winner of birthday blog hop!

Thanks to everyone that hopped with us for Kimberly’s Birthday! The winner of the Butterfly Reflections Ink $15 Gift Certificate is…. Shelly Kurth!!!!! Shelly, I’ve messaged you! So yesterday was {inter}National Scrapbook Day…did you play along in challenges, do some shopping or craft up a storm?  I had some crafty girls over and we made

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Curtain Call – Travel On: Smile

It’s time for a New Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: The LEAD of this challenge will be invited to be a guest designer in an upcoming challenge! I was inspired by the camera: cardstock:  recollections/black paper:  amy tangerine  other:  the cut shoppe/candid camera, lawn fawn/speech bubble border Although it’s an older sketch, I was also inspired

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happy birthday kimberly!!

source I consider myself a lucky girl.   I have had the wonderful opportunity to make some great in-real-life crafty friends.  One of them is Kimberly.  I can’t remember how I stumbled onto Kimberly’s blog but the minute I did, I was absolutely smitten with her style & work.  Today is Kimberly’s birthday and there

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coffee & a whole lot of love.

Hello and Happy Monday! I’m sharing some A Jillian Vance Design projects that posted in March. My first card uses the Coffee & Jesus stamp set which I combined with the  True Love stamp set I love the addition of the chunky wool yarn…it makes the card ‘cozy’, dontcha think? My next card uses the

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eat cake & more.

Hello and Happy Saturday! I haven’t posted my Chickaniddy Crafts cards over here in awhile so I’m doing a bit of catch up! The first 2 cards are March projects. This one was to focus on the chevron trend: It made things super fun (& easy) to use the Reverse Confetti Triple Chevies Confetti Cuts!

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Fusion Card Challenge: oh happy day!

Hello and welcome to Fusion Card Challenge! Check out the fun new inspiration photo and sketch: I was inspired by the photo: cardstock:  strathmore watercolor paper  stamps:  essentials by ellen/bold blooms  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  queen & co stars, stampin’ up label thinlets I’ve been inspired by all the watercolor stripes I have been spotting out

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A Jillian Vance Design: Sew Special

Hello! I’m up on the A Jillian Vance Design blog with a fun card! Here’s a peek at my supplies: grandma’s garden quilt block die sew special Pop on by the blog for a look at my card!

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curtain call bouquet reminder: woodland friends

There’s still time to join us over at Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge – Bouquet We have a new sponsor, Penny Black, for the Curtain Call Inspiration: Bouquet!  A randomly selected participant in the Bouquet challenge will have their choice of a Penny Black gift certificate, while the LEAD will be invited as a Guest Designer in a future challenge! I used the adorable 

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Happy Retirement | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Daisies I was inspired by the colors + theme. My card features the following Brass & Bliss Craft Co products: I used the following cardstock: I also Stampin’ Up – Linen Thread + Concord & 9th Aqua Sky enamel dots.

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Make a Splash | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: The Mini Scallop card is perfect for the Square Postage Collage Stencil. I used embossing paste for the bubbles. Thanks for stopping by!

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Outdoorsy | Brass & Bliss – Creative Medley Release

Have you checked out the new Brass & Bliss Craft Co –  Creative Medley release? SAVE 20% on the Creative Medley Release! These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I combined for today: My card was inspired by the As You See It Challenge sketch: Don’t forget about the Instagram Hop! Although commenting is

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Tiny Umbrella | Brass & Bliss – Creative Medley Release

Have you checked out the new Brass & Bliss Craft Co –  Creative Medley release? SAVE 20% on the Creative Medley Release! These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I combined for today: Don’t forget about the Instagram Hop! I have the direct hop links in my earlier blog post HERE. The button and

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Holy Mackerel | Hero Arts

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Fish I was inspired by the colors + theme. My card features the following Hero Arts products: I used the following cardstock: I also used Hero Reactive – Pool Party + Hero Core Ink Granite. I can’t wait to see

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Spring Apron | Brass & Bliss – Creative Medley Release + Instagram Hop

We’re celebrating the beautiful new Brass & Bliss Craft Co –  Creative Medley release!!  SAVE 20% on the Creative Medley Release! These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I combined for today: I designed the Spring Apron into a Craft Apron. I couldn’t resist that sentiment from the Humor Phrases Set. Come on, we’ve

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Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: This card was inspired by Tim’s Chips – invented in Auburn, WA. I added cork from my stash. Thanks for stopping by!

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Happy Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #54

New month means a brand new challenge over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! Let’s get to this month’s challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: My project features these products by Stampin’ Up Other supplies I used from my stash: *retired In case you were wondering, this is in my Stampin’ Up Cart – Dream

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Coral Reef Duo | Waffle Flower

I’m back with a card duo featuring the Waffle Flower – Under the Sea collection. Let’s chat about the swimming card first: I wanted to do an unexpected color combo. These are the Waffle Flower products I combined: I’m loving the corals and navy. Distress Oxide Ink color palette for the blending: Reef Silhouettes: Distress

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A cup of thanks | Pretty Pink Posh

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Kitchen Display I was inspired by the colors + theme. My card features the following Pretty Pink Posh products: The card base is Spellbinders ColorWheel Alabaster. The photos don’t really show the true copic colors: The cake is strawberry matcha.

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