Saturday, November 1, 2025

MLC -November Anything Goes

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




Supplies:

Tim Holtz - Papercut Christmas #2, Colorize
Bo Bunny - Chiffon stencil paste
Tim Holtz - Twinkle stencil
Sizzix - Cheer die
Tim Holtz - Christmas Cartoons -sentiment stamps
Simon Says Stamp/Tim Holtz diecember- Walter die set - sunglasses
green glitter cardstock
brown, tan shimmer cardstock
scrap plaid cardstock

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

Cindy

BYSHC November Sketch #63 /Card 1

  Hello there!  I'm sharing my first card for Sketch #63. 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 #63:



Supplies:
The Paper Studio - Snow Day - patterned papers
Unity Stamp Co - Artic Joyride stamp
teal glitter cardstock
Distress Watercolor Pencils
Carta Bella - Jingle die
Distress Mica flakes + Alcohol Ink in Aqua + Glossy Accents


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

CBC November

 Hello!  It's the start of a new challenge over on the Christmas Bingo Challenge blog.  You can 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've used column  "N" -torn paper, Christmas, Stenciling, and Stars


Supplies:
Simon - Lunar Paste - Slippery When Wet
Echo Park - The First Noel Stencil
gold foil cardstock
Distress Oxide - Tumbled Glass
Unity Stamp Co - Joy of Baby Jesus
VersaMark + Zing embossing pwd - Frost
Sizzix - sentiment die
ThermOWeb - foam tape

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at CBC.

Cindy----

Friday, October 24, 2025

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 of the Linky Party!! So, link up those final cards (s) on the BYSHC blog    




Supplies:
Distress Oxides - Tumbled Glass, Kitsch Flamingo, Lumberjack Plaid
Distress ink - Lumberjack Plaid
Tim Holtz - Mini Weathered Winter - stamps
Distress embossing Glazes - Tumbled Glass, Kitsch Flamingo, Lumberjack Plaid
Distress Spritz - Tumbled Glass - splatters
Simon Says Stamp - Fancy Tidings of Cheer 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.  Thanks for playing along with us!!

Cindy--

Thursday, October 23, 2025

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.  The Linky Party continues, and it runs until October 24 So, link up as many new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog as you can for more chances to win.  




Supplies:
The Paper Studio - Snow Pine -patterned papers
Tim Holtz - Styled Woodlands - deer stamp
Simon Says Stamp - Arches dies
silver foil cardstock
Distress Oxide - Iced Spruce, Lost Shadow
Tim Holtz - mini stencil set #44 - sparkles
ThermOWeb - 3D foam tape
Impression Obsession - Sentiment die
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.  Thanks for playing along with us!!

Cindy--

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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.  The Linky Party continues, and it runs until October 24 So, link up as many new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog as you can for more chances to win.  





Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Mowed Lawn
Ranger - gold Tinsel embossing pwd + embossing ink
Unity Stamp Co - Criss Cross Grunge background stamp
Unity Stamp Co - Greetings of the Season - sentiment die
Tim Holtz - Trim a Tree dies
Tim Holtz - Santa's Helper dies - presents/bow
gold foil/glitter cardstocks
white glitter cardstock
gold bling

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--

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Fan-tastic Simon Says Stamp IG hop - October



Hello there!  It's time for our monthly IG Hop featuring Simon Says Stamp products.  To hop along from the beginning start Start here

I'm also sharing this one for the Linky Party going on right now over on the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmaker's blog.


 




Supplies:
Tim Holtz - Nature's Elements - script stamp
Distress Hickory Smoke Archival
Simon Says Stamp - Angels & Stars stencil
Distress Texture Past Transparent - Angels
Vicki Boutin - Iridescent Glaze - stars
Distress Oxide Tumbled Glass, Stormy Sky
Distress Sprays - Tumbled Glass, Lost Shadow
Distress Spritz - Tumbled Glass
Distress Mica Spray Stain - Frozen Fog
Simon Says Stamp - Believe die
teal glitter & foil cardstocks

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

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.  The Linky Party continues and it runs until October 24 So, link up as many new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog as you can for more chances to win.  





Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Antique Linen, Lumberjack Plaid, Vintage Photo
Distress Spray - Antique Linen
Tim Holtz - Santa Visit - stamp set
Distress Archival - Vintage Photo
Distress Watercolor Pencils + waterbrush

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-- 

Monday, October 20, 2025

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.  The Linky Party continues and it runs until October 24 So, link up as many new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog as you can for more chances to win.  





Supplies:
Ranger - Silver Tinsel embossing powder + embossing ink
Unity Stamp Co - stars from KOM 11/23
Distress Oxide - Lost Shadow, Stormy Sky
May May Made It - Good News - stamp set
Glossy Accents + Mica flakes
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.  Thanks for playing along with us!!

Cindy--

Sunday, October 19, 2025

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.  The Linky Party continues and it runs until October 24 So, link up as many new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog as you can for more chances to win.  





Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Tumbled Glass, Lost shadow, festive berries, spun sugar, worn lipstick
Tim Holtz - Funky Trees dies
Tim Holtz - Walter Diecember collab w/Simon Says Stamp
red/black glitter cardstock
Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched border die
Tim Holtz - Stamptember 2020 - snowflakes (background)
Tim Holtz - Stamptember 2024 - sentiment
Glossy Accents +Distress Rock Candy

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--

Saturday, October 18, 2025

BYSHC - Falling for the Holidays Linky Party /Day 2

 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.  The linky party continues and it runs until October 24 So, link up as many new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog as you can for more chances to win.  





Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Antique Linen, Lumberjack Plaid
Distress Spray - Antique Lines
Distress Archival - Vintage Photo
Distress Watercolor Pencils + waterbrush
Unity Stamp Co - Postage stamp dies
Tim Holtz - Santa Visit - stamps

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--

Friday, October 17, 2025

BYSHC - Falling for the Holidays Linky Party /Card 1

 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 first day of the Linky Party and it runs until October 24 So, link up as many new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog as you can for more chances to win.  





Supplies:
Not 2 Shabby - Tropical Christmas patterned papers
Not 2 Shabby - Tropical Christmas - ephemera
Therm O Web - 3D foam tape
Stickles - Star Dust


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 16, 2025

Here For the Candy

 Hello there!  I've got a fun Halloween card to share today.  I used the Waffle Flower postage collage stencils and dies.  Love how easy they are to use together.  And of course I had to add some Timmy stamps and dies to the mix.  


Supplies:
Waffle Flower - Postage Collage dies
Waffle Flower - Postage Collage stencils and Blocks Stencil
Distress Oxide - Black Soot, Kitsch Flamingo
Tim Holtz- Tiny Frights - stamps
Tim Holtz - Set 56 - mini stencil (pink stars in background)
Distress Watercolor pencils + waterbrush
Glossy Accents + Chunky Rock Candy (on candy corn)
Therm O Web - 3D foam tape
Tim Holtz - Mischievous - cat die

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a good one!

Cindy

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Happy Anniversary

 Hello there!  This is the anniversary card I mailed off to my parents last month.  I forgot to share it.  My mom loves Fall so I thought this was perfect. 


Supplies:
Distress Embossing ink + Zing Copper embossing pwd
Unity Stamp Co - I did. I Do.  I will stamp set - sentiment
Tim Holtz - Leaf Fragments - dies
Therm O Web - 3D foam tape
Distress Spray - Antique Linen, Ripe Persimmons
Distress Oxide Spray - Spiced Marmalade, Fired Brick
Distress Oxide - Crushed Olive, Vintage Photo

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you're seeing some pretty leaves wherever you are today :-)

Cindy

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Get Well Soon

 Hello there!  I recently made a Get Well card for a family member that wasn't doing so good.  They are on the mend now so that's wonderful news!!


Supplies:
Impression Obsession - Get Well Soon die
Cocoa & Reno - bow die
Simon Says Stamp - Arches dies
Cuttlebug - Swiss dot embossing folder
Craftsmith - Oh La La patterned papers
Therm O Web - 3D foam tape
Diamond Stickles

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

Friday, October 10, 2025

BYSHC October Sketch #62 /Card 2

  Hello there!  I'm sharing my second card for Sketch #62. 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 #62:



I flipped the sketch for this one.



Supplies:
The Paper Studio - Have a Cozy Christmas - patterned papers
Black / green / red shimmer cardstocks
Red foil cardstock
Green / red glitter cardstocks
Tim Holtz - Silhouette birds dies
Creative Expressions - With Love at Christmas die
Tim Holtz - Falling Hearts -coverplate die - heart
Tim Holtz - Festive Trims dies - greenery/bow


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

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

BYSHC October Sketch #62 /Card 1

  Hello there!  I'm sharing my first card for Sketch #62. 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 #62:



Supplies:
The Paper Studio - Vintage Christmas - patterned papers
Creative Expressions - 'Tis the Season die
Almond glitter cardstock


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

Friday, September 19, 2025

BYSHC -September Sketch #61 /Card 2

  Hello there!  I'm sharing my second card for Sketch #61. This sketch runs the entire month of September.  You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #61:



Supplies:
The Paper Studio - Very Merry - Patterned papers
green foil cardstock
Tim Holtz - Bold Text, Christmas - sentiment die
Tim Holtz - Snowflake dies - (I received these in a swap-so I don't know the name of this die set)
red bling


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

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Fan-tastic SSS IG Hop - September

 

Hello there!  It's time for our monthly IG Hop featuring Simon Says Stamp products.  To hop along from the beginning Start here




Supplies:
Tim Holtz /Simon Says Stamp - Stamptember 2024 - stamps and postage stamp dies
Distress Watercolor Pencils
Vellum
Unity Stamp Co - Postage stamp die (large)
Tim Holtz - Alphanumeric Tiny Type dies
Tim Holtz - Jolly Holiday - stamps - stars in background
Tim Holtz- Holiday Postmarks
Distress Oxides - Festive Berries, Kitsch Flamingo
Diamond Stickles
Therm O Web -3D foam tape

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

Monday, September 1, 2025

MLC - September Anything Goes

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



Supplies:

 Distress Oxide - Broken China

Tim Holtz - Stripes and Holiday Type - background stamps
Bo Bunny glitter paste - ruby
Tim Holtz - mini stencil #44
Tim Holtz - Santa Greetings, Colorize
red, silver, blue foil cardstocks
blue shimmer cardstock
black glitter cardstock
black bling - eyes


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

BYSHC - September Sketch# 61 /Card 1

  Hello there!  I'm sharing my first card for Sketch #61. This sketch runs the entire month of September.  You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #61:




Supplies:
EK Success -Snowflake punch
The Paper Studio - Whimsical Christmas - patterned papers
Carta Bella - banner die
Lawn Fawn - Henry's Build a Snowman - sentiment stamp


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

CBC September

 Hello!  It's the start of a new challenge over on the Christmas Bingo Challenge blog.  You can 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've used column I - Halloween, Orange, Ink/paint splatters, Paper piecing    



Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Vintage Photo
Distress Spray Stain - Vintage Photo
Tim Holtz - Pumpkin Patch, Colorize dies
orange glitter paper
Tim Holtz - Vault, Gothic Portraits (boo) die
Distress Oxide - Spiced Marmalade
Tim Holtz Spellbound stencil
Rusty Hinge Distress Embossing glaze
Tim Holtz - Lumberjack plaid background stamp
Mica Spray Stain - Jack 'O Lantern
3D foam tape

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at CBC.

Cindy---

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

SSS Fan-tastic IG Hop - August

 Hello there!  It's time for our monthly IG Hop featuring Simon Says Stamp products.  To hop along from the beginning -- Start here


Supplies:
Distress Oxides - Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Cracked Pistachio
Simon Says Stamp - Butterfly Burst embossing folder
glue stick + holographic foil - Therm O Web
Simon Says Stamp - Birthday Wishes dies
Holographic foil cardstock
Therm O Web - 3D foam tape

Thanks for stopping by today.  Join us at the link above to hop through and see many more projects using Simon Says Stamp products.
Cindy---

Friday, August 15, 2025

BYSHC - August Sketch #60 /Card 2

  Hello there!  I'm sharing my second card for Sketch #60. This sketch runs the entire month of August.  You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #60:





Supplies:
The Paper Studio - Snow Day - patterned papers
Recollections - Jolly die
red glitter cardstock
Spellbinders - Dancing Snowman dies
black bling - eyes


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

Friday, August 1, 2025

BYSHC - August Sketch #60 /Card 1

  Hello there!  I'm sharing my first card for Sketch #60. This sketch runs the entire month of August  You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #60:


Supplies:
Recollections - Winter Frost patterned papers
Tim Holtz - Thin Ice die
Unity Stamp Co - Greetings of the Season - sentiment die
blue glitter cardstock
3D foam tape

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

Friday, July 25, 2025

BYSHC Christmas in July Linky Party / Day 8

 Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This is the last day of the Linky Party.   So, link up as many new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog as you can for more chances to win.  


                          I used Diamond Stickles on the Angel's dress.  It's showing more pink/purple in the photos.  It looks much better in real life -LOL


Supplies:
Tim Holtz - Stripes & Holiday Type background stamp
Embossing ink +Ranger white embossing pwd
Distress Sprays - Spun Sugar, Festive Berries
Pretty Pink Posh - Scallop border die
Unity Stamp Co- Believe in Angels 
Tim Holtz - mini stencil set 62 +Distress Oxide - Spun Sugar
Stickles - Diamond, Silver and Cotton Candy
Glossy Accents + sequins

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 for our Christmas in July Linky Party!!

Cindy---

Thursday, July 24, 2025

BYSHC Christmas in July Linky Party / Card 7

Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This Linky Party runs until July 25 So, link up as many new holiday card(s) on the BYSHC blog as you can for more chances to win.  





Supplies:
Distress Archival - Ground Espresso
Tim Holtz - Holiday Postmarks - stamp set
Distress Spritz - Antique Linen
Distress Spray Stain - Antique Linen
Tim Holtz - Jolly Holiday - stamp set
Distress embossing Glaze - Lumberjack Plaid
Unity Stamp Co - Postage Stamp dies
Unity Stamp Co - Greetings of the Season - sentiment die
Tim Holtz - Alphanumeric Tiny Type - '25'
Waffle Flower - Wax Seal dies
red glitter cardstock
gold foil cardstock
gold bling/ red enamel dots

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---