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The next STAMPtember exclusives are from… it’s a two-release Saturday!

Today there are TWO exclusive STAMPtember collaborations. First up, Newton’s Nook and their Happy Paw-lidays stamps and dies.

And next up, Sending Autumn Blessings from Honey Bee Stamps.

Both sets are in the shop until they sell out! Happy STAMPtember Saturday!

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An epic Halloween card a new tool in the studio!

Today, two things that are fun: 1) an epic Halloween card, and 2) a new tool in the studio, the Stampwheel 2.0 from Altenew.

I created this fun card after watching my friend Jennifer McGuire go all Halloween on a recent livestream. Waffle Flower sent me a handful of their new release to work with because they are awesome and they know how much Halloween means to me.

Plus, I’m so new to using a Stampwheel, but I can already see how simply having it as a work space for inking and ste...

The next STAMPtember release is from… Pink and Main

Flurries of Love is the next exclusive STAMPtember collaboration over at Simon Says Stamp from Pink and Main. I got a bit creative with some masking, fussy cutting and wreath building!

I was invited to do a video for this reveal over on the Simon Says Stamp YouTube channel. Check out how this card came together!

There is free US shipping on all orders over $25 or more. And, you can save $7.99 on international shipping. See the two codes in this graphic:

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The next STAMPtember collaboration is from Ink on 3

The next STAMPtember collaboration is called Little Chickadee from Ink on 3, which is a fun layering stamp set! You can get the stamps, or the stamp and die combo. I did not have the dies, but instead, fussy cut my images.

I stamped my images on 80lb cardstock, which made it easier for me to fussy cut. Plus, I added some texture to a panel of Fog cardstock using the Tiny Tufts Embossing Folder.

I finished off the design with some of the Pawsitively Dazzling Gems in Clear, w...

CATHY MAKES A CARD LIVE—THE GIVEAWAY POST FOR THIS WEEK’S YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM

If you’d like to be entered for a chance to win the card from today’s livestream for September 4, 2024, just leave a comment below! I’ll choose a winner at random by noon tomorrow.

Here’s the livestream:

I love how this turned out!

And thanks to Kathryn, who suggested leaving the subheading off and putting it on the inside!

Thanks for watching my live!

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The Next Stamptember Exclusive is from… Lawn Fawn!

The next STAMPtember exclusive is from Lawn Fawn and for this collaboration you can get the stamps, dies and a stencil set! See the Supply List at the end of this post for the options to purchase!

For my card today, I only had the stamps, so I used some Masking Magic to create my one layer scene before coloring.

I did use a bit of Nuvo Crystal Glaze to add shine to the ornaments on the cactus!

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The first STAMPtember® exclusive is from…

I will tell you a secret: I never remember that I can actually color until STAMPtember rolls around! And here’s another secret: if the packaging gives you ideas, use them!

Today’s STAMPtember exclusive is from Art Impressions and it’s called Sweet BDay. You can get the stamps and dies together, or just the stamps.

I just followed the coloring on the package to the best of my ability and I’ll tell you what: it’s not too shabby!

I stamped, colored and went VERY slowly, just fo...

Serene layered trees that are so easy to create

Today is a STAMPtember celebration where many makers will be sharing creations using the new release from Simon Says Stamp!

One of the fun things about today’s post is that different makers get different promotions and here is mine, a free layered stencil set with a purchase of $30 or more! Be sure to use the code in the graphic when you check out!

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog where they will be sharing links to everyone who is participating in today’s STAMPtember party! You...

Welcome to STAMPtember®! A month-long celebration of stamping!

STAMPtember is here! Welcome to the 15th annual installment from Simon Says Stamp. STAMPtember is a month-long celebration of stamping and cardmaking.

If you’re new to STAMPtember, a few years back I made an educational video that explains all the details (and yes, this was before I moved into my new studio space! Long live the Craft/Slash Dining Room):

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A very detailed inlay and paper pieced card that wows!

The Autumn Inlay Panel Die from Concord & 9th is one of those wow factor dies that yes, take some time to work with, but I think the results are just fabulous.

I ever thought I’d be into paper piecing and inlays, but it’s so cool to see it come together. Plus, these jewel tones are so rich and vibrant. It’s making me count the days until fall!

Plus, the Say More to Say Word Dies set is a great all-purpose greeting set with lovely typography.

Here is my tutorial, which is actual...