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FS986, for Garden Crafts

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Poster: gaylestamps

A C.A.S.E. for Featured Stamper challenge #986 to recognize the gallery of Tracy Durcan, who is known here on Splitcoast as Garden Crafts.

I selected Peppermint Trees by Garden Crafts at Splitcoaststampers to case for the Challenge because I have this rarely-used punch and knew it would work well! I had no miniature peppermints so I colored rhinestones with a Blend.

Inside: same as envelope

The weekly FS Challenge can be found here Featured Stamper Forum at Splitcoaststampers so check every Sunday for new inspiration.

Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025 GMT
Views: 1424
Favorited: 1

Additional Info

Keywords: FS986 SUO Christmas Graceful Words Lots of Thoughts Stitched Tree punch

Stamps: 2008 Lots of Thoughts, 2006 Graceful Words, 2005 Happiest of Holidays

Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Shaded Spruce, envelope recycled packaging

Paper Size: A2

Ink: Shaded Spruce classic inkpad, Real Red blend

Accessories: dies 2019 Stitched Rectangles; embossing 2022 Fern 3D & 2021 Bark 3D; punch 2014 Tree; Bakers Twine 2016 Candy Cane Lane; 2014 Envelope Punch Board; 2010 Basic Jewels - Rhinestones; Dimensionals

Techniques: Featured Stamper Challenge

Difficulty (1-Easy 5-Advanced): 2

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Garden Crafts

Insane Embellisher

Registered: February 21, 2021
Location: Maine
Posts: 874

Sun, Dec 28, 2025 @ 9:16 AM

Wow! It is so cool to see one of my cards come to life from another crafter. I absolutely love it.

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bubblestx4

Splitcoast Dirty Dozen

Registered: February 23, 2016
Location: El Paso, TX
Posts: 25360

Sun, Dec 28, 2025 @ 10:12 AM

Wonderful case, Gayle! I love the extra interest in the trees with the addition of the fern embossing, and your rows of rosy red gemstones work just as well as peppermints to adorn those trees. It's always nice to get a jumpstart on next year's Christmas stash!!

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snietje

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Teapot Tuesday TEAm

Registered: June 3, 2016
Location: France
Posts: 73370

Sun, Dec 28, 2025 @ 10:46 AM

Beautiful case Gayle, I love your pretty trees and love the sentiment with that pretty vintage style

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suen

Stazon Splitcoast

Registered: March 29, 2005
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Posts: 71103

Sun, Dec 28, 2025 @ 11:00 AM

Fun card, Gayle! I like the embossed ferns on the trees! Wow, you colored the rhinestones, too! I've never tried that!

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mfb

Stazon Splitcoast

Registered: April 1, 2006
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Sun, Dec 28, 2025 @ 11:28 AM

Cute CASE, Gayle!!

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Michelle

jkanack

Splitcoast Dirty Dozen

Registered: February 27, 2007
Location: LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Posts: 48733

Sun, Dec 28, 2025 @ 11:58 AM

Looks great, I found a lot of great cards to case...I'll get at it soon.

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Adele Heffern

Stazon Splitcoast

Registered: May 8, 2003
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Sun, Dec 28, 2025 @ 12:15 PM

Very nice!

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Redbugdriver

Stazon Splitcoast

Registered: November 3, 2005
Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline
Posts: 66635

Sun, Dec 28, 2025 @ 12:18 PM

Your embossed trees are so prettily decorated. I think I have this punch too. I just may case the case!! (once I start my Christmas cards next month!) Saved!

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Ardyth

Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Splitcoast Challenge Hostess

Registered: April 25, 2006
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 12003

Sun, Dec 28, 2025 @ 12:29 PM

Love the leafy embossing on your Christmas trees - the perfect touch! The sparkle is very festive!

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ohmypaper!

Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni

Registered: July 25, 2011
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Sun, Dec 28, 2025 @ 9:17 PM

Oh how cute this is! I love the sparkle on the trees. What a great CASE.

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nwilliams6

Stazon Splitcoast

Registered: June 4, 2009
Location: Deatsville, Alabama
Posts: 116803

Mon, Dec 29, 2025 @ 3:11 AM

Great CAS Christmas card, Gayle. The gems are a beautiful touch. Loving that sentiment too. Sweet case/card. Hugz

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