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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Halloween Batty About Books Card - NewtonsNook FlyingBats SpookyStories SU PotionsSpells

Enjoyed making this card with Bats stencil, stamp/die: Books & Cauldron and sentiment to tie it all together.

As you can see the sentiment suits me well. The books are a series my daughter got me interested in, The Vinyl Detective, by David Cartmel. The top book, The Noise Floor, is the last in the series and I'll read it soon.
















Supplies

cardstock/paper: the Paper Studio Cream

CTMH: cardstock/paper - gray, green, orange

  ink - Sapphire, Charcoal

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Newton's Nook: 

   stamp - Spooky Stories sentiment 

   stencil - Flying Bats

  

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Newtons Nook Ch #233 Color Ch  4/4  11/1

Use Burnt OrangeOlive GreenSlate Gray, and Cream with your NND products. 








Simon Says Stamp Mon Ch Stencil  2/5  11/3

Simon Says Stamp Wed Ch Anything Goes  2/5  11/5

 

Birthday Halloween Cat Card - NewtonsNook JackoLantern HeaartfeltMeows LawnFawn HappyHowloween Simon SpookyCat

Made this for my daughter's cat, Bartleby "Bee", for 4th Birthday & Halloween.



























Supplies

cardstock/paper: black glitter, yellow glitter

CTMH: cardstock/paper - black, yellow, white

  ink - Pumpkin, New England Ivy

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Lawn Fawn: stamp - Happy Howloween 

  sentiment NO TRICKS, ...

marker: Copic

Newton's Nook: die - Banner Trio  

   stamp - Heartfelt Meows sentiment Happy PURR ...

   stencil - Jack-o-Lantern

other: twine - Mandarin

Simon: die - Spooky Cat

  

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Simon Says Stamp Mon Ch Stencil  1/5  11/3

Simon Says Stamp Wed Ch Anything Goes  1/5  11/5


Monday, October 28, 2024

Christmas Sled/Ice Skate Let It Snow Card - SU SophisticatedSled

 I like to ice skate. Learned to ice skate when I first moved to TX over 30 yrs ago. Hubby & I took basic ice skating lessons thru the City parks & rec. I enjoyed it so much I took the next class of Jumps & Spins. Anyone else out there like to ice skate?

Can you see the extra fine glitter I added to the embossed snowflake background?















Supplies

cardstock/paper: silver foil, texture cloth paper (skates)

CTMH: cardstock/paper - brown, Glacier, green, white

embossing: Zing silver embossing powder

other: Recollections Extra Fine Glitter

Newton's Nook: die - Land Borders Die

SU: cardstock/paper - Iconic Celebrations 

   embossing - Snowflake Sky

   stamp/die - Sophisiticated Sled

  

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Simon Says Stamp Wed Ch Christmas  1/5  10/29



Thursday, October 24, 2024

Turkey Coffee Cup - LF CoffeeCupGiftCardHolder TinyGiftBoxTurkeyAddOn

Ready for Autumn cooler temps. Used my die cutting Sizzix Big Shot and partial cut (all except for top) the Cup die so it would be a stand up Cup. Used monochrome brown colors.






Supplies

CTMH: cardstock/paper - browns  ink: Toffee

Lawn Fawn: die - Coffee Cup Gift Card Holder

   die - Tiny Gift Box Turkey Add-On

   stamp - Happy Harvest (sentiment)

marker: Copic



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Lawn Fawnactics Ch#183 Monochromatic  2/4  11/3













Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Haunted Manor Card - Simon HauntedManor CatherinePooler MadeYouEekWord

Think this is my first time using the Haunted Manor embossing folder/die.














Supplies

cardstock/paper: white glitter

Catherine Pooler: die - Made You Eek Word   BOO

CTMH: cardstock/paper - black, brown, purple, white

marker: Copic (yellow, gray)

Simon: embossing/die - Haunted Manor emb folder & dies


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SimonSaysStampMon Spooky/Add Some Purple  1/5  10/27

Simon Says Stamp Wed Ch Halloween/Spooky  2/5  10/22






 

Monday, October 21, 2024

Bookmark - NewtonNook BookmarkII MyType CoffeeHouseStories

Made this bookmark for my daughter. Added ribbon with first initial 'N' of her name. First time using the Bookmark II die.

I like to read. Currently reading John Grisham The Judge's List. Anyone else like to read? If yes, what are you currently reading?











Supplies

cardstock/paper: the Paper Studio Cream

CTMH: cardstock/paper - gray, green, orange

   ink - Pumpkin

Newton's Nook: cardstock/paper - Coffee House Stories

   die - Bookmark II

   stamp/die - My Type

ribbon: Ribbon Trends Satin N

  

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Entering in: 

Newtons Nook Ch #233 Color Ch  3/4  11/1

Use Burnt OrangeOlive GreenSlate Gray, and Cream with your NND products. 








Girl Scarecrow Autumn Monochrome Cup Card - LF CoffeeCupGiftCardHolder YouCrowGirl HappyHarvest

Ready for Autumn cooler temps. Used my die cutting Sizzix Big Shot and partial cut (all except for top) the Cup die so it would be a stand up Cup. Used monochrome brown colors.















Supplies

CTMH: cardstock/paper - browns  ink: Toffee

Lawn Fawn: die - Coffee Cup Gift Card Holder

   stamp/die - You Crow Girl   

   stamp - Happy Harvest (sentiment)

marker: Copic



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Entering in: 

Lawn Fawnactics Ch#183 Monochromatic  1/4  11/3



















Saturday, October 19, 2024

Cup of Hot Choc Snowman Card - PinkMain SimonCollab2022 SnowOneLikeYou HeroArts CupsHandles

Do not have the die set & did not want to fussy cut so I thought why not use a cup die to peek thru.













Supplies

cardstock/paper: let it snow pattern

CTMH: cardstock/paper: white

Hero Arts: die - Cups & Handles

marker: Copic

othetr: Winter Frost glitter tape

Pink & Main/Simon Collab 2022: stamp - Snow-One Like You


   

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CaffChristmasCardCh#34 Coffee+WhimsicalWinter 10/25









Thursday, October 17, 2024

Halloween Witch Feet Coffee Cup Card

Made this cup & gave it to the Baristas at Starbucks I frequent.












 





Supplies

cardstock/paper: Halloween witch pattern paper, gold foil

Catherine Pooler: stamp - Boo-day Sentiments

CTMH: cardstock/paper - black, purples, white

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Lawn Fawn: die - Coffee Cup Gift Card Holder

Simon: die - Witch Feet


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SimonSaysStampMon Fall Mood  2/5  10/20




 




Simon Says Stamp Wed Ch Halloween/Spooky  1/5  10/22








Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Halloween From Our Web To Yours Card - Newton HalloweenParty Framework SpookyStories spiderwebOval

Using Newton spiderweb paper I cut shape of TX using my Cricut. Had to die cut spider first then stamp to get the die to line up properly. Placed the spider in approx location on TX state where I live. Used frame die for border trim look. Used greens markers to give the moon green colors & cream around the moon/bats & spider.

Looked at the Comet last night for some time after sunset in Western sky. Hubby set up telescope (bought this from CBS deal & used for eclipse). The tail of Comet was not very long. Did anyone else see it?














Supplies

Cricut: 50 States  TX shape 2 1/2"

CTMH: cardstock/paper - gray, orange, white

   ink - Charcoal, Pumpkin

marker: Copic (used to add cream color around moon/bats &

   spider & greens for moon)

Newton's Nook: cardstock/paper - Halloween Party

   die - Framework

   stamp - Spiderweb Oval  sentiment

   stamp/die - Spooky Stories (moon/bats, spider)

  

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Entering in: 

Newtons Nook Ch #233 Color Ch  2/4  11/1

Use Burnt OrangeOlive GreenSlate Gray, and Cream with your NND products. 









SimonSaysStampMon Fall Mood  1/5  10/20




 

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Halloween Cauldron Ghosts & Spiders Card - PrettyPinkPosh SpookyMugAdditions

Used Pretty Pink Posh dies and a tiny bat die piece. Can you see the tiny bat?



 












Supplies

cardstock/paper: Halloween pattern

CTMH: cardstock/paper - black, green, white

Pretty Pink posh: die - Spooky Mug Additions

other: die - tiny bat (not sure where from)

   

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SimonSaysStampMon Use Patterned Paper  5/5  10/13

SimonSaysStampWed Add Some Texture  4/5  10/15

   Texture - cauldron stitched green goo popped up 

  

Friend Autumn Card - Newton LoadsOfThanks AutumnWoofs Frames&Tags

Started with a collage idea. Decided to use die for framed edge. Added twine for texture.







 






Supplies

CTMH: cardstock/paper - gray, green, orange, white

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Newton's Nook: cardstock/paper - Autumn Woofs

   die - Frames & Tags

   stamp/die - Loads Of Thanks

twine: Flax


   

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Entering in: 

Newtons Nook Ch #233 Color Ch  1/4  11/1

Use Burnt OrangeOlive GreenSlate Gray, and Cream with your NND products. 









SimonSaysStampMon Use Patterned Paper  4/5  10/13

SimonSaysStampWed Add Some Texture  3/5  10/15

   Texture - twine

  

Thursday, October 10, 2024

TX State Fair Cotton Candy You're Sweet Card - Lawn Fawn AdmitOne StripesnSprinkles

Made this with an oldie but goodie LF stamp/die. I plan to attend the State Fair of Texas. My fav fair food is a Corny Dog not Cotton Candy. Anyone here like Corny Dogs or Cotton Candy or what is your favorite fair food?













Supplies

CTMH: cardstock/paper - brown, white

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Lawn Fawn: cardstock/paper - Stripes 'n Sprinkles

   die - Quinn's Capital Letters

   stamp/die - Admit One

marker: Copic

other: Glossy Accents


   

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Lawn Fawnactics Ch#182 Sightseeing  2/4  10/20

   Signtseeing - TX State Fair








SimonSaysStampMon Use Patterned Paper  3/5  10/13

SimonSaysStampWed Add Some Texture  2/5  10/15

   Texture - used Glossy Accents on Cotton Candy

  

TX State Fair Carousel You Make My World Go Round Card - LF AdmitOne QuinnsCapitalLetters StripesnSprinkles

Made this with an oldie but goodie LF stamp/die. I plan to attend the State Fair of Texas. Fav ride is the Carousel/Merry-Go-Round. Added a wobble for action feel.















Supplies

CTMH: cardstock/paper - blue, red, white

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Lawn Fawn: cardstock/paper - Stripes 'n Sprinkles

   die - Quinn's Capital Letters

   stamp/die - Admit One

marker: Copic

other: wobble (added to back of Carousel)


   

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Lawn Fawnactics Ch#182 Sightseeing  1/4  10/20

   Signtseeing - TX State Fair








SimonSaysStampMon Use Patterned Paper  2/5  10/13

SimonSaysStampWed Add Some Texture  1/5  10/15

   Texture - Popped up the letters TX

  


Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Halloween boo Ghost Postage Collage Card - HA NestingPostageStamps PrettyPinkPosh GhostHolder TimHoltz VaultGothicPortraits WaffleFlower PostageCollage

Combined couple dies to make this Halloween card.
















Supplies

cardstock/paper: Halloween KI Memories pattern

CTMH: cardstock/paper - black, orange, white

Hero Arts: die - Nesting Postage Stamps

marker: Copic

Pretty Pink Posh: die - Ghost Holder  ghost, bat

Tim Holtz: die - Vault Gothic Portraits boo

Waffle Flower: die - Postage Collage


   

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SimonSaysStampMon Use Patterned Paper  1/5  10/13

SimonSaysStampWed Things With Wings  1/5  10/15

  





Thursday, October 3, 2024

Christmas Cup Santa Chimney Like Card - CTMH ToGoCups Cricut SantaStuckInChimney LawnFawn BrickStencil

Made this card with a whimsical twist on the Starbucks Red Cup. Used Cricut for Santa SVG. When I went looking for an SVG of Santa Stuck In the Chimney there were $0.99 ones, $1.99 ones, on up but came across this one for free from Cut That Design. The stencil & Distress Ink was a great combo.



 











Supplies

Cricut: SVG - CutThatDesign Santa Stuck In The Chimney

   #CutThatDesign

CTMH: cardstock/paper - black, red, white

   die - To Go Cups   ink - Candy Apple   stamp - Santa Fuel

Die-Namics: die - Tag Stax

Lawn Fawn: stencil - Brick

Tim Holtz: Distress Ink - fired brick


   

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CaffChristmasCardCh#34 Coffee+WhimsicalWinter 10/25









SimonSaysStampMon Christmas/Winter  1/5  10/6

  


Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Halloween Cup Card with Witch Feet - CTMH ToGoCups Simon WitchFeet

Enjoyed making this whimsical Halloween card.







 






Supplies

cardstock/paper: gold foil, Halloween pattern paper, vellum

CTMH: cardstock/paper - black, pumpkin, white

   die - To Go Cups

embossing: Cuttlebug D'vine Swirl

Simon: die - Witch Feet

   

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SimonSaysStampWed AnythingGoes  2/5  10/1