Like an Octopus on your Face

 Today I'm playing along with both the Just Us Girls Challenge and Color Hues!

I used a retired Text+Texture Ocean stamp from PTI for the background using Crushed Pistachio and Worn Lipstick.  

I stamped the Octopus from Sea Life by Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous (Simon Says Stamp just came out with the dies for the Sea Life Set and I've ordered it but I had to fussy cut the octopus today. 

 

The sentiment (which absolutely CRACKS ME UP!) is a single stamp - Octopus Face from Technique Junkies.  It includes an image of an octopus but I didn't ink that part.  (I'm not sure if they are still in business)

Color Hues

I did use Old Paper Distress around the edges to soften the white card base and sentiment.

Just Us Girls

Stamps:  Octopus Face - Technique Junkies, Text and Texture: Ocean - PTI, Retired, Sea Life - Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous.

Paper:  White - PTI

Ink:  Nocturne - Versafine Clair, Ranger Distress Cracked Pistachio, Worn Lipstick, Old Paper.

Other Supplies:  Misty, Enamel Dots and heart - Altenew, foam dot, Sponge and Applicator. - Ranger.

Inkspirational #369 - Visual Prompt

 Hi all!  There's a new challenge up at Inkspirational today!

And here's my DT card inspired by the prompt!  Obviously, inspired by the elf/gnome himself as well as the garden he's standing in!

The elf/gnome is a rub-on from Taperlogy, the beautiful paper is French Wallpaper from Unity.  I added 3 Candy Dots from Waffle Flower.  The DP panel is die cut with Scallop Stackers Small die from Papertrey Ink.

We hope  you will join us and link up your card inspired by the Visual Prompt.  You'll find inspiration from the rest of the Design Team as well as Mr. Linky over at Inkspirational!

This challenge ends on June 19th!

Also sending my card to:

NBUS

1st time using this garden sentiment stamp

Die Cut Divas

Anything goes with a die

Stamps: Garden Sayings - Impression Obsession
Ink: Nocturne - Versafine Clair.
Paper: Vintage Cream - PTI, DP French Wallpaper - Unity.
Other Supplies: Scallop Stackers Small - PTI, Gnome/elf rub-on - Easter Collection, Taperlogy, Candy Dots - Waffle Flower.

May 2026 Card Chain Challenge Reveal

 Today's the day all the cards exchanged for the May Card Chain Challenge are revealed over at the Card Chain Challenge Blog!    For May, I sent a card to Arlene in California and I received a beautiful card from Gundi in Germany!  

Twenty five people participated in the May Card Chain.

We are always given options for our card design -  colors, sketch, themes, products, techniques.  You only have to use one option or you can use them all!

This month I used the themes of Floral and Friendship. (I seem to use these themes a lot!)

I just LOVE this giant flower die that completely fills my A2 card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2").  I purchased this die recently and this is the first time I've used it!  Perfect for the Floral Theme right?!  It's called Scalloped Petals Die and the sentiment is from the coordinated Scalloped Petals Stamp Set - both from Concord & 9th.

If you'd like to play along with the June Card Chain Challenge - check it out at the Card Chain Challenge Blog where you'll find all the details of the challenge and how to join in.

Sign up ends on June 6th.

Also sending my card to:

NBUS

1st time using this die and sentiment stamp set.

Stamps:  Scalloped Petals Stamp Set - Concord & 9th.

Paper:  Berry Sorbet, Pale Peony, Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy, True Black - Papertrey Ink, Caramel Apple, Easter Grass - Bazzill, DP - Hello Sunshine - Taylored Expressions.

Ink:  Nocturne - Versafine Clair.

Other Supplies:  Scalloped Petals Die - Concord & 9th, Orange Peel Stickles, Candy Dots - Waffle Flower.

CAS Christmas - June 2026 - Bird

 I was so excited when Loll e-mailed and said she was thinking of starting up her CAS Christmas Challenge and invited me to be on the Design Team again if I was interested?  Yes, please!

So here we are with the first challenge hosted by Loll herself!

I embossed the water color paper panel and simply stamped the Peace Dove inside the oval.  

While I had the supplies out - I made 5 of these to begin my Christmas 2026 Stash!

We hope you will join us in getting our Christmas Cards done early with our monthly challenge - and how easy is it when the design is Clean and Simple?!!    

You'll find inspiration from the rest of the DT and the link to add your cards, here at CAS Christmas Blog.

This challenge ends June 30th

Also sending my card to:

Peace on Earth Christmas

Anything Goes Christmas

ends June 4th

Stamps:  Rustic Christmas - Waltzingmouse (retired).

Paper:  Water Color Card stock - Spellbinders

Ink: Artic - Versafine Clair

Other Supplies:  Heritage Bundle Embossing Folder - Provo Craft (older)

Inkspirational 368 - Word Prompt - For the Guys

 Here is my DT card for the latest Inkspirational Challenge -  Word Prompt: For the Guys

Just in time for Fathers Day in the USA, June 21st, I made a Golfers Fathers Day card!

I colored the background, the tee, flag and grass with Copics.

Please join us over at Inkspirational and link up your card "For the Guys"!

This challenge ends on June 5th!

also sending my card to:

Tic Tac Toe

ends 6/4

Plaid - Free - Die Cut

Passion for Markers

ends 5/26

Stamps:  Father Figure - Verve (retired)

Paper:  White, True Black - Papertrey Ink, Hammered White - Amazon, Metallic Gold - Tim Holtz/Alterations, DP Seasons Greetings - Waffle Flower.

Ink:  Nocturne - Versafine Clair

Other Supplies:  Golf dies: Globeland - Amazon, Scalloped Stitched Edge Ovals - Spellbinders, Copics YG63, R29, BG10

Inkspirational #367 - Visual Prompt

 Here is my DT card for the latest Inkspirational Challenge - #367  A Visual Prompt!

I was inspired by the colors of the flowers and the kraft color of the palette, but used cupcakes in a cardboard box instead!

The Boxed Cupcakes die and stencil set and sentiment are all from Waffle Flower. 

Inside is stamped:  Happy Birthday!

 

This close up shows the shine of the Glossy Accents I put on the 'frosting' of the cupcakes! I used Orange Peel Stickles for the flames on the candles so they are also glittery. 

(Boy, it's been years since I used my Stickles I was surprised they hadn't dried up!)

So please join us over at Inkspirational - and link up your creation inspired by our Visual Prompt!

This challenge ends on May 22nd

Also sending my card to:

NBUS

First time using the cupcake stencils and dies.

Stencil Fun

Anything Goes with stencil  

my cupcakes are colored using stencils

ends 5/29

AAA Birthday

Die Cut Divas

Celebrations: Birthday

Stamps: Birthday Wishes - Waffle Flower.
Ink: Ranger Distress Gathered Twigs, Brushed Corduroy, Candied Apple, Broken China, Fossilized Amber.
Paper: Kraft, White - PTI, DP Cotton Fields 12"/12" pad - DCWV
Other Supplies: Birthday Wishes Matching Die, Boxed Cup Cake Die, Boxed Cupcake Stencils - Waffle Flower, Blender Brushes, Orange Peel Stickles, Glossy Accents - Ranger.

April 2026 Card Chain Challenge Reveal

 Today's the day for the Card Chain Challenge Reveal of all the cards sent and received in April.  I sent my card to Gail in Canada and received a beautiful tag-card from Dagmara in Poland!

This time I used two of the suggested themes in my card design -Long Ears and Spring!

I embossed the background and rubbed Scattered Straw ink pad over it.  I die cut the bunny pieces and sponged them with Scattered Straw and Brushed Corduroy adding a little Tattered Rose to the ears and nose and glued all the pieces together.  I  die cut the grasses (twice for more width and volume) and sponged them with Peeled Paint, adhered them to the bottom of the panel, spreading the tops out a bit so the bunny could be 'peeking' through them!  I stamped the sentiment on a white panel and adhered it across the top of the panel

We hope you will come and join us for the May Card Chain Challenge.  You'll find all the info on the challenge and how to sign up at the Card Chain Challenge blog here.

You have until May 6th to sign up!

Also sending my card to:

Tic, Tac, Toe

Die cut - Dry Emboss - Layers  ends 5/7

Crafty Gals Corner

Anything Goes - Optional: Spring

Stamps: Inside Greetings: Spring Blessings - Papertrey Ink.
Paper: Soft Stone, True Black, white - Papertrey Ink, water color paper - Better Press/Spellbinders.
Ink: Brushed Corduroy, Scattered Straw, Peeled Paint, Tattered Rose - Ranger Distress, Nocturne - Versafine Clair.
Other Supplies: 3D Plaster Embossing Folder - Spellbinders, Rabbit Die, Grass Die - Magnolia Ink Market, sponge daubers.