All I Do Is Stamp-- Designs by Vicki Dutcher

CutCardStock Day

2024-11-09T05:00:00.009-07:00

I am back to Christmas cards -- getting done to the wire for mailing them out.

I scored on this 2 part layering cover plate garage sailing! [I love when I find good products for this hobby]. I used the gorgeous Aqua Card Stock [80#], along with the Basis Blue Card Stock [80#] for the layers.

For some added shininess, I used the Non-Shedding Silver Glitter Card Stock for the sentiment and the inlay of the ornament. Even though these aren't traditional Christmas colors, I am happy with this card.

See you next week with more CutCardStock products~

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Addicted to CAS Challenge #271 - Snow

2024-11-09T01:00:00.001-07:00

This is the type of snow I like - cards.

I am just addicted to using my moon stencil. I absolutely love the end results with it. I used some botanical silhouette stamps, and a beautiful font sentiment.

I used white acrylic paint for the "snow". Yep, I'm happy with this card.

Your turn! You have all month to join in over at Addicted to CAS Challenge #271.

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Just Us Girls Challenge #752 - Color Week

2024-11-07T06:00:00.004-07:00

The perfect colors for yet another Christmas card for the ole stash!

I made myself a new alcohol inked panel with a mix of blue inks and added some gold foiling. I really love the end result with adding that foiling.

Using some gold mirror paper, I cut out the MC sentiment, and this mini slimline card was complete. Yep, I am happy with it too.

Your turn! Come on over to the JUGS #752 Challenge and show us how you use the colors. So many possibilities!

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The Male Room Challenge #192 - Kinetic Card

2024-11-06T01:00:00.021-07:00

I'll be honest, I did have to look up what this meant; movement.

I'm still working on Christmas cards and remembered a spinning front panel card. Perfect!

I used this super fun textured card stock; Bonsai Green from CutCardStock, for my colored base. It's a lovely Christmas green.

After I hot foiled the geometric background [Pink Fresh Geo Blocks Hot Foil Plate], I used some Silver Glitter card stock for the framing, hanging snowflake, and sentiment. Another card for my stash!

Your turn. Come on over to The Male Room Challenge #192. You have all month to join in.

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2024 Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Hop- Day 5

2024-11-05T14:49:00.001-07:00

Only 1 card -- time isn't there to catch up. That said, at least I got one card for the Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Hop today.

A basic card, but it will work for my x customer - turned friend. They still go to Starbucks about 3 times a week. This card will totally work.

The die sentiment is another goodie from Laura's Box. 😀

That's it for me today. I still have lots to do [in my house], and have to get to it!

Hope you had a great day~

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Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Hop - Day 2&3

2024-11-04T15:24:00.002-07:00

Even though it is Day 4 over on the CLH Blog, these 2 cards are for my day 2 and 3. I was crazy busy over the week end, and simply had no time to create. I made up for it today. Hopefully, I will get "caught up" tomorrow.

I used a hot foil plate from Laura's Box with some very shiny red foil. I grabbed a retired coffee cup die, and crimped an actual Starbucks sleeve.

The sentiment is also from Laura's Box. [Yep, I got some fun stuff in her box 😀].

While I was browsing Pinterest, I came across a fun graphic wall decor that inspired me to create it for a card. (I do love me a good graphic card.) The cup is from a free download that was offered 2 seasons ago with the CLH. They come in so handy!

The fun sentiment is from STAMPlorations Coffee Happy.

I had fun today! Off to do some more commenting....

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CutCardStock Day

2024-11-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

I am taking a break from Christmas cards and went with a pretty floral one for today's card.

I used the [very pretty] Pop Tone Grape Jelly card stock to make this A2 card. I don't usually care for purple, but this card - yes please.

Sometimes, it pays to get out of your comfort zone!

I hope you liked this card today. I did have fun making it~

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Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Hop - Day 1

2024-11-01T12:40:00.001-07:00

It's that fun time of year! Coffee Lovers Hop...yes please.

My JUGS teamie, Carol Mayne, had a card a couple of weeks ago, and I fell in love with Rupert! Well, I am using him today! I am also joining in over at the Color Hues Challenge #98; Red & Black. I think he looks fun with these colors, especially drinking coffee 😀

He is a good size, so I put him on a mini slimline card base. He totally makes me smile.

Are you playing in the Coffee Lovers Hop? I hope to join in every day. Off to leave some comments.

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AAA Birthday Challenge #67 - Favorite Image

2024-11-01T00:00:00.029-07:00

This is almost a tough challenge. There are soooo many images I like. Since I use florals on most of my cards, I am going with those.

I started with a digi image, and then using different dies, layered them back on to the main image. I do love this look.

I added a foliage die, along with a sentiment, and this pretty card is done.

Your turn! Come on over to the AAA Birthday Challenge and play along.

Can't wait to see what your favorite image is.

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Just Us Girls Challenge #751 - CASE a DT Week

2024-10-31T05:00:00.007-07:00

It's my personal favorite challenge over at JUGS. It is fun to see how you are inspired by one of the team member's card.

I went with a very basic card. While it's elegant [IMO], it is perfect and so easy for mass producing. Any ornament would work, and while I gold laminated the MC, a stamp would work much easier.

Okay, your turn! Come on over to JUGS #751, pick a DT to CASE, and have fun! Can't wait to see who you pick. 😀

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A Fun Day

2024-10-30T13:36:00.001-07:00

I had some free time, so naturally, I headed into my stamp room. I looked up on Paper Playful for some challenges to join in. Once again, PP comes through with new [to me] challenges.

I started with the Color Throwdown #817 colors, while using the sketch [new to me] from Atlantic Hearts Sketch #601.

I was rather happy with this end result. These colors are just lovely, and the sketch brought them together in a unique way.

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I came across Diane and Darlene's Stencil Fun Challenge for October, w/ an option of Halloween. [The player-ship is amazing for the site!] Perfect for my [favorite] moon stencil!

I made a tag and temporarily adhered it onto a sponged, inked, textured background [with H colors too], for a gift Halloween card. I was surprised how much I liked the colorful background with the purple tag. It sure does scream Halloween to me.

Thanks Challenges - I had a fun time 😀

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Cut Card Stock Day

2024-10-26T06:00:00.074-07:00

It's Saturday again - the time is a flyin!

For my stash mini slimline Christmas card today I used a few of CCS Christmasy colors;

Classic Crest Recycled 100 Bright White 130 lb 8.5x11 Card Stock

Astrobright Re-Entry Red 100 lb Card Stock

Royal Sundance Linen 80 lb EMERALD 8.5x11 Card Stock

CCS Gold 8.5x11 Glitter 74 lb Discount Card Stock

Silver Glitter 74 lb Discount Card Stock

Astrobright 80lb Eclipse BLACK 8.5x11 Cardstock

I'm on a roll of getting enough cards made for this season! I do like being prepared. I hope you liked my card for today. You can also check out other CutCardStock products HERE. I'll be back in December!

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Addicted to CAS Challenge #270 - Halloween

2024-10-26T01:00:00.005-07:00

Okay, because of challenges like this, I need to make a Halloween card. Fortunately, I now have a grandson I can give it to!

I just love this adorable ghost. He's too cute 😀

Your turn! Come on over to Addicted to CAS Challenge #270 and show us your Halloween card.

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Seize the Birthday Challenge #294 - Feather

2024-10-24T09:00:00.021-07:00

It was my choice for this challenge. I probably should of used a crow on my card [for a Halloween birthday] but instead, I just went literal.

A very simple card, which will work perfectly for a masculine birthday. I used some fun feathers from Spellbinders.

I do love the striking gold against the stark black. Definitely works for an October birthday.

Your turn! Come on over to Seize the Birthday Challenge #294 and show us how you use feather on your card. If you just want to create a general birthday card, that's fine too.

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Just Us Girls Challenge #750 - Anything Stencil

2024-10-24T05:00:00.029-07:00

It's time for the JUGS' easy challenge. The use of stencils at this period in time is HUGE! So many choices of stencils.

I used a moon stencil. I have to say, I love it! I am sure you will be seeing this a lot on my future cards. I also got this awesome Birch Press Design Holly and Berries Contour Layers Dies. I rather love this one too!

I'm entering this into the Just Add Ink Challenge #725; Stenciling.

How do you use a stencil? Come on over to JUGS #750 and show us!

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It's Monday

2024-10-21T12:23:00.000-07:00

and I have some free time! That said, I am joining in a couple of challenges.

First off, Simon Says Monday Challenge; Spooky/Add Some Purple. When I saw this, I knew I wanted to make a purple moon.

I used a few stencils for this card; moon, clouds, and trees. Sure does make creating a card easy.

I stamped a few bats since this purple moon and clouds give off a "spooky feel"

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I found another challenge that is new to me, Inspiration Station #66. I do have to say, I adore inspiration photos and mood boards. This one was really fabulous. I am loving the bright colors and the black.

I don't usually care for the yellow, orange, red combo, but, when used against black...yes please! I used the Simon Says Abundant Leaves Die for the background leaves, and the Simon Says Bountiful Sunflower. The plate die is from Kat's Scrappiness; Mini Slimline Diamond Wire & Woodgrain Die. [Sadly, this is no longer available]

I just adore a bright and bold mini slimline card! I hope my neighbors do too, as this is for them.

Thanks Challenges! I had so.much.fun.!

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Playing with Paper Players

2024-10-20T12:49:00.003-07:00

I have been meaning to make some tags. When I saw the Paper Players Challenge #712 - Clean & Simple, Tag Your It, I was motivated to finally make some.

The tag bases and twine are from CutCardstock. [They are on sale - $2.49 for 20!] The tiny tree die is in my stash. A great size for a tag. The sentiment is from an older Hero Arts stamp set. Gorgeous font!

Off to a great start to put on my gifts! Thanks Paper Players for motivating me!

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Cut Card Stock Day

2024-10-19T06:00:00.001-07:00

For today, I made an ABC [Anything but a card] project to show you another [very useful] product that CCS sells; Score-Tape Premium double-sided adhesive - 27 yds.

I used the Lessebo Colors Premium Salt Water Blue Cardstock and some stashed dp to make this.

To adhere this project together I used the score tape. I love that you can just rip the pieces off the roll rather then having to cut with scissors. It makes it so much easier [for me].

It even has it's own stand!

The video is HERE for this adorable desk calendar/post it holder [if you want to make one too]. I use projects like this for small thank you gifts over the holidays. Everybody can use a calendar, but having a pad of post its - and a small pen - oh yes please!]

I hope you enjoyed today's project~

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Just Us Girls Challenge #749 - Mood Board Week

2024-10-17T05:00:00.012-07:00

It's my choice for this week's challenge. Since it is getting close to Halloween I went with that type of moodboard. Ha! Don't get me wrong, I still do not like this "holiday" but a lot of you do!

I literally have 1 Halloween stamp set from 2015, Memory Box, Halloween Sideshow with matching dies. I'm very surprised it is still available! There are some very cute images in this set. Rather then a card [that I will never mail], I made a fun candy match box holder. I added some of the cute die cuts to the top, and it was complete.

The sentiment is also in this set.

Here is a bigger image:

Your turn. I'm hoping you are inspired by this mood board and play along over at JUGS #749.

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Cut Card Stock Day

2024-10-12T06:00:00.002-07:00

I am continuing with Christmas cards all this month.

For this card I started with the very Christmasy Astrobright Re-Entry Red 100 lb Card Stock. The heavier weight is so perfect when mailing cards.

For the center stamped panel I used Classic Crest NATURAL card stock. These papers take ink just perfectly.

You can check out the CCS store HERE. They do carry other products! I will showcase a few next week!

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Addicted to CAS Challenge #269 - Wood

2024-10-12T01:00:00.001-07:00

So many ways to use wood on your project!

I went literal - a wood background using designer paper, and a branch for this cutie [Simon Says Layered Berry Bird] to sit on.

I adore this guy! He makes me smile every time I use him!

Your turn! How do you see using wood? Please share with us over at Addicted to CAS Challenge #269.

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Seize the Birthday Challenge #293 - Dots

2024-10-10T09:00:00.004-07:00

I do love me some dots!

I went with a very basic birthday card. Some designer paper with dots, and die cut images. Yes, this was a quick [last minute] needed card.

Sometimes quick is a good thing!

Your turn. Come on over to Seize the Birthday Challenge and play along! While dots are an option, being a birthday card is not.

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Just us Girls Challenge #748 - Word Week

2024-10-10T05:00:00.001-07:00

It is that time of year! The leaves with the changing colors - so pretty! I sure wish I had them in my town. The leaves go from green to ugly brown. Very sad.

Again, I made an inked panel, and then cut out the leaves with a mixed array of dies. Now that I look, I probably should of added more of the pretty Fall colors - oh well, this works.

Also again, I don't know who made the hb die.

Your turn! Come on over to JUGS #748 and show us your take on leaves.

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Cut Card Stock Day

2024-10-05T06:00:00.000-07:00

It's the first Saturday of October, and that means it's CCS Day here on my blog [and over on Instagram]. December is right around the corner, so I am continuing with more Christmas cards.

For my card today, I started with my go-to #130 Classic CREST Recycled 100 BRIGHT WHITE card stock. I just love this heavy weight! For the framing, I used the stunning non shedding Silver Glitter Card Stock.

I hope you enjoyed my card for today. You can check out the entire line of CCS card stock HERE.

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Guesting at Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge #109

2024-10-04T01:00:00.042-07:00

I am thrilled to be Guesting with the Creative Artiste Mix Media Challenge #109. I found this challenge a few months back and have joined in every month since! It's always Anything Goes, and when creating mixed media, that makes it even more enjoyable!

For my Guesting project, I made a 5.5 x 5.5 size birthday card. I used so many fun products; stickers, recyclable cardboard, self made tissue paper, washi tape, gesso, chipboard, ephemera, paint, and my favorite staples! Yep, I really get into the products :)

I had so much fun making this card! I am really happy with the end result also.

Thanks Creative Artiste for having me as your Guest Designer.

Do you do mixed media? If not, I can highly recommend it - it's very calming, and you can just keep adding to your creation if you aren't happy with it. Come on over to the Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge #109 and show us what you created! I'll be checking the gallery!

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