Evanora

 

Today is the 19th, so here is my August At Home With Gnomes.  I am doing a monthly challenge for myself to use one of the many gnomes stamp or die sets that I have.  Each month I will create a card using one of my many gnome images and I plan to post on the 19th.

For my card this month, I picked a fun Whipper Snapper Designs stamp called Evanora.   I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and die cut the image along with a black backer with a Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangle Die.  I decided to use some of the many Halloween patterned papers I have so I picked some from the Echo Park Paper Happy Halloween line.  I added some Taylored Expressions Bits & Pieces Black Rhinestones.  I think this is a fun card.

I know I have enough gnomes to use a different one each month.  I will be back on September 19th and will show you another gnome, so stay tuned!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Evanora Stamp 

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; Stampin' Up Black, Plum Punch, Green; Echo Park Paper Happy Halloween--Bat Festival and Haunted House

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:   Copic Sketch Markers; Taylored Expressions Bits & Pieces Black Rhinestones; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangle Dies

Glory Bee

 

Today as it is the 28th and the day I am posting my cards for our Challenge Your Stash group on SCS. This is our 115th month of de-stash, so we are into our 9th year of challenges.  I cannot believe my thought about using what we have is now 9+ 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.

I was the one posting our July challenge--Create a card or project using the colors Red, White and Blue--any theme or holiday, does not need to be 4th of July

I picked a favorite Whipper Snapper Designs wood mounted stamp set called Glory Bee.  I stamped the image and colored it with my Copic Markers.  I sure miss not using my MISTI with wood mounted stamps as I had to stamp it 4 times to get a good image!  I die cut the image with a Brass & Bliss Stacked Arches die and the Blueberry backer with a Brass & Bliss Stitched Dot Arched Die.  The background is from a Carta Bella 6x6 patterned paper pack called God Bless America. I added some Taylored Expressions Holographic Stars around the image.

 

If you check some of the blogs on my sidebar, you may find others who have posted their cards in the next few days. They will all probably have chickens on their card!  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 CYSJUL.  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 August, Jeanette is up for our challenge.  Be sure to check back to see what we create then!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Glory Bee

Cardstock:  Taylored Expressions Blueberry; The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; Carta Bella God Bless America 6x6 Patterned Paper

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:   Copic Sketch Markers; Brass & Bliss Stacked Arches, Stitched Dot Arches; Taylored Expressions Holographic Stars

At Home With Gnomes

 

Today is the 19th, so here is my April At Home With Gnomes.  I am doing a monthly challenge for myself to use one of the many gnomes stamp or die sets that I have.  Each month I will create a card using one of my many gnome images and I plan to post on the 19th.

For my April card, I picked a fun Whipper Snapper Designs stamp called Carlin.  I have a number of WSD gnome rubber stamps. I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and die cut the image and backer with a Stampin' Up Textured Notes Die Set.   I used my Stampin' Up Cane Weave Embossing Folder for the textured background.  The sentiment die is from my stash and I think it is fun!  I added some Taylored Expressions Teal Glitter Dots around the card.  I think this is a fun card.

I know I have enough gnomes to use a different one each month.  I will be back on May 19th and will show you another gnome, so stay tuned!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Carlin Stamp

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; Stampin' Up Real Red, Pretty Peacock

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:   Copic Sketch Markers; Taylored Expressions Teal Glitter Dots; Stampin' Up Textured Notes Die Set, Cane Weave Embossing Folder

Rainbow Wishes

 

Today as it is the 28th and the day I am posting my cards for our Challenge Your Stash group on SCS. This is our 111th 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 March challenge--Make a card with shamrocks, a leprechaun or for St. Patrick's Day!

This is one of my Whipper Snapper Designs stamps. It is a wood mounted stamp and I am not used to not pulling out my Misti!  But, I did stamp the image and colored it with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I used my MFT-My Favorite Things Elegant Rectangle dies to cut out the image and a Garden Green layer backer.  The background is both sides of a Reminisce Patterned Paper called Shenanigans.   I added some green Gems from Buttons Galore & More around the image.  

 

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 CYSMAR.  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 April, Susy is up for our challenge.  Be sure to check back to see what we create then!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Rainbow Wishes

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; Stampin' Up Garden Green; Reminisce Shenanigans Patterned Paper

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories: MFT-My Favorite Things Elegant Rectangle Dies;  Buttons Galore & More Green Bling; Copic Sketch Markers

It Was The Egg

 

Today as it is the 28th and the day I am posting my cards for our Challenge Your Stash group on SCS. This is our 109th 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.

Jeanette posted our January challenge--Oldie January 24th is Belly Laugh Day.  Let's create humorous cards this month!  

I know I have many funny stamps from Whipper Snapper Designs.  I picked this one as it is really not so funny, but cute and true!  It is called It Was The Egg!  I stamped the image and colored the birds/chicks and egg with my Copic Sketch Markers. I used my Spellbinders Stylish Oval dies to cut out the image and a black layer backer.  The background checked paper is from a 6x6 MFT paper pack called Petite Gingham.  I added some Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain ribbon behind the image and a few Pinkfresh Peach Fuzz Jewels around the oval.  My card may not cause a belly laugh, but I am sure it will make you smile..........

 

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 CYSJAN.  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 February, Tracie is up for our challenge.  Be sure to check back to see what we create then!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs It Was The Egg stamp

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Daffodil Delight; MFT-My Favorite Things Petite Gingham 6x6 Patterned Paper Pack

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories: The Spellbinders Stylish Oval Dies; Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon; Pinkfresh Studio Peach Fuzz Jewels; Copic Sketch Markers

Singing in the Rain

 

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 104th 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.

I posted our August challenge----use water on your card, either an image or watercolor or spritz, or the word water.

I picked a cute image from Whipper Snapper Designs called Singing in the Rain--Perfect!  I stamped the image and colored the rainy scene with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I then die cut an oval from a Gina Marie Designs set called In & Out Double Stitched Ovals.  I trimmed the panel and then embossed with a Stampin' Up folder called Softly Falling.  I added foam tape behind the panel and added some Taylored Expressions Sparkle Party discs.  The sentiment is from my stash.

 

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 CYSAUG.  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 September, Sue is up for our challenge.  Be sure to check back to see what we create then!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Singing in the Rain Stamp;  Sentiment from stash

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; 

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black;

Accessories:  Gina Marie Designs In & Out Double Stitched Oval Dies; Stampin' Up Softly Falling Embossing Folder; Copic Sketch Markers; Taylored Expressions Bits & Pieces Sparkle Party Discs

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

Triple Dog Dare

 

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 99th 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.

Tracie posted our April challenge---April 28th is National Pet Parents Day.  Make a card with your favorite pet.

I Love all dogs and we have pet-sat for various families in the past.  I pick a fun Whipper Snapper Designs image called Triple Dog Dare! I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and die cut the image and backer with my Gina Marie Designs Rounded Stitched Square dies.  The background shows a Waffle Flower Paw Print Textured Die, though it is a bit hard to see in the picture.  I added some Stampin' Up linen thread behind the image along with some Swirl Dots around the image.  This was a fun card to make as I really live the image!

 

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 CYSAPR.  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 May, Sue is up for our challenge.  Be sure to check back to see what we create then!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Triple Dog Dare

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' U Linen Thread, Swirl Dots; Gina Marie Rounded Stitched Squares; Waffle Flower Paw Print Textured Die

Get Out of the Doghouse

 

Today is the 15th and this is my card this month for our The Creative Crew!  We are a group of 7 and all one team--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, Jeanette came up with a challenge for July as we are now into round two and this is our 1st month. This is what she posed to us:  July 15th is National Get Out of the Doghouse Day so in celebration, we will make cards with any pet and/or a doghouse on them.

I knew exactly what stamps I was going to use as soon as this challenge was presented.  I used two older wood mounted stamps that just make me smile.  The dog is from Whipper Snapper Designs and the sentiment is from Rubber Cottage.  I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I die cut the image and the Bronze Metallic backer with a Gina Marie designs set called Stitched Rounded Squares.  The sentiment and backer was die cut with Taylored Expressions Modern Labels Sentiments die set.  The background is a cute patterned paper from Bella Blvd called Tail Waggers and Cat Naps.   There was a bit of a blank space so I added two white bone brads--first time I have used brads in a very long time.......... This was a very fun card to make!  Thanks for a fun challenge Jeanette!

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 dog or other animal creations this month!   

We will be back in August with another challenge that Jeanette will again be creating!  Be sure to check in with us on the 15th to see what fun is planned!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Sheepdog and Hydrant; Rubber Cottage Some Days

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White, Bronze Metallic; Bella Blvd Tail Waggers and Cat Naps

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:   Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rounded Squares; Taylored Expressions Modern Label Sentiments; White Bone Brads

Get Whale Soon

 

This card was posted on Instagram yesterday for a hop called Rediscovery! The premise of this hop is to find the treasures hidden, instead of buying new supplies.  We all have those drawers, bins and shelves that have been tucked away and forgotten.  We all need to root through them and rediscover what we have!  The hop is always the last weekend of every month and some months it is held on both days.  

The theme for August is Get Well. I seem to always need these kinds of cards and I knew I wanted to make more of a clean and simple card--less layers!  I picked one of my wood mounted Whipper Designs Stamps called Get Whale Soon. 

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Marker and then die cut it with a Gina Marie Designs Stitched Square Die. I picked this fun background from a Taylored Expressions Alcohol Ink Series 1 pack.  I added a few glittery blue enamel dots for the final touch!

This hop on Instagram happens the last weekend of every month. If anyone is interested in joining us in the future, feel free to contact Tracy on IG--@craftwithme101    I know I will be back hopping in September!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Get Whale Soon

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 110# White; Stampin' Up Not Quite Navy, Bravo Burgundy; Taylored Expressions Alcohol Ink Series 1

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Square Die; Blue Glitter Enamel Dots

Pumpkins and Sunflowers

I love fall colors and there is a ton of orange outside of our windows from a beautiful maple tree!  And, there are a few pumpkins and gourds on our front porch and also many fall colors among the decorations inside of our house.  So--here is a card highlighting the color orange!   I colored the Whipper Snapper Designs Pumpkins and Sunflower Mix image with my Copic Sketch Markers.  The fun patterned paper is very shiny and is from Reminisce called Fall Leaves.  I used an older Stampin' Up edge-lit die for the center layer.  The sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp and is from one of their sentiment strip packs. I added a few green sequins for the final touch.  I think this is a fun fall card and will be sent for Thanksgiving.  

 

Here is the inside of my card with a strip of the fun patterned paper:

I hope you like my card--highlighting orange!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Pumpkins and Sunflowers
 
Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive; Reminisce Fall Leaves Patterned Paper
 
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up Edge-lits die; Green Sequins; Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strip

Eat More Chicken

Today is the day I am posting my card for our Challenge Your Stash group on SCS.  This is our 68th month of de-stash, so we are in the middle our 6th year of challenges. 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.

Sharon posted our August challenge--use water on your card, either an image or watercolor or spritz, or the word water.

I love this Whipper Snapper Designs older wood mounted stamp called Eat More Chicken!  It just makes me smile.  We are also at a lake house in northern Wisconsin and have tried a bit of fishing.................... tried!  I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers.  The background papers are from the Bella Blvd. Secrets of the Sea line called Seashore--more water!  I added some Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine and some blue sequins for the added touch!

 

Here is the inside of my card with a strip of the patterned paper:

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 CYSAUG.  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 September, Vickie is up for our challenge.  Be sure to check back to see what we create then!

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Eat More Chicken

Cardstock: The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; Stampin' Up Bermuda Bay, Tangerine Tango, Night of Navy; Bella Blvd. Secrets of the Sea-Seashore Patterned Paper

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine; Blue Sequins