Four-of-a-Kind (April 2014)

Ever since we changed Four-of-a-Kind from a monthly kit to a quarterly kit, it seems like forever between posts.  But, the April posting date is here, and so I am very excited to show what I made with Kim's kit, and to see what every one else did with their kits, too.  Our hostess this month was Kim, and she sent a wonderful kit, filled with all things coffee and tea.  I had such fun making my cards this month.  I consider myself lucky because I got the self-assembling kit this time.  My cards practically made themselves.

Here is a picture of the kit Kim sent:

I have 6 cards, so I will get right to the pictures.

I think this one is my favorite.  I coated the entire coffee cup in a thick layer of Crackle Glossy Accents.

This is my other favorite.  I love the font of the big die cut 'hello' and the patterned paper on the left is my favorite of the bunch.

Well, that's it for me.  I cannot wait to see what the other four did with their kits.  This is a scheduled post, as I am traveling with my daughter at the moment.  I'll need to wait just a few days until I get home. 

Here is a link to my pinterest board where I pin everyone's Four-of-a-Kind creations. 

The other three members of Four-of-a-Kind are:

Cathy Weber:  Empty Nest Crafter

Kim Heggins:  Cupcakes, Cards and Kim

Renee Lynch:  It's A Patchwork Life

 

Special Guest Designer:  Tracey:  In My Creative Opinion

 

Please stop by their blogs, if you haven't been there already, and see what they have created for their April Four-of-a-Kind projects.  

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Four-of-a-Kind (January 2014)

It is time for our quarterly Four of a Kind post--me, Cathy from Empty Nest Crafter, Kim from Cupcakes, Cards and Kim, and Renee from It's a Patchwork Life. 

Our hostess this month is none other than yours truly (me).  I put together a kit that celebrates winter and all things snowy.  It might be a strange choice, seeing as how I live in San Diego, but paper crafting is the only way I get to experience snow and winter most of the time.  Plus, I needed an excuse to buy Two Feet Deep when it came out last fall, so I decided to base my kit around that stamp set.  Here is a picture of the kit I sent out.

 I have quite a few pictures today, so I will get right to it.

The next few cards are some designs I have gotten in the habit of using to showcase the patterned papers from the kits.

Well, that's it for me.  I cannot wait to see what the other three did with my kit.  It is fun to put a kit together and send it out, but it is also a bit worrisome, hoping that everyone will like it and have fun creating with it. 

Here is a link to my pinterest board where I pin everyone's Four-of-a-Kind creations. 


Edited to add:  Linking up cards #2 and 3 at Simon Says Wednesday Embossing Challenge.

4 of a Kind Kit Supplies

All supplies PTI unless otherwise identified

Stamps:

Two Feet Deep, Boutique Borders, Wonderful Words Snow, Winter Hills, Confetti Garland Borders

Paper:  Kraft, Scarlet Jewel, White, White Shimmer, Scarlet Shimmer, SU Baja Breeze, Carta Bella Winter  Fun

Ink:  Kraft, Scarlet Jewel, Fine Linen, Ripe Avocado, SU Baja Breeze, Memento Rich Cocoa, Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Gray Flannel, Memento Tuxedo Black (for Winter Hills images only)

Dies:  Two Feet Deep, Loop de Loop II, Confetti Garland Borders, Tag Sale #4, Tag Sale #8, Photo Finishers, Winter Hills, Wonderful Words Snow, Double Ended Banner, Damask Snowflake B, Boutique Borders, Lil Inkers Snowflake, MFT Fishtail Flags, Tim Holtz Sizzix Snowflake EF

Other:  Kraft Ribbon, Rustic Jute Twine, other ribbon, twine, and polka dotted kraft bags from Really Reasonable Ribbon, Little Yellow Bicycle Stick Pins, Doodlebug dots, the little envelopes holding bits and pieces are made using Basic Grey Soleil paper and my envelope punch board

The other three members of Four-of-a-Kind are:

Cathy Weber:  Empty Nest Crafter

Kim Heggins:  Cupcakes, Cards and Kim

Renee Lynch:  It's A Patchwork Life

Please stop by their blogs, if you haven't been there already, and see what they have created for their January Four-of-a-Kind projects.  

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Four of a Kind #19 (October, 2013)

It is time for our quarterly Four of a Kind post--with the original gang together again---me, Cathy from Empty Nest Crafter, Kim from Cupcakes, Cards and Kim, and Renee from It's a Patchwork Life.

Our hostess this month is Renee from It's a Patchwork Life and she sent us this incredibly enormous, over the top, super-sized kit, chock full of all things nautical and navy--if you know Renee, this will not surprise you one bit.  Here is a picture of the kit she sent us.

There is a lot to get through, so I will not waste any time with my idle chatter...

I used the Washi Tape Renee sent for this simple card, and stamped my own sentiment.

Renee sent a bunch of tiny die cut fish, and I used some of them for a shaker card.

I used this week's CAS(E) this Sketch for my next card.

I am entering this next card into this week's CAS-UAL Fridays Challenge 'in stitches'.

I used my own sentiment and a Poppers die to make my last card, which I sent to my 12 year old nephew because he broke his wrist playing hockey.  I will be entering this card into the Simon Says Monday Challenge:  Nautical.

A peek at the inside:

Well, that's it for me.  Thank you so much, Renee, for sending such a wonderful kit. Despite the fact that I made so many cards, I still have what feels like an entire kit left.  I can't wait to see what everyone else does, so I can CASE them.

Here is a link to my pinterest board where I pin everyone's Four-of-a-Kind creations.  And, please head over to Renee's blog if you want to see a full supply list.

The other three members of Four-of-a-Kind are:

Cathy Weber:  Empty Nest Crafter

Kim Heggins:  Cupcakes, Cards and Kim

Renee Lynch:  It's A Patchwork Life

Please stop by their blogs, if you haven't been there already, and see what they have created for their October Four-of-a-Kind projects.  

Thanks for Visiting

Four of a Kind #18 (July, 2013)

It feels like forever since we had a Four of a Kind posting, but really it has only been since April.  We moved to a quarterly schedule a few posts ago, as the pace of monthly kits was a bit much.  I am very sad to report that Marybeth has left our group, due to other personal commitments.  But, the good news is that Renee is back.  So, we are back to the original gang of four--me, Cathy from Empty Nest Crafter, Kim from Cupcakes, Cards and Kim, and Renee from It's a Patchwork Life.

Our hostess this month is Cathy from Empty Nest Crafter and she sent us this enormous and beautiful kit focusing on the theme of travel and missing you.  The colors were primarily Scarlet Jewel, Black, and Rustic Cream--so yummy and perfect for masculine or feminine cards.

There is a lot to look at, so I will get right to it.  I made 6 cards (or I should say that 6 cards made themselves), and have oodles and oodles left for a rainy day.

Well, that's it for me.  Thank you so much, Cathy, for sending such a wonderful kit.  And, my cards were almost all pretty much self-assembling, as they often are, so thanks  for sending me the magical kit.    I still have leftovers from my kit, so I am excited to see what everyone else did, so I can CASE them. 

Here is a link to my pinterest board where I pin everyone's Four-of-a-Kind creations.  And, please head over to Cathy's blog if you want to see a full supply list.

The other three members of Four-of-a-Kind are:

Cathy Weber:  Empty Nest Crafter

Kim Heggins:  Cupcakes, Cards and Kim

Renee Lynch:  It's A Patchwork Life

Please stop by their blogs, if you haven't been there already, and see what they have created for their July Four-of-a-Kind projects.  

Thanks for Visiting

Four-of-a-Kind #17 (April, 2013)

Can you believe we are already half way through April?  I know I am having a hard time believing it, especially as the weather today is rainy--something that is only supposed to occur here in the winter.  The good news about mid-April is that it is time for our quarterly group post for Four-of-a-Kind--or "The Big Reveal". 

This is the first month that Marybeth from Marybeth's Time for Paper will be joining us.  I'm so excited to be playing with Marybeth--she is a fabulous addition to our group. Our hostess this month is Kim, from Cupcakes, Cards, and Kim, and she sent us this enormous and beautiful kit featuring stamps from Paper Smooches and Family Ties patterned paper from Pebbles. Here is a picture of Kim's kit.

Here are my cards.  As usual, I have plenty of leftovers, even though I made 7 cards.  

Well, that's it for me.  Thank you so much, Kim, for sending such a wonderful kit.  And, my cards were almost all pretty much self-assembling, so thanks also for sending me the magical kit.    I still have leftovers from my kit, so I am excited to see what everyone else did, so I can CASE them.  And, here is a link to my pinterest board where I pin everyone's Four-of-a-Kind creations.

The other three members of Four-of-a-Kind are:

 

Cathy Weber:  Empty Nest Crafter

Kim Heggins:  Cupcakes, Cards and Kim

Marybeth Lopez: Marybeth's Time for Paper

Please stop by their blogs, if you haven't been there already, and see what they have created for their April Four-of-a-Kind projects.  

 

 

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