Silly Goose!

 Yikes.  I went to Google the meaning of Goosey Goosey, and I did not like what I was reading.  I know there are hidden meanings to nursery rhymes, music lyrics, children's stories and such...  I guess I could be guilty of that too (slipping a little hidden meaning in some of my work), as even though this card is light hearted and silly...I truly am hiding behind my craft supplies lately...so much sadness going on...from personal loss to just all around.  Once again, I'm thankful for my little escape to my stamps/inks/paper ... I'm approaching my 100th Craft Roulette entry, when I earn "mug clubber" status...  so much has happened over these lat 100 cards/entries (not all were cards, I even dabbled a couple times in a scrapbook page...the very paper crafting addiction that got me started in all of this, 26ish years ago!)(or more) 

Anyhow...BOO!  I know this one is simple, but, it actually felt good to make it...I've had a rough few days, losing another family member, and reflecting on the hard loss of loved ones over the last year.  I think my style is going towards being more simple and easy...I'm just rolling with it...  That being said...be on the lookout for the November Kindred Stamps Release in the next few weeks.  I LOVE my set... for now... it's a Craft Roulette kind of post!

My 94th entry!!!  Episode #290

 

My 94th! (6 to go to MCber!) was submitted for episode #290. I used a lil bit of citrus green and a hint bright orange for this card to POP just enough (#2, colors)....and yet keep our lil spooky ghost partially hidden (#4, random)...(do you think he is hidden here? Kind of like a "where's Waldo!)... If finding our friendly lil spook with a Happy face isn't possible...(look close, there is one)...then the sentiment inside the card reveals the "Happy" (#3, Element). I think the #1 parameter is a free parameter here... I couldn't imagine sending a card to anyone but a FRIEND. I guess I could mail it to a stranger, but...we will go with it going to a friend...(#1, project)...now to think of who.  

Now for the supplies used:

Goosey Ghouls  (previous Whit Kit, more to follow about these kits!!!)

Boo Brigade  (previous background / monthly subscription)

Both Goosey Ghouls and Boo Brigade are from a monthly Unity Stamps Memberships subscription.  They offer 4 memberships, each and every one of them are of HUGE value.  Goosey Ghouls is a former (September 2025)  Whit Kit, and the Boo Brigade the September 2024  Background of the Month.  I recently became a subscriber, after years of seeing all the fun membership offerings were being released, month after month.  You don't need to subscribe to buy, but I will tell you, the perks of subscribing go beyond the kits themselves, discounts, etc....it's worth it if you are wanting something fun each month to appear in your mailbox, or if you are building your stash of stamp supplies too.  My only hard thing was to settle on which kit....lol...it may be I eventually subscribe to all of them!!!  Well...that's it for today, I hope to sneak another Craft Roulette in before the next New Release for Kindred.  It is starting to get chocolate busy for me though ... and I'm working at being gentle and kind to me.   It's just so fun to create a little card here and there...it truly is healing...

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice!

 I'll say it again...and again and again!  I really enjoy participating in a challenge that gives me the opportunity to pull from my very own stash of craft supplies!  Every Friday night, I have no idea what direction I'll be looking, this week...I was able to pull from some very ancient stamp sets from the Stamping Up! past, some bargain buy designer paper that I snagged on the $ .25/each wall of a local craft store (which they no longer offer, sadly, I loved that wall!!!) (Craft Warehouse) and a fairly new to me stamp, November Girl from one of my favorite artists (Angie Blom) at Unity Stamps!  In fact, it was the Angie Girls line that introduced me to Unity... I love everything about this company! 

The parameters:

1.  Dutch Door

2.  Bird Feeder Colors

3.  October

4.  Polka Dots

 

 

 

 

It definitely feels like October in the Pacific NW!  I hope to celebrate Pumpkin Day on October 26th!!! 

 

 

 

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

 I got to play with Scrappy Boy Stamps Neighborhood Bar stamps for this week's Craft Roulette challenge.  I now have a certain song in my head, that I can't stop hearing, and an interest in searching to see where I can live stream the sitcom featuring the neighborhood bar, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name".  

 

I played with some new product, I think I'm in love with this ink:  Cloud 9 Peanut Glow Blending Ink!!!!! I bought mine from Spellbinders, I think it can be found at other great online craft retailers too...I adore this product, I can't wait to see what else I can do with it...  I'm still learning how to blend...not sure I have the best brushes or even the best cardstock to get a smooth blend, but, I'll keep working at it.  :)  This is premium fun ink, and I think I may need a few more.  (beyond the others I purchased at the time, lol...I bought some "sky" colors and "ocean" colors...who knew, they would be so similar?  Silly me.... lol  

 I used a combination of Scrappy Boy designer papers for this one...  I used the beer mugs from the Neighborhood Bar collection, but found the pretzel patterned card stock on one of the newer Scrappy Boy releases:  New Yorkers.  

Now, for the parameter explanation:

1. Every hour is a celebration at a place where "Everybody Knows Your Name"!  Good times for sure!
2. The card is mainly earth tones, browns and earth like colors, which you'd find on the ground.
3. Pretzel and beer go well together!
4. You can find one of these type of establishments down a neighborhood block...and the inside?  Well, the bricks are shaped like blocks....you may even find a blockhead in there drinking a bevvy.  

So my 92nd contribution is complete!  I'm getting closer to my 100!  I suspect I'll see it close to 2026, I know I'll miss a week or 2 as I approach my busy time in the factory.  That being said, this Friday night challenge for me, has been so fun... I love playing in my craft playground, and I'm getting the point, where the harder the challenge, the more fun it is.  :)  I have to admit, I started out with a different character on this card, and was going to say he was a "blockhead" to fit the 4th parameter.... That being said, I didn't like the sound of calling someone a "blockhead".  It didn't seem nice, and I think we need to play nice here!  If you pop on over to my  Urban Jungle post... it kind of resonates with the times....It really does start with us, so ... I didn't want to label someone a blockhead!  YIKES!  I really do interpret things literally!  I hope to participate in episode 289, can't wait to see what the wheel brings!

 

Urban Jungle

 Welcome to the Jungle!  Kindred Stamps has done it again, it has released another set that I think may be my favorite!   Urban Jungle has 8 characters and a variety of sentiments that were easy to design around.  Birthdays, just because, or encouragement cards were a few of the themes I was thinking of.  

My first card, featuring all of the characters included in the Urban Jungle set, reminded me of a certain song that was created by a super group of famous singers in 1985.  Although the times were different than now, these famous artists came together, many singing solos, to raise money and bring awareness to a good cause, the results were HUGE.  History certainly can and does repeat itself..as there is always a good cause to bring relief, but the same applies:  We Can Do This Together.  

 

When you flip it open...you see a magical skyline...

My next project took me back to my Marketing 460/Promotions class at WSU (GO COUGS!  ... IYKYK) many moons ago...  My oh my, how marketing has changed since way back when...  I can picture my prof with excitement describing how creative thinking this fox was for his unique merchandising and product development.  This could be a fun card idea to send a Business and Marketing student or anyone, who is launching a new idea or product.  The box card will fold when you wiggle it to the side, and it will fit in an A2 envelope.  I embellish mine tons, so although it won't lay flat for a one postage stamp mailer...it still is considered a card!  It's super easy and fun  to put together using the Box Card Die!  I used sparkly white card stock to look like "ice", and hope this box looks like an ice chest!  

  

I thought of birthdays and celebrations for my next card.  I love a list type card, one where you can check off ALL the boxes!!!!  Designed to make a recipient feel guilty in a HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY way!!!  I used the Card Basics Die Set  and the Stitched Alpha Die Set for my star and my GUILTY.  

Lastly, my quickies!  When time is limited, and you really do want something you can put to card stock in a few minutes, my answer is to have a quickie in mind.  I have found my groove by coloring up my images...fussy cutting first, last putting to paper.  A quickie in my mind...should only take 15-30 minutes after the image is already colored and cut.  These are simple, easy, and definitely a USPS one-stamp kind of card.  The variety of sentiments for Urban Jungle, combined with the options of 8 different images, makes it easy for many occasions!  I used one character, one sentiment, one stencil, one die on each...add a little bling...and DONE.  And...if this isn't kept as a keepsake from the recipient...that's ok too.  For those of you who mail hand made cards, I know you know what I mean here!!!  QUICKIE = SIMPLE, EASY, ONE-USPS STAMP but that doesn't mean it won't put a smile on a recipients face!!!

  

 The October release goes live tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time!  So many wonderful new offerings, you will NOT want to miss out on this one!!!!