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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #696

2026-08-24T06:30:00.000-07:00

I used the latest AHSC Sketch #696 to make a birthday card for my brother who used to be in the Navy. I don't normally have these types of patterned paper in my stash but got them in a giveaway at my local brick-and-mortar. Woo hoo!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Man Myth Legend
MFT Fiesta
MFT Let's Get Nautical
Memory Box Marina Sailboats
Authentique 12x12 paper

ATCAS #315 - Anniversary

2026-08-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

The latest Addicted to CAS Challenge #315 is Anniversary. Of course, I thought of wedding anniversaries but meh. Now I happened to have a friend who started a new job so workiversary it is!

I've listed the products used below.

MFT Breakroom Buddies
Viva Las Vegas Plate 1459

CAS on Friday #341 - Make a Round Card

2026-08-21T02:00:00.000-07:00

Boy, this one was a hard one for me to design for the CAS on Friday #341 Make a Round Card challenge. Round?! Like, not an A2 rectangle? Eww! Fortunately, I had the Lawn Fawn Christmas Fishes set on my desk and it occurred to me that I could make the card base into a fish bowl. Eureka!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Lawn Fawn Christmas Fishes
Lifestyle Crafts Nested Circles
Catherine Pooler Fiesta Blue & Sand Castle
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Memento Tuxedo Black
Clear Wink of Stella
Copics: B02, B04, N2, R32, R35, Y15, Y26, YG03, YG17, YR02, YR04

ATSM #524 - Any Occasion

2026-08-18T15:00:00.000-07:00

Come join us for the Addicted to Stamps & More! Any Occasion challenge!

I've listed the products used below.

Lawn Fawn Offset Sayings Birthday
Lawn Fawn Garden Gnome
Lawn Fawn Mushroom Border
Lawn Fawn Party Balloons
Lawn Fawn Blissful Blossoms 6x6 paper
Lawn Fawn Spring Fling 6x6 paper
Catherine Pooler Samba, Something Borrowed, Over Coffee
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Copic 0, E00, R20

Birch Press Design - Hap-Bee Day!

2026-08-17T03:00:00.000-07:00

Buzz on by the Birch Press Design blog to check out my latest birthday card.

I've listed the products used below.

Birch Press Design Block Print Twirly Bumblebees
Birch Press Design Block Print Star Flowers
Birch Press Design Honeycomb Plate
Birch Press Design Elegant Birthday Sentiments
Memory Box Blush 6x6 cardstock
Memory Box Sunrise 6x6 cardstock
Memory Box Lagoon 6x6 cardstock

CutCardStock - Taco Tuesday!

2026-08-14T05:00:00.001-07:00

Feeling peckish? I've got what you need to sate those cravings over on the CutCardStock blog.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Pop Tone Orange Fizz cardstock
Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock
Pop Tone Lemon Drop cardstock
Pop Tone Red Hot cardstock
Pop Tone Sno Cone cardstock
Pop Tone Banana Split cardstock
Pop Tone Sour Apple cardstock
Pop Tone Limeade cardstock
DCS Discount Dolphin cardstock
Lessebo Bubbleum cardstock
DCS Discount Granny Smith cardstock
Cougar White cardstock
Bright Foil Silver cardstock
Curious Translucent Clear cardstock
MFT Taco Truck
MFT Taco Tuesday
MFT Food Truck
Spellbinders Starburst Hot Foil Plate
Catherine Pooler Samba
Versamark
Ranger White Detail Fine embossing powder
Doodlebug Design Taco-bout Fun Shape Sprinkles

Crackerbox Stamps - True Warmth of Friendship

2026-08-13T06:00:00.000-07:00

Feel free to pee your pants but not in the pool please! Read more about my latest project on the Crackerbox Stamps blog!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Crackerbox Stamps Sassy Girl Variation
Crackerbox Stamps Peeing Your Pants
MFT Mini Cloud Edges stencil
Lawn Fawn Grassy Border

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #694

2026-08-10T06:30:00.000-07:00

Look at me using up holiday paper! The latest AHSC sketch is absolutely perfect for that.

I also used a stamp set that I haven't touched in a while too!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

MFT Ski-sons Greetings
Lawn Fawn Tiny Gift Box Holiday Hats
Lawn Fawn Simple Stitched Hillside Borders
Honey Bee Nested Rectangles
Echo Park Jingle All the Way 6x6 paper
Echo Park Snowed In 6x6 paper
Copics: B95, B97, C5, N1, N2, N6, R20, R56, R59

ATCAS #314 - Water

2026-08-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

Come join us for the Addicted to CAS #314 water challenge! Memory Box and Birch Press Design are sister companies so I thought it would be fun to combine the two lines on my card.

I've listed the products used below.

Pretty Pink Posh Simple Sentiments
Memory Box Underwater Collage
Birch Press Design Block Print Proud Seahorse
Catherine Pooler Oh Boy! and Something Borrowed

CAS on Friday #340 - Get Well

2026-08-07T02:00:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe it's already time for another CAS on Friday challenge. The summer is flying by way too quickly!

Argh--the pic on this one doesn't do it justice at all. I hot-foiled the image in black, colored it with alcohol inks, and then embossed the card front. The combo is stunning.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Pinkfresh Studio Thankful for Friends
Pinkfresh Studio Perfect Sentiments Hot Foil Plate & Dies
Stampin' Up Linen embossing folder
Copics: V09, V17, YG03, YG17, YG67, YG99, YR02, YR04, YR07, YR09, YR18

Crackerbox Stamps - How Does Your Garden Grow?

2026-08-05T06:00:00.000-07:00

Check out my latest card on the Crackerbox Stamps blog. That sentiment is like 1000% true.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

ATSM #523 - Birthdays

2026-08-04T15:00:00.000-07:00

Ahoy, landlubbers! Come join us for the Addicted to Stamps & More! #523 Birthday challenge.

I haven't made a pirate-themed card in a while so this was a refreshing exercise. Plus, it allowed me to use up a couple of extra diecuts. Win, win!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Lawn Fawn Ahoy, Matey
Lawn Fawn Out of This World
Lawn Fawn Palm Tree Border
Lawn Fawn Tropical Backdrop
Lawn Fawn All the Sparkles 6x6 paper
Catherine Pooler Fiesta Blue, Grass Skirt, Sand Castle

Birch Press Design - Make Lemonade!

2026-08-03T03:00:00.000-07:00

Lemons? Nope! An ornament disguised as a lemon! Read more on the Birch Press Design blog.

I've listed the products used below.

Birch Press Design Block Print Loop Ornament
Birch Press Design Block Print Poinsettia Vase
Birch Press Design Vintage Everyday Greetings
Birch Press Design Honeycomb Stencil
Memory Box Sunrise 6x6 cardstock
Memory Box Greenery 6x6 cardstock
Catherine Pooler Tiara & Fiesta Blue
Ranger Black Soot Distress Ink
Versafine Clair Nocturne

SOSS #277 - A for Animals

2026-08-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

It's the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge #277 is all about the animals. I'm of an age where downstairs is largely closed for reno as is true for many of my (peri-)menopausal friends. Fun times!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Lawn Fawn Birthday Beaver freebie
Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Heart Stackables
Lawn Fawn Lacy Heart Stackables

CutCardStock - Camping Critters

2026-07-31T05:00:00.000-07:00

I'm enjoying camping from the great indoors over on the CutCardStock blog today.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Savoy 100% Cotton cardstock for letterpress
Glama Brown Kraft cardstock
Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock
Pop Tone Lemon Drop cardstock
Pop Tone Jellybean cardstock
Lessebo Moss Green cardstock
Pop Tone Red Hot cardstock
Pop Tone Wild Cherry cardstock
Lessebo Misty Blue cardstock
Lessebo Coffee Bean cardstock
DCS Discount Granny Smith cardstock
Stardream Metallic Flame cardstock
Stardream Metallic Jupiter cardstock
Discount Sand Castle Tan cardstock
Classic Crest Patriot Blue cardstock
Lawn Fawn S'more the Merrier
Lawn Fawn Build A Campsite
Lawn Fawn Simple Wavy Banners
Lawn Fawn Simple Stitched Hillside Borders
Spellbinders Falling Stars Press Plate
Spellbinders Wishing Stars 3D embossing folder
Catherine Pooler Oh Boy!, Something Borrowed, Drive-In, Sand Castle
Hero Arts Unicorn pigment ink
Copics: E08, E18, E19, E27, E29, E41, E42, E43, E49, E55, E59, Y21, YR24

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #692

2026-07-27T06:30:00.000-07:00

Time for another AHSC sketch! I hope to see you join in the fun.

To keep the card fairly simple, I used a Pinkfresh Studio image with lots of floral elements rather like the sketch but flat. I'm sneaky like that.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Pinkfresh Studio Infinite Blooms
MFT More Essential Sentiments
Lawn Fawn Simple Wavy Banners
Waffle Flower A7 Piercing Texture Die
Versafine Clare Nocturne
Copics: B04, B06, E57, G02, G05, G24, G28, RV06, RV09, Y13, Y15, YG03, YG17, YR04, YR09
Pretty Pink Posh Sequins

ATCAS #313 - Trees

2026-07-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

We're asking for a tree or trees on your card for this fortnight's Addicted to CAS Challenge.

I felt like using a Lawn Fawn set that I haven't used in at least a year, maybe two. Plus, I love dinosaurs and with Sam Neill passing, it felt right.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Lawn Fawn Critters from the Past
Lawn Fawn All the Speech Bubbles & Dies
Lawn Fawn Henry's Build-A-Sentiment: Birthday
Lawn Fawn Cattails Border
Catherine Pooler Grass Skirt, Deck the Halls, & Over Coffee
Copics: E43, E47, G29, V12, V15, V17, YG13, YG17, YR02, YR18

Crackerbox Stamps - Little Old Lady Humor

2026-07-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

You best check out my latest card on the Crackerbox Stamps blog or else I'll have to deploy one of the fingers!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Crackerbox Stamps Esther Variant
Crackerbox Stamps More Fingers
MFT Small Brick Wall stencil
MFT Houndstooth 6x6 paper (pretty sure)
Penny Black Background Basics stencil
Catherine Pooler Sand Castle & Over Coffee
Copics: E00, E11, N2, R27, Y26

CAS on Friday #339 - Flowers

2026-07-24T02:00:00.000-07:00

I colored my latest card for the CAS on Friday #339 Flowers Challenge using Polychromos pencils. I'm am so enjoying the learning process despite old dog and all that.

Hero Arts Merry Foliage
Taylored Expressions Modern Holiday
Polychromos Color Pencils

ATSM #522 - Christmas

2026-07-21T15:00:00.000-07:00

Come join us for the Addicted to Stamps & More! Challenge #522 Christmas!

I've been coloring up these Purple Onion Designs at a series of crafty meetups and have finally put them to cute use.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

FRONT PORCH

Hello Bluebird Cup of Cheer
Hello Bluebird Merry Friends
Purple Onion Designs Stacey Yacula Cabin Background
Lawn Fawn Simple Wavy Banner
Stampin' Up Pinewood Planks embossing folder
Catherine Pooler Cumberbund and Matcha
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Versamark
Ranger White Detail Fine Embossing Powder
Zig Real Brush Watercolor Pens

FIREPLACE

Hello Bluebird Coffee Friends
Hello Bluebird Cup of Cheer
Purple Onion Designs Stacey Yacula Fireplace Rug
Waltzing Mouse Scalloped Rectangle
Lawn Fawn Knit Picky 12x12 paper
Pebbles Merry Little Christmas 6x6 paper
Catherine Pooler Cashmere, Macchiato, Minted, & Aquatini
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Copics: Y15, Y17, Y26, Y28, YR07
Zig Real Brush Watercolor Pens

SANTA'S WORKSHOP

Hello Bluebird Cup of Cheer
Hello Bluebird Coffee Friends
Purple Onion Designs Stacey Yacula Santa's Workshop (exterior)
Waltzing Mouse Scalloped Rectangle die
Catherine Pooler Minted, In the Park & Pucker Up
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Zig Real Brush Watercolor Pens

Birch Press Design - Regal Cat for the Holidays

2026-07-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

Check out my latest on the Birch Press Design blog featuring all new products, including the kitty which I hope is the first of many!

I've listed the products used below.

Birch Press Design Block Print Kitty
Birch Press Desing Block Print Festive Joy
Birch Press Design Loop Stitch Frames
Memory Box White Woodgrain Paper

Crackerbox Stamps - Fore!

2026-07-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

I don't golf, watch golf, or know much about it but I do know a Happy Gilmore/Minion mashup when I see it. For more info, check out the Crackerbox Stamps blog.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Crackerbox Stamps Kevin Golfing
Crackerbox Stamps Life Coming at You
Lawn Fawn Simply Grassy Hillsides
Lawn Fawn Slimline Cloudy stencils
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Versamark
Ranger Detail Fine White embossing powder
Copics: B04, B06, C3, E25, E43, N1, N2, N3, N5, R12, Y11, Y13, Y15, YG13

CutCardStock - Nutcrackers

2026-07-14T05:00:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it's already Christmas in July season?! I'm kicking it off with a couple of nutcracker cards on the CutCardStock blog.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Pop Tone Wild Cherry cardstock
Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock
Stardream Metallic Eris cardstock
Cougar White cardstock
Bright Foil Gold cardstock
Environment Desert Storm cardstock
Blank Cougar White A2 Folded Discount Card Stock 110lb base
Tim Holtz Harvey
Hero Arts Nutcracker Bold Prints
Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Christmas
Catherine Pooler Cranberry Fizz
Versamark
Ranger White Detail Fine Embossing Powder
Concord & 9th Winter Wonderland Dies
Sizzix Tim Holtz Bold Text, Christmas
Catherine Pooler Sand Castle

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #690

2026-07-13T06:30:00.000-07:00

I must admit that this AHSC sketch stumped me for the longest time but I am so very satisfied with what I came up with. AND, I used new products with old. Woo hoo!

I find it especially hard to look at the sketch and see anything but the actual objects vs suggestions, kwim?

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

MFT Puddle Jumper
Lawn Fawn Everyday Sentiment Banners
Lawn Fawn Rainy Day Backdrop: Portrait
Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Rainbow 6x6 Paper
Copics: B34, B37, B39, B93, C6,m E00, E11, E23, E25, R05, R20, R29, Y11, Y15, Y17

ATCAS #312 - Up

2026-07-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

Come join us for the latest Addicted to CAS Challenge #312 Up!

Maybe you'll want to mix older things from your stash with new crafting goodies like I did.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Lawn Fawn Really High Five
Lawn Fawn All the Speech Bubbles
Mama Elephant Tiny Notes
Lawn Fawn Paper Clips
Copics: BG10, C3, E41, E42, E43, E44, G05, N2, N6, N8, R20