Addicted to CAS - Weather

Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to CAS.  Sue N is our hostess and she chose the code word...

To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base and a white panel. I ran the panel through the die cutting machine using a snowflake cover plate by Concord & 9th. The winter scene was created by using a die/stencil combo by Pinkfresh Studio. I used the coordinating embroidery hoop to place the sene inside of. I added a couple snowflakes out of silver foil cardstock to add interest.  

Dare 2B Artzy New Release Hop

Today the Artzy team is showcasing the new release over on Instagram and there is a chance to win a prize. Head over to Instagram to check out all the inspiration and o get a code to save on the new release.

I made two cards using the Let Hope Bloom set. This is a beautiful set and makes gorgeous cards. 

To make both my card, I watercolored the images, added a subtile background by using stencils and then added the greetings to encourage the recipient. 

Focus Firday

I am up on the My Sweet Petunia blog today sharing this card. 

I started out by using the Mini Misti to stamp the image because when you stamp on textured watercolor paper it is hard to get a clean image unless you use the Misti of course.  After I stamped my image, I placed it down on the Petunia Platform and held it with the Power Mag so I could paint it without it moving around.

The set I used is a new release from Dare 2B Artzy “Let Hope Bloom” I water colored the image using Distress Reinkers and then cut it out with the coordinating die. I created a subtle background for the image using the Lacy Leaves stencil, also by Dare 2B Artzy.

Addicted to CAS 511 - Make Your Mark

Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to Stamps & More. This fortnight is our coloring challenge. Even though the title is "Make your Mark" it doesn't have to be markers, it can be any coloring medium. 

To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base, a white pael and a panel of watercolor paper.  I ran the panel of white cardstock through the die cutting machine with a 3D embossing folder by Altenew and the stamped the floral image from the Let Hope Bloom set from Dare 2B Artzy on watercolor paper and colored it using Distress re-inkers. 

The greeting is also by Dare 2B Artzy from the Grace is enough set.

Crafty News

I'm excited to finally announce that I'm part of the 2026 Artists in Residence Team run by @imaginecrafts_ -- the US distributer of Tsukineko inks. If you haven't heard, there are SIX new VersaFine Clair inks coming and I can't wait to start sharing inspiration featuring these beautiful new colors and other amazing Tsukineko media supplies!

Meet my teammates:

Anna Escalada York [@sparklywallflower](https://www.instagram.com/sparklywallflower/)

Ceal Pritchett [@cealp](https://www.instagram.com/cealp/)

Jessica Lin [@jessicard2424](https://www.instagram.com/jessicard2424/)

Helen Gullett [@helengdesigns](https://www.instagram.com/helengdesigns/)

Katy Ingram [@eastwickspaperandink](https://www.instagram.com/eastwickspaperandink/)

Von Marie Cervantes [@vonmariedesign](https://www.instagram.com/vonmariedesign/)

Linh [@lvhandcrafted](https://www.instagram.com/lvhandcrafted/)

Here are the six new VersaFine ink colors along with a number to call is you would like to preorder them. 

Easter Collage

Today's card uses the He is Risen set by Dare 2B Artzy. I used three of the four images in the set to create this easter collage. 
To make this card, I started with white top folding A2 card base and a panel of white cardstock for the images. I stamped and colored all the images with OLO markers and then cut them out with the coordinating dies. To give it more dimension I cut out several pieces and stacked behind the ones I colored.

ProCRAFTinators Club February Edition

Today's card is for the ProCRAFTinators club which is a monthly Instagram hop that I participate in. This hop is where a group of card making friends dust off supplies from In Person/Virtual Events, Camps and Classes that we signed up for and didn't complete the cards or want to use the product again.

My card uses products from this past months Winter Retreat. I actually attended the event but didn't make the cards just watched the lives. This one is from one of Jaycee's classes. I used different colors than he did to make it my own. 

Addicted to CAS 301- Pink!

Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to CAS.  Toni is our challenge hostess and she chose the code word...

With Valentines day being right around the corner I thought that I would make a valentines card. To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base and a scrap of patterned paper. I die cut two scalloped hearts one out of white cardstock and one out of patterned paper. I stamped, colored using a stencil and cut out the bear from a Lawn Fawn set, Conversation Heart Critters and aded it to the center of the patterned paper heart and then added that to the white heart and then added it to the card front. 

Addicted to Stamps & More #510- Die Cuts and/or Stencils

Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More. This fortnight is Diecuts and/or Stencils.

To make my card, I used the January MMH kit from Hero Arts which had this super cute diecut newspaper and pup.

AAA Cards #307 - A Color Challenge

Today starts a new game at AAA Cards challenges.  Game 307 is a color challenge using the palette below. I hope you wll play along with us.

To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base and a separate piece of white cardstock for the image. I stamped the Nutcracker  image, colored it using OLO markers and then cut it out with the coordinating die. I also cut two extra to stack behind to give the nutcracker dimension. Before placing the nut cracker on the base, I created a background using a stencil by Tim Holtz. To finish the card, I added a sentiment and adhered the Nutcracker in the background space.