Hey Everybody, 

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August 31, 2026

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Blessisngs,

Sue

Masking and Reverse Masking

Hey Everybody,

Jeanne's challenge was to pick a former challenge to do. I chose Mix 702 Beach Vibes. You can find Jeanne's challenge here.  

Here is my card.

I cut out a rectangle from a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of white paper using the deckled edge rectangles. I placed the piece with the rectangle hole over another piece of white paper that was the same size.

 I started at the bottom blending the ink with crumb cake, then coastal cabana, then crushed curry, then flirty flamingo. Before I blended the yellow ink, I placed a circle on the sky. This step is called masking. I am covering the paper so no ink gets on it that I will use next.

 I blended the crushed curry and flirty flamingo together then I removed the circle mask and brushed curry ink lightly over the sun. I stamped the pelican in gray granite and stamped the sentiment in crumb cake. The tree stamp was colored with Stampin' Write markers so I could have multiple colors on one stamp. The stamp set I used is a retired Stampin' Up set called, Sunkissed.

This will go to a local nursing home for residents to use.

Keywords: MIX709 MIX702: Beach Vibes!

Stamps: Stampin' Up!-Sunkissed

Paper: white

Ink: crumb cake, crushed curry, coastal cabana, flirty flamingo, gray granite

Accessories: deckled rectangle dies, Stampin' Write Markers, circle for sun, cut out frame for the scene, blending brushes

Techniques: reverse masking, masking, coloring stamps with markers, ink blending

Here is a video that demonstrates negative masking.

Here is a video that demonstrates the masking technique.

I hope you get a clear idea on how to do masking and reverse masking. I hope you can use it in your card making or scrapbook making.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue

CHECK THIS OUT Splitcoaststampers is hosting 41 challenges over 10 days!

Click on the link or the image for more information.

Here's a list of supplies we'll be using so far. Click the link to see an updated list. People are still getting their challenges ready.

I hope you can join us for a few of the challenges October 7-17th.

so far......

 Parchment Paper
 Cling Wrap or Glad Press n' Seal (tried it, works great)
 Salt
 Pretty Napkins
Tissue Paper
Shaving cream/foam
Watercolor Paper
Plastic wrap
Metallic embossing powder _OR_ metallic deco foil (either/or)
* Product Suggestions (no affiliation, just searched Amazon for some cheap options with free shipping that you could try):
* Metallic Embossing Powder: Assorted 4pc Metallic Embossing Powder (https://a.co/d/0gyXFDGW)
* Deco Foil: Opal Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0bDpOIHV), Gold Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0f71XDvV)

Challenge, Cards, Challenges

 Hey Everybody,

Our site for inspiration today is Jean Haines Watercolor Inspiration. You can find the challenge here.  
Here is the inspiration for my card.

I die cut my crumb cake and designer series paper and layered them. I die cut the two flowers, leaves and sentiment strip. There is a half designer series paper circle inside along with a pocket for a gift card or cash.

Keywords: IC1082

Stamps: Scalloped Blooms

Paper: crumb cake, peach, cajun craze, old olive, white, Glow of Harvest-SU Aug. product of the month

Paper Size: 3 1/4" 4 1/4' folded

Ink: cajun craze

Accessories: Scalloped Blooms dies, brown dots

Techniques: die cutting

Now and then I like to make something a bit different for a card. 

I had a fun day with my son today. We were at the Medina Collector's Fair at the Medina Fair Grounds.

200+ tables 

Sports Cards, TCG, One Piece, Comics, 3D

Friday (8/28): 2PM - 7PM

Saturday (8/29) 9AM - 4PM

Medina Fairgrounds 

Medina Community Center

735 Lafayette Road, Medina, Ohio 44256

FREE Parking

That's my son in red. He's really upgraded his displays. The table banners are new and I think they look amazing. He used to just sell hockey and baseball cards. Since his daughter and wife have gotten interested in Disney cards, he's added those and so much more to his inventory.

All of the displays to the left of the display case are Disney, Dreamworks, and so many other kinds of cards.  We waited on a sweet girl about 4 who was in love with the princesses. She picked out just the right one! It reminded me of my granddaughter. She has her  favorites also.

That first locked case is filled with higher end Disney, Dreamworks and other assorted cards. This isn't just for kids, we had an adult woman purchase almost $200 worth of cards.

This photo is my son working with a customer in the baseball section. The two sections of the locked case that you can see are filled with baseball or hockey cards.

This is our small display of hockey pucks from the Monsters and Columbus Blue Jackets. He has lots more at home and displayed a QR code so people could see which hockey pucks he has.

You can see he has all of the hockey teams in the box on the left and the Blue Jackets in the box on the right.

We had two tables today. Next weekend at Great Northern Mall, we'll have three.

In the baseball section next to the case, he has a whole box of Guardians cards. I have to admit, I can't keep up with who is a current player and who isn't! LOL

200+ tables

Friday (9/4): 11AM - 8PM 

Saturday (9/5): 11AM - 8PM 

Great Northern Mall

4954 Great Northern Mall, 

North Olmsted, OH 44070

FREE Admission and FREE Parking

 CHECK THIS OUT Splitcoaststampers is hosting 41 challenges over 10 days!

Click on the link or the image for more information.

Here's a list of supplies we'll be using so far. Click the link to see an updated list. People are still getting their challenges ready.

I hope you can join us for a few of the challenges October 7-17th.

so far......

 Parchment Paper
 Cling Wrap or Glad Press n' Seal (tried it, works great)
 Salt
 Pretty Napkins
Tissue Paper
Shaving cream/foam
Watercolor Paper
Plastic wrap
Metallic embossing powder _OR_ metallic deco foil (either/or)
* Product Suggestions (no affiliation, just searched Amazon for some cheap options with free shipping that you could try):
* Metallic Embossing Powder: Assorted 4pc Metallic Embossing Powder (https://a.co/d/0gyXFDGW)
* Deco Foil: Opal Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0bDpOIHV), Gold Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0f71XDvV)

    Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue

Pinwheel Card

 Hey Everybody,

I have a card today called a Pinwheel card. A friend showed me a sample from Facebook with the dimensions of the designer paper. I took it from there. I also decided to add some dimension to my card by dry embossing it. I've been experimenting with different embossing folders. This first sample is one I made using the retired Stampin' Up!-designer series paper, Perennial Lavender. I've had some of this gorgeous paper sitting in a drawer and decided I wanted to use it and share it with others who would receive cards from my card ministries. It isn't doing anything but taking up space in my drawer.

The pinwheel is made from two different designs of designer series paper.

I made a video to show how to cut the designer paper and put the card together from start to finish. Check it out below.

Supplies Needed:

Stamps: Scalloped Blooms

Paper:

2 pieces of designer series paper 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" You can use light/dark or patterned/no pattern

cardstock 3 3/4" x 5 " to put designer paper on

2nd layer designer series paper or cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"

Card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"

vanilla or white 4" x 5 1/4" for inside

designer series paper 1 1/4" x 4" for inside

designer series paper or cardstock for your sentiment. 

Accessories: I used small and large oval punches

2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies

Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's the video so you can make some of these for yourself. When you cut the designer series paper you will have enough to make two cards.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you try this card. I enjoyed making them.

Blessings,

Sue

Speaking of challenges, check this out. Splitcoaststampers is hosting 41 challenges over 10 days!

Click on the link or the image for more information.

Here's a list of supplies we'll be using so far. Click the link to see an updated list. People are still getting their challenges ready.

I hope you can join us for a few of the challenges October 7-17th.

so far......

 Parchment Paper
 Cling Wrap or Glad Press n' Seal (tried it, works great)
 Salt
 Pretty Napkins
Tissue Paper
Shaving cream/foam
Watercolor Paper
Plastic wrap
Metallic embossing powder _OR_ metallic deco foil (either/or)
* Product Suggestions (no affiliation, just searched Amazon for some cheap options with free shipping that you could try):
* Metallic Embossing Powder: Assorted 4pc Metallic Embossing Powder (https://a.co/d/0gyXFDGW)
* Deco Foil: Opal Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0bDpOIHV), Gold Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0f71XDvV)

A Circle Square Card

 Hey Everybody,

Today's card is one I saw on Connie Stewart's blog. Easy Circle Punch Card Ideas with a Fun Mid Century Modern Twist

Connie has a great video and a project sheet you can download. The project sheet doesn't include the different things you need to do once you get your supplies together, though. That's why I did photos to help make it quick and easy to see how to do this card.

You need: a 1 3/4" punch OR you can use a die.

3 colors of cardstock that go well together. Punch out 2 circles of each of the three colors.

4 squares that are 2 1/2" 

2 white or vanilla squares 2 1/2"

2 squares that go with the other colors you've chosen for circles. 2 1/2"

2 pieces of white or vanilla for your card front and inside. each are 4" x 5 1/4"

1 card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Cut all of the circles in half with scissors or paper trimmer.  Arrange your circles on squares like this. I put the fresh freesia paper on the highland heather paper because it matched the softness of the color better than the harsher grape of spruce colors.

The colors I chose were colors in  the designer series paper I've been using called, Perennial Lavender. I'm trying to use it up. I hate to have such pretty paper sitting in a drawer when it can brighten someone's day.

Take your 4 squares with the attached circles and center then in your 1 3/4" punch or die.

If you want to use a layer behind your circles, Connie used a 1 7/8" circle punch.

To put the card together, put the colored circles top and bottom. 

Then position the other two with whichever color you'd like in the center. For me this was harder than it looked.

Here's my finished card. I dry embossed my card and added a sentiment, ribbon and gems.

I kept the pieces that were left over after cutting the circles out of each square. I used them for another card. I think it turned out pretty good for something on the fly.

Well, there you have it, a quick, easy card with circles and squares. I hope you give it a try. It's fun to give it a twist and add your style to it like I did with the dry embossing and with using the pieces Connie threw out.

Thanks for stopping by.

Blessings,

Sue