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Rat Crossing

Today's post is all about the Cat Punch in the Spooky Cat bundle. This card was super easy peasy! I punched the cat out, fussy cut the witch's hat, added some rhinestones, and stamped on some texture and rats. I finished the card with a strip of DSP and a sentiment. This card was one of the two Halloween themed options I showcased at September's stamp club. (The other card will be featured later this month.) 

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  • Stamps: Spooky Cat
  • Inks: Basic Black; Smoky Slate
  • Cardstock: Spooky Night DSP; Pumpkin Pie; Basic Black; Very Vanilla 
  • Accessories: Black Rhinestones
  • Tools: Cat Punch; Washi Label Punch (retired)
tags: Halloween, Spooky Cat, Spooky Night DSP
categories: Other Holiday Cards
Friday 09.29.17
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Cat Duo

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Today's post is my last Halloween card of the season. I have completely fallen for the cat punch. I love punching out different patterned cats. I am sure I will be using this punch into the spring. But for this card, I punched a cat from the paper and then one from some great patterned DSP to create this cat duo. I embossed my piece of Very Vanilla leaving a section of un-embossed paper in the middle to layered my DSP strips. Finally I added a punched sentiment. Perfect!

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  • Stamps: Spooky Cat
  • Inks: Basic Black
  • Cardstock: Spooky Night DSP; Pumpkin Pie; Very Vanilla; Basic Black
  • Accessories: 
  • Tools: Cat Punch; Washi Label Punch (retired); Polka Dot Embossing Folder
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Blog Hop List:

  1. Tobe Buffenbarger <--- You are here!
  2. Christine Szekeres
  3. Merit Brown
  4. Jennifer Blomquist
  5. Susan Schultz
tags: Spooky Night DSP, Spooky Cat, Embossing Folder
categories: Other Holiday Cards
Thursday 09.28.17
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
Comments: 2
 

Lots of Love CASE

Today's card is a straight CASE (Copy and Share Everything) from the Stampin' Up! catalog. I just love the multitude of layers, textures, and patterns of this card. I loved this card so much that it will be a featured card at October's Stamp Club.

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Picture from Stampin' Up! for CASE inspiration:

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  • Stamps: Lots of Love
  • Inks: Tangerine Tango; Pear Pizzazz
  • Cardstock: Whole Lot of Lovely DSP; Pear Pizzazz; Pool Party; Tranquil Tide; Whisper White
  • Accessories: Gold Sequin Trim
  • Tools: Layering Circles Framelits; Petal Burst Embossing Folder
tags: Lots of Love, Whole Lot of Lovely DSP, sequins, Petal Burst Emboss
categories: Misc- Cards
Wednesday 09.27.17
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Little Christmas Box

Today's project is a 3D project being featured at my Christmas gift boxes classes. Putting small gifts in homemade containers is just the thing! For this project, I created a small box that would be perfect some chocolates or jewelry! 

Create your own by watching this video from The Paper Pixie.

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  • Stamps: 
  • Inks: 
  • Cardstock: This Christmas DSP (retired); Mossy Meadow (retired)
  • Accessories: Button brad; Gold sequin trim; Cherry Cobbler Ribbon (retired)
  • Tools: Envelope Punch Board; Pansy Punch
tags: This Christmas DSP, Christmas
categories: 3D Projects
Tuesday 09.26.17
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

PSL Anyone?

It's September, which means it's Pumpkin Spice Latte time! And perfect for me, Stampin' Up! has the perfect stamps set to celebrate my love of the PSL. And they have the cutest piece of geometric DSP from the Painted Autumn Pack. I went simple leaving the focus on my PSL cup. This is a simple card, except for the fussy cut pumpkins. At least I only had to do it once.

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  • Stamps: Merry Cafe
  • Inks: Pumpkin Pie; Crumb Cake
  • Cardstock: Painted Autumn DSP; Pumpkin Pie; Cajun Craze; Very Vanilla
  • Accessories: Random copper washi tape
  • Tools: Coffee Cups Framelits
tags: Merry Cafe, Painted Autumn DSP
categories: Other Holiday Cards
Monday 09.25.17
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Sunday Haul #13

A small order from September's stamp club. I grabbed the adorable Smitten Mittens bundle, Winter Wonder Embossing Folder, Night of Navy CS, and the Year of Cheer Washi Tape.

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tags: Sunday Haul, Smitten Mittens, Year of Cheer Washi Tape, Winter Wonder Embossing Folder
categories: Craft Supplies
Sunday 09.24.17
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Leafy Hello

Today's post is an autumn card made with primarily retired products. I have officially run out of Painted Autumn DSP (this year's fall paper), but I do have some random DSP from previous years. So I grabbed this piece of Into the Woods DSP and made a base for my stamped leaves. The only current item I used was the Stitched Shapes Framelits to create my sentiment. I feel great about using some random scraps and fighting the urge to just buy more new stuff!

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  • Stamps: For All Things (retired)
  • Inks: Blackberry Bliss (retired); Cajun Craze; Mossy Meadow (retired); Tangerine Tango
  • Cardstock: Into the Woods DSP (retired); Delightful Dijon (retired); Very Vanilla
  • Accessories: Blackberry Bliss Ribbon
  • Tools: Stitched Shapes Framelits
tags: For All Things, Into the Woods DSP
categories: Misc- Cards
Friday 09.22.17
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Desktop Thursday #4

Prepping birthday party thank you cards. Doing the assembly line method.

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tags: Desktop
categories: Life
Thursday 09.21.17
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Two Cups of Cheer

Today's post is all about my current favorite stamp set: Merry Cafe. Of course I bought the Coffee Cafe bundle in the annual catalog. And as soon as I saw the Merry Cafe Stamp Set in the Holiday Catalog, I had to have it immediately! For this card, I made two cute Christmas coffee cups featuring paper and ribbon from the Quilted Christmas Suite. Such a great card.  

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  • Stamps: Merry Cafe
  • Inks: Early Espresso; Real Red; Lemon Lime Twist
  • Cardstock: Quilted Christmas DSP; Whisper White; Garden Green; Early Espresso
  • Accessories: Quilted Christmas Ribbon
  • Tools: Coffee Cup Framelits
tags: Merry Cafe, Quilted Christmas DSP
categories: Christmas Cards
Wednesday 09.20.17
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Currently

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Reading: The Lost City of Z by David Grann. Loving the nonfiction adventure.

Watching: Arthur has been loving the Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated tv series. Even I've been kinda watching it. Pretty decent show.

Listening: Catching up on Sam Sanders's It's Been a Minute podcast. 

Making: Finishing the last of the birthday party crafts. I still need to make a sign for the door and the treasure hunt.

Feeling: The temperature has gone back down to a reasonable level. I'm much more comfortable now...

Planning: I'm finishing planning the birthday party details including our games. Almost there...

Loving: Q has been taking a daily nap and it is glorious! I have been getting so much done during his hour-ish nap. 

tags: Currently
categories: Life
Tuesday 09.19.17
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 
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