#TGIFC238 Theme Challenge

Hello stampers and welcome to an all new TGIF Challenges!  This week we have a special theme to inspire some Grateful creations.  What are some things that you are grateful for?

I know I am SO grateful for the amazing and talented ladies on our TGIF design team.  I am missing so many of them as they gather for OnStage!  I am anxiously awaiting all of their pictures!

Does anyone else LOVE the Come to Gather DSP as much as I do?  The colors and patterns in this pack of paper are AMAZING!  I'm down to just bits and pieces of scraps, but I did have enough left to create a Thankful banner...just in time for Thanksgiving!

The colors in this DSP are so warm and cozy...perfect for some fall home decor. 

Aren't the Gathered Leaves dies stunning?  The fact that they cut AND emboss is the best thing ever!  It's so much fun to spritz your card stock with just a bit of water and see the magical variations with each leaf cut.  It's almost like it brings them to life!

I may not be attending OnStage for this session, but there are some plans for some FaceTime crafting this weekend with my stampy BFF!  Thank goodness for technology in times when you can't be together in person!

To all of those who are attending OnStage, have so much fun!  I can't wait to see all of your posts and hear all about the amazing new things that are coming our way.

Happy Stamping!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Gray Granite, Pretty Peacock, Merry Merlot, Cajun Craze, Pear Pizzazz, Mint Macaron, Come To Gather DSP

Other Supplies ~ Stitched Shapes Dies, Triple Banner Punch, Linen Thread, Come To Gather Ribbon,  Gathered Leaves Dies, Tags & Feathers Elements

Season of Thanks

Happy Thursday stampers!  One of my dear friends texted me yesterday asking if I had any Thanksgiving cards.  I only had one, so I decided I better get to work and make a few more, especially since it's only 3 weeks away!  

As always, Freshly Made Sketches had a great sketch to work with!  With the help of their sketch and the beautiful Come To Gather Suite, I had another Thanksgiving card ready to go!

I have said it before and I will say it again...the colors in this DSP are gorgeous!  And I am pretty sure I could use 100 sheets of the polka dot pattern...it's the best!

I am loving all of the fun new dies that cut AND emboss!  I hope we see more of these in the future!  With a little spritz of water on your paper, the leaves come to life right before your eyes!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Gray Granite, Pretty Peacock, Merry Merlot, Come to Gather DSP

Ink ~ Early Espresso, VersaMark

Stamp Set ~ Gather Together

Other Supplies ~ Gathered Leaves Dies, Come to Gather Ribbon

We've almost made it to the weekend!  Does anyone have some stamping planned?  I get a long weekend, so I will be getting in some time in my craft room!

Happy Stamping!

Pumpkins and Plaid ~ HSSIC325

I'm back again with an all new Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge.    This inspiration photo is all about fall!  It is definitely starting to feel like fall around here and my boys have been asking to visit the pumpkin patch.  I'm thinking we may need to make that trip this weekend!

In the meantime, I'll prepare for fall in a craft way with a fun punch art pumpkin and plaid!

I absolutely adore the Come To Gather DSP.  The patterns and colors are just so beautiful and so fun to mix!  I always love to make some fun punch art pumpkins every year when fall rolls around.  Making one in Pretty Peacock was a first, but I'm kind of loving it!  

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Pretty Peacock, Whisper White, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Come To Gather DSP

Ink ~ Pretty Peacock

Stamp Set ~ Gather Together 

Other Supplies ~ Layering Ovals, Come To Gather Ribbon, Linen Thread, 2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots, Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder

I can't wait to see what everyone is inspired to create this week!  

Happy Stamping!

#TGIFC232 Color Combo Challenge

Good morning stampers and happy Friday!  We've made it through another week AND it's time for an all new TGIF Challenges!  We have a beautiful Color Challenges for you this week and can't wait to see what you are all inspired to create!

Two of our small group leaders for our youth group moved away this week.  My boys, along with several other students are pretty bummed and will miss them dearly.  As we sent them off with a surprise dinner earlier this week, all of the students and fellow leaders signed this card to send them off.  We are ALL blessed to be their friend.

I used the fun splatter stamp from Gather Together stamp set to give the card base just a little added color.  Pinewood Planks added some great texture and paired up well with the fun feathers from the Come To Gather DSP.  

The Tags & Feathers Elements are amazing! I have so many ideas for these fun embellishments...I just need to find the time to use them!  I added a few Grapefruit Grove Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots to bring in just a bit more color.  I finished it off with a little Linen Thread bow...one of my favorite go-to ribbons!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Pretty Peacock, Crumb Cake, Grapefruit Grove, Very Vanilla, Come to Gather DSP

Ink ~ Pretty Peacock

Stamp Set ~ To A Wild Rose, Gather Together

Other Supplies ~ Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Tags & Feathers Elements, Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Hand-Lettered Prose

Come To Gather for a Birthday Celebration ~ HSSCC#324

Happy Tuesday stampers!  It's time for an all new Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge!  I love these colors and can't wait to see what everyone creates with them!

We are into our second day of fall and just a day away from my momma's birthday.  I thought it would be fun to make her a fall inspired birthday card with the Come To Gather suite in the HSS color combo. 

This pattern of Come To Gather DSP was meant to be for this color challenge and was the perfect start to this card.  I stamped a few of the large leaf images to create my background, which was the only stamping I did!  The rest are all dies...so much fun!

I used the pretty Hand-Lettered Prose Dies for "Happy" and Well Written Dies for "birthday".  I love how well they paired up together!  And to add the additional colors from the challenge, I cut a few leaves from Gathered Leaves Dies.  I said it yesterday and I'll say it again today...these dies are AMAZING!  The embossing is so awesome!

I finished off the card with few Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots and a little Linen Thread Bow.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Pretty Peacock, Minto Macaron, Terracotta Tile, Grapefruit Grove, Come To Gather DSP

Ink ~ Mint Macaron

Stamp Set ~ Gather Together

Other Supplies ~ Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Linen Thread, Hand-Lettered Prose Dies, Well Written Dies, Gathered Leaves Dies

We have a busy day ahead of us tomorrow after work and school, but we are sneaking in a little bit of time to celebrate my momma's birthday.  I hope she loves her card!

Have a great Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!

Happy Fall Y'all ~ Monday Montage

Welcome to an all new Monday Montage Blog Hop!  You won't want to miss a single creation from this amazing group of stampers!

Fall is officially upon us!  While I am a summer-lovin' girl, I do love the beginning of fall.  The cooler mornings and evenings with warmer days are the BEST!  The changing leaves and pumpkins that are nearing harvest were the inspiration behind today's card.  I just got the Come To Gather suite in my last order and am happy to finally be creating with it!

Have you seen the Come To Gather DSP yet?!?!  It is AMAZING!  All of the colors and patterns are so good!  I love this polka dot pattern the best of all!  With a couple of colorful strips of other patterns and a splash of color from the leaves and pumpkin, it gives you the feeing of a warm and cozy fall day.

And the Gathered Leaves dies...so awesome!  Not only do they cut out the perfect pumpkin, they cut AND emboss some beautiful fall leaves!  Be prepared to see several creations with this suite!  

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Gray Granite, Merry Merlot, Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Granny Apple Green, Come to Gather DSP

Ink ~ Early Espresso, Gray Granite, VersaMark

Stamp Set ~ Gather Together

Other Supplies ~ Gathered Leaves Dies, Come To Gather Ribbon

Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope your first day of fall is a happy one!

Happy Stamping!

We've added a list of everyone's home pages so you can hop along in any order you wish!  Just make sure you don't miss any!

Amy O'Neill - Amy's Paper Crafts - not hopping this week

Breelin Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs

Charlet Mallett - Painted Orange

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance - not hopping this week

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run

Melissa Stout - The Stamp Doc

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations