live the life

I’m not quite sure why it’s taken me so long to pick up the Amy Tangerine/Plus one paper pad.  It’s calling my name…the colors…the graphics…everything.    I contrasted the boldness of the colors from the Plus One collection with some watercoloring with distress markers {another Julie Ebersole technique and purchase}.  Don’t you love that mason

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Chickaniddy Crafts: Focus on Foil

Hello!  I’m sharing a project that focuses on Foil.  My assignment was to also capture the Men in my life.  I decided to design a project that is inspired by Darin.  Supplies:  Paper (CN14SPO01, DN14OS10, DB14OS01) Over a year ago, Darin started to build an airplane.  What was on his bucket list has become a

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birthday wishes!

Yay for Friday! Actually Thursday’s are my Friday’s but that doesn’t mean I don’t love Friday’s! Here’s my card for today: cardstock:  pti  paper:  carta bella ahoy there  stamps:  reverse confetti label me/sweet thing ink:  hero arts hues/black other:  reverse confetti/confetti cuts/petals ‘n posies, mme enamel dots, lifestyle crafts embossing folder I’ve been seeing a

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just for fun

A just for fun card, that seldom happens on this blog. One of my newest Technique Tuesday sets Chickadees I’ve been seeing this cutie pie set around and had to join in the fun. Watercoloring seems to be my coloring method these days.  I just love the whimsical look it gives a card…the splotchier the

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happy.

Happy Wednesday! Here’s a card that uses a bunch of new goodies: I popped into J’s a couple weeks ago and was thrilled to see the Jillibean, Chilled Cucumber Soup collection! See that cute Ellie? Don’t you love her expression?  It makes me oh-so-happy. A big shout out to my bloggie friend, Evelin, who is

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Danielle’s special delivery blog hop!

Post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for my card inspired by CASE study. Hello and Welcome to Danielle Wall’s Special Delivery Blog Hop!  Danielle is the powerhouse behind Neat & Tangled and Little Tangles!  She had her lovely baby girl and we’re all thrilled for her! A big shout out to the lovely

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hello

Post 1 of 2 for me today…click HERE for a very NEAT Baby Blog Hop Can you guess how I was inspired? I used the Lawn Fawn Flutter By set along with Winnie & Walter’s, The Big, the Bold and the Happy set. Can you believe it, this is a one layer card!  I don’t

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neat & tangled blog hop!

Hello & Happy Monday! The Neat & Tangled team is hopping today!  We’re pleased to announce the Neat & Tangled Nice and Neat dies collection! You should have arrived here from Kristen’s fabulous blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Neat & Tangled Blog! GIVEAWAYYou have

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hey there.

A late {live} posting for me.  I’ve been behind on feedly {had to do the ‘ole mark all as read}, feel like I’m racing around in circles but hope things calm down today. Here’s today’s card: So, the other day we made a road trip to Oregon.  We picked up our airplane seats…why yes, they

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have a nice day.

No crafting for me yesterday so I whipped up a card this morning: Originally, those Paper Smooches friendly flowers were part of a panel of blooms.  I colored them using: picked raspberry distress ink squeezed lemonade distress ink mister huey’s sherbet It took me awhile to color them because I used a paintbrush.  I love the

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In our Hearts | Newton’s Nook

Earlier this year I purchased a handful of sets from Newton’s Nook that were more pet sympathy related. I have thoroughly inspired by the fabulous Samantha Mann and THIS card of hers. These are the Newton’s Nook products I used: I used a square die from my stash to design a ‘photo slide’ type frame.

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Honk | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: This is the card that I designed for the hubby’s birthday last week. He appreciates puns as much as I do. I had red velvet cake on my mind. Thanks for stopping by!

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Sending you Sunshine | Pretty Pink Posh

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Spring Brights I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following Pretty Pink Posh products: The sentiment was stamped with Concord & 9th – Sorbet ink. The cardstock I used: I can’t wait to see how

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Hi | My Pretty Things

Thanks to Erin of My Pretty Things for sending me a couple of her stamp + die sets! Here is how I was inspired today: Today I’m featuring: These sets work so well with each other! The images have been stamped in Lawn Fawn’s Crunchy Leaf on watercolor paper and colored with Zig Clean Color

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Happy Birthday | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: Who can resist a big gorgeous bloom? I designed it in some of my favorite colors. Thanks for stopping by!

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Just Saying Hello | Mama Elephant Monday

I went to a fun coffee & crafting event with a friend of mine that is a knitter. I was the only non-knitter at a table of 7. Everyone was super nice and friendly. At the entire event, I think I was the only stamper but this is when I tell you that I only

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2026 International Women’s Day IG Hop

Happy International Women’s Day! The Coffee Loving Papercrafters are celebrating with an IG Hop! Please note that this hop takes place over on instagram. This coordinating blog post will have the direct links to each project. International Women’s Day is a holiday celebrated annually as a focal point in the women’s rights movement. International Women’s

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Hi Friend | Concord & 9th

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Spring Blooms I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following Concord & 9th products: There’s lots of texture on this one! I combined these Concord & 9th cardstock colors: I can’t wait to see how

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