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I pre-ordered two of the  new Tim Holtz Halloween stamp sets  (Specimens CMS410 and Anatomy Chart CMS411)  from my local store as soon as I saw them previewed . Unfortunately, because of covid-19 there were multiple supply and shipping delays. But I got a happy message from the shop owner to let me know they arrived the day before Halloween (two months later!). My kids and I got busy right away making spooky tags for some treat bags. There is absolutely nothing more satisfying than using ultra detailed red rubber stamps with Versafine ink. I love these anatomical drawings! 2020 was the year of candy deliveries to friends' doorsteps and scavenger hunts at home instead of trick or treating. Supplies : ink - Versafine (Black) and Ranger Distress Ink (Tea Dye) stamps - Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection (Anatomy Chart) cardstock - Neenah Classic Crest (Natural White) blending brushes - Picket Fence Studios (Life Changing Blender Brushes)

I've been using my crafty time (which is very hard to come by during a pandemic when you have kids) to work on birthday cards. Watercolor continues to be my favorite coloring method and I love the way it turned out on this subtle patterned paper.  Supplies: Stamps - Stampin' Up Watercolors - Prima Marketing 'Tropicals' Ink - Versafine Paper - Glitz (patterned paper pad), DCWV (glitter paper), Staples (white cardstock) Other - Stickles glitter, Sakura Glaze pen

I wanted to make Valentine's Day cards for my kids and turned it into a personal challenge to use some older supplies. (I'm not afraid to admit that I love collecting craft supplies even more than I love using them.) It's hard to remember but I'm pretty sure I had all of these things before having kids, which makes them at least 10 years old. Patterned paper is one of those things that I have way too much of and should never buy more of. However, my tastes have totally changed since I started paper crafting. I used to love Basic Grey and their heavily distressed patterns. Now I lean more cute or clean and simple (think Lawn Fawn). This Basic Grey "Oh Baby Girl" collection was unopened, and perfect for fussy cutting some stamped letters. Last week I was really inspired by Jennifer McGuire's video about pattern paper piecing. Isn't it funny how I tried so hard to conserve every last bit of this paper when it has just been sitting on a shelf for t...

The minute I saw a sneak peek of the Lawn Fawn "you're just my type" stamp set I knew I had to have it! I have a thing for vintage typewriters, so these images spoke to me. I got to work making some Valentine's Day cards to send to friends and family after seeing this inspiration card . I love how the designer used patterned paper for wallpaper! I have also been using Lawn Fawn's "jet black" ink that works with Copic alcohol markers. I think it gives a darker and more crisp impression than Memento ink, but it still doesn't look as good as Versafine black ink (which is not Copic friendly). Can we take a minute to appreciate these new "Made of Hearts" USPS forever stamps that are giving me all the heart eyes?!