August TCP Tuesday Challenge

It's the first Tuesday of the Month! Which mean that it's TCP Tuesday! That means it's challenge day!

Last month was Tag You're It. 

This one is a Long, Tall, Challenge.

We tend to make the same size card. 4.25" x 5.25" or sometimes we get daring a do a square card or a bigger card.

Problem with these cards is that we have to buy special envies for the cards. Or for the square cards, we have to pay extra postage.

This challenge celebrates that under-used envelope, the long, tall one. The legal sized one. The Number Nine.

So, the challenge is to create a card that fits in the Long, Tall, Envelope. There are special challenges that come along with making a card this Long and Tall. The biggest one is it's shape. We aren't used to creating a card that is this long and skinny. What do you do with all that extra space.

The answer is, you use it. Take advantage of the long, flowing space, like I did here using my Waves CutUps and the Ship Happens stamp set. The little note is cut using the Toppers CutUps. The card was perfect for layers of waves and a cupful of sweet penguins floating away.

Lori Tecler brings in another penguin with her card. She paper pieces the kite from the Up, Up and Away set. It's just darling!

Kimberly also stamped up to this challenge. Check her out. She never disappoints.

Now, I want to see what you stamp up!


Here are the Deets.

1. The First Tuesday of the Month I will post a challenge on this blog. That's right! Here!
   The challenge will also be posted on our Splitcoaststampers forum  and on our Facebook page
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design right here on this page using the InLinkz button. (The challenge button will be posted on the right hand column of this blog so you don't have to search around) If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers using keyword TCPTUESAug13
3. The Challenge will be a month-long challenge and you can play as many times as you like during that month.
4. Cards and projects must have at least one Cat's Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die in the project.
5. On the First Monday of the Month a winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and crowned Swanky Stamper.
6. The Swanky Stamper will not only be acknowledged as the Swankiest Stamper for that month, but will also receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND... They'll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig AND as snazzy badge to display on their blog.
7. The winner will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog

Swanky Stamper for August

Joyce — Swanky Stamper for August

The challenge for the Month was to create a project that uses homemade tags. I just adore this soft and pretty card that Joyce created using our Nesting set. She stamped the outlines of the birds on dp and used the branch and leaf stamp from the set. The texture of the tag makes the stamping so elegant.

Congrats, Joyce!

And, there were so many players this month with stand out cards.

Look at this sweet card by Bonnie Raduse. She uses a die cut shape to make her tag. Absolutely, the cutest.

And, then there is this pretty, pretty card by Chris Veneruso. Love the colors of this card and how she cut the banner from existing DP.

Another absolute standout is this card by Katie Brooks. She actually paper pieced the stamped images, including the stars, using a mailorder catalog. Wonderful way to recycle and take advantage of the pretty patterns you can find any where.

Tomorrow, I'll be posting another challenge. Hope you play along with us.

Have you played?

Well, it's the first of the Month and there is STILL time to play in last month's challenge.

On Monday a NEW Swanky Stamper will be crowned and it could be you winning a selection of dies and stamps in our next release. And, it could be YOU playing along with The Cat Pack. Just make sure you link your project using the inlinkz button to the right.

The challenge this month is to use a tag in your card or project. Your tag must be handmade, and not store bought. If it has a hole in it, it’s a tag.

See what The Cat Pack did with this challenge?

Susan Liles created this super fun card using our Luggage Tags and Travelin' Man stamp set. She ran the tag through and embossing folder and Voila! The tag actually looks like it was run over. 

Here's a closer look.

Wendy McGaffey has me a wee bit star struck with this pretty tag she made using Soar stamp set, Holiday Toppers , Star Rosette and Stars Cut-ups

Kimberly Gajewski created this sweet tag using the Peeking stamp set and our Luggage Tags CutUp. I think it's just darling, and perfect to adorn that special gift.

Now, what can you do with a tag?

Here are the Deets.

1. The First Tuesday of the Month I will post a challenge on this blog. That's right! Here!
   The challenge will also be posted on our Splitcoaststampers forum  and on our Facebook page
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design right here on this page using the InLinkz button. (The challenge button will be posted on the right hand column of this blog so you don't have to search around)
   If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers using keyword TCPTUESJuly13
3. The Challenge will be a month-long challenge and you can play as many times as you like during that month.
4. Cards and projects must have at least one Cat's Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die in the project.
5. On the First Monday of the Month a winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and crowned Swanky Stamper.
6. The Swanky Stamper will not only be acknowledged as the Swankiest Stamper for that month, but will also receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND... They'll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig AND as snazzy badge to display on their blog.
7. The winner will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog

Only 1 more Tuesday to PLAY!

It's the FOURTH Tuesday of the Month and can you bEliEve there is one more Tuesday left in the month of July? That means one more Tuesday to play along with our Monthly Challenge!

The challenge this month is to use a tag in your card or project. Your tag must be handmade, and not store bought. If it has a hole in it, it’s a tag. Easy, Peasy, right? YAY! Then, upload your card or project to the Inlinkz button you see on the right, for all to see in its taglike splendor.

One more Tuesday also means more TCP goodness from our Cat Pack!

Take a look at this SWEET card by Lori Tecler. She stamped the Key Phrases set and used the Key to Your Heart CutUps to cut the key out of metallic tape. I think that is a brilliant idea. You get that sparkle with hardly any weight added to your card. Then, she added the ribbon to the top of the kraft panel to complete the Tag Challenge

Wendy McGaffey creates this pretty tag for a baby present using the Peeking set.               

She added pearl embellishments and a pretty ribbon. This tag is fit for a king.....Hmmm. I wonder....
Now, you've seen what we did with the challenge. Let's see what you can do. Tag! You're it!

Here are the Deets.

1. The First Tuesday of the Month I will post a challenge on this blog. That's right! Here!
   The challenge will also be posted on our Splitcoaststampers forum  and on our Facebook page
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design right here on this page using the InLinkz button. (The challenge button will be posted on the right hand column of this blog so you don't have to search around)
   If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers using keyword TCPTUESJuly13
3. The Challenge will be a month-long challenge and you can play as many times as you like during that month.
4. Cards and projects must have at least one Cat's Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die in the project.
5. On the First Monday of the Month a winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and crowned Swanky Stamper.
6. The Swanky Stamper will not only be acknowledged as the Swankiest Stamper for that month, but will also receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND... They'll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig AND as snazzy badge to display on their blog.
7. The winner will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog

Where did the time go?

SALE ends TODAY!

Summer Save

It's our Annual Summer Sale!

Three! Three! Three! It's a Magic Number!

It's the third Tuesday of the Month, Y'all and it's time to get going on a bit of challenge goodness.

The challenge this month is to use a tag in your card or project. Your tag must be handmade, and not store bought. If it has a hole in it, it’s a tag. Easy, Peasy, right? YAY! Then, upload your card or project to the Inlinkz button you see on the right, for all to see in its taglike splendor.

Ready to see what our Cat Pack did with this challenge?

Julie Masse has me speechless, YES speechless....... (okay, not really, but pretty close) with this super cute paper bag album.

What a great idea to bring it with you and have your kids fill it up with their vacation travels.

Not only does she use the die cuts to embellish, but she uses them to make stencils to jazz up the inside of the album.

Check out this tag she embellished with the heart from our TALK TO ME CUTUPS.

And, here she uses the heart to create a pull tab for this pretty tag. Julie uses so many stamps and dies in this project, you really must go to her website for a more in depth look. I do not do it justice.

Kimberly Gajewski created a tag using our TOPPERS CUTUPS and used our QUEEN OF HEARTS CUTUPS for the bottom of the tag. Then, she stamped up our EWE COMPLETE ME set for the sentiment tag and sheep. Swweet.

Noelle McAdams creates a sweet tag, the same way that Kimberly did, but uses the slanted top, for her bottom! Brilliant. And, speaking of brilliant, she uses bright colors to stamp out birthday greetings on a crisp white tag. Check out the tiny mustache on the tag. So CUTE. She used the MUSTACHE SET, and the following CutUps: LUGGAGE TAGS, TOPPERS, and MUSTACHES.

And, for the scrapbooker, Susan Liles designed this oh-so pretty scrapbook page using the SUMMER SENTIMENTS stamp set the LUGGAGE TAG CutUps and our GLASSES and the WAVE border dies.  Now, to take some great pictures to go with. No pressure.

Now, you've seen what we did with the challenge. Let's see what you can do. Tag! You're it!

Here are the Deets.

1. The First Tuesday of the Month I will post a challenge on this blog. That's right! Here!
   The challenge will also be posted on our Splitcoaststampers forum  and on our Facebook page
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design right here on this page using the InLinkz button. (The challenge button will be posted on the right hand column of this blog so you don't have to search around)
   If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers using keyword TCPTUESJuly13
3. The Challenge will be a month-long challenge and you can play as many times as you like during that month.
4. Cards and projects must have at least one Cat's Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die in the project.
5. On the First Monday of the Month a winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and crowned Swanky Stamper.
6. The Swanky Stamper will not only be acknowledged as the Swankiest Stamper for that month, but will also receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND... They'll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig AND as snazzy badge to display on their blog.
7. The winner will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog

TCP Tuesday Two!

It's the second Tuesday of the Month! And, I am back in beautiful sunny, San Francisco! I had a wonderful time in Canada! Spent a lot of time in the Kewlona, which is absolutely spectacular. Wine tasting, boating and seeing the sights of beautiful British Columbia during Canada Day is something I will always treasure.

Then, it was onto Calgary for the Calgary Stampede. Calgary was hit hard by the recent floods, but, the show must go on, as they say. And, the Stampede, went on in magnificent fashion. Saw my very first Chuck Wagon race and attended my very first rodeo! Yee Haw. AND, saw my first sheep shearing contest. For the knitters out there, it was something to behold.

But, enough about my time away. On to the challenge!

The challenge this month is to use a tag in your card or project. Except your tag must be handmade, and not store bought. Think of using the luggage tags CutUps or the toppers to create your tags. Maybe it’s the Big Ticket CutUps. Or any of the other CutUps If it has a hole in it, it’s a tag.

Ready to see what our Cat Pack did with this challenge?

Noelle McAdams created this awesome card using our Key Phrases set and our Big Ticket, Key to My Heart and Luggage Tags CutUps. It's the perfect card for graduation or to congratulate someone on a promotion.

Nancy Thomas used the Toppers CutUps to create this tag. And she used the Circus Panels CutUps to stamp the Life's a Beach set. Then, she embellished it with a flower from the Flower Buttons CutUps. Love the soft colors and textures of this card!

 

Now, I thought that I'd show you an oldie but goodie, from Leigh O'Brien! She used the Big Ticket CutUps to create a pull tag. Paired with Take Off, this card has me soaring. (Using our Cloud Border, of course.)

Now, you've seen what we did with the challenge. Let's see what you can do. Tag! You're it!

Here are the Deets.

1. The First Tuesday of the Month I will post a challenge on this blog. That's right! Here!
   The challenge will also be posted on our Splitcoaststampers forum  and on our Facebook page
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design right here on this page using the InLinkz button. (The challenge button will be posted on the right hand column of this blog so you don't have to search around)
   If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers using keyword TCPTUESJuly13
3. The Challenge will be a month-long challenge and you can play as many times as you like during that month.
4. Cards and projects must have at least one Cat's Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die in the project.
5. On the First Monday of the Month a winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and crowned Swanky Stamper.
6. The Swanky Stamper will not only be acknowledged as the Swankiest Stamper for that month, but will also receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND... They'll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig AND as snazzy badge to display on their blog.
7. The winner will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog

July TCP Tuesday Challenge

It's the first Tuesday of the Month! And you know what that means! It's TCP Tuesday! That means it's challenge day!

Last month was The More the Merrier. 

This one is pretty straightforward. Use a tag in your card or project. Except your tag must be handmade, and not store bought. Think of using the luggage tags CutUps or the toppers to create your tags. Maybe it’s the Big Ticket CutUps. Or any of the other CutUps If it has a hole in it, it’s a tag.

Check out Lori Tecler's pretty journal. The luggage tags is perfect to adorn it! She uses our Summer Sentiments stamp set to finish it off!

Nancy Thomas created three ATCs for this challenge! I'm not sure which one I'm in love with the most

Now, you've seen what we did with the challenge. Let's see what you can do. Tag! You're it!

Here are the Deets.

1. The First Tuesday of the Month I will post a challenge on this blog. That's right! Here!
   The challenge will also be posted on our Splitcoaststampers forum  and on our Facebook page
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design right here on this page using the InLinkz button. (The challenge button will be posted on the right hand column of this blog so you don't have to search around)
   If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers using keyword TCPTUESJuly13
3. The Challenge will be a month-long challenge and you can play as many times as you like during that month.
4. Cards and projects must have at least one Cat's Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die in the project.
5. On the First Monday of the Month a winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and crowned Swanky Stamper.
6. The Swanky Stamper will not only be acknowledged as the Swankiest Stamper for that month, but will also receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND... They'll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig AND as snazzy badge to display on their blog.
7. The winner will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog

It's Swanky Stamper Time!

Debbie aka Indy- Swanky Stamper of the Month

Last Month's Challenge was all about the more the merrier. You know the saying "Less is More"? Last month, More was More! We had some really wonderful entries, but I fell in love with this one by Debbie, aka Indy! She mixes and matches patterns and textures with this happy card. There is so much detail, that I am discovering more, the longer I look at it.

Congrats, Indy!

Last Chance Tuesday!

Susan

It's the very last Tuesday of the mont! That means that there are just a couple of days to play in this month's challege

So hurry up and get your cards and projects posted before we name the Swanky Stamper of the Month. The Swanky Stamper will win a selection of dies and stamp sets and get to play along with our fantabulous Cat Pack. Remember, you can only win if you play.

This month's challenge is about "The More the Merrier". You've heard the saying, "Less is More?" Well, this month, "More is More". More embellishments, more glitter, more stamps.... I think you have the idea.

The Cat Pack is serving up a couple of fresh new cards to inspire you! Take a look!

Kimberly Gajewski! She creates a terrific birthday card that anyone would love to recieve! Just full of textures and patterns

Susan Liles sparkles and shines with this Star-Spangled card! She created this card to celebrate July 4th, but, I think it's a great all occasion card!

Noelle McAdams created this card for a different challenge, but I think it's perfect for this one, don't you think? She uses washi paper to create the background, and our Circus Panels for the sentiment. She uses a different company's cloud dies, but our cloud border could be used, as well.

Are you inspired? Now pull out your TCP stamps and dies and PLAY!

Here are the Deets.

1. The First Tuesday of the Month I will post a challenge on this blog. That's right! Here! The challenge will also be posted on our Splitcoaststampers forum  and on our Facebook page. If you want to play along you just upload your design right here on this page using theInLinkz button. (The challenge button will be posted on the right hand column of this blog so you don't have to search around) If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers using keyword TCPTUESJun13.
2.  The Challenge will be a month-long challenge and you can play as many times as you like during that month.
3. Cards and projects must have at least one Cat's Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die in the project.
4. On the First Monday of the Month a winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and crowned Swanky Stamper. The Swanky Stamper will not only be acknowledged as the Swankiest Stamper for that month, but will also receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND... They'll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig AND as snazzy badge to display on their blog.
5.  The winner will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog.

TCP Tuesday Again!

It's Tuesday, so it must be TCP Tuesday!

There is only ONE Tuesday, counting this one, left! So hurry up and get your cards and projects posted before we name the Swanky Stamper of the Month. The Swanky Stamper will win a selection of dies and stamp sets and get to play along with our fantabulous Cat Pack. Remember, you can only win if you play.

This month's challenge is about "The More the Merrier". You've heard the saying, "Less is More?" Well, this month, "More is More". More embellishments, more glitter, more stamps.... I think you have the idea.

Like this pretty card by Julie Masse! LOVING the bright colors and all the bling. If you take a closer look you'll be able to spot quite a number of different CutUps. 

Or how about this great card by Kimberly Gajewski! She uses the "Oh Chute" stamp set and the Cloud Border and Icing CutUps and layers on some Divine Twine and buttons. And, yes the plaid paper piecing. Goodness knows I love me some plaid. The gal knows the way to my heart. 

Nancy Thomas stamps up this fun card mixing up our "Reel Experts" and "Small Sayings" stamp sets with the Luggage Tags, Heart Swirl and Talk to Me CutUps. Can you say that 5 times fast? Never mind. Just enjoy this fresh color palette and sweet button accents

Wendy McGaffey is monkeying around again. This time using our "Sock it to Me" stamp set and our "Small Sayings" stamp sets. She's mixing it up with our Glasses CutUps.

And remember this card that I created to kick off this month's TCP Tuesday? I've put together a couple of VIDEOS to show you how I did it.

Are you inspired? Now pull out your TCP stamps and dies and PLAY! But, before you do, check over at Susan's Blog for one last bit of inspiration! She'll be posting a bit later in the day. So, keep checking in on her.

Here are the Deets.

1. The First Tuesday of the Month I will post a challenge on this blog. That's right! Here! The challenge will also be posted on our Splitcoaststampers forum  and on our Facebook page. If you want to play along you just upload your design right here on this page using theInLinkz button. (The challenge button will be posted on the right hand column of this blog so you don't have to search around) If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers using keyword TCPTUESJun13.
2.  The Challenge will be a month-long challenge and you can play as many times as you like during that month.
3. Cards and projects must have at least one Cat's Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die in the project.
4. On the First Monday of the Month a winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and crowned Swanky Stamper. The Swanky Stamper will not only be acknowledged as the Swankiest Stamper for that month, but will also receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND... They'll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig AND as snazzy badge to display on their blog.
5.  The winner will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog.

TCP Tuesday!

It's Tuesday! And there are only two Tuesdays, counting this one, to get your cards and projects before we name the Swanky Stamper of the Month. The Swanky Stamper will win a selection of dies and stamp sets and get to play along with our fantabulous Cat Pack. Could it be you? You can only win if you play.

This month's challenge is about "The More the Merrier". You've heard the saying, "Less is More?" Well, this month, "More is More". More embellishments, more glitter, more stamps.... I think you have the idea.

Here is a look at Noelle McAdams card. Lots of patterns and textures and TONS of stamps, and still, the Sock Monkey is the star of the show. Check out her blog for a closer look

Lori Tecler may SAY that "More the Merrier" is not her cup of tea, but she would be wrong! Check out this sweet, sweet card she created, piling on the embellishments and papers.

I've got my eye on Nancy Thomas' Summer ATC box. It's decked out to the Nines. And, she even created the ATCs to go in. She is pretty hot. Check out how she used our latest stamps and dies to create this awesome piece of art.

Are you inspired? Now pull out your TCP stamps and dies and PLAY!

Here are the Deets.

1. The First Tuesday of the Month I will post a challenge on this blog. That's right! Here! The challenge will also be posted on our Splitcoaststampers forum  and on our Facebook page. If you want to play along you just upload your design right here on this page using theInLinkz button. (The challenge button will be posted on the right hand column of this blog so you don't have to search around) If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers using keyword TCPTUESJun13.
   
2.  The Challenge will be a month-long challenge and you can play as many times as you like during that month.
   
3. Cards and projects must have at least one Cat's Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die in the project.
   
4. On the First Monday of the Month a winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and crowned Swanky Stamper. The Swanky Stamper will not only be acknowledged as the Swankiest Stamper for that month, but will also receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND... They'll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig AND as snazzy badge to display on their blog.
   
5.  The winner will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog.