So Sorry... CAS16

So sorry you are going through this...

 because not all cancer is pink.

Another card made for the Calling All Sistahs challenge to bring hope for all types of cancer.  Teal for ovarian cancer.

The background was made by stamping floral images in grey ink on gray cardstock.  To make the ribbon I stamped the sentiment with an ombre ink pad using my MISTI to stamp more than once, then I used a sponge dauber to sponge ink onto the ribbon after die cutting.  The sentiment is stamped on a thin strip of white cardstock, tucked behind the ribbon and then I cut a V out of the end. 

Stamps: Loving Thoughts, Word Ribbon (CAS-ual Fridays Stamps) 

Paper: Smoky Slate, Whisper White (Stampin' Up)

Ink: Pool to Navy Ombre (Hero Arts)  Basic Gray (Stampin' Up)

Accesories: Ruffled Ribbon Fri Die (CAS-ual Fridays Stamps) Stitched Rectangles (My Favorite Things) 

My Favorite Things Die-namics, STAX Stitched Rectangle

Ranger Ink Blending Tool, 1 Inch Round

Ranger Distress Sprayer By Tim Holtz

Neenah Cardstock, Neenah Heavyweight, Classic Crest Solar White 110 lb, 25 pk

Ranger Distress Mini Ink Pad, Mermaid Lagoon

Ranger Distress Mini Ink Pad, Peacock Feathers

Hero Arts Ombre Ink Pad, Pool To Navy

My Sweet Petunia Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (6-1/8 X 7)

My Sweet Petunia Creative Corners

Sponge Applicator, Sponge Dauber 25 pk

Sponge Applicator, Sponge Dauber 3 pk

CAS01 Full On Floral Encouragement

There is nothing like opening your mailbox on a difficult day and finding an encouraging card from a friend or loved one.  It makes the trying time just a little more bearable. When want to spread that encouragement, so Michele Gross of CAS-ual Fridays Stamps put together a new blog and challenge just to help us.  Each month, on the 18th of the month there will be a new challenge meant to inspire you to create a card of encouragement.

Stamps: Be, Full On Floral, Loving Thoughts (CAS-ual Fridays Stamps)

Ink: Aquatini, Pixie Dust, Something Borrowed (Catherine Pooler Designs) Versamark
Paper: Bristol (Essentials by Ellen Hutson)
Accessories: 8 Round Brush; Bubble Box Fri-Dies (CAS-ual Fridays Stamps) Sistahood Sparkle LE Sequin Mix (Pretty Pink Posh) White Embossing Powder (WOW)

Direct link to youtube video: https://youtu.be/ozClo875E-o

PRIZE!!!! Did I say prize?  Why, yes I did!  One entry will be chosen to receive $25 gift code to be spent in the CAS-ual Fridays store!  Can I get a woot?!!!  

If you've used CAS-ual Fridays stamps or Fri-dies on your card we'll double it!! Can I get a woot-woot?!!!  You have until the June 13th to enter, so get cracking.

photo credit: https://www.dreamstime.com/

CLICKY to check out what the new talented Encouragement Squad has come up with and to enter your own creation.

Quilled Creations Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle 0.5 oz.

Ranger Multi Medium, Matte Mini, 1/2 oz.

VersaMark Ink Pad

WOW Embossing Powder, Super Fine - Opaque Bright White

Powder Tool Adhesive Deactivator

Pretty Pink Posh Sequins, Limited Edition Friendship Mix

My Sweet Petunia MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool

Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet

Hero Arts Embossing Gun

Black Velvet Watercolor Brushes, Short Round 8

Essentials by Ellen, Julie's Smooth Bristol, 20pc-5.5" x 5.5"

Think Happy Thoughts ~ Calling All Sistahs ~ Video

It's the 17th of the month and that means it is time for Calling All Sistahs, your monthly reminder to do your breast self exam.  I'm joining Michele Gross from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps in her campaign to spread awareness and remind our friends (sistahs) to do our monthly self exams.  If you would like to read more about this and Michele's personally story please click on the Calling All Sistahs button.

Here is my card this month that you can send to your sistahs to remind them to check themselves, or to encourage a sistah who is battling breast cancer right now.  I made a video so you can easily copy my card.

http://youtu.be/lA7SarvmrA8

Michele is having a very special blog hop and NEW RELEASE.  I'm not part of the blog hop, but I believe in her message and want to support her efforts to raise money for breast cancer treatments.  CLICKY to see the blog hop and goodies.  She will also be giving away a little "hope" with each order today.  Mine is already on its way.  Be sure to place yours before it sells out and tell them Heather North sent you.  ;)

Stamps: Calm & Gentle, Loving Thoughts (CAS-ual Fridays Stamps)
Ink: Bubble Gum (Hero Arts); Doll Pink (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper: Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Craft Scissors (Stampin' Up!) Light Pink Ruffle Ribbon (Pretty Pink Posh) Scallop Tag Fri Dies (CFS)

Loving Thoughts

Calm & Gentle

Scallop Tag Fri-Dies

Craft Scissors

My Favorite Things Die-namics, Blueprints 24

Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Marshmallow, 10 pk

Ranger Ink Blending Tool, 1 Inch Round

Hero Arts Shadow Ink, Mid-Tone Bubble Gum

Birthday Bash Blog Hop with CAS*ual Fridays

Today is CAS*ual Fridays Stamps 3rd birthday and I have been invited to join their bash for a special celebration blog hop!   There are prizes to be won and inspiration to be found.  

You should have come from Joanna Harty.  If you are just starting the hop and want to go back to the beginning clicky to go to the CAS*ual Fridays blog.

First I want to wish CAS*ual Fridays Stamps a HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY!!!  Thank you, Michele and your Design Team, for having me along on your Birthday Bash blog hop!  How fun to celebrate 3 years with you! 

For my card I had to use 2 of my favorite CAS*ual Fridays Stamps sets, Loving Thoughts and Love Notes.  I didn't have a sentiment in CFS stash that said "Happy Birthday to You"(from the birthday song we all love to sing at parties) so I made my own using 3 different stamp sets in my stash. That is one of the great things about the CFS line. Her stamps and sentiments go together so well, even when combined with different set in the CAS*ual Fridays line.

SHOP HERE

It wouldn't be a birthday without presents, would it?  Everyone who shops this week in the CAS*ual Fridays shop will get a no*code*needed discount.  Woot-Woot!  

There are also some awesome prizes to be had.  All you need to do to be eligible is to leave comments on each of the blogs along the hop.   (1) person will win a $75 gift certificate to the CAS*ual Fridays store!!!  Imagine all the stamping goodness you can create with that!

(2) people are going to get a MISTI!  That's right, Michele will be giving away one of them and this just in... Illiana is matching her MISTI prize! There will be 2 lucky ducks getting gift certificates to become MISTI-fied!!! 

Now on to your next stop on the blog hop, the insanely talented Catherine Pooler.

Clicky 

Supplies
Stamps: Autumn Blessings, Love Notes, Loving Thoughts, Woot Woot (Casual Fridays Stamps)
Ink: Lilac to Grape Purple Ombre (Hero Arts) Onyx Black (Versafine) Versamark
Paper: Silver Glimmer Paper, Whisper White Cardstock (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Clear & White Embossing Powder (SU)Heart Note Fri-Die (Casual Fridays Stamps)

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY IS HERE!!!

Can you tell I'm a teensy bit excited?  I love days dedicated to the crafts I love.  It's like a guilt free holiday to spend the day creating.  What could be better?  Over at StampNation we are having a blast with the pattern play challenges.  We are going around the globe visiting 10 of the different countries represented by some of our StampNation members.  Each country has a unique fabric/pattern that is identified with that country.  (The quilter in me is doubly excited about creating for these challenges)  For example, we found bandannas at our first stop in the USA.   Just wait until you see what our members came up with using bandannas as an inspiration.

As an extra special bonus Catherine Pooler has given me a ONE MONTH STAMPNATION subscribtion to GIVE AWAY!!!  All you have to do is leave me a comment on this blog post letting me know if you are doing any crafting on the World Card Making Day.  Woot Woot!  You have 24 hours to leave a response, so comment NOW!  :)  Be sure to leave me a way to contact you, so you can quickly take advantages of all that our sponsors are offering.

Now, how about some sneak peeks of my cards being posted exclusively over on StampNation today.  If you are a StampNation member, click on the picture to take you to the challenge if it is live.  

Japan - Kimono

Stamps: Stitched Alphabet Upper (Whimsy Stamps), Wild Peonies (The Ton)
Ink: Mint Macaron (Stampin' Up!), Bubble Gum Mid Tone (Hero Arts), Black (Staz-On), 26, 25, 81 (Zig Clean Color Real Brush Market)
Paper: Whisper White Thick, Basic Black (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Gold Sequins, Round Gold Confetti (The Ton), Wink of Stella Clear, Washi Tape (Little B)

France - Damask

Stamps: Paris (Neat & Tangled)
Ink: Black Onyx (Versafine), Doll Pink (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper: Black Diamond, Whisper White (SU),
Accessories: Scallop Tag Fri Die (CAS*ual Fridays Stamps), White Embossing Paste (Dream Weavers), Bridal Tinsel Embossing Powder (Ranger), Damask Stencil (My Favorite Things), Gift Tag Die (Sugar Pea Designs), Clear Embossing Powder (SU)

Malaysia - Batiks

Stamps: Loving Thoughts (CAS*ual Fridays Stamps) Gardening Blooms Journaling Card (Neat & Tangled)
Ink: Shaded Lilac, Seedless Preserves, Salty Ocean, Chipped Sapphire, (Distress) Versamark, Black Onyx (Versafine) 
Paper: Whisper White (SU)
Accessories: Blueprints 20 Dies (My Favorite Things) Distress Tool (Ranger), Clear Embossing Powder (SU)

Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win a month of StampNation goodness.  If you are already a member be sure to check out the sponsor post and pick up your exclusive discount codes.  ;)