C.C. Designs Preview - Breeze

Welcome to the last day of the C.C. Designs Rubber Stamps May release previews.

Today's card features Breeze from the Pollycraft collection. After stamping the whole image and then cutting with Spellbinders Nestabilities I colored with Copic Markers. I then stamped the kite body and puppy images separately, colored with Copics and then fussy cut out. I attached them to the main image with cupped sequins for a slight lift. I combined the image with patterned papers from the new Simple Stories DIY pad. Ribbon and a scattering of jewels finished it up.

Products: C.C. Designs stamp, Simple Stories dp, PTI cs, Doodlebug jewels, Michael's ribbon, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers
Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-N1, N3, N5, N7, N9; Clothing-W00, E81, RV11, RV14, RV17, Y11, Y15, Y17; Puppy-W00, E81, E30, E31, E33, E35, C9; Grass-YG01, YG23, YG25; Kite-B0000, B000,B01, B04, YR12, YR14, YR16, RV11, RV14, RV17, Y11, Y15, Y17; Shadows-B0000, B000

Be sure to check out the C.C. Designs blog for more projects. While you are there, enter to win some new stamp goodies.

The stamps I used today along with the other May stamps will be available for purchase at the CC Designs store Thursday, May 1 at 12 noon EDT.




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Thoughts and Prayers {TCP Tuesday Color Challenge}

This week's TCP Tuesday challenge is to use the colors of Melon, Dark Blue and Sky Blue. You can use other colors in the mix but these must be represented somewhere on your project.

I debuted this card at the TCP Pajama Party for the latest release but not here on the blog. I started out by using the Dots CutUps as an embossing rather than as a cutting plate on the card base. I then stamped the sentiment from the Hang in There Baby stamp set onto a piece cut with the Framed Up 2 CutUps. I cut the frame from light blue cardstock using the same CutUps set. I centered both onto a piece cut with the Framed Up Cutups and then anchored the frame with buttons and felt flowers flower cut with  the Flower Button CutUps. I added another Flower Button combo in the top right corner with a flourish cut from cardstock using the Heart Swirl CutUps. All the patterned paper came from the Fancy Pants Collecting Moments pad.

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamp and CutUps, Fancy Pants dp, PTI cs, felt and buttons, Linen Thread, Simon Says ink 

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 TCPTUES265. 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.

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C.C. Designs Preview - Watering Can Heidi

Welcome to the first day of the C.C. Designs Rubber Stamps May previews. 

I am previewing Watering Can Heidi today which I colored up with Copic Markers. I combined her with patterned papers from the Pebbles Walnut Grove pad creating a color blocked border. I also used  three of the Garden Doodads which is also a new set for this month. They make for a cute embellishment and even better, a mail friendly one. There is also a matching die set, Candy Decorations Cutters.

Products: C.C. Designs stamps and cutters, Pebbles dp, PTI cs, Copic Markers
Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-N1, N3, N5, N7; Clothing-R30, R32, R35, W00,E81, BG10, BG11, BG23, BG34, YG0000, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97; Watering Can-Y11, Y15, Y35; Ground-W00, W1, W2,W5; Shadows-BG70, BG0000

Be sure to check out the C.C. Designs blog for more projects. While you are there, enter to win some new stamp goodies.

The stamps I used today along with the other April stamps will be available for purchase at the CC Designs store Thursday, May 1 at 12 noon EDT.




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A Random Fan Review - Little Miss Sassy

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

I colored up Little Miss Sassy in one of my favorite color combos, pink and black. The patterned paper came from the Lily Bee Victoria Park pad. I kept the design simple so Little Miss Sassy would really standout, just adding a strip of ribbon and a couple of enamel dots.

Products: A Random Fan stamp, Lily Bee dp, PTI and Bazzill cs, Strano ribbon, Doodlebug enamel dots, Copic Markers
Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-N1, N3, N5, N7; Clothing-W00, E81, R81, R83, R85, R39, C1, C3, C5, C7; Shadows-W00, E81

Be sure to check out the C.C. Designs blog for more projects.



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20 Special Years {TCP Tuesday - Sketch Challenge}

Welcome back to another TCP Tuesday challenge.  As a reminder, The Cat's Pajamas recently changed to a two week rotation on the challenges so you have longer to get them completed. Plus the incentive is now$10 Cat Cash for the winner but if the winner uses a TCP stamp or die, then the prize is $15 Cat Cash. Full details are at the bottom of this post.

This week's challenge is a sketch which happens to be one I drew up. In addition to the sketch, TCP is also offering SVG, Studio and cut files for you to use if you would like. They are free this time around and are located in the Cutables section of The Cat's Pajamas shop.

My husband and I recently celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary so I made this card for him using the Your Number is Up stamp set, the Numbers Plate and Framed Up 2 CutUps. I cut the heart with the Hearts Trio CutUps. 

Here are the details:

1. Every other Tuesday a new challenge will be posted on The Cat's Pajamas blog as well as on the Splitcoaststampers forum and TCP 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 TCPTUES264. 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.
5. On the following TCP Tuesday, the winner will be chosen at random from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $10 or $15 if a TCP product is used.
6. At the end of the month, The Swanky Stamper will be selected from all the month's 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.

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Rejoice

I really enjoy the challenges at the Merry Monday Christmas Challenge blog so I am especially happy to be guest designing for them for the second time.

This week's #104 challenge is to use the colors slate, kraft, white or cream. I decided to use a stamp from the Papertrey Ink Star of Wonder set, stamping the image with My Favorite Things Kraft ink and then cutting out with Spellbinders Nestabilities. I layered onto a dark gray piece cut with the Verve Classy Label die which was matted with kraft cardstock. The label was anchored with two mini brads and a smattering of jewels and flat back mini sequins. I stamped the sentiment from the Simon Says Holiday Borders with Memento Luxe Gray Flannel ink at the bottom for a clean and simple, mail friendly and faith based card.

Products: Papertrey Ink stamp and cs, Simon Says stamp, Bazzill cs, Kelly Purkey sequins, Basic Gray jewels, Verve die, Spellbinders Nestabilities, My Favorite Things and Memento Luxe inks

Be sure to stop by the Merry Monday Christmas Challenge blog to see all the creative Design Team cards.



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I {heart} You Deer

Good morning. I had a few hours to myself yesterday and completed two cards including this one. It's for the current Lawnscaping Challenge (79) which was to try a new-to-you technique.

I decided to use inlaid die cuts although I think I've done a variation of this technique before. Truthfully, I am not sure this is a look that actually interests me but it certainly does make for a clean and simple card. I used the  Hearts Lawn Cuts dies to create an inlaid background for the patterned paper square from the Into the Woods 6x6 pad. I stamped the two images from the Lawn Fawn Into the Woods stamp set coloring the deer with Copic markers and then fussy cutting out both images. I parsed together two of the sentiments from the same stamp set, plus the "you" from the Love You Tons set. I replaced the heart in the sentiment with a Studio Calico wood veneer heart.

Products: Lawn Fawn stamps, dies and dp, PTI and Bazzill cs, Studio Calico Wood Veneer Heart, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Memento ink, Copic Markers
Copics: E40, E41, E42, W00, R00

Have a great rest of the weekend.


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