We take turns choosing the theme. This month it was Tracie's turn. She challenged us to use a stencil or more than one on our cards. I used only one - the AALL & Create Lotza Diamondz stencil.

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

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Stamp/Die Set/s: Technique Tuesday Luscious Grapes and Penny Black Sweet Wishes stamped with Pinkfresh studio Intense Black Ink and colored with Olo Markers

Stencil and Ink (for blending): AALL & Create Lotza Diamondz Stencil and Taylored Expressions Kiwi Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Perfect Plum CS 

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishment: Amazon Diamond Dots

I am honored - beyond measure - to be guest designing for Spellbinders again. I am so impressed with the variety of products I've received to use this month - dies, stamp sets, a stencil, wax seal stamps, and embossing folders.

I'm sharing five Birthday cards today.

Spellbinders Beveled Happy Birthday embossing folder and Pinking Edge Birthday Add-Ons die set:

Spellbinders Norwegian Rosemaling 3D embossing folder and Pinking Edge Birthday Add-Ons die set:

Spellbinders Pinking Edge Birthday Add-Ons die set and Essential Tags die set:

Two cards made using the Spellbinders Build a Plaid Layering Stencils and the Pinking Edge Birthday Add-Ons die set:

I also used the Spellbinders Oak Forest 3D embossing folder on this card:

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In January of 2021, my stamping comrades Barb and Kelly and I debuted a new series/challenge. Double Duty was Barb's idea... and it is a GREAT idea! I've had so much fun with this series. Thanks for inviting me to play along, Barb!

This is Barb's description of the Double Duty concept...

Each month, we get to pick a stamp set from a predetermined company. Then, we will use that one stamp set and make two cards from the set.  Different images and sentiments from the same set can be used, or use the same image two different ways—Double Duty either way!  But, as an added challenge, one item must be used on both cards—same color cardstock, same ribbon, same stencil, same something.  Double Duty Again!  Post both cards on your blog on the same day—the 22^nd of each month.  See-Double Duty again!  Have fun getting doubly inky each month with a different stamp company.  Let’s have fun!

Over the past year, things have changed a bit in who's participating, but not in the instructions. This year's Double Duty crafters are Barb, Carol, Darlene, and me.

This month's company is Gina K.

Card #1

Card #2

The thing/s that are the same on both cards (as per the challenge specifications) are: the sketch/design, the embellishments, and the dies.

Let's check out the other Double Duty cards, too...

Barb

Carol

Darlene

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Supplies Used

Stamp/Die Set: Gina K Magnificent Marigolds stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and colored with Olo Markers

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Grapefruit Grove and Pear Pizzazz CS and DP from my scrap file

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles, MFT Stitched Rectangles, Pink & Main Extra Large Sentiment Strips, and Spellbinders Essential Stylish Ovals 

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones

This week's theme is...

Something Fishy

Here's my card:

Here's the inside:

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

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Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, Recollections Black, and SU Lemon Lime Twist CS 

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Pretty Pink Posh Citrus Jewels

I started a new series on my blog in July of 2021. The idea was born from the fact that I have a lot of unused card/stamping kits just waiting to have some attention. Sheesh! Seems as though I buy them and they just sit. That just shouldn't be so I'm going to commit to using a kit once a month for this "From a Kit" series.

As I mentioned in my May 2023 blog posts, the only "kits" I have left (after completing the first 21) are SEVERAL Stampin' UP! Paper Pumpkin kits. I also mentioned that I've discovered I'm not really very fond of the card designs found in the Paper Pumpkin kits... so I decided IF I'm going to use those Paper Pumpkin kits that I've invested in, I'll need to veer away from the designs as they appear in the kits. 

This month I made 3 cards using the July 2019 Paper Pumpkin kit - On My Mind.

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Spellbinders Stamp Set: Cats and Dogs Sentiments

Spellbinders Embossing Folder: Splatter 

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, FSJ Lemon Drop and Limeade Splash and SU Calypso Coral, Green Galore, and Terracotta Tile CS 

Embellishments: Amazon Nail Art Rhinestones and Ribbon from an unknown vendor

This week's theme is...

Masculine Birthday

Here's my card:

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

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Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Azure Afternoon CS

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

I started a new series on my blog in July of 2021. The idea was born from the fact that I have a lot of unused card/stamping kits just waiting to have some attention. Sheesh! Seems as though I buy them and they just sit. That just shouldn't be so I'm going to commit to using a kit once a month for this "From a Kit" series.

As I mentioned in my May 2023 blog posts, the only "kits" I have left (after completing the first 21) are SEVERAL Stampin' UP! Paper Pumpkin kits. I also mentioned that I've discovered I'm not really very fond of the card designs found in the Paper Pumpkin kits... so I decided IF I'm going to use those Paper Pumpkin kits that I've invested in, I'll need to veer away from the designs as they appear in the kits. 

This month I made 3 cards using the April 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit - So Cool.

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I am honored - beyond measure - to be guest designing for Spellbinders. If you like cats and or dogs (pugs to be exact) these newly released die sets might be to your liking.

Cheerful Kittens

Cats and Pugs Sentiments

Party Puggles

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Stamps: Spellbinders Cats and Pugs Sentiments stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White, Recollections Black and SU Bubble Bath, Crumb Cake, Gray Granite, Pebbled Path, and Pecan Pie CS and DP from my scrap file

Spellbinders Dies: Cheerful Kittens, Party Puggles, and Precision Layer A2

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots and Sequins from an unknown vendor

This week's theme is...

Recycle/Repurpose

The timing was perfect for this theme. Just days ago a friend surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. They were wrapped in some kraft colored paper with birds and greenery printed on it. I immediately thought it would look lovely on a card. 

Perhaps not as lovely as the flowers I received, though. Aren't they beautiful? Thank you, Catherine!

Here's my card:

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

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Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Garden Green CS and paper from the flower arrangement

Dies: Honey Bee Sweet Stack Rectangles and The Paper Cut Stitched Oval 1

Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots

I started a new series on my blog in July of 2021. The idea was born from the fact that I have a lot of unused card/stamping kits just waiting to have some attention. Sheesh! Seems as though I buy them and they just sit. That just shouldn't be so I'm going to commit to using a kit once a month for this "From a Kit" series.

As I mentioned in my May 2023 blog posts, the only "kits" I have left (after completing the first 21) are SEVERAL Stampin' UP! Paper Pumpkin kits. I also mentioned that I've discovered I'm not really very fond of the card designs found in the Paper Pumpkin kits... so I decided IF I'm going to use those Paper Pumpkin kits that I've invested in, I'll need to veer away from the designs as they appear in the kits. 

This month I made 3 cards using the February 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit - Lovely Day.

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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. 

Thank you, Barb!

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

Barb

Kelly

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Image/Sentiment (provided by Barb): Hero Arts Bunch of Balloons - I colored it with Olo Markers