Saturday, November 23, 2024

Birthday Wishes

 Hello there!  I'm sharing the birthday card I made for my mom this year.  I hope she likes it.  


Supplies:

Tim Holtz - Detailed Butterflies, Mini dies
Distress Sprays - Antique Linen, Salvaged Patina, Tumbled Glass, Cracked Pistachio
Unity Stamp Co - The Grace of Presence - background stamp
Ranger Archival - Salvaged Patina
Simon Says Stamp - Birthday Wishes die
vellum
Distress Spritz - Tumbled Glass
black shimmer cardstock

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great day!
Cindy---

Friday, November 22, 2024

BYSHC November Sketch#51 /Card 2

  Hello there!  I'm sharing my second card for Sketch #51.  This sketch runs the entire month of November. You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #51:


Supplies:
Echo Park - Jingle All the Way -All patterned papers
The Paper Studio - Christmas Tree embossing folder
SSS/Tim Holtz Stamptember 2024 - stamps & postage die
Distress Watercolor Pencils + waterbrush
Tim Holtz - remnant rub - '25'
Impression Obsession - sentiment die
red bling


Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us and replenish your Christmas card stash!
Cindy 

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Thank you

 Hello there.  I've made another Thank you card in the Fall theme.  I've been playing with the Waffle Flower Collage Postage collection again.  So fun!


Supplies:
Distress Oxides - Tumbled Glass, Fossilized Amber, Carved Pumpkin, Vintage Photo and Ground Espresso
DCWV - Harvest Gathering - patterned paper
Waffle Flower Postage Collage die
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Coloring Stencil
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Fall Stencils
Simon Says Stamp - Fancy Thanks die
Orange foil cardstock
ThermOWeb -3D foam tape, pixie tape (masking on thanks)

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a good one!
Cindy---

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

November FAN-tastic SSS Monthly IG Card Hop

 


Hello there!  It's time for the next Instagram card hop featuring Simon Says Stamp products.  

I was inspired to make my snowmen grungy using the blackout technique that Tim used on one of his projects in the recent live for Holiday Hoopla.  I love how this came out!! 

To join the IG hop at the beginning go HERE



Supplies:
Simon Says Stamp - 3D embossing folder - Bundled Snowman
Simon Says Stamp - Believe die
Distress Watercolor Pencils + waterbrush
Distress Oxide - Hickory Smoke
ThermOWeb - 3D foam tape

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a great day!
Cindy---

Monday, November 18, 2024

Thankful

 Hello there!  I've made a Thanksgiving card.  I can't say that I've made that many cards for this holiday.  This was fun to make.


Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Tumbled Glass, Spiced Marmalade, Carved Pumpkin, Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, Ground Espresso
Rose Gold cardstock
Waffle Flower Postage Collage die
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Coloring Stencil
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Fall Stencils
Carta Bella - Fall fun (leaves stencil-background)
Unity Stamp Co - Let Your Wishes fly - sentiment stamp
ThermOWeb -3D foam tape

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great day!

Cindy---

Friday, November 8, 2024

BYSHC November Sketch #51 /Card 1

 Hello there!  I'm sharing my first card for Sketch #51.  This sketch runs the entire month of November. You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #51:




Supplies:
Echo Park -Christmas Cheer - patterned papers
Tim Holtz - Jolly Holiday stamps
Tim Holtz - Stitched circle die
Impression - Obsession - Ho, ho, ho die
VersaMark + Candied Apple embossing glaze
EK Success - snowflake border punch
red glitter cardstock
black shimmer cardstock
ThermOWeb - 3D foam tape


Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us and replenish your Christmas card stash!
Cindy 

Friday, November 1, 2024

CBC November

 Hello!  It's also the start of a new challenge over on the Christmas Bingo Challenge blog.  We're changing it up slightly this year.  You can now enter any card theme (not just Christmas) as long as you play along with the BINGO card.  One column going up/down.  You only have to use 3 of the elements.  

I used column I - Make your own Background, Smooshing, Glitter  




Supplies:
VersaMark + Ranger White embossing pwd
Tim Holtz - Dept Store (sheet music stamp)
Distress Spray Stains - Tumbled Glass, Lost Shadow
Distress Mica Stain - Winter Frost (splatters)
Distress Oxide - Lost Shadow - inking edges of angels/cardbase
Impression Obsession - Angel dies, Just Believe sentiment die
red glitter cardstock
vellum
ThermOWeb - 3D foam tape
Singer Sewing machine - Zig Zag stitch with grey/red threads


Thank for stopping by today.  Come play along with our Bingo challenge!
Cindy

MLC - November - Anything Goes Christmas

Hello!  It's the start of a new challenge over on the Merry Little Christmas blog.  Our theme is always Anything Goes Christmas.  

I'm using up another background from my stash for this card. Yay!


Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Pine Needles
Tim Holtz - mini stencil -holly + Stickles Glitter Gel - Medusa
Tim Holtz - Trim a Tree, Colorize dies
Tim Holtz - Deck the Halls, Colorize dies (bows, trim, sparkles)
Sizzix - cheer die
gold foil, gold glitter, gold shimmer cardstocks
Tim Holtz - Christmas Cartoons stamps - sentiment strips

Thank you for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Merry Little Christmas!
Cindy

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Trick -or - Treat

 Hello there!  This is my last Halloween card for this year!  I've had so much fun digging out all of the supplies and getting inky!  


Supplies:

Tim Holtz - moon mask
Tim Holtz - Haunted House
black glitter cardstock
Tim Holtz - The Vault Halloween 2021
Tim Holtz - Toil & Trouble -bat
Distress Oxide - Walnut Stain, Ground Espresso, Carved Pumpkin, Spiced Marmalade
Tim Holtz - mini stencil - grime
Versa Mark + black embossing pwd
Distress Spritz - Spiced Marmalade
Tim Holtz - Tiny Text Halloween - sentiment

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a fun, safe Halloween!
Cindy--

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Haunted House

 Hello there!  It's Spooky season.  I have another fun Halloween card to share today!  I created this background while watching Tim's Halloween Hoopla livestream.  So much fun!!


Supplies:

Distress Oxide - Shaded Lilac
Distress Spritz - Weathered Wood
Distress Spray Stain - Wilted Violet
Distress Archival - Hickory Smoke
Tim Holtz- Life of the Party - webs in background
Tim Holtz - Haunted House stamps
VersaMark + black embossing pwd
black shimmer cardstock
Tim Holtz - Tiny Text Halloween - sentiment

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a fun, safe Halloween!
Cindy--

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Pink Ghosty

 Hello there!  This one was inspired by all the pink Halloween I'm seeing everywhere this year!  Love it!


Supplies:

Tim Holtz - Halloween Doodles stamps -ghost, bone (in background)
Ranger Pink Tinsel embossing pwd + VersaMark
Distress Oxide - Lost shadow, spun sugar, worn lipstick, Picked Raspberry
Distress Embossing Glaze - Picked Raspberry
Distress Archival - Hickory Smoke, black Soot
Tim Holtz - Tiny Frights - star, hat, pumpkin
Tim Holtz - Haunted House - splatter - background
Tim Holtz - Text & spider - Halloween I or II clear set from Michaels
Tim Holtz - Alphanumeric Thin -31
Tim Holtz Life of the Party - sentiment
Distress Mica Stain - Cocktail Party
Singer sewing machine - Zig Zag stitching - grey thread
3D foam tape

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a fun, safe Halloween!
Cindy--

Monday, October 28, 2024

Time for Wicked Fun!!!

 Hello there!  It's time for some Halloween cards.  I've had fun making some cards that I'll be sharing over the next few days until Halloween.


Supplies:

Distress Archival - Spiced Marmalade, Crackling Campfire
Distress Oxide - Ripe Persimmons
Tim Holtz - Life of the Party stamp set - sentiments in background
Tim Holtz - Halloween Doodles - stars in background
Tim Holtz - Haunted House - splatters in background
Recollections - Happy Haunting - patterned paper
gold shimmer vellum
Tim Holtz - Stitched Circle die
Tim Holtz - The Scarecrow stamps - moon
Tim Holtz - Monster Reunion - sentiment stamp
Tim Holtz - Toil & Trouble -witch die
orange glitter ribbon
black glitter cardstock
Singer sewing machine - Zig Zag stitching - grey thread
Distress Mica Stain - flickering candle - splatters

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a fun, safe Halloween!
Cindy---

Halloween Embellishment Book Swap

 Hello there!  I'm sharing a Halloween embellishment book that I created for a swap.  This was a lot of work but so much fun!  I dug into my stash and used a lot of things I've had for a while so that felt really good!!  I have a lot of photos!!  I will try my best to list everything I used, but just leave me a comment if you have any questions!  The swap was hosted by Lacy Hefner on Utube the cheeky bumm

cover w/shaker, bead dangle and clips

spine

back

inside front cover (pocket w/tags)

tags from pocket

Glitter sequins, ATC card in pocket, clips

ATC

Beaded pins

Flowers

Fused shapes with seed beads, sequins

Memdex w/dangle and cut aparts in pocket, paperclip with buttons

seals

butterfly cameos

Inside back cover, envelope w/die cuts

Supplies:
Book measures approx 6x6 

Echo Park - Bewitched collection - all patterned papers
Echo Park - Bewitched stickers, cut aparts

Dies:
Tim Holtz - Stitched Squares, ovals
Tim Holtz - Toil & Trouble -witch/cat/cauldron (cover)
Tim Holtz - Spider Web
Tim Holtz - Halloween Words - block (eek on back cover/ boo on envelope inside back cover)
Tim Holtz - Alphanumeric Theory - font on the spine
Tim Holtz - Treat Bag - pocket on inside cover
Tim Holtz - Tags
Tim Holtz - Big Frights
Cocoa & Reno - flower die
Heidi Swapp - Memdex die
Waffle Flower - Wax seal die

Glossy Accents, Glitterific Holographic clear paint
EnvMartha Stewart - butterfly edge punch (pocket) and drippy goo edge punch
Envelope Punch Board
Laminator -some of the pages
Singer Sewing Machine - Zig Zag stitch

chunky glitter, seed beads, sequins,
star ribbon, black tulle ribbon trim, black glitter ribbon
orange binder rings, flower eyelets +cropodile
buttons, charms, beads, jump rings, chain, pins
paper clips, clothespins and bullnose clips
Fuse tool, photo sleeves

Thanks for stopping by today!  This was a fun swap to make!  I hope whoever gets it loves it!!  Happy Halloween!
Cindy---


Friday, October 25, 2024

BYSHC - Falling for the Holidays Linky Party/Day 8

  Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Falling for the Holidays Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This is the last day to link up all your awesome Christmas cards!!  So, link up a new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog to be entered to win.  




Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Uncharted Mariner, Lost Shadow
Tim Holtz - Moon mask
Tim Holtz - Reindeer Sleigh - dies (roof)
charcoal shimmer cardstock
Distress Watercolor Pencils + waterbrush
Stamping Platform
Tim Holtz - Merry Misfits stamps (Santa)
Tim Holtz/Simon Says Stamp - Stamptember 2020 (birdie)
Tim Holtz - Christmas Cartoons - sentiment
VersaMark + black embossing pwd
Distress Spritz - Uncharted Mariner, Weathered Wood
ThermOWeb - 3D foam tape
Star Dust Stickles

Thanks for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  Thanks for playing along with us!!

Cindy---

Thursday, October 24, 2024

BYSHC - Falling for the Holidays Linky Party/Day 7

  Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Falling for the Holidays Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This linky party goes until Oct 25th    !!!  So, link up a new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog to be entered to win.




Supplies:
ThermOWeb - Deco Foil Toner card fronts - Candy Stripes + green foil
ThermOWeb - 3D foam tape
Colorado Craft Co - Wonderful Time - stamps
Distress Watercolor Pencils + waterbrush
Stamping Platform
Taylored Expressions - Merriest Christmas - sentiment stamp
Unity Stamp Co - Postage Stamp die
Star Dust Stickles

Thanks for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  
Cindy---

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

BYSHC - Falling for the Holidays Linky Party/Day 6

  Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Falling for the Holidays Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This linky party goes until Oct 25th    !!!  So, link up a new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog to be entered to win.




Supplies:
Not 2 Shabby - Gingerbread Kisses -patterned papers & ephemera
Not 2 Shabby - Gingerbread Hugs - stamp set - sentiment
Tim Holtz - Specimen dies - recipe card & tab
Tim Holtz - Alphanumeric Tiny Type Lower - 'Bake'
Diamond Stickles
Therm O Web - 3D foam tape

Thanks for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  
Cindy---

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

BYSHC - Falling for the Holidays Linky Party/Day 5

  Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Falling for the Holidays Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This linky party goes until Oct 25th    !!!  So, link up a new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog to be entered to win.



Supplies:
Angie Blom Digital Designs - Treats Background digital stamp
Distress Watercolor Pencils + Waterbrush
Diamond Stickles
red foil cardstock
clear packaging
double sided tape
Simon Says Stamp - Fancy Tidings of Cheer die
sequins, snowflake sequins, seed beads

Thanks for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  
Cindy---

Monday, October 21, 2024

BYSHC - Falling for the Holidays Linky Party /Day 4

  Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Falling for the Holidays Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This linky party goes until Oct 25th    !!!  So, link up a new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog to be entered to win.




Supplies:
Waffle Flower - Postage Collage Coloring Stencil
Waffle Flower - Postage Collage Blocks Stencil
Waffle Flower - Postage Collage Die
Distress Oxide - Uncharted Mariner, Festive Berries
Distress Watercolor Pencils + waterbrush
Stamping Platform
Lawn Fawn - Toboggan Together stamps & dies
Pretty Pink Posh - Scallop border die
Unity Stamp Co - Cheerful Prancing - stars/snow stamp (background)
Taylored Expressions - Merriest Christmas - sentiment stamp
Tim Holtz - Alphanumeric Tiny Type - Lower '25', '12'
Tim Holtz - Holiday Postmarks stamp set
Tim Holtz - Tiny Text stamp set
Therm O Web - 3D foam tape
red bling
Diamond Stickles

Thanks for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  

Cindy---


Sunday, October 20, 2024

BYSHC - Falling for the Holidays Linky Party /Day 3

  Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Falling for the Holidays Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This linky party goes until Oct 25th    !!!  So, link up a new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog to be entered to win.




Supplies:
Unity Stamp Co - All Is Calm -stamp kit
Unity Stamp Co - Divine Dwellings - 'Jesus' stamp
Tim Holtz - Wise Men - star die
gold foil cardstock
VersaMark + Ranger Gold Tinsel embossing pwd
Stamping Platform
VersaMark + Ranger Black Sparkle embossing pwd
Not 2 Shabby - Winter Magic - patterned paper
Tim Holtz - Cathedral Window - Bigz die
Therm O Web - 3D foam tape

Thanks for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  
Cindy---


Saturday, October 19, 2024

BYSHC - Falling for the Holidays Linky Party/ Day2

 Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Falling for the Holidays Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This linky party goes until Oct 25th    !!!  So, link up a new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog to be entered to win.







Supplies:
Not 2 Shabby - Gingerbread Kisses patterned papers & ephemera
Unity Stamp Co - Greetings of the Season - sentiment dies
ThermOWeb - 3D foam tape
Diamond Stickles

Thanks for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  
Cindy---

Friday, October 18, 2024

BYSHC Falling for the Holidays Linky Party!

Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Falling for the Holidays Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This linky party goes until Oct 25th    !!!  So, link up a new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog to be entered to win.



Supplies:
Unity Stamp Co - Cheerful Prancing (reindeer, snow)
Unity Stamp Co - Heart of Christmas (sentiments, stars)
Distress Oxide - Broken China, tumbled Glass, Candied Apple
Distress Embossing Glaze - Broken China
VersaMark embossing ink
Stamping Platform
Pretty Pink Posh - Scallop border die
Distress Grit Paste Snowfall

Thanks for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  
Cindy---

Friday, October 11, 2024

BYSHC October Sketch#50 /Card 2

 Hello there!  I'm sharing my second card for Sketch #50.  This sketch runs the entire month of October. You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #50:



Supplies:
Tim Holtz - Sketch Greenery
Ranger white embossing pwd
Versamark
Stamping Platform
Distress Oxide - Kitsch Flamingo, Lumberjack Plaid
Simon Says Stamp - Stamptember -Just My Type Christmas stencil
Distress Texture Paste Sparkle (pink part of Merry and berries)


Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us and replenish your Christmas card stash!
Cindy 

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Thanks

 Hello there!  I have made a fall themed thank you card.  I'm loving playing with the Waffle flower postage die and stencils.  So much fun!


Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Tumbled glass, Spiced Marmalade, Carved Pumpkin, Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, and Ground Espresso
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Fall Stencils
Waffle Flower Postage Collage die
Simon Says Stamp - Fancy Thanks die
Unity Stamp Co - Postage Stamp Die (mat layer)
DCWV - Harvest Gathering Matstack - plaid paper
Rose gold foil cardstock
ThermOWeb - Pixie tape (sentiment masking), 3D foam tape

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great day!
Cindy---


Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Congratulations!

 Hello!  My parents just celebrated their anniversary.  This is the card that I made for them.  I was feeling a FAll vibe for this one.


Supplies:
Distress Oxide: Spiced Marmalade, Crackling Campfire, Ripe Persimmons
VersaMark + white embossing pwd
Unity Stamp Co - Faith, Family, Fall
stamping platform
Spellbinders - sentiment die
gold foil cardstock
Distress Spritz - Spiced Marmalade - splatters

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a good one!
Cindy---