50 and Fabulous

Today's card is one I made for the last The Cat's Pajamas release in March. I did share it at the release party but totally forgot to blog here.Better late than never I guess.

I needed a masculine card for one of those major birthdays, in this case, the big 5-0. I started out by stamping the numbers with Memento Luxe ink using the Your Number is Up set. I then cut out the matching number using the Numbers Plate and then superimposed them over the stamped numbers with dimensional dots, offsetting them so the shadow part of the images would show through. I cut the double ended banner using a piece from the Framed Up 2 Cutups and then stamped the sentiment on it also from the Your Number is Up set using Stampin' Up Raspberry Ripple ink. All the patterned paper came from the Carta Bella Winter Fun pad including the solid colors. I kept the embellishments simple for a more masculine look using silver mini brads to anchor the patterned paper panel and then adding a trio of matted enamel dots. 

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamps and Cutups, Carta Bella dp, PTI cs, Teresa Collins enamel dots, Memento Luxe and Stampin' Up inks

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I Miss You {TCP Tuesday - Anything Goes}

 

This week's TCP Tuesday challenge is anything goes! How easy is that?


Today's card features The Cat's Pajamas Quality Time set which always touches my heart every time I use it. What good parent hasn't read a bedtime story to their child? After coloring the image with Copic markers, I fussy cut out and attached to a patterned paper panel cut with a piece from  the Framed Up set. I created the doubled ended banner using a piece from the Framed Up 2 set and then stamped the sentiment from Simply Said onto a piece cut with the Circus Panels CutUps. I finished it up with a couple of hearts cut with the Heart Trio CutUps anchored with a button. All the patterned paper came from the Pebbles Seen & Noted pad.

Products: The Cat's Pajamas CutUps and stamps, Pebbles dp, PTI cs and buttons, Ki Memories brads,Copic Markers   Copics: Bears-E40, E41, E42, W00, E81, R11; Slippers-R00, R01, R02; Book-R11, R22, R24, G20, G40, G43; Sofa-W00, E81

Here are the details:

1. Every other Tuesday a new challenge will be posted on The Cat's Pajamas blog as well as on our Splitcoaststampers forum and our Facebook page.
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design The Cat's Pajamas blog page using the InLinkz button below. If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers use keyword TCPTUES267. Only the entries uploaded to the Inlinkz button will be considered for Swanky Stamper at the end of the month.
3. You must have your project posted by the Monday, 12 midnight EDT before the next challenge to be eligible to win the Cat Cash.
4. Cards and projects are not required to use a Cat’s Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die but if you do the Cat Cash amount increases.
5. On the following TCP Tuesday, the week's winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $10.00 or $15 if a TCP product is used.
6. At the end of the month, The Swanky Stamper will be selected from all the weekly entries. The Swanky Stamper will receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND… They’ll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig and a snazzy badge to display on their blog.
7. The Swanky Stamper will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and The Cat's Pajamas blog.

I hope you will join in on the challenge!

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A Random Fan Review - Doctor Autry

Good morning. I have a card today featuring A Random Fan stamp which is now available in rubber at C.C. Designs.

After stamping  Doctor Autry I cut the image out with Spellbinders Nestabilities and then colored her up with Copic Markers. I combined her with some older papers from a My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose pad. The sentiment from the AmyR Be Happy set. I tucked in a couple of small images from the Sicky Poo Candy Labels and cut with the matching die from the Candy Decorations Cutters set.

Products: A Random Fan stamp, C.C. Designs stamps and dies, My Mind's Eye dp, Hemptique cord, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers
Copics: Skin-E0000, E00, E11, R11; Hair-E50, E51, E34, E53; Clothing-W00, E81, BG10, BG11, BG72, BG75, R11, R22, R24; Bow-W00, E81, Y0000, Y21, Y23, Y26; Glasses-E33, E35, E39; Stethoscope-C00, C1, C3; Teddy Bear-E21, E23, E25, E27; Floor- W00, W1, W2; Band aid-E01, E02; Red Cross-R22, R24; Shadows-W00, E81

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C.C. Designs Review - Swingin'

It's review time on the C.C. Designs Rubber Stamps blog and I am joining other members of the design team in showing you more projects using the May release stamps.

I am reviewing Swingin' from the Roberto's Rascals collection. How cute are these two? I colored with Copic markers and then cut out with Spellbinders Nestabilities. I combined them with patterned papers from the Pebbles Family Ties pad. The sentiment came from the AmyR Rainy Day Sentiment set. I stamped the Garden Candy Labels and then cut out with the tag shape from the Candy Decorations Cutters.

Products: C.C. Designs stamps and dies, Pebbles dp, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Basic Grey pearl, Doodlebug Twine, Stampin' Up and Memento inks, Copic Markers
Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E13, R20 (boy)/E0000, E000, E11, R20 (girl); Hair-E31, E33, E35, E37, E57 (boy)/E21, E23, E25, E27, E29 (girl); Clothing-W00, E81, B91, B95, B97, B99 (boy)/BG000, BG10, BG11, Y21, Y23, Y35, W00, E81 (girl); Swing-G40, B82, G85; Shadows-B0000, B000


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Miss You {TCP Tuesday - Anything Goes}

This week's TCP Tuesday challenge is anything goes!

I stamped the the image from the Bear Hugs set onto Copics X-Press It cardstock and then stamped a sentiment from the Small Sayings set in the center of the heart. After coloring with Copic Markers I fussy cut him out. I generally followed the sketch from this weeks RetroSketches (RS#114) challenge for the layout, keeping everything clean and simple with a small scattering of sequins as the only embellishments. All the patterned paper came from the Simple Stories DIY Boutique pad.

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamps, Simple Stories dp, Lawn Fawn and Pretty Pink Posh sequins, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers
Copics: W00, W1, W2, W5, B0000, B000, B01, B04, Y11, Y13, Y15

Here are the details:

1. Every other Tuesday a new challenge will be posted on The Cat's Pajamas blog as well as on our Splitcoaststampers forum and our Facebook page.
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design The Cat's Pajamas blog page using the InLinkz button below. If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers use keyword TCPTUES266. Only the entries uploaded to the Inlinkz button will be considered for Swanky Stamper at the end of the month.
3. You must have your project posted by the Monday, 12 midnight EDT before the next challenge to be eligible to win the Cat Cash.
4. Cards and projects are not required to use a Cat’s Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die but if you do the Cat Cash amount increases.
5. On the following TCP Tuesday, the week's winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $10.00 or $15 if a TCP product is used.
6. At the end of the month, The Swanky Stamper will be selected from all the weekly entries. The Swanky Stamper will receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND… They’ll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig and a snazzy badge to display on their blog.
7. The Swanky Stamper will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and The Cat's Pajamas blog.

I hope you will join in on the challenge!


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I Can Always Count on You

Today's card is for the May Reverse Confetti Sketch For You to Try (#12).

I cut the main image panel with a Lil Inkers Designs Stitched Mat die and then stamped the sentiments from the Reverse Confetti Count Your Rainbows directly onto it. I cut the small tag using the Tag Me die set then added the stamped sentiment within the label and the small banner end, all from the Arrows 'n Elements set. I was trying to decide what to put in the tag hole since ribbon seemed too soft to go with the geometrics of the papers when I spied the black chain. It just happened to be laying on my craft table amongst the rest of the clutter for no particular reason. I added an arrow pointing to the tag which also came from the Arrows 'n Elements set. The row of scallops was cut with the edge of the Love Note die. All the patterned paper came from the American Crafts Plus One pad.

Products: Reverse Confetti stamps and dies, American Crafts dp, PTI and Bazzill cs, Lil Inkers Designs die, My Favorite Things and Simon Says inks

Have a great weekend!


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Pink & Pretty

The last few weeks have just been so busy with life stuff which hasn't allowed for a lot of time for crafty stuff. I'm hoping to get back on track and I'm starting with this week's Curtain Call Pink & Pretty Challenge.

I started out with a white on white approach with the main panel cut with the Lil Inkers Designs Stitched Mat layered onto the white card base. I cut two tags using the WPlus9 Timeless Tags 2 Dies, one from white Bazzill textured cardstock and one from American Crafts patterned paper. I stamped the sentiment from the Verve So Fluttery set onto the white tag with Simon Says ink and then tied the two tags together with Hemptique cord. I created the stack of butterflies using the My Favorite Things Butterflies Die-namics and then anchored with sequins. I also added a scattering of white, gold and pink sequins at the bottom of the panel to finish it up. All the patterned paper came from the American Crafts Welcome Spring pad.

Products: Verve stamp, American Crafts dp and glittery cs, PTI and Bazzill cs,  Hemptique cord, Darice and Lawn Fawn sequins, My Favorite Things Die-namics, Wplus 9 die, Lil Inkers designs die, Simon Says ink

Happy Hump Day!

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Homemade for the Holidays

It's been a crazy week around here. We were already regrouping and catching up after our vacation at the beach when the storms came complete with tornados seemingly all around us. It didn't help that the warnings came three years and a day after tornadoes ravaged our state. Everyone's nerves were on edge and my son and his family came to stay with us a couple of days because we have a basement for refuge! Things have just now gotten back to normal. Friday was the first day I've been able to get back to my craft table.

Today's card is for this week's Merry Monday Christmas Challenge( #106). I cut the gingerbread man from patterned paper using The Cat's Pajamas Man CutUps, then added a couple of buttons and and tied Hemptique cord around his neck. I attached him to a tag, adding ribbon at the top. The sentiment from The Cat's Pajamas Homemade for the Holidays set and was stamped directly onto the background with Memento Espresso Truffle ink. All the paper came from the Fancy Pants Merry Little Christmas pad.

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamp and CutUps, Fancy Pants dp, PTI cs and buttons, American Crafts ribbon, My Mind's Eye enamel dots, Memento ink

Have a great rest of the weekend.

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