbernecker Rubber Stamps--should be fun.  So be sure to check out our cards on September 22nd!  

Image/Sentiment:  The Project Bin Joyful Song

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 100# Ivory;  Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green; Fancy Pants Saint Nick-Joy

Ink: Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 4 & 7 Dies; Red Pearls

First Annual No Foolin' Retreat

 

Hello Friends!  I wanted to share some photos from my past 3 plus days at a stamping and crafting retreat that I organized called No Foolin' Retreat.  It was held at The Gather House in Waunakee, WI, a bit over an hour away.  I have attended Sarah's Galentine Retreat twice and was not sure if I would have a spot in the future as I did not go in 2020 and 2021.  So--I asked a few stamping friends if they wanted to join me and they said YES!  A couple ladies brought a friend, and in the end, two individuals could not make it, so we had 10 attendees.  The photo above shows us displaying a card we made along with one of the items from our goodie bag.

Here is a picture of my car packed to head up Thursday morning--the four large boxes in the front are the attendee gifts!

Here is a picture of the attendee gift items so generously donated to the retreat or offered at a great discount.  There are also some "sweet" tems that the EB-Easter Bunny-left on each craft space in the morning before everyone got to the stamp room!

Thanks so much to Marci Snee, Rubbernecker Stamps, Gina K Designs, Taylored Expressions, Pinkfresh Studio, Waffle Flower, Ink Blot Shop, The Paper Cut, The Rabbit Hole Designs, Thermoweb, The Project Bin and Newton's Nook!  

We did a shoebox swap and these are the cards that everyone made:

My mission for the weekend was to make 25 Easter cards.  Our church members donate money to buy grocery gift cards that we then send to families at our sister church in Milwaukee.  I made a few varieties of cards and delivered them today so they can be sent to the families with the gift cards this week.

Here are some pictures of the awesome crafting space:

We also did a white elephant exchange for a new or gently used stamping item that you knew someone else would use.  It was very fun and a hot Stampin' Up bundle was stolen three times!  

Susan is the owner and is so sweet and an absolute hoot!  She has all of her Stampin' Up items for us to use along with a number of make 'n takes if anyone wanted to purchase and make those too.  Each of the bedrooms--either a double or triple room--was responsible for one of the meals and we sure ate well!  We had a late breakfast, snacked and had wonderful appetizers during the day and then had dinner later.  

It was such a fun weekend and I am missing everyone already.  Everyone is in for 2023, so we have the same weekend booked. No Foolin' Retreat, part II.  Look Out!

Happy Birthday Denise

Today's post is a birthday blog hop for Denise at The Project Bin! We, the Design Team of The Project Bin stamps, are celebrating a most beautiful lady, Denise!

She is the owner and creative genius behind this amazing stamp line She's one of the kindest souls I know and her beauty shines through and through on the inside as well as out!  Denise always has a kind and uplifting word and just blesses us with her smile always!  Thank you, Denise, for all you do and for who you are

Her stamps are zany and funny and there are stamps and sentiments for all occasions .... from the ones that make you split your sides laughing to ones that make you sentimental and all warm and fuzzy!

I used the Awesome Sauce stamp set from The Project Bin to create this card today.  I love this set as it has some fantastic sentiments.

Denise, I hope you get to smile, giggle and belly laugh on your special day and make sure to hug your wonderful hubby and sweet son!    `

If you haven't seen the stamps at The Project Bin, there is truly something for everyone!   Whether it's sweet and inspiring, or whimsical and fun, The Project Bin has it all - perfect for all your card making needs.  And, many of the stamp sets come with coordination dies--how cool is that!

Here is the inside of my card:

The next person on our fun hop is Vickie--and I am sure she has a sweet card for you to check out!  If you just came to my blog, you might want to start at the beginning of the birthday blog hop with Kelly's amazing blog.   

Happy Birthday Denise, You Gorgeous Lady!  
Cheers to you and many more!

Image/Sentiment: The Project Bin Awesome Sauce Stamp Set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron, It's My Party Designer Series Paper

Ink: Stampin' Up Melon Mambo

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Mint Macaron 1/3" Grosgrain Ribbon, Crushed Curry Candy Dots and Brad Bases; We R Memory Keepers Nesting Frames 3

The Project Bin Sale ends Monday

I am back today reminding everyone of the sale at The Project Bin Stamps--A Way With Words!  The huge sale is going on now through tomorrow, Monday, November 30th.  Denise, the owner, founder and creator of these wonderful sentiment stamp sets, wants you to get any set for half price!  Yes, every stamp set is on sale. And many of the stamp sets have matching steel dies.  They too are all 50% off!  Everything is 50% OFF! The sentiments in her stamp sets are just perfect for any holiday or time of year.  Please be sure to go and check them out! 

Use the code WOOHOO at checkout, like the phrase on Santa's back!  He is getting ready to place his order for all of you who have been good this year. If there is any question as to whether or not you are on the nice or naughty list, you better head over and place your own order!

The sale is while supplies last on all of the stamp sets.  Denise has a lot of stock on some items but more limited in other stamp sets.  So--don't delay and head over to The Project Bin store as soon as you can to be sure to snag those stamp sets that have been on your wish list........  and don't wait for Santa to bring them for Christmas.  There are some awesome Christmas sets and you are going to want get them soon to make your cards this year!  

Thanks for stopping by my blog today and thanks from all of us on the design team for The Project Bin for supporting Denise!   

A Sale for The Project Bin Stamps!

It is a Friday and it is Black Friday in the US, where many people are shopping!  It may not be in person this year but everyone is looking for a deal.  And--I have one for you today and for the next 4 days!

On Friday's, I am here with a post for The Project Bin Stamps--A Way With Words!  There is a huge sale going on now--November 27th through the 30th.  Denise, the owner, founder and creator of these wonderful sentiment stamp sets, wants you to get them for half price!  Yes, every stamp set is on sale. And many of the stamp sets have matching steel dies.  They too are all 50% off!  Everything is 50% OFF! The sentiments in her stamp sets are just perfect for any holiday or time of year.  Please be sure to go and check them out! 

Use the code WOOHOO at checkout, like the phrase on Santa's back!  He is getting ready to place his order for all of you who have been good this year. If there is any question as to whether or not you are on the nice or naughty list, you better head over and place your own order!

The sale is while supplies last on all of the stamp sets.  Denise has a lot of stock on some items but more limited in other stamp sets.  So--don't delay and head over to The Project Bin store as soon as you can to be sure to snag those stamp sets that have been on your wish list........  and don't wait for Santa to bring them for Christmas.  There are some awesome Christmas sets and you are going to want get them soon to make your cards this year!  

Thanks for stopping by my blog today and thanks from all of us on the design team for The Project Bin for supporting Denise!    

Friday's With The Project Bin

It is a Friday, so  that means that I am back with another card for The Project Bin Stamps--A Way With Words!  I am posting on alternate Fridays, using one of the great photopolymer stamp sets from this sweet company.  So, please plan to come back to see what I have created--I think you too will love these great sentiment stamp sets.  And, remember, some of the sets come with matching steel dies! Denise is the owner, founder and creator of these wonderful stamp sets.  The sentiments she has for us to ink up are just perfect for any holiday or time of year.  Please be sure to go and check them out!  

I am so excited to see what great stamp sets Denise has in mind for the future.  I am sure she will have some wonderful sentiments for us to ink up and for you to consider purchasing!  I just know you too will love creating cards with these stamp sets!!!  

If you want to check out more creations from the design team, be sure to check out The Project Bin Blog as often as you can.  Every day there is a different card posted by one of the design team members.  

For my second card for November, I made Thanksgiving card.  This card uses the sweet set called Eat Pie  I inked up one of the sweet Thanksgiving sentiments and die cut it with Sizzix Dotted Square Dies.  I also stamped the pumpkin pie image and cut it out.  The background paper is Carta Bella Hello Fall called Fall Forest.  I added a strip Early Espresso Ribbon under the pie image and added three orange enamel dots. I really like this card and I hope you do too.  

Here is the Eat Pie stamp set:

Here is the inside of my card, with another sentiment from the same set:

I hope you have enjoyed my card for The Project Bin. Check back on every week, any day on The Project Bin Blog for inspiration for the team but especially on alternate Friday's to check out my cards. I am so excited to be on this wonderful design team!  

Image/Sentiment:  The Project Bin Eat Pie Stamp Set

Cardstock: Recollections Ivory; Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie; Carta Bella Hello Fall-Fall Forest Patterned Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Pumpkin Pie

Accessories:  Orange Enamel Dots; Stampin' Up Early Espresso 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon; Sizzix Dotted Square Dies

Friday's With The Project Bin

It is a Friday, so  that means that I am back with another card for The Project Bin Stamps--A Way With Words!  I am posting on alternate Fridays, using one of the great photopolymer stamp sets from this sweet company.  So, please plan to come back to see what I have created--I think you too will love these great sentiment stamp sets.  And, remember, some of the sets come with matching steel dies! Denise is the owner, founder and creator of these wonderful stamp sets.  The sentiments she has for us to ink up are just perfect for any holiday or time of year.  Please be sure to go and check them out!  

I am so excited to see what great stamp sets Denise has in mind for the future.  I am sure she will have some wonderful sentiments for us to ink up and for you to consider purchasing!  I just know you too will love creating cards with these stamp sets!!!  

If you want to check out more creations from the design team, be sure to check out The Project Bin Blog as often as you can.  Every day there is a different card posted by one of the design team members.  

For my first card for November, I made fall card.  This card uses the sweet set called New Leaf.  I inked up one of the fun fall sentiments.  I also stamped one of the leaf images and punched the circle out.  The background paper is Imaginisce Apple Cider called Changing Leaves.  I added some Early Espresso Bakers Twine under the leaf image and added three gold enamel dots. I really like this card and I hope you do too.  

Here is the New Leaf stamp set:

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope you have enjoyed my card for The Project Bin. Check back on every week, any day on The Project Bin Blog for inspiration for the team but especially on alternate Friday's to check out my cards. I am so excited to be on this wonderful design team!  

Image/Sentiment:  The Project Bin New Leaf Stamp Set

Cardstock: Recollections Ivory; Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Mango Melody; Imaginisce Apple Cider-Changing Leaves Patterned Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Mango Melody

Accessories:  Gold Enamel Dots; Stampin' Up Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Circle Punches

Friday's With The Project Bin

It is a Friday, so  that means that I am back with another card for The Project Bin Stamps--A Way With Words!  I am posting on alternate Fridays, using one of the great photopolymer stamp sets from this sweet company.  So, please plan to come back to see what I have created--I think you too will love these great sentiment stamp sets.  And, remember, some of the sets come with matching steel dies! Denise is the owner, founder and creator of these wonderful stamp sets.  The sentiments she has for us to ink up are just perfect for any holiday or time of year.  Please be sure to go and check them out!  

I am so excited to see what great stamp sets Denise has in mind for the future.  I am sure she will have some wonderful sentiments for us to ink up and for you to consider purchasing!  I just know you too will love creating cards with these stamp sets!!!  

If you want to check out more creations from the design team, be sure to check out The Project Bin Blog as often as you can.  Every day there is a different card posted by one of the design team members.  

For my second card for October, I made birthday card.  We can always use a fun, new birthday card--and one full of bright colors!  This card uses the sweet set called Fun is Good.  I inked up one of the fun birthday sentiments that is in this set and also added the stamped Happy Birthday banner on the bottom.  The background paper is Stampin' Up's It's My Party!.  I added some Crushed Curry Baker's Twine.  There are three Dazzling Diamond Rhinestones on the upper right, but they are a bit hard to see in the photo. I really like this card and I hope you do too.  

Here is the Fun is Good stamp set:

Here is the inside of my card, with a cute cupcake from the same set:

I hope you have enjoyed my card for The Project Bin. Check back on every week, any day on The Project Bin Blog for inspiration for the team but especially on alternate Friday's to check out my cards. I am so excited to be on this wonderful design team!  

Image/Sentiment:  The Project Bin Fun is Good Stamp Set

Cardstock: Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Mint Macaron, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, It's My Party Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Melon Mambo

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Crushed Curry Baker's Twine, Mini Banner Punch; Gina K Designs Dazzling Diamonds Rhinestones