SCS Sketch #SC1134

I have been part of the Sketch team on Splitcoaststampers for a few years now. Whether it's my week to create the sketch (the first Wednesday of each month) or I'm creating a sample card based on the sketch someone else created, I find that having a sketch to use can get my creative ideas flowing. 

There is a new sketch to work with every Wednesday. I encourage you to check them out.

Kim created this week's sketch - #SC1134:

My card:

I hope you'll use the sketch to make a card, too.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamps: Creative Vision Snowman with Broom colored with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: Amazon 120# Red CS and Paper Studio Cosmic Sky DP and Glitter Paper from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and Stamp Market Quick Strips

Embellishments: Snowflake Brads from an unknown vendor

3M Cupcake Party

Last Saturday I mentioned that I wanted to make two of the many cards I've missed in the past few weeks due to health issues. This is the second of those two cards. It is my Three Musketeers  card for September.

Kelly, Barb, and I have been creating together as the Three Musketeers every month since November 2014. We all three create a card using the same image. I always enjoy seeing how different our cards are, even though we use the same image. This is one of my favorite posts of the month. 

We take turns choosing what stamp will be used. This month it was Barb's turn. She chose the CC Designs Cupcake Party set.

Thank you, Barb!

Be sure to check out Barb's and Kelly's cards, too...

Barb

Kelly

I guess technically this is also my Catch Up card for September.

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Image/Sentiment (provided by Barb): CC Designs Cupcake Party - I colored it with Copic and Olo Markers

Papers: SU Rose Red CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: My Favorite Things Stitched Rectangles

Embellishment: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones 

CAS918 Sunflowers

Each Monday there is a new CAS Challenge on SCS. It's always fun to see what others create using the CAS theme.

Misti is this week's hostess. She chose the theme...

Sunflowers

Here's my card:

I hope you'll check out the challenge - HERE - and play along, too.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamps: Technique Tuesday Sunny Flower stamped with Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink, colored with Copic and Olo Markers, and re-stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Daffodil Delight CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Art Impressions Crazy Stitch Set and Pink & Main Extra Large Sentiment Strips

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

CYS Some Coffee Love

One of my favorite challenge groups is the Challenge Your Stash group on SCS, under the capable and organized leadership of my friend Barb. The idea is we can't shop for anything when making our monthly challenge card (which we post on the 28th of each month - I'm a day early, as I have another commitment on my blog tomorrow).

We take turns choosing the theme. This month it was Tracie's turn. She challenged us to make Coffee cards in celebration of National Coffee Day which occurs on September 29th.

I hope Tracie, Barb and the other Challenge Your Stash gals like my card.

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Stamp Set: CC Designs Clove with Coffee stamped with Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink, colored with Copic and Olo Markers, then re-stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Boho Blue CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles

Embellishment: Enamel Dots and Enamel Heart from unknown vendors

Using this ONE Stamp for Kicks in 2026 - September

I've been dealing with some annoying health issues this month that have made it challenging for me to make cards. It is what it is and most of those cards will just remain unmade.

That being said I want to make two of this one. This blog post is the first of the two. It is my One Plus Twelve which usually posts on the 3rd of the month. One Plus Twelve is the founder of this series. She invited Barb and I to join her in 2019 and we're still going strong.

The idea is to use the same ONE stamp (not a set) each month to create a card. Sentiments can be used, too, if we choose.

My ONE stamp this year is a beautiful floral from the Pinkfresh Studio Amazing Things stamp set. Ironically, Barb and I happened to choose the exact same stamp this year. Can you believe it?

This month I colored the image very minimally in a neutral shade.

You can see Barb's and Kelly's cards on Instagram as well as their blogs...

Barb's blog

Kelly's blog

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Stamp/Die: Pinkfresh Studio Amazing Things stamped with Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink, minimally colored with Olo Markers, and re-stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink

Sentiment: Taylored Expressions Sentiment Strips in Reverse

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Crumb Cake CS 

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and PinkFresh Sparkling Diamond

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Diamonds

BK - Falling Leaves

Fridays are special days - who doesn't love TGIF, right? But here on my blog Fridays are also special because they are the day I get to post as a design team member for Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.

This week the design team's cards are featuring the newly released Falling Leaves stamp set. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Silhouette Mountain River Stamp

Reverse Sentiments Stamp Set

Card #2

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Open Window Portrait Stamp

Open Window Portrait Die

Buck, Doe, and Fawn Die Set

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You can find each of today's featured stamps HERE, at the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps web store.

And... don't forget to join us at the Fan Group and YouTube Channel:

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps (Facebook group) is HERE

and the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps YouTube Channel is HERE

Jeanette Cloyd, Design Team Member

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BK - Breezy Grass

Fridays are Blue Knight Rubber Stamps days here on my blog but occasionally I have another card to share featuring amazing BKRS products. This is one of those days.

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

Breezy Grass Stamp Set

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You can find each of today's featured stamps HERE, at the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps web store.

And... don't forget to join us at the Fan Group and YouTube Channel:

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps (Facebook group) is HERE

and the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps YouTube Channel is HERE

Jeanette Cloyd, Design Team Member

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

SCS Sketch #SC1133

I have been part of the Sketch team on Splitcoaststampers for a few years now. Whether it's my week to create the sketch (the first Wednesday of each month) or I'm creating a sample card based on the sketch someone else created, I find that having a sketch to use can get my creative ideas flowing. 

There is a new sketch to work with every Wednesday. I encourage you to check them out.

Kim created this week's sketch - #SC1133:

Obviously, I turned it to make it vertical.

My card:

Here's the inside:

I hope you'll use the sketch to make a card, too.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamp Set: Unity Mouse on a Merry Mission stamped with Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink, colored with Copic and Olo Markers, then re-stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and Amazon 120# Black CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and Stampin' UP! Circles

Embellishments: Enamel Dots from an unknown vendor

CAS917 Thank You

Each Monday there is a new CAS Challenge on SCS. It's always fun to see what others create using the CAS theme.

I am this week's hostess. Because today is World Gratitude Day I chose the theme...

Thank You

Here's my card:

I hope you'll check out the challenge - HERE - and play along, too.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamps: Stamp Market Sentimental Arches stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Papers: Recollections Black and SU Petal Pink and Very Vanilla CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Gina K Master Layouts 1

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots and Love from Lizzy Adhesive Strips

BK - Breezy Grass with Hope

Fridays are Blue Knight Rubber Stamps days here on my blog but occasionally I have another card to share featuring amazing BKRS products. This is one of those days.

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Breezy Grass Stamp Set

Hope Stamp Set

Circle Stencil

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You can find each of today's featured stamps HERE, at the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps web store.

And... don't forget to join us at the Fan Group and YouTube Channel:

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps (Facebook group) is HERE

and the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps YouTube Channel is HERE

Jeanette Cloyd, Design Team Member

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

BK - Cloud/Wave Stencil

Fridays are special days - who doesn't love TGIF, right? But here on my blog Fridays are also special because they are the day I get to post as a design team member for Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.

This week the design team's cards are featuring the newly released Cloud/Wave Stencil. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

Wolf and Owl Stamp Set

Card #2

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

Day At the Lake Stamp Set

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You can find each of today's featured stamps HERE, at the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps web store.

And... don't forget to join us at the Fan Group and YouTube Channel:

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps (Facebook group) is HERE

and the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps YouTube Channel is HERE

Jeanette Cloyd, Design Team Member

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Creative Crew 2026 - September

It's posting day for the Creative Crew. What exactly is the Creative Crew? We are a group of 6 card-making friends from various US locations who have a fun monthly creative adventure with a secretive twist. 

Most months one of us serves as hostess, choosing a theme and sending out image/papers to work with. However, the first and last month of each round is a bit different. Barb and I put our heads together and choose a theme for the first month of each round. The last month of each round Barb randomly chooses a color scheme and I create a sketch for us to use.  

This is the first month of this round. Barb and I chose this theme...

Career Day

Here's my card:

My cousin is a nurse and will be retiring in a few months. I first thought I'd make this a retirement card for her. On second thought I decided it was more theme appropriate to make it a Get Well card.

Be sure to check out all of the Creative Crew cards:

Barb

Darlene

Jeanette - that's me

Lorraine - SCS Gallery

Terry

Tracie

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Image: Penny Black Wishing You Well stamped with Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink, colored with Copic and Olo Markers, and then re-stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Sentiment: Taylored Expressions All Together - Occasions 2 stamp/die set stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Cardstock: Accent Opaque 120# White, Recollections Black, and SU Summer Splash CS

Dies: Gina K Master Layout 1

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

CAS916 Repeating Patterns

Each Monday there is a new CAS Challenge on SCS. It's always fun to see what others create using the CAS theme.

Lisa is this week's hostess. She chose the theme...

Repeating Patterns

Here's my card:

I hope you'll check out the challenge - HERE - and play along, too.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamps: Gina K Sending Flowers  colored with Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Taken with Teal CS and DP from my scrap file

Stencil/Ink: A Colorful Life 2 Column Shadow Stencil and Taylored Expressions Plum Tart Ink

Dies: My Favorite Things Stitched Rectangles and Stamp Market Quick Strips

BK - You Are Background

Fridays are special days - who doesn't love TGIF, right? But here on my blog Fridays are also special because they are the day I get to post as a design team member for Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.

This week the design team's cards are featuring the newly released You Are Background stamp. You can check it out in the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps store - HERE.

Card #1

I stamped in a light color ink so I could create a line-less look in the background with the You Are Background image stamped on top.

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps item used:

Don't Forget to Dance Stamp Set

Card #2

After ink-blending the background and stamping the Wedding Couple, I heat embossed the You Are Background stamp with Brutus Monroe Gilded Embossing Powder.

Other Blue Knight Rubber Stamps items used:

Wedding Couple Stamp Set

Sun/Moon Stencil

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You can find each of today's featured stamps HERE, at the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps web store.

And... don't forget to join us at the Fan Group and YouTube Channel:

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps (Facebook group) is HERE

and the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps YouTube Channel is HERE

Jeanette Cloyd, Design Team Member

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!