HLS April 2022 Stencil Challenge~Anything Goes...Just Because (The Stamp Market Plaid Stencil and Butterfly)

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Welcome to Happy Little Stampers April 2022 Stencil Challenge, where Anything Goes. 

A couple of weeks ago, I pulled out some of my products from The Stamp Market to make a yellow and pale teal card. Since they were out, I decided to do a second, with a trio of slightly more vibrant inks (which I also used in my last month's stencil card. Apparently I have a 'thing' for this combination). Sometimes, full-on self-casing is fun, especially since creating the second version was as smile-making as creating the first. Butterflies and plaid...timeless! 

Over at the main blog you'll see sensational stencil delights from my teammates. 

Hope you'll join us; looking forward to seeing which stencils from your collection you'll be sharing with us!

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HLS April 2022 Christmas Challenge~Anything Goes (optional twist: Glitter)...Shopping Cart Merry Christmas

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Welcome to Happy Little Stampers April 2022 Christmas Challenge, where Anything Goes is always the theme, with an optional twist which, this month, is Glitter. Sparkly, sparkly! 

I'm madly crushing over the Shopping Cart collection by Becky Roberts/Spellbinders. The cart is easy to assemble and the add-on sets are fabulous for any number of occasions, with or without the cute cart. Here, I've used a combination of dies from Holiday & Presents and Shopping Bags. The papers and ephemera (ski poles and holly) are from Simple Stories' Feeling Frosty. I like the non-tradtional colours here...

Even though the filled to the brim cart isn't exactly practical to mail in a regular envelope, it's still a ton of fun to make AND perhaps deliver in person. Whatever the case, I'm smitten!

Please check out the fabulous Christmas creations by the rest of the team, then join us in the gallery!

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HLS April 2022 CAS Challenge~Tropical...Hello, Sunshine

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Welcome to Happy Little Stampers April 2022 CAS Challenge, where *Tropical* is this month's theme. Blazing sun, clear blue skies, sandy beaches, rolling waves...and tasty fruity drinks sipped while enjoying the views from under a colourful umbrella. Tropical paradise...

Of course, any visit to the tropics requires sunglasses, right! The patterned paper strips and the glasses' frame are cut from P13's Sunshine collection; the sunglasses die and sentiment are from Concord &9th's Bright Eyes. Now I want leafy-framed shades...

Looking forward to where *Tropical* takes you!

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Inkspirational Challenge #262~Photo Challenge...Floral Hello There

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Welcome to Inkspirational Challenge #262, where we're inviting you to drawn inspiration from this oh-so-pretty floral image. These lovely, delicate blooms certainly bring thoughts of Spring....

My card is beyond simple: a pretty piece of patterned paper; diecut circle and a lovely sticker. Done! Yes, it may be viewed as a 'cheat,' but...patterned papers and assorted ephemera do deserve time on the stage, don't you agree? I knew you would *grin*

Check out my fabulous team's interpretations:

Marina, Pia, Marlena, Lindsey 

Looking forward to seeing how the photo inspires you!

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Just Us Girls Challenge #626~WORD Week...Happy Easter Bunny Ears and Eggs (Pigment Craft Co.)

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Welcome to Just Us Girls Challenge #626, where our lovely hostess, Elizabeth, has selected EGG as this week's word prompt. Perfect for getting a start (or a wrap up) on Easter cards.

We're delighted to have Mac Mable joining us as our April Guest Designer and what a designer extraordinaire she is! Amazing creativity, as you'll see at the main blog post. My teammates have created fabulous cards as well; if you have a moment to drop by and leave them some love, I know it will be appreciated.

My bunny ears-and-eggs cards combine products from two favourite companies; My Creative Time (eggs) which I've followed for years and the bunny ears slit, stencil and Easter from Pigment Craft Co.  I can't say enough about the quality of both company's products; awesome in every regard! I cut the Easter word six times with different colours of cardstock backed with Die Cut 'n Bond. After that, a simple matter of adding the sticker-ified letters to the background layer. Three cards done; three to finish assembling...stay tuned! 

That's all from me; your turn to 'get crackin'!

Looking forward to seeing dozens and dozens of *EGG* themed cards in the gallery!

Also sharing at:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge~Anything Goes

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Color Hues Challenge #38~Pink and Green...Cup of Happy Hello (Pigment Craft)

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Happy April 1st (already!) and welcome to Color Hues Challenge #38, where our lovely Sheri has selected hues of pink and green as inspiration for the next two weeks. Spring colours, right! 

Pigment Craft Co.'s Cup of Happy makes me super happy, especially in pink and green! Dies cut like butter, stamps are fabulous; alignment, perfect!  I added the image and strips to a circle texture cover plate from STAMPlorations. Simple and spring-y! 

My team has created awesome cards with this combination; please visit and, if you have time, share some love.

Looking forward to a gallery filled with pink and green delights!

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STAMPlorations April 2022 CAS Challenge~Anything CAS Goes (optional twist: purple and green)...I Love Coffee and You Ephemera Tiles

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Happy April 1st and welcome to STAMPlorations April 2022 CAS Challenge! This month, Blue and Purple are the optional twists.

My simple card features new paper goods joining my collection - Coffee Tiles - Ephemera. I paired them with a sentiment from Coffee Happy, then added them to Circles All Over Textured Cover Plate background. I know the sentiment square looks crooked-ish but I promise, I used a ruler to line up everything! In real life, it's straight! I'll blame shadows for the illusion of  slightly wonky! 

That's it from me; time for you to play along.

• You can find Challenge details here. PLEASE READ.
• If you decide you 'need' some of the products I - or other designers have used - head over to the STAMPlorations Online Store (always great deals to be had!)
• To receive an additional 20% off your purchases, I invite you to use my discount code: STAMPGIRLCAROLM

Looking forward to seeing your CAS cards in the gallery, with or without the twists!

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