Spellbinders: Never Too Old

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Gears Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that I tend to be a clean + crisp kind of gal.  Those gears were calling to be on a project that is grungy….don’t you agree?  The gears have been inked up

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Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop!  Each project will feature a stamping technique, I can’t wait to hop around!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Elena Roussakis’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Pinkfresh Blog. There will be four Lucky Winners! 

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Spellbinders: Oceans of Joy

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Fishing Trip Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: I combined them with the Nestabilities Standard Circles SM Etched Dies.  The fish have Distress Oxide inks that have been smooshed.  I backed them with black cardstock to define their shapes a bit. The sentiment is

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Reverse Confetti: You’re Fabulous

Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m sharing a card that was inspired by my Reverse Confetti teamie Melissa: I inked up the Something Wonderful blooms with Zig Clean Color Markers on watercolor paper.    I layered two Pierced Round Top Layers.  The bottom panel had the blooms inked up with Stone.  A happy accident was that

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Hero Arts: Enjoy the Day

Hello and Happy Saturday!  We hope that you’ve been enjoying the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  Remember to leave comments along the way for a chance to win! Today I’m sharing a card that was designed with: Alphabet Soup + Make a Fountain I quickly watercolored some coffee in each of the mugs.  The latte

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Five + Release Day!

Welcome to Release Day!  This week we have been celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available TONIGHT at  6 pm eastern!!! Place an order* of $60 or more (excluding discounts and shipping) and you will receive SugarCut – Hello FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! *This Sweet Incentive promotion begins Friday, February 16th at 6PM EST. This promotion will not be

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Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release Day Four Hello and Welcome to the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  The new products have been shipping to retailers for a few weeks now but today is the day that everything is available in the Hero Arts Online Store! 

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Four!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Garden Topiary stamp set + coordinating SugarCut I went clean + simple with this one: I adore pairing

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Three!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Otterly Adorable stamp set + coordinating SugarCuts Large Striped CoverPlate Definitely one of my favorites from this

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Furry Sympathy | Lawn Fawn + Pretty Pink Posh

My friend recently lost her cat. I struggled to put stamps together that would be appropriate for a furry sympathy card. Today’s project features: Originally I was going to use the upright sitting cat in Meow You Doin’ as my focal point but, I don’t know, it’s smiling and it wasn’t sitting well with me.

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Pet. Sip. Repeat. | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Hop over to the Miss Ink Stamps blog for all the details. Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Lucky | Lawn Fawn

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’m featuring the following Lawn Fawn products: The sentiment has been heat embossed in white. The beehive has been adhered with foam strips. The honeycomb was

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Happy Purrthday | MME + Lawn Fawn

Are you Team Cat or Team Dog? I grew up with both but as an adult I had cats. This card was designed specifically for a cat lover. It features the following: The Meow Collection was displayed at the 2017 CHA/Creativation Show. Honestly it seems like yesterday that I just ‘had’ to have it. I

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Sending Big Hugs | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: Recently a good friend of mine lost her father so I designed this for her. The sentiment has been heat embossed in white on dark brown cardstock.  I generally use black but thought to use the dark brown for more

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Hello | Angie Blom Digital + Graciellie Design

Hello! I’m popping in here to post some last minute projects that were inspired by: Freshly Made Sketches: and also the Color Throwdown: I was inspired by THIS card by my Coffee Loving Cardmakers teamie, Mary. The card is hanging out with me in my craftroom. It is really a beauty. Each colored version of

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Shell-O | Lawn Fawn

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’ve had the Lawn Fawn – How You Bean? Seashell Add – On set on my desk. I’m featuring the following Lawn Fawn products: The seashells

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Merry Christmas | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I’ve been really smitten with this #KristinasOxideCombos: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Thank you | Reverse Confetti

Happy Monday! I needed some Thank You’s and decided to pick out some products from my Reverse Confetti stash. Today I’m featuring: Sources: I’ve been able to find 2 retailers that carry the products that I used today: I am such a fan of their 2 step stamping sets! I love how these colors turned

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