Just Us Girls Challenge #816 - Stencil Week

Another fun easy challenge - anything goes.

I started with background inking, stenciled and inked another panel, and cut that out with a circle die.

I added a die cut sentiment, and some gems, and this [very masculine] card is complete.  Good thing as I mailed it out same day!

Your turn.  Come on over to JUGS #816, and show us your use of a stencil.

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Coffee Lovers Collab with STAMPlorations

I am so excited to be part of a special collaboration between STAMPlorations (@stamplorations) and the Coffee Loving Papercrafters (@coffee_crafts)! We are celebrating all things coffee, ink, and paper. Today I am showcasing STAMPlorations.  *Shery has come out with some new amazing coffee papers and ATC's, while there are still some coffee stamps available.  If you enjoy making coffee cards, it is worth your time to check it out!

Here is my card for today's hop.

I used the new Coffee House Papers for this card. While I used a sheet for my background panel, I also cut out a couple of images from another sheet.  I love the diversity of these papers, along with the stunning images. The sentiment is from After Coffee Stamp Set.  

 

I think this card looks so appetizing!  Could be a great invitation card for coffee with a friend! Here are what the papers look like;

There are also some fabulous ATC's available - Pop Art Coffee, Springtime Coffee and Retro Coffee Signs.  I'll be using these in future posts - however, to see them now, just do the hop!

*STAMPlorations is running a Spring Coffee Sale! You can snag all the coffee-themed products featured in this hop (and more!) for 25% OFF. 👉 Shop here: stamplorations.com/spring-coffee

How to Win: We are giving away 3 awesome prizes to commenters:

1. $20 Prize Code to STAMPlorations.

2. $10 Prize Code to STAMPlorations.

3. Winner’s Choice: 1 Collage Paper Pack + 1 ATC Pack from the featured collection.

   To Enter: Simply leave a comment on this post, then head over to the STAMPlorations Blog to see the full lineup of designers and comment on their posts too! Every comment is an entry.

   The hop and sale run from March 24 through April 7. Winners will be announced April 10 on the STAMPlorations blog!

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CutCardStock Day

It's CCS day here on the ole blog.  First off let me say, I am really missing the square photos on Instagram!  I think they look so much better than these 4x5 photos.  Ok rant done.  For my card today, I used the following colored card stock:  DCS Amaranth, Textured Flamingo, Textured Adobo, and a touch of Astrobright Solar Yellow.  

 

I am loving this super fun bright card!

See you next week~

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Addicted to CAS #304 - Stripes

One of my favorite themes!

I cut some stripes, and adhered onto a piece of printer paper, and cut out my circle.  These colors make my heart just sing!

Add in an adorable ballerina, stamp a sentiment, and I am thrilled with this card! 😀

Your turn!  Come on over to Addicted to CAS Challenge #304 and play along.  I'm looking forward to seeing the gallery.

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March Instagram Patterned Paper Party Hop

This hop is fun to join into - I have so.much.patterned.paper it's ridiculous!  [I am sure there are a lot of you that can relate too.]  I'm good with using it up.

The theme this month is Easter. I grabbed some "Easter" colors that contrasted, and just made some panels.  Once I decided on the layout, this fun card came together rather quickly.

I like my floating bunny too. 😉

Want to see more papers being used?  You can see the hop list HERE.

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Just Us Girls Challenge #815 - Mood Board Week

I was very inspired by this mood board/photo - I adore bright colors against black!

I cut a bunch of flowers using dies from Elizabeth Craft Designs, and went to town adhering them onto a black card panel.  I tried to keep similar colors as the photo since I do love those bright colors!

I even had a black foiled sentiment strip in my stash, which went rather perfectly IMO.  Yep, I am very happy with this card.

Your turn -  Come on over to JUGS #815 and show us how you are inspired by the photo!  

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