home is where the heart is…

Hello! We’re on Day 5 of the Coffee Lovers Spring Blog Hop! cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series   Stamps:  Impress  Ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  cork, studio calico heart veneer, sewing machine, circle punch I have a ton of coffee stamp sets…a ton. This one is one of my newer ones from

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coffee.

Monday…already?! paper:  mme/jubilee/tangerine  stamp:  studio calico  other:  recollections/doily, mme/jubilee/tangerine sticker, Create a Smile/coffee chipboard So, this ‘card’ is filled with a bunch of different manufacturers, something that I don’t generally do. I’ve been really loving the Create a Smile chippies…that’s what the sentiment is made of, chipboard, not wood veneer….isn’t it awesome?!  Create a Smile

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Curtain Call & Stories di timbri, carta e…..Lucky

It’s time for a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge! photo source: meandmydiy.com The LEAD of Lucky will be invited as a Guest Designer in our next challenge! Make sure you visit each of the designers’ blogs for more inspiration! Lucky Designers Amy KollingAmy ShefferAmy TsurutaGayatri Murali Kim Singdahlsen Laurie WillisonLisa HenkeMarisa RitzenMaureen PlutMonika DavisSarah GoughSheri GilsonStacey SchaferTenia NelsonTracey McNeely Follow us!

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Paper Smooches Sparks & Coffee Lovers Spring Hop: need to venti?

cardstock:  stampin’ up basic black  paper:  fancy pants design/memories captured  stamps: paper smooches hot concoctions/cyber cafe  ink:  memento tuxedo other:  paper smooches/coffee & tea dies I’m sneaking in here to post a quick card I whipped up! I used the Paper Smooches Coffee Cup die and cut 2 in solid black and 1 in the

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Coffee Lovers Spring Hop: rule the world

Well, today is the day! The Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! Yes, I know that it isn’t technically Spring but who doesn’t love to celebrate Spring?! For all the deets of the hop including the FABulous Super Sponsor & Flash Sponsors, please go HERE. A big shout out to Chaitali for helping in all the

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Fusion: fancy hello

We’re back with a new Fusion Card Challenge! I know I say this all the time, but isn’t this a fun one?! This week I’m going with the inspiration photo! cardstock:  recollections/white/110  paper:  studio calico/atlantic, echo park/dots & stripes  stamps:  waffle flower bowtiful  ink:  memento tuxedo  other:  waffle flower mailable 3D bow I adore pale

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chattin’ + craftin’

So, I do consider myself fortunate.  I’m surrounded by fabulous crafty friends both via bloggie land and IRL. We have an on-going crafty gathering on a monthly basis.  New people are always welcome and out of staters too! Last Saturday Lenae and Vicki joined us! I always get the better end of the deal because

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retro sketches: time for cake

Challenge = Masculine Birthday Cards. My Minds Eye/Jubilee/Tangerine = problem solved. I love that MME collection. I teamed it up with  Reverse Confetti’s Label Me Label Me Confetti Cut and Celebrate Cake Perfect for a co-workers birthday card! I was inspired by retro sketches Don’t forget about the Coffee Lovers Spring Hop!  The fun starts

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Evelin T Designs: coffee + me

So, I always feel fortunate when I can meet up with a bloggie friend.  There is always an instant connection because of the shared paper crafting passion.  A couple years ago when I was able to go to CHA, I met up with Evelin.   We’ve known each other for several years so I was

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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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