Passions & Distractions

Just Stash January 2022

It's back, y'all!   Once again I'm embarking on my old standby, Just Stash January! If this is the first time you've ever encountered this, read on for the rules (and my invite to pay along).

Squirrels Gone Nutz: Sheer Christmas Madness

Welcome to those of you coming from the amazing Anna, as well as those of you who regularly visit! Yep! The Squirrel Squad and I are back with another hop! As I'm sure you recall, each month we focus on a supply we've been squirreling away or a technique we haven't given a lot of time to. We also choose a theme to work around. This month we wanted to focus on Christmas cards with vellum! After a few panic-stricken days, inspiration struck!

Squirrels Gone Nutz: Celebrating Throughout the Galaxy

Welcome to those of you coming from the amazing Bory, as well as those of you who regularly visit! Yep! The Squirrel Squad and I are back with another hop! As I'm sure you recall, each month we focus on a supply we've been squirreling away or a technique we haven't given a lot of time to. We also choose a theme to work around. This month we wanted to focus on celebratory cards with galaxy backgrounds! I was immediately inspired!

Squirrels Gone Nutz Hop: Something for Everyone

Welcome to those of you coming from the amazing Anna as well as those of you who regularly visit! Yep! The Squirrel Squad and I are back with another hop! As I'm sure you recall, each month we focus on a supply we've been squirreling away or a technique we haven't given a lot of time to. We also choose a theme to work around. This month we wanted to focus on stenciled cards that we could give to anyone (gender neutral) with any sentiment! This turned out to be ideal for me!

Squirrels Gone Nutz: Sew Thankful

Welcome to those of you coming from the amazing Lounon, as well as those of you who regularly visit! Yep! The Squirrel Squad and I are back with another hop! As I'm sure you recall, each month we focus on a supply we've been squirreling away or a technique we haven't given a lot of time to. We also choose a theme to work around. This month we were feeling thankful for our abundance of supplies and interests! It allowed us to try stitching on a card with a "thank you" theme!

Squirrels Gone Nutz: A Christmas Shake Up!

Welcome to those of you coming from the amazing Karen, as well as those of you who regularly visit! Yep! The Squirrel Squad and I are back with another hop! As I'm sure you recall, each month we focus on a supply we've been squirreling away or a technique we haven't given a lot of time to. We also choose a theme to work around. This month we were totally feeling the Christmas in July vibe! Acetate was the perfect supply to pair with this theme!

Squirrels Gone Nutz: Elegant Marble

Welcome to those of you coming from the amazing Lounon, as well as those of you who regularly visit! Yep! The Squirrel Squad and I are back with another hop! As I'm sure you recall, each month we focus on a supply we've been squirreling away or a technique we haven't given a lot of time to. We also choose a theme to work around. This month we wanted to focus on creating an elegant card with marble incorporated!

Squirrels Gone Nutz: A Very Alpha Birthday

Welcome to those of you coming from the amazing Marie, as well as those of you who regularly visit! Yep! The Squirrel Squad and I are back with another hop! As I'm sure you recall, each month we focus on a supply we've been squirreling away or a technique we haven't given a lot of time to. We also choose a theme to work around. This month we wanted to focus on Alphabets and birthday cards!

Squirrels Gone Nutz: Flowers Need Water!

Welcome to those of you coming from the amazing Anna, as well as those of you who regularly visit! Yep! The Squirrel Squad and I are back with another hop! As I'm sure you recall, each month we focus on a supply we've been squirreling away or a technique we haven't given a lot of time to. We also choose a theme to work around. We must have all had spring fever when we agreed that this month's theme had to be florals and watercolors!

2CCC April Design Team: Sheepski Designs

This month, we are generously sponsored by Sheepski Designs, a very talented designer from Leeds, England! I had an almost impossible time choosing the digital stamp I wanted to work with, but finally settled on the adorable critter you see above: Camoflage!